Nanomaterials
High-selectivity graphene membranes enhance CO₂ capture efficiency
Reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is a crucial step towards mitigating climate change and protecting the environment on Earth. One proposed technology for reducing CO₂ emissions, particularly from power plants and ...
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Astronomy
Exploring the possibility of probing fundamental spacetime symmetries via gravitational wave memory
As predicted by the theory of general relativity, the passage of gravitational waves can leave a measurable change in the relative positions of objects. This physical phenomenon, known as gravitational wave memory, could ...
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Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause
University of Queensland-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia's east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research paper is published in Marine Environmental ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2024
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Evidence shows ancient Saudi Arabia had complex and thriving communities, not struggling people in a barren land
To date, little has been known about people living in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic—the period traditionally defined by the shift to humans controlling food production and settling into communities with ...
Archaeology
Jul 5, 2024
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Webb admires bejeweled ring of the lensed quasar RX J1131-1231
This new picture of the month from the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope features the gravitational lensing of the quasar known as RX J1131-1231, located roughly six billion light-years from Earth in the constellation ...
Astronomy
Jul 5, 2024
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Starlings' migratory behavior found to be inherited, not learned
Young, naïve starlings are looking for their wintering grounds independently of experienced conspecifics. Starlings are highly social birds throughout the year, but this does not mean that they copy the migration route from ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2024
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Study explores the link between stock market fluctuations and emergency room visits in China
The advent of computerized trading and fintech platforms has made investing in stocks easier and more accessible to individuals worldwide. This has led to an increase in stock market participation in many countries, including ...
Diabetes drugs like Ozempic lower cancer risks: Study
A class of diabetes medications, which include the best-selling drug Ozempic, are associated with a reduced risk of certain obesity-related cancers, according to a study released Friday.
Medications
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WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing
The World Health Organization's cancer agency on Friday classified talc as "probably carcinogenic" for humans, however an outside expert warned against misinterpreting the announcement as a "smoking gun".
Oncology & Cancer
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure
Scientists are trying to understand how cannabis may affect long-term neurodevelopment when babies are exposed to it in the womb.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 5, 2024
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Study links social and non-social synchrony to romantic attractiveness
Study explores the link between stock market fluctuations and emergency room visits in China
WHO agency says talc is 'probably' cancer-causing
Researchers find biological clues to mental health impacts of prenatal cannabis exposure
Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs
Genomic variants study points to improved detection of thyroid cancer
Scientists identify thousands of high-risk cancer gene variants
Study examines scale of US pharmaceutical industry sponsored events
Researchers map the effects of all potential changes in key cancer gene
Experts show how resilience to Alzheimer's differs by sex and gender
Acupuncture aids sleep in patients with Parkinson disease
Tech Xplore
A new brain-inspired artificial dendritic neural circuit
Is AI a major drain on the world's energy supply?
Novel smart solar-powered freezer truck unveiled in Hong Kong
Cool roofs outperform green roofs in urban climate modeling study
Think you're funny? ChatGPT might be funnier
Lab creates world's first anode-free sodium solid-state battery
Repurposed technology used to probe new regions of Mars' atmosphere
Using the repurposed equipment, a team including Imperial College London researchers have measured parts of the Martian atmosphere that were previously impossible to probe. This includes areas that can block radio signals ...
Planetary Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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High speed video shows hippos get airborne when running
A pair of evolutionary biomechanics specialists at the University of London's, Royal Veterinary College, has found that when hippos run at full speed, all four of their feet are regularly in the air.
New probe reveals water-ice microstructures
Ice is believed to have played a crucial role in the emergence of life. One reason is that organic molecules can be excluded into the gaps between the crystal lattice by orderly arranged water molecules, leading to the concentration ...
Biochemistry
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers demonstrate economical process for the synthesis and purification of ionic liquids
Recently, a team of researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, and Chonnam National University has developed a technique to separate well-mixed ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 5, 2024
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Elusive temporary star described in historical documents recreated using new computer model
A mysterious remnant from a rare type of supernova recorded in 1181 has been explained for the first time. Two white dwarf stars collided, creating a temporary "guest star," now labeled supernova (SN) 1181, which was recorded ...
Astronomy
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers pioneer new methods in ultrafast science for sharper molecular movies
Imagine being able to watch the inner workings of a chemical reaction or a material as it changes and reacts to its environment—that's the sort of thing researchers can do with a high-speed "electron camera" called the ...
Biotechnology
Jul 5, 2024
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Ancient volcanic eruption not a catalyst for early Homo sapiens cultural innovations, researchers say
An international team of researchers from the Universities of Tübingen (Dr. Armando Falcucci), Siena, and Bologna analyzed the cultural remains left by groups of early Homo sapiens at Grotta di Castelcivita in southern Italy, ...
Archaeology
Jul 5, 2024
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Exploring the radiative effects of precipitation on Arctic amplification and energy budget
One of the key metrics for climate modeling is radiative forcing. Most climate models, including the general circulation models (GCMs), focus on the effects of different atmospheric factors on radiative forcing. However, ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 5, 2024
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Researchers explain the imaging mechanisms of atomic force microscopy in 3D
Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University report the 3D imaging of a suspended nanostructure. The technique used is an extension of atomic force microscopy and is a promising approach for ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 5, 2024
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Smoking is a key lifestyle factor linked to cognitive decline among older adults
Smoking may be among the most important lifestyle factors affecting how quickly our cognitive skills decline as we age, suggests a new study led by UCL researchers.
Health
Jul 5, 2024
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Alaska's top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point
The melting of one of North America's largest icefields has accelerated and could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. That's the conclusion of new research colleagues and I have published on the Juneau Icefield, which ...
We mapped the entire bilby genome—and now we can use poo to save Australia's 'Easter bunny' from extinction
Commonly known as Australia's "Easter bunny" due to its large ears and hopping movement, the greater bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is the last of its kind. Today we published its reference genome—all 3.66 billion pieces of it.
Oldest living culture: Our new research shows an Indigenous ritual passed down for 500 generations
We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, "the oldest living cultures in the world." But what does this mean, given all living peoples on Earth have an ancestry that goes back into the ...
California fires spread in July 4 weekend heat wave
California firefighters battled multiple blazes in record heat Friday, with a new fire breaking out near the famous Yosemite National Park even as a larger inferno further north came under control.
Beryl heads for Texas after causing damage, no deaths in Mexico
Beryl weakened to a tropical storm Friday after hitting Mexico as a Category 2 hurricane, with fierce winds causing material damage but no injuries along the touristic Yucatan Peninsula.
Pongamia trees grow where citrus once flourished, offering renewable energy and plant-based protein
An ancient tree from India is now thriving in groves where citrus trees once flourished in Florida, and could help provide the nation with renewable energy.
A prototype superconducting coil opens the way for more energy-efficient electromagnets
How can we advance cutting-edge research but consume less energy? CERN's scientists are working on innovative solutions, and superconductivity is one of the key ingredients.
Mathematical method for spectral density estimation set to unlock ocean mysteries
Researchers at The University of Western Australia's ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Transforming Energy Infrastructure through Digital Engineering (TIDE) have made a significant mathematical breakthrough that ...
Study finds limited highlighting boosts reading comprehension
If you scroll through the average student's digital textbook or reading, you will probably see multi-colored streaks scattered everywhere. However, new research reveals that excessive highlighting may do more harm than good.
Researchers reveal how plants protect themselves from viral infection by regulating deacetylation
In a paper published in Science Bulletin, a team of Chinese scientists demonstrated that TaSRT2 recognized viral protein P153 and induced wheat resistance to CWMV through inhibition of the TaSRT2-mediated deacetylation of ...
Study shows current strategies are ineffective in controlling Salmonella Dublin in Danish cattle
In a recent study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, researchers from the Complexity Science Hub (CSH), the University of Copenhagen, and SEGES have shown that despite stringent movement restrictions among Danish ...
Should we ditch big exam halls? Research shows how high ceilings are associated with a lower score
Can you remember your last in-person exam? You're waiting outside the venue with your identification, pens and back-up pens. Everyone is nervously looking at their notes or avoiding eye contact.
Whether children lie depends on the social environment, says study
Everyone lies—some more, some less. Children are no different. An international team of economists has now investigated the influence of the parental home and upbringing on a child's propensity to lie.
Researchers reveal how myrtle rust pathogen breaks into a host plant
A recent study looking at the molecular foundation of myrtle rust reveals how the pathogen breaks into a host plant and how the host plant responds. This insight will inform the design of useful tools to prevent future break-ins ...
Young people feeling robbed of their youth, new report finds
A new report from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP), has found that young people are missing out on being young.
To save bees, scientists say focus on habitat first, then pesticides
Worldwide, hedgerows and wild grass in field margins which previously served as semi-natural habitats are being swallowed up into agricultural production. While scientists have suggested both pesticide use and habitat loss ...
Losing count: The mathematical magic of counting curves
How can you figure out which points lie on a certain curve? And how many possible curves do you count by a given number of points? These are the kinds of questions Pim Spelier of the Mathematical Institute studied during ...
EarthCARE offers a sneak peek into Earth's energy balance
Offering a foretaste of what's to come once it is fully commissioned, ESA's EarthCARE satellite has returned the first images from its broadband radiometer instrument. These initial images offer a tantalizing glimpse into ...
Tomato timekeeper: SlNF-YA3b gene's role in flowering time revealed
Controlling the timing of flowering in crops is crucial for optimizing yields and adapting to climate changes. Researchers have identified a specific gene in tomatoes that regulates this critical phase, providing a significant ...
Pear-derived discovery: A genetic mechanism to fortify crops against drought
A recent study has shed light on a critical genetic mechanism that boosts plants' ability to withstand drought. The research uncovers the role of the transcription factor PbERF3, native to wild pears, which works in concert ...