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Tech Xplore / Manuscripts-turned AI agents can now 'talk' to each other and make new discoveries
Since 1665, scholarly journals have served as written records of scientific advancement—static words on a page, references written by people for other people to read. That's about to change.
Phys.org / Teenage girls may know how to prevent pregnancy—that doesn't mean they have the power to do it
Teenage pregnancy is often explained in simple terms. Girls are said to lack knowledge about contraception, take sexual risks or make poor choices.
Medical Xpress / Dementia survey finds caregivers overwhelmed as one-third provide 70 hours of care
New national survey findings show that while many Australians living with dementia report positive well-being and support from family and friends, the pathway to diagnosis can be complex and support services can be difficult ...
Medical Xpress / Portable test could help distinguish Ebola, Lassa where lab testing is limited
Cornell researchers have developed a portable diagnostic test that can simultaneously detect and distinguish Ebola and Lassa, two serious viruses whose early symptoms can be difficult to tell apart. The research could potentially ...
Phys.org / Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told AFP on Thursday.
Phys.org / New review outlines a governance roadmap for Europe's growing flood risks
In 2024 alone, flood-related disasters around the world caused more than 8,700 deaths and economic losses exceeding 450 billion euros, with cumulative global losses of about 2.7 trillion euros over the previous decade. Against ...
Phys.org / New tool helps responders identify highest-risk areas for post-hurricane rescue efforts
Researchers have developed a mathematical model to predict which neighborhoods should be prioritized for search and rescue operations in the wake of a hurricane, with the goal of expediting recovery operations by the Coast ...
Phys.org / Caffeine pollution could disrupt crustacean defenses against predators
While most people are aware of how plastic, arsenic and various industrial chemicals can pollute bodies of water, the effects of caffeine on freshwater environments remain largely unknown. Nonetheless, traces of caffeine, ...
Phys.org / How to tackle persistent drought: Lessons from British Columbia
British Columbia has endured another extreme drought, with damaging impacts across the province, including a watershed emergency declared by the Syilx Okanagan Nation, 70% water-use reductions for agricultural producers in ...
Phys.org / Shoppers know fast fashion harms the environment but keep buying
New RMIT University research suggests environmental awareness alone may not stop people from buying ultra-fast fashion, with price and convenience trumping sustainability concerns for shoppers.
Phys.org / STEM activities with family and educators expose students to diverse career paths
Activities children take part in with family and friends can help shape the fields of study and careers they pursue as adults. A new study published in the International Journal of STEM Education by FIU education researchers ...
Tech Xplore / How AI models decide not to answer a question
Large language models (LLMs), the artificial intelligence (AI) systems supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, Gemini and similar conversational platforms, are often expected to answer queries, generate texts for specific ...
