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Phys.org / Ancient seas get a new T. rex as massive mosasaur emerges from Texas fossils
There's a new T. rex in the fossil record, only this one terrorized the ancient seas. New research led by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, and Southern ...
Medical Xpress / Prenatal alcohol exposure linked to 45% higher hazardous drinking risk at 16
Teens who were exposed to alcohol in utero are more likely than their peers to engage in risky behaviors—most notably, hazardous drinking and underage sex, a combination that could perpetuate the intergenerational transmission ...
Phys.org / Finding new ways to measure the local sustainability of rural tourism
Tourism affects local populations differently in counties across the U.S., but measuring these effects may now be easier thanks to a new tool developed as part of a study by researchers at Penn State. For the study, published ...
Medical Xpress / Why humans care so much about body odor, and what it really tells us
Humans spend a great deal of time trying to smell good. We wash, deodorize and perfume our bodies daily, suggesting body odor must matter. Yet scientifically, the picture is far less straightforward.
Medical Xpress / Experimental gene therapy can shield brain from toxic protein damage
A new study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggests that an experimental gene therapy could help protect the brain from the damage and cognitive decline linked to TDP-43-related ...
Medical Xpress / Kids exposed to prenatal alcohol lack diagnosis and aid, Finnish study finds
The Finnish Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities estimates that between 600 and 3,000 children are born in Finland each year with permanent developmental damage caused by maternal alcohol consumption ...
Medical Xpress / Talking to AI before seeing a doctor: Conversational system supports initial psychiatric interviews
People often say that seeking psychiatric care can feel intimidating. Patients may feel burdened when they first open up about their emotional distress, while medical staff must accurately understand a patient's extensive ...
Science X / The first few weeks of fatherhood don't just change lives—they rapidly rewire men's brains in ways few expected
While motherhood's impact on the brain is well-studied, what happens to new fathers' minds has remained largely a mystery. Now, a new study reveals profound, unexpected changes in the paternal brain.
Phys.org / New mixing guidelines for dense suspensions revealed
Solid–liquid mixing is a crucial step for many industrial processes ranging from battery electrode manufacturing to pharmaceutical formulations. These processes often require uniform suspension of particles to ensure consistent ...
Phys.org / Supermassive black holes can render exoplanets uninhabitable at great distances
The thinking around exoplanet habitability is mostly concerned with a planet's distance from its star. Too close, and any surface water is boiled away into space. Too far, and surface water is frozen. Both are severe limits ...
Medical Xpress / New York families face maze to secure Medicaid-funded home care, secret shopper calls reveal
Obtaining home care for older adults with Medicaid can be a complex, multi-step process marked by delays and uncertainty, often resulting in long wait times, according to a new Weill Cornell Medicine study. Medicaid is a ...
Tech Xplore / Optical wireless quantum security: Free-space QKD and Li-Fi in one system
The German consortium QuINSiDa has achieved a major step toward mobile quantum-secure communication. They demonstrated a one-of-a-kind free-space data transfer channel supporting, for the first time, LiFi and major quantum ...
