Youth enrichment activities could harm mental health, says study
In a new study from the University of Georgia, researchers found that the time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—including tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework—is negatively affecting their mental health. The stu.....»»
Music by homegrown artists much less likely to feature in Australian Top 100 charts since arrival of digital streaming
Music by local artists has appeared far less often in the Australian charts since worldwide streaming services began, a new study, published in the International Journal of Music Research, finds. The study, which looked at local and international art.....»»
Tick tubes help reduce the parasites on mice, but time and frequency matter
Ticks are a nuisance across many areas of the U.S., capable of spreading harmful pathogens to both animals and humans. A new study led by researchers at Penn State has analyzed the effectiveness of a simple, inexpensive strategy for controlling ticks.....»»
First right whales of season gorge on critical food off Massachusetts, giving hope for a strong year
Scientists who study a critically endangered species of whale that lives off New England said encouraging early signs suggest the animals could have a strong season for feeding and breeding......»»
Biodiversity is not a luxury: Study explores the connection between wealth and ecosystem health
A new study suggests that a more complex understanding of how wealth and biodiversity are linked may help communities with little wealth achieve the levels of diversity typically associated with more affluent areas......»»
User language distorts ChatGPT information on armed conflicts, study shows
When asked in Arabic about the number of civilian casualties killed in the Middle East conflict, ChatGPT gives significantly higher casualty numbers than when the prompt was written in Hebrew, as a new study by the Universities of Zurich and Constanc.....»»
Study detects methane emissions in the palm oil industry in Indonesia, Malaysia and Colombia
A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), belonging to the LARS-IIAMA group, has used satellite technology to detect methane emissions in the palm oil industry in Indonesia, Malaysia and Colombia. Their study, publis.....»»
X-ray diffraction enables measurement of in-situ ablation depth in aluminum
When laser energy is deposited in a target material, numerous complex processes take place at length and time scales that are too small to visually observe. To study and ultimately fine-tune such processes, researchers look to computer modeling. Howe.....»»
Astronomers measure cosmic electrons at the highest energies to date
Five telescopes of the H.E.S.S.-collaboration in Namibia are used to study cosmic radiation, especially gamma radiation. With data from 10 years of observations, researchers have now been able to detect cosmic electrons and positrons with an unpreced.....»»
Civil lawsuits study reveals effectiveness of environment-focused litigation in US, but also large inequalities
A sweeping study of three decades of lawsuits has revealed both the effectiveness but also the underuse of civil litigation to enforce environmental protections......»»
Study exposes global "blind spot" in human rights protections for dissidents
Intensifying coercive tactics used by repressive states to silence critics abroad requires the set-up of specialist transnational rights protection offices, says a new paper by researchers at Lancaster University and Central European University in Vi.....»»
Fuji apple study finds genetic mechanisms behind high-yield trees
Apples rank among the world's most valuable fruit crops, with production spanning more than 100 countries. Some apple trees naturally develop into what farmers call "spur-type" varieties—compact trees that are more productive and easier to maintain.....»»
Human exclamations of pain are similar across the world, new study reveals
We all know what words we might shout out when we stub a toe or touch something hot. For those of us who speak English, it's probably "ouch.".....»»
Why parents need to be like Big Ted and "talk aloud" while they use screens with their kids
Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and well-being—even ranking ahead of diet, exercise and depression......»»
Herodotus" theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study
Armenians, a population in Western Asia historically inhabiting the Armenian highlands, were long believed to be descendants of Phrygian settlers from the Balkans. This theory originated largely from the accounts of the Greek historian Herodotus, who.....»»
Long-term study reveals warming climates threaten Florida scrub-jay
Because of warmer winters, Florida scrub-jays are now nesting one week earlier than they did in 1981. But these early birds are not always getting the worm......»»
Study finds suburban school districts diversified in 20 years, but urban districts saw more racial isolation
Even though Brown v. Board outlawed school segregation 70 years ago, American schools have remained segregated to a certain degree ever since. New research from the University of Kansas has found that school segregation is changing, especially in tra.....»»
Networked friendships may lower loneliness, research suggests
Loneliness is on the rise in the U.S., with a third of Americans reporting they've experienced "serious loneliness" in recent years. Lonely people are twice as likely to become depressed, and loneliness is a key risk factor for self-harm and suicide,.....»»
Bats employ instant compensation strategy when they can"t hear, study shows
When bats can't hear, new research finds that these hearing-dependent animals employ a remarkable compensation strategy. They adapt immediately and robustly, suggesting for the first time that bats' brains are hard-wired with an ability to launch a P.....»»
Focaccia: A Neolithic culinary tradition dating back 9,000 years ago
A study led by researchers from the UAB and the University La Sapienza in Rome indicates that during the Late Neolithic, between 7000 and 5000 BCE, the fully agricultural communities in the Fertile Crescent region of the Near East, developed a comple.....»»
Firefighting foam contains more branched PFOA than anticipated
A new study has revealed there may be a significant underestimation of a specific type of PFAS "forever chemical" in the environment......»»