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Phys.org / Disposable vapes pose hidden environmental threat, researchers warn
Vaping isn't just annoying to passersby who have to walk through clouds of vapor but may be actively harmful to the environment, a new study says. Discarded nicotine vapes contain extremely high levels of lead and other heavy ...
Phys.org / Navigating the social dynamics of sustainability
In the transformation toward sustainability, the interests of societal, economic and political actors often clash, making conflict inevitable. Understanding these dynamics and learning how to engage with them constructively ...
Medical Xpress / West Nile virus more than 10 times higher in South Carolina compared to national average
With little historical data on the prevalence of West Nile virus in South Carolina, members of the Delores Marie Thomas Research Lab have assessed its presence in the Palmetto State. Led by associate professor of epidemiology ...
Phys.org / Detecting 'pressure anisotropy' using zirconia nanoparticles
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have discovered that the crystal structure of zirconia nanoparticles remains stable under uniform pressure applied from all directions but changes under anisotropic pressure. This unique ...
Medical Xpress / Autism linked to 14-year gap in life expectancy
People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States face a 14-year deficit in life expectancy, according to a new study by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and University of Colorado ...
Medical Xpress / Medicare Part D plan designs hold steady in initial wake of Inflation Reduction Act implementation, researchers find
A recent study led by health services policy and management assistant professor David Anderson examined changes in Medicare Part D plans (both Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage and stand-alone prescription drug ...
Medical Xpress / Strength training not linked to heart problems for people with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
People living with arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), a heritable heart condition that can significantly increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, are advised to avoid high-intensity aerobic exercise. However, questions ...
Phys.org / There's nothing irrational about resisting AI
If you read about AI, you'll find a widespread belief: When people don't want to use AI, it's because they're afraid or just don't understand it. They're afraid of losing their jobs or of change generally. Or they don't understand ...
Phys.org / When bad luck isn't random: Understanding 'zemblanity'
In 2025, associate professor Christian Busch's Palisades home burned down in one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history. Busch says the disaster wasn't blind bad luck; it was a clear case of "zemblanity," ...
Phys.org / August hottest month ever recorded globally as huge El Niño emerges
Europe's climate monitor said Thursday that August was the hottest month ever recorded around the world and warned of worse to come as an unprecedented El Niño pattern grows stronger.
Medical Xpress / Most Americans know how to control mosquitoes, but many are unsure how to use insect repellent
More than 8 in 10 U.S. adults know that preventing mosquito bites and controlling mosquitoes in and around the home is the best defense against mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus and dengue fever, but far fewer ...
Tech Xplore / 'Metal Gear' creator moves to Xbox after PlayStation cancellation
Legendary Japanese video game creator Hideo Kojima said Thursday that he had partnered with Microsoft's Xbox for his next project after Sony canceled its development for the PlayStation console.
