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Phys.org / Olympic Games and climate action: Time for a fundamental shift, say researchers
The carbon footprint of the Olympic Games remains substantial, despite reforms by the International Olympic Committee. A new study by the University of Lausanne shows that the Olympic model needs further reform to comply ...
Medical Xpress / A single sample classifier can predict cancer-associated fibroblast subtypes in patient samples
In a collaboration between several labs at UNC Lineberger, researchers have defined cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) subtypes that are clinically robust, prognostic, and predictive of immunotherapy response and developed ...
Medical Xpress / Understanding substance use across the full spectrum of sexual identity
A study led by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine reveals higher rates of substance use among all non-heterosexual groups in the U.S., including people who are uncertain of or who use different ...
Phys.org / The Peace-Athabasca Delta is at risk. Here's what we can do to evaluate the threats
River deltas are among the most complex and productive environments on Earth. Yet, they face serious threats from upstream industrialization and climate change, which alter supplies of water, sediment and contaminants. Even ...
Phys.org / Corals in extreme coastal bays show greater resilience to climate stress
Corals living in coastal bays with strongly fluctuating temperatures and environmental conditions are better able to withstand heat and other stressors than their counterparts on more stable reefs. This is shown by research ...
Medical Xpress / 3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Expert shares tips to reduce risk
As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says ...
Medical Xpress / Study reveals low rates of routine screening for anxiety, intimate partner violence in Oregon
Despite national guidelines recommending routine screening for anxiety and intimate partner violence in women and adolescent girls, a new study from Oregon Health & Science University finds that these screenings are rarely ...
Medical Xpress / Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?
Is it a scratch behind the ears while staring into those puppy dog eyes, or is it a gentle pat on the back and a wagging tail that makes spending time with a therapy dog so comforting? New research from UBC Okanagan suggests ...
Phys.org / Intense heat waves directly threaten crops and native species. Here's what we can do
During Australia's unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia.
Tech Xplore / Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations—here's how AI can improve them
Self-driving cars have made impressive progress. They can follow lanes, keep their distance, and navigate familiar routes with ease. However, despite years of development, they still struggle with one critical problem: the ...
Medical Xpress / Aortic stenosis: 200 newly identified genes raise hope for future treatments
A new study on aortic stenosis, the most common form of heart valve disease, has identified more than 200 new genes that predispose individuals to this condition, for which no treatment currently exists. The discovery of ...
Medical Xpress / Prenatal lead exposure related to worse cognitive function in adults
Exposure to lead before birth is associated with lower performance 60 years later on tests of thinking and memory skills in female participants, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that lead ...
