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Female survivors of domestic abuse are nearly twice as likely to develop fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome compared to non-abused women. The study examined GP records of 18,547 abused women and found a significant association between abuse and these long-term illnesses.
A new IZA World of Labor report highlights the critical role of teacher effectiveness in pupil attainment. Improving teacher selection, reforming contracts, and personalizing professional development are key areas to increase teacher efficiency.
Research on warm-sector heavy rainfall (WSHR) in China has revealed its association with specific synoptic patterns and topography factors in South China. However, WSHR events in other regions are less understood, leading to inaccurate forecasts.
A new study calculates replacement level fertility based on actual rates, revealing countries with fertility levels above 2.1, often due to high mortality and gender inequality. The findings show that many countries have a higher replacement rate than commonly assumed, highlighting the need for policy adjustments.
A study by researchers at Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that atmospheric river storms (ARs) pose a significant flood risk in the West, causing nearly $51 billion in damages over 40 years. The majority of these damages were caused by just ten ARs, with some areas experiencing over 99% of flood damage from ARs.
New research from the University of Adelaide reveals that climate and economic factors are driving farmers out of their properties in the Murray-Darling Basin. The study found no significant association between reduced water extraction and farmer numbers.
A new study suggests that taxpayers are more willing to pay their taxes when they recognize how their dollars contribute to the greater good. The research, conducted across multiple countries and demographics, found a positive correlation between tax payment and perceived social benefits.
A recent study from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business found that incumbent CEOs working with newly hired CFOs (co-opted CFOs) take home an average of 10% more compensation. This is attributed to the CEO's power over the CFO, who may be pressured to manage earnings to meet or exceed financial analyst targets, ultimately driving...
Successful tech entrepreneurs prefer cities with a strong social support network and modest funding opportunities. The study reveals that social connections play a significant role in attracting and retaining talent, with young entrepreneurs aged early 30s being the most successful.
New research investigated the effect of sleep on eyewitness memory and found no benefit for eyewitness identification accuracy. Despite this, reliability remained high, with participants accurately identifying guilty suspects even after a 12-hour delay or sleep period.
Researchers found high levels of pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics, in the Nairobi river basin, posing a risk to human health and the environment. The study calls for better regulation and enforcement to ensure the environmental sustainability of growing patient access to medicines.
The Wellcome Trust has established a translational partnership with Charité and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) to maximize translational medicine's benefits for patients and society. The partnership aims to raise biomedical research quality, improve regulatory understanding, and establish incentives for translational research.
A pharmacy service has been shown to reduce NHS costs by £651 million while improving patient outcomes through enhanced medication adherence. The New Medicine Service, delivered by pharmacists since 2011, supports patients taking new medicines and helps them adhere to their treatment regimens.
A new study finds that face masks (CPAP machines) can improve symptoms of mild sleep apnoea, leading to increased energy levels and vitality. The research involved over 200 patients and revealed a significant improvement in those who used the CPAP machine compared to those receiving standard care.
Researchers at University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management devised a new method to manage perishable inventory, cutting costs by up to 27%. The single most effective strategy is shortening lead time between receiving an order and delivering it, reducing costs for suppliers in the food retail industry.
Fine particulate air pollution has been linked to several common diseases that cause hospitalizations, including septicemia, fluid and electrolyte disorders, renal failure, and skin and tissue infections. The study found substantial health care and economic costs associated with even small increases in PM2.5 exposure.
A new UBC study found that restoring seismic lines to protect caribou from predators and competitors has limited effectiveness in keeping them safe. Caribou populations have declined rapidly across western Canada, and the researchers' camera trap study showed that restored lines were used about as much as unrestored lines.
The study found that the current system of immediate psychological help after a terrorist attack is inadequate, with most people seeking external help and expressing dissatisfaction with their GP's response. The researchers recommend improving the system to provide better support sooner.
Economists propose a novel approach to measuring inequality, accounting for individual relationships and social interactions. The new method correctly calculates the Gini coefficient by considering differences between individuals' wealth, not just individual values.
A new integrated conversion process reduces emissions by 40-96% using ethanol, making biofuels more sustainable. Researchers developed a one-step conversion method to lower costs and environmental footprint.
Researchers have developed a process to transform waste sugar cane and wheat straw into valuable chemicals, increasing value by 5000-fold. The new method produces high-value building blocks for food industry and pharmaceuticals directly from waste biomass in a single 'one-pot' process.
A new global map assesses the sustainability of food systems, considering factors beyond productivity and nutrition. The study identifies knowledge gaps and provides a standardized framework for measuring food system sustainability.
The IKID project focused on Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam's economic transitions, exploring challenges and opportunities in knowledge-based development. Key findings highlight the importance of supporting institutions for sustainable growth, innovative technology adoption, and individual wellbeing.
Men with more traditional views on gender roles tend to have higher allostatic loads due to stress, while those with progressive views are protected. Financial dependency on women is not linked to increased stress, but traditional beliefs about gender roles are.
A new study found that fertility treatments cause epigenetic changes associated with rare diseases, while maternal age does not. Researchers used mice to dissociate the effects of technology and aging on gene expression.
Women's appearance enhancement is driven by status anxiety and income inequality, according to research. In economically unequal societies, participants chose more revealing outfits due to social status anxiety, using attractiveness as a strategy to climb the social hierarchy.
A recent study found that people who pray before donating tend to give less than they would have otherwise. However, simply thinking about the victims had no significant effect on donation levels. The research suggests that prayers can act as a substitute for material help in some contexts.
Researchers discovered 25 springtails attached to a large winged termite and ant in 16-million-year-old amber from the Dominican Republic, showing a new type of hitchhiking behavior among soil-dwelling arthropods. This discovery highlights how symphypleonan springtails successfully achieved dispersal worldwide.
Shanjiang Zhu and team to evaluate three alternative modeling approaches for demand responses to tolled and priced lanes, producing detailed technical reports on methods and findings. The study aims to inform FHWA's state-of-art modeling strategies, informing their applicability in different applications.
Longer periods spent in less affluent neighborhoods increase women's risk of experiencing intimate partner violence between ages 18 and 21. Women living in more deprived areas are 36% more likely to experience this type of violence.
A new study from the University of Notre Dame found that ethics training can reduce misconduct in the financial sector. Researchers analyzed nearly 1.2 million investment advisers and found those with more ethics training were one-fourth less likely to commit offenses.
A study assesses landscape plants using consumers' activity levels, revealing four quadrants: actively immersive, passively immersed, actively absorptive, and passively absorptive. This segmentation can improve marketing efforts for plant producers, wholesalers, and retailers.
Researchers found that financial therapy improves couples' overall well-being and financial stability by understanding how financial behaviors are tied to feelings and beliefs. Nearly all participants wanted to learn more about their financial behaviors and communicate better after sessions.
A new UK study suggests that single motherhood is associated with lower verbal cognitive abilities in children, even after controlling for mothers' education and age at birth. Children who lived with a single mother before age 11 had lower verbal cognitive attainment than those whose parents stayed together.
A new report from IZA World of Labor finds that energy booms lead to lower unemployment and higher wages in the short term. However, the long-term picture is less clear, with some studies suggesting reduced educational attainment and neutral or negative economic prosperity.
W7energy's new class of polymer membranes could bring zero-emission fuel cell electric vehicles within reach, with projected costs one-third less than traditional fuel cell systems. The startup aims to commercialize the technology and expand its use in clean hydrogen production, battery storage, and carbon dioxide removal.
A new study from the University of Bath found that husbands are most stressed when their wives earn more than 40% of household income, and that this can lead to increased psychological distress and decreased mental health. The study also showed that traditional gender norms about male breadwinning can be harmful to men's mental health.
A study by University of Arizona researcher Ashley LeBaron found that religious involvement can both relieve and worsen financial stress. On one hand, religion can reduce materialism, bring monetary blessings, and foster a positive outlook on financial struggles. On the other hand, it can also impose increased financial obligations, re...
The 'Half Earth' conservation proposal aims to spare 50% of the planet for nature, but its impact on human populations is significant. A study estimates that over 1 billion people would be directly affected, primarily in middle-income countries and wealthy nations.
A US$250 million dollar agreement between Norway and Guyana reduced deforestation in Guyana by over 30 percent during the project period. However, deforestation increased immediately after the agreement ended, raising concerns about the long-term effectiveness of REDD+ programs.
A new study by Penn Medicine found that counties with worse economies had higher cardiovascular mortality rates, particularly among middle-aged adults. The research suggests that economic disparities contribute directly to health disparities and highlights the need for interventions such as policies like a health insurance expansion.
The study found that energy needs for providing decent living standards are well below current national and global energy use, especially for basic human needs like health and education. Developing countries face different resource needs to meet the same human development goals, requiring policymakers to invest in public transit, green...
A new grant from the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research aims to map the Asian longhorned tick's spread and provide farmers with mitigation strategies. The project involves a tick-surveillance network and will enhance awareness about the pest, empowering stakeholders to make informed decisions.
A new economic study by USC researchers suggests that breakthrough treatments for wet age-related macular degeneration (wAMD) offer significant patient benefits and societal value. The treatments generate $5.1 to $8.2 billion in patient benefits, translating to $0.9 to $3.0 billion in societal value over three years.
Research led by the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona found that Alpine rock axeheads were a crucial component of pan-European exchange networks, with some rocks traveling over 1000 kilometres. The study's results suggest that the rocks' exceptional durability and resistance to friction made them highly valued for their production value.
This study analyzes the performance of Russian and foreign- owned banks from 2004 to 2015, finding that state-owned banks excel during economic crises but lag behind in profit efficiency. In contrast, foreign-owned banks thrive in stable periods, thanks to better management practices.
Osaka University researchers developed equations to quantify and eliminate electromagnetic interference, allowing for the design of EM noise-less electric circuits. Their method enables theoretical calculations of electric circuits with various configurations, confirming that a symmetrical configuration is the only solution to eliminat...
A new report by The Gerontological Society of America identifies three key steps for maintaining 'longevity fitness': cultivating social relationships, maintaining physical and mental health, and building financial security. The report provides actionable guidance to individuals and families to thrive as they age.
The RIVERS project explores the relationship between water and indigenous human rights, analyzing traditional knowledge and its impact on extractive projects and international law. Empirical case studies in Colombia, Nepal, and the UN system highlight the need for a new understanding of water beyond nature and culture.
A study from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that recreational cannabis legalization led to a 26% increase in past-month marijuana use and a 37% rise in cannabis use disorder among adults aged 26 and older. The researchers also observed a small increase in cannabis use disorder among adolescents.
A recent study by Goethe University Frankfurt identified 17 microRNA families that play a crucial role in the interface between the immune and neuronal systems, showing sex-specific differences in gene expression. These findings may lead to new therapeutic approaches for psychiatric diseases.
Researchers at OIST Graduate University have created the first augmented reality experience to pair with a taxonomic research paper, presenting six new species of Strumigenys ants from Fiji. The app, Insects3D, allows users to view 3D models of ant specimens in AR and magnify them up to the size of a lion.
The study reveals that lack of trust in political representation and dissatisfaction with the domestic economic situation are key factors driving voters to challenger parties. Citizens who feel unwary of the political classes and are disenchanted with their economic situations are attracted to anti-establishment discourse and rhetoric.
The Dartmouth team aims to create sustainable technological solutions that will benefit communities worldwide, focusing on renewable energy and reducing dependence on diesel and fossil fuels. The four-year project is expected to improve living standards while promoting a more sustainable society.
The research found that cryptocurrency mining is associated with worse air quality and increased CO2 emissions, impacting communities nationwide. The study estimates that in 2018, every $1 of Bitcoin value created was responsible for $0.49 in health and climate damages.
Researchers at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine have discovered a new mechanism by which elovanoids may protect brain and retinal cells against neurodegenerative diseases. The study identifies elovanoids as a potential therapeutic approach for age-related macular degeneration and Alzheimer's disease.
Purdue University has received the 2019 Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) Place award for its exemplary initiatives in social, cultural, and community development. The university's Center for Regional Development leads various projects to address unique community needs and spur economic growth.
The study found largely positive effects on employment and economy from the casino's operations, with a decrease in visitors but an increase in average gross gaming revenue per patron. Researchers also highlighted the potential risks of increased spending among patrons, which could impact their ability to meet financial obligations.
Research from the University of Cambridge suggests that GP practices can effectively manage mild to moderate mental health issues, reducing stigma and waiting times. Specialist treatment remains more cost-effective in the long term, but GPs can provide just as effective care.
The US economy is forecasted to grow at 2% in 2020, driven by consumer spending, while Indiana's economic output will be more anemic at 1.25%. The state's tight labor market and manufacturing sector are expected to impact growth.