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Science News for July 16, 2023


Significant rise in ADHD diagnoses in the UK

A significant rise in ADHD diagnoses and prescriptions was observed in the UK over the past two decades, with a higher increase among adults. The study found that ADHD was more commonly diagnosed in children and boys than girls and women, and that the number of individuals receiving medication for ADHD increased significantly.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalBJPsych Open·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 16, 2023
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Poetic birdsong, precisely tuned

Researchers found nightingales can flexibly adjust the pitch of certain song parts over a wide range of frequencies to imitate competitors. This strategy is thought to increase their mating chances during the breeding season. The birds can also adjust their songs in real-time to auditory stimuli, suggesting a robust neural circuitry.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateJul 16, 2023