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Phys.org / Satellite record shows boreal forests expanded 12% and shifted north since 1985
The boreal forest—the world's largest terrestrial biome—is warming faster than any other forest type. To understand the changing dynamics of boreal forests, Min Feng and colleagues analyzed the biome from 1985 to 2020, ...
Phys.org / Extraterrestrial strategy: How the US could achieve energy dominance in space
Energy is fundamentally important—researchers have linked a lack of reliable energy to poor physical health, poor mental health and higher mortality rates. But when astronauts push the boundaries of space exploration, energy ...
Phys.org / Queensland's longest-running planned burn study informs effective landscape fire management
Researchers have arrived in Peachester State Forest to collect environmental samples to help unlock new insights into how planned burns shape and support ecosystems. Decades-long research in Peachester State Forest has proven ...
Medical Xpress / What causes brain fog?
Brain fog is a term people use to describe a group of cognitive symptoms, including trouble concentrating, slower thinking, forgetfulness, and feeling mentally worn out. People experiencing brain fog often recognize that ...
Phys.org / Pay gap among academics does not stop at university, says study
The pay gap between men and women does not disappear when they leave university, even with a Ph.D. In fact, immediately after obtaining their doctorate, women already start with an average disadvantage of 171 euros per month, ...
Phys.org / Reshaping the future of urban experimentation for lasting change
Cities everywhere are running experiments to respond to climate change and sustainability challenges, such as new mobility trials, energy pilots, green space projects, circular economy approaches, and more. New research from ...
Phys.org / Discovery of a possible pulsar in the Milky Way's center could enable unprecedented tests of General Relativity
Researchers from Columbia University and Breakthrough Listen, a scientific research program aimed at finding evidence of civilizations beyond Earth, have published new results from the Breakthrough Listen Galactic Center ...
Phys.org / Young caregivers in UK fall behind by end of primary school, study shows
New research has found that children in England with caring responsibilities are 35% less likely than their peers to reach the expected standard for reading, writing, and math by the end of primary school. The study is a ...
Medical Xpress / Study strengthens evidence supporting lung-sparing surgery, offering hope for mesothelioma patients
A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center finds that pleurectomy/decortication, a lung-sparing surgery, can be performed safely with low mortality in carefully selected ...
Medical Xpress / New study finds tort reform in hospitals cuts costs and patient satisfaction
Hospitals across the United States are always looking for ways to reduce costs and avoid medical malpractice lawsuits, while not sacrificing quality of health care. So how are hospitals impacted when government policy reduces ...
Medical Xpress / Nearly three quarters of US baby foods are ultra-processed, new study finds
An alarming 71% of grocery store baby food products in the United States are classified as ultra-processed foods (UPFs), according to new research published in the journal Nutrients. Researchers at The George Institute for ...
Phys.org / Why Valentine's Day can bring up big feelings even when things seem fine
Valentine's Day is widely associated with romance and celebration, but research shows the holiday also can heighten emotions and expectations in close relationships. For some, it can bring added pressure around how love is ...
