Cell & Microbiology
Scientists decipher how non-resistant forms of Staph aureus thwart antibiotics, almost like a superbug
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) has a slew of surprises in its bag of dirty tricks and among the most puzzling has been the ability of non-resistant forms of the bacteria to emerge unscathed, even after exposure to high ...
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Before global warming, was the Earth cooling down or heating up?
Accurate climate models play a critical role in climate science and policy, helping to inform policy- and decision-makers throughout the world as they consider ways to slow the deadly effects of a warming planet and to adapt ...
Earth Sciences
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Large-scale fossil study reveals origins of modern-day biodiversity gradient 15 million years ago
Researchers have used nearly half a million fossils to solve a 200-year-old scientific mystery: why the number of different species is greatest near the equator and decreases steadily toward the polar regions. The results—published ...
Ecology
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Oldest fossil record of larval neuropterans found in Inner Mongolia
A team of paleontologists at the Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-sen University, working with a colleague from the State Key Laboratory of Cellular Stress Biology, both in China, has identified the oldest known fossil record of ...
Study provides close-up view of melting underneath the Thwaites Glacier
The rapid retreat of Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica appears to be driven by different processes under its floating ice shelf than researchers previously understood. Novel observations from where the ice enters the ocean ...
Earth Sciences
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Study investigates magnetic field of an extremely ultraluminous X-ray pulsar
Using NASA's Swift spacecraft and ESA's XMM-Newton satellite, astronomers have observed NGC 5907 ULX1—the most luminous ultra-luminous X-ray pulsar known to date. Results of the observational campaign, published February ...
Mining at key hydrothermal vents could endanger species at distant sites
Destruction of key hydrothermal vents by deep-sea mining could have knock-on impacts for vent fields hundreds of kilometers away, suggests a new paper published in Ecology and Evolution.
Ecology
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A new way to encode and generate Super Mario Bros levels
A team of computer programmers at IT University of Copenhagen has developed a new way to encode and generate Super Mario Bros. levels—called MarioGPT, the new approach is based on the language model GPT-2. The group outlines ...
Gum inflammation parallels novel 'cytokine score'
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have developed a single score to describe the level of cytokines in saliva, and this score is linked with the severity of clinical gum inflammation, according to a study published in ...
Dentistry
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Medical Xpress
A new strategy for repairing DNA damage in neurons
Sensory cells taste cerebrospinal fluid to fight brain infections
No radiotherapy an option for older breast cancer patients, study shows
Development of a low-power, long-term sweat sensor patch that imitates sensory neurons
Being bullied is associated with mental distress and suicide attempts in teens
Multi-country dementia study shows women's greater risk may be linked to disadvantage
New study identifies risk factors associated with low birth weight
Tech Xplore
Add-on device makes home furnaces cleaner, safer and longer-lasting
Where do stolen bikes go?
A new way to encode and generate Super Mario Bros levels
'Lego-like' universal connector makes assembling stretchable devices a snap
Human writer or AI? Scholars build a detection tool
Highly efficient ammonia-based systems for climate-friendly energy supply
Examining the national energy savings potential of cellular shades
Will ChatGPT replace human writers? A psychologist weighs in
Dutch forum takes aim at 'worrying' AI uses in war
White House: Tesla to make some EV chargers available to all
How your first COVID-19 vaccination could 'hurt' subsequent boosters
The original vaccinations for COVID-19 induce potent antibodies that protect against SARS-CoV-2.
Immunology
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DNA research finds low genetic diversity among US honeybees
U.S. agriculture owes many thanks to the honeybee (Apis mellifera L.), as it plays the crucial role of pollinator within the nation's food supply. Some of the nation's food industries rely solely on the honeybee, and it's ...
Ecology
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Scientists develop new technique for studying mitochondria
An advanced imaging-based method from scientists at Scripps Research offers a new way of studying mitochondria.
Cell & Microbiology
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Machine learning techniques identify thousands of new cosmic objects
Scientists of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai, India and Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) have identified the nature of thousands of new cosmic objects in X-ray wavelengths using ...
Astronomy
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James Webb Space Telescope uncovers new details in Pandora's Cluster
Astronomers have revealed the latest deep-field image from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope, featuring never-before-seen details in a region of space known as Pandora's Cluster (Abell 2744). Webb's view displays ...
Astronomy
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Targeted prenatal therapy for mothers and their babies addresses longstanding gap in health equity
New research on reproductive health demonstrates the first successful delivery of mRNA to placental cells to treat preeclampsia at its root.
Bio & Medicine
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Evolution in absolute darkness: New fish species discovered in India
An Indian-German team of researchers, including Senckenberg scientist Dr. Ralf Britz, has studied the catfish genus Horaglanis in the southern Indian state of Kerala. The tiny members of this genus, only about three centimeters ...
Plants & Animals
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Microbes may play a key role in unleashing 'forever chemicals' from recycled-waste fertilizer
"Forever chemicals" are everywhere—water, soil, crops, animals, the blood of 97% of Americans—researchers from Drexel University's College of Engineering are trying to figure out how they got there. Their recent findings ...
Environment
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Novel optical and fMRI platform identifies brain regions that control large-scale brain network
When we daydream or revisit memories, a large group of regions within our brain "lights up," or becomes more active. It's referred to as the Default Mode Network (DMN) because it is more active when the brain is not focused ...
Neuroscience
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Add-on device makes home furnaces cleaner, safer and longer-lasting
Natural gas furnaces not only heat your home, they also produce a lot of pollution.
Consumer & Gadgets
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New study identifies key success factors for large carnivore rewilding efforts
New research published in Biological Conservation has identified the top factors that determine whether efforts to relocate large carnivores to different areas are successful or not. The findings could support global rewilding ...
A long-term view can be effective in reducing dating and relationship violence in schools
Schools need to take a long-term approach to reducing the global issue of dating and relationship violence in young people, according to the most comprehensive and far-reaching research analysis ever conducted in the area.
Strengthening ecology and conservation in the Global South
The tropics hold most of the planet's biodiversity. In order to preserve this fragile and valuable asset, many individuals and communities need to get involved and be well informed. However, tropical ecology and conservation ...
Early apple blossom sparks new citizen science plea
Gardeners, walkers and others are being asked to see how warming temperatures are affecting the fruit trees in their gardens, allotments or parks this spring.
New research roots out solution to keeping houseplants healthy
Most people own houseplants and eagerly grow them on windowsills and shelves only to be disappointed when they wilt or die—new research has shown that the problem could be that we're feeding them all wrong and we need to ...
How selfishness can lead to fairness: Dynamics and risk sharing in groups of selfish individuals
In a study published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology, researchers used computer simulations to explore how herd animals can reduce their predation risk. The study is based on the idea suggested by W.D. Hamilton in 1971, ...
Risk-taking was crucial for survival of craft brewing industry during pandemic, reveals study
Independent craft brewers were able to weather the COVID pandemic by taking risks and being innovative, a new study has revealed.
How remote work affects managers
The COVID-19 pandemic directly impacted the way we work, changing the habits to which we had become accustomed. Today, working from home at least part of the week—or from anywhere else but the office—has become the new ...
Addition of antioxidants to cell cultures can enhance the production of monoclonal antibodies
Researchers at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, India, have investigated the effects of oxidative stress on the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), and how antioxidants can alleviate ...
Reduced energetic disorder enables over 14% efficiency in organic solar cells
Non-fused-ring organic photoactive materials have attracted broad attention in recent years due to their low synthetic cost. Different from the rigid coplanar structure of fused-ring molecules, the easily rotated conformation ...
Brazil police target illegal gold exports from the Amazon
Brazil's Federal Police on Wednesday were carrying out a court order to seize more than 2 billion reais ($384 million) related to about 13 tons of gold mined illegally in the Amazon rainforest, then exported through an unnamed ...
Loggerhead sea turtle released after rehabbing in Florida
A loggerhead sea turtle named Rocky paused briefly on the sand Wednesday morning before slowly crawling into the Atlantic Ocean after spending six weeks rehabbing at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
Residents near toxic US train derailment urged not to drink water
The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.
Soil restoration may be the key to better health and well-being in urban areas
From China's mega-cities to Australia's sprawling suburbs, scientists are calling for grassroots action to raise awareness about the role of soil biodiversity to promote better human health and well-being.
Was Pablo Neruda poisoned? Study shows covert assassination a possibility in Chilean poet-politician's mysterious death
Evolutionary geneticists and forensic experts who have spent years analyzing the remains of Chilean poet and Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda have added important new information to the case regarding a possible covert assassination.
Climate change disrupts core habitats of marine species, finds modeling study
A comprehensive modeling study indicates the extent to which climate change threatens marine ecosystems and their biodiversity. According to the study, the core habitats of a large proportion of marine species could not only ...
Stevia based sweeteners may offer a sweeter, more environmentally friendly alternative to sugar
Natural sweeteners derived from stevia may produce as little as 10% of the greenhouse gas emissions of sugar while still providing the same level of sweetness, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Fear of judgment is keeping consumers indebted, but a new study shows peer groups can help turn that around
Consumers who are honest about their level of debt and join peer-supported debt counseling groups are more likely to get their finances in order than those who keep it a secret, according to a new study in the Journal of ...
New way to predict deadly rip currents at the beach
Rip currents are a serious threat to beachgoers at any coast around the world. There are reported number of fatalities caused by rip currents every year in the U.S. and Australia. According to Surf Lifesaving Australia, rip ...
Review examines how to increase antidiabetic properties of purple vegetables and tubers
The red, purple and blue pigments in fruits, vegetables and tubers called anthocyanins can reduce the risk of diabetes by affecting energy metabolism, gut microbiota, and inflammation. A new review article comparing the research ...
