Modern Day Presidential
Trump’s use of social media has provoked outrage, but like many of his predecessors, the president is a symbol of the age. “My use of social media is not Presidential – it’s MODERN […]
Study: Women Who Give Birth To Boys Much More Likely To Have Postnatal Depression
A University of Kent study into postnatal depression (PND) found the odds of developing this condition increased by 79% when mothers had baby boys compared to baby girls. Overall the researchers identified that women […]
It Pays to Cook the Books – Even When You Get Caught
New Columbia Business School study finds that 26 percent of perpetrators of financial reporting misconduct – largely CEOs and CFOs – experience an overall gain NEW YORK – Deterring improper behavior starts […]
AI Systems Shed Light On Root Cause Of Religious Conflict
Artificial intelligence can help us to better understand the causes of religious violence and to potentially control it, according to a new Oxford University collaboration. The study is one of the first […]
Brain Training App Helps Reduce OCD Symptoms, Study Finds
A ‘brain training’ app developed at the University of Cambridge could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manage their symptoms, which may typically include excessive handwashing and contamination fears. […]
Home Truths
A new paper finds empty houses and longer commutes are two of the consequences of a planning-induced housing shortage in Britain that has been brewing for decades. King Henry VIII’s Mound in […]
Tales From 141,430 And One Genomes
Analysis of the world’s largest set of genome data from pregnant women, totaling 141,431 expectant mothers from across China, has uncovered unsuspected associations between genes and birth outcomes, including the birth of […]
This Wild Plant Could Be the Next Strawberry
By combining genomics and gene editing, researchers have figured out how to rapidly bring a plant known as the groundcherry toward domestication. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and… groundcherries? A little-known fruit about […]
Weather Forecasting Sheds Light On Where And When Birds Will Fly
Using a combination of AI and weather forecasting can help scientists to predict the movements of millions of birds and support their conservation goals, according to new Oxford University research. Conducted in […]
Overweight Mothers Stop Breastfeeding Sooner
Overweight mothers are more likely than those classed as being of a healthy weight to stop breastfeeding in the first week after having a baby and less likely to continue past four […]
Stanford Experts Spotlight Climate And Health At Global Climate Action Summit
Stanford experts discuss the linkages between climate change and health, an area that will be a focus of Stanford-led events at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco. It’s no secret […]
New Study Finds Patients Want More Information About Their Medicin
The first major study of the burden of long-term medicine use has revealed that many patients want more information on the medicines they’re prescribed and greater say in the brands they use. […]
Number Of Adults Over 85 needing 24-Hour Care To Double By 2035
The number of adults aged 85 plus needing round-the-clock care in England will almost double to 446,000 over the next 20 years, according to new research from the LSE-led MODEM study, published in the […]
Bargain Hunters Beware: A Store’s ‘Original Price’ Might Not Be After All
Retailers often compare a “sale” price to the original price. Donald Ngwesays consumers should be skeptical of those original prices — and so should regulators. Sale! Even the word is enough to send […]
