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Dog Ownership Can Cut Dementia Risk By 40% In Older People
People with dogs tend to get into the habit of physical activity and forming social connections, which reduces their dementia risk.
What Prevents Bystanders From Stopping Gender-Based Violence
Previous unsuccessful attempts in curbing violence is one of the main reasons dissuading bystanders, found the study.
How Scientists Are ‘Hyping’ Their Research Proposals
Study shows that researchers targeting National Institutes of Health grants are increasingly using promotional language in their applications. But what’s really driving this?
Rising Temperatures Threaten China’s Workforce
Annual heat-induced work hours losses are expected to increase by 120 percent by the end of the century in the country, study estimates.
How Smoking Bans Prevented Heart Attacks In Singapore
An analysis by Duke-NUS researchers finds that Singapore’s 2013 extension of the smoking ban averted heart attacks.
Climate’s impact on agriculture worsens gender inequities
Researchers map hotspots to enable climate-informed policymaking for women farmers.
Green Bioplastics Can Help Reduce Plastic Waste In Japan
A new study sheds light on the potential of green bioplastics in achieving Japan’s carbon-neutral goals.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Mayuko Yamashita
Breakthrough Prize winner Yamashita explores the bridge between pure mathematics and fundamental physics.
Microglia Help Neurons Mature In Developing Brain
Researchers created microglia-enriched brain organoids to study microglia-neuron interactions in brain development.
