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Phys.org / We eat a lot of wheat. So how can we grow more in a changing climate?
Whether it's tucking into some toast, dumplings or a bowl of fresh pasta, humans love eating wheat.
Phys.org / Only some kinds of job losses cause voters to elect strong leaders, study finds
Americans are more likely to turn to authoritarian leaders when jobs are being lost due to offshoring than they are when job losses result from automation, an international research team has found. This is despite the fact ...
Medical Xpress / Supplements for menopause: Here's what the evidence actually says
Social media is saturated with menopause solutions: powders for brain fog, gummies for sleep or capsules promising hormonal balance. Supplements such as magnesium, lion's mane, creatine and collagen are being marketed as ...
Phys.org / Research shows community help essential for native bats
Community help is no longer just nice to have in the world of bat conservation, it is essential to large-scale bat monitoring and the protection of threatened and understudied species, according to new research from Murdoch ...
Phys.org / Climate finance may lower conflict risk in 85 developing countries, analysis suggests
Just as major global powers are retreating from climate finance commitments, a new empirical study provides, for the first time, evidence of a direct link between climate finance and a lower risk of resource-related conflict ...
Tech Xplore / AI reveals why one-size-fits-all retrofits miss bigger emission and cost cuts
The right renovation choices can make a major difference—for both the climate and the economy. However, what works best varies widely between buildings, locations and usage patterns. New research from Umeå University shows ...
Medical Xpress / Voting is linked to living longer
A new study co-authored by Femida Handy of the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania finds that, among older adults, voting predicts a lower risk of mortality for up to 15 years.
Medical Xpress / Finding the best dietary supplements for cycling performance—and recovery
Focusing on the rigors of elite cycling, Flinders University experts have put performance-enhancing and other dietary supplements under the microscope, rating some more highly than others. From carbs, beetroot juice and the ...
Medical Xpress / Sports need better game‑day mental health protocols to protect athletes—here's how
Last Thursday night at the MCG, fans witnessed a gripping game of AFL football between Carlton and Collingwood.
Medical Xpress / Heating up for health: Researcher weighs in on the science behind saunas and hot tubs
Heat therapy is hot right now. Saunas are popping up in more backyards and fitness centers. And heat is part of the constant conversation around optimizing health and wellness. But the idea of leveraging heat for better health ...
Medical Xpress / A free shower is the least older people can expect. But aged care funding misses one key point
This week, we learned older people in home-based aged care will no longer have to pay out-of-pocket for showering, dressing and continence care.
Medical Xpress / Severe strokes linked to 5 times higher dementia risk
As stroke severity increases, the risk of progressive cognitive decline and dementia substantially escalates, according to a national study led by Michigan Medicine researchers. People with the most severe strokes had five ...
