You may want to rethink watching that new horror film.
New research in Plus One reveals the dangers of witnessing trauma. participants who witnessed a deadly building collapse from across the street were experiencing symptoms of PTSD. The scientists have also discovered sex-specific differences in the brain when people see a traumatic event. it may help explain why women are more likely to develop PTSD. (Virginia Tech)
Despite the recent devastation of fires in California, these natural disasters are still on a downward trend.
Research in Nature Communications reveals that north American forests are burning less often – but that may not be a good thing. fires have always helped naturally stabilize the forest ecosystem. But the reduced number of fires over the years have created denser forests that create hotter, more powerful wildfires when they do occur. (University of Arizona)
Microplastics may be worsening antibiotic resistance.
New research reveals that bacteria that’s exposed to microplastics become resistant to multiple types of medications. Scientists are especially concerned about high-density, impoverished communities where infections spread quickly. The plastic supercharges a biofilm created by bacteria that protects it from invaders. The study is published in the journal Applied And Environmental Microbiology. (Boston University)
Concerts are fun, but the real benefits of music happen when you’re alone.
Experiments in the journal Original Empirical Investigation reveal that music can be a buffer to loneliness and give you a sense of connection. It helps us feel social even when we’re needing some alone time. In fact, the researchers suggest it can work just as well as time spent with others.
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