Earth Sciences
Hurricanes stir deep ocean layers, bringing nutrients and low-oxygen zones to surface, study finds
With careful planning and a little luck, researchers found a surprising upside to hurricanes after a Category 4 storm disrupted their expedition off the coast of Mexico.
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Agriculture
Fermenting legume pulses increases antioxidant and antidiabetic properties, study finds
Food scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign identified the optimal fermentation conditions for pulses ― the dried edible seeds of legumes ― that increased their antioxidant and antidiabetic properties ...
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Study finds protein droplets shield fragile DNA from repair errors
When DNA breaks inside the cell, it can spell disaster, especially if the damage occurs in areas of the genome that are difficult to repair. Now, scientists Irene Chiolo and Chiara ...
When DNA breaks inside the cell, it can spell disaster, especially if the damage occurs in areas of the genome that are difficult to repair. Now, scientists ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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New bio-based hot glue made from industrial leftovers outperforms commercial adhesives
A new bio-based hot glue derived from a byproduct of the wood pulp industry beats traditional epoxy resins and commercial hot-melt glues in terms of adhesive performance.
First-ever airborne toxin detected in Western Hemisphere
Once in a while, scientific research resembles detective work. Researchers head into the field with a hypothesis and high hopes of finding specific results, but sometimes, there's a twist in the story that requires a deeper ...
Environment
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Retinal prosthesis woven from tellurium nanowires partially restores vision in blind mice
A team from Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Shaoxin Laboratory, all in China, has developed a retinal prosthesis woven from metal nanowires ...
Self-learning neural network cracks iconic black holes
A team of astronomers led by Michael Janssen (Radboud University, The Netherlands) has trained a neural network with millions of synthetic black hole data sets. Based on the network and data from the Event Horizon Telescope, ...
Astronomy
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New study quantifies fish slaughter pain and cost-effectiveness of welfare solutions
A new study in Scientific Reports reveals the hidden pain of fish during slaughter and offers practical solutions to improve their welfare. Focusing on rainbow trout, the research quantifies pain in air asphyxia—a common ...
Plants & Animals
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Mars Odyssey orbiter captures volcano peeking above morning cloud tops
A new panorama from NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter shows one of the red planet's biggest volcanoes, Arsia Mons, poking through a canopy of clouds just before dawn.
Planetary Sciences
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Kelp forest collapse alters food web and energy dynamics in the Gulf of Maine
While kelp forests persist along northern Maine's rocky coast, kelp abundance has declined by as much as 80% on the southern coast in recent decades. In its stead, carpet-like turf algae have moved in.
Plants & Animals
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Age-related brain changes reduce social-engagement behaviors, research finds
Social engagement is a vital component of psychological and physical well-being linked to better health and a longer life, yet many older adults struggle to maintain relationships that support these outcomes.
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Medical Xpress
New research links skin barrier dysfunction to pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis
Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases
Obeying orders dulls our sense of moral responsibility, brain scans reveal
Tumor diagnostics: AI model detects more than 170 types of cancer
The ability to detect background sounds varies from person to person, study finds
Autonomous AI agent can support clinical decisions in oncology
New AI tool reimagines infectious disease forecasting, outperforms existing state-of-the-art methods
Silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans linked to rising suicides
Openly available geodata provides high-resolution maps for targeted mosquito control
Scientific community urges greater action against the silent rise of liver diseases
New test improves quality control of allergy therapeutics
Tech Xplore
Film festival showcases what artificial intelligence can do on the big screen
'No doubt' Canadian firm will be first to extract deep sea minerals: CEO
How can we tell if AI is lying? New method tests whether AI explanations are truthful
Animation technique simulates the motion of squishy objects
Hard-to-recycle thermoset waste plastics reborn as hydrogen
A neuroscientist explains why it's impossible for AI to 'understand' language
New battery and power systems aim to advance electric and hybrid aircraft
Clean energy investment rising despite economic uncertainty: IEA
Polymers gain fire resistance and sustainability with light-powered chemical upgrade
As demand for advanced polymeric materials increases, post-functionalization has emerged as an effective strategy for designing functional polymers. This approach involves modifying existing polymer chains by introducing ...
Polymers
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mRNA vaccines modified to include cytokine IL-12 enhance T cell response
In the quest to design vaccines that better help the body's immune system fight disease, scientists are always looking for more tools for their arsenal.
Immunology
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Methane leaks from dormant oil and gas wells in Canada are seven times worse than thought, study suggests
Methane emissions from Canada's non-producing oil and gas wells appear to be seven times higher than government estimates, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill University. The findings spotlight a major gap ...
Earth Sciences
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Polymer waveguides show promise for reliable, high-capacity optical communication
Co-packaged optics (CPO) technology can integrate photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with electronic integrated circuits (EICs) like CPUs and GPUs on a single platform. This advanced technology has immense potential to improve ...
Optics & Photonics
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Obeying orders dulls our sense of moral responsibility, brain scans reveal
A study analyzed the brain activity of military officer cadets and civilians while they were making moral decisions and concluded that the perception of being the author of our actions and their consequences decreases when ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
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A turning point in the Bronze Age: Study reveals diet and social transformation in Central Europe around 1500 BC
The bioarchaeological investigation of the Bronze Age cemetery of Tiszafüred-Majoroshalom has shed new light on an important period in Central European history.
Archaeology
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Uncovering how cells allocate space to make way for new growth
Picture a living cell as if it were a city. If you were the urban planner for this (very little, very alive) city, one of the things you would have to decide is how to allocate space for different functional uses.
Cell & Microbiology
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Antarctic atmospheric rivers, supercharged by climate change, expected to double by 2100
Antarctica could see a doubling of extreme weather events—such as atmospheric rivers—by 2100, with implications for future sea level rise.
Earth Sciences
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Lighting a new way to predict earthquakes: Laboratory model links fault contact area to earthquake occurrences
Researchers have developed a laboratory earthquake model that connects the microscopic real contact area between fault surfaces to the possibility of earthquake occurrences. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
Earth Sciences
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Tumor diagnostics: AI model detects more than 170 types of cancer
The MRI shows a brain tumor in an inauspicious location, and a brain biopsy will entail high risks for a patient who had consulted doctors due to double vision. Situations such as this case prompted researchers at Charité—Universitätsmedizin ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Knowing what's there: New Montana State study catalogs more than 1,000 rangeland-dependent species
Through new research, a team in Montana State University's College of Agriculture has published a comprehensive look at wildlife species that depend on rangeland ecosystems, sifting through nearly 1,600 animal types.
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
A small charity on the Kenyan coast has become vital to the region's majestic turtle population, saving thousands from poachers, fishermen's nets and ever-worsening plastic pollution.
Endangered mountain caribou have unique gut microbes linked to lichen diet
Endangered mountain caribou in British Columbia possess a unique gut microbiome in late winter when they feed on tree lichens, a finding that could guide caribou recovery efforts, according to a new study from the University ...
Mars Odyssey orbiter captures volcano peeking above morning cloud tops
A new panorama from NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter shows one of the red planet's biggest volcanoes, Arsia Mons, poking through a canopy of clouds just before dawn.
Uncovering factors influencing voluntary information disclosure in Japanese listed companies
Voluntary disclosure of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information, which is not required by law, is becoming an essential factor in gaining the trust of investors and ...
Motor protein myosin XI found to play crucial role in plants' active boron uptake
Boron, though required only in minimal amounts, is vital for plant development. It strengthens cell walls and supports the growth of roots and shoots. Normally, boron, in the form of boric acid, is passively absorbed by plant ...
Researchers report genetic homogeneity risks in kelp aquaculture across China
A research team led by Prof. Pang Shaojun from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS), along with collaborators, has reported on the challenges of genetic homogeneity in aquaculture of the ...
Missing merluza: Chile's battle to save its favorite catch
Before setting sail for the South Pacific, Chilean fisherman Rodrigo Gallardo blesses himself to invoke heavenly protection and luck in his pursuit of an increasingly elusive catch: hake.
Musk's Starlink gets key license to launch satellite internet services in India
India has granted a key license to Elon Musk's Starlink, bringing the satellite provider a step closer to launching its commercial internet services in the country, a top Indian government official said on Friday.
As UN climate talks loom, Brazil's Amazon forest loses in May an area larger than NYC
Brazil's environmental goals suffered a major setback in May as deforestation in the Amazon surged 92% compared to the same month last year, according to official monitoring data released Friday.
New tool to identify toxic pigments in historic books
A groundbreaking tool developed by the University of St Andrews is transforming how cultural heritage institutions identify toxic pigments in historic books, making it easier than ever to distinguish hazardous books from ...
We tracked 13,000 giants of the ocean over 30 years, to uncover their hidden highways
Big animals of the ocean go about their days mostly hidden from view. Scientists know these marine megafauna—such as whales, sharks, seals, turtles and birds—travel vast distances to feed and breed.
How to break the cycle of math anxiety
It's an old joke that there are three kinds of people in the world: those who are good at math and those who aren't.
Schools need better systems to support students experiencing family and domestic violence
Australian schools need comprehensive support systems to address the learning and safety needs of young people experiencing family and domestic violence, a Monash University study recommends.
Research shows family movies stereotype males as predators and females as vulnerable prey
New research from Abertay University reveals that popular animated films featuring animal characters may be shaping harmful gender stereotypes in children.
Professor finds that exercise apps can help coworkers bond and deepen workplace connections
Projects at work can impact what's happening in our personal lives. And what's happening in our personal lives can also inspire our work.
When stressors converge, how will our forests fare?
As global temperatures rise, ecosystems face new pressures and often multiple challenges simultaneously. This was the case in 2016 in areas of the northeast that experienced a one-two punch of extreme drought and an onslaught ...
Plymouth Fish Finger project uses by-catch fish to produce food for local school meals
A pilot community project to create a new locally sourced fish finger for school lunches is making waves across Plymouth and beyond.
New research paints stark picture for young women in student employment
Employers, trade unions and education providers in England are being urged to come together to make employment fairer for students.
What are runnels, the man-made channels that help restore salt marshes?
The salt marshes that are vitally important in protecting shorelines from erosion are increasingly threatened with death by drowning, scientists say.
