Environment
Fuel aridity emerges as dominant driver of severity in recent Canadian wildfires
A team of forest management specialists affiliated with various institutions across Canada has found that fuel aridity has been the most influential driver of burn severity in wildfires in Canada over the past several decades.
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Evolution
Chimpanzees' stone tool choices may mirror ancient human ancestors' techniques
An international team of paleobiologists, anthropologists and behavioral scientists has found that the process used by modern chimps to select tools for cracking nuts may be similar to how ancient human ancestors chose their ...
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First medieval female burial with weapons discovered in Hungary
A recent study led by Dr. Balázs Tihanyi and his colleagues, published in PLOS ONE, has led to the positive identification of the first-known female burial with weapons in the 10th-century Carpathian Basin, Hungary.
AI system helps doctors identify patients at risk for suicide
A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center shows that clinical alerts driven by artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors identify patients at risk for suicide, potentially improving prevention efforts in routine ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 3, 2025
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Scientists unveil surprising human vs. mouse differences in a major cancer immunotherapy target
Since its discovery in the 1990s, programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) has been regarded as a leading target in cancer treatments. A checkpoint receptor that often resides on the surface of immune system cells, the PD-1 ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Brain study challenges long-held views about Parkinson's movement disorders
University of Arizona researchers have revealed new insights into one of the most common complications faced by Parkinson's disease patients: uncontrollable movements that develop after years of treatment.
Neuroscience
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Robots can now walk through muddy and slippery terrain, thanks to moose-like feet
Roboticists at the Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) have developed a new class of bio-inspired feet that significantly enhance robot mobility on challenging terrains like mud and wet snow. The findings, published ...
Robotics
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Advanced imaging uncovers hidden metastases in high-risk prostate cancer cases
A study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.
Oncology & Cancer
Jan 3, 2025
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Robotic gripper mimics human hand to move multiple objects together
A research team from Seoul National University has proposed a gripper capable of moving multiple objects together to enhance the efficiency of pick-and-place processes, inspired by humans' multi-object grasping strategy. ...
Robotics
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Modeling tool estimates COVID-19 testing saved 1.4 million lives
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted how crucial testing is for disease preparedness and response, and new research from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) and a team of collaborators underscores that principle.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Medical Xpress
Tonsil cancer: What is it and how to prevent it
Flu, RSV are on the rise in Chicago, along with a nasty stomach bug
AI system helps doctors identify patients at risk for suicide
Modeling tool estimates COVID-19 testing saved 1.4 million lives
Multilingualism boosts cognitive skills in autistic children, study suggests
Ultrasound, 3D printing aid sacral neuromodulation for neurogenic bladder
Prevalence of dementia diagnoses increased in individuals with autism diagnosis
Study compares single-inhaler triple therapies for treatment of COPD
Researchers aim to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents with dementia
Peer pressure still influences older adult alcohol consumption, says study
New guidelines for managing blood cancers in pregnancy
Tech Xplore
Meta unveils HOT3D dataset for advanced computer vision training
Emerging field of 'energy meteorology' sheds light on solar farms' desert impact
Plastic crystals could replace greenhouse gases used in refrigerators
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Virtual platform enables real-time musical collaboration with avatars
High-performance cerium oxide thermal switches improve heat flow control
Sustainable e-textiles: Biodegradable wearables can monitor health and reduce waste
Seven advances in technology that we're likely to see in 2025
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
Lake bacteria evolve like clockwork with the seasons, study reveals
Like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day," bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can't seem to shake. Except in this case, it's more like Groundhog Year.
Evolution
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Plastic crystals could replace greenhouse gases used in refrigerators
A team of chemical engineers at Deakin University, working with colleagues from the University of Western Australia, the University of Sydney and Monash University, all in Australia, has found that a type of plastic crystal ...
Meta unveils HOT3D dataset for advanced computer vision training
While most humans can innately use their hands to communicate with others or grab and manipulate objects, many existing robotic systems only excel at simple manual tasks. In recent years, computer scientists worldwide have ...
Scientists reveal overlooked ocean processes crucial for carbon storage
A new study has unveiled the key mechanisms that preserve organic carbon in the ocean—a poorly understood but vital process that influences the Earth's climate, carbon cycles, and formation of fossil fuels.
Earth Sciences
Jan 3, 2025
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'One of the most important species for science': How the humble fruit fly transformed four fields of research
The common fruit fly (Drosophila melanogaster), more correctly called the vinegar fly, is a frequent visitor to ripe fruit in households around the world, where it often deposits eggs on rotting flesh without being noticed. ...
Biotechnology
Jan 3, 2025
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How a simple amino acid could shape immune response
A study conducted by researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology has uncovered a pivotal role of asparagine metabolism in regulating B cell homeostasis and immune response.
Immunology
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A new look at the peculiarities of crop-pollinator interactions could boost plant quality
Pollination by animals contributes to a third of global food production, but little research has been done into the extent to which the identity of pollinators, pollen and crop varieties influence fruit quality when it comes ...
Ecology
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Bioengineers develop construction kit for 'smart cell' design
Rice University bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research, published in the journal Science, represents a major breakthrough in the field ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 3, 2025
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Co-management of protected areas by NGOs and African countries significantly reduces deforestation
In order to better protect ecosystems and biodiversity, several African countries have set up innovative management models in which protected areas are co-managed by government bodies and international or national NGOs through ...
Environment
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New study highlights need for clearer medical reports to ease patient worry
In April 2021, a provision in the 21st Century Cures act took effect which required that all medical test results be released to a patient's electronic medical record as soon as they become available. As a result of this ...
Medical research
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In 2025 and beyond, schools need to teach more than just 'the basics'
In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of doors, gates and transitions. Able to see in two directions, Janus was associated with passages, beginnings and endings.
Breeding success: London zoo counts its animals one-by-one
With bunches of lettuce and bucketloads of nuts, London Zoo kicked off its annual animal count Friday, coaxing everything from goats to gorillas out of their enclosures for the celebrated stocktake.
A double dose of nasty winter is about to smack much of the US with snow, ice and biting cold
A strong snow and ice storm followed by brutally cold conditions will soon smack the eastern two-thirds of the United States as frigid air escapes the Arctic, plunging as far south as Florida, meteorologists forecast.
NASA's LEXI will provide X-ray vision of Earth's magnetosphere
A NASA X-ray imager is heading to the moon as part of NASA's Artemis campaign, where it will capture the first global images of the magnetic field that shields Earth from solar radiation.
Orca Tahlequah's new baby dies
In a day of sadness and surprise, researchers on Puget Sound on Tuesday found J61, the new calf born to mother orca Tahlequah, had not survived—and that a new calf had also been born to J pod.
Braving the cold: Europe's polar research strides forward with new polar hub
In 2025, the EU will set up a new polar research body that will operate from Sweden, while scientists drill deep into polar ice to study the Earth's climate history and help mitigate the effects of climate change on this ...
Hubble captures a pale blue supernova in galaxy LEDA 22057
This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week features the galaxy LEDA 22057, which is located about 650 million light-years away in the constellation Gemini. Like the subject of a previous Picture of the Week, ...
CaMKIIβ key in transducing Ca²⁺ transients to initiate autophagosome formation: Study
Transient Ca2+ fluctuations on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can induce liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of the autophagy initiation complex FIP200, forming FIP200 puncta and triggering autophagosome ...
Could habitable planets orbiting white dwarfs retain their oceans? Maybe
Potentially habitable exoplanets are so incredibly common that astronomers have started to consider more unusual situations where life might arise. Perhaps life can be found on the moon of a hot Jupiter or lingering in the ...
Using an oil industry framework to map space resources
Cracking the chicken-and-egg problem of utilizing resources in space has been a difficult challenge for over half a century. Getting enough infrastructure built up is necessary to collect those resources effectively, but ...
New Orleans New Year's Eve terror attack shows the challenges of protecting 'soft targets,' expert says
New Orleans is still reeling from a terror attack that involved a 42-year-old Army veteran driving a pickup truck through a Bourbon Street crowd on New Year's Day, killing at least 15 and injuring dozens more before being ...
2024 was Earth's hottest year, continuing the global warming trend
Earth reached its warmest year on record in 2024, according to data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe's leading environmental monitoring program.
Cover crops as living mulch boost soil health and nutrient cycling, study finds
Researchers have discovered that using cover crops as "living mulch" between rows of maize can significantly improve soil health and nutrient cycling, offering a sustainable approach to agricultural management.
Oysters once crowded Europe's coast—here's how researchers discovered these long-forgotten reefs
Six generations ago, Europe's seas possessed vast oyster reefs. Oysters were found in their millions, clustered together in reef systems that spanned hundreds of square kilometers. Now the reefs are gone and with them, our ...
Map shows how far Colorado's wandering wolves spread out in December
Colorado's eight collared wolves in the wild spread out in the northern and northwestern parts of the state in December, according to a monthly tracking map released by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Dungeness crab fishery delayed till after the new year as whale entanglements hit a six-year high
Preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports 34 whales were found entangled in fishing gear off the West Coast in 2024, the highest number reported since 2018.
Summer holidays haven't changed much since ancient Greece and Rome (except maybe the sand wrestling)
Imagine a summer holiday at a seaside resort, with days spent sunbathing, reading books, exploring nature and chatting with friends.
Monarch butterflies are in decline in NZ and Australia—you can help to track where they gather
Monarch butterflies (Danaus plexippus) appear to be declining not just in North America but also in Australasia. Could this be a consequence of global change, including climate change, the intensification of agriculture, ...
SpaceX launch on final day of 2024 raises Space Coast tally to 93 for the year
SpaceX put the final countdown in the books for the Space Coast early Tuesday, adding one more to the record pace of launches for the year.
Reed beds offer eco-friendly solution for sludge pollution management
Sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment, often harbors hazardous substances such as heavy metals and excess nutrients that pose significant environmental and health risks if not properly treated. Conventional treatment ...
