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Phys.org / Appropriated racial oppression shapes Black parents' socialization of children

Black parents who experienced higher levels of appropriated racial oppression—defined as shaping one's behavior and self-concept around dominant cultural norms of whiteness—were less likely to transmit positive, culturally ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / New quantum computing method broadens spectroscopy of hard-to-model matter

Scientists could have a new way to explore the hidden behavior of matter, thanks to research involving Queen Mary University of London that uses a quantum computer to carry out a new form of computational spectroscopy.

13 hours ago
Phys.org / Plant-like chemical gardens show how simple reactions build complex structures

The famous quote by Cicero, "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need," reminds us that the beauty of life lies in the harmony between nature and knowledge. More than 2,000 years later, this idea still ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / Do customer loyalty programs actually work? The benefits are in the eye of the cardholder

Whether you love a loyalty discount at the supermarket or frequently forget your loyalty card, loyalty programs (LPs) can be an essential support for families and households amid growing cost-of-living pressures.

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Researchers map tick habitat to strengthen African swine fever preparedness

A small, nest-dwelling tick found across large parts of Texas could play an outsized role in how the United States responds to African swine fever (ASF) should the virus reach domestic or wild pigs.

13 hours ago
Tech Xplore / New underwater robot could make ocean missions more reliable

A new, patent-pending underwater robot developed at Purdue University's College of Engineering could improve ocean research, underwater infrastructure inspection and search-and-rescue efforts by adapting to mission needs ...

10 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Grandparents, teachers and even bus drivers can build resilient kids

Grandparents bring "The Gruffalo" to life by doing different voices. They take you to visit lemurs at the zoo. They show you how to grow green onions on the windowsill. And they let you bite into every cookie in the tin when ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Support groups for parents halved violence against children in wartime Ukraine, trial finds

Ukrainian parents who joined a support group program called "Hope Groups," designed for families living through the war, reported that violence against children was cut in half and that they had less than half the depression ...

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Research shows AI can fast track mental health care

Researchers have analyzed 1 million health-related Reddit threads to build an AI platform that can quickly identify mental health concerns in hopes that the findings will help fast-track and better personalize care.

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / How DNA folding controls immune gene activity in T cells

A new study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania reveals that the three-dimensional folding of DNA at a key genetic locus helps determine when two related immune genes, Ets1 ...

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20% tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / AI-based diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes from a single facial video

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of facial videos can rapidly and accurately detect undiagnosed high blood pressure and diabetes, according to a study that will be presented at ESC Congress 2026.

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