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Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded for work on proteins
The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to scientists David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper for their work with proteins.
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Plants & Animals
Researchers discover how plants produce a novel anti-stress molecule
New research identifies for the first time the genes that help plants grow under stressful conditions—with implications for producing more sustainable food crops in the face of global climate change.
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Physics team uncovers a quantum Mpemba effect with a host of 'cool' implications
Initially investigating out of pure curiosity, researchers have made a discovery that bridges the gap between Aristotle's observations two millennia ago and modern-day understanding, while opening the door to a whole host ...
General Physics
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Stressed bees make pessimistic choices and may experience emotion-like states, new research suggests
Stressed bees are much more likely to make pessimistic choices and lack a buzz in life, new research has revealed.
Plants & Animals
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Ryugu sample analyses show asteroids may have delivered compounds needed to start life on Earth
An international team of researchers with a wide range of backgrounds has found evidence of asteroids providing the compounds necessary for life to get its start on Earth. In their paper published in the journal Nature Astronomy, ...
Anti-glitches detected in gamma-ray pulsar PSR J1522-5735
By analyzing the data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, Russian astronomers have detected anti-glitches in a gamma-ray pulsar designated PSR J1522-5735. The discovery, published September 28 on the pre-print server ...
Webb allows researchers to use new method of finding atmospheres in distant planets
It is a major goal of astronomical research to find planets other than Earth that might be suitable for sustaining life. There are a number of factors which many scientists agree are essential to a planet being habitable, ...
Planetary Sciences
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History of COVID-19 found to double long-term risk of heart attack, stroke and death
A history of COVID-19 can double the risk of heart attack, stroke or death according to new research led by Cleveland Clinic and the University of Southern California.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Caffeine intake linked to better vascular health in study
Consuming more caffeine may improve heart health, according to a study published in the Rheumatology journal.
Cardiology
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Electricity-free circuit helps free up space for robots to 'think,' say scientists
Engineers have worked out how to give robots complex instructions without electricity for the first time, which could free up more space in the robotic 'brain' for them to 'think.'
Robotics
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Medical Xpress
Uganda confirms mpox case in prison
History of COVID-19 found to double long-term risk of heart attack, stroke and death
Adrenaline auto-injectors may not prevent fatal anaphylaxis
Heat stress impacts infant growth rates up to age of 2, new analysis suggests
New strategy could turn intravenous medicines into pills
Hot sauce study finds asymmetric placebo effect can offer insights into pain perception
Psilocybin may lead to increased optimism, rat study suggests
Cell line models identify cause of melanoma with drug resistance
Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
Tool listens in on early osteoarthritis biochemical communication in joints
Extra virgin olive oil may delay cognitive decline in Down syndrome
Policy change may be helping to drive rise in treatment-resistant vaginal thrush, study reveals
Findings call for transparency in Medicare Advantage operations
Tech Xplore
Scientists sound AI alarm after winning physics Nobel
Neural networks, machine learning? Nobel-winning AI science explained
New apps aid blind people in navigating indoor spaces
Physics Nobel awarded to neural network pioneers who laid foundations for AI
Smart charger aims to ease grid stress from EVs
Video: Printing with earth-based materials
New alloys aim to boost hydrogen turbine efficiency
Duo wins Physics Nobel for 'foundational' AI breakthroughs
Research highlights China's coal transition complexities
Enhanced electrocapillarity technique advances battery interface analysis
Detecting Planck-scale dark matter by leveraging quantum interference
While various studies have hinted at the existence of dark matter, its nature, composition and underlying physics remain poorly understood.
Male locusts serve as parasols for females during egg laying in the hot sun
A team of entomologists at Center National de Lutte Antiacridienne's Mauritanian National Desert Locust Center has found that male locusts will mount a female when she is laying eggs during the heat of day.
Tunisian snail remains provide insights on a possible 7700-year-old local food tradition
A new study by Dr. Ismail Saafi from the Aix-Marseille Université provides details on the discovery of cooked snail remains at Kef Ezzahi in northern Tunisia. The snail remains, dating back approximately 7710 years, are ...
Failure in a CAR T cell trial could unlock multiple treatments for acute myeloid leukemia
In the clinical battle against leukemia, recent breakthroughs in chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T) have given patients and doctors an unprecedented weapon. CAR T cell therapy has demonstrated efficacy in treating ...
Heat stress impacts infant growth rates up to age of 2, new analysis suggests
Exposure to high levels of heat may both impact the growth of fetuses during pregnancy and infants up to the age of 2, a new analysis suggests.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
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The transition to a circular bioeconomy requires getting prices right, study says
Conventional food and agricultural production systems employ a linear "take, make, waste" approach: taking natural resources from the Earth to make food and fuel, generating waste that contaminates the soil and water, and ...
Environment
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Exploring dental health sensing using a sonic toothbrush
Dental hygiene is an important component to the overall health of a person. Early detection of dental disease is crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. While X-rays are currently the most accurate gold standard for dental ...
Dentistry
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New strategy could turn intravenous medicines into pills
For many people with cancer, intravenous (IV) infusions of chemotherapy are their best chance at a cure. But these infusions can be inconvenient or inaccessible to patients, and some complications arise not from the active ...
Medical research
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Experimental archaeology sheds light on skill and technique in Bronze Age spear combat
How can we tell whether and how a prehistoric weapon was used? How can we better understand the dexterity and combat skills involved in Bronze Age spear fighting?
Archaeology
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Researchers link El Niño to accelerated ice loss in tropics
Natural climate patterns such as El Niño are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has found.
Earth Sciences
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Paying out disaster relief before climate catastrophe strikes
Beyond the complex byways of international finance, a simple solution is gaining ground to protect populations caught in the path of destructive extreme weather: transfer a little money via their mobile phones before disaster ...
Nobel-winning physicist 'unnerved' by AI technology he helped create
A US scientist who won the 2024 Nobel physics prize for his pioneering work on artificial intelligence said Tuesday he found recent advances in the technology "very unnerving" and warned of possible catastrophe if not kept ...
Can carbon credits help close coal plants?
A few dozen kilometers from the Philippine capital Manila sits a coal plant that some hope could be a model for how developing countries can quit the polluting fossil fuel.
AI-aided research, new materials eyed for Nobel Chemistry Prize
The development of new compounds and science aided by artificial intelligence are some of the research fields commentators say could be contenders for the Nobel Chemistry Prize announced Wednesday.
A US climate scientist sees hurricane Helene's devastation firsthand
Carl Schreck spent his career studying tropical storms thousands of miles away from home.
Climate change boosted Helene's deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton
Human-caused climate change boosted a devastating Hurricane Helene 's rainfall by about 10% and intensified its winds by about 11%, scientists said in a new flash study released just as a strengthening Hurricane Milton threatens ...
Insects from the bodies of illegally hunted rhinoceroses may provide valuable forensic information
New research in Medical and Veterinary Entomology reveals that when rhinoceroses are found dead after being illegally killed by poachers, analyzing insects on the decomposing body aids in estimating the time since death. ...
Octopus-inspired adhesive works well in wet conditions
In research published in Advanced Science, investigators drew inspiration from the octopus to develop an adhesive that achieves strong attachment and controlled release on varied substrates in wet and underwater environments. ...
Turkey's plan to recycle more has made life hard for its informal waste pickers
Turkey's 500,000 or so informal waste pickers carry out around 80% of the recycling in the country. These workers, who are also known as çekçekçi, are essential for separating out waste in a country where this is rarely ...
Africa's Great Green Wall will only combat desertification and poverty by harnessing local solutions, say researchers
In the rural village of Téssékéré, the increasing number and intensity of droughts linked to climate change is making the lives and livelihoods of the local Fulani communities increasingly vulnerable. Here, in the northern ...
Local craft beer consumers lose loyalty when their favorite brands are acquired, finds study
Local craft beer consumers don't seem to like it when their favorite brands are acquired, showing displeasure through spending habits, according to a new study on brand loyalty and craft beers.
New research reveals what can make a home garden program successful
Increasingly, home gardens—small, cultivated plots in backyards or nearby households—are gaining recognition as one of the most promising strategies to reduce malnutrition. However, not all attempts to establish home ...
Researchers field-test harmful algal bloom mitigation system
A team of researchers at Clarkson University has conducted a successful field test of its innovative process to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs).
How academia drives sustainability: The impact of science on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals
The role of universities in the fight for a fairer and more sustainable planet is increasingly significant. A team of researchers from ESPOL has examined how academia contributes to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals ...
New book brings prehistoric mammals to life
After the extinction of dinosaurs came the age of mammals. A new book brings readers into this world with well-researched species profiles by Aaron Woodruff, collection manager for vertebrate paleontology at the Florida Museum ...
Why using a brand nickname in marketing is not a good idea
Researchers from Western University, Stockton University, and University of Massachusetts Amherst have published a new study that examines whether firms benefit from adopting popular nicknames in their branding efforts.
Report spotlights urgent issues faced by Mobile Indigenous populations
Researchers from the University of Oxford have collaborated with the United Nations (UN) on a new report that focuses on the legal recognition, land rights and mobility (including transboundary movement) of Mobile Indigenous ...
Team presents new theoretical strategy for generating asymmetric distributions in probability and statistics
As is well known, the normal distribution is a key tool in probability and statistics. It can be described as a distribution that obeys a universal rule derived from one of the most important theorems in probability: the ...
Comprehensive efforts needed to develop health-promoting learning environments, review finds
Mental ill-health among students in higher education is a growing problem globally. Most efforts implemented to address ill-health involve individual treatment and adjustments to pedagogy. But more can and needs to be done ...
Social media users opt for new privacy haven, study finds
Does it feel as if social media is becoming less social? The increasing number of brand ads and paid placement by influencers, as well as polarized public posts on various issues, is forcing more users to opt for private ...
