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Tech Xplore / New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks

No large data centers can be built in New York for up to a year as the state creates rules to protect the environment and its energy grid from the power-hungry facilities fueling artificial intelligence.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / New study reveals children drive cultural change

A new study led by our Psychology Department has revealed that children play a much bigger role in shaping human culture than previously thought. The research, published in the journal Behavioral and Brain Sciences, shows ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Underregulated dietary supplements endanger public health, say experts

Dietary supplements must be better regulated to protect public health, says the American College of Physicians (ACP). In a new paper, "Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Dietary Supplements: A Position Paper from the ...

21 hours ago
Phys.org / 35 years of Florida scrub-jay research reveals benefits of long-term pair bonds

At Archbold Biological Station, decades of field observations are helping scientists better understand one of nature's oldest relationship strategies: long-term monogamy.

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Phys.org / Ticking time bomb? Europe's aging population brings challenges

The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that spotlights the major challenges the bloc faces from an aging population.

21 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Molten salt reactors: A new testing facility improves pump shaft seals

Molten salt nuclear reactors may generate energy more efficiently than conventional water-cooled reactors while producing less waste, but the reactors must safely contain the salt's hazardous byproducts. Experiments on a ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Why food skills belong in the school curriculum—not left to chance at home

One in 10 children ages 7 to 9 is living with obesity in Europe. In England, childhood obesity rises from around 10% of children in Reception to around 22% by Year 6. While we know there are many complex and inter-connected ...

21 hours ago
Tech Xplore / New framework improves clinical reasoning and decision making in AI systems

Decision-making in clinical settings requires not only correct answers but also clinically valid reasoning. In a new study, researchers propose a framework to improve the use of artificial intelligence in medicine, making ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Seatbelts still essential, but nearly 9 in 10 pregnant people didn't achieve recommended seatbelt placement

Nearly nine in 10 pregnant participants in a study led by biomedical engineers at UBC did not achieve recommended seat belt placement, even after instruction and hands-on guidance. Among 333 participants, only 11.4% were ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Don't change lanes—the math of holiday traffic jams

Millions of people will take to the roads this holiday season, only to end up spending frustrating hours sitting in traffic jams. Congestion costs drivers time, fuel and patience—while also increasing pollution and placing ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / The customer isn't always right: Study reveals overlooked source of workplace discrimination

New research from Adelaide University has found customers can be an overlooked source of workplace discrimination, leaving gay and bisexual men feeling they must choose between being authentic or protecting themselves from ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Jude Bellingham's leg veins are standing out as much as his scoring skills: Here's why

The ripple of the net after a Jude Bellingham strike is no longer the only ripple attracting attention. During England's World Cup campaign, the midfielder's prominent thigh veins have become an internet talking point.

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