Biotechnology
Mice headsets make it easier to study brain response to virtual reality
Virtual reality headsets like the Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro will be a Christmas gift in more than one home this year.
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Plants & Animals
Study of chimps cracking nuts shows some are much better at it than others
A team of anthropologists at the University of Oxford's School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, working with a colleague from Chubu Gakuin University, in Japan, has found that some chimpanzees are better at cracking ...
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Fish-friendly dentistry: New method makes oral research non-lethal
Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?
Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?
Plants & Animals
Dec 26, 2024
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Researcher calculates Santa's speed on Christmas Eve—and this is what it would do to Rudolph's nose
With billions of children around the world anxiously waiting for their presents, Father Christmas (or Santa) and his reindeer must be traveling at breakneck speeds to deliver them all in one night.
Mathematics
Dec 24, 2024
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Observations detect young and energetic pulsar in a supernova remnant
An international team of astronomers has reported the discovery of a new pulsar, which received the designation PSR J1631–4722. The newfound pulsar, which is young and energetic, turns out to be associated with a supernova ...
Thermodynamic model identifies how gold reaches Earth's surface
A research team including a University of Michigan scientist has discovered a new gold-sulfur complex that helps researchers understand how gold deposits are formed.
Earth Sciences
Dec 24, 2024
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Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified interleukin-23 receptor (IL-23R) as a significant biomarker of cellular senescence and aging in both mice and humans. Experiments show that IL-23R levels in the bloodstream increase ...
Study reveals macrophages' misunderstood role in lung fibrosis
Researchers at National Jewish Health and colleagues have completed the first study comparing lung macrophages in multiple models of lung injury. The research indicates that macrophages previously described as "pro-fibrotic" ...
Medical research
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Hummingbird-inspired wings detect wind direction with 99% accuracy
Bio-inspired wind sensing using strain sensors on flexible wings could revolutionize robotic flight control strategy. Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a method to detect wind direction with 99% ...
Engineering
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Lifelong singles differ in personality traits and life satisfaction compared to partnered people, study reveals
Although being married or in a long-term relationship is often seen as the norm, more people are staying single for life. But singlehood can bring economic and medical disadvantages, especially as people get older and may ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Investigation uncovers poor quality of dental coverage under Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage—the privatized form of Medicare that offers benefits beyond traditional Medicare, such as dental insurance—is gaining in popularity, but a new analysis reveals that the quality of dental coverage offered ...
Dentistry
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Medical Xpress
Study reveals macrophages' misunderstood role in lung fibrosis
COVID-19 infection not linked to changes in MS symptom severity
Northwest naturals pet food linked to bird flu in cat, issues recall
Could AI plus lasers help catch very early breast cancers?
Prevalence of post-COVID-19 condition in adults 8.4 percent in 2023
Novel biomarker catches aging cells in the act
Are we moral blank slates at birth? A new study offers some clues
Women having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse don't always need a hysterectomy
Walking pneumonia, the 'great masquerader,' on the rise in Washington
New lung scanning method can show treatment effects in real time
Q&A: Why Finland is vaccinating farmers against bird flu—but California isn't—and more info about the spreading virus
Tech Xplore
Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
Language AIs in 2024: Size, guardrails and steps toward AI agents
Self-supervised machine learning adapts to new tasks without retraining
France's most powerful nuclear reactor finally comes on stream
NASA probe makes closest ever pass by the sun
NASA's pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history Tuesday, flying closer to the sun than any other spacecraft, with its heat shield exposed to scorching temperatures topping 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit (930 degrees Celsius).
Space Exploration
Dec 24, 2024
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An AI system has reached human level on a test for 'general intelligence'—here's what that means
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model has just achieved human-level results on a test designed to measure "general intelligence."
Computer Sciences
Dec 24, 2024
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Scientists discover a 'Goldilocks' zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development
In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists at Scripps Research have unlocked the secret interactions between a primordial inorganic polymer of phosphate known as ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 24, 2024
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Rare fossil embryos show early Ecdysozoa development in Cambrian era
An international research team has made a notable discovery of fossil embryos belonging to Ecdysozoa, a diverse group of animals including roundworms, velvet worms, insects, and crabs. These fossils, dated to approximately ...
Evolution
Dec 24, 2024
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From Earth to alien worlds: Exploring the fundamental limits to life
Extraterrestrial and artificial life have long captivated the human mind. Knowing only the building blocks of our own biosphere, can we predict how life may exist on other planets? What factors will rein in the Frankensteinian ...
Astrobiology
Dec 24, 2024
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Middle children grow up to be more honest and cooperative than only children, study suggests
A pair of psychologists, one with Brock University, the other with the University of Calgary, both in Canada, has found evidence suggesting that middle children who grow up with multiple siblings tend to be more honest and ...
AI-designed 'nanocages' mimic viral behavior for enhanced gene therapy
Researchers have developed an innovative therapeutic platform by mimicking the intricate structures of viruses using artificial intelligence (AI). Their pioneering research was published in Nature on December 18.
Bio & Medicine
Dec 24, 2024
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Borneo's mountains reveal a new species of orangutan-colored giant pitcher plant
A team of botanists at Malaysia's Sabah Forestry Department's Forest Research Centre, working with a pair of colleagues from Australia, has identified a new species of giant pitcher plant growing on the ultramafic mountains ...
Reprogramming cells for heart repair: New method transforms ordinary fibroblasts into mature cardiomyocytes
Cardiovascular disease continues to lead as the primary cause of death across the globe, taking millions of lives every year. Damage caused by these diseases is particularly difficult to repair, since the heart has minimal ...
Cardiology
Dec 24, 2024
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Enhanced Raman microscopy offers clearer chemical imaging of cryofixed samples
Understanding the behavior of the molecules and cells that make up our bodies is critical for the advancement of medicine. This has led to a continual push for clear images of what is happening beyond what the eye can see. ...
Biochemistry
Dec 24, 2024
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Research unveils new bacteriophage more effective than similar species
Bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This "race" can lead to a situation where antibiotics will stop suppressing pathogenic bacteria. Bacteriophages, natural "predators" of bacteria, are considered ...
Gaps identified in gravity wave simulations over Antarctica
Spotting flaws is sometimes the first ripple in making waves of innovation.
Study shows that 11- to 12-year-olds use smartphones mainly to talk to family and friends
The moment a child gets his/her first mobile phone as a gift is a source of worry for many parents. Concern about the risks associated with smartphone use has led to more and more initiatives trying to delay that moment.
Spintronics memory innovation: A new perpendicular magnetized film
Long gone are the days where all our data could fit on a two-megabyte floppy disk. In today's information-based society, the increasing volume of information being handled demands that we switch to memory options with the ...
Researchers examine corporate social responsibility's impact on global online shopping
Online shopping is revolutionizing how we access and purchase products from international markets. Despite this growth, many consumers remain hesitant to purchase goods from foreign companies due to trust issues, cultural ...
Cats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect them
The death of an Oregon house cat and a pet food recall are raising questions about the ongoing outbreak of bird flu and how people can protect their pets.
Oil leak in Peru tourist zone triggers 'environmental emergency'
Peru has declared an "environmental emergency" after an oil spill that triggered a clean-up operation on a stretch of northern coastline popular with tourists.
Australian bushfire burns area the size of Singapore
Australian firefighters said Friday they were fighting to control a bushfire racing through a national park that has consumed an area the size of Singapore.
'Dangerous new era': Climate change spurs disaster in 2024
From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa, nowhere was spared the devastating impact of supercharged climate disasters in 2024.
Is university worth it? Yes, for both students and society
As we enter the holiday season, many young people are no doubt beginning to consider their future options. With a range of paths to pursue, a high rate of youth unemployment in Canada and a higher education sector facing ...
Work or play? The rise of online 'kidfluencers' is raising complex legal and ethical questions
Videos of children opening boxes of toys and playing with them have become a feature of online marketing—making stars out of children as young as two.
Should you hire a life coach in 2025?
With the New Year fast approaching, many will be setting goals and ambitions for the next 12 months. This can be a daunting exercise, clouded by a cost-of-living crisis, economic turbulence and ever-moving societal shifts—not ...
Fifty years ago, Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin—and Australia's attitude to disasters changed forever
Exactly 50 years ago, on Christmas Eve 1974, Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin and left a trail of devastation. It remains one of the most destructive natural events in Australia's history.
Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare
Five years ago, I began a research project into emotional labor, compassion fatigue and burnout in Alberta's educational workers.
Fossil treasure chest: How to preserve the geoheritage of South Africa's Cape coast
I am standing on a dune looking out to sea. It's 2024, but I'm thinking about a very different time. Hundreds of thousands of years ago, this 350 km stretch of southern African coast looked very different. It was home to ...
Aceh Tsunami: Monuments help to remember disasters—and forget them
In the aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the Acehnese interpreted the disaster in various ways.
A gold rush for 'green finance' risks changing our relationship to nature
To combat climate change and help nature to recover, a lot more investment is urgently needed. The UN's State of Finance for Nature report claims that if the world is to meet climate, biodiversity and land degradation targets, ...
Three years after the Marshall Fire: Wildfire smoke's health risks can linger long-term in homes that escape burning
Three years ago, on Dec. 30, 2021, a wind-driven wildfire raced through two communities just outside Boulder, Colorado. In the span of about eight hours, more than 1,000 homes and businesses burned.
Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu
An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide.
AI is a game changer for students with disabilities. Schools are still learning to harness it
For Makenzie Gilkison, spelling is such a struggle that a word like rhinoceros might come out as "rineanswsaurs" or sarcastic as "srkastik."
