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Medical Xpress / Study finds folic acid access gaps may increase birth defects risks

Access to health care and insurance coverage strongly influence whether women take recommended amounts of folic acid to help prevent serious birth defects, according to University of California, Irvine researchers using the ...

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / India gained 2.1 million hectares of dry woodland in a decade, major study finds

India gained around 2.1 million hectares of tropical dry woodland between 2014 and 2024—an area larger than Wales—according to a major new study involving researchers from The University of Manchester's Global Development ...

Jun 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / How hospital admission affects persons with dementia

Dementia makes most things in life more difficult, including hospital care. Though often essential for patients with severe acute illness, hospital care can be confusing for persons with dementia (PWD). Compared with older ...

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / Hidden protein switch controls photosynthesis as light conditions change

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown regulatory mechanism in plant photosynthesis in the unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. It helps plants adapt to changes in light conditions. The results, published ...

Jun 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Researchers demonstrate hydrogen as a viable aviation fuel

Researchers from Swansea University are celebrating their role in a major aviation milestone following the successful completion of a four-year international program led by Rolls-Royce and easyJet to demonstrate hydrogen ...

Jun 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait.

Jun 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / Blockchain framework could curb credential fraud in online degrees, tests suggest

Research in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology has looked at potential security and privacy weaknesses in remote higher education systems, focusing on centralized virtual learning platforms.

Jun 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / Building more renewable energy sources means rethinking land use for agriculture and conservation

The state of New York could meet its goal of building 46 gigawatts of large-scale solar by midcentury, but not without making difficult choices in how land is used across the state.

Jun 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / If AI is addictive, where does the responsibility lie? With big tech or its users?

When I talk to my son, an engineering student, and we have a question or disagreement, he immediately turns to ChatGPT as his primary source of information and confirmation.

Jun 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Enhanced Games: What's the issue?

The "Enhanced Games," which took place in Las Vegas from May 21–24, 2026, allow the use of performance-enhancing substances and technological equipment that are normally banned. They have been unanimously condemned by anti-doping ...

Jun 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Lab-grown aging eye model reveals early AMD markers in weeks

The rods and cones in your eyes are responsible for helping you see, but what is responsible for helping them? Retinal pigment epithelium cells are their caretakers, but environmental, genetic and aging factors can strain ...

Jun 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Smartphone unlock can measure heart rate, potentially bringing health monitoring to billions worldwide

Wearable devices like smartwatches and fitness trackers have revolutionized the way we monitor our health. Worn around the clock, these devices quietly collect valuable data—from heart rate and blood oxygen levels to sleep ...

Jun 4, 2026