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Phys.org / Initiative strengthens transparency in police use-of-force policies
A three-pronged research project seeks to empower communities, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies by improving access to and understanding of police use-of-force rules.
Phys.org / Reshaping the future of urban experimentation for lasting change
Cities everywhere are running experiments to respond to climate change and sustainability challenges, such as new mobility trials, energy pilots, green space projects, circular economy approaches, and more. New research from ...
Tech Xplore / Next-generation batteries could redefine the future of energy storage
Drawing on an extensive survey of emerging battery chemistries and design innovations, researchers at the University of Sharjah are pointing to transformative technologies poised to meet the escalating energy demands of an ...
Medical Xpress / Novel AI model accurately detects placenta accreta in pregnancy before delivery, new research shows
A novel artificial intelligence (AI) model accurately detected the presence of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS), a dangerous pregnancy condition that often goes undetected with current screening methods, according to new research ...
Phys.org / Study finds teen 'sexting' surge, warns of sextortion and privacy risks
A new national study finds a concerning surge in teen "sexting," which frequently exposes them to serious risks, including sextortion, coercion and privacy violations. Sexting involves sending or receiving sexually suggestive ...
Phys.org / Chip makes pH measurements easier and devices more robust and portable
Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS has developed a new technology that makes pH measurements significantly more robust, simple, and reliable. Instead of the traditional, often error-prone reference electrodes, ...
Medical Xpress / Simple SMS 'nudge' a powerful prompt for timely vaccination
10,000 families participating in research by The Kids Research Institute Australia have demonstrated the effectiveness of a simple text message for increasing the number of children receiving their vaccinations on time. Throughout ...
Tech Xplore / Power in motion: Transforming ocean wave energy harvesting with gyroscopes
Ocean waves are one of the most abundant and predictable renewable energy sources on the planet, yet efficiently harnessing their power remains a major challenge. Traditional devices typically operate efficiently only within ...
Phys.org / Tourists are fueling exploitative working conditions by demanding cheap holidays, warns new research
Customers are playing a much bigger role in creating poor working conditions in tourism than most people think, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and Strathclyde University. The research argues that holidaymakers' ...
Medical Xpress / Medicine shortages in the UK have become a 'new normal,' report finds
The U.K.'s supply of essential medicines is in a fragile state, with a "vicious cycle" where rising costs and supply chain issues are making it harder for patients to get the treatments they need, according to a new House ...
Phys.org / Non-alcoholic wine: A booming business searching for quality
Bertrand Degat, vineyard manager for French zero-alcohol wine producer French Bloom, winces visibly when recalling some of the criticism and snobbery he has encountered from his contemporaries.
Phys.org / Why Valentine's Day can bring up big feelings even when things seem fine
Valentine's Day is widely associated with romance and celebration, but research shows the holiday also can heighten emotions and expectations in close relationships. For some, it can bring added pressure around how love is ...
