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Phys.org / What's in a label? Rethinking how we talk about gender-based violence

The words we use to describe gender-based violence (GBV), such as "victim," "survivor" and "person with lived experience," aren't neutral. These labels are powerful. They can affirm dignity or reinforce stigma. They can mobilize ...

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / EscaPADE explorer sort of goes to Mars

On 13 November, the Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamic Explorers (EscaPADE) mission launched to space on the New Glenn rocket provided by Blue Origin.

14 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / The rise of sinkholes: How to spot the risks before disaster strikes

You trust the road beneath your tires. But what if that trust is misplaced? Sinkholes are increasingly turning ordinary streets into danger zones. And the cost of ignoring them is skyrocketing.

14 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / ADHD: Girls' symptoms are often missed in school because they don't fit stereotypes—new research

Many girls with ADHD aren't diagnosed until their late teens or adulthood. My recent research points to a possible explanation for this.

14 hours ago in Attention deficit disorders
Phys.org / Satellites help tackle landfill methane leaks

Satellites are emerging as a powerful new tool in the fight to curb emissions of methane. While methane is much shorter-lived in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, it is vastly more potent at trapping heat, which makes rapid ...

14 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Innovative strategies help close the digital divide in rural health care

A new article details innovative solutions to help bridge the persistent digital divide in the United States. The article, "Bridging Rural America's Digital Divide in Health Care," examines the three pillars of digital connectivity—infrastructure, ...

8 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / How can parents talk to their kids about the Bondi terror attack?

As the community begins to grapple with the horror and tragedy of the Bondi shootings on Sunday, children will likely have questions. Parents may also be wondering how to talk to their little kids and teenagers about what ...

14 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / The science of 'us': Scholars examine how mixed-race couples handle social stresses

Interracial couples often face unique social pressures—from strangers' stares to family disapproval—and two recent studies from the University of Toronto Mississauga shed light on how these stresses affect the relationship.

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / What is super flu? And other questions answered

The NHS is facing severe pressure this winter as flu cases surge earlier than usual, with some calling it "super flu." Here's what you need to know about this year's flu season and how to protect yourself.

14 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / How the NIH became the backbone of American medical research and a major driver of innovation and economic growth

As a young medical student in 1975, I walked into a basement lab at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, to interview for a summer job.

13 hours ago in Medical research
Phys.org / First global study finds young people redefining sexuality around the world

A major new global study led by a researcher at The University of Manchester has found that younger generations around the world are embracing a more diverse and fluid understanding of sexual identity than ever before.

15 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Sleep problems and depression can be a vicious cycle, especially during pregnancy—it's important to get help

Imagine you got a rough night of sleep. Perhaps you went to bed too late, needed to wake up early or still felt tired when you woke up from what should have been a full night's sleep.

14 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry