First global genome atlas reveals overlooked microscopic life in hundreds of lakes and reservoirs
Tiny single-celled organisms help keep lakes clear, but some can also contaminate the water. An international research team has analyzed DNA data from 362 lakes to create the first global genome atlas of these organisms. ...
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Acoustic experiments confirm topology can persist at gapless critical points
Two studies on critical topology have recently been published in the journal Nature. These studies were led by the teams of Prof. Baile Zhang at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and Prof. Jianhua Jiang at the ...
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First observation of quantum spins shifting a centimeter-scale object in the lab
Modern technological breakthroughs like lasers, MRI scanners, semiconductors and quantum computers rest on the study of quantum mechanics. However, the field has predominantly focused on (sub)atomic phenomena far removed ...
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Giant tortoises outnumber people in Seychelles, with nearly 183,000 on Aldabra
A landmark survey of the world's largest free-roaming giant tortoise population has revealed that the once-endangered species is thriving and stable in the Seychelles.
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Hawaiian hot spot study uncovers evidence of true polar wander
On Earth, everything is moving. The planet spins, the tectonic plates shift and the spin axis wobbles, as do the magnetic poles, which makes determining how things move a rather tricky proposition. For Rice University's Richard ...
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HPV vaccination before pregnancy linked to lower risk of preterm birth and other major complications
Receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine before pregnancy is associated with a lower risk of major pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, with a greater reduction in risk seen among women vaccinated at ...
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Of mice and zebrafish: How scientists solved a decades-old mystery and uncovered new insights about inflammation
Sometimes you can solve a mystery with a fish but not a mouse. Sometimes you can see a biochemical process happening, but you can't study it in detail until you identify the underlying players. Sometimes separate streams ...
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Children living with sickle cell can be treated safely using hydroxyurea, 10-year trial finds
New research shows the efficacy and safety of hydroxyurea treatment for sickle cell anemia at four low-income sites in Africa, with no increase in clinically diagnosed infections.
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The internal chemistry of phytoplankton changes as oceans become more acidic
Our oceans are becoming more acidic, which could have major consequences for marine life. Of particular concern is what this could mean for phytoplankton, the microscopic photosynthetic organisms that form the basis of marine ...
Low-risk prostate tumors reveal molecular signs linked to more aggressive cancer
A new study revealed molecular features linked to more aggressive prostate cancer in a subset of patients who had been classified as low risk, highlighting biological differences that may not be apparent from clinical measures ...
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IVF-conceived children show more 'jumping gene' DNA, study finds
Infertility affects more than 15% of couples worldwide. Thanks to medical science, infertility treatments have come a long way over the past few years. For millions of people, in vitro fertilization (IVF) has opened a medical ...
Optogenetic therapy shows early signs of improving vision in inherited blindness
Scientists have taken another important step toward restoring vision in people with certain inherited forms of blindness. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh ...
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New display technology combines record brightness with pixels that stretch like rubber
A research team led by Professor Jiwoong Yang of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at DGIST has developed the world's first foundational technology for an ultrahigh-resolution stretchable quantum dot display ...
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First single-cell DNA analysis reveals mitochondrial damage in vulnerable Parkinson's brainstem neurons
Researchers have carried out the first single-cell analysis of mitochondrial DNA in a population of brainstem neurons that are particularly vulnerable to degeneration in Parkinson's disease.
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Flexible tails could boost ancient sea predators' ambush speeds, fossil-based models suggest
Some of the giant marine reptiles that ruled the seas during the age of dinosaurs were better built for surprise attacks, while their relatives were better suited to chasing prey through open water, according to a Rutgers-led ...
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Levitating glass sphere becomes entangled with light at room temperature
Today, many physicists are actively exploring how light could be used to link objects through quantum entanglement. By fully harnessing the effect, they hope to unlock a wide array of applications, from secure communication ...
'Self-blinking dyes' simplify nanoscale imaging without sacrificing precision
Nanobodies are extremely small antibody fragments that bind to specific molecules. When nanobodies are labeled with dyes, they can be used as probes to enhance super-resolution microscopy. However, conventional blinking dyes ...
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Use of natural gas or propane in commercial kitchens exposes workers to air pollution and dangerous heat
Restaurant workers in commercial kitchens with gas and propane appliances can face heat and air pollution at levels above health-based guidelines, according to a new study by researchers from PSE Healthy Energy, the Stanford ...
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Chain reaction that begins when tumor suppression gene is switched off offers clues to how cancer develops
A tumor suppressor gene known as p53 is mutated in more than half of all cancers, but how it acts to prevent cancer formation is largely unknown. A study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers sheds light on this phenomenon ...
Survey finds K-12 educators self-censor to avoid controversy over book selections
Elementary school teachers often put such care into creating their classroom libraries: shelving multiple copies of each book, stringing lights around them to set the mood, situating beanbag chairs and magic carpet squares ...
First-in-kind data set reveals insights across the world's national and regional economies
The University of Virginia has published the Global Capitalism Index (GCI), a first-in-kind data set offering unprecedented insights into the globe's capitalism conditions in every country. Assembled from more than two hundred ...
Eight-year analysis reveals how sunlight and nutrients shape sustainable urban farming
Factors such as sunlight and stage-specific nutrient application determine crop success in urban agriculture, far beyond fixed recipes or miracle solutions. The findings are published in the journal Agronomy for Sustainable ...
New approach to plant stress studies could yield hardier crops and medical insights
At the University of Missouri, plant scientist Ron Mittler is rewriting the playbook for how scientists study life by asking what happens when living organisms face multiple stresses at once.
Ultrashort laser pulses let new microscope map electron interactions across thin materials
A new type of advanced microscope (wide-field coherent multidimensional microscopy) has been developed. It uses a carefully designed sequence of ultrashort light pulses to study the behavior of high-tech materials, with potential ...
Ebola creates new hot spots in Congo as responders describe 'chaotic' response
The Ebola outbreak in Congo is creating new hot spots where there's little to no support for patients, responders and officials say, as health workers admit there could still be a long way to go in fighting the disease that ...
Tiny plasma-grown particles enable easier magnetization reversal in materials for high-frequency electronics
Researchers at South China University of Technology, in collaboration with the Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, have developed a novel supranano multi-precipitate microstructure ...
Vulnerability to heat waves varies greatly from one area to another within cities
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change. Heat waves are a prime example, as they have direct effects on health, thermal comfort and the livability of cities. That is why ...
Using AI for feedback, not ready-made answers, may help students earn higher grades
Although the use of AI may improve students' performance on average, what matters more is how students use it. If students use AI instrumentally, their grades may even be lower than those of students who do not use AI at ...
Coach training leaves gaps in addressing girls' and women's needs in sport
"There is a systemic failure in the training of coaches for female athletes," says Ådne Ausland, a researcher at the University of Agder.
Enzymes could unlock biological recycling of difficult plastic waste
They are durable, cheap and everyday life is now hardly imaginable without them: plastics. More then 400 million metric tons are produced every year. As a large proportion is only insufficiently recycled, the environmental ...
Small Michigan communities feel early voting strain
Most Michigan city and township officials report positive or neutral impacts from recent state election administration reforms, but many cite the costs and staffing demands associated with nine days of early in-person voting ...
Australia's wildfire crisis linked to colonial land-use change
Research published today in Nature by University of Melbourne researchers, in collaboration with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Corporation, reconstructed the past 1,000 years of vegetation, fire and erosion in Croajingolong ...
As voters weigh incumbents, research complicates case for congressional term limits
Most voters see Congress through floor debates, campaign promises and partisan conflict. Yet about half the work done by the average congressional office involves helping constituents, businesses, nonprofits, universities ...
A honey trap: Female-baited beetle traps reveal habitat variation in Japanese forests
Monitoring biological indicators plays a crucial role in forest management, which requires finding a delicate balance between timber use and biodiversity conservation. Across forests and species, responses to forestry operations ...
Public health strategies used against cigarettes could help reduce appeal of firearms, paper argues
Public health strategies that helped reduce cigarette smoking in the United States could provide a model for reducing the appeal and use of firearms, particularly handguns, according to a new paper from the Annenberg Public ...
Can picking up a book really improve your brain?
Picking up a book for half an hour may feel like simple downtime, but reading for pleasure appears to do more than just entertain us. Research suggests it can support aspects of cognition and well-being, while also helping ...
Coolcations: Tourism boom is taking a toll on chillier destinations
Rising numbers of visitors headed for destinations in northern Europe in the summer of 2026, seeking respite from the heat.
A new hope for dogs with dementia: Researchers explore gene therapy
The moment Kate Heath saw her 12-year-old pug, Ivy, sitting silently and staring at a wall, she knew something was wrong.
