Can citizen science be trusted? New study of birds shows it can
Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how…
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Inactive components in agricultural runoff may be hidden contributors to drinking water hazards
A new study reveals the impact of what might may be precursors to harmful contaminants…
Colombia’s peatlands could be a crucial tool to fight climate change: But first we have to find them
Researchers conducted three years of extensive fieldwork to develop the first data-driven map of both…
New explanation for muscle memory found in muscle proteins
Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation…
No butterfingers in baseball: Understanding slip between fingertips and the ball
In 2021, Major League Baseball banned the usage of resin, and since batting averages have…
A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects
A new study questions the longstanding view that the visual system is divided into two…
Seismologists share early analyses of Myanmar earthquake
The 28 March magnitude 7.7 Mandalay, Burma (Myanmar) earthquake caused widespread and severe damage in…
Explainable AI for ship navigation raises trust, decreases human error
A team has developed an explainable AI model for automatic collision avoidance between ships. Read…
New type of handheld detector for all types of ionizing radiation improves radiation safety
Scientists have developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all…
Heart valve abnormality is associated with malignant arrhythmias
People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm…
Key to the high aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer identified
A study demonstrates the role of the Galectin-1 protein in the nucleus of the cells…
Israeli strike on hospital ‘further cripples’ Gaza’s fragile health system
An Israeli strike on a hospital in southern Gaza on Tuesday has further jeopardized already…
AI finds new ways to observe the most extreme events in the universe
Extreme cosmic events such as colliding black holes or the explosions of stars can cause…
Artificial skin from hydrogels
Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating…
Machine learning unlocks superior performance in light-driven organic crystals
Researchers have developed a machine learning workflow to optimize the output force of photo-actuated organic…
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Researchers have mapped the hidden control system of vision
The smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped — a discovery that…
Most goals in football (soccer) result from first touch shots
A researcher has analyzed the most frequent situations faced by football goalkeepers. The aim is…
Corn leads to improved performance in lithium-sulfur batteries
Researchers have demonstrated a way to use corn protein to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur…
Molten Martian core could explain red planet’s magnetic quirks
First ever supercomputer simulations of Mars with a fully molten core could explain the Red…
The brain learns to filter out distracting stimuli over time
The human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli —…
Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to benefits in human reproductive health
Wild animals that have acquired adaptions to maximize their reproductive output in some of the…
Mysterious atmosphere of ‘Rosetta Stone’ exoplanet
A new study modeled the chemistry of TOI-270 d, an exoplanet between Earth and Neptune…
How circadian clocks maintain robustness in changing environments
New research has uncovered how a simple circadian clock network demonstrates advanced noise-filtering capabilities, enhancing…
A bowling revolution: Modeling the perfect conditions for a strike
Researchers share a model that identifies the optimal location for bowling ball placement. Employing a…
UN forum tackles slavery reparations for Africa, people of African descent
The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the fourth session…
Simulate sound in 3D at a finer scale than humans can perceive
Ambisonic rendering is a way to simulate the precise locations of sounds in 3D, and…
Preventing onset and development of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
An international team of researchers has discovered a natural mechanism that protects the heart from…
Taste research suggests pearl millet could be a healthy, sustainable, gluten-free wheat alternative in the US
Researchers recently reported that American palates are likely to accept pearl millet — a hardy,…
Israeli strikes in Lebanon continue to kill civilians, UN rights office warns
Israeli military operations in Lebanon have continued to claim civilian lives and destroy vital infrastructure,…
Southern shrews shrink in winter
Newly published research shows that the masked shrew, a small, mole-like mammal found in the…
Emotions and levels of threat affect communities’ resilience during extreme events
Researchers use mathematical modeling to probe whether cohesive communities are more resilient to extreme events,…
Prenatal diagnosis of imprinted associated chromosome abnormalities identified by noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) – Nature
Prenatal diagnosis of imprinted associated chromosome abnormalities identified by noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) Nature Read Original…
Franciscan Health Michigan City Prenatal Loss Memorial Service – NWI.Life
Franciscan Health Michigan City Prenatal Loss Memorial Service NWI.Life Read Original Article: Franciscan Health Michigan City…
Family advice: If I hadn’t listened to my sister-in-law’s advice during my pregnancy, everything could’ve been different. – Slate
Family advice: If I hadn’t listened to my sister-in-law’s advice during my pregnancy, everything could’ve…
How to Explain Autism Spectrum Disorder to Kids: A Talking Guide to Understand Autism
The post How to Explain Autism Spectrum Disorder to Kids: A Talking Guide to Understand…
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Sudan: UN chief condemns killings amid gains by rebel forces in DarfurIsraeli attack puts Gaza…
New study finds surprising way to curb college-aged drinking harms — without cutting alcohol
Researchers have developed and tested an intervention called Counter-Attitudinal Advocacy and compared it to to…
To avoid parasites, some fruit flies sacrifice sleep
Some fruit flies sacrifice sleep to avoid parasites like mites. Researchers discovered marked differences in…
Researchers may have solved decades-old mystery behind benzodiazepine side effects
Identifying a key protein’s role could improve the common mental health medications and point to…
Physics reveals the optimal roof ratios for energy efficiency
There are roof shapes and ratios that maximize heat retainment and energy efficiency and, interestingly,…
Archaeologists compared the size of 50,000 ancient houses to learn about history of inequality, they found that it’s not inevitable
We’re living in a period where the gap between rich and poor is dramatic, and…
New plant molecule encourages plant-fungi symbiosis to improve crops
Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative…
LSD analogue with potential for treating schizophrenia developed
Researchers have developed a new, neuroplasticity-promoting drug closely related to LSD that harnesses the psychedelic’s…
Wealth inequality’s deep roots in human prehistory
Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise…
A top nutritionist explains her alternative ‘5 a day’ food rule, which makes caring for her gut health easy – Business Insider
A top nutritionist explains her alternative ‘5 a day’ food rule, which makes caring for…
The gut health benefits of sauerkraut
A new study suggests that sauerkraut could help protect your gut, an essential part of…
AI tool to better assess Parkinson’s disease, other movement disorders
A groundbreaking open-source computer program uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson’s…
Pioneering method detects oral cancer earlier
The powerful potential of nano technologies and AI to detect oral cancer earlier and more…
Gestational diabetes linked to ADHD in children
A new study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during…
High blood pressure? Eat more bananas
New research suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more…