All News
Medical Xpress / Women's control over fertility is linked to education, money and digital access: Study of 16 African countries
Many married women in sub-Saharan Africa don't have the freedom to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health. Global data show that only 37% of women in the region aged 15–49 can make their own informed ...
Phys.org / Study explores how women in public sector regulate their emotions at work
Everyone has had a bad day at work when they decided not to express what they were truly feeling. New research from the University of Kansas explores how women in the public service sector regulate their emotions in the workplace ...
Medical Xpress / How immune cells in the adult brain can regulate generation of new neurons
A new study, recently published in the journal Nature Communications, is leading to a new understanding of how immune cells can influence adult neurogenesis, the process of creating new neurons in the brain. Neurons are the ...
Medical Xpress / Fall prevention programs in emergency departments may help older adults after discharge
Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day. That transition can be a vulnerable moment, especially if the factors that ...
Phys.org / Plants and worms harnessed to improve sustainable urban drainage systems
A team of researchers has demonstrated how biological systems could transform the way sustainable urban drainage systems manage polluted soils, pointing to a future in which urban infrastructure is greener, cheaper and more ...
Phys.org / Nanodevice tugs single proteins to reveal how cells sense force
Physical forces from gravity, muscle contraction, and more have strong impacts on how the cells in our bodies behave. For instance, weight-bearing exercise helps stave off osteoporosis because cells in our bones sense that ...
Phys.org / Capturing the instant of electrical switching to pave the way for faster memory
As artificial intelligence advances, computers demand faster and more efficient memory. The key to ultra-high-speed, low-power semiconductors lies in the "switching" principle—the mechanism by which memory materials turn ...
Medical Xpress / Overlooked group of gut bacteria appears key to good health, global study finds
In a huge global study led by University of Cambridge researchers, a single group of bacteria—named CAG-170—has repeatedly shown up in high numbers in the gut microbiomes of healthy people. CAG-170 is a group of gut bacteria ...
Phys.org / How the spring thaw influences arsenic levels in lakes
From 1948 to 1953, a gold mine called Giant Mine released about 5 tons of arsenic trioxide per day into the environment around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. Emissions declined from the 1950s until the mine closed ...
Phys.org / A quick stretch switches this polymer's capacity to transport heat
Most materials have an inherent capacity to handle heat. Plastic, for instance, is typically a poor thermal conductor, whereas materials like marble move heat more efficiently. If you were to place one hand on a marble countertop ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Expert discusses the 'gay voice' stereotype
Dr. Fabio Fasoli is an expert in social communication, with a specific focus on LGBTQIA+ and gender minorities. An aspect of his research that has attracted significant attention is the discrimination faced by individuals ...
Phys.org / AI is reshaping how entrepreneurs think and adapt, study suggests
Artificial intelligence is changing not only how entrepreneurs run their businesses, but how they think about risk, opportunity and adaptation, according to new research. Researchers found that exposure to digital tools and ...
