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New research identifies previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain from football headers

A new study has identified a previously unreported mechanism of energy transfer to the brain from football headers 鈥� a finding that could prove significant in understanding the mechanics of headers and inform future research into long-term player health.
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EXPERT COMMENT: Social media content is increasingly shaping how people understand their health

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鈥業鈥檓 not a politician鈥�: why the clash with Pope Leo could prove dangerous for Donald Trump

Newly elected Hungarian President, P茅ter Magyar.

Could Viktor Orb谩n be back in 2030? Why P茅ter Magyar has a fight on his hands after landslide win

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The Hundred has helped level the playing field for women鈥檚 cricket

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Trump鈥檚 exchange with Pope Leo reflects deep rooted tensions between the Vatican and the United States: 4 essential reads

Chagos Islands deal shelved 鈥� legal expert explains what happens next

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How AI鈥檚 language barrier limits climate disaster responses

Images from the study showing particle arrangements (blue) and their patterns (red), generated using the new method, which rapidly maps phase diagrams and identifies crystal structures 鈥� including quasicrystals (g and h). Original figure and caption at: https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/nbvt-fgjy

Scientists develop rapid method to uncover hidden structures in materials 鈥� including elusive quasicrystals

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Teen girls feel pressure to be 鈥榩erfect鈥� on Instagram, so many choose not to post at all 鈥� new study

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Brain-inspired chip could make some AI tasks up to 2,000 times more energy efficient, study finds

Major breakthrough in improved insurance products for female sports stars

The US social media addiction case and its implications

鈥淥nline platforms need to show that they are prioritising children鈥檚 safety over their profits鈥� says online safety expert, following landmark social media ruling.

New research provides blueprint to protect player health and performance at the 2026 Men鈥檚 FIFA World Cup

天堂视频 celebrates a decade as best in the world for sports-related subjects

Lady Day: March 25 was the start of the year in England and Wales until 1752