r/science2 • u/James_Fortis • 9h ago

Peer Reviewed! A new umbrella review finds that higher intake of total and saturated fats was associated with increased risks of several site-specific cancers, whereas polyunsaturated fats may have protective effects.

sciencedirect.com

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r/science2 • u/WebPage_Error404 • 10h ago

What science loses when ‘T. rex’ becomes a trophy | The most complete specimen of T. rex, went to an as yet unidentified buyer for US$50.1 million. A 2025 study found that while there were 61 T. rex fossils in public trusts at that time, 71 were privately held.

theconversation.com

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r/science2 • u/WebPage_Error404 • 10h ago

Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study | Touching, embracing and kissing before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, according to scientists studying the behaviour of our closest ape relatives.

26 Upvotes

r/science2 • u/IntnsRed • 21h ago

After More Than 60 Years Presumed Dead, A Coral Reef Is Alive and Thriving Off The Coast Of Benin | Could this be the first of a whole network of overlooked deep-water reefs off the West African coast?

8 Upvotes

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