How do mindfulness, compassion and need fulfillment affect satisfaction in midlife married couples?
Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine. Although many studies support the individual benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion, few have focused on romantic re.....»»
Does spaceflight increase men"s risk of erectile dysfunction?
During missions into space, astronauts are exposed to high levels of galactic cosmic radiation and weightlessness. Simulation experiments in male rats indicated that these aspects of spaceflight can negatively affect vascular tissues relevant to erec.....»»
Super Mario RPG Wedding Hall guide: Where to find Peach’s crown and other accessories
Peach is about to be married to Booster in Super Mario RPG, but not if Mario can help it. First, he needs to find her crown and accessories, which were lost......»»
Better capturing the effect of aerosol particles on clouds and the climate
The extent to which aerosol particles affect the climate depends on how much water the particles can hold in the atmosphere. The capacity to hold water is referred to as hygroscopicity (K) and, in turn, depends on further factors—particularly the s.....»»
Microautophagy is essential for preventing aging, finds lysosomes study
To age or not to age? How does aging affect organisms on a cellular level? What mechanisms help cells survive self-inflicted or external harm? It is known that lysosomes—critically important cellular structures—are crucial for digesting damaged c.....»»
Coffee grounds may hold key to preventing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Huntington's, affect millions of people in the United States, and the cost of caring for people who live with these conditions adds up to hundreds of billions of dollars each year......»»
Researchers: South African university students use AI to help them understand—not to avoid work
When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, it sparked many conversations and moral panics. These center on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the information environment. People worry that AI chatbots can negatively affect the.....»»
Predicting the response of fungal genes using a new machine-learning approach
Signals from the environment set off a cascade of changes that affect different genes in different ways. Therefore, traditionally, it has been difficult to study how such signals influence an organism. In a new study, researchers have developed a mac.....»»
Study proposes new framework to identify keystone microbial species
Microbial communities are thought to contain keystone species, which can disproportionately affect the stability of the communities, even if only present in low abundances. Identifying these keystone species can be challenging, especially in the huma.....»»
Inequality hotspot map shows where women in agriculture are hit the hardest by the climate crisis
Threats posed by the climate crisis disproportionally affect certain communities and social groups that are more exposed. People living in low- and middle-income (LMIC) countries are at heightened risk. Within these countries, women typically face hi.....»»
A not so silver lining: Microplastics found in clouds could affect the weather
From the depths of the seas to snow on mountains and even the air above cities, microplastics are turning up increasingly often. Now, in Environmental Science & Technology Letters, researchers have analyzed microplastics in clouds above mountains. Th.....»»
Migrant couples have better relationships when they can balance old and new cultures, says study
Migrant couples who can effectively balance the culture of their homeland while adapting to the dominant culture of their new home are more likely to have a better relationship, according to newly published research from psychologists at Binghamton U.....»»
How Cinematherapy Helped Me Through a Midlife Crisis
Yes, there is a therapeutic basis for “watching movies to heal,” but only if you do it the right way. Here's how......»»
Study finds link between school desegregation and midlife cognitive function
Exposure to state-level school desegregation during primary school was associated with higher midlife cognitive function among Black Americans who grew up in the U.S. South from the 1950s to 1970s, according to new findings by a University of Marylan.....»»
Many divorcees end up with nothing or only debt after divorce, says new study
Contrary to the impression given by divorces covered in the media, most do not entail couples sharing vast amounts of wealth and spending huge sums on legal proceedings......»»
Apple killed Android plans for Apple Watch
Apple planned Android support for the Apple Watch but ultimately scrapped the project once they realized it might affect iPhone sales, according to a recent Bloomberg report.Apple Watch Series 9"The move, codenamed Project Fennel, would have brought.....»»
Okinawa"s ants show reduced seasonal behavior in areas with more human development
Insects have an important role in maintaining the health of ecosystems, but our understanding of how human activities affect their populations is limited. This gap in knowledge is worrying because of the decline of insect populations and the severe c.....»»
Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For 2023 in photos
Dealers from across the country were honored in Chicago for their leadership in employee satisfaction......»»
Developing brand relationships through social media communication: A cross-cultural comparison
The effect of different cultural characteristics can affect the relationships consumers using social media have with different brands, according to research published in the International Journal of Electronic Marketing and Retailing......»»
New research finds stress and strain changes metal electronic structure
New research from the University of Birmingham shows that the electronic structure of metals can strongly affect their mechanical properties......»»
Heavy metals and traditional shellfish harvesting affect mangrove habitats in Senegal
A study led by a doctoral researcher at Åbo Akademi University shows the impact of humans on mangroves in Senegal. Pollution but also traditional shellfish harvesting methods have unintended effects on coastal ecosystems, underlining the importance.....»»