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Phys.org / Bridging the gap between people and nature: The need for biocultural approaches to restoration
Worldwide landscapes are changing at an unprecedented pace. Forests are cleared, wetlands drained, and ecosystems degraded by decades of human activity and unsustainable extraction.
Medical Xpress / Supporting women in early labor is important for safe maternity care
The Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust report has identified serious failings in care at one of England's largest maternity services, with lessons for maternity units nationally. Among its findings was a repeated problem ...
Medical Xpress / Nearly one in three early-career researchers report elevated psychological distress
Nearly one in three early-career researchers (ECRs) report elevated psychological distress, according to the largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on mental health among ECRs. Researchers from the University ...
Phys.org / 40°C in Paris: extreme summer heat is no longer exceptional for most of Europe
Heat waves are Europe's biggest climate threat. These episodes of extreme heat compound rising average air temperatures across the world, all of which is the direct result of greenhouse gas emissions.
Tech Xplore / Designed to tempt: How mini AI lines up carrots to look their best
The researchers teach the packaging machine what is up and down on a snack carrot. The program runs on a small, local PC—not on huge servers in some faraway cloud. The goal: to pack quickly, cheaply and attractively—so that ...
Medical Xpress / Antibiotics reverse damage caused to blood stem cells by chronic Salmonella, study suggests
A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) has revealed that long-term Salmonella infections severely damage blood stem cells—the essential factory cells in bone marrow that produce all the body's blood and ...
Medical Xpress / Millions of New Yorkers consume cannabis; far fewer understand details, such as content and dosage
In 2023, about 2 million adults in New York state reported consuming some form of cannabis. However, only a small portion has a full understanding of cannabis product labeling, which includes ingredients, dosages and whether ...
Medical Xpress / Fourth of July poses burn hazards: How to protect kids
Many have fireworks, cookouts and family get-togethers planned for the Fourth of July, but these activities can pose a burn risk for young children, experts warn.
Medical Xpress / More children are getting diseases like celiac disease, diabetes and Crohn's in Norway
More children are getting diseases such as celiac disease, type 1 diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than before, research shows. IBD is a term for conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. These ...
Phys.org / Rent paid on Atlanta's west side is building wealth in Buckhead, study finds
For the average Atlanta resident, the identity of the person who owns the house next door might seem like a trivial matter. But according to new research from Georgia State University, that hidden detail fundamentally shapes ...
Phys.org / Oil price shocks have exposed car‑dependent cities. Here's what governments can do
The recent Israeli–United States war with Iran sent oil prices soaring worldwide, and Canada was no exception. In some regions, gasoline passed $2 per liter.
Phys.org / As communities face more frequent hazard warnings, we need better systems to avoid 'emergency fatigue'
Earlier this month, Wellington declared a local state of emergency, including evacuation orders, when forecast powerful swells threatened to inundate coastal properties.
