Astronomy
The earliest galaxies formed amazingly fast after the Big Bang. Do they break the universe or change its age?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest and most powerful space telescope built to date. Since it was launched in December 2021 it has provided groundbreaking insights. These include discovering the earliest ...
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Condensed Matter
Harnessing magnetic relaxation: 'Pac-Man effect' enables precise organization of superparamagnetic beads
Particles that are larger than regular molecules or atoms yet remain invisible to the naked eye can form a variety of useful structures, including miniature propellers for microrobots, cellular probes, and steerable microwheels ...
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Solar flares may cause faint auroras across top of Northern Hemisphere
Solar storms may cause faint northern lights across fringes of the northern United States over the weekend as forecasters monitor for possible disruptions to power and communications.
Space Exploration
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Investigating the possibility of using asteroid material to grow edible biomass for astronauts
A team of engineers and planetary scientists at Western University's Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, in Canada, has found that it might be possible to produce food for space travelers by feeding bacteria asteroid ...
Study determines when and how pterosaurs went from tiny tree-climbers to towering terrestrial titans
The evolutionary adaptations that allowed ancient pterosaurs to grow to enormous sizes have been pinpointed for the first time by paleontologists in the Center for Paleobiology and Biosphere Evolution at the University of ...
Evolution
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ESA's Hera spacecraft set for asteroid 'crime scene investigation'
Europe's Hera probe is tentatively scheduled to launch Monday on a mission to inspect the damage a NASA spacecraft made when it smashed into an asteroid during the first test of Earth's planetary defenses.
Space Exploration
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Study unveils the role of gamma-delta T cells in cancer immunology
A new study published in Cell Reports Medicine reveals critical insights into the role of gamma-delta T cells across 33 cancer types, shedding light on their potential as clinical biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Pancreatic cancer tumor map uncovers notable differences between primary and metastatic disease
Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have mapped pancreatic cancer tumor ecosystems using tissue from both the primary tumor, which is where cancer first starts to grow in the body, ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Researchers create artificial plants that purify indoor air, generate electricity
On average, Americans spend about 90% of their time indoors, and the air we breathe at work, school or home affects our overall health and well-being.
Energy & Green Tech
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PFAS exposure linked to sleep disruptions in young adults
Research led by the Keck School of Medicine of USC has shown that levels of "forever chemicals" in the blood are linked with disruptions to a fundamental pillar of health—sleep.
Genetics
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Medical Xpress
Study unveils the role of gamma-delta T cells in cancer immunology
ADHD prescribing has changed over the years. A new guide aims to bring doctors up to speed
Four in five pregnant women in Ireland are iron deficient, finds study
XEC is now in Australia. Here's what we know about this hybrid COVID variant
DR Congo to begin mpox vaccination campaign Saturday in east
Shedding light on alcohol's long shadow among pregnant and parenting women
Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience?
Research reveals gene expression's role in depression and immunity
When we cannot hear our own speech, even temporarily, ability to speak is impaired
COVID-19 human challenge study highlights small changes to memory and cognition
Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer
Tech Xplore
Newly developed material can suppress thermal runaway in batteries
UK announces £22bn for carbon capture projects
Building deconstruction, reuse would benefit New York State jobs, climate
Drier winter habitat impacts songbirds' ability to survive migration
A new study from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) shows environmental conditions in migratory birds' winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring ...
Plants & Animals
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Shedding light on alcohol's long shadow among pregnant and parenting women
The woman came in crying. She was disheveled and pregnant, and appeared to be intoxicated. She had a 5-year-old girl in tow and was looking for help from the crisis center where Anna Shchetinina volunteered.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
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Direct measurement of a subtle current phase relation shows potential for more stable superconducting qubits
In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have made significant strides toward the development of highly performing quantum computing systems. Realizing a quantum advantage over classical computing systems and enabling ...
Gut bacteria engineered to act as tumor GPS for immunotherapies
Immunotherapeutic approaches have substantially improved the treatment of patients with advanced malignancies. However, most advanced and metastatic malignancies remain incurable and therefore represent a major unmet need.
Immunology
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Newly developed material can suppress thermal runaway in batteries
A team of engineers and materials scientists at LG Chem, Korea's largest chemical company, has developed a material that they claim could greatly reduce the risk of thermal runaway and resulting fires in batteries. In their ...
DNA molecules with 'invisibility cloak' sequences can selectively target diseased cells in motor neuron disease
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology have developed DNA molecules which contain "invisibility cloak" sequences, preventing healthy cells from reading the messages they ...
Neuroscience
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X-ray scattering technique pinpoints new targets for antibiotic drug development
Researchers from City St George's, University of London, have used a new ultra-high precision X-ray scattering technique to reveal the location and identity of metal ions in bacteria that are crucial for antibiotics to work ...
Biotechnology
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Scientists achieve unprecedented control of active matter
An international research team led by Brandeis University has achieved a major breakthrough in the field of active matter physics, as detailed in a study published this week in Physical Review X. This pioneering research ...
Soft Matter
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Extensive afforestation and reforestation can brake global warming
The Paris Agreement calls on us to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. To reach this goal, we need to reduce CO₂ emissions and remove existing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Earth Sciences
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Antarctic 'greening' at dramatic rate, satellite data show
Vegetation cover across the Antarctic Peninsula has increased more than 10-fold over the last four decades, new research shows.
Earth Sciences
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Coral reef snapper feeling impacts of marine heat waves on Great Barrier Reef
The fate of a popular fish found on the Great Barrier Reef could be in jeopardy, with a new James Cook University study highlighting the impact of marine heat waves on the Spanish Flag Snapper.
Research sheds light on impact and bias of voter purging in Michigan
In recent years, some states have prioritized purging their voter rolls of those who have passed away or moved out of state. During election season, there is often increased discussion about the necessity and impact of these ...
Political parties in South America relied on will of the people to implement major economic reforms, analysis shows
The success and legacy of major economic reforms in Ecuador and El Salvador has depended on the will of the people, analysis shows. The strength of political party ideology and support of unions, workers and the financial ...
Consumers' support for trade and immigration declines, small change on higher taxes for wealthy
American consumers view the economic impact of both trade and immigration more critically now than in 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Experienced and powerful boards are needed to harness the power of overconfident CEOs for innovations
C-suites are filled with strong personalities that can help drive new and exciting offerings. But when it comes to breakthrough technological innovations, a new study published in Strategic Management Journal found it's essential ...
Researchers propose a new paradigm for economic performance and sustainability
An international and interdisciplinary group of researchers has compiled a proposal for a new paradigm for economic performance and sustainability, promoting cooperation and ethical behavior as key drivers of economic success.
ESA's Hera mission takes flight toward the asteroid deflected by NASA's DART probe two years ago
The European Space Agency's Hera mission will set off from Cape Canaveral on 7 October on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It will travel several hundred million kilometers to reach the double asteroid Didymos in autumn 2026.
Maasai Mara's Indigenous forest is disappearing, with drastic consequences
Next to the world-famous Maasai Mara national reserve, an indigenous forest called Nyekweri serves as a sanctuary for elephants, rare birds such as the bright green Schalow's turaco, a small nocturnal mammal called the tree ...
Daylight saving is about to start. But why do the days get longer?
The days are getting longer and in Australia, the switch to daylight saving time is almost upon us (for about 70% of the population, anyway).
There's a renewed push to scrap junior rates of pay for young adults. Do we need to rethink what's fair?
Should young people be paid less than their older counterparts, even if they're working the same job? Whether you think it's fair or not, it's been standard practice in many industries for a long time.
Some online conspiracy-spreaders don't even believe the lies they're spewing, researchers find
There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their reasons for doing so. But there's a wrinkle: My colleagues and I have found that there are a number of people sharing conspiracies ...
As Yelp turns 20, online reviews continue to confound and confuse shoppers
For the past 20 years, Yelp has been providing a platform for people to share their experiences at businesses ranging from bars to barbershops. According to the company, in that time the platform has published 287 million ...
'Carbon contracts for difference' are not a silver bullet for climate action, says researcher
With the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement and plummeting support for the Liberals, Canada's climate policy mix is becoming increasingly unstable with the future of everything from investment tax credits to carbon ...
Creating a beautiful native wildflower meadow in the heart of the city using threatened grassland species
A city street may seem an unusual place to save species found in critically endangered grasslands. My new research, though, shows we can use plants from these ecosystems to create beautiful and biodiverse urban wildflower ...
Study calls for responsible academic research assessment
Findings from a landmark study that could have major implications for the future of academic research assessment have been published by researchers in the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School.
Sea urchins: A surprising delicacy for sharks
Lobsters are widely accepted as the key predator of sea urchins, and this information has informed management strategies in NSW to control exploding sea urchin numbers that threaten temperate reefs.
Europe wants tighter border controls. Research looks at Italy's political attitudes toward migration
Across Europe, the anti-immigration rhetoric is growing louder. Leaders in Germany and France, once seen as stalwarts behind a borderless European Union, have reacted to a rise in support for far-right parties by increasing ...
Hubble observes a peculiar galaxy shape
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image reveals the galaxy, NGC 4694. Most galaxies fall into one of two basic types. Spiral galaxies are young and energetic, filled with the gas needed to form new stars and sporting spiral ...
Southeast US reels as storm Helene death toll passes 210
More than 210 people are now confirmed dead after Hurricane Helene carved a path of destruction through several US states, officials said Thursday, making it the second deadliest storm to hit the US mainland in more than ...
Publisher Springer Nature makes stock market debut
Leading academic publisher Springer Nature made its stock market debut Friday, one of the few initial public offerings in Frankfurt this year despite the exchange's strong performance.
