Day February 3, 2026

The role that flies play in spreading cholera—a bacterial disease that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration—has been underestimated in Africa, which carries the largest burden of the disease. In a paper published in Mathematics, African biostatisticians show that cholera does…

by Melissa A. Wheeler, Anne Bardoel, Asanka Gunasekara, Lindsie Arthur, normalized in the pandemic, allowed fathers to become more engaged in caring. Our results indicate fathers won’t be penalized for asking for flexible work to provide care to their children.…

Millions of years of isolation have shaped Australia’s extraordinary mammal fauna into species unlike anywhere else in the world, from platypus to koalas and wombats. Tragically, Australia is the researchers questioned whether there was success stories in bringing native animals…

New CDC childhood vaccination schedule represents a historic paring down of immunizations. Credit: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University A decision by federal officials to scale back the number of vaccines recommended for children surprised some Northeastern University public health experts, who warn…

by I. Edwards Flavored nicotine pouches called Zyn could soon be legally advertised as a lower-risk option for adults who smoke, as federal regulators take a closer look at the popular product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held…

For years, the federal government advised Americans to limit red meat and foods high in saturated fats. However, new federal dietary guidelines elevate protein, dairy and healthy fats to the top of a redesigned food pyramid—a shift that has drawn…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the Zycubo (copper histidinate) injection as the first treatment for Menkes disease in pediatric patients. Approval of Zycubo was granted to Sentynl Therapeutics. The copper replacement therapy is given by subcutaneous injection.…

Sleeping child with trigeminal nerve stimulation device. Credit: Astrid Perez A large multicenter clinical trial led by King’s College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not…

Credit: Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Evenings in the Staal household often carried a delicate unpredictability. After a full school day—and as Ethan’s medication began to wear off—the shift from playful to overwhelmed could happen in seconds. Ethan has ADHD, a…

Location of Massachusetts bus stops by regional transit agency. Credit: Data Science for Transportation (2025). DOI: 10.1007/s42421-025-00143-3 With pedestrian fatalities—particularly in public transit areas—continuing to rise across the country, researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have determined the top…

Experimental setup and methodology for laser ablation. Credit: Biomedical Optics Express (2025). DOI: 10.1364 Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons…

Exposure to wildfire smoke during the final months of pregnancy may raise the risk that a child is later diagnosed with autism, according to a new study led by Tulane University researchers. The study, published in Environmental Science & Technology,…

As Canada and China announce a landmark tariff agreement, new research from The Simpson Center shows that Canada’s canola sector remains structurally vulnerable due to heavy export concentration and limited diversification capacity. Based on analysis of Canadian export data from…

Credit: Royy Nguyen from Pexels Recently, there has been convergence of thought by researchers in the fields of memory, perception, and neurology that the same neural circuitry that produces conscious memory of the past not only produces predictions of the…

The histamine H3 receptor typically becomes active upon binding to one of its agonists, such as histamine itself. This, in turn, gives way to intracellular interactions with compounds known as trimeric G proteins, triggering downstream signaling effects. However, some mutations…

Researchers investigate the multifaceted effects of IFDI on new venture creation. Credit: Professor Junichi Yamanoi / Waseda University, Japan Inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) is known to be a significant driver of local economic development, especially in fostering entrepreneurship. Current…

Of all the brain structures related to behavioral adaptability, this collection of structures correlated with functional performance in older—but not younger—adults. Thus, age-related changes in behavioral adaptability may be reflected in the integrity of these structures. Colors indicate the associated…

The oldest known depiction of Halley’s Comet on the Bayeux Tapestry. Credit: Wikimedia Commons The British astronomer and mathematician Edmond Halley was not, after all, the first to understand the cycle of the comet that now bears his name. This…