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Biochemistry 8 hours ago

Researchers turn to two crops to tackle environmental harm of apparel made with synthetic fibers

From risottos to sauces, mushrooms have long been a staple in the kitchen. Now fungi are showing the potential to serve up more than just flavor—as a sustainable, bendy material for the fashion industry.

Social Sciences 12 hours ago

Young people in Philly's toughest neighborhoods explain how violence disrupts their physical and mental health

In 2023, 410 people were murdered in Philadelphia—more than a quarter of them under age 25. In addition to the people who died, countless others lost loved ones and people they relied on.

Social Sciences 13 hours ago

'Make me a sandwich': An Australian survey's disturbing picture of how some boys treat their teachers

Australia is once again grappling with how we can stop gendered violence in our country. Protests over the weekend show there is enormous community anger over the number of women who are dying and National Cabinet meets on ...

Economics & Business 13 hours ago

Rough seas or smooth sailing? The cruise industry is booming despite environmental concerns

Cruise ship season is officially underway in British Columbia. The season kicked off with the arrival of Norwegian Bliss on April 3—the first of 318 ships that are scheduled to dock in Victoria this year. Victoria saw a ...

Environment 16 hours ago

Tire toxicity faces fresh scrutiny after salmon die-offs

For decades, concerns about automobile pollution have focused on what comes out of the tailpipe. Now, researchers and regulators say, we need to pay more attention to toxic emissions from tires as vehicles roll down the road.

Veterinary medicine 16 hours ago

Pet dogs and strays suffer in Asia heat wave

Soaring temperatures across Kolkata have brought life in much of the Indian megacity to a standstill, but veterinarian Partha Das cannot recall a time when he was more busy.

Political science Apr 30, 2024

Study: Racial bias is no 'false alarm' in policing

Black drivers are more frequently searched during traffic stops without finding contraband than white drivers, according to a University of Michigan study.

Nanomaterials Apr 30, 2024

First high-resolution 3D nanoscale chemical imaging achieved with multi-modal tomography

By exploiting a smart learning algorithm that fuses two microscopy signals, University of Michigan researchers have accomplished high-resolution, efficient 3D chemical imaging for the first time at the one-nanometer scale. ...

Biotechnology Apr 30, 2024

Team develops new type of anticoagulant whose action can be rapidly stopped

Anticoagulant treatments are crucial for managing many conditions, such as heart disease, stroke and venous thrombosis. Current options, however, carry an inherent risk of serious bleeding due to trauma or unforeseen events. ...

Mathematics Apr 30, 2024

Too many vehicles, slow reactions and reckless merging: New math model explains how traffic and bacteria move

What do the flow of cars on a highway and the movement of bacteria towards a food source have in common? In both cases, annoying traffic jams can form. Especially for cars, we might want to understand how to avoid them, but ...

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