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Phys.org / Rap fans share the bad rap in court
An innovative James Cook University experiment has found rap-related cues shape how people judge a hypothetical fan accused of violent crime, raising questions about the use of lyrics as evidence in court. James Cook University ...
Tech Xplore / Smart motorways were halted over safety concerns—what's the future for digital roads?
For many people, the rollout of smart technology across the UK's road network has been clouded by fears about the removal of traffic-free safety lanes. Traditionally, motorway hard shoulders offered motorists a safe haven ...
Medical Xpress / Teenage girls and experts call for changes to tackle worsening mental health
Researchers from The University of Manchester have worked directly with teenage girls to uncover what they believe could help turn the tide on rising rates of anxiety and low mood. From their early teenage years, girls are ...
Phys.org / Alternative work arrangements spur new thinking on the role of HR professionals
Employee work arrangements are a challenge for management globally, with effects on employees' experiences and the success of organizations. In an editorial in The International Journal of Human Resource Management, researchers ...
Medical Xpress / Exams: How to use exercise to boost your revision
It's revision season. If you're a student preparing for upcoming exams, you might be tempted to put aside sport or other physical activity for a while in order to dedicate more time to learning.
Phys.org / Replacing nitrogen with organic fertilizer found to improve soil and crops
A new collaborative study from The University of Western Australia has found that partially replacing synthetic nitrogen fertilizer with low amounts of organic components can improve soil quality, crop productivity and nitrogen ...
Medical Xpress / The hidden cost of parental mental illness
Mental illness is among one of the most common health conditions in the U.S., with more than 1 in 5 adults living with a mental illness. Many of these individuals are parents—more than 1 in 14 children are in the care of ...
Medical Xpress / Climate change a global threat to brain health, stroke experts say
The World Stroke Organization is warning that climate change poses an escalating threat to brain health, with extreme heat in particular increasing the risk of having a stroke and of patients dying from stroke.
Phys.org / Assessing the impact of drones on whale sharks
In recent years, using drones for wildlife research has proven to be a valuable tool in collecting data for population surveys, observing behavior and measuring animals' physical dimensions. A new study led by Murdoch University ...
Tech Xplore / Tool can help hunger-relief groups deliver food more efficiently
Engineering researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a mathematical framework that can be used to help hunger-relief organizations get food to households that need it more efficiently than conventional ...
Phys.org / Mixed messages on kids' screen time leave parents feeling overwhelmed
First-time parents are feeling confused, anxious and judged when it comes to managing their young children's screen time, according to new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU). The study published in the Journal of ...
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Coniferous resin and its extracts in wound healing—from folk tradition to modern medicine
Interest in plant-based wound treatments has grown due to traditional method limitations, antimicrobial resistance, and the need for safer options. Coniferous resin from Norway spruce (Picea abies) has been used in Northern ...