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Phys.org / Better recording of prisoner inequalities could help prevent deaths in custody, new study finds

A lack of data on prisoner characteristics is providing an incomplete picture of who dies in prison and why, which may be contributing to preventable deaths in custody, according to a new report.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Hollywood films distort real volcanic eruptions, study finds

Towering explosions, flowing bright red lava and heroic scientists battling to save communities at risk have become the defining image of volcanoes in popular culture, from disaster films to epic blockbusters. New University ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Limiting sugar early in life associated with lower risk of dementia later

Consuming less sugar in utero and during the first 1 to 2 years of life was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia later in life, according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology. The study also found ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Digital consultations may narrow sexual health care gaps for autistic youth

Young people with ADHD are more likely to visit youth clinics than their peers, while autistic individuals are less likely to do so. This is shown by a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Autism ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / What Godzilla can teach us about Donald Trump

He tramples things without intending to. He was created by us. He never permanently goes away. In recent years, metaphorical representations of Donald Trump as the Japanese kaiju Godzilla have become common. Now, a paper ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Widening ethnic and socioeconomic inequalities in stroke identified in 30-year research

The prevalence of stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure and diabetes are higher and increasing faster among black African and Caribbean groups, compared to people from white backgrounds. People from Black African ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Ultracold neutrons don't disappear into the mirror world

For decades, a theory in physics has postulated the existence of a mirror world whose interaction with our own reality is extremely feeble. The particles in this mirror universe are also thought to be candidates for dark ...

Jul 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / Consumption of ultra-processed foods by fathers may influence their babies' birth weight and body measurements

A father's diet can affect his children's health and body composition before they are even conceived. A study of 43 triads of fathers, mothers and newborns treated in the public health care system of Ribeirão Preto in the ...

20 hours ago
Phys.org / Warm Agulhas Current fuels Western Cape's worst flood‑producing storms

For communities across the Western Cape, cut-off low weather systems are a familiar threat. They can dump torrents of rain in a matter of hours, flooding roads, damaging homes and infrastructure, and, in the worst cases, ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Smarter flood planning could protect millions as cities face rising climate risk

Extreme urban flooding is a growing challenge under climate change, threatening residents, infrastructure and urban systems. However, traditional emergency planning often relies on static population data and fixed facilities, ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Restored wetlands aren't clear-cut wins against climate change, study suggests

Wetland restoration is often promoted as a definitive way to support wildlife, improve water quality and help store carbon. However, new research from McGill University suggests the overall climate picture is more complicated. ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / In US veterans, rates of ALS associated with military branch and rank

Compared with Army veterans, male veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard have higher rates of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), while Marine veterans have lower rates, according to a new study published July ...

21 hours ago