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Phys.org / Video: How to see the Geminid meteor shower
One of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year reaches its peak this week—giving skywatchers the chance to see up to 100 "shooting stars" an hour under perfect conditions.
Phys.org / New Australian study shows devastating impact of coerced business debt
A pioneering national study, conducted by a Monash University expert in collaboration with consumer advocates, has shed light on the hidden toll of coerced business debt, revealing how business structures are being weaponized ...
Medical Xpress / New 15-minute hepatitis C test paves the way for same-day treatment
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed the fastest test yet for diagnosing hepatitis C virus (HCV). The highly accurate diagnostic delivers results to patients in just 15 minutes—up to 75% faster than other ...
Medical Xpress / Q&A: How helping family members across generations may have complicated health effects
It's not unusual for grown children, parents, and grandparents to rely on each other—and these types of intergenerational support may become more common in countries with aging populations. But there is significant uncertainty ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers urge policy action as injectable PrEP remains out of reach for many
In a new brief report, researchers caution against repeating past mistakes in HIV prevention, as high drug prices and insurance coverage issues have slowed uptake of long-acting, bimonthly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis ...
Phys.org / Humans rank between meerkats and beavers in monogamy 'league table'
Humans are far closer to meerkats and beavers for levels of exclusive mating than we are to most of our primate cousins, according to a new University of Cambridge study that includes a table ranking monogamy rates in various ...
Phys.org / Artificial beaver dams show promise in offsetting climate change effects
The use of artificial beaver dams to replicate the ecological benefits created by the industrious rodents shows promise for offsetting damage to fish habitat, water quality, and biodiversity arising from climate change.
Tech Xplore / Banning kids from social media doesn't make online platforms safer. Here's what will do that
The tech industry's unofficial motto for two decades was "move fast and break things." It was a philosophy that broke more than just taxi monopolies or hotel chains. It also constructed a digital world filled with risks for ...
Medical Xpress / Anxiety and insomnia may lower natural killer cell count, potentially repressing immune function
Natural killer (NK) cells are the bodyguards of our immune system. As a first line of defense, they destroy invading pathogens, foreign bodies, and infected cells in early stages, thereby preventing them from spreading. NK ...
Tech Xplore / Instagram users given new algorithm controls
Instagram on Wednesday unveiled a new AI-powered feature that lets users view and adjust the algorithm shaping their Reels feed, calling it a pioneering move toward greater user control.
Medical Xpress / SNAP was always there, until it wasn't
During the 43-day federal government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were withheld for two weeks in early November. This was the first time in the program's history that the benefits—designed ...
Medical Xpress / Engineers decode dementia type using AI and EEG brainwave analysis
Dementia is a group of disorders that gradually impair memory, thinking and daily functioning. Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, affects about 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older in 2025. Frontotemporal ...
