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Medical Xpress / The life expectancy of people with intellectual disability is 16 years shorter than average, study finds
New research has revealed a confronting life-expectancy gap for people with intellectual disability in NSW, highlighting persistent and preventable inequities in health outcomes. The research, Life Expectancy of People with ...
Phys.org / Shrinking shellfish? Study uncovers acidic water risks in Indian River lagoon
Florida's Indian River Lagoon (IRL), one of the state's most ecologically productive estuaries, is facing a growing but invisible threat that could reshape its marine ecosystems. Over the past decade, the lagoon has suffered ...
Medical Xpress / Agent Orange exposure identified as a risk factor for rare skin cancer
A study of U.S. veterans led by investigators at Mass General Brigham has identified a possible link between exposure to the Agent Orange herbicide and a rare melanoma subtype less likely to be related to sun exposure. The ...
Phys.org / Machine learning accelerates plasma mirror design for high-power lasers
Plasma mirrors capable of withstanding the intensity of powerful lasers are being designed through an emerging machine learning framework. Researchers in Physics and Computer Science at the University of Strathclyde have ...
Phys.org / Chromosome-level genome unlocks evolution of endangered fern Brainea insignis
Ferns, defined by large genomes, high chromosome counts, and pervasive aneuploidy as well as intraspecific polyploid complexity, diverge significantly from the classical genetic theories and analytical frameworks largely ...
Phys.org / How species competition shapes trait diversity worldwide
Every ecosystem is shaped by billions of invisible battles: organisms competing for light, nutrients, space, or mates. These competitive interactions determine which species survive, how they evolve, and how vibrant and resilient ...
Phys.org / Natural magnetic materials can control light in unprecedented ways
Imagine shining a flashlight into a material and watching the light bend backward—or in an entirely unexpected direction—as if defying the law of physics. This phenomenon, known as negative refraction, could transform ...
Medical Xpress / Special strength training with lighter weights effectively strengthens muscle health and metabolism in type 2 diabetes
Strength training strengthens muscles, improves blood glucose control, and is said to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, people with lower physical fitness, age-related muscle weakness, lower muscle mass, ...
Phys.org / Infrared-activated hydrogel uses lysozyme 'nets' to combat resistant bacteria
Each year, bacterial infections are responsible for roughly 7.7 million deaths worldwide, with this problem further exacerbated by rising antibiotic resistance. Not only are wound infections increasingly difficult to treat, ...
Medical Xpress / Aging research in the spotlight: A look back, the status quo and a vision for the future
Historically, aging played only a minor role in biological research for a long time and was considered a marginal topic. This picture has changed fundamentally since: Scientists around the world are trying to solve the "mystery ...
Phys.org / Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away. Ohio's example shows mixed results
Cellphones are everywhere—including, until recently, in schools.
Medical Xpress / Personalized palliative care shows signs of improving quality of life for children with advanced cancer
How to reduce suffering in children with advanced cancer remains an ongoing but urgent question. A Mass General Brigham-led study has examined whether systematically surveying children with advanced cancer and their parents ...
