World leaders discuss plans to combat climate change at the annual United National Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai this week, but the climate crisis has already displaced millions of people.
When Teens Lie to Their Parents or Tell the Truth
New findings clarify when and why teenagers lie or tell the truth to their parents.
New findings clarify when and why teenagers lie or tell the truth to their parents.
Crab Shell & Seaweed Combo Could Help Replace Plastic Films
Materials with enhanced structure derived from crustaceans and seaweed could be part of a next-generation answer to the challenge of replacing petroleum-based plastic films, according to a new study.
Materials with enhanced structure derived from crustaceans and seaweed could be part of a next-generation answer to the challenge of replacing petroleum-based plastic films, according to a new study.
Wildlife Rehab Records Show Human Impact on Animals
A look at more than 600,000 wildlife rehabilitation center records reveals the human impact on North American wildlife, from lead poisonings to window strikes to vehicle collisions.
A look at more than 600,000 wildlife rehabilitation center records reveals the human impact on North American wildlife, from lead poisonings to window strikes to vehicle collisions.
Our Overuse of Salt Is a ‘Slow-Moving Train Wreck’
Human activities, such as deicing roads, are disrupting the natural salt cycle on a global scale, report researchers.
Human activities, such as deicing roads, are disrupting the natural salt cycle on a global scale, report researchers.
Low Levels of ‘Happiness’ Chemical May Play Role in Alzheimer’s
Relatively lower levels of serotonin, the so-called “happiness” chemical, in parts of the brain of those with mild cognitive impairment may play a role in memory problems including Alzheimer’s disease.
Relatively lower levels of serotonin, the so-called “happiness” chemical, in parts of the brain of those with mild cognitive impairment may play a role in memory problems including Alzheimer’s disease.
Older People’s Minds Wander Less
Our minds wander less as we age and, when older adults do let their minds drift, they’re more likely to be distracted by pleasant thoughts rather than worries, a study finds.
Our minds wander less as we age and, when older adults do let their minds drift, they’re more likely to be distracted by pleasant thoughts rather than worries, a study finds.
Forests Will Offer Mammals Refuge as Climate Warms
As the climate warms, forest cover will become increasingly important for wildlife conservation, researchers report.
As the climate warms, forest cover will become increasingly important for wildlife conservation, researchers report.
For Inclusive Hiring, Findings Back Ethical Leadership Style
New findings indicate that white hiring managers should demonstrate an ethical leadership style during interviews with Black job candidates.
New findings indicate that white hiring managers should demonstrate an ethical leadership style during interviews with Black job candidates.
Rush-Hour Traffic Air Increases Blood Pressure
Unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic significantly increases passengers’ blood pressure, both while in the car and up to 24 hours later, researchers report.
Unfiltered air from rush-hour traffic significantly increases passengers’ blood pressure, both while in the car and up to 24 hours later, researchers report.
Gear Without PFAs Coatings Could Put Firefighters at Risk
Transitioning away from firefighter turnout gear with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances could bring potential performance tradeoffs, according to new research.
Transitioning away from firefighter turnout gear with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances could bring potential performance tradeoffs, according to new research.
AI Image Generator Serves up Racial, Gender Stereotypes
What does a person look like? If you use the popular artificial intelligence image generator Stable Diffusion to conjure answers, too frequently you’ll see images of light-skinned men.
What does a person look like? If you use the popular artificial intelligence image generator Stable Diffusion to conjure answers, too frequently you’ll see images of light-skinned men.
Reducing Racial Health Disparities Means Fixing Segregation
The United States must reduce racial residential segregation if it is to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes, according to a recently published study.
The United States must reduce racial residential segregation if it is to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes, according to a recently published study.
Can Radiation Therapy Treat Heart Failure?
Radiation therapy may be a potential heart failure treatment, researchers report.
Radiation therapy may be a potential heart failure treatment, researchers report.
Did ‘Volcanic Winters’ Lead to Dinosaur Extinction?
Climate change triggered by massive volcanic eruptions may have ultimately set the stage for the dinosaur extinction, a new study suggests.
Climate change triggered by massive volcanic eruptions may have ultimately set the stage for the dinosaur extinction, a new study suggests.
Wastewater Tests Enhance COVID Hospitalization Forecasts
Testing wastewater for COVID-19 provides a better forecast of new COVID hospital admissions than clinical data, according to a new study.
Testing wastewater for COVID-19 provides a better forecast of new COVID hospital admissions than clinical data, according to a new study.