A UC Berkeley conference on population growth and the environment will explore the impact of human population on the planet's ecosystems. Renowned populations expert Joel E. Cohen will discuss how human population, culture, and environment interact.
A recent study published in Health Psychology suggests that self-confidence about exercise plays a significant role in its emotional benefits. The higher a person's self-efficacy, the more likely they are to experience positive emotions during physical activity.
A combination of radiation and chemotherapy treatment significantly increased overall survival in esophageal cancer patients, with 22% surviving at least eight years after treatment. The study found that this combined therapy was associated with longer survival compared to radiation therapy alone.
The Visualization of Information Tool (VisIT) graphically displays search results, allowing users to add, delete, and rearrange sites. This tool is expected to make searches more efficient and fruitful for anyone using the web, particularly teachers and students who can use it to organize knowledge in a more intuitive way.
Researchers at University of Notre Dame and Pittsburgh have successfully developed a new process to separate problematic chemicals from ionic liquids using supercritical carbon dioxide. This environmentally benign solvent eliminates the need for distillation, which is impractical with low-vapor-pressure compounds, and can effectively r...
Researchers found that common spaces with trees and grass promote stronger neighborhood social ties, more social activities, and a sense of belonging among residents. The addition of simple landscaping may support informal forms of social security.
Researchers find potential anti-cancer agents in ethanol extract of soybean molasses from crop-processing plant waste. The active compound, phytochemical complex 100 (PCC 100), contains saponins and suppresses cancer cell growth, reducing human colon cancer rates.
A University of Illinois professor's study reveals that crew members' communication timing greatly affects performance during emergencies. High-performing crews were found to be targeted and specific with their exchanges, while low-performing crews had a disconnect between training and actual conditions.
Researchers found that three out of 11 wild wolves carried the enzyme corticosteroid-induced alkaline phosphatase, which is also found in dogs. This enzyme reflects long-term stress and indicates the presence of hepatic disease in the wolves. In contrast, captive wolves had no enzyme, suggesting they are healthier.