Environment
Study finds that today's vulnerable youth will be most affected by continued greenhouse gas emissions
Climate extremes, including heat waves, crop failures, river floods, tropical cyclones, wildfires and droughts, will intensify with continued atmospheric warming. Today's children will endure more climate extremes than any ...
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Evolution
Bat virus evolution suggests wildlife trade sparked COVID-19 virus emergence in humans
The ancestor of the virus that causes COVID-19 left its point of origin in Western China or Northern Laos just several years before the disease first emerged in humans up to 2,700 kilometers away in Central China, according ...
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3D map of tongue's sweet sensor may lead to new ways to curb sugar cravings
Our attraction to sugar has grown to an unhealthy level. The average person in the United States now consumes more than 100 pounds of the sweet stuff every year, up from 18 pounds in 1800.
Cell & Microbiology
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Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study
Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects of sleep deprivation, even after just 4 hours of sleep, which is likely the result of a genetic mutation.
Small but significant associations found between parental device use and child development
University of Wollongong researchers report statistically significant associations between parental technology use in a child's presence (PTU) and specific cognitive, behavioral, and screen-based outcomes.
National study evaluates the electricity cost burden of in-home medical equipment
In the United States, the market for durable medical equipment (DME)—including oxygen concentrators, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines and peritoneal kidney dialysis machines—has a projected market increase ...
Medical economics
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Scientists develop new mathematical model for transfer learning in neural networks
Alessandro Ingrosso, researcher at the Donders Institute for Neuroscience, has developed a new mathematical method in collaboration with colleagues in two Italian research institutions, which enables the prediction of the ...
Computer Sciences
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Study finds teens driving older vehicles have increased risk for fatal crashes
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. Newer vehicles and driver assistance technologies show promise in reducing crashes and injury severities. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital ...
Health
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Neuroscientists pinpoint where (and how) brain circuits are reshaped as we learn new movements
A study published by scientists at the University of California San Diego is redefining science's understanding of the way learning takes place. The findings, published in the journal Nature, provide novel insights into how ...
Neuroscience
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Iron-activated molecules show promise against aggressive, treatment-resistant cancer cells
Current anticancer treatments essentially target the primary tumor cells that proliferate quickly, but do not effectively eliminate specific cancer cells able to adapt to existing treatments and which exhibit high metastatic ...
Medical research
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Childhood brain tumors develop early in highly specialized nerve cells, research reveals
Medulloblastoma is one of the most common malignant tumors of the central nervous system (CNS) in children and adolescents. It develops in the area of the cerebellum, which is responsible for movement coordination, among ...
Oncology & Cancer
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Rare hunting dogs' unique noses may offer clue to cause of cleft lip and palate in humans
It's not entirely understood why some children are born with orofacial clefts, such as cleft lip or palate. But a new study suggests a genetic clue may be found in a rare breed of hunting dog.
Medical research
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Researchers study the brain's ability to organize action plans
The human capacity to develop a diverse and highly complex repertoire of action plans is truly remarkable. Many of our behaviors are rooted in associations between actions and their outcomes, which we form and leverage flexibly.
Neuroscience
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Microscopy method can reconstruct mammalian brain tissue in synaptic detail
Our brain is a complex organ. Billions of nerve cells are wired in an intricate network, constantly processing signals, enabling us to recall memories or to move our bodies.
Cell & Microbiology
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Under the super microscope: How influenza viruses communicate with cells
Influenza viruses are among the most likely triggers of future pandemics. A research team from the Helmholtz Center for Infection Research (HZI) and the Medical Center—University of Freiburg has developed a method that ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Twin study detects bacteria in small intestine that play role in development of multiple sclerosis
More than 280,000 people in Germany have multiple sclerosis (MS) and approximately 15,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. This makes MS the most common inflammatory disease of the central nervous system.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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Inexpensive drone technology shows promise for community forest restoration and funding
Accessing carbon and nature payments from governments and other organizations often requires robust measurements to quantify restoration's positive impact, but these can be beyond the capacity of community organizations.
Ecology
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Micropipette uses targeted ion delivery to activate individual neurons
Researchers at Linköping University have developed a new type of pipette that can deliver ions to individual neurons without affecting the sensitive extracellular milieu. Controlling the concentration of different ions can ...
Nanomaterials
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Feat of 'dung-gineering' turns cow manure into one of world's most used materials
A new technique to extract tiny cellulose strands from cow dung and turn them into manufacturing-grade cellulose, currently used to make everything from surgical masks to food packaging, has been developed by researchers ...
Engineering
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AI model improves delirium prediction, leading to better health outcomes for hospitalized patients
An artificial intelligence (AI) model improved outcomes in hospitalized patients by quadrupling the rate of detection and treatment of delirium. The model identifies patients at high risk for delirium and alerts a specially ...
Neuroscience
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Migration lawyers call for safeguards on automated handling of data
Around the world, artificial intelligence and Automated Decision-Making (ADM) tools are playing increasingly significant roles in handling immigration and homeland security data.
New project investigates mysteries of Sun's atmosphere
The sun's activity has a profound impact on satellites, humans in space and technology on Earth.
How maximum security prison inmates and officers worked together to create a farm behind bars
At Macquarie Correctional Centre in western New South Wales, a story of collaboration and persistence is unfolding. Inmates and prison officers are farming commercial quantities of fresh food in a purpose-built indoor facility.
Ten reasons why banning social media for New Zealanders under 16 is a bad idea—and will affect adults too
Government coalition partners National and Act are at odds over proposed restrictions on social media use by New Zealanders aged 16 and under.
100 years of planetariums: A brief history of how humans brought the stars indoors
Picture this: a small audience is quietly ushered into a darkened room. They gasp in awe, as a brilliant night sky shines above. They wonder—as many after them will do—what trickery has made the roof above their heads ...
Moving towns: 4 stories of communities facing relocation show the complex realities of managed retreat
With large parts of New Zealand having recently been pummeled by ex-tropical Cyclone Tam and ongoing bouts of heavy rain, it is important to remember that natural hazards have long shaped our cities.
Improving in-situ analysis of planetary regolith with OptiDrill
What new technologies or methods can be developed for more efficient in-situ planetary subsurface analyses? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference hopes to address as a team ...
Virtual-only couture emerges as sustainable alternative for fashion industry
As fast fashion continues to fill wardrobes and landfills at a staggering pace, new research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that the future of fashion might lie not in fabric, but in pixels.
Fewer parasites in Indian River lagoon signal big ecosystem problems
While an abundance of parasites might seem like a bad thing, their absence actually signals trouble in the environment. Parasites are found throughout nature and are part of nearly every major animal group. Many ecosystems ...
Rural areas are crucial for national economic success but underfunded, new analysis shows
England's rural councils play a crucial role in the country's economic and environmental success, but are underfunded compared to other areas, a new report shows.
Antibiotic resistance dates back millions of years, with important lessons for modern medicine
Antibiotics are widely considered one of the most important advances in the history of medicine. Their introduction into clinical practice during the 1940s marked a major milestone in the control of infectious diseases, and ...
New screening method finds novel approaches to combat antimicrobial resistant bacteria
Scientists from the Ineos Oxford Institute for antimicrobial research (IOI) have developed a new screening method to tackle bacterial resistance to the tetracycline class of antibiotics. The results from this method provide ...
The Metaverse is changing consumer engagement forever, according to study
Metaverse platforms, like Roblox and ZEPETO, are redefining how brands connect with consumers, blurring the lines between physical and digital identities, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
Q&A: The plastic problem and how to solve it
Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It."
Rooting out plant diseases: Are computers ready to run our farms?
Nature is still too complex for artificial intelligence (AI) modeling to be effective, but the tipping point is close, according to a new study that found the technology may still trip at the last real-world hurdle.
Seaweeds are critical for human and planetary health but face extreme challenges, says new report
An international seaweed research program has today released a landmark report outlining the threats facing global seaweed habitats. The report highlights how human-induced threats, including global climate change, overfishing, ...
Alloy design model offers faster, more accurate predictions by factoring in material defects
Humans began creating alloys about 5,000 years ago by combining copper and tin to produce bronze. Since then, alloy design has advanced dramatically, says Moneesh Upmanyu, professor of mechanical and industrial engineering ...
To save nature, AI needs our help
AI is a computing tool. It can process and interrogate huge amounts of data, expand human creativity, generate new insights faster and help guide important decisions. It's trained on human expertise, and in conservation that's ...
Study shows individuals prefer when firms stay apolitical on polarizing issues
Customers often prefer companies aligned with their values, but it has been less clear how they react to firms taking a stance on a polarizing topic. A new study published in Strategic Management Journal explores how individuals ...
Shake-up at EPA threatens Energy Star, climate offices
A proposal by the Trump administration to reorganize the Environmental Protection Agency targets divisions that house its climate change offices as well as Energy Star, a widely popular program designed to help lower energy ...
