Biotechnology
Team develops a technique to detect nutrients in soil faster and more affordably
Every year, Missouri farmers lose millions of dollars in valuable nutrients that wash away into rivers and lakes. These nutrients—nitrates and phosphates found in fertilizers—are crucial for plant growth, but they wreak ...
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Analytical Chemistry
New technique streamlines synthesis of heavy element compounds
Molecular compounds with heavy elements, like americium, curium and others can now be synthesized in a streamlined and efficient way thanks to a new technique developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers.
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Researchers develop first voxel building blocks for 3D-printed organs
A research team at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science has developed what it believes could be the template for the first building blocks for human-compatible organs printed on demand.
Materials Science
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Neuroscientists use brain activity patterns to reveal thoughts of brain-injured patients
The very thought of being 'locked in' following a brain injury or even aware during general anesthesia induces fear because it awakens the classic terror trope of being buried alive. But what does it mean to be awake, but ...
Neuroscience
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Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development
Pregnancy brings about profound changes, and nurturing positive mental health during this period is crucial for the long-term health and well-being of children. Through scientific investigations on young children, Prof. Qiu ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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High-throughput variant reclassification aids Alagille syndrome diagnosis
Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine) developed data designed to improve the diagnosis for Alagille syndrome, a complex ...
Genetics
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More money could result in fewer trips to ER, study suggests
Giving cash to poor people could result in fewer emergency department visits, a new study suggests.
Health
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New study identifies two proteins that may contribute to stroke recurrence
People who experience an arterial ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic stroke (TIA) are at an increased risk of suffering a second stroke or other major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), making it critically important ...
Genetics
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Engineers develop safe and long-cyclable lithium metal battery for high temperatures
In recent years, batteries have become ubiquitous in consumers' daily lives. However, existing commercial battery technologies, which use liquid electrolytes and carbonaceous anodes, have certain drawbacks such as safety ...
Energy & Green Tech
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Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what's practical and what's not
The struggle to cut emissions is real. Last year, the world emitted more than 37 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide, setting a new record high. As a result, sucking CO2 out of the atmosphere has become an increasingly ...
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Medical Xpress
Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development
Socioeconomic factors linked to persistently active rheumatoid arthritis
AI-assisted model improves diagnosis of solid lesions in pancreas
New tools reveal neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters, encode danger in the brain
Prostate cancer blood test equally effective across ethnic groups
An over- or under-synchronized brain may predict psychosis
Bipolar disorder and alcohol: It's not as simple as 'self-medication,' says study
Cure for male pattern baldness given boost by sugar discovery
Blood proteins predict the risk of developing more than 60 diseases, study finds
Study finds increase in maternal deaths from non-respiratory during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Tech Xplore
Less is more: Efficient hydrogen production with less precious metals
Study showcases new method for better grouping in data analysis
First megawatt charger for electric trucks unveiled
Scientists use AI to predict a wildfire's next move
Why does the Olympics have an 'AI agenda' and what does it mean for the future of sport?
Sodium-ion batteries are set to spark a renewable energy revolution
Korean Air orders 40 Boeing planes
Octopus and squid pigments enhance sunscreen without harming the environment, researchers say
When Northeastern graduate Camille Martin and associate professor Leila Deravi co-founded Seaspire, a skincare ingredients company inspired by pigment in octopus and squid, their goal was to create a product that is good ...
Biotechnology
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New tools reveal neuropeptides, not neurotransmitters, encode danger in the brain
In the split second as you accidentally touch the hot handle of a cast iron skillet, pain and a sense of danger rush in. Sensory signals travel from the pain receptors in your finger, up through your spinal cord, and into ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Interfacial fracture of perovskite light emitting devices
Research by SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) President Dr. Winston Soboyejo and peers at Worchester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) titled, "Interfacial fracture of Perovskite Light Emitting Devices," has been published ...
Engineering
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Can a World Cup run drive interest in a nation? New study finds evidence of the 'Flutie Effect' off the field
Nearly four decades ago, Boston College quarterback Doug Flutie launched a game-winning, mid-field touchdown pass to upset the University of Miami on the game's final play—prompting a subsequent surge in applications to ...
Social Sciences
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Bantu language shows that processing of focused information may be universal
Languages have different ways of highlighting relevant information. Recent research shows that despite these differences, the consequences are the same: to trigger a brain response to process information more deeply. In an ...
Social Sciences
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How developing neurons build 'mini-computers' for increased computational power
A new mouse study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) reveals that neurons establish "mini-computers" very early in life to make the brain computationally powerful. The study is published in the journal ...
Neuroscience
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Study investigates optical variability of blazar S5 0716+714
Using the TÜBİTAK National Observatory, astronomers from Turkey and India have observed a bright blazar known as S5 0716+714. Results of the observational campaign, published July 12 on the pre-print server arXiv, yield ...
Study identifies new biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease
Recent advances in the study of proteomes (i.e., the entire range of proteins expressed by human cells and tissues) have opened new opportunities for identifying the biological markers of specific diseases or mental disorders. ...
Biologists discover male elephants use infrasonic rumbles to signal 'let's go'
Bull elephants gather in the evening coolness to drink. After a spell, a senior male lifts his head and turns from the waterhole. With ears flapping gently, he lets out a deep, resonant rumble.
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Less is more: Efficient hydrogen production with less precious metals
In a step towards sustainable energy, a team of researchers at the University of Twente led by Dr. Marco Altomare has demonstrated a new method to reduce the use of precious metals such as platinum in green hydrogen production ...
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Discovery of daphnane diterpenoids in Daphne pedunculata could lead to new HIV drugs
A research group led by Professor Wei Li of the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toho University, in collaboration with Shenyang Pharmaceutical University in China and Duke University Medical ...
Sensing ultraviolet light with the help of molecular switches
The old saying "the dose makes the poison" also holds true for ultraviolet (UV) light. While UV light is essential for vitamin D production, it is also important in phototherapy, several industrial processes, and plant growth. ...
Science, social studies classes can help young English-learning students learn to read and write in English
A new study finds that science and social studies classes may also help young students learn English, even when those classes include difficult and technical vocabulary. The paper is published in the Journal of Educational ...
Low-intensity grassland is better able to withstand the consequences of climate change
Climate change will have a considerable influence on the biodiversity and productivity of meadows and pastures. However, according to the results of the large-scale climate and land use experiment, the extent of these changes ...
Advanced explainable machine learning approach offers insights into complex pollutant interactions
Traditional environmental health research often focuses on the toxicity of single chemical exposures. However, in real-world situations, people are exposed to multiple pollutants simultaneously, which can interact in complex ...
Switching from gas to electric stoves cuts indoor air pollution
Switching from a gas stove to an electric induction stove can reduce indoor nitrogen dioxide air pollution, a known health hazard, by more than 50 percent according to new research led by scientists at Columbia University ...
Two new hillstream suck-loach species discovered in southwest China
Researchers from Shanghai Ocean University and Yunnan Agricultural University have identified two new species of hillstream suck-loach, Beaufortia granulopinna and Beaufortia viridis, from the upper Pearl River system in ...
Double-header matches boost interest in women's cricket, study finds
Double-header cricket matches—where men's and women's matches are played on the same day, at the same venue—lead to a significant increase in interest in the women's game, a new report has found, with researchers calling ...
Cheese of the future: Consumers open to animal-free alternatives
In so-called precision fermentation, egg and milk proteins are produced with the help of bacteria, yeasts or other fungi. This results in foods such as milk or cheese with a familiar flavor and texture. Supporters hope that ...
Fundraising: Higher donation returns when asking for units of relief supplies rather than money
Small changes in how potential donors are approached can achieve significantly higher donation returns than the classic tactic of asking for monetary donations. This is the conclusion of an online survey conducted by behavioral ...
Birds need entertainment during avian flu lockdowns
Scientists have studied a flock of Chilean flamingos that were kept indoors due to a government order to stop the spread of avian influenza and found that birds need varied activities during avian flu lockdowns.
Transient structure in fly leg holds clue to insect shape formation
A little leg may reveal something big about how closely related insect species can drastically differ in body shape, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Tokyo.
Targeted career support for care-experienced academics would help create a new 'effective pipeline,' study says
Care-experienced academics should be given additional support by universities because of the impact their early lives have on their career pathways, a new study says.
The answer to job stress? Why, a pet!
Research published in the International Journal of Management Practice has looked at the relationship between job stress and well-being in people who are pet owners. The work suggests that pets can play a significant part ...
Image: NASA's Juno mission captures the colorful and chaotic clouds of Jupiter
During its 61st close flyby of Jupiter on May 12, 2024, NASA's Juno spacecraft captured this color-enhanced view of the giant planet's northern hemisphere. It provides a detailed view of chaotic clouds and cyclonic storms ...
Not everything that tastes bitter is potentially harmful—but why?
A bitter taste is traditionally considered a warning sign of potentially toxic substances. But not all bitter substances are harmful. For example, some peptides and free amino acids taste bitter, even though they are non-toxic, ...
Improving the design of mRNA-loaded nanocarriers for targeted therapies
Among the vastly different ways of tackling a disease, controlling the genetic expression of cells is undoubtedly one of the most powerful. Over the past few decades, scientists have come up with dozens of innovative strategies ...
New study reveals contribution of mesoscale convective systems to floods in East Asia
East Asia frequently faces floods, leading to significant economic losses, casualties, and agricultural damage. Most summer floods in this region are caused by excessive rainfall. Mesoscale convective systems (MCS), large ...
Crime expert promotes trauma-informed justice
Raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years old in South Australia is an important step forwards in progressing the principles of trauma-informed justice systems, Flinders experts say.
Microbes likely form magnetite in the South China Sea
Magnetite, the most magnetic mineral on Earth, is increasingly being found in seafloor environments that are rich in iron and have high methane flux. But how it forms in such settings—whether by microbes that thrive near ...
