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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 5h

Researchers from Denmark suggest that both sides of the persuasion war have been right all along. Numbers matter. Stories matter more. And when the two collide, even hardened skeptics begin to listen.

Danish Study: Both Stories and Statistics Can Change Perceptions of Discrimination — Konsyse

Personal stories and statistical evidence significantly shift public perception of discrimination.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 5h

PROFOLUS: Sociologists Alexander Yendell and David Herbert investigated the psychological underpinnings of violence. Their study revealed that cultural images of violent masculinity are the most powerful individual predictor of public support for war.

Beliefs About Violent Masculinity May Predict Readiness for War - Profolus

Beliefs linking masculinity with violence are the strongest driver of pro-war attitudes.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 6h

The agency intends to establish a continuous surveillance program staffed by analysts who will examine online activity around the clock.

Records Show ICE is Building 24/7 Social Media Surveillance — Konsyse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing a 24/7 social media monitoring system using contractors.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 6h

PROFOLUS: They began disagreeing about politics. Then they stopped agreeing on reality. A new study reveals how false information breaks not only democracies but also romantic relationships.

Misinformation and Disinformation Can Disrupt Romantic Relationships - Profolus

A research provides insights on how misinfiromation and disinformation transform romance into division.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 7h

Researchers at Google revealed the median text prompt used in its generative AI tool Gemini in May 2025 required 0.24 watt-hours of electricity, produced 0.03 grams of carbon dioxide equivalent, and consumed 0.26 mm of water. This is roughly equivalent to 5 drops of water or 9 seconds of TV viewing.

A Single Google Gemini Prompt Uses 5 Drops of Water and is Akin to 9 Seconds of TV — Konsyse

Google discloses the environmental footprint of a single Gemini AI prompt.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 14h

PROFOLUS: More than 850,000 statements from election manifestos in 12 OECD countries between 1970 and 2020 showed how political agenda turns quiet while economic divides deepen.

Political Manifestos Revealed Why Left and Right Parties Often Ignore Economic Inequality - Profolus

Right-wing silence. Conditional left-wing responses. Study reveals how political parties across democracies largely ignore rising inequality.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 14h

ICYMI: The second Trump administration canceled previously awarded federal grants intended for bike lanes, pedestrian trails, and street safety upgrades on 9 September 2025.

Car-Centric Trump Admin Cancelled Bike and Trail Grants. Labels Them Hostile to Cars — Konsyse

The Department of Transportation rescinded millions in grants. It cited policies that prioritize vehicle flow over multimodal safety.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 14h

PROFOLUS: A crackdown meant to save rivers and forests instead revealed corruption, missing machinery, and a democracy under pressure.

Elite Capture in Ghana: Inside the Failed Fight Against Illegal Small-Scale Mining - Profolus

Illegal small-scale mining thrived in Ghana despite a nationwide ban under the War on Galamsey initiative,

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 15h

The convergence of field data, biological comparison, and lab simulation led the researchers to conclude that sponge-like organisms inhabited marine environments before the beginning of the Cambrian Period.

Ancient Sea Sponges May Be the First Animals Ever to Exist — Konsyse

An MIT study reveals that chemical fossils called steranes point to marine sponges as the earliest known animals.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 15h

PROFOLUS: There are two competing assumptions regarding the origins of viruses: either they evolved alongside primitive cells or early in the evolution of life, or they predated primitive life forms. Several hypotheses or theories have been built on these basic assumptions.

Where Did Viruses Come From?

Viruses are ancient. They are also lifeless. But they can replicate and evolve.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 23h

Researchers from Berlin and Munich discovered that lucid dreamers tend to have a larger anterior prefrontal cortex—an area in the brain that enables self-reflection or metacognition. Hence, they are more likely to self-reflect and have a considerable degree of personal awareness when they are awake.

Link Between Lucid Dreaming and Metacognition — Konsyse

Researchers discovered lucid dreaming relates to larger anterior prefrontal cortex—a brain area associated with metacognition.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: Most people assume that “diabetes” always refers to high blood sugar. Yet diabetes insipidus is an entirely different condition.

Explaining Diabetes Insipidus: Diabetes Is Not Always About Sugar - Profolus

There is a type of diabetes that has nothing to do with blood glucose levels and insulin resistance. It is called diabetes insipidus.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PHYSICS BASICS: Renowned theoretical physicist Albert Einstein first introduced the Special Relativity Theory in the paper “On The Electrodynamics of Moving Parties” he published in 1905. Moreover, in 1915, he also introduced another theory called the General Relativity Theory.

Special Relativity vs General Relativity: The Difference — Konsyse

Albert Einstein first introduced the Special Relativity Theory in in 1905 and in 1915, he also introduced the General Relativity Theory.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

Compared to a linear economy, a circular economy is a closed-loop system that limits the creation of waste or disposal of used resources through material recycling, recovery, and regeneration.

Circular Economy: Principles, Benefits, and Challenges - Profolus

What is a circular economy? What are its advantages or benefits? What are the challenges and limitations of a circular economic system?

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association reveal contrasting sales results for Tesla and BYD in 2025. While Tesla recorded steep declines in registrations, BYD secured rapid growth across key European markets.

Tesla Declines as BYD Accelerates in European Electric Vehicle Market — Konsyse

Tesla struggles with falling sales as BYD surges in Europe.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: The major goals of artificial intelligence also correspond to the traditional problems AI research intends to solve. Each goal corresponds to a specific subset or subfield of artificial intelligence.

The Major Goals and Subfields of Artificial Intelligence - Profolus

The major goals of artificial intelligence also correspond to the traditional problems in AI research and specific subfields of AI.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

The Chinese Automotive Brands Impact report revealed that 47 percent of European buyers would consider a Chinese car, compared with 44 percent for an American vehicle. This modest difference signals shifting perceptions.

Survey: Europeans Increasingly Prefer Chinese Cars Over American Cars — Konsyse

European buyers now show greater willingness to consider Chinese cars than American autos.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: Thinner than three credit cards—but the remarkable thinness of the iPhone Air leaves little room for essentials found in modern smartphones priced above $900.00.

Pros and Cons: iPhone Air Quick Review - Profolus

Ultra-thin design meets real-world compromises. The iPhone Air impresses with its titanium-thin body and A19 Pro power. But there is a catch.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have uncovered a fascinating truth about how people share money. The way communities are socially organized may quietly determine who benefits the most from cash assistance programs.

Cash Transfers Do Not Travel Fairly. Culture Decides Their Direction — Konsyse

Government aid rarely stays with its recipients. Social structure decides whether money supports children, elders, or peers.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: Few national events in the U.S. reveal the fragility of public systems like a government shutdown. This event might not be an excessively dramatic situation, but it demonstrates how one missed budget vote due to partisan differences unravels the machinery of governance.

What Happens During A U.S. Government Shutdown? Is It Really That Serious? - Profolus

A government shutdown occurs when the U.S. Congress fails to fund federal operations.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: Ultra-sensitive imaging systems have confirmed that plants, animals, and even human cells continuously release ultraweak photon radiation as a byproduct of cellular metabolism.

Scientists Confirmed that Living Organisms Emit a Glow that Fades Upon Death - Profolus

Scientists confirmed that animals and plants emit invisible light during normal cellular activity.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church and the former spiritual advisor of Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to five felony counts of child sexual abuse.

Former Trump Spiritual Advisor Robert Morris Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Abuse Charges — Konsyse

Ex-Trump advisor Robert Morris sentenced after admitting to abusing 12-year-old Cindy Clemishire.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: In April 2025, the State of California officially surpassed Japan to become the fourth-largest economy in the world, according to official figures from the International Monetary Fund and the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis.

Why is California Considered the 4th Largest Economy in the World? - Profolus

California surpasses Japan in 2024 to become the fourth largest economy in the world.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

Public attitudes toward schooling in the United States have shifted dramatically. New surveys reveal low confidence in student preparation, academic performance, and long-term value.

Gallup Polls Show Public Confidence in U.S. Education Drops to Historic Lows in 2025 — Konsyse

An August 2025 Gallup poll showed public trust in American education has fallen sharply.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: Despite being called out and made aware of his falsehoods, as well as what initially seemed blunders in the interpretation of facts, Trump has refused to be corrected and has never retracted.

Why Does Donald Trump Lie? - Profolus

Donald Trump made 39 per day in his last year during his first presidential term. Falsehoods still mark his second term.

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