Archaeology
New study finds meteoric iron in early Iron Age artifacts in Poland
A recent study by Dr. Albert Jambon and his colleagues, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, revealed the presence of meteoric iron in Early Iron Age ornaments in Poland.
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Biotechnology
NanoCas, a smaller version of CRISPR tested with a single AAV, delivers on-target results
Mammoth Biosciences researchers have developed NanoCas, an ultracompact CRISPR nuclease, demonstrating its ability to perform gene editing in non-liver tissues, including skeletal muscle, using a single adeno-associated virus ...
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Why people develop 'the ick' regarding potential dating targets
A trio of psychologists at Azusa Pacific University in the U.S. has identified a possible reason for people experiencing a sudden negative reaction to a potential dating partner that ...
A trio of psychologists at Azusa Pacific University in the U.S. has identified a possible reason for people experiencing a sudden negative reaction to ...
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A century of extra carbon dioxide boosts photosynthesis in tropical trees
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is rising rapidly, with numerous negative consequences for the climate. However, there is also a positive effect, as scientists from WUR ...
The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is rising rapidly, with numerous negative consequences for the climate. However, there is also a positive effect, ...
Ecology
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Rho Cas and its kin: Study provides new insights into the mysterious outbursts of yellow hypergiants
A recent five-year study has uncovered new insights into the properties of yellow hypergiants, a heavy star class known for their dramatic outbursts. Scientists focused on Rho Cassiopeiae ...
A recent five-year study has uncovered new insights into the properties of yellow hypergiants, a heavy star class known for their dramatic outbursts. ...
Astronomy
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Pressure-driven phase transition induces simultaneous negative photoconductivity and superconductivity
A research team led by Prof. Wang Xianlong and Dr. Wang Pei from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered a concurrent negative photoconductivity (NPC) and superconductivity ...
Condensed Matter
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Engineers create new glue that mimics mussels and mucus to prevent bacterial buildup
Within the animal kingdom, mussels are masters of underwater adhesion. The marine mollusks cluster atop rocks and along the bottoms of ships, and hold fast against the ocean's waves thanks to a gluey plaque they secrete through ...
Biochemistry
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Green staghorn coral may be more likely to survive ocean warming if crabs are around
A team of environmental scientists at Duke University, working with colleagues from the University of New South Wales, the University of Queensland and the University of California, has found that green staghorn coral around ...
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'Dictator Game' experiments show women are more generous than men
A group of psychologists and economists at Jaume I University, in Spain, has found evidence that women are more generous than men. In their study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, Iván Barreda-Tarrazona, Ainhoa ...
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3D nanoprinting technique can transform ceramics for high-performance systems, from disease detection to space travel
The same material from which you drink your morning coffee could transform the way scientists detect disease, purify water, and insulate space shuttles thanks to an entirely new approach to ceramic manufacturing.
Nanomaterials
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Eighteen new pulsars discovered with Arecibo data analysis
Astronomers from West Virginia University and elsewhere report the detection of 18 new pulsars using the Arecibo Observatory (AO) as part of the AO 327-MHz Drift Survey. The findings were detailed in a research paper published ...
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Key protein that toggles between 'young' and 'old' states may hold key to reversing cell aging
There are a multitude of products for sale that promise the appearance of eternal youth by erasing wrinkles or firming up jaw lines; but what if we could truly turn back time, at the cellular level? Now, researchers from ...
Cell & Microbiology
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DarkMind: A new backdoor attack that leverages the reasoning capabilities of LLMs
Large language models (LLMs), such as the models supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, are now used by a growing number of people worldwide to source information or edit, analyze and generate texts. As these models become ...
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Find Your Best Idea with Multiphysics Modeling and Apps
Transforming ideas into viable designs takes a lot of time using traditional means. Accelerate the process with modeling and apps.
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Medical Xpress
Tech Xplore
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Animals as architects of the Earth: First global study reveals their surprising impact
Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world—they are its architects. A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we ...
Plants & Animals
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Remotely-delivered dementia care: A cost-effective solution for personalized support at home
The NIDUS-Family package of care uses goal setting to help people with dementia live well at home for longer. New research from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with UCL shows that, in addition to these known ...
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
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Global action needed to solve the medical oxygen crisis, report suggests
Targets for universal access, national roadmaps and more affordable and accessible care are vital to help fill the medical oxygen gap affecting more than half of the world's population, according to a new global report.
Medical economics
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Leafbot: A soft robot that conquers challenging terrains
Soft robotics is an emerging field in the robotic world with promising adaptability in navigating unstructured environments. Where traditional robots struggle with unpredictable terrains, soft robots are advancing in their ...
Robotics
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Urinary DNA methylation test shows some promise for noninvasive bladder cancer screening
Researchers led by the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea, have checked the performance of a noninvasive urinary DNA methylation test for bladder cancer diagnosis.
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Zebrafish study uncovers spatial cues that shape neuron diversity beyond gene expression
Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence researchers have identified over 60 transcriptomic neuron types in the zebrafish optic tectum with nearly identical gene-expression profiles yet very different functions and ...
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Scientists identify key gene that's critical for parasitic weed resistance and tomato yield
A recent breakthrough by researchers led by Prof. Li Jiayang from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences offers new hope in the battle against parasitic weeds that cause ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Immune cells in pituitary gland help balance hormones, researchers discover
In a new study published in Cell Reports, Finnish researchers show that pituitary macrophages, the immune cells located in the pituitary gland, help regulate hormonal balance. It is possible that in the future, macrophage ...
Immunology
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Lethal second-generation rat poisons are killing endangered quolls and Tasmanian devils
Humans have been poisoning rodents for centuries. But fast-breeding rats and mice have evolved resistance to earlier poisons. In response, manufacturers have produced second generation anticoagulant rodenticides such as bromadiolone, ...
Plants & Animals
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Scientists discover the 'roadmap' that aggressive cancer uses to spread
New research published in Nature Communications reveals how cancer cells are altered by their surroundings, enabling them to change their shape and break out of a tumor. The discovery, which is the culmination of almost a ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Heat wave mortality studies reveal climate change impacts and risk for cities
Mortality rates during heat waves have been put in the spotlight with research from The University of Queensland showing a 20% increase in heat wave-related deaths due to human-induced climate change. Another UQ study has ...
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Speech therapist highlights reading gap's impact on vulnerable students
Reading ability among young people is declining, and it is the most vulnerable students who are hardest hit, according to speech therapist and researcher Anna Eva Hallin. In her research, she aims to understand how best to ...
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Belief in God among boys continues to grow in Finland—study finds signs of growing belief among girls as well
An increasing number of young boys and girls in Finland believe in God. A study conducted among young people in confirmation preparation shows that a growing number of girls report believing in the existence of God. The prevalence ...
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Innovative epoxy resin combines fire safety, recyclability and high performance
Researchers at Sichuan University have developed a new type of epoxy resin that not only offers enhanced fire retardancy but is also recyclable and degradable, making it an ideal candidate for high-strength adhesives in various ...
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Taylor Swift fans may be ready to 'Shake Off' plastic vinyl records, study shows
New research from the University of Glasgow reveals that Taylor Swift fans might be ready for an eco-friendly evolution of how they collect their favorite artist's music, with one in four willing to consider plastic-free ...
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Urban ponds as oases of biodiversity
A pond with flowering water lilies and shady trees alongside can offer a restful break from everyday stress for anyone sitting down on a park bench next to it. In addition to promoting well-being, ponds are important for ...
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Enhancing chromosome detection in metaphase cell images
ChromTR, a novel framework for chromosome detection in metaphase cell images, represents a significant advancement in the field of cytogenetics. This framework, which integrates semantic feature learning and chromosome class ...
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Unpaid placements leave teachers and nurses lagging financially, finds study
New UC research highlights financial challenges for trainee teachers, midwives, nurses, and social workers due to long degrees and unpaid work placements.
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Mangroves thrive in harsh coastal zones with unique adaptations
Few trees can find a way to survive in the liminal space where dry land meets the sea. Mangroves are the exception.
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Combining software tools creates higher standards in species distribution modeling
In an effort to monitor biodiversity trends, greater efforts are being made worldwide to assess biodiversity patterns over large scales. To do this, scientists rely on species distribution models (SDMs), which make predictions ...
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The science of sourdough—how citizens are helping shape the future of fermented foods
Citizen scientists are drawing on personal experience to help researchers create new plant-based fermented foods and maximize their health benefits.
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Study reveals extent of ecological damage from Niger Delta oil spills
An international research team led by the University of Galway has used Earth observation radar data to map oil pipeline networks covering a 9,000 km2 region in the Niger Delta and pinpoint where crude oil spills have caused ...
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Study reveals rainforest tree tactics for different climates
A University of Queensland-led team has completed one of the most comprehensive surveys of Australia's subtropical rainforests to document how climate dictates what species thrive in different locations. The work is published ...
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Why did life evolve to be so colorful? Research is starting to give us some answers
Picture a primordial Earth: a world of muted browns, grays and greens. Fast forward to today, and Earth teems with a kaleidoscope of colors. From the stunning feathers of male peacocks to the vivid blooms of flowers, the ...
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The threat of 3D-printed 'ghost guns' is growing, but NZ has yet to act on these three big legal gaps
It's an unfortunate fact that bad people sometimes want guns. And while laws are designed to prevent guns falling into the wrong hands, the determined criminal can be highly resourceful.
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Efforts to archive climate data intensify as government limits access
Information on the internet might seem like it's there forever, but it's only as permanent as people choose to make it.
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Cutting funding for science can have consequences for the economy and US technological competitiveness
America has already lost its global competitive edge in science, and funding cuts proposed in early 2025 may further a precipitous decline.
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Top Greek scientist says the Santorini earthquake outlook remains uncertain
The Greek government's chief seismologist says the frequency of earthquakes affecting Santorini and nearby islands has eased in recent days, but that the outlook for continued tremors in the coming weeks remains uncertain.
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Wage theft rises sharply in LA fast food restaurants
Minimum wage violations are rising sharply at fast food restaurants in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, according to a report by researchers at Northwestern University and Rutgers University. At least one in every four ...
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Afghan families face dire choices as USAID cuts deepen humanitarian crisis
The dismantling of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) is a serious blow to the soft power of the United States and disastrous for many poor countries where it helps provide humanitarian, health and educational ...