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Phys.org / Non-native diet makes Fischer's Blue butterflies less attractive to mates, influencing reproduction
A colorful and diverse garden brings joy to any gardener, but the increased popularity of non-native plants in place of native species has brought about unprecedented changes in the local wildlife.
Phys.org / Indigenous Australians were the world's first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk
I'm a proud Yorta Yorta and Barapa Barapa man, an Indigenous astronomer and a trainee ecologist. When I look at the night sky, I don't just see stars. Instead, I see an ancient knowledge system that has guided people, culture ...
Phys.org / Food relief comes in many packages
Food insecurity—or the uncertain access to sufficient, nutritious and safe foods—is a "wicked problem" affecting 1 in 3 people worldwide. Social supermarkets are slowly emerging in Australia as a different approach to food ...
Tech Xplore / Hackers found a way around Intel CET—PLaTypus locks down library jumps
In June 2020, Intel announced the first hardware availability of Control-Flow Enforcement Technology (CET). This hardware-based protection mechanism has been gradually introduced since Intel's 10th and 11th Core generations ...
Phys.org / Cities meet ecology: New framework measures urban vibrancy through 13 human activity types
What do a thriving coral reef and a bustling city neighborhood have in common? More than you might think. A Perspective by Federico Botta and colleagues published in PNAS Nexus proposes a method for measuring urban vibrancy ...
Medical Xpress / Undiagnosed ADHD linked to high-risk driving in adults after traffic accidents
New research presented today at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Meeting in San Francisco finds that a substantial proportion of adults hospitalized after traffic accidents may have undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity ...
Phys.org / Extreme weather events are accelerating tidal wetland loss, satellite data show
Tidal wetlands are critical, yet vulnerable ecosystems. Tidal marshes, mangrove forests, and tidal flats support biodiversity, protect against flooding and storm surges, sequester carbon, and improve water quality. Due to ...
Medical Xpress / Why some people skip the closest pharmacy—and what that means for health care deserts
An estimated 15.8 million people in the United States live in pharmacy deserts. With limited access to health care services, like hospitals and pharmacies, these individuals are at risk of elevated mortality risk and higher ...
Phys.org / Fish can pass PFAS safety limits one chemical at a time, but cocktail effects reveal a bigger unseen risk
Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," are now found almost everywhere scientists look. They have been detected in rivers, oceans, wildlife, food and even human blood.
Phys.org / Feeling connected at school aids pupil mental health and attendance, study finds
Strong relationships with school staff and a sense of belonging at school can protect teenagers' mental well-being and help reduce absences, according to new findings from The University of Manchester's #BeeWell program. ...
Phys.org / Seabird world shrinks as oceans warm, forcing longer flights to survive
Seabirds such as albatrosses and petrels are retreating into smaller areas of ocean and traveling further to find new places to live as the climate warms. Scientists from the University of Reading studied more than 120 species ...
Medical Xpress / What's the risk of infection from manicures and pedicures?
Manicures and pedicures are big business, with the global nail care market estimated to be worth US$23.5 billion. But sometimes clients visiting nail salons come away with more than beautiful nails. Several women from Perth ...
