Switching on a silent gene revives tissue regeneration in mice
Research led by the National Institute of Biological Sciences in Beijing has discovered that switching on a single dormant gene enables mice to regenerate ear tissue.
30/06/2025
Rescuers evacuate 50,000 as Turkey battles wildfires
Rescuers in Turkey have evacuated more than 50,000 people, mostly from the western province of Izmir, as firefighters battled a string of wildfires, the AFAD disaster agency said Monday.
Environment
Jun 30, 2025
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Bacteria hijack tick cell defenses to spread disease, study shows
Washington State University researchers have discovered how the bacteria that cause anaplasmosis and Lyme disease hijack cellular processes in ticks to ensure their survival and spread to new hosts, including humans.
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 30, 2025
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New superheavy isotope reveals complex relationship between quantum effects and fission
In a study published in Physical Review Letters, scientists at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung have discovered a new superheavy isotope, 257Sg (seaborgium), whose properties are providing new insights into nuclear ...
Why are lefties more creative? Turns out, they're not
What do Leonardo da Vinci, M.C. Escher and Jimi Hendrix have in common? They're just a few of the creative geniuses also known for being left-handed, helping to fuel the widespread belief that lefties are more creative.
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2025
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Global study shows worldwide threat of antibiotic resistance in livestock waste
An international study by Michigan State University and partner researchers has uncovered a hidden danger lurking in animal farms around the world: Livestock manure is packed with antibiotic resistance genes that could threaten ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 30, 2025
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Southern Europe roasts as temperatures soar
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures Monday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heat wave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
Environment
Jun 30, 2025
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New study helps farmers more accurately determine crop nitrogen needs
Farmers often face tough decisions about how much nitrogen to apply to corn, especially when spring weather disrupts pre-plant fertilizer plans. It's a critical decision: too little nitrogen can limit crop yield and reduce ...
Agriculture
Jun 30, 2025
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Tears and ticket stubs: The real reason we cherish mementos
People often commemorate events or experiences with a social media post, souvenir or a ticket stub. New research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business finds that the desire to collect mementos is closely tied to ...
Social Sciences
Jun 30, 2025
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Flying smart: Triple-camera drone detects crop stress for smarter sesame farming
A team of researchers led by Dr. Ittai Herrmann at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in collaboration with Virginia State University, the University of Tokyo and the Volcani Institute, has applied an advanced drone-based ...
Biotechnology
Jun 30, 2025
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