VR nature scenes reduce sensitivity to pain – especially for those who feel present during the experience
Immersing in virtual reality (VR) nature scenes helped relieve symptoms that are often seen in people living with long-term pain,...
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High-elevation tropical forest soils in Colombian Andes are rich in carbon from past fires
The soil in high-elevation, cooler, drier tropical forests in the Colombian Andes stores more carbon from fires than lower, warmer...
New project crowdfunding to support tuna recovery in UK waters
A new project aims to research the diet of bluefin tuna, using the data to support the comeback of this...
Research shows stark social divides in AI use in the workplace
There are deep age, gender, occupation, and class-based social divides in how people use generative AI applications — such as...
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome
The blood pressure lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their...
Landmark scientific review outlines whole-population approach needed to tackle cat overpopulation in the UK
Cats Protection, in collaboration with the University of Exeter and International Cat Care, has released a first-of-its kind scientific review...
Staunch Anglican support for the Tory party acting as “buffer” against increasing political volatility, study shows
Disproportionately high support for the Conservative Party among Anglicans is acting as a buffer against the increasing partisan and volatile...
New subtype of diabetes identified in Africa in first largescale study
A new subtype of diabetes has been identified in children and young people in sub-Saharan Africa and could mean many...
Increased transparency about how countries use AI to manage migration needed, new study shows
Increased transparency from countries about how they use AI to manage migration is needed to boost trust and strengthen the...