Psychology & Psychiatry
Using machine learning to uncover predictors of well-being
Irrespective of their personal, professional and social circumstances, different individuals can experience varying levels of life satisfaction, fulfillment and happiness. This general measure of life satisfaction, broadly ...
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Energy & Green Tech
Dielectric protocol leads to high energy density in Li-metal pouch cells
The interface between electrodes and electrolytes largely contributes to the efficiency with which batteries convert energy. In recent years, many efforts aimed at developing better performing batteries have focused on tailoring ...
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Device malfunctions from continuous current lead to discovery that can improve design of microelectronic devices
A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is providing new insights into how next-generation electronics, including memory components in computers, break down or degrade over time. Understanding ...
Nanophysics
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Soil pH drives microbial community composition: Study shows how bacteria work together to thrive in difficult conditions
Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial communities form in the soil.
Ecology
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Global warming is driving rapid evolutionary response in fruit flies, research suggests
Researchers from the UAB have observed that the rise in temperatures and episodes of heat waves in the past two decades has accelerated the presence of genetic variations that increase tolerance to high temperatures in populations ...
Plants & Animals
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Findings from experimental setup demonstrate potential for compact and portable nuclear clocks
Scientists use atomic clocks to measure the "second," the smallest standard unit of time, with great precision. These clocks use natural oscillations of electrons in atoms, similar to how pendulums work in old grandfather ...
General Physics
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Technique to study how proteins bind to DNA is easily misused: Researchers offer a solution
Researchers at University of California San Diego have published new guidelines that could help scientists significantly improve their results when quantifying the interactions between DNA and proteins. Understanding these ...
Biotechnology
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Urban heating and cooling to play substantial role in future energy demand under climate change
Existing global energy projections underestimate the impact of climate change on urban heating and cooling systems by roughly 50% by 2099 if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, researchers report. This disparity could profoundly ...
Engineering
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New method could decrease number of satellites needed for global coverage
Low-orbit satellites could soon offer millions of people worldwide access to high-speed communications, but the satellites' potential has been stymied by a technological limitation—their antenna arrays can only manage one ...
Engineering
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Researchers develop new p-type semiconductor materials for next-gen displays
A group of Korean researchers have recently succeeded in developing new p-type semiconductor materials and thin-film transistors that will lead the innovation of the semiconductor industry. These new discoveries are expected ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
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Medical Xpress
Using machine learning to uncover predictors of well-being
Metformin found to reduce organ aging in male monkeys
Neoself-antigens found to induce autoimmune response in lupus
Ingredient in hair dye led to woman's vision loss
Team discovers role of ferroptosis in combating breast cancer resistance
Surgery post-COVID: No need to wait more than two weeks, new study says
Cellular map of the pancreas could lead to better treatments against pancreatic cancer and diabetes
Millions of depressed Americans could benefit from psychedelic therapy, study finds
Reports finds 2022 fetal mortality reached historic low of 5.48 per 1,000
Signs of arthritis found in one in four psoriasis patients, new study reveals
Tech Xplore
Dielectric protocol leads to high energy density in Li-metal pouch cells
Enhancing AI model U-Net for ocean remote sensing
Researchers develop new p-type semiconductor materials for next-gen displays
Folded or cut, researchers design a lithium-sulfur battery that keeps going
Transparent solar cells can directly supply energy from glass surfaces
New 'PVDF alternative battery binder' surpasses EU environmental regulations
Smart mouthguard allows users to control devices with their tongue and teeth
Recovering rare earth elements from coal ash for clean energy technologies
OpenAI releases reasoning AI with eye on safety, accuracy
New computer simulations help scientists advance energy-efficient microelectronics
Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition
Gravity study gives insights into hidden features beneath lost ocean of Mars and rising Olympus Mons
Studies of gravity variations at Mars have revealed dense, large-scale structures hidden beneath the sediment layers of a lost ocean. The analysis, which combines models and data from multiple missions, also shows that active ...
Planetary Sciences
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Metformin found to reduce organ aging in male monkeys
A team of biologists affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a colleague in the U.S., has found that giving cynomolgus monkeys the diabetes drug metformin can reduce aging in multiple organs, including ...
Fingertip device enables realistic touch for a wide range of applications
A fingertip device that closely mimics the sensation of interacting with real objects, developed by a team led by UCL researchers, paves the way for applications in diagnosing loss of touch, video calls, robotic surgery and ...
Engineering
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Hawk-eyed photographer snaps threatened bird feared lost
A hawk-eyed photographer has thrilled scientists by snapping a threatened bird of prey in Papua New Guinea, more than five decades since it was last officially documented, the World Wildlife Fund said Friday.
Plants & Animals
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A fundamental magnetic property of the muon measured to unprecedented precision
Scientists have measured the magnetic moment of the muon to unprecedented precision, more than doubling the previous record.
Social connections and local identities found to influence how language spreads in different areas
Think about the terms you use and why you started using them. Do you describe circular traffic patterns as "roundabouts," "traffic circles" or "rotaries?" Is your beverage preference called "pop," "soda" or "coke?" Do you ...
Social Sciences
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Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners
A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles and one that looks at the swimming abilities of dead fish were among the winners Thursday of this year's Ig Nobels, the prize for comical scientific ...
Other
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Researchers discover new target for treating heart failure: Protein kinase N
As society ages, the number of patients with heart failure is rapidly increasing. Excessive growth of fibrotic tissue in the heart, known as fibrosis, is associated with the progression of heart failure. A group from the ...
Medical research
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Proteins involved in regulating the cell membrane could lead to new treatments
Scientists at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (WPI-iCeMS) have uncovered new details about how cells manage the distribution of lipids in their cell membrane. These lipids, known as phospholipids, ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Chemical imaging method holds promise for separate overlapping fingerprints
A new study from the Department of Forensic Medicine at Aarhus University is the first in the world to analyze fingerprints on gelatin lifters using chemical imaging. This could be crucial in criminal cases where current ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Stuck-in-space astronauts make first public comments since Boeing capsule left without them
Stuck-in-space astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams said Friday it was hard to watch their Boeing capsule return to Earth without them.
Edible insects show promise as sustainable nutritional source
As the global population grows and traditional livestock production increasingly strains environmental resources, there is a rising interest in alternative protein sources. Edible insects, particularly grasshoppers, are abundant ...
Researchers identify novel approach to minimize nitrogen loss in crops
While agriculture producers apply nitrogen fertilizer to supply nutrients to their crops, they can't always keep those nutrients in the soil for maximum efficiency, often losing them into the atmosphere or water supply as ...
Rapid diagnostics tool deployed to monitor wheat rust in Nepal
The recent discovery of the Ug99 wheat stem rust strain in Nepal, published in the Plant Disease journal, has once again emphasized the need for vigilance to protect Nepal's third most important food crop from any large-scale ...
Study shows microbial diversity differences in volcanic cones and craters
Volcanic activity alters the Earth's surface and promotes the development of new ecosystems, providing valuable models for studying soil formation processes such as microbial composition and vegetation succession. Increasing ...
Multifunctional phosphor developed for white LED lighting and optical thermometry
In the realm of lighting and temperature measurement, advancements in material science are paving the way for significant improvements in technology and safety. Traditional methods, which combine yellow phosphors with blue ...
Researchers simulate novel metal-filtered VCSEL modal control
A study led by researchers from the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed a novel metal-dielectric film mode filter structure that can flexibly regulate transverse ...
NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 to conduct space station research
NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov are headed to the International Space Station for the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission in September. Once on station, these crew members will support scientific ...
Trees in tropical logged forests release carbon at greater rate despite faster growth, study finds
Tree stems in tropical forests recovering from logging produce carbon dioxide at a greater rate than those in unlogged forests, according to a new study from the University of Leicester.
Calls for greater support for working women battling chronic pain
Women living with chronic pain face medical gender bias and high levels of discrimination in the workplace, according to new research highlighted in a joint submission by the University of Melbourne and Western Sydney University ...
Artemis missions could put the most powerful imaging telescope on the moon
Ground-based interferometry on Earth has proven to be a successful method for conducting science by combining light from several telescopes into acting like a single large telescope. But how can an ultraviolet (UV)/optical ...
Urban forests could help reduce heat-related mortality, study suggests
Across the globe, heat waves are becoming more frequent and more intense. Therefore, how to effectively combat the adverse effects of heat is an increasingly important topic of research.
Earth from Space: Copernicus Sential-2 captures algal bloom in north Adriatic Sea
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image captures algal bloom swirls in the north Adriatic Sea, along the coast of Italy.
Printed engines propel the next industrial revolution
In the fall of 2023, NASA hot fire tested an aluminum 3D printed rocket engine nozzle. Aluminum is not typically used for 3D printing because the process causes it to crack, and its low melting point makes it a challenging ...
Study shows urbanization has impacted the population genetic structure of the Eurasian red squirrel in Japan
Since many kinds of wildlife have started living in urban environments, urban environments have been recognized as places of biodiversity conservation. What kind of factors facilitate or prohibit wildlife from living in urban ...
Exploring ternary metal sulfides as electrocatalysts for carbon dioxide reduction reactions
One of the most promising avenues for actively reducing CO2 levels in the atmosphere is recycling it into valuable chemicals via electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reactions. With a suitable electrocatalyst, this can be achieved ...
The roles played by Indigenous Peoples in biodiversity conservation
Indigenous Peoples play an indisputable and critical role in the conservation of the planet's biodiversity. Their lands and livelihoods sustain life in myriad forms. However, a study by researchers at the ICTA-UAB published ...
CRISPR/Cas9 modifies Euglena to create potential biofuel source
News about biofuels sometimes mentions used cooking oil as a feedstock, but if these substances contain animal fat, they can solidify in colder temperatures. This happens because, chemically, the fatty acids of these and ...
The promise of summer wheat in Zimbabwe
Africa currently imports around 40 million tons of wheat annually at a staggering cost of $15 billion. Most African countries rely heavily on wheat imports, with some importing up to 100% of their supply. However, countries ...
Ethics of biobanking for conservation: Researchers adjust ethical assessment tool for the use of genome research banks
In the face of the global biodiversity crisis, more and more biobanks are being set up to safeguard and potentially restore genetic diversity. Preserved tissue or cells allow scientists and conservationists to overcome spatial ...
