Follow ScienceDaily - Society, filter it, and define how you want to receive the news (via Email, RSS, Telegram, WhatsApp etc.) https://follow.it/rss52 Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:53:06 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvidThvptuzbq5VjH6qdYdAk Climate change is putting an enormous strain on global water resources, and according to researchers, the Tibetan Plateau is suffering from a water imbalance so extreme that it could lead to an increase in international conflicts.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:01:14 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvidThvptuzbq5VjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgyRvgCE2VwUJVjH6qdYdAk In a study of more than 107,000 people eligible for cardiac rehabilitation programs, Asian, Black and Hispanic adults were significantly less likely to attend cardiac rehabilitation programs compared to white adults. These differences in cardiac rehabilitation participation were seen at all income levels. The timeframe between hospital discharge and starting cardiac rehabilitation, which can affect recovery and health outcomes, was also at least a week longer among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults compared to white adults.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 17:09:59 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgyRvgCE2VwUJVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhW4JRhA4pT2KCY3L745TL_ A political science professor argues that much of the official language around older motherhood is rooted in both ageism and ableism, as well as being out of step with current childbirth trends. The average age of childbirth has been rising steadily since the mid-1960s, and in some countries, more women are giving birth between the ages of 35 to 39 than between 20 and 24. But societal expectations of mothers remain largely unchanged.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:18:44 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhW4JRhA4pT2KCY3L745TL_ https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhao0wViGdrHeT5HJgy6HUf Allowing fights among players in the National Hockey Leagues does not deter greater violence in the modern game, according to a new study.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 20:18:35 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhao0wViGdrHeT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhU6Od30QFjq5s0ohxaO6Yr Women in science are less likely than their male counterparts to receive authorship credit for the work they do, new research finds. Researchers for the first time used a large set of administrative data from universities that revealed exactly who was involved with and paid on various research projects.]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:32:13 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhU6Od30QFjq5s0ohxaO6Yr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhQVcWebQI65nn9ye8UNv30 Three out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students. But new research suggests improving a school's climate can increase physical activity among adolescents.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:18:26 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhQVcWebQI65nn9ye8UNv30 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvijQfoP8saPxMb1naedg1wr Researchers modeled the risk of human -- elephant conflict in Thailand under different climate change scenarios using a risk framework. A spatial shift in the risk of conflict was observed with climate change, with northern areas and higher latitudes showing increasing risk in the future. These results can be used to develop planning strategies in affected communities and increase coexistence awareness.]]> Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:56:29 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvijQfoP8saPxMb1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvjPaVYMXi7wLezdsCmHakzH If you are skilled at playing puzzles on your smartphone or tablet, what does it say about how fast you learn new puzzles, or, more broadly, how well you can focus, say, in school or at work? Or, in the language of psychologists, does 'near transfer' predict 'far transfer'? A team of psychologists has found that people who show near transfer are more likely to show far transfer.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:23:36 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvjPaVYMXi7wLezdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhmXYYA5R5bJOzdsCmHakzH Food transport constitutes 19 percent of food emissions, equivalent to 6 percent of emissions from all sources. High-income countries are responsible for nearly half of these emissions, leading researchers to conclude that among the rich, eating locally should be prioritised.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:23:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhmXYYA5R5bJOzdsCmHakzH https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgopg6-PWDnuV1cWWor9YPv Species have intrinsic value, but also provide ecosystem services of major economic value, for example, bees that pollinate our crops. However, as such values are hard to translate into figures, currently, they remain easy to dismiss altogether. In a new study, a research team conceptualizes a species stock market for unified valuation of all species. By using digitized information from museums, occurrence data, and DNA sequence databases, this market quantifies our knowledge of each species from scientific, societal, and economic points of view.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:08:32 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgopg6-PWDnuV1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhJC9xVMCls0uT5HJgy6HUf A growing concern for climate change and sustainable use of natural resources has led to the adoption of alternative forms of energy. Nuclear power is considered a panacea for the environmental degradation caused by fossil fuels. However, its environmental impact and natural resource use need to be assessed. Now, researchers have addressed this issue, revealing interesting findings in their assessment of resource use for nuclear power generation.]]> Mon, 20 Jun 2022 16:05:48 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhJC9xVMCls0uT5HJgy6HUf https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvggKyvIP454pClmFkX7M1Jw Restoration of mangroves and coral reefs can be a cost-effective solution for coastal flood reduction in more than 20 countries across the Caribbean. Researchers used methods from the risk and insurance industry to provide rigorous valuations of these natural defenses and show that they can deliver a positive return on investment, with the benefits from reduced flood damage exceeding the costs of restoration. The results point toward new opportunities to support restoration efforts with funds from sources that support hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, and disaster recovery, including FEMA.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:23:05 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvggKyvIP454pClmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRviHGtWej204iF1cWWor9YPv Everyone knows that exercise brings physical and psychological benefits. A new study suggests that virtual reality exercise induces similar effects, meaning those with limited mobility may be able to improve their mental well-being.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:18:31 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRviHGtWej204iF1cWWor9YPv https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhJ2kZTmJWID8b1naedg1wr Are e-scooters just the first sign of a shared-mobility revolution? If they are, then researchers at the University of Arizona intend to make sure that the emerging transportation system has functional models on par with other modes of transportation.]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 01:47:11 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhJ2kZTmJWID8b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgZAILsDwYSxilmFkX7M1Jw Scientists mapping oil pollution across the Earth's oceans have found that more than 90% of chronic oil slicks come from human sources, a much higher proportion than previously estimated.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:27:25 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgZAILsDwYSxilmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhpuznBV9w_gJVjH6qdYdAk Scholars have created a new global repository of linguistic data. The project is designed to facilitate new insights into the evolution of words and sounds of the languages spoken across the world today. The Lexibank database contains standardized lexical data for more than 2000 languages. It is the most extensive publicly available collection compiled so far.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 18:16:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhpuznBV9w_gJVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgFoTkritnS28b1naedg1wr The reintroduction of the wild-type poliovirus or circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus (cVDPV) is a sizeable threat in Ukraine, which is considered a high-risk country for vaccine-preventable infections, including poliomyelitis, an extremely dangerous disease that causes paralysis in children. The situation has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in eastern Ukraine, and ongoing healthcare reforms, scientists say.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:13:30 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvgFoTkritnS28b1naedg1wr https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhSwbaoQrxlVZVjH6qdYdAk A new study finds that adult flu vaccination dropped in states with low rates of COVID-19 vaccination, suggesting that decades of successful public health vaccination efforts may be unraveling in the wake of the COVID-19 vaccine roll out.]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 01:21:10 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhSwbaoQrxlVZVjH6qdYdAk https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhEoVzPx7MkfSlmFkX7M1Jw A new study of intermediate school students in urban California and New York shows promise for underachievers. Researchers found that early intervention with teachers, training students that achievement is malleable and achievable, caused struggling students to flourish and improve their grades.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:47:03 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhEoVzPx7MkfSlmFkX7M1Jw https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhiIgcvXbkrisb1naedg1wr With stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, youth spent more time at home with family and were more isolated from in-person interaction with peers. Largely due to this social isolation from peers, substance use among youth declined, according to researchers.]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 19:08:34 +0200 https://api.follow.it/track-rss-story-click/v3/1zkO6lqtRvhiIgcvXbkrisb1naedg1wr