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Phys.org / From practice to policy: Why farmer collaboration matters for biodiversity

A new study sheds light on how farmer-led collaboration can help create the conditions to address biodiversity loss in agricultural landscapes. The research looks at "farmer clusters"—groups of farmers working together ...

13 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Why mid-career is such a dangerous time for burnout and workplace stress

Everyone recognizes the trope of the stressed-out senior manager who's always close to breaking point. But, in fact, mid-career is one of the most vulnerable periods for burnout and stress in a worker's life. At this stage, ...

22 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Unraveling sex differences in motor unit behavior in Parkinson's disease: New insights for personalized treatment

A study by an international research team, with Dr. Yuichi Nishikawa from the Faculty of Frontier Engineering at Kanazawa University as the lead author, has for the first time elucidated sex differences in motor unit firing ...

20 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Europe's Ariane 6 to launch Amazon constellation satellites into orbit

An enhanced version of Europe's Ariane 6 rocket will blast off Thursday to launch 32 satellites into orbit, forming part of the Amazon Leo network, which it hopes will rival Elon Musk's Starlink.

23 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Genetic link to Barrett's esophagus discovered, offering new hope for esophageal cancer patients

Case Western Reserve University researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding Barrett's esophagus, a precancerous condition that dramatically increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, ...

20 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Language and consciousness: An essential dialogue at the heart of our mind

Can we be conscious without language? Does language influence our conscious experience? These questions, which are central to understanding the human mind, have been explored by researchers at the University of Liège. Their ...

20 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Adult survivors of childhood cancer may be at higher risk for meningiomas

Certain chemotherapies are associated with an increased long-term risk of subsequent tumors in survivors of childhood cancer, according to a study led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The findings, published ...

20 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Immunity against common virus leveraged against pancreatic cancer

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have discovered a promising new treatment approach for pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest and most treatment-resistant forms of cancer. The approach leverages the ...

22 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Too many saturated fats may be more harmful than too many refined carbohydrates

In recent years, many media reports and social media influencers have emphasized the dangers of eating too many carbohydrates. Though a carbohydrate-heavy diet can be harmful, consuming too many fats may cause more health ...

21 hours ago in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Medical Xpress / Artistic training reshapes the brain—study reveals enhanced sensitivity to light and warm colors

A University of Jyväskylä dissertation shows that a background in visual arts shapes how the brain processes color. Individuals with training in the visual arts displayed stronger neural responses to bright colors and more ...

20 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Self-esteem may predict who pursues leadership roles

A recent study has shown that self-esteem plays an important part in determining whether someone wishes to pursue a leadership role. The findings have implications for both organizational success and career development, underscoring, ...

21 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Study: Everyone unconsciously adapts their communication for children—including autistic adults

When you talk to a child as an adult, you unconsciously change the way you speak. It is often thought that such adjustments are more difficult for autistic people, but new research shows that this group is initially just ...

20 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry