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Phys.org / The hidden cost of pressure to be a perfect parent
The pressure to be the perfect parent can be overwhelming, but social media and perceived world threats are causing some to become overprotective parents, negatively affecting young people.
Phys.org / Is pasta a type of noodle? The surprisingly serious debate over two beloved carbs
Certain taxonomic debates resurface time and again.
Phys.org / A third of Americans cannot name the three branches of government
Over a third of U.S. adults (35%) cannot name all three branches of the government, and under half can name four of the five rights protected by the First Amendment, according to the 2026 Annenberg Constitution Day Civics ...
Tech Xplore / Australia doesn't need more gas to meet energy needs, research finds. Pumped hydro can suffice
Pumped hydro and battery storage can enable Australia to meet its energy needs without increasing the use of gas to fuel electricity plants, according to a new paper published in Cell Reports Physical Science by researchers ...
Medical Xpress / New dementia warning sign is hiding in our muscles
Losing muscle as we age could be an important warning sign for dementia, according to new Curtin University research. Researchers analyzed more than 80 studies examining the links between body weight, body fat, muscle health ...
Tech Xplore / World's first open-access battery imaging library launches
Scientists from Diamond Light Source and the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source have contributed to the development of the world's first open-access battery imaging library. The library was created through an international collaboration ...
Medical Xpress / Social media spreading misleading claims about Alzheimer's blood tests
Researchers are raising concerns about the promotion of Alzheimer's disease blood tests on social media, particularly posts making claims that do not align with current clinical recommendations. In the first published study ...
Phys.org / Sibling interactions are an untapped resource for early engineering education, study suggests
While parents' roles in a child's education are well studied, new research examines the role siblings play in collaborating on educational projects. Researchers found that siblings often develop a few key roles in these working ...
Tech Xplore / In-orbit test advances deployable phased-array transceiver for small satellites
A satellite phased-array transceiver that folds up for launch and unfolds in space has been shown to work successfully in orbit, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. By using an innovative approach to correct nonplanar ...
Medical Xpress / Why some adults under 50 may develop early-onset cirrhosis from fatty liver disease
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have published the first study to define early-onset cirrhosis caused by metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition ...
Phys.org / 'Invisible work' of AI falls disproportionately to middle managers, women
It's a common refrain that AI is changing how we work, but new research conducted by the Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab, housed in the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good, shows that AI is creating new forms of work ...
Phys.org / Fewer than half of Americans expect free and fair midterms
Americans are heading into the 2026 midterm elections with widespread uncertainty about the integrity of the vote, according to a new national survey from the University of California San Diego.
