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Phys.org / Forensic linguistics: How dark web criminals give themselves away with their language
Shannon McCoole ran one of the world's largest dark web child abuse forums for around three years in the early 2010s. The forum provided a secure online space in which those interested in abusing children could exchange images, ...
Medical Xpress / Screens that do good: How digital tools can help kids and teens stay healthy
Mobile phones and endless screen time are the bane of parents the world over. But while technology is often blamed for poor health in children and teenagers, new University of South Australia research suggests that the same ...
Phys.org / Child-care affordability is coming at the expense of equity, and it's time governments acted
Five years into Canada's $10-a-day child care plan, affordability has improved dramatically for families fortunate enough to have a space. However, the families who need care the most are being left behind.
Phys.org / Why people trust influencers more than brands, and what that means for the future of marketing
Not long ago, the idea of getting paid to share your morning routine online would have sounded absurd. Yet today, influencers are big business: The global market is expected to surpass US$32 billion by the end of 2025.
Phys.org / Most people do not feel free to leave a police interrogation room, research finds
Criminal suspects may feel unable to leave an interrogation room after only three minutes of questioning, according to new Virginia Commonwealth University research.
Phys.org / Retailers are quietly changing their return policies. Here's why you should be on the lookout this Black Friday
'Tis the season for giving—and that means 'tis the season for shopping. Maybe you'll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, "I'll just return it if they don't like it." But before you click "buy," it's ...
Phys.org / Fish farming is booming in Lake Victoria, but pollution and disease are wiping out millions. How to reduce losses
Aquaculture—the farming of fish and other aquatic organisms—is the world's fastest-growing food production system.
Medical Xpress / Would you put period blood on your face? What science says about 'menstrual masking'
In the ever-evolving world of beauty trends, few have sparked as much debate—and discomfort—as "menstrual masking." This is the practice of applying menstrual blood to the skin, usually the face, as a form of DIY skincare.
Medical Xpress / Preventing lung disease in preterm babies: Intratracheal steroids show no benefit
A multicenter clinical trial has found that intratracheal steroids do not reduce the risk of lung disease or death in extremely preterm infants, according to a study published in JAMA.
Phys.org / Sea ice melting intensifies warming and humidification of high Arctic land, study finds
A research team has found that summer rainfall in the Arctic would increase by about 17% under 2°C global warming, approximately 16% of which is attributed to sea ice retreat. Their findings were published in Geophysical ...
Phys.org / Machine learning discovers quasars acting as lenses
Quasars acting as strong gravitational lenses are among the rarest finds in astronomy. Out of nearly 300,000 quasars cataloged in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, only twelve candidates were identified, and just three confirmed. ...
Phys.org / Less is more: Study shows giving workers less autonomy improves their creativity
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers are rethinking the "think outside the box" mentality when it comes to creativity.
