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Phys.org / Stop asking whether Pride is a protest or a party, say researchers

Research examining Pride events across the U.K. has found that modern Pride celebrations have evolved into year-round community hubs that act simultaneously as protests, safe spaces and cultural festivals for local LGBTQIA+ ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / Restoring African landscapes with indigenous food-bearing trees

Deforestation is a major problem across Africa. It is widely recognized that deforestation harms biodiversity, but tree loss also harms dietary quality, as nutritious fruits, nuts, seeds and leaves disappear from the landscape. ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations

According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the ...

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / World Cup: Why are left‑footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?

Argentina's Lionel Messi, England's Bukayo Saka, Spain's Lamine Yamal and Egypt's Mohamed Salah are all highly skilled soccer players in slightly different ways, as is the tall, powerful and technically proficient Norwegian ...

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New blood test detects more high-risk prostate cancer cases

A new blood test may make it easier to detect the most dangerous forms of prostate cancer early. In a study from Karolinska Institutet, the Stockholm3 blood test detected more clinically significant cancer cases than the ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / 'Super fungi' offer greener path to recovery of critical minerals

A "superpowered" fungus engineered at The University of Queensland could be used to extract critical minerals from toxic mining waste while also helping to remediate sites. Environmental engineers at UQ's new Biosustainability ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Study shows the good state of Garraf's fishery resources

A scientific project launched by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) in direct collaboration with fishermen in the region has evaluated the state of fishery resources and ecological quality in the Garraf and Plana ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / New method helps online ads reach overlooked groups

Online advertisers and government agencies use algorithmic tools to tailor and target their campaigns to reach as many people as possible.

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Advances in materials science are helping unlock secrets of nanomaterials

New instruments on the horizon promise the most precise tools yet to study and experiment on the smallest and most complex materials ever manufactured. In a paper published in the journal Nature Materials, University of Cincinnati ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / 'Green' home features can earn developers 18% more, then save homeowners money in the long term

For years, builders and developers have treated "sustainable" homes as someone else's problem. Solar panels, batteries, double-glazed windows, correct insulation, good ventilation and better materials have been thought to ...

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / From loss to purpose: How new goals can improve life with chronic pain

Researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have found that people living with chronic pain can protect their mental well-being by focusing on new, meaningful goals, rather than simply trying to let go of old ones.

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Children's mental health crisis risks fueling 'lost generation'

Health experts warn that children's mental health in England has reached crisis levels, as a new report reveals children in the North are more likely to experience mental health difficulties than those in the South, according ...

17 hours ago