About The Study: In this comparative effectiveness study, reducing music volume in group fitness classes did not lead to meaningful reductions in perceived exertion and may reduce the risk of noise-induced hearing loss. These findings support implementing safer sound practices in fitness environments and underscore the need for increased awareness and education on hearing protection.

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has announced the winners of its 2026 awards for excellence in education research.

The way menstruation is experienced depends not only on physical symptoms, but also on the social context in which it occurs. A study conducted in Spain with more than 4,000 participants analyses how menstrual stigma influences daily life, social participation and well-being.

This study, led by the INGENIO Institute, a joint centre of the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has been published in the journal BMC Women's Health. It is the fourth publication of a research project that provides one of the first insights into menstrual health in Spain — after addressing menstrual education, stigma and access to healthcare — and now focuses on the social impact of menstruation on everyday life.

The results show that menstruation continues to influence everyday activities. Only 15.4% of participants say they maintain their routine without change on those days, while many adapt their behaviour to avoid potential discomfort or exposure. Among the most common strategies are avoiding certain types of clothing (36%), avoiding white garments (48%), reducing sports activities (21%) or limiting activities such as swimming or going to the beach (22%).

Bournemouth University surveyed nearly 31,000 adults in 35 countries about their use of AI large language models such as ChatGPT. The results found:

41% of people in the UK and 60% globally would be happy to using AI for counselling services

One quarter of UK adults, and 50% glabally, would be happy to delegate the role of teaching their children to AI. 

Globally, 45% of people would trust AI models to take on the role of their doctor. 

Three quarters of people surveyed said they would use an AI chat tool as a companion and a friend. 

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on changing the future of health for all, and Laerdal Medical, one of the world leaders in medical simulation, health care education and resuscitation training, today announced the nationwide launch of Self-Guided Learning™.

As a relatively new discipline, data science integrates mathematics, statistics, and computer science to analyze diverse forms of data across application domains. Researchers at University of Tsukuba found that presenting students with examples aligned with their interests, together with opportunities to examine datasets they provided themselves, strengthens engagement and understanding.