The post-pandemic push to bring workers back to the office has left many nostalgic for more flexible arrangements, such as hybrid or remote work. But a wealth of data since…
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Is organic farming really more sustainable? 100 recent studies say ‘no’
Organic produce may wear a green halo, but it doesn’t earn a clear climate advantage. Organic and conventional farming come out roughly even on greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution…
Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
The number of people sick with flu is starting to increase across the United States, with health authorities warning that in some western regions of the country, the 2026-27 flu…
Melting ice reveals 6,000-year-old artefacts in Norwegian mountains
Melting ice in Norway’s highest mountains is revealing archaeological remains dating back as far as 6,000 years, providing new insights into prehistoric activity at high elevations. According to archaeologist Julian…
Pacific leaders rail at climate finance failures at pre-COP
After witnessing the effects of sea-level rise in the low-lying island nation of Tuvalu, Pacific leaders on Tuesday used the pre-COP31 summit in Fiji to voice their frustration at the…
Early DBS Protects Cognition in Genetic Parkinson’s
Summary: A multi-center international study reveals that the timing of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery is the deciding factor in preserving cognitive function for Parkinson’s disease patients carrying a GBA1…
The world’s loudest bird could drown out a rock concert
The bare-throated bellbird is loud. Very, very loud. The explosive, metallic mating call of the snow-white male — a stout bird with a broad bill and distinctive blue-green throat patch…
What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one?
Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility’s address – and a long list…
Does your sleep tracker get it right? A Pittsburgh neuroscientist weighs in
On a typical night, I go to bed wearing a tracking watch on one wrist and another type of tracker on the other wrist. Then I compare their sleep findings…
Race to host High Seas Treaty HQ heats up as Chile reaffirms bid
When José Antonio Kast took office as Chile’s new president in March, one of his first moves was to put the brakes on plans to expand two protected marine parks…
