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Tech Xplore / First-ever dataset to improve English-to-Malayalam machine translation fills critical gap for low-resource languages
The world's first dataset aimed at improving the quality of English-to-Malayalam machine translation—a long-overlooked language spoken by more than 38 million people in India—has been developed by researchers at the University ...
Phys.org / Ancient Tethys Ocean shaped Central Asia's landscape, study suggests
New research from Adelaide University suggests the power of the ancient Tethys Ocean might have shaped Central Asia's topography during the Cretaceous period.
Medical Xpress / More than just fear: A new profile of post-traumatic stress disorder
Trauma may be even more complex than previously thought. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often portrayed in popular media as subjects experiencing hypervigilance, flashbacks, and nightmares. While these fear-based ...
Medical Xpress / What's the difference between a sprained ankle and a twisted ankle?
After the summer break, you're ready to get back into exercise. You put on your shoes, pop on your headphones and head out the door on your first run of the new year.
Phys.org / Siwarha's wake gives it away at Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse is the star that everybody can't wait to see blow up, preferably sooner rather than later. That's because it's a red supergiant on the verge of becoming a supernova and there hasn't been one explode this close ...
Tech Xplore / Multi-kilogram-scale biomass processing facility transforms agricultural biomass waste into fiber and textiles
UC Riverside chemical engineering researchers have completed construction of a multi-kilogram-scale biomass processing facility that transforms forestry and agricultural biomass waste into pulp that can be made into many ...
Medical Xpress / Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, study suggests
For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers' use of digital technology has been one of alarm.
Phys.org / Underestimates in global warming pose major climate and financial risks, report shows
Policymakers and financial institutions are underestimating climate risks that could undermine the global financial system, according to a new report from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) and University of Exeter.
Medical Xpress / Study suggests bamboo has 'superfood' potential
The world's first academic review into bamboo consumption has identified a surprising range of health benefits, including helping control blood sugar, fighting inflammation, improving gut health and acting as an antioxidant.
Phys.org / Why reading for pleasure matters
It's no secret New Zealand is facing a literacy crisis. Education Minister Erica Stanford has voiced serious concerns about the reading and writing abilities of our tamariki, noting many are not meeting expected benchmarks ...
Phys.org / Lowering deer densities can help restore Scotland's lost Highland mountain woodlands, new research shows
Lost mountain woodlands in the Scottish Highlands will return if deer densities are reduced, according to new University of Stirling research.
Phys.org / Time warp: How marketers express time can affect what consumers buy
Which feels further back in time: the year 2016, or 10 years ago? And which feels closer: 2036, or 10 years from now?