General Physics
Laser and X-ray combo creates star-like conditions inside a hair-thin wire
Extreme conditions prevail inside stars and planets. The pressure reaches millions of bars, and it can be several million degrees hot. Sophisticated methods make it possible to create such states of matter in the laboratory—albeit ...
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Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopic study unveils key steps for turning CO₂ into valuable chemicals
A new study takes advantage of advanced spectroscopic methods and theory to shed light on the intricate processes involved in converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals like ethylene and ethanol. This research ...
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Respiratory biology study finds zebrafish use tastebuds to measure oxygen levels in water
A recent study conducted at the University of Ottawa reveals that some fish use their tastebuds to measure oxygen levels in water.
Plants & Animals
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New IW And-type star discovered by astronomers
A team of Chinese astronomers has performed photometric observations of a dwarf nova known as Karachurin 12. As a result, they have found that Karachurin 12 is an IW And-type star. The discovery was detailed in a research ...
New map shows where landslides are most likely to occur in US
The U.S. Geological Survey has released a new nationwide landslide susceptibility map that indicates nearly 44% of the U.S. could potentially experience landslide activity. The new assessment provides a highly detailed, county-by-county ...
Earth Sciences
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Two-way mathematical 'dictionary' could connect quantum physics with number theory
Several fields of mathematics have developed in total isolation, using their own "undecipherable" coded languages. In a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Tamás Hausel, professor of mathematics ...
Mathematics
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Smart mouthguard allows users to control devices with their tongue and teeth
Recent technological advances have enabled the development of a wide range of electronic devices designed to improve people's quality of life and assist them in completing their everyday activities. Most existing devices ...
Using molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy
Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate ...
Immunology
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How genes shape personality traits: New links discovered
Your DNA has long been known to play a role in shaping your personality. Now, researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) have taken another step in determining exactly how by identifying a number of new genetic sites associated ...
Genetics
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Scientists aim to decode the genetic roots of mental illness on a large scale
Researchers developed a method for mutating neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders (NPD) risk genes in human stem cells at large scale. In the modified cells, a selected NPD risk gene is mutated so that it no longer ...
Genetics
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Medical Xpress
Wildfire smoke exposure boosts risk of mental illness in youth, researchers find
Exercise can reduce risk likelihood of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension during menopause
The burden of frailty on Australia's health care system
In sports-mad Australia, new research suggests physical education can be undervalued at school
How the immune system fails as cancer arises
Avian flu found in wastewater of 10 Texas cities through virome sequencing
Ehrapy: A new open-source tool for analyzing complex health data
Tech Xplore
Smart mouthguard allows users to control devices with their tongue and teeth
New iPhone integrates AI: Expert explains what that really means for users
Self-charging energy harvester generates electricity from seawater
VR system mixes physical and virtual worlds to drive home climate urgency
Computer engineers pioneer approaches to energy-efficient supercomputing
'DeepFake-o-Meter' democratizes deepfake detection
Antarctica's receding sea ice could impact seabirds' food supply
Antarctica's rapidly receding sea ice could have a negative impact on the food supply of seabirds that breed hundreds of miles away from the continent. Most of the world's albatrosses, and their close relatives, petrels, ...
Plants & Animals
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Powered by renewable energy, microbes turn CO₂ into protein and vitamins
Researchers in Germany can harvest protein and vitamin B9 from microbes by feeding them nothing much more than hydrogen, oxygen, and CO2. The technology, published September 12 in the journal Trends in Biotechnology, runs ...
Biotechnology
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Killer toxins produced by yeast may help remedy a craft beer brewing bother
When diastatic strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or brewer's yeast, land in the wrong place, they can become a craft beer brewer's nightmare. Diastatic yeasts are variant strains of yeasts that secrete glucoamylase, an ...
Cell & Microbiology
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From Mount Etna to the UK: Genetics unveil the Oxford ragwort unique journey and resilience
A descendant of Sicilian progenitors, this daisy-family plant appeared in the UK, escaped from a botanical garden, and began its conquest of the region during the Industrial Revolution.
Plants & Animals
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Tech billionaire pulls off first private spacewalk high above Earth
A tech billionaire performed the first private spacewalk hundreds of miles above Earth on Thursday, a high-risk endeavor reserved for professional astronauts—until now.
Space Exploration
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An unprecedented feat: Printing 3D photonic crystals that completely block light
Photonic crystals are materials with repeating internal structures that interact with light in unique ways. We can find natural examples in opals and the vibrant colored shells of some insects. Even though these crystals ...
Nanophysics
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New in-vitro technique provides glimpse into the chloroplast workshop
It takes a lot of helpers to build up the protein complexes required for photosynthesis and to constantly repair them in strong light. Photosynthesis takes place before our eyes every day in every single little green leaf—yet ...
Plants & Animals
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Stretching the possibilities of soft robots with flexible electronics
From search-and-rescue missions to orthopedic therapy and many other applications, soft robots and wearable electronic devices show great promise for many fields. However, designing them to be functional and practical to ...
Robotics
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Researchers develop proton barrier films using pore-free graphene oxide
Kumamoto University's research team, led by Assistant Professor Kazuto Hatakeyama and Professor Shintaro Ida of Institute of Industrial Nanomaterials, has announced a groundbreaking development in hydrogen ion barrier films ...
Nanomaterials
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Study accelerates AI-based particle size probe for medication manufacturing
The pharmaceutical manufacturing industry has long struggled with the issue of monitoring the characteristics of a drying mixture, a critical step in the production of medication and chemical compounds.
Optics & Photonics
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Opinion: Elon Musk is on track to become the world's first trillionaire—it's a sign markets aren't working
Apparently, the world is about to get its first trillionaire.
'Thornback' keeps trending—here's why this old-fashioned term is derogatory to young, single women
"I am 27 years old; I have no money and no prospects. I am already a burden for my parents, and I am frightened. So don't judge me, Lizzie."
Unlocking the genetic secrets of red-flesh apples—a bittersweet discovery
The striking red-flesh trait in apples appeals to breeders and consumers alike, offering visual appeal and potential health advantages due to high anthocyanin content. However, the genetic complexity behind this trait remains ...
Responding to work emails after hours found to contribute to burnout, hostility
Imagine it's Friday evening. You're about to watch a new Netflix drama, trying to unwind after a long week. Suddenly, your phone pings with a work email marked "urgent." Your heart sinks; your stress levels rise. Even if ...
Biobots arise from the cells of dead organisms—pushing the boundaries of life, death and medicine
Life and death are traditionally viewed as opposites. But the emergence of new multicellular life-forms from the cells of a dead organism introduces a "third state" that lies beyond the traditional boundaries of life and ...
A 149 million-year-old pterosaur is Britain's largest flying animal—scientists prove it from a finger bone
Scientists have estimated the size of an extinct flying reptile called a pterosaur, based on fragments of a fossil finger bone discovered in southern England in June 2022. These results reveal it to be the largest British ...
Farm fences trouble turtles in search of water. Here's how to help
Freshwater turtles live in farm dams, creeks and wetlands across Australia. They often travel over land when these wetlands or farm dams dry up, or during breeding season.
Nigeria is the world's second biggest plastic polluter—expert insights into the crisis
Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria.
Influencers promoting sustainable lifestyles on social media should be differently regulated, study says
The work of influencers promoting sustainable lifestyles on social media should be differently regulated so consumers are better protected, a new study says.
NASA to develop lunar time standard for exploration initiatives
NASA will coordinate with U.S. government stakeholders, partners, and international standards organizations to establish a Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC) following a policy directive from the White House in April. The agency's ...
Entrepreneurial potential: Which generation is most likely to succeed in business?
When it comes to studying entrepreneurship, a lot of effort is spent trying to determine the personality traits that distinguish enterprising individuals from other people. However, simply possessing these characteristics ...
Opinion: Instead of banning kids from online spaces, here's what we should offer them instead
Banning children under 16 from social media sounds like a seductive idea. For overwhelmed parents navigating their kids' lives in a digital age, this move from the Australian government may seem like welcome relief.
Researchers reveal in-situ dynamic carbonization of Mo oxide in reverse water-gas shift reaction
The synthesis of molybdenum carbide catalysts typically requires high temperature, leading to inevitable passivation in an oxygen-containing atmosphere. Developing a new route to produce molybdenum carbide at low temperatures ...
Projecting what Earth will look like 1,000 years from now could assist in search for advanced civilizations
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) is regularly plagued by the fact that humanity has a very limited perspective on civilization and the nature of intelligence itself. When it comes right down to it, the ...
Do your boys fight with sticks, Nerf guns and fake swords all the time? Here's why they do it
As someone who has spent most of his professional life studying how children develop, I'm often asked by parents (especially moms) why children (especially boys) are prone to pick up the nearest stick, pencil, soft toy or ...
Adaptive healing of stress-induced dynamic cracks in a metal-organic framework membrane using nanoparticles
Stress-induced cracks often lead to catastrophic failure of materials. For membranes, stress loads concomitant with thermal and mechanical risks during separation will gradually produce cracks, which weaken the stability ...
Vital green spaces are disappearing in NZ cities—what can central and local government do?
Urban green spaces are disappearing from New Zealand cities, at a time when denser housing is being planned in many areas.
Centuries-old written records show the seas around Wales once teemed with life
Picture the nature documentary scene. Vast schools of baitfish "miles long" being pursued by "thousands of seabirds", "great shoals" of dolphins and porpoises, sharks and cod. Huge fish the size of a tree trunk (sturgeon) ...
Plants can grow in near-darkness, new research shows—here are three promising benefits
Plants can grow with much less light than previously thought, according to a new study on tiny water-based organisms called microalgae that has been published in Nature Communications. The German-led team of researchers lowered ...
New research on plant stem cells shines light on how plants grow stronger
Stem cell research is a hot topic. With applications for a host of human medical advancements, researchers have been working with animal and human stem cells for years.
