A new study of students at seven public universities in the united states pinpoints risk factors that may place students at higher risk for negative psychological effects related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic Loneliness Hits People Under 30 Harder
The effects of the lockdown on mental health are alarming—especially for young people under 30 and people with preexisting mental health issues, according to a new study.
The effects of the lockdown on mental health are alarming—especially for young people under 30 and people with preexisting mental health issues, according to a new study.
Parents Want Parks To Be Fun and Safe
While parents from diverse backgrounds most often value parks that offer amenities like playgrounds, sports fields, and green spaces, they also want parks to feel safe, according to a new study.
While parents from diverse backgrounds most often value parks that offer amenities like playgrounds, sports fields, and green spaces, they also want parks to feel safe, according to a new study.
New Type of Soil Waters Plants by Itself
A new type of soil can pull water from the air and distribute it to plants, researchers report.
A new type of soil can pull water from the air and distribute it to plants, researchers report.
One Spouse’s View of Aging May Sway the Other’s Health
Elderly people can expect their health to decline—as well as that of their spouse—when their self-perceptions about aging become negative, a new study suggests.
Elderly people can expect their health to decline—as well as that of their spouse—when their self-perceptions about aging become negative, a new study suggests.
How Lowly Moss Spread All Over the World
New research reveals how mosses became one of our planet’s most widely distributed plants.
New research reveals how mosses became one of our planet’s most widely distributed plants.
Parents: More TV for Kids Can Amp up Your Stress
There’s bad news for parents who frequently plop their kids in front of the TV to give themselves a break: It might actually end up leaving moms and dads more stressed, according to new research.
There’s bad news for parents who frequently plop their kids in front of the TV to give themselves a break: It might actually end up leaving moms and dads more stressed, according to new research.
Nanotech Jumps Blood-Brain Barrier To Kill Cancer in Mice
A new synthetic protein nanoparticle capable of slipping past the nearly impermeable blood-brain barrier in mice could deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to malignant brain tumors, new research shows.
A new synthetic protein nanoparticle capable of slipping past the nearly impermeable blood-brain barrier in mice could deliver cancer-killing drugs directly to malignant brain tumors, new research shows.
Remote Learning Adds Major Pressure for Teacher Moms
The transition to remote learning coupled with an unequal distribution of second-shift responsibilities has placed teachers who are also mothers under immense stress, according to a small new study.
The transition to remote learning coupled with an unequal distribution of second-shift responsibilities has placed teachers who are also mothers under immense stress, according to a small new study.
Law Prof: Today’s Militias Are More Klan, Less Patriot
With militias in the news, a law professor explains their legality and history.
With militias in the news, a law professor explains their legality and history.
Noise and Light Pollution Hinder Bird Reproduction
New research shows a link between increases in noise and light pollution and the timing of when songbirds nest, the number of eggs they lay, and other factors important to their reproduction.
New research shows a link between increases in noise and light pollution and the timing of when songbirds nest, the number of eggs they lay, and other factors important to their reproduction.
Pandemic Hasn’t Reshaped Good or Bad Relationships
During the pandemic, relationships have mostly continued much as they were before, report researchers, though the happiest couples have seen a small boost.
During the pandemic, relationships have mostly continued much as they were before, report researchers, though the happiest couples have seen a small boost.
Noise May up Chance of Alzheimer’s Disease
Ten decibels more daytime neighborhood noise is associated with 36% higher odds of mild cognitive impairment and 30% higher odds of Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a new study.
Ten decibels more daytime neighborhood noise is associated with 36% higher odds of mild cognitive impairment and 30% higher odds of alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
We’ll Cross the Global Warming Threshold in 6-21 Years
The threshold for dangerous global warming will likely be crossed between 2027 and 2042, research indicates.
The threshold for dangerous global warming will likely be crossed between 2027 and 2042, research indicates.
Dads Falter at Talking To Daughters About Body Image
Fathers often feel uncomfortable discussing body image and health with their daughters, a study indicates.
Fathers often feel uncomfortable discussing body image and health with their daughters, a study indicates.
Play Video Low Pressure Soccer Balls May Cut Concussion Risk
Lowering the pressures of soccer balls and subbing them out when they get wet could reduce risk of injury and concussions, a new study shows.
Lowering the pressures of soccer balls and subbing them out when they get wet could reduce risk of injury and concussions, a new study shows.