NASA’s Hubble tracks down a ‘blue lurker’ among stars
The name ‘blue lurker’ might sound like a villainous character from a superhero movie. But…
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DNA nanorobots can alter artificial cells
Scientists have succeeded in controlling the structure and function of biological membranes with the help…
New study unveils breakthrough in understanding cosmic particle accelerators
Scientists have come a step closer to understanding how collisionless shock waves — found throughout…
Chornobyl dogs’ genetic differences not due to mutation
Radiation-induced mutation is unlikely to have induced genetic differences between dog populations in Chornobyl City…
X-ray flashes from a nearby supermassive black hole accelerate mysteriously
Astronomers observed flashes of X-rays coming from a supermassive black hole at a steadily increasing…
Lower access to air conditioning may increase need for emergency care for wildfire smoke exposure
People who have limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking…
Dangerous bacterial biofilms have a natural enemy
Scientists have now discovered a chemical that plants produce when they’re stressed prevents dangerous biofilm…
A fast-moving belly flop: Researchers unveil the unique skills of cricket frogs
The way cricket frogs move across the surface of water has long been thought to…
‘What is that?’ Scientists explain white patch that appears near northern lights
A whitish, grey patch that sometimes appears in the night sky alongside the northern lights…
Cleopatra’s sister remains missing
anthropologists have analyzed a skull that was found in the ruins of Ephesos (Turkey) in…
Harnessing microwave flow reaction to convert biomass into useful sugars
Researchers have developed a new process that uses microwave flow reaction and recyclable solid catalysts…
Revealing the ‘true colors’ of a single-atom layer of metal alloys
Researchers have demonstrated that the direction of the spin-polarized current can be restricted to only…
Medicare rules may reduce prescription steering
Researchers have found that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) — organizations that negotiate access to medicines…
Oil extraction might have triggered small earthquakes in Surrey, England
A series of more than 100 small earthquakes in Surrey in 2018 and 2019 might…
Hidden transport pathways in graphene confirmed, paving the way for next-generation device innovation
Electron transport in bilayer graphene exhibits a pronounced dependence on edge states and a nonlocal…
Tongue cancer organoids reveal secrets of chemotherapy resistance
Tongue cancer (TC) cells can enter a chemo-resistant state by activating pathways related to autophagy…
Researchers find betrayal doesn’t necessarily make someone less trustworthy if we benefit
Both intuition and past research suggest that whether people deem someone trustworthy depends on that…
Rapid return of water from ground to atmosphere through plants
A new study provides the first comprehensive global estimates of the amount of water stored…
Pet dogs often overlooked as spreader of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella
Antibiotic-resistant Salmonella is a serious public health concern that has increased in recent years as…
Disovery of new skeletal tissue advances regenerative medicine potential
An international research team has discovered a new type of skeletal tissue that offers great…
Scientists design bioluminescent RNA
RNA is the molecule that reads the genetic information stored in DNA. It’s critical for…
Is there really a mid-career crisis? Job satisfaction follows a U-shaped curve only among highly skilled workers, according to new study
Contrary to the long-held belief that the mid-career crisis plagues everyone, new research suggests that…
Storing carbon in buildings could help address climate change
Construction materials such as concrete and plastic have the potential to lock away billions of…
Researchers use lab data to rewrite equation for deformation, flow of watery glacier ice
Laboratory experiments designed to deform ice at its pressure-melting temperature were like grabbing a bagel…
A smart ring with a tiny camera lets users point and click to control home devices
Researchers have developed IRIS, a smart ring that allows users to point and click to…
Floods, droughts, then fires: Hydroclimate whiplash is speeding up globally
Hydroclimate whiplash — rapid swings between intensely wet and dangerously dry weather — has already…
The extreme teeth of sabre-toothed predators were ‘optimal’ for biting into prey
Sabre-toothed predators — best know from the infamous Smilodon — evolved multiple times across different…
Why do birds make so many different sounds? A study gets at the underlying factors
Researchers conducted a global study of the factors that influence bird sounds, using more than…
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Using robots in nursing homes linked to higher employee retention, better patient care
Facing high employee turnover and an aging population, nursing homes have increasingly turned to robots…
What is the average wait time to see a neurologist in US?
Older people wait an average of just over a month to see a neurologist for…
AI predicts cancer prognoses, responses to treatment
A new artificial intelligence tool combines data from medical images with text to predict cancer…
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Tumor-secreted protein may hold the key to better treatments for deadly brain tumor
A study has found targeting a protein called endocan and its related signaling pathway could…
Mediterranean sharks continue to decline despite conservation progress
New research has found more than 200 measures to protect sharks and rays across the…
Breakthrough in 2D material growth opens doors to cleaner energy and next-generation technology
A breakthrough in decoding the growth process of Hexagonal Boron Nitride (hBN), a 2D material,…
How people make life’s biggest decisions
Some decisions in life are so significant that they have a massive impact on the…
Rethinking population management in zoos
Until now, contraception has been the method of choice for zoos to avoid surplus animals….
Electrohydraulic wearable devices create unprecedented haptic sensations
Scientists have invented compact wearable devices that deliver rich, expressive, and pleasant tactile sensations that…
AI could improve the success of IVF treatment
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could help doctors identify follicles that are most likely to lead to…
Moving in sync, slowly, in glassy liquids
Researchers used computer simulations to determine the mechanisms that control the temperature dependence of molecular…
Preventing clinical depression: Early therapeutic interventions offer protection
Even individuals whose symptoms do not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression benefit from…
Using AI to predict the outcome of aggressive skin cancers
Research demonstrates that AI can determine the course and severity of aggressive skin cancers, such…
The ‘red advantage’ is no longer true for Olympic combat sports
Wearing a red outfit in combat sports has been believed to provide an advantage for…
Intermittent fasting is effective for weight loss and improves cardiovascular health in people with obesity problems
Scientists have conducted a pioneering study on the benefits of intermittent fasting. Not eating anything…
Evolutionary biology: Ants can hold a grudge
Evolutionary biologists are investigating the extent to which ants learn from past experiences. After being…
Cell-based therapy improves outcomes in a pig model of heart attacks
In a large-animal model study, researchers have found that heart attack recovery is aided by…
Ketamine use on the rise in U.S. adults; new trends emerge
According to a new study, ketamine use has risen significantly since 2015. The results highlight…
DNA adds new chapter to Indonesia’s layered human history
A new study has outlined the first genomic evidence of early migration from New Guinea…
Dinosaurs roamed the northern hemisphere millions of years earlier than previously thought, according to new analysis of the oldest North American fossils
A newly described dinosaur whose fossils were recently uncovered is challenging the existing narrative, with…
Fishy business: Male medaka mating limits revealed
Researchers have uncovered a daily mating capacity for medaka, providing important insights into the relationship…
How our cells dispose of waste and ways to control it
Cells degrade components that are no longer needed through autophagy. New results show that a…