These speed limit signs could make roads safer
Using variable speed limits in construction zones may reduce the number of crashes, decrease traffic congestion, and make work zones safer for travelers and workers alike, new research suggests. With...
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To keep bees from disappearing, listen to their buzz
An inexpensive acoustic listening system can monitor bees in flight using data from small microphones in the field. New research shows how farmers could use the technology to monitor pollination and...
View ArticleCould diabetes drug protect heart from bad diet?
The diabetes medication linagliptin can protect against stiffening of the left ventricle of the heart in overweight female mice, a new study suggests. The finding may have implications for management...
View ArticleTest for new surgeons would measure their sweat
Evaluating the sweatiness of a resident physician can provide an objective evaluation of their surgical skills, research shows. Post-graduate physician training, known as residency, develops skills and...
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To study T. rex’s bite, make fake alligator skulls
3D models of the American alligator skull will assist scientists who study extinct species, including dinosaurs, and other animals. The skulls of alligators protect their brains, eyes, and sense organs...
View ArticleGood and bad teen body image tied to drinking
Past studies show that teenagers who feel badly about the way they look are more likely to develop eating disorders and suffer from depression and low self-esteem. Now, a new study shows that body...
View ArticleThis, not diet, may cause GI trouble in kids with autism
Diet is not a contributing factor to the significant gastrointestinal issues common among children with autism spectrum disorder, research finds. “Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for those with autism...
View ArticleThese hormones may make breast cancer act like stem cells
New research links natural and synthetic progestins and the production of specialized cancer cells that act like stem cells in the body. “These cells greatly increase the likelihood of resistance to...
View ArticleHow piglets could make IVF cheaper
Scientists have made a discovery in piglets that could decrease the costs associated with in vitro fertilization in people. Parents seeking to have children through IVF spend between $12,000 and...
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Clam fossils show rising sea levels boost parasites
New research suggests that parasitic infections could increase in the next century due to rising sea levels caused by climate change. In 2014, a team of researchers found that clams from the Holocene...
View ArticleHarsh punishment for babies may linger into childhood
Infants who experience physical discipline may still face negative effects in temperament and behavior as late as fifth grade and into their teenage years, research suggests. Past research has...
View ArticleMetal in shellfish may boost endometrial cancer risk
Women with high levels of cadmium—a metal commonly found in foods such as kidneys, liver, and shellfish, as well as tobacco—may have an increased risk of endometrial cancer, a new study suggests. The...
View ArticleTiming is key for salamanders on trek to breed
When salamanders breed may matter more than the landscape obstacles they face, research suggests. Salamanders face increasingly dangerous treks as the space between the ponds where they breed and their...
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Microgravity may keep fractures from healing in space
Bioengineers have discovered that microgravity, experienced in space, may inhibit cartilage formation. The research suggests that healing fractures for astronauts in space—or patients on long bed rest...
View ArticlePeople on Twitter during presidential debates learned more
Being on Twitter during last year’s presidential debates seems to have paid off, new research shows. “…greater engagement with Twitter while debate watching actually enhances learning…” In a pair of...
View ArticleWhen ‘safety nets’ close, people fall through cracks
Safety-net agencies, such as food banks and nonprofit organizations, connect vulnerable people who may be uninsured or underinsured with services, such as health care, legal aid, and housing. But, when...
View ArticleWhy disaster recovery shouldn’t overlook domestic violence
When disasters like Hurricane Harvey strike, victims of domestic violence are often particularly vulnerable. “Disasters can cause significant emotional trauma or stress, injure or kill individuals, and...
View Article6 ways colleges can reduce garbage at football games
A new study suggests ways college sporting venues could exceed the standards of “zero-waste” operations and achieve greater environmental benefits. The study is based around analysis of waste and...
View ArticleExercise might change what men, but not women, want to eat
New research in rats suggests physical activity can change diet preferences in males, but not in females—an area that researchers say has not been thoroughly studied. “We expected to find differences...
View Article3 reasons returning U.S. veterans end up in prison
New research identifies the main contributors to criminal justice involvement for veterans. “In order to improve prevention efforts, it is important to examine why veterans are entering the system and...
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