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Phys.org / Exploring representation through digital archaeology and game design

Recently, Michael Hall, a doctoral candidate in the Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Program, was invited to present his work exploring representation in gaming, "Dawnbreaker, the Curious Case of Decolonialism ...

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Medical Xpress / Infants make nuanced moral character judgments as early as 12 months old

Psychologists at the University of Toronto have found that we begin to make moral character judgments as early as 12 months old. The research, published in Communications Psychology, also recognizes that individuals can exist ...

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Phys.org / Scientists leverage AI to optimize glass formulas for liquid radioactive waste

Scientists have used the power of AI to analyze and predict the conversion of liquid radioactive waste into solid glass waste forms, increasing the amount of waste that goes into each container of glass produced and reducing ...

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Phys.org / Rice processing research points to evolving milling rates as quality factor

Research by the Arkansas Rice Processing Program is showing valuable insights for rice farmers that affect their take-home pay and the quality of rice for food makers. Over the past two years, in cooperation with the global ...

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Medical Xpress / Community-based care can cut depression and self-harm risk among teens in India's urban slums

In a significant advance for adolescent mental health in India, researchers have successfully demonstrated a scalable, community‑based care model through Project ARTEMIS, showing measurable reductions in depression, self‑harm ...

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Phys.org / Fertilizer can be made from local resources instead of fossil fuels

The prices of mineral fertilizers are rising. The Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB is working on alternative production methods: Researchers have developed various processes and demonstrated ...

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Medical Xpress / Anti-inflammatory drug shows potential for improved blood formation and treatment of bone damage

Researchers at Dresden University Hospital may have discovered a new therapeutic approach for treating myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). In a recent study, the team headed by Prof. Manja Wobus and Dr. Katja Sockel demonstrated ...

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Medical Xpress / Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study

Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for nearly 15% of heart attacks for a decade in a northern California study, published today in JAHA.

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Phys.org / Faced with a hotter future, America needs better data and response plans

A new paper from researchers at the University of Kansas looks at extreme heat events in the United States, arguing a combination of inadequate data and unclear delineation of responsibility among government agencies leaves ...

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Medical Xpress / Significant rise in valley fever cases in El Paso linked to extreme weather, dust, study finds

A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso has identified a significant rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past decade and found strong connections between the disease and extreme weather, ...

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Phys.org / Why your pet reptile 'surfs' the glass or rubs against the barriers of their enclosure

Every day, millions of people watch their pet reptiles run, dig, swim or climb up against the walls of their enclosure. Reptile keepers call this "glass surfing," but among scientists, this conduct is typically considered ...

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Medical Xpress / Placental insufficiency during pregnancy is associated with memory alterations years after childbirth

The vascular imbalance that occurs in some pregnancies may leave a lasting imprint beyond childbirth. A study led by the Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau), published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ...

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