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Here is your customized Science X Newsletter for week 06:

	Meditation found to induce changes in deep brain areas associated with memory and emotional regulation Researchers using intracranial electroencephalogram (EEG) recordings from deep within the brain found that meditation led to changes in activity in the amygdala and hippocampus, key brain regions involved in emotional regulation and memory.
	Women speak 3,000 more words daily than men during midlife, study shows The stereotype that women are much more talkative than men is pervasive across many cultures, but a widely reported study by University of Arizona researchers in 2007 refuted the claim, finding that men and women speak roughly the same number of words per day—around 16,000.
	Single-photon LiDAR delivers detailed 3D images at distances up to 1 kilometer Researchers have designed a single-photon time-of-flight LiDAR system that can acquire a high-resolution 3D image of an object or scene up to 1 kilometer away. The new system could help enhance security, monitoring, and remote sensing by enabling detailed imaging even in challenging environmental conditions or when objects are obscured by foliage or camouflage netting.
	Daily omega-3 fatty acids may help human organs stay young Consuming one gram of omega-3 per day may slow down the rate of biological aging in humans, according to an analysis of data from a clinical trial involving over 700 older adults over a three-year period. The findings are published in Nature Aging.
	Scientists review Arabic manuscript containing lost works of Apollonius and shed light on Islamic scientific tradition Scientists say that the two lost, but extremely important books by Apollonius, the Greek mathematician known to the ancient world as "The Great Geometer," have survived in an Arabic manuscript kept under lock and key as part of the prized possessions of the Leiden University Libraries in Holland.
	International team captures direct high-definition image of the 'cosmic web' Matter in intergalactic space is distributed in a vast network of interconnected filamentary structures, collectively referred to as the cosmic web. With hundreds of hours of observations, an international team of researchers has now obtained an unprecedented high-definition image of a cosmic filament inside this web, connecting two active forming galaxies—dating back to when the universe was about 2 billion years old.
	When using music to alleviate pain, tempo matters Music has the best chance of providing pain relief when it is played at our natural rhythm, a McGill University research team has discovered.
	Restoring predators, restoring ecosystems: Yellowstone wolves and other carnivores drive strong trophic cascade A new study reveals the profound ecological effects of wolves and other large carnivores in Yellowstone National Park, showcasing the cascading effects predators can have on ecosystems. In Yellowstone, this involves wolves and other large carnivores, elk, and willows.
	Missing link in Indo-European languages' history found Where lies the origin of the Indo-European language family? Ron Pinhasi and his team in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Vienna contribute a new piece to this puzzle in collaboration with David Reich's ancient DNA laboratory at Harvard University.
	Radiocarbon dating of artifacts and bones shows North American Indigenous population changes over 2,000 years A small team of archaeologists and anthropologists from the University of Wyoming, Michigan State University, and the Desert Research Institute, all in the U.S., has used radiocarbon dating of bone and other artifacts found at various sites across North America to learn more about Indigenous population fluctuations before the arrival of Europeans.
	Bonobos realize when humans miss information and communicate accordingly To get treats, apes eagerly pointed them out to humans who didn't know where they were, a seemingly simple experiment that demonstrated for the first time that apes will communicate unknown information in the name of teamwork. The study also provides the clearest evidence to date that apes can intuit another's ignorance, an ability thought to be uniquely human.
	Study reveals how RNA travels between cells to control genes across generations RNA-based medicines are one of the most promising ways to fight human disease, as demonstrated by the recent successes of RNA vaccines and double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) therapies. But while health care providers can now successfully develop drugs that use dsRNA to accurately target and silence disease-causing genes, a major challenge remains: getting these potentially life-saving RNA molecules into cells efficiently.
	Satellite data analysis uncovers top 10 persistent methane sources A list of the top 10 global regions where natural or anthropogenic sources emit methane on a continuous, "persistent" basis was recently published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics.
	Big moms make big impact—half of the coral trout caught on Great Barrier Reef found to be from marine reserves A new study has found that nearly half the coral trout caught on the Great Barrier Reef come from marine reserves—where protected fish grow larger and produce far more offspring.
	Spanish 'running of the bulls' festival reveals crowd movements can be predictable, above a certain density The collective motion of large crowds may be predictable past a certain density of people in a given area, according to a study published in Nature. The findings, based on four years of observations at a traditional Spanish festival, offer insights that could help to predict dangerous crowd behavior in confined environments.
	A material used to clean household aquariums offers a simple solution to break down forever chemicals A University of Missouri researcher has discovered a new method to remove so-called "forever chemicals" from our drinking water.
	Genetic study sheds light on changes that shaped human brain evolution A new Yale study provides a fuller picture of the genetic changes that shaped the evolution of the human brain, and how the process differed from the evolution of chimpanzees.
	Researchers confirm an exoplanet potentially capable of sustaining life An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a nearby sun-like star. The planet was originally detected two years ago by Oxford University scientist Dr. Michael Cretignier. This result, drawing on more than two decades of observations, opens a window to future studies of Earth-like exoplanets that may have conditions suitable for life.
	From A to Zzzs: The science behind a better night's sleep It's no secret that a good night's sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. The way you feel during your waking hours depends greatly on how you are sleeping, say sleep experts.
	Emergency crews deployed on Santorini as an earthquake swarm worries Greek experts Schools were closed and emergency crews deployed on the volcanic Greek island of Santorini on Monday after a spike in seismic activity raised concerns about a potentially powerful earthquake.