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Phys.org / Looping long-necked dinosaur site reveals its secrets

An analysis of a unique looping trail of ancient footprints in the United States reveals the dinosaur which made it may have been limping.

1 hour ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Pill form of semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimer's in large trial

A pill version of semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, did not slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced on Nov. 24.

5 minutes ago in Medical research
Phys.org / NZ's draft science curriculum favors rote learning over critical thinking

New Zealand's draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance "knowledge-rich" learning.

just added in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / How the far right weaponized gamers and geek masculinity

Earlier this year, Elon Musk was accused of cheating to fake his ranking in the action role-playing video game Diablo IV. At first glance, it looks ridiculous.

20 minutes ago in Consumer & Gadgets
Medical Xpress / Diesel exhaust particles disrupt the function of brain's immune cells, study shows

Diesel exhaust particles can disturb the function of human brain immune cells, known as microglia, according to a recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland. The findings, published in Environment International, ...

59 minutes ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Thyroid dysfunction during pregnancy may increase autism risk in children

Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with autism, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

45 minutes ago in Autism spectrum disorders
Tech Xplore / Structural reform needed to address UK electricity price pressures

New research from the University of Aberdeen warns that UK electricity bills are unlikely to fall under current arrangements and urges policymakers to consider structural reforms to protect consumers while delivering the ...

12 minutes ago in Business
Phys.org / How personalized algorithms lead to a distorted view of reality

The same personalized algorithms that deliver online content based on your previous choices on social media sites like YouTube also impair learning, a new study suggests.

29 minutes ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / ACP says managed care strategies should focus on improving health outcomes

Managed care strategies employed by insurance plans should have the goal of improving health outcomes for patients rather than focusing solely on conserving costs, says the American College of Physicians (ACP).

46 minutes ago in Health
Phys.org / Can teaching listening skills cultivate more ethical leaders who create value in business?

A simple shift in business education, training MBA students to listen effectively, can significantly boost their humility and ability to lead with integrity, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

16 minutes ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Digital technology can play key role in helping children learn about importance of ocean, study shows

Digital technology such as extended reality helps to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children, a study shows.

20 minutes ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Most older drivers aren't thinking about the road ahead, poll suggests

When today's older adults learned to drive, they might have heard the Beatles' "Drive My Car" or Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" on their car radio's Top 40 station.

32 minutes ago in Gerontology & Geriatrics