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A Study Recommends Ways to Increase Possibilities for Underrepresented Groups Working in Medicine to Stay in the Field
Medical

A Study Recommends Ways to Increase Possibilities for Underrepresented Groups Working in Medicine to Stay in the Field

Clinical trials are important for evaluating the efficacy and safety of healthcare interventions and for guiding future research. The underrepresentation of various populations, however, hampers…
UV Radiation Played a Role in Mass Extinction Events, According to a Recent Discovery of Sunscreen-Like Chemicals in Fossil Plants
Plants and Animals

UV Radiation Played a Role in Mass Extinction Events, According to a Recent Discovery of Sunscreen-Like Chemicals in Fossil Plants

A recent study has revealed that certain chemicals found in fossilized plants have a similar function to sunscreen, protecting the plants from ultraviolet (UV) radiation.…
Madagascar’s Endangered Mammals Would Have to Be Replaced by Evolution in 23 Million Years
Biology

Madagascar’s Endangered Mammals Would Have to Be Replaced by Evolution in 23 Million Years

The time it would take for evolution to replace Madagascar’s endangered mammals would depend on a number of factors, including the rate of evolutionary change,…
Social Impact Assessment
Social Science

Social Impact Assessment

Social impact assessment (SIA) is a process for evaluating the potential effects of a proposed project or policy on people and communities, including their social,…
A Study Looks at How Considering your Values Before you Speak Might Lead to Healthier Relationships
Psychology

A Study Looks at How Considering your Values Before you Speak Might Lead to Healthier Relationships

Taking the time to reflect on your values before engaging in communication with others can lead to happier relationships. The idea is that by being…
Ethical Consumerism
Social Science

Ethical Consumerism

Ethical consumerism is the practice of considering the social and environmental impact of products and services when making purchasing decisions. It is the practice of…
Years after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Oysters were Found to have Abnormal Tissue
Environment

Years after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Oysters were Found to have Abnormal Tissue

The world’s greatest oil spill in history occurred on April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon (DWH) petroleum drilling rig burst off the coast of…
Social Return on Investment
Finance

Social Return on Investment

Social Return on Investment (SROI) is a framework for measuring the impact of a social or environmental initiative in monetary terms. It considers both the…
Ecological Collapse
Environment

Ecological Collapse

Ecological collapse refers to a situation where an ecosystem experiences a rapid and widespread loss of species, resulting in a decline in overall biological diversity…
According to a Recent Study, Many BPD People Hear Voices Telling Them to Harm Themselves
Psychology

According to a Recent Study, Many BPD People Hear Voices Telling Them to Harm Themselves

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a mental health disorder characterized by intense and unstable emotions, distorted sense of self, impulsivity, and unstable relationships with others.…
Environmental Degradation
Environment

Environmental Degradation

Environmental degradation refers to the decline in the quality of the natural environment caused by human activities such as deforestation, pollution, and overuse of resources.…
Researchers Find a Novel Preference Structure to Describe the Aesthetics of Our Daily Clothing Choices
Psychology

Researchers Find a Novel Preference Structure to Describe the Aesthetics of Our Daily Clothing Choices

A recent study has found a new way to understand why we make certain clothing choices based on our aesthetic preferences. This new discovery may…
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