Policy & Ethics
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New study provides advice on how to boost participation in physical activity among autistic youth
McGill UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly spaces.
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- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Sport Participation Research Initiative
Tropical forests generate rainfall worth billions, study finds
University of LeedsPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study led by the University of Leeds has put a monetary value on one of forests’ least recognised services as a source of rainfall to surrounding regions, finding that each hectare generates 2.4 million litres of rain each year - enough to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
- Journal
- Communications Earth & Environment
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship grant, Met Office Climate Science for Service Partnership (CSSP) Brazil
Hidden insect diversity in grass shoots threatened by mowing
University of GöttingenPeer-Reviewed Publication
- Journal
- Basic and Applied Ecology
Researchers question editorial bias in COVID-19 vaccine debate
Impact Journals LLCPeer-Reviewed Publication
- Journal
- Oncotarget
The giant fire tornado that could save our oceans
Texas A&M UniversityPeer-Reviewed Publication
- Journal
- Fuel
Barriers to mental health care leave many children behind, new data cautions
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstitutePeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute finds that mental health care gaps for U.S. children remain stark: one in five households reported a child needing treatment, yet nearly a quarter didn’t receive it, and many who did still struggled to access care.
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- JAMA Pediatrics