Alcohol-related deaths rose in 2020, shooting up 25% over alcohol-related deaths in 2019.
How Did Public Transportation Affect COVID’s Spread?
Cities with high-usage public transportation systems displayed higher per capita COVID incidence at the beginning of the pandemic, a new study shows.
Cities with high-usage public transportation systems displayed higher per capita COVID incidence at the beginning of the pandemic, a new study shows.
Many Folks Over 50 Haven’t Prepped to Age in Place
The vast majority of people over 50 say it’s important that they keep living in their current homes for as long as possible, but a new poll shows many of them haven’t planned or prepared for “aging in place.”
The vast majority of people over 50 say it’s important that they keep living in their current homes for as long as possible, but a new poll shows many of them haven’t planned or prepared for “aging in place.”
Zebrafish ‘Social Gene’ May Reveal Autism Clues
A mutation in a gene called EGR1 snuffs out common social behavior in zebrafish and disrupts dopamine signaling from certain neurons in the brain, which can affect mood and social behavior.
A mutation in a gene called EGR1 snuffs out common social behavior in zebrafish and disrupts dopamine signaling from certain neurons in the brain, which can affect mood and social behavior.
How Epstein-barr Virus Sets off Multiple Sclerosis
New research shows that the Epstein-Barr virus, a common type of herpes virus, triggers multiple sclerosis by priming the immune system to attack the body’s own nervous system.
New research shows that the Epstein-Barr virus, a common type of herpes virus, triggers multiple sclerosis by priming the immune system to attack the body’s own nervous system.
How Cockiness and Risk Tolerance Add to the Gender Wage Gap
New research finds men’s risk tolerance and overconfidence play a role in the gender wage gap.
New research finds men’s risk tolerance and overconfidence play a role in the gender wage gap.
Eye-tracking Reveals What People Look at During Virtual Meetings
A new study examines what people look at during virtual meetings.
A new study examines what people look at during virtual meetings.
For Some Kids With Autism, Online Treatment Could Beat In-person
There may be benefits to offering therapy for children with autism online, researchers report.
There may be benefits to offering therapy for children with autism online, researchers report.
Dad’s Alcohol Use Can Affect Fetal Development, Mice Study Shows
Paternal alcohol use increases the frequency of fetal development issues, a new study with mice shows.
Paternal alcohol use increases the frequency of fetal development issues, a new study with mice shows.
How Can Teachers Educate About Climate Change in Conservative Areas?
A new article digs into how to teach students about climate change in circumstances where science and ideology collide.
A new article digs into how to teach students about climate change in circumstances where science and ideology collide.
For Cooling in the Tropics, Put Trees in Pasturelands
A new study puts tangible numbers to the cooling effects of dotting pasturelands in tropical regions with trees.
A new study puts tangible numbers to the cooling effects of dotting pasturelands in tropical regions with trees.
Almost All of Earth’s Natural Coasts Have Disappeared
Only 15.5% of the earth’s coastal areas remained ecologically intact as of 2013, researchers report.
Only 15.5% of the earth’s coastal areas remained ecologically intact as of 2013, researchers report.
Air Quality in Your Home May Be Worse Than in Your Office
The air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings, according to a new study.
The air quality inside homes may not stack up against air quality inside office buildings, according to a new study.
Soft Plastic Bottles Put Over 400 Chemicals Into Water
Reusable bottles made from soft plastic release several hundred different chemical substances in tap water, research finds.
Reusable bottles made from soft plastic release several hundred different chemical substances in tap water, research finds.
Scans Don’t Find Much Difference in Brains of Kids With or Without ADHD
MRI scans of children aged 9-10 years with ADHD showed few differences in structural brain measurements compared to their unaffected peers, according to a new study.
MRI scans of children aged 9-10 years with ADHD showed few differences in structural brain measurements compared to their unaffected peers, according to a new study.
Birds With Bigger Brains May Handle Climate Change Better
Brainy birds may fare better under climate change, according to a new study.
Brainy birds may fare better under climate change, according to a new study.