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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 14-Dec-2025 05:11 ET (14-Dec-2025 10:11 GMT/UTC)

Coaches can boost athletes’ mental toughness with this leadership style

Binghamton University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

The competition is fierce. Olympic gymnast Simone Biles is pushing herself to perform stronger and more consistently. Then, her coach calls her “fat.” It’s meant as a motivation, but this time, it has the opposite effect.

Journal: International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching

Bilingual teenagers in Montreal exhibit writing skills on par with their French unilingual peers’, new research shows

McGill University

McGill researchers who examined the writing skills of teenagers in Montreal found that the performance in French of English-French bilinguals was similar to that of near-monolingual francophones. Bilinguals were defined as teens raised in anglophone or bilingual (English-French) households and who had had significant exposure to French through attending French-language school. Further, the English writing skills of the bilingual participants were found to be on par with their French writing skills.

Funder: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

The Menopause Society receives $5 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation to forward the digital-innovation phase of its NexGen Now initiative

The Menopause Society
Business Announcement

CLEVELAND, Ohio (October 23, 2025)—$5 million grant from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, led by philanthropist and New York Mets Owner Alex Cohen, will support the digital-innovation phase of the NextGen Now initiative and create a comprehensive digital ecosystem to leverage cutting-edge digital technologies, ensuring seamless access and consistent updates of educational content. The initiative supports comprehensive training programs for current and next generation healthcare professionals to improve the care of midlife women.

George Mason-led study highlights how XR is reshaping health care training across the country

George Mason University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Extended reality (XR) can give students experiences they might otherwise miss, but its success depends on thoughtful design, accessibility, and support.

Journal: Nurse Educator

Unravelling the use of non-prescription weight-loss supplements by students in Egypt

De Gruyter
Peer-Reviewed Publication

More than 12% of students use non-prescription weight-loss supplements, almost half of them without prior medical consultation, a new study of undergraduates at an Egyptian university finds. The results raise concerns about health and safety, especially as many of the supplements are unregulated.

Journal: International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

Nursing faculties of Catholic universities in Japan instill unique values of compassion, dignity, and service

Sophia University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Nursing education plays a crucial role in shaping compassionate healthcare professionals, yet many universities in Japan rely heavily on standardized curricula, leaving little room for distinctive approaches. In a recent study, scientists examined Catholic universities’ nursing faculties to identify their unique characteristics. They found four core values—love for all people, wholeness in relation to God, resilience through suffering, and professional responsibility—demonstrating how Catholic social doctrine enriches nursing education.

Journal: International Studies in Catholic Education
Funder: Sophia University

New Cal Poly study shows livestreams may improve rattlesnakes’ reputation

California Polytechnic State University

A study evaluating the impact of the Project RattleCam livestream, coordinated by Cal Poly and Dickinson College, reports broad viewership, including over 21,000 subscribers on the livestream's YouTube channel. The project features camera locations across multiple U.S. states to observe rattlesnake behavior. Public engagement has led to improved perceptions and community science efforts surrounding a species that is often maligned and killed during public events in some areas.

Journal: Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science

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