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Medical Xpress / The menopause gap: Why some women suffer more and get less care

Menopause is often described as "the change," but for millions of women worldwide it is more than a biological milestone. It is a cultural, social and medical turning point. While most women experience menopause, their journeys ...

Phys.org / Sahel farmers do better when they combine innovations rather than using them one by one

Smallholder farmers in West Africa's Sahel face a harsh and worsening climate. Rainfall is erratic, temperatures are rising, soils are degrading, and droughts have become more frequent.

3 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Measures of academic value overlook African scholars who make a local impact: Study

Academics today, around the world, are confined by the way their research output is measured. Indicators that count the number of times their work is cited by other academics, and the relative prestige of journals that publish ...

3 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / How facial recognition for bears can help ecologists manage wildlife

When a grizzly bear attacked a group of fourth- and fifth-graders in western Canada in late November 2025, it sparked more than a rescue effort for the 11 people injured—four with severe injuries. Local authorities began ...

3 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Risks young chimps take as they swing through the trees underscore role of protective parenting in humans

Adolescents are known for risky behavior, with teenagers in the U.S. more likely than younger children to die from injury. But what's responsible for this uptick in risk-taking around puberty?

3 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Immune system plays a major role in brain damage after repeated concussions, study suggests

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only beginning to understand. Repeated concussions can increase the risk of mood issues, memory loss and ...

5 hours ago in Neuroscience
Tech Xplore / Global aviation emissions could be halved through maximizing efficiency gains

A new study co-led by the University of Oxford has found that global aviation emissions could be reduced by 50–75% through combining three strategies to boost efficiency: flying only the most fuel-efficient aircraft, switching ...

5 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / Research reveals how children's play links to social skills and brain activity

A new study has uncovered the ways different types of play are linked to children's social abilities and brain activity. The research, conducted by researchers at King's College London and Cardiff University, has uncovered ...

7 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / As we age, immune cells protect the spinal cord, study reveals

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that the nervous system's own immune cells help protect the spinal cord from age-related damage. The results, which may contribute to new knowledge about how certain neurological ...

5 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / You've heard of climate change. What is the climate debt doom loop?

Municipal bonds are a time-honored way to fund roads, schools, bridges and other public projects while paying investors interest, usually at tax-free rates.

5 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Simple change in sepsis treatment could save thousands of lives

A University of Virginia-led team of researchers has made a discovery that may change sepsis treatment for patients in Africa.

7 hours ago in HIV & AIDS
Phys.org / Direct flights drive multinational firm growth in globally connected cities

Waiting in an airport for a connecting flight is often tedious. A new study by MIT researchers shows it's bad for business, too.

6 hours ago in Other Sciences