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Phys.org / In pursuit of Bigfoot: The people searching for the truth behind the mystery
People hunting for Bigfoot use sophisticated techniques for collecting and validating evidence, drawing on scientific methods to try and prove its existence, research shows.
Medical Xpress / Community program boosts diet, fitness, and disease prevention for rural Latino families
A University of California, Riverside-led study has found that a community-based health program, ¡Coma, Muévase y Viva! ("Eat, Move, and Live!"), is helping Latino families in rural Southern California make lifestyle changes ...
Medical Xpress / AI-assisted interviews can increase accuracy in diagnosing mental illness
A new study shows that an AI assistant can conduct assessment conversations with patients with higher accuracy than the rating scales used in health care today. In the study, 303 participants were interviewed by the AI assistant ...
Phys.org / Mindfulness could help strengthen relationships
Life can put strain on any couple's relationship. But mindfulness could help keep it strong, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in Child & Family Social Work.
Tech Xplore / AI is providing emotional support for employees, but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?
As artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT become an increasingly popular avenue for people seeking personal therapy and emotional support, the dangers that this can present—especially for young people—have made plenty ...
Phys.org / Where pepper grows: A post-glacial history
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have reconstructed the distribution history of black pepper over the past 21,000 years in an international study. Using a new approach, ...
Tech Xplore / How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town
Around a quarter of UK homes lie on disused coalfields. These abandoned coal mines are flooded with water that is naturally heated by the Earth.
Medical Xpress / Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas
The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive enzymes that break down food and hormones such as insulin and glucagon that control ...
Medical Xpress / What men should know before signing up for testosterone 'optimization'
Pop-up clinics and glossy adverts are selling men a new message: it is time to "check your T" (shorthand for testosterone levels).
Medical Xpress / Poor health is the primary driver of involuntary retirement, study finds
Poor health is the primary reason why more than half of middle-aged workers in the United States retire earlier than planned, but state vocational rehabilitation agencies that provide career assistance to individuals with ...
Phys.org / Astronomers spot 'first stars' billions of years after they were supposed to die
Over the course of billions of years, the universe has steadily been evolving. Thanks to the expansion of the universe, we are able to "see" back in time to watch that evolution, almost from the beginning. But every once ...
Tech Xplore / Building a sustainable metals infrastructure: NIST report highlights key strategies
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report identifying strategies for developing a more efficient, sustainable and resilient U.S. metals processing infrastructure, where metals are used ...