https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/science_society/security_and_defense/ Latest research and industry news on security and defense. en-us Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:14:42 EDT Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:14:42 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/science_society/security_and_defense/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260403224505.htm Modern food systems may look stable on the surface, but they are increasingly dependent on digital systems that can quietly become a major point of failure. Today, food must be “recognized” by databases and automated platforms to be transported, sold, or even released, meaning that if systems go down, food can effectively become unusable—even when it’s physically available. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:23:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260403224505.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260401071947.htm A mysterious Greek inscription found beneath the Great Mosque of Homs could pinpoint the long-debated location of an ancient sun temple. Scholars now think the mosque sits atop a sacred site that transitioned from pagan worship to Christianity and then Islam. The find supports the idea that religious change in the region happened gradually, with overlapping beliefs rather than sudden shifts. It also reconnects the site to the powerful cult of Elagabalus, whose priest once became a Roman emperor. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:08:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260401071947.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260308201616.htm A prehistoric mass grave in Serbia reveals that more than 77 people—mostly women and children—were deliberately killed in a brutal act of violence about 2,800 years ago. Genetic evidence suggests the victims came from different communities, indicating the massacre may have been a calculated message during fierce territorial struggles in Iron Age Europe. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 02:51:20 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260308201616.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260307213350.htm Satellites are giving scientists a powerful new way to watch over the world’s bridges. Using radar imaging, researchers can detect millimeter-scale movements that may signal early structural problems long before inspectors notice them. The study found many bridges—especially in North America—are aging and increasingly vulnerable, but satellite monitoring could sharply reduce the number classified as high-risk. The approach could be especially valuable in regions where traditional monitoring barely exists. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:38:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260307213350.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223215.htm A tiny piece of moss helped expose a cemetery scandal in Illinois, where workers allegedly dug up graves and resold burial plots. By identifying the moss and analyzing its chlorophyll to estimate its age, scientists proved the remains had been moved recently—evidence that helped secure convictions. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:26:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223215.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260303145705.htm A sweeping new study reveals that what’s on your plate may directly shape the pesticides circulating in your body. Researchers found that people who eat more fruits and vegetables known to carry higher pesticide residues—such as strawberries, spinach, and bell peppers—also have significantly higher levels of those chemicals in their urine. While produce remains a cornerstone of a healthy diet, the findings highlight how everyday food choices can drive real-world exposure to substances linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and developmental harm. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:09:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260303145705.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208011012.htm New evidence from Neolithic mass graves in northeastern France suggests that some of Europe’s earliest violent encounters were not random acts of brutality, but carefully staged displays of power. By analyzing chemical clues locked in ancient bones and teeth, researchers found that many victims were outsiders who suffered extreme, ritualized violence after conflict. Severed arms appear to have been taken from local enemies killed in battle, while captives from farther away were executed in a grim form of public spectacle. Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:51:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260208011012.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093317.htm Long before opioids flooded communities, something else was quietly changing—and it may have helped set the stage for today’s crisis. A new study finds that as church attendance dropped among middle-aged, less educated white Americans, deaths from overdoses, suicide, and alcohol-related disease began to rise. The trend started years before OxyContin appeared, suggesting the opioid epidemic intensified a problem already underway. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:39:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251219093317.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114041217.htm Genetic, isotopic, and forensic evidence has conclusively identified the remains of Duke Béla of Macsó and uncovered remarkable details about his life, ancestry, and violent death. The study reveals a young nobleman with Scandinavian-Rurik roots who was killed in a coordinated, emotionally charged attack in 1272. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:05:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251114041217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250924012246.htm Æthelstan, crowned in 925, was the first true king of England but remains overshadowed by Alfred the Great and later rulers. A new biography highlights his military triumphs, legal innovations, and cultural patronage that shaped England’s identity. From the decisive Battle of Brunanburh to his reforms in governance and learning, Æthelstan’s legacy is finally being revived after centuries of neglect. Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:12:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250924012246.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250923021204.htm NASA has chosen 10 new astronaut candidates who will train for missions to the Moon and Mars. Their selection represents a powerful blend of talent and ambition, fueling humanity’s next great leaps into space. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:10:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250923021204.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250917221212.htm America already mines all the critical minerals it needs for energy, defense, and technology, but most are being wasted as mine tailings. Researchers discovered that minerals like cobalt, germanium, and rare earths are discarded in massive amounts, even though recovering just a fraction could eliminate U.S. dependence on imports. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:12:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250917221212.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724232419.htm What would happen if a nuclear war triggered a climate-altering catastrophe? Researchers have modeled how such a scenario could devastate global corn crops cutting production by as much as 87% due to blocked sunlight and increased UV-B radiation. Using advanced climate-agriculture simulations, they propose a survival strategy: emergency resilience kits containing fast-growing, cold-tolerant seeds that could keep food systems afloat not just after nuclear war, but also after volcanic eruptions or other mega-disasters. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:24:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724232419.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013857.htm A shocking study reveals that many leaders of nuclear-armed nations—including US presidents and Israeli prime ministers—were afflicted by serious health problems while in office, sometimes with their conditions hidden from the public. From dementia and depression to addiction and chronic diseases, these impairments may have affected their decision-making during pivotal global crises. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:16:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013857.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250709091653.htm Long-tailed macaques given short videos were glued to scenes of fighting—especially when the combatants were monkeys they knew—mirroring the human draw to drama and familiar faces. Low-ranking individuals watched most intently, perhaps for self-protection, while high-strung ones averted their gaze. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:38:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250709091653.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132240.htm Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, according to a new study that warns the scale of the trade is far larger than current data suggest. The study analyzed online seizure records from 2010 to 2021 and found smuggling incidents in 62 countries, with dried seahorses, widely used in traditional medicine, most commonly intercepted at airports in passenger baggage or shipped in sea cargo. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:22:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528132240.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520183839.htm Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global report. Tue, 20 May 2025 18:38:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520183839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130615.htm Groundbreaking device instantly detects dangerous street drugs, offering hope for harm reduction A portable device that instantly detects illicit street drugs at very low concentrations, thereby highlighting the risks they pose. The device has the potential to address the growing global problem of people unknowingly taking drugs that have been mixed with undeclared substances, including synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and nitazenes. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:06:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507130615.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507125838.htm Climate scientists reveal that millions of today's young people will live through unprecedented lifetime exposure to heatwaves, crop failures, river floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical storms under current climate policies. If global temperatures rise by 3.5 C by 2100, 92% of children born in 2020 will experience unprecedented heatwave exposure over their lifetime, affecting 111 million children. Meeting the Paris Agreement's 1.5 C target could protect 49 million children from this risk. This is only for one birth year; when instead taking into account all children who are between 5 and 18 years old today, this adds up to 1.5 billion children affected under a 3.5 C scenario, and with 654 million children that can be protected by remaining under the 1.5 C threshold. Wed, 07 May 2025 12:58:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250507125838.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505121754.htm Physically punishing children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has exclusively negative outcomes -- including poor health, lower academic performance, and impaired social-emotional development -- yielding similar results to studies in wealthier nations, finds a new analysis. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:17:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505121754.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501163954.htm Urgent action must be taken to reduce the ever-rising number of people killed by extreme temperatures in India, say the authors of a new 19-year study which found that 20,000 people died from heatstroke in the last two decades. Cold exposure claimed another 15,000 lives. Thu, 01 May 2025 16:39:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250501163954.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220929.htm A new study offers fresh insight into trends in maternal mortality in the United States. For the first time, the study disentangles genuine changes in health outcomes from shifts caused by how deaths are recorded. Nevertheless, the study confirms the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal death rates for women of all racial and ethnic groups. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:09:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220929.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163219.htm The study highlights the transformative potential of the Rights of Nature, which views nature as a rights-bearing entity, not merely an object of regulation and subjugation by extractive industries. The Llurimagua case -- a dispute over a mining concession in Ecuador's cloud forest -- illustrates this approach, providing a unique opportunity to rethink Earth system governance. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:32:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421163219.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135748.htm Crime scene investigation may soon become significantly more accurate and efficient thanks to a new method for detecting gunshot residues. Researchers have developed the technique that converts lead particles found in gunshot residue into a light-emitting semiconductor. The method is faster, more sensitive, and easier to use than current alternatives. Forensic experts at the Amsterdam police force are already testing it in actual crime scene investigations. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:57:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250416135748.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm Police officers are more than twice as likely to have traumatic brain injuries compared to the general population. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250411110035.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402135729.htm World leaders should look to existing international law on the use of force to address the threat of space becoming ever more militarized, a new study shows. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:57:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250402135729.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324141958.htm In most high-income countries around the world, the number of avoidable mortalities is going down. But in the United States, avoidable deaths have been on the rise for more than a decade, according to a new study by researchers who examined mortality trends across U.S. states and 40 high-income countries. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:19:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250324141958.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135129.htm People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma than people with a calmer amygdala. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:51:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135129.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228113558.htm Anthropologists, social scientists and veterans are analyze the relationship between the hormones cortisol and testosterone and PTSD in a non-industrialized society. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:35:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250228113558.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125524.htm First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passesd to grandchildren. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:55:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125524.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142219.htm A team of researchers has developed an advanced physics-based AI-driven tool to aid the forensic investigation of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:22:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250226142219.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220164402.htm After a cyber attack or natural disaster, a backup network of decentralized devices -- like residential solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, heat pumps, and water heaters -- could restore electricity or relieve stress on the grid, engineers find. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:44:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250220164402.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210133122.htm A new study analyses how other countries' drug checking services use and share data, as a way of helping Australia's policymakers decide what to do with ours. The researchers also spoke with people who use drugs, community organizations, policymakers and prospective drug checking service users to gauge what data should be shared and how this information could be used. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:31:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210133122.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113725.htm An international team of researchers introduces a promising new initiative in marine conservation, dubbed 'Marine Prosperity Areas.' This science-informed effort goes beyond protecting marine life -- it uses targeted financial investments to prioritize human well-being, uplift communities, and create a sustainable blue economy. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:37:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131908.htm There's a 26 per cent annual chance that space rocket junk will re-enter the atmosphere and pass through a busy flight area, according to a recent study. While the chance of debris hitting an aircraft is very low, the research highlights that the potential for uncontrolled space rocket junk to disrupt flights and create additional costs for airlines and passengers is not. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:19:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131908.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250131194532.htm In India, tigers haven't just survived they're making a comeback. Despite a growing population and increasing pressure on their habitats, the number of wild tigers is rising. The reason? According to a new study, it's a combination of ecological restoration, economic initiatives, and political stability. And just as important: a deeply rooted reverence for tigers that has fostered a culture where humans and predators can coexist. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:45:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250131194532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124201.htm The world of quantum physics is experiencing a second revolution, which will drive an exponential leap in the progress of computing, the internet, telecommunications, cybersecurity and biomedicine. Quantum technologies are attracting more and more students who want to learn about concepts from the subatomic world -- such as quantum entanglement or quantum superposition -- to explore the innovative potential of quantum science. In fact, understanding the non-intuitive nature of quantum technology concepts and recognizing their relevance to technological progress is one of the challenges of 2025, declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology by UNESCO. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 12:42:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250127124201.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132901.htm A new study used acoustic sensors that detect the sound of gunfire to show how often children in one Chicago neighborhood are exposed to gunshots while walking to and from school. Results showed that nearly two-thirds of schools in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago had at least one gun incident within 400 meters (about one-quarter mile) of where children were walking home during the 2021-22 school year. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:29:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132901.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219152920.htm The future of data security depends on the reliable application of quantum technology, but its widespread adoption requires rigorous verification. Researchers have developed a novel approach to verify quantum protocols, ensuring their reliability in safety- and security-critical applications. This advancement addresses the need for trustworthy quantum systems, which is essential for the secure deployment of quantum technologies in high-reliability systems. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:29:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241219152920.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241205142537.htm Improvements in cancer prevention and screening have averted more deaths from five cancer types combined over the past 45 years than treatment advances, according to a modeling study. The study looked at deaths from breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer that were averted by the combination of prevention, screening, and treatment advances. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:25:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241205142537.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241129120936.htm Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among communities and nations -- but only if managed equitably and sustainably. Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:09:36 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241129120936.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120122454.htm Researchers are looking at the impact of climate change in communities affected by conflict and have found that many countries most impacted by these crises are being overlooked. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:24:54 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120122454.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121849.htm Traditional police training lacks practical tools for handling mental health crises, leaving officers underprepared. New research provides a promising avenue for addressing this gap using VR training by immersing officers in realistic scenarios. Results show moderate to high engagement in the VR environment, which enhances empathy and highlights its potential as a complement to traditional training. Improving immersion, engagement, and VR familiarity can enhance emotional connections, making well-designed simulations more effective for fostering empathy and sympathy. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:18:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121849.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121833.htm Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, according to a ground-breaking study. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:18:33 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120121833.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118130217.htm The scientific debate around the installation of a massive underwater curtain to protect Antarctic ice sheets from melting lacks its vital political perspective. A research team argues that the serious questions around authority, sovereignty and security should be addressed proactively by the scientific community to avoid the protected seventh continent becoming the scene or object of international discord. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:02:17 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118130217.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125511.htm Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. nearly doubled from 1999 to 2020. The sharpest spike occurred among 25- to 34-year-olds (nearly fourfold), while individuals aged 55 to 64 had the highest rates. Men consistently had higher rates but women saw the largest proportional rise, with deaths increasing 2.5 times. Asian and Pacific Islander communities experienced the steepest ethnic increase, while the Midwest saw the greatest regional rise (2.5 times), followed by the Northeast, West, and South. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:55:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241118125511.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161138.htm A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution -- by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third. The policies are: mandate new products be made with 40% post-consumer recycled plastic; cap new plastic production at 2020 levels; invest significantly in plastic waste management -- such as landfills and waste collection services; and implement a small fee on plastic packaging. This policy package also delivers climate benefits, reducing emissions equivalent to taking 300 million gasoline-powered vehicles off the road for one year. Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:11:38 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241114161138.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111155408.htm Fear of another heart attack was a significant ongoing contributor to how heart attack survivors perceive their health, according to a study. While anxiety and depression are recognized as common conditions after a heart attack, they did not explain the impact of fear of recurrence in this study. The researchers suggest that fear of another heart attack should be evaluated and addressed separately from depression and anxiety. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:54:08 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111155408.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241029203005.htm Military musicians returning from the Napoleonic wars established Britain's first brass bands earlier than previously thought, new research reveals. The study undermines the idea that brass bands were a civilian and exclusively northern creation. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:30:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241029203005.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122506.htm A new commentary found that power plants' use of these devices saved up to 9,100 lives and up to $100 billion in health costs in 2023. These estimates reveal the substantial health benefits that could be at stake if the next presidential administration implements policies that aim to weaken the Clean Air Act and limit the regulatory authority of the EPA. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:25:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122506.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122250.htm A new study of a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo finds that the necessary process of decarbonization is repeating and recreating colonial inequalities. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:22:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122250.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023141830.htm People's bias toward sacrificing unknown bystanders appears to stem from assuming the unidentified person is an enemy, according to a new study. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:18:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241023141830.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007115102.htm Over the past decade, decreasing vaccination rates now threaten the huge beneficial impacts of vaccinations in the U.S. and globally. Researchers discuss the multifactorial barriers including increasing vaccine hesitancy and new clinical and public health challenges in vaccinations of U.S. adults. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:51:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007115102.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007114812.htm Researchers found that the possibility of parental disclosure through online patient portals led older adolescents to hesitate in sharing complete health information with doctors, putting them at risk of missed diagnoses and treatments. The paper noted that confidentiality concerns were increased among females and those who are sexual and gender minorities. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:48:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007114812.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002154030.htm Climate change-related landslides, storms and floods are associated with intimate partner violence against women two years after the event, according to a new study. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:40:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002154030.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002123012.htm U.S. tropical cyclones, including hurricanes, indirectly cause thousands of deaths for nearly 15 years after a storm. Researchers estimate an average U.S. tropical cyclone indirectly causes 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths. All told, they estimate tropical storms since 1930 have contributed to between 3.6 million and 5.2 million deaths in the U.S. -- more than all deaths nationwide from motor vehicle accidents, infectious diseases, or battle deaths in wars during the same period. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 12:30:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002123012.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924123008.htm A new study has revealed that despite the recent pandemic, outbreak detection efforts remain under-resourced in South and Southeast Asia, with only about half the countries reviewed having integrated pathogen genomic surveillance initiatives in their national plans. The study also identifies key priorities to enhance the preparedness of the region against future pandemics. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:30:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924123008.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240920112416.htm Large language models (LLMs) have developed rapidly in recent years and are becoming an integral part of our everyday lives through applications like ChatGPT. An article explains the opportunities and risks that arise from the use of LLMs for our ability to collectively deliberate, make decisions, and solve problems. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:24:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240920112416.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105301.htm Overlapping and weak fingerprints pose challenges in criminal cases. A new study offers a solution and brings hope for using chemical residues in fingerprints for personal profiling. Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:53:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913105301.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912142402.htm Of the first five U.S. states to implement food waste bans, only Massachusetts was successful at diverting waste away from landfills and incinerators, according to a new study. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:24:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912142402.htm