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Medical Xpress / Immediate treatment for traumatic brain injuries linked to lower risk for Alzheimer's disease
Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University.
Phys.org / Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don't stick narrowly to preprofessional education
Across state legislatures and in Congress, debates are intensifying about the value of funding certain college degree programs—and higher education, more broadly.
Phys.org / The world's little-known volcanoes pose the greatest threat
The next global volcanic disaster is more likely to come from volcanoes that appear dormant and are barely monitored than from the likes of famous volcanoes such as Etna in Sicily or Yellowstone in the US.
Medical Xpress / More people are addicted to marijuana, but fewer of them are seeking help, experts say
Megan Feller smoked pot several times a day and couldn't eat, sleep or function without it. But at the time, she didn't see the need to reach out for help.
Phys.org / Consensus, bias and polarization: How mathematicians study opinions
How do opinions form and change in large groups of people? That's not just a sociological question, it's a mathematical one. Ph.D. candidate Federico Capannoli studied opinion dynamics. He defended his thesis on November ...
Tech Xplore / From concrete to community: How synthetic data can make urban digital twins more humane
When city leaders talk about making a town "smart," they're usually talking about urban digital twins. These are essentially high-tech, 3D computer models of cities. They are filled with data about buildings, roads and utilities. ...
Tech Xplore / ULTRARAM beyond the lab: The gap between elegant physics and commercial viability
Recent research from a University of Adelaide academic has outlined the gap between scientific reality and whether a promising technology reaches commercial production. Adjunct Lecturer Dr. Dominic Lane, School of Electrical ...
Medical Xpress / How to enjoy holiday meals without feeling stuffed all day
Holiday meals have a way of sneaking up on party-goers. One bite of stuffing leads to a spoonful of potatoes… then suddenly the calories consumed have hit an all time high before the good stuff, like dessert, even starts.
Phys.org / Urban natives: Plants evolve to live in cities
While urbanization has restricted and fragmented the natural ecosystems, it also creates new and diverse environmental conditions within towns.
Tech Xplore / Fish-friendly innovation could turn river barriers into green power stations
Researchers from Trinity and UCD have designed and road- or "river"-tested a new barrier modification system that enables fish to travel up and downstream while simultaneously generating green energy for local consumption.
Medical Xpress / Psychological distress in Gaza has tripled over the past 5 years amid ongoing conflict, surveys suggest
A new study tracking the mental health of adults in the Gaza Strip suggests that psychological distress has tripled over the past five years, with a sharp increase following the conflict escalation in October 2023.
Medical Xpress / Framework developed to improve chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care
A European consortium of researchers has developed a new decision making framework for health professionals which they hope will transform the care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
