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Phys.org / Meet the women who turned beach cleanups into a global movement—and what was forgotten along the way
In October 1984, volunteers on the coast of Oregon hauled away 26 tonnes of waste in a single day, most of it plastics. It was the first beach cleanup of its kind—part scientific survey, part environmental action—and ...
Medical Xpress / New autoinjector could save lives in severe bleeding emergencies
A new study shows that a TXA autoinjector delivers lifesaving treatment for severe bleeding as effectively as traditional IV methods—but in under five minutes and without the need for medical expertise. This breakthrough ...
Medical Xpress / Unique brain cell may hold key to Alzheimer's disorientation
Losing your sense of direction is one of the earliest and most distressing signs of advanced Alzheimer's disease. Now, a new study from the University of Michigan sheds light on a unique neuron that may hold the key to understanding ...
Medical Xpress / Blueberries can improve infants' immunity and gut health, study finds
Feeding blueberries to infants as one of their first solid foods may help strengthen their immune systems, reduce allergy symptoms and support healthy gut development, according to new research from the University of Colorado ...
Tech Xplore / A security robot failed in NYC: Now, it's trying to protect downtown Kansas City
For 20 hours a day, seven days a week, a security robot rolls around the old Kansas City Star building on the 1600 block of McGee Street, like the 21st century version of a street patrolling beat cop.
Phys.org / Counting fish in the sea without seeing them
There are plenty of fish in the sea, but how can you count stock levels or protect endangered fish without seeing or catching them?
Phys.org / Scientists trace origins of now extinct plant population from volcanically active Nishinoshima
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have determined the genetic lineage of a now extinct plant population from Nishinoshima, a volcanic island whose frequent eruptions periodically "reset" the vegetation.
Medical Xpress / Study finds AR/VR sports games boost mental health and social connection
Physical sports have long been known to help with anxiety and mental health. But can augmented and virtual reality sports games improve psychological well-being and reduce loneliness? Researchers at Michigan State University's ...
Medical Xpress / The missing ingredient in the adult patient experience? Joy
In pediatric hospitals, emotional comfort is treated as essential to healing. Children are offered music therapy, pet visits, interactive programming, and calming environments—not as extras, but as part of their care. In ...
Phys.org / We created a support program for schools in informal settlements: What we learned
Access to school is considered to be better for children who live in urban areas than in rural areas in countries such as Kenya. But research shows that this access doesn't translate into children doing better at school if ...
Phys.org / Is your child in a classroom with other year groups? Here's how it could help them
Some children at primary school, as they head into a new school year, will find themselves learning alongside children of different ages. Year one and year two might be educated in the same classroom, for instance.
Medical Xpress / Neuroimaging sheds light on why people believe lies
Detecting lies involves processing social information. How do people process social information and evaluate honesty? And do people process this information differently when it comes from a friend versus a stranger?
