As the climate warms, people are more exposed to heat stress, which depresses their productivity and the global economy. A study from the University of California, Davis, quantifies the cost of heat stress on global…
Oxford, 15 September 2026 – Nearly half of all children under 5 in developing regions are poor, undernourished, or both, according to a report published today by the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative at the Universityof Oxford. The report sheds new light on deprivations in child nutrition and…
While the roles of parents in a child’s education are well-studied, new research is taking a look at the role a sibling plays in collaborating on educational projects, and they found a few key roles…
Do you think that a person who reorganizes their life so that their aging parents can live with them would be likely to push another out of the way on the subway? What about greeting…
PHILADELPHIA – Over a third of U.S. adults (35%) cannot name all three branches of the government and under half can name four of the five rights protected by the First Amendment, according to the…
A new University of Maine study*^ has identified what researchers describe as a campus protein challenge. Although students generally consumed adequate amounts of protein, many reported that campus dining halls failed to provide protein choices they considered flavourful, appealing…
When women take part in breast cancer screening, they are informed that screening may detect cancers that would never have caused symptoms or problems during their lifetime. This is known as overdiagnosis. The extent of…
Singer’s blonde hair and red lipstick inspire scientists to name new group of yellow and red insects in her honor A new genus of Australian bugs has been named Swiftiephylus in honor of Taylor Swift.…
Whether you’re sharing a funny story told by another friend or recounting the details of a text for a school exam, accurate storytelling and retelling are an integral part of everyday communication and children’s education…
Hydrogen (H?) is emerging as a key alternative energy for decarbonisation, owing to its versatility and potential for application in several sectors. Global demand reached almost 100 million tonnes in 2024, representing an increase of…