Plants & Animals
Largest and hairiest of its kind: New feather-duster-legged tarantula discovered in western Cuba
A new species of tarantula, Trichopelma grande, has been discovered in western Cuba by researchers David Ortiz of Masaryk University, Czechia, and Elier Fonseca of the Cuban Zoological Society, Cuba. The charismatic addition ...
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Astronomy
Theoretical astrophysicist proposes solution to enigma of Crab Nebula's 'zebra' pattern
A theoretical astrophysicist from the University of Kansas may have solved a nearly two-decade-old mystery over the origins of an unusual "zebra" pattern seen in high-frequency radio pulses from the Crab Nebula.
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Mars Curiosity rover takes a last look at mysterious sulfur
NASA's Curiosity rover is preparing for the next leg of its journey, a months-long trek to a formation called the boxwork, a set of weblike patterns on Mars's surface that stretches for miles. It will soon leave behind Gediz ...
Astrobiology
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Adjusting accelerators with help from machine learning
Banks of computer screens stacked two and three high line the walls. The screens are covered with numbers and graphs that are unintelligible to an untrained eye. But they tell a story to the operators staffing the particle ...
General Physics
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New study reveals possible origins of dark matter in 'Dark Big Bang' scenario
Recent research by a student-faculty team at Colgate University unlocks new clues that could radically change the world's understanding of the origin of dark matter.
Astronomy
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Blood pressure variability linked to accelerated vision loss in glaucoma
University of California, San Diego-led research suggests that long-term variability in blood pressure is associated with accelerated worsening of peripheral vision due to the progression of glaucoma.
Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London and the University of Nottingham have developed a biocooperative material that harnesses blood clotting and peptide self-assembly to engineer personalized regenerative implants ...
A nervous system-inspired framework to deploy self-organizing robot swarms
The deployment of robot teams could allow humans to complete various real-world tasks faster and more efficiently. For instance, multiple co-operating robots could help to quickly find and rescue survivors of natural disasters ...
Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmed
The first confirmed case of vertical transmission of Oropouche virus (OROV) has been reported by 23 researchers from eight distinct institutions in Brazil.
Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors
A paper titled "Deep Learning and Transfer Learning for Brain Tumor Detection and Classification" published in Biology Methods and Protocols shows that scientists can train artificial intelligence (AI) models to distinguish ...
Radiology & Imaging
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The Future is Interdisciplinary
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Medical Xpress
Smarter blood tests could deliver faster diagnoses and improved outcomes
Djibouti experiments with GM mosquito against malaria
Urban mosquito sparks malaria surge in East Africa
Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors
Personalized bone and tissue regeneration gel shows effectiveness in rats
Oropouche virus transmission to unborn child confirmed
New nasal vaccine shows promise in curbing whooping cough spread
COVID-19 hitches a ride on mucus to spread deep into lungs, live imaging shows
AI analysis of immune cells can predict breast cancer prognosis
New cell model reveals how hepatitis E viruses affect nerve cells
Experimental oxytocin-based drug offers new hope for gut disorders
Multiple sclerosis drug may help with poor working memory
Jumping genes for early detection of gastric cancer
Tech Xplore
Is AI's meteoric rise beginning to slow?
AI feels like an unstoppable force. But it is not a panacea for businesses or society
Charged up safety: Hydrated salts shield batteries from thermal threats
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island
Seatbelt-integrated biosensor could reliably track the alertness and stress of pilots and drivers
Engineers transform smartphones into instruments for studying space
Leaner large language models could enable efficient local use on phones and laptops
Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly automating tasks like translation, text classification and customer service. But tapping into an LLM's power typically requires users to send their requests to a centralized server—a ...
Computer Sciences
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New nasal vaccine shows promise in curbing whooping cough spread
As whooping cough cases rise in the U.S., a new nasal vaccine developed by Tulane University may hold the key to reducing the spread of the highly contagious respiratory disease.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Team creates world's first tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser
In a new study, researchers at Osaka University have created the world's first compact, tunable-wavelength blue semiconductor laser, a significant advancement for far-ultraviolet light technology with promising applications ...
Optics & Photonics
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Machine learning and supercomputer simulations predict interactions between gold nanoparticles and blood proteins
Researchers in the Nanoscience Center at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, have used machine learning and supercomputer simulations to investigate how tiny gold nanoparticles bind to blood proteins. The studies discovered ...
Bio & Medicine
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COVID-19 hitches a ride on mucus to spread deep into lungs, live imaging shows
The COVID-19 virus spreads via mucus once inside an infected airway, allowing it to reach into the lower lungs, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Nature Communications.
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Meltwater from Greenland and the Arctic is weakening ocean circulation to speed up warming down south, model suggests
A vast network of ocean currents nicknamed the "great global ocean conveyor belt" is slowing down. That's a problem because this vital system redistributes heat around the world, influencing both temperatures and rainfall.
Earth Sciences
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Statistical approach improves models of atmosphere on early Earth and exoplanets
As energy from the sun reaches Earth, some solar radiation is absorbed by the atmosphere, leading to chemical reactions like the formation of ozone and the breakup of gas molecules. A new approach for modeling these reactions, ...
Astrobiology
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Fat cells have epigenetics-based memory: Researchers discover mechanism behind weight loss yo-yo effect
Anyone who has ever tried to get rid of a few extra kilos knows the frustration: the weight drops initially, only to be back within a matter of weeks—the yo-yo effect has struck. Researchers at ETH Zurich have now been ...
Overweight & Obesity
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Modeling and analysis reveals technological, environmental challenges to increasing water recovery from desalination
Climate change is making water scarcer. A promising method to combat this problem is desalination technology because it can tap seawater.
Engineering
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Confinement may affect how we smell and feel about food
New research from RMIT University found confined and isolating environments changed the way people smelled and responded emotionally to certain food aromas.
Space Exploration
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Illegal farm fires fuel Indian capital's smog misery
The illegal burning of farm fields in northern India reached a record high this season, fueling a toxic smog choking millions including in the capital New Delhi, government monitors said Tuesday.
Parts of Great Barrier Reef suffer highest coral mortality on record
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian research showed Tuesday, with scientists fearing the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Floods strike thousands of houses in northern Philippines
Floodwaters reaching more than four meters high swamped thousands of houses in the storm-battered northern Philippines on Tuesday after rivers overflowed following heavy rain and a dam release.
SpaceX set for Starship's next flight
SpaceX is poised for its next Starship megarocket test flight on Tuesday, with US President-elect Donald Trump expected to witness the second ever attempt to catch its descending booster stage in the launch tower's "chopstick" ...
Deducing commonality from complexity: Scientist explores 'Mesoscience' to address global issues
Two topics are now drawing great attention from the global scientific community: shifting or advancing paradigms in science, and tackling global challenges such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, climate change, and ...
In southern India's tea country, small but mighty efforts are brewing to bring back native forests
Scattered groves of native trees, flowers and the occasional prehistoric burial ground are squeezed between hundreds of thousands of tea shrubs in southern India's Nilgiris region—a gateway to a time before colonization ...
Why school police officers may not be the most effective way to prevent violence
In 1975, only 1% of public schools had their own police officers. Today, 44% do. A large reason for the increase is the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which led to the creation of the federal Community ...
World's first visual grading system developed to combat microplastic fashion pollution
More than 14 million metric tons of microplastics are estimated to be lying on the ocean floor with the fashion industry among the worst pollutants.
Philadelphia students have a new reading and writing curriculum. A literacy expert explains what's changing
Philadelphia's K-8 public school students are being taught a new literacy curriculum starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It's called Expeditionary Learning, and it conforms with what literacy experts call the science of ...
Better but not stellar: Pollsters faced familiar complaints, difficulties in assessing Trump-Harris race
An oracle erred badly. The most impressive results were turned in by a little-known company in Brazil. A nagging problem reemerged, and some media critics turned profane in their assessments.
Short-lived soda tax reinforces alternative presumptions on tax impacts on consumer behaviors: Study
One of the most common assumptions tax policymakers make is that by raising taxes, they will raise revenue for the government. However, a new study that centers on a soda tax in Washington state has reinforced alternative ...
Empowering people, saving the planet: A case for direct democracy
A new study by Prof. Yacov Tsur from the Department of Environmental Economics and Management at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem offers valuable insights into the relationship between democracy's attributes and greenhouse ...
The climate and biodiversity crises are entwined, but we risk pitting one against the other
Climate change and biodiversity policies have largely evolved in isolation, even though the two crises are deeply intertwined. They have their own UN summits, with the same name and numbering system: the UN biodiversity summit ...
Latest edition of book offers guidance on monitoring and managing ranaviruses in amphibians, reptiles and fish
Researchers are providing new information and guidance on monitoring and managing viruses that cause life-threatening diseases in amphibians, reptiles and fish, as detailed in the second edition of Ranaviruses: Emerging Pathogens ...
Research challenges traditional wisdom on entrepreneurship among marginalized groups
Research in the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, is set to challenge the received wisdom on entrepreneurship among marginalized groups, particularly people with disabilities. The work shows how inclusivity ...
Study finds 'safe' BPA alternatives may still pose health risks
A study by Professor José Villalaín of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) in Spain, published in the Journal of Xenobiotics, reveals that bisphenol analogs BPF and BPS, used as safer alternatives to BPA, may ...
Review makes connections between electron density-based methods
Researchers have published a comprehensive review in Chemical Reviews on electron density-based methods.
Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality
The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce ...
The new Mars landing approach: How we'll land large payloads on the Red Planet
Back in 2007, I talked with Rob Manning, engineer extraordinaire at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and he told me something shocking. Even though he had successfully led the entry, descent, and landing (EDL) teams for three ...
Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash, taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue
Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are financial accounts funded by donors to support future charitable work. This kind of giving differs greatly from charitable giving as a whole because it's much more likely to involve donations ...
