Archaeology
A mass grave for fighters in a Roman Empire-era battle is revealed in Vienna
As construction crews churned up dirt to renovate a Vienna soccer field last October, they happened upon an unprecedented find: A heap of intertwined skeletal remains in a mass grave dating to the 1st-century Roman Empire, ...
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New computer model reveals how Bronze Age Scandinavians could have crossed the sea
People living in Bronze Age-era Denmark may have been able to travel to Norway directly over the open sea, according to a study published in PLOS One by Boel Bengtsson from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and colleagues. ...
Archaeology
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New distant warm Jupiter discovered with TESS
Using the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers has detected a new warm Jupiter exoplanet located more than 1,000 light years away. The newfound alien world, designated TOI-2005 ...
Neuroscientific model of near-death experiences finds consistent physiological pattern
A multidisciplinary team led by the University of Liège has proposed a unified neuroscientific model explaining the mechanisms behind near-death experiences (NDEs), drawing on converging empirical findings across neurobiology, ...
Non-invasive blood glucose monitor uses pre-trained model to reduce calibration period from weeks to days
A team of medical researchers and engineers at RSP Systems, in Denmark, working with a pair of colleagues from the Institute for Diabetes Technology, and another colleague with the University of Munich, both in Germany, has ...
Tiny peptide sequence rivals steroid cream in psoriasis treatment
Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis when applied topically in an emollient cream.
Medical research
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Organoid model integrates microglia to study inflammation in brain
Organoids have revolutionized science and medicine, providing platforms for disease modeling, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. While not exact replicas of human organs, they offer significant insights.
Neuroscience
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Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans than their European counterparts, study finds
Comparing wealth and survival rates in the U.S. with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts.
Health
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World's smallest light-activated pacemaker can be inserted with a syringe, then dissolves after it's no longer needed
Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe—and be noninvasively injected into the body.
Cardiology
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Simulation in Space: 6 Out-of-This-World Stories
Multiphysics simulation is being used to develop technology capable of operating in space. See how in this ebook.
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Find out how ACS can accelerate your research to keep up with the discoveries that are pushing us into science’s next frontier
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Tech Xplore
Flowerpot snake's DNA repair ability provides insights into human genetic conditions like Down syndrome
The flowerpot snake, one of the world's smallest snakes, has some unusual distinctions. Also known as the Brahminy blind snake, it's the only known snake species with three sets of chromosomes instead of two—and it can ...
Plants & Animals
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Hunga volcano eruption's unexpected Southern Hemisphere cooling effect challenges geoengineering assumptions
When Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, an underwater volcano near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean, erupted in 2022, scientists expected that it would spew enough water vapor into the stratosphere to push global temperatures ...
Earth Sciences
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'Smart,' ultrasound-activated immune cells may soon provide long-lasting tumor destruction
Imagine a super-charged immune cell that can launch a focused attack on stubborn solid tumors—a smart fighter that destroys cancer cells for days without tiring. USC biomedical engineers have made this concept a reality, ...
Oncology & Cancer
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DNA repair protein's unexpected structure may lead to new cancer treatments
A University of Iowa-led study has revealed the unexpected structure adopted by the DNA repair protein RAD52 as it binds and protects replicating DNA in dividing cells. This new structural and mechanistic understanding of ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Could birth control raise depression risk in new mothers?
Copenhagen University Hospital–Rigshospitalet and collaborating Danish universities have conducted statistical research suggesting that starting hormonal contraceptive (HC) use postpartum is associated with a 49% higher ...
Study uncovers mercury treatment in 19th-century French child suffering from rickets and scurvy
A recent study, published in the International Journal of Paleopathology, examined the skeletal remains of a child who lived in mid-19th-century France. The study revealed that the child had suffered from rickets and scurvy ...
Key brain differences can explain why Ritalin helps improve focus in some more than others
Nearly 16 million American adults have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but evidence suggests that more than 30% of them don't respond well to stimulant medications like Ritalin and Adderall.
Neuroscience
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New COVID-19 drug shows greater promise against resistant viral strains
Rutgers Health researchers have developed an oral antiviral drug candidate for COVID-19 that could overcome major limitations of Paxlovid, currently the most prescribed oral treatment.
Medications
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Unique bacteria that survive by employing multicellular behavior offer clues to life's evolution
In a recent study, researchers gained new insight into the lives of bacteria that survive by grouping together as if they were a multicellular organism. The organisms in the study are the only bacteria known to do this in ...
Astrobiology
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Footprints reveal prehistoric Scottish lagoons were stomping grounds for giant Jurassic dinosaurs
Jurassic dinosaurs milled about ancient Scottish lagoons, leaving up to 131 footprints at a newly discovered stomping ground on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, according to a study published in PLOS One by Tone Blakesley of ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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Nanostructuring MOF crystals unlocks their potential, retaining electrical properties with enhanced sensitivity
Scientists at IMDEA Nanociencia are working on the development of materials whose properties can change as easily as we flip a switch. They focus on joining molecular switching (spin transition), electrical transport properties ...
The significance of the recent 'baby pictures' showing the universe when it was just 380,000 years old
The Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration, which includes researchers from the University of Toronto, recently produced the clearest images yet of the universe's infancy from the earliest cosmic time accessible ...
New research shows that propaganda is on the rise in China
If someone picks up a newspaper in China, there's a good chance it contains some government propaganda masquerading as news, according to a new study co-led by a University of Oregon expert.
Monkeys are world's best yodelers, 'voice breaks' analysis finds
A new study has found that the world's finest yodelers aren't from Austria or Switzerland, but the rainforests of Latin America.
An app can change how you see yourself at work
By most accounts, confidence is a prerequisite for workplace success. What if it could be trained, even subtly rewired, using something as simple as a smartphone app?
How Florida volunteers build trust and bond with youth in foster care
Each year, more than 500,000 children and youth are served by the United States foster care system. In Florida, Guardian ad Litems (GALs) are appointed by the court to represent children in cases of abuse, abandonment, or ...
Subtitles unlikely to improve early reading skills, researchers find
Public campaigns backed by celebrities and politicians have argued that television subtitles may dramatically improve children's reading abilities. However, there has been no convincing research evidence for these claims.
Ultralight dark matter could explain early black hole formation
A black hole is a region of space where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape. There are two main types of black hole; stellar mass and supermassive black holes, and they differ in size, formation, ...
Examining effects of insufficient sleep on work performance—researcher presents how sleep habits can be managed
Persistent fatigue caused by insufficient sleep is a common and growing problem among working-age people, but sleep deprivation is rarely discussed in the workplace. According to Jenni Tuomilehto's doctoral dissertation at ...
AI model predicts drug properties to speed up development
Developing new drugs to treat illnesses has typically been a slow and expensive process. However, a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo uses machine learning to speed up the development time.
New study shows neutrality on social issues can still alienate consumers
On February 28, consumers across the country took part in an "economic blackout," halting all spending to protest cuts to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Social media backlash from both conservatives and ...
Efficient soil analysis—enhancing a sensor platform for sustainable agriculture
Precise information about agricultural soils is key to managing them more efficiently and sustainably. Researchers at the Leibniz institutes FBH and ATB have recently enhanced an existing sensor platform for mobile soil mapping ...
Bye-bye, Helene, Milton and Beryl. Names from those nasty hurricanes are now retired
Hurricanes Helene, Milton and Beryl were so nasty last year that their names are being retired.
Creating measures to determine whether companies are truly sustainable
Companies are increasingly making claims of sustainable production part of their public communications. However, the related ratings and seals of approval tend to focus primarily on CO₂ emissions and energy consumption—while ...
Study reveals key reasons young people fail to save for retirement
Young people's pessimism about their longevity partly explains why they under-save for retirement, new research from Bayes Business School suggests.
This is what forecasters mean when they talk about a 100-year flood
Weather forecasters sometimes warn of storms that unleash such unusual rain they are described as 100-year or even 500-year floods.
Plant Doctor: An AI system that watches over urban trees without touching a leaf
Urban trees and plants do more than just beautify city landscapes. They purify the air, reduce urban heat islands, provide recreational spaces, and even boost property values. As essential components of sustainable urban ...
Statisticians estimate the number of unattributed paintings of Amedeo Modigliani
In a novel use of statistics, researchers estimate the number of unattributed paintings, known as "sleepers," by the famous 20th-century Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani to be at between 20 and 120.
United Launch Alliance and Amazon set first launch for SpaceX Starlink competitor Project Kuiper
A launch date is set for the first batch of what will be thousands of satellites for Amazon's Project Kuiper as the company looks to play catch-up with SpaceX and its Starlink internet constellation.
Catalytic system turns biomass waste to renewable chemical stock
Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden, in collaboration with scientists from Finland, Vietnam, India, and Italy, have developed a catalytic system to convert lignin structures into highly valuable chemicals. This innovative ...
