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Medical Xpress / Long-term antidepressant use surges in Australia, sparking warnings of overprescribing
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in young people aged 10–24, where rates have more than doubled.
Tech Xplore / In Data Center Alley, AI sows building boom, doubts
As planes make their final approach to Washington DC's Dulles Airport, just below lies Ashburn, a town otherwise known as Data Center Alley—where an estimated 70% of all global internet traffic at any moment finds its way.
Phys.org / How Hollywood horror's 'killer wolf' trope is sabotaging rewilding efforts
Wolves are returning across Europe—but not to the UK and Ireland, where public support is lukewarm at best. Ecologists point out their benefits, while farmers worry about their livestock. But another influence on public ...
Tech Xplore / What are 'rare earths' for?
Crucial for making smartphones, fighter jets and electric cars, "rare earth" metals have become a strategic bargaining chip since main producer China this year introduced restrictions on their exports.
Tech Xplore / Ahead of new game release, 'Animal Crossing: New Horizons' book reflects on comfort, community, and capitalism
Remember Animal Crossing: New Horizons? During the height of its popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the game, built for the Nintendo Switch console, was averaging 1 million copies sold per day. Now, almost six years ...
Phys.org / SpaceX knocks out sunset Starlink launch from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX carved out a sunset launch over the Space Coast on Dec. 2 with its latest Starlink flight.
Phys.org / Manatee protection may be eroded under Trump administration's proposed changes to Endangered Species Act
In the wild, Florida's manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities.
Medical Xpress / Experts call for AED placement on every commercial aircraft to boost in-flight cardiac arrest survival rates
In-flight cardiac arrest is extremely rare, yet catastrophic, and responsible for up to 86% of all deaths in the air. A new comprehensive literature review highlights systemic and policy shortcomings of current aviation safety ...
Phys.org / Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: Experience can shape even extraordinary beliefs
On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal? To view the flatness of Earth from space. This was his third attempt, and tragically it was fatal. ...
Phys.org / DNA from soil could soon reveal who lived in ice age caves
The last two decades have seen a revolution in scientists' ability to reconstruct the past. This has been made possible through technological advances in the way DNA is extracted from ancient bones and analyzed.
Medical Xpress / What does it mean if I get flu after the jab? Do COVID boosters increase the risk of side-effects?
The flu season has started early this year, and we are prepared for it to be a bad one. Whether you have already had a vaccine or are thinking about getting one, here are some answers to questions you may have.
Phys.org / Fossil hunters find tracks of animals from about 3 million years ago, a first in South Africa
South Africa is well known for its fossil heritage, a record of plants and animals that tells us what the world was like long ago.
