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Phys.org / Modern science catches up with native knowledge with discovery of Clerodendrum kelli
The indigenous Bugkalot people of Nueva Ecija call it "kelli": a plant with white, starburst-like flowers and oval-shaped leaves that are traditionally mashed and mixed with food to treat ailing dogs. But despite this local ...
Phys.org / Gossiping about boss can actually be good thing
"That meeting was a total waste of our time! And can you believe what that jerk said about raises?" From whispers in the hallway, to emoji-filled group texts and profanity-laced DMs, gossiping about the boss takes many forms. ...
Phys.org / Collateral damage: Japanese beetle traps snare nature's helpers
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is one of the most dreaded insects to have invaded North America and parts of Europe. Accidentally introduced to the United States in the early twentieth century, it can now be found ...
Tech Xplore / Suppressing dendrite growth for fast cycling of lithium‐metal batteries
As the electric vehicle era enters full scale, demand is increasing for batteries that can travel farther and last longer. Lithium-metal batteries have been attracting attention as a next-generation technology capable of ...
Tech Xplore / From storms to sensors: How cross-border research with UK partners shapes safer and greener technologies
Since the UK rejoined Horizon Europe in 2024, cross-border research with UK partners has been delivering safer, smarter, more sustainable technologies for everyday life. On a test track in southern Germany, engineers watch ...
Tech Xplore / New study reveals low-power, noiseless clock circuit
A research team affiliated with UNIST has announced the successful development of a novel semiconductor circuit capable of generating high-quality clock signals with significantly reduced noise levels. This innovation combines ...
Phys.org / New database may unlock potential of lipids in treating and preventing disease
A new tool enables biomedical researchers from around the world to quickly see the connections between lipids and proteins inside cells, thanks to a new initiative led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University. ...
Medical Xpress / Benzodiazepine use declines across the US, led by reductions in older adults
Benzodiazepine treatment declined among U.S. adults between 2018 and 2022, with the steepest drop among adults ages 56 and older, according to a new study by researchers at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public ...
Phys.org / New study highlights significant costs in large-scale mechanical thinning of forests
There is a long history of the mechanical thinning of forests in standard forestry operations. Thinning typically involves removing some 30–50% of the standing volume of trees with commercially valued logs removed via tracked ...
Phys.org / Smarter shelf strategy can boost retail profits and cut food waste by more than 20%, study finds
Grocery retailers may not need new technology—or behavior change from shoppers—to meaningfully reduce food waste. New research in the journal Management Science finds that small operational decisions already under a retailer's ...
Phys.org / Would you feel comfortable talking to your boss if you had a problem with alcohol or other drugs?
For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that's a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear of punishment and lack of trust in management are major barriers ...
Phys.org / Opinion: Surviving the extreme temperatures of the climate crisis calls for a revolution in home and building design
People spend 90% of their lives in buildings, which act as a protective "third skin" from the elements, but climates are becoming more extreme and so the design of places we live and work in must be radically overhauled to ...
