Health
Landmark Report Exposes Critical Obstacles for Teenagers
Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global…
News
Health
Study found that Physical Activity lowers the Risk of Chronic Diseases
A study underscores the value of physical activity. Researchers found patients who responded in a survey that they are physically active have a statistically significant…
Sociology
Thinking Peers Drink more Leads to Risky Conduct
The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use – and misuse among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use…
Sports
World Cup Soccer is getting Faster for both Men and Women
If the experience of watching a FIFA World Cup soccer final is intense, spare a thought for the players, who are competing at an ever…
Environment
Coastal Flooding Occurs more frequently than previously believed
Flooding in coastal communities is happening far more often than previously thought, according to a new study from North Carolina State University and the University…
Environment
Inexpensive and Simple potential approach for Reducing Carbon Emissions in Maritime Shipping
Adopting new digital systems to help oceangoing container ships get in line to offload their cargo at busy ports appears to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)…
Psychology
Without Public Trust, it is Hard to Implement effective Climate Policy
When formulating climate policy, too little attention is paid to social factors and too much to technological breakthroughs and economic reasons. Because citizens are hardly…
Psychology
Adults can Learn Absolute Pitch – New Study defies Long-held Musical Notion
It’s been a long-held belief that absolute pitch – the ability to identify musical notes without reference – is a rare gift reserved for a…
Technology
Emotional Responses are Critical to Attitudes toward Self-driving Automobiles
When it comes to public attitudes toward using self-driving cars, understanding how the vehicles work is important – but so are less obvious characteristics like…
Zoology
Rethinking how Zoos Manage their Populations
Unlike animals in the wild, animals in zoos are not limited by food shortages or predators, allowing individuals to live much longer than they would…
Technology
Experts Advise Pupils to embrace AI since it is here to Stay
A new study from UBC Okanagan says students appear to be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, and as a way to speed up tasks,…
Psychology
Our Appreciation of Music may be influenced by Our Genes
Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study shows that music enjoyment is partly heritable. Scientists uncovered genetic factors…
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