What is karst, and why should we care about it?
Fauna & Flora International (FFI) has made a habit of bucking the trend by working to safeguard neglected landscapes that are not necessarily a priority for other conservation organizations. Arguably one of the least familiar and most threatened habi.....»»
Child care costs, availability keeping New York parents at home, report finds
Two out of five New Yorkers with children who participated in a recent poll report that a member of their household opts not to work, mostly because child care is too expensive, while child care workers earn among the lowest wages in the state, accor.....»»
Egg-laying caecilian amphibians produce milk for their young, find scientists
Parental care for offspring occurs in many animals and is an essential part of the reproduction, propagation and development of an organism. An international research team from Brazil, the U.S. and Germany, including Dr. Alexander Kupfer, curator of.....»»
Whistleblower accuses Aledade, largest US independent primary care network, of Medicare fraud
A Maryland firm that oversees the nation's largest independent network of primary care medical practices is facing a whistleblower lawsuit alleging it cheated Medicare out of millions of dollars using billing software "rigged" to make patients appear.....»»
Research team develops protein-based microcapsule for point-of-care diagnostics
Aptamers, the nucleic acid-based biosensors with the ability to bind specific proteins or small molecules, offer a way to identify target molecules without the complexity of analytical apparatuses. While being increasingly used in diagnostic applicat.....»»
US prescription market hamstrung for 9 days (so far) by ransomware attack
Patients having trouble getting lifesaving meds have the AlphV crime group to thank. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nine days after a Russian-speaking ransomware syndicate took down the biggest US health care payment pro.....»»
AAPL investors don’t care that the Apple Car is cancelled
It’s not the first time we’ve heard it reported that the Apple Car is cancelled, but yesterday’s Bloomberg report does seem definitive – with two very senior Apple execs said to have made an official announcement to the Titan team. But whi.....»»
Apple doesn"t care about games, long-time Apple Arcade developers say
Game developers are expressing frustration about Apple Arcade, as payments plummet and projects get axed by Apple's leadership.Apple ArcadeAs an all-you-can-eat model, Apple Arcade offers developers a way to create games without relying on players op.....»»
Relationship anarchy is about creating bonds that suit people, not social conventions
By its very nature, friendship is anarchic: it has few rules and is not regulated by the government. Our friendships are usually egalitarian, flexible and non-exclusive. We treat our friends as individuals and care about their interests. We support t.....»»
Making it personal: Considering an issue"s relevance to your own life could help reduce political polarization
Political polarization can be reduced when people are told to think about the personal relevance of issues they might not care about at first glance......»»
Male glass frogs that care for offspring found to have smaller testes
A small international team of animal behavior researchers has found that species of glass frogs whose males help care for offspring tend to have smaller testes than species whose males do not help care for offspring. In their study, published in the.....»»
EV buyers want public charging experience to have gas station amenities, AutoPacific says
EV owners and accepters said they wanted public charging stations to have clear signs, well-lit and covered chargers, Wi-Fi access and basic vehicle care services......»»
Examining the relationship of reproductive health and economics
Access to reproductive health care—and abortion in particular—is an issue that resonates with voters' deeply held personal beliefs and reflects their underlying moral, philosophical, and religious views. But is it also an economic issue?.....»»
If you really want to, here’s how to cheat in Words With Friends
If you're the kind of sneaky person that wants to win at any cost, we will totally help you cheat in Words With Friends. Why should we care?.....»»
Tech Still Isn’t Doing Enough to Care for the Environment
Priscilla Chomba-Kinywa, CTO of Greenpeace, says technology firms must shape up—and consumers and business clients should walk away if they don’t......»»
Addressing anti-Black racism is key to improving well-being of Black Canadians, says researcher
Anti-Black racism continues to be a major determinant of poor health and social outcomes for Black Canadians. Addressing this racism within Canadian institutions—like the health care system, justice system, the child welfare system and education—.....»»
TV and monitor halo effect and blooming: what are they and should you care?
Sometimes your TV or monitor can let light bleed from bright areas to dark areas, causing a halo effect. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it......»»
Study calls for more "wraparound support" for young mothers leaving state care in Wales
A "concerning proportion" of care-experienced young mothers (mothers who have spent varying levels of time in state care) in Wales—one in every six (17%)—have experienced at least one of their own children being taken into state care between 2014.....»»
Have Conservative UK councils started placing more children in care each year than Labour councils? New analysis
In England, over 80,000 children are now in care, an increase of nearly one third since 2010. We've discovered that local party politics is a factor in this. Our analysis shows that, between 2015 and 2021, six or seven more children each year were ta.....»»
AI cannot be used to deny health care coverage, feds clarify to insurers
CMS worries AI could wrongfully deny care for those on Medicare Advantage plans. Enlarge / A nursing home resident is pushed along a corridor by a nurse. (credit: Getty | Marijan Murat) Health insurance companies cannot.....»»
Poland"s "Bat-mum" saving bats from climate change
A Polish pensioner has been dubbed "Bat-mum" for taking care of ailing bats from her ninth-floor flat as the nocturnal mammals increasingly struggle with the effects of climate change......»»