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Phys.org / Economics has lost the narrative thread, says leading expert
Economics could do with less mathematics and more story, says Canada's most-cited economist.
Tech Xplore / CES Day 2 showcases AI assistants, robotic airport crews and smart health tech
Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on Day 2 of the CES and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more.
Medical Xpress / Blood test reveals risk of multimorbidity in older adults
A small set of common blood biomarkers predicts which older adults will develop specific combinations of chronic diseases—and how quickly, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in Nature Medicine.
Phys.org / Flood literacy gaps persist as nature-based solutions prove effective against increasing water events
For decades, flooding has remained one of the most destructive and deadly natural disasters in the United States, causing an average of $8 billion in damages and nearly 90 deaths each year.
Phys.org / Overseas scholars drawn to China's scientific clout, funding
China's government has long made efforts to tempt top scientists from abroad, but researchers say its institutions themselves are increasingly attracting talent thanks to their generous funding and growing prestige.
Phys.org / How political influence shapes agricultural expansion in the Amazon
In communities around the Amazon Rainforest, there's a pervasive belief that large landowners use their money to influence local politics to benefit their operations.
Phys.org / How is drought in New England affecting water levels and the environment?
Recent reports of wells drying up in New Hampshire reflect a pattern we're increasingly seeing across New England: extended dry periods and below-normal precipitation are stressing shallow groundwater systems that many homeowners ...
Tech Xplore / Nvidia CEO praises robots as 'AI immigrants'
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang described robots as "AI immigrants" on Tuesday, arguing they could solve a global labor shortage that is hampering manufacturing.
Medical Xpress / Self-guided behavioral app helps children with epilepsy sleep earlier
An evidence-based web-app helped children with epilepsy to fall asleep on average 16.5 minutes earlier.
Phys.org / France halts imports of food with traces of banned pesticides
France on Wednesday officialized a ban on food imports containing traces of five pesticides currently banned in the EU, a move aimed at easing farmers' opposition to the Mercosur trade deal with four South American nations.
Medical Xpress / Movement matters: Light activity may lead to better survival in diabetes, heart, kidney disease
Light intensity activities, like walking or household chores, were linked to a lower risk of death for people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, according to new research published in the Journal of the ...
Phys.org / Human-made materials could make up as much as half of some Scottish beaches
The natural sands of beaches along the Firth of Forth are being mixed with significant amounts of human-made materials like bricks, concrete, glass and industrial waste, new research has revealed.
