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Phys.org / Floridians become more cautious as economic outlook weakens in August

Consumer sentiment in Florida continued its downward trend in August, declining for the sixth consecutive month to 67.4, down 1.9 points from a revised July reading of 69.3. National consumer sentiment also decreased.

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Irritability, anxiety and negative thought patterns in ADHD associated with increased depression risk

A new study by the Wolfson Center at Cardiff University investigating links between ADHD and depression has shown that underlying factors such as anxiety and negative thought patterns in childhood, adolescence and young adulthood ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Q&A: Can U.S. parks promote safety, recreation and environmental protection?

Recently, heavy rains have caused flooding in Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks, resulting in the loss of at least two lives. In U.S. national parks, maintaining visitor safety can be complicated because it is difficult ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Psychologists investigate how first impressions influence impressions of trustworthiness

First impressions of whether someone appears trustworthy are influenced by the faces we have just seen, according to new research from psychologists at the University of Aberdeen. The study is the first to show that our snap ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Review finds fragmented reporting on bias in commercial medical AI validation

The recent flood of artificial intelligence (AI) models and content has undoubtedly introduced an unwelcome flaw from the human-made content it scrapes: bias. AI has been shown to form, copy and amplify harmful stereotypes ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Expanding telehealth access calls for stronger physician support

Telehealth has transformed health care access, making it easier for millions of patients to connect with physicians without leaving home. New research from the University of Miami Business School finds that sustaining those ...

16 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Why do we trust chatbots and how can we use them more wisely? A psychologist explains

Sometime this week, you probably did it: A question came up, and instead of searching for the answer online or reaching for a book, you asked a chatbot for it.

18 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Researchers develop new heatsink using additive manufacturing

Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, are developing a new thermal-management capability to help manage heat in systems where space and weight are limited.

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Buprenorphine treatment differs in urban, rural areas

Buprenorphine access and treatment differ between urban and rural areas, according to research published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Is sleep training likely to help or harm your baby?

Welcoming a baby is a time of great joy for parents. It can also be one of the most challenging. One of the greatest difficulties many parents face is getting their baby to sleep and resettling them following nighttime awakenings.

18 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Chatbot companions win over older adults by being genuine rather than 'human'

Loneliness in later life is more than an emotional burden. Studies estimate that between 17% and 47% of adults 60 and older in Singapore are socially isolated, with almost 8% experiencing loneliness. Alarmingly, the health ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Mountains may offer climate refugia for one of North America's most imperiled turtles

As climate warming pushes many species toward cooler environments, high-elevation areas are expected to play an increasingly important role in biodiversity conservation. A new study by the Great Hollow Nature Preserve & Ecological ...

19 hours ago