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14-Jan-2026

Home fingertip oxygen monitors less accurate for people with darker skin tones

Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, finds the largest study on this topic published by The BMJ today.

Journal: The BMJ
Funder: National Institute for Health Research

14-Jan-2026

Ancient teeth are treasure troves of data on Iron Age lifestyles

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Teeth provide a wealth of information about the lives of Iron Age Italians, according to a study published January 14, 2026 in the open-access journal PLOS One by Roberto Germano of Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and colleagues.

Journal: PLOS One

14-Jan-2026

1 in 5 surveyed UK adults who have experienced the death of a pet report it as more distressing than experienced human deaths, with significant rates of prolonged grief disorder symptoms also being reported following pet loss

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

1 in 5 surveyed UK adults who have experienced the death of a pet report it as more distressing than experienced human deaths, with significant rates of prolonged grief disorder symptoms also being reported following pet loss

Journal: PLOS One

14-Jan-2026

LGBTQ+ adults may be around twice as likely to be unemployed or to report workforce non-participation compared to heterosexual adults, per large representative Australian survey

PLOS
Peer-Reviewed Publication

LGBTQ+ adults may be around twice as likely to be unemployed or to report workforce non-participation compared to heterosexual adults, per large representative Australian survey

Journal: PLOS One

14-Jan-2026

Has progress stalled on gender equality at work?

University of New South Wales
Peer-Reviewed Publication

An international body of research led by UNSW academics warns progress towards gender equality at work is stalling – and in some cases going backwards – as climate change, artificial intelligence, violence and politics reshape working conditions.

Journal: The Economic and Labour Relations Review

14-Jan-2026

Can a hashtag help prevent atrocities? Study shows social media can be a powerful tool

Binghamton University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Social media is often criticized for fueling misinformation and violence, but it could actually play a role in preventing genocide and mass atrocities – if used strategically.

A new paper co-authored by Binghamton University Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention Eric Wiebelhaus-Brahm examined social media hashtag campaigns during times of crisis and found that digital platforms can aid in atrocity prevention if they are tailored to the context of the crisis at hand.

Journal: Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis Research and Practice

14-Jan-2026

Overly involved parents may hold their kids back professionally

North Carolina State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A recent study of more than 2,000 early-career adults found that young people whose parents were still very closely involved in their lives tended to have occupations with less “prestige” than young people whose parents were less involved.

Journal: Journal of Youth Studies