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Phys.org / New reports illustrate historical patterns of inequity in policy design and their impact across generations
Tracing policy decisions from early America to today, the reports reveal how long-standing choices continue to shape access and outcomes for families.
Phys.org / Scientists may have discovered a new extinct form of life
Prototaxites are something of a prehistoric mystery. They were the first giant organisms on land, towering over ancient landscapes at heights of up to 8 meters. They had smooth trunk-like pillars and no branches, leaves or ...
Phys.org / Scientist uses anime for STEM outreach
A new paper by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) staff details how using popular culture could effectively teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The paper shares insights from SwRI staff ...
Phys.org / Edison's 1879 bulb experiments may have unintentionally produced graphene
What do Thomas Edison and 2010 Nobel Prize in physics winners Konstantin Novoselov and Andre Geim have in common? According to a recent publication from the lab of Rice University's James Tour in ACS Nano, it could be graphene—an ...
Medical Xpress / Antibodies targeting IgE Cε2 domain show promise for rapid allergy relief
Allergic diseases represent a major global health burden, placing significant strain on health care systems worldwide. Severe conditions such as anaphylaxis, asthma, food allergy, and allergic rhinitis are driven by immunoglobulin ...
Medical Xpress / Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol level
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants ...
Medical Xpress / Unique compound from Korean ginseng shows promising effects against hair loss
A research team led by Professor Tae-Gyu Lim from the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology at Sejong University has published a study that scientifically demonstrates the hair growth-promoting and anti-androgenetic ...
Phys.org / Astrophysicists discover largest sulfur-containing molecular compound in space
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), in collaboration with astrophysicists from the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB), CSIC-INTA, have identified the largest sulfur-bearing molecule ever ...
Medical Xpress / Newly discovered immune 'traffic controller' can be hijacked by cytomegalovirus
Researchers from Monash University and the Lions Eye Institute have discovered a tissue protein that acts as a central 'traffic controller' for immune cells and can be hijacked by a virus to weaken immune responses.
Medical Xpress / Four evidence-based nutrition strategies for women athletes
If you're a female athlete thinking about nutrition goals for the new year, here's some good news: The science on fueling for performance is finally getting the attention it deserves. Below are four evidence-based strategies ...
Medical Xpress / Study suggests traits like compassion may support your own well-being
Virtues such as compassion, patience and self-control may be beneficial not only for others but also for oneself, according to new research my team and I published in the Journal of Personality in December 2025.
Medical Xpress / Double trouble: Tobacco use and long COVID
COVID-19 brought about lasting changes that are still being felt today in the post-pandemic era, with one being the unprecedented side effect known as long COVID. Long COVID is characterized by symptoms affecting multiple ...
