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Phys.org / Scientists pinpoint strategies that could stop cats from scratching your furniture
Many cat owners are familiar with torn cushions, carpets, and couches. The feline instinct to scratch is innate, but is often perceived as a behavioral problem by cat owners, and sometimes leads to interventions that are ...
Phys.org / Britain's first AI politician claims he will bring trust back to politics—putting him to the test
Political parties often like to say their candidates are different from the rest, but Smarter UK's really is, because he isn't human—he's a creation of artificial intelligence (AI). The new political party believes its ...
Medical Xpress / Vaginal cancer incidence increasing globally
The incidence of vaginal cancer is increasing globally, according to a study published online June 25 in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Medical Xpress / Global rise in penis cancer—what you need to know
Penis cancer is thankfully rare, but cases are rising. Some experts predict a 77% increase in penis cancer by 2050.
Medical Xpress / 'Two sleeps' and devotional practices: A look at how people slept in the 17th century
While sleep is a universal human experience, the way we do so has varied greatly across cultures, social classes and even time periods.
Phys.org / Why mental health and neurodivergence should not be used to explain incel violence
In recent years, incidents of violence by "involuntary celibates" (incels) have raised questions about the risks and worldview of those who espouse incel beliefs. In 2022, a Canadian Parliament standing committee explored ...
Medical Xpress / New therapy may rapidly reverse life-changing sepsis-induced brain injury, animal study suggests
Florey researchers have shown that an extremely large "megadose" of sodium ascorbate can turn around sepsis-induced low oxygen levels, low blood flow and high temperature within the brain's frontal cortex.
Tech Xplore / Is an electric bike right for you? Here's what to consider before you buy
More Australians than ever are riding electric bikes—a fact you may have noticed on the streets of our cities and towns.
Medical Xpress / Heading to Bali or somewhere tropical these holidays? Here's what you need to know about dengue fever
If you're looking to escape the Australian winter for your next holiday, don't forget where there's warmth, there will also be mosquitoes.
Tech Xplore / How to increase the rate of plastics recycling
While recycling systems and bottle deposits have become increasingly widespread in the U.S., actual rates of recycling are "abysmal," according to a team of MIT researchers who studied the rates for recycling of PET, the ...
Medical Xpress / Improved GERD questionnaire scores seen with antireflux mucosectomy
For patients with refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), those receiving antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) have a greater improvement in the GERD questionnaire (GERDQ) score, according to a study published online ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Research explores role of allies in shaping inclusive workplaces
In Canada, the concept of allyship has emerged as a pivotal strategy for firms striving to meet their equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) goals.