Cell & Microbiology
Study traces Ebola's route to the skin surface
Ebola is a deadly hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus that is endemic in parts of East-Central and West Africa. Most people are aware that a primary route for person-to-person transmission is through contact with bodily ...
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Astronomy
Dark energy camera captures the glittering galaxies of the Antlia Cluster
NSF NOIRLab rings in the New Year with a glittering galaxyscape captured with the Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera, mounted on the U.S. National Science Foundation Víctor M. Blanco 4-meter Telescope at ...
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New 'all-optical' nanoscale sensors of force access previously unreachable environments
Mechanical force is an essential feature for many physical and biological processes. Remote measurement of mechanical signals with high sensitivity and spatial resolution is needed for a wide range of applications, from robotics ...
Nanophysics
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Revealing a key mechanism of rapid centromere evolution
A joint research group team led by Sayuri Tsukahara and Tetsuji Kakutani of the University of Tokyo has clarified a mechanism of how retrotransposons, genetic elements that can "jump around" chromosomes and are known drivers ...
Plants & Animals
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Researchers develop 'family tree' system to auto-detect new variants of infectious diseases
Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading in humans—including those causing flu, COVID, whooping cough and tuberculosis.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Here's your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments
The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses, but don't expect any sun-disappearing acts like the one that mesmerized North America last spring.
Planetary Sciences
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A new calculation of the electron's self-energy improves determination of fundamental constants
When quantum electrodynamics, the quantum field theory of electrons and photons, was being developed after World War II, one of the major challenges for theorists was calculating a value for the Lamb shift, the energy of ...
The future lifespan of plants just got extended
For now, the future of life on Earth is in human hands. But after the anthropocentric era, the situation starts to get dicey. The sun's luminosity is increasing over time, about 1% every 110 million years, so the Earth's ...
German astronomers discover three new hydrogen-deficient pre-white dwarfs
Using the X-shooter instrument at ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), German astronomers have detected three new pre-white dwarfs, which turned out to be strongly hydrogen-deficient. The finding was reported in a research paper ...
Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are processed
Cornell University researchers have found that the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories.
Neuroscience
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Medical Xpress
Which infectious disease is likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025?
Distinct driving patterns seen for seniors with major depressive disorder
The longer the race, the closer it gets: Women are closing in on men when it comes to ultra-endurance events
Guidance issued for use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain
Why one Colorado county has seen a steady drop in its suicide rate over five years
Accelerated kidney function decline seen with COVID-19 versus pneumonia
Modest decline seen in portal messaging with billing implementation
Pain coping skills training beneficial during maintenance hemodialysis
Medical researcher explores economic impact of psychedelic therapy implementation
China says shared Covid information 'without holding anything back'
Harmful fungus in bat feces used to fertilize marijuana plants found to have killed two growers
Tech Xplore
In 2024, artificial intelligence was all about putting AI tools to work
From brain maps to living bridges: The innovations set to reshape life in 2025
Efficient machine learning: Predicting material properties with limited data
AI replaces humans in identifying causes of fuel cell malfunctions
Researchers create triple-layer lithium battery resistant to fire and explosion
AI is becoming ingrained in businesses across industries. Where is it going in 2025?
AI's next frontier: Selling your intentions before you know them
EU universal charger rules come into force
Study explores microbial methods for hydrogen production from waste
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
Russian shipwreck in Iran reveals centuries-old Caspian Sea cargo
Archaeologists from the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies, Italy, along with the Underwater Archaeology Faculty in Tehran, have detailed the findings from the excavation of a wooden shipwreck ...
Introducing HORNET, a novel RNA structure visualization method that correlates sequence and 3D topology
National Cancer Institute researchers have developed a method called HORNET for characterizing 3D topological structures of large and flexible RNA molecules. Scientists used atomic force microscopy (AFM) with deep neural ...
New method estimates Atlantic freshwater transport across latitudes
Researchers from the Institute of Atmospheric Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Xiamen University have developed an indirect method for estimating Atlantic meridional freshwater transport (AMFT) at various latitudes. ...
Earth Sciences
Dec 31, 2024
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New method traces molecular gas mass in distant galaxies
Prof. Zhao Yinghe from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, along with collaborators, have conducted a study examining the correlation between the [C II] 158 micron emission and the CO(1-0) line. Their ...
Astronomy
Dec 31, 2024
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Scientists link hematopoietic cell transplant deaths to beta-blocker use
Patients can die if they take certain previously prescribed beta-blockers during a hematopoietic cell transplant due to suppressed signals from nerves that promote bone marrow regeneration.
Immunology
Dec 31, 2024
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Gene therapy research offers hope for people with chronic kidney disease
Researchers are making strides in improving gene therapies for genetic diseases, particularly chronic kidney disease, using adeno-associated virus, or AAV, vectors. While AAV-based treatments have shown promise, delivering ...
Genetics
Dec 31, 2024
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New 'molecular flashlight' technique detects brain metastases in mice using ultra-thin light probe
Monitoring molecular changes in the brain caused by cancer and other neurological pathologies in a non-invasive way is one of the major challenges in biomedical research. A new experimental technique has achieved this by ...
Radiology & Imaging
Dec 31, 2024
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Microplastics found in multiple human organ tissues correlated with lesions
Research led by Zhejiang Agriculture and Forestry University in China has performed a metadata investigation into the presence of microplastics in humans. They report a concerning relationship between micro and nanoplastic ...
Preclinical study finds surges in estrogen promote binge drinking in females
The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to "pregame," or consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study led by scientists at ...
Neuroscience
Dec 30, 2024
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Harmful fungus in bat feces used to fertilize marijuana plants found to have killed two growers
A team of medical professionals and infectious disease researchers at the University of Rochester, in New York, has found that two men who were growing their own marijuana plants died after contracting fungal lung infections ...
Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after the vast biome suffered months of a lengthy drought.
How to catch the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Friday, it will be the year's first chance to see fireballs in the sky.
Kenya investigating fallen space debris
Kenyan officials said Wednesday they were investigating fragments of metal, believed to be from a rocket, that crashed into a village in the country's south.
'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises
Two tiny tortoises emerged from their burrows as soon as they detected Brian Henen's footsteps, eager for the handfuls of bok choy and snap peas that would soon be tossed their way.
How 'sad' bananas could help tackle food waste
Bananas are a sociable fruit. They thrive in bunches, bound by a unifying stalk which joins them happily together in curvy yellow brightness.
SpaceX knocks out 1st of final 2 Space Coast launches of 2024
SpaceX knocked out a midnight launch from Cape Canaveral on Sunday, but has a midnight Monday launch on tap from Kennedy Space Center to cap off a record year for the Space Coast.
What cost-of-living crisis? Luxury travel is booming and set to grow further
About 10 years ago, while working at Badrutt's Palace Hotel in the Swiss town of St Moritz, I was shocked to learn a guest once requested an elephant be brought in to deliver a birthday gift to his wife. And the hotel made ...
NASA's micro-mission Lunar Trailblazer will make macro-measurements of the lunar surface in 2025
NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission is slated to return astronauts to the moon no sooner than April 2026. Astronauts were last on the moon in 1972 during the Apollo 17 mission.
Massachusetts beaches hit record-high for piping plovers: 'A species recovering at an encouraging rate'
Piping plovers are continuing their comeback story.
More than 100,000 oysters were grown in Virginia this year: Why it matters
More than 110,000 oysters were planted and raised through oyster gardening in Virginia in 2024, a near-record, environmentalists said.
Taiwan says 2024 was hottest year on record
Taiwan said Tuesday that this year was the hottest since records began 127 years ago, echoing unprecedented temperature highs felt around the world.
Microplastics disrupt terrestrial ecosystems, affecting plants and food webs
Micro/nanoplastics (MNPs), plastic particles and fibers with sizes ranging from nanometers (≥ 1 nm) to micrometers (≤ 5 mm) have become emerging environmental pollutants and are widely distributed across various ecosystems ...
Researchers are using AI and virtual reality to create an online dancefloor for the whole world to share
Staying home to dance the night away may soon be the next big thing. The festive season can be a lonely time for many, and too much time spent online can add to the feeling of isolation.
The number of homeless people in the U.S. has increased, assessment reveals
The number of homeless individuals in the U.S. increased by 18% between January 2023 and January 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Why do disinfectants only kill 99.9% of germs? Here's the science
Have you ever wondered why most disinfectants indicate they kill 99.9% or 99.99% of germs, but never promise to wipe out all of them? Perhaps the thought has crossed your mind mid-way through cleaning your kitchen or bathroom.
India rocket launches space docking mission
India launched a rocket Monday carrying two small spacecraft to test docking in space, a critical step for the country's dreams of a space station and a manned Moon mission.
Northern lights could be visible in upper fringes of the US this New Year's Eve
There's a chance solar storms may bring northern lights to several northern U.S states just in time for the new year.
Investigating soil, nutrient impact on organic leafy greens in unheated, greenhouse-like high tunnel system
A recent study by scientists at the University of Florida sheds light on how soil and nutrient management practices significantly influence the productivity and quality of leafy green crops grown in high tunnel organic systems. ...
Researchers improve chaotic mapping for super-resolution image reconstruction
Super-resolution (SR) technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of images. SR reconstruction aims to generate high-resolution images from low-resolution ones. Traditional methods often result in blurred or ...
What if every pet was vegan? Here's how much it would help the planet
At least a quarter of all human-generated greenhouse gas emissions to date can be traced to the livestock industry. Vast tracts are used to grow feed crops and to graze the world's 92 billion cows, pigs, chickens and other ...
