Astronomy
TeV halos could be a common feature of middle-aged pulsars, study shows
Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars that emit regular radio wave pulses and beams of magnetic radiation, which can sometimes be detected from Earth. These pulsating stars are dense remnants of massive stars whose life ...
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Plants & Animals
Capuchin monkeys develop bizarre 'fad' of abducting baby howlers, cameras reveal
On an island off the coast of Panama lives a population of wild primates with a remarkable culture. White-faced capuchins on Jicarón Island in Coiba National Park use stone tools; and scientists have been monitoring this ...
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Model suggests impact of global warming on AMOC has led to increased flooding along US Northeast Coast
A team of geophysicists and atmospheric scientists at Princeton's NOAA/Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science has found evidence that a warming planet over the ...
Developing a clearer 3D model of the galactic center
Earth—our tiny blue dot in the galaxy—is approximately 26,000 light years away from a fascinating and active region of the Milky Way called the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ). This region holds clues about how stars are ...
Astronomy
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Small-scale laser systems enable high energy proton accelerator on a table-top
Laser ion acceleration uses intense laser flashes to heat electrons of a solid to enormous temperatures and propel these charged particles to extreme speeds. These have recently gained traction for applications in selectively ...
General Physics
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Researchers uncover a mechanism enabling glasses to self-regulate their brittleness
Materials with self-adaptive mechanical responses have long been sought after in material science. Using computer simulations, researchers at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad, now show how such ...
Soft Matter
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Amiloride found to be as effective as spironolactone in managing resistant hypertension
Yonsei University College of Medicine-led research has shown amiloride is as effective as spironolactone in reducing systolic blood pressure (SBP) over 12 weeks in patients with resistant hypertension.
Experimental painkiller could outsmart opioids—without the high
An experimental drug developed at Duke University School of Medicine could offer powerful pain relief without the dangerous side effects of opioids.
Neuroscience
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A clearer look at diabetic kidney disease via new optical imaging technology
Scientists from the University of California San Diego and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a powerful new way to look inside kidney tissues—without needing to stain or damage the tissue ...
Diabetes
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Why donor hearts fail in cold storage—and how to prevent it
Researchers have discovered a new molecular process that occurs when donor hearts are preserved in cold storage which contributes to failure after transplant, a study in both humans and animals shows.
Cardiology
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Simulation Belongs Where Decisions Are Made
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Tech Xplore
MRI gets a nano-sized upgrade
Conventional MRI scans, familiar to us from hospitals, have a resolution of about one-tenth of a millimeter, which allows them to image incredibly thin slices of our bodies from head to toe, helping physicians diagnose a ...
Nanophysics
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Microalgae remove antibiotic residues from wastewater, reducing environmental contamination
Microalgae of the species Monoraphidium contortum have the ability to remove antibiotic residues from water, especially sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. This reduces the risk of environmental contamination, avoiding serious ...
Environment
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Mice use chemical cues such as odors to sense social hierarchy, study finds
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that mice use chemical cues, including odors, to detect the social rank of an unfamiliar mouse and compare it to their own, using this information to determine their behavior.
Plants & Animals
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Nimble dimples: Agile underwater vehicles inspired by golf balls
Underwater or aerial vehicles with dimples like golf balls could be more efficient and maneuverable, a new prototype developed at the University of Michigan has demonstrated.
Engineering
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Obesity drugs found to improve emotional well-being as well as physical health
A major new meta-analysis from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs)—a class of medications used to treat ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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How microorganisms without a complex nervous system swim in liquids
Bacteria can do it, amoebas can do it, even blood cells can do it: They all have the ability to move in a goal-oriented way in liquids. And they do so despite having extremely simple structures without a central control system ...
Biotechnology
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Family of parasite proteins presents new potential malaria treatment target
Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and the Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) have shown that the evolution of a family of exported proteins in the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum ...
Evolution
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Astrobee learns to transport soft cargo: Open-source simulator models real ISS challenges
Astrobee is a free-flying robotic system developed by NASA that is made up of three distinct cube-shaped robots. This system was originally designed to help astronauts who are working at the International Space Station (ISS) ...
A common enzyme takes on a surprising role in preventing cancer
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and Wake Forest University School of Medicine have identified ALDH4A1, a mitochondrial proline-metabolizing enzyme, as a third structural component of the mitochondrial pyruvate ...
Positive proof-of-concept experiments may lead to the world's first treatment for celiac disease
An investigational treatment for celiac disease effectively controls the condition—at least in an animal model—in a first-of-its-kind therapeutic for a condition that affects approximately 70 million people worldwide.
Tackling social exclusion among young people requires a greater focus on group dynamics in schools, study shows
Efforts to reduce social exclusion in schools, such as being left out of a peer group or an activity, need to place greater emphasis on group dynamics and age-specific strategies, a new study shows.
Female entrepreneurs have an advantage when it comes to funding social enterprises, research finds
Northeastern University assistant management and organizational development professor Zhenyu Liao's research has shown that female entrepreneurs face disadvantages when it comes to getting venture funding.
Heat-tolerant algal symbionts could be key to protecting Florida's endangered elkhorn coral
A study published in the journal Coral Reefs reveals that heat-tolerant symbiotic algae may be essential to saving elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata)—a foundational species in Caribbean reef ecosystems—from the devastating ...
It's a national treasure, but 13% of Australians surveyed can't tell you where the Great Barrier Reef is located
New research shows that Australians care deeply about the Great Barrier Reef (GBR)—one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World—but 13% can't tell you where it is located.
The impact of climate change on local biodiversity is felt long before adulthood
The key to understanding how climate change affects local biodiversity might lie with the young, scientists have recently discovered.
How aid cuts could make vulnerable communities even less resilient to climate change
As global temperatures rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, the need to adapt is rapidly increasing. That need for adaptation—from adjusting farming practices to diversifying livelihoods and strengthening ...
A global model to help improve beach cleans and protect marine life
A new paper published in Marine Pollution Bulletin is calling for the scientific community to establish one global model of how to establish a citizen science project to clear litter from beaches, which would help with the ...
How lichens are bringing stone to life and reconnecting us with the natural world
Lichens on stone, those "still explosions" as the great American poet Elizabeth Bishop named them, remain unseen to most, which is remarkable when you consider how commonplace they are. It seems these ecologically and culturally ...
AI in Pre-K-12 classrooms: Study emphasizes ethical integration in early education with focus on child development
Preparing students for a world driven by artificial intelligence starts long before college. The University of South Florida is collaborating with Pre-K-12 educators to integrate AI into classrooms in Tampa Bay and across ...
Latest relocated gray wolf death reported in northwest Colorado
A female gray wolf was reported dead in northwest Colorado this week, becoming at least the seventh of the state's reintroduced wolves to die.
Scientists reveal hidden heat and flood hazards across Texas
Not all extreme weather hazards are sufficiently documented in global databases. For instance, life-threatening high-heat events that fall within climatological norms are often not included in hazard studies, and local or ...
First evidence of possible language-like communication in dolphins
Researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and partner institutions, including the Brookfield Zoo Chicago's Sarasota Dolphin Research Program (SDRP), are the winners of the inaugural Coller Dolittle Challenge ...
Scientists describe 71 new Australian bee species
A team of Australian researchers has discovered 71 new native bee species belonging to the resin pot bees, or Megachile (Austrochile), which are unique to Australia and present in every state and territory except Tasmania.
Polar bear biopsies to shed light on Arctic pollutants
With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquilizer dart at a polar bear.
3D modeling demystifies the Parthenon's lighting conditions in ancient Greece
The Parthenon, a mid-5th-century temple atop the hill of the Acropolis, is dedicated to Athena, the Greek deity of wisdom and the patron goddess of Athens. Despite enduring damage, that masterpiece remains a quintessential ...
Tunisian 'revolution oasis' palm grove thrives on self-rule
Since the inhabitants of Jemna in southern Tunisia wrested control of their 100-year-old palm grove from the state during the 2011 Revolution, residents say their lives have radically improved.
Indian space agency's satellite mission fails due to technical issue in launch vehicle
The Indian space agency's mission to launch into orbit a new Earth observation satellite failed after the launch vehicle encountered a technical issue during the third stage of flight, officials said Sunday.
Severe storms, tornadoes kill more than 25 in south-central US
Severe storms that tore through the US states of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia left more than 25 people dead, leveling homes and businesses while knocking out power for tens of thousands, authorities say.
Tornadoes kill more than 20 in south-central US
Severe storms swept through the US states of Missouri and Kentucky, leaving at least 21 people dead, laying waste to local communities and cutting off electricity to nearly 200,000 people, authorities said Saturday.
Australian researchers use a quantum computer to simulate how real molecules behave
When a molecule absorbs light, it undergoes a whirlwind of quantum-mechanical transformations. Electrons jump between energy levels, atoms vibrate, and chemical bonds shift—all within millionths of a billionth of a second.
