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Researchers Measured People's Walking Speeds. Who Can Get To The Nearest Store On Foot In 15 Minutes?

The share of walking in cities should increase, but challenges remain. A recent study by the Digital Geography Lab group reveals what effect age, winter conditions and the service network have on the 15-minute city.

Birds Overwintering On Arable Land Experience Fastest Northward Shifts With Climate Change

According to a new Finnish study, birds overwintering on arable land experienced fastest northward shifts due to climate change compared with birds of the same species overwintering in urban and forest habitats.

Inhalable COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Promise in Rodent Model

Researchers have created an inhalable COVID-19 vaccine that is shelf stable at room temperature for up to three months, targets the lungs specifically and effectively, and allows for self-administration via an inhaler.

AI Researchers Tackle Longstanding ‘Data Heterogeneity’ Problem for Federated Learning

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new approach to federated learning that allows them to develop accurate artificial intelligence (AI) models more quickly and accurately.

Want More Generous Children? Show Them Awe-inspiring Art

Concert halls, movie theaters, and museums are home to a kaleidoscope of art forms, but one thing they all have in common is the potential to inspire feelings of awe.

Diversity Training: One Size Does Not Fit All

What explains persistent racial disparities in policing, despite police departments’ repeated investments in bias-training programs?

Researchers Lift the Veil on Stubborn Probiotic

New North Carolina State University research shows progress in gathering information on an important – yet difficult to characterize – human gut bacterium called Bifidobacterium, which is used in many probiotics that help maintain healthy microbiomes.

How ‘Shark Week’ Could Inspire Love for Ocean Predators

Videos of shark attacks are popular – some of Discovery’s “Shark Week” videos of sharks attacking cages or people have attracted millions of views online.

New Catalyst Leads to More Efficient Butadiene Production

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new catalyst that improves the efficiency of converting butane, a component of natural gas, into butadiene – a building block in synthetic rubber and a variety of plastics.

Motherhood Is Equal To Partner Absence As A Cause Of Economic Disadvantage In Single Mothers

Bristol research highlights the major impact of motherhood earning penalties on the economic prospects of single-mother families.

Plankton Will Store More Carbon As Earth’s Climate Warms – But Storage Beyond End Of Century Uncertain

The amount of carbon stored by microscopic plankton will increase in the coming century, predict researchers at the University of Bristol and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC).

Poor Communication Of Test Results Poses Risk For Patients

A lack of clear systems for communicating test results in primary care can lead to confusion, frustration and anxiety for patients and potential delays in diagnosis and treatment,

The Self-Taught Vocabulary of Homesigning Deaf Children Supports Universal Constraints on Language

Languages may seem different on an instinctual level—“hello,” for example, does not sound like “ni hao.” But the work of many psychological scientists suggests that the thousands of languages spoken throughout the world draw on many of the same fundamental linguistic abilities and reflect universal aspects of how humans categorize events.

Psychological Stress Impedes Performance, Even for Olympic Athletes

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics were unique not just for taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic but for being the first athletic event to measure and broadcast competitors’ heart rates as world-class archers took a shot at Olympic gold.

People From Low Socioeconomic Backgrounds Could Reduce Chronic Kidney Disease Risk With Regular Exercise, Study Suggests

New research has found people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who regularly exercise could substantially reduce their risk of chronic kidney disease.

Environmental Stability On Earth Allowed Marine Biodiversity To Flourish

Modern ocean biodiversity, which is at its highest level ever, was achieved through long-term stability of the location of so-called biodiversity hotspots, regions of especially high numbers of species, scientists have found.

“Hope Saved My Life”: How The Hope Project Helped Men At Risk Of Suicide

A project to help men aged 30-64 who are at risk of suicide has saved lives and reduced depression and suicidal thoughts, a study by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded researchers at the University of Bristol has shown.

Events Serve as “Stepping Stones” en Route to Retrieved Memories

One solution to this frustratingly common scenario is to retrace your steps.

Scientists Discover Genes That Affect The Risk Of Developing Pre-Leukaemia

The discovery of 14 inherited genetic changes which significantly increase the risk of a person developing a symptomless blood disorder associated with the onset of some types of cancer and heart disease is published today [July 14] in Nature Genetics.

Study Identifies Potential Welfare Concerns For Privately Kept Snakes

New University of Bristol-led research has highlighted several potential welfare concerns relating to how snakes are kept in private homes including issues with enclosure size, temperature and humidity.