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Phys.org / Researchers propose novel BaTiO₃-based catalyst for oxidative coupling of methane
Perovskites—a class of compounds with a unique ABX3 structure and high temperature stability—are promising materials for energy conversion.
Medical Xpress / Gas-permeable lenses beneficial after congenital glaucoma surgery
For children undergoing primary congenital glaucoma (PCG) surgery, use of rigid gas-permeable contact lenses (RGPCLs) is associated with superior visual acuity compared with spectacles, according to a study published online ...
Phys.org / New framework unveiled for climate-resilient shores
Canada has a marine coastline twice as long as any other country and shares four Great Lakes with the United States. A new report warns that without coordinated planning, coastal communities face increasing flooding and erosion ...
Medical Xpress / The cancer blood test making waves, and what the numbers really show
Progress in cutting the global toll of cancer remains painfully slow, but a new blood test has sparked unusual levels of hope. Researchers say it could one day make routine screening far more effective by catching cancers ...
Phys.org / Are calorie labels on menus worth it? New eye-tracking study reveals hidden patterns
Calorie labels on menus are meant to help people make healthier choices when eating out. However, calorie information only influences people who are already actively trying to lose weight, according to a new study from the ...
Medical Xpress / Prenatal exposure to metal mixture linked to childhood allergic symptoms
Prenatal exposure to metal mixtures is associated with an increased risk for allergic symptoms in childhood, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of Science of the Total Environment.
Medical Xpress / Chronic pruritus prevalent among older adults
Chronic pruritus is prevalent among older adults and is associated with moderately impaired pruritus-specific quality of life, according to a study published online Nov. 10 in Acta Dermato Venereologica.
Medical Xpress / Routine first trimester ultrasounds lead to earlier detection of fetal anomalies, finds study
Scanning for serious structural issues in fetuses during the first trimester can result in earlier detection of these issues, reports a new study led by Aris Papageorghiou at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, published ...
Medical Xpress / Myelodysplastic syndromes tied to incident cardiovascular disease
Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is independently associated with incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Nov. 10 in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.
Phys.org / Growing pains: An Ontario city's urban agriculture efforts show good policy requires real capacity
Canadians are paying more for food than ever. Canada's Food Price Report 2025 estimates that a family of four will spend up to $801 more on food this year, with overall prices expected to rise 3% to 5%.
Phys.org / Two centuries of tree rings reveal hydroclimatic patterns and mega-drought impacts in China's Central Water Tower
The Qinling-Bashan Mountains (QBMs) serve as an important boundary between southern and northern China and are dubbed China's Central Water Tower (CCWT). However, the spatiotemporal structures and dynamics of the summer hydroclimate, ...
Medical Xpress / Telehealth in pediatric primary care surged, then declined post-COVID
A new study in JAMA Network Open describes patterns of telehealth use before and during the COVID-19 pandemic among children in the Bronx.
