Mitochondrial study offers new insights into how our cells process RNA for energy production
Researchers at the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology, Karolinska Institutet have made a major discovery in how human cells produce energy. Their study, published in The EMBO Journal, reveals the detailed mechanisms ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Chemists find easier way to produce biodiesel from waste oil
UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively mild heat. This discovery has the potential to make the alternative fuel source ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Increased psoriasis risk found in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Researchers from the National Defense Medical Center in Taiwan have identified an increased risk of psoriasis in patients with cancer undergoing immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) treatments, with implications for other immune-related ...
One-step electrochemical regeneration of CO₂ from (bi)carbonates enhances carbon capture efficiency
While systems that can generate energy from renewable sources are becoming increasingly widespread, it might take a while before these systems fully replace solutions that rely on the burning of fossil fuels. In the meantime, ...
Memories are not only in the brain, human cell study finds
It's common knowledge that our brains—and, specifically, our brain cells—store memories. But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a memory function, opening new pathways ...
Medical research
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One gene provides diagnoses for 30 patients whose condition was unexplained for years
An international team of researchers has provided a genetic diagnosis for 30 individuals whose condition was undiagnosed for years despite extensive clinical or genetic testing. The study, conducted by researchers at Baylor ...
Genetics
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Artificial magnetic muscles can support tensile stresses up to 1,000 times their own weight
A research team, led by Professor Hoon Eui Jeong from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNIST has introduced an innovative magnetic composite artificial muscle, showcasing an impressive ability to withstand loads ...
Robotics
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An emotional connection: Study finds heart rate variability syncs between dogs and owners
Emotional connection enhances interaction in human relationships. Emotional synchronization in the interaction between a child and a parent is essential for affective attachment. The relationship between a dog and its owner ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Memories are not only in the brain, human cell study finds
An emotional connection: Study finds heart rate variability syncs between dogs and owners
Study highlights challenges of reducing risky drugs in Alzheimer's patients
Cancer-killing virus treatment shows promise in brain tumor trial
New AI tool identifies additional undiagnosed cases of long COVID from patient health records
Scientists in Japan develop new SARS-CoV-2 variant detection method
Biomarker study confirms HNL Dimer's efficacy in monitoring sepsis treatment
Women can incur 'catastrophic' bills for out-of-state abortions, study finds
WHO study lists top endemic pathogens for which new vaccines are urgently needed
Research points to correlation between preeclampsia and COVID-19 in pregnant women
Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis
SARS-CoV-2 'steals' our proteins to protect itself from the immune system, study reveals
Data suggest exercise programs help cut 'baby blues' severity and major depression risk
Trial finds exercise during cancer treatment reduces cardiovascular risk
Tech Xplore
Making jet engines fit for the hydrogen age
Stabilizing lithium-ion batteries: The vanadium touch
Beyond deep learning: Advancing affective computing with diverse AI methodologies
How AI can enhance the accuracy of eyewitness identification
Sacred cow: Coal-hungry India eyes bioenergy to cut carbon
Report reveals future of television consumption in the UK
Off-the-shelf thermoelectric generators can upgrade CO₂ into useful chemicals, which could aid Mars colonization
3D-printed solutions shield electronics from electrostatic discharge
Unique memristor design with analog switching shows promise for high-efficiency neuromorphic computing
Tiny electronic nose rivals animal scent detection
Advance in 4-inch heterostructure fabrication enhances AI semiconductors
Researchers drive solid-state innovation for renewable energy storage
Could we ever decipher an alien language? Uncovering how AI communicates may be the key
Waste heat from London sewers eyed to warm UK parliament
Deep ocean clues to a million-year-old ice age puzzle revealed in new study
A recently published study in Science challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth's ice ages.
Earth Sciences
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Nanoparticle approach enhances detection of low-abundance proteins in blood plasma
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, scientists at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet, in collaboration with Michigan State University, have introduced an innovative ...
Bio & Medicine
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Ultrafast imaging technique reveals how ozone-damaging molecule reacts to light
For the first time, researchers have observed how bromoform rearranges its atoms in less than a trillionth of a second after it gets hit by an ultraviolet (UV) pulse. The imaging technique captured a long-predicted pathway ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Kindness in academic workplaces tied to stronger institutional identity and well-being
A new study highlights the importance of kindness in academic workplaces, especially as many health professionals face increasing levels of burnout. Kanoho Hosoda, director of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's Native ...
Social Sciences
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Virtual screening identifies potential small molecule drugs for cancer immunotherapy
The process of identifying promising small molecule drug candidates that target cancer checkpoints may become faster and smarter through virtual screening, according to Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.
Oncology & Cancer
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Beyond wires: Bubble printing technique powers next-generation electronics
Yokohama National University scientists have developed a promising bubble printing method that enables high-precision patterning of liquid metal wiring for flexible electronics. This technique offers new options for creating ...
Nanomaterials
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Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds above the Amazon rainforest, study shows
Atmospheric aerosol particles are essential for the formation of clouds and precipitation, thereby influencing the Earth's energy budget, water cycle, and climate. However, the origin of aerosol particles in pristine air ...
Earth Sciences
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Scientists train AI to detect pain—in goats
The patient arrived with a bladder stone, grimacing in pain and moping about. He wouldn't even chew his cud. The patient, you see, was a goat. And while treated for his bladder stone—a common ailment in the small ruminants—he ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Additional tests demonstrate chalk-coated textiles' cooling effect in urban environments
As air temperatures stay elevated through fall months, people may still want clothes that cool them down while outside, especially if they live in cities that stay warmer than rural landscapes. Researchers who previously ...
Polymers
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Two-faced membrane channel provides a simple, efficient way to separate oil and water
A team of chemists and engineers in China has developed a new, efficient way to separate oil and water mixtures. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they developed their new technique, ...
Powerful new US-Indian satellite will track Earth's changing surface
Data from NISAR will improve our understanding of such phenomena as earthquakes, volcanoes, and landslides, as well as damage to infrastructure.
Report: Countries must dramatically increase climate adaptation efforts and bridge the finance gap
As climate impacts intensify and hit the world's most vulnerable hardest, the "Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come hell and high water," from the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), finds that nations must dramatically ...
How to build a home radio telescope to detect clouds of hydrogen in the Milky Way
If I ask you to picture a radio telescope, you probably imagine a large dish pointing to the sky, or even an array of dish antennas such as the Very Large Array. What you likely don't imagine is something that resembles a ...
Researchers warn against misusing lack of climate change adaptation measurements to cut funding
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku (Azerbaijan) from November 11 to 22, 2024, will also address the sensitive issue of financing adaptation strategies. Prof. Dr. Lisa Schipper from the Department of Geographical ...
Researchers unveil proximity-induced electrical transport properties of Pt/CrI₃ heterostructure
Two-dimensional magnetic materials have remarkable potential applications in spin switches and storage devices. Designing innovative device architectures and exploring their electrical transport characteristics are becoming ...
Improved water quality monitoring for waterways flowing into Great Barrier Reef
QUT data scientists, as part of an international study, have developed an enhanced statistical method to monitor the quality of water in streams and rivers flowing into the Great Barrier Reef. The work is published in the ...
Navigating the challenges of AI in education
The advent of advanced AI models like ChatGPT has precipitated a transformative shift in knowledge acquisition and exploration, posing significant challenges to traditional educational concepts and methodologies.
Biorefining process could make grass digestible for pigs, chickens, and fish
Currently, grass is mainly used directly as animal feed for cows and other ruminants. These animals have multi-compartmental stomachs that are specialized in breaking down plant fibers.
Planetary Boundaries framework gains traction in sustainability science
The Planetary Boundaries (PB) framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity's future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary Boundaries is now being told from ...
Whales in Wembley: Origins of mysterious blue whale bones uncovered
A mystery beginning in the South Atlantic and ending in South Kensington has finally been solved. The century-long story of two blue whale vertebrae can now be told for the first time, revealing their part in helping to ban ...
UN aims to set standards for scandal-hit carbon markets
Governments could finally approve new UN standards for countries and companies wanting to trade carbon credits, a long-awaited decision some hope can bring credibility to a scandal-ridden sector.
Scarlet Macaw parents 'play favorites,' purposefully neglecting younger chicks
Scarlet macaws are a symbol of fidelity and virtue to many people because they are thought to mate for life—but it turns out that they also "play favorites" when feeding their young, making them excellent mates, but neglectful ...
Treating bullying as everyone's problem reduces incidence in primary schools
The largest trial of its kind in the U.K. has shown how a low-cost, structured, anti-bullying program can improve social dynamics in primary schools and reduce victimization.
Flood-hit Spain drenched by wettest October on record
Spain was soaked in its wettest October on record last month which culminated in catastrophic floods that have killed 219 people and left dozens missing, the government said on Friday.
Restoring Mexico's archaeological heritage to its rightful place
A Mexican delegation is coming to retrieve 84 Mesoamerican axes currently in transit at UdeM, underscoring the need to raise public awareness of the looting of archaeological artifacts.
Encouraging quiet during zoo visits might lead to a better appreciation of the animals, say researchers
Encouraging quietness during zoo trips can help visitors better appreciate their inhabitants and lead to more fulfilling, respectful and informative experiences, a new paper argues.
Research team investigates climate change impact on pecan orchards
How are U.S. agricultural crops affected by climate change? A research team from The University of Texas at El Paso aims to find out, starting with the region's pecan farms.
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication.
Brainy bumblebees still succumb to the temptations of caffeine and sugar
A bumblebee's brain is smaller than a sesame seed. But it can still accomplish quite a bit.
Research shows disproportionate flood exposure for least polluting nations
A study published in Environmental Research Letters has exposed for the first time, how inhabitants of the smallest countries globally, contributing least to climate change, already bear the brunt of its devastating consequences ...