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Phys.org / Most Saharan dust is generated by 'hidden thunderstorms' high above the desert
When Saharan dust reaches the UK and Europe, as a huge country-sized cloud did over the past few days, it can transform the sky. Tiny particles drifting in the atmosphere scatter blue light while allowing reds and oranges ...
Medical Xpress / Study reveals worrying extent of imprecise gene and gene mutation naming
A systematic review of 52 scientific papers submitted to a world-leading clinical genetics journal from multiple scientists over a two-year period reveals that not a single one named critical gene mutations (correctly termed ...
Medical Xpress / Out-of-state abortion care: Patient interviews reveal delays and stigma
State-level abortion restrictions have shifted the landscape of care and the experiences of people traveling for abortion care after the June 2022 Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision. A new, ...
Medical Xpress / Pregnancy complications can impact women's stress levels and cardiovascular risk long after delivery
Women who experience pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, pre-term birth, stillbirth or having a baby that is small for gestational age, may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. For those ...
Phys.org / Herpetologists analyze population decline in regional turtle populations
Are box turtles in worse shape than herpetologists thought? University of Toledo researchers raise the question in new research published in the journal Ecology and Evolution.
Phys.org / Which climate policies actually make a difference? Our new analysis has the answer
Countries worldwide have dramatically ramped up their climate policies over the past two decades. The number of climate measures has quadrupled since 2000, with some datasets showing a fifteen-fold increase.
Medical Xpress / Mediterranean diet protects against fractures while calorie restriction increases bone breakdown, study finds
A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of hip and overall fractures, according to a major new review from the University of Chester. Researchers from the University's Medical School have closely analyzed 30 ...
Medical Xpress / Single 20-minute bike workout boosts memory-linked hippocampal 'ripples' in humans
A single session of physical exercise can spawn a boost of neural activity in brain networks that underlie learning and memory, according to a new study led by the University of Iowa.
Medical Xpress / Review links waterpipe use to 68 CO poisonings, including outdoor and short sessions
Researchers at University of Tsukuba conducted a systematic review of published case reports and case series examining carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning associated with waterpipe tobacco use. The findings have been published ...
Phys.org / Study finds unexpected link between public health, tax policies
A new study finds that the more a state's budget relied on sales tax revenue, the more likely it was to shorten stay-at-home orders during the early stages of the COVID pandemic. The findings suggest that state public-health ...
Tech Xplore / Europe's low-carbon fuel bet: Pipelines could reshape costs from Spain to North Africa
In a new study, researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) compare the production costs of 21 different low-carbon fuel technologies across the globe. Their analysis shows that location-specific factors, including both ...
Phys.org / Online meetings come with pros and cons—managers should understand all of them
Video meetings have become a staple in the workplace. A recent study among senior IT industry managers shows that video meetings have a dual impact on remote leadership. Although Teams, Zoom and other tools for video meetings ...