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Medical Xpress / Liver hormone regulates appetite and metabolism by targeting a specific group of hindbrain neurons
Researchers at Pennington Biomedical Research Center provide critical insight into how the brain and body work together to regulate food intake, energy use and metabolism, offering important new analysis into the biology ...
Phys.org / Political views may influence trust in smart technologies, research finds
Consumer trust in smart technologies—like Amazon's Alexa or Ring's video doorbells—may rely on more than just the technology. It may also depend on a person's political beliefs. New research from the University of New Hampshire ...
Phys.org / We eat a lot of wheat. So how can we grow more in a changing climate?
Whether it's tucking into some toast, dumplings or a bowl of fresh pasta, humans love eating wheat.
Phys.org / The science of coziness: A textiles expert explains feather down, bamboo, polyester duvets
As the weather cools in the southern hemisphere and energy prices climb, many of us are trying to stay warm without cranking the heating.
Medical Xpress / Move smarter not harder: How less exercise is more
If you think you need to "go hard" at the gym to make your muscles stronger, think again. New research at ECU has revealed strenuous exercise and soreness is not needed to improve muscle size, strength, or performance.
Medical Xpress / US eases access to marijuana for medical use
The US government on Thursday made it easier for Americans to use cannabis for medical reasons by reclassifying the drug and enabling more research into its safety and efficacy.
Phys.org / Legal categories for animals still divide—and limit—animal rights
The relationships human societies have with animals aren't fixed, but vary according to era, culture, territory and customs.
Phys.org / Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds
Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact ...
Medical Xpress / Supplements for menopause: Here's what the evidence actually says
Social media is saturated with menopause solutions: powders for brain fog, gummies for sleep or capsules promising hormonal balance. Supplements such as magnesium, lion's mane, creatine and collagen are being marketed as ...
Tech Xplore / AI reveals why one-size-fits-all retrofits miss bigger emission and cost cuts
The right renovation choices can make a major difference—for both the climate and the economy. However, what works best varies widely between buildings, locations and usage patterns. New research from Umeå University shows ...
Phys.org / Research shows community help essential for native bats
Community help is no longer just nice to have in the world of bat conservation, it is essential to large-scale bat monitoring and the protection of threatened and understudied species, according to new research from Murdoch ...
Medical Xpress / Finding the best dietary supplements for cycling performance—and recovery
Focusing on the rigors of elite cycling, Flinders University experts have put performance-enhancing and other dietary supplements under the microscope, rating some more highly than others. From carbs, beetroot juice and the ...
