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Phys.org / Climate change could expose 1.1 billion people to hunger by 2100 (but there's good news, too)—AI modeling study
More than 295 million people globally experienced hunger and starvation in 2025 because of conflict, displacement, climate change and economic disasters.
Medical Xpress / A new diagnosis of 'profound autism' is on the cards. Here's what could change
When it comes to autism, few questions spark as much debate as how best to support autistic people with the greatest needs.
Medical Xpress / The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Olympians—athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health—are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets ...
Phys.org / AI tool suggests tree species and placement to cool urban streets by 3.5 C
Urban landscapes could be cooled by up to 3.5 degrees using a QUT-developed AI-based tool that optimizes where trees and which species are planted to make cities cooler, greener and more resilient in the face of climate change.
Phys.org / Study of 65,000 college students links 16 hours a week on social media to higher loneliness
More than half of college students are lonely—and those who use social media the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of tens of thousands of 18 to 24-year-olds in the US shows. Just 16 hours a week—two ...
Medical Xpress / Helping mothers with epilepsy take life-saving medication without fear of birth defects
Scientists are moving toward a genetic test that could help thousands of mothers with epilepsy safely take life-saving medication without fear of it causing birth defects in their children.
Phys.org / Early Mars was warm and wet not icy, suggests latest research
A recent study showed that Mars was warm and wet billions of years ago. The finding contrasts with another theory that this era was mainly cold and icy. The result has implications for the idea that life could have developed ...
Medical Xpress / Sprinting science that rewrites the rulebook
A new international research paper is challenging long-held beliefs about what makes the world's fastest sprinters so quick, offering fresh insights that could transform how Australia develops its next generation of speed ...
Phys.org / How to stay positive when it never stops raining—a psychologist offers tips
The short, dark days of winter are never easy to get through. But for many people in the UK and across Europe, this winter has felt particularly gloomy because of the seemingly endless rain.
Medical Xpress / Research: FDA drug labels not proof of patent violation
Federal law requires every prescription drug to include a document describing dosing guidelines, contraindications, results from clinical trials and safety considerations. But a spate of recent court decisions has problematically ...
Phys.org / NASA to let private company Vast visit space station for private mission in 2027
NASA has let Axiom Space make four visits to the International Space Station and in January 2026 awarded it the right for the fifth visit next year, but on Feb. 12, the agency announced a new company would be allowed a private ...
Medical Xpress / To prevent obesity, Australian parents prioritize healthier diet support over exercise programs for their children
Among the chaos of busy days and competing priorities, in the end, all parents want is health and happiness for their children. But it's tricky for governments and health care providers to know the best way to help. With ...
