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August 3, 2024
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Aug. 1, 2024 — As they are in many places around the globe, glaciers perched high in the Andes Mountains are shrinking. Now, researchers have uncovered evidence that the high-altitude tropical ice fields are likely ...
Aug. 1, 2024 — A new large study suggests incidence rates continued to rise in successively younger generations in 17 of the 34 cancer types, including breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. Mortality trends also ...
July 30, 2024 — Researchers have found that training successive generations of generative artificial intelligence models on synthetic data gives rise to self-consuming feedback ...
July 30, 2024 — Two of the closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2 -- a pair of bat coronaviruses discovered by researchers in Laos -- may transmit poorly in people despite being genetically similar to the COVID-19-causing virus, a new study reveals. The findings ...
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Aug. 2, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a new population of macrophages, important innate immune cells that populate the lungs after injury caused by respiratory ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — A new pathway that is used by cancer cells to infiltrate the brain has been discovered. The research also reveals a new therapy that shows promise in ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Physicists have discovered two new ways to improve organic semiconductors. They found a way to remove more electrons from the material than previously possible and used unexpected properties in an ...
Aug. 1, 2024 — Researchers transferred genes from simple organisms capable of regenerating their bodies into common fruit flies, more complex animals that cannot. They found the transferred gene suppressed an ...
Aug. 1, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a link between high blood pressure and tellurium, a contaminant found in various plant-based foods. The study highlights ...
July 29, 2024 — Words like 'this' and 'that' or 'here' and 'there' occur in all languages. Researchers show that such 'demonstrative' words are used to direct listeners' focus of attention and to establish joint ...
July 29, 2024 — Researchers have synthesized a bio-inspired polymer for water purification. The polymer was designed to mimic phytochelatin, a plant protein that selectively captures and neutralizes harmful heavy ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists are improving 3D concrete printing construction technology with rigorous research to make printable materials stronger, more sustainable and better ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Researchers have developed a compound that is effective against common bacteria that can lead to rare, dangerous ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists are focusing on a previously understudied part of the brain and spinal cord -- white matter. Their discoveries could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted ...
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Aug. 2, 2024 — A new review article outlines the genetic, neurobiological, and environmental foundations for ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range of people affected, the underlying mechanisms of disease, the many symptoms that patients develop, and ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in future sea level rise, a new study ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — A new study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica's impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Cats are notoriously picky eaters. But what if we could design their foods around flavors that they're scientifically proven to enjoy? Researchers used a panel of feline taste-testers to ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists say they have identified the main process that formed the moon's atmosphere and continues to sustain it today. The team reports that the lunar atmosphere is primarily a product of ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as key players in our immune system. When they encounter allergens, they release chemicals that trigger typical ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists found that decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models, challenging the conventional belief that high folate consumption universally benefits ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — The process by which phages -- viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria -- enter cells has been studied for over 50 years. In a new study, researchers have used cutting-edge techniques to ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — New research shows that many people believe they may be judged if they share mistaken beliefs with their care team -- and that doctors really do take strongly negative views of patients who disclose ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Why does the universe contain matter and (virtually) no antimatter? Scientists have achieved an experimental breakthrough in this context. It can contribute to measuring the mass and magnetic moment ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Shifts in the Earth's continental plates that drove long-term changes in sea level set the stage for the evolution of the earliest animals on Earth, a study ...
Combined Effects of Plastic Pollution and Seawater Flooding Amplify Threats to Coastal Plant Species
Aug. 2, 2024 — A new study highlights how a combination of environmental stressors -- namely plastic pollution and seawater flooding -- can increase the threats faced by plants in some of the planet's critical ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Innovative new research has revealed that the activity of different versions of genes expressed in the brain is associated with the accumulation of the protein tau, which is a hallmark of ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — A breakthrough lays the foundations for vaccine development and for testing new preventative measures against the neglected tropical disease ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Despite their famously fancy feathers, flamingos don't spent more time preening than other waterbirds, new research ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Scientists confirmed that much of ozone's increase in the upper troposphere is likely due to humans. A team detected a clear signal of human influence on upper tropospheric ozone trends in a ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — The origins of life remain a major mystery. How were complex molecules able to form and remain intact for prolonged periods without disintegrating? A team has demonstrated a mechanism that could have ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Wild boars and red junglefowl gave rise to common pigs and chickens. These animals' genes evolved to express themselves differently, leading to signatures of domestication -- such as weaker ...
Aug. 2, 2024 — Eye-tracking allows studying aspects that cannot be seen, for example, the thinking processes of a student solving a mathematical problem. Researchers have integrated eye-tracking into education and ...
Friday, August 2, 2024
- What Researchers Know About the Genetic Complexity of Schizophrenia, to Date
- New Study Highlights Scale and Impact of Long COVID
- How the Rising Earth in Antarctica Will Impact Future Sea Level Rise
- Link Between Global Warming and Rising Sea Levels
- Improving Cat Food Flavors With the Help of Feline Taste-Testers
- Scientists Pin Down the Origins of the Moon's Tenuous Atmosphere
- Allergy Cells' Hidden Secret
- Reduction in Folate Intake Linked to Healthier Aging in Animal Models
- Coinfecting Viruses Impede Each Other's Ability to Enter Cells
- Feeling Judged by Your Doctor? You Might Be Right
- Cold Antimatter for Quantum State-Resolved Precision Measurements
- Sea Level Changes Shaped Early Life on Earth, Fossil Study Reveals
- Combined Effects of Plastic Pollution and Seawater Flooding Amplify Threats to Coastal Plant Species
- Novel Sequencing Approaches Highlight Role of Brain Gene Activity in Alzheimer's Disease
- Breakthrough in Bid to Develop Vaccines and Drugs for Neglected Tropical Disease
- Flamingos Don't Preen More Than Other Waterbirds
- Scientists Find a Human 'fingerprint' In the Upper Troposphere's Increasing Ozone
- What Gave the First Molecules Their Stability?
- Genetic Signatures of Domestication Identified in Pigs, Chickens
- Eye-Tracking Study Provides Valuable Insights Into Learning Mathematics
- Brain Activity Associated With Specific Words Is Mirrored Between Speaker and Listener During a Conversation
- Healthy AI: Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare
- Dopamine Physiology in the Brain Unveiled Through Cutting-Edge Brain Engineering
- Precise Package Delivery in Cells?
- Half a Billion-Year-Old Spiny Slug Reveals the Origins of Mollusks
- Demographics of North African Human Populations Unravelled Using Genomic Data and Artificial Intelligence
- New Research Sheds Light on Relationships Between Plants and Insects in Forest Ecosystems
- Custom Implants on Demand? Bandages for the Heart? 3D Printing Method Makes It Possible
- Ancient Antarctic Microorganisms Are Aggressive Predators
- Born to Modulate: Researchers Reveal Origins of Climate-Controlling Particles
- Native Hawaiians Face Higher Rates of Accelerated Biological Aging, Study Finds
- Fossil Shows How Penguins' Wings Evolved
- Circular RNAs: The New Frontier in Cancer Research
Thursday, August 1, 2024
- Trying to Limit Calories? Skip the Dip, Researchers Advise
- Drug Developed for Pancreatic Cancer Shows Promise Against Most Aggressive Form of Medulloblastoma
- Aging-Related Genomic Culprit Found in Alzheimer's Disease
- Climate Anomalies May Play a Major Role in Driving Cholera Pandemics
- When It Comes to DNA Replication, Humans and Baker's Yeast Are More Alike Than Different
- Connections Between Obesity and Heart Failure
- Climate Change May Lead to Shifts in Vital Pacific Arctic Fisheries
- Stacked Up Against the Rest
- Sustainable Catalysts: Crystal Phase-Controlled Cobalt Nanoparticles for Hydrogenation
- New Insights Into Cellular Processes After a Stroke
- Sustainable and Reversible 3D Printing Method Uses Minimal Ingredients and Steps
- Multiple Urinary Metals Play Key Role in Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality, Study Finds
- Which Strains of Tuberculosis Are the Most Infectious?
- New AI Tool Simplifies Heart Monitoring: Fewer Leads, Same Accuracy
- Meta-Analysis Pinpoints What Vaccination Intervention Strategies Different Countries Should Adopt
- Healthier Nutrition in Hospital Possible Thanks to Modified Menus
- Engineering Researchers Crack the Code to Boost Solar Cell Efficiency and Durability
- Human Odorant Receptor for Geosmin Identified for the First Time
- Novel Nanosensing Technique for Quality Control of Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy
- Breakthrough in Plant Disease: New Enzyme Could Lead to Anti-Bacterial Pesticides
- Electrical Impedance Tomography--Extracellular Voltage Activation Technique Simplifies Drug Screening
- Proteins as the Key to Precision Medicine: Finding Unknown Effects of Existing Drugs
- Cheese of the Future: Consumers Open to Animal-Free Alternatives
- Judging Your Own Happiness Could Backfire
- Uncontrolled Hypertension: The Old 'silent Killer' Is Alive and Well
- New Study Explores How Antifragility Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment
- Key to Rapid Planet Formation
- Modern Behavior Explains Prehistoric Economies
- Warming Stops Tiny Organisms Working Together
- Study Finds Regular Aspirin Use Associated With Greatest Reduction in Colorectal Cancer Among Those Most at Risk
- Study Examines Effect of Fish Oil in Older Adults' Brains
- Tipping Risks from Overshooting 1.5 °C Can Be Minimized If Warming Is Swiftly Reversed
- Towards Smart Cities: Predicting Soil Liquefaction Risk Using Artificial Intelligence
- Easy Tool Helps Estimate Fall Risks
- Method Prevents an AI Model from Being Overconfident About Wrong Answers
- 'Smarter' Semiconductor Technology for Training 'smarter' Artificial Intelligence
- Pursuing the Middle Path to Scientific Discovery
- 'Smarter' Semiconductor Technology for Training 'smarter' Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Precision Oncology Via Artificial Intelligence on Cancer Biopsies
- New Small Molecule Could Treat Sickle Cell Disease in Adults That Don't Respond to Hydroxyurea, Alone
- Mass Extinction 66 Million Years Ago Triggered Rapid Evolution of Bird Genomes
- The Next Generation of RNA Chips
- 3D Models Provide Unprecedented Look at Corals' Response to Bleaching Events
- Underwater Mapping Reveals New Insights Into Melting of Antarctica's Ice Shelves
- AI Creates 'more Understandable' Cardiology Reports for Patients
- Downwind States Face Disproportionate Burden of Air Pollution
- Smell Reports Reveal the Need to Expand Urban Air Quality Monitoring, Say Researchers
- Can This Device Prevent a Stroke During a Heart Valve Operation? New Research Shows Potential Benefit
- Are Cardiovascular Risk Factors Linked to Migraine?
- Nasal COVID-19 Vaccine Halts Transmission, Animal Study Finds
- Scientists Devise Method to Secure Earth's Biodiversity on the Moon
- Cannabinoid CBG Reduces Anxiety and Stress in First Human Clinical Trial
- Researchers Explore Cancer Susceptibility in Birds
- Accurately Diagnosing Prenatal Exposure Syndromes and Birth Disorders
- Serotonin-Producing Neurons Regulate Malignancy in Ependymoma Brain Tumors
- Body Appreciation Varies Across Cultures
- Barriers Designed to Prevent Saltwater Intrusion May Worsen Inland Flooding
- Cracking the Carb Code: Researchers Create New Glycemic Index Database to Improve Dietary Awareness
- AI 'hallucinations' Tackled
- The Rotation of a Nearby Star Stuns Astronomers
- Surprising Finding in Glioblastomas
- AI Opens Door to Safe, Effective New Antibiotics to Combat Resistant Bacteria
- Keeping Skin Healthy: New Method Provides Molecular Portrait of Sebum Production
- What's the Weather Like in the Deep Sea?
- Researchers Explore the Potential of Clean Energy Markets as a Hedging Tool
- Most Blood Thinner Dosing Problems Happen After Initial Prescription
- AI Boosts the Power of EEGs, Enabling Neurologists to Quickly, Precisely Pinpoint Signs of Dementia