$1 minimum wage increase could cut child neglect cases
Raising the minimum wage by $1 could lead to a substantial decrease in the number of reported cases of child neglect, research shows. “When caregivers have more disposable income, they’re better able...
View ArticleStorms don’t boost long-term support for climate action
Recently experiencing severe weather events such as floods, storms, and drought can make people more inclined to support policies aimed at adapting to the effects of climate change, but not by much and...
View ArticleBreeding cannabis for the ‘high’ cuts this protective chemical
A nonpsychoactive compound in cannabis called cannabidiol, or CBD, appears to protect against the long-term negative psychiatric effects of THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. Other...
View ArticleBetter predictions for new molecules could reduce nuclear waste
A new chemical principle allows scientists to accurately predict how effectively engineered molecules will perform in solution. “…we want to make molecules that will work in practice to help solve...
View ArticleRate of teen fatherhood, not motherhood, rose in U.S.
While the US birth rate hasn’t changed for teenage girls in the last two generations, researchers have found that teenage parenthood has changed over time. The researchers analyzed parenthood,...
View ArticleSalmon sex moves mountains (very slowly)
Salmon play a significant role in shaping mountain landscapes, according to a new study that shows that when they spawn, the earth moves. But it only happens over the course of hundreds of thousands or...
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Could this compound offer pain relief without addiction?
New research may provide a path toward non-addictive pain relief, which could be critical in fighting the opioid addiction crisis in the United States. In a pre-clinical study with mice, researchers...
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Trick bacteria’s little ‘limbs’ to stop a biofilm
Scientists report a new method to determine how bacteria sense contact with surfaces, an action that triggers the formation of biofilms—multicellular structures that cause major health issues in people...
View ArticleHow to make 174 more donor kidneys available per year
Broadening the geographic range where a number of deceased-donor kidneys would be available would increase the number of transplants, research shows. This shift would also improve the lives of patients...
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Fragile X discovery may clarify root cause of symptoms
Discovery of a previously undetected link between the gene that causes fragile X syndrome and uncontrolled tissue growth could shed light on what’s behind the physical and mental impairments the...
View ArticleGoogle searches reveal cause of post-holiday ‘baby boom’
Many studies cite seasonal changes to explain why birth rates peak in September—a “baby boom” nine months after the holidays. But new research finds that spikes in pregnancies are actually rooted in...
View ArticlePoll: Americans split on denying services to same-sex couples
Americans are evenly divided on whether a business should be able to deny service to same-sex couples, a new study suggests. The study examines public views on the conflict between anti-discrimination...
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This planet-eating star consumes its ‘offspring’
A star 550 light years from Earth is slowly consuming its “offspring”—crushing one or more planets in its orbit into vast clouds of gas and dust—according to a new study. The discovery that RZ...
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These very subtle movements line up with autism
A new study provides the strongest evidence yet that nearly imperceptible changes in how people move can be used to diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism. The study’s results,...
View ArticlePolls suggest less environmentalism among U.S. Christians
Among self-identified US Christians, positive attitudes about the environment and environmental stewardship have not increased, according to new research. David Konisky of Indiana University’s School...
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These molecules fight viruses by cracking their shells
Researchers have discovered that a certain kind of molecule can break through the shells viruses use to protect their DNA. The molecule could aid in the fight against the hepatitis B virus, which can...
View ArticleThis neurotransmitter may be behind some alcohol cravings
The neurotransmitter glutamate may play a role in some alcohol cravings, report researchers. Alcohol dependence and alcohol use disorders occur in about 30 percent of all Americans, taking a severe...
View ArticleFailed arthritis drug may prevent opioid addiction
A drug already proven safe for use in people may prevent opioid tolerance and physical dependence when used in combination with opioid-based pain medications, according to a new study in mice....
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Fragile X discovery may clarify root cause of symptoms
Discovery of a previously undetected link between the gene that causes fragile X syndrome and uncontrolled tissue growth could shed light on what’s behind the physical and mental impairments the...
View ArticleGoogle searches reveal cause of post-holiday ‘baby boom’
Many studies cite seasonal changes to explain why birth rates peak in September—a “baby boom” nine months after the holidays. But new research finds that spikes in pregnancies are actually rooted in...
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