Condensed Matter
Physicists explain how fractional charge in pentalayer graphene could work
MIT physicists have taken a key step toward solving the puzzle of what leads electrons to split into fractions of themselves. Their solution sheds light on the conditions that give rise to exotic electronic states in graphene ...
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Environment
Researchers track PFAS, microplastics from landfills to treatment plants
Scientists analyzed the liquid waste, or leachate, released by four Illinois landfills and the inflows and outflows of associated wastewater treatment plants to determine the fate of two contaminants: microplastics and per- ...
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Aligning the quantum property known as spin for fusion fuels could make it easier to generate electricity economically
A different mix of fuels with enhanced properties could overcome some of the major barriers to making fusion a more practical energy source, according to a new study.
Plasma Physics
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Experiment suggests quantum computers can coordinate actions of moving devices
New research from the University of Kent has demonstrated that quantum information could eventually be used to coordinate the actions of devices that can move, such as drones or autonomous vehicles. This could lead to more ...
Quantum Physics
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Hunter-gatherer study helps explain how children have learned for 99% of human history
Unlike kids in the United States, hunter-gatherer children in the Congo Basin have often learned how to hunt, identify edible plants and care for babies by the tender age of six or seven.
Archaeology
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Physicists use sliding seeds to better understand landslides and rock avalanches
Champatis, the seeds of the Lapsi tree, are valued in Nepal for their medical, economic, social, and cultural significance. They are also popular among children as simple playthings. But for a group of physicists, these unique ...
General Physics
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Advances in Y chromosome analysis aid in horse breeding and conservation
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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New potential cancer-driving genes identified, opening new paths for precision treatments
Researchers have carried out an in-depth analysis of 10,478 cancer genomes across 35 different cancer types, identifying 330 potential cancer-driving genes, 74 of which are newly associated with cancer. The findings highlight ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Salmonella research unlocks the potential of bacteria to treat bowel cancer
Fighting bowel cancer with the bacteria Salmonella could be a step closer thanks to a new discovery by researchers at the University of Glasgow and the University of Birmingham.
Oncology & Cancer
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Subtypes of fibroblasts associated with skin cancer could lead to novel immunotherapies
A study at MedUni Vienna's Department of Dermatology provides insights into the diversity of cancer-associated fibroblasts in skin cancer and describes their different immunomodulatory roles in the tumor environment. The ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Medical Xpress
Hurricane exposure tied to rise in maternal mental health issues
Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds
Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to dementia risk
Neuroscientists discover how the brain slows anxious breathing
Surprising connection between COVID-19 and cancer regression
Clinical guideline for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis released
Radiologists could soon be using AI to detect brain tumors
Competitive swimming program for young people with severe cerebral palsy reverses motor decline
Cardiovascular drugs may reduce dementia risk
Study identifies pregnant women at risk for substance use
Tech Xplore
Study finds link between avatar gender and game play behavior
How a solar Minecraft server is changing the way we play video games
The metaverse lets audiences watch sports in a new way
Perovskite research boosts solar cell efficiency and product life
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
Social media users probably won't read beyond this headline, researchers say
Congratulations. Reading this far into the story is a feat not many will accomplish, especially if shared on Facebook, according to a team led by Penn State researchers.
Social Sciences
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Clinical trial finds new gene editing therapy for heart condition to be safe and effective
A new type of therapy that "edits" a gene in patients with a rare heart condition has been shown to be safe and effective, according to research from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital.
Genetics
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Blind cavefish study provides new insights into the evolution of neurons in vertebrate brains
Assumptions that may seem self-evident are not always accurate when it comes to the evolution of vertebrate brains. Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have now demonstrated this by examining the largest neuron in the ...
Plants & Animals
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Groundwater pumping drives rapid sinking in California, study shows
A study published Nov. 19 in Communications Earth and Environment shows land in California's San Joaquin Valley has been sinking at record-breaking rates over the last two decades as groundwater extraction has outpaced natural ...
Earth Sciences
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Calculating the energy costs of color changing in ruby octopuses
A pair of biologists at Walla Walla University, in the U.S., have developed a way to calculate the energy costs for certain types of animals with color-changing abilities. In their study published in the Proceedings of the ...
New giant radio galaxy discovered with MeerKAT
An international team of astronomers has employed the MeerKAT radio telescope to investigate giant radio galaxies in the field of the Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS). They found a new giant radio galaxy that had not ...
Decision markets could predict replicability of online experiments
A new study published in Nature Human Behaviour suggests that a tool similar to a stock market could help scientists identify research findings that are likely to hold up to scrutiny.
Social Sciences
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Paleontologists discover Saskatchewan's first Centrosaurus and Citipes elegans fossils
Paleontologists and students from McGill University have documented Saskatchewan's first confirmed fossil specimens of Centrosaurus, a horned dinosaur species closely related to Triceratops.
Paleontology & Fossils
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7-year study reveals plastic fragments from all over the globe are rising rapidly in the North Pacific Garbage Patch
A study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that centimeter-sized plastic fragments are increasing much faster than larger floating plastics in the North Pacific Garbage Patch [NPGP], threatening the local ...
Environment
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Researchers find trees acclimate to changing temperatures
Climate change is a persistent and growing challenge to plant life on our planet. Changes to the environment that plants are unaccustomed to affect how they grow, putting them much at risk. Increasingly, plant scientists ...
Plants & Animals
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Beyond backlash: How feeling threatened by diversity can trigger positive change
In recent years, employers across North America have introduced or boosted equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs in hopes of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Like working from home? Depends how you got there, and who's doing it
Employees who work remotely full time by choice—not because an organization requires it—feel greater autonomy and less isolation, improving job satisfaction. But those benefits may fade as more colleagues also work from ...
The Moana effect: How small island developing states bring their struggle against climate change to the world
Walking through the delegation pavilion at the UN climate summit, Cop29, in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Moana blue Pacific pavilion grabbed my attention more than any other.
Mitigating heat stress in heifers to prevent stock losses
A three-year pilot project led by The University of Queensland has shown installing shade structures in largely treeless paddocks could increase calf survival rates.
Black Britons from top backgrounds up to three times more likely to be downwardly mobile
Even when their parents are lawyers, doctors, or executives, Black Britons are substantially more likely to end up in working class jobs than their White peers, a new study from the University of Kent reveals.
Snail study points to bright future for AI in biological research
A new James Cook University study using artificial intelligence to analyze the structure of cone snail venom has had mixed results—but points to a bright future for AI in the field of biological research.
Mass deportations are a day one priority for Trump—economists explain how it could lead to a recession
Immigration was one of the defining issues of Donald Trump's presidential campaign, and as he prepares to step back into office he has made it clear that mass deportations of undocumented immigrants is a day one priority.
AI can be used to predict river discharge and warn of potential flooding, new study shows
As recent flooding in Spain and elsewhere revealed, every minute of warning given to people ahead of a possible flood can save lives and property. A new paper published in the journal Hydrology may help authorities improve ...
Police in Britain are failing to meet the public's minimum standards of service, researchers find
Police services across Britain are failing to meet the public's minimum standards of service delivery, according to a new report from researchers at UCL and the ESRC Vulnerability & Policing Futures Research Center, which ...
Black entrepreneurs are often shut out from capital, but here's how some are removing barriers
It's never easy to create a successful business, but it's a lot harder if you're Black.
Workplace diversity training programs are everywhere, but their effectiveness varies widely
Despite recent efforts to restrict them, diversity training programs have become as ubiquitous in American offices as the water cooler. They're everywhere.
Recovering in-demand metals for new electronics—researchers find industrial-strength adsorbents soak up lanthanum
Nearly all technology today—from cellphones to computers to MRI scanners—contains rare earth elements (REEs). The global market for REEs is predicted to reach $6.2 billion (USD) this year and $16.1 billion (USD) by 2034.
Experiments reveal content moderators are influenced by online misinformation, but accuracy mindset may help
Repeated exposure to lies online may influence the beliefs of professional content moderators, with consequences for online platforms. Hundreds of thousands of content moderators, typically based in non-Western countries, ...
Survey demonstrates impact of misinformation on Spanish-language social media platforms
US Latinos who rely on social media in Spanish for their news are more vulnerable to political misinformation than those who use English-language social media, according to a study. Misinformation swirls on social media in ...
Collecting climate data from Nigeria to inform climate models
Climate scientists often lack the information they need for their climate models. A master's student helped to find important figures from Africa's most populous country—Nigeria.
A valuable tool for African swine fever virus research developed
A research team led by NARO has successfully developed an immortalized red river hog blood-derived macrophage cell line. Since red river hogs are natural hosts of African swine fever viruses (ASFV), this cell line is a promising ...
Shoppers aren't as motivated by sustainability as they claim, researcher finds
Consumers who consider themselves to be "sustainable practitioners" may not be as well-intentioned towards the environment as they claim, new research shows.
Video: Proba-3's journey to see the sun's corona
The double-satellite Proba-3 is the most ambitious member yet of ESA's Proba family of experimental missions. Two spacecraft will fly together as one, maintaining precise formation down to a single millimeter.
Study shows climate change is hindering aspen tree maturity
Warming temperatures continuously impact mankind, wildlife, major corporations and propositions at all levels of government, but for Flagstaff forests, climate change is a catalyst for countless structural, compositional ...
The hidden disease risks of modern housing developments in rural Africa
Tamika Lunn went to Kenya looking for bats. Her task, as a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of U of A biologist Kristian Forbes, was to catch bats to understand if, when and why they carried viruses. A spillover of a bat ...
