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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, ...

18 hours ago in Earth
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%.

18 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / First human bird-flu death from H5N5L: What you need to know

H5N1 bird flu has infected growing numbers of people worldwide in recent years, but this week saw something new: the first recorded human case of an H5N5 avian influenza virus. What is this virus and how concerned about it ...

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.

17 hours ago in Pediatrics
Tech Xplore / Q&A: Expert discusses developer preparation for controlling super-intelligent AI

The dream of an artificial intelligence (AI)-integrated society could turn into a nightmare if safety is not prioritized by developers, according to Rui Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and engineering in the ...

18 hours ago in Security
Tech Xplore / India and South Africa burn a lot of coal: What they can learn from each other about ending the dependency

India and South Africa are both navigating one of the toughest challenges of the 21st century: shifting their electricity systems away from aging coal-fired power stations while ensuring people still have reliable, affordable ...

18 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / How wealth and postcode affect children with special educational needs

A new report from social mobility charity the Sutton Trust shows that children from poorer families are more likely to have special educational needs. It also shows that children from wealthier families who have some kind ...

18 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Low-cost catalyst could lower hydrogen production costs

A study co-authored by SUNY Polytechnic Institute Associate Professor Dr. Iulian Gherasoiu looks at how a new, low-cost catalyst material behaves inside a hydrogen electrolyzer, a device that splits water into hydrogen and ...

19 hours ago in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Long-term exposure to black carbon linked to risk for asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Long-term exposure to black carbon (BC) is associated with an increased risk for developing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study recently published in Environmental Research.

Medical Xpress / Deep learning model has identified imaging biomarker for chronic stress

A deep learning model has identified an imaging biomarker of chronic stress, according to a study to be presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, being held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 in Chicago.

17 hours ago in Genetics
Medical Xpress / From blood sugar to gut bacteria, how beans can improve your health

Celebrity chefs Jamie Oliver, Hugh Fearnley‑Whittingstall and Tom Kerridge have backed a new campaign that is putting the spotlight on beans. The Bang In Some Beans campaign is a bid to double the UK's intake of beans, ...

18 hours ago in Health