Evolution
The obstetrical dilemma: Large-scale study explores evolutionary trade-offs of wide vs. narrow hips
A team of integrative biologists at the University of Texas, Western Washington University and Columbia University Irving Medical Center has found that both wide and narrow hips provide women with certain physical benefits, ...
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Cell & Microbiology
Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
Bacteria can be engineered to sense a variety of molecules, such as pollutants or soil nutrients. In most cases, however, these signals can only be detected by looking at the cells under a microscope or similarly sensitive ...
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Researchers discover a new type of quantum entanglement
A study from Technion unveils a newly discovered form of quantum entanglement in the total angular momentum of photons confined in nanoscale structures. This discovery could play a key role in the future miniaturization of ...
Optics & Photonics
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Pt nano-catalyst with graphene pockets enhances fuel cell durability and efficiency
The manufacturing and deployment of hybrid and electric vehicles is on the rise, contributing to ongoing efforts to decarbonize the transport industry. While cars and smaller vehicles can be powered using lithium batteries, ...
Industrial carbon producers contribute significantly to sea level rise, modeling study finds
Research led by the Union of Concerned Scientists reports that emissions from the world's largest fossil fuel and cement companies have contributed significantly to both present-day and long-term sea level rise. Products ...
Scientists find evidence of universal conformal invariance in diverse cellular movement
In a new Nature Physics study, researchers have provided evidence of universal conformal invariance in living biological cells. They show that a universal feature in the collective behavior emerges in groups of living cells.
Neuron groups in mice spinal cord found responsible for encoding different types of pain
Humans and other animal species can experience many types of pain throughout the course of their lives, varying in intensity, unpleasantness and origin. Several past neuroscience studies have explored the neural underpinnings ...
Tree gum can sustainably supercharge supercapacitor lifespan
A waste gum produced by trees found in India could be the key to unlocking a new generation of better-performing, more eco-friendly supercapacitors, researchers say.
Electronics & Semiconductors
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How one bad protein can affect both immunity and brain development
RIKEN researchers have discovered how a single mutation in one gene can simultaneously result in two symptoms—a severely compromised immune system and problems in brain development. Similar mechanisms may be at work in ...
Neuroscience
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Puberty triggers brain rewiring in genetic condition tied to autism, mouse study suggests
Changes in brain connectivity before and after puberty may explain why some children with a rare genetic disorder have a higher risk of developing autism or schizophrenia, according to a UCLA Health study.
Neuroscience
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Simulation in Space: 6 Out-of-This-World Stories
Multiphysics simulation is being used to develop technology capable of operating in space. See how in this ebook.
The Future is Interdisciplinary
Find out how ACS can accelerate your research to keep up with the discoveries that are pushing us into science’s next frontier
Medical Xpress
Tech Xplore
From boring to bursting: A giant black hole awakens
Although we know that supermassive black holes (millions of times the mass of our sun) lurk at the center of most galaxies, their very nature makes them difficult to spot and study. In contrast to the popular idea of black ...
Astronomy
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A new frontier in spintronics: Antiferromagnetic quasicrystals unveiled
Quasicrystals (QCs) are fascinating solid materials that exhibit an intriguing atomic arrangement. Unlike regular crystals, in which atomic arrangements have an ordered repeating pattern, QCs display long-range atomic order ...
Condensed Matter
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Illuminating the twist: Light-driven inversion of supramolecular chirality
Self-assembly or self-organization in molecular science refers to the phenomena where molecules spontaneously gather and form ordered structures, a unique property of materials used to develop optical and electronic materials.
Nanomaterials
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Scalable graphene membranes could supercharge carbon capture
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions is crucial in the fight against climate change. But current methods, like chemical absorption, are expensive and energy-intensive. Scientists have long eyed graphene—an ...
Nanomaterials
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RNA-based blood test identifies Parkinson's before symptoms appear
Researchers have developed a simple and cost-effective blood test capable of detecting Parkinson's disease long before symptoms emerge, comparing the current state of diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases to the fight against ...
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
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New experiment halves weight limit of elusive neutrinos
Scientists trying to discover the elusive mass of neutrinos, tiny "ghost particles" that could solve some of the universe's biggest mysteries, announced a new limit on Thursday for how much they could weigh, halving the previous ...
General Physics
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A new approach to probe hadronization via quantum entanglement
Recent physics studies have discovered that quarks and gluons inside protons, which are subatomic positively charged particles, exhibit maximal quantum entanglement at high energies. Entanglement is a physical phenomenon ...
Einstein's dream of a unified field theory accomplished?
During the latter part of the 20th century, string theory was put forward as a unifying theory of physics foundations. String theory has not, however, fulfilled expectations. That is why we are of the view that the scientific ...
Neural stem cells outside the brain: Discovery opens new paths for regenerative medicine
For decades, scientists assumed that neural stem cells (NSCs) only occur in the brain and spinal cord. A new international study, led by Hans Schöler of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster, has ...
Medical research
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Probiotics linked to reduced negative feelings, offering potential mental health benefits
Research by Katerina Johnson and Laura Steenbergen published in the journal npj Mental Health Research shows that taking probiotics can help reduce negative feelings. They also investigated which people benefit most from ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla in a zoo, is celebrating her 68th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, the oldest gorilla living in captivity worldwide, is getting ready for her 68th birthday in style.
Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats—but where's the evidence?
In 1938, zoologist Ellis Le Geyt Troughton mourned that Australia's "gentle and specialized creatures" were "unable to cope with changed conditions and introduced enemies."
Hubble captures a star's swan song in planetary nebula Kohoutek 4-55
The swirling, paint-like clouds in the darkness of space in this stunning image seem surreal, like a portal to another world opening up before us. In fact, the subject of this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is very ...
War worsens climate and environmental challenges in Ukraine
While Ukraine has made significant progress in climate action since the 2010s, and undertaken efforts to align its environmental strategy with EU standards, Russia's invasion in 2022 has contributed to environmental devastation ...
Why do women still have less status and power than men?
What's your vision of gender equality?
How NASA science data defends Earth from asteroids
The asteroid 2024 YR4 made headlines in February with the news that it had a chance of hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032, as determined by an analysis from NASA's Center for Near Earth Object Studies (CNEOS) at the agency's ...
Researchers warn of neurological condition impacting Australian magpies
Researchers have set out to find the cause of a paralysis syndrome affecting magpies across Perth and the Southwest.
Evidence-based, nonlethal cat management strategies save lives
University of Queensland research has found evidence-based, nonlethal cat management strategies save lives, reduce stray populations and ease the emotional toll on staff involved in euthanasia.
What's contaminating Tampa Bay's fish? These scientists are angling for answers
In a hidden pocket of Tampa Bay mangrove forest, Steve Murawski's team of scientists caught a Centropomus undecimalis, the common snook. At 22 inches and with a jet-black line running horizontally across its body, the snook ...
Early holiday, more fans: Philippines schools adapt to climate change
Kindergarten teacher Lolita Akim fires up five standing fans with three more at the ready as she fights to hold the attention of her pint-sized pupils in Manila's soaring heat.
Sweden drowns in discarded fast fashion items
Sweden's recycling centers are overflowing with clothes after an EU-wide ban this year on throwing away textiles, leaving overwhelmed municipalities eager to have fast fashion giants take responsibility.
Here's how smart designs can help prevent losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks
Across the United States, more than 440 national parks and 7,400 urban parks offer a variety of recreational green spaces for people and pets.
Merchant marine vessel aids in ocean data collection
Sustained scientific observations and monitoring are crucial for measuring ocean change, providing valuable data that contributes to a better understanding of oceanography, biodiversity, and the interconnectedness of global ...
Students perform equally well in-person or online, study finds
For academic performance, it doesn't matter whether students attend a lecture in person, stream it, or watch it later. The key is that they can choose for themselves and actively participate. This is shown by research from ...
Walking on two legs may explain human musicality and language, argues research
The fact that humans walk on two legs is likely the reason we have developed our rhythmic, musical, and linguistic abilities, suggests new research by physician and researcher Matz Larsson.
Transplanting Posidonia oceanica: A scientific advance for conservation of seagrass meadows
A study has resulted in the transplantation of 384 m² of Posidonia oceanica seagrass on the scale of an industrial project as part of maritime works in Monaco. This success challenges the idea that these ecosystems are "non-transplantable." ...
Gas boilers now biggest source of air pollution in central London, study shows
A new study has revealed a significant shift in the sources of nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution in central London, with gas boilers used for heating now identified as the primary contributor.
Natural oil seeps: Dissolved organic matter may persist in deep sea for thousands of years
What is the role of dissolved organic matter in the deep sea? In a study relating to this question, researchers from the Universities of Bremen and Oldenburg have investigated the composition of dissolved organic matter (DOM) ...
Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say
An ancient jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans, scientists reported Thursday.
New study identifies structural basis of CysLT2R activation by LTD4, paving way for new blocking therapies
Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLTs) are potent bronchoconstrictors, playing pivotal roles in inflammatory diseases. These lipid mediators exert their effects by activating two G protein-coupled receptors, CysLT1R and CysLT2R. ...
