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Phys.org / Meet the mosquito terminator—a spider that likes us and eats our enemies
As a child, the mere glimpse of a spider used to send me screaming and running for cover. I was convinced that spiders were my enemies. I thought they were out to get me.
Medical Xpress / Screens are part of modern parenting—five tips for healthy use
Screens are everywhere in children's lives. They use them at school and at home. They see screens used by their parents as they work on laptops, use phones to arrange playdates or look up outings or recipes on tablets.
Medical Xpress / Weighing losses less may link decision bias to resilience, brain scans suggest
Whether people are mulling over the pros and cons of a purchase or assessing their interactions with new people, they may show a bias in placing more value on perceived positive or negative information. In a new JNeurosci ...
Medical Xpress / After weight loss, the body keeps pulling back—and this study shows how hard
Weight that was regained after it had been lost may be the result of persistent, biologically driven hunger, according to a study led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. The study's findings appear to support ...
Medical Xpress / Hantavirus crisis: WHO recommendations
A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has spurred global concern over the potential spread of the virus among and from ship evacuees as they head back to their home countries.
Medical Xpress / Slow-dividing breast cancer cells may explain relapses decades after treatment
A new study by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has uncovered a hidden mechanism explaining why breast cancer can return many years after successful treatment. Published in Nature Communications, the research reveals ...
Medical Xpress / Mouse tests show two antibiotics curb deadly S. maltophilia lung infections
Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a multidrug-resistant bacterium that can cause severe and life-threatening hemorrhagic pneumonia in individuals with weakened immune systems. Despite this, there are limited ...
Phys.org / When your workplace doesn't match your ethical outlook—the problem of 'moral injury'
When earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria in February 2023, more than 50,000 people were killed and thousands more were injured.
Medical Xpress / Australian teens don't eat enough nutritious food. But we can change that
Teenagers lead busy lives. And to get through everything from school exams to softball games, they need nutritious food. But research suggests Australian teens aren't getting the nutrients they need, because their diets often ...
Phys.org / Tips and tricks guide for writing and responding to peer reviews released
A new expert-informed guide to writing effective peer review responses has just been published in Conservation Physiology, following up on a widely-read guide to writing constructive peer reviews. Both editorials will form ...
Medical Xpress / Student team devises cool device to protect donor lungs
Every minute counts when a donor organ is being transported for a transplant surgery. Historically, donor organs—usually stored on ice in coolers—have a limited window before they become unusable.
Phys.org / Publisher's first sustainable impact report showcases positive impact on society and the environment
Taylor & Francis has announced the release of its first sustainable impact report, "Publishing with purpose", highlighting its commitment to sustainability, equity, and accessibility in scholarly publishing.