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Phys.org / Global supply chains cause environmental harm, but they can help repair it too
The COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to how central supply chains are to the global economy. It also exposed the human rights abuses that can occur up and down supply chains before goods arrive in our hands.
Tech Xplore / Blockchain study highlights sharp energy savings shift in newer systems
A new academic study has found that newer forms of blockchain technology could significantly cut the vast energy consumption associated with digital currencies, addressing one of the sector's most persistent criticisms. Published ...
Tech Xplore / Agentic AI threatens research funding system
In a new analysis, two UCL researchers argue that the present system used to allocate billions in research funding was designed for a world without AI agents and may no longer be fit for that purpose.
Medical Xpress / How young adults perceive ultra-processed foods underscores need for consensus definition
The term ultra-processed food gets people's attention, but it has no universally accepted definition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been gathering data to establish ...
Phys.org / Passive acoustic monitoring reveals new insights on foraging activity of Hector's dolphins
Monitoring the sounds of an endangered dolphin species may provide clues to ensuring their survival, a new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study shows. Published in the New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater ...
Medical Xpress / Overdoses spike for visitors to California addiction treatment centers hub
Visitors to a 10-city region in Orange County, California, with a large concentration of substance use disorder treatment centers experience disproportionately high levels of overdose, according to a new study led by a researcher ...
Medical Xpress / The truth about cats and dogs and the links between pet attachment and mental health
Pets aren't just mere companions, they play an active role in improving their owners' well-being. But what does this connection tell us about our lifestyles? A recent study by the National Veterinary School of Toulouse has ...
Science X / ADHD's biggest mystery may not be attention at all but a hidden brain fuel problem driving everything
The number of people in Europe diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has continued to rise steadily, not only among children, but increasingly among adults and women. Despite this, it is still not ...
Medical Xpress / Study identifies new treatment targets for vascular dementia
A new study led by researchers at UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has identified potential biological targets that could help guide future research into treatments for vascular dementia—a common and serious ...
Phys.org / Physics can be hard: Mindfulness may help, research suggests
The high stakes and intimidating reputation of physics classes can lead to plenty of stress for students new to the discipline. In fact, many students say it feels psychologically threatening, leading to worry and self-doubt.
Tech Xplore / Research reveals lack of transparency in ad data of digital platforms
Half of the world's largest digital platforms fail to meet minimum standards of transparency regarding the advertising they carry. This is one of the main findings of the study Data Not Found carried out by our research group ...
Medical Xpress / Half of older patients with dementia remain on psychotropic drugs a year after starting on them, study finds
Initial prescriptions for medications affecting cognition, such as antipsychotics, are disproportionately likelier to come from acute and post-acute settings such as emergency rooms, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities ...
