Planetary Sciences
Atmospheric oxidation and the creation of modern Mars
Like Earth, Mars was formed about 4.5 billion years ago, but its early surface was very different than today's. Mars' surface then had high rates of meteorite and asteroid impacts from the period known as the Late Heavy Bombardment. ...
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Neuroscience
Vagus nerve stimulation enhances perceptual learning in mice, study suggests
Recent neuroscience studies have been investigating how the stimulation of some nerves, particularly the vagus nerve, using electrical pulses affects neural activity in the mammalian brain. The vagus nerve, the longest cranial ...
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Protein USP50 identified as key in DNA replication balance
A protein that is involved in determining which enzymes cut or unwind DNA during the replication process has been identified in a new study.
A protein that is involved in determining which enzymes cut or unwind DNA during the replication process has been identified in a new study.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Saturn Trojan asteroid confirmed
A small international team of astronomers and astrophysicists has confirmed that asteroid 2019 UO14 is a Trojan asteroid of Saturn. The team has posted a paper describing their study of the asteroid on the arXiv preprint ...
Trio wins economics Nobel for work on wealth inequality
The Nobel prize in economics was awarded on Monday to Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu and British-Americans Simon Johnson and James Robinson for research into wealth inequality between nations.
Economics & Business
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Astronomers observe a strong superflare from giant star
Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) and various ground-based telescopes, an international team of astronomers have performed observations of a strong X-ray superflare which occurred in 2022 on a giant ...
Study suggests that 'Jedi' rodents remotely move matter using sound to enhance their sense of smell
Scientists have debated the purpose of the ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) produced by rodents since the discovery of these sounds in the 1950s. There's a wide research consensus suggesting USVs are a form of social communication, ...
Plants & Animals
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New AI model for hi-res video generation, Pyramid Flow, is available as open-source software
A team of AI researchers from Peking University, Kuaishou Technology, and Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, has developed a new AI model called Pyramid Flow, that can be used to generate virtual hi-resolution ...
Scientists discover unexpected link between genes involved in human brain evolution and developmental disorders
The human brain's remarkably prolonged development is unique among mammals and is thought to contribute to our advanced learning abilities. Disruptions in this process may explain certain neurodevelopmental diseases.
Genetics
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Humans can distinguish odors with millisecond precision, study shows
When we inhale, airborne chemicals enter our nose, creating the "odor" we detect. These chemicals are then expelled when we exhale. Each breath lasts 3–5 seconds, which seems to limit how quickly we can perceive odors. ...
Neuroscience
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Smaller vial size for Alzheimer's drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year
Medicare could save up to 74% of the money lost from discarded Alzheimer's drug lecanemab by the simple introduction of a new vial size that would reduce the amount of unused medication that is thrown away, new research suggests.
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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Medical Xpress
Smaller vial size for Alzheimer's drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year
Does the gut microbiome affect spine health?
Researchers create 'mini brains' to model Lewy body dementia and pinpoint treatments
Asian health center tries unconventional approach to counseling
Medical financial hardships shared in cancer-linked crowdfunding stories
Letter nudges found to increase likelihood of flu vaccination for adults with chronic diseases
Long-term care out of reach for 6.5 million 'Near Dual' American seniors
Anaphylaxis in infants and children: Responding to severe allergic reactions
1 in 4 adults suspect undiagnosed ADHD, survey finds
Inside RSV: Researchers pinpoint markers of more severe cases
What is pelvic organ prolapse and how is it treated?
ADHD: Misunderstood, underdiagnosed—and treatable
Dense breasts can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram
Tech Xplore
Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene's disaster zone
Integer addition algorithm could reduce energy needs of AI by 95%
Changing OpenAI's nonprofit structure would raise questions about its future
Documents show OpenAI's long journey from nonprofit to $157B valued company
New algorithm helps read QR codes on uneven surfaces
Telescopes can help bring renewable energy to isolated Chilean communities
AI is having its Nobel moment. Do scientists need the tech industry to sustain it?
Renewables revolt in Sardinia, Italy's coal-fired island
Apple unveils Depth Pro, an AI app that can map the depth of a 2D image
Streamlining solar cell structure and fabrication for more affordable energy
Quantum computing and photonics discovery potentially shrinks critical parts by 1,000 times
Researchers have made a discovery that could make quantum computing more compact, potentially shrinking essential components 1,000 times while also requiring less equipment. The research is published in Nature Photonics.
Optics & Photonics
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Scientists develop a new method to study gene function in cells and tissue
The Gaublomme lab has developed a new optical pooled screening approach called CRISPRmap, which enables the coupling of optical properties of single cells to targeted genetic perturbations. Optical phenotypes are typically ...
Biotechnology
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Researchers create 'mini brains' to model Lewy body dementia and pinpoint treatments
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that shares traits with both Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease but can be more difficult to diagnose. Symptoms can include hallucinations, movement ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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Scientists successfully breed corals to improve their heat tolerance
A new study has shown that selective breeding can lead to a modest rise in coral heat tolerance.
Plants & Animals
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Is life possible on a Jupiter moon? NASA goes to investigate
Is there anywhere else in our solar system that could support life? An imposing NASA probe is due to lift off on Monday on a five-and-a-half-year journey to Europa, one of Jupiter's many moons, to take the first detailed ...
Space Exploration
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Three-armed robot conducts German orchestra
A three-armed robot trained to mimic a human orchestra conductor has made its debut in the German city of Dresden, directing music composed specially to complement the device's skills.
Robotics
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Volunteers help identify hundreds of undiscovered prehistoric barrows
More than 6,500 volunteers have supported the accurate identification of approximately 1,000 prehistoric burial mounds in the Netherlands in just four months, proving the value of involving volunteers in archaeology.
Archaeology
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Shaping nanocrystals: Unlocking the future of screens, solar and medical tech
From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new Curtin-led research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a breakthrough that could ...
Nanomaterials
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Novel nanoparticle therapy targets fat absorption to combat obesity
Researchers have unveiled a novel approach to tackle obesity by targeting fat absorption in the small intestine. The cutting-edge nanoparticle system, engineered to deliver therapeutic molecules directly to the digestive ...
Bio & Medicine
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Gibbon dances provide model to investigate the use of gestural signals in primates
Female crested gibbons display jerky, almost geometric patterns of movement. Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), Oslo in Norway and Paris have studied these conspicuous movements, which are comparable ...
Plants & Animals
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Q&A: How climate change fuels extreme weather events like hurricanes
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night. The region has experienced extreme flooding, deadly tornadoes and millions have been left without power. At least 14 people have died as a result of ...
Hubble captures spiral galaxy NGC 5248
The sparkling scene depicted in this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image is of the spiral galaxy NGC 5248, located 42 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Boötes. It is also known as Caldwell 45. The Caldwell ...
Ammonia fuel cells see performance gains with new catalyst layer
The pursuit of clean and efficient energy conversion technologies has led to significant advancements in fuel cell research. A study conducted at Fuzhou University and published in Frontiers in Energy, presents a novel approach ...
Study reveals fertility insights for turtle and tortoise conservation
A study has provided crucial insights into the fertility and reproductive health of wild turtles and tortoises, which could help reverse their declining populations.
New oak species found in Guangxi
Oak (genus Quercus), comprising approximately 469 species of ornamental and timber trees and shrubs in the beech family (Fagaceae), is a dominant woody lineage in forest ecosystems across the Northern Hemisphere.
Strangler figs prefer large host trees, study finds
The strangler fig, as a hemi-epiphyte, is renowned for its unique "strangling" behavior. Its colonization and establishment on some trees in tropical urban green spaces form a distinctive ecological landscape, enriching the ...
SpaceX wins earlier-than-expected approval to fly fifth Starship
SpaceX received approval from U.S. air safety regulators to launch the fifth major test flight of its massive Starship rocket—a pivotal mission that will see the booster portion return from space and attempt to land upright.
How to make biodiversity credits work: Science-based solutions for real conservation gains
Biodiversity is in crisis. Human activities are driving species extinctions at unprecedented rates, but funding for conservation remains woefully inadequate. To address this gap, the concept of a Biodiversity Credit Market ...
Can life exist on an icy moon? NASA's Europa Clipper aims to find out
With a spacecraft launching soon, the mission will try to answer the question of whether there are ingredients suitable for life in the ocean below Europa's icy crust.
What colors do bees see? And how do we know?
I was reading a children's book about insects to my daughter, and it said that bees see colors differently than humans do. My daughter immediately asked, in short succession: "What colors do they see? Why? How do we know?" ...
SOHO spies bright comet making debut in evening sky
The ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) have captured images of the second-brightest comet to ever pass through its field of view during the spacecraft's nearly 29-year career.
Carbon capture has a place in Illinois' climate-change toolkit
Approaching downstate Decatur by car, it's not unusual to smell the huge Archer Daniels Midland industrial complex before seeing it. The sweet aroma of fermenting grain wafts through vehicle windows and air vents, a sign ...
New web platform provides global mapping of freshwater crayfish and pathogens
Freshwater crayfish, keystone species of aquatic ecosystems, are now at the center of a new tool that promises to revolutionize conservation efforts. World of Crayfish (WoC), a newly launched web platform, aims to provide ...
Is academic 'TikTok' the future of learning?
There could be more value to vlogging than trying to become an internet personality, with a recent study exploring how the practice could boost university student engagement and ensure their work is authentic.
Eyeing the damage of hurricane season
In the aftermath of hurricanes like Helene and Milton, the damaging effects of these natural disasters are the center of national conversations, including questions about the long-term impact to infrastructure. However, current ...
Role of government, poverty research tipped for economics Nobel
Closing the season, the Nobel economics prize is handed out on Monday with specialists on credit, the role of government, and wealth inequality seen as possible contenders.
AI affects everyone—including Indigenous people
Since artificial intelligence (AI) became mainstream over the past two years, many of the risks it poses have been widely documented. As well as fueling deep fake porn, threatening personal privacy and accelerating the climate ...
Millions of people across the US use well water, but very few test it often enough to make sure it's safe
About 23 million U.S. households depend on private wells as their primary drinking water source. These homeowners are entirely responsible for ensuring that the water from their wells is safe for human consumption.
Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict
Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene. ...
'Violence at all levels': UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia
This week the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls presented a report detailing the violence experienced by women and girls in sport globally.
