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The physical, cognitive and emotional loads of running a household should be recognized when examining the health of a couple’s relationship, new research has found. A University of Queensland study examined the “tri-load” of household […]

What kind of society would you rather live in: an equal one where everyone is just about getting by? Or an unequal one where most people are doing substantially better, but a small group consistently […]

Welding plastic is a critically important part of everyday engineering—especially for preventing leaks in underground water and gas pipes. For decades, engineers have understood that a properly welded joint in polyethylene pipe can be just […]

In 1899, scientists began tracking avian migration by placing a small ring with an identifier around birds’ ankles. Researchers then had to recapture the birds elsewhere, leaving the journey between those points a mystery. Today, […]

Single-use paper cups used for takeout coffee and other beverages release millions of microplastic particles when exposed to hot liquid, University of Queensland researchers have found.This post was originally published on this site

Children in the postmedieval Dutch workforce worked so hard that their spines became worn and deformed, with some children affected before they even had a chance to lose their baby teeth, a new study published […]

There have been multiple high-profile alleged incidents of sexual violence against women and girls in news headlines this month. Some involve teenage boys.This post was originally published on this site

Czech researchers at Charles University in Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into pure ethanol using sunlight. The new technology solves a long-standing […]

As many cities developed, streams that once flowed on the surface were buried underground to make way for growing infrastructure. However, as heavier rainfall, extreme weather and aging infrastructure place growing pressure on cities, these […]

When an insecticide application fails to control bluegreen aphid, application conditions may not be the only cause. Research has identified resistant populations across southern Australia, confirming that repeated reliance on broad-spectrum insecticides is no longer […]