Earth Sciences
1.5°C Paris Climate Agreement target may be too high for polar ice sheets and sea level rise
Efforts to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C under the Paris Climate Agreement may not go far enough to save the world's ice sheets, according to a study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment.
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Bio & Medicine
Mask users can now breathe more easily: Porphyrin-based nanosheets capture viruses while supporting air flow
The COVID-19 pandemic increased public awareness of the importance of mask use for personal protection. However, when the mesh size of mask fabrics is small enough to capture viruses, which are usually around one hundred ...
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Capuchin monkeys develop bizarre 'fad' of abducting baby howlers, cameras reveal
On an island off the coast of Panama lives a population of wild primates with a remarkable culture. White-faced capuchins on Jicarón Island in Coiba National Park use stone tools; and scientists have been monitoring this ...
Plants & Animals
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Human-specific DNA enhancer linked to brain development and neuron proliferation
Duke University Medical Center-led research has identified a human-specific DNA enhancer that regulates neural progenitor proliferation and cortical size. Small genetic changes in HARE5 amplify a key developmental pathway, ...
A common enzyme takes on a surprising role in preventing cancer
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and Wake Forest University School of Medicine have identified ALDH4A1, a mitochondrial proline-metabolizing enzyme, as a third structural component of the mitochondrial pyruvate ...
Aging reduces CAR-T cell effectiveness by impairing metabolism, study shows
As people age, their immune systems become less efficient, posing a challenge for cancer therapies that rely on harnessing immune cells.
Immunology
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Why are patients with mitochondrial disease more susceptible to infections? New study finds the answer
Patients with rare mitochondrial diseases already face a host of serious health issues, from muscle weakness to neurological problems and heart conditions. But one of their most life-threatening challenges has remained a ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Streamlined technique rapidly measures cells' density, reflecting health and developmental state
Measuring the density of a cell can reveal a great deal about the cell's state. As cells proliferate, differentiate, or undergo cell death, they may gain or lose water and other molecules, which is revealed by changes in ...
Immunology
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Scientists develop new treatment with potential to tackle most common form of childhood cancer
A combination of two drugs could improve outcomes and reduce the need for toxic chemotherapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the most common cancer in childhood and one that can be particularly difficult ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Computational strategy reveals potential new targets for Alzheimer's drugs
By combining information from many large datasets, MIT researchers have identified several new potential targets for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Genetics
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Medical Xpress
Why are patients with mitochondrial disease more susceptible to infections? New study finds the answer
Study links residual inflammation in psoriasis patients to obesity and fatty liver disease
Could clinician entrepreneurs benefit Canada's health and economy?
A common enzyme takes on a surprising role in preventing cancer
Exposure to gun violence linked to widespread psychological distress in US adults
Gut bacteria and acetate team up to cut fat in mice without muscle loss
Specific personality traits may influence the development of insomnia
How molecules can 'remember' and contribute to memory and learning
Tech Xplore
AI goes to 'kindergarten' in order to learn more complex tasks
Using sound waves to create a smart T-shirt
Self-positioning microdevices with circularly polarized luminescence enable adaptable 3D display
Efforts to reduce TikTok screen time often increase usage
China's Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
Nvidia unveils plan for Taiwan's first 'AI supercomputer'
Global chip giants converge on Taiwan for Computex
Study maps three decades of white LED progress and key innovation drivers
TeV halos could be a common feature of middle-aged pulsars, study shows
Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit regular radio wave pulses and beams of magnetic radiation, which can sometimes be detected from Earth. These pulsating stars are dense remnants of massive stars whose life ...
Amiloride found to be as effective as spironolactone in managing resistant hypertension
Yonsei University College of Medicine-led research has shown amiloride is as effective as spironolactone in reducing systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 12 weeks in patients with resistant hypertension.
Astronomers perform detailed study of chemically peculiar star HD 72968
Astronomers have employed NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to conduct a detailed study of a chemically peculiar star known as HD 72968. Results of the study, published ...
Positive proof-of-concept experiments may lead to the world's first treatment for celiac disease
An investigational treatment for celiac disease effectively controls the condition—at least in an animal model—in a first-of-its-kind therapeutic for a condition that affects approximately 70 million people worldwide.
Third-party data annotators often fail to accurately read the emotions of others, study finds
Machine learning algorithms and large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the platform ChatGPT, have proved to be effective in tackling a wide range of tasks. These models are trained ...
Researchers are developing world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions
What if ultrafast pulses of light could operate computers at speeds a million times faster than today's best processors? A team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Arizona, are working to make that ...
Optics & Photonics
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Oveporexton shows promise in improving wakefulness in narcolepsy type 1
Research led by Gui de Chauliac Hospital in Montpellier, France, and the University of Bologna in Italy reports that oveporexton improves wakefulness and reduces cataplexy episodes in patients with narcolepsy type 1. Findings ...
Exposure to gun violence linked to widespread psychological distress in US adults
Psychology research has consistently emphasized the adverse effects of enduring or witnessing violent acts, showing that exposure to different forms of violence can increase the risk of developing various mental health conditions. ...
Gut bacteria and acetate team up to cut fat in mice without muscle loss
Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Their study shows that supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and ...
Overweight & Obesity
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Genomic analysis shows widespread mpox transmission in West Africa prior to 2022 global outbreak
Historically, most human mpox infections have resulted from zoonotic transmission—meaning from animals to humans—and these spillovers have rarely led to human-to-human transmission. But during the 2022 global outbreak, ...
Genetics
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New species of octopus discovered in a deep-sea canyon
A new species of flapjack octopus, with massive eyes and blood-red tentacles, has been discovered from a deep-sea canyon off the coast of Australia.
India steel plans threaten global emissions goals: Report
India's plans to massively expand coal-based steel and iron production threaten global efforts to reduce the sector's carbon emissions, a key contributor to climate change, a report said Tuesday.
Record May heat scorches north, central China
Swathes of northern and central China are sweltering this week under record May heat, state media reported Tuesday, as the country braces for another summer of extreme temperatures.
One dead as rains choke India's tech capital
Torrential rains have swamped parts of India's tech capital Bengaluru, killing at least one person, an official said, and exposing long-standing infrastructure failures in a city that has expanded at breakneck speed.
UK farmers pray for rain amid driest spring since 1852
UK farmers are praying for rain as Britain suffers its driest spring in well over a century, which has left the soil parched and crops stunted from lack of water.
Four-legged investigators sniff out spotted lanternfly eggs to slow the spread of invasive pest
The spotted lanternfly, a leaf-hopping invasive pest first detected in the U.S. a decade ago, has steadily spread across the East Coast and into the Midwest with little getting in its way.
Tiny genomic islands help ocean's most abundant bacteria respond flexibly to environmental changes
Using third-generation metagenomics, researchers from the Department of Plant Production and Microbiology at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) have uncovered the genomic basis behind the evolutionary success ...
Automating irrigation of Suwannee Valley crop saved more than 164 million gallons of water in 2024, assessment finds
May is peak watermelon season in North Florida, and farmers are busy tending to their crops as they anticipate harvesting around Memorial Day. Rather than painstakingly twisting water valves, however, an ever-growing number ...
Perseverance Mars rover to take a bite of 'Krokodillen' region
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is exploring a new region of interest the team is calling "Krokodillen" that may contain some of the oldest rocks on Mars. The area has been on the Perseverance science team's wish list because ...
A new 'geography of fire' defines southern US wildfire risk
In the Southeast, wildfire risk is increasing. Fire suppression has allowed fuel to accumulate in forests, droughts are becoming more common, and communities are developing more homes and infrastructure in forested areas. ...
Net zero construction push strains UK workforce mental health and well-being
The pressure of decarbonizing industrial sectors is weighing on workers.
Understanding weather extremes through the lens of a regional model
Regional models are game changers when it comes to simulating extreme weather events, and they're particularly important for unique landscapes like Australia. While global climate models capture the big picture across the ...
Study reveals differences in soil organic carbon levels across vegetation types
Wetlands are essential ecosystems that provide a variety of ecological functions, including carbon sequestration, water purification, climate regulation, and biodiversity maintenance. As global warming intensifies, environmental ...
Alpine plant decline linked to smaller rhizomes and shorter fine roots
Alpine ecosystems are especially vulnerable to climate change, and many of them are already experiencing rapid warming that is associated with noticeable shifts in alpine vegetation.
Hidden history of Israeli-Syrian peace efforts across seven decades revealed
Amid escalating tensions and evolving diplomatic overtures, the relationship between Israel and Syria has entered yet another complex phase. In the wake of the fall of the Assad regime, tentative diplomatic signals come against ...
The deepening mystery around the JWST's early galaxies
When the JWST came to life and began observations, one of its first jobs was to gaze back in time at the early universe. The Assembly of Galaxies is one of the space telescope's four main science themes, and when it observed ...
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during ...
Lower-frequency sonic booms from Falcon 9 launches can feel like mini-earthquakes
Rocket launches are amazing spectacles, but close-up viewers know to bring a set of earplugs or earmuffs to protect their hearing. However, the boom of a launch isn't reserved for those who sign up to watch it—it can also ...
Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season, raising alarms among scientists and conservationists who fear the animal could go extinct.
AI language models increasingly shape economics research writing, study finds
A new University of Massachusetts Amherst study delivers clear evidence of how large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, are reshaping the landscape of academic research. It applies a new language analysis method that ...
