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Phys.org / Open-source, 3D-printed platform enables low-cost, standardized electrocatalytic research
A problem for researchers has been a lack of an agreed-upon standard gas diffusion electrode reactor to enable robust comparison of catalytic reactions. Instead, the common practice is to compare the performance of a new ...
Medical Xpress / New guidelines help long-term care communities support residents' intimacy and dignity
Intimacy doesn't disappear in long-term care, but clear guidance on how to support it often does. A new paper outlines a practical framework for how organizations can move from uncertainty and inconsistency to a structured, ...
Medical Xpress / Maintaining a healthy heart may require regular doses of positivity
Positive psychology interventions such as mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and optimism training can consistently improve blood pressure, inflammation markers, and other cardiovascular disease risk factors within a matter ...
Medical Xpress / Cannabis leads US microdosing, with 24.1 million adults reporting lifetime use
Researchers from University of California San Diego have found that microdosing—taking very small amounts of psychoactive substances—is more common among U.S. adults than previously recognized, with cannabis leading by a ...
Medical Xpress / Severe asthma linked to increased mortality
Thanks to improved treatments, many people with asthma live good lives. However, for a smaller group—those with severe asthma—the picture is different. A new study within the Nordic research collaboration NORDSTAR, based ...
Phys.org / Lockable phone pouches in schools can improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying
A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds. The ...
Tech Xplore / Novel approach to training AI saves energy, improves speed, and minimizes data sent across networks
In a novel attempt to improve how large language models learn and make them more capable and energy-efficient, Stevens Institute of Technology researchers have devised an algorithm that improves AI data sharing, boosts performance ...
Phys.org / Study finds benefits in being older college student while working
The number of students in higher education who don't come straight from high school is rapidly increasing across the country. Yet little research has addressed how the characteristics of post-traditional students affect key ...
Medical Xpress / Study finds major gaps in dementia care across Mississippi
Some 80% of Mississippi counties have no adult day service centers, and even counties that do have centers cannot meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers, a new University of Mississippi-led study indicates. ...
Phys.org / Physicists have measured 'negative time' in the lab
As Homer tells us, Odysseus made an epic journey, against the odds, from Troy to his home in Ithaca. He visited many lands, but mostly dwelt with the nymph Calypso on her island. We can imagine that his wife, Penelope, would ...
Medical Xpress / Omega-3 supplements may be linked to faster cognitive decline in seniors, study finds
Omega-3 supplements are popular among many older adults to help combat age-related issues. They are often marketed as supporting cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. However, a new ...
Medical Xpress / Big Brothers Big Sisters linked to lower violence and substance use among youth
Mentorship programs are valued by parents and communities for their ability to improve the self-esteem and relationships of youth participants. Now, new research from the University of Illinois Chicago shows that kids who ...
