Plants & Animals
Changing watering practices to improve tomato plant health
Some people believe that talking to your plants makes them thrive. While there's limited scientific support for sound improving plant health, there's a growing amount of evidence about the benefits of mechanical stimulation, ...
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Cell & Microbiology
Brazilian study identifies potential targets for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis
Researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have characterized for the first time a class of proteins present ...
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Quantum research unlocks PET scan potential in disease detection
New research in quantum entanglement could vastly improve disease detection, such as for cancer and Alzheimer's disease.
Optics & Photonics
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Both low and high folate levels during pregnancy linked to increased heart defects in babies
Pregnant women with either low or excessively high levels of folate in their blood may face a greater risk of their children developing congenital heart disease, according to a study from Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, ...
Six proteins may hold key to diagnosing early-onset preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a life-threatening pregnancy complication marked by persistent high blood pressure that is even more serious when it occurs early in the first trimester. The exact cause of early-onset preeclampsia is unknown, ...
Medical research
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Ancient 3D paper art, kirigami, could reshape modern wireless technology
The future of wireless technology—from charging devices to boosting communication signals—relies on the antennas that transmit electromagnetic waves becoming increasingly versatile, durable and easy to manufacture. Researchers ...
Telecom
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Engineers develop scalable process to decarbonize cement production
Researchers from UCLA's Institute for Carbon Management have developed a method that could eliminate nearly all of of the carbon dioxide emitted during the process of cement production, which accounts for about 8% of global ...
Engineering
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Improving the recipe for gene therapy: New treatment for Gaucher disease shows promise
Gregory and Deborah Macres from California lost their son, Gregory, in 1997, when he was just 4 years old. Little Gregory had a severe form of a rare genetic disorder called Gaucher disease and died after unsuccessful experimental ...
Genetics
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Attack simulator reveals oversight in AI image recognition tools and mitigation for cyber threat
Artificial intelligence can help people process and comprehend large amounts of data with precision, but the modern image recognition platforms and computer vision models that are built into AI frequently overlook an important ...
Security
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New clinical model for predicting hip fractures could save lives
Researchers at Uppsala University have developed a clinical model that can accurately predict the risk of hip fractures in the elderly. The model is based on analyses of data from the entire Swedish population and can identify ...
Gerontology & Geriatrics
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Six proteins may hold key to diagnosing early-onset preeclampsia
New clinical model for predicting hip fractures could save lives
Why people think they're right, even when they are wrong
GLP-1 weight-loss meds won't raise teens' suicide risk, may even lower it
New virus uncovered in China—is this a sign tick-borne diseases are on the rise?
Experts update recommendations for modern approach for systemic sclerosis
Research shows community-made videos encourage Black blood donors
Smaller vial size for Alzheimer's drug could save Medicare hundreds of millions per year
Researchers create 'mini brains' to model Lewy body dementia and pinpoint treatments
Asian health center tries unconventional approach to counseling
Long-term care out of reach for 6.5 million 'Near Dual' American seniors
Letter nudges found to increase likelihood of flu vaccination for adults with chronic diseases
Tech Xplore
New tool can detect malware on Android phones
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
Calcium transport protein in bacteria offers insights for drug development and food safety
Researchers at Umeå University have revealed details on how bacteria use calcium to regulate vital processes in a way that differs from human cells. This breakthrough is significant in the fight against antibiotic resistance ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Scientists discover one of the Earth's earliest animals in Australian outback
In the shadow of South Australia's largest mountain range beneath the outback soil lies a fossil record that reveals a rich history of life on Earth. Fossils found at Nilpena Ediacara National Park preserve a pivotal moment ...
Evolution
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Giant prehistoric elephant skull from India belongs to mysterious extinct species
The giant fossil skull of an extinct elephant, discovered in northern India's Kashmir Valley in 2000, sheds light on a poorly known episode in elephant evolutionary history.
Evolution
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A brown ale or hoppy lager? Even fruit flies have a preference
It's no secret fruit flies are attracted to beer. Setting aside a glass of beer is a common practice to lure pesky insects away from a summer barbeque. Research by Belgian and German scientists now shows that not all fruit ...
Plants & Animals
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Global warming is happening, but not statistically 'surging,' new study finds
Given the number of record-setting heat waves around the world in recent years, an international team of researchers, including a Lancaster University statistician, investigated if the rate of global warming has increased ...
Earth Sciences
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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. ...
Toxic protein may contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis development
A toxic version of a certain protein may affect brain, spinal cord and skeletal muscle tissues differently, leading to the complex development and progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new study ...
Neuroscience
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Adverse effects found following faricimab treatment for eye conditions
Researchers led by the University Hospital Zurich have identified cases of sterile intraocular inflammation, including severe retinal vasculitis, associated with faricimab injections used to treat eye conditions including ...
3D printing method could improve micro energy storage
One key to making portable devices more compact and energy efficient lies in the precise nanoscale form of energy-storing capacitors. Researchers in Sweden report they've cracked the challenge with a unique 3D printing method.
Nanophysics
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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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What does Springfield, Illinois, in 1908 tell us about Springfield, Ohio, in 2024?
Lying about Black people is nothing new in political campaigning.
Acting ethically is no longer enough: Brands need to 'care' about consumers
In an era where consumers expect more from brands, merely adhering to ethical guidelines is no longer sufficient, according to new research by the University of Portsmouth.
This beautiful peacock spider was only found two years ago—now it could be dancing its last dance
If you notice a tiny, strikingly colored spider performing an elaborate courtship dance, you may have seen your first peacock spider.
Natural extracts boost drought resistance in lettuce and broccoli
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló, in collaboration with the company Caldic Ibérica, has developed a product ...
How the US presidential campaigns are targeting digital ads by zip code
If you want to know anything about what digital ads the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump presidential campaigns are running, and in what locales they're running which ads, Penn's Andrew Arenge is your guy. He has, after all, ...
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is from the Oort Cloud—the invisible bubble that's home to countless space objects
The human mind may find it difficult to conceptualize: a cosmic cloud so colossal it surrounds the sun and eight planets as it extends trillions of miles into deep space.
I was a beta tester for the Nobel prize-winning AlphaFold AI—it's going to revolutionize health research
The deep learning machine AlphaFold, which was created by Google's AI research lab DeepMind, is already transforming our understanding of the molecular biology that underpins health and disease.
Digital quantum simulation of nuclear magnetic resonance experiments
Programmable quantum computers have the potential to efficiently simulate increasingly complex molecular structures, electronic structures, chemical reactions, and quantum mechanical states in chemistry that classical computers ...
Glowing proteins enable real-time, 3-D study of essential enzymes
Working in organoid models, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new tool to study protein-kinase C (PKC) enzymes, which play a critical role in cell growth, differentiation ...
Social media as a teaching tool: South African teachers talk about the new reality
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shift towards the use of social media platforms in teaching. The South African Department of Basic Education, for one, instructed all schools to adopt online teaching and learning to save ...
New technologies could help destroy persistent 'forever chemicals'
Scientists and engineers are developing new ways to destroy per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) efficiently and sustainably. This class of chemicals is known as "forever chemicals" because PFAS persist and accumulate ...
Report: Climate emergencies threaten our collective security, but governments are flying blind into the storm
You probably missed it, but a few months ago a report was published that inspected how the UK government prepared for major emergencies. What it found has profound implications for the whole country.
How do heat protectants for hair work? A chemistry expert explains
Heat can do amazing things to change your hairstyle. Whether you're using a curling wand to get ringlets, a flat iron to straighten or a hair dryer to style, it's primarily the heat from these tools that delivers results.
The science of happier dogs: Five tips to help your canine friends live their best life
When you hear about "science focused on how dogs can live their best lives with us" it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field of animal welfare science is real and influential.
Study reveals why 60% of New Zealanders avoid the news, at least some of the time
Are you a news avoider? Do you turn off the six o'clock TV news, scroll past headlines, skip radio bulletins—or just ignore news entirely?
Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers review the evidence
The lives of people and parrots have been entwined for thousands of years. These colorful, charismatic birds are kept as pets all over the world for companionship and entertainment.
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.
