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Medical Xpress / There's a huge loophole in the new UK ban on daytime junk food ads
New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or sugar. From now on, TV, radio or online adverts that feature these foods will be ...
Phys.org / Dyslexic students have the right to read, and in Canada, Manitoba has joined other provinces to address it
Disabled students continue to face barriers constructed and enforced by our schools. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization estimates that globally, children with disabilities are twice as likely ...
Phys.org / From sun safety to sex appeal: What sunscreen ads reveal about beauty ideals and power
In the depths of winter, sunscreen might not be top of many people's shopping lists. Yet it remains a staple in most households, and many of us are encouraged to use it year-round. But sunscreen's history reveals more than ...
Medical Xpress / Orgasm-related laughing, crying, nosebleeds and more are normal, albeit rare
When some women orgasm, they experience unusual physical and emotional responses such as laughing, crying, headaches, tingling, foot pain, nosebleeds and more. Known as peri-orgasmic phenomena, the responses are not related ...
Phys.org / How storm surges could impact coastal workplaces
Like much of the rest of the planet, the climate in Norway is changing—both the air and the ocean are getting warmer. The weather is getting harsher at the same time as sea levels are rising, increasing the risk of storm ...
Phys.org / Three ways to tackle injustice without being a full-time activist
Many people want to try to address injustice, but don't know where to start. Some forms of injustice can be addressed by donating money to charities or aid organizations. However, as the American political theorist Iris Marion ...
Phys.org / Will 2026 be the year when coral reefs pass their tipping point?
Tropical coral reefs cover less than 1% of the seafloor, yet support 25% of all marine species. They are also incredibly vulnerable. Over the past few decades, an estimated 30–50% have already been lost.
Phys.org / Why brides are still reluctant to choose secondhand wedding dresses
Secondhand fashion is booming, yet most brides—even those who care about sustainability—still choose to walk down the aisle in a new wedding dress.
Phys.org / Scientists sound alarm on erosion of long-term environmental data
A new Special Report published in the journal BioScience warns that long-term ecological and evolutionary research faces severe threats from lack of recurring funding and governmental/institutional support, to data manipulation ...
Phys.org / ASKAP discovers a spectacular outflow in a nearby galaxy
Using the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder (ASKAP), an international team of astronomers has discovered a spectacular bipolar outflow from the disk of a nearby galaxy known as ESO 130-G012. The finding was reported ...
Phys.org / Solar flares and stellar flares hit differently
The sun is not only our closest stellar neighbor, it's also the star we understand the most. As we've observed it over the centuries, we've learned that the sun is not an immortal constant. It goes through active and quiet ...
Tech Xplore / New robotic skin lets humanoid robots sense pain and react instantly
If you accidentally put your hand on a hot object, you'll naturally pull it away fast, before you have to think about it. This happens thanks to sensory nerves in your skin that send a lightning-fast signal to your spinal ...
