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Phys.org / NZ's draft science curriculum favors rote learning over critical thinking
New Zealand's draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance "knowledge-rich" learning.
Medical Xpress / Pill form of semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimer's in large trial
A pill version of semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, did not slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced on Nov. 24.
Medical Xpress / New female crash dummy aims to make cars safer for women
For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are taking a step to better protect women behind the wheel.
Medical Xpress / What we need to know to stop a listeria outbreak
Six people have died and 25 have been hospitalized across 18 states from illness caused by food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes since an outbreak linked to precooked meals was first reported by the U.S. Centers for ...
Medical Xpress / Thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy may increase autism risk in children
Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with autism, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Phys.org / Can teaching listening skills cultivate more ethical leaders who create value in business?
A simple shift in business education, training MBA students to listen effectively, can significantly boost their humility and ability to lead with integrity, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Phys.org / The seamounts of Cape Verde: A biodiversity hotspot and a priority for marine conservation
An international team has published the first comprehensive study on the seamounts of the Cape Verde archipelago, their biodiversity, ecological functionality and socio-economic relevance in the journal Progress in Oceanography. ...
Phys.org / Australia's vast savannas are changing, and AI is showing us how
Australia has the largest intact savannas on Earth. Savannas are an ever-changing mosaic of ecosystems—from the sparse grasslands to dense woodlands, forests and wetlands.
Tech Xplore / Structural reform needed to address UK electricity price pressures
New research from the University of Aberdeen warns that UK electricity bills are unlikely to fall under current arrangements and urges policymakers to consider structural reforms to protect consumers while delivering the ...
Phys.org / From publications to policy: New global analysis reveals how academic research shapes sustainable development policy
A new report from Springer Nature, in partnership with Overton, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Medical Xpress / How autoimmune encephalitis disrupts thinking, memory and everyday life
Have you ever found yourself searching for a word you should know, forgetting what you were just doing, or feeling mentally foggy for no obvious reason?
Medical Xpress / Much-needed new drug approved for deadliest blood cancer
Biomedical research that began at the University of Virginia School of Medicine has yielded a much-needed new treatment for patients with the deadliest form of blood cancer.
