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1. IntroductionTexting is an important communication method between youth and their family members . Experiences with texting have implications for family relationship quality and late adolescents’ well-being . Among late adolescents,…

April 29, 2024 • Research Highlight People who experience sensory hypersensitivity have a heightened awareness of and reactivity to sensory stimuli, such as…

Figure 1. Illustration of COPV major components. Credit: NASA The Structures Technical Discipline Team (TDT) was involved in numerous…

Over a three-year period between 2016 and 2019, I worked with Assemble to co-create a story on the digital storytelling platform Yarn. The following analysis focuses on the theme of self-determination within these stories in which themes…

The report examines intrinsic drivers related to virus characteristics or host susceptibility. It also discusses extrinsic drivers which may increase exposure of mammals and humans to avian influenza viruses, thereby stimulating mutation…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2898: Understanding and Enhancing Food Conservation Behaviors and Operations Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072898 Authors: Fengni Gao Emmanuel Nketiah Victor Shi This study explores the…

1. IntroductionSeveral governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and relevant stakeholders have made concerted efforts to understand the fertility dynamics in Africa. This was the reason for the seminar on reproductive change…

I am seeing news stories about “COP.” What is COP?COP is an international climate meeting held each year by the United Nations. COP is short for “Conference of the Parties,” meaning those countries who joined—are “party to,” in legal…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2638: Tourist Itineraries, Food, and Rural Development: A Critical Understanding of Rural Policy Performance in Northeast Italy Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072638 Authors: Luca Simone Rizzo…

1. IntroductionAt present, resilience is acknowledged as an important field of study that covers a wide range of elements and facets . This conceptual domain now includes societal and economic factors, in addition to human…

Hydrosocial displacement refers to the idea that resolving water conflict in one area can shift the conflict to a different area. The concept was coined by Scott Odell, a visiting researcher in MIT’s…

GSO asst. dean part of international research team to obtain first high-resolution fossil coral record of environmental data off Hawaii Kenna Rubin, associate dean for research at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain A recent Mayo Clinic study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia investigated lucid episodes in people living…

Understanding how climate impacts weather on the local level is an essential ability for any meteorologist or climatologist. That’s why the National Weather Service developed the Local Climate Analysis Tool (LCAT)—a Web-based tool that…

In Southeast Asia, the construction of canals to drain water from soggy peatlands unlocks far more planet-warming carbon dioxide than previously estimated, according to a study published March 8 in Nature Geoscience. Canal ditches like…

The Southern Climate Impacts Planning Program’s (SCIPP) Theme 4, Climate Justice, assesses how cities in the South Central U.S. are adapting to climate change and whether they consider the needs of vulnerable residents in their plans. As…

1. IntroductionElectric vehicles (EVs) represent a crucial avenue for fostering an environmentally conscious evolution and low-carbon metamorphosis within the global automotive industry . The latest report from the International Energy…

Hemoglobin types and sickle cell disease   Your red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen. Red blood cells need hemoglobin to deliver oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues. Every red blood cell…

Hemoglobin types and sickle cell disease   Your red blood cells contain hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen. Red blood cells need hemoglobin to deliver oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues. Every red blood cell…

Understanding ParuresisDoes the thought of using a public restroom fill you with dread? Shy bladder syndrome, or paruresis, is more than a minor inconvenience; it represents a significant performance anxiety disorder affecting countless…

Rockville, MD, March 13, 2024 – Kevin and Avonte’s Law honors the memory of Kevin Wills and Avonte Oquendo, two boys with Autism who tragically perished after wandering away from supervised settings. The law aims to create safer…

If you have been following recent coverage about gender-affirming health care, detransition will not be an unfamiliar topic. From mainstream journalists to transgender authors, many have taken an interest in people who underwent a…

The software discipline has broad involvement across each of the NASA Mission Directorates. Some recent discipline focus and development areas are highlighted below, along with a look at the Software Technical Discipline Team’s (TDT)…

Our world may seem fragile, but Earth has been around for a very long time. If we ventured far back into the past, would we reach a time when it looked fundamentally different? The answer lies in some of the earliest extensive…

1. IntroductionA substantial number of patients with COVID-19 continue to experience lingering symptoms. Studies estimate that approximately 1 out of 5–8 people who have had COVID-19 may develop Long COVID-19 . Observational evidence…

Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have been studying processes that affect how rivers and streams breathe, particularly in the Columbia River Basin,…

Observed versus simulated historical tropical Pacific sea surface temperature (SST) trends. a The mean of observed SST trend (Mean Observed) (colors; °C/decade) from…

1. IntroductionIn the context of chronic diseases that require self-administered treatment, such as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), therapeutic adherence has recently been identified as one of the main focuses of scientific research.…

Your mouth is a crucial interface between the outside world and the inside of your body. Everything you breathe, chew, or drink interacts with your oral cavity — the proteins and the microbes, including microbes…

3.1. Household Profiles and Flooding ConditionTable 6 presents a summary of the surveyed households and Figure 5 illustrates their locations. Of the total sample, 1125 (96%) responded that they experienced flooding in their area during…

1. IntroductionTrees contribute positively to the environment by reducing air pollution , soil conservation and protection against erosion , water regulation , and carbon (C) sequestration . With respect to C sequestration, between 1990…

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Is it “a hop, skip and a jump” from Charles Lindbergh to Kanye West?According to the somewhat…

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Is it “a hop, skip and a jump” from Charles Lindbergh to Kanye West?According to the somewhat…

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward’s free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. Is it “a hop, skip and a jump” from Charles Lindbergh to Kanye West?According to the…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their COVID-19 isolation guidance, revising the minimum 5-day isolation period plus added precautions for those that are infected with the virus. Now, the guidance for those…

1. IntroductionColorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide , with a significant number of patients diagnosed at advanced stages characterized by treatment resistance, recurrence, and…

The findings related to the identified RQs are elaborated as follows. 5.1. RQE1: What Are the Primary Sources of PGHD, and for What Purpose Are They Being Utilized in Healthcare Settings?Kawu et al. identified the primary sources of…

Exploring the perceived constraints and enabling factors of the coping strategies is imperative to successfully plan for climate change adaptation. However, the existing discourses of perceptions of climate change adaptation studies are…

CalEITC dollars are distributed proportionally. On average, the distribution of CalEITC dollars across counties is largely aligned with the distribution of households with incomes under $30,000. This ratio of state CalEITC…

This analysis suggests that, overall, the distribution of CalEITC tax credits aligns well with low-income communities in the state. For organizations and agencies working to improve the credit’s reach, mapping claims relative to…

State-designed and -funded tax credits for low-income families are a small but growing part of California’s anti-poverty portfolio. Policymakers seeking to maximize the effectiveness of these credits could benefit from…

The global vaccination campaign against SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, has been a monumental endeavor, marked by unprecedented collaboration between scientific researchers and pharmaceutical companies. One of the most…

1. IntroductionThe human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. About 13 million women and men in the United States (US) acquire HPV each year. HPV is a risk factor for genital warts as well as…

26/02/2024 The EMS starts a series of online meetings at which exchange between members in between the annual General Assemblies and Annual Meeting can be organised on a…

WE’VE heard it all. Male brains are bigger and better at spatial awareness. Female brains are geared to multitasking and emotional intelligence. Stereotypes of how sex influences behaviour abound, and as…

1. IntroductionThe loss of biodiversity and the deterioration of ecosystems due to critical drivers, such as climate change, expansion of urbanized areas, intensive livestock production, and wildlife trade, present new occasions for…

For Immediate Release:February 23, 2024 Contact:Rachel Hershkovitz 202-483-7382 Stuttgart, Germany – Earlier today, in an action to mark PETA Germany’s 30th anniversary, dozens of PETA members and supporters descended on the New…

1. IntroductionWater distribution networks are vital infrastructural systems that ensure potable water delivery to households, industries, and other consumers in urban and rural settings . These networks, often sprawling over vast…

Journal Article Abstract: Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are gaining broader recognition as effective conduits of capital to underserved communities. As a result of the…

Waves crash against a sea wall. Credit: Pixabay Emily Becker, a scientist at the University of Miami, has been awarded funding for their role as a co-PI in the climate projections project, “Bridging…