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Phys.org / History offers warning on dollar and deficits

It's no secret that Uncle Sam has been living beyond his means. During the past 25 years, U.S. national debt as a percentage of gross domestic product has almost tripled to 98%, according to the Congressional Budget Office. ...

7 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Lack of coordination is leaving modern slavery victims and survivors vulnerable, say experts

Researchers at The University of Manchester are calling for stronger, coordinated partnerships to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking, warning that gaps between organizations risk leaving victims and survivors without ...

3 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Millions of Americans are expected to drop their Affordable Care Act plans: They're looking for a plan B

Marketplace plans from the Affordable Care Act no longer feel very affordable to many people, because Congress did not extend a package of enhanced subsidies that expired at the end of 2025. Last week, the House did pass ...

2 hours ago in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Novel theranostic model shows curative potential for gastric and pancreatic tumors

A newly developed radiopharmaceutical pair can precisely detect and effectively treat gastric and pancreatic tumors, completely eradicating tumors in certain preclinical models. Targeting the well-defined and accessible biomarker ...

7 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Tech Xplore / Forensic system cuts IoT attack analysis time by three-quarters

A new forensic framework designed specifically for the Internet of Things (IoT) is discussed in the International Journal of Electronic Security and Digital Forensics. This deep learning-driven system offers benefits over ...

6 hours ago in Security
Medical Xpress / Why most fitness resolutions fail by spring

Every January, millions of people attempt to overhaul their health with ambitious new workout plans, stricter diets, and lofty expectations. Yet by early spring, most resolutions fade under the pressures of life: busy schedules, ...

7 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / DNA from wolf pup's last meal reveals new facts about woolly rhino's extinction

The woolly rhino, Coelodonta antiquitatis, would have been an impressive sight to the ancient people who painted images of them on cave walls and carved figurines of them out of bone, antler, ivory and wood.

8 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Fiber and certain micronutrients help with healthy brain aging, study finds

Adults over the age of 65 are at increased risk of cognitive decline and developing types of neurodegenerative conditions, like Alzheimer's disease. Could certain foods and dietary patterns help prevent or slow these issues ...

3 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Alor's healing plants: A treasure trove of medical knowledge and oral tradition

"When a child has a fever, crush a 'candlenut' (fiyaai [Aleurites moluccanus]). Add water to the mixture, and apply it to the child's body. The fever will go down."

3 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Insects are victims, not just invaders, says study

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of invasive alien species—exacerbating ...

17 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Physical activity linked to breast tissue composition and stress markers in teens

Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert ...

Medical Xpress / Study finds ongoing under-diagnosis of high blood pressure in people over 50 in Ireland

High blood pressure becomes more common after age 40, yet new research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin shows that many people in Ireland with hypertension are still not optimally ...