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Tech Xplore / South Africa is moving away from coal—how mines and power stations could be used for green energy and farming

Globally, nearly 7,000 coal mines, more than 2,400 coal-fired power plants and hundreds of coal rail networks, trucks and port terminals all make up the world's coal industry. When coal is phased out and green energy phased ...

18 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / Species on east–west coastlines are more likely to go extinct than those on north–south shores—new study

As the Atlantic warms, many fish along the east coast of North America have moved northward to keep within their preferred temperature range. Black sea bass, for instance, have shifted hundreds of miles up the coast.

19 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / 2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than scientists previously thought.

20 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / More states allow MAID, but many Americans remain misinformed or unsure

Public misunderstanding about medical aid in dying in the United States falls into two distinct categories—misinformation and uncertainty—and each is driven by different forces, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

17 hours ago in Other
Phys.org / Fish use more energy to stay still than previously thought

Many fish appear to hang effortlessly in the water while they wait for prey, defend a nest or pause between bursts of activity. But our research shows that this quiet stillness is anything but effortless. Hovering, the behavior ...

20 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them the most trafficked mammal in the world. Wildlife conservationists are again raising the plight of pangolins, the shy, scaly anteaters found in parts of Africa ...

21 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Do animals have a future on Hollywood sets?

There is a long and storied history of nonhuman actors, from Luke, the dog of silent star Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle, to the collies cast in the role of Lassie in film and on television. Bart the Bear racked up over 20 film ...

19 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Big feelings: Five ways parents can help kids learn to regulate their emotions

Parenting can be hard and can feel especially overwhelming when children have strong emotions, such as anger, frustration or excitement, that they are not always able to regulate on their own.

18 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Physical function is a crucial predictor of survival after heart failure, mortality risk model indicates

Monitoring and treating heart failure (HF) is a challenging condition at any age. Several models, such as Atrial fibrillation, Hemoglobin, Elderly, Abnormal renal parameters, Diabetes mellitus (AHEAD), and BIOlogy Study to ...

20 hours ago in Cardiology
Phys.org / Algorithmic grading in class: What a study shows about extra student workload and privacy

As universities increasingly adopt digital tools and automated analytics systems, attention often centers on these tools' gains in accuracy and efficiency. Far less visible, however, is another critical dimension: the additional ...

21 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / How blast waves can damage the brain without a head injury

An explosion does not need to strike the head to injure the brain. When a blast occurs, it generates a sudden pressure wave that can pass through the body and skull in milliseconds, potentially deforming brain tissue and ...

19 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Exhaust fans and air purifiers may cut adult asthma flare-ups, study finds

For adults with asthma, having fans, air purifiers or other ventilation and exhaust systems—especially in kitchens and bathrooms—is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of flare-ups at home.

19 hours ago in Pediatrics