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Phys.org / 'Fast-paced, fit, agile': Ableist words in job ads decrease applicants
An office job calls for a "fast-paced, fit and energetic" person who can "stand out" in a crowd. How likely are you to apply? A new University of Guelph study, led by Dr. Melissa Walker as part of her Ph.D., says that more ...
Phys.org / DNA study uncovers continental origins of Britain's Bronze Age population
When ancient DNA studies began to gain attention, little more than a decade ago, the view took hold among geneticists that everything we thought we knew about the peopling of Europe by modern humans was wrong. The story was ...
Medical Xpress / What is a 'cancer gene'? How genetic mutations lead to cancer
An estimated 170,000 Australians were diagnosed with cancer in 2025. Many people know the causes of cancer are partly genetic. But how do your genes, which contribute so much of what makes you you, change what they do and ...
Phys.org / Meekness isn't weakness. Once considered positive, it's one of the 'undersung virtues' that deserve defense today
What do you envision when you think of meekness? You probably see a mousy doormat, someone sheepishly acquiescing to the will of the stronger. When Jesus says, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth," you ...
Phys.org / Frictionless AI comes at a human cost to learning, growth and connection
Artificial intelligence is rapidly making intellectual work and social interaction easier, but that ease may come at a substantial psychological cost, according to researchers from the University of Toronto. In an article ...
Phys.org / Women more likely to choose wine from female winemakers
Promoting women's ownership in wineries can boost sales among the largest group of U.S. wine consumers, who happen to be women. Messages like "proudly made by a woman winemaker" increased women's intentions of purchasing ...
Medical Xpress / Study reveals urgent need for dental coverage reform for oral cancer patients
Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. The study, published in Cancer ...
Tech Xplore / How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American "frontier labs" such as Google and OpenAI into question.
Phys.org / New computation method for climate extremes: Researchers reveal 10-fold increase in heat over Europe
How much will heat, flooding, drought and storms increase as a result of human-induced climate change? In a groundbreaking study, climate researcher Gottfried Kirchengast and his team at the University of Graz have developed ...
Medical Xpress / The science of Ramadan fasting
The month of Ramadan, which began last week, is when many Muslims around the world fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs as an act of worship and self-discipline.
Phys.org / Arabic document from 17th-century rubbish heap confirms existence of semi-legendary Nubian king
A recent study published in Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa explores new historical evidence of one of pre-colonial Dongola's earliest rulers. Previously considered semi-legendary, the discovery of a document in ...
Phys.org / Hibernating bears reveal clues to fighting muscle loss
During hibernation, brown bears spend up to six months lying almost completely still, without eating, drinking or exercising. When spring arrives, they leave their dens with their muscles largely intact.