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Phys.org / Inviting students to shape support systems can improve mental health and campus environments
By listening to students and partnering with them to shape solutions, Dr. Adam Alvarez's research shows that schools can build trust, reduce isolation and create supportive communities where students feel valued.
Tech Xplore / The government is 'doubling down' on its social media ban. But bigger penalties for platforms aren't enough
The Australian government has announced it is "doubling down" on social media platforms that aren't complying with age restrictions for under-16s.
Medical Xpress / Telepathic device set to remove communication barrier for people with impaired speech
Many Australians living with neurological disorders, such as motor neuron disease and multiple sclerosis, experience speech difficulties and may lose their ability to speak.
Phys.org / Lamprey brain atlas reveals 450-million-year blueprint of vertebrate brains
What did the very first complex vertebrate brain look like? To find out, scientists turned to an unlikely time traveler: the lamprey, a jawless, eel-like fish whose body plan has barely changed in roughly 360 million years.
Phys.org / Oldest example of preserved tube feet reveals clues about the lives of 452-million-year-old sea lilies
Echinoderms, such as starfish, sea urchins and sea lilies, use small, flexible, tubular projections called "tube feet" for locomotion, feeding, respiration and sensory perception. Crinoids, a subgroup of echinoderms, are ...
Science X / This Neptune-sized world orbits backwards, hinting at a hidden giant's influence
Imagine a world the size of Neptune, but instead of following the orderly path of its neighbors, it is racing headlong against the flow of its own solar system. In the case of the exoplanet TOI-1710 b, the cosmic clockwork ...
Tech Xplore / New design approach may help slash the price of ultra-durable concrete
Concrete, although the most common building material in the world, is brittle and can easily crack under tension. Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a special class of concrete known for its dense structure and extreme ...
Medical Xpress / Bike infrastructure is expanding in Canada, but access remains uneven
Children and older adults are consistently less likely to live near bike lanes, a new study that mapped cycling infrastructure in three Canadian cities over a decade found.
Medical Xpress / Should I take zinc or eat oysters to ward off colds, boost my immune system or improve fertility?
Judging by the claims on the bottles, it's easy to assume a simple zinc tablet is a quick fix for everything from the common cold to low immunity and even male fertility. But do they actually work? And should you be taking ...
Tech Xplore / It only takes one fake web page to fool AI shopping bots, study finds
AI shopping assistants are popping up all over the internet, changing how we browse, compare and discover products. However, these helpful tools appear to have a serious security flaw. According to a paper published on the ...
Phys.org / Why female guppies prefer rare males and how this might shape evolution
When it comes to choosing a partner, some species prefer males that stand out from the crowd. Evolutionary biologists call the resulting process negative frequency-dependent selection. It means that a male has a huge mating ...
Phys.org / Two humpback whales set records swimming between Australia and Brazil
Scientists have spotted two humpback whales that made separate, record-breaking crossings between Australia and Brazil.
