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Phys.org / Greener cryptocurrencies less volatile as they react less to energy price movements, says researcher
The sharp swings in global energy markets are directly reflected in cryptocurrencies and can explain part of their volatility. Davide Sandretto's cotutelle dissertation at the University of Vaasa and the University of Turin ...
Phys.org / Motherhood changes how women spend, save and think about money
Mothers aren't just losing the income, promotions and career advancements that we've known about for quite some time. They're also quietly spending their own money, absorbing more day-to-day costs and making financial sacrifices ...
Phys.org / When students belong, they're more likely to earn a degree
Students are more likely to attain their degree when they report a stronger sense of belonging in their first year of college, according to a new study by Wake Forest University psychology professor Shannon Brady.
Phys.org / New research finds Americans deeply concerned about US democracy
A new study from the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and Public Agenda finds that Americans are deeply concerned about the state of U.S. democracy and that growing divisions within the Republican Party deepen ...
Medical Xpress / Mental health disorders may double risk of heart disease, study finds
Nearly half of Americans are affected by cardiovascular disease, while about one in four lives with a mental health condition.
Medical Xpress / Toxin colibactin could be fueling colorectal cancer in young adults
In the past decade, as the rate of colorectal cancer has dramatically increased among people under 50 years of age, scientists have been trying to understand why.
Medical Xpress / Teens prepared for puberty report fewer mental health issues
New research suggests that teens who feel better-prepared to take on the challenges of puberty are more resilient and have a stronger sense of mental well-being.
Medical Xpress / Feel your blood pressure rising? Here's how to monitor it
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. "High blood pressure (also called hypertension) puts you at risk of many life-threatening problems," says Rachel Goodman, MD, Chief Cardiology Fellow at Tufts ...
Phys.org / Researcher helps scholars promote their work's societal impact
A breakthrough discovery in marketing strategy sits behind an academic paywall. A policy solution to a pressing social issue remains buried in a scholarly journal. Innovative research that could transform business practices ...
Medical Xpress / Could CBD in cannabis help protect the livers of heavy drinkers?
A study of more than 66,000 U.S. adults finds that heavy drinkers who also used cannabis were less likely to develop liver disease than those who drank heavily without using weed.
Phys.org / Researchers develop a system that helps block illegal timber from entering the EU market
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the European Union (EU) strengthened controls in the timber sector to prevent sanctioned raw materials from entering the market from Russia and Belarus. Yet recent studies reveal that ...
Phys.org / The hidden forces keeping reef fishers below living wage
A new study by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) published in Coral Reefs reveals why many coral reef fishers remain in poverty, even as fish stocks decline and some fishers leave the profession. The research shows ...
