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Tech Xplore / Facial recognition technology used by police is now very accurate—but public understanding lags behind
The UK government's proposed reforms to policing in England and Wales signal an increase in the use of facial recognition technology. The number of live facial recognition vans is set to rise from ten to 50, making them available ...
Phys.org / The type of job you do could be affecting your ability to save money—and not just because of the salary
It's often said that millions of people in the UK don't save enough—with one in ten adults saving no money at all. That figure from a 2025 report from the Financial Conduct Authority regulator came with a warning that it's ...
Medical Xpress / Blood test measuring epigenetic instability aids in detecting early-stage cancers
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a novel liquid biopsy approach to identify early-stage cancers by measuring the random variation in DNA methylation patterns, rather than the absolute level ...
Phys.org / Multiple bacteria may be behind elk hoof disease
A debilitating hoof disease affecting elk herds across the Pacific Northwest appears to be driven not by a single pathogen but by multiple bacterial species working together, according to a study led by researchers in Washington ...
Medical Xpress / Directory of health datasets makes it easier to navigate publicly available youth mental health data
The percentage of teens reporting sadness and hopelessness has increased over the past decade (from 28% in 2011 to 40% in 2023). Accurate information on youth mental health outcomes is critical for health improvement programs. ...
Phys.org / Fast-moving floodwater poses hidden danger for cities
New research, led by Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Lea Dasallas at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC), shows that even shallow floodwater can be powerful enough to knock people off their feet or sweep vehicles ...
Tech Xplore / Companies need to balance domestic demand with global growth: A study of Japan's lithium-ion battery industry
New research has found that while a large home market base was beneficial in selling a product, it could become a trap if companies focus too much on the domestic market and fail to respond to global opportunities and technological ...
Medical Xpress / Nature as therapy: Research shows how the outdoors can help us to heal
Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Manchester.
Medical Xpress / Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here's how much it's OK to drink
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.
Medical Xpress / 'Key informants' report that farmers accept mental health help but face barriers
Governments and organizations that provide mental health support to farmers dealing with depression, anxiety and isolation have traditionally focused on overcoming the stigma associated with getting help—but that isn't ...
Phys.org / Seed dormancy discovery could optimize barley growth
A new discovery by researchers from Adelaide University, in collaboration with Denmark's Carlsberg Research Laboratory, will allow barley growers to optimize seed dormancy for their crops and improve growing efficiency. The ...
Medical Xpress / How aging changes rats' social choices and what that may mean for healthy aging
The loss of social connectedness as people age increases the odds of cognitive-related disorders and can worsen health outcomes in older populations. But is there a direct relationship between social behavior and cognition? ...
