A unique quantum effect in biology could be the key to understanding a common marker of Alzheimer's, raising questions about current assumptions of the disease and informing the search for a cure.
Optics & Photonics
Aug 28, 2024
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Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, used high-speed atomic force microscopy to observe dynamic changes in AMPA receptors, which are vital for brain communication. Their findings, ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 28, 2024
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As humans spread into the cosmos, we will take a plethora of initially Earth-bound life with us for the ride. Some might be more beneficial or potentially harmful than others. And there is no lifeform more prevalent on Earth ...
Space Exploration
Aug 28, 2024
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Curtin University researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging technology to shed light on the hearing sensitivity of Australian Little Penguins and the danger of marine noise pollution.
Plants & Animals
Aug 28, 2024
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Studying how single DNA molecules behave helps us to better understand genetic disorders and design better drugs. Until now, however, examining DNA molecules one-by-one was a slow process.
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 28, 2024
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Astronomers have performed photometric observations of a young globular cluster known as NGC 1851. The new observational campaign provides more insights into the variable star population of this cluster and validates the ...
Almost 20,000 people were without power in southern Australia Wednesday after wild winds brought down trees and power lines.
Environment
Aug 28, 2024
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Colorado wildlife officials are relocating two reintroduced wolves and their pups after a series of livestock depredations—a setback for the historic and controversial reintroduction program launched late last year.
Ecology
Aug 28, 2024
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Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will keep in place protections against potential oil and gas development and mining claims on 28 million acres of federal land across Alaska, the federal government said Tuesday.
Environment
Aug 28, 2024
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Spring and summer in the U.S. now come with a new normal: days and even weeks where the acrid overhang of wildfire smoke forces us indoors. At its worst, not even shuttered windows can protect us from its effects—the stinging ...
Environment
Aug 28, 2024
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