Obesity is now fueling a silent but deadly surge in cancer deaths across the U.S., with new research revealing that fatalities tied to obesity-linked cancers have tripled over the past two decades. The spike Read More
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Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns—and what employers
About one in four employees has a diagnosable mental health condition, and up to 65% say mental health concerns interfere with their ability to work. Summary A significant portion of the workforce struggles with mental health. Read More
One of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest settlement sites is at risk of being washed away by rising seas, according to new research. Summary Research indicates that one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s oldest settlement Read More
Our first meeting was a bit awkward. One of us is an archaeologist who studies how past peoples interacted with their environments. Two of us are geophysicists who investigate interactions between solar activity and Earth’Read More
Two colorful new sea slug species have been discovered in Indonesia. Five women scientists representing Germany, Indonesia, and Wales have identified and formally described two previously unknown species of wart sea slugs found in the Read More
The rapid rise in global rocket launches could slow the recovery of the vital ozone layer, says Sandro Vattioni. The problem is being underestimated—yet it could be mitigated by forward-looking, coordinated action. Summary Sandro Read More
Major discovery marks culmination of 40 years of work by Arlen and Diane Chase. Archaeologists from the University of Houston have discovered the tomb of Te K’ab Chaak at Caracol, an ancient Maya city located Read More
Why do people care about coral reefs? Why does their damage cause such concern and outrage? What drives people to go to great lengths to protect and restore them? Summary People care deeply about coral Read More
The Dead Sea is a confluence of extraordinary conditions: the lowest point on Earth’s surface, with one of the world’s highest salinities. The high concentration of salt gives it a correspondingly high density, Read More
Playing an Instrument Could Protect Against Cognitive Aging, Study Reveals
Older musicians exhibit brain activity patterns during speech perception that resemble those typically seen in younger individuals. A recent study published in PLOS Biology suggests that playing music for many years may help older adults Read More