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Phys.org / Sea lion camera reveals mother taking pup on educational foraging expedition in the wild
Most seals give birth to a pup around the same time each year, and wean them and send them on their way within 12 months in an annual cycle.
Medical Xpress / Why do nose and ear hairs become longer and thicker as we age?
Growing older often brings unexpected grooming challenges. This is particularly apparent when some areas that, when young, we could otherwise ignore start to develop hair.
Medical Xpress / FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials said Tuesday they will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products.
Tech Xplore / How better governance can ease pressure on the electricity grid
Demand-side flexibility, the ability to adjust electricity consumption in response to system needs, is often highlighted as a key tool for managing both growing electrification and a higher share of variable renewable energy, ...
Phys.org / Alexandria on the Tigris: Exploring the forgotten and rediscovered metropolis
What was the political and economic importance of the ancient city Alexandria on the Tigris? How was the city laid out? And what does the material culture of the international trade hub look like? These are the questions ...
Medical Xpress / Want healthier, lower-impact diets? Study says cut junk foods, not just meat
A recent study indicates that as much as one-fifth of the total food expenditure of Finns is spent on nutritionally unnecessary, or discretionary, foods. The category includes confectionery, sweet baked goods, desserts, savory ...
Phys.org / The most prevalent disability in classrooms may be fetal alcohol spectrum disorder—and supporting students is vital
As I walk into the classroom as a newly graduated teacher, I see children—each with unique abilities, interests and an eagerness to learn. This Ontario classroom was designed to be inclusive—a space where all students, ...
Phys.org / Impulse and inhibition: The complex ways bilingual brains balance reason with emotion
If you're bilingual, moral choices can often feel more urgent and emotionally charged in one language yet distant and rational in another. This raises an intriguing question: does language merely shape how we express our ...
Phys.org / Study finds nearly half of Latin America's crop pesticides are banned in EU
Almost half of the pesticides authorized for use on major agricultural crops in Latin America are banned or not approved in the European Union (EU) due to health and environmental risks, according to researchers.
Phys.org / Historically Black colleges and universities do more than offer Black youths opportunity
Historically Black colleges and universities, often known as HBCUs, are well known for their deep roots in U.S. higher education and proven effectiveness at graduating Black students who go on to become professionally successful.
Medical Xpress / Women's control over fertility is linked to education, money and digital access: Study of 16 African countries
Many married women in sub-Saharan Africa don't have the freedom to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Global data show that only 37% of women in the region aged 15–49 can make their own informed ...
Phys.org / From principles to practice: What students want from diversity education
Every educator who teaches diversity might find this familiar. You mention "diversity, equity and inclusion" and the class responds in many different ways—some students are curious, others reflective, some unsure of what ...
