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Medical Xpress / Extreme heat from climate change linked to smaller babies
Exposure to extreme heat conditions is resulting in more babies being born with low birth weight, according to a new study involving Adelaide University researchers. The collaborative study, published in BMC Medicine, used ...
Phys.org / Bigger storms, more often: New study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ
In the aftermath of the latest bout of extreme rainfall across New Zealand's upper North Island, there were some familiar scenes.
Tech Xplore / Your call center rep is emotionally exhausted—their computer may know when to help
When a customer calls to complain about a billing error or a delayed package, the person on the other end of the line is doing more than answering questions.
Tech Xplore / Nexperia's China unit nears fully local production of chips: company sources
The domestic unit of the Chinese-owned, Dutch-headquartered chipmaker Nexperia will soon be able to produce semiconductors locally within China, according to two company sources.
Tech Xplore / Got an awkward or embarrassing Gmail address? Google is now letting users change it
Good news for people who regret the Gmail address they came up with when they registered for an account: Google is now letting users change it.
Medical Xpress / Global gun violence research requires a multidisciplinary approach, say experts
Gun violence remains a global public health crisis, with up to 71% of homicides worldwide involving firearms. Although gun culture and mass shootings are uniquely associated with the United States, firearm violence is a global ...
Medical Xpress / Moving obesity diagnosis beyond BMI may delay treatment, guidelines suggest
Redefining obesity based not only on body mass index (BMI) but on whether excess body fat is causing measurable health problems may complicate diagnosis and delay treatment, according to an Endocrine Society guideline communication ...
Tech Xplore / Study finds 40 km/h zones cut pedestrian crashes by 24%
New research from the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) has found that lowering speed limits to 40 km/h on certain Victorian roads can significantly improve road safety, particularly for pedestrians. The ...
Medical Xpress / Congo says its mpox outbreak is over after 2 years and more than 2,200 suspected deaths
Congo on Thursday declared the end of a two-year outbreak of the mpox disease that's believed to have caused more than 2,200 deaths in the country.
Tech Xplore / Do TV ads work? Ask smart TVs
Despite the hype about streaming services, traditional broadcast television still dominates advertising dollars. This year, advertisers will spend $139 billion on "linear" TV—where viewers watch programs at scheduled times—compared ...
Tech Xplore / New app designed to improve conference experience
A new app developed by Yun Huang, associate professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, aims to make navigating conferences less work and more fun, so that attendees can ...
Medical Xpress / Occasional heavy drinking may triple the risk of liver damage, research suggests
People may assume that if they drink lightly during the week or month, heavy drinking on the occasional Friday or Saturday may not cause their liver harm. New research suggests otherwise, according to a Keck Medicine of USC ...
