Space Exploration
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) ...
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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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Astronomers perform detailed study of chemically peculiar star HD 72968
Astronomers have employed NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and the Very Large Telescope (VLT) to conduct a detailed study of a chemically peculiar star known as HD 72968. Results of the study, published ...
A head and a hundred tails: How a branching worm manages reproductive complexity
Scientists have uncovered the genetic underpinnings of one of the ocean's most bizarre animals: a branching marine worm named Ramisyllis kingghidorahi that lives inside sea sponges and reproduces in a truly extraordinary ...
Plants & Animals
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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 ...
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.
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.
Third-party data annotators often fail to accurately read the emotions of others, study finds
Machine learning algorithms and large language models (LLMs), such as the model underpinning the functioning of the platform ChatGPT, have proved to be effective in tackling a wide range of tasks. These models are trained ...
Genomic analysis shows widespread mpox transmission in West Africa prior to 2022 global outbreak
Historically, most human mpox infections have resulted from zoonotic transmission—meaning from animals to humans—and these spillovers have rarely led to human-to-human transmission. But during the 2022 global outbreak, ...
Genetics
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Virtual trial shows combo rescue inhaler nearly halves severe asthma attacks
Findings from a first-of-its-kind virtual trial in pulmonary medicine, conducted at Rutgers and many other institutions, suggest adding an inhaled corticosteroid to rescue therapy could sharply reduce the danger of severe ...
Medications
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Tech Xplore
AI enhances the Higgs boson's 'charm'
The Higgs boson, discovered at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in 2012, plays a central role in the Standard Model of particle physics, endowing elementary particles such as quarks with mass through its interactions. The ...
General Physics
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ChatGPT shown to be more persuasive than people in online debates
Large language models (LLMs), such as GPT-4, are found to be more persuasive than humans 64% of the time in online debates when adapting their arguments on the basis of personalized information about their opponents, according ...
Social Sciences
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Gut bacteria and acetate team up to cut fat in mice without muscle loss
Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a new way to reduce obesity. Their study shows that supplying the gut with extra acetate reduces fat and ...
Overweight & Obesity
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Specific personality traits may influence the development of insomnia
A study conducted at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil has examined the influence of personality traits on the development and perpetuation of insomnia and found that there is a direct ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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Flexible imager that's thinner than an eyelash can capture brain activity
Researchers have developed an extremely thin, flexible imager that could be useful for noninvasively acquiring images from inside the body. The new technology could one day enable early and precise disease detection, providing ...
Optics & Photonics
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Oveporexton shows promise in improving wakefulness in narcolepsy type 1
Research led by Gui de Chauliac Hospital in Montpellier, France, and the University of Bologna in Italy reports that oveporexton improves wakefulness and reduces cataplexy episodes in patients with narcolepsy type 1. Findings ...
Grad students find missing link in early Martian water cycle
Billions of years ago, water flowed on the surface of Mars. But scientists have an incomplete picture of how the red planet's water cycle worked.
Astrobiology
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Exposure to gun violence linked to widespread psychological distress in US adults
Psychology research has consistently emphasized the adverse effects of enduring or witnessing violent acts, showing that exposure to different forms of violence can increase the risk of developing various mental health conditions. ...
Online headlines shift from concise to click-worthy
Over the past 20 years, online news headlines have become longer, more negative, and increasingly focused on click-through rates—regardless of journalistic quality. This is the conclusion reached by researchers at the Max ...
Social Sciences
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New thin-film material achieves both high efficiency and durability in tandem solar cells
A novel thin-film material capable of simultaneously enhancing the efficiency and durability of tandem solar cells has been developed.
Energy & Green Tech
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Automating irrigation of Suwannee Valley crop saved more than 164 million gallons of water in 2024, assessment finds
May is peak watermelon season in North Florida, and farmers are busy tending to their crops as they anticipate harvesting around Memorial Day. Rather than painstakingly twisting water valves, however, an ever-growing number ...
Perseverance Mars rover to take a bite of 'Krokodillen' region
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is exploring a new region of interest the team is calling "Krokodillen" that may contain some of the oldest rocks on Mars. The area has been on the Perseverance science team's wish list because ...
A new 'geography of fire' defines southern US wildfire risk
In the Southeast, wildfire risk is increasing. Fire suppression has allowed fuel to accumulate in forests, droughts are becoming more common, and communities are developing more homes and infrastructure in forested areas. ...
Net zero construction push strains UK workforce mental health and well-being
The pressure of decarbonizing industrial sectors is weighing on workers.
Understanding weather extremes through the lens of a regional model
Regional models are game changers when it comes to simulating extreme weather events, and they're particularly important for unique landscapes like Australia. While global climate models capture the big picture across the ...
Study reveals differences in soil organic carbon levels across vegetation types
Wetlands are essential ecosystems that provide a variety of ecological functions, including carbon sequestration, water purification, climate regulation, and biodiversity maintenance. As global warming intensifies, environmental ...
Alpine plant decline linked to smaller rhizomes and shorter fine roots
Alpine ecosystems are especially vulnerable to climate change, and many of them are already experiencing rapid warming that is associated with noticeable shifts in alpine vegetation.
Hidden history of Israeli-Syrian peace efforts across seven decades revealed
Amid escalating tensions and evolving diplomatic overtures, the relationship between Israel and Syria has entered yet another complex phase. In the wake of the fall of the Assad regime, tentative diplomatic signals come against ...
The deepening mystery around the JWST's early galaxies
When the JWST came to life and began observations, one of its first jobs was to gaze back in time at the early universe. The Assembly of Galaxies is one of the space telescope's four main science themes, and when it observed ...
What you do before and during a tornado could mean the difference between life and death
With new innovations and technology, scientists have learned from major tornado outbreaks over the years how to improve safety guidance. During tornado season, forecasters try to get the word out about staying safe during ...
Lower-frequency sonic booms from Falcon 9 launches can feel like mini-earthquakes
Rocket launches are amazing spectacles, but close-up viewers know to bring a set of earplugs or earmuffs to protect their hearing. However, the boom of a launch isn't reserved for those who sign up to watch it—it can also ...
Endangered whales gave birth to few babies this year as population declines
A vanishing species of whale gave birth to few babies this birthing season, raising alarms among scientists and conservationists who fear the animal could go extinct.
AI language models increasingly shape economics research writing, study finds
A new University of Massachusetts Amherst study delivers clear evidence of how large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT, are reshaping the landscape of academic research. It applies a new language analysis method that ...
The Milky Way will soon be visible in the California sky: How and when to see it
California stargazers will soon be able to witness a dazzling celestial sight composed of billions of stars.
Renters bear the brunt: Flood risk to buildings rises with social vulnerability
Floods are among the most destructive natural hazards, causing billions of dollars in economic loss each year. By 2050, flood-related losses in the United States are expected to increase by 26%, with the share of properties ...
Study: Supply chain plasticity and firm adaptation to tariffs, risk
As tariffs create economic uncertainty for firms and consumers alike, supply chain plasticity could be the key to helping firms navigate and survive the constantly changing trade environment, according to researchers at Florida ...
Novel data streaming software chases light speed from accelerator to supercomputer
Analyzing massive datasets from nuclear physics experiments can take hours or days to process, but researchers are working to radically reduce that time to mere seconds using special software being developed at the Department ...
Governors are leading the fight against climate change and deforestation around the world
When the annual U.N. climate conference descends on the small Brazilian rainforest city of Belém in November 2025, it will be tempting to focus on the drama and disunity among major nations. Only 21 countries had even submitted ...
African islands under threat: What to do about Trump's withdrawal from climate change agreement
President Donald Trump's executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement raises the question of the implications for small African Indian Ocean island states.
Tomato trade dispute between the US and Mexico is boiling over again, with 21% tariffs due in July
Although technically they're a fruit, tomatoes are one of the most-consumed vegetables, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Among the fresh produce the nation buys from foreign countries, tomatoes often rank ...
