Nanophysics
Researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal
In traditional Japanese basket-weaving, the ancient "Kagome" design seen in many handcrafted creations is characterized by a symmetrical pattern of interlaced triangles with shared corners. In quantum physics, the Kagome ...
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Researchers discover high levels of non-coding RNAs in testes, suggesting new roles in sperm function and evolution
Researchers at the University of Toronto have mapped the spatial distribution of around 700 long non-coding RNAs, otherwise known as lncRNAs, in the testes. The team discovered much higher levels of lncRNAs in the testes ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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The major Atlantic current that keeps Northern Europe warm could have new variations and tipping points
Northern Europe is relatively warm given its place on the globe. For example, although north of most major Canadian cities, London is warmer than all of them (even Vancouver in British Columbia). But this warmth could disappear ...
Astronomers observe eclipses of pulsar PSR J0024−7204O
Using the MeerKAT radio telescope, astronomers have observed eclipses in the radio emission of a pulsar known as PSR J0024−7204O. Results of the observational campaign, published on the preprint server arXiv, could help ...
New study uses self-interacting dark matter to solve the final parsec problem
In a new study, scientists from Canada have proposed a solution to the final parsec problem of supermassive black hole (SMBH) mergers using self-interacting dark matter.
New York's Long Island Sound acidifies during droughts
New York's Long Island Sound (LIS) is an important inlet and estuary in the North Atlantic Ocean, which is highly urbanized due to its proximity to the city. This daily activity of passenger transport, fishing and cargo ships ...
New 3D integrated metal-oxide transistors to fabricate compact and high density electronics
Transistors are core components of many electronic devices, which serve the role of amplifying and switching electrical signals. A key goal of the electronics industry is to continue improving the performance and energy-efficiency ...
Common blood tests could improve cancer diagnosis for people with stomach pain or bloating
The results of routine blood tests could be used to speed up cancer diagnosis among people with stomach pain or bloating, suggests a study led by UCL researchers.
Oncology & Cancer
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AI brain images create realistic synthetic data to use in medical research
An AI model developed by scientists at King's College London, in close collaboration with University College London, has produced three-dimensional, synthetic images of the human brain that are realistic and accurate enough ...
Medical research
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Medical Xpress
Drug-chemo combo increases cancer treatment efficacy
Research team uncovers the underpinnings of head and neck cancers
Gastric cancer: Biomarkers identified to predict the risk of relapse
Mental health problems often go undetected in youth who die by suicide, analysis suggests
Arthritis drugs may relieve long COVID lung symptoms
AI insights predict disease a decade in advance
Study finds gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain
Just a Minute: Avoiding 'brain fry' key to success on popular Radio 4 gameshow
Study finds 8% annual increase in preteen suicide rates since 2008
Research suggests controversial super spikes do make runners faster
Illicit fentanyl use linked to increased risk of hepatitis C among people who use drugs
India is suffering its largest Chandipura virus outbreak in 20 years—what you need to know
Tech Xplore
New 3D integrated metal-oxide transistors to fabricate compact and high density electronics
AI chatbots exhibit unique decision-making biases, study finds
Researchers collaborate to define language for diverse intelligent systems
Engineering research finds key to quicker nuclear power: Artificial intelligence
Advances in cathode composite design for sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries
What are 'metacrimes?'—and how can we stop them?
Study reveals a way to enhance the efficiency of perovskite solar cells
Musk's superhuman vision promise is dangerous: Researchers
New research framework will help AI chatbots better mimic human conversation
A passive, renewable, more efficient way to extract water from the atmosphere
A strategy to design better materials for thermoelectric power generation
Scientists finds faster, cleaner way to extract lithium from battery waste
Liver transplant outperforms other therapies for colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver
Colorectal cancer often spreads to the liver, and for some patients, surgical removal of their liver tumors is not an option. A new study led by researchers at the Wilmot Cancer Institute and University of Rochester Medical ...
Surgery
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Immune cell injections could prevent ischemic leg amputation
A study has found that a subset of a special type of white blood cells called monocytes could be the key to regrowing blood vessels in the legs of patients with chronic limb-threatening limb ischemia (CLTI).
Immunology
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Elusive predicted water structure created in the laboratory
Clathrate hydrates are complex water structures that contain foreign guest molecules inside a host water-molecule shell. A predicted clathrate hydrate phase structure has been stably synthesized in the lab and may play an ...
Analytical Chemistry
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AI chatbots exhibit unique decision-making biases, study finds
Have you ever wondered how AI chatbots make decisions? This question arose in a classroom at the Cornell Tech campus and prompted a new study from Cornell SC Johnson College of Business that delves into the differences between ...
Machine learning & AI
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Environmental conditions and cultivation practices when agriculture first emerged in Western Europe
About 7,000 years ago, the first farmers in the western Mediterranean selected the most fertile land available, cultivated cereal varieties very similar to today's, and made sparing use of domestic animal feces, as they do ...
Archaeology
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Parasite engineered to deliver therapy proteins to nerve cells
An international team of neurobiologists has developed a way to use a parasite to deliver protein therapies through the blood–brain barrier to treat nerve cell disorders. In their study published in Nature Microbiology, ...
Acceptance seen as a key to 'financial mindfulness'
Products and services alluding to financial mindfulness abound, but what exactly are they promising?
Social Sciences
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Psoriasis drug shows promise for treating childhood diabetes
A drug that is currently used for the treatment of psoriasis has been found to be effective in treating the early stages of type-1 diabetes in children and adolescents, finds a new clinical trial led by Cardiff University.
Medications
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Researchers create a cell atlas of the regenerating liver
The liver has a remarkable ability to regenerate. This property is crucial for maintaining organ function and recovery after injury or surgery. Scientists from the University of Leipzig Medical Center, the Max Planck Institute ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Organic nanozymes have broad applications from food and agriculture to biomedicine
Nanozymes are tiny, engineered substances that mimic the catalytic properties of natural enzymes, and they serve a variety of purposes in biomedicine, chemical engineering, and environmental applications. They are typically ...
Biochemistry
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Carbon credits 'ineffective', says corporate climate watchdog
The world's top judge of corporate climate action on Tuesday described carbon credits as "ineffective" at addressing global warming and a risk for companies trying to reach net zero targets.
Farm families' childcare challenges impacting farm businesses, research suggests
Childcare challenges might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about farm business viability, yet according to a new study led by a Penn State researcher, childcare challenges can negatively impact farm ...
Hidden gatekeepers: How hiring bias affects workers in the food service industry
Businesses across Canada have been bemoaning the lack of qualified workers across numerous industries, including those traditionally viewed as lower-skill occupations.
Art of makeup, art of camouflage: Investigating amount and application of makeup for various situational contexts
Makeup is one of the strategic tools for shaping one's image. To what extent can its intensity and form vary depending on the occasion and context? When and why can it be used as camouflage? Researchers from SWPS University ...
Guaranteed income programs unlikely to improve health but still a valuable tool for alleviating poverty
Guaranteed income programs don't appear to improve the health of recipients, but they remain an important tool to consider for reducing poverty, according to research from University of Michigan and others.
Stem cell harmony: How solanaceae plants maintain homeostasis through receptor compensation
A pivotal study sheds light on the evolutionary conservation of stem cell homeostasis in Solanaceae, revealing how receptor compensation mechanisms ensure the continuous and orderly formation of plant organs. This research ...
I studied ShotSpotter in Chicago and Kansas City—here's what people using this technology should know
Like many large cities in the U.S., Detroit's gun violence rate has fluctuated since the COVID-19 pandemic and the unrest after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. The city's murder rate increased nearly 20% that year, meaning ...
Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles from mangifera indica: A solution for agricultural disease management
A research team has successfully synthesized green copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO.NPs) from Mangifera indica (M. indica) leaf extract. The CuO.NPs showed potent activity against gram-positive and negative bacteria, as well ...
A new model to study regeneration of brown adipose tissues
The prevalence of obesity worldwide has led to an increase in the risk of metabolic diseases and socio-economical burdens. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been established as a promising therapeutic target to overcome obesity, ...
What science communicators could learn from marketing professionals
The new romantic comedy "Fly me to the Moon" tells the story of how, in the run up to the Apollo 11 mission, NASA hired a high-flying marketing specialist to bolster public support.
The discovery of a new Earth-like planet could shed further light on what makes a planet habitable
In an exciting breakthrough for astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life, a team of international scientists has announced the discovery of Gliese 12 b, a temperate, Earth-sized exoplanet just 40 light-years away—a ...
Our beef with 'Big Meat': The power perpetuating Australia's live export trade is at play elsewhere
Australia was once the world's largest exporter of live animals. But exports have declined in recent years.
Rpv34: A novel plasmopara viticola resistance locus discovered in 'Moldova' grapes
A research team identified a P. viticola-resistant locus, Rpv34, in table grapes through analysis of a high-density genetic map with 826 SNPs derived from F1 progenies of "Moldova" (resistant) and "Shine Muscat" (susceptible ...
Children's safer use of technology linked to improved feelings of well-being
New research by the UCD School of Medicine looking at the level of digital skills among children aged 10 and 11 found those with a safe and positive understanding of technology and smart devices enjoyed overall higher levels ...
The genetic blueprint of photosynthesis in citrus: Study identifies key traits and genes to boost fruit production
A research team investigated 71 citrus accessions and varieties using over 56,000 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and 37 leaf reflectance parameters to study photosynthesis-related traits. They identified four distinct ...
The right to disconnect is coming to Australia—what does this mean for you?
Next month, changes to the Australian Fair Work Act will give workers the formal right to disconnect from all work communication outside their usual work hours.
Scientists identify the predictability limit of oceanic mesoscale eddy tracks in the South China Sea
Oceanic mesoscale eddies (OMEs) are swirling water structures that play a crucial role in ocean dynamics. These eddies transport heat, salt, nutrients, and other materials across the ocean, significantly influencing marine ...
Insights into strawberry senescence: Hormonal interplay key to extending shelf life of 'Benihoppe' variety
A research team discovered that the rapid senescence of harvested strawberry "Benihoppe" results from increased perishability, softening, water loss, increased soluble sugars within 2 d, and changes in hormone levels. They ...
Genomewide prediction: A promising approach for improving russet formation in apple breeding programs
A research team has demonstrated that genomewide prediction is a promising approach for targeting russet formation in apple breeding programs. This method effectively predicts the russet trait, which is a complex quantitative ...
Environmental, social initiatives lead to greater returns for hospitality firms in high-income nations
Global sustainability initiatives like the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing principle may lead to greater financial gains for hospitality firms in high-income countries but not in low-income nations, according ...
