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Phys.org / New study quantifies sargassum's multimillion-dollar impact to U.S. coastal economies
A study led by researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the economic damage caused by recurring sargassum ...
Tech Xplore / How Iran cut the internet at the flip of a switch
Iran's nationwide internet shutdown has surpassed its 130th hour as tensions in the Middle Eastern country continue to escalate.
Medical Xpress / FDA moves to remove suicide warnings from GLP-1 weight loss drugs
Federal health regulators say popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound do not increase the risk of suicidal thoughts, and they have asked drugmakers to remove those warnings from medication labels.
Phys.org / Critically endangered leatherback turtles return to nest in Nicaragua
For the first time in years, leatherbacks have returned to nest in significant numbers on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.
Medical Xpress / Using 'baby talk' could aid infants' early language development
Baby talk isn't just cute—it could play a vital role in helping infants learn the sounds of their language, new research from the University of the Sunshine Coast has found. The study is published in the journal Developmental ...
Medical Xpress / Basivertebral nerve ablation provides early, sustained chronic low back pain relief
Chronic low back pain significantly affects quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Back pain makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and is among the leading reasons why patients see their doctor.
Phys.org / Governments are rushing to embrace AI: Should they think twice?
Governments across the world want AI to do more of the heavy lifting when it comes to public services. The plan is apparently to make things much more efficient, as algorithms quietly handle a country's day-to-day admin.
Phys.org / Why 'inefficient' AI spending may power future growth
New research finds companies investing heavily in new technologies despite low returns are often the ones driving tomorrow's economic progress.
Phys.org / Study: Cross-border merger and acquisition activity predicts changes in economic growth, foreign exchange returns
In a world facing rising economic uncertainty and instability, look to cross-border investment activity for solid clues about what's next for economic growth and foreign exchange rates.
Phys.org / Q&A: Why flies matter, their vital role in ecosystems, and surprising diversity
Summer is the season for flies, which belong to an insect group that scientists call Diptera. Many fly species are more active when the weather is warmer, and populations can boom thanks to the interplay of winter rains, ...
Medical Xpress / Safe, low-cost Alzheimer's drug demonstrates efficacy against sickle cell anemia
Memantine, a long-approved and cost-effective drug used to treat Alzheimer's disease, could also benefit patients with sickle cell anemia in the future. Initial clinical data from an international research group led by the ...
Phys.org / How greenwashing creates 'false stability' for companies
Companies engaging in 'greenwashing' to appear more favorable to investors, don't achieve durable financial stability in the long term, according to a new Murdoch University study.
