Planetary Sciences
Scientists discover planet orbiting closest single star to our sun
Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT), astronomers have discovered an exoplanet orbiting Barnard's star, the closest single star to our sun. On this newly discovered exoplanet, which has ...
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Earth Sciences
Tongan volcanic eruption triggered by explosion equivalent to 'five underground nuclear bombs,' new research reveals
The Hunga Tonga underwater volcano was one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history, and now, two years later, new research from The Australian National University (ANU) has revealed its main trigger. The research is ...
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Researchers observe hidden deformations in complex light fields
Everyday experience tells us that light reflected from a perfectly flat mirror will give us the correct image without any deformation. Interestingly, this is not the case when the light field itself is structured in a complex ...
Optics & Photonics
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Webb telescope detects traces of carbon dioxide on the surface of Pluto's largest moon
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has identified new clues about the surface of Pluto's largest moon.
Planetary Sciences
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Biohybrid swimming robot uses motor neurons and cardiomyocytes to emulate muscle tissue
A combined team of bio researchers and roboticists from Brigham and Women's Hospital, in the U.S., and the iPrint Institute, in Switzerland, has developed a tiny swimming robot using human motor neurons and cardiomyocytes ...
Neurons in mouse piriform cortex aid in recurrent circuit development, study finds
The activity of neurons in the mammalian brain is known to contribute to the development of the brain at the early stages of development. While past neuroscientific studies have gathered evidence supporting this notion, the ...
A new model for symbolic music generation using musical metadata
Artificial intelligence (AI) has opened new interesting opportunities for the music industry, for instance, enabling the development of tools that can automatically generate musical compositions or specific instrument tracks. ...
Engineers develop solar-powered lithium extraction from brine
A team of engineers at Nanjing University, working with a pair of colleagues from the University of California, Berkeley, has developed a new way to extract lithium from briny water.
Hereditary colorectal cancer: Researchers reclassify a large proportion of leading gene variants as benign
The genetic confirmation of a suspected diagnosis of hereditary colorectal cancer is of great importance for the medical care of affected families. However, many of the variants identified in the known genes cannot yet be ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Stronger together: Miniature robots in convoy transport an endoscopic instrument for microsurgery
Miniature robots on the millimeter scale often lack the strength to transport instruments for endoscopic microsurgery through the body. Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) are now combining several millimeter-sized ...
Surgery
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Medical Xpress
Combining AI and thermal video offers a new window into weightlifting
Study highlights pervasiveness of inflammation in American diet
Addressing the geriatric health care workforce shortage with new curriculum
A third of Swedish cheerleaders tell of psychological abuse
ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports
Promising tuberculosis therapy safe for patients with HIV, finds study
Men are more emotionally disconnected than women—what can be done about it?
Tech Xplore
Soda production process eliminates CO₂ emissions
A new model for symbolic music generation using musical metadata
China drives record growth in renewable energy jobs: report
Harnessing extended reality to reduce the fear of water
Getting to zero emissions: A call for unified energy planning
Syrian hamsters reveal genetic secret to hibernation
Researchers have identified a gene that enables mammalian cells to survive for long periods at extremely low temperatures, which animals experience during hibernation.
Plants & Animals
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Proof-of-concept design shrinks quantum rotation sensor to micron scale
Atom interferometers are quantum sensors that use the wave-like nature of atoms to measure gravity, acceleration and rotation with exceptional precision.
Quantum Physics
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Novel DNA nanopores can open and close on demand for controlled drug delivery
Scientists at TU Delft and the Max Planck Institute have made a new class of structurally adaptable 'mechanical' pores made from DNA that can transport molecules through cell membranes. These innovative nanopores can open ...
Bio & Medicine
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New study sheds light on ancient protoribosome and its role in early life evolution
Scientists have uncovered new insights into the protoribosome, a molecular fossil within the ribosome, which plays a key role in the origin of life on Earth.
Evolution
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Scientists take a major step in understanding how to stop the transmission of malaria
A team of scientists at the University of Nottingham, have uncovered how the parasite that causes malaria orchestrates their cell division—which is key in enabling the parasite to transmit this deadly disease.
Cell & Microbiology
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Researchers identify new therapeutic approach to preventing cancer from spreading to the brain
In a study published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine, researchers Sheila Singh and Jakob Magolan discovered a critical vulnerability in metastatic brain cancer, which they say can be exploited with new drugs to prevent ...
Medical research
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Squid-inspired fabric allows for temperature-controlled clothing
Too warm with a jacket on but too cold without it? Athletic apparel brands boast temperature-controlling fabrics that adapt to every climate with lightweight but warm products. Yet, consider a fabric that you can adjust to ...
Engineering
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Using antimatter to detect nuclear radiation: Byproducts of fission reactors provide insight into nuclear reactor use
Nuclear fission reactors act as a key power source for many parts of the world and worldwide power capacity is expected to nearly double by 2050. One issue, however, is the difficulty of discerning whether a nuclear reactor ...
General Physics
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AI model provides deep insights into hand movement, an essential step for development of neuroprosthetics
In neuroscience and biomedical engineering, accurately modeling the complex movements of the human hand has long been a significant challenge.
Neuroscience
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Light-based microcapillary monitoring sparks innovation in manufacturing and biotechnology
Researchers have developed a breakthrough technology that uses light to visualize nanoscale glass microcapillary tips, enabling precise and delicate contact with other objects.
Bio & Medicine
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Farmer sentiment reaches lowest levels since 2016 as income expectations weaken
In September, the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016. Declining income expectations pushed farmer sentiment down as the barometer fell 12 points to 88, and the ...
New findings can help improve our understanding of winter weather in the St. Lawrence River Valley
A recent study at McGill University provides new insights into how winter storms develop in the St. Lawrence River Valley, findings that could potentially improve the accuracy of winter weather forecasts in the region.
Election polling methods constantly changing and improving, expert says
With the presidential election just five weeks away, the only thing predictable about the campaign season is the daily churn of United States electorate polls.
Sustainability report reveals growing investor pressure, challenges with emissions tracking
The MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (MIT CTL) and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) have released the 2024 State of Supply Chain Sustainability report, marking the fifth edition of this ...
Fighting forest fires more efficiently from the air
Whether in Canada, California or around the Mediterranean—forest fires are becoming more frequent and, above all, more severe around the world. Especially in summer, heat, drought and wind often turn such fires into raging ...
The Indigenous artists keeping ancient rock art traditions alive
A new project is assessing the influence of ancient rock art on the modern art of Indigenous peoples in Central Asia and Canada, revealing its importance to reclaiming cultural identities.
Climate change, aging infrastructure, human decisions feed into disasters like Hurricane Helene, says expert
A Virginia Tech environmental security expert says there are lessons to learn in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's disaster that can improve preparedness and community resilience.
Street harassment of women in Spain: Frequency increases anxiety and lowers self-esteem, finds study
According to a study by the Department of Psychology at the UCO in which 245 women participated, 98% of women suffer street harassment and 80% of them experience it on a monthly basis. The research is published in the journal ...
Discovery of a new North American parasitic worm in snakes from the Kanto region
A research group has discovered a new North American trematode, Ochetosoma elongatum, for the first time in Japan in the oral cavities of three native snake species in the Kanto region.
Automated pheromone traps aim to simplify forest pest monitoring
Despite being widely popular, moths, and their larvae in particular, are not always welcome in forests, parks and gardens. Some moth species constitute a real threat to forests when they appear en masse.
Q&A: How hurricanes in the Gulf trigger storms in Virginia and North Carolina
Across the Southeastern United States, hundreds of roads are closed, power outages continue to be reported and catastrophic flooding devastated mountain towns as the fallout from Hurricane Helene swept through parts of Georgia, ...
Toxic chemicals from train derailment lingered in buildings for months—findings in East Palestine, Ohio
On Feb. 3, 2023, a train carrying chemicals jumped the tracks in East Palestine, Ohio, rupturing railcars filled with hazardous materials and fueling chemical fires at the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
Public discourse promotes socially responsible market behavior, finds study
Public discourse campaigns often promote social responsibility, but do such discussions also impact our market behavior? Economists at the University of Zurich have published a new study that shows that engaging in public ...
Who's energy poor in the EU? It's more complex than it seems
Depending on the indicator selected, between 8% and 16% of the EU population is facing energy poverty, while most of the energy poor are not income poor, according to a comprehensive analysis of the main energy poverty indicators.
Protecting EU food integrity standards with cutting-edge technology
Are you actually getting the fish you paid for? How authentic is the honey on your breakfast table? The rise of fraudulent practices in the agri-food chain is a growing concern for both consumers and producers.
Women more likely to choose wine with feminine labels, study finds
To appeal to the majority of consumers, winemakers may want to pay as much attention to what's on the bottle as what's in it.
Echoes of communism: Study finds Germans who lived in the former GDR value free speech less than West Germans
Years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the right to freedom of expression remains less important to Germans who lived in the socialist German Democratic Republic (GDR) than to their West German counterparts. These are the ...
Toward inclusive math education: Insights from Black students may support more effective teaching strategies
A recent study finds that Black high-school students tend not to believe that their teachers are adequately prepared to teach them math in appropriate ways, have negative perceptions of their math ability, and lack awareness ...
Coral reef destruction a threat to human rights, say researchers
A human rights-based approach to coral reef protection could ensure governments are held to account for safeguarding marine ecosystems and empower local and Indigenous communities to demand sustainable solutions and climate ...
Tracking microplastics: Researcher helps discover how microplastics move for better storm water management
Microplastic pollution is a significant environmental problem that harms animals and people and affects ecosystems worldwide. These tiny pieces of plastic, smaller than five millimeters, are pushed by wind and water to move ...
