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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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
