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Medical Xpress / Historic Kenyan drought reshaped livelihoods, health and daily life
During a historic drought in northern Kenya, a pastoralist community turned to a food source it had long viewed as a fallback for people without livestock: fishing.
Phys.org / Pomegranate emerges as a promising natural phytobiotic for veterinary medicine
Researchers have identified a broad range of biological properties of pomegranate with potential medical applications, including antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, ...
Phys.org / Does heavy social media use damage your family's relationship?
Children glued to their phones all day? Parents spending hours scrolling? The positive (and slightly surprising) news is that while social media may not be the most meaningful way to spend your time, it is not necessarily ...
Tech Xplore / New drone-compatible method detects metal corrosion beneath paint without heating
Merchant ships, coastal infrastructure and maritime facilities are often built with iron and steel, which can corrode over time despite their strength, eventually to the point of failure. With lives and goods on the line, ...
Medical Xpress / Older adults who walk faster are more active in their daily lives
A recent study from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, shows that physical activity declines substantially with age, even among older adults who are in good physical condition. Over a four-year follow-up period, physical ...
Phys.org / Can AI replace traditional language learning? A new study says not yet
When university students set out to learn English as an additional language, it's not just about internalizing a new list of words; they also have to learn common word combinations.
Phys.org / Monitoring employee performance: The pitfalls for HR
Performance metrics designed to motivate employees and drive efficiency in the workplace can paradoxically leave workers less engaged and more likely to quit, research has found.
Tech Xplore / From disposal to reuse: Low oxygen may unlock ammonia recovery from industrial wastewater
Researchers at AIST, in collaboration with Kirin Holdings Co., Ltd., Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, and Kyoto University, have developed a technology that transitions microbial communities in fermentation-industry ...
Phys.org / Ancient dental calculus reveals diverse diets of commoners in premodern Osaka, Japan, the 'Kitchen of the Realm'
What did ordinary people really eat in premodern Japan, beyond the dishes described in cookbooks and the bones discarded at urban waste pits? Reconstructing past diets at the level of individual food items is remarkably difficult. ...
Medical Xpress / High folic acid in pregnancy linked to early bleeding risk
Women taking high-dose folic acid supplements during early pregnancy may face an increased risk of vaginal bleeding, according to new research from Flinders University and collaborating institutions that raises important ...
Medical Xpress / Pollen season poses greater risk for people with COPD
Increased exposure to pollen negatively affects the lung function of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a new study in the July 2026 issue of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: Journal ...
Medical Xpress / 'Certified safe' personal care products may not undergo finished-product lab testing, analysis finds
None of the certification programs consumers rely on to find safer personal care products require laboratory testing of the products they certify, according to a new analysis. All judge chemical safety from ingredient lists ...
