Will Colorado’s new approach work?

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When the idea of price transparency first took hold outside purely academic circles, the pitch was simple: Coloradans would save themselves and the system money by…

Distinct driving patterns seen for seniors with major depressive disorder

Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) demonstrate distinct and riskier driving behaviors than those without MDD, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Ganesh…

SpaceX knocks out 1st of final 2 Space Coast launches of 2024

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain SpaceX knocked out a midnight launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, but has a midnight Monday launch on tap from Kennedy Space Center to cap off…

Revolutionizing Brain Diagnostics with Light and AI

Summary: A new “molecular lantern” technique allows researchers to monitor molecular changes in the brain non-invasively using a thin light-emitting probe. This innovative tool utilizes Raman spectroscopy to detect chemical…

Guidance issued for use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain

In a guideline published online Dec. 9 in Schizophrenia Bulletin, recommendations are presented for the use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG). Aoife Carolan, from Saint John of…

‘Ambitious climate action is more urgent than ever:’ 3 Climate records broken in 2024

The year 2024 has been another challenging one for Earth’s climate, marked by record temperatures, extreme weather events, and urgent warnings from scientists about the accelerating pace of global warming.…

In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work

Credit: AP Illustration/Jenni Sohn If 2023 was a year of wonder about artificial intelligence, 2024 was the year to try to get that wonder to do something useful without breaking…

A new calculation of the electron’s self-energy improves determination of fundamental constants

American burying beetles are making a comeback in Nebraska

One of the world’s best insect undertakers is making a comeback. Populations of the American burying beetle, North America’s largest carrion beetle, have been decimated due mainly to habitat loss…

Ambition and honesty – What Climate Home readers want in 2025

Climate Home News readers want governments and corporations to do more to cut emissions, prepare for climate change and protect nature As 2024 turns to 2025, we asked subscribers to…