Fewer than 1 in 1,000 US adolescents receive gender-affirming medications, researchers find
Fewer than 1 in 1,000 U.S. adolescents with commercial insurance received gender-affirming medications during a recent five-year period
Justin Trudeau to resign as Canada’s prime minister – what happens now?
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will resign after leading the country for nine years.The 53-year-old has said he will quit as Liberal Party leader once his
Justin Trudeau was once Canada’s golden boy – but he steps down with his popularity in shreds
Few one-time golden boys manage to retain their lustre long into political office.Barack Obama just about held on to his, leaving the US presidency with his
Trudeau resigns as Canadian PM – with ex-Bank of England boss among favourites to replace him
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation. The 53-year-old said he will step down as leader of the country's ruling Liberal Party, which he
Tweety McTreason’s victory certified by defeated rival Kamala Harris
US president-elect Donald Trump has had his victory certified by his defeated rival, Kamala Harris.
Trump attack on wind turbines ‘ill-informed’, industry is ‘success story’
Energy groups have hit back at incoming US president Donald Trump after his attack on the UK's wind turbines.
How US policies and perceptions impact Puerto Rico’s energy infrastructure
Northeastern University chemistry professor Eugene Smotkin was in his home in the Puerto Rican residential district of Old San Juan when he, like more than a million other residents on the island, lost power on New Year's Eve.
Protective layer allows lithium-ion batteries to operate at higher voltages
A research team at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has developed a new sustainable process that can be used to improve the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries. Initial tests of high-voltage batteries modified in this way have been successful. This
Flexible-spoke wheelchair tires offer comfort and efficiency to boost mobility
Researchers have unveiled a design for manual wheelchair tires that combines comfort, efficiency, and durability while reducing the maintenance challenges associated with traditional options. The study, published in Scientific Reports, introduces flexible-spoke, non-pneumatic tires as an innovative solution for wheelchair
When building AI, is simpler better? New research challenges assumptions
When trying to solve problems, artificial intelligence often uses neural networks to process data and make decisions in a way that mimics the human brain.
Pakistan search for positives after South Africa complete Test series sweep
South Africa seal 10-wicket win in the second Test to win the series 2-0 despite Pakistan's late fightback in Cape Town.
Difficult to trust the resource nationalism of Niger’s military government
Indigenisation efforts led by leaders more concerned with self-preservation than national progress often spell disaster.
US top doctor wants cancer warning on alcohol: What does the science say?
The text-only warning of cancer risks would be the first change to alcohol warning labels in the last 35 years.
