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Phys.org / Identifying severe weather hazards further in the future with AI
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool built by the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR) can help forecasters look further into the future as they work to identify the potential ...
Medical Xpress / Why are medications administered in different forms?
Medications are available and delivered in various forms, including liquids, pills, injections, IV drips, inhalants, and suppositories, to name a few. But what makes one option, otherwise known as a delivery system, better ...
Phys.org / Seaweed integration boosts efficiency and cuts waste in aquaculture, study finds
A new study found that cultivating seaweed species alongside marine finfish in integrated multi-trophic aquaculture (IMTA) operations, where seaweeds receive nutrient-rich effluent from fish production, can significantly ...
Phys.org / Heightened ICE enforcement harms U.S.-born workers, shrinks workforce, research suggests
Heightened immigration enforcement during the second Trump administration has not expanded job opportunities for U.S.-born workers and is associated with a reduction of employment for U.S.-born men with no more than a high ...
Medical Xpress / New research shows primary care training improves dementia detection
As Alzheimer's disease and other dementias continue to rise nationwide, new research shows that equipping primary care providers with focused dementia training and embedding clinical decision-support tools directly into the ...
Phys.org / New publishing tool detects duplicate peer reviews in push against reviewer fraud
IOP Publishing (IOPP) has developed a machine-learning powered tool to help detect duplicate peer review reports, addressing a growing threat to research integrity in scholarly publishing.
Phys.org / Optically dark gamma-ray burst reveals an unusually wide jet
Using various telescopes, an international team of astronomers has performed multi-wavelength observations of a recently identified gamma-ray burst source designated GRB 250416C. Results of the observational campaign, published ...
Medical Xpress / Minor federal fines offer little deterrence to insurers for Medicare Advantage violations, study finds
A new study from health policy researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health suggests that while regulators have several tools at their disposal to penalize insurance plans that break the rules, they rely mostly ...
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Is nicotine really good for you?
Science is lying, and nicotine is good for you, according to a wave of new health and wellness influencers, including celebrity fitness coach and former "Biggest Loser" host Jillian Michaels and Andrew Huberman, a tenured ...
Phys.org / Creative assessments address inequalities in students' performance, new research shows
Traditional university essays may become a thing of the past, as new research shows "authentic assessments" can eliminate the awarding gap between students of different ethnic backgrounds.
Medical Xpress / Obesity and Alzheimer's linked by disease-driving metabolic pathways
By 2030, the population in the United States aged 65 and older is expected to reach 71 million or about 20% of Americans. This growth is likely to increase the burden of age-related diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease ...
Phys.org / Burned stone, child's bones, and lost jewelry hint at prehistoric mining camp high in the Pyrenees
In the past, scientists thought that prehistoric peoples only traveled briefly through high-altitude mountain areas, rather than staying to take advantage of their resources. But new evidence suggests that, starting about ...
