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Phys.org / Moral arguments about care and fairness persuade both liberals and conservatives

A new study shows that moral arguments appealing to care and fairness can persuade both liberals and conservatives in the United States. By contrast, arguments grounded in the "binding" moral foundations—loyalty, authority ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Q&A: The norovirus is surging; here are tips to dodge the 'stomach flu'

Norovirus is the country's leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea, and foodborne illness, and right on schedule, it's picking up steam again as the holidays arrive.

Tech Xplore / The evolution of digital nomadism: From hi-tech hacker spaces to crypto coworking

One of the first modern coworking spaces, C-Base in Berlin, was launched 30 years ago by a group of computer engineers as a "hacker space" in which to share their tech and techniques. Similarly, many of the people we first ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Business
Medical Xpress / Prediabetes rates soar among children with overweight as maternal weight rises

The prevalence of prediabetes has increased significantly in recent years among Finnish children living with overweight or obesity, a recent study by Tampere University and the University of Eastern Finland shows. In the ...

Dec 30, 2025 in Diabetes
Medical Xpress / Evidence-based recommendations empower clinicians to manage epilepsy in pregnancy

For the first time, clinicians have access to a clear, evidence-based roadmap for adjusting antiseizure medication doses during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Dec 30, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Are Colorado's new natural gas pipeline rules tough enough?

A state audit in 2023 painted a grim picture of Colorado's oversight of natural gas pipelines, but critics say despite the findings and legislation mandating improvements, new rules backed by regulators are inadequate.

Dec 29, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / AI maps complex nanocrystal reactions, revealing new paths in semiconductor synthesis

Professor Joongoo Kang's team from the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST and Professor Sohee Jeong's team from the Department of Energy Science at Sungkyunkwan University have developed a technology that visualizes ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Australia's red and yellow beach flags can be dangerously confusing. Is it time to change them?

Every summer in Australia, millions of people head to the beach, and every year, thousands are rescued by lifeguards or Surf Life Savers and even surfers or other bystanders. Tragically, many people lose their lives on our ...

Jan 2, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / Venus cloud research highlights value of combining light and polarization measurements

A research team from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has advanced the characterization and retrieval capability evaluation of microphysical properties of Venusian clouds and haze.

Dec 29, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / How young adult literature and philosophy can help provide better role models for masculinity

Toxic masculinity doesn't stop at marginalizing women and LGBTQ+ people. It harms straight men by discouraging emotional expression, tenderness, and connection.

Dec 29, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / How stroke influences speech comprehension

Following a stroke, some people experience a language disorder that hinders their ability to process speech sounds. How do their brains change from stroke?

Dec 29, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / What's the deal with ... banana water?

If a can of coconut water and a banana smoothie had a baby, it might be banana water. The latest plant-based hydration beverage on the market is being touted as "the peel good beverage" that offers "a bunch of nutrients." ...

Dec 29, 2025 in Health