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Phys.org / Satellite data reveal hidden labor trafficking in Brazil
A Stanford team used geospatial data and detection algorithms to achieve a tenfold increase in rescues from modern slavery in the Brazilian Amazon. Now, they are planning to expand their approach.
Phys.org / Examining doctoral students' attitudes toward AI chatbots and ChatGPT use in higher education
Researchers from the University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies have published research examining graduate students' attitudes toward artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and their reported use of ChatGPT in higher ...
Phys.org / Neutron-rich nuclei yield beta-decay clues that could refine heavy-element origin models
How are heavy elements formed in the universe? Extremely neutron-rich atomic nuclei and their beta-decay rates play an important role in this process. Until now, it has been very difficult to determine these rates experimentally. ...
Medical Xpress / Radioligand therapy eligibility in EU could surge tenfold by 2035
A recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe estimates that the number of patients eligible for radioligand therapies (RLTs) in the EU-27 could increase from 10,700–13,200 in 2025 to 125,900–182,600 by 2035. ...
Medical Xpress / Hidden inflammatory patterns in primary ciliary dyskinesia could improve treatment of other chronic lung conditions
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have identified different types of hidden systemic inflammation in patients with primary ciliary dyskinesia, even when they are not experiencing acute illness. The findings are published in ...
Phys.org / Why vague conservation targets are failing some vulnerable species
A shift toward more precise, measurable conservation goals could hold the key to protecting vulnerable species, according to the findings of a new study looking at African elephants. Conservationists are often faced with ...
Phys.org / Quality of relationship between patient and therapist is key to preventing child sex offenders from doing it again
Since the 1980s, there has been extensive research on the effectiveness of treatment for perpetrators of sexual crimes against children. Studies have examined rehabilitation programs, the role of clinicians and the factors ...
Medical Xpress / Key protein behind chemotherapy resistance in colorectal cancer identified
One of the most widely used chemotherapeutic agents for colorectal cancer is 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), a cornerstone treatment that has improved outcomes for countless patients. However, repeated treatment often leads to drug ...
Medical Xpress / What drives lower-back nerve pain? Genetic clues could reshape stenosis care
An international research team has identified dozens of new genetic risk factors linked to lumbar spinal stenosis, a common degenerative condition of the lower spine. The study, led by researchers at the University of Oulu, ...
Phys.org / To achieve 'AI for all' in agriculture, Canada's farmers need regional, systems‑level change
Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally reshaping the contours of life as we know it. In agriculture, the world market for AI is expected to reach almost US$47 billion by 2034. AI enables higher farm yields with fewer ...
Medical Xpress / Statin use linked to lower risk of frailty in older veterans
Researchers at Mass General Brigham have demonstrated that older U.S. veterans who initiated statin therapy were significantly less likely to develop frailty over time, suggesting that the cholesterol-lowering medications ...
Medical Xpress / Vaping e-cigarettes leads to early signs of lung disease in young adults
A product that was introduced as a safer alternative to smoking is causing lung and cardiovascular damage in young adults, according to new University of Alberta research published today.
