Using longitudinal data on more than 370 000 older Japanese adults, we found that living in constituencies represented by pro-tobacco legislators was associated with higher smoking prevalence. The ...

This study presents a potentially valuable exploration of the role of thalamic nuclei in language processing. The results will be of interest to researchers interested in the neurobiology of language.

In A Nutshell The polarization surge was concentrated: American political polarization stayed relatively flat from 1988 to 2008, then surged 64% between 2008 and 2020: all the growth happened in just ...

Background A more nuanced understanding of behavioural responses to incentives over time, particularly after they are removed, could guide more effective interventions. In this study, we build on the ...

Objective Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) remain the leading cause of mortality globally, necessitating early risk ...

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily in the form of opinions and oral arguments, to provide insights into the justices’ decision making ...

Data analysis shows over half of Winter Olympic medal variation can be explained by climate, GDP per capita and population ...

Probability underpins AI, cryptography and statistics. However, as the philosopher Bertrand Russell said, “Probability is the ...

The Grammy winner seemingly explored other hobbies during his break, which lasted from 2023 to 2026. During an interview with BBC Radio 1’s Greg James (yes, the same host who was casually invited to ...

Discover how to determine the ideal percentage of a population for a representative sample to ensure accurate data analysis with minimal sampling error.

Discover how Monte Carlo analysis helps investors assess risk and make informed decisions. Explore its role in generating ...