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.....»»
Researchers develop model to study neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases affect more than 1 billion people–one-sixth of the world's population. Despite their devastating health consequences, these diseases, which occur in some of the world's poorest and most isolated communities, often receiv.....»»
Eating tendencies of Brahman steers can affect meat tenderness
The dependence of residual feed intake on growth and tenderness of Brahman cattle, a common breed chosen for crossbreeding cattle along the southern U.S., including Texas, was the focus of a cattle feeding study published in Applied Animal Science......»»
This large-scale hack could affect millions of servers across the world
Two high-severity flaws found in important server firmware that could affect many vendors......»»
Limited iPhone 15 availability: Which would be the least frustrating option? [Poll]
Two reports yesterday suggested that there might be very limited iPhone 15 availability at launch. The biggest issue is said to be the slimmer bezels of the two Pro models, but it’s unclear as yet whether the non-Pro phones are likely to be affect.....»»
Owner satisfaction slides again, J.D. Power study says
The 2023 J.D. Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study finds automakers do not know what customers actually want......»»
Researchers develop new method to study RNA-drug interactions
How active compounds affect RNA and thus the expression of genes is of great interest for the development of potential therapeutics. Innsbruck chemists have now used a method they recently developed to study the binding of the aminoglycoside Neomycin.....»»
Large fish more vulnerable to climate change-induced fish kills, study finds
Climate change-induced droughts and fish kills affect larger fish more severely than they affect smaller individuals, according to new research......»»
How isotopes reveal insights into ecosystems
Isotopes of elements are like siblings. They have the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of neutrons than the primary form of the element. This difference in neutrons doesn't affect their chemical properties. Instead, it allo.....»»
Could iPhone really have 99% customer satisfaction?
Back in May, we saw an interesting report from PerfectRec on the highest-rated iPhone models by consumers over the last 12 years. iPhone 13 ended up being the winner with 80% of users rating it at 5/5 stars. Now the firm has looked into Apple’s cl.....»»
Study shows intentions of information source can affect what Americans think qualifies as true
Putting truth to the test in the "post-truth era," Boston College psychologists conducted experiments that show when Americans decide whether a claim of fact should qualify as true or false, they consider the intentions of the information source, the.....»»
New book suggests historical infanticide in Europe was likely more widespread than estimated
"Routine" infanticide of newborns by married parents in early modern Europe was a much more widespread practice than previously thought, a new book posits......»»
To Understand the Human Brain, Give an Octopus MDMA
Gül Dölen, a neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins, talks about how psychedelics affect the brain and how they can help people heal from traumatic experiences......»»
When considering coal as a source of energy, policymakers should examine current and future payoffs, say economists
Historically, coal has offered both benefits and costs to urban areas. In a new paper, researchers examined studies on how differences in the local availability of coal affect a variety of factors, including health and population growth. They conclud.....»»
Microbial predators cause seasonal fluctuations in wastewater treatment, study shows
A community of microbial predators influences the composition of the bacterial community in wastewater. This explains seasonal variations in the microbial community that affect the efficiency of water treatment. This is the result of a study conducte.....»»
Kia EV6 probed by NHTSA after reports alleging power loss
The agency has opened a preliminary evaluation to assess the scope and severity of the potential safety defect, which could affect nearly 20,000 Kia EV6 electric compact crossovers......»»
Top corn producing state to see future drop in yield, cover crop efficiency: Study
Winter cover crops could cut nitrogen pollution in Illinois' agricultural drainage water up to 30%, according to recent research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. But how will future climate change affect nitrogen loss, and will cover.....»»
Couples in which the woman is the only earner report lower life satisfaction, finds new research
Many women will, at least temporarily, be the breadwinner at some point in their relationship. Changing employment trends and gender roles will affect many households. But our new peer-reviewed study shows that for heterosexual couples, well-being is.....»»
Warmer and murkier waters favor predators of guppies, study finds
Changes in water conditions interact to affect how Trinidadian guppies protect themselves from predators, scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered......»»
Predicting how topsoil is affected by field traffic
Heavy machinery in the field can compress the soil, which can affect both plant growth and environmental conditions. However, it is important to know the difference between soil compaction in the lower layers of the soil and in the top 20 cm or so, w.....»»
More green spaces linked to slower biological aging
Northwestern scientists have conducted a new study to see if living near green spaces, like parks and areas with a lot of plants, can affect how our bodies age and contribute to overall healthy aging......»»