Nudging in a virtual supermarket for more animal welfare
It may be possible to change the purchasing behavior of consumers noticeably using some simple strategies. At least this is what a study, carried out...
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Physics of complex fluids: Ring polymers show unexpected motion patterns under shear
An international research team is attracting the attention of experts in the field with computational results on the behavior of ring polymers under shear forces:...
With the planet facing a ‘polycrisis’, biodiversity researchers uncover major knowledge gaps
A scientific review has found almost no research studying the interconnections across three major threats to planetary health, despite UN assessments suggesting one million species...
Adult fish struggle to bounce back in marine protected areas
Age matters when determining how to protect life in the ocean; every population needs a strong cohort of adults to produce the next generation. But...
Shy sea anemones are more likely to survive heatwaves
Even in nature, pride can prevail. A study with researchers from the University of Gothenburg shows that sea anemones that react more slowly to change...
Researchers at UMass Amherst are listening in on the world’s rulers—insects—to better gauge environmental health
AMHERST, Mass. – Recent research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst evaluates how well machine learning can identify different insect species by their sound,...
Exercise habits in youth create better health outcomes for some
Forming a long-term recreational exercise habit as a young person has a beneficial impact on physical and mental health later in life, but some groups,...
Massachusetts population survey shows no increase in problem gambling following introduction of casinos
The prevalence of problem and at-risk gambling has not significantly changed since casinos were introduced in Massachusetts beginning in 2015, according to the first statewide...
Experiencing extreme weather predicts support for policies to mitigate effects of climate change
Most Americans report having personally experienced the effects of extreme weather, according to new survey data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center that finds support...
Paper: Policy reforms urgently needed to mitigate racial disparities in perinatal mental health conditions
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A team of researchers is calling for comprehensive changes to U.S. health care and social policies to improve diagnosis and treatment of...
UTA chemist acclaimed as up-and-coming scientist
A University of Texas at Arlington chemist has been honored for his significant contributions to separation science.Credit: Photo courtesy UT Arlington A University of Texas...
Working outside the typical 9–5 in younger adulthood may be linked with worse health decades later
The hours you work earlier in life may be associated with worse health years later, according to a study published April 3, 2024 in the...
Open call for award: Establish a Reproducibility Network in your country
Recognising the perceived poor levels of research reproducibility, the TIER2 project has set out to investigate reproducibility challenges across scientific domains in order to enhance...
First time moms with breech pregnancies experience reduced risk of complications if they plan cesarean rather than vaginal delivery – but have increased risk of uterus rupture in subsequent pregnancies
First time moms with breech pregnancies experience reduced risk of complications if they plan cesarean rather than vaginal delivery - but have increased risk of...
Key technologies in digital twin of railway wireless network
The railway system will continue to integrate global positioning system (GPS), artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to improve safety, comfort, affordability and eco-friendliness. This...
