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Medical Xpress / Safeguarding older adults: Rethinking nursing home emergency preparedness
When disasters strike, nursing homes face uniquely high stakes. Residents often depend on power, medications, mobility assistance, and continuous care—all of which can be disrupted by hurricanes, wildfires, or other emergencies. ...
Phys.org / Analysis of 1.4 million interactions shows how employees achieve sophisticated AI collaboration
A study of 1.4 million real workplace interactions with artificial intelligence reveals teachable differences between routine and sophisticated AI use that offer organizations a concrete road map for identifying and scaling ...
Medical Xpress / Sepsis is linked to nearly one in five pediatric hospital deaths in the US
Nearly one in five pediatric hospital deaths in the United States involve sepsis, according to a new national study published in JAMA. The study also found that sepsis occurs in about one in every 75 pediatric hospitalizations ...
Phys.org / Hawaii tests asphalt made with recycled plastics and fishing nets for shedding
Hawaii has a plastic problem. The island state faces economic and logistical challenges in recycling plastic waste, including marine debris that lingers in its ocean waters. Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to ...
Phys.org / Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: What's behind this alarming trend
For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers develop new sensor system to prevent pressure injuries
Hospital stays can be long and arduous; they can also cause serious complications. When a person lies in one position too long and begins to sweat, painful sores called pressure injuries (PIs) can form on the body, leading ...
Medical Xpress / Not all cancer mutations are equal: Mutation strength in a single gene shapes tumor behavior
Cancer is often thought of as a single disease. Yet even tumors that arise in the same organ can follow very different genetic paths. A new study shows that these differences can sometimes be traced back to tiny changes in ...
Medical Xpress / What's the link between tattoos and vision loss? Two optometrists explain
Getting a tattoo can be a thrilling, albeit painful, experience. About one-third of Australians have a tattoo, with many getting inked as a rite of passage.
Phys.org / The silver lining in Europe's deforestation law delay: A chance to build fairer supply chains
When you reach for a "palm-oil-free" label at the supermarket, you likely feel you're doing your part to save orangutans and protect biodiversity. However, the reality behind that label is more complex than it appears.
Medical Xpress / We need to regulate the 'Wild West' of medical AI scribes
Automatic scribes run by artificial intelligence now routinely "listen in" on your visit to the doctor. These software scribes—potentially used by around 40% of general practitioners in Australia (and growing)—are transforming ...
Tech Xplore / Turning extreme heat into large-scale energy storage
Thermal batteries can efficiently store energy as heat. But building them requires a carefully designed system with materials that can withstand cycles of extremely high temperatures, without succumbing to problems like corrosion, ...
Phys.org / Trying your best in a second language? Here's why native speakers seem so rude
Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. But judgments of what we consider rude aren't confined to specific disrespectful words or phrases—they are shaped by the ...