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Phys.org / Study finds vocational interests predict life outcomes, even for adults

Career interest tests can be very helpful for teenagers and young adults deciding which career to pursue. New research from Michigan State University challenges the assumption that vocational interests are only relevant for ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / UK papers claimed 'lawfare' over top court's climate ruling

UK newspapers responded to a major climate ruling by the world's top court by claiming "lawfare" and linking the decision to the U.K.'s proposed handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, a new review of global media coverage ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Study strengthens alcohol's link to deadly pancreatic cancer

A new paper led by researchers at the University of Victoria's Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research (CISUR) contributes to mounting evidence that alcohol use can cause pancreatic cancer.

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Are older people with brain diseases more likely to have a traumatic brain injury?

According to a study published in Neurology, the risk for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and certain brain diseases may go in both directions. Studies have shown that having a TBI may increase the risk of developing a stroke, ...

8 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Lack of access to data can skew medical conclusions

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses form the basis for health care and health policy, but access to the data on which the results are based is often lacking. This is shown in a new policy forum article from Karolinska Institutet ...

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Teens' attitudes toward smoking are shaped more by dad's habits than mom's

A new study from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln sheds light on how parental smoking shapes adolescents' attitudes and use of both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, finding that fathers' behaviors may play a more ...

15 hours ago
Phys.org / 'Unstable' Tasmanian devil found after 15 days on the run

A Tasmanian devil named Mary has been found in an "unstable condition" more than two weeks after escaping her enclosure, an Australian wildlife park said Wednesday.

20 hours ago
Phys.org / After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies

SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company into the world's top five in market value for most of the session as a record-breaking IPO gave way to a torrid buying frenzy.

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Groundbreaking US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award

US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was named Wednesday the winner of a top Spanish prize for having "helped extend the frontiers of humanity."

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New open tool can facilitate the reuse of genomic data

The GCAT|Genomes for Life team, a strategic project of the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), has developed PolyGenie, a new tool designed to facilitate the exploration and reuse of genomic data by the research ...

9 hours ago
Tech Xplore / When will AI robots become part of everyday lives?

Many AI robots appear intelligent as long as they operate in controlled environments. Neuroscientist and robotics researcher Elisa Donati explains why robots with real-world readiness require more than just fast software.

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Can use of popular weight loss medications reduce behaviors linked to violent crime?

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely prescribed for diabetes and obesity, but studies have found evidence that the medications may also influence behavior, such as supporting impulse control and ...

21 hours ago