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Phys.org / Simple farming changes boost wheat yields in drought-prone areas
In drought-prone regions of Ethiopia, growing more food could start with something as simple as keeping more rainwater in the ground.
Tech Xplore / Scientists turn dairy waste into fuel
A company that helped design how astronauts grow and recycle food in space is now applying that thinking to the critical problem of dairy waste here on Earth.
Phys.org / Q&A: The overlooked networks of heat resilience within communities
As extreme heat becomes more frequent and severe, many people are turning to informal adaptation strategies—rigging up plastic sheeting overhead for shade, sharing water at a community tap and creating neighborhood cooling ...
Phys.org / Veterinarian outlines practical steps to protect pets from bird flu
As a veterinarian who studies infectious diseases in cats, I've been repeatedly asked whether Australia's outbreak of the H5 bird flu poses a risk to pets. The short answer is yes.
Medical Xpress / Starting diabetes medicine sooner after kidney injury may protect kidneys
A study of adults with type 2 diabetes recovering from dialysis-requiring acute kidney injury found that patients who began an SGLT-2 inhibitor within 30 days of hospital discharge had fewer serious kidney events than those ...
Tech Xplore / Green hydrogen trade needs social safeguards alongside lower emissions, analysis finds
A study carried out by the EHU-University of the Basque Country concludes that a more sustainable green hydrogen economy requires a combination of technological improvements and policies that guarantee environmental benefits, ...
Medical Xpress / Beyond B cells: Rituximab response may reveal which kidney disease patients can stop steroids
Nephrotic syndrome is caused when the filtering system in the kidneys is damaged, allowing large amounts of protein to leak into the urine. It is usually treated with steroids, but in some cases, steroids alone are insufficient, ...
Phys.org / AI watermarks may turn workplace praise and apologies into trust tests
Imagine a manager sends a thoughtful message to one of her hard-working employees after a particularly exhausting week in the office. The message communicates personal warmth, but when the recipient discovers it was generated ...
Phys.org / How to support children during home relocation
As cost-of-living pressures increase and the rental crisis worsens, many families are moving more often.
Phys.org / First Nations ranger knowledge reveals the threats facing NT's green turtles
First Nations ranger groups working in protected areas such as national or marine parks have identified illegal commercial fishing as a major concern for the Northern Territory's green turtle populations, a study led by Charles ...
Tech Xplore / The future of robot-human collaboration
Humans are difficult to simulate. We are quick, complex thinkers, and our exact actions aren't predictable. So how can we sufficiently train robots to collaborate with us?
Phys.org / Rethinking how household income needs are assessed for welfare support
How much more income does a two-person household need than a person living alone? The answer is not simply twice as much. Two people need more food and other necessities, but they can also share expenses such as housing. ...