Astrobiology
Astronomers detect strongest sign yet of possible life on a planet beyond our own
Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious.
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Cell & Microbiology
Extreme microbial adaptations arise in one of America's most polluted waterways
The industrially ravaged Gowanus Canal, long regarded as a symbol of urban environmental neglect, is being reimagined through the lens of scientific inquiry as a complex reservoir of microbial life shaped by intense selective ...
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Unlocking the secrets of salt crystal formation at the nanoscale
In nature and technology, crystallization plays a pivotal role, from forming snowflakes and pharmaceuticals to creating advanced batteries and desalination membranes. Despite its importance, crystallization at the nanoscale ...
Archaeologists uncover Iron Age hub for prized purple dye in Israel
A team of anthropologists, archaeologists and historical specialists affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. and Israel has found that there once existed a coastal settlement in what is now modern-day Israel that ...
Finger-shaped tactile sensor advances robotic touch with multi-directional force detection and material identification
The development of increasingly sophisticated sensors can facilitate the advancement of various technologies, including robots, security systems, virtual reality (VR) equipment and sophisticated prosthetics. Multimodal tactile ...
Healthy sleep patterns decrease the risk of being hospitalized for infections, study finds
Sleep is an essential biological process known to contribute to both mental and physical health. In addition to supporting memory processes and learning, boosting concentration, facilitating the body's recovery, and promoting ...
Personalized predictive model improves risk assessment for coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although effective preventive treatments exist, these measures are often underutilized, in part because people don't know they're at risk of ...
Cardiology
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Algorithm pinpoints potential disease-causing variants in non-coding regions of human genome
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine) have successfully employed an algorithm to identify potential mutations which ...
Genetics
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Experimental bird flu vaccine excels in animal models
A vaccine under development at the University at Buffalo has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird flu.
Medical research
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Genetic variant reveals how cleft lip and cleft palate can arise
Cleft lip and cleft palate are among the most common birth defects, occurring in about one in 1,050 births in the United States. These defects, which appear when the tissues that form the lip or the roof of the mouth do not ...
Genetics
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Simulation Belongs Where Decisions Are Made
Custom apps bring the benefits of simulation to those who need it, when they need it, in a format that makes sense in their context.
The Future is Interdisciplinary
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Tech Xplore
Scientists discover new trigger mechanism for solar microflares
A study published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters reveals new insights into the triggering mechanisms of solar microflares and the self-similarity of solar flares. The research was led by Prof. Bi Yi from the Yunnan ...
Astronomy
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Astrophysicists propose new method to directly detect ultralight dark matter
The detection of dark matter, the elusive type of matter predicted to make up most of the universe's mass, is a long-standing goal in the field of astrophysics. As dark matter does not emit, reflect or absorb light, it cannot ...
Ancient humans ritually feasted on great bustards as they buried their dead
The butchered remains of great bustards found in the graves of people buried 15,000 years ago show that these birds had a cultural significance.
Archaeology
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Early British lizard relative among the first known to climb trees
The life of a 166-million-year-old reptile has been turned upside down. While Marmoretta oxoniensis was believed to have swum in ancient lagoons, new research reveals it spent its time climbing trees instead.
Evolution
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Chandra releases new 3D models of cosmic objects
New three-dimensional (3D) models of objects in space have been released by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. These 3D models allow people to explore—and print—examples of stars in the early and end stages of their lives. ...
Astronomy
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Lipid nanodomains may hold the key to cell signaling mystery
Lipids in cell membranes regulate the activity of a cancer-linked protein, cell biologists at RIKEN have discovered. This finding, published in the journal eLife, could pave the way for novel approaches to treating cancer.
Cell & Microbiology
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DNA organization offers clues for advancing stem cell therapy
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered how adult stem cells retain their regenerative power. The researchers demonstrate in a paper published in the journal Genes & Development that these cells ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Using ChatGPT, students might pass a course, but with a cost
With the assumption that students are going to use artificial intelligence and large language models such as ChatGPT to do their homework, researchers in the Department of Aerospace Engineering in The Grainger College of ...
Education
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A common diabetes drug may prevent leukemia, mouse study suggests
Metformin, a widely used and affordable diabetes drug, could prevent a form of acute myeloid leukemia in people at high risk of the disease, a study in mice has suggested. Further research in clinical trials will be needed ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Extreme drought contributed to barbarian invasion of late Roman Britain, tree-ring study reveals
Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the "Barbarian Conspiracy," a pivotal moment in the history of Roman Britain, a new Cambridge-led study in Climatic Change reveals.
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Scientists map fastest pathways for replenishing Central Valley groundwater
Depleted groundwater threatens communities, agriculture, and ecosystems in California's Central Valley, which produces much of the nation's fruit, vegetables, and nuts. But the same acres where farmers have long cultivated ...
Wall Street caught between a rock and a hard place as tensions between US and China rise
The trade war between China and the US has spiraled into uncharted territory. On April 10, the Trump administration imposed a tariff of 125% on all Chinese imports. China called the actions unfair and responded with similar ...
Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech
One of the first executive orders that President Trump signed after his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, was titled Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship. The order accused the previous administration of ...
Ethical leadership can boost well-being and performance in remote work environments
Employees are likely to perform better and be committed to the organization when they are supervised by ethical leaders, even when working remotely. Ethical leadership is evident in an organization when employees recognize ...
'We get bucketloads of homework': Young people speak about what it's like to start high school
Starting high school is one of the most significant transitions young people make in their education. Many different changes happen at once—from making new friends to getting used to a new school environment and different ...
Food waste is a major contributor to climate change. What are the solutions?
Emissions don't just come from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and gas. Food waste sent to landfills contributes up to 10% of all emissions, equivalent to more emissions than that of the entire aviation sector, ...
Why healthy eating may be the best way to reduce food waste
Australians waste around 7.68 million metric tons of food a year. This costs the economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually.
How did environmentalism become a partisan issue?
Caleb Scoville grew up in isolated Humboldt County in northern California, known as the "home of the Redwoods" for its old-growth forests. From an early age, he witnessed the tension between extracting goods from nature and ...
How single-stream recycling works—your choices can make it better
Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life.
Damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform is needed
Women MPs are increasingly targets of misogynistic, racist and sexual online abuse, but New Zealand's legal framework to protect them is simply not fit for purpose.
It's time to build a space telescope interferometer—this could be the first step
The dream of finding life on an alien Earth-like world is hampered by a number of technical challenges. Not the least of which is that the Earth is dwarfed by the size and brightness of the sun. We might be able to discover ...
Greater regulation needed to protect freshwater environments from pharmaceutical drugs, says researcher
Increases in the production and use of pharmaceutical drugs–like antibiotics, antidepressants and pain relievers–are contributing to the contamination of Canada's freshwater resources. It's not just an environmental issue, ...
How astronomers mapped the interstellar medium—and discovered the local bubble
How can astronomers pierce through the interstellar fog of the Milky Way—not to study distant objects, but to understand the fog itself? It just takes a little light.
Testing in the clouds: NASA flies to improve satellite data
In February, NASA's ER-2 science aircraft flew instruments designed to improve satellite data products and Earth science observations. From data collection to processing, satellite systems continue to advance, and NASA is ...
New possibilities for animal-computer interaction to benefit zoo animals and visitors
New technology that allows zoo animals and their human visitors to share experiences could have positive benefits for both, researchers say.
Calculating a sustainable future: Mathematician identifies unsustainable development patterns and climate vulnerability
Earth Day often calls to mind the environmentalists and activists leading the charge for a sustainable planet. But researchers like Leonardo Schultz and José Maria Cardoso da Silva at the University of Miami College of Arts ...
Quantum confinement explains the dramatic rise of electrical resistivity in few-nanometers-thick silicon sheets
Consumer electronic devices are made from materials that we have been using for more than 60 years, mainly silicon, germanium and copper. Why have semiconductor electronics become increasingly fast over this time?
How to tackle the 'gender play gap': 4 ways to encourage young women back into sport
Women's sport has recently enjoyed unprecedented success in Australia.
Most bees nest in the ground—offering rocks and gravel is a simple way to help them thrive
Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing rapid population declines.
Dental surgery cures sloth's toothache
Early last year, keepers at Chester Zoo first spotted that 25-year-old Rico, a two-toed sloth, had swellings on the side of his face.
