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Phys.org / We built a database of 290,000 English medieval soldiers—here's what it reveals
When you picture medieval warfare, you might think of epic battles and famous monarchs. But what about the everyday soldiers who actually filled the ranks? Until recently, their stories were scattered across handwritten manuscripts ...
Medical Xpress / Making quieter dental drills to reduce dental anxiety
Dental anxiety, also known as odontophobia, prevents people from getting their regular cleanings and keeping up with necessary dental hygiene.
Medical Xpress / COVID-19 pandemic linked to increases in childhood obesity
The COVID-19 pandemic not only disrupted children's education, recreation, and social lives, but it also increased the prevalence of obesity in the U.S. pediatric population by roughly 1 million youngsters, according to a ...
Phys.org / Philosopher warns widespread schadenfreude undermines democratic norms
Schadenfreude seems to permeate American politics these days as viral clips and memes of politicians making real or AI-generated gaffes and off-color remarks are gleefully shared by ideological foes.
Phys.org / The future of work—according to Generation Z—is purposeful, digital and flexible
As Generation Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—enters the workforce in growing numbers, Canadian employers are encountering a cohort whose expectations and behaviors signal a fundamental shift from current norms.
Phys.org / What ancient Athens teaches us about debate and dissent in the social media age
In ancient Athens, the agora was a public forum where citizens could gather to deliberate, disagree and decide together. It was governed by deep-rooted social principles that ensured lively, inclusive, healthy debate.
Medical Xpress / Youth economic struggles linked to higher suicide risk
Youth from low-income families are at a higher risk of suicide than their more well-off peers. But targeted interventions focused on improving their sleep may help mitigate that risk, according to new research from the University ...
Medical Xpress / Potential therapeutic target for mucosal healing in eosinophilic esophagitis
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) identified a potential new therapeutic target for eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. The findings were published ...
Phys.org / Scientists call for urgent measures to protect underwater forests in new global 'marine animal forests manifesto'
Scientists from around the world are calling for urgent action to protect, restore, and sustainably manage one of the ocean's least known yet most important ecosystems: the Marine Animal Forests. The appeal is presented in ...
Phys.org / Why do family companies even exist? They know how to 'win without fighting'
When you hear the phrase "family business," you might think of the backstabbing Roys of "Succession" or the dysfunctional Duttons of "Yellowstone." But while TV's family companies are entertaining, their real-life counterparts ...
Tech Xplore / From shoreline to skyscraper: Seashells offer a path to low-carbon concrete
A team of researchers from the University of East London (UEL) has found an unexpected solution to one of the construction industry's biggest carbon problems—and it lies on the shoreline. New findings show that discarded ...
Phys.org / Why protecting Colorado children from dying of domestic violence is such a hard problem
A record number of Colorado children died in 2024 as a result of domestic violence, despite a statewide reduction in overall homicide.
