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Phys.org / Image: Hubble captures stellar duo
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured a bright variable star, V 372 Orionis, and its companion in this festive image in this image released on Jan. 27, 2023. The pair lie in the Orion Nebula, a colossal region of star formation ...
Medical Xpress / Hospital-based obstetric care declines across US, hitting rural states hardest
Access to obstetric care is a critical determinant of maternal and infant health. However, a new study led by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that hospital-based obstetric care has declined in recent ...
Tech Xplore / Study quantifies how cellular structures enhance strength in 3D-printed metals
A research group conducted quantitative individual analysis on the contribution to the strength of the micrometer-scale crystallographic lamellar structures and nanometer-sized cellular structures that are formed spontaneously, ...
Phys.org / Large-scale study adds to mounting case against notion that boys are born better at math
Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate. "There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science and mathematics among women and men," the researcher ...
Medical Xpress / Elderly people with dementia being subjected to violence, abuse and neglect in their own homes
There's a clear downside to the Norwegian policy that encourages allowing elderly people to live at home for as long as possible. Caring for the aging population has been left to worn-out family members.
Medical Xpress / Patients discharged against medical advice impact their own outcomes and the health care system
About 1%–2% of all inpatient hospitalizations result in the patient being discharged against medical advice (DAMA), leading to more than $800 million in annual associated health care costs. To further understand the impact ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers issue call to prioritize head and neck cancer nutrition research and therapies
Proper nutrition is important for people diagnosed with cancer, both to help them feel better and to assist them in maintaining their strength during treatment and its side effects. But cancer and its treatment can affect ...
Phys.org / Massive study detects AI fingerprints in millions of scientific papers
Chances are that you have unknowingly encountered compelling online content that was created, either wholly or in part, by some version of a Large Language Model (LLM). As these AI resources, like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers call for global action to ensure patients, caregivers, and relatives are valued equally
It's time to see lived experience—knowledge gained by being a patient, caregiver, or relative—as essential expertise, to ensure that health care is relevant, responsive, effective, resilient, equitable, and fully inclusive, ...
Phys.org / Chain of magnets transports proton beams over range of energies in test of future cancer treatment
While radiation treatments designed to kill cancer cells have come a long way, scientists and doctors are always exploring new ways to zap tumors more effectively. Recent tests at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven ...
Phys.org / If dark energy is decreasing, is the big crunch back on the menu?
For generations, humans have gazed at the stars and wondered about the ultimate fate of the universe. Will it expand forever into the cold emptiness, or meet a more dramatic end?
Phys.org / Food trade regimes harm people and the planet: How the G20 can drive improvements
African food systems face daunting challenges in the face of climate change. They must ensure fair access to food for residents of Africa's growing cities and create decent jobs where workers and small businesses get a fair ...
