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July 19, 2024
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June 12, 2024 — Rising to power in the wake of the Classic Maya collapse, Chichen Itz was among the largest and most influential cities of the ancient Maya, but much about its political connections and ritual life remain poorly understood. Close kin relationships, ...
May 20, 2024 — Glaciologists show evidence of warm ocean water intruding kilometers beneath grounded ice at Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica. The findings suggest that existing climate models are underestimating the impact of ocean and ice interactions in ...
Apr. 18, 2024 — Land subsidence is overlooked as a hazard in cities, according to new research. Scientists used satellite data that accurately and consistently maps land movement across ...
Apr. 17, 2024 — Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy is already committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change, a new study finds. These ...
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July 18, 2024 — Persistently unhealthy sleep, either not enough or too much, is associated with a significantly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse adult population, an ...
July 18, 2024 — A new study suggests that the U.S. government's push to increase heavy-duty trucks' energy efficiency could encourage more shipping by truck instead ...
July 17, 2024 — PrISMa is a new platform that uses advanced simulations and machine learning to streamline carbon capture technologies, by taking into account the perspectives of diverse stakeholders early in the ...
July 17, 2024 — The most threatened reef fishes are also the most overlooked by scientists and the general public. Scientists measured the level of human interest in 2,408 species of marine reef fish and found that ...
July 17, 2024 — Scientists have generated a new catalog of human gene expression data from around the world to address how most research in human genetics has historically focused on people of European ancestries -- ...
July 17, 2024 — A large study of 35,000 children from eight countries has found a 'robust' link between exposure to green spaces in early childhood and better lung function. The study used data from 10 European ...
July 17, 2024 — In an era when the creation of artificial intelligence (AI) images is at the fingertips of the masses, the ability to detect fake pictures -- particularly deepfakes of people -- is becoming ...
July 12, 2024 — Tree-planting campaigns have been underway in the United States, especially in cities, as part of climate mitigation efforts given the many environmental benefits of urban forests. But a new study ...
July 16, 2024 — A new global assessment of scientific literature finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from ...
July 15, 2024 — Researchers reveal how a gene called SH2B1 works in the brain to regulate food ...
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July 19, 2024 — Health records and health care use show youth whose parents have been incarcerated have more physical and mental health challenges. Identifying those youth is a problem because most health systems ...
July 19, 2024 — A new essay explores which conditions must be met for consciousness to exist. At least one of them can't be found in a ...
July 19, 2024 — When it comes to community hypertension interventions, a new study found that pharmacists and community health workers had the best success in lowering blood pressure. These findings support the idea ...
July 19, 2024 — People's moral values could limit their uptake of lab-grown meat, a study suggests. People who say living a natural life is morally important to them are more likely to reject lab-grown meat -- ...
July 18, 2024 — Researchers conduct large-scale studies with diverse groups to better understand the genetic factors that influence health and disease. The Million Veteran Program (MVP), for example, includes people ...
July 18, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new formal description of internal world models, thereby enabling interdisciplinary research. Internal world models help to make predictions about new situations based on ...
July 18, 2024 — In a new study on the impact of doomscrolling from an existential perspective, researchers warn that habitual checking of disturbing stories on social media is linked with changes to how we view ...
July 18, 2024 — Globally, around 2.6 million children and adolescents are currently living with HIV, the majority of them in Africa. These young people are much more likely to experience treatment failure than ...
July 17, 2024 — Although devices such as standing desks have been found to alleviate physical symptoms and increase worker productivity, questions remain regarding the best use of the primary types of workstations ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have developed and validated a new tool for comparing gender inequality among different regions of a country, highlighting links between gender inequality, wellbeing, and participation in ...
July 17, 2024 — In a study of several thousand companies in England, mental health training for line managers was associated with organizational-level benefits, including lower levels of long-term mental ...
July 17, 2024 — Adolescents consume around two-thirds of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods (UPFs) new research has found. The study found that UPF consumption was highest among adolescents from ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have used eye-tracking to study airport security screeners' performance during different visual inspection phases of a screening ...
July 17, 2024 — Investment in research into genetics could dramatically improve educational policies and understanding of parenting in ways that could help all children, according to a new ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers propose an improvement in the identification of human remains using craniofacial superimposition. The forensic identification technique is based on the analysis of a skull (post-mortem) ...
July 17, 2024 — New research demonstrates that the socioeconomic status (SES) of cell donors affects the health outcomes of blood cancer patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation ...
July 17, 2024 — Researchers have developed the chatbot Iris, which offers informatics students personalized assistance with programming assignments. A study has now confirmed the chatbot's success: Iris ...
July 16, 2024 — Industrialized farming is often thought to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases because of better control, biosecurity and separation of livestock. A new study examines the effect of social and ...
July 16, 2024 — A new report highlights a troubling trend: while global adolescent fertility rates have significantly declined, sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an increase in teen births. This region's share ...
July 16, 2024 — A new study finds that the proportional allocation of water, and not additional taxes on the resource, is more effective from the point of view of those engaged in ...
Friday, July 19, 2024
- Impact of Incarceration on Youth Health
- Can Consciousness Exist in a Computer Simulation?
- These Healthcare Professionals May Be Secret Weapon Against Hypertension, Study Says
- Morals Are Key to Consumer Views on Lab-Grown Meat, Study Finds
Thursday, July 18, 2024
- Genetic Study Highlights Importance of Diversity in Understanding Health Disparities
- Analyzing Internal World Models of Humans, Animals and AI
- Can Doomscrolling Trigger an Existential Crisis?
- Improving HIV Treatment in Children and Adolescents -- The Right Way
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- Does the Type of Workstation You Use Make a Difference in Your Health and Productivity?
- Gender Inequality Across US States Revealed by New Tool
- Mental Health Training for Line Managers Linked to Better Business Performance in England
- Ultra-Processed Food Makes Up Almost Two-Thirds of Calorie Intake of UK Adolescents, Study Finds
- The Eyes Have It: Visual Inspection Experience Essential for Airport Security Screening
- Boost in Infant Genetics Research Could Change Lives, Say Researchers
- Improving Identification of Human Remains Using Craniofacial Superimposition
- Cell Donor's Socioeconomic Status Shapes Cancer Treatment Outcomes, New Study Finds
- Chatbot Iris Offers Students Individual Support
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
- Could Intensive Farming Raise Risk of New Pandemics?
- Decline in Global Adolescent Fertility Rates Is Counteracted by Increasing Teen Births in Sub-Saharan Africa, Study Finds
- Additional Taxes Vs. Water Quotas: Study Compares the Most Effective System to Manage Water Consumption in Agriculture
Monday, July 15, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024
- When to Trust an AI Model
- AI Found to Boost Individual Creativity -- At the Expense of Less Varied Content
- Why Are Board Games So Popular Among Many People With Autism? New Research Explains
- Greater Attention Needs to Be Paid to Malnutrition in the Sick and Elderly, Researchers Say
- Living Near Oil and Gas Activity Linked to Poor Mental Health During Preconception
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Charting an Equitable Future for DNA and Ancient DNA Research in Africa
- User Control of Autoplay Can Alter Awareness of Online Video 'rabbit Holes'
- Hatcheries Can Boost Wild Salmon Numbers but Reduce Diversity, Studies Find
- Introducing Co-Cultures: When Co-Habiting Animal Species Share Culture
- Researchers Uncover Brain Region's Role in Hearing and Learning
- How Risk-Averse Are Humans When Interacting With Robots?
- Scientists Call for 'major Initiative' To Study Whether Geoengineering Should Be Used on Glaciers
- Toddlers' Brains Show Significant Growth in Cognitive Skills by 16 Months
- Researchers Explore the Role of Children in Community Participatory Planning Process
- Targeted Home Systems to Remove PFAS More Cost-Effective Than System-Wide Solutions
- Narcissism Decreases With Age
- Many Youths Continue to Take Opioids Months After Surgical Procedures
- New Study Finds 40-Percent of Cancer Cases and Almost Half of All Deaths in the US Linked to Modifiable Risk Factors
- New Solutions to Keep Drinking Water Safe as Pesticide Use Skyrockets Worldwide
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
- Creativity Starts in the Cradle, New Research Shows
- AI Chatbots Have Shown They Have an 'empathy Gap' That Children Are Likely to Miss
- Holiday Season Already? Anticipation Might Make Time Seem to Fly
- Perceived Warmth, Competence Predict Callback Decisions in Meta-Analysis of Hiring Experiments
- Loneliness Increases Risk of Age-Related Memory Loss
- Rapid Growth, Persistent Challenges in Telemedicine Adoption Among US Hospitals
- Enhancing Live Football Broadcasts by Eliminating Camera Operator Distractions With AI
- Young People Believe That Artificial Intelligence Is a Valuable Tool for Healthcare
- Trauma Medical Home: New Coordinated Care Model for Injured Older Adults
- New Period Product Offers Progress in Women's Health
- When There's Money to Lose, Phone Usage While Driving Drops
- Tackling the Challenge of Coca Plant ID: Wild Vs Cultivated for Cocaine
- Pitch Perfect: Match the Message to the Idea's Newness
- Greater Focus Needed on How Existing International Law Can Prevent the Increasing Militarization of Outer Space
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
- Researchers Examine Economic Effects on Technological Advancements of Blue Hydrogen Production
- Trust, More Than Knowledge, Critical for Acceptance of Fully Autonomous Vehicles
- Return-to-Work Programs May Have a Hidden Cost to Women, According to Study
Monday, July 8, 2024
- Brain-Imaging Study Reveals Curiosity as It Emerges
- A Gut Microbe Could Hold a Key to Help People Benefit from Healthy Foods
- Raw Milk Is Risky, but Airborne Transmission of H5N1 from Cow's Milk Is Inefficient in Mammals
- Employees Prefer Human Performance Monitors Over AI, Study Finds
- Researchers Find Common Immune System Mechanism Between Pregnancy, Cancer
- Erasing 'bad Memories' To Improve Long Term Parkinson's Disease Treatment
- Mobile App Therapy Leads to Significant Improvement in Fibromyalgia Management
- Companies That Mitigate Climate Change Reduce Their Cost of Capital
- Why Some Abusive Bosses Get a Pass from Their Employees
Friday, July 5, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024
- Scientists Map How Deadly Bacteria Evolved to Become Epidemic
- Clever Pupils Don't Need to Attend Academically Selective Schools to Thrive, Study Finds
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
- Why Do You Keep Your House So Cold? Science Says: Ask Your Parents
- Wastewater Is a Viable Medium for Growing Lettuce in Hydroponic Systems
- Home Test Reveals the Risk of Heart Attack in Five Minutes
- Researchers Develop Predictive Model for Cross-Border COVID Spread
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
- High Ceilings Linked to Poorer Exam Results for University Students
- What Was Behind the 2021-2022 Energy Crisis Within Europe?
- Study Explores What Motivates People to Watch Footage of Disasters and Extreme Weather
- 'Healthy' Workplaces a Vital Factor in Clawing Back Billions of Dollars Lost to Workplace Injuries and Illness
- Watching Others' Biased Behavior Unconsciously Creates Prejudice
- Crucial Gaps in Climate Risk Assessment Methods
- True Scale of Carbon Impact from Long-Distance Travel Revealed
- Spotted Apex Predator Being Pressured by Spotted Pack Hunters -- And It's Our Fault
Monday, July 1, 2024
- Tax on Antibiotics Could Help Tackle Threat of Drug-Resistance
- How Researchers Are Using Digital City-Building Games to Shape the Future
Sunday, June 30, 2024
Friday, June 28, 2024
- The Beginnings of Fashion
- A Few Surgical Procedures Account for High Number of Opioid Prescriptions
- Drowning in Waste: Pollution Hotspots in Aquatic Environments
Thursday, June 27, 2024
- No More Stressing out Over Structural Formulas
- Just 4% of Teen Academy Prospects Play Elite Soccer (Football)
- Cheaper, More Convenient Method to Detect Asbestos
- Lie-Detection AI Could Provoke People Into Making Careless Accusations, Researchers Warn
- Neighborhood Opportunities Influence Infant Development and Cognition
- US Clean Water Act Leaves About 55% of Water Flowing out of Rivers Vulnerable to Pollution
- New, Holistic Way to Teach Synthetic Biology
- Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Pose an Acute Challenge for Cities With Combined Sewer Systems