Black and Hispanic Americans experience wider temperature swings
Extreme heat can harm human health, but so can temperature extreme swings. Large daily temperature variation (DTV) has been associated...
How immune cells recognize the abnormal metabolism of cancer cells
When cells become tumor cells, their metabolism changes fundamentally. Researchers at the University of Basel and the University Hospital Basel...
3D printing robot uses AI machine learning for US Army research
Inside a lab in Boston University’s College of Engineering, a robot arm drops small, plastic objects into a box placed...
‘Silent demise’ of vast rangelands threatens climate, food, wellbeing of billions: UN Convention to Combat Desertification
Bonn/Ulaanbaatar – Degradation of Earth’s extensive, often immense natural pastures and other rangelands due to overuse, misuse, climate change and...
Ruptured Achilles tendon shows faster repair amid plasma irradiation treatment
What is the largest ligament in the human body? It might surprise some people that it is the Achilles tendon....
One in 5 adults in Canada without access to primary care
More than 1 in 5 adults in Canada did not have access to primary care, with large regional gaps in...
Screen time not the main factor making parent-child interactions worse, study finds
Technology use is at an all-time high and understanding how this impacts daily life is crucial. When it comes to parent-child...
Improving the effectiveness of earthquake early warning systems
Mobile phones have become invaluable for receiving emergency alerts such as weather warnings, evacuation notices and notifications about missing persons....
Addressing homelessness in older people
Homelessness doesn’t only happen to young people but also affects older adults in growing numbers, write authors in an analysis...
Pancreatic cancer research receives $8m philanthropic funding boost
An exceptional $8 million, 10-year philanthropic investment will spearhead new treatments for pancreatic cancer and create a new dedicated research...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies