After foster care, young adults need money know-how
More than 23,000 young adults age out of the foster care system every year. Financial education and guidance as they learn how to earn and manage money can help. “Unlike young adults who learn about...
View ArticleCould a ‘youthful’ protein protect arteries from plaque?
A protein called IGF-1, which is found in high levels in young people, might offer a way to prevent arteries from clogging as we age, according to early results with mice. “The body already works to...
View ArticleTo manage disaster data, use ‘fog’ of the cloud
A new visual cloud computing architecture could streamline the processing of visual and electronic data during disasters—which could mean life or death for survivors. Visual data from numerous security...
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Are eastern U.S. forests overdue for a fire?
A new study looks at tree rings throughout Oklahoma and Tennessee to determine the history of fires in the eastern US. Michael Stambaugh, assistant research professor in the University of Missouri...
View ArticleEmotional support animals cause legal limbo
We’re accustomed to seeing people with disabilities accompanied by service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs. The Americans with Disabilities Act recognizes service animals as those trained to serve a...
View ArticleHow to predict which trees will reach their 20s
A new statistical model accurately predicts tree growth from planting until crown closure, when trees in a specific area grow wide and tall enough that their canopies connect. Land managers, forestry...
View ArticleProtein in breast milk protects fragile preemies
A manufactured form of lactoferrin, a naturally occurring protein in breast milk, can help protect premature infants from a type of staph infection, report researchers. Full-term babies receive natural...
View ArticleMenopause may rob women of exercise ‘high’
As women enter menopause, their levels of physical activity decrease, but it hasn’t been understood why. Now scientists have found a connection between lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the...
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Kids who know ‘number words’ may do better in school
Teaching young children the mathematical values associated with number words could set them up for success in school, a new study finds. The research also shows that children who have a basic...
View ArticleFidgeting feet may keep legs healthy when sitting
Fidgeting while sitting can protect the arteries in legs and potentially help prevent arterial disease, new research shows. Previous research has shown that sitting for an extended period of time at a...
View ArticleNegative attention in class can perpetuate itself
Students who receive more negative attention from teachers experience increases in problems with emotional regulation, concentration, and disruptive behaviors, report researchers. They also report that...
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Endangered species wait 12 years to get on the list
The wait time for getting on the endangered species list is on average about 12 years, six times longer than it should be, a new analysis shows. Scientists say the delays could lead to less global...
View ArticleLogging roads can rob forest soil of water
The health of forests, especially forests that are being logged, depends on soil water infiltration—or the ability to absorb water and move it through different layers. This ability can affect how...
View ArticleFlexible subscriptions can boost newspaper profits
A new model lets newspapers maximize their revenues from advertisements and subscriptions by offering a variety of subscription plans. A test of the new model at one major US newspaper indicated a...
View ArticleHPV can cause cancer in fruit flies, too
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States and has been identified as a primary cause of cervical cancer in women. A new study with fruit...
View ArticleThis embryo has DNA from both parents’ mitochondria
When parents pass along their genes to their children, most of the DNA from the mother and father is evenly divided. However, children receive one type of DNA, called mitochondrial DNA, exclusively...
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Better navigation may be bad for male turtles
The common chemical BPA can change turtles’ behavior, new research suggests, reprogramming male turtle brains to show behavior common in females. Researchers worry this could lead to population...
View ArticleFracking chemicals alter hormones of baby mice
More than 15 million Americans live within a one-mile radius of unconventional oil and gas operations. These UOGs combine directional drilling and hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking,” to release...
View ArticleLanguage at 3 predicts 3rd grade depression risk
The level of language skills young children possess early in life can predict their likelihood of experiencing depression later, a new study suggests. Childhood depression can lead to social,...
View ArticleMany seniors miss out on longevity insurance
As life expectancy for American seniors continues to rise, many aging adults face the problem of outliving their retirement savings. Annuities can help, but despite their benefits, few older adults buy...
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