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Phys.org / Missed signals: Virginia's septic strategies overlook critical timing, study warns
A new study from the University of Maryland's Jerin Tasnim reveals that Virginia's current approach to managing septic system failures misses a critical factor: the time-varying relationship between hydrological stressors ...
Medical Xpress / AI tool to better comprehend how autistic individuals communicate and perceive the world through language
People with autism have brains that are wired differently. This can make them especially strong in some areas—such as noticing patterns, remembering details, or thinking logically—while making other things like social ...
Phys.org / Study of unique blue pigment from the Amazon incorporates Indigenous people in every step
A new study by scholars from UCLA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the University of São Paulo not only sheds light on a unique blue pigment from the Amazon but also took the highly unusual step of including Indigenous ...
Phys.org / Study urges shift to digital platforms for English learning in China
New research published in the International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning suggests that a rethink is needed on how English is taught in China. The work argues that mobile and networked ...
Tech Xplore / A safety report card ranks AI company efforts to protect humanity
Are artificial intelligence companies keeping humanity safe from AI's potential harms? Don't bet on it, a new report card says.
Medical Xpress / GLP-1 receptor agonists likely have little or no effect on obesity-related cancer risk, research shows
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the risk for obesity-related cancer associated with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or overweight or obesity.
Medical Xpress / Depression more common among women with gynecological disorders, study finds
Gynecological disorders such as endometriosis, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities are common and often associated with pain and disruption to everyday life. They are typically diagnosed late, and many women experience both ...
Phys.org / Myosin XI-1: A key molecular target for salt-tolerant crops
Soil salinity is a key abiotic stress factor. Salt stress substantially impairs plant growth, development, and productivity, significantly reducing crop yields worldwide. It induces various kinds of stress in plant organs, ...
Medical Xpress / Medical cannabis linked to reduced opioid use in adults with chronic pain
Adults with chronic pain who participated in New York State's (NYS) Medical Cannabis Program were significantly less likely to require prescription opioids, according to a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine and ...
Medical Xpress / UK health agency identifies new mpox strain in England
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said Monday it had identified a new strain of the mpox virus in England in a person who had recently traveled to Asia.
Medical Xpress / Those who care for family members with Alzheimer's experience poorer health and increased cellular aging
Brittany Butts understands that for many families, Alzheimer's comes as a double burden. As a teenager, she watched not only her grandmother's mental decline from the disease but also her aunt's struggles as the primary caregiver.
Phys.org / Fermentation makes ocean greens more palatable
Seaweed has long been praised as a sustainable superfood, but its characteristic "fishy" flavor has been a barrier for many Western consumers. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that fermentation with ...
