A large natural experiment shows that the herpes zoster vaccine reduces dementia diagnoses by 20% over seven years. The findings suggest both viral suppression and immune training may play roles in…
The Quina tool kit from Longtan. (A–D) Quina scrapers. (E–G) Quina cores. (H-J) Resharpening flakes showing Quina retouch at the near end of the top face. (K) Small tool made on resharpening flake.…
Nothing in life comes free, not even a sugar-free drink. Scientists have now linked the artificial sweetener sucralose (sold as Splenda) to yet another potential health downside – and this time, the…
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- New research looks at your brain on fake sugar. About 40% of Americans regularly consume sugar substitutes, usually as a way to reduce calories or sugar intake. But could these…
At least four people have died after tornadoes and violent winds ripped through the US South, as a series of storms that are expected to continue for days takes hold.The deaths were recorded in…
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Their training, which began in November 2024, included workshops on relationship building with legislators, writing policy briefs and crafting persuasive op-eds.
Academics called on GPs to ‘better target’ antibiotics for those at highest need after analysing data on millions of prescriptions.
Earlier this year news broke about doctors in London curing blindness in children with a rare genetic condition. The genetic condition was a severe, albeit rare, form of retinal dystrophy. It causes…
For years, an unnamed disease slowly stole one man's sight—until his son’s diagnosis finally provided the answer. Their journey highlights how rare disease research can unravel medicine's most elusive…
One of the common misconceptions about black holes is that they devour not only matter, but also the history of that matter. So when a black hole forms, you can only guess how it came to be. That…
Forget country-sized PDFs — someone just made one bigger than the universe.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent form of cardiac dysrhythmia, characterized by an alarming surge in global incidence. Epidemiological and clinical evidence has unveiled the correlation…
Insect biodiversity in tropical forests is poorly understood but is probably facing declines, with serious consequences for ecosystem functions and services. This Review describes the major threats to…
Ex vivo synaptic tagging and capture allows tag–Plasticity-Related Protein (PRP) interactions to persist for over 9 hours—far longer than previously thought—offering new insights into associative…
NASA's plan to establish a permanent human presence on the moon will require making better use of lunar resources. A new approach has now shown how to make solar cells out of moon dust.Later this…
Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to researchers from the University of Victoria and the Max Planck…
A team of researchers led by Dr. KIM V. Narry, director of the Center for RNA Research at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has uncovered a key cellular mechanism that affects the function of…
In the fight against bacterial pathogens, researchers are combining vaccination with targeted colonisation of the intestine by harmless microorganisms. This approach could potentially mark a turning…
A new study sheds light on how prehistoric hunter-gatherer populations in Europe coped with climate changes over 12,000 years ago. Led by scientists from the University of Cologne, a team of 25…
Viruses known as “jumbo phage” are a new hope against the rising antibacterial infection crisis. Researchers have discovered how jumbo phage are able to infect bacteria so efficiently. They found a…
There's still so much we don't know about Alzheimer's disease, but the link between poor sleep and worsening disease is one that researchers are exploring with gusto.In a study published in 2023,…
Older adults are more vulnerable to heat, not just because of their age and risk of chronic conditions, but the multiple medications they might be taking. Experts and research recommend more awareness…
Facing trade barriers in the U.S. and other wealthy nations, Chinese solar firms are exporting cheap panels to poorer countries, fueling a surge in solar installations in parts of the developing…
Polymer-coated nanoparticles loaded with therapeutic drugs show significant promise for cancer treatment, including ovarian cancer. These particles can be targeted directly to tumors, where they…
The drug fosdenopterin/rcPMP considerably improves the chances of survival and developmental progress in infants with molybdenum cofactor deficiency (MoCD type A), a rare and life-threatening genetic…
In the latest sign that wolves are continuing to make a comeback across California after being hunted out of existence for nearly a century, state wildlife officials have announced that population…
In the pantheon of apocalyptic science fiction stories, the catastrophic asteroid impact is a well-known trope. Another intriguing variant involves a collision with a moon that then collides (or…
Winter sea ice cover in the Arctic was the lowest it’s ever been at its annual peak on March 22, 2025, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). At 14.33 million square…
All states should adopt updated screening protocols so more newborns with cystic fibrosis can be diagnosed in the first weeks of life, when interventions can have the greatest benefit, according to…
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Mr Walters said he believed it is possible to put cables underground with a cost which "is very similar" to the erection of pylons."I can't understand why someone would want to move forward with the…
Commentary Video April 3, 2025 Author(s): Conference|EBMT Meeting Kiavasch Mohammad Nejad Farid, MD, discusses the efficacy of MDC-CAR-BCMA001 in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma and systemic…
Oral Plenary Presentation on Tuesday, April 8 Features Phase 3 Data for ANX005, the First Potential Targeted Therapy for GBS, Showing Rapid and Durable Benefit Across Clinical Measures and Time Points…
President Donald Trump’s executive order on global tariffs have pushed downward the stocks of biopharma and med-tech companies, even though the impacts of his 10% baseline tariff – which excludes…
After becoming the first humans to fly over the Earth's poles in space, a crew of private astronauts — or space tourists, depending on your perspective — report that the world's southernmost continent…
The settlement lies along the Lippe River, near the site of the Roman legionary camp at Anreppen. Built in the early 1st century AD during Rome’s expansion into Germania, the Anreppen camp was…
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SpinLaunch has unveiled its plans for a new broadband satellite constellation known as Meridian Space.The Meridian Space constellation will consist of small "microsatellites" that can be sent to low…
The way bonobos combine vocal sounds to create new meanings suggests the evolutionary building blocks of human language are shared with our closest relatives
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labelling stem cells with a genetic 'barcode', they have…
The 2025 Major League Baseball season has only recently started. But already, it’s got lots of people talking. But what they’re talking about might come as a surprise – a strangely shaped bat, called…
Ultra-processed foods are dominating much of what Americans eat. (Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock) Just two weeks on a Western diet can trigger inflammation and weaken immune responses, even in healthy…
At first glance, these little star-shaped plants look anything but intimidating. They sprout butter-yellow flowers and downy fuzz and, measuring just a few centimeters across, they are so discreet…
If you close your eyes and picture dinosaurs roaming across Earth, what do you see? Probably not the cold, misty shorelines of Scotland.Thanks to 131 footprint findings by a team at the University of…
A small town in New York is about to become stargazing central for thousands of space fans hoping to check out the latest telescopes and more. And this year may be the event's biggest yet.The…
A former employee is suing the University of the Virgin Islands Research and Technology Park Corp., alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…
Newswise — Zhi Wei, a bioinformaticist, was elected to the 2024 Fellows class of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science.Wei, who joined NJIT’s Ying Wu College of Computing…
The hoots and whistles of bonobos may seem like simple, wild calls, but a closer listen reveals that their communication shares more structural similarities with human language than once…
Bio-e-Nails come in all shapes and colors. (Credit: Living Matter Lab) Bio-e-Nails are biodegradable, interactive artificial nails made from algae- and shell-based materials like agar and chitosan,…
Activists rally for the rights of transgender people at the National Mall in Washington DC last month.Credit: Kayla Bartkowski/GettyAs the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) continues to
gabort71 / Getty Images New data from the CDC suggests that alpha-gal syndrome—a tick-borne allergy to red meat—may be more widespread than previously thought.Scientists long believed that only the…
Low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) levels are independently associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD), suggesting that the…
Today, the FDA approved inebilizumab (Uplizna; Amgen) for the treatment of adults with immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD). With this action, inebilizumab has become the first and only FDA…
Nintendo consoles always launch with some weird new feature. Some have been big hits, like the Wii’s motion controls. Others, colossal misses, like the Wii U’s tablet-like controller. This time around…
Between the demands of work and the comfort of home, there’s another space where life happens — a place where you can unwind and connect. This is what sociologist Ray Oldenburg called the “third…
Safety and efficacy outcomes with three CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapies in Italy were concordant with other real-world data with CAR T-cell therapy in patients with B-cell malignancies, according…
Along with a slew of other physical impacts that running a marathon can have on the human body, a new study reveals that your body may also start eating your brain while running the 26.2-mile race.…
Data centers are everywhere. As the world's tech companies demand more computing power to make their software run, the facilities have popped up in every corner of the planet. They make up the…
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The next astronauts to fly to the moon now have a mission patch to represent their history-making journey.NASA on Thursday (April 3) debuted the official Artemis 2 insignia, its first emblem for a…
Recently, School of Medicine and Duke University Health System leadership have shared important updates about how Duke Health is navigating uncertain times while continuing to grow. In this interview,…
A University of California, Berkeley student has created an artificial intelligence startup to help people detect strokes and other medical emergencies and will be taking part in an innovation…
A small spacecraft earlier this year successfully demonstrated edge autonomy — or the capability of a satellite to analyze data and make decisions independently without waiting for instructions from…
News ReleaseThursday, April 3, 2025 NIH-supported clinical trial shows AI tool as effective as healthcare providers in generating referrals to addiction specialists.An artificial intelligence (AI)…
Unnecessary imaging scans are aggravating climate change, a new study found. The study concluded that 4% to 26% of MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and X-rays are inappropriate, adding that the excess…
Future human visitors to Mars will have to deal with an unfriendly planet. It’s dusty. It’s windy. Sometimes those two factors come together in a swirling spectacle. NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover…
Advancements in NASA’s airborne technology have made it possible to gather localized wind data and assess its impacts on smoke and fire behavior. This information could improve wildland fire decision…
Researchers have successfully created solar cells from simulated moon dust that could fuel power. The cells the scientists developed should convert sunlight into energy efficiently and withstand…
Donald Trump's eponymous meme coin is worth less than ever in the wake of his tariffs finally being launched.Less than 24 hours after the president announced the long-anticipated reciprocal trade…
The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research led by scientists at Penn…
Quality health care is difficult to afford or access for approximately 29 million adults living in the United States, according to the West Health-Gallup Healthcare Indices Study.1 This number equates…
WASHINGTON—The head of the U.S. Space Force warned a congressional commission April 3 that China’s rapidly advancing space program presents a significant challenge to American dominance in orbit,…
Sonja Anderson - Daily Correspondent April 3, 2025 3:58 p.m.
Overheating batteries are a serious risk, in the worst cases leading to fires and explosion. A team including researchers from the University of Tokyo has developed a simple, cost-effective method to…
SpaceX is gearing up for the ninth test flight of its Starship megarocket, which will be the first mission to reuse the vehicle's Super Heavy first stage.The company performed a static-fire test today…
Nunes, L. J. R., Casau, M., Dias, M. F., Matias, J. C. O. & Teixeira, L. C. Agroforest woody residual biomass-to-energy supply chain analysis: Feasible and sustainable renewable resource exploitation…
Bonobos, great apes related to us and chimpanzees that live in the Republic of Congo, communicate with vocal calls including peeps, hoots, yelps, grunts, and whistles. Now, a team of Swiss scientists…
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Credit: Associated Press A container terminal in Duisburg, Germany, on April 3. Many chemicals are, for now, exempt from new US duties. The Donald J. Trump administration is imposing the tou
Guilak Researchers at WashU Medicine have harnessed the internal circadian clock of the body to deliver medication for an inflammatory illness precisely when it was most needed. Tissue implants…
POMPEII, ITALY—The Guardian reports that authorities from the Pompeii Archaeological Park discovered two near life-size […]
Features March/April 2025 By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens Read Article
Angkor, situated in Cambodia’s Siem Reap province, served as the capital of the Khmer Empire between the 9th and 15th centuries AD.After the Empire’s collapse in AD 1431, the city was largely…
Credit: Alamy Stock Photo As sales of electric cars lag expectations, battery materials manufacturers like Umicore and LG Chem are slowing investment in new plants. Battery ma
True Anomaly will take its space-security work far afield next year.The Colorado-based startup, which aims to make space a safer and more sustainable realm for the U.S. government and its partners and…
A pharmacist-led clinic was able to safely and effectively manage venetoclax ramp-up for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) at low to moderate risk for tumor lysis syndrome (TLS),…
Biomedical research seems like it should be the ultimate bipartisan issue. But under the Trump administration, unless and until Congress regains its will to make use of its constitutional powers,…
Sat Nav systems help keep older drivers on the roads for longer, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of…
When a black hole winks at youWhy this matters:NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory was essential to this research. The researcher would not have been able to see the X-rays coming from a black hole…
Recent studies suggest that psychedelics may help with chronic pain disorders and ease their symptoms, including cluster headaches, cancer-related pain, phantom limb pain, and fibromyalgia. So far,…
Chances are, you or someone you know has used a cosmetic product that was tested on animals. Though once a common practice, it has faced fierce backlash from animal welfare organizations, who argue…
A new CT-scan based risk score facilitates the identification of patients at risk of revision endoscopic sinus surgery due to chronic rhinosinusitis. "This allows for early prediction of disease…
AI has created a sea change in society; now, it is setting its sights on the sea itself. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a machine learning-powered fluid simulation model…
President Donald Trump isn’t done ripping the country’s public health agencies to shreds. The Trump administration, via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has reportedly ordered the…
A study yesterday in Nature adds to the growing body of evidence that shingles vaccines are protective against dementia. In the study, researchers from Stanford Medicine and the Vienna University of…
The subject of today’s NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope Picture of the Week is the stunning spiral galaxy NGC 5530. NGC 5530 is situated 40 million light-years away in the constellation Lupus (The…
In this podcast episode, EWG President and co-Founder Ken Cook talks with Peter Galvin about the Trump administration’s deregulatory agenda, and its implications for public health. Galvin is one of…
Since Darwin's time, the phenomenon known as flower constancy -- i.e., where insects consistently visit the same flower type even when many others are also present -- has been understood as a passive…
A genomic study of hydrogen-producing bacteria has revealed entirely new gene clusters capable of producing large volumes of hydrogen. Vibrionaceae are a family of marine bacteria famous for their…
Just before announcing a major escalation in his tariff war on Wednesday evening — followed by a major stock market wipeout the following morning — president Donald Trump freed up the sale of his…
A unique carbon capture technology developed by researchers at the University of Surrey could offer a more cost-effective way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and turn it into clean,…
That's how it works for humans, but when it comes to the question of yodeling animals, it depends on how you define yodeling, according to bioacoustician Tecumseh Fitch of the University of Vienna in…
Nitrous oxide-better known as "laughing gas"-can potentially transform treatment for tough-to-beat depression. This centuries-old anesthetic gas targeted specific brain cells in mice and quickly…
A study led by scientists at NYU Langone Health sheds light on how the major cancer gene BRCA2 determines which cancer cells can be killed by a class of precision cancer drugs called PARP inhibitors.…
Glass of orange soda By August, food and drink companies can no longer use the chemical brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, in their products. That’s thanks to an overdue federal ban on BVO as an…
Credit: Video courtesy of Soumik Sarkar and Nitesh Subedi/Iowa State University A virtual robot is using AI to learn to use its arms to move a plant so it can see behind it, just as a worker might…
Low levels of vitamins and minerals that are crucial for healthy bodily function are common among individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to findings published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention &…
Mommy the Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise. (Philadelphia Zoo) A rare Western Santa Cruz Galápagos tortoise who is estimated to be 97 has become the oldest known first-time mother of her species,…
The Food and Drug Administration is charged with overseeing the safety of vaccines, medicines, food products and more. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters) On Tuesday, thousands of Food and Drug Administration…
LA PLATA, Maryland — The number of satellite and rocket stage in-orbit fragmentations, whether from exploding batteries or fuel sources or other reasons, is averaging 10 per year, with no sign of…
You're one fruit away from feeling better. Photo: Yrabota/Getty Images Whether you’re experiencing a major life transition or going through the motions of daily life, it’s worth thinking about stress…
Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News' weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" A noted expert on health policy…
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, are advancing robotic perception capabilities by using artificial intelligence (AI) to equip autonomous agents…
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that acts via an immune cell and points toward a different way of treating chronic pain. Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the…
Language learners often assume that using rare, complex vocabulary will make their speech sound more fluent. Research suggests that there is a close relationship between formulaic expression usage in…
To ensure we get the calories and hydration we need, the brain relies on a complex network of cells, signals, and pathways to guide us when to eat, drink, or stop. Yet, much about how the brain…
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe Human Studies Program (HSP) at the University of Hawaiʻi was again recognized by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc<
Jupiter's stunning auroras have been captured by many telescopes and spacecraft since Voyager 1 flew by nearly 50 years ago.Recently, scientists detected a mysterious band of hot gas — almost hot…
A new X-ray look at the mesmerizing Helix Nebula reveals an alleged planet killer: a white dwarf that might be the source of strange emissions from the nebula.The Helix Nebula, also known as Caldwell…
Published on Apr. 3, 2025, 7:01 PMGOES-19 is slated to watch over the Americas and Atlantic Ocean for the next decadeFriday marks the beginning of a new era in the skies over much of Canada.A new…
A Wayne State University professor has been selected as an Early Career Policy Ambassador (ECPA) by the Society for Neuroscience (SfN). Those chosen will engage in various advocacy initiatives in…
4 April 2025 News Release Plastic pollution littering Australian coastlines has dropped by more than a third over the last decade, according to research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.…
Researchers in Australia have retracted a 2020 nanotechnology study after their institution’s research integrity office found the paper had misappropriated the work of undergraduate students at their…
Sarah Kuta - Daily Correspondent April 3, 2025 2:36 p.m.
For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments. More than…
A switch of just two weeks from a traditional African diet to a Western diet causes inflammation, reduces the immune response to pathogens, and activates processes associated with lifestyle diseases.…
USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, has opened Keck Medicine of USC – Newport Beach Radiation Oncology and Imaging, a state-of-the-art radiation oncology and imaging…
In 2022, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its nutrition and activity guidelines for cancer survivors, recommending they avoid obesity, stay physically active, eat a healthy diet, and limit…
Keith’s note: Amidst the ever present fear of being fired (without any real details), having budgets cut and missions cancelled, Janet Petro wants your ideas on how to improve NASA. And you only have…
A CT scan of an ancient marine reptile that was entombed while pregnant has revealed a huge surprise — there were two fetuses inside her fossilized remains."Twins! She has another baby," Judith Pardo…
A team of physicists has discovered a new approach that redefines the conception of black holes by mapping out their detailed structure, as shown in a research study recently published in Journal of…
It's not every day that an asteroid causes as much buzz as 2024 YR4. The asteroid, which had a 3.1% chance to hit Earth at one point, created plenty of headlines about the potential of impact. The…
The history of the Great Blue Hole in the Caribbean is being revealed by a 30-meter (98-foot) sediment core taken from the depths of the marine sinkhole. Chronicling 5,700 years of natural history,…
The Great Oxidation Event (GOE) some 2.4 billion years ago established the oxygen-rich atmosphere that many living things depend on today.Curiously, when it came to evolving ways to actively use the…
Most of the time, the intestinal immune system can recognize friend from foe, tolerating myriad foods while destroying disease-causing invaders. But for approximately 30 million Americans with food…
Artist’s impression of the new ultrasound technique, called nonlinear sound sheet microscopy. The blue lines represent two ultrasound waves intersecting in an X-shape pattern to scan cells and…
The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) has announced its support for five Ontario research teams working to develop the next generation of medicines that kill tumours more effectively, cause…
Blue holes, the name for collapsed limestone caves filled with sea water, also serve as important repositories for storm data due to sediments captured with in their low-oxygen bottom layers. A new…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Toulouse (France) – 11/03/2025 – Exail, a global leader in space communication solutions, announces the launch of Spacelink-PCE,…
Most academic institutions receiving federal NIH medical research grants failed to correctly identify supplemental funding sources that must be reported, including those made on behalf of foreign…
The inner structures of the brain are difficult to investigate without surgery.Credit: K H Fung/Science Photo LibraryNeuroscientists have observed for the first time how structures deep in the brain…
An innovative proposal would be a first for planetary exploration.Turns out, it’s as tough to drop inward into the inner solar system, as it is to head outward. The problem stems from losing momentum…
Newswise — Microbial organisms – particularly Bacteria – dominate life on Earth, yet tracing their early history and how they have developed over time has long eluded scientists because they rarely…
A powerful new software platform called the Playbook Workflow Builder is set to transform biomedical research by allowing scientists to conduct complex and customized data analyses without advanced…
Newswise: ADVISORY: Media Briefing on the Disease-fighting Promise of mRNA Credit: Johns Hopkins University FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jill RosenCell: 443-547-8805/jrosen@jhu.edujhunews@jhu.edu…
The same dirt that clings to astronauts' boots may one day keep their lights on. In a study publishing April 3 in the Cell Press journal Device, researchers created solar cells made out of simulated…
Researchers at Northwestern University have expanded the potential of carbon capture technology that plucks CO2 directly from the air by demonstrating that there are multiple suitable and abundant…
A massive wave of solar wind that squished Jupiter's protective bubble has been detected for the first time. Scientists at the University of Reading have discovered a solar wind event from 2017 that…
A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to re…
What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at work? Unpack your bag, set up your desk – and then make a beeline for the coffee machine? You’re not alone.According to the National Coffee…
A Phase I clinical trial demonstrated that a targeted approach to treating a deadly brain tumor in children called diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is safe, reported Weill Cornell Medicine and…
The research team developed Aardvark as a modular system with three key components, each addressing different aspects of the weather forecasting challenge. The encoder module takes in raw observations…
Organoids have revolutionized science and medicine, providing platforms for disease modeling, drug testing, and understanding developmental processes. While not exact replicas of human organs, they…
If you follow tech stocks, there's probably one thing on your mind today: Donald Trump's tariffs.Yesterday, Trump announced his long-teased "reciprocal tariffs" on foreign imports coming into the US.…
Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha‘apai volcano erupts on 14 January 2022 in this still from a video posted to social media. Credit: Tonga Geological Services When Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai, an underwater volcano…
A giant phantom jelly is documented in the Bellingshausen Sea off Antarctica, at an area where the shelf break and slope are cut by several underwater gullies. This jellyfish can grow to a massive…
We know that the sun has entered its peak phase of activity, called solar maximum. But are we still in it, or is solar maximum already behind us? Let's see what the data has to say.Although we cannot…
Published: 13:38 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 13:44 EDT, 3 April 2025 Scientists are sounding the alarm over a hidden danger lurking in your home that could affect your unborn baby's brain.Common…
The previous bill would have required new homeowners to upgrade to greener heating systems like heat pumpsThe Scottish government has announced a revised plan to decarbonise Scotland's heating systems…
Electron microscopy image and cartoon of a MMB consortium, highlighting its characteristics features that includes a hollow space at the center of the cell consortium. George Shaible et al. PLOS…
Juliane Gross examines lunar samples returned by Apollo 17 in Johnson Space Center’s Lunar Sample Laboratory Facility. — NASA Based at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, the Astromaterials…
WASHINGTON — SpinLaunch, the company best known for work on an unconventional launch system, is rolling out plans to also develop a broadband satellite constellation.The company announced April 3 that…
The SC-ImpRes (Social Care Implementation Research) guide provides step-by-step guidance on designing and conducting implementation research across social care settings, for example, research relating…
Tumours with deficient DNA mismatch repair (dMMR) leading to a microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) phenotype are characterized by a high burden of immunogenic mutations and, thus, an immunological…
Sarah Kuta - Daily Correspondent April 3, 2025 1:16 p.m.
The first batch of Amazon's Project Kuiper satellites is due to be lofted into orbit next week. The launch is scheduled to take place from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a United Launch…
Published: 13:16 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 13:35 EDT, 3 April 2025 If you're looking to live well into your nineties and beyond, you should relocate to Washington DC, which has been named America's…
Siremadlin (HDM201; BioVision) may be an efficacious additional targeted therapy for patients with wild-type TP53 chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to data published in Cancers. As an MDM2…
In printing two metals in a single powder simultaneously, researchers had to work through complex questions on processing conditions and part quality. In this paper, they focused on analyzing the…
An international research study is the first in the world to show an innovative biopsy method used by specialists at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (MTW) provides safer and more effective…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) represents a significant health concern for women of reproductive age, manifesting as a complex endocrine disorder with diverse clinical presentations. Characterized…
Amazon has reportedly submitted a formal bid to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations, a development that comes just days before a government-imposed deadline that could result in the app being banned…
Capturing a dust devil image or video with a spacecraft takes some luck. Scientists can’t predict when they’ll appear, so Perseverance routinely monitors in all directions for them. When scientists…
Many philosophers and scientists have pondered if we live in a simulated universe, and University of Portsmouth scientist Melvin Vopson believes he has evidence. Using his previously formulated Second…
Cement is a carbon monster — but scientists are taking a cue from seashells to make it tougher, safer, and greener.
Scientists love to put things in categories. In the natural world, life is divided into several categories: animals, plants, fungi, protists (such as algae or amoebas), bacteria and archaea…
A brain implant that uses artificial intelligence (AI) can almost instantaneously decode a person's thoughts and stream them through a speaker, new research shows. This is the first time researchers…
To learn our way around a new city, we often use maps and landmarks to find the quickest and most reliable route between two places. Now, new research shows that our brains might use similar processes…
The FDA issued a complete response letter (CRL) to Aldeyra Therapeutics, the manufacturer of reproxalap, an investigational new drug candidate for the treatment of dry eye disease and allergic…
Organon announced that it has attained regulatory and commercial rights in the United States from Biogen Inc for tocilizumab-bavi (Tofidence), a biosimilar of tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) for…
When I worked as a research assistant in a Harvard neuroscience laboratory, the saying “Anecdotes are not data” was pounded into my brain. (I should have had it embroidered on a throw pillow.) Our…
Stars are the architects of nearly all the chemical elements in the universe, including ones crucial to life as we know it, such as carbon and oxygen. Yet, despite decades of research, aspects of star…
Measles has been making an unwelcome comeback in the U.S. and world lately. Its resurgence might be enough to make many of us reasonably wonder: Just how protected am I from measles? And should I…
Still's disease is an unusual form of arthritis that, in children, is also called systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but it can also develop in adults.Few rigorous studies have examined biologic…
Fiber internet providers are worried they won’t see the funds promised under a Biden-era initiative that would bring reliable internet service to rural areas. Louisiana fiber internet provider Cajun…
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – April 3, 2025 – The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry has been awarded a $217,070 grant from the New York Sea Grant to study coastal wetlands.The project, led by Drs.…
BYLINE: Patrice Harley Exposure to gun violence can severely impact one’s mental health, often leading to depression, suicidal ideation and increased need for mental health support and resources,…
University of Michigan research sheds new light on how school districts used their share of $800 million in pandemic relief funds that were specifically dedicated to the education of children and…
ZubLink LLC, a U.S.-registered web solutions company with a history in Afghanistan, has announced its strategic return to the Afghan market, offering digital services to support the country’s…
We may be witnessing a glimpse into space warfare.
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This brief presents research on the impacts of immigration enforcement on children, including school attendance and performance; provides data on the share and number of school-aged children by state…
Liquid biopsies, which analyze circulating tumor cells or cell-free circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) from blood, have emerged as promising cancer detection and monitoring tools. Specifically, human…
Birmingham scientists have shown that a sequence of just three amino acids may reduce the severity of psoriasis, when applied topically in an emollient cream. The researchers, whose study is published…
Any revenue from a future wind farm would be shared between the developer and the States of GuernseyAn offshore wind company interested in developing turbines in Guernsey said it could take "eight to…
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Patients requiring treatment for proteinuria reduction in primary immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy now have a solution, with the FDA's accelerated approval of atrasentan (Vanrafia; Novartis)..1…
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Parkinson's doesn't just affect movement and the brain - it may also impact the heart, according to new research from the University of Surrey. Scientists from Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine…
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CHENGDU, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have decoded the DNA of a unique snake species that reproduces without males, uncovering their fascinating genetic adaptations. The findings were…
The worst type of conflict for a relationship is linked to suicidal thoughts.Unresolved conflicts in a relationship are linked to more suicidal thoughts.People who are unhappy with their relationship…
SAN FRANCISCO — Voyager Technologies announced plans April 3 to acquire LEOcloud, a startup focused on space-based cloud computing.“The future of cloud computing extends beyond Earth,” Voyager CEO…
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Rutgers Health researchers have developed an oral antiviral drug candidate for COVID-19 that could overcome major limitations of Paxlovid, currently the most prescribed oral treatment.As with its…
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GUANGZHOU, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce unnecessary surgical resection in colorectal cancer patients after local excision, the South China…
Researchers used a synthetic version of moon dust to build working solar panels, which could eventually be created within – and used to power – a moon base of the future
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The fractional quantum anomalous Hall (FQAH) effect was recently discovered in twisted MoTe2 bilayers (tMoTe2)1–4. Experiments to date have revealed Chern insulators from hole doping at ν = -1, -2/3, …
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Getting vaccinated against shingles appears to significantly reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.…
Scientists have discovered a simple blood test to spot skin cancer returning and a new trial is underway, led by researchers at the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust…
New research, published in The Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, shows a decrease, in the hundreds, of children needing operations to remove objects they’ve swallowed or stuck up…
UCLH has recruited the first participant for a new UK based study for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). The ASPro-PD study is testing whether treatment with a drug called ambroxol is associated with an…
A new study published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that the length of your fingers—specifically the ratio between your index and ring fingers—might predict how much alcohol you…
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapies have made remarkable strides in treating high-risk B-cell malignancies since the first CAR-T, Novartis’ Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel), was approved in…
communication, they argue, but research does provide general blueprints for working through the many barriers that exist to social connection.The first step, Merolla said, is simply to own it.…
Published: 10:05 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 10:06 EDT, 3 April 2025 Civilian astronauts captured astounding footage of Earth from space that clearly shows the planet's curvature, sparking outrage…
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Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), a not-for-profit genomics research company, has secured $49 million in funding for five projects that will be conducted in British Columbia and will utilize…
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Agriculture and art are joining forces in the City of Brotherly Love. Contemporary artist Sam Van Aken is bringing the “Tree of 40 Fruit” to Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. This art…
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One of the curious features of Taylor Swift’s work is that she regularly uses words borrowed from astronomy and cosmology. “Taylor Swift’s discography frequently incorporates astrophysics…
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Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.
Amazon has set a launch date to send 27 low-orbit satellites into space as part of Project Kuiper. The company posted details announcing a launch at 12 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 9. The launch could…
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LA PLATA, Maryland — Multimission satellite constellation operator Spire Global is sticking with its forecast that the $241 million sale of its commercial maritime business, which buyer Kpler Holding…
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With US funding for clean technologies increasingly uncertain, experts think that Europe may be in a position to poach some of its rival’s most innovative cleantech companies. But while options for…
Progress in the global HIV response could be significantly reversed by 2030 with the introduction of funding reductions by the US, leaving many countries vulnerable, according to a study published in…
Scientists have witnessed for the first time how Jupiter’s protective magnetic bubble gets compressed by solar wind, creating a massive heat wave across the giant planet. Researchers at the University…
A striking paradox emerges in new research published this week in Social Psychological and Personality Science: White Americans living in counties with higher Black poverty rates are more likely to…
People with heart failure may be losing their cognitive abilities at an alarming rate, with mental decline equivalent to aging an extra decade within just seven years of diagnosis, according to new…
Switching from a traditional African diet to Western food for just two weeks triggered inflammation, weakened immune responses, and activated disease-related processes in healthy men, according to…
Scientists have developed a revolutionary technique to create 3D-printed skin imitations with living cells that could eliminate the need for animal testing in the cosmetics industry. Researchers from…
Despite widespread beliefs that modern appliances are built to break, a groundbreaking Norwegian study reveals only washing machines and ovens have shorter lifespans than their predecessors – and…
The world’s greatest yodelers aren’t found in Alpine villages but in Latin American rainforests, where monkeys perform vocal gymnastics that would leave even the most accomplished human singers…
A startling new study has revealed that Americans at every wealth level—including the richest quartile—face significantly higher mortality rates than their European peers, challenging long-held…
The ongoing war in Gaza has become the deadliest conflict for journalists in modern history, claiming more media worker lives than all major wars of the past century combined, according to recent data…
As permafrost thaws on Arctic hillsides and shorelines, the land often deforms in a unique fashion, known as a slump. Formally known as mega retrogressive thaw slumps, these areas superficially…
President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on most goods imported into the US yesterday, affecting over 100 countries — including uninhabited territories in the middle of the ocean.It's a…
As interest in nuclear power rises, startups are pursuing plans to recycle spent fuel and reuse its untapped energy to power reactors. Advocates tout new recycling methods as a breakthrough, but many…
Strokes caused by an artery tear are landing five times as many Americans in the hospital these days, a new study says. Cervical artery dissection involves a small tear in the inner lining of an…
The EU can have the European Competitiveness Fund and a standalone Framework Programme for research and innovation. “We can have both,” Ekaterina Zaharieva, EU commissioner for start-ups, research and…
In the quiet German town of Mannheim, two radical inventions—the bicycle and the automobile—took their first wobbly rides and forever changed how the world moves.
Similarities between the Bronze Age cultures of Denmark and Norway suggest people were making the journey from one place to the other. How did these ancient people cross the sea? A new computer model…
Specsavers has selected more than 40 STEM (science, engineering, technology and mathematics) students to take part in a programme offering £10,000 to aspiring optometrists for their studies and…
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The deep space asteroid that recently made headlines for its potential to collide with Earth received its own photoshoot courtesy of NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. While the images released on…
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United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairings encapsulate 27 of Amazon’s Project Kuiper satellites ahead of their launch no earlier than April 9, 2025. Image: AmazonAmazon is less than a week away…
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SpliceBio, a clinical-stage genetic medicines company, announced that it has dosed the first patient in the phase ½ Astra study of SB-007, a dual adeno-associated viral vector, for the treatment of…
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Mighty warhorses, as richly adorned and armoured as their knightly riders, are an immediately recognisable icon of the medieval period. Until recently, they were understood mainly through analysis of…
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April 3, 2025 | Thursday | News Clinical trials to study novel ultrasound therapy for liver, kidney and pancreatic cancers The Li Ka Shing Foundation (LKSF) and Temasek Trust (TT) have committed S$12…
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PHILADELPHIA— Nitrous oxide—better known as "laughing gas"—can potentially transform treatment for tough-to-beat depression. This centuries-old anesthetic gas targeted specific brain cells in mice and…
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Can psychedelics help train the brain? Scientists have begun to explore whether pairing psilocybin microdosing with neurofeedback training can improve cognitive function. A new study offers early…
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USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC, has opened Keck Medicine of USC – Newport Beach Radiation Oncology and Imaging, a state-of-the-art radiation oncology and imaging…
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to atrasentan (Vanrafia; Novartis), a once-daily, non-steroidal, selective endothelin A (ETA) receptor agonist, for use in reducing proteinuria in adults with…
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People who receive the live-attenuated shingles vaccine may have a lower likelihood of being diagnosed with dementia compared with those who do not get the shot, researchers report April 2 in Nature.…
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope to look over 99.99% of the way back in time have discovered the earliest signs of the universe becoming transparent just 330 million years after the…
A mouse was born using prehistoric genes and the results could transform regenerative medicine.
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Most of us will never have to speak in public for 25 hours and 5 minutes straight the way that Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey) did from March 31 into April 1. During his recording-breaking speech, the…
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Hitler’s “final solution” attempted to strip the German population of Jewish people and others deemed not white. At the same time, the Lebensborn program sought to purify the Aryan gene pool and…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. April 3, 2025 – Washington, DC — Dave Cavossa, President of the Commercial Space Federation (CSF), joined U.S. Space Force Chief,…
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat “triple…
GUWAHATIA new study has found a connection between cholesterol-rich gallstones exposed to toxic metals and gallbladder cancer (GBC) in Assam, one of the most affected regions globally.The study, led…
With spring comes warmth and greenery, but it also welcomes some of the deadliest rattlesnakes in ... More Across much of the United States, spring marks the peak season for snake activity —…
Data from the CMS experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider reveals an intriguing excess of top-quark pairs, hinting at the first observation of a composite particle with unique properties Event…
In a UK first, researchers in Manchester are successfully identifying patients in the early, curable stages of a common liver cancer using a new, innovative test. The study team at Manchester…
Filipino researchers recently launched a project that seeks to search for novel genes of rice that are high-yielding, nutritious, and can adapt to various climates through the generation of the whole…
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For those whose weekdays are too busy for regular anxiety-soothing exercise, a long weekend hike could still do the trick, a new study reveals.Researchers from Yangzhou University in China and Waseda…
A new study, published today in Nature Chemistry by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University, shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target…
Incredible things have been happening in Japan. This is the country that gave us karaoke bars, sushi conveyors, and square watermelon — not to mention those high-tech toilets.It's also a world leader…
Scientists comment on wildfires in Scotland and Dorset. Dr Rory Hadden, Rushbrook Senior Lecturer in Fire Investigation, University of Edinburgh, said: “Fire danger assessments in Scotland are Very…
Earlier this year, doctored pornographic images of singer Taylor Swift that were widely circulated online drew attention to the growing phenomenon of deepfakes. While some see these as a technological…
A 3-year-old girl on a family walk picked up an interesting-looking pebble that turned out to be a 3,800-year-old amulet.The Canaanite scarab amulet, which dates to the Middle Bronze Age, was…
Newswise — Physicists from around the world gathered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for the 2025 International Workshop on Magnetic Reconnection in…
A slinky-inspired fluid dynamics experiment proposed by students from National Taiwan University (NTU) will be carried into space by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) between late 2025 and…
Bengals are one of the most sought-after cat breeds in the world, in part due to a genetic trait that gives many of them shiny, almost “glittery” coats.It turns out that this trait is a deviation of…
As any long-distance couple will likely tell you, a lot goes into bridging the gap and nurturing and sustaining their love. Whether it’s consistently staying up for phone calls at odd hours, saving…
Our scientific project began with an art-worthy observation – an explosive release of extracellular vesicles (EVs) from C. elegans “nose” and tail sensory neurons. Each EV carries GFP-labeled…
You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy – including the function of your…
Will playing Wordle regularly fend off Alzheimer’s? Will the fish oil you take daily keep your memory sharp?Many people think it’s worth trying anything to help with brain health. After all, the…
A new study published in Political Research Quarterly sheds light on a longstanding puzzle in American politics: why voters often express strong support for government programs but hesitate when those…
The study found that whilst the higher doses were well tolerated, they failed to have any greater impact than the previously approved 600mg dose measured by way of a composite disability endpoint.…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Sturgeons are one of the oldest groups of fishes. Sporting an armor of five rows of bony, modified scales called dermal scutes and a…
Recent research has found that individuals who had meaningful psychedelic experiences tended to report increases in moral expansiveness. In other words, the scope of entities (humans, animals, the…
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This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Colorado Springs, CO – Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and systems integrator of high…
Newswise — KENNEWICK, Wash., April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadwell Industries, Inc., a global leader in neurodiagnostic, neuromonitoring and sleep solutions, launched its latest Sierra™ software…
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Dr. Adi Tzoref-Lorenz's life changed after seeing one particular patient. She was an internal medicine physician, specializing in hematology, with no particular ambitions towards research, when a…
There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study suggests. The research team, led by Michigan Medicine,…
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Published: 07:53 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 07:53 EDT, 3 April 2025 A fart has to be one of the most mortifying bodily functions.While they're completely natural and a sign your digestive system is…
Published: 08:11 EDT, 3 April 2025 | Updated: 08:11 EDT, 3 April 2025 The cost of climate change will be almost four times higher than we thought, a new study has warned. Scientists from the…
Over the past two years, I was proud to be part of a group of experts working to make U.S. environmental and public health policies more effective. As part of the Cumulative Impacts workgroup of the…
Gas-fired power plants are the largest source of heat-trapping carbon pollution from the US power sector. They also bring with them a host of other problems for people and communities. A flurry of new…
Nitinotes, developer of EndoZip™, a fully automated endoscopic suturing system aimed at treating obesity, today announced that clinical research on the EndoZip™ system will be presented at upcoming…
More than 100 dinosaur tracks left behind in modern-day Scotland about 167 million years ago reveal a tantalising glimpse of life during the Middle Jurassic. Palaeontologists have identified up to 131…
DeepSeek’s world-beating efficient AI chatbot, dancing robots on China’s most-watched TV show and 1 trillion yuan (€127 billion) in state support for the private sector have rekindled optimism among…
(Adobe Stock) Strokes caused by an artery tear are landing five times as many Americans in the hospital these days, a new study says. Cervical artery dissection involves a small tear in the inner…
Author: Mark Taubert, NHS Consultant and Professor of Palliative Medicine, Cardiff, UK It can be a challenge finding data on assisted dying and euthanasia in jurisdictions where it is legal. In some…
Every year, the US sees around 1,200 tornadoes tear across its landscape – but lately, things have felt different. Tornadoes are striking earlier, appearing in unusual places and clustering together…
Image representing news article Today the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee launches an inquiry into science diplomacy. New inquiry: Science diplomacy Science diplomacy covers efforts to…
Breast cancer genomic landscapes differ across ethnic groups, yet the somatic profile of Thai breast tumours has remained uncharacterised. This study analysed 1676 high-hereditary-risk Thai breast…
Tom Nolan, clinical editor; sessional GP, SurreyTom Nolan reviews this week’s researchThere are so many studies published about vitamin D—about a dozen each day—it’s hard to keep up. One that stands…
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Nobel Laureate James Rothman, PhD; Holly A. Ingraham, PhD, FASEB’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement awardee; and George A. Brooks, PhD, FAPS, the American Physiological Society’s (APS) 2025 Walter Cannon…
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A new battery breakthrough from engineers at the University of Michigan could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge much faster—even in freezing weather. This innovation could remove a major worry for…
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A report by MedCity ranks London as the number one city in Europe and the third city globally for life sciences. The Global Cities Comparison Report, released by the life sciences cluster organisation…
Pfizer and Flagship Pioneering have entered into an agreement aimed at discovering potential selective inhibitors for autoimmune diseases. The collaboration between Pfizer and Pioneering Medicines,…
NASA’s Perseverance rover had been on Mars for almost a thousand days when it spotted the odd-looking boulder on March 11. But this rock, perched on the lower slopes of Witch Hazel Hill in Jezero…
Northern Ireland's most precious places for nature, including Rathlin, need greater protection, the report saysThe Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) must take "urgent…
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A new study from Texas A&M University shows that online diabetes self-management programs can help people with type 2 diabetes significantly lower their blood sugar levels—even if they live in rural…
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The trial aims to explore the therapy in healthy lean participants and those with obesity. Credit: Hunterframe/Shutterstock. Antag Therapeutics has initiated a first-in-human, double-blind Phase Ia…
For years, White House press conferences included sign language interpreters for the deaf. No longer. Interpreters have been noticeably absent from Trump administration press briefings, advocacy…
The central government unveiled the Bharat 6G Vision Document in March 2023, outlining the nation’s ambitious plan to design, develop, and deploy 6G network technologies by 2030. The primary goal is…
King’s Business School welcomes Dr Reining Petacchi as its first visitor on a funded faculty exchange programme with the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University. Launched in the 2024-25…
Dr. Adam Ratner has heard a lot of myths and misunderstandings about measles in his decades as a New York City pediatric infectious disease specialist.A troubling untruth he’s seen circulating on…
Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, with timely detection complicated by the inability to visualize bleeding within the uterine cavity. This study aimed to…
The Scientific Reports team is pleased to announce the most read* articles from 2024 in Cancer. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers highlight valuable research from the international…
As China’s vast electrical grid relies more on wind, solar and hydropower, it faces a growing risk of power shortages due to bad weather – and that could encourage the use of coal plants
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Scientists in Spain have shown that spray-drying equipment can be used to perform three common organic reactions. The researchers behind the work suggest that spray-drying could prove to be a faster…
When you think about the bottom of the ocean what do you think of – shipwrecks, sharks, or seabed sediments secretly tackling the climate crisis? Did that last point make your list? Well, it’s not…
A fully independent research paper by The University of Exeter, highlighting the key findings of The MEA’s Count Me In survey, has been published today in the highly-respected, peer-reviewed British…
A new study from Brazil suggests that weight training can help protect the brain from dementia, especially in older adults already at risk. Researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP)…
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Scientists are urging quicker diagnosis and treatment of psoriatic arthritis to prevent long-term harm to patients. Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a common inflammatory condition that affects around…
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WASHINGTON — As modern warfare becomes increasingly reliant on space-based networks, Russia and China are stepping up efforts to counter the dominance of commercial satellite constellations,…
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"You never forget the experience when a woman just slips away in your hands, and you know it is too late," said Dr Hadiza Galadanci, a professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Bayero University, on…
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An AI tool that analyzes nurses' data and notes detected when patients in the hospital were deteriorating nearly two days earlier than traditional methods and reduced the risk of death by over 35%,…
Precious metals are not merely ornaments; they are also important components of pharmaceuticals, like the antitumor drug cisplatin. Recently, the search for alternatives with improved activity has…
An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant. The new study shows that antibiotic resistance is more easily transmitted between…
Rapidly reducing aerosol emissions, which are part of air pollution, without concurrently reducing greenhouse gas emissions could expose a large fraction of the world’s most vulnerable people to a…
(Photo by Shane Maritch on Shutterstock) Current guidelines restricting aspirin based on age alone may be flawed; researchers argue decisions should be based on individual cardiovascular risk rather…
ALBANY, N.Y. – More than 1.3 million New Yorkers could lose critical protections from the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their tap water if the Environmental Protection Agency rolls back…
Kinane, D. F., Stathopoulou, P. G. & Papapanou, P. N. Periodontal diseases. Nat. Rev. Dis. Prim. 3, 17038 (2017).Article PubMed Google Scholar Peres,
Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical…
For a long time, scientists thought that only actively star-forming galaxies should be observed in the very early Universe. The James Webb space telescope now reveals that galaxies stopped forming…
Eliminating federal limits in drinking water on the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS could end a vital safeguard against continued pollution for 1.3 million New Yorkers.The Environmental…
A groundbreaking study has successfully translated high-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy-based lipoprotein analysis to low-cost and easy-to-use benchtop NMR systems, enabling more…
Most people think of virtual reality (VR) as a fun way to play games or explore fantasy worlds. But scientists are now using VR for a much more serious purpose: to help detect early signs of…
Credit: Unsplash+. A new study has found that intermittent fasting using the
NASA is watching five spacecraft material samples as they degrade on the Martian surface. They’re shown in the right panel on the bottom row. Above them are the calibration patches for Perseverance’s…
A recent study found that the shingles vaccine could cut the risk of older adults developing dementia over the next seven years by 20%. The research, which was published on Wednesday in the journal…
Stimming – short for "self-stimulatory behaviour" – is a form of self-soothing commonly seen in autistic people.It can involve repetitive movements, sounds, or actions and is commonly regarded in…
Despite heightened obstetric risks, pregnant women may face a lower chance of developing Long COVID—findings that challenge assumptions and call for deeper insight into the immune landscape of…
Skin microbes do more than coexist—they shape immune responses, repair tissue, and influence gene expression across your lifespan. This review explains how disruptions in this microbiome-immune…
Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A, et al. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. CA…
A major new study has revealed that tropical forests across the Americas are not adapting quickly enough to climate change, raising concerns about their long-term resilience.Led by Dr Jesús Aguirre…
A team of researchers at Wenzhou Medical University has identified a population of human neural retinal stem-like cells capable of regenerating retinal tissue and aiding visual recovery in…
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have demonstrated how specific biomarkers in the blood can predict the development of dementia up to ten years before diagnosis, among older adults living…
Rivers start in mountains, join other streams as they flow downhill, then channel into an open ocean or lake. Right? Well, not always. In a new study, scientists have reviewed nine rivers and lakes in…
Footprints found on the Isle of Skye show herbivores and carnivores gathered 167 million years ago
It is a charming scene in The Sound of Music when Maria and the Von Trapp children sing about a lonely goatherd yodelling in the Austrian Alps (lay-ee-odl-lay-ee-odl-lay-hee-hoo).But little did these…
Aetherflux raised a $50M Series A, marking the space solar power startup’s first outside investment. Index Ventures and Interlagos led the round, which also included participation from Breakthrough…
Imagine if self-driving cars couldn’t “see” people or objects around them, or if doctors lost an important tool for spotting early signs of cancer. These and many other systems rely on controlling…
Could microbes survive in the permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) of the Moon? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference hopes to address as a team of…
Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) have developed a toolkit to help manufacturers improve the texture of products to be more appealing to consumers. The FaBA Texture…
Tabelecleucel in EBV+ PTLD | Image credit: © Nittaya – stock.adobe.comTabelecleucel (Ebvallo) monotherapy had a favorable risk-benefit profile in patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)–positive post…
April 2 (UPI) -- NASA officials want to send two private missions to the International Space Station over the next two years and are seeking proposals to make it happen. "We are in an incredible time…
Elite athletes have shared their worries about their sports career after pregnancy. Eleven female athletes took part in the qualitative study, published recently in the journal Sports Medicine, and…
Around 230 million years ago, at least 19 alligator-size amphibians expired together on an ancient floodplain in what is now Wyoming.The animals' fossilized remains, uncovered across four excavations…
Ritalin abstract illustration A new study reveals that the chemical wiring of our brains may explain why some people experience dramatically improved focus from stimulant medications like Ritalin,…
Calculations of the composition of the Earth’s Hadean Protocrust show that it may have been very similar in composition to todays continental crust. This bring into question the utility of geochemical…
GEN – Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology NewsGenetic Engineering & Biotechnology News A newly reported study by a Stanford Medicine-led team has provided what the researchers suggest is the…
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org CONCORD – The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has just released a draft 10-year game management plan for deer, bear, turkey and moose with objectives ranging by…
By Jean-Philippe Ral , Chen Wang , Jacky Jiang 3 April 2025 3 min read From personalised nutrition to more sustainable supply chains, we're just beginning to unlock the potential of AI in farming and…
Published: 11:22 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 13:04 EDT, 2 April 2025 A huge data breach has leaked over 50,000 profiles from the 'Gay Daddy' dating app, cybersecurity researchers have discovered.The…
(© Halfpoint - stock.adobe.com) Age is not a barrier to recovery: Older adults don’t experience greater muscle damage after exercise compared to younger adults, contrary to popular belief. Less…
GENEVA, Switzerland - They were most destructive and deadly: hurricanes Beryl, Helene, Milton in the Atlantic and John in the eastern Pacific are names no longer an option to christen future storms,…
RNA editing therapy developer AIRNA has closed on an oversubscribed $155 million Series B financing it said will help it advance its lead program targeting Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) into a…
Reading time: 2 minutesThe University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health is taking a key leadership role in a regional collaboration to stre
Abundant rain in Queensland overfilled rivers, flooded towns, and submerged livestock grazing lands.
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Qfitlia (fitusiran) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce
Asthma affects more than 6% of U.S. children, making it the most common chronic disease in kids nationwide. It’s difficult to isolate any single cause, but one of the most common contributors is air…
Tesla released some terrible news about sales this morning, but then a funny thing happened: after an initial crash, its stock started to rise significantly.Why? Well, it seems a lot like it has to do…
BYLINE: Carol Tseng Phase changes are central to the world around us. Probably the most familiar example is when ice melts into water or water boils into steam, but phase changes also underlie heating…
Earth is the only known planet which has plate tectonics today. The constant movement of these giant slabs of rock over the planet’s magma creates continents – and may have even helped create life. In…
Barnard’s Star is located just 6 light-years away from us. It is the closest single star to the Sun and the fourth closest star overall, after the three stars in the Alpha Centauri system. Just a few…
People walk through the gate on Harvard Yard at the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Eight-point-seven billion. Four-hundred million. One-hundred-seventy-five million. These are…
French company MaiaSpace has a good shot at becoming the first European launch provider to…
Radiology training involves being able to point out tiny details in medical imaging. (Gorodenkoff/Shutterstock) Radiologists and radiographers, who spend their careers examining medical images, are…
As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, cancer patients and doctors are worried about stalls in research and medicine that…
A time-lapse shows the Wang Lab’s EchoBack CAR T-cells attacking a large tumor mass. The green labeled points are the tumor cells. Image/ Longwei Liu. Imagine a super-charged immune cell that can…
The stars in our galaxy are serenading us with songs, that is, if we take the time to translate them.According to a new paper published in Nature, constant “starquakes” cause some stars to fluctuate…
It sounds like a paleontological crime scene: dozens of ancient amphibian fossils found buried relatively close together. The bones of the crocodile-sized creatures — known as metoposaurid…
3D Rendering of the PEDRO-V Spacecraft. Credit - D'Auria et al. Sometimes, the best way to learn how to do something is just to do it. That is especially true if you're learning to do something using…
Public health crisis looms as critical prevention programs face eliminationCHICAGO, April 2, 2025 – The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) expressed grave concern today about the severe…
From agriculture and law enforcement to entertainment and disaster response, industries are increasingly turning to drones for help, but the growing volume of these aircraft will require trusted…
Amazon's first big batch of Project Kuiper broadband satellites will lift off just a week from now, if all goes according to plan.A United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket is scheduled to send 27…
A surprising new study shows that unmarried people had a much lower risk of dementia compared to married people. I am surprised by this finding, along with, I suspect, many readers of this…
Urban trees and plants do more than just beautify city landscapes. They purify the air, reduce urban heat islands, provide recreational spaces, and even boost property values. As essential components…
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) have developed an innovative method to study ultrafast magnetism in materials. They have shown the generation…
When it comes to food poisoning, the body — well, more specifically, the brain — keeps score. Almost everyone can relate to eating something that caused them, to put it delicately, to suffer severe…
Sugar substitutes are readily available in restaurants throughout the country — but they may be confusing the brain and make people "feel" hungrier than they really are, a new study suggests.…
New research found that people who got surgery on Fridays had a higher risk of adverse outcomes compared to those with Monday surgeries. Experts explain the "weekend effect" and discuss whether you…
Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comFindings from a retrospective comparative analysis showed that axicabtagene ciloleucel (Yescarta; axi-cel) was associated with higher complete response (CR)…
The pharmaceutical industry is rapidly transforming health care, offering new therapies at rising costs. In the 2025 Pharmacy Focus report, Navigating the GLP-1 conundrum: Demand, cost and…
There is now a pacemaker smaller than a grain of rice that is designed to help the tiniest of hearts. Researchers from Northwestern University have successfully developed a pacemaker that fits in the…
Government support for clean energy has spurred new projects across the U.S., with more than 80 percent of the spending flowing to Republican districts. But since President Trump took office, new…
"Torpedo bats," like the one shown here used by New York Yankees player Jazz Chisholm Jr., have a slightly bulbous shape that's similar to a bowling pin. Ever since the New York Yankees hit
Stephen Hawking, who was described as the greatest scientific brain since Albert Einstein, was also a "bloke” who often spoke about women’s boobs to pal Jimmy Carr
United Launch Alliance delivers the Kuiper-1 payload to its Vertical Integration Facility in Florida. (ULA Photo) Amazon and United Launch Alliance have set April 9 as the date for the first launch of…
In 1970, a cryptid-obsessed biologist placed several cameras inside plastic trap boxes and sent them down to the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness in hopes of finally capturing compelling evidence of its…
WASHINGTON — Washington Harbour Partners has made a strategic investment in Turion Space, a California-based startup developing spacecraft and mission software for space situational awareness, debris…
Remember asteroid 2024 YR4? There was a lot of hand-wringing earlier this year when NASA and other space agencies calculated it as having a chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Lucky for our planet,…
As NASA prepares to send astronauts to the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft, research, testing, and development at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley has played a critical…
A new study compares retraction rates between men and women. Pexels Longtime Retraction Watch readers know the scientists on our Leaderboard have changed over the years. But one characteristic has …
Boston — The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) invites members of the media to attend the 2025 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting, taking place April 25–28, 2025, in Boston. This…
besity is at epidemic proportions in the United States where more than 40% of adults are obese and more than 70% are overweight. One common policy intervention to tackle this urgent issue is to try to…
Researchers have gained a new understanding of how the brain processes reward and risk information. A study by neuroscientists Raymundo Báez-Mendoza from the German Primate Center (DPZ) -- Leibniz…
Buzzing insects may be seen as pests -- but globally, hundreds of fly species migrate over long distances, with major benefits for people and nature, new research shows. Bugs such as houseflies,…
New York City's automated speed cameras reduced traffic crashes by 14% and decreased speeding violations by 75% over time, according to research from NYU Tandon's C2SMARTER published in Transportation…
Thanks to modern technology (and based on skull remains), we can now reconstruct a likely approximation of the faces of our ancient Neanderthal ancestors. When we look at those faces, we see beings…
Campaigners protesting close to the site of the proposed development last yearCouncillors have joined campaigners in voicing concerns over plans for a large-scale solar farm in Lincolnshire.The…
Public health groups representing thousands of researchers and scientists sued the Trump administration Wednesday over actions that led to the termination of research grants funded by the National…
Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe -- and be non-invasively injected into the body. Although it can work with hearts of…
Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK1. According to new University of Bristol-led research smartwatches could…
Every book was a laborious project during the Middle Ages. And according to a first-of-its-kind quantitative review, more than a few of them were penned by women. Experts estimate medieval scribes…
Today, researchers, along with American Public Health Association (APHA), the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), and Ibis…
Healthcare workers who developed COVID-19 and had at least one underlying medical condition missed more days of work than those who had the flu, or a SARS-CoV-2 infection without symptoms, according…
Older adults who were vaccinated against shingles were 20% less likely to develop dementia over the next seven years compared with people who didn’t receive the shot, a study shows. The report was…
A single toddler dose of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20, Prevnar 20; Pfizer) following 2 previous infant doses of 13-valent PCV (PCV13) was found to have elicited immune responses…
“The nation’s scientific enterprise is being decimated.” That statement in an open letter “to the American people” signed by 1,800 members of the U.S. National Academies, is made concrete in a list of…
The dedicated YouTube channel for the Hubble Space Telescope, launched by the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in 2007, has abruptly disappeared, leaving astronomy enthusiasts and educators…
When wildfires reach sites contaminated with high levels of arsenic, the extreme heat can cause any biomass or soil to emit that arsenic to the wider environment. But just how much arsenic gets…
On March 27, scientists bid farewell to the Gaia telescope, bringing to a close its groundbreaking 11-year mission of mapping the Milky Way and our cosmic neighborhood.Though not as famous as some of…
With cases of measles on the rise, a medical epidemiologist explains who should consider getting a booster and whether you might need to check your antibody levels.
Nicolas Girard, MD, explains the benefits observed in the MARIPOSA clinical trial among patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with…
PANCE, Colombia — Ofelia Opocué’s life has been shaped by loss, she says. Twenty-three years ago, the FARC gave her family an ultimatum: leave their fertile land in Toribío, in Colombia’s southwestern…
Tinder has teamed up with OpenAI to bring an AI voice-activated flirting game to the dating app.As the company revealed in a press release, the awkwardly-named "Game Game" uses OpenAI's voice mode and…
An event to bring together faculty at Penn State Harrisburg and Penn State College of Medicine will be held March 4, as the two colleges continue an initiative designed to support interdisciplinary…
Many physicians who treat patients with chronic back pain lack the knowledge to identify people with axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder, and do not routinely screen for it,…
Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) are tremendously fond of fermented foodstuffs. Technically, it's the yeast they crave, produced by yummy rotting fruit, but they can consume quite a lot of…
A new study showed a progressive increase in multimorbidity, or multiple chronic conditions, in people who spent more time sedentary (or not moving). When people limited their time being sedentary to…
R/R Mantle cell lymphoma | Image Credit:© Tatiana Shepeleva – stock.adobe.comFindings from a retrospective study showed that brexucabtagene autoleucel (brexu-cel; Tecartus) could represent a potential…
Seth Stephens-Davidowitz estimates that an NBA player’s identical twin has a 50% chance of also playing in the league. He figures any person on earth who is at least 7 feet tall has a one in seven…
A week before Tropical Cyclone Alfred was nearing the east coast of Australia, most forecasts were favouring a path either well offshore or near the central Queensland coast.There was a curious…
ARLES, FRANCE—Live Science reports that French archaeologists may have located a long-lost canal built by […]
Ancient DNA Revolution September/October 2024 Denmark Read Article Danish National Museum & Anders Fischer/A. Fischer, et al, J. Archaeol. Sci.:Rep Vol 39 10
Letter from the Levant March/April 2025 Exploring ancient people’s shifting beliefs about rearing and eating pigs Read Article
The AEgIS collaboration, led by a team from the Technical University of Munich, has repurposed smartphone camera sensors to create a detector capable of imaging antiproton annihilations in real time…
Sit down, relax and get your nails done at the sustainability salon. In a new study, a team of researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder's ATLAS Institute has designed a new kind of press-on…
NASA RIF WATCH 2.0 NASAWatch Keith’s note: There is no mention in these news stories about NASA offering a new round of buyouts or whether they are considering them. You might ask your management – to…
Kelp Summit 2025 is being held at the Attenborough Centre at the University of SussexThe UK's first national conference on kelp ecology is being held in Brighton.Kelp forests once covered vast areas…
TAMPA, Fla. — United Launch Alliance is set to loft the first 27 satellites of the more than 3,200 planned for Amazon’s Project Kuiper broadband constellation April 9, roughly a year behind schedule…
KSC Director Janet Petro NASA Keith’s note: According to this 2021 ENR article, Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro was firmly in the diversity-is-good camp back in the day. KSC Director Janet Petro…
The cost-effective, easy-to-use T7 expression system has been integral to Escherichia coli protein production since its introduction in 1986. Now, a just-developed enhancement is making it even better…
The bacterium Bacillus subtilis can be found anywhere from soil to a human’s gastrointestinal tract. Known as hay or grass bacillus, B. subtilis is often used as an agricultural plant to deter pests.…
When spring arrives and the heating season comes to an end, keeping warm becomes less of an issue. However, scientists remind us that it is not just a seasonal necessity -- heat is also a valuable…
Roads and highways are the lifeline of a country. The United States has over 4 million miles of public roads, including the Interstate Highway System. It's critical to prevent damage and maintain…
Fischbacher, U., & Föllmi-Heusi, F. (2013). Lies in disguise: An experimental study on cheating. Journal of the European Economic Association, 11(3), 525–547. https://doi.org/10.1111/jeea.12014…
The FDA has released its influenza vaccine composition for the 2025-26 influenza season in the US. This year, the FDA’s recommendation for strains to be included in the vaccine came from an internal…
Are people with attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) more likely to listen to background music while performing daily tasks? Kelly-Ann Lachance, a doctoral student in…
The “music” of starquakes – enormous vibrations caused by bursting bubbles of gas that ripple throughout the bodies of many stars – can reveal far more information about the stars’ histories and inner…
Terbium-161 (Tb-161) is a radioactive isotope that shows great promise for use in theranostic nuclear medicine. This is a type of medicine where doctors use isotopes to both image and diagnose cancer,…
For as long as humans have stared at the night sky, the moon has been a source of wonder, myth and inspiration. Acclaimed choreographer Mark Morris has turned that fascination into movement with a new…
Legendary animator and founder of Studio Ghibli, Hayao Miyazaki, has captivated audiences around the world with his whimsical storytelling that explores the human experience and celebrates the natural…
A stretch of the A164 from Willerby to the Humber Bridge will be included in the trialStreet lights on two main roads in East Yorkshire are to be switched off at night as part of an energy saving…
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common cause of mortality globally, poses a formidable challenge to…
One of the industry's leading large language models has passed a Turing test, a longstanding barometer for human-like intelligence.In a new preprint study awaiting peer review, researchers report that…
Genomic changes in the infectious yeast Candida tropicalis may play a role in its resistance to antifungals, according to a study published on April 1 in the open-access journal, PLOS Biology by…
Credit: Associated Press The Norfolk Southern freight train burning in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 4, 2023. The first portion of Dickson-Karn’s lessons focusses on those first day
Previous research has shown that vitamin D deficiency can increase the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) — and a new study suggests that supplementing it in high doses could help reduce symptoms.The…
(Photo by Arnaud Mariat on Unsplash+)MIAMI — Which American cities are leading the way in fostering wellness for their residents? According to WalletHub’s annual “Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in…
Washington, D.C. -- Today, 12 leading national mental health and substance use organizations released a statement following the announcement of drastic staffing cuts at the U.S. Department of Health…
Sunset at the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 21, 2024. (Allison Robbert/The Washington Post) The Supreme Court cleared the way Wednesday for a truck driver to sue the company that…
Planting ground cover in fields between cash crop growing seasons is an effective way to prevent farmland from losing soil carbon from erosion, a factor that’s underestimated in considering the carbon…
For 12 years, I’ve been dedicated to sharing vital information about health and science by writing and posting it on Skeptical Raptor. But it’s a challenge to keep this going. I need your support to…
Older adults experience less muscle soreness following exercise according to research which overturns the widespread belief that aging muscles are less resilient. The study entitled "Advancing age is…
Prince Charles’s Point on Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula is one of the most extensive dinosaur track sites in Scotland.
Marathon running may seem like the ultimate sport for staying in shape. That said, it can take a heavy toll on the body, potentially damaging the kidneys, upsetting the stomach, increasing the risk of…
Inherited retinal degeneration (IRD) encompasses various disorders characterized by progressive loss of retinal photoreceptor cells, ultimately leading to vision loss and blindness. Among the numerous…
An asteroid that experts feared could hit Earth is no longer on track for the planet – but it still has a slim chance of striking the moon, new research says. The 2024 YR4 asteroid is nearly the size…
Last week, the US Space Force announced it had certified ULA‘s Vulcan rocket for use on national security space launches,...
The figures adorn the wall of a tomb found in a necropolis near one of Pompeii’s city gates. Two nearly life-size statues have been discovered
Music is central to human emotion and culture. Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study, published in Nature Communications, shows that music enjoyment is partly…
In mice, autism symptoms arise when a certain pair of competing nerve proteins falls out of equilibrium, according to a study published April 1 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Dongdong Zhao…
A new quantum computer breakthrough has been reported by Harvard physicists using a new photon router, a powerful optical interface for quantum networks that require low-loss and low-noise…
This is when brain aging quietly kicks in.
On March 26, the new Racquet and Recreation Fieldhouse in the Meadows Neighborhood was the site of the Service Recognition Luncheon, a cherished annual tradition that honors the service and…
Scientists may have produced the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccine is linked to reduced dementia risk.Using the health records of more than 280,000 older adults in Wales, researchers…
Research News April 2, 2025• Physics 18, 70 Transforming an MRI brain scan into a hyperbolic network of nodes allows researchers to detect brain connectivity disruption caused by Alzheimer’s disease.…
Alcohol in their food increases the production of sex pheromones in male fruit flies, making them more attractive to females A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has…
Europe's life-hunting Mars rover just got a new ride to the Red Planet's surface.The European Space Agency (ESA) announced on Sunday (March 30) that it has picked Airbus to design and build the…
An international team is currently closely tracking the near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4. The impact probability estimates for the year 2032 has been reduced from a peak of 3 percent to below 0.001…
EL PASO, Texas — Limited access to health care forces many Borderplex residents to depend on home remedies and neighbors' advice for managing their chronic diseases. However, with the assistance of a…
Since Elon Musk took the mantle of power thanks to Donald Trump, Tesla has become a universal focus of protest around the world. In the US, frustrated taxpayers have taken to the streets to occupy…
There’s new hope for people struggling with an addiction to cocaine. In clinical trial results released today, an experimental drug developed by Novartis was found to reduce cocaine use in people with…
Despite a recent Food and Drug Administration warning against inhaling nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, deaths due to misusing the substance are on the rise in the United States. Andrew…
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that adults with major depression show specific cognitive impairments. While many participants experienced mood improvements after…
An observational study published in PLOS Global Mental Health looks at screentime, sleep and depression in adolescents. Prof Ben Carter, Professor of Medical Statistics, Institute of Psychiatry,…
Recent weeks have brought a surge of severe tornadic activity across the United States, with multiple outbreaks causing devastation and serious injuries. The latest round of tornadoes that stretched…
When Chantle Swichkow hops on a Zoom call, it’s unclear whether she’s logging in from the laboratory or her home. She is in her kitchen, but there are clear markings of a scientist at work. A…
News Article April 2, 2025 Author(s): Conference|ACC Scientific Session - American College of Cardiology Scientific Session Listen Key Takeaways CMR imaging is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring…
By Naveed Khokhar, M.D., Department of PsychiatryBrain imaging – taking pictures of brain tissue – was invented in the 1890s. Imaging technology started becoming readily available to clinicians and…
Despite turbulence in public markets, Q1 private space dealmaking was strong—particularly for the launch sector. Three US startups brought in more than $100M in Q1: Rocket startup Stoke’s $260M Series…
Currently a harsh, arid sandscape, it's hard to believe the Sahara was once studded with sparkling water bodies that nourished lush green savannas. But the remains of human pastoralists and their…
Roche Holding AG said a high-dose version of Ocrevus, its best-selling multiple sclerosis drug, failed to outperform the original in a large study, potentially reducing the drugmaker’s ability to fend…
Scientists have developed a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease that can help diagnose the neurodegenerative disease while also indicating how far it has progressed. The results could help doctors…
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that patients are more likely to get colonoscopies following abnormal stool test results if patient navigators assist them through the process.…
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition.…
Be it springs for absorbing energy, buffers for mechanical energy storage, or flexible structures in robotics or energy-efficient machines: Storage of mechanical energy is required for many…
In a rapidly evolving world where science and technology intersect with law enforcement, medicine, and policymaking, few figures have left as significant an imprint as Dragan Primorac. As a globally…
Alcohol harm costs NHS England £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people dying every day from alcohol-related causes in the UK. According to new University of Bristol-led research smartwatches could…
On Monday, SpaceX made space history, as four astronauts were launched into a pole-to-pole orbit not traveled by any human before them. But why is this orbit so unusual, and why has nobody done it…
NASA’s SPHEREx, which will map hundreds of millions of galaxies across the entire sky, captured one of its first exposures March 27. The observatory’s six detectors each captured one of these…
Smokers are increasingly unconvinced of the benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, or ‘vaping’ – using an electronic device to heat a liquid that contains nicotine and inhaling the vapour (as opposed…
Now that he's done irreparable damage to the federal government, billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly stepping back in the coming weeks as the head of the so-called Department of Government…
The United States Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) has approved VYKAT™ XR, a significant milestone as the first approved treatment for hyperphagia in Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). This…
The number of reported attacks on Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations has now surpassed more than 50 amid Elon Musk’s growing influence in the Trump administration and the entrepreneur…
A new study found that a lack of time in slow wave and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is linked to reduced brain volume in areas susceptible to Alzheimer’s disease.Researchers examined data from 270…
CHICAGO, IL—Patients who develop thrombus in the left ventricle following myocardial infarction fare equally well when treated with rivaroxaban (Xarelto; Bayer/Janssen) as they do with warfarin, the…
Alzheimer's disease, the most common cause of dementia, is currently incurable. The current drugs available have very limited efficacy and only in mild stages of the disease. A team from the…
BYLINE: Kali Chan Brace yourselves. Spring allergy season is in full swing. Allergy sufferers are expected to have a worse season than usual. Tree pollen season starts in February, but really ramps up…
A new NASA space telescope has turned on its detectors for the first time, capturing its first light in images that contain tens of thousands of galaxies and stars.The Spectro-Photometer for the…
Estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from volcanoes may have been significantly underestimated, according to new research by The University of Manchester.Published in the journal, Science…
The best exercise for longevity has been confirmed by exercise scientists. Well, the best three exercises that, when combined together in a healthy and sustainable routine, have proven benefits to…
When Albert Einstein was 10, his tutor, a medical student named Max Talmey, would often join the family for lunch. Talmey gave the boy books on popular science and math to study, and it wasn’t long…
More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research led by the University of Bristol has revealed. The study,…
Morphological and anatomical characteristics of Cetraria aculeata (a) and Diploschistes muscorum (b) — IMA Fungus For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can…
Fermented foods are enjoyed around the globe for their potent, often salty, spicy and umami flavours. This makes them particularly attractive to astronauts, who report that their palates can get…
AT the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 Ferdinand Porsche, the eponymous founder of the German sports-car company, unveiled an electric vehicle (EV) with a radical design. Rather than a single motor…
As clocks spring forward in the northern hemisphere, many people will be looking forward to longer, sunnier evenings—a few groggy mornings is a price they’re probably willing to pay. But a growing…
As all scribblers of doggerel know, rhymes must be paired up before you start a new line. Otherwise you may write yourself into a dead end with an ill-placed “purple” or “orange”. It is an insight…
Regenerative medicine biotech FibroBiologics is claiming a breakthrough in the field of neurodegenerative disease research – demonstrating that an intravenous administration of fibroblasts can…
Venetoclax (Venclexta; AbbVie Inc) ramp-up could be safely and effectively managed by pharmacists for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), according to findings from a prospective pilot…
GlobalData analysis suggests that early lung cancer detection could vastly improve patient outcomes. Image credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A via Shutterstock. University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland…
The three-foot-tall model has an aluminum skeleton covered in latex, foam, straw, acrylic paint and adhesive. Fans of Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial have a chance to own an important…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Gothenburg, Sweden (April 2, 2025) – The Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) has awarded Frontgrade Gaisler, a leading provider…
Bioko Island, a biodiversity hotspot and part of Equatorial Guinea, is home to seven primate species and others like duikers, which are sold in local markets catering to the urban rich.A recent study,…
Researchers from the universities in Konstanz and Vienna discover a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium that causes gonorrhea. These substances…
DALLAS – April 02, 2025 – A multidisciplinary team of UT Southwestern Medical Center specialists, led by Nader Pouratian, M.D., Ph.D., and Peter Tsai, M.D., Ph.D., has received a grant worth up to $5…
Looking at ice-giant planet Uranus over the course of 20 years – STSCI The ice-giant planet Uranus, which travels around the Sun tipped on its side, is a weird and mysterious world. Now, in an…
Dr. David Deamer (University of California, Santa Cruz) and Dr. John Baross (University of Washington, Seattle). The SETI Institute announced today two recipients for the 2025 Drake Award: Dr. David…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Mosquitoes have been transmitting the West Nile virus to humans in the United States for over 25 years, but we still don’t know precisely how the virus cycles through these pests and…
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WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A cell harvesting device that prepares autologous skin cell suspension (ASCS) at point-of-care is effective for rep
Ella Day | April 2, 2025 | Appointment | Research and Development | Pharmacy, clinical trial analysis, cluepoints, pharma, research and development CluePoints has appointed Usama Dar as its new chief…
Being physically active for one to two days a week, often called a "weekend warrior," may provide comparable health and life-prolonging benefits as smaller doses of daily physical activity if the…
SEATTLE — April 2, 2025 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. If you’re covering the annual meeting for the American Association…
A doctor looks at PET brain scans at Banner Alzheimers Institute in Phoenix on Aug. 14, 2018. (AP Photo / Matt York, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — A vaccine to fight dementia? It turns out there may already…
President Donald Trump says "nobody has ever heard of" Lesotho, the tiny southern African kingdom that is the target of U.S. aid cuts and may lose trade access to the American market. University of…
An AI model trained on large amounts of genetic data can predict whether bacteria will become antibiotic-resistant. The new study shows that antibiotic resistance is more easily transmitted between…
The review article titled"Current insights and future directions in Peyronie's disease management: A narrative review", was published on November 12, 2024 in UroPrecision. PD is an inflammatory and…
In a world where misinformation, voluntary or accidental, reigns supreme; in a world where lies become truth if they are broadcast for long enough; in a world where we have unlimited access to…
Denosumab Biosimilars | Image Credit: © Man888 – stock.adobe.comThe European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of the denosumab…
The FDA has approved the Auto-Pure 2400 liquid handling platform with the T-SPOT.TB test, indicated to offer a faster and more accurate diagnostic result for tuberculosis (TB), providing timely…
Nearly 85% of the 1.7 million adolescents with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, along with half of the nearly 40 million people in the world living with HIV. Although the government in Uganda provides…
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Newswise — World-first research from the University of South Australia shows that autistic students are still struggling at school, despite efforts to improve services and supports.Conducted in…
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In a living clinical practice guideline issued by the American Gastroenterological Association and published in the
Private launch companies Rocket Lab and Stoke Space have been selected to compete for future U.S. national security space launches.The two launch companies were awarded "National Security Space Launch…
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the Trump administration’s massive health agency layoffs, Palantir’s lawsuit against a YC-backed startup, Gather Health’s new primary care model,…
The central U.S. could experience historic flash flooding this week as torrential rains and thunderstorms repeatedly strike the same areas, forecasters have announced.Weather website AccuWeather has…
Researchers have found that a cognitive flexibility task, combined with brain scans and blood tests, can reveal early Alzheimer’s risk in older African American adults who appear cognitively healthy.
Key Points Question What proportion of common 12-month DSM-IV mental and substance use disorders receive a level and type of treatment consistent with guidelines? Findings In this cross-sectional…
Mapping human behavior to brain circuits has long been a goal for behavioral neurologists and neuropsychologists. Many discoveries were based on detailed psychological and anatomical studies of a…
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Automation is being utilized in the areas of quality, throughput, and operator autonomy within the pharmaceutical industry, according to Peter Sarvey, head of Sales for Automation NTH, and the cost of…
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The Original Investigation titled “Benzodiazepine-Free Cardiac Anesthesia for Reduction of Postoperative Delirium: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial,”1 published on January 29, 2025, was corrected…
Inside all living things, genes carry instructions to make and maintain the body. Individuals carefully maintain their set of genes, known as the genome, to pass their appearance and other traits on…
Peijia Medical Technology and dsm-firmenich signing the agreement. Credit: Peijia Medical Technology (Suzhou) / PRNewswire. Peijia Medical Technology (Suzhou) has teamed up with dsm-firmenich…
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The digital remote AROMHA Brain Health Test (ABHT) can discriminate cognitively normal (CN) older adults from those
Long-term, strategic engagement with patients and advocacy can then be harnessed to build a mutually beneficial relationship. Image credit: Shutterstock / PeopleImages.com – Yuri A. As advocacy…
OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is facing a partial service disruption today, leaving some users unable to access the platform or receive responses to their queries. The outage, which began…
A meta-analysis of more than 1,000 studies reveals the global ecosystem functions provided by termites, ants and earthworms as they improve soil quality by making biogenic structures such as termite…
A chiral copper catalyst, generated in situ from commercially available components, can be used to achieve photoinduced deracemization of alkyl halides through carbon–halogen bond cleavage.
A millimetre-scale bioresorbable optoelectronic system with an onboard power supply and a wireless, optical control mechanism is developed for general applications in electrotherapy and specific uses…
Mirror-image isomer blends have been converted into a single isomer by a light-activated copper catalyst — a challenging reaction that prevents the waste of materials.
Lower levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. People with low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol levels lower than 70 mg/dl…
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Green oasis: during a time known as the African Humid Period, it’s thought that the Sahara was a lush savannah.Credit: Henrik Karlsson/GettyThe Sahara Desert has not always been the arid, inhospitable…
Twenty four early career researchers have now successfully completed the MEC Researcher to Innovator (R2I) programme, an exciting entrepreneurship training programme for researchers with ambitions to…
A new study suggests that Earth’s first crust formed continents and plate tectonics earlier than previously thought, with potential ramifications for theories about when life on the blue planet first…
Northwestern University engineers have developed a pacemaker so tiny that it can fit inside the tip of a syringe — and be non-invasively injected into the body. Although it can work with hearts of all…
In 1948, the founder of information theory, Claude Shannon, proposed modelling language in terms of the probability of the next word in a sentence given the previous words. These types of…
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Published: 11:00 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 11:04 EDT, 2 April 2025 A shingles vaccine, offered on the NHS, could dramatically reduce the risk of dementia, a major new study has found.The research…
Synopsis April 2, 2025• Physics 18, s39 A new theory unveils the exotic low-energy excitations of quasicrystals formed of quantum particles. Figure caption A quantum quasicrystal is a state of matter…
In living organisms, every protein – a type of biological polymer consisting of hundreds of amino acids – carries out specific functions, such as catalysis, molecule transport, or DNA repair. To…
Credit: Jade Brookbank/Getty Images Australian researchers have discovered that giving infants antibiotics in the first few weeks of life weakens their immune response to vaccines, possibly because of…
Idiopathic hypersomnia is a chronic neurological sleep disorder marked by excessive daytime somnolence. Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock. Irish biopharmaceutical company Alkermes has…
Scientists comment on a SACN statement on the WHO’s guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS). Dr Havovi Chichger, Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Science, Anglia Ruskin University, said: “The SACN…
This episode of Drug Digest will discuss where the significant bottlenecks are in the development and manufacturing of new molecules resulting from progressive technologies, such as AI and ML, and how…
A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface challenges whether glaciers are eroding mountains faster now than in the past.
(JasonDoiy/E+ via Getty Images) During the workweek, time to exercise can quickly slip away. But meeting physical activity targets by cramming workouts into the weekend could actually buy back time in…
Image credit: Fram2/Inside Outer Space screengrab That first-ever pole to pole orbital voyage of the Fram2 crew continues to go well. Entrepreneur Chun Wang, mission commander, is posting video and…
The inability to pay for health care has reached a new high in the United States, a new study says. More than one-third of Americans -- an estimated 91 million people -- say they couldn't afford to…
The TV personality, presenter, podcaster and author has been outspoken about her autism diagnosis, after long suspecting herself to be on the spectrum.On the podcast Something Was Wrong she discussed…
Published: 10:42 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 10:43 EDT, 2 April 2025 Ice baths and polar plunges could fight off disease and even slow aging — but there's a catch. A small study suggests that in…
From the field to the classroom, participants across the country are jumping in to participate in NOAA’s citizen science projects. Whether you’re interested in documenting fish from historical photos,…
The Fram2 mission captured this view of polar ice from orbit. SpaceX SpaceX launched a crew of
BYLINE: Steven Barnes A research team led by Marc Morais, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, has uncovered new…
BYLINE: Cleveland Clinic Newswise — CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Clinic have agreed on a 25-year extension of their partnership, lengthening the relationship to more than 55 years…
GUANTÁNAMO, Cuba, Apr 1 (ACN) Intended to promote pediatric care throughout the month by means of scientific, educational and community events, the campaign Un abril por la pediatría (April for…
Published: 10:17 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 10:17 EDT, 2 April 2025 When the wildly glamorous Lauren Sanchez announced she was going to space on April 14, fans wondered how she would keep her makeup…
CodePath – an organization teaming up with higher education institutions to develop the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders – announced it has selected Florida International…
April 2 (UPI) -- Heart disease experts are hailing the results of a clinical trial that showed a strongly positive performance by Eli Lilly's drug lepodisiran, which inhibits the body's production of…
PARIS — Japanese video game giant Nintendo announced Wednesday that its new Switch console would be available on June 5, starting the countdown for one of the most hotly awaited gaming launches in…
Solar panels are to be installed on the roof of Inverallan Parish ChurchHighland councillors have approved plans for solar panels to be installed on the roof of a 19th Century church in Grantown-on…
It's a holy grail of health care: forcing the industry to reveal prices negotiated between health plans and hospitals — information that had long been treated as a trade secret. And among the flurry…
Image: Associate Professor Lisa Zhu and Wenyi Hu investigated the use of an AI eye test in GP clinics (Photo courtesy of CERA) New research has explored the advantages of utilizing artificial…
Nottingham, nestled in England’s East Midlands, is famously known as the legendary home of Robin Hood. But beyond its folklore, the city also boasts the UK’s largest network of caves, carved by hand…
Image: The Trilogy Valve with locator technology is the only TAVI system approved for aortic regurgitation (Photo courtesy of JenaValve) Aortic regurgitation is a condition in which the aortic valve…
Illustration: Kasia Kozakiewicz Endometriosis is a common condition where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in other parts of the body. It affects around 10 per cent of women, and…
Ella Day | April 2, 2025 | News story | Research and Development | COPD, Chronic Diseases, Regeneron, Sanofi, biotech, respiratory disease The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has…
There’s an extremely powerful idea in science that we take for granted, but apply all the time. The idea is simply this: that if we know the laws and rules governing a physical system, and we also…
A wayward opossum that was discovered walking on the Bay Bridge in February has been released into the wild after being treated at a San Rafael wildlife rescue center. In an “extremely slow-speed…
Elon Musk's Tesla has posted its first-quarter deliveries — and the numbers are even worse than analysts feared.The carmaker said it delivered 336,681 vehicles for the January-March period, a massive…
UCLH has recruited its first patient in a national study looking at whether continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can improve pregnancy outcomes for women with early-onset type 2 diabetes.The PROTECT…
The Southern Ocean – between Antarctica and other continents – will eventually release heat absorbed from the atmosphere, leading to projected long-term increases in precipitation over East Asia and…
MARCH 20, 2025: At NOAA's South Pole Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, a wave of snow frames Dark Sector telescopes, giving a final glimpse of sunlight before six months of darkness. In the Northern…
People who visit emergency rooms after using hallucinogenic drugs may face a higher risk of developing schizophrenia spectrum disorders, a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry…
Plants are incredibly diverse, and so are botanists! In its mission to spread fascinating stories about the plant world, Botany One also introduces you to the scientists behind these great stories.…
In recognition of their significant achievements to advance cancer care and research, Lauren Byers, MD, and Paul Scheet, PhD., from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have been elected…
One of the latest technological trends to hit the world of astronomy are smart telescopes. Taking some of the best aspects of stargazing and astrophotography and melding these together into an all-in…
Follow-up research on a 2023 image of the Sagittarius C stellar nursery in the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, has revealed ejections from still-forming…
Posters, newspaper advertisements and radio shows promoted carrots' health benefits. Imperial War Museums via Getty Images Research suggests that eating carrots can boost
Duke CTSI and the Duke Office of Clinical Research (DOCR) have teamed up with a unique program managed by Duke medical students that encourages Durham teenagers to explore careers in health…
Today, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the case Medina vs. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, which will decide whether states can bar Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funds. For…
Social determinants of health been long understood to influence health outcomes, and this new analysis explores more deeply the link between social risk exposure and rates of health care resource…
Brazil is home to the world’s greatest diversity of amphibians: Of the more than 8,000 species known worldwide, some 1,200 are found in the country, mainly in the Amazon and Atlantic Forest biomes.…
Touch is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, playing a crucial role in our emotional and physical well-being and contributing to buffering and reducing stress. But did you know that the…
Pharmacies, whether community-based, hospital-affiliated, college-run, or in other settings, are high-pressure workplaces where employees are expected to juggle multiple responsibilities—such as…
A wife and husband professor team at Michigan State University are collaborating with researchers at the University of California, Riverside to create a new light-activated “smart” bomb to treat…
Heart disease contributes to a total of $363 billion in annual spending.1 Aside from the burden of illness, heart-related health complications are the most expensive chronic conditions for patients,…
When people discuss online fraud, the focus is often on those who directly deceive victims. Little attention is given to those who enable these crimes by providing the digital infrastructure necessary…
Budding sports reporter Claire Kantany gives us the play-by-play on her journey with a type of airway condition called tracheomalacia.
Results from the Phase II/III trial found that one patient dosed with a combination of tovecimig alongside chemotherapy drug paclitaxel achieved a complete response. Credit: shutterstock/ Jo Panuwat D…
Researchers have found salts in samples from asteroid Ryugu. Combined with similar salty discoveries from asteroid Bennu, the finding suggests that aqueous incubators of life’s first ingredients may…
Coal-fired power plants in India—responsible for generating 73.4% of the country’s electricity—are bad for the country’s wheat. A new study shows that nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emitted from the plants…
Jake Cornwall Scoones, PhD student in the Developmental Dynamics Laboratory at the Francis Crick Institute, has been awarded a prestigious Schmidt Science Fellowship to support his research into how…
BYLINE: Sydney Barrilleaux Newswise — Butterfly collections are a common sight in museums, their brightly colored wings and unique patterns drawing the eyes of visitors. While these pinned specimens…
“About 16% of pregnant individuals developed symptoms consistent with Long COVID, compared to approximately 19% of non-pregnant individuals.“Technology NetworkA study found that pregnant women are…
I was profoundly disappointed by the article ‘Opposition to lithium mines hampers green technology supply chain’ and especially by its dismissal of the environmental concerns of those opposed to…
In Japan, people are just as likely to cooperate with AI agents as they are with humans. But in the United States, the story is strikingly different—people are far more willing to take advantage of…
Archaeologists discovered a Roman necropolis near Naples at the location of the ancient settlement of Liternum. An inscription in the marble of a tomb indicated that it was the final resting place of…
V7993 Sgr finder map We have a new "star" in the night sky. In truth, it's been there for billions of years, but only first revealed itself a little more than a week ago. Nova Sagittarii 2025 No. 3…
The scheme took place in the week where Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement, at a time when the role of science and innovation in driving economic growth has never been more…
The study of R-loops has recently gained increasing attention in the scientific community, with a growing number of studies devoted to these fascinating three-stranded nucleic acids, composed of…
The month of March saw biopharmas accelerate drug development in the fields of small molecules, bispecific antibodies, and protein therapeutics, among others. AstraZeneca and Novo Nordisk were the top…
Newswise — ORLANDO, FL [April 2, 2025] — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers—celebrated 30 years of helping people with cancer to live better lives…
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the AI Small Molecule Drug Discovery Center, a bold endeavor that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize drug development. The…
At the start of the pandemic, Iona Woolmington was installing artwork at a contemporary art museum in downtown Chicago when she first began having trouble in the bathroom. Blood in her stool prompted…
With NASA’s Artemis program preparing for the first crewed moon landing since 1972, four commercial space stations in development, and companies like SpaceX setting their sights on Mars, long-duration…
Climate models predict that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) – a major conveyor-like system of ocean currents in the Atlantic – will weaken under global warming scenarios,…
A sea lion sickened by toxic algae attacked a teenage girl in Long Beach, California, on Sunday, the latest episode of erratic behavior from affected animals.When 15-year-old Phoebe Beltran felt teeth…
Imagine a therapist could live in your pocket. They’d be on hand for every wobble, every meltdown, every crisis – no matter where or when. They’d be cheap and accessible, so no more worries about…
Published: 09:10 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 09:10 EDT, 2 April 2025 Lauren Sanchez, Katy Perry and Gayle King have joined forces with the rest of their historic all-female Bl
An underwater vehicle known as "Boaty McBoatface" after its naming was left to the public had recovered a long-lost camera from the depths of Loch Ness, aimed at capturing images of the fabled Loch…
When I started working on fire prediction many years ago, what really annoyed me about traditional weather-based prediction systems was the unrealistically high fire danger in barren areas. This was…
Slingshot Aerospace won a SBIR Phase 2 contract from AFWERX worth at least $1.2M to help the DoD better track and identify nefarious activities on orbit, through Slingshot’s RAPTOR program.As space…
The state of US launch is overwhelmingly the state of SpaceX. SpaceX accounted for a whopping 95% of the 145 US launches last year. The launch giant provides America’s only certified domestic crewed…
Getting a headache during or after exercise can be seriously frustrating – especially if you have kept hydrated to try and stop them from happening.But why do these headaches occur? And does keeping…
Recent guidelines have restricted aspirin use for primary cardiovascular disease prevention, with the AHA/ACC restricting it to patients under 70 and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force further…
Researchers at the University of Southern California analyzed brain scans and found that a popular sugar substitute, once thought to help cut calories, might instead be nudging people to eat more.…
(Adobe Stock) Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People with low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels lower…
Discovering and controlling exotic physical states is key in condensed matter physics and materials science. It has the potential to drive advancements in quantum computing and spintronics. While…
Blood cancer patients who receive a type of anti-cancer therapy should continue to take the drug while having COVID-19 vaccinations, a new study suggests. The findings of a clinical trial led by the…
CERN is the world leader of the exploration of particle physics, thanks to its 27-kilometer atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider.Now, the Swiss-based research facility has officially completed the…
A new study has revealed that poor sleep quality may 'increase the risk' of developing Alzheimer's.It was found that lower levels of specific stages of sleep are associated with reduced brain volume,…
Scientific Reports - Latent classes analysis and associated factors of knowledge of intermittent catheterization in neurogenic bladder management among medical staff
02 April 2025 Hits: 89 Highlights: Completion of independent study with Tessara Therapeutics to assess the effect of NUZ-001 in Tessara’s RealBrain® 3D human micro-tissues model Results showed that…
More than half of all paediatric cancer deaths worldwide occur in regions of armed conflict, according to a new study led by investigators from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Duke University…
BYLINE: Mike Lucas Newswise — At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Josh Kover finds himself adapting – much like how plants can adapt to their environment. Kover’s evolution took a dramatic turn four…
Comments News Hitting the gym at the weekend does the job(Image: Getty Images) "Weekend warriors" who cram all of their exercise in over the weekend are less likely to die young. The study on 93,000…
Published: 08:23 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 08:24 EDT, 2 April 2025 A NASA astronaut who spent 288 days stranded in space has finally been reunited with her pet dogs.Sunita Williams and her…
01/04/2025Six Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) healthcare professionals have taken their first steps on the clinical academic pathway after presenting the results of their five-month NIHR Oxford…
HOUSTON, TX, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nexalin Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXL; NXLIW) (the “Company” or “Nexalin”) the leader in Deep Intracranial Frequency Stimulation (DIFS™) of the brain,…
The New York Yankees' Austin Wells hits a home run using a torpedo bat against the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium on Saturday. The bats' distinctive shape quickly became the talk of the new…
Detecting dementia, including Alzheimer’s, early is crucial for timely treatment and better patient care. Blood tests have emerged as promising and less invasive tools for identifying dementia. They…
Neutrophils, known for fighting infections and sometimes damaging tissues in the process, also exist in healthy tissues to help maintain their integrity. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have…
Even light physical activity can sharpen memory and boost mood across all ages.
WASHINGTON — Slingshot Aerospace, a space data analytics company, has secured a contract from the U.S. Air Force’s AFWERX program to refine a technique for “fingerprinting” satellites in orbit using…
Environment Minister Tomas Taraba (a Slovak National Party/SNS nominee) said before the cabinet session on Wednesday that he believes the government will declare a state of emergency in response to…
Past Event Los asistentes explorarán la evolución de la política de IA en Uruguay y discutir las lecciones aprendidas de la implementación de la política y las líneas de acción para su gobernanza. En…
Almost 1 in 10 people say the NHS has caused them physical or emotional harm, according to a study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and the University of Oxford.Patients…
Professor Mark Griffiths, director of the International Gaming Research Unit at Nottingham Trent University, emphasised the potential policy implications of these findings, stating, "The result may be…
Biogen Inc. (BIIB) announced Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation to BIIB080, an investigational antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy targeting…
BVA and Pressure Session Attracted 400+ Clinicians; Duke University Showcased Valuable New BVA Findings in Dedicated Poster Presentation Oak Ridge, TN, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Daxor…
Rolling submission of BLA initiated for tividenofusp alfa; preparations ongoing for potential U.S. commercial launch in late 2025 or early 2026Alignment through recent interactions with CDER on path…
I teach a course on the relationship between social media and society at Durham College. As part of their assessments, I ask my students to reflect on their social media use.A recurring theme is that…
A team of scientists from The University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has identified a promising new drug target for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), a deadly…
Newswise: Researchers to Map the Genome of the Invasive European Green Crab Credit: Kelly Martin Mapping the genome of the European green crab will provide crucial information, such as how genes play…
The Galápagos Islands have long been a showcase for how plants and animals adapt to their environment.The menagerie of unusual species inhabiting these volcanic outcrops off the coast of Ecuador…
Akoya’s technology to generate data for a first-of-its-kind Biobank and Data Repository for Cancer Equity Research, funded through the Cancer Grand Challenges initiative The unprecedented scale of the…
Comments News New research suggests that when you exercise across the week can have a surprising impact on your health (Image: PA) Scientists
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of…
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has announced that its Opdivo (nivolumab) perioperative treatment regimen has been recommended by the European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee for adults with…
We’ve truly never seen anything like it before. Since my last summary released on March 12th, we have counted 117 potential attacks on scientists, their work, and science-based policies in the federal…
MicroCT images of the femoral head bone and cartilage in ground control (GC) versus spaceflight (FLT), showing premature secondary ossification in microgravity. Credit Eduardo Almeida, Rukmani Cahill…
This is an artist's illustration of a supermassive black hole that is inside the dust-shrouded core of a vigorously star-forming "starburst" galaxy. It will eventually become an extremely bright…
CARLSBAD, California, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Spine Corporation ("Aurora Spine" or the "Company") (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical…
An AI tool that analyzes nurses' data and notes detected when patients in the hospital were deteriorating nearly two days earlier than traditional methods and reduced the risk of death by over 35%,…
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) challenges long-held beliefs about the power of listening to facilitate persuasion. The research was led by Dr. Roni…
All India Association of Advancing Research in Obesity (AIAARO), Assam Chapter, observed World Obesity Day through a series of impactful initiatives aimed at raising awareness and addressing the…
A wildfire took hold in the Kilpatrick Hills near Glasgow on TuesdayFirefighters have warned of an "extreme" risk of wildfires across all areas of Scotland over the next week.It comes as crews tackled…
Eleven female athletes took part in the qualitative study, published recently in the journal of Sports Medicine, and described their experiences in the UK as they navigated pregnancy to researchers in…
A real-world, economic evaluation based on a population-based retrospective cohort study in Ontario, Canada, found that prescribing bevacizumab biosimilars Mvasi and Zirabev as first-line treatments…
For World Obesity Day 2025, the Obesity Prevention and Control Section of the Chinese Nutrition Society (CNS-OPCS), the Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Global Health Institute (GHI), and the…
Published: 2025-04-02 11:56:00 Community members and academics from the University of Southampton involved in the project Researchers from the University of Southampton have teamed up with the African…
Recognising excellence: A step Towards equity in global health The global fight against cancer requires a collaborative effort to address disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized…
LAS VEGAS, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Moringa Oleifera, often called the “Miracle Tree,” is rapidly gaining recognition in the U.S. as a superfood for its remarkable health benefits. From…
News Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes referred to as superbugs (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant ‘superbug’ bacteria that…
Many founders find it challenging in the early stages of their business due to limited access to non-dilutive funding. Here enters Velocity — the centre of entrepreneurship at the University of…
Danish researchers, in collaboration with the Danish Football Association, have released a White Paper that describes football as an effective recipe in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle…
It's no secret that your smartwatch churns out all kinds of data on a regular basis, including your daily step count and your average heart rate, which provides helpful insights into your health and…
In this Review, Della Valle et al. discuss the role of retrotransposable elements (RTEs) in the onset and progression of ageing and ageing-related disease, including evidence that environmental…
WASHINGTON — Lunar lander companies want NASA to revise and expand its approach to buy services from them as members of Congress raise questions about NASA’s handling of a lunar rover mission.At an…
Newswise — Northern Ireland is known for its cool, wet weather – but a new study has shown warmer temperatures and erratic rainfall due to climate change are taking a toll on the nation’s health and…
Squeezing exercise into one or two days a week seems to have similar health benefits as doing the same amount of physical activity spread out throughout the week
The ME Association, a leading UK charity for people with ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis or encephalopathy; chronic fatigue syndrome) and Long Covid, has today announced investment in an important…
Official records may have painted an overly bleak picture of vaccination progress in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. New research suggests that LMICs may have…
Credit: LeoWolfert/Shutterstock.com The most promising use of blockchain technology for medical devices is viewed by industry experts as data security, a new report outlines. GlobalData’s
restor3d stated that the 510(k) clearance represents an advancement in its knee replacement technology. Credit: VPLAB / Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k)…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Micro-GEO satellite builder Astranis Space Technologies’ new UtilitySat satellite appears stalled in a transfer orbit following its December 29 launch and may not be able to climb…
The company will continue with the Phase III trial despite the Phase II failure. Image credit: Shutterstock / R Photography Background. US-based biotech Cerevance is continuing an ongoing pivotal…
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In 1807, President Thomas Jefferson founded the nation’s first scientific agency. It was tasked with surveying the coasts of the United States. Roughly 60 years later, a national weather bureau was…
Edgewise Therapeutics (EWTX) reported positive top-line data of EDG-7500 from the Phase 2 CIRRUS-HCM four-week trial in participants with obstructive or nonobstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. EDG…
Jurassic sea monster unearthed in Germany reveals secrets of ancient ocean life
Scientists have discovered a rare and beautiful new plant species hidden in the forests of eastern Peninsular Malaysia. Named Thismia aliasii, this mysterious plant belongs to the “fairy lantern”…
Credit: Unsplash+. A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona has developed a promising new drug that may help treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia. Their study,…
Credit: Unsplash+ Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe, raising concerns about their long-term health effects. A new study examining California wildfires has found that exposure to wildfire…
Credit: Unsplash+. A new study has found that a type of fat commonly found in seed oils and
Scientists have captured rare footage of female polar bears and their newborn cubs emerging from maternal dens in the Arctic.Using remote cameras and satellite collars, researchers were able to track…
Purple flags, representing the nearly 300 Mecklenburg County residents who died of opioid overdose in 2023, fluttered in the humid breeze last August in recognition of International Overdose Awareness…
Organic solar cells—solar panels made from special carbon-based materials—offer an exciting future. They’re lightweight, flexible, and can be made quickly and cheaply using printing techniques, almost…
It's been all about the planets so far in 2025 (unless, of course, you also count the amazing lunar eclipse and solar eclipse we saw in March!)The period for observing these worlds of our Solar System…
WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol could mean a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says
The first astronauts to enter a polar orbit around Earth chose the obvious animal to serve as their zero-g indicator — a plush white *polar* bear.But given that the four-member Fram2 crew is not only…
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Tropical cyclones in the Caribbean are getting more frequent — and could increase significantly in the coming decades, evidence found buried deep within the Great Blue Hole suggests.Researchers took a…
Launch of the CSL Community Impact Awards to support health initiatives across AustraliaMelbourne, 2 April 2025 – Australian healthcare company CSL has launched the CSL Community Impact Awards, a new…
New research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that some women with early-stage breast cancer may not need surgery if they respond extremely well to chemotherapy and…
A new study suggests that virtual reality (VR) may offer meaningful pain relief for people with cancer. By letting patients explore peaceful underwater scenes through VR headsets, researchers found…
In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use. Sadly, less than a third of this plastic is recycled. Now, scientists from Hochschule Bremen –…
Threshold excess The invariant mass spectrum of top quark–antiquark pairs observed by the CMS experiment in certain domains of the reconstructed spin-correlation observables chel and chan (top panel)…
Organic semiconductors suffer from low optical damage thresholds, limiting their use in applications. Here the authors bypass this limit by utilizing spectrally tailored gain from stimulated emission…
Linear scaling relationships often hinder the optimization of heterogeneous catalysts. Now, an intermediate spillover strategy is put forward by designing bi-component catalysts, thereby decoupling…
At the end of March, Melanie Maddison and Jocelyn Cornish from Adult Nursing in the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Palliative Care (NMPC) and Kate Bazin and Lorna Johnson from Physiotherapy in the…
Robin Morris is Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London and Honorary Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist at King’s College…
Vulnerability in disaster contexts involves two key issues: firstly, post-disaster recovery is often seen as an opportunity not only to rebuild damaged systems and restore communities to their pre…
On March 25, Andrew Nixon, director of communications at Health and Human Services, said “The COVID-19 pandemic is over, and HHS will no longer waste billions of taxpayer dollars responding to a non…
Latin America and the Caribbean remain largely underrepresented in psychiatric genetics research. This Review highlights the need for more research in these populations to advance genetic insights and…
Alcohol-related harm costs NHS England a staggering £3.5 billion annually, with 70 people succumbing to alcohol-related causes daily in the UK. To address these pressing concerns, research led by the…
Large language models (LLMs) show promise in tackling planning problems, but there’s a balance between flexibility and complexity. While LLMs can act as zero-shot planners, they struggle with complex…
The Handbook of Children and Screens, published earlier this year, handily summarizes studies on the impacts of digital media on young people’s development. The book took nearly 400 specialists and 87…
There’s a book perched near the top of The New York Times bestseller list about what’s wrong with kids today. The Anxious Generation (2024), by psychologist Jonathan Haidt, argues that increasing time…
Membranes supporting selective ion transport provide the opportunity to generate electricity from water sources with different salt concentrations. Now researchers report a strategy to align…
Spanning 360,000 ft², the new facility will manufacture the autoinjectors used in medications in various therapeutic areas. Credit: SHL Medical. Swiss-based SHL Medical has opened a new autoinjector…
Gene expression analyses and functional studies reveal that the salivary glands of mosquitoes have rhythmic genes, including those involved in bloodmeal digestion. In addition, the malaria parasite’s…
Janssen, A., Colmenares, S. U. & Karpen, G. H. Heterochromatin: guardian of the genome. Annu. Rev. Cell Devel. Biol. 34, 265–288 (2018). This review summarizes DNA methylation and demethylation…
Independent NHS eye care provider, SpaMedica, has partnered with the Macular Society to help fund research and support services for patients diagnosed with macular disease. To kickstart the…
Our study assessed the ability of existing influenza antivirals to treat severe A(H5N1) influenza in a mouse model. Results were dependent on drug, dosage and infection route but highlighted the need…
The TAILORED-AF trial used artificial intelligence (AI)-guided mapping to enhance catheter ablation in persistent atrial fibrillation and demonstrated reductions in recurrent atrial fibrillation, but…
McKinsey Health Institute. Women’s Health available at: https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/focus-areas/equity-and-health/womens-health (accessed 9 March 2025). This report highlights how closing the women’s…
A common heart drug could have protective effects against dementia, a new study suggests(Image: Getty Images) Drugs that lo
Porosome Therapeutics Inc. has announced a major breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research, identifying the secretory dysfunction responsible for the disease and developing advanced…
Dr Stephen Doyle. Image credit: Onur Pinar / Wellcome Sanger Institute Dr Steve Doyle has been a Career Development Fellow for almost five years at the Sanger Institute. He leads an independent…
In this Perspective, the functions of the recently identified post-translational-modification protein l-lactylation in the regulation of cellular metabolism and signalling are discussed, highlighting…
Research Highlights: New research suggests that participating in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity in just two days had similar health benefits as distributing the…
The Spring 2025 edition of ROOM Space Journal of Asgardia – the world’s leading publication on space affairs – is out now, offering fresh insight into the rapidly evolving space landscape.Now in its…
Using environmental DNA analysis and traditional fishing techniques, researchers are seeking answers about the current population of axolotls in their habitat. The numbers are alarming.
Rhizosphere microbial communities are intimately associated with plant root surfaces. The rhizosphere microbiome is recruited from the surrounding soil and is known to impact positively on the plant…
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Published: 05:00 EDT, 2 April 2025 | Updated: 05:00 EDT, 2 April 2025 Working out for just two days a week may be enough to keep cancers and heart diseases at bay, a study suggests. A group of…
The increase of microbes resistant to antibiotics is a growing problem. These include, for example, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium which causes gonorrhea. Researchers from the universities in…
Newswise — UPTON, N.Y. — High temperatures and ionizing radiation create extremely corrosive environments inside a nuclear reactor. To design long-lasting reactors, scientists must understand how…
A new partnership is helping to improve the capacity of Ugandan authorities and private sector organizations comply with Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) measures and unlock up to $150 million in…
The trial will assess the therapy against physicians’ choice of standard of care in individuals who have undergone previous systemic therapies. Credit: Volha_R / Shutterstock. Chinese…
The Hubble Space Telescope has been observing Uranus for the past two decades, and what it has found is giving astronomers fresh insight into the planet's atmosphere.What's more, the lessons learned…
People in England who’ve been hospitalised long-term, with complex mental health difficulties, would benefit through intensive psychotherapeutic help closer to home in a less restrictive setting, says…
Raindrops-in-water_shutterstock_44598319_Thomas Dutour Our new YouGov survey has revealed public concern over the impact of PFAS, commonly known as ‘forever chemicals,’ on both the environment and…
Vocational training Have vocational training programmes in low- and middle-income countries been an effective development intervention? Yale’s Economic Growth Center and VoxDev are collaborating on…
Pathak, M. et al. Technical Summary, in: Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change. Contribution of Working Group III to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate…
People in England who’ve been hospitalised long-term, with complex mental health difficulties, would benefit through intensive psychotherapeutic help closer to home in a less restrictive setting, says…
Three long-chain alkanes detected by Nasa’s Curiosity rover could be chemical biosignatures that point to a history of past life on Mars, according to an international team of researchers. However,…
Life emerged on Earth some 3.8 billion years ago. The “primordial soup theory” proposes that chemicals floating in pools of water, in the presence of sunlight and electrical discharge, spontaneously…
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Illustration of disability in Vietnam When a family member becomes disabled, individuals become more risk averse—a finding with significant implications for policies that address poverty and…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
In two out of the first three patients, TN-201 was able to increase MyBP-C protein levels from 56% to 59% in one, and 62% to 64% in the other after 52 weeks. Credit: Shutterstock / TEEREXZ Three…
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A study conducted by National Taiwan Normal University tracked 3,540 children and found that over 80% of those aged 3 to 8 fail to meet the WHO’s recommended daily exercise…
SC MEDICA has been recognized for its groundbreaking contributions to spinal surgery, winning prestigious awards in the Innovation and Safety categories in the 2025 Medical Device Network Excellence…
Almost 40 years ago, deep in the Pacific, a single voice called out a song unlike any other. The sound reverberated through the depths at 52 Hertz, puzzling those listening to this solo ringing out…
What follows is a poem about the Voyager spacecraft I wrote a long time ago, when the world and I were very different than we are today. For a multisensory experience, you can read along while…
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 55 million people worldwide — a number expected to nearly triple by 2050. Despite decades of research and billions invested, Alzheimer’s remains without a cure,…
Glucocorticoids are some of the most widely used drugs to treat patients with a diverse range of inflammatory diseases. Unfortunately, whilst they effectively reduce inflammation and pain, they can…
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 8:54 pm Article: RNZ Ruth Hill, ReporterOne in three people are waiting more than two weeks for a GP appointment, while more than one in six wait three or four weeks, or even…
At the American College of Cardiology’s 74th Annual Scientific Session in Chicago, further results and analyses were presented from the SUMMIT trial. SUMMIT was the first trial in patients with heart…
Bedtime screen time cuts sleep by nearly an hour a week and boosts the risk of restless nights, especially for night owls.
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Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are critical biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and therapy monitoring, but their rarity and reliance on surface markers limit detection and isolation. While…
How gut microbial imbalances may contribute to ASD severity and highlights potential therapies like probiotics and fecal microbiota transplantation to alleviate symptoms.
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The European Parliament wants the Commission to increase efforts to attract US scientists affected by budget cuts and political interference in academia and research. MEPs see the current geopolitical…
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by impairments in social communication and interaction, sensory abnormalities, repetitive behaviours and varying…
Some smart cookies have implemented a brain-computer interface that can synthesize speech from thought in near real-time. Described in a paper published in Nature Neuroscience this week, the…
Wortmann, R. L. Gout and hyperuricemia. Curr. Opin. Rheumatol. 14, 281–286 (2002).PubMed MATH Google Scholar McGill, N. W. Gout and other crystal-associated arthropathies. Best Pract. Res. Clin.…
Korea's cosmetics exports reached a record-breaking $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 13 percent from the same period last year, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of…
The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a comprehensive review into shipments of waste tyres from the UK to India.Last week, BBC File on 4 Investigates heard that millions of these tyres - sent for…
By analysing the relationship between polaritons and disorder, researchers have redefined what conditions are necessary for the successful delocalisation of polaritonic wavefunctions.Although light…
A climate model based on the community is crucial in climate change adaptation because it can show where best to build and which hazardous areas should be avoided, an expert said Wednesday.A climate…
Onconic Therapeutics has checked off a critical milestone in its push to expand Jaqbo, hitting bioequivalence targets for an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) formulation of the acid reflux med. The…
Tornados have been spotted on every continent except Antarctica, but tornado alley has far more twisters than other spots on the globe. Connect Images/Jason Persoff Stormdoctor/Getty Images Each year,…
The frenzy to create Ghibli-style AI art using ChatGPT’s image-generation tool led to a record surge in users for OpenAI’s chatbot last week, straining its servers and temporarily limiting the…
As we come in to cold and flu season, many of us will be hit by a virus once, twice or even more.But imagine if one of these ailments dragged on for weeks, leaving you with that lingering sick feeling…
Daewoong Pharmaceutical said it has secured health insurance reimbursement for its novel drug Fexuclue (ingredient: fexuprazan) for the treatment of gastritis and has launched a 10mg tablet…
Tattoos have become increasingly popular, serving as a form of self-expression. About 40 per cent of women and 30 per cent of men will have tattoos by the age of 25. But are they safe?A Danish study…
Insights from a new study focused on widening the use of eye-tracking as a control method for mobile devices could offer a sharper view of the smartphones of the future. Making interactive elements…
PanGen Biotech, a biologics-specialized affiliate under Huons Group, said on Wednesday it signed a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) agreement with CHA Biotech Group's CHA Vaccine Institute.…
Worldwide eradication programme on tenterhooks amid US science turmoil
Beginning in April, Janssen Korea's prostate cancer drug Zytiga will be available with prednisolone as a first-line treatment for patients with asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic metastatic castration…
Toward the end of the Cretaceous, flowering plants (angiosperms) transformed ground habitats, making them more diverse. While it was known that tree-dwelling mammals faced challenges after the impact…
Householder Michael Moore says "you get up in the morning and the water's hot, it's great"A new device that will heat tenants' hot water tank for free is being piloted in some Housing Executive…
Forestville, New York-based Walker's Wine Juice LLC is recalling its pumpkin juice citing the potential contamination with Botulism, a foodborne illness, according to the U.S. Food and Drug…
Four disposable barbecues led to a grass fire in Box Hill earlier this monthResidents are being urged to take steps to prevent wildfires as the weather warms up, after a fire broke out at a nature…
On 14th February, the official “White House” Instagram page posted a special Valentine’s Day message: “Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally and we’ll deport you.”Four days later, the…
Undermining of science and researchers under the Trump administration in the US is irrational, but serves as a warning for the world, according to the president of the European Research Council (ERC).…
The UK generates about 50 million waste tyres (nearly 700,000 tonnes) every year. According to official figures, about half of these are exported to India, supposedly to be recycled.But BBC File on 4…
Healthcare PR and communications agency, The Needs & Seeds Communication Lab, has unveiled a renewed corporate identity (CI) as it marks its 16th anniversary.Since its establishment in 2009, The Needs…
INI Bio, a subsidiary of GC Wellbeing, is stepping up efforts to enter the global botulinum toxin (BTX) market, with regulatory milestones achieved in both China and Brazil.The company announced that…
Han, T. W. et al. Cell-free Formation of RNA Granules: Bound RNAs Identify Features and Components of Cellular Assemblies. Cell 149, 768–79 (2012).MATH Google Scholar Kato, M. et al. Cell-free…
LSD1-CoREST-HDAC1/2 complexes are degraded by both the drug UM171 and cancer-associated mutations in the E3 ligase KBTBD4. Here, the authors use cryo-EM to demonstrate how these mutations and UM171…
Chlamydia trachomatis (C.t.) is globally the most common sexually transmitted bacterium with an estimated 131 million new cases occurring every year. There is no licenced vaccine against C.t. Repeated…
Talk of revitalizing U.S. manufacturing is colliding with reality. Reshoring ambitions face aging infrastructure and a worsening skilled worker shortage. Decades of decline, an aging workforce, and…
AI generated voice with David Tuveson’s actual voice Pancreatic cancer is projected to become the second-deadliest cancer by 2030. By the time it’s diagnosed, it’s often difficult to treat. So, for…
An Australian-first study demonstrating the effectiveness of immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies found it to be almost 90% effective in reducing hospitalisation rates,…
Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have developed a technology that can be used to test 25 antibodies simultaneously in a single laboratory mouse, which should not only speed up the…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Siegel RL, Miller KD, Fuchs HE, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2022. CA: a Cancer J Clin. 2022;72:7–33. Google Scholar Bast RC Jr, Lu Z, Han CY, Lu KH, Anderson KS, Drescher CW, et al. Biomarkers and…
Exercise-based interventions, potentially serving as either alternative treatments for depression or alongside medication and/or therapy, are recommended by the UK National Institute for Health and…
Over the course of history, human societies have relied on cultural traditions, religion, laws, moral frameworks, social structures and processes of governance to deliver predictability.Predictability…
Resveratrol has garnered attention for its potential anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and heart-health benefits. However, natural sources such as grapes and peanuts yield only small amounts, and current…
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed scNET, an AI-powered system that integrates single-cell gene expression with gene interaction networks to uncover complex cellular behaviors. This…
As the world prepares to observe World Health Day on April 7th, 2025, Bedfont® Scientific Limited highlights the importance of early and accurate asthma diagnosis with its innovative NObreath®…
Newswise — Researchers in South Korea have developed an organoid disease model and non-destructive stiffness analysis technology for evaluating the efficacy of new drugs for fatty liver disease.The…
DNA synthesis companies are largely separated by the length of DNA that they offer: short or long. Standard DNA oligos, synthesized through phosphoramidite synthesis—historically considered the gold…
Using Visium HD spatial transcriptomics, we identified persistent SARS-CoV-2 signaling in the epipharynx of long COVID patients. Epipharyngeal abrasive therapy (EAT) reduced inflammation, modulated…
Just when you thought you could relax about putative 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4, back it comes, with a vengeance.Don't worry – it's still not a danger to Earth for the time being. When we last…
A groundbreaking clinical trial shows that using AI to customize knee implants based on patients’ natural leg curvature leads to superior outcomes—especially for the one in three people with bowed…
A rare leucistic little penguin has been found on a Port Elliot beach in an emaciated state.The adult female little penguin's unusual colour and poor condition attracted the attention of a number of…
A new study by Zhao and Zhong proposes a transformative framework to enhance student autonomy by rethinking the rigid spatiotemporal constraints of schooling. Their concept of "Time Available for…
RTS, commercialized by iCOMAT, enables in-plane shearing of tows to steer fibers, eliminating concern of buckled tows and wrinkles.
Researchers from UC Berkeley and UCSF have developed a brain-computer interface that decodes brain signals into audible speech in near real time. This AI-driven breakthrough enables more natural,…
A new study found that reported diagnoses for tuberculosis were consistently lower than expected throughout the pandemic, even though incarceration rates remained largely consistent and TB detection…
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on March 29, 2025, as the cover of Volume 17, Issue 3, titled "Differential senolytic inhibition of normal versus Aβ-associated cholinesterases:…
April 2, 2025 | Wednesday | News Focusing on biomedical breakthroughs spanning spinal injury repair, artificial ligaments, quantum technologies, and recycling medical waste image credit- shutterstock…
Essi Nousiainen’s doctoral research at the University of Vaasa introduces machine learning-based methods to mine corporate reports for insights on responsibility, innovation, and blockchain. Her novel…
Mok, T. S. K. et al. Pembrolizumab versus chemotherapy for previously untreated, pd-l1-expressing, locally advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer (keynote-042): a randomised, open-label,…
Investigation and quantification of the relationship between the skin dose-volume histogram (DVH) and the risk of acute skin toxicity in breast cancer patients undergoing Tomotherapy by regression…
Liu, W., Bai, D. & Kou, L. Progress in central retinal artery occlusion: a narrative review. J. Int. Med. Res. 51 (9), 3000605231198388. https://doi.org/10.1177/03000605231198388 (2023).Article PubMed
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You wouldn’t usually associate Pikachu with protest. But a figure dressed as the iconic yellow Pokémon joined a protest last week in Turkey to demonstrate against the country’s authoritarian leader.…
A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uncovered higher rates of heart disease and worse heart health affecting adults living in rural communities compared to urban areas…
New research findings provide solid evidence that annual COVID-19 vaccine booster doses continue to be advisable for certain immunocompromised people, researchers at McGill University say. The…
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 4:15 pm Press Release: I am Hope I Am Hope and MindMatters Clinic have joined forces to shed light on the underutilised potential of group therapy in New Zealand’s mental…
The damage climate change will inflict on the world's economy is likely to have been massively underestimated, according to new research by my colleagues and I which accounts for the full global reach…
A virulent strain of antibiotic-resistant 'superbug' that causes severe disease has been found circulating in a Malaysian hospital - posing significant challenges to global public health, a new study…
Washington State University researchers developed an AI tool that predicts animal species and geographic hotspots likely to host orthopoxviruses, such as smallpox and mpox. The model integrates viral…
NASA Acting Administrator Janet Petro enthusiastically endorsed NASA’s space science program today in an address to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Noting the exciting…
Arab media have reported that the country’s first space research mission officially began with the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket into space.Al Arabiya reported that SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket was…
A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The…
AI tools helped a Russian-linked propaganda outlet more than double its article output while maintaining persuasiveness and credibility. This real-world case study reveals how generative AI is already…
On March 20, the University of Michigan School of Nursing announced they received a $2 million grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation. With this grant, the Nursing School will be able to provide more…
SK biopharmaceuticals’ sleep disorder treatment solriamfetol (Sunosi in the U.S. trademark) failed to meet its primary endpoint in a phase 3 clinical trial led by Axsome Therapeutics in the U.S. for…
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans now saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases…
Relatively inexpensive and accessible self-management interventions to help people manage Type 2 diabetes have been found to significantly reduce the blood sugar marker used to diagnose and manage the…
Researchers have developed two advanced AI models, InstaNovo and InstaNovo+, that significantly improve accuracy in de novo peptide sequencing. These tools surpass current methods in identifying…
Scientific Reports - Spatial multilevel analysis of individual, household, and community factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Dominican Republic
Vision is one of the most crucial human senses, yet over 300 million people worldwide are at risk of vision loss due to various retinal diseases. While recent advancements in retinal disease…
One main goal of anti-cancer therapies is to kill tumor cells without affecting the surrounding normal cells. Therefore, many drugs are designed to target tumor-specific antigens, which are molecules…
Oxford researchers are tackling misinformation in wildlife reporting with a crowd-trained AI tool that’s already processed millions of media headlines—transforming how conservationists harness digital…
The benefits of weight training are many: it promotes gains in strength and muscle mass, reduces body fat, and contributes to well-being and mental health. And now a study carried out at the State…
People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, including lower risk of Alzheimer's disease related dementia, shows a study…
An exhibit of photos and information on border surveillance technology will open Wednesday at Angel Island State Park, which organizers say is the first of its kind at a California State Park and a…
PublishTime：2025-04-02 To align with the theme of World Tuberculosis Day 2025, "Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver," the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) continues to advocate…
Professor Zeng Zexian's team from the Center for Quantitative Biology at the Peking University Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies, in collaboration with the Peking University-Tsinghua…
Severance Hospital and Yonsei University Health System are commemorating the 140th anniversary of Jejungwon, Korea’s first modern medical institution, with a scholarly symposium and the publication of…
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has repeated its record-smashing performance of December 2024, swooping down within a scorching 6.1 million kilometers (3.8 million miles) of the Sun's surface. That distance…
Scientists at Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine, and the Department of Neurosciences and Pediatrics at the University of California, San Diego, have made a significant breakthrough in…
A new study from Cedars-Sinai examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota. The research tested the elemental…
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition.…
Immunodeficiency disorders linked to cytoskeleton defects are rare and complex, often presenting with diverse clinical features. This case report highlights a patient with recurrent eosinophilia and a…
Gene therapy, a technique that is revolutionizing the treatment of multiple genetic conditions, including eye and muscle diseases and blood disorders, requires efficient and specific delivery of the…
Most people donning virtual reality (VR) goggles are seeking the thrill of being immersed in a fictitious video game world. But some are donning them for an entirely different experience: to help…
Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious new king of ancient Egypt, buried in a network of tombs at Anubis Mountain."Discovering king's tombs, new pharaohs, are few and far between," Josef Wegner,…
This study explores the qualitative aspects of a mixed-methods research project on managing work and family roles in pandemic-related working from home (WFH). It aims to examine how WFH influences…
Australian researchers are reeling from the international reach of the Trump administration’s ideological war on science and research, which threatens local research projects that receive funding from…
Standing continuously for too long can inflict sore feet, lower back pain and stiffness in the hips, back and shoulders. The legs and ankles swell as gravity causes blood to pool in the lower…
GBD Chronic Kidney Disease Collaboration. Global, regional, and national burden of chronic kidney disease, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. Lancet 395,…
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A Martian dust storm captured by the ESA’s Mars Express. Credit: ESA NASA and China plan to send astronauts and taikonauts to Mars in the coming decades. As the next step beyond lunar exploration, all…
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble communicating and resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners, according to previous research by…
Compass Therapeutics' ABL Bio-partnered bispecific antibody met its primary endpoint in a pivotal trial for advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC), tripling chemo’s response rate—and the company is…
A Portuguese study found that over half of paracetamol-based painkillers and a quarter of ibuprofen liquids contain gluten or soy-derived excipients, posing risks for allergy-sensitive individuals.
Life looked different after an asteroid crashed into the planet around 66 million years ago. The dinosaurs died out, the arboreal mammals declined, and the terrestrial mammals thrived. The traditional…
Rare sugars like D-allulose, D-tagatose, and D-sorbose significantly boosted GLP-1 secretion and suppressed food intake in mice. D-allose also reduced food intake through a unique, GLP-1-independent…
As Korea’s pediatric pneumococcal vaccine market faces a potential shake-up, MSD Korea is reinforcing its position by emphasizing the immunogenicity of its 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine,…
Could microbes survive in the permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) of the Moon? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference hopes to address as a team of…
A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that doing just one new thing each day—no matter how small—can significantly improve memory, mood, and overall well-being. This simple practice,…
One of the most common and difficult side effects of cancer treatment is extreme tiredness, also known as cancer-related fatigue. This type of fatigue can feel much worse than normal tiredness. It…
In the 1970s, NASA’s Voyager probes passed through Jupiter’s system and snapped pictures of its largest moons, also known as the Galilean Moons. These pictures and the data they gathered offered the…
As most Korean pharma firms slogged through another year of margin compression, Myung In Pharm posted 90.1 billion won ($61.2 million) in operating profit and kept its debt ratio under 10 percent last…
Today thousands of health workers at the CDC and FDA lost their jobs—effective immediately. Some found out when they tried to badge in, only to be denied entry. Twelve senior leaders were offered…
Scientists have taken a big step toward understanding the tiny particles and forces that make up everything in the universe. A team from the University of Innsbruck in Austria and the Institute for…
Engineers at the University of California, Berkeley have created the world’s smallest flying robot that can be controlled without any wires. This tiny insect-like machine is less than 1 centimeter…
A team of scientists in South Korea has discovered a hidden problem that causes lithium-ion batteries to wear out faster—and they’ve found a simple way to stop it. These batteries are widely used in…
In a breakthrough for smart materials, scientists from several top institutions have developed a new 3D printing method to create color-changing materials that react to pressure and movement. These…
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In a first, SpaceX places a crewed mission in polar orbit around Earth. Fram2 launch A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the skies over the Florida Space Coast Monday night, with the last mission of March…
Goldstraw, P. et al. The IASLC Lung Cancer Staging Project: Proposals for Revision of the TNM Stage Groupings in the Forthcoming (Eighth) Edition of the TNM Classification for Lung Cancer. J. Thorac.…
King’s College London is the first in the UK to benefit from two Biograph Vision Quadra systems from Siemens Healthineers, marking a new era of PET-CT. This crucial, non-invasive imaging technique can…
After two FDA rejections and mounting investor pressure, HLB is scrapping the corporate shell it once used to support its cancer ambitions. In a sweeping all-stock deal announced late Tuesday, the…
Only 13% of French adults aged 18–69 have optimal cardiovascular health, according to a national study using the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 (LE8) score. The findings highlight…
For many years, scientists had had difficulties studying migration in insects because of their size and experts’ inability to track their movement thanks to technological limitations. But a boom in…
Newswise — More mammals were living on the ground several million years before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs, new research led by the University of Bristol has revealed.The…
Older adults with ADHD are at higher risk of age-related dementias like Alzheimer's disease, and an international team of neuroscientists has found a lead on why this might be the case. Led by medical…
In 2023, the World Health Organization declared loneliness and social isolation as a pressing health threat. This crisis is driving millions to seek companionship from artificial intelligence (AI)…
Researchers analyzed 180 popular eating videos on YouTube, TikTok, and Bilibili to assess their influence on body image and eating behaviors. They found frequent depictions of overeating by thin…
Kong, S., Zhang, Y.H. & Zhang, W. Regulation of intestinal epithelial cells properties and functions by amino acids. BioMed. Res. Int. 2018, 1–10 (2018). Google Scholar Frazer, L.C. & Good, M.…
Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season. Now, a new study shows that…
The privately funded Fram2 mission is the first ever to take astronauts into polar orbit—and the latest sign of a “new normal” for human spaceflightBy Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser
The Trump Administration has fired four leaders and thousands of employees at the National Institutes of Health in "one of the darkest days"By Max Kozlov & Nature magazine
Over the last decade the concept of regenerative agriculture has attracted increasing attention from farmers, governments and corporations as a more nature-friendly alternative to so-called…
A report published by the British Ecological Society looks at regenerative agricultural practices in the UK. Prof Neil Ward, Professor of Rural & Regional Development, School of Environmental…
More than 2 billion litres a year of nutrient-rich, treated effluent water will be diverted to crops instead of rivers and the ocean after a $120 million irrigation project secured final approval in…
An observational study published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry looks at LDL cholesterol levels, statins, and dementia risk. Dr Francesco Tamagnini, Neurophysiologist at the…
SANTIAGO, CHILE (April 1, 2025) — The National Audubon Society today announced government recognition of its programs in Chile, broadening the organization’s wingspan in South America. This…
On and around Earth Day, Audubon centers, state offices, and local chapters are bringing communities together to celebrate birds and wildlife. With 15 state and regional offices, 31 centers, 29…
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Latin America is one of the most megadiverse territories on the planet, home to countless endemic species and resources that hold immense untapped potential. This article introduces the concept of…
Published: 18:30 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 18:30 EDT, 1 April 2025 Taking cholesterol-busting statins could slash the risk of dementia by a third, a landmark study has found.The pill is one of the…
Comments News Study shows how heart and brain health are linked(Image: Getty Images) Statins have long been hailed as a "wonder drug" but it appears scientists have found another string to their bow.…
In a video that screams April Fools, the controversial AI startup Artisan announced it has appointed an AI as its new CEO, replacing co-founder Jaspar Carmichael-Jack. The stunt, following their…
If you have lower levels of a type of cholesterol nicknamed ‘bad’ cholesterol in your blood, you may be less likely to develop dementia – and vice versa.That’s according to a recent Korean study…
In today’s media landscape, we’re often bombarded with health and science information—and misinformation. Even when health advice comes from reputable sources, much of it can be contradictory, making…
Officials at the Access for All in ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium say they have launched its official website, creating a central hub for information about its initiatives and clinical research studies. ALL…
Scientists at Wenzhou Medical University and Xiamen University have shown how autism symptoms in mice arise when a certain pair of competing nerve proteins falls out of equilibrium. The results of the…
You know how the James Webb Space Telescope is said to be revolutionizing astronomy because it can study wavelengths hidden to human eyes? Well, those wavelengths lie in the infrared region of the…
In 2025, summer sea ice in the Antarctic tied for the second-lowest minimum extent ever recorded in the 47-year satellite record, according to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC).…
(© Feng Yu - stock.adobe.com) Researchers discovered that omega-6 fatty acids (common in vegetable oils and processed foods) can fuel triple-negative breast cancer growth through a protein called…
“The reservoirs are functioning as intended to kind of have a little bit of a buffer and then work with what Mother Nature provides each year,” Anderson said. Over the next two weeks, the federal…
Register for free here. You can also sign up to watch the recording of the event later if you are unable to attend the live event on the 28th of April 2025 at 9am EDT / 2 pm BST / 3 pm CEST / 9 pm…
The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of sometimes-fatal intestinal diseases in humans, other mammals and birds worldwide. Now, findings from researchers at Texas A&M…
EXCLUSIVE: Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation to undo a method used by the Biden administration to limit the ability to produce oil.The "LIZARDS Act of 2025" would remove the dunes…
As it prepares to advance its lead RNA editing candidate, AIR-001, into a phase I/II trial for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, Airna Corp. Inc. closed an oversubscribed $155 million series B financing…
Latin America is one of the most megadiverse territories on the planet, home to countless endemic species and resources—that is, those unique and exclusive to specific regions—that hold immense…
GRI Bio Inc.’s oral version of tazarotene is showing phase IIa promise in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The peek at interim safety with the compound, a RAR-βɣ dual agonist designed to inhibit…
The ancient world was a weird and wild place filled with plants, animals, and fungi of all sizes and shapes. And it turns out, according to a recent study, that the prehistoric Earth may have been…
Nora Newcombe, a psychology and neuroscience professor at Temple University, was one of more than 50 local researchers, doctors and scientists who signed a letter published Monday demanding that the…
In January 2025, researchers on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s R/V Falkor (too) had to divert their plans after an iceberg roughly the size of Chicago broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf, a…
While volcanoes have brought profound changes to landscapes here on Earth, volcanic activity on other planets and moons has followed a different path. It's easy to imagine space volcanoes as even more…
A team of researchers in Japan has pinpointed how cancer cells spread throughout the body, a finding that could lead to the development of a new treatment medicine. The scientists, primarily from…
We live in a world where a famous couple’s breakup can feel like a personal betrayal, where fans grieve the end of a relationship they were never part of and where strangers on the internet…
In August of 2023 MDA Space announced it was acquiring the digital payload division of SatixFy Communications. Today they announced they planned to acquire the rest of the company. SatixFy is an…
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has appointed Stephen Welby as the new Deputy Director of Research for the Sensors and Intelligent Systems Directorate (SISD), effective April 1, 2025. Welby…
Anocca AB has secured the first regulatory authorization in Europe for a CRISPR-Cas gene-edited T-cell receptor T-cell therapy trial, with the phase I/II study now due to start over the next three…
Despite missing the primary endpoint in a phase III study of solriamfetol in major depressive disorder, Axsome Therapeutics Inc. still sees a path to another phase III study. It’s a path some analysts…
Everyone and their mom seems to be talking about cold plunging right now. Celebs like Kate Middleton and Brooke Shields have even openly shared their experiences with the practice. But despite all the…
Things have been looking rocky at Tesla for a while now. Even before CEO Elon Musk began ripping through the federal government to global outcry, its late-2024 sales were way down.Now that feels like…
An earthquake that hit 30 miles away from a volcano in Alaska has scientists concerned it may erupt in a few weeks, according to the Daily Mail. On Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) detected a…
Archeological evidence has indicated that early humans fabricated tools during the Middle Paleolithic period in Europe and Africa. East Asia, during that same time, was considered less advanced. A new…
Sitting down with the PharmTech Group at INTERPHEX 2025, William Wainwright, business development manager at Iwata Label USA, a division of Japan-based IL Group, highlights the need for improved…
The plasma inside a tokamak is dynamic, meaning that it requires a lot of magnetic intervention to keep it stable, and fusion comes in pulses. There's an alternative approach called a stellarator,…
Physicists have discovered a new phase of matter, dubbed "half ice, half fire," that could open the door to new advancements in fields such as quantum computing. .The new phase combines a number of…
ERIE, Pa. — Two researchers at the Virtual/Augmented Reality Lab at Penn State Behrend will attempt to set a Guinness World Record by watching 55 hours of uninterrupted content in VR headsets. The…
The Hallstatt culture was a Late Bronze Age to early Iron Age people that lived in Central Europe from between 1200 BC to 500 BC.The culture marks a pivotal phase in European prehistory, serving as a…
A new study finds that microplastics seem to contribute to more chronic diseases in coastal areas of the United States. Rates of stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes are higher in coastal or…
Older adults and people with certain medical conditions are more likely to receive the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, a new study finds. The report also showed that people in long-term…
Peter Pentz, a curator at the National Museum of Denmark, sees many similarites between the stamp and the Sutton Hoo helmet. John Fhær Engedal Nissen / The National Museum of Denmark Two years ago,…
As Donald Trump's administration continues to gut scientific funding and diminish the role of research — all while installing crackpot anti-vaccine figureheads to lead entire federal agencies —…
Erratic boulders are rocks transported and deposited in areas where their composition differs from the local bedrock or surrounding geology. They are transported by geologic forces from one location…
WASHINGTON - Another round of significant layoffs has hit the Department of Health and Human Services, impacting the federal workforce responsible for food and medicine safety, medical research, and…
Women tend to live healthier lives than men, but new research suggests that common risk factors for heart disease have twice the impact on women than on men. Experts explain why and share what you can…
Archeological evidence has indicated that early humans fabricated tools during the Middle Paleolithic period in Europe and Africa. East Asia, during that same time, was considered less advanced. A new…
Multiple Myeloma | Image Credit: ©LASZLO– stock.adobe.comThe novel second-generation BCMA-directed CAR T-cell construct MDC-CAR-BCMA001 demonstrated activity and a favorable safety profile with no…
CHICAGO, IL—Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) should not feel compelled to limit the amount of fluids they take in during the day, according to results of the FRESH-UP study. A more liberal…
Students at the Fielding School of Public Health are told to focus on vulnerable communities. So teaching a class on Palestine – the site of what the World Health Organization calls an emergency…
Researchers found grave goods while excavating the Liternum necropolis. Naples Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape Over 2,200 years ago, the Republic of Rome founded a colony…
Almost a decade ago, Harvard engineers unveiled the world's first visible-spectrum metasurfaces -- ultra-thin, flat devices patterned with nanoscale structures that could precisely control the…
Some species in the animal kingdom will eat just about anything. Others have much stricter diets. This arctic predator falls into the latter category, subsisting on a single, protein-rich food source.
People protest outside of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 after layoffs were announced. (AP Photo/Ben Gray) Thousands of people responsible for…
Aaron Y. Lee, MD, a leader in applying artificial intelligence to ophthalmology research and patient care, will head the John. F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU…
When the macular layer of an older adult’s right eye retina becomes thicker, the person is more likely to experience postoperative delirium, a study shows. That was the case for older patients who…
Ramesh Agarwal, the William Palm Professor of Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, will receive the 2025 John J. Montgomery Award for Distinguished…
As the world’s population rapidly ages, a new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds that people living with dementia are struggling at an alarming rate. Globally, at least…
Unlearn, an AI-enabled company creating digital twins of clinical trial participants, announced a partnership to advance ALS research with biotechnology company Trace Neuroscience, which creates…
Long-lasting El Niño events — planetary patterns that fuel extreme weather — have become more common over the past 7,000 years1. Rent or buy this article Prices vary by article type from$1.95 to$39.95…
The current minimum vitamin B12 recommendations may be insufficient for older adults, as new research published by investigators in Annals of Neurology reveals that cognitive impairment was linked to…
Denver International Airport (DIA) famously has a large statue of a blue mustang with bright red glowing eyes. It’s known locally as Blucifer and opinions of it are extreme either way. The artist who…
Credit: Shutterstock Japanese chemical makers are taking unprecedented restructuring steps. Shown here is the skyline of Tokyo.
In this Q&A, Dr. Liu and Dr. Aberg share their experience of how the COVID CTU worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic, and where it is headed in the future. How did the COVID CTU come to be formed?…
Credit: Pexels, SHVETS production. It begins innocently enough. A scroll through Instagram. A YouTube video. A quick reply to a friend. For millions of young adults
Because you are coming from a location (Virginia) covered by a Privacy Law, many of the features of TribLIVE.com, like videos and social media elements are disabled. If you wish to proceed to the site…
Drastic “reductions in force” are upending agencies within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug…
A lab manager in the molecular diagnostic lab prepares milk samples for testing at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., on Dec. 10, 2024, amid increased concern…
Cherry blossoms on a tree at the Portland Japanese Garden in Portland on March 27. The cherry blossom peak in Washington D.C. came and went in a matter of days. The National Park Service declared peak…
An activist protests against the Trump administration's plan to stop some federal grants and loans during a rally near the White House on January 28 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty…
New research led by Yale School of Medicine (YSM) advances the goals of creating a diagnostic test and vaccines for tick-borne diseases. The study was published March 26 in Science Translational…
Yale has long been a center for cancer research and innovation, dating back to its 1942 discovery of chemotherapy. Today, as one of the 57 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S., Yale…
Packets of salad greens are at the centre of a national supermarket recall over E. coli contamination concerns.The recall involves packaged spinach and salad leaves sold at Coles, Woolworths, IGA and…
The third and final NASA sounding rocket in a mission to better understand how the aurora affects the upper atmosphere launched at 1:33 a.m. Saturday and dispersed white vapor tracers high over…
Valerie was just a year old when she went missing on Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia. Kangala Wildlife Rescue via Facebook A tiny, eight-pound dog has defied the odds by surviving in…
This tech restores speech in real time for people who can’t talk, using only brain signals.
Lead, pesticides, brominated flame retardants, plastic additives, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals. This is what researchers at Lund University in Sweden found when they collected…
Eye tracking plays a critical role in the latest virtual and augmented reality headsets and is an important technology in the entertainment industry, scientific research, medical and behavioral…
A new form of tumor infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy, a form of personalized cancer immunotherapy, dramatically improved the treatment's effectiveness in patients with metastatic gastrointestinal…
As storm season gets underway in much of the United States, the National Lighting Safety Council is spreading awareness about some outdated safety information. “The crouch”—where you sit in a crouched…
The chances of the asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth in 2032 have tumbled from a peak of 3.1% in February 2025 to nearly zero today, though a collision with the Moon is still possible. Brand new JWST…
Deadly Listeria in shakes served at nursing homes. Disease-causing E. coli linked to onions served in McDonald's. Salmonella in cucumbers landed 155 people in the hospital. These are just a few of the…
A roughly 4,800-year-old royal Mesopotamian cemetery in eastern Turkey appears to complicate existing theories about how some Bronze Age societies shifted from egalitarianism to more rigid class…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Canada’s MDA Space is purchasing Israel-based Satixfy Communications Ltd., a designer/builder of satellite computer chips and already an MDA supplier, for 15 times Satixfy’s…
A depas goblet excavated from the ruins of Troy by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870s University of Tübingen In the first book of the Iliad, the god Hephaestus passes a “double goblet” around at a…
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore both say they'd ride on Boeing's Starliner again, despite the issues the capsule had on its first crewed flight.Wilmore and Williams launched to the ISS…
Health experts continue to raise the alarm as the measles outbreak spreads, with almost 500 confirmed cases across 21 states—a 360% increase from the week prior. Although vaccination efforts continue,…
A new drug is showing promise in tackling treatment-resistant ovarian cancer.Relacorilant, the drug tested in a phase 3 ROSELLA trial with Corcept Therapeutics in California, was found to improve…
Groundbreaking research by ADHD pioneer William E. Pelham, Jr., who passed away last year, found that behavioral therapy – when used first – was less expensive and more effective than medication in…
Venus may experience volcanic activity, but it's different than on Earth. On Earth, mantle convection drives volcanism. But on Venus, thick regions of its crust could be convective. Image Credit: NASA…
Artist's rendering of a supernova explosion, inset with a spectrum graph from Chandra. Credit: NASA/CXC/SAO/M. Weiss One of the common misconceptions about black holes is that they devour not only…
An image of Robonaut, one of NASA's humanoid robots, and an astronaut in EVA suit. Credit - NASA Many health problems are faced by astronauts who spend significant amounts of time in space. But…
Creative racists have figured out how to get Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot that is now officially part of X, to tweet out racial slurs — and now, the chatbot seems like it can't stop.For weeks now,…
Rechargeable batteries are an essential part of modern life and play a major role in decarbonisation. Now, 2 studies provide important new insights in the search for ways improve them. In one study in…
(August 16, 2022) --- NASA's Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams pose for a picture during T-38 pre-flight activities at Ellington Field. Credit:…
LOS ANGELES (April 1, 2025) -- A new study from Cedars-Sinai examined whether a specialized diet could improve symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders linked to an imbalance in gut microbiota.The…
A close view on one of the most distant galaxies known: On the left are some 10,000 galaxies at all distances, observed with the James Webb Space Telescope. The zoom-in on the right shows, in the…
In an open letter to the American people, more than 1,900 scientists sent an “SOS” that the Trump administration’s actions have “decimated” the nation’s scientific enterprise and censored scientific…
The Endocrine Society condemned the mass layoffs at HHS, arguing the move "threatens scientific progress that drives our economy and improves the public's health." Vertex Pharmaceuticals is throwing…
AES Clean Technology (AES), a provider of modular cleanroom solutions, announced on April 1, 2025 that it has officially launched Omni ASCENT, a next-generation off-site manufactured (OSM) vertical…
By Simon Haeder Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. recently announced plans to dramatically transform the department . HHS is the umbrella agency responsible for…
Researchers with City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, with its National Medical Center in Los Angeles ranked among the…
Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to scientists at the University of Surrey. In a letter published in Nature Medicine, researchers…
While the threat that microplastics pose to human and ecological health has been richly documented and is well known, nanoplastics, which are smaller than one micrometer (1/50th the thickness of an…
It's (going to be) electric. But how soon? How quickly our society can maximize the benefit of electrification hinges on finding cheaper, higher performance batteries -- a reality closer to hand…
(© Point of view - stock.adobe.com) Using screens in bed for just one hour increases insomnia risk by 59% and reduces sleep duration by 24 minutes, regardless of the type of screen activity. Contrary…
When a vehicle and a cyclist collide, the cyclist almost always emerges worse off. Globally, more than 40,000 cyclists are killed and millions more seriously injured in road crashes. In most of these…
University of Michigan professors April Zeoli and Monica Dus have made far-reaching impacts through their work in firearm safety and supporting the U.S. Navy on science and education, respectively,…
Pregnancy may offer some protection from developing Long COVID, found a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, University of Utah Health and Louisiana Public…
Public awareness of the link between drinking alcohol and an elevated risk of cancer has grown since last fall, with more than half of Americans now saying that regularly consuming alcohol increases…
Self-healing coatings are advanced materials that can repair damage, such as scratches and cracks on their own. Researchers from Waseda University have developed an efficient method for preparing self…
A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumours in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins. The team, led by…
The problem of flares in red dwarf planetary systems is stark. With their habitable zones relatively near to the star, planets that might support life are exposed to huge outbursts of particles and…
BYLINE: Kardelen Koldas Rutgers School of Dental Medicine Dean Cecile A. Feldman has been honored with the Gies Award for Eminence in Vision and Leadership by the American Dental Education…
Newswise — MaryLuz Fuentes, MD, a former clinician and double-lung transplant survivor will typically say this to other IPF patients: "We patients may be short of breath, but not short of hope." On…
Anyone can be autistic. You probably know a friend, family member, or co-worker who is autistic. Perhaps you are autistic yourself. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people…
A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and…
The number of successful pregnancies through IVF treatment currently stands at 30 to 50 per cent globally. By analyzing the environmental conditions in the clinics' laboratories using AI, researchers…
While it was getting ready to power down its Gaia spacecraft, the European Space Agency encountered some unusual resistance.The spacecraft, which has been creating a highly detailed three-dimensional…
Many of us try to suppress the urge to blurt out an expletive when something goes wrong. But the instinct may actually be useful: Research has found that using profanity can have beneficial effects on…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services building in Woodlawn, Maryland, on March 19. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) Some government health employees who were laid off Tuesday were told to…
Estela Jacinto, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has been studying a crucial pathway for human cell growth and metabolism for more than…
Dapas, M. et al. Distinct subtypes of polycystic ovary syndrome with novel genetic associations: an unsupervised, phenotypic clustering analysis. PLoS Med. 17, e1003132 (2020).CAS PubMed PubMed…
A New York City-based physician scientist who explores ways to improve health by looking at the ways in which cells and molecules impact disease and an epidemiologist from Baltimore who has devoted…
2 April 2025 News Release New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has busted the myth that weight loss must be a linear downward trend to be successful. The study, recently…
Many particle accelerators rely on superconducting radiofrequency components made of niobium. Nuclear physicists found that dissolving oxygen atoms a few micrometers into niobium greatly improves the…
The main reason why people are disappointed in their Ayahuasca ceremony I hear this all the time from people who are disappointed in their ayahuasca ceremony, especially first-timers. They feel that…
Social determinants of health been long understood to influence health outcomes, and this new analysis explores more deeply the link between social risk exposure and rates of health care resource…
Biomedical engineering Ph.D. candidate Sophie Ashbrook recently attended an educational seminar, known as a “fly-in,” on the topic of chronic diseases and emerging technologies in Washington, D.C.,…
Mpox has the potential to become a significant global health threat if taken too lightly, according to scientists at the University of Surrey. In a letter published in Nature Medicine, researchers…
Credit: LyondellBasell Industries LyondellBasell Industries—its Channelview, Texas, plant is shown above—aims to derive more of its sales from recycled and renewable plastics.
Since it began in 1958, NASA has been charged by law with spreading the word about its work to the widest extent practicable. From typewritten press releases to analog photos and film, the agency has…
Under pressure from Elon Musk’s DOGE task force, NASA is cancelling grants and contracts for everything from lunar dust research to educational programmes
The National Institutes of Health said it pulled the policy because of language on diversity and inclusion, in line with directives from the Trump administrationBy Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News
Clinical question: Is high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) non-inferior to non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) in patients…
A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and…
A bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles.
On March 29, while much of Europe saw a partial solar eclipse in mid-morning, in parts of North America, it was possible to see an eclipse sunrise, with clear skies allowing.Here are some of the…
A new study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that people do not have to weaken their political beliefs in order to be open-minded. Researchers found that intellectual…
Nearly 40% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes imperil their health by stopping their medication within the first year, UVA Health diabetes experts note in a new paper highlighting a growing…
Medical imaging experts are adept at solving common optical illusions, according to research from four UK universities, including the University of East Anglia. The correct analysis of medical images…
Despair is back again, and it is relentless, as wave upon wave of bad news comes every day, these days. In 2021, I vividly remember the feeling of utter despair as thousands of Indians died during the…
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for breast cancer, particularly in postmenopausal women. In fact, studies show that women with severe obesity (BMI 35+) face a 44 percent higher risk of dying…
The month of April is Autism Acceptance Month, another opportunity to shine a light on the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Valuable medical and clinical research over the years has…
New Brunswick, N.J. April 1, 2025 – Compared to other types of cancer, testicular cancer is relatively rare. According to the National Cancer Institute, it accounts for less than 1 percent of all male…
President Donald Trump has nominated space policy expert Greg Autry to be NASA's chief financial officer (CFO), just as he did back in 2020.Autry is vice president of the National Space Society,…
AI hyperscaler CoreWeave's initial public offering was meant to serve as a litmus test for the industry. The firm went public on the stock market last week, becoming the first all-AI startup to have…
Alzheimer’s disease’s impact is growing as our population ages, but much of the disease’s pathophysiology remains unclear. A study published last year in the journal Nature revealed a significant new…
The Undergraduate Research series is where we feature the research that you’re doing. If you are an undergraduate that took part in an REU or similar astro research project and would like to share…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Six nuclear engineering researchers in the Penn State Ken and Mary Alice Lindquist Department of Nuclear Engineering were recently awarded Nuclear Energy University Program…
April 1 (UPI) -- The SpaceX rocket and spacecraft technology company will attempt to launch 27 satellites into orbit Tuesday. SpaceX announced in a press release that it will launch one of its Falcon…
The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) may be one of the best things to happen to pharmacies and Medicare beneficiaries in years, but too many pharmacists are still unaware, confused, or…
With three years left in NASA’s initial effort to buy commercial rides to the Moon, industry is urging Congress to approve a “CLPS 2.0” follow-on—and to consider changes to the program that can better…
FARGO — A North Dakota State University professor will be recognized nationally for her work.Kalpana Katti is among 471 scientists, engineers and innovators nationwide chosen as a Fellow of the…
One of the most powerful objects in the universe is a radio quasar — a spinning black hole spraying out highly energetic particles. Come too close to one, and you'd get sucked in by its gravitational…
Gastric bypass is the most clinically and cost effective form of interventional surgery for people living with severe obesity, reveals landmark research funded and supported by the National Institute…
Loyola University Chicago (LUC), an inaugural grantee of the Dana Center Initiative, offers two innovative efforts designed to support students at both the high school and college levels. One aims to…
Work at the Large Hadron Collider confirmed in 2013 the existence of the Higgs boson, the central piece in a puzzle known as the standard model that helps explains some fundamental forces in the…
T-Cell Lymphoma | Image Credit: © alionaprof – stock.adobe.comTreatment with a donor-derived, CD7-directed CAR T-cell therapy led to a high complete remission (CR) rate in patients with…
Computer monitors and coffee pots. Blankets and binders. T-shirts and televisions. Every year, tons of unwanted stuff from Washington University’s residence halls, offices and student apartments find…
A recent study from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health reveals significant racial and sex disparities in drug overdose mortality rates. The research found that both Black men and…
California and a coalition of other states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its plans to cut billions of dollars in federal public health grants designed to make states more resilient to…
The magic of EU-funded research attracted more than 5 000 schoolchildren to the Science is Wonderful fair. © European Union, 2025 From fossil remains to satellites, the wonders of EU-funded research…
Thomas Ozoroski, a researcher at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, takes icing accretion measurements in October 2024 as part of transonic truss-braced wing concept research. In the future,…
Bears are a type of mammal that can be found in many parts of the world. From the tiny, silly-looking sun bear to the iconic polar bear, these animals are specially adapted to different environments,…
Washington, D.C. — The latest issues of three American Psychiatric Association journals, The American Journal of Psychiatry, Psychiatric Services and The American Journal of Psychotherapy are now…
Researchers with the U.S. military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have successfully used Earth's atmosphere as a sensor to detect a distant disturbance.DARPA's AtmoSense program…
A research group led by Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants. The research…
(Dreamstime) A healthy smile may play a key role in how long you live. A recent study from China found that maintaining good oral health, particularly preserving natural teeth, can significantly…
“Our spacecraft has opened its eyes on the universe,” said Olivier Doré, SPHEREx project scientist at Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, both in Southern California. “It’s performing just…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comCulture Biosciences, headquartered in South San…
Cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang and his Fram2 crew of private astronauts got a two-for-one deal this week when they watched a SpaceX rocket lift off just hours before their own launch into…
Deep-sea anglerfish have a very weird way of mating. Tiny males bite onto the much bigger females and in some species, his body tissues fuse with hers.The male effectively turns into a sack of sperm…
Statement of Dr. Peter G. Lurie, CSPI presidentToday, workers across the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received termination notices as part of massive layoffs announced by Department of Health…
Combination therapy with a regimen of rituximab (Rituxan; Genentech) and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can effectively treat refractory autoimmune disorders, including several forms of pemphigus,…
The Tell-Tale Heart podcast host Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, CACP, was on the ground in Chicago, Illinois, for the 2025 American College of Cardiology Scientific Session. Beavers…
Amid his latest alleged election meddling initiative, unelected government wrecker Elon Musk was visibly — and audibly — heckled by a group of detractors.During a pre-election day rally in Green Bay —…
New images released by NASA have revealed the landing site of an American private aerospace company’s spacecraft during its recent ambitious mission to the lunar surface. Within just a few hours of…
María-Victoria Mateos, MD, PhD, consultant physician, Hematology Department, associate professor of medicine, University of Salamanca, discusses long-term overall survival data from the phase 3…
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have demonstrated significant improvements in disease severity and symptom control for patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), reinforcing their potential as viable…
Renowned surgeon-scientist and health policy expert, Martin A. Makary, M.D., M.P.H., took the oath of office to become the 27th Commissioner of Food and Drugs. Dr. Makary was confirmed by a bipartisan…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China's lunar exploration program has made systematic advancements across scientific research, technological innovation, engineering development and international…
Transfer of patients between hospitals has long been a part of hospitalist life, and most hospitalists can recall any number of challenging situations. Driven by a desire to improve these situations…
Clinical question: In patients presenting to the intensive care unit (ICU) for sepsis, which intravenous (IV) fluid resuscitation strategy (restrictive, liberal, or moderate) is optimal for lower…
Clinical question: Are there racial, ethnic, and underrepresented in medicine (UIM) differences in letters of recommendation and standardized letters of recommendation? Background: Letters of…
Retreating glaciers created 2,500km of “new” coastline and 35 “new” islands in the Arctic between 2000 and 2020, according to a new study. The research uses satellite images of more than 1,700…
Thin sections of portraits of Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Banneker, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Eunice Newton Foote lined up next to each other. 5 citizen scientists of the 18th and 19th…
On a busy morning in November 2024, a dramatic scene unfolded in a supermarket in Banani, Dhaka. Government officials, armed with security personnel, launched a joint operation to crack down on the…
Ella Day | April 1, 2025 | News story | Research and Development | Cardiology, Novo Nordisk, cardiometabolic diseases, research and development Novo Nordisk announced results from its SOUL…
As of the end of 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, including approximately 1.2 million in the United States. In the same year, about 630,000 people globally died from AIDS…
[Image courtesy of SERVICOR]There are over 500,000 detectable earthquakes each year, with major earthquakes—those with a magnitude of 7.0 or higherȁ
Aguas Zarcas meteorite with irregular surface features. This 146g stone is on loan to the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies from Michael Farmer. Photo: Arizona State University / SETI Institute. In…
Stentors form temporary colonies in a half-hemisphere shape. Credit Shashank Shekhar Life emerged on Earth some 3.8 billion years ago. The “primordial soup theory” proposes that chemicals floating in…
One in 10 people carry this genetic heart risk. There's never been a treatment — until now.
A recent study assessing the carbon footprint of a hospital pharmacy’s cytotoxic drug production unit and its main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions has revealed potential areas for…
Bit by bit, President Trump has been chopping away at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) downsizing it through cuts to the agency’s staff, programs and mission. Reports last week revealed…
TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of prescription stimulant misuse and prescription stimulant use disorder (PSUD) is high among U.S. adults aged 18 to 64 years, according to a…
Image: The TriClip G4 System is intended for reconstruction of the insufficient tricuspid valve through tissue approximation (Photo courtesy of Abbott) The tricuspid valve is one of the four heart…
Jesse Watters took one giant leap for mankind ― into tackiness. (Watch the video below.)The Fox News host on Monday offered a few notes on colleague Bill Hemmer’s interview of astronauts Butch Wilmore…
A chance discovery led a team of scientists from Rice University, University of Cambridge and Stanford University to streamline the production of a material widely used in medical research and…
Monday evening, SpaceX’s “Fram2” lifted off successfully from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission marked the first human spaceflight...
Acre comprises upcycled rice hulls reinforced with a more natural PVC matrix, offering composite products that feature the warmth and workability of wood.
Everyone knows about rain, snow, sleet, and hail, but don't forget about their lesser-known cousin: freezing rain. This rare and fascinating type of precipitation occurs when liquid rain hits a cold…
A new study published in Nature offers the most detailed map to date of how individual cell types in the brain change with age. Scientists analyzed over 1.2 million brain cells from young and aged…
Grit is the determination to put in the months or even years of effort to succeed at a goal.Grit is more about passion than personality.It is not just about being born or brought up with a ‘gritty’…
Published: 09:58 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 10:08 EDT, 1 April 2025 Millions of Apple fans have rushed to update their iPhones with iOS 18.4, Apple's latest operating system packed with exciting new…
ADM28 in CD123-positive R/R AML| Image credit: © Свет Лана – stock.adobe.comAFM28 led to disease control in most patients with CD123-positive, relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) across 5…
TUESDAY, April 1, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- An artificial intelligence (AI) approach identified total parenteral nutrition (TPN) formulas that increase safety an
The most common lithium-ion batteries suffer a previously unknown form of degradation when they run very low on charge, making it a good idea to give them a little extra juice before they run out…
Only a small spark is needed, firefighters said, to start a fireFirefighters have urged Londoners to take care after the Met Office issued an amber warning for wildfires.Even though the city is not…
Tourists and residents have been evacuated as a volcano erupted in south-west Iceland, threatening a town and popular attraction. The volcano has been spewing lava and smoke in a fiery display of…
NASA has officially added SpaceX's enormous Starship rocket to its roster — despite the vehicle never having completed a single successful test flight, let alone a mission.The space agency announced…
The ice-giant planet Uranus, which travels around the Sun tipped on its side, is a weird and mysterious world. Now, in an unprecedented study spanning two decades, researchers using NASA’s Hubble…
Your daily step count may be more significant in reducing your risk of cancer than you think.
The Trump administration suddenly cut all funding for the Patient Safety Network (PSNet) on Friday, Inside Medicine has learned. PSNet is an influential and respected project within HHS that has been…
Your browser does not support the audio element. AI generated voice with Rob Martienssen’s and Evan Ernst’s actual voices Under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater,…
The layoffs are expected to shrink HHS to 62,000 positions, lopping off nearly a quarter of its staff — 10,000 jobs through layoffs and another 10,000 workers who took early retirement and voluntary…
As the biosimilar industry celebrates a decade of growth, the market continues to evolve with expanded treatment options, cost savings, and a flurry of new competitors—yet regulatory challenges,…
“This study reveals that the expression of the Src-family kinase (SFK), FGR, alone can induce cell differentiation similar to RA.” A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March…
Note: PLOS issued the following press release on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 San Francisco, California, United States – The Public Library of Science (PLOS) and the Society of China University Journals…
Glenn Hodak, a corporal in the U.S. Army Air Forces, has been accounted for nearly 80 years after he died in a fire at the Tokyo Military Prison in 1945. An American soldier who was killed during…
How much will strawberry harvests shrink when extreme heat harms pollinators? How much will timber production decline when windstorms flatten forests? How much will recreational value disappear when…
Icotrokinra achieved primary and secondary endpoints in ulcerative colitis, showing significant clinical response and remission rates compared to placebo.The investigational oral peptide selectively…
α-GalCer is a prototypical antigen recognized by NKT cells, which is involved in immune regulation, however, the structure-activity relationships of α-GalCer and its analogs remain poorly understood.…
Wei, W., Dianmin, Z. & Zhaohui, C. The current situation, development, and prospects of the iron and steel industry in the process towards the dual carbon. Goals Chin. J. Urban Environ. Stud. 11 (02),…
Dr. Yifan Jian explores the evolution of OCT, challenges in retinal imaging, and AI's potential in biophotonics, shaping the future of ophthalmic diagnostics.
Digital EDC solutions offer many benefits for platform trials. Credit: via Shuttetstock. As clinical research continues evolving to become more innovative and efficient, adaptive trials, specifically…
US-based multinational Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced that it will be investing $55bn in new US manufacturing facilities over the next four years. This move comes as a response to the pressure…
As the world’s population ages, neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease are becoming more and more common. Alzheimer’s is the leading cause of dementia. And though research into these…
. Photo Credit: Graham L Smith - We Report SpaceKennedy Space Center, FL. – History Launches! At 9:46 PM EDT, the "Fram2" mission soared on a first ever human mission to orbit the Earth at the poles.…
Biliary Tract Cancer | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comThe addition of the DLL4 x VEGF-A bispecific antibody tovecimig (CTX-009) to paclitaxel led to an improvement in overall response…
A pan-Canadian team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumors in chicken eggs and analyzing their proteins. The team, led by…
A volcanic fissure has opened up near the town of Grindavík on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula following a significant uptick in earthquake activity. Images show lava breaching the town's defensive…
City of Hope Los Angeles and City of Hope National Medical Center president Dr Van den Brink. Credit: City of Hope / Business Wire. Researchers from the City of Hope and Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK)…
Sneezing and coughing can spread pathogens both through large droplets and through tiny, airborne aerosols. Understanding how the nasal cavity shapes the aerosol cloud a sneeze produces is critical to…
Charge-parity violation is thought to explain why there’s more matter than antimatter in the universe. Scientists just spotted it in a new place.
Shown for the first time, a bespoke jewellery piece in Waymarkers depicts the strength of community care and friendship.Waymarkers, a new, free exhibition from artist and anthropologist Liz Hingley,…
Volunteering eases transition from employment to retirement, finds research from the University of Cologne. The study, conducted by researchers Paula Steinhoff, Lea Ellwardt and Maya Wermeyer from the…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today announced devastating staff cuts to federal public health agencies within HHS, eliminating more than 10,000 jobs. Most of the job losses…
Image by Andrew Harnik via Getty / FuturismThe nepo baby in charge of America's healthcare ascribes to homophobic conspiracy theories about the origins of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) —…
Schizophrenia is a complex mental illness that can affect a person’s ability to think clearly, manage emotions, make decisions, and relate to others.1 There are 3 categories of symptoms related to the…
Ella Day | April 1, 2025 | News story | Research and Development | Oncology, Secarna Pharmaceuticals, oncology, research and development Secarna Pharmaceuticals will present new preclinical data with…
Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid found in seed oils such as soybean and safflower oil, and animal products including pork and eggs, specifically enhances the growth of the hard-to-treat "triple…
VIENNA, Austria—Patients who have been taking antidepressants for longer periods of time are at a significantly increased risk of sudden cardiac death, according to new research out of Denmark.…
Vladimir Putin Russian propagandists have doubled their output of disinformation by leveraging artificial intelligence, all while maintaining the persuasive power of their messaging, according to a…
cooking oil A dietary fat found in everyday foods from french fries to salad dressings may specifically drive the growth of the most difficult-to-treat form of breast cancer, according to…
Colbert Packaging specializes in safe, smart, and sustainable paperboard packaging for the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, differentiating itself through industry-focused investments and a…
The first humans to orbit over Earth's north and south poles are sending back images from their spaceflight, and the views are incredible.SpaceX launched the private Fram2 mission Monday (March 31),…
CERN has responded in new reports to suggestions that its proposed Future Circular Collider (FCC) is not technologically feasible, suggesting that the project’s aims to delve further into the…
Ella Day | April 1, 2025 | News story | Research and Development | Corcept Therapeutics, Oncology, ovarian cancer, research and development Corcept Therapeutics announced that relacorilant plus nab…
A plane from the Channel Islands flew the Wrexham team to Wycombe to avoid a three hour driveWrexham AFC have come under fire after using a private jet to fly to and from a League One away game…
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The discovery is one of the most significant findings in the search for…
Janet Petro Speaks at Space Science Week NAS Keith’s note: Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro just gave a plenary overview of NASA science at NAS Space Science Week [audio] This was a clear…
"That’s the difference [between open surgery and minimally invasive surgery: with minimally invasive approaches], we can do all the work internally…and we only need to make an opening somewhere [on…
NASA's new X-59 supersonic jet is a step closer to flight after passing an important ground test in March.Known as "engine speed hold," the test ensured that the X-59 can maintain a specific speed…
MCLEAN, Va., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), a not-for-profit organization that works at the nexus of science, technology and public health,…
Dozens of animal rights activists stormed a Trader Joe’s store in Oakland over the weekend to protest the grocery chain purchasing chicken from a Bay Area farm accused of animal rights violations.…
Over the past 35 years, a tremendous transformation has occurred in astronomy. Back in 1990, there wasn’t a single planet known outside of our own Solar System. Exoplanets had been claimed previously,…
Understanding how species survive at their poleward limits of distribution is of interest in species conservation, particularly in light of global warming and predictions of shifting distributions of…
Authors: Smith, Jonathan, Hall, Samuel, Coombs, George, Abbot, Harrison, Fekry, Ayat, Thorne, Michael A. S. ORCID record for Michael A. S. Thorne, Long, Derek, Fox, Maria ORCID record for Maria FoxOn…
Skip to content BAS > Data > Explore polar data > Our publications > The Arctic Beaufort Gyre in CMIP6 Models: Present and Future The Beaufort Gyre (BG) is an important feature of the Arctic Ocean. By…
Maria Sokolova, head of the Lise Meitner Research Group Bacteriophages at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, receives this year's Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize 2025 Dr. Maria Sokolova © Foto:…
Room-temperature superconductors would revolutionize nearly every technology on Earth, but the path toward that “holy grail” of materials is a long one. Scientists from Caltech might’ve just taken one…
Published: 09:13 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 09:13 EDT, 1 April 2025 Losing your hair is something that many men dread. But there's good news, as experts are one step closer to a treatment that could…
Published: 09:18 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 09:25 EDT, 1 April 2025 It's a treat that millions of people have almost every day. But a new study might make you think twice before reaching for the…
(Adobe Stock) Microplastics appear to be contributing to chronic diseases in shoreline areas of the United States, a new study suggests. High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke rates are higher in…
High Angle Shot of a Working Desk of an Successful Person in Office with Cityscape Window View. | Image credit: © Gorodenkoff - stock.adobe.comThe bio/pharma industry is not unfamiliar with “patent…
Results from a study presented by Fox Chase Cancer Center researchers at the Society of Surgical Oncology 2025 Annual Meeting suggest that chemotherapy followed by local excision is a promising…
A clinical trial led by Richard S. Hotchkiss, MD, a professor of anesthesiology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has found that treating critically ill COVID-19 patients…
MELBOURNE, Fla., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Fifty 1 Labs, Inc. (Ticker: FITY), a forward-thinking leader in biotechnology and health innovation, proudly announces a significant…
Automation and machine learning are transforming antibody discovery at LabGenius, with the EVA™ platform enabling rapid, high-throughput experimental processes.
Since January 20, Trump, Musk, and the other members of the administration have been constantly attacking scientific knowledge, scientific methods, and scientific institutions. A group of over 1,900…
You wake suddenly in the night and find yourself facing a shadowy figure. It looms over you, the eery silhouette topped with what looks like a fedora. You feel as though your arms have been tethered…
Off the coast of Brazil, just over 96 kilometers (90 miles) from São Paulo, sits an island that could be considered heaven to some, but hell to most. Teeming with some of the deadliest snakes in the…
EMA is exploring improvements to the development and evaluation of biosimilar medicines, while upholding strict European Union (EU) safety standards. With over two decades of experience in evaluating…
Pioneering international warp drive think tank Applied Physics (AP) has announced the addition of Harvard Astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb and respected theorist Dr. Shaun Fell to lead a new endeavor aimed…
An international team led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has merged two lab-synthesized materials into a synthetic quantum structure once thought impossible to exist and produced an…
The James Webb Space Telescope’s JADES survey recently observed a galaxy that shouldn’t be visible, because it existed only 300 million years after the Big Bang. At that point in cosmic history, the…
For members of the Sani Warmi collective in Amazonian Ecuador, the day begins before sunrise. They tend to the chacra — their agroforestry garden — and harvest plantain, yuca, palm heart and bijao…
PINAR DEL RIO, Cuba, Apr 1 (ACN) The Abel Santamaria Cuadrado provincial hospital, the largest in the westernmost province of Pinar del Rio, has been benefiting for the past three years from the…
The companies Isomorphic Labs, DBV Technologies, and Genfit bagged the biggest biotech funding rounds overall in March 2025 across private and public funding types. In this article, we break down last…
A gigantic iceberg that broke off of an Antarctic glacier has revealed a thriving never-before-seen ecosystem in the depths beneath.The iceberg A-84, which is roughly the size of Chicago, calved from…
Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital at The Mount Sinai Hospital has again earned the American College of Cardiology’s Transcatheter Valve Certification. Mount Sinai is the only cardiac center in New…
Brain interface companies have seemingly entered an unspoken race to implant the most humans with brain-computer interface (BCI) chips, with the Chinese Institute for Brain Research (CIBR), NeuCyber…
When Sam Altman and his team at OpenAI unleashed ChatGPT on the world in late 2022, they probably didn't anticipate that some users would start considering the AI chatbot a close friend. Yet that's…
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- For the first time, lunar samples collected from the Moon's near and far sides are put on display together at an exhibition that opened Tuesday in Beijing. The exhibition…
The Brockham Wellsite was given approval to transport waste water every day to the siteAn oil well in Surrey that has reportedly produced almost half a million barrels will continue operating through…
Emissions from pharmaceutical production and consumption have nearly doubled in the last 24 years, according to a new global analysis. The pharmaceutical industry has gotten more carbon-efficient, but…
In 1919, a student at the University of Cambridge had an extra ticket to a lecture being given by an astronomer who had just returned from a trip off the west coast of Africa where he observed the…
The gender gap in research publishing is improving — but slowly. Plus, climate disasters are creating an insurance crisis and scientists discovered a promising antibiotic in a box of dirt they’d left…
Two experiments show that small payments can speed up peer review, but there might be unintended consequences. Plus, US grant cuts are ending scientific careers and Lyft drivers’ data reveals speeding…
Comments News Updated 13:31, 01 Apr 2025 One in three could not identify a single symptom(Image: Getty) One in three adults do not know a single symptom of a cancer that kills 16,000 people in the UK…
The outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza virus in the US is now 1 year old. The virus, commonly known as bird flu, has wrought havoc in the agricultural sector and prompted a dramatic increase in the…
The cost of DNA sequencing has been dropping for years. Since the $1000 genome claim, first made by Illumina in 2014, multiple companies have claimed a $100 genome, including Ultima Genomics—a…
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has released new breakthrough findings on one of science’s biggest mysteries — one that Albert Einstein once called his “biggest blunder.”In March, Berkeley Lab…
In relationships, small misunderstandings or miscommunications are inevitable — a forgotten date, a delayed text or a minor disagreement. However, when “Negative Sentiment Override” (NSO) takes hold,…
The US further tightened its hold on global launch in Q1, while Europe showed signs of shaking off the rocket rust with its first fully successful Ariane 6 launch and its first commercial orbital…
For the satellite communications industry, change has become the new constant.The satcom industry has largely been the same for decades, dominated by a handful of legacy providers. However, with…
A steaming bowl of something delicious might just be the world's most popular form of medicine. In nearly every culture, there's a soup known for its superpowers, especially when cooked with love by…
Newswise — As of the end of 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, including approximately 1.2 million in the United States. In the same year, about 630,000 people globally…
A metal detectorist recently discovered a 2,800-year-old dagger that fell from a Polish cliffside after a heavy storm.Decorated with crescents and stars, experts believe the dagger could have been…
Eric Bartee, PhD, is studying how to use viruses to fight cancer. The associate professor at the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center has a $2 million grant to study how cells detect and rid themselves of…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Nitrous oxide is an often-overlooked greenhouse gas that primarily comes from agricultural sources. On the latest episode of “Growing Impact,” a team of Penn State researchers…
Researchers from institutions across France have uncovered solid clinical evidence that supplements of vitamin D could be an effective treatment for the neurodegenerative condition multiple sclerosis…
A study of undergraduate students in California found that extraverted individuals with pronounced autotelic personality traits—those who engage in activities purely for the experience—were more…
A recent study introduces a triangular inverse shell element, referred to as iKS3, offering an accurate yet computationally efficient approach to Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) of thin-walled…
An artist’s impression of ten hot planets similar to Jupiter outside our solar system that scientists have detected. Creative liberties were taken for the colors of the planets, which are currently…
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda) paired with concurrent chemoradiation (cCRT) continued to showcase antitumor activity with manageable safety in patients with unresectable, locally advanced, stage III…
Laws require chemicals to be safety tested to authorise their manufacture or importing (e.g., UK- and EU-REACH), with most current regulations relying heavily on animal testing. Mammalian animal tests…
The clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability and efficacy of Clearmind’s innovative, psychedelic-derived, MEAI-based compound in individuals with alcohol addiction Vancouver,…
A team of researchers from Arizona State University, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL), Lehigh University and Louisiana State University has developed a groundbreaking high-temperature copper…
Despite providing critical insights into atmospheric dynamics and weather patterns, wind observations on the surface of Mars remain relatively rare. The Temperature and Wind for InSight (TWINS)…
Geophysics is a powerful tool for understanding how our planet works. It enables us to connect complex real-world phenomena with fundamental physical laws, deduce the nature of otherwise inaccessible…
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc.) have developed a bacteria-based technique to repair bricks that can be used to build lunar habitats, if they get damaged in the moon’s harsh…
Welcome to another episode of That Cancer Conversation! In our last episode, ‘What are cancer vaccines?’, Sophie spoke to Dr Heather Shaw to learn about cancer vaccines and how they work. In this…
Researchers from ELTE Eötvös Loránd University have shown that the motion of particles in high-energy nuclear collisions can be described by Lévy walks, a phenomenon found in nature in a wide variety…
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), an attached agency of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), has been cited by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance…
The primary endpoint of the dose-finding trial sought to measure the effect of different doses of AZD0780 given once daily across differing levels of LDL-C in patients. Credit: Shutterstock / Explode.…
Eye tracking plays a critical role in the latest virtual and augmented reality headsets and is an important technology in the entertainment industry, scientific research, medical and behavioral…
Be sure to balance data across different categories, such as healthy versus diseased samples, to avoid skewed or biased results. Within genomics, underrepresented populations present a significant…
DNA testing firm 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US. Chief executive Anne Wojcicki has stepped down, after several failed bids to buy the company herself. The Chapter 11 process…
In scaling quantum computers to millions of qubits, the large mass of metallic connecting cables would create unacceptable heat loads on cryogenic cooling systems. Instead, a highly efficient wireless…
Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine has been approved by the European Commission (EC) to prevent RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) in individuals aged 18 to 59…
Novartis’ radioligand therapy Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for expanded prostate cancer use. The drug has been…
AstraZeneca (AZ) has announced that its Imfinzi (durvalumab) perioperative regimen has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer…
The Trump administration has rescinded the scientific integrity policy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and it’s a bad sign for public confidence in government science. At a time when Texas…
Dave T, Athaluri SA, Singh S. ChatGPT in medicine: an overview of its applications, advantages, limitations, future prospects, and ethical considerations. Front Artif Intell. 2023;6:1169595…
Savarese, G. et al. Global burden of heart failure: a comprehensive and updated review of epidemiology. Cardiovasc. Res. 118 (17), 3272–3287 (2023).PubMed Google Scholar Ziaeian, B
TORONTO, April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Revive Therapeutics Ltd. (“Revive” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: RVVTF) (CSE: RVV) (FRANKFURT:31R), a specialty life sciences company focused on the research…
The discovery of a stone tool production technique never before seen in East Asia has revealed that ancient people in the region experienced more cultural change than previously believed. Middle…
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PDUFA target action date is July 28, 2025 WALTHAM, Mass., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: APLS) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
Each year, in late spring and early summer, female sea turtles will crawl out of the ocean under moonlight to lay their eggs in the sand, often returning to the same beach on which they were born many…
Teleflex (TFX) announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the AC3 Range Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. The AC3 Range IABP is designed to provide ongoing IABP support across various patient transport modes,…
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Have you ever seen the aurora in the night sky?Earth isn't the only planet in the Solar System to have auroral displays, and now the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully detected aurora on…
New research says antidepressants taken by millions of Americans are linked to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death.The findings of the study, presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association’s…
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Credit: Unsplash+ In a surprising discovery, scientists from the University of California, Irvine, have found a new cause of brain hemorrhages that could change how we understand and treat age-related…
A new international study has shown that a new imaging method called micro-ultrasound (microUS) is just as effective as MRI in diagnosing prostate cancer—while being faster, cheaper, and more…
Credit: Unsplash+. A new international study has revealed something surprising—women hear better than men, no matter where they live. In fact, women were found to have hearing that is, on average, two…
A new study has found that women are less comfortable calling emergency services (000) when experiencing heart attack symptoms, which may contribute to worse outcomes compared to men. Researchers from…
High blood pressure drug nifedipine may be linked to sudden cardiac arrest
The European Health Data Space holds significant promise for transforming healthcare, research and innovation across Europe. The main objectives of the EHDS, which the European Commission launched in…
Despite announcing the trial’s success, investors were clearly hoping for more as the company’s stock price fell by more than 45% on the news. Image credit: Shutterstock / GOLDMAN99. Vaxcyte’s stock…
The Chief Nurse Fellowships (CNF) are designed to boost nursing careers in quality improvement (QI) and research, and to increase diversity in nursing roles. The programme is designed around…
The first human spaceflight over the Earth's polar regions is currently in flight. The crew will explore Earth from a polar orbit and conduct research designed to help advance humanity's capabilities…
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In this Perspective, the authors highlight the importance of the first 6 weeks after birth for postpartum neuroplasticity, and discuss multiple occurring processes that may contribute to the onset of…
Future genome editing in plants will mimic the natural evolutionary processes that shape genomes. It will be used to reshape plant genomes in a manner that could have happened naturally, but more…
China’s falling birth rate has become a major national concern, and a new study published in Biodemography and Social Biology suggests that the country’s demanding work culture may be partly to blame.…
Exchanging indwelling catheters after an initial positive urinalysis improved diagnostic accuracy and contributed to two consecutive quarters with no catheter-associated urinary tract infections…
Robot arm Robot adoption has skyrocketed in China in the last decade. New research finds that this exposure has led to a decline in employment and wages, influencing workers’ training and retirement…
Using cerebral embolic protection devices during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures does not reduce a patient's risk of experiencing a stroke, according to a large UK clinical…
Tesla’s share price may be cratering as billionaire CEO Elon Musk pursues his side-hustle of chain-sawing the federal workforce, but investors still believe in his rocket company SpaceX. That’s made…
If you see one planet this month, make it Jupiter, as the gas giant's window for observing is closing in April 2025.Jupiter is catching up with the Sun in the evening sky and, by the end of April…
Arterial stiffness, a cardiovascular disease (CVD) predictor starting from youth, is under-researched in young adults. Low-intensity aerobic exercise (LAE) is generally more accessible than higher…
XIONG'AN, Hebei Province, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Stepping into the exhibition hall of Mech-Mind Robotics, a Chinese unicorn company, visitors are captivated by a robotic arm that responds to voice…
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is proud to announce the opening of the only Commercial Research Delivery Centre (CRDC) in the UK that is dedicated to the delivery of commercial clinical…
A: Analyses of large corpora of typed text reveal that these doubling errors are a common class of typographical errors. They only arise in words that have adjacent double letters, or geminates, and…
An analysis of two decades of data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has provided fresh insights into the complex atmospheric changes on Uranus that are largely driven by the effects of the sun's…
The QS World University rankings offer an extensive overview of international higher education performance, with more than 1700 institutions ranked across 55 narrow subjects and five broad subject…
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Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, director of the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University, has spent more than two decades studying a debilitating chronic illness that is often misunderstood and…
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Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumour formation — can predict an individuals’ predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other…
Five UofG social science academics have been elected as Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Morag Treanor, Professor Anne Kerr, Professor Eleanor Shaw OBE, Professor Irene-Marie Esser…
Scientists have revived 7,000-year-old algae from Baltic Sea sediments, pushing the limits of resurrection ecology.
Nick Hopkinson, professor of respiratory medicineThe philosopher Derek Parfit, introducing his 1984 book Reasons and Persons, sets out a few basic concepts—that we have reasons for acting, that some…
Several blood tests have been shown to accurately diagnose Alzheimer’s disease — as previously reported by Fox News Digital — but now a new test has emerged that can gauge how far it has…
The biological significance of somatic mutations in rare genetic liver diseases has remained elusive. A study using genomic sequencing paired with experimental cell-based assays has shed light on the…
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Borzoi is a deep learning model that predicts RNA sequencing coverage across each exon of every human gene, across different cells and tissues, based on DNA sequence alone.
Proton pump inhibitors, commonly prescribed for excessive gastric acid secretion, may lead to unexpected side effects. Now a chemoproteomic method enables a comprehensive profiling of their off-target…
This study generated a transgenic mouse line that enables the in vivo visualization, isolation and transcriptional profiling of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) across the lifespan. Analysis of…
April 2025 marks our last chance to truly see Jupiter at its best this side of summer 2025, making this an exciting, enticing time to observe the gas giant king in the night sky.Jupiter’s observing…
Philip Kurian, a theoretical physicist and founder of the Quantum Biology Laboratory at Howard University, has significantly revised the estimated computational capacity of carbon-based life on Earth.…
The US and China are moving forward with the sixth generation of combat jets
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01 Apr 2025 by Kate Giles IOP Publishing Advances Research Data Sharing with New Policy for Two Environmental Research Journals IOP Publishing (IOPP) is strengthening its support for open science by…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria can cause life-threatening infections that are almost impossible to treat with existing medication. As a result, common illnesses such as urinary tract infections or skin…
Man standing in desert with shadow behind him Population displacement may become an obvious adaptation margin to climate change in vulnerable regions like sub-Saharan Africa. How large will future…
There are four prize puzzles on this page: cryptic crossword; quick crossword; wordoku; and coronene. For each puzzle, a winner will be selected from all the correct entries received and awarded a £25…
Uranus, the ice-giant planet that tilts dramatically on its side as it orbits the Sun, has long puzzled scientists. When NASA’s Voyager 2 captured its iconic images of Uranus in 1986, the planet…
The academic and author discusses what to expect from the singularity, the need for AI self-correcting mechanisms, and what hope there is for superintelligence safeguarding democracy.
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Throughout history, masterful fakers have exploited the trust of the innocent with convincing forgeries and falsehoods that shape our concept of reality. In today’s world, discerning real from fake…
Chong Kun Dang (CKD) Bio has jumped into the botulinum toxin (BTX) race with an independently developed product. After years of marketing other companies’ BTX injections, the CKD subsidiary secured…
Smoking Gun’s influencer marketing and PR teams have combined to create a disruptive experiential and social moment with BBC Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free. The team and Arielle were waking up commuters at…
An audience is treated to a Saturn V launch in The Moonwalkers at the Kennedy Center. (credit: J. Foust) Even more than 50 years after Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt lifted off from the Moon, the…
Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum lifts off on its inaugural flight March 30. (credit: Brady Kenniston/Isar Aerospace) On Sunday at 12:30pm local time, a rocket lifted off from a seaside pad called Andøya…
Humans often view being multicellular as an advantage, but most life on Earth is single-celled, thriving in extreme conditions. The evolution of multicellular life, starting about 2.5 billion years…
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The trial’s primary endpoint sought to determine the impact of TSND-201 on PTSD symptoms over a 70-day examination period. Credit: Shutterstock / Chanintorn.v. Transcend Therapeutics’ Phase II IMPACT…
A cheap and non-toxic way to selectively separate lithium isotopes – without using huge amounts of mercury – could help supply the future fuel needs of fusion reactors. The new approach uses a porous…
Political actors may resort to drastic measures, including election-related violence, to pursue electoral victory. While free and fair elections are fundamental to any democratic system, electoral…
Applications ESA's forest mission The mission Carrying a novel P-band synthetic aperture radar, the Biomass mission is designed to deliver crucial information about the state of our forests and how…
Marine ecologist Dr George Roff, who is studying natural coral heat adaption on the island while I’m there, says you can picture the near future of the Great Barrier Reef like so: “Imagine that every…
Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK, accounting for around 11% of all new cancer cases between 2017-2019. Unfortunately, bowel cancer is the second biggest cause of cancer death in…
The Cleerly CONFIRM2 trial was a retrospective and prospective, open-label trial that examined 3,551 patients to determine if AI-QCT could be used to predict mortality. Credit: Shutterstock / Orawan…
The automation allows data to be gathered with minimal errors, enabling researchers to dedicate extra time to progressing clinical science. Credit: MUNGKHOOD STUDIO / Shutterstock. IgniteData has…
I‘m going to self-plagiarize three paragraphs from a 2019 blog, then expound further:Taking movies like The Matrix way too seriously, some prominent scientists have declared it not unreasonable that…
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A pilot study highlights the global prevalence of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy and its association with complications like gestational diabetes, preterm birth, and intrauterine growth…
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GSK Korea said its long-acting injectable HIV-1 combination treatment, Vocabria (ingredient: cabotegravir 600mg) and Rekambys (ingredient: rilpivirine 900mg), began to be covered by Korea’s national…
The conclusion of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown was characterised by an increase in sales for a specific medication in India – antidepressants (AD). According to Pharmarack, the…
Like humans, bacteria are constantly under attack by viruses. These bacterial invaders, known as bacteriophages or “phages,” can either destroy bacterial cells or remain dormant within them.…
HALLE, Germany and MOL, Belgium, April 01, 2025 / Biotech Newswire / -- Navigo Proteins GmbH, a leader in precision medicine and next-generation radiotheranostics, today announced a strategic research…
A comprehensive protocol for designing and performing magnetic resonance fingerprinting from chemical exchange saturation transfer and semi-solid magnetization transfer imaging using artificial…
Image of plumes erupting from Io’s surface taken by NASA’s Galileo spacecraft in June 1997. (Credit: NASA/JPL/University of Arizona) What can a sample return mission from Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io,…
Die vorübergehende Nachfolge tritt zum 1. April 2025 der Leiter der Abteilung für Evolutionsgenetik, Prof. Jörns Fickel, an. Ein gemeinsames Berufungsverfahren für die Leitung des Leibniz-IZW und die…
Image of Shackleton Crater on the Moon. (Credit: NASA/KARI/ASU) Could microbes survive in the permanently shadowed regions (PSRs) of the Moon? This is what a recent study presented at the 56th Lunar…
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The CERN flock of sheep on site in 2017. (Image: CERN) Quantum entanglement is a fascinating phenomenon where two particles’ states are tied to each other, no matter how far apart the particles are.…
Mars' mysterious moons of Deimos and Phobos have long puzzled planetary scientists. For decades, it was thought that they were simply asteroids that had been gravitationally captured into Mars’ orbit.…
Novo Nordisk today presented the full results from the SOUL cardiovascular outcomes trial, demonstrating that Rybelsus® (oral semaglutide) significantly reduced the risk of major adverse…
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Space Safety 01/04/2025 11 views 0 likes ESA Space Environment 2025 figure 1: Number of tracked objects in Earth orbit over time (click for acronym explanation) The amount of space debris grows…
A native green iguana on Fiji. For years, biologists puzzled over how these iguanas had ended up in the South Pacific, so far from other iguana species. A new study sheds light on their evolution.…
Scientists and students gathered for the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center’s inaugural Women in Stem Cell Science Symposium on March 6. The center hosted the symposium to celebrate the…
An international team of scientists has found that biological sex is the leading factor explaining differences in hearing sensitivity, with women having significantly more sensitive hearing than men.…
OpenSNP, a fourteen-year-old open source repository for genetic records, will shut down and delete all its data at the end of April. The reason, according to bioinformatics researcher Bastian Greshake…
India is one of the countries most vulnerable to extreme heatMost parts of India will experience intense heatwave this summer with above normal temperatures expected across most of the country, its…
Novartis has scored a win in Korea’s reimbursement system, clearing its immunosuppressant Cosentyx (secukinumab) for use in children and teens with chronic, severe plaque psoriasis, an age group long…
Construction is on its way to becoming greener. New research describes a method of creating building material that is not only carbon-neutral — meaning it does not produce any carbon emissions — but…
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Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA, USAKun Hsi ChuDepartment of Ophthalmology, Harvey and Bernice Jones Eye Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR,…
Taipei, April 1 (CNA) The main communications payload for Taiwan's first "Beyond 5G" (B5G) low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite will be provided by U.S. aerospace company CesiumAstro, according to a bid…
Screen-printed, biodegradable soil sensors which can be composted at their end of their lifecycle could enable farmers to improve crop yields while reducing electronic waste, researchers say. The…
Campbell, J. E. & Newgard, C. B. Mechanisms controlling pancreatic islet cell function in insulin secretion. Nat. Rev. Mol. Cell Biol. 22, 142–158. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41580-020-00317-7…
Mason, S. D. et al. Proteolytic networks. Cancer 21, 4 (2011).Pal, A. D.N.J. Ubiquitin-specific proteases as therapeutic targets for the treatment of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res. 16 (5)…
This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Fig. 1: Clinical Imaging of Iris Metastasis in a 3-Year-Old Boy With Neuroblastoma.
Published: 02:00 EDT, 1 April 2025 | Updated: 02:00 EDT, 1 April 2025 Antidepressants taken by millions of Britons could increase the risk of sudden cardiac death up to five-fold, a study…
Hayman, A., Hutin, R. & Wright, P. High-resolution cementation and corrosion imaging by ultrasound. In SPWLA 32th Annual Logging Symposium, 25 (Society of Petrophysicists and Well-Log Analysts…
A new study from investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that clues about hypertension may be buried in electronic health records (EHR). Using natural language processing, a form of artificial…
JIUQUAN, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China successfully sent a test satellite for satellite internet technology into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country's northwest, on…
Prostate cancer, the number one urological cancer in Korea, continues to increase the number of patients every year due to rapid aging and Westernized dietary habits. Although prostate cancer…
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced new funding programmes totalling £8 million for the development of technologies to support people with dementia. One is for £6 million for four new…
Most patients with Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) experience the gradual onset and progression of cognitive symptoms, leading to decline over years or decades.…
“For that marketplace is a labyrinth as large as the academic world, and the Ariadnean thread that traces the path back out of its interior seems to sprout subsidiary threads that lead into p…
PARIS, France - A brain implant using artificial intelligence was able to turn a paralyzed woman's thoughts into speech almost simultaneously, US researchers said Monday.Though still at the…
The use of recycled powder as a binder in geopolymer concrete (GPC) represents a promising approach to reducing construction waste and promoting the production of sustainable materials. This study…
When presented with a vignette describing the behaviors and characteristics of a patient with disordered eating, only a quarter of mental health providers who participated in a new study were able to…
Amateur radio operators in Australia will play a small but important part in receiving pictures from the first space flight in polar orbit.The history-making Fram2 mission, the first crewed space…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore held their first press conference on Monday since returning to Earth after an unexpectedly prolonged stay aboard the International Space Station…
Lin, C., Spikings, E., Zhang, T. & Rawson, D. M. Effect of chilling and cryopreservation on expression of Pax genes in zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryos and blastomeres. Cryobiology 59, 42–47.…
ISRO has released images captured by its earth imaging and mapping satellite, CARTOSAT-3 showcasing the damages caused by the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28.The post-disaster Cartosat-3 imagery was…
The same genes could hold the key to regenerating cells in the ear and eye, according to a new mouse study from the USC Stem Cell laboratory of Ksenia Gnedeva, PhD, published in the Proceedings of the…
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have invented a new way to repair osteochondral defects – a common form of joint damage often caused by sports injuries or trauma – and to prevent…
Culex annulirostris mosquitos, one of Australia’s most important disease vectors, are known to carry Japanese encephalitis virus.QIMR BerghoferWhen ex-tropical cyclone Alfred crossed the coast of…
Cells use small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) to transfer cargo and chemical messengers to neighboring and distant cells. Ryosuke Kojima, a synthetic and chemical biologist at the University of Tokyo,…
In 2015, scientists made a surprising discovery about physiologically normal human skin: More than 25 percent of cells carried genetic mutations known to cause cancer and the average number of…
To say that the brain is a communication device is almost cliché. The very name of this publication—The Transmitter—testifies to the ubiquity of the analogy. Yet most models of the brain take a…
Social media has recently been flooded with images that looked like they belonged in a Studio Ghibli film. Selfies, family photos and even memes have been re-imagined with the soft pastel palette…
A research team in New Zealand captured rare footage of a Maori octopus clinging to the head of a shortfin mako shark, leaving scientists puzzled over how the deep-sea creature ended up riding one of…
Newswise — Rolling Meadows, IL (April 1, 2025). The April issue of Neurosurgical Focus (Vol. 58, No. 4) offers four articles on nerve transfers. Topic Editors: Robert J. Spinner, Johnny Chuieng-Yi Lu,…
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Rumination, also known as repetitive thought, is prolonged and recurrent negative thinking about feelings and upsetting past experiences (Watkins, 2008). In contrast, worry refers to a chain of…
A cutting-edge study has made significant advancements in battery lifetime prediction by utilizing transfer learning, a sophisticated approach that transfers knowledge across different data domains.…
A University of Arizona Health Sciences-led study found that patients are more likely to get colonoscopies following abnormal stool test results if patient navigators assist them through the process.…
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved trofolastat (RoTecPSMA), the first prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeting product authorised for use with…
Kangaroo Islanders are reporting dead fish and other marine creatures washing onto local beaches less than a fortnight after a similar event on the Fleurieu Peninsula.Readers are advised this story…
An exotic state of matter has been found lurking within a previous exotic state which had discovered in a magnetic compound last decade.In 2016, physicists Weiguo Yin, Christopher Roth, and Alexei…
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands in the launch position during sunset at Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceXA SpaceX Falcon 9 rocke
The Access for All in ALS (ALL ALS) Consortium announced the launch of its official website, creating a central hub for information about its initiatives and clinical research studies. ALL-ALS.org is…
Understanding how plants respond to environmental stress is crucial for improving crop resilience. Now researchers from National Taiwan University have uncovered how light stabilises a key stress…
Blood loss is the leading cause of death in trauma patients between the ages of 1 and 46 years, largely because they cannot access safe blood sources quickly enough. A possible solution? Freeze-dried…
The drug tirzepatide improved kidney function and cardiovascular outcomes among patients with obesity and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) compared with placebo at one year,…
Four private astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center this evening on a SpaceX Crew Dragon. They are the first humans to orbit the Earth circling around the North and South Poles, giving them a…
A new study has identified a protein that appears to be essential for hair growth and hair follicle protection. Called MCL‑1, it could potentially be targeted by treatments for certain kinds of…
Saeedi, P. et al. Global and regional diabetes prevalence estimates for 2019 and projections for 2030 and 2045: Results from the international diabetes federation diabetes atlas, 9(th) edition.…
Preventing venous thromboembolism (VTE) in obstetrics remains challenging, with cases still occurring despite preventive measures. The aim of this study is to investigate the underlying causes by…
A collaborative study conducted by researchers at Maharishi International University (MIU), the University of Siegen, and the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences reveals that…
WASHINGTON — SpaceX launched a Crew Dragon spacecraft March 31 on a private astronaut mission that is the first crewed spaceflight to pass over the poles.A Falcon 9 lifted off at 9:47 p.m. Eastern…
New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over time. Results show…
A new study from investigators at Mass General Brigham shows that clues about hypertension may be buried in electronic health records (EHR). Using natural language processing, a form of artificial…
A combination of water management practices has contributed to notable groundwater gains in Central Arizona despite the region dealing with long-term water stress, according to a study led by…
While the Middle Paleolithic period is viewed as a dynamic time in European and African history, it is commonly considered a static period in East Asia. New research from the University of Washington…
Treatment options for psoriasis — one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases — have previously focused on inhibiting pro-inflammatory immune cells. Now a new study led by the Medical…
Replacing cow’s milk with most plant-based drinks cuts key nutrients in young children’s diets unless products are fortified. Specially formulated soy drinks can maintain or even boost intakes of iron…
When a critically injured patient is admitted to the hospital, how much supplemental oxygen should they receive? New research published this week in JAMA Network Open led by investigators at the…
Elon Musk's SpaceX on Monday (March 31, 2025) launched a crew of four private astronauts led by a crypto entrepreneur on a mission to orbit Earth from pole to pole, a novel trajectory in which no…
At the ACC 2025 Scientific Session, Marc Humbert, MD, professor of respiratory medicine at the South Paris University, discussed the role of sotatercept, a novel biologic therapy, in treating…
At the ACC 2025 Scientific Sessions, Anna Sophie Mueller, MD, medical resident at the Mount Sinai Morningside Cardiovascular Institute, spoke with Pharmacy Times® about the potential significant…
Celli, B. et al. Definition and nomenclature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: Time for its revision. Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 206, 1317–1325. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202204-0671PP…
On 29 March, Dr. Sarah Birkhoelzer, presented results from the open-label, Phase IIa trial of ninerafaxstat during a moderated poster contributions session at this year’s American College of…
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers…
People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms often have trouble communicating and resolving relationship difficulties with their romantic partners, according to previous research by…
Korean medical researchers have published the world's first study showing that long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of osteoporosis in cancer survivors. The National Cancer Center…
If the genes of a tiny, bumless invertebrate are anything to go by, our anuses might be repurposed sperm chutes.A new study suggests instead of releasing waste, the first anal orifice was an exit…
SpaceX just launched the first-ever human spaceflight to circle Earth over its poles.The private Fram2 mission lifted off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Launch Complex-39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center…
A chance discovery led a team of scientists from Rice University, University of Cambridge and Stanford University to streamline the production of a material widely used in medical research and…
On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems and central computer and said goodbye to this…
Scientists have achieved a significant leap in aqueous Mg-ion battery technology by engineering a breakthrough cathode material (nickel oxide hydroxide (NiOOH)), and systematacially reveal the stable…
Sanofi Korea announced the launch of Praluent Pen 300mg (ingredient: alirocumab) on Tuesday, following its inclusion in the national health insurance reimbursement list. The new formulation is…
In a 12-week randomized trial, older overweight adults who consumed blueberry powder daily saw a shift in gut bacteria—but not in their cholesterol or insulin resistance markers, highlighting the…
Young people who come into contact with the justice system in Queensland are over four times more likely to die early, according to new research.The Curtin University-led study examined 25 years worth…
Korean researchers have demonstrated the superiority of clopidogrel over aspirin as a treatment to prevent recurrent coronary heart attacks in patients with coronary artery disease. Samsung Medical…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Franco Cavaleri, B.Sc., Ph.D.c, a distinguished biomedical research scientist and CEO of Biologic Pharmamedical Research and…
Your heart could be as much as seven years older than you – increasing the risk of death, according to new research.
Researchers have developed new AI models that can vastly improve accuracy and discovery within protein science. Potentially, the models will assist the medical sciences in overcoming present…
The answers from an in-depth survey on sleep behaviour, quality and disorders are now available to UK Biobank approved researchers. This is the largest collection of sleep questionnaire results…
Almost 180,000 UK Biobank participants answered nearly 140 questions about their sleeping habits. The results could revolutionise treatments for sleep disorders and reveal how sleep keeps us healthy.…
Researchers found that while the rate of cardiac arrests during U.S. marathons and half-marathons remained stable from 2010 to 2023, the likelihood of death from these events dropped by nearly…
One of the first verified predictions of general relativity is the gravitational deflection of starlight.The effect was first observed in 1919 during a total solar eclipse. Since stars appear as…
Sung, H. et al. Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J. Clin. 71, 209–249 (2021).Article PubMed Google…
Hearing loss is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous sensorineural disease that affects approximately 1 out of 1000 newborns. For the molecular diagnosis of genetic hearing loss, target panel or…
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) disorders are usually heteroplasmic, with cells harboring both wild-type and mutated mtDNA. They may become apparent once the number of affected mitochondria reaches a…
Celltrion is widening its search for biotech innovation beyond Korea’s borders. On Tuesday, the Korean biopharma manufacturer signed a fresh deal with Seoul Biohub to launch a revamped open innovation…
The CEO of Perplexity AI insists that his company is doing just fine, thank you very much.Responding to a user theory suggesting that the company is suffering glitches because it's "doing horribly…
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have spoken out for the first time since they returned to Earth after being stuck on the International Space Station for more than nine months.At a news…
(© BeeSee - stock.adobe.com)Depending on how you define “joint” – and there’s no single correct definition – there are between 250 and 350 joints in the human body. Yet, how often do you think about…
NR4A1 is a protein that plays a role in various cell processes, including growth and survival. Researchers explored how NR4A1 affects breast cancer (BC) growth and metabolism. They used laboratory…
The skin is our body’s largest organ and acts as a barrier against the outside world. It hosts a variety of tiny organisms, known as microbiota, which include bacteria, fungi and viruses. These…
Every year, millions of children and pregnant women undergo surgery with anesthesia, raising concerns about its safety. Some studies suggest that anesthesia, like sevoflurane (Sev), might harm brain…
Europe's CERN laboratory said on Monday that a detailed analysis revealed no technical obstacles to building the world's biggest particle collider, even as critics took issue with the "pharaonic" $17…
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Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Kaiser Permanente has found that short conversations about alcohol use during routine doctor vis
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A team of researchers from the University of Florida has developed a powerful new tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and MRI scans to distinguish Parkinson’s disease (PD) from other similar…
Discover how managing five key cardiovascular risk factors before age 50 can dramatically extend your healthy years—this global study reveals how small changes now can have life-changing effects…
This ARMD solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. A…
Boehringer Ingelheim Korea has marked a turning point in its R&D-driven journey under the leadership of General Manager Ana-Maria Boie. Celebrating her first anniversary as head of the Korean branch…
NASA Watch March 31, 2025 NASAWatch is 29 — Grok via NASAWatch Keith’s Note: on this date 1 April 1996, NASA (RIF) Watch was born with this posting. No kidding. “Editor’s note: From a well-placed…
Wilson, D. E. & Reeder, D. M. (eds) Mammal Species of the World 3rd edn (Johns Hopkins Univ. Press, 2005).Fleagle, J. G. Primate Adaptation and Evolution 3rd edn (Academic Press/Elsevier,…
RNF213 is a key player in fighting against various invasive pathogens in mammals. Here, the authors show that pathogenic Shigella flexneri can use its effector IpaH1.4 to directly target and subvert…
A new study has sought to understand why consuming too much sucralose, the artificial sweetener often found in diet sodas, can cause weight gain.Zero- or low-calorie foods and beverages have…
March 31 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Monday launched another batch of satellites from Starlink mission launches from Florida on Monday afternoon, about 5 1/2 hours before another Falcon 9 nearby was to send a…
National Academies NAS Keith’s note: Space Science Week 2025 – March 31-April 4, 2025 “is the joint meeting of the Space Studies Board of the U.S. National Academies discipline committees in…
An unusual pattern of tiny rock tunnels, first found in Namibia's desert roughly 15 years ago, could be the work of an unknown life form – a mysterious microorganism unlike any other described…
One of the ocean currents in the Arctic Ocean is at risk of disappearing this century because of climate change, according to a new joint study from the University of Gothenburg and the German Alfred…
A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans. Created by Washington…
The nuclei in our cells are miniature warehouses safeguarding the genetic blueprint for the body's biologic machinery. As warehouses go, nuclei are more like libraries than bank vaults. Too many…
During development, cells grow, expand, and migrate to generate tissues and organs in a highly controlled manner. Many intracellular pathways -- series of signalling cascades within a cell -- regulate…
New research reveals that lower proportions of specific sleep stages are associated with reduced brain volume in regions vulnerable to the development of Alzheimer's disease over time. Results show…
When a critically injured patient is admitted to the hospital, how much supplemental oxygen should they receive? New research published this week in JAMA Network Open led by investigators at the…
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Previous evidence suggested that pausing the BTKi drug around the time of vaccination may improve the antibody response. However, the trials results showed no significant difference in antibody levels…
An artist’s rendering of the Crew Dragon Resilience orbiting over a polar region amid the aurora during the Fram2 mission. Graphic: SpaceXA historic mission is preparing to take flight from NASA’s…
Be it sensors, cameras, or displays: Metasurfaces have the potential to fundamentally improve optical systems in our everyday lives. By controlling light more precisely, they drive compact, multi…
The conservative influencer who claims to be the mother of yet another of Elon Musk's children has sold her Tesla — and, of course, used it as a photo op.In an interview with the Daily Mail, 26-year…
This towering mystery fossil baffled scientists for 180 Years and it just got weirder.
Posted: March 31, 2025 6:47 pm ET | Last Updated: March 31, 2025 7:13 pm ET | Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the NASA astronauts who flew Boeing's Starliner Crew Flight Test to the International…
Poltroon University will be hosting the 15th Annual Easter Chemical Parade in Guapo, Arizona, on Sunday, 20 April, 2025. Former Arizona Governor Barbara Hoskins will serve as Parade Marshal. Advanced…
Newswise — In diagnosing autism – the developmental variant that affects around 80 million people worldwide – medical practitioners today put too much emphasis on a child's lack of sociability and not…
NASA Astrobiology Expedition 3 to Mars — Astrobiology.com Astrobiology.com Self-Nominations Invited for Task Force 1 (TF1): Development of NASA-DARES 2025: The 2025 NASA Decadal Astrobiology Research…
Reading time: 2 minutesA new University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study explores anti-feminist themes within TikTok’s “tradwife” (short for “traditional wife”) community, where women promote traditional…
NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore, who was stranded in space for nearly a year, touched on the importance of faith during a press conference on Monday.Wilmore spent nine months aboard the International…
As it struggles to hit its stride in the generative AI race, Apple is quietly working on an "AI doctor service," Bloomberg reports — a move that the company seemingly hopes will revitalize its foray…
On March 17 and 18, 2025, a two-day workshop dedicated to the assessment of the new estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) for Italy took place in Bologna. The event was organized by…
Lung Cancer | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comA trend toward improved overall survival (OS) was seen with osimertinib (Tagrisso) following definitive chemoradiation vs placebo in patients…
Artist's impression of plume activity on the surface of Europa. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech In the 1970s, NASA's Voyager probes passed through Jupiter's system and snapped pictures of its largest moons,…
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, from the left, Eric Philips, Chun Wang, Rabea Rogge and Jannicke Mikkelsen. (Image credit: SpaceX) Human spaceflight has captivated humans and to a large…
We all know that sitting for long periods is not ideal for our health. While I try to stay active or stand as much as possible, there are times when sitting is unavoidable, especially during my long…
ChatGPT doesn't have any political agenda but some unknown factor is causing a subtle shift in its responses.
The commercial space industry is booming, and it’s only expected to keep growing as more billionaire-led companies send rockets into the sky. Elon Musk’s SpaceX continues to dominate the space…
A dramatic drone video shows Isar Aerospace's first orbital launch attempt, which ended with a fiery crash into the frigid sea about 30 seconds after liftoff.The Germany company's first Spectrum…
A study on the evolution of the disease burden in Italy from 2000 to 2021, based on estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2021 study, highlighted steady improvement in the population’s health…
The Trump administration is waging a ‘wholesale assault on U.S. science’ that threatens the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence. That's according to an…
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The four astronauts of the Fram2 mission pose inside the suit up room near Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. From left to right: mission commander Chun Wang, vehicle pilot Rabea…
“I’ll start and point the finger and I’ll blame me. I could have asked some questions and the answers to those questions could have turned the tide,” he told reporters. “All the way up and down the…
In a new breakthrough, a team of physicists from the U.S. has successfully demonstrated a new way to detect radioactive materials using carbon-dioxide lasers — from a distance. The potential…
For Joshua New, Ph.D., distinguished R&D staff member at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and R&D World’s 2024 Researcher of the Year, innovation starts with a core instinct:…
Heterochromatin, sometimes known as the “dark side of the genome,” is a poorly studied fraction of DNA that makes up about half of our genetic material. For more than 50 years scientists have puzzled…
By Fran Molloy 1 April 2025 6 min read Our Sustainable Mining Technologies Research Program brings together around 100 staff and affiliates. The program focuses on mine safety, environmental…
LOS ANGELES - The popularity of cold plunges is rising fast, with claims ranging from muscle recovery to mental clarity. Now, new science is backing up at least some of the hype—at the cellular level.…
A paralyzed woman can again communicate with the outside world thanks to a wafer-thin disk capturing speech signals in her brain. An AI translates these electrical buzzes into text and, using…
There are better maps of the Moon’s surface than of the bottom of Earth’s ocean. Researchers have been working for decades to change that. As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team recently…
The implant itself sits on the speech center of the brain so that it’s listening in, and those signals are translated to pieces of speech that make up sentences. It’s a “streaming approach,”…
Five Falcon 9 missions are scheduled for launch this week. Among them is the first-ever crewed mission to the Polar Regions of Earth, as well as two anticipated missions from China.
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SpaceX is gearing up to launch Fram2, the first crewed mission to orbit Earth's poles, on Monday night from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The historic mission will carry four civilians from…
Both astronauts said they would strap into Starliner again. “Because we're going to rectify all the issues that we encountered. We're going to fix them. We're going to make it work,” Wilmore said,…
U.K. lawmakers have spent the last four years delaying the implementation of “forest risk” regulations on imported commodities like beef, soy, palm oil, cocoa, coffee and rubber.A law passed in 2021…
WASHINGTON — Blue Origin says its next New Glenn launch will be as soon as late spring after completing an investigation into the failed booster landing on the vehicle’s first flight.The Federal…
The Trump administration is merging a federal office that funds HIV testing with another programme, raising scientists’ concerns about AIDS-prevention efforts.Credit: Kevin Wurm/New York…
Image by Getty / FuturismThe DNA data from around 15 million people around the world is going on sale.As Nature reports, consumer-genomics company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy — and legal…
The David Geffen School of Medicine handed out awards March 14 to celebrate student and staff organizations who have demonstrated a commitment to the medical school’s mission.The Cultural North Star…
A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine looks at the effect of 4:3 intermittent fasting on weight loss. Dr Maria Chondronikola, Principal Investigator and Lead for Human Nutrition,…
Photo: Richard Drury/Getty Images Aging is no easy feat—it involves a lot of acceptance, preparation, and adaptation. According to a new study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences…
Burnout is not just a phase — it’s becoming the norm for much of Gen Z. Exhaustion and mental fog are creeping in faster than ever. A 2022 Cigna survey found that 91% of Gen Z employees report stress,…
This cohort study found associations between hormonal contraceptives and depression risk among first-time moms in the first year postpartum.Researchers found that initiating hormonal contraception…
Using data from more than 3000 people, researchers have described a new and more robust protein biomarker to predict cognitive impairment in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease.©istock, wildpixelIn…
It is a proud moment for Asutosh College in Kolkata where an assistant professor in the department of environmental science not only got a paper published in the prestigious Nature journal but was…
UCSF clinical research coordinator Max Dougherty connects a neural data port in Ann’s head on Monday, May 22, 2023, in El Cerrito, Calif. Ann is a participant in Dr. Eddie Chang’s study of speech…
The International Wound Journal has retracted 242 papers so far this year as part of an ongoing investigation into manipulated peer review. We reported in December the journal, a Wiley title, had r…
Knowing two languages could preserve your brain for longer, even with Alzheimer's. (stoatphoto/Shutterstock) Bilinguals with Alzheimer’s showed larger hippocampal volumes, a brain region critical for…
Twenty-year Carnegie Science veteran and renowned molecular biologist, Dr. Nina Fedoroff has left an indelible mark on genetic research and the scientific world at large. We recently caught up with…
Fram2, a first-of-its-kind private mission to send four astronauts into polar orbit around Earth, is about to launchBy Mike Wall & SPACE.com
By burying an assessment with updates and recommendations about the U.S.’s current measles outbreaks, the CDC has signaled an alarming shift in its public messagingBy Jen Schwartz edited by Jeanna…
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has closed its investigation into Flight 7 of SpaceX's huge Starship vehicle, which ended with a dramatic explosion over the Atlantic Ocean.Flight 7 sent…
Dieting can be tedious over the long term. Sure, counting calories over a week or two might be feasible, but forcing yourself to do it every day for months? Excruciating. If this struggle feels…
The most striking pathological manifestation of spatial cognition is visuospatial neglect. Despite decades of extensive neuropsychological exploration, this fascinating syndrome has still not revealed…
As much as 14 inches of snow could fall within the Lake Tahoe basin and up to 2 feet at higher elevations through Tuesday, adding to the state’s snowpack, which is sitting at around 90% of average for…
Published: 17:19 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 17:20 EDT, 31 March 2025 A doctor has made a shocking admission about NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' appearance following her return from space two…
The amount of time people spend in certain stages of sleep seems to affect brain health in ways that can affect the risk for Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published Monday in the Journal…
A blood test developed to detect Alzheimer’s disease can also show how far the disease has progressed and tell if symptoms are due to Alzheimer’s or another cause, a study finds. The report from…
Adults who had underlying medical conditions and then developed the flu were four times more likely to be hospitalized with the virus compared to those who didn’t have underlying medical issues,…
A large study of Norwegian college students has found that spending more time on screens after going to bed is tied to a higher likelihood of experiencing insomnia and getting less sleep — no matter…
Diverse Stock Photos / Flickr cc A preprint study posted late last week on the server medRxiv reveals that the current Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is 53% effective against COVID-19–related…
The use of an AI tool could speed up the time it takes to do pregnancy scans by almost half and it is still able to identify any abnormalities in the fetus, researchers found. Results from a study…
Longevity Medical Institute™ Integrates OncoSeek® to Launch One of Mexico's Most Advanced Cancer Screening Programs HOUSTON, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Longevity Medical Institute™ (LMI), Mexico's…
On March 29, a partial solar eclipse swept across parts of the Northern Hemisphere. The edge of the moon's shadow passed across Greenland, most of Europe, northern Asia, northwestern Africa and…
The powerful James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just completed the first of two planned observations of the infamous "city-killer" asteroid 2024 YR4, which will make a perilously close approach to…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Lauren W. Bristow, PharmD, MBA, senior director of Pharmacy for Providence, emphasized the critical importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence for…
Jared Isaacman, the billionaire fighter jet pilot-turned-SpaceX astronaut, has shared a photo of himself during his unusual "commute into DC" — which involved a Cessna CJ4 private jet.The…
Sen. Mark Kelly and his brother, Scott Kelly, and NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams "all share similar backgrounds," former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Winston Scott said…
Located in the San Miguel plains in modern-day Riobamba, Ecuador, the settlement was the first attempt to establish a city (also called Riobamba) by Diego de Almagro in 1534.In 1797, a powerful…
By guest contributor Dhananjaya Sharma Global health is a multi-billion-dollar sector that receives substantial funding from governments, philanthropic organizations, and international agencies. Yet,…
In recent years, a region known as the "equatorial margin" has been making headlines. This is the technical term for the northern portion of Brazil’s coastline, stretching from Rio Grande do Norte in…
Acimtamig Plus AlloNK in R/R Hodgkin Lymphoma | Image Credit: © Tatiana Shepeleva– stock.adobe.comThe addition of the innate cell engager acimtamig (AFM13) to AlloNK (AB-101) generated high objective…
Bad news for people hoping to solve their workday procrastination by leaving their phone in a desk drawer: new research indicates you’ll probably still find something to distract you. According to…
The secret to the formation of planets may lie in ordinary static electricity—the same phenomenon that can make your hair stand on end or give you an electric shock after walking across a carpet. A…
With millions of journal articles published yearly, it is impossible to keep up. This month, the team from The Bridge will give us a whistle-stop tour of what’s new in Paeds literature. The Bridge is…
Two NASA rockets launched into auroras over Alaska last week to study the impact that these geomagnetic light shows have on Earth's upper atmosphere, and the results were gorgeous.The experiment,…
GSK announced that it is investigating a group of more than a million older adults in the UK to determine whether its shingles vaccine, Shingrix, lowers the risk of dementia. Several studies have…
Prenatal use of smoking cessation pharmacotherapies was not linked to increased risks of major congenital malformations (MCMs) compared with smoking during the first trimester.Nicotine replacement…
How do workaholics' self-image influence their degree of dedication to their job? And how does that impact their mental health? To find out, Marie-Colombe Afota, a professor in Université de…
Anna Mueller, MD, Mount Sinai, presented the findings at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Annual Scientific Session and explained that broader adoption of imaging assessments will depend on…
SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast on Monday (March 31).A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 28 Starlink spacecraft lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space…
LSD can do a lot of things, but not necessarily much for someone’s attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. In a recent small clinical trial, microdoses of the psychedelic failed to significantly…
Cornell scientists launched aluminum particles, each about 20 micrometers in diameter, onto an aluminum surface at speeds of up to 1,337 meters per second – well beyond the speed of sound – and used…
It's a regrettable reality that there is never time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across each month. In the past, we've featured year-end roundups of cool science stories we…
Fram2 mission astronauts who will be first to circle the Earth from pole to pole: From left to right: pilot Rabea Rogge, Mission specialist and medical officer Eric Phillips, mission commander Chun…
Members of the Université de Montréal community have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Seven received theirs last Dec. 7 in a ceremony at HEC Montréal presided over by Quebec's…
A rocket by German startup Isar Aerospace tore into the sky over Norway's Arctic Andoeya Spaceport, a European launch base for small satellites, over the weekend — only to plummet back down to the…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Three companies that have made concrete investments in satellite in-orbit servicing — Airbus Defence and Space, Astroscale and Intelsat — outlined what it will take for the…
A pair of orcas terrorizing white sharks off the coast of South Africa may have captured the popular imagination, but their activities may be quite damaging, new research suggests. Port and Starboard,…
Don't breathe in the dust on Mars. That's the takeaway from new research from a team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder. The findings suggests that long-term…
Aguas Zarcas meteorite with irregular surface features. This 146g stone is on loan to the Buseck Center for Meteorite Studies from Michael Farmer. In April 2019, rare primitive meteorites fell near…
Rice University researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called “forever…
Rhinopoma microphyllum. Tel Aviv University Israel. Every night, bats emerge out of roosts in massive numbers, creating what scientists have called a “cocktail party nightmare” of clashing…
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based drug developer Isomorphic Labs said it has raised $600 million in its first external funding round, with the proceeds expected to accelerate its research and…
There are better maps of the Moon’s surface than of the bottom of Earth’s ocean. Researchers have been working for decades to change that. As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team in…
Mental healthcare can be difficult to access in the U.S. Insurance coverage is spotty, and there aren’t enough mental health professionals to cover the nation’s needs, leading to long waits and costly…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Corey Frederick, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, CPh, ambulatory care infectious diseases clinical coordinator at Baptist Health South Florida, discussed the evolving role…
Organ transplants are a familiar idea. Organelle transplants, less so. Yet organelles are to cells what organs are to bodies—specialised components that divvy up the labour needed to keep the whole…
The Myanmar Fire Services Department conducts emergency search and rescue operations after the March 28 earthquake. Myanmar Fire Services Department's Facebook Account / handout / Anadolu via Getty…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded Nivetha Gunaseelan, a doctoral candidate studying biomedical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, a predoctoral…
Unlike farther north in the Sierra Nevada, where 2 feet of snow is expected by Tuesday, the mountains that span between Yosemite and Death Valley national parks are nearly bone-dry.Castillo said it’s…
Effective management of immune checkpoint inhibitor-related toxicities requires early intervention, evolving guideline adherence, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with steroids remaining a key…
A unique set of risks and challenges await the first astronauts on Mars. Deadly solar radiation, nighttime temperatures regularly dropping lower than -100 degrees Fahrenheit, and an unbreathable…
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As photographers with long lenses set up along Water Street on the shoreline of Passamaquoddy Bay in Saint Andrews by the Sea, New Brunswick, Canada, they all had the same thing on their LCD screens.…
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Good health care depends on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. They translate the best available research into recommendations that shape diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. But…
Credit: Craig Bettenhausen/C&EN Astrophysicist Lisa Kewley introduces a panel on using satellites and computer models to understand the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere on March 11. A chemist said
Should I be putting silicone tape on my wrinkles? With the caveat that you look wonderful just as you are, silicone tape does seem to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and help reduce scarring. There…
Van Andel Institute’s Hui Shen, Ph.D., has been elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, a prestigious appointment that represents the top…
The shape of nanoparticles depends on the choice of solvent and temperature during their growth, but the seed particles that form first are too small to measure accurately. Researchers have developed…
TAMPA, Fla. — Space robotics specialist GITAI has completed a concept study for a mechanical arm that would be ready to support Japan’s crewed lunar rover early next decade.GITAI founder and CEO Sho…
The FDA has granted fast track designation to an mRNA vaccine candidate from Sanofi for the prevention of chlamydia infection. The designation is aimed to address the unmet public health need caused…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Sheldon Museum of Art will present a series of free public programs in conjunction with “Exploding Native Inevitable,” a traveling exhibition that features the…
By Omar Shamout Although she went to graduate school more than 2,000 miles away, Kayane Dingilian (BS ’16) felt like she was back in her undergraduate days in Pasadena when she defended her doctoral…
Share As a young girl, Effie Kisgeropoulos dreamed about the endless universe of constellations. Photo from Effie Kisgeropoulos, NREL Lying on the grass in Canton, Ohio, a young Effie Kisgeropoulos…
Photo by Road Trip with Raj on Unsplash NEW YORK — Anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many, creeping into everyday life with relentless persistence. But for a growing number of young…
The annual meeting of the North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC), a multilateral body that manages most non-tuna fisheries in the region’s international waters, was held March 24-27 in Tokyo.In a…
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — The Malagasy government is pushing ahead with a controversial highway linking Antananarivo and the port city of Toamasina, 260 kilometers (162 miles) away. Construction has…
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and an international banking group have quietly concluded that climate change will likely exceed the Paris Agreement's 2 degree goal and are examining how to maintain profits
By Matt Young March 31, 2025 11:00 MST Photograph by Ole Lundin. Photography contest, Honorable Mention. Nephrotoma ferruginea – ferruginous tiger crane fly, Englewood, Florida, March, 2014. Thanks to…
Watch Live! SpaceX to launch historic Fram2 astronaut mission over Earth's poles - YouTube Watch On SpaceX's Fram2 mission will launch cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wang into orbit with three…
Scientists at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) were authors of a research paper published in the Journal of…
The USC Capital Campus will soon be home to a state-of-the-art multimedia production studio — made possible by a $5-million grant from USC Life Trustee Wallis Annenberg and the Annenberg Foundation.…
Processed food and drinks often use artificial dye to boost their appeal, especially if they’re marketed to children and teens. But these colorants have a range of health risks, so some states are…
Newswise — (Chicago, IL– March 31, 2025) – Using intravascular imaging (IVI) to guide stent implantation during complex stenting procedures is safer and more effective for patients with severely…
La mayoría de los pacientes con enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA) y enfermedad de alzheimer y las demencias relacionadas (DRDA, por sus siglas en inglés) experimenta el inicio gradual y la progresión de…
MYKOLAIV, UKRAINE—According to a report by the Ukrainska Pravda, Ukrainian soldiers digging defensive fortifications stumbled […]
JACKSONVILLE, Florida — A maioria dos pacientes com doença de Alzheimer (DA) e demências relacionadas à doença de Alzheimer (DRDA) experimenta o início gradual e a progressão dos sintomas cognitivos,…
LA PLATA, Maryland — France’s Space Command conducted its fifth annual AsterX space war games exercise March 28 including 170 participants from 12 allied nations, including South Korea and the United…
An ancient freshwater species may be quietly facing a silent collapse.
R/R B-cell Lymphoma | Image Credit:© LASZLO - stock.adobe.comTreatment with a novel, optimized, hinge dual CD19/CD20–directed CAR T-cell therapy was safe and elicited high response rates, particularly…
During development, cells grow, expand, and migrate to generate tissues and organs in a highly controlled manner. Many intracellular pathways – series of signalling cascades within a cell – regulate…
In their first interview since returning to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay in space, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams say they are not looking to point fingers, don’t consider…
Experts have long warned that artificial intelligence is making its way into every corner of our lives — but we didn't necessarily expect it to seep into our actual dreams.According to a new survey
Galatea Bio, a biotech specializing in genomics and precision health, has secured $25 million in Series A financing to advance the development of a global, multi-ancestry biobank. The funding round,…
Reading time: 2 minutesA new report from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO), commissioned by the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, examines the economic implications
Simple habits can reduce your risk of memory loss and dementia and slow cognitive decline. One of those habits is exercise. (iStock) Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers…
BYLINE: Selena Langner, Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech scientists are revealing how decades-long research programs have transformed our understanding of evolution, from laboratory petri…
Physicists have designed and synthesised a groundbreaking new material—a copper-free superconducting oxide—capable of superconducting at approximately 40 Kelvin, or about minus 233 degrees Celsius,…
When University of California Los Angeles epidemiologist Pamina Gorbach, DrPH, received a letter of termination for her NIH grant on March 20, she almost fell on the floor. The notice implied the work…
Image credit: Fram2/SpaceX The upcoming crewed flight of the Fram2 mission into polar
Exposure to antibiotics during infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life. The findings shine a light on the importance of the…
Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck on Friday. More than 1,600 have died and more than 3,000 are injured. More than 1,200 homes and other structures were damaged…
The name Beyond Gravity sounds like a startup. Can you explain who your company is?André Wall: We have more than 50 years of experience supplying key components for the world’s most challenging space…
Spectrum launched from the Andøya Space Center in Norway before plumetting into the icy sea. Isar Aerospace A test rocket developed by a German start-up crashed into the sea about half a minute after…
Sweetened vanilla, calming lavender, or fragrant jasmine and lotus may fill your home with enticing aromas. But new research shows that the supposed stress-reducing and mood-enhancing effects of…
A $5 million gift from the Springer-Lu Family Foundation of Massachusetts will establish an endowment to support the Aspirnaut program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Supporters are invited…
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TROY, TURKEY—For the first time, scientists have found definitive proof that wine was drunk at […]
Another study testing sotatercept as an early intervention for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is anticipated to determine the effect on outcomes, Marc Humbert, MD, PhD, University Paris-Saclay,…
Above Earth, there is a void, a no-go zone that spacecraft enter at their own peril. It’s at once lethal to machines, but also essential to the way satellites work. Welcome to the Southern Atlantic…
Percutaneous drainage is a potentially organ and/or life saving procedure for accumulation of pus in infection, fluid caused by cancer or organ obstruction such as the kidney or the liver. The fallacy…
News Article March 31, 2025 Author(s): Fact checked by: Conference|EBMT Meeting Listen Key Takeaways Ciltacabtagene autoleucel led to prolonged PFS in patients with significant tumor burden reduction…
Space is hard is a recurring maxim, and it is particularly true of human bodies. Prolonged time in microgravity has a whole array of physiological effects, from losing blood cells to getting weaker…
A new study on Ancient Egyptian dynasties has proposed an intriguing explanation for the mystery of Shepseskaf's tomb, relating it to a total solar eclipse in 2471 BCE.During the fourth dynasty of…
A new CDC-led study identifies deforestation as a leading indicator of Ebola virus spillover. Using machine learning and two decades of satellite data, researchers found that forest loss and…
Published: 13:20 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 13:22 EDT, 31 March 2025 Women who use hormonal contraceptives after giving birth are up to twice as likely to develop postnatal depression, a study…
Commentary Video March 31, 2025 Author(s): Conference|EBMT Meeting Juan Carlos Hernández-Boluda, MD, PhD, discusses an EBMT machine learning–based model for identifying and stratifying transplant risk…
A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans. Created by Washington…
After a six-week ocean voyage, the Fred Young Submillimeter Telescope has reached Chile’s Port of Angamos, completing the first leg of its long journey to a mountaintop more than 18,000 feet above sea…
The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to…
Herpes zoster (HZ), commonly known as shingles, is a frequently occurring opportunistic infection in individuals living with HIV. Without antiretroviral therapy (ART), the risk of developing HZ in…
Newbury is the birthplace of Michael Bond, the British author who wrote the Paddington series. Newbury Business Improvement District During a night in the English town of Newbury, two men approached a…
For the Ocean Sciences Bowl, teams are composed of four to five students and a coach. To prepare for the event, team members spend months answering multiple-choice questions with a “Jeopardy!”-style…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The American Heart Association (AHA) awarded Nivetha Gunaseelan, a doctoral candidate studying biomedical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering, a predoctoral…
A new cement-making process could shift production from being a carbon source to a carbon sink, creating a carbon-negative version of the building material, researchers report March 18 in Advanced…
Lozano, R. et al. Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2010. Lancet 380, 2095–2128…
Researchers have developed a virtual reality-based system that shows promise in improving the differentiation between common mental health conditions, potentially paving the way for earlier and more…
Scientists caught a massive and extremely powerful X-class solar flare being spat out from the sun on Friday (March 28), just before the stellar eruption triggered a radio blackout across two…
Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new findings to enable earlier detection of atherosclerosis and improved treatment…
Experts discuss Project Lifeline’s integration of SBIRT in community pharmacies, highlighting its effectiveness in identifying and addressing opioid use disorder while exploring strategies for broader…
Strange metals have long puzzled scientists with their unusual electrical and magnetic properties, but now a team of Rice University physicists has developed a quantum information tool for probing…
An experimental drug could be game-changing for millions of Americans with a higher genetic risk of cardiovascular disease. In clinical trial data published over the weekend, Eli Lilly’s lepodisiran…
The Blackpoll Warbler has the longest migration of any warbler and, in fact, the longest migration of any Boreal songbird. Every year, Blackpoll Warblers make an incredible journey from North…
In the middle of Alaska’s Bering Sea, St. Matthew Island and its much smaller neighbor Hall Island are among the few specks of land amid hundreds of square miles of water. These uninhabited volcanic…
“Is your institution taking appropriate measures to defend against gender ideology?” “Can you confirm that this is not a climate or environmental law project?” “Does this project directly contribute…
Image Credit: © catalin – stock.adobe.comThe addition of the investigational, off-the-shelf, replication-defective adenovirus CAN-2049 and a prodrug (valacyclovir or acyclovir) to a standard-of-care…
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers…
Scientific Reports - Computational discovery of natural inhibitors targeting enterovirus D68 3C protease using molecular docking pharmacokinetics and dynamics simulations
A new study published in Aggressive Behavior provides new insight into how certain personality traits may interact with social dynamics to increase the risk of sexual aggression. The research focused…
Joyce Chaplin thought she was done with Benjamin Franklin. “But then I was reading about the Little Ice Age and the particularly bad winter of 1740 to 1741,” said Chaplin, the James Duncan Phillips…
Today, we got to a local site about 20 minutes after the pair of Peregrine Falcons that live there had gone off hunting…at least according to one birder who was leaving as we arrived. We trekked on…
Newswise — Washington D.C. – The established IAFNS Emerging Leaders Awards promote excellence in the food safety and nutritional sciences as evidenced by research, leadership, initiative,…
Specialized teams have ensured the safe caretaking and reinstallation of numerous large, heavy and fragile works, including the sixteenth-century Mallorcan staircase, the medieval French stone window…
Dazzling octopuses, creepy deep-sea anglerfish, cusk eels, and crustaceans are just some of the deep-sea creatures that have been documented by a recent expedition off the Chilean coast. Dozens of…
Published: 12:09 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 12:12 EDT, 31 March 2025 They look like a dish of lentils, or a mass of spider eggs on a leaf. But whatever they are, these tiny little brown blobs,…
31 March 2025 At-home self-sampling cervical screening looks likely to be an option in the future. But scientists warn that steps must be taken to ensure that the offer of at-home sampling doesn’t…
Researchers from both organisations aim to strengthen the UK’s ability to detect, understand and combat known and emerging pathogens. Bringing together experts in infectious diseases and pandemic…
The FDA granted an orphan drug designation to BA1302 (Boan Biotechnology) for the treatment of patients with squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic cancer.1 Preclinical studies…
Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist, Away Teams, Journalist, Lapsed climber, Synaesthete, Na’Vi-Jedi-Freman-Buddhist-mix, ASL, Devon Island and Everest Base…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is preparing a series of experiments to test in-space satellite refueling technologies, positioning commercial competitors at the forefront of an emerging sector of…
Orange owl. Snowy owls (Bubo scandiacus) are, as their name suggests, predominantly white — and nobody seems to know how this one, photographed in Huron County, Michigan, acquired bright orange…
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a pregnant woman needs help. Her baby is about to be born, and a severe drought has dried up the rivers connecting her community to the nearest hospital. Enter…
Near Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Island, Aruna Bangura, a young beekeeper, started a beekeeping initiative using modern hives after observing a decline in bees and increased deforestation in the region.The…
BSc Biomedical Science student and lead curator of the exhibit Chaitra Barkam shares the inspiration behind this event.I am thrilled to introduce to the Faculty the limited-time Legacies of Women in…
SpaceX is set to launch its next private human spaceflight mission, Fram2, from Florida on…
Media AdvisoryMonday, March 31, 2025 NIH-funded study reveals variables, such as poverty and education, that may underpin higher rates of heart disease and its risk factors. What A research team…
Variations on the classic Merlin and King Arthur legends span hundreds, if not thousands, of retellings. Many are documented within handwritten medieval manuscripts dating back over a millenia—but…
BYLINE: Donna Kemp Spangler To meet energy demands and reestablish the nation’s energy dominance, U.S. companies are developing several types of advanced reactors.One type of advanced reactor, a…
More recent efforts included agents that could not release oxygen in damaged tissue or overloaded the body with hemoglobin, which can raise iron in animals, including humans, to toxic levels when not…
For the first time, new images made possible by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have revealed the glow of Neptune’s elusive aurora. Although auroras have been observed on other planets in our solar…
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The test, which is not yet commercially available, focuses on a different form of the protein tau.
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), the proportion receiving layperson bystander life support (BLS) has increased, but a critical factor…
A technician climbs a tower to locate lightning strikes in the study area on Panama's Barro Colorado Island. Getting struck by lightning might not sound like a very wise idea to us, but for one…
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In a new study, researchers from Karolinska Institutet have shown that so-called interval cancers, which are detected between two screening sessions, account for a significant proportion of breast…
Exercise could potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast cancer, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found. ECU PhD student Mr Francesco Bettariga led the study which found that…
This month, there are results from 3 clinical trials of next generation vaccines, including an early safety study of an intranasal vaccine in children in China. In Canada, an inhaled vaccine has…
Researchers have developed an electronic skin that detects and precisely tracks magnetic fields with a single global sensor. This artificial skin is light, transparent and permeable, and also mimics…
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Among middle-aged women, low creatinine-to-cystatin C ratio (CCR) at baseline is associated with lower fat-free muscle volumes and poorer gait speeds 6.6…
Nearly two decades after suffering a brainstem stroke at the age of 30 that left her unable to speak, a woman in the US regained the ability to turn her thoughts into words in real time thanks to a…
An ugly, misshapen blob of glassified soil could rewrite the story of humanity’s technological heritage, suggesting that we began experimenting with copper smelting while we were still hunter…
In mid-January, a team of scientists were sailing aboard a research vessel in frigid Antarctic waters. They planned to investigate an unexplored section of the Bellingshausen Sea and the creatures…
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at postpartum hormonal contraceptive use and depression risk. Dr John Reynolds-Wright, NES/CSO Clinical Lecturer in Sexual & Reproductive Health,…
Visits to a dentist for problems during pregnancy was linked with reduced odds of conditions such as gestational diabetes – prompting calls for better integration of oral care education in maternity…
The impending eruption of Alaska’s Mt. Spurr is a timely reminder that, if you live near a volcano, you should be prepared in case it blows. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) says there are…
Rapid diagnostic tests have become a key framework for malaria diagnosis over recent decades. Image credit: Shutterstock / Saiful52. Malaria rapid diagnostic tests are under the spotlight at the World…
The Visby Medical Women’s Sexual Health Test’s de novo authorisation was supported by a study of 2,000 users in which it achieved high accuracy ratings for each of the STIs it tests for. Image credit:…
Cold exposure "trains" cells to be more efficient at cleaning themselves up.
(Adobe Stock) Certain stages of sleep – deep sleep and dream sleep – appear to contribute to brain health in ways that affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. People who get less deep…
The study enrolled 320 patients, dividing them into three dosing groups receiving a single dose of either 16mg, 96mg, or 400mg at the point of baseline measurement. Credit: Shutterstock / Dmytro…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A team of researchers at Penn State are following a “selective learning” approach — where scientists only collect data needed for a specific problem, instead of collecting all…
Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology was awarded a $282,770 grant from the Office of Naval Research to help purchase a high-end instrument that will support research…
Ovarian Cancer | Image credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki- stock.adobe.comThe combination of relacorilant and nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane) generated a progression-free survival (PFS) benefit compared with nab…
[embedded content] Neuroscientists in the US have created a device capable of decoding brain activity and translating it into speech so quickly, it almost enables a person who cannot speak to hold…
The U.S. Space Force is funding the development of a new "Orbital Carrier" spacecraft that can deploy multiple satellites when needed.The Orbital Carrier is being designed by Seattle-based company…
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Comparison of the digestive tolerance of an oligomeric versus a polymeric oral nutritional supplement in people with anorexia nervosa. A randomised...
While much attention is given to the summer loss of sea ice, the birth of new ice in the fall is also critical. Ice loss in the summer leaves oceans warmer and waves larger since wind can blow across…
Published: 10:57 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 10:58 EDT, 31 March 2025 NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have spoken out for the first time since they returned from their more than…
Sleep-deprived European jackdaws trade vigilance for deep sleep Sleep-deprived jackdaws spent more time in deep, symmetrical sleep – especially early in the night, when the need to recover is…
Illiberal narratives from China and Russia are more persuasive than democratic ones, with broad susceptibility across Japanese society. An authoritarian regime is a type of government system where…
Illustration of a human heart While everybody’s heart has an absolute chonological age (as old as that person is), hearts also have a theoretical ‘biological’ age1 that is based on how the heart…
illustration of woman awake in bed Scientists have found another reason to put the phone down: a survey of 45,202 young adults in Norway has discovered that using a screen in bed drives up your risk…
people running a marathon While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. That’s a key…
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A steady diet of high-fat foods leads to reduced pleasure in eating, likely contributing to obesity. UC Berkeley scientists have discovered why, opening up new possibilities for treating obesity — not…
Twelve senior student teams from the Faculty of Engineering competed in this year’s Norman Esch Entrepreneurship Awards for Capstone Design, pitching their startup ideas to a panel of judges who…
Last year, NCEI was proud to celebrate a decade of collaboration with the NASA DEVELOP program. NCEI looks forward to continuing the partnership this year, by offering eight early career scientists…
When people talk about the coronavirus, they sometimes describe this invisible entity as if it has a personality and even a conscience. If you ask a biology or medical student what a virus is, they…
For any closed, compact surface — that is, a surface that is finite in diameter and has a distinct inside and outside — mean curvature flow is destined to lead to a singularity. (For a simple sphere,…
Ella Day | March 31, 2025 | News story | Industry Associations, Research and Development | Pharmacy, awards, pharma industry, pm society The pharma marketing and healthcare communications industry…
It's easy to think that exercise only counts if it's high intensity. However, a new large-scale study involving over 85,000 participants in the UK has found that simply moving more – regardless of…
As anyone seeking to lose weight knows, diets come in and out of fashion. The Sexy Pineapple diet, launched by a Danish psychologist in 1970, never really took off. Kellogg’s no longer promotes the…
This is an artist’s impression of JADES-GS-z14–0, which as of today is the most distant confirmed galaxy. Galaxies in the early Universe tend to be clumpy and irregular. Supernova explosions in this…
The class of 2025 NHFP Fellows are shown in this photo montage (left to right, top to bottom): The Einstein Fellows (seen in the blue hexagons) are: Shi-Fan Chen, Nicolas Garavito Camargo, Jason…
A new study in Molecular Autism has found that a four-week course of oxytocin nasal spray in children with autism spectrum disorder was associated with decreased activity in bra
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NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet.The discovery is one of the most significant findings in the search for evidence…
Endometriosis is a complex disease that many young patients live with. Find out when to refer patients to speciality care at Boston Children's.
They say one person's trash is another's treasure, but a chunk of 'rock' used to keep a door open for decades is a treasure by pretty much anybody's standard.The 3.5-kilogram (7.7-pound) stone was…
Madeline Cross-Parkin is a first year PhD student at the University of Queensland working on cosmological parameter estimation using gravitational waves. Outside of research, she loves playing the…
Published: 07:29 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 07:29 EDT, 31 March 2025 From a cheery smiley face to a cheeky wink, emoji are now a regular part of daily communication for many people.But despite…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 31 (ACN) Two of the four Cuban collaborators who were injured last week in the province of Moxico, in Angola, are since Sunday in Luanda under the care of professionals from the…
Newswise — Orlando, Fla. (March 27, 2025) — Each year, the American Counseling Association (ACA) recognizes excellence in research, career and humanitarian achievement among counseling professionals…
Measles cases are continuing to grow especially in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. As of Friday, 453 cases were confirmed across those states. In an update from The World Health Organization, the…
We are witnessing the accelerated transformation of natural areas into cities. According to the United Nations, 55% of the world’s population lived in cities in 2018, a figure projected to rise to 68%…
The decades-long mystery of a never-ending explosion of X-rays around the remains of a dead star may have finally been solved. The radiation probably originates from the scorching-hot wreckage left…
A review of research into the fossil fuel industry has led an interdisciplinary group of scientists to warn that the environment, future liveability and people’s health are at risk if urgent action is…
A metal detectorist recently discovered not one, but two bronze and wood daggers that experts dated to over 3,000 years ago. Only the bronze portions of the instruments survived for so long buried in…
Students from Adamson University have developed a mechanism that can help detect gas leaks, which may cause fire-related incidents.Martin Javier featured in the "Game Changer" segment of "24 Oras" on…
Climate models predict that as the planet warms, so will the Southern Ocean. But for decades, the waters around Antarctica have grown mysteriously cooler. A new study shows why.With warming, the…
A new AI system, dubbed InstaNovo, could revolutionise protein sequencing just as AlphaFold transformed protein structure prediction, its developers claim.While DNA sequencing is routine, determining…
A landmark five-year clinical study has revealed that spectacle lenses equipped with highly aspherical lenslets (HAL) can significantly slow the progression of myopia and axial elongation in children.…
In an interview with Jimmy Fallon, tech mogul Bill Gates outlined his vision for AI, predicting that it will take over many human tasks in just a decade.Gates believes that the advancement of AI will…
After more than 20 years of research on arenaviruses, an Institut Pasteur team led by Sylvain Baize has developed an original vaccine platform known as MOPEVAC, which will strengthen the Institut…
Another week, another dose of public health news you can use. Also, a quick reminder to double-check who’s in your Signal group chats.Flu season is finally wrapping up. Across most of the U.S.,…
Anchovies thrive in large schools in nutrient-rich waters near the shore. But climate change is warming the oceans, depleting oxygen levels in the water. Scientists have long feared that this would…
A cutting-edge breakthrough in zero-sodium-excess solid-state batteries may reshape the energy storage landscape. This innovative study introduces a novel interphase design to address the persistent…
A metal detectorist recently discovered not one, but two bronze and wood daggers that experts dated to over 3,000 years ago. Only the bronze portions of the instruments survived for so long buried in…
Back in February, I wrote the column “Do you really want to live forever, or just be healthier for longer?“ In it, I mentioned that being in green spaces can contribute to a robust gut microbiome. I…
For the first time, a giant helical structure spanning millions of kilometers has been captured on camera as it emerged from the Sun.In 2020, the European Space Agency (ESA), with help from NASA,…
King’s are set to lead research that seeks to understand how climate-affected and vulnerable populations can come to terms with loss and change in ways that allow them to actively improve conditions…
Lead program investigating MT-601 in patients with refractory lymphomas, including anti-CD19 CAR-T cell therapy, demonstrated safety and efficacy in 9 patients with 78% having objective responses,…
A study found that eating a certain nut may help lower cholesterol.Specifically, consuming pecans may boost heart health.Dietitians explain the findings.Struggling to manage your cholesterol through…
A novel study has unveiled a transformative advancement in perovskite solar cells through bilayer interface engineering. This innovative method integrates 2D/3D perovskites with a dipole layer,…
The EO industry has done the fundraising, the satellite building, the launching. Now, it’s time to focus on actually using—and selling—the data that’s being collected in space, according to industry…
SpaceX's Fram2 astronaut mission is all set to lift off toward a polar orbit, marking a dramatic departure from every crewed spaceflight that has come before. But why has this never been done…
British pharma giant AstraZeneca, known for its cancer therapies Lynparza and Enhertu, among others, has signed deals on a number of research and development (R&D) projects across the globe. This past…
When I (JAS) was a first-time homeowner in a predominantly White area, my name revealed to others that I was not White. So, when I left my name on countless voicemails inquiring about the availability…
recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. The study,…
A new study finds that adults who limit ultra-processed foods and consume a diet rich in plant-based foods are less likely to develop a major chronic disease before they celebrate their 70th…
April 1 and 2Jupiter and the Moon Visible near TaurusApril 4Messier 94 Visible With a Telescope April 12Full Pink Micromoon April 21 through 22Lyrid Meteor Shower Predicted Peak As spring approaches…
Leafing in temperate trees is crucial for climate models, as small shifts can significantly impact warming predictions. Researchers often study urban heat islands, which are warmer than rural areas,…
Ahead of World Malaria Day, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media about efforts to control and prevent malaria around the world. Malaria is a…
The head of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Robert F Kennedy Jr, announced on 27 March that he would cut 10 000 employees from department agencies as part of government…
Around the world, as more people move into urban areas, they bring with them a myriad of ways of connecting with nature. Urban foraging, the human practice of collecting useful plant and animal…
Isar Aerospace has broken the European launch barrier.The German startup’s Spectrum rocket lifted off the pad at the Andøya spaceport on Sunday, and flew for approximately 30 seconds before crashing…
ESA has tapped Airbus to build a landing platform for Europe’s beleaguered ExoMars rover as the delayed mission hopes to reach Mars in 2030. The UK-built rover, also known as Rosalind Franklin, was…
In the remote, mist-shrouded foothills of the Chilean Andes lies a tale of mystery and perseverance — a narrative that stretches back to the late 19th century. Once thought to have vanished from the…
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A novel PET imaging method successfully quantifies COX-2 enzyme levels in the human brain. This technique opens the door for earlier detection, monitoring of disease progression, and evaluating anti…
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VNDA) announced Monday that a New Drug Application (NDA) was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting marketing approval of Bysanti…
BYLINE: Mike Lucas Newswise — On Mondays and Thursdays, David and Virginia “Ginny” Keil head to Van Dyck Hall at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where the retired couple take their seats and soak in…
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A 2024 Unicef report found that 23% of South African children experience severe food poverty, eating less than two of the recommended five food groups per day. Unemployment, food insecurity, limited…
Researchers proved that a misidentified skeleton from the 19th century actually belongs to infamous outlaw Johannes Bückler, also known as Schinderhannes. Genealogical research found a living…
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oncotelic Therapeutics, Inc. (OTCQB:OTLC) (“Oncotelic,” the “Company,” or “We”), a leader in RNA-based therapeutics, today announced the…
One of the most powerful objects in the universe is a radio quasar – a spinning black hole spraying out highly energetic particles. Come too close to one, and you’d get sucked in by its gravitational…
While you might not like how your trash smells, to your dog it is an appealing buffet brimming with apple cores, banana peels, meat scraps and stale bread.
Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often identify when these threats are emerging and prepare…
Brianna Sukhdeo, a second year Master of Public Health student Brianna Sukhdeo is a second year Master of Public Health (MPH) student in the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention concentration. She…
Increased survival and reduced major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) observed study-wide, despite primary composite efficacy endpoint not reaching statistical…
BOTHELL, Wash., March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cocrystal Pharma, Inc. (Nasdaq: COCP) (“Cocrystal” or the “Company”) reports financial results for the 12 months ended December 31, 2024, and…
SpaceX plans to launch the Fram2 astronaut mission over Earth's poles tonight (March 31), and you can watch the action live.Fram2's Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon capsule are scheduled to lift off…
Scientists hope a new method will pave the way to provide insights into the impact of climate change and habitat loss on biodiversity. In a study published in Systematic Biology, researchers from…
A longitudinal study of adolescents in Sweden found that individuals prone to antisocial behavior at age 15 were more likely to use drugs or alcohol by age 17. In contrast, those who exhibited more…
Another week of cuts and announcements from the Trump administration has continued the storm around health, medicine, and research in the US and globally. Mun-Keat Looi and Owen Dyer report HIV/AIDS…
Images available for use with credit can be found here. Newswise — Woods Hole, Mass. (March 31, 2025) – Devastating floods reshaped southern Brazil’s landscape in May 2024. Rio Grande do Sul - the…
Newswise — JACKSONVILLE, Florida — Most patients with Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (ADRD) experience the gradual onset and progression of cognitive symptoms, leading…
“Whether we like it or not, there are things out there, not alive, that think about us,” wrote a contributor on the internet anthropologist Katherine Dee’s substack. He was talking about the networks…
People with heart failure have long been advised to limit the amount of fluids they consume each day to help reduce congestion, or the buildup of fluid in the lungs and extremities, but that advice…
During the late Ediacaran period (about 550–540 million years ago), Earth experienced significant biological, geochemical, and geomagnetic changes, leading to widespread remagnetization particularly…
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Newswise — As electric vehicles, portable devices, and smart grids continue to expand, the demand for high-energy-density batteries has never been greater. Copper current collectors, although critical…
Hearing problems are on the rise worldwide, and whilst hearing sensitivity is well known to decrease with age, little research has been done on the other biological and environmental factors that…
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The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and Taiwanese researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic system that can identify tooth and sinus…
A device designed to remove embolic material—fragments of tissue that can be released into the bloodstream during transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)—did not result in a reduction in the…
Professor Sylvia Thun is a medical doctor, graduate engineer and expert in IT standards in the healthcare sector. Heading the Research Group for Digital Medicine and Interoperability in the Center of…
Awarded by the Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) and King's, one biennial award will be made to an early to mid-career India-based scholar.The Visiting Fellowship is restricted to the fields of Arts,…
In a study published today (31 March) in Nature Genetics, the research team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges showed that the effect of smoking combined with other factors – such as the consumption of…
Of all the cuts the Trump Administration has made, its attacks on medical research are some of the most baffling, threatening the ability for American scientists to keep developing new medicines to…
Play should be a core feature of children’s healthcare in forthcoming plans for the future of the NHS, according to a new report which argues that play “humanises” the experiences of child…
Late last week, the FDA approved Qfitlia (fitusiran) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older) with…
Discover how particle drift analysis using flux tools improves oral drug absorption in pharmaceutical research.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Exelixis’ Cabometyx (cabozantinib) to treat advanced neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). The drug has been authorised for use in adult and paediatric…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced that its Tremfya (guselkumab) has been recommended by the European Medicines Agency’s human medicines committee to treat Crohn’s disease (CD). The Committee for…
Sanofi’s Qfitlia (fitusiran) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as the first therapy to treat haemophilia A or B regardless of inhibitor status. The drug has been…
Dr Willem Stander, Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham and co-chair of the INQR UK regional network, said: “LGBTQ+ people navigate complex social, cultural, and structural environments…
Shark loss can have major effects on their ecosystems say researchers studying great white sharks in South Africa and reefs in northern Australia. “The removal of a top predator leads to cascading…
Researchers who developed a machine learning technique to identify the chemical composition of salts from images of their dried deposits have refined the process with a robot. They now have a database…
Embargoed until 23:30 UK time Monday, 31 MarchNewswise — Landmark research recommends gastric bypass for people with severe obesity undergoing surgeryGastric bypass is the most clinically and cost…
“I think it’s important to note that Woebot is not intended for people with OCD, and most importantly, is not appropriately used as a crisis service,” wrote Alison Darcy, Ph.D., founder and CEO of…
Credit: Unsplash+ Vitamin D has long been linked to good health, especially when it comes to bone strength and immune support.
Coffee enemas are trending again, thanks to celebrity endorsements and social media hype. But despite claims that they “detox the body” or even treat cancer, experts say they are more likely to harm…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a promising discovery that could improve how we manage pain after surgery — and reduce the need for addictive opioid…
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions
- Single IV administration of tau silencing gene therapy VY1706 significantly reduced tau mRNA and protein levels, with broad brain distribution and liver de-targeting, in NHP study - - Preclinical…
-- At All Doses Evaluated, VAX-24 Was Well-Tolerated and Demonstrated a Safety and Tolerability Profile Similar to Prevnar 20® (PCV20) -- -- At All Doses Evaluated, VAX-24 Elicited Substantial Immune…
Thanks to its successful biosimilar portfolio, Alvotech revenues jumped 427% in 2024 compared with 2023, showing immense growth year over year and proving that biosimilars are a profitable avenue for…
CVC is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Image credit: superbeststock via Shutterstock. GE HealthCare is rolling out a new computed tomography (CT) system to support practitioners in…
Results from a BRC-supported study on the benefits of large-scale screening for lung cancer have been published in The Lancet Oncology, ahead of the formal addition of lung cancer screening to the UK…
agile: Able to move quickly (and pivot as needed) with skill and little apparent effort. Sometimes the term is applied to thinking and project management as well as to athletic pursuits. alien: A non…
Ants are among nature’s greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide. Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some researchers believe it could…
Credit: Unsplash+ Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, often making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or behave as they normally would. It mostly affects older adults,…
Muscle weakness in older adults may start in the brain, not the muscles
Scientists have long been curious about a mysterious part of our DNA called heterochromatin, often called the “dark side of the genome.” This area makes up about half of our genetic material, yet it…
A major scientific breakthrough is set to change the way we make many everyday products—making the process faster, safer, and better for the environment. Scientists from Monash University, the…
A new study has found that using your phone, tablet, or computer in bed could seriously harm your sleep. Norwegian scientists discovered that just one extra hour of screen use after going to bed…
Oral appliances (OAs) are widely used in the management of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet a comprehensive understanding of the research landscape in this field is lacking. This study aims to map…
After nearly 25 years of research, permission has been granted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to release the seed-feeding weevil Ceutorhynchus constrictus to sustainably control…
Artist’s impression of the Gaia spacecraft in front of the Milky Way. ESA/ATG medialab; background: ESO/S. Brunier
Vertex will not advance VX-264 further in clinical trials. Credit: Andrii Yalanskyi via Getty Images. Vertex Pharmaceuticals has discontinued the development of VX-264, a type 1 diabetes (T1D) cell…
Many people think that once the liver is badly damaged—especially by alcohol—it can’t recover. But new research and patient care methods are proving that the liver has a strong ability to heal, even…
Sheldon Ekirch spends a lot of time on hold with her health insurance company. Sometimes, as the minutes tick by and her frustration mounts, Ekirch, 30, opens a meditation app on her phone. It was…
Montana's small, independent pharmacies say they're getting increasingly squeezed on reimbursements by pharmacy benefit managers — and are pushing an ambitious bill to rein in what they say are unfair…
On the morning of March 10, 2024, in an operating room in Xi’an, China, surgeons connected a living human body to a gene-edited pig liver. A brain-dead patient, with his family’s consent, became the…
Modern humans have much smaller and softer-looking faces compared to our ancient relatives like Neanderthals. But why is that? A new study from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology…
Science is under siege. Political forces are undermining expertise, dismantling research institutions, and replacing evidence based policymaking with ideology. This is a global crisis. The covid-19…
WASHINGTON — NASA has added SpaceX’s Starship to a contract used for launching agency missions, but the vehicle still has significant work ahead before it can start launching major missions.NASA…
Published: 05:26 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 05:26 EDT, 31 March 2025 Scientists are on high alert after spotting a key sign that a US volcano is about to erupt.Huge plumes of steam have been seen…
Published: 06:05 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 06:05 EDT, 31 March 2025 From chewing gum to teabags, microplastics have already been discovered in a range of everyday items. These tiny pieces of…
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-conserving therapy for breast cancer might not conserve as much as previously thought, a new study suggests.Wo
CSP-H genes (encoding cold shock proteins) were horizontally transferred from bacteria to Triticeae and improved wheat adaptation by enhancing its tolerance to various abiotic stresses. Because these…
At the American College of Cardiology’s 74th Annual Scientific Session, held from 29 March to 31 March 2025 in Chicago, the primary results from the semaglutide cardiovascular outcomes trial (SOUL)…
Mitochondrial dysfunction is a common denominator in numerous diseases, including osteoarthritis, heart failure, and metabolic disorders. While mitochondrial transplantation has emerged as a promising…
Current weather forecasts show no rain is predicted for the early part of April.Anybody who sees a wildfire is urged to call 999.A fire in May 2020 destroyed 220 hectares of woods and heathland at…
National intelligence review highlights mutual dependence of intelligence agencies and researchers
Among iron-deficient patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), receiving intravenous iron supplementation was found to be safe but resulted in mixed findings, according to a…
With the introduction of technology in the education sector and several debates about banning smartphones in schools in the country, we need to understand the good and the bad side of the internet.…
Extending the CONSORT 2010 statement for reporting cluster randomised crossover trials lays the foundation for improving the completeness and accuracy of reporting Over the past two decades my…
Gaetano Maria De Ferrari, professor of cardiology1 2 ovidio.defilippo@gmail.com A step forward in de-escalating treatment The evolution of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary…
Medical research has traditionally studied men, with findings extrapolated to women. Project founder Kate Womersley talks to Menaka Fry about her attempts to change this When Susan Cole was pregnant…
Barbour, K. E., Boring, M. & Brady, T. J. Vital signs: Prevalence of doctor-diagnosed arthritis and arthritis-attributable activity limitation—United States, 2013–2015. MMWR Morb. Mortal Wkly Rep. 66…
Applications 31/03/2025 21 views 0 likes Launched just seven months ago, ESA’s Arctic Weather Satellite has been proving how the New Space approach can accelerate the development of missions capable…
MONDAY, March 31, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Surgery might not be needed to treat as many as 60% of early-stage breast cancers, a new study says.Breast cancers th
Volunteers planted 450 saplings grown from acorns specially collected from Wistman's Wood on DartmoorWork to create a "mirror image" of one of Britain's last remaining ancient temperate rainforests…
This study presents a global, searchable database of 400 research watersheds with published descriptions of dominant hydrologic flow pathways, supporting efficient hypothesis testing to investigate…
Worldwide, the number of only-child families is increasing. This research examines how growing up without siblings affects adult brain structure, function and connectivity, cognition, personality and…
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Access to palliative care remains patchy and inconsistent. Local health strategies vary - some make no mention of palliative care at all, while others include it without clear delivery plans. Services…
With agriculture employing more than 60% of Africa’s workforce, experts emphasize boosting energy access as a critical input to enhancing productivity and food security.The World Resources Institute…
For the first time, all the 27 countries of the European Union (EU27) together with Iceland and Norway, have collected and reported data on both sales and use of antimicrobials in animals in their…
Plastic products, like polyethylene terephthalate (used in bottles), are popular because they are flexible, strong, durable, and recyclable. Their convenience is hard to beat. Biodegradable plastics,…
The annual Steering Committee meeting of the Chinese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA)-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety and its subcentres reviewed work progress and discussed the…
James Shee, assistant professor of chemistry at Rice University in the US, has charted an unconventional career path by making decisions based on what he loves. ‘It takes courage to be unconventional,…
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also apply to mid-northern latitudes in the northern hemisphere). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles…
This Review discusses the occurrence of non-canonical pathways in plant metabolic networks identified by modelling predictions and recent experimental evidence. It highlights how such non-canonical…
Data from the first phase of the Human Tumor Atlas Network (HTAN) are now available, comprising 8,425 biospecimens from 2,042 research participants profiled with more than 20 molecular assays. The…
Deng, Y., Liu, Q., Cui, Y., Wang, Q. & Liu, S. Revisiting relationships among specific surface area, soil consistency limits, and group index of clays. J. Test. Eval. 47 (2), 1392–1404 (2019).Article…
The transition from single cells to multicellularity is a key but not well-understood step in animal evolution. A study shows that loosely-organized colonies of attached single-celled organisms can…
Recyclable alternatives to polyethylene plastics — that do not sacrifice its valuable properties — are highly desirable. Now, an earth-abundant manganese catalyst has transformed plant-based alcohols…
The overall survival rate of athletes who suffer sudden cardiac arrest has improved over the past decade, but the likelihood of surviving varies by race, where the cardiac arrest occurred and what…
Patients with narrowing of at least 50% in three major coronary arteries did equally well when treated with a minimally invasive stent placement guided either by ultrasound-based imaging or by a…
The country is now more prepared if another major earthquake of magnitude 7.7 hits anew, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said on Monday. PHIVOLCS director Teresito…
In its latest weather forecast, the state weather bureau said the affected areas would include the Zamboanga Peninsula, BARMM, Palawan, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani. Scattered rains are expected over…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Morgan Goodstadt made a radical change about six months ago. The registered…
Health is not valued till sickness comes," said Thomas Fuller, a British scholar, and preacher, reminding us of the importance of well-being and the need to prioritize it before health issues arise.…
US President Donald Trump’s administration has terminated a $2.6bn (£2bn; €2.4bn) grant to Gavi, the global vaccine alliance, while also ending research on vaccines and antiviral drugs that aim to…
A major new grant will help to establish the University of Glasgow as one of the UK’s leaders in atom-by-atom of analysis of materials which could support human habitations on the Moon and beyond.…
Maternity mentoring can help mothers balance the demands of work and home life Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work – and should be offered…
Abramson, J. S. et al. Two-year follow-up of lisocabtagene maraleucel in relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma in TRANSCEND NHL 001. Blood 143, 404–416 (2024). This paper presents clinical…
Liu, B., Zhou, H., Tan, L., Siu, K. T. H. & Guan, X.-Y. Exploring treatment options in cancer: tumor treatment strategies. Sig. Transduct. Target. Ther. 9, 175 (2024). A review article that presents a…
A lack of broadly applicable methods to precisely control therapeutic gene expression is a key challenge for gene therapies. We present a technology that offers a photoactivatable RNA base editor for…
Generative artificial intelligence has entered a new frontier of fundamental biology: helping scientists to better understand proteins, the workhorses of living cells. Scientists have developed two…
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31/03/2025Using cerebral embolic protection devices during transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedures does not reduce a patient's risk of experiencing a stroke, according to a large UK…
Net zero. This simple accounting term represents humanity’s greatest challenge — and opportunity — to stabilize Earth’s climate. The goal, timeline and metric for success seem clear: by 2050, each…
King’s Festival of Artificial Intelligence returns 20 – 24 May with events and workshops on AI and education, healthcare, creativity, sustainability, business and more.What does an AI-powered…
BMC Palliative Care is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in the clinical, scientific, ethical and policy issues, local and international, regarding all aspects…
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also indicates how far it has progressed, according to a study by researchers…
Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. What’s Up With Our Wheat? Great article (“How…
Proxima Centauri, the star closest to our solar system, has once again captured the attention of astronomers. Known for its energetic personality as an active M dwarf star, it harbors the potential to…
There’s a danger with scanning social media so much for stories that you get exposed to the worst of what’s going on many times over So I’ve made a deliberate effort to make a note of good news this…
To develop students’ interest in space science and technology, the Singareni Collieries Educational Society (SCES) has decided to celebrate the golden jubilee of the launch of India’s first satellite…
Inside a green orb planted in the German countryside is a high-tech aid to prevent wildfires that have grown more common and destructive with rising global temperatures. The installation, resembling a…
As a neuroscientist, Nancy Kanwisher lives in a world of uncertainty. That’s the nature of science—its progress depends on navigating the space between the known and the unknown. Clarity is temporary;…
HELSINKI — Chinese startup Bluelink Satcom has raised early-stage funding to build a satellite network capable of detecting Bluetooth signals from space.Bluelink Satcom announced an angel+ funding…
We present a versatile correlative light and electron microscopy protocol for visualizing the ultrastructural details found in brain samples and for revealing previously undescribed features of…
Morocco is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on tapping northern rivers to supply water to parched cities farther south but experts question the sustainability of the project in the face of…
In Uganda's Mbale district, famous for its production of arabica coffee, a plague of plastic bags locally known as buveera is creeping beyond the city. It's a problem that has long littered the…
Gluten and soy allergies are significant health concerns, particularly in individuals with celiac disease or soy sensitivity. While dietary sources of these allergens are well-studied, their presence…
Kitzmann, A. S., Pulido, J. S., Diehl, N. N., Hodge, D. O. & Burke, J. P. The incidence of central serous chorioretinopathy in olmsted County, Minnesota, 1980–2002. Ophthalmology 115, 169–173.…
BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- At the National Innovation Center for Digital Fishery in Beijing, two robotic fish with a sleek, metallic finish swim gracefully in a breeding tank, showcasing cutting…
Sphere Bio, a leading provider of innovative picodroplet-based microfluidics solutions for functional single-cell analysis and isolation, today announced the launch of the Cyto-Cellect® Human IgG…
With the promise of newer, cheaper nuclear power on the horizon, U.S. states are vying to position themselves to build and supply the industry’s next generation as policymakers consider expanding…
Japan’s economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings…
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“With no vaccines or specific therapeutics approved for human use against Nipah, CEPI is leading the charge to protect the world against this deadly virus committing over US$100 million to its Nipah…
The partnership will support regional stakeholders to strengthen clinical research capacity to conduct late-stage clinical trials for vaccines against endemic and epidemic threats; and to rapidly…
The Moon has been skirting close to the Pleiades open cluster for several months, sometimes passing across some of its outer members.However, on 1 April, starting under conditions of deep twilight,…
Regular blood donors may acquire beneficial genetic changes to their blood stem cells , according to a major new study. British and German researchers worked together on the project to study samples…
31 Mar 25 New research from HPFT has found that a special kind of art therapy could significantly support people with eating disorders (EDs). Emma Davis, Senior Eating Disorders Clinician, and Lottie…
Mobile money in Zambia How are Zambians utilising mobile money? What effect does mobile money have on rural poverty? Could tax changes slow mobile money growth? Editor’s note: This article is the…
I’ve written this post in preparation for Wednesday’s IPS Journal Club (register here). The paper that I have chosen for the Journal Club is this one in the Journal of Infection Prevention, comparing…
While more people than ever are running marathons in the U.S., the risk of dying from a heart attack during a run has fallen dramatically in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new study by…
Early on March 28, a major 7.7-magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the earth as far as Bangkok, about 1,300 km away.Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive…
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Decentralized longevity research network Rejuve.AI has launched Rejuve Longevity, an app designed to democratize access to longevity treatments and insights. By leveraging AI-powered analysis and a…
Inky black shards of volcanic glass unearthed in Alberta are helping researchers trace the movements of Indigenous people across Western Canada centuries ago. Hand-carved arrowheads and jagged spears…
The protracted healthcare turmoil has increased the average wait for surgery for patients with the seven major cancers by more than five days, and the share of patients whose surgeries were delayed by…
Compared with standard medical care, early use of a temporary intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) to support heart function in patients who were critically ill with cardiogenic shock caused by heart…
Brazilian researchers reveal that even mild cases of COVID-19 can temporarily reduce heart rate variability, with stress on the autonomic nervous system lasting up to six months—especially in older…
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 08:40 EDT, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 08:40 EDT, 30 March 2025 His extreme early morning fitness and skincare routine has taken the internet by…
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The life sciences industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements and an increasing demand for efficiency and precision in drug discovery. A driving force behind this…
Almost half of primary schools (46 percent) have encountered resistance from parents in the past year when providing sex education at school, according to a study by the knowledge center Rutgers and…
Traditional Chinese medicine offers promising natural compounds that modulate cholesterol metabolism, unveiling new therapeutic pathways for cancer treatment.
Researchers from the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) conducted a large-scale epidemiological study to explore the potential health benefits of…
Love to scroll through your phone while in bed? Scientists have found that using a screen in bed can increase the risk of insomnia by 59%. While sleep is critical for both mental and physical health,…
New research suggests that common NSAIDs like ibuprofen may blunt sweet taste perception by inhibiting key taste receptors—raising questions about their potential impact on metabolism and glucose…
In sharp contrast to earlier studies, patients with severe triple-vessel heart disease fared equally well whether they underwent open-heart bypass surgery (CABG) or a less invasive procedure called…
On Friday 21 March 2025, the British Journal of Nursing held their 2025 Awards.Aby Mitchell, Senior Lecturer in Nursing Education, and Behnam Jafari Salim, Digital Learning Specialist, won Educator…
It seems like artificial intelligence is everywhere in our virtual lives. It's in our search results and our phones. But what happens when AI moves out of the chat and into the real world? NPR science…
HanAll Biopharma has stepped up its legal fight with Harbour BioMed, filing a counterclaim with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to formally terminate their licensing deal for the…
A new Intermountain Health study finds that peripheral artery disease, a condition that affects more than 10 million Americans over the age of 40, is often underdiagnosed and undertreated, with fewer…
People at high risk for recurrent cardiac events following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure to open blocked arteries, experienced significantly better outcomes with clopidogrel…
Fink SP, Triggs-Raine B. Genetic deficiencies of hyaluronan degradation. Cells. 132024;1203.PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Csoka AB, Frost GI, Stern R. The six hyaluronidase-like genes in the…
The trial is the first of its kind to use AI for the 20-week pregnancy scan on real patients, and is led by King’s College London and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and funded by the…
Berk DR, Bentley DD, Bayliss SJ, Lind A, Urban Z. Cutis laxa: a review. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012;66:842–e1. Google Scholar Urban Z, Davis EC. Cutis laxa: intersection of elastic fiber biogenesis, TGFβ…
The Ebola and the Marburg viruses belong to the Filoviridae family, a group of filamentous, single-stranded, negative-sensed RNA viruses. Upon infection, uncontrolled propagation of the Ebola and the…
Lunit, a Korean developer of AI-powered cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has partnered with the U.S. National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research, part of the National Institutes of…
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms in witnessed cases or within 24…
Researchers from the UK’s National Health Service believe increasing adoption of cashless payments may be having an unexpected payoff: Fewer kids are swallowing coins and seeking medical help to…
Higher education technology organisation aims to guard against incidents that can cost £2 million each
New research presented at the EHRA 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, shows that the presence of atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of future dementia by 21%…
The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium (JNP) will be revising the entry fee for the sky theatre show from April 1.As per the revised charges, entry fee for adults is ₹100 per head from the existing rate of…
As political commentators scramble to comprehend just what is happening in the United States, one ready parallel keeps coming up.Time and again President Donald Trump’s regime is compared to the…
Boryung, which surpassed 1 trillion won ($679.8 million) in annual revenue last year, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its core pharmaceutical business while aggressively investing in…
March 31, 2025 | Monday | Opinion | By Dr Manbeena Chawla Catering to pharma companies globally and ensuring seamless transportation of critical healthcare products, World Courier, a global specialty…
March 31, 2025 | Monday | Opinion | By Dr Manbeena Chawla Currently, India faces a growing eye-health concern with approximately 4.95 million blind persons and 70 million vision-impaired individuals,…
Scientists have developed a new resource to better protect seabirds from the impacts of offshore wind farms. The innovative modelling tool has the potential to save wildlife, while ensuring the…
European clinicians and scientists are to receive £5.5m in funding to form a world-leading research team tasked with making personalised medicine a reality for people with bowel cancer. The CRC-STARS…
A major new survey of young peoples’ attitudes and priorities has found that while young people believe in democracy over dictatorship, they think that UK democracy is in trouble. The University of…
Millions of people die prematurely from air pollution every year. This problem has existed since humans started burning materials for fuel — first wood and biomass, then fossil fuels. But it’s an…
Dr. Anjay Rastogi, the clinical chief of nephrology and director of the Clinical excellence, Outreach, Research and Education Kidney Health Program for UCLA Health, sat down with science and health…
March 31, 2025 | Monday | Opinion | By Ayesha Siddiqui The resurgence of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) in cancer therapy signifies a shift towards targeted, highly effective treatments, leveraging…
March 31, 2025 | Monday | Opinion | By Aarthi Janakiraman, Research Director, Advanced SciTech, Everest Group The pharmaceutical industry is at a critical juncture, urgently needing to transform…
The differences, or bias, between estimates of blood oxygen saturation levels as measured with pulse oximeters compared to the gold-standard method of measuring oxygen saturation in arterial blood…
There are new fears that microplastics are having an increasing impact on the health of the world’s population creating a looming stroke epidemic.Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in…
Scientists may have found a solution to stop the spread of malaria: poisoning mosquitoes with human blood. New research suggests that the mosquito-borne malady can be curbed by getting the insects to…
Celltrion said it has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) for a variation application to add an autoinjector (AI)…
Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis (AC) has become a growing global health issue, particularly affecting women. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the global, regional, and national burden of AC…
United Utilities, which provides services to more than seven million people across north-west England, is more than £9bn in debt. Its chief executive Louise Beardmore confirmed to parliament in…
The money would be reinvested in patient care, said an NHS trustAn NHS trust has been awarded £2.59 million by the government to install solar panels at three hospitals in West Sussex. University…
The line of shareholders at HLB’s annual meeting in Daejeon stretched past the registration table and out the door. Some had flown in. Others had held their shares for nearly a decade. They came with…
Patients with heart failure who took dapagliflozin, a sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, after undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) were significantly less likely…
Once again, Mars has presented us with an example of something it seems to have in abundance: extremely peculiar and baffling rocks.As the Perseverance rover trundled about Broom Point, on the lower…
Dr Marine Valton, CEO and Co-founder of Nourisol, said the product is a slow release fertiliser which captures both carbon and nitrogen from the atmosphere A company which creates sustainable…
Projects earmarked in the scheme include culvert replacement in Higher Brixham and flood defence improvements in LympstoneFlood schemes in Devon and Cornwall will receive about £33m of government…
More than 1,200 experts from 34 countries gathered in Seoul last week to discuss the latest research and developments in hematology.The Korean Society of Hematology held the International Congress of…
Among patients with uncontrolled hypertension, the investigational drug lorundrostat brought a significant reduction in blood pressure at 12 weeks compared with placebo, according to a study presented…
BASEL, Switzerland, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Important patent around BioVersys’ BV100 drug candidate has been granted, protecting the proprietary…
Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) has donated medicines worth 100 million won ($68,138) to victims affected by the recent wildfires in North Gyeongsang Province and Ulsan, as well as to…
Two recent studies, although distinct in focus and methodology, point to complementary findings that, in individuals living with dementia, certain types of everyday social interactions are perceived…
Using a screen in bed for just one hour after lights out increases your risk of insomnia by a staggering 59 per cent, new research on thousands of university students has found.Scientists from the…
A new review uncovers how common natural supplements can both protect and endanger health, depending on dose, duration, and delivery—and points to next-gen technologies as the key to unlocking their…
An artificial intelligence (AI) model trained to detect blocked coronary arteries based on electrocardiogram (ECG) readings performed better than expert clinicians and was on par with troponin T…
Antidepressant use is linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk across age groups, with new research showing the duration of exposure significantly impacts risk levels. A comprehensive Danish study…
Atrial fibrillation diagnosed in midlife is linked to a 21% increased risk of dementia at any age and a 36% higher risk of early-onset dementia, according to new research presented at a European…
Floating about in microgravity might seem like a blissful reprieve for the human body's weight-bearing skeleton, but when astronauts spend months in space, their bone density takes a serious hit that…
Krutmann, J., Bouloc, A., Sore, G., Bernard, B. A. & Passeron, T. The skin aging exposome. J. Dermatol. Sci. 85, 152–161 (2017).PubMed MATH Google Scholar
Scientists say land managers in Queensland's Wet Tropics are winning the war against one of the world's worst invasive ant species but fear the gains could be lost if federal funding is allowed to run…
Both the injectable and oral forms of semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, have gained recent attention for their effectiveness against weight gain, high blood sugar, and even…
Daiichi Sankyo Korea has dismissed concerns about Dato-DXd (datopotamab deruxtecan), an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) being developed as a follow-on to Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan). The company…
Exposure to secondhand smoke during pregnancy increases by about 2.3 times the risk of placental abruption, a condition in which part of the placenta separates from the uterine wall before childbirth,…
Many Mental Elves have blogged about cannabis and psychosis in the past. For example, we know that cannabis use in adolescence is associated with an increased risk of psychosis diagnoses in adulth
New study maps the inflammatory potential of China's iconic regional dishes—revealing that fiery Sichuan meals may actually soothe inflammation while sweeter southern styles stir it up.
The unbearable inaccessibility of the human brain has been a major barrier to understanding both how the human nervous system assembles itself and how psychiatric and neurological disorders emerge.…
Plasmatreat cold plasma systems clean, activate surfaces and apply nanocoatings for dielectric barriers and more.
Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) library preparation is fundamental for successful and efficient next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows. Researchers apply these techniques to a wide range of platforms,…
Macrophages in the hearts of newborn mice engulfed dying cells to secrete molecules that enhanced the proliferation of nearby heart muscle cells after injury, helping them regenerate healthy cardiac…
On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems and central computer and said goodbye to this…
Researchers tested whether menu design and health messages on a Chinese food delivery app could nudge customers to order lower-salt meals. They found that changing default settings on menus—especially…
Millions of people may possess natural “cancer resistance," according to leading experts.Scientists are being offered up to £20 million to investigate why some individuals appear to be immune to…
[Image courtesy of Sora/OpenAI]If navigating your organization’s lab software landscape feels like untangling chaos, you’re not alone. While data and software maturity
Researchers developed a machine-learning algorithm to accurately predict free sugar content in packaged foods globally. The model enables large-scale assessment of carbohydrate quality based on fiber…
The story so far:On March 15, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, announced on X that an uncrewed Mars landing mission will take place by the end of next year. The operation is expected to feature Optimus,…
Artist’s illustration of future Mars helicopters on the Red Planet featuring Ingenuity (upper right), a sample recovery helicopter (foreground), and a Mars science helicopter (upper center). (Credit:…
A view from above of Interlaken, Switzerland. A new study analyzed residential trees and mortality in Switzerland. Image via Kelly Kizer Whitt. Urban trees enhance residents’ well-being. A long-term…
On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations in western New South Wales. The person…
Scientists have found a better and more eco-friendly way to make organic solar cells (OSCs)—a type of solar panel that is light, flexible, and affordable. The new method uses a high-speed doctor…
Santa Clara County leaders are facing their most uncertain financial crisis since the pandemic, and they’re turning every stone for ideas on wrangling extra money. That includes, for the first time,…
SpaceX is set to launch the first human spaceflight directly over Earth’s polar regions on Monday (March 31, 2025) — a days-long, privately funded orbital mission involving four astronauts. Named…
Gothenburg's local authority is seeking to highlight its green credentialsGothenburg, Sweden's second city, is highlighting its environmental credentials by continuing to put its money on the…
Alzheimer's disease is usually associated with old age. But around 5%-10% of all Alzheimer's cases occur in people under the age of 65.Early-onset Alzheimer's disease progresses more rapidly and often…
Cases of the fungal infection Candida auris are rising rapidly and coming from more sources too, a new US study reveals.C. auris was first reported in the US in 2016 and is considered an "urgent…
So far, the AI industry has enjoyed smooth sailing. It's courted billions in slap-happy investments and sign-first, read-later contracts, ballooning some Silicon Valley companies to the top of the…
Caffeine combined with beetroot juice significantly improves both initial and repeated 1000-meter running performance in non-athlete men. Body fat percentage, sleep duration, and nutrition emerge as…
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance for people with a specific sleep disorder. This discovery…
Credit: Unsplash+ A groundbreaking study from the University of Copenhagen has uncovered a major clue behind the most common form of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a brain condition that affects millions
A new population-based study from Spain reveals that nearly 23% of people infected with COVID-19 between 2021 and 2023 went on to develop long COVID, and for more than half of them, the symptoms…
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it, too. But even before cooking, your approach to preparing food – such as by…
A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle…
Laguna Verde in Bolivia is one of the most toxic lakes on Earth, with its emerald-green waters concealing a deadly secret - but it's also being probed by Mars researchers
(a) High-resolution TEM Image showing (101) plane of anatase phase of pure TiO2 nanofibers; b) the SAED pattern of the nanofibers. Credit: Advanced Science (2025). Imagine a thin, lightweight mat that…
Scientists use DNA to build tiny 3D electronic devices that assemble themselves
Chronic high-fat diets blunt the brain’s pleasure response to rich foods by impairing NAcLat→VTA signaling in mice. Neurotensin dysfunction underlies this effect, but restoring its signaling revives…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Jawad Butt, MD, shares a secondary post hoc analysis of the FINEARTS-HF trial (NCT04435626), exploring the prognostic significance of liver biomarkers in patients…
For the first time in nearly 30 years, scientists have discovered a brand-new class of antibiotics — and it could be a game-changer in the fight against drug-resistant infections. Researchers at…
Researchers find a better first choice for treating high blood pressure
Twenge, J. M. Increases in depression, self-harm, and suicide among U.S. adolescents after 2012 and links to technology use: Possible mechanisms. Psychiatr. Res. Clin. Pract. 2, 19–25.…
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A team of Melbourne researchers has developed a world-first tool to measure gender euphoria.This scale could be a game-changer for mental health support and research. Experts say it could help…
A quantum machine has used entangled qubits to generate a number certified as truly random for the first time, demonstrating a handy function that's physically beyond even the most powerful…
A large-scale study of older Australians finds that diets high in ultra-processed food may quietly erode mental wellbeing—boosting depression risk and undermining quality of life, even without…
The enrichment centrifuge is a device used to extract uranium-235 isotope from a sample of natural uranium. U-235 is fissile and thus useful to generate nuclear power and to build nuclear…
By Gerard Gommeaux-Ward 31 March 2025 8 min read “It had this real sort of setup like Wallace and Gromit, you know?” Suzy Jackson said. She's sharing a moment when NASA wanted to land the Curiosity…
A new study reveals how sucralose may backfire by boosting hunger-related brain activity—especially in women and those with obesity—challenging its role in weight management strategies.
Heim, A. Jahrbuch des Schweizer Alpenclub / 27 Notizen über den Tod durch Absturz (Verlag der Expedition des Jahrbuchs des S.A.C., 1892).Moody, R. Life After Life (Bantam, 1975).Hou, Y., Huang, Q.,…
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Banks facing regulatory sanctions for financial misconduct tend to adopt riskier business practices, according to new research. The authors warn repeated or systemic…
A 12-week feasibility trial tested the MIND diet in midlife adults, showing improved diet quality, mood, and physical quality of life but no significant cognitive gains.
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Before he became known as “John of the Mountains” in the high country of California, naturalist John Muir journeyed through a different type of challenging terrain: the swampy lowlands of the U.S.…
TAKEHARA, Hiroshima Prefecture—The Yuki-Hime “smart sea bus” made only one blunder during a test cruise when it needlessly slowed down and made a turn. “A beacon light could have been mistaken for…
President Donald Trump announced plans to chop down a tree that was said to have been planted by former President Andrew Jackson.In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump said that he was working with…
At the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Sessions, John Buse, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, discussed the latest findings on GLP-1…
SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vaxcyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCVX), a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the…
A new bill in Congress proposes to use federal funds to research the impacts of wildfire smoke exposure on grapevines and vineyards, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., said when the bill was introduced…
Patients in the treatment group had a 21% lower risk of cardiovascular death or first heart failure hospitalization overall, but the between-group difference did not meet the threshold for statistical…
Credit: Unsplash+ Vitamin D is well-known for supporting strong bones and a healthy immune system, but new research suggests it could also play an important role in managing in
Missions to Mars and other locations in deep space present numerous challenges, most of which stem from the distances involved. Using conventional propulsion methods (chemical rockets or Hall-effect…
73 protoplanetary discs in the Lupus star forming region. Credit: Guerra-Alvarado et al. When it comes to the planets produced in protoplanetary disks, size matters, but not the way you might think.…
Imagine being able to control your smartphone underwater, or move through virtual worlds just by waving your hand—no wires, no touching, and no bulky gear. This could soon be real thanks to a new kind…
Sinkholes are natural depressions that form when rock dissolves or collapses, creating deep voids in the ground. While they are commonly found on land, they also exist in the ocean, often appearing as…
As if the news out of the Robert F Kennedy Jr junta could get any worse, he has named anti-vaxxer David Geier to run the planned vaccines and autism study. I was worried that Kennedy would force a…
Source:https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3304059/dementia-linked-diabetes-herpes-research-looks-beyond-brain-proteins-find-cause Protein clumps in the brain have long been…
Until recently, scientists thought a rare and potentially deadly meat allergy was transmitted by just one species of tick found in the U.S. — the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). However, new…
"Words like 'catastrophic' come to mind." -- David Newman-Toker, MD, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, on possible budget cuts to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. "It seems…
A prominent computer scientist who has spent 20 years publishing academic papers on cryptography, privacy, and cybersecurity has gone incommunicado, had his professor profile, email account, and phone…
This story was originally published by The 19th on March 27, 2025. Daniella Fodera got an unusually early morning call from her research adviser this month: The doctoral student’s fellowship at…
Concussion during childhood – even mild trauma – can jeopardise future educational success, according to a study conducted at Tampere University in Finland. “A mild, single concussion is often…
In 2022, I interned at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Nigeria, elbow-deep in the chaos of a bustling pediatrics ward. The air smelled of antiseptic and sweat, and my days blurred into nights…
Monday, 31 March 2025, 8:40 am Press Release: University of Auckland Up to half of people with dementia in some New Zealand communities are receiving no help for the condition, early research results…
Andrew Crossman first noticed a rough patch of skin on the tip of his nose in 2019.The tennis coach and avocado farmer was naturally concerned, having spent a lifetime in the sun, but had always worn…
March 30 (UPI) -- The first orbital rocket launched from Europe crashed less than a minute after it was launched Sunday, but operators still considered the mission a success. The German startup Isar…
I need to ask for your help to keep the Skeptical Raptor website alive and healthy. Like your local PBS station (which will probably have to do more given the current situation in Washington), I need…
In December 2001, a small but lively meeting in Budapest, Hungary, launched a whole new international movement. The resulting Budapest Open Access Initiative opened with the words: “An old tradition…
You've probably heard that AI is going to revolutionize work. That's according to tech tycoons, corporate stenographers, and excited venture capitalists — the folks polluting the air we breathe in…
The developmental progress from daredevil teen to risk-averse senior is more complex than we thought, according to a new study that identified changing relationships between neural structures related…
A new method of alerting clinical care providers holds promise for increasing treatment and improving survival for patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), a valvular heart condition that can be…
Reading time: 2 minutesWildfire in California. (Photo credit: Mike McMillan /USFS)Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have developed new wildfire risk maps to better predict fire danger across the…
Adopting healthy eating habits during middle age boosts the likelihood of healthy aging.That’s according to a new study from the Harvard T.C. Chan School of Public Health, which found that a "moderate…
Love is often romanticized as a feeling that effortlessly sustains a relationship — a magical force that, once found, should naturally keep a marriage strong. We see this idea in movies, books and…
port depicting export-led industrial policy Industrial policy prioritises growth in specific sectors. Yet there is little agreement about how to target sectors in practice, especially in developing…
Hycean worlds, which are a possible kind of exoplanet with deep oceans surrounded by a thick envelope of hydrogen, could provide the best chance for the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to detect…
As if the dating world wasn't already nightmarish enough, artificial intelligence seems to be making it worse — or, at the very least, weirder.In an editorial for the Financial Times, reporter Jemima…
The NIH employee said she knew things would be difficult for federal workers after Donald Trump was elected. But she never imagined it would be like this. Focused on Alzheimer's and other dementia…
Christian T. Ruff, MD, MPH, of Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, discusses new data comparing abelacimab with rivaroxaban in patients with atrial fibrillation presented at the American College of…
(iStock) Women in their 80s who experience increasing sleepiness over time have double the risk of developing dementia than their counterparts with stable sleep patterns, a recent analysis suggests.…
(Video: Daron Taylor/The Washington Post) For years, I’ve taught others that using your voice is one of the easiest ways to calm down. As a clinical speech-language pathologist, I support people with…
Pro-life may be more complex than the policies on the surface. (SibRapid/Shutterstock) Strong abortion opponents don’t equally support all abortion-preventing policies, they prefer those that also…
LA PLATA, Maryland — The chief executive of a large European space company once advised journalists how to decode his public statements: “For us, there are two types of launches: launch successes, and…
A novel care model providing in-home visits by paramedics for patients with heart failure did not reduce 30-day readmissions or improve health status overall compared with standard follow-up, but…
It's been apparent since ChatGPT changed the digital landscape that generative AI models are plagued with biases. And as video-generating AIs come further along, these worrying patterns are being…
Introduction Understanding how Earth’s surface evolved from a no-, or low-oxygen (anoxic) to an oxygen-rich (oxygenated) is one of the great challenges of geoscience. Sedimentary pyrite (FeS₂),…
An intensive three-drug regimen of heart medications did not significantly impact the rate of serious cardiovascular events at five years in women who experienced signs and symptoms of ischemia, or…
Published: 12:29 EDT, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 12:36 EDT, 30 March 2025 Nineteen years after Jennifer Kesse disappeared, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has launched a new tip line,…
You know Hims, right? It's the next-gen telehealth startup famous for taking the eye contact out of erectile dysfunction treatment.Of course, bedroom pills aren't all Hims peddles. The Uberized men's…
Moya Mc Allister / Used with permission. The battle against death can be an admirable one—but only to a point. When the time comes, it’s often in our best interest to lay down our weapons and marvel…
Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist, significantly improved maximal walking distance in people with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) and Type 2 diabetes in the first-of…
A drug developed as an antidote to the antiplatelet agent ticagrelor safely and effectively reversed ticagrelor's antiplatelet effects in patients undergoing urgent surgery or experiencing major…
New data from the SOUL trial found that individuals taking oral semaglutide (Rybelsus; Novo Nordisk) were 14% less likely than those taking a placebo to experience cardiovascular death, heart attack,…
In 1990, George Franklin was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison based on the testimony of his 28-year-old daughter Eileen. She described seeing him rape her best friend and then smash…
The hardware that will fly a historic private astronaut mission has made it to the launch pad.On Saturday (March 29), SpaceX posted photos on X of the Fram2 mission's Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon…
The Expose-R2 facility on the International Space Station. As part of ESA’s Expose-R2 project, 46 species of bacteria, fungi and arthropods are inside those containers as they spend 18 months bolted…
Cats were domesticated around 10,000 years ago. Today's domestic cats descend from Felis silvestris lybica, a wildcat subspecies found in Africa and the Middle East. Genes from cats found in…
An analysis linking data on antidepressant use by nearly 300,000 small-town residents in Hungary with data on their nationwide social networks found that individuals with friends and acquaintances in…
In patients experiencing excessive bleeding during cardiac surgery, a concentrated blood product containing proteins that help the blood clot was significantly more effective and caused fewer adverse…
Plants in the cabbage family didn’t intend to be so tasty. The taste is part of a defence against herbivores. Now scientists in Japan have found the genes for this defence are repurposed genes that…
Oxygen produced by cyanobacteria may have created the conditions for green seas in the Archaean era (1.8 – 3 billion years ago) (Credit: Takashi Tsujino) Scientists find evidence that our oceans used…
Image by Getty / FuturismNot to burst your perfectly blown bubble, but it turns out that chewing gum may be flooding your mouth with microplastics.As detailed in a pilot study, which is awaiting peer…
An unpublished conference abstract presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) conference 2025 looks at the association between antidepressant medication use and and risk of sudden…
Patients who have a stent implanted to open a blocked coronary artery face dual risks of developing blood clots and of having excessive bleeding in the months following the procedure. While routine…
In comparison, a ‘stress management’ actually increased stress, the researchers found.Mindfulness meditation helps to decrease anxiety, according to the physiological evidence.Meditation reduces the…
It seems like everyone on Earth — and beyond — is getting into the podcast business these days.The International Space Station National Laboratory just launched "Between a Rocket and a Hard Space," a…
Plants adjust cellular pressure to respond to environmental factors. The evolution of stomata played a major role in changing Earth’s atmosphere over the past 400 million years. Stomata — plants’…
Never cut a worm in half lengthways. It’ll most definitely not regenerate or, indeed, survive. Should a worm accidentally be sliced widthways, however, perpendicular to the length of its body, it…
Image by Getty / FuturismThe ability to grow full facial hair is often considered, however unfairly, a key indicator of masculinity and virility.And hose who can't grow their own now have transplant…
The internet: a once wacky world of strange forums and obscure memes, a tool to harness the sum total of human knowledge at a moment's notice.At least, that was before AI slop ruined everything. To…
Southern California Edison’s electric equipment continues to spark scores of wildfires in its territory, even though the utility has spent billions of dollars on prevention measures that are costing…
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Seabed mining companies want to harvest polymetallic nodules from the deep ocean floor to access critical metals like copper, cobalt and nickel for the green revolution. But how will mined sites…
At three months of follow-up, patients hospitalized for a serious heart attack who were treated with the oral blood thinner rivaroxaban for a blood clot in the left ventricle did as well as similar…
It’s believed that e-cigarettes have helped millions of people quit smoking in the UK alone, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for you.Vapes may contain less nicotine, tar and other harmful…
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A new study by researchers at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which…
Patients with active cancer who developed a blood clot, or venous thromboembolism (VTE), and were treated with blood-thinning medication for at least six months, followed by an additional 12 months of…
A new study published in Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental has found that a low dose of the commonly prescribed ADHD medication methylphenidate may improve accuracy in certain memory…
Having a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of zero has generally been accepted as a marker of a very low risk of having a cardiac event within the next five years. However, age is a strong…
A man who battled childhood cancer has received the first known transplant of sperm-producing stem cells, in a study aimed at restoring the fertility of cancer's youngest survivors. Jaiwen Hsu was 11…
Image by Getty / FuturismThe old adage "there's no such thing as bad publicity" seems to apply perfectly to narcissistic men, who in a series of studies were found to be strikingly open to being trash…
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has released a groundbreaking consensus statement on conduction system pacing (CSP), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of pacing therapy. The…
For nearly a billion years, Earth seemed to fall into an evolutionary slumber. Between 1,800 and 800 million years ago — a stretch of time now infamously known as the boring billion — oxygen levels…
More than 100 people gathered in Bristol on Saturday Scores of people took part in a city centre vigil for a GP jailed over his role in a Just Stop Oil protest. Dr Patrick Hart, 38, was sentenced to…
At the start of a marriage, love might feel effortless. Partners naturally give their best, eager to impress and make each other happy. But over time, hidden expectations can creep in, placing an…
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Enabling & Support 30/03/2025 2 views 0 likes ESA / Enabling & Support / Space Transportation / Boost! Today the European commercial rocket Spectrum, developed and operated by Isar Aerospace, took…
Image by Getty / FuturismIn the first clinical study of its kind, researchers at Tokyo's Keio University have developed a stem cell treatment that they say allowed a paralyzed man to stand on his own…
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A team of scientists has developed a recipe for black holes that eliminates one of the most troubling aspects of physics: the central singularity, the point at which all our theories, laws and models…
In 1930, German archaeologists uncovered the lower half of a massive statue, estimating that it likely originally stood some 23 feet tall. Now, U.S. and Egyptian archaeologists have announced the…
One of the most consumed drugs in the US – and the most commonly taken analgesic worldwide – may do a lot more than simply take the edge off your headache.Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and…
The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA. This recent outbreak has resulted in major economic losses,…
For many years, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been hellbent on sending humans to the surface of Mars.With the help of his space company's massive Starship rocket, the mercurial entrepreneur is hoping to…
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The Trump administration is pulling funding to San Diego researchers exploring issues from HIV prevention to violence against pregnant women, and local scientists warn the impacts will extend far…
Sociological Impacts of Energy Management at Tema Oil Refine This study explores how social factors like age, gender, education, and work experience influence how employees at Tema Oil Refinery (TOR)…
Welcome to The Five Under 5, your go-to roundup of the top 5 videos of the week.These short videos are designed for busy oncologists to view on the go, and feature expert insights on breaking news,…
A colossal iceberg the size of Chicago has broken from a floating glacier in Antarctica, and like a retractable roof at a stadium, the drifting structure has opened up a hidden habitat to the…
A new study published in Nature Mental Health suggests that adults who report high levels of autistic traits through online surveys may not reflect the same social behaviors or clinical profiles as…
The European Space Agency has kicked off a competition to support the development of new launch vehicles and boost Europe's access to space.The agency issued the call for proposals for the European…
A Cybertruck bro filmed himself trying to destroy the expensive vehicle in dramatic fashion: by attempting to hack through it using a large axe.In a newly-resurfaced video originally posted by the…
When Daniel Abiliba was growing up in northern Ghana, caring for animals was part of his daily life. He shepherded cows before school. His family had a donkey, dogs, goats, cattle, and assorted…
The first flight of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket ended in dramatic fashion today.Germany-based Isar Aerospace attempted to launch the first orbital rocket from European soil on Sunday morning…
A new copper-tantalum-lithium alloy has been shown to remain incredibly strong even at high temperatures, making it one of the most resilient copper-based materials ever created. The material’s…
WASHINGTON — The first launch of Isar Aerospace’ Spectrum rocket failed March 30 when the vehicle lost attitude control seconds after liftoff and plummeted back to Earth.The Spectrum rocket lifted off…
James McCorkindale is setting off on a never-done-before route in the ArcticA trio are attempting to cross the High Arctic on a never-done-before route across Svalbard.James McCorkindale, Lee Graham…
The faint dot fixed in the center of this starfield is asteroid 2024 YR4. This is a sequence of observations from ESO’s Very Large Telescope in January 2025, shortly after the asteroid was discovered…
A new archaeological discovery challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians
Funding for the project at Arlington would also support about 185 acres (75 hectares) of conservation work to encourage natural expansion, the trust said.Funding in the High Peak area of the Peak…
Josh Canavan, PharmD, head of pharmacy at RazorMetrics, and Chris O'Dell, senior vice president of market solutions at Turquoise Health, foresee pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) transitioning to value…
In what feels like another life, Donald Trump ran for presidential election on the promise of "draining the swamp," in a direct appeal to the masses of workers and the poor of the US who knew…
Ten years ago, researchers proved that adding full memory can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.
NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The discovery is one of the most significant findings in the search for…
The hazards facing lunar astronauts are many. There’s the radiation, the temperature extremes, the psychological challenges associated with isolation, and the risk of bad accidents so far from Earthly…
Swaths of the U.S. are under a severe weather risk for March 30 and 31, 2025, with thunderstorms and tornadoes anticipated. This composite shows the evolution of a tornado. Image via Jason Weingart/…
The Wadden Sea, spanning along the coast of the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, is a remarkable region in many ways. It is the world’s largest intertidal area, stretching nearly 500 km in length.…
A common drug could effectively treat hand pain caused by osteoarthritis
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure is a serious health problem that affects about one in every ten people around the world. It increases the risk of life-threatening conditi
The European Space Agency (ESA) has selected Airbus to design and build the landing platform for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover. In 2028, ESA will launch this ambitious exploration mission to…
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study has found that the bottom number in a blood pressure reading—
Credit: Unsplash+ Statins are a type of medicine widely used to lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease. One of the mos
Credit: Unsplash+ Midazolam is a widely used medicine in hospitals. Doctors often give it to patients before surgery to help them feel calm and sleepy. It works so well that most people don’t even…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the UK suggests that a widely used blood pressure medicine—Calci
Credit: Unsplash+ Millions of people take medications known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to relieve heartburn, acid reflux, and related stomach issues. These drugs—sold under familiar brand names…
Credit: Unsplash+ Brushing and flossing your teeth might do more than just keep your smile bright — it could also help prote
These common drugs may make high blood pressure worse
Credit: Unsplash+ A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating at least three servings of whole grains a day may help middle-aged and older adults maintain a healthier waist size,…
Researchers at The University of Manchester have developed a new technology that could lead to faster 6G wireless networks and better imaging tools that can “see” through objects. This innovation uses…
Grok, Elon Musk's artificial intelligence chatbot, has been trashing the man who made it for a while — but now, it seems to be outright challenging its creator.Here's what happened: Using X's new…
When is the next eclipse in the U.S.? On March 30, 2033 — exactly eight years from today — a total solar eclipse will occur in Alaska and the Bering Strait. It will bring a dark totality for up to two…
A new study published in the journal Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that individuals high in narcissism may be more likely to behave ethically when they are exposed to a specific…
What it is: The Small Magellanic Cloud, a nearby dwarf galaxyWhere it is: 200,000 light-years away, in the constellations Tucana and HydrusWhen it was shared: March 21, 2025Why it's so special: The…
Astronauts will attempt to grow mushrooms in space for the first time during SpaceX's upcoming Fram2 mission.Launching aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as early as Monday (March 31), the Fram2 mission…
It takes more than a year for the postpartum body to settle to its new normal after giving birth – much longer than a three-month 'fourth trimester'.That’s according to a recent study by biologists at…
Viki tried talk therapy with a couple of therapists to process past trauma. But after about a year, she didn’t feel like it was going anywhere and hadn’t built up a rapport with either therapist.…
The Hsp70 chaperone system is capable of disassembling pathological aggregates such as amyloid fibres associated with serious degenerative diseases. Here we examine the role of the J-domain protein co…
The lysosomal enzyme beta-glucocerebrosidase is a key player and promising therapeutic target in Parkinson’s disease. Here, Dobert et al. leveraged cryo-EM to solve the protein structure of the enzyme…
We think of oxygen as life, sustenance, a literal breath of fresh air. But it's actually a very reactive element. Anyone who's burned a log has witnessed this firsthand. So why do so many life-forms…
Most of us want longevity, especially if our quality of life remains generally solid as we age. The combination of length and quality of life is sometimes called “healthspan.” How do we get the…
Nigerian women make up a significant proportion of foreign women giving birth in several countries. A study done in Calgary in Canada found 24.5% of foreign women identified as having travelled abroad…
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A straightforward at-home test could potentially detect a devastating condition up to 20 years before symptoms appear, according to groundbreaking research. This smell test could indicate the…
Published: 04:13 EDT, 30 March 2025 | Updated: 04:13 EDT, 30 March 2025 From H. G. Wells's The Time Machine to Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, the possibility of travelling through time has…
With the clocks due to change, we asked our photography team to share how they photographed the stunning timepieces in The Clockmakers' Museum at the Science Museum. Lead photographer Isidora Bojovic…
The wildfire destroyed national treasures like Goun Temple, a Unesco World Heritage SiteA 56-year-old man is being investigated in South Korea on suspicion of starting a deadly wildfire that killed 30…
Researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have examined ancient galaxies to explore the secrets of the early universe. Now, astronomers have identified bright hydrogen emission from a…
Krinner, G. Impact of lakes and wetlands on boreal climate. J. Geophys. Res. 108, 4520 (2003). Google Scholar Zhang, G. et al. Response of Tibetan Plateau lakes to climate change: Trends, patterns,…
A new archaeological discovery at Kach Kouch in Morocco challenges the long-held belief that the Maghreb (north-west Africa) was an empty land before the arrival of the Phoenicians from the Middle…
A new study in the United States is exploring the most effective method to screen and assess patients at risk of developing coronary heart disease and to determine who would benefit from statin…
Akcaoğlu MÖ, Mor E, Külekçi E (2023) The mediating role of metacognitive awareness in the relationship between critical thinking and self-regulation. Think. Skills Creat 47:101187.…
Patient-generated health data (PGHD) from apps and wearables hold significant potential for enhancing personalised care and medical research. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are key to its successful…
A recent study suggests that ChatGPT can be utilized in the sensory evaluation of foods, particularly brownies, offering insights that may streamline new product development and even enhance recipes.…
Yu, SS, Zhao, Y, Zhao, H, Lin, JY & Tang, X A retrospective study of 2228 cases with eyelid tumors. Int J. Ophthalmol. 11, 1835–1841 (2018).PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I'm not a naturally calm person. I've always been what some call highly-strung, wearing my heart on my sleeve and reacting with my emotions first, and my…
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In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Marc Bonaca, MD, PHH, FACC, a vascular medicine & cardiology doctor at the University of Colorado, shared insights from the STRIDE trial (NCT04560998) and…
In March, the Supreme Court will hear a case about mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions. A key question in that case is: Was the Food and Drug Administration correct when it…
India has pledged to reduce the health impacts of air pollution by 2040, aligning its actions with the National Clean Air Programme at the concluding session of the second World Health Organisation…
At the ACC Annual Scientific Session conference, Christian Ruff, MD, director of general cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, presented new data on the safety and efficacy of abelacimab…
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:14 pm Article: RNZ Susana Suisuiki, Pacific Waves Presenter/ProducerChristina Persico, RNZ Pacific Bulletin EditorA new study is investigating why Fijian New Zealanders are at…
Purpose: The goal of this study was to evaluate the outpatient workflow efficiency of an optimized facility (OF) compared to an established reference facility (RF) for abdominal magnetic resonance…
Christina Sobey sat alone in her home.More than a year after losing her husband, the 79-year-old's days were heavy and repetitive.With another long, hot summer looming, she knew it was time to act. "I…
The use of information technology (IT) has significant environmental and social impacts, including human mortality from climate change. One striking example is the carbon emissions and impacts…
Bare-nosed wombat joey with its mother. Credit: © pittafisher CC BY Australians were outraged this month when an Instagram “influencer” named Sam Jones picked up a wild wombat joey and separated it…
By RUTH SUNDERLAND Published: 21:31 EDT, 29 March 2025 | Updated: 21:33 EDT, 29 March 2025 British drugs giant GSK is launching a ground-breaking investigation that could save millions of Britons from…
Bruce Parry spent time along the Amazon with the Waimaha peopleLiving with some of the world's most remote tribal communities has changed filmmaker and indigenous right activist Bruce Parry."I started…
There are many home-grown problems on Earth, but there's still time to worry about bad things arriving from above. The most recent is the asteroid 2024 YR4, which could be a "city killer" if it hits a…
By PADRAIC FLANAGAN Published: 20:59 EDT, 29 March 2025 | Updated: 20:59 EDT, 29 March 2025 It may depress the booming self-help industry but pursuing happiness is making us miserable, researchers…
The second phase of India’s National Mental Health Survey is currently underway. The first phase identified mood disorders as an important diagnostic category in terms of prevalence in India. March 30…
A team of researchers from Saarland University in Germany has found a way to turn super-thin, stretchy films—about the thickness of kitchen cling wrap—into smart materials that can bring everyday…
Credit: Unsplash+. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is often recognized by its well-known symptoms—memory loss, confusion, and cognitive decline. But long before these signs appear, people may experience…
In the growing field of personalized medicine, scientists at Yale University have found promising evidence that a simple blood test could help detect early signs of lung cancer returning—years after a…
A new study shows that smartwatches may help people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) manage their condition by encouraging regular exercise. The research, published in BMJ Open, looked at how wearable…
A major new study from Sweden has found that waist circumference (WC)—a simple measure of abdominal fat—may be a more accurate predictor of obesity-related cancer risk in men than the more commonly…
A new study has found that breast-conserving therapy (BCT)—a common treatment for early-stage breast cancer—can lead to significant breast shrinkage over time, especially when combined with radiation…
Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association. Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and…
As measles spreads quickly across the United States, a new and surprising problem is emerging: some children are getting sick not from the virus itself, but from taking too much vitamin A. At Covenant…
A new study from the University of Chicago has uncovered the surprising origin of the flexible joints that allow us to move our shoulders, knees, and elbows smoothly. These joints, called synovial…
In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have found a new way to use heat and laser light to control magnetism in ultra-thin materials. This discovery could lead to a new generation of super-fast,…
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) ahead of the launch of the Starlink 12-18 mission. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight NowSpaceX is hoping to close out the…
The cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., officially reached peak bloom on Saturday, with travelers and tourists from far and wide flocking to the nation’s capital for a close-up view.Mike…
Overall a fifth of Brits - 21% - have used AI for help in changing a lightbulb with people from Birmingham the most likely to need help with 29% from the city admitting they had used it for the task
While many modern buildings are characterised by minimalist lines and open urban spaces, research shows that people often prefer classical buildings and dense urban landscapes. Should architects and…
Left - Artist's rendering of the Explorer 1 CubeSat from Montana State University. Right - the M-Cubed CubeSat from the University of Michigan. Credit - NASA / JPL-Caltech / Montana State University…
The Shenzhou-19 crew recently conducted their third spacewalk this month as the China National Space…
Before the turn of the Century and even a little into this one New Hampshire’s motto was the same as it is today, Live Free or Die, but a slight tweak would better describe Granite Staters’ prevailing…
CHANGE TENDS TO come at a creeping pace, if at all, in the Sacramento River community of Hood. Families that settled in this Delta outpost generations ago remain today, and pear orchards planted…
In the first trial of a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for valvular disease, investigators found that patients with heart failure who took dapagliflozin (Farxiga; AstraZeneca) after…
Looking at a mighty five-metre saltwater crocodile, it's hard to imagine that it was once small enough to be held in the palm of a human hand.It's a marvel of nature that astounds even those working…
WENCHANG, Hainan, March 30 (Xinhua) -- China sent a new communication technology test satellite into the planned orbit from the Wenchang Space Launch Site on the coast of the southern island province…
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station captured this photograph of Wyoming and Montana’s Rocky Mountains blanketed with snow. The Wind River Range branches off from the Rockies to the…
Scientists say a survey of the Western Australian coast after an intense marine heatwave has revealed "heartbreaking" levels of bleaching among centuries-old coral structures.As the scale of mortality…
Earth's lakes are experiencing an alarming drop in oxygen levels, new research shows.Similar trends have also been observed across rivers and seas. But some lakes are losing oxygen up to nine times…
“Our findings provide evidence to support that adherence to healthy dietary patterns represents a potential strategy for healthy aging, patterns that particularly are richer in fruits, vegetables,…
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover has spotted a strange object out of the corner of its "eye": a mysterious rock that resembles a cluster of hundreds of spider eggs. The rock, which was discovered on the…
Adults who stick to diets rich in plant-based foods, and eat fewer ultra-processed foods, have a higher likelihood of reaching their 70th birthday free of major chronic disease. Photo / 123RFDiets…
HELSINKI — China launched the new TJS-16 classified satellite on Saturday aboard a Long March 7A rocket, continuing the opaque series of experimental missions.A Long March 7A rocket lifted off at…
For five days a specialised "body farm" was transformed into a training ground for a multi-disciplinary exercise bringing together law enforcement agencies, defence personnel and forensic specialists…
The ingenuity of the ground-dwelling malleefowl has helped it to survive Victoria's summer bushfires, but conservationists say the vulnerable hatchlings now face a new challenge.The malleefowl,…
With their notification pings and trills, we may think smartphones are responsible for us being constantly distracted.But perhaps the issue lies not with the devices, but with the users.That's…
New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Session demonstrate that a drug developed as an antidote to the antiplatelet agent ticagrelor (Brilinta; AstraZeneca) safely…
The urge to become invisible goes back a long way. Hunters and soldiers have been finding ways to camouflage themselves for centuries, but scientists are edging closer to truly making things…
Breakups often feel like they happen suddenly, but in reality, relationships never end in an instant. Instead, they unravel slowly — and most often, in ways that are subtle and easily overlooked.…
In the quest to increase crop productivity, scientists for the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project focused on Rubisco, one of the most abundant enzymes on Earth. Rubisco plays…
Statements from the Trump administration that officials are considering cuts to key programs for the prevention of HIV and AIDS are generating outrage among two of the largest LGBTQ+ service…
As the popularity of smartwatches, also called wearables, increases, so too does the amount of data users can access about their health.Statistics like resting heart rate, V02 max (maximal oxygen…
It was through a letter dated March 30, 1579 that Giovanni Arduino announced the four orders that form the basis of stratigraphic chronology. Join A.S.Ganesh as he tells you more about stratigraphy…
A species of old-growth tree that is totally new to science has been hiding out in a narrow slice of mountain rainforest in Tanzania. Scientists have named the canopy-piercing tree Tessmannia…
As Canada moves toward stronger AI regulation with the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), its southern neighbour appears to be taking the opposite approach. AIDA, part of Bill C-27,…
Fiddling with NODIS NASAWatch Keith’s note: In January I noted that NASA had taken the NASA Online Directives Information System (NODIS) offline – so I posted an archive version of what was there…
Most people know that the black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is an African species of elapid snake, notorious for its extraordinary length and incredibly potent venom. Some may even have heard of its…
CHICAGO -- Semaglutide further solidified its efficacy for diabetes-associated cardiovascular conditions, this time building its positions in peripheral artery disease (PAD) and with an oral…
Kawada, T. Risk factors and prevalence of asthma or atopic dermatitis in young children by a questionnaire survey. J. Nippon Med. Sch. 71, 167–171. https://doi.org/10.1272/jnms.71.167 (2004).Article…
Prototaxites — Illustration by Matthew Humpage Prototaxites was an extinct lineage of multicellular terrestrial eukaryotes. Prototaxites was the first giant organism to live on the terrestrial…
Artist’s concept of a stellar flare from Proxima Centauri. Credit: NSF/AUI/NSF NRAO/S. Dagnello At a distance of just over four light years, Proxima Centauri is our nearest stellar neighbor and is…
A new study of hearing sensitivity across global populations has revealed that women consistently have more sensitive hearing than men—by about two decibels on average—regardless of age or where they…
New research suggests that regularly drinking sugary sodas may alter how the body processes sugar, potentially increasing the risk of metabolic diseases like diabetes.A study by the Tata Institute of…
In the wake of a devastating earthquake that struck Thailand and Myanmar (Burma), "The White Lotus" cast, including Patrick Schwarzenegger, are coming together to pray for the victims impacted by the…
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that rocked Burma and Thailand on Friday has risen sharply to more than 1,650 victims. The earthquake's epicenter was in central Burma, where 1,644 have…
WASHINGTON — The top vaccine official with the Food and Drug Administration has resigned and criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for allowing “misinformation and lies” to guide his…
Schematic diagram of the implications of microbial biofilms for astrobiology. Biofilms expand the habitability of microorganisms by shielding them from extreme conditions. This protective function is…
Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist, Away Teams, Journalist, Lapsed climber, Synaesthete, Na’Vi-Jedi-Freman-Buddhist-mix, ASL, Devon Island and Everest Base…
Title: Forecasting the constraints on optical selection bias and projection effects of galaxy cluster lensing with multiwavelength data Authors: Conghao Zhou, Hao-Yi Wu, Andrés N. Salcedo, Sebastian…
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(Evan Cohen For The Washington Post) I remember sitting in a dreary examination room talking with the veterinarian. Her patient was my 17-year-old Jack Russell terrier, who was not just certifiably…
Excessive sodium consumption can worsen high blood pressure, which is linked to cardiovascular disease which in turn is responsible for 20 million deaths a year globally. Stroke, which is a type of…
New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Session demonstrate that at 3 months of follow-up, patients hospitalized for a serious heart attack who were treated with…
Instead of cruising around in a regular old Cybertruck, a Tesla fanboy decided to mash it up with a Model 3 — and reader, it's pretty cringe.Unlike the Cybertruck that gave it its distinctive front…
Yan, Q. et al. Swine enteric coronavirus: Diverse pathogen–host interactions. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 23(7), 3953. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23073953 (2022).Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central
Bentracimab, an investigational antidote to the antiplatelet drug ticagrelor, safely and effectively reversed its antiplatelet effects in patients undergoing urgent surgery or experiencing major…
Over four thousand people were followed for six years to assess their chance of dying through any cause.Even small increases in happiness are linked to living longer, research finds.Dr Rahul Malhotra,…
A full “blood" moon rises behind statues of Apollo and Hera in central Athens. (Aris Messinis/AFP/Getty Images) The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study…
Sharks have long been believed to be silent, stalking their prey and wolfing them down without comment. They're ruthless and efficient.But a team of marine biologists in New Zealand are challenging…
Trial led by Mount Sinai researcher could save lives for patients in need of urgent surgery, invasive procedures, or experiencing major bleeding
At its peak on Saturday morning, the Moon covered about 30-50% of the Sun.
BestMasters Thesis im Bereich Tanz zum Thema kompetenzorientierte Unterrichtsmethoden zur Befriedigung basispsychologischer Bedürfnisse von Tanzlernenden auf Basis der Bedürfnispyramide von Maslow und…
A physicist believes he may have solved the notorious "grandfather paradox", suggesting that time travel to the past may not be ruled out by this particular branch of physics.First off, what is the…
CHICAGO, IL—Intensive medical therapy (IMT), compared with usual care, fails to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events at 5 years in women who have ischemia with nonobstructive coronary arteries…
People who regularly use saunas in northern Sweden report better overall health, higher energy levels, and greater happiness than those who do not. They also tend to have lower rates of high blood…
OPM Labor Guidance OPM Keith’s note: A slight bit of maybe not good – but somewhat less bad news: on 27 March OPM issued Guidance on Executive Order Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Programs.…
Patients with active cancer who developed a blood clot or venous thromboembolism (VTE) and who were treated with blood-thinning medication for at least 6 months followed by an additional 12 months of…
Image by Getty / FuturismOn both sides of the East River, well-heeled New Yorkers have for a few years been shelling out for the tranquility promised by Bathhouse, a high-concept spa company that…
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Qfitlia (fitusiran) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of…
Increasing numbers of people in central Africa are claiming to have seen a mysterious creature known as the Mokèlé-mbèmbé, the dinosaur of the Congo. But, are we about to discover a hitherto unknown…
In an era where screens dominate our daily lives, a silent epidemic is sweeping the globe. Digital eye strain, a condition once relegated to the fringes of occupational health concerns, has emerged as…
Eating plant-based diets in midlife linked to healthy aging, Harvard study finds
Statins may lower risk of liver cancer and complications in chronic liver disease
Scientists at Yale University have made a discovery that could lead to better treatment for people at risk of fatty liver disease. Their new study, published in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology…
New data presented at the American College of Cardiology 2025 Scientific Sessions demonstrate that the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonist semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic; Novo Nordisk) improved…
A new study published in BMC Public Health suggests a potential link between tattoo ink exposure and an increased risk of certain cancers, including lymphoma and skin cancer.Researchers from the…
When you’re getting started in astrophotography, one of the most exciting celestial events that you can capture is a meteor shower. Photographing the fleeting beauty of a meteor shower can be awe…
California has finally done it. For the first time in six years, the "glory hole" has been activated, CBS News reports.Please, people. There's no innuendo here. We're, of course, referring to the…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- Stepping into the Zhongguancun International Innovation Center in Beijing, visitors are immediately immersed in a futuristic atmosphere. Robots, showcasing their…
NASA has been monitoring a strange anomaly in Earth's magnetic field: a giant region of lower magnetic intensity in the skies above the planet, stretching out between South America and southwest…
John Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding the resignation of Peter Marks from the FDA: “Under the extraordinary…
In a new study published by researchers at quantum computing company Quantinuum and collaborators from Caltech, Fermioniq, EPFL, and the Technical University of Munich, scientists have used…
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28 March, 2025 Long reads There’s more machinery than you think involved in running an Antarctic research station – and keeping the vehicles moving are a team of hardy and inventive engineers.Ben…
Experiments onboard China's space station are being readied to study planaria, a kind of flatworm with amazing regeneration abilities.“The planarias can regrow complete heads or tails when cut, m
Cultivated or “lab-grown” meat and fish is often presented as a more eco and animal-friendly alternative to regular meat products, but new research suggests it might have another benefit too – it…
Sue is an inside-out, legless, headless wonder. Apologies to any people named Sue. The ‘Sue’ is the fossil of a creature which lived 440 million years ago. The fossil’s discovery is announced in a new…
Shaz Memon reveals why the dental profession may benefit from rethinking its approach to self-promotion Many people find self-promotion uncomfortable, and even more are put off by those who engage in…
A groundbreaking study by Meta using advanced mind-reading AI technology is offering new hope for persons with communication impairments due to brain injury or neurological disorders.Unlike previous…
Image by Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesDespite a mountain of scientific evidence concluding there's no link between autism and vaccines, noted anti-vaccine figure and health secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.…
A contraceptive implant is a thin and flexible rod that sits under the skin and releases contraceptive drugs into the body for years. While it’s one of the most effective forms of contraceptives and…
An analysis of data from the Human Connectome Project found that older individuals tended to have lower brain gray matter volume and cortical thickness. However, among women (but not men) who…
Scientists tell The i Paper of their concerns that the new LP variants could be fuelling a new wave of Covid Covid hospitalisations have risen by nearly a fifth in a week, raising concerns that the…
A leading biomedical researcher has highlighted one factor that could potentially reduce '50% of cancer cases'. Dr Raphael Cuomo, a top expert at the UC San Diego School of Medicine, has spent his…
NANNING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- A round face, narrow eyes, relatively full lips and a flat nose: Using 3D technology, scientists in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region have reconstructed the…
In contrast to the rich chemistry of porphyrin, the structural variety of phthalocyanine derivatives, which are widely utilized in material and life sciences, has been limited by the lack of versatile…
Most humans are lucky to see 90. Some animals barely make it past a season. And then there are the biological outliers that scoff at our expectations of aging. The Greenland shark cruises Arctic…
Elon Musk on Friday evening announced he has sold his social media company, X, to xAI, his artificial intelligence company. xAI will pay $45 billion for X, slightly more than Musk paid for it in 2022,…
Recent waves of Tesla protests and vandalism have made clear the growing discontent among US taxpayers of all stripes. While Elon Musk and Donald Trump slash through federal government jobs and social…
LOS ANGELES — Just months after OpenAI launched its controversial text-to-video artificial intelligence tool Sora for the general paying public, the company is making its sales pitch directly to…
Airbus to replace Russian-built ExoMars lander A European aerospace contractor was tapped to lead the development of the landing platform for the ExoMars life-searching rover, after Europe killed…
Many couples enter marriage believing that love alone will sustain them, that if they care deeply enough, everything else will naturally fall into place. But love, while essential, is not a shield…
Name: Asian hermit spider (Nephilengys malabarensis)Where it lives: South, Southeast and East Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, China, Japan and Indonesia)What it eats: Moths,…
Wu, T., Luo, X. & Xu, Q. A new skeleton based flying bird detection method for low-altitude air traffic management. Chinese Journal of Aeronautics 31, 2149–2164,…
PD-L1 immune checkpoint inhibitors are now standard for early-stage non-metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with neoadjuvant, adjuvant, and perioperative strategies improving survival and…
Discovering a machine that could somehow produce thrust without releasing propellant would be a game-changer for human space travel. There’s just one problem—such a device would defy the laws of…
BEIJING, March 29 (Xinhua) -- As spring sweeps across most parts of China, temperatures are rising and people are eager to embark on journeys to witness stunning floral spectacles. The growing…
If you believe Hollywood, the fabled Ark of the Covenant was hidden away in an ancient abandoned city in Egypt until Indiana Jones found it in 1936. If that sounds far-fetched, wait until you hear…
Councillor Clare Besford has warned the local authority could hit a standstill on reducing carbon emissionsA council has warned it is close to "hitting a standstill" on work to reduce carbon…
Scientists are suggesting there may be a brand new type of life — or, at least, that one existed back in the day.In a new, yet-to-be-peer-reviewed paper, scientists from the University of Edinburgh in…
Would you add a few more vegetables and whole grains to your diet in return for a healthy old age? A new study has broken down in detail the food groups that increase the likelihood of healthy aging –…
This morning (March 29), during a partial solar eclipse, the moon bit off more than it could chew, taking a dramatic 'bite' out of the sun. From crisp crescent-shaped suns to the rare 'devil's horns'…
Much about aging feels like a gradual process – you don’t go to bed fresh-faced the day before your 60th birthday and then wake up looking saggier than a Shar Pei. But, when it comes to the brain, a…
Roughly one out of three women ages 14-49 in the United States develop a vaginal bacterial imbalance known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their lifetime. BV is characterized by unpleasant odors,…
Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty fascinating. A new study conducted at the Human and…
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options.A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus could transform how these injuries…
A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment may fuel higher chances of depression and/or anxiety among specific racial and…
Investigators at Mass General Brigham have uncovered how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers. Researchers focused on a pathway that harnesses reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill…
A new mission from SpaceX will soon send humans over Earth's poles for the first time ever.Launching no earlier than Monday (March 31), the privately funded, four-day Fram2 mission has quite a few…
A new study published in Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders provides initial evidence that a portable and affordable device can accurately identify older adults with mild cognitive impairment…
EXCLUSIVE: From companions in the home who can fold your laundry, to a small gadget that can blow on your tea and coffee to cool it down – the robot world is constantly evolving
Welcome to OncLive®’s OncFive!Every week, we bring you a quick roundup of the 5 top stories from the world of oncology—ranging from pivotal regulatory decisions to key pipeline updates to expert…
The eclipse was visible across the UK between around 10am and noon.
The project ran a pilot in 2024 with Moor Meadows members taking part in surveysA conservation group has encouraged people to get involved in a survey to help record meadows and the wildlife within…
Did you see this morning’s dramatic partial solar eclipse? The first solar eclipse of 2025 occurred at sunrise on Saturday, March 29, with eastern Canada, the northeastern U.S., Europe and Africa all…
Indulging in moderate- to high-intensity aerobic exercises twice to three times weekly, with resistance training added in a few times per week, may potentially reduce the recurrence rate of breast…
You can often hear people saying that a game, an album, a movie, or a TV series have altered their brain chemistry. Euphemistically that is something so good that radically alters how you actually…
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025, AT 7:30 A.M. ETNewswise — Bethesda, MD – March 29, 2025 – A new study from the Uniformed Services University (USU), "Rethinking Shadowing for Aspiring…
In a surprising finding researchers say energy from waste (EfW) facilities in some parts of the world may emit more carbon per unit of electricity output than coal-fired power plants. The researchers…
Science News has been covering nuclear physics since our earliest incarnation, starting with scientists’ effort to decode the secrets of the atom. In the 1930s, readers learned about the discovery of…
Museum experts are exploring how to bring the science dioramas of yore into the 21st century, while ensuring scientific accuracy and acknowledging past
One of the men in charge of running America's money had a Venmo account so public that reporters were able to track his payments going back years — including the one marked only with an eggplant…
GENEVA - Nearly a third of species of fungi assessed by an international conservation group are at risk of extinction from threats like deforestation and agricultural expansion, the latest 'Red List'…
Archaeal research and its growing importance have benefited from a community that is engaged in various collaborative efforts, which are highlighted here with examples for the sharing of resources and…
How much salt is too much? A high-sodium diet doesn’t just raise blood pressure—it also affects skin health. According to a study by the Author Manuscript, excessive salt intake can cause skin…
Credit: Unsplash+ Even a small warning stroke—known as a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor stroke—can leave a person at high risk for a full-blown stroke for many years afterward, a new study…
Credit: Unsplash+ A natural compound found in herbs like rosemary and sage may hold new hope for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at Scripps Research have developed a more stable version…
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, happens when the force of
Medical marijuana for pain may slightly raise risk of heart rhythm problems
Credit: Unsplash+ New research led by a Norwegian team has found that using artificial intelligence (AI) during colonoscopy screenings can slightly improve the detection of small growths called…
Navigating a busy crowd is often an awkward experience, but sometimes, it feels much easier than others. In a crowded hallway, people seem to spontaneously organize themselves into lanes, while in an…
Stichtenoth, D., Ronning, C. & Niermann, T. Optical size effects in ultrathin. ZnO Nanowires Nanatechnol. 18, 435701 (2007).MATH Google Scholar Law, M., Greene, L. E. & Johnson, J. C. Nanowire dye…
This week, a lost aurora on Neptune that was first hinted at 36 years ago has finally been captured by JWST, a newly discovered 90-million-year-old therizinosaur species has shocked scientists with…
Image by Getty / FuturismA team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that accelerating the brain's waste removal system could have tremendous implications…
Credit: Unsplash+ Our sense of smell does more than help us enjoy food or notice danger, like smoke from a fire. New research suggests it may also provide early warning signs of ser
Credit: Unsplash+ Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly one million people in the United States. It makes everyday activities harder by causing symptoms like shaking, muscle…
Credit: Unsplash+ Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes red
Credit: Unsplash+ Cholesterol-lowering drugs are commonly prescribed to help prevent heart disease and other health problems, especially as we get older. These medicines
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Pittsburgh has found that how tired an older person feels after everyday activities can help predict their r
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from the University of Liverpool have discovere
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Semmelweis University has found that drinking up to thre
Lake Victoria is Africa’s largest lake (and the largest tropical lake in the world), spreading into three countries and supporting over 47 million people. But it has a significant problem that…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Cornell University has strengthened the case for using a
Credit: Unsplash+ Our brains need a constant supply of energy to function well—but new research from the
New research suggests that eating yogurt regularly might help reduce the risk of certain types of bowel cancer, especially in younger adults. This follows earlier findings showing that milk could also…
Credit: Unsplash+ Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about the operation afterward. But a n
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation induces oxidative stress and inflammatory responses, accelerating the senescence process of skin cells. Vorinostat (SAHA), a histone deacetylase…
In the past few years my activities on this site - but I would say more in general, as the same pattern happened also on social media - have progressively shifted away from pure casual blogging and…
NASA and Boeing are still working to get the aerospace giant's plagued Starliner spacecraft back off the ground.It's been just over half a year since Boeing's issues-riddled shuttle came back from its…
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology has found that cannabis use can impair key driving skills for up to five and a half hours after consumption—well beyond the commonly assumed…
When is the next solar eclipse? Earlier today, a deep partial eclipse was seen from eastern Canada and northeastern U.S. — and in mid-morning from western Europe and northwest Africa. In parts of…
Journal retracts letter about pager explosion injuries in Lebanon Sequence errors are ‘canaries in a coal mine’ in genetics studies, sleuth says Why RFK Jr.’s pick for a vaccine-autism review may b…
The rhino horn acts as a tail feather, reducing the risk of spinning (Credit: Micky Wiswedel WWF)Moving endangered rhinos to new areas is a vital part of their conservation. War-torn helicopters from…
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Metamaterials are specially designed materials with unique 3D structures at the micro- and nanoscale, giving them properties not found in nature. By carefully engineering their internal structure,…
Human movements like hopping and running can be explained using a spring-mass model. In this model, the leg works like a spring that supports the body’s weight and helps it bounce off the ground. How…
Aliens aren't terraforming Mars, but one of NASA's rovers just found something with a strange texture that might entice a cauliflower lover to do a double-take. Curiosity, a Mini Cooper-sized lab on…
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Scientists have spotted a defiant galaxy. Located nearly 1 billion light-years from Earth, the galaxy 2MASX J23453268−0449256 is a spiral, like our home the Milky Way. Yet it does something galactic…
People walk past the faculty of economy of the Aix-Marseille University in Marseille on Oct. 4, 2023. Christophe Simon/AFP via Getty Images As the Trump administration and Elon Musk's DOGE seek to…
Sometimes it can feel like cats live in their own little world. They zoom around the house as if they own the place, communicate with subtle signals, and hate it when we close the door.Cats also like…
Airbus UK, a wholly-owned subsidairy of US aerospace giant, has won the £150 million contract to complete a landing system for the long-delayed ExoMars rover. The European rover, dubbed Rosalind…
Elon Musk’s xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk’s X, the social media outfit formerly known as Twitter for $33 billion, marking the latest twist in the billionaire’s rapid consolidation…
ISRO has announced significant progress in the design and development of a Semicryogenic engine or Liquid Oxygen/Kerosene engine with a high thrust of 2,000 kN (kilonewton) that will power the…
There's a partial solar eclipse visible this morning, 29 March 2025, lasting from 10:00 – 12:00 UTC, and you can watch the whole event online.The eclipse is visible across the UK and Europe, and…
Researchers in Spain have uncovered what could be the oldest known human face in Western Europe, dating back between 1.1 and 1.4 million years. The fossil, discovered in the Sima del Elefante cave…
Accurate diagnosis of significant prostate cancer (PCa) is essential for effective treatment. Multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) is increasingly used for lesion detection and biopsy…
The organisation said the buoys "do not" establish a controlled zone or restrict access, but served as an "important visual reminder" to water users to follow Defra's Marine and Coastal Wildlife…
The Severn Rivers Trust said the River Clun and its tributaries were a "critical and fragile ecosystem", and the species within them, like Atlantic Salmon, needed clean, well-oxygenated water to…
A total of 4,000 solar panels will be put in place in three hospitalsA hospital trust in Surrey has secured £6m to install solar panels and energy storage systems across its hospitals.Frimley Health…
The strategy is aimed at making Cornwall the UK's top region for sustainable food and drinkCornwall's farmers and food producers have launched a new 10-year plan in a bid to become the UK's top region…
Martin SS, Aday AW, Almarzooq ZI, Anderson CAM, Arora P, Avery CL, et al. 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: a report of US and global data from the American Heart Association. Circulation…
A good night’s sleep isn’t just refreshing—it’s vital for engraving memories. Whether humans are trying to recall what they learned or animals are remembering where to find food, sleep plays a key…
When we consider the dizzying high of a sugar rush and the crushing low of a sugar crash, or the irritability and anger that comes with being “hangry”, it’s hard to imagine that the food we consume is…
Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids (BBF) poses a significant risk for transmission of blood-borne pathogens among healthcare workers, especially in low-income countries. Physicians are at…
Wilpattu, SRI LANKA – After a fruitful safari at Wilpattu National Park, wildlife photographer Rohan Fonseka and his colleagues ventured toward the Maradanmaduwa area, hoping to catch a glimpse of a…
Humans are clever things. We’re inventors, artists, scientists, and so much more, but despite our incredible achievements, we’re still pretty dumb when we want to be. Our brains are evolutionarily and…
Scientists don’t yet know what causes the debilitating condition, although many people say their symptoms start or significantly worsen after an infection. There is no known cure.In his first…
It's been an exceptional week for skywatchers, marked by mysterious sky spirals, the northern lights and, of course, this morning's long-anticipated sunrise solar eclipse.On Monday (March 24), a giant…
Rapid growth in genetic testing usage resulted in declining availability of genetic counselors (GCs) per ordered tests, prolonging the waiting times for face-to-face (F2F) counseling. We evaluated the…
Reagan Wytsalucy examines corn growing in a community garden she helped start next to the Navajo Nation in southeast Utah, Sept. 18, 2024. Credit: David Condos/KUER This story was originally published…
Owlstone Medical ("Owlstone"), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made an…
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer around the world, and although it primarily affects older individuals, diagnoses are on the rise in younger adults. In this episode, we explore…
The Trump administration on Friday pushed out Peter Marks, the nation’s top vaccine regulator and an architect of the U.S. program to rapidly develop coronavirus vaccines, a move that comes as Health…
Today's the day: A solar eclipse will darken the skies in the northeastern US and Canada in the early hours of Saturday. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, however, this will not be a total…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after a Delta Air Lines plane nearly crashed midair with a T-38 Air Force jet Friday near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA),…
In a 1978 piece for The New York Times, astronomer and science communicator extraordinaire Carl Sagan warned, “We've arranged a global civilization in which most crucial elements—transportation,…
Ning, B., Abdelfatah, M. M. & Othman, M. O. Endoscopic submucosal dissection and endoscopic mucosal resection for early stage esophageal cancer. Ann. Cardiothorac. Surg. 6 (2), 88–98 (2017).PubMed…
Morphology is the study of the form and structure of organisms, including their physical characteristics such as shape, size and arrangement of parts. Morphology is key to taxonomy, the science of…
Investigators at Mass General Brigham have uncovered how resistance to chemotherapies may occur in some cancers. Researchers focused on a pathway that harnesses reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill…
The American Heart Association and The Giants Foundation, the nonprofit organization of the New York Giants, gathered representatives from 12 local schools for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and…
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one in five deaths. The inability of damaged heart muscle tissue to regenerate makes heart disease difficult to…
Roughly one out of three women ages 14-49 in the United States develop a vaginal bacterial imbalance known as bacterial vaginosis (BV) during their lifetime. BV is characterized by unpleasant odors,…
The group has thrown soup at a Van Gogh in the National Gallery, exploded a chalk dust bomb during the World Snooker Championship in Sheffield, smashed a cabinet containing a copy of the Magna Carta…
Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) published results for six biomarkers that could improve the early and accurate detection of kidney injury, leading to both the…
Fruits and plant extracts contain bioactive compounds that can help treat or prevent diseases. To characterize and understand their mechanism of action, researchers from universities and research…
There could be a pantry invader hiding in your rice and you wouldn’t know it. The crafty rice weevil can get into bags of rice in its larval form, tucked safely inside a grain as it develops.Rice…
Credit: Unsplash+. Many people today avoid gluten because they believe it causes problems like bloating, tiredness, or brain fog. While only about 1% of people have celiac disease—a serious condition…
Steroid hormone levels in healthy adults are influenced by oral contraceptives and smoking, as well as other lifestyle choices and factors such as biological sex and age, according to new research…
Novel artificial neurons learn independently and are more strongly modeled on their biological counterparts. A team of researchers from the Göttingen Campus Institute for Dynamics of Biological…
Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty fascinating. A new study conducted at the Human and…
Scientific Reports - UV-Vis spectroscopy coupled with firefly algorithm-enhanced artificial neural networks for the determination of propranolol, rosuvastatin, and valsartan in ternary mixtures
Why do some plants thrive in specific regions but not in others? A study led by researchers at the University of Göttingen explores the factors shaping plant distributions and how these patterns have…
Most humans have long-lived infections in various tissues -- including in the nervous system -- that typically do not result in disease. The microbes associated with these infections enter a latent…
Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is often treatable in its early stages. But once the disease has progressed beyond the "point of no return" after just a few…
Researchers at the University of Tokyo reveal the way our legs adapt to fast movements. When people hop at high speeds, key muscle fibers in the calf shorten rather than lengthen as forces increase,…
How gravity causes a perfectly spherical ball to roll down an inclined plane is part of elementary school physics canon. But the world is messier than a textbook. Scientists in the Harvard John A.…
Leveraging the power of AI and machine learning technologies, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine developed a more effective model for predicting how patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer…
Measles is a highly contagious disease that was declared eliminated from the U.S. by the World Health Organization 25 years ago due to the success of vaccination efforts. Yet, Texas counties primarily…
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 3:29 pmArticle: RNZ Government spending on primary healthcare has not increased in its share of the total health budget, and barely in real terms, since 2009, according to new…
In an effort to understand how brain cells exchange chemical messages, scientists say they have successfully used a highly specialized microscope to capture more precise details of how one of the most…
For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear…
Researchers from Critical Path Institute's® (C-Path) Predictive Safety Testing Consortium have proposed glutamate dehydrogenase (GLDH) as a more liver-specific biomarker for detecting liver injury,…
India's earthquake monitoring agency, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), has said the earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday (March 28, 2025) afternoon caused severe damage because…
Climate change and the depletion of fossil fuels have raised the global need for sustainable chemical production. In response to these environmental challenges, microbial cell factories are gaining…
Wang, Y. et al. The prevalence and clinical characteristics of diabetes mellitus in Chinese inpatients with chronic schizophrenia: a multicenter cross-sectional study. PeerJ 9, e12553.…
Raič M. Depression and heart diseases: leading health problems. Psychiatr Danub. 2017;4:770–7. Google Scholar Li Z, Li Y, Chen L, Chen P, Hu Y. Prevalence of depression in patients with hypertension:…
One of the simplest and most beautiful naturally occurring patterns can be observed when light is shined through a pair of slightly misaligned periodic structures. This phenomenon, known as the moiré…
Professor Ariando and Dr Stephen Lin Er Chow from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Physics have designed and synthesised a groundbreaking new material -- a copper-free…
The parasitic vine Cuscuta campestris grows by latching onto the stems and leaves of plants and inserting organs called haustorium into the host plant tissues to draw nutrients. The haustorium is…
Tender. Succulent. Mouth-watering.It's hard to find words to describe a superb-tasting steak.And even harder to find one that's consistently good.However, a leading Australian animal scientist…
With federal layoffs across various government agencies making the weekly news, one announcement deserves far more attention than it is receiving: staffing cuts at the National Institutes of Health…
Scientists at the University of Chicago have introduced “volumetric DNA microscopy,” which has the potential to transform our understanding of biology by producing detailed, three-dimensional images…
In 2022, Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion. Now, his AI-focused startup xAI, whose Grok chatbot series is tightly integrated into X, has acquired the social media site in an all-stock deal…
Researchers develop innovative phospholipids that improve the functional delivery of mRNA via lipid nanoparticles, paving the way for advanced therapeutic applications. A groundbreaking study…
It is expected that in 2025, approximately three million articles will be indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science. If each undergoes peer review by two experts, and an additional 2 million articles…
Minami, Y., Kono, T., Miyazaki, T. & Taniguchi, T. The IL-2 receptor complex: Its structure, function, and target genes. Annu. Rev. Immunol. 11, 245–268 (1993).Article CAS PubMed MATH
Regulated degeneration of synergid cells is essential for reproductive success in flowering plants. Here, authors show that the persistent synergid cell secretes autocrine RALF12 signal to trigger…
You might know South Australia’s iconic Coorong from the famous Australian children’s book, Storm Boy, set around this coastal lagoon. This internationally important wetland is sacred to the…
Stem rust gets its name for creating what looks like rusty patches on infected plants. Credit: Brande Wulff Plant diseases are a major threat to global food security, causing about 20-30% losses in…
Title: The Impact of Obesity and Opportunity for CMS to AddressWhen: Tuesday, April 1, from 12 to 1 p.m. ETWhere: VirtualGSA is a professional membership organization committed to promoting the best…
A novel PET imaging approach can effectively quantify a key enzyme associated with brain inflammation, according to research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The first…
Most humans have long-lived infections in various tissues-including in the nervous system-that typically do not result in disease. The microbes associated with these infections enter a latent stage…
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, left, holds a letter of intent to request changes to the state's SNAP program next to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Friday in…
Music is central to human emotion and culture. Does our ability to enjoy music have a biological basis? A genetic twin study, published in Nature Communications, shows that music enjoyment is partly…
Israel on Friday launched an attack on Lebanon's capital for the first time since a ceasefire ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah war in November.Associated Press reporters in Beirut heard a loud boom…
Hard on the heels of impressive research findings that a glass of milk is good for reducing cancer risk, another recent study has highlighted the potential benefits of yoghurt consumption in lowering…
A machine learning algorithm developed by Cambridge scientists was able to correctly identify in 97 cases out of 100 whether or not an individual had coeliac disease based on their biopsy, new…
A paper led by academics at Northumbria University, published in the Journal of Eating Disorders today (27 March), points to figures outlining the scale of the challenges and increasing numbers of…
Imagine navigating a virtual reality with contact lenses or operating your smartphone under water: This and more could soon be a reality thanks to innovative e-skins. A research team led by the…
Renting clothes can reduce the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, but so far, the business models have not worked very well. The best chance of success is for a rental company to…
Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them to keep the condition under control, a new study reveals. An international…
In the past, intact forests absorbed 7.8 billion tonnes of CO2 annually -- about a fifth of all human emissions -- but their carbon storage is increasingly at risk from climate change and human…
Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa (Wits University) in collaboration with Huzhou University in China have discovered a way to protect quantum information…
Morrison SD, Claes K, Morris MP, Monstrey S, Hoebeke P, Buncamper M. Principles and outcomes of gender-affirming vaginoplasty. Nat Rev Urol. 2023;20:308–22. https://doi.org/10.1038/S41585-022-00705…
Extracellular osmolarity affects osteoblast migration; hypotonic conditions enhance it by raising intracellular pressure and activating TRPV4, which regulates cell structure via Rho/ROCK.
Apollo-era astronauts attracted a lot of Moon dust as they worked on the lunar surface. NASA is developing a system to remove lunar electrostatically charged dust from sticking to everything and…
A collapsed multi-storey building in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest cityA huge earthquake has hit central Myanmar.The magnitude-7.7 tremor was felt elsewhere, including in Thailand and south-west…
Credit: Unsplash+ We often hear that junk food is addictive because of how good it tastes—the satisfying crunch of fries or the dopamine rush from a juicy burger. But according to a new study from…
WASHINGTON — Airbus Defence and Space will build the landing platform for the European Space Agency’s ExoMars rover, replacing a critical component originally to be provided by Russia.Airbus announced…
Credit: Unsplash+. Caffeine is everywhere—in coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, and even chocolate. Many people rely on it for a quick energy boost. In small amounts, caffeine can help us feel more…
A new study has found that sucralose, a common calorie-free sweetener, may affect the brain in unexpected ways—especially when it comes to hunger. Scientists at the University of Southern California…
For decades, birth control options for men have been limited to just two choices: condoms or a vasectomy. Meanwhile, women have more than 20 types of approved contraceptives, including the widely used…
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people are now turning to advanced weight-loss medications like Ozempic for help. These drugs belong to a class called glucagon-like peptide-1…
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study from Brazil has found that even people who had mild cases of COVID-19—and were never hospitalized—can experie
Leaders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered staff this week not to release their experts’ assessment that found the risk of catching measles is high in areas near outbreaks where…
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Planned Parenthood on Thursday resumed surgical abortions in St. Louis, months after voters in November enshrined abortion rights in the Missouri Constitution. The same day, the state…
What are sustainable cities, and can we build them? I put my Institute Fellows’ decades of experience together with the content of this fine conference, and conclude: (1) A sustainable city will…
This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette “Moderation in everything” is a popular slogan. It seems to go hand in hand with the cornerstone of toxicology, namely Paracelsus’s famous…
Today, President Trump’s administration rescinded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy designed to maintain the use of science in decision making and protect scientific research from political…
The northern bald ibis (Geronticus eremita) is an extravagant waterbird adapted to forage in dry, open habitats, and is included in the list of the most genetically and evolutionarily unique creatures…
Created: Mar 28, 2025 01:26 PM (Updated: Mar 28, 2025 01:26 PM) Carika Weldon, the founder of CariGenetics (File photograph)Understanding of genetic factors that influence prostate cancer and other…
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- With a new law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 27, Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of f
An animal hospital in Melbourne has found screen time for cats and kittens can help them to de-stress and socialise.Lort Smith Animal Hospital ran a trial with 50 felines at its Campbellfield adoption…
People living in areas that regularly eat a Mediterranean diet have been found in studies to have lower rates of cardiovascular disease and cancer. And to live a longer, healthier life. “This is a…
RICHLAND, Wash.—Chemist Zheming Wang, whose research largely focuses on the chemistry underlying radioactive and advanced energy materials, as well as critical elements, has been elected as a Fellow…
A deep learning system known as Aardvark Weather offers accurate weather forecasts that are orders of magnitude quicker to generate than existing systems. Described in a Nature article (currently…
Founded by the Spanish in the 16th century, St. Augustine served as the capital of La Florida for more than 200 years. Today, it holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously inhabited…
The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) remains strongly opposed to the indiscriminate firing of dedicated public servants across the federal government. We are deeply troubled by ongoing…
It's well-known that red dwarf stars like our neighbour Proxima Centauri emit powerful flares, and new observations with ALMA show exactly how powerful they are. It adds weight to a pertinent…
Why would anyone need this level of wavelength detail in an image? There are many reasons. Car manufacturers want to predict exactly how paint will look under different lighting. Scientists use…
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar caused widespread shaking and likely considerable damage because of a lack of buildings built to withstand temblorsBy Robin George Andrews edited by Andrea…
Studies on COVID, climate change and South Africa are on the latest list of terminated grants by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, according to updated documents obtained by NatureBy Max Kozlov…
On March 25, 2025, the Gwich'in Tribal Council, Na-Cho Nyӓk Dun First Nation, Parks Canada and Yukon government took a significant step towards establishing a 3,000 square kilometer (741,316 acre)…
As a cancer patient, it can be challenging to ask questions of your health care providers. Even though I am a trained journalist who practically asks questions for a living, I struggled with all the…
In a comprehensive study examining the capabilities of artificial intelligence in academic research, University of Florida researchers have found that while AI can be a valuable assistant, it falls…
OpenAI's extremely popular AI chatbot tool ChatGPT caught a huge wave this week when untold numbers of users started using it to generate images evoking the style of animation legend Hayao Miyazaki's…
Despite popular analogies to thinking and reasoning, we have a very limited understanding of what goes on in an AI’s “mind.” New research from Anthropic helps pull the veil back a little…
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon local time near the country’s second-largest city, Mandalay. The quake caused extensive damage across Myanmar and also toppled a…
With popular genetic testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, what does the future of ancestry DNA look like?A team of researchers from the University of Michigan says it is going to look more…
When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern…
Newswise — ATLANTA, March 28, 2025 -- MiRus is pleased to announce the launch of the US multi-center Early Feasibility Study of the Siegel™ 8-Fr aortic transcatheter heart valve (THV). The first two…
Journalists use Newswise as a source for research news, experts, ready-to-use content and story ideas. Media relations professionals can connect with reporters and share their organization's news with…
Do you believe in free will? Some scholars do not — and they rely on evidence from the brain sciences to make their case. Some people find the dismissal of the idea that we are in control of our…
We know that stress affects our mental and physical health, but groundbreaking research shows its impact goes even deeper, down to the genetic level. Dr. Connie Mulligan, a renowned genetics expert…
A preclinical study by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered a mechanism that allows triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop resistance to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB)…
From economic downturns and socio-political grief to health issues and personal losses, life throws a volley of challenges our way. To protect and enhance our well-being, building mental resilience is…
At least five states have active measles outbreaks as of Friday, and Texas’ is the largest with 400 cases. Already, the U.S. has more measles cases this year than in all of 2024, the U.S. Centers for…
Your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease depends largely on your genes and your age, but that doesn't mean it's out of your hands. As a new study suggests, you might have more influence on the…
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- The number of valid invention patents in China's strategic emerging industries had exceeded 1.3 million by the end of 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 15.7 percent,…
The company that has pushed to open up the deep sea for mining is cozying up to the Trump administration after years of hitting roadblocks in international negotiations. The island nation of Nauru…
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a provider of laboratory automation and innovation and an operating company of Danaher Corporation, has launched the CytoFLEX mosaic Spectral Detection Module, the…
In late March 2025, several blazes burned in the western Carolinas and northeastern Georgia amid windy, dry conditions.
In February 2025, BioWorld recorded 148 updates from phase I to phase III trials, marking a decline from the 171 updates tracked in January. The month saw 13 positive phase III trial results, while…
“There's about three or four ankylosaurs that are preserved in a way that you could say are mummies,” Dr Susannah Maidment told IFLScience.
TAMPA, Fla. — Geopolitical shifts are driving government interest in Telesat’s low Earth orbit plans, according to the Canadian operator, validating its move beyond geostationary satellites as LEO…
No-one in the tech sector was expecting it to rain Bitcoin during budget week.In the weeks leading up to the Treasurer's Tuesday speech and the traditional Thursday night sequel from Opposition Leader…
The FDA has approved durvalumab (Imfinzi; AstraZeneca) with gemcitabine and cisplatin as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by single-agent durvalumab as adjuvant treatment following radical cystectomy,…
Laboratories run by scientists who rely almost entirely on US grants for their income could close as research funding dwindles.Credit: Karen Ducey/GettyEven when the first four of his five federal…
Thermo Fisher Scientific announced that it has entered into a technology alliance agreement with the Chan Zuckerberg Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging (CZ Imaging Institute) to develop…
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit central Myanmar (formerly Burma) Friday (March 28), shaking Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, as well as nearby countries, including China and…
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, when much of medical education shifted from in-person to virtual settings, Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers have sought to understand how virtual learning…
The FDA has approved durvalumab (Imfinzi) with gemcitabine and cisplatin as neoadjuvant treatment, followed by single-agent durvalumab as adjuvant treatment after radical cystectomy, for adult…
In Egypt's Red Sea, a crew on a sightseeing submarine tour managed to escape when the vessel began sinking — even though some of the tourists on board were not so lucky.As the BBC reports, authorities…
The US has confirmed more than 480 measles cases across 19 states, the highest total since an outbreak in 2019 sickened more than 1200 people
NASA designed temporary floorboards for the MD-90 aircraft to use while it is transformed into the X-66 experimental demonstrator aircraft. These floorboards will protect the original flooring and…
A form of vitamin E, known as α-tocopherol (α-T) could reduce the development of food allergy and anaphylaxis, according to findings published by investigators in The Journal of Immunology. The study…
LOS ANGELES (March 28, 2025) -- Con la llegada del clima cálido, son muchas las personas que están ansiosas por retomar sus actividades favoritas al aire libre. Sin embargo lanzarse demasiado rápido o…
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The U.S. Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is making good waves in coastal Virginia, and now its director is being recognized for those positive…
Bodø (High North News): With strained relations with the US, the Greenlandic government may be revisiting relationships with alternative international partners – likely looking back east to Europe and…
Credit: Bryan Olin Dozier/NurPhoto via AP Activists push for long COVID research funding outside the White House in 2022. The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) appears to be r
Canadian deep-sea mining firm The Metals Company (TMC) has announced it “initiated a process” with U.S. regulators to apply for both exploration and exploitation licenses, potentially circumventing…
An ancient galactic lighthouse is shining through the fog of the early universe, new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) observations reveal.Researchers discovered bright ultraviolet (UV) light coming…
Illustration of the cosmic scales studied by Gaia. Credit: ESA No matter where on Earth you stand, if you have a view of the night sky, and if it is dark enough, you can see the Milky Way. The Milky…
This month, conservationists released 10 captive-bred Siamese crocodiles into Cambodia’s Virachey National Park as part of a regionwide effort to boost wild populations of the critically endangered…
The four astronauts of the Fram2 mission stand atop the crew access tower at Launch Complex 39A during a pad visit in mid-February. From left to right: Eric Philips, Chun Wang, Rabea Rogge, Jannicke…
For the first time in three decades, researchers believe they have identified a new class of antibiotics.Teams at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and the University of Illinois, Chicago — led…
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocked central Myanmar on March 28 at about 12:50 p.m. local time, leaving at least 144 people confirmed dead so far and triggering widespread damage across both…
Readers are advised this story contains content that readers may find distressing. Dozens of dead, paralysed or strangely acting kangaroos have been observed near a beach in South Australia where a…
Wheat can be vulnerable to diseases that may increase as the Earth warms. A team of scientists across five continents may have found a way to help wheat fight back, according to two papers published…
SpaceX’s sprawling Starlink constellation has reshaped the satellite broadband landscape, pressuring rivals to keep up or change the game entirely. With more than 7,000 satellites in low Earth orbit…
Bodø (High North News): With strained relations with the US, the Greenlandic government may be revisiting relationships with alternative international partners – likely looking back east to Europe and…
Nuclear power is leveling up, with plans for an entire floating power plant fueled by something you’d least expect to find in a reactor—table salt. By the mid-2030s, a fleet of smaller floating…
Small decorative details on an iconic helmet belonging to “Britain’s Tutankhamen” could revise our understanding of early medieval Anglo-Saxon history. But the reexamination isn’t due to anything new…
Compared with those who spent most of their time in a single room, people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who were able to travel outside of their home without assistance…
The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by the…
A record number of sandhill cranes gathered in Nebraska in mid-March during their annual spring migration. Hundreds of thousands of sandhill cranes are once again flocking to central Nebraska during…
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake rocked central Malaysia on March 28 at about 12:50 p.m. local time, leaving at least 144 people confirmed dead so far and triggering widespread damage across both…
Alan Lichtenstein A former cancer specialist sanctioned for “recklessly falsifying data” admitted during an investigation interview that he periodically altered images, documents obtained by Retrac…
Remember the potential "city killer" asteroid we were all freaking out about, 2024 YR4? Initially predicted with a small but unsettling chance of hitting our planet seven years from now, astronomers…
Venus — a hot planet pocked with tens of thousands of volcanoes — may be even more geologically active near its surface than previously thought. New calculations by researchers at Washington…
Image credit: MargJohnsonVA - stock.adobe.comFitusiran (Qfitlia; Sanofi) was approved by the FDA as a subcutaneous prophylaxis for patients with hemophilia A or B with or without factor VIII or IX…
MIRAMAR, Fla., March 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCW Biologics Inc. (the “Company” or “HCW Biologics”) (NASDAQ: HCWB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing…
The FDA has approved fitusiran (Qfitlia; Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi), a first-in-class antithrombin-targeting small interfering RNA (RNAi) drug, for the prophylactic treatment of adult and…
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats have hair strands that start out black, and become white the further they grow from the…
A team of astronomers has obtained high-resolution images of all known protoplanetary disks in the Lupus star-forming region. Illustration of protoplanetary disk around a star Most protoplanetary…
Research from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago strongly suggests that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that…
Powerful winter storms which led to deaths and power outages in the UK and Ireland were made more likely by an intense swirling vortex of winds miles above the Arctic, say scientists. A team of…
Rediscovering Egypt's Golden Dynasty September/October 2022 Read Article (Griffith Institute, University of Oxford)
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It probably feels obvious that having a close friend can influence your well-being. But do the groups that you're a part of also affect your well-being? For example, does the culture of your work…
An artist’s conception shows Stoke Space’s Nova rocket in flight. (Stoke Space Illustration) The U.S. Space Force has added Kent, Wash.-based Stoke Space and California-based Rocket Lab USA to the…
The Trump administration's reorganization of HHS, combined with significant reductions in workforce, could jeopardize research across the entire spectrum of cancer care, according to a statement from…
The research team designed a meticulous experimental protocol comparing male mice on intermittent fasting with those allowed unlimited food access. The intermittent fasting consisted of alternating 24…
LONDON, United Kingdom — Artificial intelligence can help detect fetal abnormalities from pregnancy scans nearly twice as quickly but with the same accuracy, according to the results of a UK trial…
Calming chews are all the rage these days. Dogs get anxious, whether it be because of lightning strikes, strangers, or simply being left alone. What if a supplement could teach an old dog new tricks…
The technology can create drinking water for astronauts: a crucial step in supporting long-term lunar missions
Salt makes almost everything taste better — we add it while cooking to enhance the flavor of other ingredients, sprinkle some into baking to balance out sweetness, and enjoy it in our favorite snacks,…
As longevity medicine edges closer to the mainstream, a new global survey of clinics offers a comprehensive snapshot of how the sector is developing – revealing both the promise and the challenges of…
The latest image from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, pictured above, also happens to be a stunning illustration of Einstein's theory of general relativity. So much so that the cosmic phenomenon is…
Exercise has been key, said his Duke oncologist, Dr. Daniel George. “Because of that, he’s had almost a decade of continuous exercise through his cancer care, which has really probably changed his…
When asked about an effort to ban fluoride in drinking water, Utah Governor Spencer Cox said, "It’s not a bill I care that much about” but he still signed it, despite the health benefits being well…
A partial solar eclipse is coming this weekend, but weather could be an issue for many hoping to get a glimpse of the moon "taking a bite" out of the sun.Skywatchers across much of New York State, New…
(© Dmytro - stock.adobe.com) Crowds naturally form organized lanes when most people walk in two main directions, but become chaotic when walking directions vary beyond a critical threshold of 13-16…
Jason He has been named the Laura and William Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.
By Crystal Lindell A new study reveals that being in pain as a young adult makes you more likely to mix cannabis and alcohol. The research, published in the journal Alcohol , looked at 18 to 24 year…
A rare partial solar eclipse will rise over parts of North America and Europe on Saturday 29 March 2025, offering early risers a dramatic display – including a 'double sunrise'.“From wherever you see…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite fleet operator Intelsat reported a 6% decline in revenue in 2024, to $1.98 billion, including a 6% drop in in-flight-services revenue and lower revenue from other…
With the finale of the second season of Apple TV’s most popular show, Severance, being on everyone’s mind, here is a look into some of the (pseudo)science that inspired core concepts explored in this…
"Changing Times: Egon Schiele's Last Years, 1914-1918" contains some 130 works from the Austrian artist. “We are living in the most violent time that the world has ever seen,” Egon Schiele wrote in a…
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OpenAI researchers recently found that AI can cheat, and it clearly states its intent to do so onscreen through chain of thought (CoT).Using another AI to monitor the suspicious one—and call out its…
A new species of fossil from 444 million years ago that has perfectly preserved insides has been affectionately named ‘Sue’ after its discoverer’s mum. The result of 25 years of work by a University…
Coral diseases, particularly in the Caribbean, have caused major declines in coral populations, especially affecting staghorn (Acropora cervicornis) and Elkhorn (A. palmata) corals, which play a…
For the first time, the "Mission MushVroom" experiment on SpaceX's Fram2 mission will attempt to grow mushrooms in space. Left: Zinnmann via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0. Right: Norman Kuring,…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Tuberculosis has been crawling its way back into the spotlight. In 2020,…
As pollution and sulfuric acid choked North American skies in the 1970s and 80s, a bipartisan, transnational agreement spearheaded by the Environmental Protection Agency combatted acid rain, which…
The content of the Universe is widely thought to consist of three types of substance: normal matter, dark matter and dark energy. Some dark matter can find its way inside planets, where it can…
March 28 (UPI) -- Trump administration scientific research budget cuts appear to have prompted three-fourths of polled scientists to say they're considering leaving the United States for Europe or…
March 28 (UPI) -- NASA on Friday announced the four crew members of Crew-11 who will be part of Space X's next trip to the International Space Station no earlier than July from Florida. The crew will…
The most effective elements of collaborative care in treating depression were identified in a new meta-analysis.1 The study of over 20,000 patients analyzed data from 35 datasets and found that…
Credit: Shutterstock Scientists found lariocidin—a new antibiotic with a unique mode of action—by growing a soil sample in t
Experts from RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently published a review examining the…
OpenAI researchers recently found that AI can cheat, and it clearly states its intent to do so onscreen through chain of thought (CoT).Using another AI to monitor the suspicious one—and call out its…
Image by Greg Baker / AFP via Getty / FuturismThat rogue scientist who created HIV-resistant designer babies is apparently gearing up for more human gene-editing research.In an interview with the Wall…
Generative AI (Gen AI) tools like ChatGPT have become an ever-present part of many people’s personal and working lives. And whether they are causing more harm than good to our cognitive skills or…
With the downtime between Flight 8 and Flight 9, SpaceX is continuing to build Orbital…
A study published in Personality & Individual Differences reports that our fundamental moral orientations may be significantly influenced by our genetics. Conducted by Timothy C. Bates, this research…
For the first time, scientists have confirmed a neurobiochemical link between dopamine and cognitive flexibility, according to new research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear…
Sometimes, the most significant scientific discoveries happen by accident. Scientists have long known that whole-genome duplication (WGD) -- the process by which organisms copy all their genetic…
In lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), erythropoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA) treatment before or early after regular transfusion therapy was linked with improved overall survival (OS),…
We've been told for years to avoid eating too close to bedtime and to stay away from caffeine and alcohol for better sleep, but a new study has highlighted the role that certain food groups can play…
Novo Nordisk announced an expanded discount program for semaglutide (Wegovy), offering the drug for $499 per month for all eligible cash-paying customers.1 This announcement follows the launch of…
The animal world is always full of surprises. Even a long-studied species can hold a few secrets hidden between their fur or scales. From the sounds sharks make to the hunting habits of cuttlefish,…
Microsoft founder and billionaire Bill Gates was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in February and made some bold predictions for the future and the role that artificial intelligence (AI) might…
Scandinavian biotech Tribune Therapeutics has raised €37 million in seed and Series A funding to advance its portfolio of next-generation anti-fibrotic therapies. The funding will support the clinical…
As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, barbecue season approaches. The question of what to throw on the coals can be a vexed one for a health-conscious griller, as red meat is linked to…
The age of the Universe can be derived by measuring its current rate of expansion and then extrapolating backwards. In practice, however, we also have to know how that expansion rate may have changed…
Scientists have found two specimens of a 444 million-year-old "inside-out" fossil with well-preserved soft tissue, according to a new study. Unlike most fossils, the creature's muscles and guts — but…
ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will host its annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Fair (URCAF) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, in the Adler Athletic Complex. The fair…
For Immediate Release: March 28, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is providing an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency: On Thursday, the FDA’s Learning and Education to…
Sam Bankman-Fried — the disgraced crypto bro convicted for playing ringmaster to a multi-billion dollar fraud scheme — no longer shares a prison block with Sean "Diddy" Combs.Instead, he's being…
A new study published in the journal Immunity reveals a mechanism that allows triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) to develop resistance to therapy. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine showed…
According to Cancer Research UK, around 55,000 new prostate cancer cases arise in the UK each year. Image credit: Dave Hoeek via Shutterstock The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency…
The company claims that Carb Fence can transform traditional fast food into what it calls ‘slow food.’ Credit: Shutterstock / Rimma Bondarenko. While GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are taking up…
The bankruptcy of personal genomics company 23andMe is a headline that has broken past the well-heeled haze of the business world — given, of course, its existential implications for millions of…
NASA says Boeing's Starliner – dubbed the Calamity Capsule – could fly again, but not before the end of 2025 or start of 2026. The CST-100 Starliner capsule returned to Earth last year with its tail…
If you live in a certain part of the United States, tornadoes are an annual threat carving a trail of destruction across tornado alley. In 1996, Twister introduced the world to stormchasing, the…
An alumnus of the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences has donated $15 million to the USC Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute, based at USC Dornsife, which explores new ways to mitigate…
Selinunte was an Ancient Greek city of Magna Graecia (Greek speaking areas) on the south-western coast of Sicily in Italy. According to the Athenian historian Thucydides, the city was founded by a…
With multiple grants and research infrastructure provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have shown that a newly developed material, niobium phosphide, can conduct electricity…
A massive plume of steam has been released from Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano, images show.In an update on March 28, the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) shared an image of the restless volcano taken…
L3Harris Technologies has awarded a contract to ABB to develop a high-resolution infrared interferometer system for the Himawari-10 satellite. Earlier this year L3Harris Technologies completed its…
On a chilly night in February, Umar Dablo, a resident of Pakistan’s southern coastal city Karachi, spent three nights in his flooded house after seawater gushed out from the ground. “For three days,…
Sometimes evolution produces an organism so weird and wonderfully different to anything that we know of that scientists are stumped. Enter the Tully monster, a soft-bodied sea creature that swam in…
Advice to ‘eat your fruits and veggies’ is sound: diets that are rich in these foods are linked to healthy ageing, according to a massive analysis of eating habits over 30 years1.doi:…
An unidentified man found the armlet in a wetland last fall. Kalmar County Administrative Board Last fall, a Swedish man spotted something in a marsh on Oland, Sweden’s second-largest island. At…
Credit: Sahit Muja Odontarrhena chalcidica blooms in Metalplant’s fields in Albania’s Tropojë region in the spring. When Sahit Mu
Around 13 percent of the population has depressive personality traits — but they do not have to be permanent.Talking therapies can help to change depressive personality traits.Although personality is…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Kaite Krell, MPH, director of congressional affairs at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), discusses the critical role of independent…
The FDA has expanded the indication for lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan (Pluvicto) to include adult patients with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive metastatic castration…
Long-term fasting in 24-hour cycles increases the sex drive of male mice by lowering the concentration of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. This effect is linked to a diet-induced…
Fish that survive in extreme deep-sea environments have developed the same genetic mutation despite evolving separately and at different times, researchers say.The scientists also found industrial…
Image: Extreme close-up of the magnetically controlled gripping and pulling tool (Photo courtesy of Tyler Irving/ University of Toronto Engineering) Over the past few decades, there has been a…
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Professor Andrei Khlobystov, leads the research group at the University of Nottingham that focuses on imaging chemical reactions of individual molecules and atoms, in real time, and direct space. He…
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical…
Credit: Carol Yepes (Getty Images) In a finding that may raise eyebrows for both scientists and couples seeking relationship advice, researchers have discovered that male mice who skip meals show…
brain illustrations attemtping to demonstrate the protective quantum effect discussed in the article Belgian scientists have successfully created protein fragments in the lab that trigger the same…
Example neuron in the anterior ventromedial hypothalamus (VMH, blue line). Using a technique called “uncaging”, researchers found that inhibitory signals near the centre of this neuron (yellow…
The hydrogel transforms from rubbery softness to rigid armor in seconds when heated—and just as quickly reverts to its flexible state when cooled. Chinese scientists have developed a remarkable new…
Two people walking on a sunny day The casual walks, household chores, and light exercise that make up most women’s daily routines aren’t enough to protect bones during menopause, according to Finnish…
Associate Professor Mario Lanza and his team demonstrated a groundbreaking silicon transistor that mimics neural and synaptic behaviours, marking a significant breakthrough in neuromorphic computing.…
Food system labs across Africa are analysing the nutritional value of less-used crops and their potential to tackle malnutrition. © HealthyDiets4Africa, 2024 Diversifying food sources and developing…
Between bone’s turningand the bright scaldof unseen hands,something thins – a thread unwound,pulled from withinbefore it can root. Cells unravel,learning damagein the marrow’s language. But even…
Accumulation of a protein called TDP-43 is a key feature of ALS and frontotemporal dementia. In a newly published study, researchers report 'seeding' this accumulation through fragments of the culprit…
Psychedelics often cause dreamlike subjectivity, altering perception and cognition while intensifying emotional experiences. Dreams have interested many, as they are reflections of the subconscious…
A drone landed on the Greenland snow surface at EastGRIP.(Credit: Kevin Rozmiarek/CU Boulder) For the first time, researchers have collected detailed measurements of water vapor high above the surface…
Ella Day | March 28, 2025 | News story | Research and Development | FDA, Sanofi, chlamydia, vaccination The US Food and Drug Association (FDA) has granted fast track designation to Sanofi’s mRNA…
SINGAPORE - A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centered in the Sagaing region near the Myanmar city of Mandalay caused extensive damage in that country and also shook neighboring Thailand on…
Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is often treatable in its early stages. But once the disease has progressed beyond the "point of no return" after just a few…
Yogesh Kumar Maurya looked at this flask in which he’d collected a purified reaction product, only to discover the compound had spontaneously crystallized into this coral-like pattern. Maurya, a…
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Bilateral oophorectomy is associated with an increased risk for heart failure, with a greater risk seen with younger
Tesla is really starting to feel the hurt — in large part due to Musk's self-inflicted wounds. Despite a share price that's slowly recovering from a disastrous year so far, the company has seen sales…
Polarisation microscopy analyses reveal that tartrate in the calcium tartrate crystals had no chirality preference. Credit Chen Chen A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute…
Artist’s impression shows the planet K2-18b, its host star and an accompanying planet in this system. ESA/Hubble, M. Kornmesser Recent studies show that the most common type of planets in our galaxy,…
A new study found that more than half of US adults encounter some form of discrimination, and that this mistreatment may fuel higher chances of depression and/or anxiety among specific racial and…
Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States alone, over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021, with…
The programme enhances site engagement, removing ‘inefficiencies’ in trials and helping increase technological compliance. Credit: Nuttapong punna/Shutterstock. Medidata has launched the Medidata Site…
A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers could advance the development of new drugs that block or open such signaling channels to treat conditions as varied as epilepsy and some intellectual…
Background Beckwith–Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS) is a condition where some tissues in the body grow too much, especially in the liver. This happens due to changes in a specific part of chromosome 11…
Is the webinar free?Yes – there is no charge to watch the webinar, either live or on-demand. When will the webinar take place?The webinar will take place live on 19 June at 4:00 PM BST. I’m busy. Can…
Iridocorneal endothelial (ICE) syndrome is a rare, irreversibly blinding ocular disorder with an unknown etiology. Lack of targeted effective drugs, inadequate disease prognosis, and high relapse…
In 1961, less than one per cent of Canadians identified as having no religion. In 2021, 43 per cent of those between 15 and 35 considered themselves religiously unaffiliated. Organized religion — and…
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- New mothers are encouraged to engage in two hours per week of exercise, according to a consensus guideline published
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), long-term inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) treatment is
An ebook is one of two file formats that are intended to be used with e-reader devices and apps such as Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks. Why is an eBook better than a PDF? A PDF is a digital…
March 28, 2025• Physics 18, 72Measurements of millions of galaxies suggest that dark energy changes over time and is more complicated than previously thought. M. Sargent/Berkeley Lab DESI is installed…
Coagulation test results are influenced by many pre-analytical variables, including clinical sample storage conditions. This study investigated the effects of storage time and temperature on…
(Dreamstime) A new study found that a novel treatment using stem cells improves symptoms in Alzheimer’s patients. Unlike traditional treatments that target amyloid plaques, laromestrocel (Lomecel-B)…
Medicinal chemists revealed the structures of a dozen clinical candidates during the “First-Time Disclosures” symposium on March 26 at the American Chemical Society Spring 2025 meeting in San Diego.…
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Research published in Nephrology demonstrates that peritoneal dialysis may be a feasible and safe long-term renal replacement therapy (RRT) option for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) across…
Thankfully not. Instead, this is good news. Surgeons have linked the move to a cashless society to a dramatic drop in children needing operations for accidentally swallowing small items such as coins.…
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Open-label placebo (OLP) provided with a treatment rationale is effective and safe for premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Khuroo, M. S., Khuroo, M. S. & Hepatitis E: An emerging global disease—from discovery towards control and cure. J. Viral Hepatitis. 23, 68–79 (2016).CAS Google Scholar Kupke, P. & We
Less than a year after COVID-19 upended life as we know it and killed the first of what would become more than 7 million people, the FDA and other regulators around the world authorized the first mRNA…
Taipei, March 28 (CNA) A marine mammal recently caught and released by a fisherman off Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan, has been identified as a dugong, an endangered species thought to be extinct…
Meet Arnaud Prost—aerospace engineer, professional diver, and member of ESA’s Astronaut Reserve. From flying aircraft to getting a taste of spacewalk simulation, his passion for exploration knows no…
The philosopher and mathematician Alfred North Whitehead is credited with the statement that all Western philosophy is a footnote to Plato. Although clearly hyperbole, the point regarding the effect…
A galaxy spotted just 330 million years after the Big Bang has been implicated in bringing light to the choking dark of the early Universe.It's called JADES-GS-z13-1, and an analysis of the very faint…
“The idea was simple: bring Duke people together to back Duke innovation and watch what happens,” Frey said. “Ten years later, the results speak for themselves.” Entrepreneur and investor Kurt Schmidt…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comNovotech, which provides biotech and small- to…
Published: 11:19 EDT, 28 March 2025 | Updated: 11:24 EDT, 28 March 2025 It's one of Hollywood's favourite diets, heralded by a legion of toned A-list fans including Jennifer Aniston and Mark…
Medication nonadherence to oral anticoagulants and oral anti–prostate cancer medication has been scrutinized through new research conducted among patients and health care providers and presented by…
Published: 11:12 EDT, 28 March 2025 | Updated: 11:33 EDT, 28 March 2025 From Apple Watches to Vision Pro headsets, Apple already lists a number of flashy products on its online store. Now, the tech…
For over a decade, a star system on the verge of unleashing a deadly gamma ray burst appeared to have its guns trained on Earth.The so-called "Death Star," which is also famed for looking like a…
The therapy also reduced the amount of time patients spend receiving chemotherapy treatment by 49.7% compared with IV Keytruda. Credit: Shutterstock / SamaraHeisz5. MSD’s subcutaneous (SC) Keytruda…
Grizzlies are starting to emerge in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. They're looking for the carcasses of animals that died over the winter. It’s officially grizzly bear season. The first…
Scientists working to unlock the secrets of de-extinction recently announced what they say is a turning point for the movement: the creation of transgenic mice with long, luxurious golden locks of…
In 2017, scientists spotted our solar system's first confirmed interstellar visitor: 'Oumuamua. While not an alien spacecraft, 'Oumuamua was an interstellar object (ISO), which came from another…
A quantum state of light was successfully teleported through more than 30 kilometers (around 18 miles) of fiber optic cable amid a torrent of internet traffic – a feat of engineering once considered…
In a recent advancement, researchers have developed a high-speed doctor-blading technique that enhances the efficiency of organic solar cells (OSCs) while using eco-friendly, non-halogenated solvents.…
A new discovery from Rutgers Health scientists could lead to better treatments for a deadly lung disease called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). This condition causes the lungs to become scarred…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that chewing gum may release hundreds of tiny plastic particles—called microplastics—directly into the mouth. While t
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from researchers in France has found that taking high doses of vitamin D every two weeks may help reduce disease activity in people with very early stages of multiple…
Credit: Unsplash+. A new study from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure (hypertension) can cause early damage to the kidneys—even in people who don’t have diabetes.…
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How does nature make durable materials like corals without heat or a kiln? How do peacock feathers get their beautiful colors? And how do geckos stick to all kinds of surfaces, allowing them to run up…
A major reorganization of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)—including massive cuts to the federal workforce—threatens scientific progress that drives our economy and improves the…
Character.AI, the controversial chatbot startup embroiled in two separate lawsuits concerning the welfare of minor users, just rolled out a new "Parental Insights" feature that the company claims will…
Sanders, N. J., Cooper, N., Davis Rabosky, A. R. & Gibson, D. J. Leveraging natural history collections to understand the impacts of global change. J Anim Ecol 92, 232–236 (2023).Article PubMed
The College of Medicine and Health has recently celebrated multiple joint Aspire (Access to Success Pathways for Inclusive Research) Awards encouraging researchers to collaborate on trialling…
While walking in Big Bend National Park in Texas' Chihuahuan Desert, a park volunteer came across a fuzzy flower that turned out to be a never-before-seen species. The "woolly devil," as researchers…
New AI-powered tool watches over infrastructure like a doctor monitors your heart After the shocking collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March 2024, engineers everywhere began…
As the world moves toward electric vehicles and cleaner energy, the demand for better batteries is growing fast. But with that demand comes a hidden danger—PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” PFAS…
A clever design lets this robot move like a dog—powered only by smart mechanics A team of scientists from TU Delft and EPFL has created a robot that can run like a dog—without using any motors.…
The food we eat should be nourishing and safe. But thousands of chemicals, some of which may be toxic, are allowed in a wide range of products such as snacks, bread and more. For too long, the Food…
Visby Medical Receives Landmark FDA De Novo Authorization for First-Ever OTC PCR Test for Sexual Health SAN JOSE, Calif., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Visby Medical™, a leading innovator in…
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Imagine a flower as a stage, with every part playing a role in the grand performance of pollination. In Bauhinia galpinii, a plant native to southern and eastern Africa, some of these floral “actors”…
If you are a parent, then you probably first laid eyes on your child through an ultrasound procedure—the technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to view soft tissue. It is undeniably one of…
Data from 300,000 births reveal how essential biological measurements are altered by carrying and delivering a babyBy Celeste Biever & Nature magazine
October 10th 2024Get a glimpse of the power and popularity behind the PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference from two planning committee members, Julia Marre, PhD (Associate Director, Scientific…
October 10th 2024Get a glimpse of the power and popularity behind the PDA Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference from two planning committee members, Julia Marre, PhD (Associate Director, Scientific…
Leveraging the power of AI and machine learning technologies, researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine developed a more effective model for predicting how patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer…
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory discovered a new phase a matter called “half-ice, half-fire.”This elemental moniker is a reference to the ordered…
The EU is getting further from its goal of weaning off Russian fossil fuels by 2027. Imports of Russian gas rose by 18 percent last year, a new analysis finds.“It is a scandal that the EU is still…
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In an advance for treating male infertility, researchers transplanted a patient with his own sperm-forming stem cells that were collected from testicular tissue when he was a child.
In an event mirroring Hollywood, palaeontologists have uncovered a kind of parasitic wasp preserved in amber which lived almost 100 million years ago. Sirenobethylus charybdis. Credit: Qiong Wu. Its…
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. For millions of Americans, imprisonment isn’t just a sentence—it’s a stigma that follows them long after release, altering their…
Urban public transportation systems facilitate traffic flow and promote sustainable urban development by offering convenient, economical, and environmentally friendly transit services. However,…
Tran, M., Banister, D., Bishop, J. D. & McCulloch, M. D. Realizing the electric-vehicle revolution. Nature climate change 2, 328–333 (2012).ADS Google Scholar Crabtree, G. The coming electri
The 2025 Day of Action follows a massively successful write-in campaign. More than 15,600 letters were sent to Congress and the White House in opposition to a rumored proposal to cut NASA’s Earth and…
The first human spaceflight ever to cruise over Earth's polar regions, the privately funded Fram2 mission from SpaceX, is set to carry four astronauts on a roughly four-day orbital mission.Fram2 will…
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – March 28, 2025 – Two professors at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) are leading an international initiative to develop sustainable bioproducts from waste…
An examination of a large number of ChatGPT responses found that the model consistently exhibits values aligned with the libertarian-left segment of the political spectrum. However, newer versions of…
Mark Kaplan, PhD, is available to discuss the causes of and treatments for spring allergies. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 4 American adults suffers from…
The U.S. is in the midst of a widespread, unmitigated disaster. Like a hurricane that destroys all in its path, Musk and DOGE are decimating the people, places, policies, and programs that have made…
Although Einstein is a legendary figure in science for a large number of reasons — E = mc², the photoelectric effect, and the notion that the speed of light is a constant for everyone — his most…
Under president Donald Trump and his number one henchman Elon Musk' orders, swathes of NASA are being laid to waste — and staffers are fuming.As CNN reports, mass layoffs gutting three offices this…
For decades, toxic tire dust has choked coho salmon before they can spawn in their natal streams. Now, King County scientists say they have made a “potential breakthrough” in how to save them.…
Participants of the Hackathon in Quito, February 22 and 23, 2025. Credits: Ruben Zavala (Openlab). Photo used with permission.A casual conversation can lead to great challenges. One day, three years…
According to a recent study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause.…
Earth’s oceans may not have always been as brilliantly blue as they are today. In fact, there may have been a time when they weren’t blue at all. According to researchers at Japan’s Nagoya University,…
Interview The team behind the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) just scored the Simon Ramo Medal, given by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for exceptional achievement in…
Nasa’s Curiosity Mars rover has detected the largest organic (carbon-containing) molecules ever found on the red planet. The discovery is one of the most significant findings in the search for…
Kiessling, R., Klein, E., Pross, H. & Wigzell, H. „Naturalก killer cells in the mouse. II. Cytotoxic cells with specificity for mouse Moloney leukemia cells. Characteristics of the killer cell. Eur.…
Beers, D. R. Immune dysregulation in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: mechanisms and emerging therapies. Lancet Neurol. 18, 211–220 (2019).CAS PubMed MATH Google Scholar
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Dr. Jennifer Goff has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation Directorate for Geosciences to support research into…
A team of researchers searching for safe, sustainable, and biodegradable alternatives to plastics presented a new type of transparent material at the American Chemical Society (ACS) spring meeting,…
Severe period pain is not normal. Iva is sharing her journey with endometriosis and how the Division of Gynecology transformed her life.
When the 2020 pandemic sent everyone home to “shelter in place,” kids began online school and adults telecommuted using videoconferencing. Suddenly, people saw a constant reflection of themselves…
Gelatinous sea creature photographed using the ROV Deep Discoverer in 2015. Credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research Ever wonder what lurks beneath the surface? One million species live…
Tim Winard knew he needed to buy health insurance when he left his management job in manufacturing to launch his own business. It was the first time he had shopped around for coverage, searching for a…
Thailand and Myanmar earthquake: Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rattled Myanmar, and sent tremors in Thailand's capital Bangkok, a 4.3 magnitude quake jolted the country again, around…
Scientists know that streams and rivers can contribute significant quantities of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. One way these bodies of water come to contain greenhouse gases is via groundwater,…
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on the Smithsonian Institution that targets funding to programs that contain what he calls "divisive narratives" and "improper ideology."
This weekend, from March 29 to March 31, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) is going to be celebrating 75 years of transforming cardiovascular care for all in Chicago, Illinois. Over the 75…
An MIT professor discovered that the Pearl Manuscript from the 1300s has more to it than just four unconnected medieval poems.Professor Arthur Bahr found that along with the tale “Sir Gawain and the…
In the years leading up to 2020, notable progress had been made on childhood vaccination rates in California. But during the pandemic that progress was reversed, and the recovery since then has been…
(© Saklakova - stock.adobe.com) Park entrances have the highest concentration of Toxocara parasite eggs, followed by playgrounds, posing a health risk to humans through accidental contact with…
KRAS G12C–mutated NSCLC | Image Credit:© Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comThe doublet comprised of fulzerasib (GFH925) and cetuximab (Erbitux) demonstrated efficacy with acceptable safety when…
Alzheimer’s disease is usually associated with old age. But around 5%-10% of all Alzheimer’s cases occur in people under the age of 65. Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease progresses more rapidly and…
Anthrax, otherwise known as the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is a deadly serious infectious disease that kills without question if its toxins reach a host's cells.A new treatment developed by…
In a stunning display, a new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) composite image juxtaposes two cosmic elements, the protostar outflow jet Herbig-Haro 49/50 (HH 49/50) and a colorful spiral galaxy…
The introduction of chiral sulfur(VI) into polyaromatic hydrocarbons has been a formidable challenge due to the intricate enantioselective discrimination and embedded linkages with the heteroatoms in…
Download the 27 March long read podcastWith money pouring in and an unprecedented level of public attention and excitement, scientists are publishing a steady stream of papers on ways to measure how…
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HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 28 (ACN) Publications in digital networks have reported in recent weeks the case of a 10-year-old Cuban boy who was treated in different health institutions in Havana, as part of the…
Nearly every modern medical treatment can be traced to research funded by the National Institutes of Health: from over-the-counter and prescription medications that treat high cholesterol and pain to…
Einstein rings are fascinating astronomical phenomena caused by gravitational lensing. When light from a distant object passes near a massive intermediate object, spacetime bends due to the mass,…
Our modern relationship with smartphones is always within arm’s reach and frequently demands our attention. It’s incredible how they’ve become indispensable tools and relentless sources of…
Mari Villar was slammed by a car that jumped the curb, breaking her legs and collapsing a lung. Amy Paulo was in pain from a femur surgery that wasn't healing properly. Katie Kriegshauser suffered…
In 2017, Paulo Tarso Oliveira, a professor of hydrology at the Universidade de São Paulo, came across a news report about a small village along the banks of the São Francisco River, one of the main…
New research suggests converting the Australian dairy industry's whey waste into a valuable food product is more feasible than many realise, with significant potential for industry-wide change. Whey…
When University of Texas at Dallas researchers tested a new surface that they designed to collect and remove condensates rapidly, the results surprised them. The mechanical engineers' design collected…
Low-lying clouds over the oceans are of key relevance for understating climate dynamics as they effectively reflect sunlight that otherwise would be absorbed by the ocean. Satellite data are a central…
A new study warns that global declines in soil moisture in the 21st century could mark a “permanent” shift in the world’s water cycle. Combining data from satellites, sea level measurements and…
The race is on to make the first oral weight loss medicines, but smaller US pharmacies may have already got there – if they can persuade US regulators their products are legal Would you be tempted to…
This partial eclipse will be visible across Europe, Northwestern Africa, Greenland, Iceland, and parts of the northeastern US and eastern Canada, with varying levels of visibility.It will begin at…
As nations rally to mitigate global climate change, the focus remains on reducing CO2 emissions. An innovative electrochemical strategy inspired by natural photosynthesis has emerged as a promising…
A partial solar eclipse is happening tomorrow morning (March 29), offering skywatchers a chance to see the moon partially cover the sun.Globally, the eclipse begins at 4:50 a.m. EDT (0850 GMT),…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 26 (ACN) In the context of the Convention Cuba Salud 2025, scheduled to be held on April 21 to 25, Havana will host the National Congress “Una Sola Salud” (One Health), intended to…
The road to sobriety is jagged and unpaved, with potholes and craters that can make it hard for those traveling on it to move forward.The Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Program at Children’s…
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Space activities are increasing at an exponential pace, also above the Arctic. From about 2,000 satellites in 2015 to 12,000 today, satellites represent significant light pollution of the Arctic and…
WASHINGTON — The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has denied a protest from a company over a contract that is part of the Office of Space Commerce’s space traffic coordination system.In a…
Heart problems like cardiac dysfunction and heart failure are linked to cognitive decline, but the exact brain changes causing this are unclear. A new study examined how heart function relates to…
(Adobe Stock) The risk of a full-blown stroke will remain high for at least a decade after a person has a slight brush with stroke, in the form of a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke, a new…
The TOOsonix System ONE-M treatment involves a handpiece that contacts the skin lesion directly. Credit: TOOsonix / PRNewswire. Danish medical device company TOOsonix has formed a strategic…
Corneal blindness is the fourth-leading cause of blindness worldwide. Image credit: Mikolaj Niemczewski via Shutterstock. Pantheon Vision has signed a deal with Eyedeal Medical to advance the…
The president wants a Golden Dome missile defense system, and the space industry is standing ready to get him one. Booz Allen Hamilton is the latest space firm to publish a concept for a distributed…
The solution claims to decrease redundancy, enhance partnerships, accelerate outcomes, and reduce site workload. Credit: Khaohom Mali / Shutterstock. Clinical trial solutions provider WCG has launched…
NEW VIDEO: Skyscraper under construction collapses as massive earthquake hits Bangkok. No word on casualties [image or embed] — BNO News (@bnonews.com) March 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM A strong 7.7-magnitude…
Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. While the infection is often treatable in its early stages, once the disease has progressed beyond the “point of no return”…
Berkeley—Nobel Laureate Jennifer Doudna, PhD, professor of biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology at UC Berkeley, aspires for “CRISPR to become the standard of medical care for certain…
Understanding the role of the brain in hedonic eating—the act of eating for pleasure rather than for physiological need—has been a popular endeavor. Researchers at the University of California, San…
Recommendation based on the findings from the Phase 3 studies (GALAXI programme and GRAVITI) in Crohn’s disease 1,2,3 Beerse, Belgium (28 March 2025) – Johnson & Johnson today announced that the…
The tool aims to meet the needs of individuals, attending physicians, and trial centres. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock. Two physicians from Austria’s Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna)…
(Dreamstime) Comment| Print| A A Splenda doesn’t directly add calories to your diet, but the sweetener still might lead people to pack on pounds, a new study says. The sugar substitute might spur on a…
Bowel cancer rates are rising globally in adults under 50, with experts attributing this increase to changes in diet, lifestyle, and the overuse of antibiotics – all of which affect the microbes…
A portfolio of trials will be provided by the hub, inclusive of those assessing the GLP-1 agonist effects on cancer subjects’ immune responses and results. Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri…
Focused on the evaluation of strategic alternativesAdopted a restructuring plan to extend capital resources, incurring a reduction in workforce of 30% to support the evaluation of strategic options…
Physicists have produced a superconductor which could help achieve room-temperature operations which would be useful in applications like medicine, transportation and lossless power transmission. The…
A new modelling study, published in 'The Lancet HIV' journal, highlights the alarming potential impact of significant reductions in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment programmes.…
LA PLATA, Maryland — We’ve all gotten used to the satellite fleet operators’ refrain in the past few years: The GEO satellite business, once propelled by television broadcasting and sales to verticals…
The first solar eclipse of the year will occur on Saturday, March 29. Unlike the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, this one will only be seen as a partial from parts of 13 U.S. states. While there…
Welcome to Edition 7.37 of the Rocket Report! It's been interesting to watch how quickly European officials have embraced ensuring they have a space launch capability independent of other countries. A…
How do space programs get their names? Illustration by Lucille Clerc How do space programs get their names? Elizabeth Coen | Monterey, California NASA and others have long sought symbolic names that…
COVID-19 appears to be associated with a substantial rise in the number of ME/CFS cases, according to a new study. Using data from a long COVID research initiative run by the US National Institutes of…
Applications 28/03/2025 6 views 0 likes The first image from a new Italian Earth observation satellite mission was published today: a high-resolution image of a strip of the Italian peninsular showing…
If you're observing the partial solar eclipse this Saturday 29 March 2025 from London and the southeastern parts of England, you could have the best views in the UK.That's according to the weather…
China, the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter as well as the fastest deployer and manufacturer of low-carbon technologies, has issued a series of climate policies to help reach net-zero. As Carbon…
Carbs have gotten a pretty bad rap over the past few decades, with "healthy" recipes and health-focused folks doing everything they can to avoid them altogether. But carbs actually aren’t evil, and…
In order to examine how hormones and biological sex influence the production of 31 different immune cell types, the team analysed blood samples from 283 individuals between the ages of six and 84…
Trisha Gupta, a former postgraduate student in English Literature at King’s College London, utilised the Student Opportunity Fund to support her attendance at the International Medieval Congress in…
Number 5: Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who switched between the adalimumab biosimilar GP2017 and reference adalimumab did not impact immunogenicity, safety, or efficacy following…
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has finalised its review of Mysimba (naltrexone / bupropion), a medicine used for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. The review was prompted…
De Collibus, F. M., et al. Patterns and centralisation in ethereum-based token transaction networks. Front. Phys. 12 (2024).De Collibus, F. M., Piškorec, M., Partida, A. & Tessone, C. J. The…
Credit: Unsplash+ A stroke can change a person’s life in many ways—and one serious long-term effect is
Credit: Unsplash+ A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many peop
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects nearly half of adults
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Colorado State University has found that social isolation is the biggest ris
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that people who sleep better may be less likely to suffer from a serious mix of health problems that affect the heart, kidneys, and metabolism. The study looked…
Electric scooters have become a fast and fun way to get around cities. But a new study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden shows that many e-scooter crashes are caused by risky rider…
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A pioneering technique can help nearly twice as many men preserve erectile function following prostate cancer surgery
The world needs more batteries. That’s what we keep hearing in the push for greener energy, and we can’t build enough to meet global demand without obtaining more battery metals. Here we come across a…
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommended five medicines for approval at its March 2025 meeting.The committee recommended granting a marketing authorisation for Xoanacyl (ferric citrate…
Photo : YONHAP News Rain or snow is forecast for parts of North Gyeongsang Province Friday night as the region continues to grapple with the remnants of devastating wildfires.According to the Korea…
david-becker-rrfdqjJWwmU-unsplash - water droplet The Independent Water Commission (or IWC for short) was established in October 2024 by the UK Government to recommend how the water sector could be…
Brooke Apicella explores ’Bread and Butter’ by Alice Louisa A giant velour pasty, a portrait made of postage stamps, and a dining table where your face becomes the dinner plate are some of the quirky…
Newly described species Tessmannia princeps, a giant tree discovered in the Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania in Eastern Africa, gets a hug. The new tree towers up to 130 feet (40 meters) above the…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often requires medication to keep it under control. These medicines can lower the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney problems.…
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health p
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study has found that people with high blood pressure can improve their heart health
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Yale University have discovered that the body’s own immune system might play a role in causing obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children. Their study found
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered a link between exposure to a common synthetic chemical and a higher risk of liver cancer. The chemical,…
Cambridge researchers are asking people with lived experience of dementia – patients and their friends and families – which existing drugs should be repurposed for clinical trials. The POPPED website …
Grab those solar glasses, eastern Canada: You're in for a partial solar eclipse on Saturday morning.If you hope to catch it, you'll have to wake up early, as the eclipse begins just before sunrise —…
Boeing's Starliner capsule will remain ground-bound for a while longer yet.Last June, Starliner launched on its first-ever crewed flight, which sent NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Life’s essential functions are powered by a set of compounds called metabolites, which are involved in every natural process including producing energy, regulating cell activity and keeping the body’s…
Light-switchable enzymes hold great promise for mediating molecular activations in living cells, yet their full potential in realizing versatile controls in nonlinear networks remains unexplored. Now,…
Thomas, C. M. & Nielsen, K. M. Mechanisms of, and barriers to, horizontal gene transfer between bacteria. Nat. Rev. Microbiol. 3, 711–721 (2005). This review provides an overview of the mechanisms of…
Rose, N. H. et al. Climate and urbanization drive mosquito preference for humans. Curr. Biol. 30, 3570–3579 (2020). This paper characterizes host-preference behaviours of A. aegypti mosquitoes from…
A study of families who have lived through conflict in Syria suggests that genetic imprints of their trauma have been passed to their children and grandchildren.The research1 focuses on the…
Only a few years ago, astronomers heralded the discovery of a rocky world circling the sun's closest space neighbor, Proxima Centauri. The star, just four light-years away, is known as a red dwarf, or…
A new study published in Scientific Reports has found that older adults who talk more throughout their day tend to perform better on tests of cognitive ability—particularly working memory, processing…
Scientists comment on a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has hit central Myanmar. Dr Leslie Mabon, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Systems, The Open University, said: “This earthquake has only just…
"Wearable robots” might sound like science fiction, but a research lab at Northern Arizona University is perfecting an ankle exoskeleton to help people who have trouble walking. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny…
A NASA map shows the regions across the Northern Hemisphere where this weekend's partial solar eclipse will be visible, how much of the sun will be blocked out, and what time the eclipse will hit its…
These are dark and fearful times at all US federal agencies, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is no exception. But at the NIH the fear is compounded by a mystery: why us? The disruptions…
FRIDAY, March 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Virtual reality (VR) might be able to provide cancer patients significant pain relief, a new study says.A small group
The most important place on earth that virtually no one has ever heard of is called the Saya de Malha Bank. Among the world’s largest seagrass fields and the planet’s most important carbon sinks, this…
In the early days of the pandemic, I began pondering the idea of healing. I stumbled upon a story about a cable repair vessel, the Leon Thevenin, which had attended to a cable break off the west coast…
If a geoengineering project went awry it could contribute to air pollu
Health C for D and R. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Medical Devices. FDA. Published online December 20, 2024. Accessed December 26, 2024. https://www.fda.gov/medical…
Newswise — Light behaves like a wave in free space. In fact, the waves of light interfere with each other, the way water waves interact and generate ripples. This viewpoint is scientifically described…
The MPS Foundation, a global not-for-profit research initiative that aims to shape the future of patient safety and wellbeing, is inviting applications for its 2025 grant programme. The MPS Foundation…
Images by OpenAI, I guess. We honestly have no idea who to credit this image to. It's a widely circulated meme redrawn ion Ghibli style by an AI. For the past few days, the internet
Paul Alivisatos is president of the University of Chicago, US. He received the Enrico Fermi Presidential Award from the US government i
Space is phantasmagorical.Astronomers using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to survey distant galaxies spotted an unusual, chance phenomenon called an "Einstein ring." It's not an actual…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captures the striking landscape surrounding the Waza National Park in Cameroon.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to…
Compant, S. et al. The plant endosphere world—Bacterial life within plants. Environ. Microbiol. 23, 1812–1829 (2021).PubMed Google Scholar
In this Tutorial, the authors provide guidelines for quality control of whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing data for population-scale association analyses. They explain how to filter samples and…
US military Does US military aid strengthen weak states and deter adversaries, or foster resentment and increase terrorist attacks? Traditional US foreign policy viewed military aid as a tool to…
The center of the UK's nuclear industry has agreed on alternatives for how it will process waste into the next decade after delays and overspending hit a lab project. In the face of a 2028 deadline to…
A team of researchers from the University of Leeds, who are behind the project, say the device is the first-of-its-kind. Experts, who published their study in Science Robotics, explained that the tiny…
HHS said the changes will save approximately $1.8bn annually. Image credit: Getty Images/ Grandbrothers The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will cut 10,000 full-time employees and…
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues and organs while fighting an infection. If not treated early, it can escalate into…
This blog was originally posted on the old BugBitten WordPress site. We are resharing it now on the Research Communities site. With the release of ChatGPT late last year, discussions about artificial…
An attorney for the owners of the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters, Aurora Sustainables, was among opponents to an amendment related to a carbon sequestration bill being considered in the House Municipal…
New machine learning study reveals how early-life chronic conditions like arthritis, mood disorders, and hypertension may drive premature death in people with IBD—highlighting critical opportunities…
Borlaug and his team ran breeding programmes for the next 20 years, at first to improve Mexican wheat’s resistance to disease, and then to increase its yield—largely by breeding shorter plants that…
ABL Bio has spent nearly a decade positioning itself as Korea’s breakout biotech platform. On Monday night, that bet either pays off—or comes crashing down. At 10 p.m. KST, topline results will drop…
FRIDAY, MARCH 28 ■ If you're in the northeastern US or eastern Canada, find those old eclipse glasses, and/or mount a safe solar filter on the front of your scope, and set an alarm for tomorrow…
Artist's rendition of the proposed Cosmic Ray Lunar Sounder (CoRaLS) instrument onboard a lunar orbiter. (Credit: Christian Miki, University of Hawaii at Manoa) Can the cosmic rays bombarding the…
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New research uncovers how pairing intermittent fasting or low-calorie diets with high-intensity interval training can boost metabolism, burn fat, and enhance physical performance in postmenopausal…
Surprising results from the NA61/SHINE collaboration at CERN show that this so-called isospin asymmetry could point to gaps in physicists’ understanding of how quarks and gluons combine NA61/SHINE’s…
The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it's cutting 10,000 jobs and closing offices with the aim of saving $1.8 billion. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images) The Department of Health…
The following are some biotech stocks you should keep an eye on today - Friday, March 28, 2025.Shares of Portage Biotech Inc. (PRTG) were up over 100% in after-hours trading on Thursday, following…
[A summarized unofficial version of the press release] KDCA Hosts 9th Rare Disease Day Commemoration Event and International Symposium - The 9th Rare Disease Day Commemoration Event aimed to raise…
Cleveland, OH /PRNewswire/ - Belay Diagnostics announces its partnership with GenomOncology (GO), a precision medicine software company that provides data-driven tools and resources to improve cancer…
The addition of this Nikka Densok HDL-1 Instrument will enable the CS Team to better meet client demand for the development of validated test methos for USP 1207 CCI testing programs across a variety…
Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (Applied DNA or the "Company"), a leader in PCR-based DNA technologies, today announced that Applied DNA Clinical Labs (ADCL), the Company's wholly-owned clinical laboratory…
BetterWay will be offered at seven Sam's Club pharmacies in the greater Austin area. Austin, TX /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ - BetterWay™ blood testing by Babson Diagnostics today announced that it has entered…
Mayo Clinic Laboratories and Amprion, a global leader advancing diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders through seed amplification testing, today announced a collaboration to expand access to…
A weatherproof box and motion-trigger camera help photographer Will Burrard-Lucas capture images of rarely seen African elephants
I’m in my office. It is snowing lightly outside, and suddenly I hear them — a flock of sandhill cranes flying overhead. So I step outside for a moment to observe their formation and remember that the…
St John Ambulance has today launched a campaign to get construction workers to open up about their mental health after new research* found nearly seven in 10, have suspected a colleague was seriously…
Amid growing concerns over the potential for a future pandemic the UK’s Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has identified the pathogens it believes pose the biggest threat to public health.In a bid to…
March 28, 2025 | Friday | News Offering great promise for the advancement of innovative therapies for bladder cancer image credit- shutterstock The Chinese University of Hong Kong’s (CUHK) Faculty of…
CHA Biotech said on Friday it will appoint Choi Suk-yoon, former Meritz Securities advisor, as vice chairman and CEO at the upcoming general shareholders’ meeting and board meeting on March 31.Choi, a…
Chomel, B. B. et al. Ecological fitness and strategies of adaptation of Bartonella species to their hosts and vectors. Vet. Res. 40, 29 (2009).PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar
Families trying to do their best often turn to sugar-free alternatives or use sweeteners thinking they have made the right choice for their health. However, a new study has revealed the effect of…
What are the narwhals up to? Generally, we don't really know! They are mysterious creatures. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks about new, rare drone footage scientists captured of…
PublishTime：2025-03-28 To formulate the "National One Health Joint Plan of Action," the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) organized an interdepartmental workshop titled "One Health…
Despite performing several important tasks beyond the abilities of classical computers, realizing quantum computers’ potential remains a significant challenge. A new study by researchers from…
ReNerve’s NervAlign Nerve Cuff shown to reduce post-op pain in foot and ankle peripheral nerve-repair surgeries Study results presented at American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons annual conference…
Southside Cancer Care Centre in Miranda initiated as first site for Race’s Phase I trial of RC220 in advanced solid tumours Race awaiting governance approval to activate site for patient recruitment…
Autism diagnosis is typically based on clinical observation and assessment, a process that can be complex and subjective. To refine this approach, researchers leveraged a large language model (LLM) to…
About one in six Dutch girls and young women aged 13 to 25 have experienced unwanted sexual behavior at school or in education. This is one of the results of a representative survey by Ipsos I&O among…
Korea will conduct clinical research on culturing and injecting mesenchymal stem cells from fetal bone tissue into patients with the rare and incurable disease osteogenesis imperfecta. The Ministry of…
A partial solar eclipse will take place on Saturday (March 29, 2025), lasting around four hours, as the moon moves in front of the Sun. The spectacle will be visible in select areas of the Northern…
Huons Global announced that Huons Group Chairman Yoon Sung-tae has returned to management, as approved at the annual general meeting of shareholders and the board meeting in Pangyo, Seongnam, on…
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The U.S. Food and Administration has announced recalls of Frito-Lay's Cantina Traditional Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips, and Cromer Food Services, Inc.'s Chicken Salad on White Sandwich, citing…
Peptron said Friday that the company will present its research on Internalization-Enhancing Peptide (IEP), a next-generation peptide platform technology that can maximize the efficacy of antibody-drug…
People under the age of 50 who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) have about a 1.9 times increased risk of stroke than people of the same age, according to a large analysis. Even those who…
Adults with a high concentration of heavy metals in their blood are exposed to an increased risk of developing asthma. A team of researchers from the Seoul Medical Center's Institute of Medicine…
The paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) drug Empaveli (pegcetacoplan), introduced in Korea last year and currently covered by health insurance, has been confirmed as a treatment option for the…
There's a partial solar eclipse visible over the USA and Canada this Saturday, March 29, 2025.It won't be visible across the whole of North America, however; only the most northeasterly states and…
In October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) stated that approximately 14% of older adults live with mental health disorders like depression – by 2030, 1 in 6 people will be aged 60 years old…
The TnfΔΑRE mice overexpress TNF, resulting in ileitis, showing strong similarity to Crohn’s disease in human patients. Here authors describe the immune pathology of the murine disease model by single…
Selecting the appropriate Cas12a among the many orthologs for a given target sequence remains difficult. Here, Peng Chen et al. evaluate the activity and specificity of Cas12a variants and facilitate…
When researchers asked people to work on a computer with their phones 1.5 metres away, the amount of time they spent on their phone went down – but they just scrolled social media on their laptop…
An open challenge in the context of quantum information processing and communication is preserving quantum information in the presence of noise from the environment, which can easily disrupt its…
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- Participants at a parallel forum of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing unveiled an initiative on Thursday, calling for global collaboration to leverage digital…
Despite clearing phase 3 with flying colors, LG Chem just axed its most advanced gout drug—shutting down a global trial and shifting its R&D firepower to cancer, where the company sees a clearer…
The Australian and Queensland Governments are joining with industry partners to help South East Queensland become a leading innovator in health and biotech, through the SEQ Innovation Economy Fund.…
Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease every year among people in Australia — a figure that could double, or even triple, by…
Xiong, J., Hu, H., Guo, R., Wang, H. & Jiang, H. Mesenchymal stem cell exosomes as a new strategy for the treatment of diabetes complications. Front. Endocrinol. 12, 646233 (2021). Google Scholar…
Akinyemi, R. O. et al. Stroke in Africa: Profile, progress, prospects and priorities. Nat. Rev. Neurol. 17, 634 (2021).PubMed PubMed Central MATH Google Scholar
Blue Origin successfully completed its tenth human spaceflight and the 30th flight for the New Shepard program. The astronaut crew included: Lane Bess, Jesús Calleja, Elaine Chia Hyde, Dr. Richard…
Read this article in English. Dados los últimos cambios en las iniciativas de fondos para investigación dirigidos por el gobierno federal de Estados Unidos, no es una sorpresa que muchos de nosotros…
Surya Grahan 2025: The first solar eclipse of 2025 is all set to happen in a matter of few hours. As skygazers around the world come together to watch the first surya grahan of the year, excitement…
A new USC Schaeffer Center white paper finds expanded access to anti-obesity medications would lead to significant increases in life expectancy and disease-free years while generating a substantial…
What drives us to send probes throughout the Solar System and rovers and landers to Mars? It's not cheap, and it's not easy. It's because we live inside a big, natural puzzle, and we want to…
Banning smartphone and social media access alone fails to equip children for healthy use of technology, argues a group of international experts in The BMJ today. They say the focus should shift to a…
Transgender people receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy have a 37% lower chance of acquiring HIV, and for people living with HIV, hormone therapy appears to offer a 44% lower chance of the virus…
When it comes to haptic feedback, most technologies are limited to simple vibrations. But our skin is loaded with tiny sensors that detect pressure, vibration, stretching and more. Now, Northwestern…
What do King Charles and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common? Give up? They've both at one point or another caused coffee colonic-related controversies.In a 2004 speech to the Royal College of…
A newly discovered species of feathered, bipedal dinosaur with "exceptionally preserved and atypical hands" had just two fingers, each one tipped with a gigantic, claw-like talon. A remarkable fossil…
Cell membrane proteins hide secret gateways that can be used to modify cell behavior. This has been demonstrated in a study led by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and published in Nature…
Research from Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago strongly suggests that Kawasaki disease is caused by a single respiratory virus that…
While it is widely accepted that screen time before bed affects sleep quality, a new analysis of more than 122,000 people has found exactly how much impact these behaviours have.Those who used phones,…
It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. As SARS-CoV-2 shifts to endemic status, questions about its future evolution remain. New variants of the virus will likely emerge,…
Niu, S. M. et al. A wireless body area sensor network based on stretchable passive tags. Nat. Electron. 2, 361–368 (2019). Google Scholar Shen, Q. C. et al. Liquid metal-based soft, hermetic, and…
Abram Wagner, assistant professor of epidemiology and global public health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, discusses implications of the U.S. potentially ending global vaccine…
We know that life was strange back in the mid-Cretaceous. There were dinosaurs, fine. They were even in Antarctica, which was covered in temperate rainforest, lovely. My brain is struggling to grapple…
The B115 strain, isolated from the inter-root soil of healthy plants in a continuous cropping site of Panax notoginseng, was identified as Bacillus velezensis B115 by 16S rDNA sequence comparison and…
Phosphorylase kinase (PhK) regulates the degradation of glycogen by integrating diverse signals, providing energy to the organism. Dysfunctional mutations may directly lead to Glycogen Storage Disease…
On Thursday, the Daegu Medical Association urged the government to engage in sincere dialogue to resolve its conflict with the medical community at its board of representatives’ general assembly. (KBR…
More than 56 million people globally live with heart failure (HF), which prevents the body from getting enough of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to work properly. While there is no cure for HF, many…
What can Venus-like exoplanets, also known as exoVenuses, teach us about our own solar system and potentially finding life beyond Earth, and how can the planned Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO)…
Factor H-related (FHR) protein 1 and 2 form dimers resulting in FHR-1 and -2 homodimers, and FHR-1/2 heterodimers. Dimerization is hypothesized to further increase their antagonistic function with…
Diekema, D. J. et al. Survey of infections due to Staphylococcus species: frequency of occurrence and antimicrobial susceptibility of isolates collected in the United States, Canada, Latin America,…
Liberty Wade, a Psychology student, embraced the opportunity to further her research skills and align her academic journey with her career goals through KURF. Her project, “Examining the Effectiveness…
Ved Shivakumar, a History and International Relations student, participated in a project titled “Sound, Music, and Climate Change in Spiritual Communities.” Their experience highlighted how KURF…
Posted: March 27, 2025 10:08 pm ET | Last Updated: March 27, 2025 10:11 pm ET | Lori Glaze, acting head of Exploration Systems Development at NASA, is optimistic that Artemis II will launch in April…
The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is one of the main causes of viral hepatitis and is responsible for an estimated 159,000 infections and 39,000 deaths each year. To prevent infection, it is recommended to…
A new medical database automatically compiles the medical records of obese patients and those suffering from obesity-related diseases in a uniquely comprehensive and reliable manner. The initiative,…
The team led by Associate Professor Mario Lanza from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Design and Engineering at the National University of Singapore, has just…
Scientists at Auburn University have uncovered a fundamental principle of how brain cells stay connected, and their discovery could change how we understand Alzheimer's disease. Published in Cell…
People living with Long Covid often feel dismissed, disbelieved and unsupported by their healthcare providers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. The study, which was published in…
Daewoong Pharmaceutical, a Korean drugmaker, said on Friday that it will unveil three anticancer pipelines at the 2025 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting, taking place from…
A previously overlooked dopamine-producing brain circuit drives hedonic eating, or eating for pleasure, according to a new study in mice. The findings offer insights into how GLP-1 agonist drugs like…
Researchers have found that the clinical application of BCR::ABL1 digital PCR can reliably quantify stable deep molecular remission of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which will help to determine for…
Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking use of terahertz (THz) imaging to visualize cochlear structures in mice, offering non-invasive, high-resolution diagnostics. By creating 3D…
For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) including radiation therapy (RT) leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a study in the April issue…
A new study from Queen Mary University of London found that 9% of all reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reported to the UK medicines regulator are associated with medications where side effect…
Jerin Joy, a Neuroscience student, took on the challenge of pursuing a project outside her academic discipline through the King's Undergraduate Research Fellowship (KURF). Her project, “Policy-Focused…
Diseases GBD, Injuries C. Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet.…
She says the findings have important implications for shaping public health policies.“Traditionally, dietary guidelines have focused on preventing chronic diseases like heart disease. Our study…
A machine learning model generated by a team from the European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) outperformed standard statistical models in identifying and stratifying transplant…
Cancer remains a leading cause of death globally, with lung cancer being particularly lethal. Despite advancements in diagnostics and therapies, the five-year survival rates for advanced tumors have…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 members stand inside the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston on Nov. 13, 2024. From left are Mission Specialist Kimiya Yui from JAXA…
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Boğazköy-Hattuša is located in the north of Turkey. It was once the capital of the Hittite Empire, a great power in the late Bronze Age around 1650 to 1200 BC. The…
Deforestation, farming and climate-fuelled fires are driving increasing threats to fungi, the lifeblood of most plants on Earth, the International Union for Conservation of Nature warned on Thursday.…
Recent analysis by the National Health Institute indicates that telehealth now accounts for 23% of all health care encounters nationwide, with some clinical specialties reporting virtual visit rates…
In the absolute omnishambles of the Milky Way galactic center, we've just found a new kind of turbulent structure.Peering into the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) that surrounds the galactic supermassive…
A theft of a number of chickens — which may have been driven by rising egg prices — has left staff and students at a Tasmanian college upset.Claremont College teacher Anna Branch said she noticed the…
As NASA prepares for astronauts’ return to the Moon through the Artemis program, even the smallest details inside a spacesuit can make a big difference. The top priority is ensuring astronauts can…
Owing to its violent political history, West Papua’s vibrant human past has long been ignored. Unlike its neighbour, the independent country of Papua New Guinea, West Papua’s cultural history is…
Some influencers are doing consumers harm by promoting harmful or counterfeit products. (Chay_Tee/Shutterstock) Influencers do more than sell products; they shape what we believe, how we feel about…
Participating in a NASA sounding rocket mission in their geographic backyard is an extraordinary opportunity for student researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.And…
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) announced on Friday that it has been certified as a “research-centered hospital” for the first term of 2025 following an evaluation by the Ministry…
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Amazon has disabled two key privacy features in its Alexa smart speakers, in a push to introduce artificial intelligence-powered “agentic capabilities” and turn a profit from the popular devices.…
Lariocidin hits drug-resistant bacteria where others fail — by hijacking the ribosome at a new site, bypassing defences, and opening the door to a new generation of antibiotics.
Imagine you’re at the doctor’s office, discussing your latest test results or asking about a symptom that just doesn’t seem to go away. The conversation moves from questions about your medical history…
Compumedics receives new order for Neuroscan Orion LifeSpan MEG system in China The order will bring installation of systems in China to four with total revenue of about $20 million Compumedics…
There’s currently no cure for dementia. Although some recently developed drugs show promise in slowing the progress of the disease, these are both costly and may have limited benefit for many…
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With the broad spread of the chikungunya virus (CHIKV), there is an increasing demand for more effective and broadly protective vaccines. Here, we designed CHIKV mRNA vaccines containing full-length…
Ferroptosis and pyroptosis, as emerging regulated forms of cell death capable of overcoming apoptotic resistance, demonstrate promising potential in tumor therapy. Given that iron manipulation and…
CRISPR system has been widely used due to its precision and versatility in gene editing. Un1Cas12f1 from uncultured archaeon (hereafter referred to as Cas12f), known for its compact size (529 aa),…
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognize as an obsession with weight control. Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness,…
Scientists at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found a new way to help the heart heal after a heart attack—by boosting the body’s natural anti-inflammatory cells. The method, which was…
Over 40,000 bridges in the U.S. are considered structurally unsafe, and more than 200,000 need repairs. But help may be on the way, thanks to a new invention from engineers at Florida International…
Quantum computers use special bits called qubits, which are often made from microwave photons—tiny particles of microwave energy. These microwave qubits are useful because they are easy to control and…
A gene-edited pig liver functioned for 10 days in a brain-dead human without signs of rejection. The study tested basic liver functions but didn’t assess full metabolic support. Pig livers may one day…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has tapped Rocket Lab and Stoke Space to compete for national security launch contracts, expanding the roster of private firms vying for a share of a multibillion…
March 27 (UPI) -- The uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station Friday after having delivered more than 4 tons of supplies, scientific instruments used in…
Three Tufts faculty members have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world’s largest scientific society. They join 468 other scientists, engineers, and…
THURSDAY, March 27, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A measles outbreak in Kansas has rapidly escalated, doubling to 23 cases in less than a week, and health officials
Transgender people receiving gender-affirming hormone therapy have a 37% lower chance of acquiring HIV, and for people living with HIV, hormone therapy appears to offer a 44% lower chance of the virus…
Most brain surgery requires doctors to remove part of the skull to access hard-to-reach areas or tumours. It’s invasive, risky, and it takes a long time for the patient to recover. We have developed…
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A research team led by Professor Seung Soo Oh and Dr. Hyesung Jo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed an…
Tropical marine low clouds play a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate. However, whether they mitigate or exacerbate global warming has long remained a mystery. Now, researchers from the School…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can perform complex calculations and analyze data faster than any human, but to do so requires enormous amounts of energy. The human brain is also an incredibly powerful…
Understanding the 3D spatial distribution of gene expression -- in which a gene is active or inactive within biological tissue -- is essential for uncovering gene functions. One method for estimating…
Scientists have long struggled to target proteins that lack defined structure and are involved in cancer, neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's disease, and other serious illnesses. Now, a new…
Dr. Hanumanthrao “Rao” Kannan, an assistant professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award…
Scientists in Spain have created tiny flower-shaped structures that can boost magnetic fields in a very small area. These microscopic “magnetic flowers,” made from a nickel-iron alloy, could lead to…
Every patient’s situation is different, depending on factors such as age, health status, and the reason for having shoulder surgery. But, in general, both traditional and reverse shoulder replacements…
WASHINGTON — Troy Meink, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Air Force, appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee March 27, and made the case that the U.S. must accelerate…
By Christopher Kenneally , Justin Brookes , Matt Gibbs , Sophie Leterme 28 March 2025 5 min read You might know South Australia’s iconic Coorong from the famous Australian children’s book, Storm Boy,…
By Esther Etkin 28 March 2025 3 min read As the material left the curing oven, the Alt. Leather team knew it had worked – what they held in their hands looked and felt just like leather. That moment…
Coming to a space agency near you. Grok via NASAWatch Keith’s note: According to “Internal White House document details layoff plans across U.S. agencies“ from the Washington Post: “The document…
Feeling stressed? That’s not surprising. The modern world, with its relentlessly breaking bad news and always-on communication, is more or less set up to keep us on edge. But there’s a problem: our…
Ever since their discovery more than 165 years ago, massive fossilized structures left by an organism known as Prototaxites have proven impossible to categorize.Researchers in the UK have now…
Don’t underestimate the centipede – and never, ever call them an insect. Often shunned for being the creepiest of all crawlies, these many-legged masterpieces have a strange and unique evolutionary…
The surface of Mars is known for being an extremely cold, desiccated, and irradiated place. But as its many surface features attest, the Red Planet was once a warmer, wetter place with flowing water…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has apparently selected a leading vaccine skeptic who has promoted false claims about immunizations to study the connection between…
Woman in black coat, jeans, cream turtleneck, leather handbag walking along sidewalk in city against background of gray building | Image by Jacek Chabraszewski/Shutterstock A new study from the United…
The AI industry has been a roller coaster ride, to put it lightly. Selling promises of an automation revolution, startups and established tech giants alike have courted billions in funding to fuel AI…
Your face stops growing in a way that neanderthals' never did.
André Corrêa do Lago, president of COP30, stated on Wednesday (26) in Berlin that oil exploration in the Amazon Mouth will be a "national decision," not a consensus. "We had consensus in the Paris…
For many women, the days prior to menstruation are characterized by physical and mental suffering, with abdominal pain, nausea, mood swings, and anxiety. Almost half of women of reproductive age are…
A research team at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has uncovered a fundamental principle of how the brain prioritizes vision and hearing differently depending on whether we are still or in…
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Air Force is considering a shift in its space acquisition strategy that could replace planned military satellite purchases from multiple defense contractors with…
The U.S. Space Force has certified United Launch Alliance's (ULA) new Vulcan Centaur rocket to launch national security missions.The news, which the Space Force announced on Wednesday (March 26),…
Earth’s largest mass extinction eliminated a lot of marine species. But it didn’t eliminate them all. According to a study in Science Advances, warm, oxygen-depleted waters may have helped select…
A new LMU study shows that people in Japan treat robots and AI agents more respectfully than people in Western societies. Imagine an automated delivery vehicle rushing to complete a grocery drop-off…
A group of media psychologists at the University of Cologne, led by Professor Dr Dr Kai Kaspar, has examined the effects of presenting environmental protection documentaries by way of 360° virtual…
Photoluminescent materials are more than just the glow-in-the-dark stars your parents glued to your bedroom ceiling as a child. Photoluminescent materials are widely used in applications ranging from…
In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the University of Basel have now discovered that these skeletal cells do not just…
When a newborn opens their eyes for the first time, new parents wonder, “What exactly does my baby see?” Melinda Chang, MD, Attending Physician in the Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles,…
During the Second World War, millions of women flooded into the workforce to produce materials the Allies needed for the war effort. Hundreds of thousands more served in the armed forces of Allied…
It has long been thought that digging your nose in a book and spending too much time reading things up close could cause near-sightedness. When books were replaced with smartphones, it was easy to…
The first time Majd Mashharawi left her native Gaza was in 2017, to visit Tokyo. Her flight landed late at night, and she was struck by the airport’s many glittering lights. Then when she got to the…
Spring brings warmer temperatures, fresh greenery, and the return of birdsong. Songbirds are known for performing species-specific tunes to attract mates and defend their territories. But how do birds…
For many people, religion helps protect against depression by providing social support networks, frameworks for understanding difficult circumstances, and coping strategies through practices like…
Newswise — A majority of Nebraskans say they are not lonely, but about a third report feeling lonely at least some of the time — and reported loneliness is higher among younger, unemployed, single and…
(© rocketclips - stock.adobe.com) Being symptom-free doesn’t mean the brain has fully healed. Even after athletes are medically cleared to return to play, advanced brain scans show persistent changes…
Experiencing long Covid comes with lots of uncertainty from peers and medical professionals. (© Dzmitry - stock.adobe.com) Long Covid patients often reject psychological explanations not out of…
SAN FRANCISCO – Miles Space has demonstrated a water-fueled electric thruster with unusually lower power demands.“We have a water-vapor-based plasma thruster that works at power levels so low, people…
O’Grady, N. P. Health-care infection control practices advisory committee (HICPAC): Guidelines for the prevention of intravascular catheter-related infections. Clin. Infect. Dis. 52, e162–e193…
Building on a long history of successful collaboration, Washington University in St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden are welcoming two internationally recognized botanists who will have joint…
A simple paper card that asked older adults about what mattered most in their lives was effective at opening discussions related to their cognitive health and aging, according to the results of a…
People who live in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia than those who live in areas with fewer disadvantages, a new study finds. The study was published in…
It’s not uncommon to meet someone and fall head over heels, despite barely knowing them. You think it’s love. You float through the day, lost in fantasies of marriage, shared futures and endless…
Tracks of damage extended dozens of miles after 18 tornadoes plowed through several parts of the state.
A dangerous fungus spreading among U.S. healthcare systems isn’t slowing down, reports claim.New research has revealed that Candida auris (C. auris) has spread rapidly in hospitals since it was first…
Scientists have found a gene that gives the parasitic plant Cuscuta campestris, a powerful sense of touch. The gene CcMCA1 helps the plant create mechanosensitive ion channels, that allow it to…
Yale’s vice provost for research, Michael Crair, traveled to India as part of a delegation led by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, aimed at strengthening economic and academic ties between Connecticut…
NASA has called off a planned cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS) due to a damaged spacecraft.The spacecraft is a robotic Cygnus freighter, built by the Virginia-based company…
Your brain burns 20 percent of your body’s energy and now we know exactly where it goes.
Global climate models predict that the ocean around Antarctica should be warming, but in reality, those waters have cooled over most of the past four decades. The discrepancy between model results and…
Princeton University seniors Avi Attar and Jennifer Nwokeji are the recipients of the 2025 Moses Taylor Pyne Honor Prize, the highest general distinction conferred on an undergraduate. They will be…
The FDA has approved the biologics license application (BLA) for denosumab-bnht (Conexxence, Bomyntra) as biosimilars to denosumab (Prolia and Xgeva, respectively) for all indications of the reference…
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) issued a warning letter to India-based Aspen Biopharma Labs (Aspen) in March 2025 following its inspection of the company’s facility in Malakpet…
According to the results of a massive new synthesis study of over 2,000 publications, which leaves no room for ambiguity or doubt: humans are driving substantive and devastating biodiversity loss…
What happens when a quantum physicist is frustrated by the limitations of quantum mechanics when trying to study densely packed atoms? At EPFL, you get a metamaterial, an engineered material that…
The site was first identified in 2017 during a metal detecting survey that uncovered blade fragments closely resembling the newly discovered daggers.Since 2024, the University of Hamburg has been…
If you’ve ever been on a cave tour where the guide shines a black light, you’ve seen the walls and formations glow. The stunning fluorescence is often the result of impurities trapped in calcite rocks…
Credit: Shutterstock Food and beverage manufacturers will need to reformulate products that contain synthetic dyes by Jan. 1, 2028, if they want to sell them in West Virginia. West Virginia b
What happens to you if you get into an argument, it escalates and you end up hitting someone with an umbrella or pulling their hair? If you're not a Canadian citizen, the consequences can be dramatic.…
The Quebec research consortium IVADO today announces the appointment of Université de Montréal computer science professor Aaron Courville as its interim scientific director. He replaces his colleague…
On a recent morning, the students in the TEAL Room of 17 Hillhouse, outfitted with virtual reality headsets, swiped and pointed in the air. They were creating personal memory palaces - a way to…
Aurora? Sorta! The northern lights were trending on social media Thursday, but don't get your hopes up too much. Only a limited region of the U.S. will be able to see it. According to the Space…
The team led by Delphine Bouilly, a professor in UdeM's Physics Department and director of IRIC’s Electronic Nanobiosensor Design and Application Research Unit, has developed an original technique for…
We're on week two of the fallout from the Signal group chat scandal — and apparently, there's a lot more where that came from.Reporters at Germany's Der Spiegel have, as the newspaper reported,…
“In California, we should be supporting scientific research around diverse communities,” said Wiener, who is widely thought to be a contender for Sen. Nancy Pelosi’s House seat in the midterms. “But…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly has plans to perform a large study on a “possible connection” between vaccines and autism—a topic of interest to Robert F. Kennedy…
The NSW government is set to remove shark nets a month early this year amid growing concerns from marine advocates and experts, but is undecided on whether they will return next summer.The nets are in…
Recent reports have uncovered a prevalence of sexual misconduct in the healthcare sector, with over 11,000 individuals aged 16 and older falling victim in the past year. The data, provided by the…
National Grid's plans for a new electricity line between Kent and Suffolk have been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, the company has announced.The Sea Link project aims to lay 90 miles (145km)…
The FDA approved another set of denosumab biosimilars, Conexxence/Bomyntra (denosumab-bnht), expanding treatment options for osteoporosis, bone metastases, and other bone-related conditions, amidst a…
Cinnamon, one of the world’s major spices, may help relieve symptoms of chronic migraines, headaches that persist and worsen over time, a new study suggests.Researchers at Kyung Hee University Korean…
The $67 million in Bay Area grants targeted by the EPA closely mirrors survey results of Bay Area climate nonprofits, public agencies and tribes by Together Bay Area. The group found that at least $60…
We know how important it is to feel confident about the water coming from your tap. That’s why EWG on social media asked you to share your top questions and concerns about drinking water quality. You…
While great strides have been made in exploring the world of RNA, mysteries remain—and one approach to solving them is to look at what exactly a strand of RNA is doing in a cell in real time. At a…
Selling crocodile eggs is an important business for remote Indigenous rangers who brave Top End swamps to collect them for farms near Darwin.Experienced rangers search for eggs by helicopter and…
Sea ice extent is at record, and near record, lows for this time of year in both polar regions, leaving the planet increasingly vulnerable to the cascading effects of global warming. This March, the…
Skip to Main Content A less expensive, more accessible, and comfortable alternative exists for those facing a prostate cancer biopsy, according to findings from a new clinical trial that Yale Urology…
Then, the researchers got data on all the speeding tickets issued in Florida and identified the ones belonging to Lyft drivers. The data showed one thing clearly: Lyft has incentives for its drivers…
Four top research institutions have united under the Weill Cancer Hub East, a collaborative partnership that aims to transform cancer treatment. The initiative connects experts from Princeton…
In mid-February 2025 astronomers announced that 2024 YR4—a recently discovered asteroid big enough to severely damage or even destroy a city—stood a 3.1 percent chance of hitting Earth in 2032. At…
We starve it. Sweat it off. Freeze or carve it out. We claim that two thirds of Americans have too much of it, and then we take weekly injections just to shrink it. Body fat is generally demonized,…
Europe's star-mapping Gaia space observatory has entered its final orbit, after gathering valuable cosmic data for more than a decade.The spacecraft's control team at the European Space Operations…
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CAB-EpCAM x CAB-CD3 (BA3182) Phase 1 dose-escalation study continues with data readout expected mid-2025; Dose expansion data readout anticipated 1H 2026 Mecbotamab vedotin (CAB-AXL-ADC) Q2W dosing…
I need to ask for your help to keep Skeptical Raptor going. Like your local PBS station, I need to raise funds for everything, including maintaining the website, paying for various services that are…
Right after OpenAI debuted its new GPT-4o image generation capabilities, tech bros flooded the internet with AI-made cartoons and memes imitating the style of the iconic Japanese animation house…
Our liver has admirable regenerative properties. But it takes a beating every day. Eventually, its tissues scar, and if the organ fails, a liver transplant is the only solution.Donor livers are hard…
The radiocarbon battery is supposed to be safe for everyday operations.
The mystery that lies in this image is the object in front of the bow shock of the outflow, just left of centre of the field of view.At the time, astronomers thought it might be a star, surrounded by…
A US advocacy group has called into question the ethics of an Australian study which assessed the impact of combined mild traumatic brain injury and non-fatal strangulation in rats, saying there was…
Chemistry journals take just under 3 years to retract papers plagued with self-plagiarism, according to a new analysis. The study was published by Accountability in Research earlier this month. It…
In a population of patients admitted for acutely decompensated heart failure (HF), higher levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) were independently associated with improved survival…
To Irene Chernova, MD, PhD, the kidney is an elegantly complicated organ.“It’s fascinating in that it regulates all of our waste management and our ion homeostasis,” says Chernova, assistant professor…
Reading time: 2 minutesFull body illustration of the new species of anglerfish, Gigantactis paresca (Photo credit: Samantha Rickle)A new species of anglerfish,
United States Panelists discuss the Trump administration’s immigration policies, including increased deportations, the attempt to end birthright citizenship, and the suspension of refugee admissions,…
Last year, NASA lofted a massive balloon over Antarctica, carrying beneath it a 5,000-pound telescope. Known as GUSTO, it will help astronomers understand the story of star formation in the universe.…
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WASHINGTON — The consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton unveiled a concept for a mega-constellation of satellites designed to fulfill the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” vision for a comprehensive…
Lately, there have been many headlines on scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this trend continues, it represents a serious threat to public trust in science. One way to tackle this…
An emperor penguin that once roamed Antarctica will stay frozen in time for potentially hundreds more years at a facility in Canberra.After it was found dead in a colony on a glacier in the 1970s,…
FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers have created a new method for studying protein degradation within immune cells that uses engineered microparticles to track and analyze degradation…
In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location. Jason Keegan of…
To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argues that eugenics should…
LOS ANGELES (March 27, 2025) -- Shlomo Melmed, MB, ChB, executive vice president of Medicine and Health Sciences and dean of the Medical Faculty at Cedars-Sinai, has been elected Fellow of the…
Endocrine therapy regimens are associated with a reduction in contralateral breast cancer (CBC) cases, according to authors of a study published in npj Breast Cancer. Their findings are intended to…
When patients fill a prescription at their local pharmacy, there is an invisible hand guiding which medications are available, affordable, and even recommended. That hand belongs to a pharmacy benefit…
Volunteers with the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute in Santa Barbara, California, rescue a sick sea lion that's likely suffering from domoic acid poisoning. It started as a normal surf…
It may not just be tooth decay you need to worry about when it comes to sugary drinks: new research suggests that these sweetened beverages might also be raising the risk of oral cancer. Researchers…
Washington, DC—Carnegie Science’s Anna Michalak was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, one of the world’s largest scientific societies. She is being…
After 25 years of research, a 444-million-year-old inside-out fossil has finally been named. The fossil, which researchers at the University of Leicester have identified as a new species of…
AAHRPP Accredits Two More International Organizations, Including the First in United Arab Emirates WASHINGTON, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research…
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Lots of strange things happened in 2023. But one thing (arguably the most notable thing to happen that year) went largely unnoticed. For the first time since the 1980s, the number of people with…
Washington, DC—Talk about a noisy neighbor! Recent research about Proxima Centauri, our Sun’s star next door offered new details about the twisting tension in its magnetic fields that results in daily…
As it turns out, a bad microphone may be standing between you and your next job.
After a yearlong search, the Sundance Film Festival announced Thursday that its new home will be Boulder, Colorado, keeping Sundance in the mountains but moving it out of Park City, the Utah ski town…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced today that HHS will lay off 10,000 workers, about an eighth of the department’s workforce, and shut down entire…
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common form of heart arrhythmia, a serious condition in which the heart beats so fast that its upper chambers, the atria, quiver. This irregular heartbeat can increase…
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In the company’s ongoing Phase III placebo-controlled Equator study (NCT05263999), itolizumab was unable to reach complete response (CR) or overall response rate (ORR) higher than placebo after 29…
If you’ve ever wondered what’s happening aboard the International Space Station — beyond the amazing views and zero-gravity stunts — a new podcast is ready to take you inside the science.The ISS…
Get ready for potential sticker shock: President Trump's new 25% tariff on imported cars and auto parts, kicking in from April 2025, aims to bolster U.S. manufacturing but is poised to drive up…
Whether it's the near infamous Stanley cups or the Naglene, covered in national park stickers, you likely have spotted reusable water bottles almost everywhere you’ve go. College campuses, cafes, the…
HELSINKI — China is charting a long-term deep space strategy centered on planetary habitability and the search for extraterrestrial life, according to a newly revealed mission roadmap.A slide titled…
Johns Hopkins biomedical engineer Sri Sarma is developing new technologies to pinpoint the exact origin of seizures in the brain—life-changing work for the roughly 21 million epilepsy patients…
WASHINGTON – New data released by the Environmental Protection Agency shows an additional 15 million Americans have drinking water contaminated by the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS. It…
An international team of archeologists have discovered a massive tomb that belonged to one of ancient Egypt’s earliest pharaohs. However, the ruler’s identity remains a mystery—as do many details of…
“You lose most of the heat from your head,” the saying goes. But is this actually accurate? This myth likely stems from a US Army Field Manual that stated 40–45 per cent of heat loss occurs through…
TAMPA, Fla. — Europe has contracted Thales Alenia Space to develop a digital twin of agricultural systems, combining satellite data and crop modeling to support sustainable and climate-resilient…
TOP NEWS on grunge world map | Image Credit: © Sean K - stock.adobe.comThe latest tariffs to be announced by President Donald Trump’s administration, on March 27, 2025, are a 25% tax on auto imports,…
Standup comedian Bill Burr has turned the press tour for his latest Hulu special into a massive roast of Elon Musk — and he isn't pulling any punches.Given the comedian's prominence, it's yet another…
Poly(ester amide) amide is a next-generation material that combines the advantages of PET (polyester) and nylon (polyamide), two widely used plastics. However, it could only be produced from fossil…
Opioid use disorder is associated with more than 350,000 deaths annually worldwide. Guided by the need for an increased understanding of critical neurobiological features of addiction, researchers…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy announced today that HHS will lay off 10,000 workers, about an eighth of the department’s workforce, and shut down entire…
Two specific genes that evolve exclusively in humans jointly influence the development of the cerebrum. Researchers from the German Primate Center -- Leibniz Institute for Primate Research and the Max…
At the left, an enhanced-color image of Neptune from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. At the right, that image is combined with data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to show auroras, represented…
Are cell-cultivated products a realistic alternative to meat, or too impractical to ever make it to our plates?
Mighty mountain ranges can be found on every continent, yet the longest continuous chain of peaks is not located on any of these seven landmasses. Instead, the world’s most extensive range lies at the…
One of the most sensational Biblical-era structures ever discovered in the Judean Desert has just been announced by a team of Israeli archaeologists. Aided by citizen scientist volunteers, the…
Morsa Images / Getty Images A recent study found that men with healthier semen lived almost three years longer than men with worse semen quality.While semen quality may be an indicator of overall…
Boulder, ColoradoA major Arctic-science conference got caught up this week in the fight between US President Donald Trump, who says the United States should take over Greenland, and Greenlandic and…
Dartmouth researchers conducted the first clinical trial of a therapy chatbot powered by generative AI and found that the software resulted in significant improvements in participants' symptoms,…
The Israel Antiquities Authority and volunteers are excavating the site north of the Zohar Valley. Emil Aladjem / Israel Antiquities Authority Israeli researchers have discovered a strange pyramidal…
StarBurst, a wide-field gamma ray observatory, arrived at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, March 4 for environmental testing and final instrument integration. The instrument…
With a completed €40 million (US$43 million) investment in Slovenia, Novartis has opened its first specialized viral vector production facility in Europe, following earlier significant investments in…
Image Credit: Maris – stock.adobe.comElective discontinuation following response to larotrectinib (Vitrakvi) was shown to be safe and feasible in pediatric patients with TRK fusion–positive infantile…
North Atlantic right whale Pediddle (#1012) and calf. This species was hunted nearly to extinction by commercial whalers in the 1800s, and continues to face threats from vessel strikes and…
A collaboration between chemical engineers and animal scientists has created a system for recovering valuable industrial chemicals from animal waste, representing a major step towards circularity and…
DETROIT – Wayne State University is proud to announce that three professors have been elected as fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). These prestigious honors…
Photo: Belish/Depositphotos A thrilling astronomical event is right around the corner. On March 29, a solar eclipse will cover parts of the Northern Hemisphere. Unlike the April 8, 2024 solar ecl
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Nancy Lyons, BSPharm, MBA, CDCES, vice president and chief pharmacy officer from Health Mart, discussed the importance of preparing pharmacy students for diverse…
The immediate risks faced by the firefighters who were on the front lines battling the Palisades and Eaton fires that tore through Los Angeles County may have abated, but long-term health concerns…
BYLINE: Jade Griffin Moores Cancer Center at the University of California San Diego has received a $1 million donation from pharmaceutical company Pfizer to support an innovative new program designed…
Two weeks ago in Nairobi, Kenya, I had the privilege of adding my voice to discussions on the Future of Science Communication Forum that was convened by the Alliance for Science Global Consortium. As…
In the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks 2024 and 2025 reports, disinformation was identified as a major risk to humanity and a cause for great concern in the short and medium term. In this context,…
Despite being an everyday necessity, nutrition is something of a black box. We know that many plant-based foods are good for us, but we don't always know why. Our intestinal microbiome, which helps…
A new collaboration between the University of Waterloo and the City of Iqaluit is allowing students to apply their skills to real-world challenges — all while making a tangible difference in the…
After an onslaught of funding cuts, firings, and cancelled programs as a result of Trump administration actions, scientists in the United States are feeling targeted. That’s according to the results…
A Nature Index data set shows which countries, institutions and topic areas are making the greatest progress towards gender equity in research.
This weekend there will be more astronomical action in the form of a partial solar eclipse This weekend brings more astronomical action for those gazing skywards – a partial solar eclipse.Just two…
As the United States moves to end longstanding commitments to global health co-operation — punctuated by its withdrawal from World Health Organization (WHO) — a new report by the joint Expert Panel of…
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In recent years, the financial technology sector has been making bank. Between 2018 and 2023, the rapidly growing "fintech" industry rose to over $39 billion in revenue, with projections to hit over…
March 27 (UPI) -- Blue Origin set a date for its space flight featuring Katy Perry and Gayle King, and released a patch to symbolize the ride, Thursday. The all-female crew will take off April 14 in…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Just half of people who set a date to quit smoking through NHS services in Luton successfully did so last…
The March 29 solar eclipse is almost upon us!Early on Saturday, the sun will rise partially eclipsed over 13 U.S. states and a broad swath of northeastern Canada. With the new moon covering up to 93%…
Americans are worried about the chemicals in their food, and some politicians are expressing the same concerns. In January, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asserted that the food supply is…
HUMAN LAWS can be changed, waived or broken. Physical laws are less biddable. When it comes to putting humans on Mars, which he sees as the first step towards the planet’s settlement and humankind’s…
On 27th January 2025, the stock price of one of the world’s highest-flying companies, Nvidia, fell 17 per cent. The stock ultimately lost almost $600bn in value, a record loss for any publicly traded…
Despite a lack of evidence, the possible existence of legendary creatures such as the Loch Ness Monster and Bigfoot has piqued human curiosity for centuries. But there’s another ancient, lesser-known…
Health Secretary and anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is slashing a total of 20,000 jobs across the Department of Health and Human Services—or about 24 percent of the workforce—in a…
A program in Hawaii is trying to increase food security and reduce food waste by using every part of the fish, from bone marrow to blood lines—even making the skin into leather! Dive In with NOAA…
Your feet work hard every day supporting your body, absorbing impact and adapting to different surfaces. But they often get ignored until something goes wrong. Imagine your shoes alerting you to foot…
Five years ago, we brought you the story of Temple University spinout ThirdLaw Molecular and its work to develop an entirely new class of compounds called spiroligomer molecules. Back then, the…
Longevity biotech Genflow Biosciences has commenced a gene therapy trial aimed at addressing age-related decline in dogs. The trial is designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the company’s…
March 27, 2025 — For women with early-stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy (BCT) including radiation therapy (RT) leads to progressive reduction in breast size over time, reports a study in…
HOUSTON ― The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through…
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Credit: Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images US Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emerges from the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives at the US Capitol on…
Dutch forest campaigners are claiming a significant victory over one of the Netherlands’ top energy providers, Vattenfall, after the company decided in late February to cancel plans to build the…
The Trump administration in the US has imposed tariffs on all imports from China, Mexico and Canada, as well as on steel, aluminium and cars from around the world. In response, the US has been hit…
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In research published today in the New England Journal of Medicine AI, Cambridge researchers developed a machine learning algorithm to classify biopsy image data. The algorithm was trained and tested…
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Close-up of the Perseverance calibration target. Along the bottom row are five swatches of spacesuit materials that scientists are studying as they degrade. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS NASA’s…
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the world’s largest general scientific societies, has named eight Yale faculty members as incoming fellows. It is Yale’s largest…
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David Geier, a man without a medical degree who once was disciplined by the Maryland State Board of Physicians for practicing medicine without a license, reportedly will lead a new HHS study to…
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Marvel has announced the return of some Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) stars in 2026's "Avengers: Doomsday," including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Sebastian Stan as…
THE PENTAGON “does not do climate-change crap”, said Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defence secretary, on March 9th. “We do training and warfighting.” Fair enough. But a new NATO study illustrates how…
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The trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of the therapy in women with postpartum depression. Credit: Arsenii Palivoda/Shutterstock. Lipocine has announced the commencement of a randomised…
As scientific and pharmaceutical companies grapple to secure the world’s best talent, the science and immigration sectors are aware that the UK’s ability to attract global talent in science and…
CUR congratulates Amelia Ahern-Rindell (University of Portland) and Winny Dong (California State Polytechnic University – Pomona) as they are appointed a 2025 CUR Fellow. Drs. Ahern-Rindell and Dong…
Image representing news article The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question local government, experts and innovators as it continues its inquiry into Innovation, Growth and the…
A new brain imaging study has revealed that lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) alters brain connectivity in ways that are notably different from methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA) and d-amphetamine. While…
The European Research Council (ERC) and the European Innovation Council (EIC) have joined forces to push for an increase in their respective budgets amid persisting concerns over post-2027 research…
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Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the US with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by US…
Our attribution study demonstrates the important role of the stratosphere during February 2022 in promoting storm intensification and clustering. A strong polar vortex can serve as an early warning…
Maybe it's wise to avoid the office coffee machine these days — but not because it tastes less than wonderful. A study done in Sweden investigated the levels of certain substances in coffee prepared…
The team found that, when set up to operate on the verge of punch-through mode, it was possible to use the gate voltage to control the charge build-up in the silicon, either shutting the device down…
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Finding Hidden Black Holes March 27, 2025 Black holes are among the most mysterious objects in the universe. Nothing, not even light, can escape a black hole, making it completely invisible to…
Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with…
Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors, using a lupus-related antibody that can slip, undetected, into “cold” tumors and flip on an immune…
Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo freighter, the NG-22, is being delayed indefinitely after engineers confirmed the Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) had sustained damage in its shipping container. The…
An adhesive hydrogel whose stickiness can be turned off by shining infrared light on it could make for better bandages or allow robots to climb walls, according to the researchers who developed it…
Blood Disorders In a recent study, significantly more patients receiving the combination therapy met primary end point of reduction in spleen volume of ≥35 percent from baseline
WASHINGTON (March 27, 2025)—The Trump administration’s ongoing assault on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has taken an alarming turn, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…
For more than two decades, some scientists have pondered the possibility that life as we know is actually an unfathomably complex simulation. While some suggest looking for “glitches” to find evidence…
Image Credit:© Corona Borealis - stock.adobe.comFirst-line treatment with itolizumab failed to demonstrate a meaningful difference in day-29 objective response rate (ORR) and complete response (CR)…
Sam Altman — the Stanford University dropout turned VC-backed tech billionaire — just can't catch a break.Though the 39-year-old startup tycoon has multi-million dollar mansions in Hawaii, San…
March 27 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency announced Thursday the Gaia spacecraft was turned off after a decade of data gathering. A control team at the ESA's European Space Operations Center powered…
The US Space Force celebrated its fifth birthday last year, when it boasted an annual budget of $29 billion, about 3.5 percent of the Pentagon's overall funding level. On March 15, President Donald…
Scientists from Princeton University and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) have invented a device that seemingly generates electricity from the Earth’s rotation. Although generally accepted…
The announcement that 23andMe is filing for bankruptcy and has put its genetic genealogy database up for sale has sent its customers into a bit of a privacy tizzy. On March 21, California Attorney…
Alarming reports from doctors in the US show how some children’s health is being harmed by alternative therapies touted by prominent figures as cures for measles.The first three months of 2025 have…
Scotland’s Centre for Transformative Change in Schools (CenTCS) celebrated its re-launch with an event featuring a panel of leading global education experts. Formerly known as the Robert Owen Centre…
Two spacecraft flying as one – that is the goal of European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission. Earlier this week, the eclipse-maker moved a step closer to achieving that goal, as both spacecraft aligned…
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On March 26 at 8:00 a.m., members of the American Chemical Society Council met in person in San Diego at ACS Spring 2025 to begin their council meeting. The meeting was open to the public, with an…
One of the keys to performing like an elite athlete — or at least having the metabolism of one — may be pooping like one. Transplanting feces from certain top-level cyclists and soccer players into…
Yet another submarine has gone missing — though this time, it wasn't headed to visit the wreck of the Titanic at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.This time, a vessel with 45 Russian tourists on board…
Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone cancer in children and young adults. Introduction of chemotherapy to the treatment regime in the 1980s dramatically changed survival of those affected by…
Image: Using AI to help prescribe IV nutrition could reduce medical errors as well as save time and money (Photo courtesy of Emily Moskal/Stanford Medicine) Each year, around 10% of babies are born…
People often think about archaeology happening deep in jungles or inside ancient pyramids. However, a team of astronomers has shown that they can use stars and the remains they leave behind to conduct…
Images acquired using 3D terahertz near-field imaging were used to create 3D reconstructions, allowing visualization of part of the cochlear duct, the spiral structure inside the cochlea. A Japanese…
Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, discover brand new one-dimensional diffraction patterns in two-dimensional nanomaterials, with exciting implications A…
Sad woman Millions of people suffering from Long Covid are caught in a frustrating cycle of trying to prove their illness is real while navigating a healthcare system that often leaves them feeling…
Information processing via human soft tissue A Japanese researcher has demonstrated that human muscle tissue can perform complex calculations typically reserved for electronic computers, potentially…
angel statue A staggering 10.8 million new HIV infections and nearly 3 million deaths could occur by 2030 if proposed cuts to international HIV funding are implemented, according to alarming new…
The Feast of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain draws crowds of thousands. Scientists recently published an analysis of the crowd motion in these dense gatherings. The team filmed the crowds at the…
NEW YORK—Today, scientists with the National Audubon Society published a new study in Global Change Biology that analyzed 43 species of warblers and the conservation challenges they face along their…
Two spacecraft flying as one – that is the goal of European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission. Earlier this week, the eclipse-maker moved a step closer to achieving that goal, as both spacecraft aligned…
As more companies and governments issue often unpopular return-to-office mandates, there’s still very little evidence about how remote work compares to in-person settings, especially when it comes to…
A research team led by Professor Seung Soo Oh and Dr. Hyesung Jo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has developed an…
A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving an organ transplant.The patient, who received the transplant at an Ohio hospital in December 2024, died of the fatal virus in January 2025, a…
Two researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have been elected 2024 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the largest scientific society in…
Programmes to recruit researchers from the US, including chemists, are proliferating in Europe and elsewhere. This comes as many scientists working for the US government have lost their jobs amid…
On Saturday, March 29, a solar eclipse will darken the skies. Unlike the “Great American Eclipse” of 2024, though, this will not be a total eclipse; instead, a partial eclipse will be visible in the…
People living with Long Covid often feel dismissed, disbelieved and unsupported by their healthcare providers, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.S. Petker and J. Ogden, University…
CHICAGO -- Coming this weekend, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual conference will feature research exploring new frontiers for GLP-1 drugs in cardiovascular medicine, and foundational…
Associated countries to Horizon Europe have complained about being frozen out of sensitive calls, and want a bigger role designing the next Framework Programme, according to a study that tracks how…
The deepest point in the Mediterranean Sea is littered with literal trash, starkly highlighting how human activity is impacting every last nook and cranny of the natural world (and not in a positive…
New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images have captured auroras on Neptune for the first time.The telescope spotted infrared auroras that create exotic molecules known as trihydrogen cations,…
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When Maddie Murphy, a computational associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, first learned she’d have the opportunity to pursue her research in Copenhagen, she envisioned a two- or three…
Quasi-particles are collective quantum elements of condensed matter. They are foundationally important for understanding physics of materials and for technological applications of semiconductors.…
EAST LANSING, Mich. – From protecting butterflies in Michigan and across the nation to uncovering the connection between gut health and stronger bones, Michigan State University researchers are…
This study proposes an innovative evaluation framework that integrates deep learning with multi-attribute decision-making (MADM) methods to enhance the scientific rigor and accuracy of image…
American Psychiatric Association (APA) Publishing has launched an extensive digital back catalog of hundreds of books from the past 40 years for clinicians, mental health professionals, residents,…
At the European Space Agency’s ESTEC installation, Belbruno describes his unorthodox way to plot out unique trajectories through art. Image credit: Edward Belbruno The heaven’s above is a tapestry of…
After 34 years of searching, astronomers have finally confirmed Neptune has auroras, thanks to data from the James Webb Space Telescope
Apple has been getting hammered in tech and financial media for its uncharacteristically messy foray into artificial intelligence. After a June event heralding a new AI-powered Siri, the company has…
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The results show that high blood pressure can…
We are now seeking applicants for our two new consortia: the first Osteoarthritis Research Consortium and the second Inflammatory Arthritis Research Consortium.First launched in 2024, we plan to…
The teenage Department of Government Efficiency employee who goes by the online moniker of — no, we are not kidding — "Big Balls" once helped out a serious cybercrime ring, Reuters reports.In 2022,…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the biotech industry by storm, allowing companies to speed up the drug discovery process while also making it more cost-effective. With so many companies in the…
A new study published in Psychological Science finds that not all aspects of intelligence are equally tied to how long people live. While it has long been known that smarter individuals tend to live…
For Ed Belbruno the universe around us is more than eye-catching. It's a medium for infinite fine art, an inspiration for artistic renderings that can break boundaries and be used for spacecraft…
Whenever we perform science at the frontiers — probing the Universe, at some level, in ways, with instruments, or at precisions that we’ve never achieved in all our prior interrogations of it —…
Bone fracture healing is a highly coordinated process involving inflammation, fibrovascular formation, and mineralization. Vascularization plays a pivotal role, as inadequate blood supply can severely…
Despite the importance of correct pen needle selection and administration technique, many patients with diabetes struggle with these fundamental aspects of their injectable therapies. As accessible…
The FDA has announced the regulatory approval of diazoxide choline (DCCR, Vykat XR; Soleno Therapeutics) extended-release (ER) tablets for the treatment of individuals 4 years and older with Prader…
When G. Stephen Kocheril started as a research associate at Jila, his first project was to experimentally test a decades-old theoretical reaction pathway for interstellar benzene formation. He was…
This month, Congress passed a stopgap funding bill that slashed a key Pentagon-backed medical research program by $859 million, roughly 57% of its total budget. Rather than specifying where those cuts…
Cancer often is chalked up to bad luck. An errant epigenetic change, a buildup of DNA damage, a breakdown in the immune system — a perfect storm that tips the cellular scale from health to disease.…
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help sonographers identify any abnormalities at the 20-week pregnancy screening scan almost twice as quickly, without reducing the accuracy or reliability of…
When I heard that 23andMe had filed for bankruptcy, I wasn’t alarmed, at first. I’d taken a test from the company, years after I did one for AncestryDNA at a genetics meeting – I hadn’t even…
A major review of over 67,000 animal species has found that with greater resource allocation, conservation can halt and reverse biodiversity loss. The planet is being confronted by a growing…
Typhoid, diarrhea bacteria found in chicken in Mymensingh markets: study MYMENSINGH, March 27, 2025 (BSS) - A group of researchers from Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) has claimed that they…
Before Velocity became the centre of entrepreneurship at the University of Waterloo, it was a group of innovative students living in the Waterloo dorm life and hosting weekly meetups at Minota Hagey,…
The cherry trees at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., are nearing peak bloom, and the crowds were out on Wednesday to enjoy the display. Tyrone Turner/WAMU On a crisp, sunny morning in Washington,…
Joint statement from flagship EU funders pleads for ringfenced and “substantial” budgets
Credit: Unsplash+. New research shows that early signs of heart trouble may be linked to changes in the brain, such as brain shrinkage, which can be an early warning sign of dementia. This was found…
Credit: Unsplash+. Seed oils have become a hot topic lately, with some people claiming they are harmful to your health. But experts from Northeastern University say that eating seed oils in moderation…
Credit: CDC/Unsplash. When people hear “smoking kills,” they often think of lung cancer. And while smoking is a major cause of lung cancer, it’s actually more likely to cause heart disease. In fact,…
Credit: Unsplash+. A new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Oxford has found that doing even light daily activities—like walking, doing chores, or running…
NASA‘s Curiosity rover has collected the largest organic compounds ever discovered on the Martian surface, according to scientists who analyzed pulverized rock samples that could hint at the…
The cell wall is an essential structure in bacteria that provides protection to the cell and determines cell shape. Expansion of bacteria relies on inserting new cell wall material at designated sites…
We could be producing concrete that's 30 percent stronger by processing and adding charred coffee grounds to the mix, researchers in Australia discovered.Their clever recipe could solve multiple…
If you’ve used a yoga mat, taken a phone out of protective padding, or lined an attic with foam insulation, you may have encountered the industrial chemical azodicarbonamide, or ADA. You could also…
How did life begin on Earth? It’s a big question, and scientists believe that the element phosphorus may have played a key role. Phosphorus is an important ingredient in DNA, RNA, and ATP—molecules…
It probably feels obvious that having a close friend can influence your well-being. But do the groups that you’re a part of also affect your well-being? For example, does the culture of your work…
When top White House defense and national security leaders discussed plans for an attack on targets in Yemen over the messaging app Signal, it raised many questions about operational security and…
Image Credit: © catalin – stock.adobe.comThe combination of amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) plus lazertinib (Lazcluze) significantly improved overall survival (OS) vs osimertinib (Tagrisso) when used as…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing said on Thursday that China is willing to work with other countries to explore new models of mutually beneficial and win-win sci-tech…
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Newswise — The U.S. National Science Foundation National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NSF NRAO) is supporting Intuitive Machines’ second lunar mission, IM-2, which landed on the surface of the Moon,…
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At a distance of just over four light years, Proxima Centauri is our nearest stellar neighbor and is known to be a very active M dwarf star. Its flare activity has been well known to astronomers using…
The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national parks, research…
A metal detectorist named Peter Heads discovered an “exceptional” Iron Age hoard outside of Melsonby, North Yorkshire, UK. Finds at the excavation site include vehicle parts, elaborately decorated…
Published: 07:54 EDT, 27 March 2025 | Updated: 07:54 EDT, 27 March 2025 Scientists in Israel have been left baffled after discovering a 'mysterious' pyramidal structure filled with ancient treasures…
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Starlink’s potential five-year €1.6B ($1.72B) deal to provide the Italian government with secure telecom capabilities is in jeopardy.Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed last week that…
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Expansive tree canopies are crucial for healthy ecosystems and livable cities. Yet, Los Angeles' strict tree planting rules, originally meant to protect infrastructure and public safety, are now…
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A new study led by the University of Vermont (UVM) uncovers a critical challenge in accurately classifying precipitation as rain or snow using surface weather data. Published in Nature Communications,…
Researchers at the Universities of Amsterdam and Zurich have developed a molecular system for controlled release of iron. They integrated ferrocene, a molecular sandwich that encloses an iron atom,…
Scientists have for the first time filmed the real-time growth and contraction of Palladium nanoparticles, opening new avenues for utilising and recycling precious metal catalysts. Researchers at the…
Many teenagers enter adulthood with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a key time to address these risk factors and reduce the…
Researchers found evidence of a ceremonial platform next to the Farley Moor standing stone, which measures roughly 6.5 feet tall. Time Team Amateur archaeologist George Bird had long been fascinated…
A series of three experiments found that individuals with pronounced narcissistic traits tend to show heightened skin conductance when talking about themselves—especially when describing experiences…
Visit your local natural history museum gift shop and you’ll probably find a container of dinosaur toys for sale. Dump out its contents, though, and you’ll likely find some imposters, says Nathan…
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President Donald Trump is vowing a new approach to getting homeless people off the streets by forcibly moving those living outside into large camps while mandating mental health and addiction…
In the wooded highlands of northern Arkansas, where small towns have few dentists, water officials who serve more than 20,000 people have for more than a decade openly defied state law by refusing to…
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TB is a disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and in 2023 was the leading cause of death from an infectious disease globally. The only current licensed vaccine against TB is…
ISTANBUL Cuts in global foreign aid could lead to millions more HIV-related deaths and a sharp increase in infections by 2030, according to a new study published in the journal Lancet HIV…
Archaeologists have used new techniques to study the ancient equivalents of modern kitchen tools used by Native Americans thousands of years ago. Ancient Native Americans used depressions in rock,…
Scientists comment on wildfires in South Korea. Dr Kimberley Simpson, Fellow in nature-based climate solutions at the University of Sheffield’s School of Biosciences, said: “Wildfires in California…
Thousands of 3D protein structures locked up in big-pharma vaults will be used to create a new AI tool that won’t be open to academics.
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In the search for a vaccine that protects against a wide range of coronaviruses, the secret could be going sugar-free, one team has concluded. Progress has been reported at the American Chemical…
Aquatic ferns and standout plants fill the garden As South Africa commemorates National Water Week from 20 to 26 March, a range of recent projects at the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Hatfield Campus…
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Genomic testing and targeted therapies for patients with advanced cancer could improve survival rates by up to 40%, according to researchers at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, University…
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How do I take pictures of the solar eclipse with my phone? On March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will bring a dramatic crescent-shaped sun at sunrise to parts of 13 U.S. States in the northeast —…
SAN FRANCISCO – French antenna manufacturer Anywaves announced plans March 27 to begin producing satellite antennas and radio-frequency payloads in-house, a prelude to establishing a U.S. facility.To…
The rise of large language models like ChatGPT that can churn out computer code has led to a new term - vibe coding - for people who create software by asking AI to do it for them
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Reports indicated that the Trump administration is planning to reduce its financial aid to the GAVI organization, a global entity that plays a crucial role in providing vaccinations for children in…
Floods in Ecuador Evidence from Ecuador suggests that natural disasters have important but short-lived impact on production and market conditions in developing countries that vary depending on firm…
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that he is willing to reduce tariffs on Chinese goods in exchange for an agreement with ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to…
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Three Imperial researchers have been appointed as Senior Investigators by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Senior Investigators are leading experts in their fields,…
The technology claims to identify common drugs of abuse through fingerprint sweat analysis. Credit: Kamon_wongnon / Shutterstock. Intelligent Bio Solutions (INBS) has secured a new US patent for the…
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Trans-splicing enables the ligation of exons from different pre-mRNAs into a single transcript. A recent study harnesses this process and develops riboregulators that, upon binding programmable…
Natural killer (NK) cell function is suppressed by transforming growth factor-β (TGFβ) and activin A. Knockout of the common signaling mediator SMAD4 by CRISPR–Cas9 resulted in NK cells with enhanced…
A substantial number of heart attack survivors do not recover cardiac function, in part owing to the replacement of muscle cells with stiff fibrotic tissue. This pathological process is generally an…
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Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study by MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has brought hope to people suffering from chronic knee pain, especially those aged 50 and older. The researchers discovered…
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Orange County pediatrician Dr. Eric Ball still feels guilty about the Disneyland measles outbreak of 2014.At the time, his office allowed children whose parents refused to vaccinate them to still…
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Dr Andrey Kormilitzin and Dr Graham Blackman both use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of their work into brain and mental health in the Department of Psychiatry. Recently they contributed to a…
A study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has found that daily physical activity is linked to a lower risk of cancer. The number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer…
New research from psychologists at the University of California, Los Angeles has found that when we repeatedly experience very similar events, our memories of those events can start to blur…
Scientists comment on news that the Trump administration are intending to stop funding for Gavi (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation). Professor Sir Andrew Pollard, Director of the Oxford…
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Even at Neptune's incredible distance from the sun, astronomers have long suspected it has auroras, though they had never seen them until now. The James Webb Space Telescope, a collaboration of NASA…
A collaboration between the Drakesmith and Higgs Groups at the Medical Research Council Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine (MRC WIMM) has identified an ancient connection between metabolic and…
Enabling & Support 27/03/2025 23 views 0 likes The European Space Agency (ESA) has powered down its Gaia spacecraft after more than a decade spent gathering data that are now being used to unravel the…
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Professor Ariando and Dr Stephen Lin Er Chow from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Physics have designed and synthesised a groundbreaking new material—a copper-free…
The fashion industry has a significant negative impact on the environment. Textiles made of synthetic polymers are popular due to their physical properties such as durability and flexibility, and the…
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Chilean money Valuation changes are crucial for understanding countries’ external positions. We analyse whether emerging market economies benefit from risk-sharing in the international monetary system…
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The funding will be used to set up four university-led research networks, each looking at different ways technology can be used to support people with dementia and allow them to live more independent…
This PrimeView highlights the major experimental components of alkyne-tag Raman imaging for labeling and sensing in biological material. For example, two distinct Raman shifts can be used to image…
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Water companies released raw sewage into England's rivers and seas for a record 3.61 million hours last year, a slight increase on 2023.Although the number of hours increased, figures released by the…
The BOLD research team, involving Public Health Wales, SAIL Databank and ADR Wales, created a bold substance misuse research programme, which took up a life course approach and covered four key areas…
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Children could face a higher risk of developing attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) if their mothers took acetaminophen — a common pain reliever and fever reducer — during pregnancy,…
Scientists are still unraveling the mysteries behind our torrid star.The European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter — which makes a relatively close approach to the sun every six months — has captured an…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- The National Natural Science Foundation of China released the country's top 10 scientific advances of 2024 during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC…
Everything the brain does—from storing memories to interpreting sights to regulating emotions—requires energy, all produced by cellular organelles called mitochondria.However, surprisingly little is…
SUMMIT Study results on the benefits of large-scale screening for lung cancer are published in The Lancet Oncology today (26 March), ahead of the formal addition of lung cancer screening to the UK…
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In psychology, empathy is crucial because it fosters understanding, compassion, and strong relationships. It allows individuals to connect emotionally and create a more supportive and harmonious…
The parasitic wasp has been found encased in 99-million-year-old amber
Masaki Kashiwara, project professor at Kyoto University’s Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious Abel Prize for 2025. The Norwegian Academy of Science and…
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I have a somewhat wacky question about perimenopausal hair loss. Is there any research that suggests it is seasonal? I’m 46, and for the past two years, I’ve experienced it in spring and summer, and…
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A prototype ‘hairy robotic gripper’ has been developed and tested with excellent results. It improves the capability of current robotic handling systems with minimal increase in complexity or cost.…
A promising new treatment from New York-based biotech Oligomerix is offering hope for the future of tau-related disease therapies. OLX-07010, an oral small molecule, has been shown to reduce the…
A research collaboration between Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai Qi Zhi Institution, and Huawei Technologies has introduced “BAFT”, a cutting-edge auto-save system for AI training that…
Are you ready for the “Blaze Star” to erupt? When T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) — a dim star in the constellation Coronoa Borealis — “goes nova” and becomes visible to the naked eye for a few weeks, it…
The Anthropocene marks a new geological epoch, characterized by the dominance of anthropogenic forcings that have radically reshaped ecosystem functioning. Human activities now constitute the primary…
March 27, 2025 | Thursday | News For joint postgraduate twinning programmes in business and healthcare management The University of Hyderabad (UoH), India and Australia's Flinders University have…
The gender pay gap is a measure across all jobs in UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), not of the difference in pay between males and females for doing the same job. UKRI’s mean gender pay gap (GPG)…
This new NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month features a rare cosmic phenomenon called an Einstein ring. What at first appears to be a single, strangely shaped galaxy is…
The Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is set to mark its 225th anniversary this yearThere are fears one of Wales' most popular canals could start to dry up within a week, prompting calls for the Welsh…
After falling short of 2 billion won ($1.4 million) in annual revenue last year, Xcell Therapeutics is turning to Becton, Dickinson and Company’s (BD) lab equipment to reboot its commercial strategy.…
Many researchers include images in their manuscript – these can be images that are themselves the data or results of a study – such as western blots or images of mice tumours - or images such as…
In Bangladesh, honeybee populations are dwindling as unaware farmers use insecticides, particularly neonicotinoids, which disrupt their foraging and survival.Experts are seriously concerned about the…
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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the Nasa astronauts who were stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months, have finally returned to Earth. Spacesuits were an important consideration…
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When the plot line of a spy movie involves a senior official divulging state secrets to an enemy or to the world, it is usually played for drama rather than for laughs. But in recent days, some of the…
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Near-death experiences (NDEs), defined as reports of unusual memories associated with a period of unconsciousness during life-threatening illness, injury, or resuscitation from cardiac or respiratory…
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Warty newts breed from March to June and are more vulnerable to harm during this periodWalkers taking dogs into community woodland are being asked to ensure their dogs do not harm a rare and protected…
BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- China's manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong has set a new record for dive frequency in its first hardware-testing mission after a major technical upgrade, according to…
A sharp decline in international funding for HIV prevention and treatment could result in more than 10 million new infections and approximately 3 million deaths by 2030, according to a study published…
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A report on climate change in Japan released on March 26 warns that if temperatures continue to rise significantly, the nation could experience once-in-a-century heat waves annually. The report,…
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Konkuk University Medical Center said Thursday that it successfully completed the first procedure of Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA), the latest treatment for atrial fibrillation, on Friday last week. Dr.…
Mexico's Henkel Capital S.A. de C.V., affiliated to German chemical and consumer goods major Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, is recalling 1,068 units of its Tec Italy Shampoo Totale, according to the U.S. Food…
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Int'l HIV funding cuts could lead to millions of infections, deaths by 2030: study SYDNEY, March 27, 2025 (BSS/XINHUA) - An Australian medical institute warnsin its latest study that international…
As the government's restructuring program for tertiary general hospitals gets underway, medical professionals are concerned that orthopedic treatment and surgeries are declining due to overly rigid…
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TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A study by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital has discovered that removing the amino acid asparagine from immune cells can significantly enhance their cancer-fighting ability,…
EMVision starts pivotal validation trial for emu bedside brain scanner to diagnose stroke The first Australian site is the Royal Melbourne Hospital The first US site is the University of Texas Health…
The research team led by Dr. Hak Joon Kim, Principal Researcher at Department of Urban Environment Research of the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (President Seog-Hyeon Ryu, hereinafter…
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As we get older, the essential cleaning processes that our brains need to keep functioning start to break down and fail. In new research, scientists have figured out how to boost waste removal cycles…
Research suggests that large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT can address a critical gap in teaching ethics to medical students.A paper published in the journal British Medica Education argues…
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Tracking targeted drug delivery is often a challenge due to limitations in current imaging techniques. Now, Japanese researchers have developed a technique that enables direct and highly sensitive…
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Two NASA rockets launched from Alaska on March 25, 2025, lit up the night sky with strange blue lights and white vapor trails to the backdrop of the Northern Lights. The spectacular display was…
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Scientists have long tried to understand the human brain by comparing it to other primates. Researchers are still trying to understand what makes our brain different to our closest relatives. Our…
For millions of people, losing muscle isn't just about weakness; it's about losing independence. Whether caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aging or other degenerative conditions, muscle loss can…
The liver is a vital organ, crucial to digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins. It has a unique ability, regeneration, which allows it to replace liver cells damaged by the very toxins…
Brown, R. H. & Al-Chalabi, A. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. N Engl. J. Med. 377, 162–172. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1603471 (2017). Article CAS PubMed
A new study suggests that your smartwatch could do more than just count your steps or track your heart rate—it might help assess your heart health in a simple and powerful way. Researchers from…
For millions of people, losing muscle isn't just about weakness; it's about losing independence. Whether caused by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, aging or other degenerative conditions, muscle loss can…
The last time a new class of antibiotics reached the market was nearly three decades ago - but that could soon change, thanks to a discovery by researchers at McMaster University. A team led by…
The body's cells respond to stress-toxins, mutations, starvation or other assaults-by pausing normal functions to focus on conserving energy, repairing damaged components and boosting defenses. If the…
Hopstaken JS, Bomers JGR, Sedelaar MJP, Valerio M, Fütterer JJ, Rovers MM. An Updated Systematic Review on Focal Therapy in Localized Prostate Cancer: What Has Changed over the Past 5 Years? Eur Urol.…
Malachi Corley recently spent some time in Florida, and, during his visit, he became the latest NFL player to make claims about a UFO sighting.The New York Jets wide receiver shared some details…
Wearable mobile health technology could help people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) to stick to exercise regimes that help them to keep the condition under control, a new study reveals. Researchers studied…
The study -- led by Brad Martin, a Flinders University PhD candidate, with colleagues from Flinders' College of Science and Engineering -- assessed the effects of introduced, reef-forming Pacific…
Myeloid neoplasms are linked to mutations or deletions of the U1 snRNP-associated factor LUC7L2, and cellular metabolism is changed when LUC7L2 is knocked down. Here, researchers from MIT demonstrate…
Pediatric high-grade gliomas, particularly H3K27M diffuse midline gliomas (DMG), are aggressive malignant brain tumors with a poor prognosis. Previous research suggests that platelet-derived growth…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has notified the California Department of Public Health it is suspending grants it had provided to support the state's infectious-disease response during…
Cabozantinib, an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with previously treated advanced neuroendocrine tumors…
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced a new grand challenge to develop groundbreaking imaging technologies to transform how scientists observe, measure and understand living cells and…
A new study by researchers at Peking University and the Chinese PLA General Hospital has found that multimorbidity-living with multiple chronic diseases-is closely associated with worsening fall…
Compared to sugar, consuming sucralose-a widely used sugar substitute-increases activity in the hypothalamus, a brain region that regulates appetite and body weight, according to a new USC study.…
Australia’s defence spending is on the rise. The future defence budget has already been increased to 2.4% of GDP. There is pressure from the new Trump administration in the United States to raise this…
A previously unknown species of wasp with an abdomen reminiscent of a Venus flytrap has been discovered in 99-million-year-old Kachin amber, and entomologists have never seen anything like it. While…
New research led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers estimates more than 3.8 million lung cancer deaths were averted and a little over 76 million years of life gained in the United States…
The Food and Drug Administration has approved more than 100 monoclonal antibodies to treat a range of diseases. Other antibodies are used by physicians to diagnose conditions or by scientists to…
Colombia has created a first-of-its-kind territory meant to protect a group of Indigenous people living between the Caquetá and Putumayo Rivers in the Amazon Rainforest.The 2.7-million-acre (1,092,849…
World Health Organization. Suicide: key facts. Geneva: WHO. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/suicide (2021).Hu, F. H. et al. Suicide in China: The trends and differentials from 2002 to…
The coexistence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and depression is a prominent example of multimorbidity. In previous work, we reported the results of a completed cluster-randomized controlled trial that was…
Aswal, G. S., Rawat, R., Dwivedi, D., Prabhakar, N. & Kumar, V. Clinical outcomes of CAD/CAM (lithium disilicate and zirconia) based and conventional full crowns and fixed partial dentures: A…
A global study finds that low milk intake is linked to increased colorectal cancer burden, especially in older adults. Prostate cancer rates showed negative trends, though the findings may reflect…
Contrary to popular belief, young adults can experience significant acute and even chronic pain - which can motivate them to use cannabis. A pair of recent articles by researchers in Binghamton…
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 29, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Diet, lifestyle and telomere length: using Copula Graphical Models on NHANES…
A new study indicates high levels of emotional distress and anxiety in the days following the Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel on April 13, 2024. The study was conducted by Prof. Boaz Ben…
Gao, H. H. et al. Effects of nutrition on the development and gut microbial community structure of Drosophila Suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae). Acta Entomologica Sinica. 1–12.…
SK bioscience has appointed Professor Lee Eui-Kyung of the Department of Pharmaceutical Industry at Sungkyunkwan University, who served as the minister of food and drug safety, as its new outside…
A lot of dog owners believe that they can tell what their dogs are feeling. They believe that they can assess their dog’s emotions no matter the context. Yet newspapers frequently publish stories…
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows an association between the amount of sodium consumed in the diet and the risk of…
Kolon TissueGene has appointed former Daewoong Pharmaceutical CEO Jeon Seng-ho, who led the latter’s new drug development success, as its new CEO, seeking to overcome management difficulties and…
Martian dust storms can potentially cause respiratory issues and elevated risk of disease, making them yet another health hazard space agencies need to prepare for, according to new research by the…
Bone fracture healing is a highly coordinated process involving inflammation, fibrovascular formation, and mineralization. Vascularization plays a pivotal role, as inadequate blood supply can severely…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 26 (ACN) The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) initiated today in this city their 10th High-Level Talks. According to a post…
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that women are more likely to die from complications after high-risk heart surgery than men, even though both sexes experience complications at…
Childhood vaccinations have not recovered from the slump that happened after the pandemic, according to new research.This comes as the United States deals with one of the largest measles outbreaks in…
A breakthrough imaging technique is transforming the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy by enabling doctors to pinpoint elusive brain lesions. At Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge in the UK, ultra…
Time-restricted eating is the latest craze for people looking to lose weight, but whether it works is still the calorie-burning question. A new study from the University of Mississippi shows that when…
A small molecule shaped like a lasso may be a powerful tool in the fight against infectious diseases, according to a new study in Nature co-authored by University of Illinois Chicago researchers.…
New research led by a York University professor sheds light on the earliest days of the earth's formation and potentially calls into question some earlier assumptions in planetary science about the…
Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation — can predict an individuals' predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other…
A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults.…
Vulcan climbs away from Space Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station shortly after sunrise on Oct. 4, 2024. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight Now.In an announcement highly…
A stunning blue and white spiral spotted in skies across Europe late Monday was created by frozen fuel tumbling from a SpaceX rocket, according to weather forecasters and scientists. The UK's Met…
By Ian Dewar 27 March 2025 4 min read A well-preserved fossil fish shows just how similar an ancient fish is to modern day equivalents. The McGraths Flat fossil site in Central West NSW is different…
Researchers from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have developed a reverse genetics system for…
Lower iodine levels and use of non-iodized salt are linked to a higher risk of frailty in people with type 2 diabetes. This association is strongest in those with thyroid dysfunction, underscoring the…
In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce mosquito numbers and malaria risk. One of these includes the antiparasitic…
Bizarre parasitic wasps preserved in amber about 99 million years ago had trap-like abdomens that they may have used to immobilise other insects
COVID infection has been linked to higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. But why the virus might cause the body's immune system to go haywire remains…
Prehistoric insects encased in amber reveal a terrifying evolutionary road that dead-ended sometime after the mid-Cretaceous period. After examining multiple roughly 99-million-year-old specimens,…
Around 98 per cent of lignin created as a forestry by-product from plants is discarded, but a new enzyme could be the key to extracting high-value molecules from this waste using a green chemistry…
While other killer whales have been documented preying on sharks in the area, Port and Starboard are believed to be the primary offenders. They usually work together, but scientists believe they are…
A large-scale Korean study conducted by Severance Hospital has found that individuals with persistent metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) face a 57 percent higher risk of…
People who have early signs of heart problems may also have changes in brain health that can be early signs of dementia, such as loss of brain volume, according to a meta-analysis published on March…
Researchers studying over 2,000 Ashkenazi Jewish centenarians uncovered two rare IGF-1 gene variants linked to exceptional longevity. These variants reduce IGF-1 receptor activity through either…
People living in more disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia than people living in neighborhoods with fewer disadvantages, according to a study published on March 26, 2025,…
People who are late to rise and late to sleep are at higher risk for depression. A new study from University of Surrey scientists has gotten us closer to understanding why – and what we can do about…
New 3D-printed robots walk without wires, electronics, or batteries
A team of researchers from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden and the University of Isfahan in Iran has developed a new type of bicycle helmet that offers better protection for cyclists. Their…
Australia’s coal industry is again facing questions about methane output, this time after the UN’s environment agency showed emissions at a Queensland mine may be 3 to 8 times higher than reported.…
Why sniffles and sneezes should make you think about heart health this allergy season
Credit: Unsplash+ Health care costs in the United States have been rising for years, placing a heavy burden on many Americans. But where does all the money go? A new study by researchers at Yale…
Credit: National Cancer Institute. For cancer patients nearing the end of life, deciding whether to continue treatment or focus on comfo
Credit: Unsplash+ Have you ever wondered why some people get headaches or migraines more often than others? The
Shortbread is a much-loved treat, especially in Scotland, where it’s a local favorite. But for people who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet, finding a good butter alternative for baking…
Reformer pilates is steadily growing in popularity, with new studios opening regularly in major cities all over the world. But what exactly is reformer pilates? And how does it compare with regular…
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Rivalry between siblings is nothing new, and it can be so exasperating for parents. But the latest research shows if handled correctly, it's an opportunity for positive…
Where would we be without knowledge? Everything from the building of spaceships to the development of new therapies has come about through the creation, sharing, and validation of knowledge. It is…
A team of researchers from the University of Arkansas has invented a powerful new way to keep surfaces free of germs. By combining silver—a metal known for killing bacteria—with a tiny electric…
Johnson & Johnson has redrawn the survival map in EGFR-mutant lung cancer. At the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2025, the company unveiled overall survival data from its phase 3 MARIPOSA trial,…
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 1:13 pmPress Release: University of Auckland Associate Professor Simon Young. (Photo/Supplied)A combination of robotic surgery and AI has facilitated to a breakthrough in knee…
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The Office for Long COVID Research and Practice was instrumental in coordinating the U.S. government’s initiatives to treat, diagnose and prevent the mysterious postviral condition that affects…
Join us in Carlsbad, CA, on April 9–11, 2025, for the 9th International Conference on Accelerating Biopharmaceutical Development (AccBio 2025). Hosted by AIChE’s Society for Biological Engineering…
EXCLUSIVE: Cambridge University lecturer Dr Chris Smith claims he put the popular ChatGPT AI bot to the test and it failed, even allegedly confessing to lying in the process
Citing diabetes as the fourth leading cause of death and affecting approximately 4.4 million Filipinos, the researchers led by Assistant Professor Raymond Fernando Yu aims "to provide a locally…
Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national…
Something profound is stirring in the world’s research labs. Timelines for discovery are collapsing, complex problems are yielding to new approaches, and the very tools researchers use are beginning…
Proposed cuts to global foreign aid, including slashing programs in the United States, could lead to millions of HIV deaths and soaring rates of infections around the world in the coming years,…
Funding cuts by countries that make major contributions to foreign aid may cause surges in global HIV.Cuts could cause an additional 4.43-10.75 million new HIV infections worldwide by 2030.Sub-Saharan…
We could see up to 10.8 million more HIV cases than anticipated in the next five years if planned cuts to international HIV funding take place.This surge in infections in low- and middle-income…
Red meat and eggs feed gut bacteria that make TMAO—a molecule now tied to stroke, Alzheimer’s, and heart failure. This new review reveals how diet, probiotics, and even statins could help stop it in…
Researchers at the University of Michigan are working alongside the University of Minnesota’s Prevention of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Research Consortium to study the various perceptions of bladder…
Children exposed to their mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural problems, according to research from Curtin University. Published in…
Treating female pain may require a different approach than pain management for men. (My Ocean Production/Shutterstock) Research reveals that men and women experience pain through different biological…
There's promising news for fitness enthusiasts looking to optimize their body composition: combining a time-restricted eating (also known as intermittent fasting) regimen with your exercise routine…
The pleasure we get from eating junk food—the dopamine rush—is often blamed as the cause of overeating and rising obesity rates in our society. But paradoxically, anecdotal evidence suggests that…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is preparing to award several high-stakes contracts for commercial satellite communications services this fall, signaling a growing reliance on private-sector…
In the wild, dogs spend a lot of their time chewing on bones, carcasses, sticks and kernels. For example, Australian dingoes can feed for up to 108 minutes in a single session. But most domestic dogs…
Review identifies common food additives in ultra-processed foods—particularly emulsifiers like carrageenan and polysorbate 80—as key drivers of gut dysbiosis, inflammation, and allergic diseases by…
Flavonoids show promise in treating type 2 diabetes mellitus by targeting the enteroendocrine system and regulating key gut hormones. They enhance insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidative stress, and…
Elise Cartmell, Scottish Water's general manager for net-zero, said: "This natural organic matter is really complex to treat and we're having to use energy and chemicals."So, as part of our net-zero…
SpaceX launched a stack of Starlink internet satellites to orbit from California and returned the booster to Earth Friday afternoon (March 26).The Falcon 9 rocket flying the mission, Starlink 11-7,…
A new validation study affirms the value of flow cytometry to diagnose myelodysplastic neoplasms in cytopenic patients. It also found that a newly developed scoring system has similar diagnostic…
Publication date: 27 March 2025 Dr Corina Grey has been appointed as the new Director of Public Health from 5 May. Public Health Agency Deputy Director-General Dr Andrew Old says Dr Grey has an…
Newswise — Nuclear scientists advance a technology for more efficient uranium and rare earth element recovery.Nuclear energy has enormous potential to power current and future energy needs. To advance…
UCLA Health researchers have helped to develop a new digital toolbox to create a “common language” for brain network studies, potentially accelerating new discoveries and treatments for neurological…
HELSINKI — China launched a new Tianlian data tracking and relay communications satellite Wednesday, adding to the country’s on-orbit infrastructure in the geostationary belt. A Long March 3B lifted…
Data centers are one of the fastest growing areas of America’s technology sector. These massive warehouses of servers make some of today’s most important technical achievements possible, such as the…
Newswise — Everyday life depends on a robust infrastructure network that provides access to running water, communications technology and electricity, among other basic necessities. The experts who…
The severe weather delivered large hail and damaging wind to parts of the state.
A new clinical trial suggests that semaglutide — the active ingredient in the widely used drugs Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol consumption and cravings in people with alcohol use…
Newswise — Hydropower is a reliable source of energy. However, the inconsistent nature of water flows and electricity demand often challenges hydropower operators and reduces revenue.To address these…
NASA visualization of a potentially habitable world. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Suppose humanity was faced with an extinction-level event. Not just high odds, but certain-sure. A…
Within glacial ice sheets, there are streams of ice, sometimes called ice rivers, that move much faster than the surrounding ice. If you’re having trouble imagining how ice moves inside ice, Elizabeth…
New results from the international Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration, which includes researchers from Harvard, suggest that dark energy, widely thought to be a “cosmological…
Newswise — Dr. Allison Sylvetsky, Associate Professor at George Washington University, studies the effects of artificial sweeteners on human health. Most of us consume artificial sweeteners without…
Grant Ellis may have handed his final rose to Juliana Pasquarosa on The Bachelor Season 29 finale, but if history tells us anything, their love story faces steep odds. Over the past two decades, The…
Elephants are no pushovers when it comes to walking great distances every day, and they even seem to have a knack for planning their demanding journeys. A new study puts the ingenuity of these mammals…
Quarks are the fundamental building blocks of matter and come in six flavors. The “up” and “down” flavors make up neutrons and protons. Through the weak nuclear force, one quark flavor can transmute…
Delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys; Sarepta Therapeutics) showed a tolerable safety profile and signs of efficacy in a real-world cohort of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD),…
Have you ever noticed how one critical comment sticks with you more than ten genuine compliments could? Or how a single moment of frustration with your partner lingers longer than an entire day of…
Research and patient care may quickly stop at 14 of the country's Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) due to lack of funds. Funding has effectively been halted at 14 of the nation's 35 ADRCs…
While sneaking up on prey, cuttlefish employ a dynamic skin display to avoid detection in last moments of approach, researchers at the University of Bristol have found. Maintaining camouflage while…
Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States alone, over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021, with…
A genetics researcher came across an interesting paper earlier this year on the gene he studies. The scientist, a doctoral candidate who asked not to be named, decided to take a closer look at whic…
In this post, we talk to the authors of the recently published paper Barriers to cervical cancer screening among refugee women: A systematic review by Md Anwer Hossain, Shimlin Jahan Khanam,Md.…
NANJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- A microgrid project, the largest of its kind in east China's Jiangsu Province, began operations on Wednesday as the country strengthens its efforts to promote the use of…
XICHANG, March 26 (Xinhua) -- China successfully sent a new data relay satellite into orbit from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday. The Tianlian II…
A study finds that factors beyond a person's control, like socioeconomic status and whether their mom smoked or was obese, can influence whether they are overweight or obese as teenagers or adults.…
Fall armyworm's relentless march across the globe has threatened the food security of 600 million people in more than 80 countries, but it may have finally met its match in native Australian flora and…
The risk of a subsequent stroke remains high for at least the next decade for patients who have had a TIA or minor stroke, according to a comprehensive review of cohort studies from the PERSIST group.…
The book tells the story of Abbe Nollet, a French scientist living in the 18th century. Nollet traveled to Italy in 1749, ostensibly to research the “miraculous” therapeutic properties of electricity.…
Experts from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health are available to discuss the news that federal funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance will soon be terminated. Gavi has helped…
A new study has revealed that African Elephants have an extraordinary ability to meet their colossal food requirements as efficiently as possible. Data from over 150 elephants demonstrated that these…
Similar to humans going on journeys of self-discovery, quantum computers are also capable of deepening their understanding of their own foundations. Researchers from Tohoku University and St. Paul's…
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health that would test if an antibiotic can prevent sexually transmitted infections in women has been terminated by the Trump administration as part of its…
In a new paper, researchers at North Carolina State University show proof of concept for a system that, in a single cycle, actively removes microplastics from water. The findings, described in the…
Tesla is being forced to change the name of its so-called "Full Self-Driving" driver assistance feature in China.As spotted by Electrek, the Elon Musk-led company is now going by the name "Intelligent…
Title: The Solar System’s passage through the Radcliffe wave during the middle Miocene Authors: E. Maconi, J. Alves, C. Swiggum, S. Ratzenböck, J. Großschedl, P. Köhler, N. Miret-Roig, S. Meingast, R.…
Jeep Wrangler 4Xe plug-in hybrids displayed on the sales lot at Hilltop Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Richmond, California. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/Getty Images North America After some car owners…
The wolves have firmly taken charge of the henhouse. The federal government has reportedly chosen David Geier, a notorious vaccine skeptic, to lead its upcoming study examining an already debunked…
Stroke survivors who have some level of higher education could face more profound cognitive decline due to a stroke, according to a study published Wednesday in JAMA Network Open. Researchers…
It's a climate experiment disguised as a concert — and it actually worked.
Obesity was tied with an increased risk of developing 16 health outcomes, a large longitudinal study showed.Risks correlated with obesity class and were typically higher among people with a BMI of 40…
Sometimes at work, it's not just a case of the Mondays. The level of dissatisfaction employees have with their job can last beyond the start of the week. New University of Georgia research has found…
As little as five minutes a day of eccentric exercise could offer significant health benefits to those living a stagnant lifestyle, researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) found. The study, led…
While numerous studies have highlighted that ultra-processed foods are not good for our health, a recent groundbreaking study from Germany indicates that highly processed foods can alter our brain…
Researchers spent three months excavating the site. Durham University Elaborately decorated horse harnesses, ceremonial spears, ornate cauldrons, bridle bits and hundreds of other 2,000-year-old…
“The ‘Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections’ order is a clear attempt to disenfranchise those who do not support Trump,” said Liza Gordon-Rogers,” a research officer with the…
Posted: March 26, 2025 5:03 pm ET | Last Updated: March 26, 2025 5:03 pm ET | The U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command (SSC) has finally certified the United Launch Alliance's (ULA's) Vulcan…
Oxford Chemistry researchers have developed a method to destroy fluorine-containing PFAS (sometimes labelled 'forever chemicals') while recovering their fluorine content for future use. The results…
Saturn's iconic rings are not always clearly visible from Earth. NASA / JPL-Caltech / Space Science Institute On Sunday afternoon, Saturn’s iconic rings vanished from our skies. Don’t worry—the…
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may not be fully protected after vaccination, and some are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection due to poor T-cell responses. Researchers found…
Falls among older people with dementia were tied to their care partners’ emotional, physical and economic well-being, but the associations differed based on whether the people lived with their care…
Nurses who perform moderate levels of exercise have a better quality of life because it enhances satisfaction, a new study finds. Burnout wasn’t linked with physical activity, but other factors such…
Sometimes, the most significant scientific discoveries happen by accident. Scientists have long known that whole-genome duplication (WGD) — the process by which organisms copy all their genetic…
A smaller, lighter and more energy efficient computer, demonstrated at the University of Michigan, could help save weight and power for autonomous drones and rovers, with implications for autonomous…
Translation technologies are essential in supporting English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students by overcoming language barriers and enhancing academic performance. Despite their potential benefits,…
Communities exposed to higher concentrations of microplastic pollution also experience higher rates of chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including hypertension, diabetes, and stroke, according…
Researchers spent three months excavating the site, with funding from Historic England. Durham University Elaborately decorated horse harnesses, ceremonial spears, ornate cauldrons, bridle bits and…
The team behind NASA’s X-59 completed another critical ground test in March, ensuring the quiet supersonic aircraft will be able to maintain a specific speed during operation. The test, known as…
Higher usage of speech recognition technology among clinicians was linked to a 0.25% increase in lines documented per hour for each 1% rise in usage, highlighting its potential to enhance health care…
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Catalysts — substances that increase the rate of chemical reactions without undergoing chemical change themselves — break the strong O2 bond, allowing single atoms of oxygen to bind with the ethylene…
A Minnesotan visiting Washington, DC, has been confirmed to have measles, while the Washington Post reports David Geier, an outspoken vaccine critic, will be heading up a new federal effort to study…
A man in his 30s or 40s undergoes transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy (TMS) in a psychiatric clinic to control depression or anxiety EMT concept. (© Yistocking - stock.adobe.com)Table of…
An at-home smell test may be on the horizon to detect early Alzheimer's. (Alona Siniehina/Shutterstock) A simple at-home smell test, the AROMHA test, could help detect early signs of Alzheimer’s…
PEDDA RUSHIKONDA, INDIA—Archaeologists from the Andhra Pradesh State Department of Archaeology and Museums were summoned […]
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Fariborz Tavangarian, associate professor of mechanical engineering in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology, was recently awarded the Curtis W. McGraw Research Award…
Humans are having a highly detrimental impact on biodiversity worldwide. Not only is the number of species declining, but the composition of species communities is also changing. These are the…
Published: 16:28 EDT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 16:32 EDT, 26 March 2025 People living in disadvantaged neighborhoods may be more likely to develop dementia, a government-funded study suggests.Using US…
Exposure to air pollution in early life could have lasting effects on child development and mental health in adolescence, according to our recent study. We integrated air pollution data with existing…
Scientists from the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) say they have developed a reverse genetics system…
Revenues of €9.2 million for the full year of 2024Cash and cash equivalents at €96.6 million as of December 31, 2024 First tranche of up to €348 million Structured Financing closed with aggregate…
If you’re craving a coffee in a handful of Dublin suburbs, you can get it delivered to your home by drone. At a strip mall, a staffer from the local startup Manna will load a bag with a cup of hot joe…
There’s a new study looking at which diet will help you live longer, tuberculosis in India is on the rise and a recent story says that getting bit by a tick could make you allergic to red meat.Dr.…
Playing virtual reality video games could sharpen cognitive skills, according to a new study published in Life. Researchers found that sedentary female university students who played an interactive…
The energy and petrochemical giant Shell plans to pull back from the chemical industry and instead focus on its liquified natural gas business. Speaking at the firm’s capital markets day meeting on…
This artist's illustration shows NASA's Europa Clipper in the Jovian system. New research shows how the Clipper can be used to identify landing sites for a future Europa lander. Image Credit: NASA/JPL…
Comparison of produced nanomaterial with largest lightsail shown at Starshot's announcemet in 2016. Credit Richard Norte Lightsails are ultra-thin (about 1/1000th the width of a human hair,) large…
If you missed the lunar eclipse earlier this month, the sky has another treat in store for certain parts of the U.S. this Saturday morning.Starting around 6:30 to 7 a.m. ET on Saturday, March 29, the…
People who call their pets “fur babies” may be more correct than they realize, according to a new paper linking rising rates of dog ownership with decreasing birth rates. Before you go blaming pet…
The Byzantine Museum in Nicosia, Cyprus, has opened a new exhibit spotlighting early Christian relics with a distinct history.Many of the artifacts were once stolen by looters and trafficked on the…
Image by Getty / FuturismUnvaccinated children with measles are experiencing complications due to an alternative treatment promoted by the anti-vaxxer in charge of our nation's healthcare.As the New…
A large study to gauge how susceptible US dairy and beef cattle are to influenza A viruses found that they are susceptible to human seasonal flu strains as well as swine influenza viruses, researchers…
Results of a nationwide Swedish population-based study indicate that patients with myelofibrosis (MF) have increased rates of thromboembolic events and major bleeding compared with presentations in…
LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Commission’s requirement that almost all components of the Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity constellation be made in Europe has put stresses on Iris2’s cost and…
Platinum-Resistant OvarianCancer | Image credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki- stock.adobe.comTILT-123 given in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) was safe and produced early signals of efficacy in…
A tiny injection of stem cells helped two patients defy the odds.
Published on Mar. 26, 2025, 7:11 PMClear or cloudy skies, here's how to see this amazing astronomical alignment from anywhere.Saturday's sunrise has a special treat in store for skywatchers in the…
The UC Board of Regents Health Services Committee discussed increasing premiums for the UC Student Health Insurance Plan during its March 18 meeting. The board held its bimonthly meeting from March 18…
The well-preserved ring was found by a retired firefighter. Noonans Mayfair Several years ago, metal detectorist Mark Sell was searching for treasure at a field in Norfolk, England. He had scanned…
Kansas has joined nearly 20 other U.S. states in reporting rising measles cases.The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reported 10 cases of measles throughout Grant, Morton and Stevens…
A tiny red speck, spotted by the James Webb Space Telescope, has set a date on an important era in the Universe's history.The speck, known as JADES-GS-z13-1-LA, is one of the earliest galaxies ever…
A standard commercial CMOS FET can exhibit synaptic-like long-term potentiation and depression or neuron-like leaky-integrate-and-fire and adaptive frequency-bursting behaviour when biased in a…
Artificial intelligence has crept into almost every corner of our lives. So with the federal election looming, BTN High speaks to young people about how they think it will influence voting and how to…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is grappling with a shrinking budget even as the Pentagon acknowledges the growing importance of space in modern military operations, the service’s top general said…
NYU Tandon researchers have introduced Orion, a novel framework that brings fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) to deep learning — allowing AI models to practically and efficiently operate directly on…
The primary goal of the JASPIS-01 study is to assess the safety and anti-tumor activity of dapolsertib, both as a monotherapy and in combination with glofitamab for the treatment of patients with…
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments — money that was was largely used for COVID-19 testing, virus…
The field of spatial transcriptomics utilizes technologies that map gene expression data to specific cellular locations within tissues.While traditional RNA sequencing methods generate quantitative…
Most brain surgery requires doctors to remove part of the skull to access hard-to-reach areas or tumours. It’s invasive, risky, and it takes a long time for the patient to recover. We have developed…
Inconsistent weather patterns are expected to persist into next week, Gass said. An atmospheric river is approaching the region and is expected to settle in the Bay Area by the middle of next week,…
Scientists recorded rig sharks producing sounds—potentially with their teeth. The clip is thought to be the first documentation of its kind. Scientists have long thought that sharks roam the ocean in…
Prototaxites, an extinct organism from the Devonian period, has been thought to be a fungus since its first fossil was unearthed.Analysis of one Prototaxites species showed that its physical and…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force has certified United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket, allowing that vehicle to conduct national security missions.The Space Force’s Space Systems Command…
Science newsBy Josh DavisFirst published 26 March 2025An experiment from 1979 to mine the deep sea has provided a rare opportunity to see how the fragile ecosystem at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean…
A metal detector hobbyist’s find has yielded one of the UK’s largest and most expansive troves of Iron Age artifacts. After years of excavation work following its 2021 discovery, the Melsonby Hoard…
Two new papers claim to show that AI has abilities that we should know about—including cloning itself.These technologies have vacuumed up millions of people’s work and can mimic code and phrasing.Both…
Des Moines University students celebrated Match Day on March 21, 2025, when they learned wher
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan, led by Yusuke Yamauchi and Yusuke Asakura, in collaboration with Xingtao Xu at Zhejiang Ocean University, have discovered a new technique for improving the…
Novel protein cage system can control and visualize orientational changes in aromatic side chains upon ligand binding, as reported by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo. By inducing coordinated…
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced that Jeffrey E. Lee, M.D., an internationally regarded leader in the field of oncology, has been appointed chief medical executive…
Women’s bodies undergo a vast physiological changes during pregnancy that can last more than a year after birth.Credit: Money Sharma/AFP via GettyBiologists have built one of the most detailed…
Illustration by Ben Jones Something was wrong with the squirrels of Appalachia. It was the fall of 1968, and they appeared to be making a sudden pilgrimage: attempting improbable swims across lakes,…
At hypersonic speeds, complexities occur when the gases interact with the surface of the vehicle such as boundary layers and shock waves. Researchers in the Department of Aerospace Engineering in The…
[Photo licensed from Adobe Stock]Pittcon is coming home. In 2027, the event will be held at The David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC) in Pittsburgh, PA on April 24-28, 2027. “When the possibility…
Scientists have long debated how palladium works as a catalyst, mainly because it can act in two different ways—either in a solution or on the surface of nanoparticles. The difference between these…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Nancy Lyons, BSPharm, MBA, CDCES, vice president and chief pharmacy officer from Health Mart, discussed the role of pharmacy technicians as community health…
In the past year, treatments such as Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound have become household names. But there are many questions left to answer, not least what the future holds for weight-loss medications…
An "unprecedented view" of how the body changes during and after pregnancy has revealed many long-lasting impacts on the liver, kidneys and more
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab launched eight satellites for a German company that is expanding its constellation to detect and track wildfires.An Electron rocket lifted off from Pad B of Rocket Lab’s Launch…
Cornell Cinema will present a free screening of the documentary “The Accelerator” on April 8 at 6 p.m. Producer David Raubach will attend the screening and participate in a discussion following the…
OpenAI is rolling out brand new image generation capabilities for ChatGPT. And guess what? It finally — almost — nails text.Until now, the chatbot used the company's separate DALL-E model to dream up…
One of the worst feelings that can pop up in the middle of a run or race is a twinge of knee pain. And it’s a pretty common occurrence for runners: The knee is the most common area of injury for us…
As flames from the Eaton fire engulfed a neighborhood in Altadena, California, earlier this year, a family frantically loaded their beloved cat and dog into their car. Suddenly, a neighbor’s propane…
New research published in Computers in Human Behavior sheds light on how material deprivation influences teenagers’ access to and use of social media, and whether it changes the impact of social media…
Researchers studying novel traits in organisms and the fundamental understanding of extreme weather are among the five Cornell assistant professors who've received National Science Foundation Faculty…
Researchers say the drug is able to kill older mosquitoes that are most likely to transmit malaria
EAST LANSING, Mich. – On February 24, the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, or DOE-SC, approved construction of a $48.5 million instrument at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, or FRIB.…
Former Google chief Eric Schmidt took over as CEO of Relativity earlier this month after investing a billionaire’s bounty into the struggling rocket startup. Once valued at over $4B, Relativity hit a…
Dr. Tamara Scerpella, chair of the UW–Madison Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, which incluedes UW Health sports medicine, is available March 26-27 for interviews about the treatment of…
In a prospective cohort study of more than 85,000 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University of Oxford found that individuals who engaged in…
Story by Abigirl Tembo, Health Editor THE Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) is continuing its mission to increase Africa’s participation in clinical trials and research, with Zimbabwe set to…
COVID infection has been linked to higher risk of autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. But why the virus might cause the body’s immune system to go haywire remains…
Features March/April 2025 By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens Read Article
Corneal changes could explain the increase in prevalence and severity of astigmatism in children aged 6 to 8 years, according to a new study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.1 These results could offer…
Emerging strains of a deadly ‘superbug’ seem to have picked up an advantage over other micro-organisms: a chemical weapon that kills competing bacteria1. Rent or buy this article Prices vary by…
JWST observations of distant galaxies have revealed incredibly dense and bright clusters of stars in the early universe. New simulations show how these clusters may have formed through galactic disk…
Researchers from Brown University discover that disruptions in signaling pathways, namely PI3K/Akt/mTOR, drive oncogenesis and poor treatment responses in breast cancer (BC). Their findings, published…
A modified pig liver transplanted into a human patient appears to have functioned normally for the duration of the investigation with no signs of rejection.For 10 days, the liver performed its basic…
For all his faults, Elon Musk sure knows how to keep things interesting.Yesterday, skies around the world lit up with what seems to be returning debris courtesy of Musk's private space travel company…
Hard on the heels of impressive research findings that a glass of milk is good for reducing cancer risk, another recent study has highlighted the potential benefits of yoghurt consumption in lowering…
Transplanting an animal organ into a human is now a closer reality following the successful xenotransplantation of a genetically modified pig liver into a patient diagnosed with brain death in China.…
People with autism are typically diagnosed by clinical observation and assessment. To deconstruct the clinical decision process, which is often subjective and difficult to describe, researchers used a…
Researchers at the University of Cologne and University Hospital Cologne have shown in their study that the novel mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines not only induce acquired immune responses such as…
Firefly Aerospace made history on March 2, 2025, when its Blue Ghost lander successfully touched down on the Moon. After a successful 14-day mission of transmitting more than 119 GB of data back to…
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause serious health problems. The good news: Two doses of the vaccine developed in the 1960s are 97% effective in protecting you from getting…
NASA Watch NASAWatch March 26, 2025 Keith’s note: This is a note from NASA MSFC Center Director Joseph Pelfrey sent out via Teams this morning. In this morning’s Office Hours meeting he indicated to…
A team of astronomers has stumbled upon a humungous spiral galaxy, about five times more massive than our Milky Way galaxy and covering an area two times as big, making it among the largest known…
Exploring anywhere on Earth, look closely and you'll find insects. Check your backyard and you may see ants, beetles, crickets, wasps, mosquitoes and more. There are more kinds of insects than there…
You ever had a friend come to you in tears, distraught over the breakup of a relationship that, frankly, you’ve known was doomed for like, two years at this point? Well, good news: it might not have…
Eating citrus, like oranges and grapefruits, may lower the risk of developing depression by supporting better gut health. Dr. Raj Mehta from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital…
Daratumumab (Darzalex; Johnson & Johnson) plus bortezomib, thalidomide, and dexamethasone (VTd) followed by daratumumab maintenance demonstrated the deepest and most durable minimal residual disease…
Supira said it plans to use the funding for a pivotal trial of its system and support the future receipt of a PMA from the FDA. Image credit: SrideeStudio via Shutterstock. US-based Supira Medical has…
Person spraying insecticide on plants (Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko on Unsplash)Table of Contents Insecticides applied to crops may inadvertently help weeds thrive by killing beneficial insects that…
Jaye Gardiner, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Fox Chase Cancer Center, was one of 10 rare disease researchers to receive a grant from the nonprofit Uplifting Athletes during its Young Investigators…
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is planning a large study into whether vaccines are linked to autism, despite this myth being robustly debunked by years of careful scientific research.Now,…
Gravitics Orbital Carrier in space with Earth below
Physicists have created a new type of time crystal that may help confirm some fundamental theories about quantum interactions.A standard time crystal is a new phase of matter that features perpetual…
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Factors associated with advanced presentation of melanoma include age, gender, race/ethnicity, geographical locati
In diagnosing autism – the developmental variant that affects around 80 million people worldwide – medical practitioners today put too much emphasis on a child's lack of sociability and not enough on…
Mutations in BRCA2 — a gene known to repair damaged DNA and suppress tumor formation — can predict an individuals’ predisposition to develop breast cancer, ovarian, prostate, pancreatic, and other…
The integration of stretchable mesh nanoelectronics with stem cells enables the creation of cyborg organoid tissue, which can be longitudinally characterized during development to improve organoid…
Hidden within the Amazon Rainforest are rare, carbon-rich ecosystems known as peatlands, a type of swamp forest that’s key to combatting climate change through its capacity to absorb and store carbon.…
Edward Faison, an ecologist, stood quietly in a patch of forest that stretched for miles in all directions. Above him, the needles from white pine trees swayed — common in the Adirondack Forest…
The "Sleep Geek" has weighed in on a study which says socks could improve sleep
People with this trait find it easier to lose weight.Being pessimistic and self-aware is linked to greater weight loss, research finds.People who prefer to look at the facts and to consider…
Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have identified a puzzling group of faint red objects in the distant universe. Dubbed “little red dots” (LRDs), these compact…
A longstanding challenge in organic synthesis—the catalytic allylation of unprotected saccharides in an aqueous medium, a key step for the synthesis of Millad NX 8000—is achieved through a simple and…
A new lasso peptide antibiotic exhibits broad-spectrum activity against Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis, is unaffected by common resistance…
Gebauer, F., Schwarzl, T., Valcárcel, J. & Hentze, M. W. RNA-binding proteins in human genetic disease. Nat. Rev. Genet. 22, 185–198 (2021).CAS PubMed Google Scholar
Kim, J. K. et al. (eds) Rubber Recycling: Challenges and Developments (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2018).Andler, R., Valdés, C., Díaz-Barrera, A. & Steinbüchel, A. Biotransformation of poly(cis-1,4…
The shortage of donors is a major challenge for transplantation; however, organs from genetically modified pigs can serve as ideal supplements1,2. Until now, porcine hearts and kidneys have been…
Exome sequencing of 851 trios from more than 2,500 individuals finds 187 genes with de novo mutations that contribute to meningomyelocele (spina bifida) and highlights critical pathways required for…
Systematic base-editing and computational screens identify specific cysteine residues on VPS35 in the retromer complex as key sensors that decrease mitochondrial translation in response to reactive…
Deep-sea polymetallic nodule mining is currently in the exploration phase with some groups proposing a move towards extraction within years1. Management of this industry requires evidence of the long…
Two distinct patterns in the protective effect of natural infection against reinfection in the Omicron variant versus pre-Omicron eras show that SARS-CoV-2 immune protection is shaped by dynamic…
Analyses of strain-resolved metagenomics with isolate sequencing data of skin samples from residents at nursing homes suggest that skin is a reservoir for Candida auris and other multidrug-resistant…
Hanushek, E. A., Peterson, P. E., Talpey, L. M. & Woessmann, L. The achievement gap fails to close. Educ. Next 19, 8–17 (2019).MATH Google Scholar Gillborn, D. & Youdell, D. Rationing Education:…
Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, NorwayKevin S. O’Connell, Elise Koch, Nadine Parker, Oleksandr Frei, Alexey Shadrin, Olav B. Smeland, Markos Tesfaye, Martin…
Côté, M. J. & Smith, M. A. Forecasting the demand for radiology services. Health Syst. 7, 79–88 (2018).MATH Google Scholar Al Yassin, A., Sadaghiani, M. S., Mohan, S., Bryan, R. N. & Nasrallah, I. It…
Modern observational cosmology provides a snapshot of the Universe just after its formation in the hot, dense pinprick of the Big Bang, which occurred around 13.8 billion years ago. Measurements of…
Women are still under-represented as authors in scientific publications across many fields.Credit: Thomas Koehler/Photothek/GettyIt’s no secret that women’s participation in research is not reflected…
In 2013, the Curiosity rover drilled this hole, which measures about 0.6 inches wide and 2.6 inches deep, into martian rock. The sample is now thought to contain long-chain organic molecules. When…
Any parents out there will most likely have been advised that it’s not safe to feed babies honey or honey-containing products, before the age of 1. In amongst all the myriad dos and don’ts that get…
Over the past few months, we have witnessed a massive dismantling of science and scientific processes in the federal government, and especially at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Staff…
The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles’ January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens…
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) appears to be associated with skin redness across age groups, according to a study published online March 12 in PLOS…
WEDNESDAY, March 26, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant individuals with consistently elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP), yet within the subclinica
Treatment with C18:1 and C18:2, but not C18:0, increased the triterpenoid content of the medicinal fungus Sanghuangporus lonicericola. We identified 413 terpenoids, including 210 volatile terpenoids.…
According to three Stanford scientists, lack of human biological material is a “major bottleneck to progress” for medical research. A steadily growing idea is one known as “bodyoids”—biological…
Glass is a vital component to construction projects, but it’s also one of the most environmentally troublesome. It isn’t naturally biodegradable, often difficult to recycle, and sometimes more harmful…
The swatches, each three-quarters of an inch square (20 millimeters square), are part of a calibration target used to test the settings of SHERLOC (Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman &…
A genetic data giant is falling, and it’s unclear what will happen to millions of people’s most intimate personal information in the aftermath. On March 23, DNA testing company 23andMe announced it…
At the end of last week, Dr. Colleen Kelley said she was getting texts about every 10 minutes from colleagues whose HIV-related research grants were being terminated by the federal government."This is…
Annie Antar, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Medicine, discussed the implications of COVID-19 on immunoglobulin A (IgA) antibody response and how it might affect the risk of long COVID.This transcript has been…
BYLINE: Noah Fromson Newswise — When someone has a stroke, it can accelerate the loss of cognitive ability over the coming years.Stroke survivors who have attended some level of higher education may…
Newswise — A large majority of older Americans feel that health insurance – including Medicare – should cover anti-obesity medications, according to a new University of Michigan study.And more than…
With a new measurement imminent, the Courier explores the experimental results and theoretical calculations used to predict ‘muon g-2’ – one of particle physics’ most precisely known quantities and…
Using blood tests, the study assessed the levels of kynurenic and quinolinic acids in a group of 150 teenagers from Brazil aged between 14 and 16. The teenagers belonged to one of three groups - those…
Gasification of wood for green energy production is a key strategy in the fight against climate change. The process converts wood into a combustible gas at high temperatures that can be used as a fuel…
Space startup Gravitics has been awarded a $60 million contract by the US Space Force to develop an "orbital carrier" that can deploy satellites from orbit.As Ars Technica reports, such a spacecraft…
28% who recently experienced a bereavement said they didn’t know where loved ones’ financial passwords were stored A further 29% were in the dark about where important online documents were kept More…
March 18th 2025Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical…
March 18th 2025Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical…
March 18th 2025Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical…
Being alone is a common experience. Typically, adults spend between 30%–60% of their time alone. Some people spend most of their days alone, whereas others just a fraction of that, depending on their…
Report sets out ways association to EU research and innovation programme could be improved
While reviewing recent blog publications in the Health & Clinical Research and Life Science Communities, one topic kept re-emerging —World Obesity Day. Held every year on March 4th, World Obesity Day…
The conversation around low PhD stipends has amplified recently. However, few have explored how doing a PhD affects your long-term wealth, including your pension. A pension is cash that is invested…
Released: 26-Mar-2025 9:35 AM EDT Chinese Academy of Sciences This comprehensive review analyzes cutting-edge tools and technologies in modern pharmaceutical research, focusing on artificial…
As a healthcare provider, we are nothing without our people. This month we share more examples of listening to our colleagues and also celebrate some of our UHP team. Our Board leaders heard about the…
An artist’s depiction of an OroraTech OTC-P1 satellite in low Earth orbit. Graphic: OroraTech via Rocket LabRocket Lab is preparing for its fifth Electron rocket launch of the year, this time with a…
Aside from sunlight, the Sun sends out a gusty stream of particles called the solar wind. The ESA-led Solar Orbiter mission is the first to capture on camera this wind flying out from the Sun in a…
The National Weather Service is reducing the number of weather balloon launches—and thus, the amount of data collected from American skies—following sweeping cuts to the National Oceanic and…
On track The central outer tracker is installed in the CDF II experiment. Credit: R Hahn/Fermilab It’s tough to be a lone dissenting voice, but the CDF collaboration is sticking to its guns. Ongoing…
Nepali brainpower The BCVSPIN-2024 Masterclass took place at Tribhuvan University. Credit: Tribhuvan University After winning the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1979, Abdus Salam wanted to bring world…
A study from Cornell researchers could enable a quantum leap forward in identifying and deciphering cancer-driving genetic mutations, the first step in developing effective therapeutics.Cells become…
March 18th 2025Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical…
Drug shortages have become a persistent challenge in the US health care system, with 277 active shortages reported in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from a peak of 323 in the second quarter of…
Older age and being insured with Medicare or Medicaid were associated with heightened annual joint bleeding rates, whereas treatment in the Northeast United States improved outcomes in both hemophilia…
A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that people who drink coffee primarily in the morning may have a lower risk of death—especially from heart disease—compared to those who…
A report from the CMS experiment. Fig. 1. The per-jet angular distributions for the soft-drop and late-kT angles in b-jets (left) and c-jets (right). The blue histograms represent the distributions of…
The Beauty of Falling: A Life in Pursuit of Gravity, by Claudia de Rham, Princeton University Press Credit: Princeton University Press A theory of massive gravity is one in which the graviton, the…
Raphael Granier de Cassagnac discusses opportunities for particle physicists in the gaming industry. Creative direction Raphael Granier de Cassagnac is a research director at CNRS and creative…
Accelerating education The world’s first freely accessible educational proton accelerator in action. Credit: T Delavy What better way to communicate accelerator physics to the public than using a…
Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S.…
NASA's Perseverance Rover has stumbled across a rather intriguing rock on the rim of the Jezero Crater on Mars. The rock, which was closely examined and photographed by the rover, appears to be made…
A ShadowCam full-resolution segment of the Faustini crater The Moon's South Pole is a region of particular scientific interest and importance for future lunar exploration. Permanently shadowed craters…
A partial solar eclipse rising over the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center. Credit: Dave Dickinson Observers across the North Atlantic will witness the first solar eclipse of 2025…
One of GK Chesterton’s most beloved legacies is his Father Brown detective stories featuring the titular priest as its apparently naïve but fiercely intelligent hero. His other enduring legacy is his…
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — O Dr. Eric Moore é nomeado como diretor médico internacional da Mayo Clinic. Ele assumirá sua nova posição em abril.O Dr. Moore é um exemplo de dedicação ao cuidado…
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Dr. Eric Moore has been appointed medical director, International at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Moore will begin his new position in April.Dr. Moore exemplifies dedication to…
(Credit: Casimiro PT/Shutterstock) Research analyzing nearly 25,000 people found no significant difference in relationship or sexual satisfaction between monogamous and non-monogamous individuals. Non…
Space Oddities: The Mysterious Anomalies Challenging Our Understanding of the Universe, by Harry Cliff, Penguin Random House Credit: Penguin Random House Space Oddities takes readers on a journey…
Timing and selectivity The TDHEP 2024 workshop took place in Slovakia’s High Tatras mountains. Credit: CERN The third edition of Triggering Discoveries in High Energy Physics (TDHEP) attracted 55…
Avoiding electron clouds CERN’s Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings group has greatly improved its amorphous carbon coating technique. Credit: C Krishna/CERN-PHOTO-202502-044-8 The Chamonix Workshop 2025,…
A report from the ALICE experiment. Fig. 1. Nuclear modification factor (RAA) of DO jets (red markers) and inclusive jets (blue markers). The statistical and systematic uncertainties are shown as…
A deeper understanding of a gene that predisposes patients to fatty liver disease may open new avenues for treatment of the condition, according to Yale research published in Cellular and Molecular…
Dwarf nova ilustration Every clear night before going to bed I look out my front room window and check on T Cor Bor. T Corona Borealis is a recurrent nova that blows its top about every 80 years. The…
Scientists Sakumi Iki and Ikuma Adachi recently spent a lot of time watching monkeys scratch themselves. Self-scratching among non-human primates is known to indicate social tension and anxiety. The…
Cell rejuvenation company Turn Biotechnologies has bolstered its capabilities in epigenetic reprogramming with the acquisition of the ARRDC1 Mediated Microvesicles (ARMMs) technology platform from…
A report from the LHCb experiment. Fig. 1. Measurements of the lepton flavour universality ratio RK conducted previously by LHCb in the low-q2 region, by the Belle collaboration in the high-q2 region,…
Over the past 10 years, Mónica Bello facilitated hundreds of encounters between artists and scientists as curator of the Arts at CERN programme. As she steps down, she shares her reflections on the…
Advances in bariatric surgery and weight-loss medications have made weight management accessible to more adults. But are these approaches effective — and safe — for teens, too?
Many teenagers enter adulthood with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and the transition from adolescence to adulthood is a key time to address these risk factors and reduce the…
Dufort, C. C., Paszek, M. J. & Weaver, V. M. Balancing forces: architectural control of mechanotransduction. Nat. Rev. Mol. Cell Biol. 12, 308–319 (2011).MATH Google Scholar Mecham, R. P. Overview of…
Across the pond, Tesla sales have been nearly halved amid Elon Musk's far-right politicking.In a new report, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association — abbreviated ACEA, per its French name…
Legius E, Messiaen L, Wolkenstein P, Pancza P, Avery RA, Berman Y, et al. Revised diagnostic criteria for Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Legius syndrome: an international consensus recommendation. Genet…
For the first time, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured bright auroral activity on Neptune. Auroras occur when energetic particles, often originating from the Sun, become trapped…
Guido Barbiellini had an insatiable scientific curiosity and passion for physics. Credit: Family photograph Guido Barbiellini Amidei, who passed away on 15 November 2024, made fundamental…
Quantum Drama, by Jim Baggott and John L Heilbron, Oxford University Press One hundred years of insights Jim Baggott and John Heilbron don’t neglect later quantum pioneers like John Bell (pictured).…
As direct searches for physics beyond the Standard Model continue to push frontiers at the LHC, the b-hadron physics sector remains a crucial source of insight for testing established theoretical…
Those who start work earlier express more discomfort with the seasonal time change. This is the main conclusion of a study that the lecturers at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) and the…
The FDA has approved cabozantinib (Cabometyx) for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients aged 12 years or older with previously treated, unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic, well…
Pulmonary hypertension is a common consequence of interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD), with the highest rate seen among individuals who have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Overall, most cases of PH in…
Newswise — March 26, 2024 - Saddle River, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center Foundation, part of Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation, is pleased to announce its 14th…
Astronomers have used the combined talents of the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope to capture vivid auroras on the planet Neptune for the first time. The farthest planet from…
Nanocrystals are increasingly used in high-tech applications and consumer products, but water-stable variants for life science and healthcare applications have production bottlenecks owing to complex…
Researchers analyzed mice's D1 and D2 neurons to understand how they code and respond to appetitive and aversive stimuli. The study revealed that, contrary to what was initially thought, these neurons…
FAQs Is the panel discussion free? Yes – there is no charge to watch the panel discussion, either live or on-demand. When will the panel discussion take place? 28 May at 3pm BST.Can I watch it later?…
We're still not sure exactly what causes Alzheimer's disease, but we know what its effects look like, and we're getting better at detecting the early signs of it – including, perhaps, those in our…
Gelatinous sea creature photographed using the ROV Deep Discoverer in 2015. Credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research Ever wonder what lurks beneath the surface? One million species live…
A buoyancy problem involving a ping pong ball, an iron ball, a few strings, some water, and a set of scales is causing a few arguments on Reddit where it was posted."Where would the scale tip? On the…
A US jury has ordered Bayer–Monsanto to pay over $2 billion (£1.6 billion) to a Georgia man who alleges the company’s glyphosate-based Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer. The company says it will…
Losing weight is often viewed as the best way to improve health and longevity, but this may not always be the case, according to an expert who has conducted research in the area
International researchers have introduced two improved tests that could precisely detect cognitive dysfunction in older African adults. These new tools, part of a comprehensive set of 29 assessments,…
Günter Wolf, who played a leading role in the planning, construction and data analysis of experiments that were instrumental in establishing the Standard Model, passed away on 29 October 2024 at the…
Karel Šafařík played a pivotal role in the ALICE experiment. Credit: M Serina Karel Šafařík, one of the founding members of the ALICE collaboration, passed away on 7 October 2024. Karel graduated in…
Symposium sessions The plenary sessions foreseen for the Open Symposium of the ESPP in Venice in June. Credit: ESPP Registration is now open for the Open Symposium of the 2026 update to the European…
University of Glasgow academics have joined leading public health experts in warning of likely consequence of cuts to social security in the Spring Statement to be made by Chancellor of the Exchequer,…
The next solar eclipse visible from the UK is a good one: a decent partial solar eclipse visible across the whole of the UK and Ireland, at 10am on Saturday 29 March 2025.If you're in the UK and…
It is 50 years since the very last Saturn rocket rolled out from NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to launchpad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. The super heavy rockets were built and used for…
Expansive tree canopies are crucial for healthy ecosystems and livable cities. Yet, Los Angeles’ strict tree planting rules, originally meant to protect infrastructure and public safety, are now…
What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week hits…
Human papillomavirus, along with causing several types of cancer, appears to significantly increase the risk of heart disease, according to research being presented at the American College of…
Neutrinos are the most ubiquitous particles — a hundred billion zip through your fingertip each second — yet they have no charge, almost no mass, and they barely interact with other matter. A century…
Meet the inaugural U.S. National Science Foundation Leadership-Class Computing Facility Internship cohort! Read about their experiences, lessons learned, and why these interns recommend that others…
Primordial black holes are the earliest black holes thought to exist, and they vanished almost as fast as they came into being.As Stephen Hawking predicted, black holes don’t only draw particles in,…
The researchers demonstrated the membrane’s performance in lab-scale experiments (pictured left) using a membrane (pictured right) to filter waste streams produced by aluminium plants © Trent Lee The…
Gravitics, the Seattle-based space infrastructure startup, won a Space Force STRATFI contract worth up to $60M to demonstrate its Orbital Carrier, which is capable of pre-positioning military assets…
Many of the world’s leading innovation ecosystems share a common feature: a world-class research university at their core. The University of Waterloo has played a pivotal role in establishing the…
As maintaining leadership in space is a primary goal, particularly across the United States Space Force, NASA and other federal agencies, the U.S. remains focused on space exploration as a critical…
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has selected FAU’s Hamming Quasi-Cyclic (HQC) algorithm for standardization in its Post-Quantum Cryptography project. HQC was chosen for its…
Newswise — Eminent climate experts from United States academic institutions, including Rutgers University, have formed an alliance designed to provide coordinated support for research colleagues who…
New research suggests that fluorescent caves on Earth may hold the secrets to survival in extreme environments necessary for scientists to detect life elsewhere in the universe. The pink, blue, and…
Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Royal Air Force embarked on innovative experiments with new technologies to support Ukrainian forces in repelling Moscow’s aggression. A…
Newswise — Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is characterized by a host of recognizable cognitive symptoms, but many non-cognitive symptoms like sleep changes, anxiety, and depression can be early signs of the…
Dear Dear Secretary of State and Minister Dalton,We, the undersigned organisations, charities, and individuals – alongside more than 13,000 people who have signed our petition – are calling for urgent…
You know the feeling when you walk past a bakery or open a pizza box and your whole body lightens up a little? Turns out, that’s not just hunger talking. According to a new study from the University…
By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 08:38 EDT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 08:38 EDT, 26 March 2025 It's one of the most difficult decisions a new parent can make – what shall we call…
Published: 08:43 EDT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 08:44 EDT, 26 March 2025 The location of a chest believed to contain the Ten Commandments has long been a mystery, but CIA documents claims the Ark of…
If you filled out a March Madness bracket this month, you probably faced the same question with each college match-up: What gives one team an edge over another? Is it a team's record through the…
In 2010, University of Oklahoma researcher David Fields, Ph.D., was pouring over research data when he discovered something he thought was odd: His data showed that at 6 months of age, formula-fed…
Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for colorectal and other types of cancer. Peter Dempsey, PhD, professor of…
On March 29, the Moon is going to enter perigee – the point in its elliptical orbit that brings it closest to Earth.This is known as a supermoon, famous for appearing in the sky as a larger-than-usual…
Maria Branyas lived to be a whopping 117 years old and ticked many of the boxes for longevity, according to researchers.Branyas carried several unique genetic variations that may have helped her live…
This portrait of Cristina Roccati (left) is by the contemporary Italian painter and engraver Matteo Massagrande. In the background is the only depiction of Roccati (right) from the 18th century.…
A new independent expert report published by the European Commission this month shows the “gradual and tangible impact” of EU funding schemes aimed at addressing the east-west research and innovation…
Africa is set for remarkable progress and transformation. Central to this development is the need to enhance higher education and research capacities across the continent and the European academic…
For centuries, the image of a happy relationship involved two people. But over the past decade, non-monogamy has become more mainstream, opening our eyes to different types of partnerships and 'rules'…
Sanofi’s tolebrutinib has been accepted for priority review by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain cases of multiple sclerosis (MS). The investigational drug has been granted…
Cardiovascular diseases result in an estimated 17.9 million global deaths each year Merck & Co – known as MSD outside the US and Canada – has said it will be gaining exclusive global rights to Jiangsu…
In a surprising twist to conventional wisdom, new research published in Self & Identity finds that while most people dislike being gossiped about, certain individuals—particularly men and those with…
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On Tuesday, the first case of measles in Slovakia this year was confirmed by the Public Health Authority (UVZ), informed UVZ spokesperson Dasa Rackova on Tuesday.The case concerns a 16-month-old child…
Archaeologists discovered a 2,200-year-old pyramid structure in the Judean Desert near the Dead Sea that featured stones weighing hundreds of pounds each.Early returns from excavations have already…
March is US Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month, shining a spotlight on a disease that affects millions worldwide. Throughout this dedicated month, individuals, healthcare professionals and…
The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has introduced new monthly safety bulletins aimed at making medical device and medicine safety information clearer and more accessible…
Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s system is tailored to work with the Polyphonic Fleet software application for managing devices. Credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) MedTech has…
In honor of April Fools’ Day, I offer the puzzling case of the Lesser Fool. In a fictional town, there lived an odd wanderer. People would present him with two amounts of money or goods and ask which…
Fueled by environmental concerns, the anti-plastic movement, and the viral influence of hydration-obsessed self-care gurus, reusable water bottles have become the must-have accessory of our time. One…
The encrypted messaging service Signal has been exploited in the past and shouldn't have been used so carelessly by government officials, according to Thi Tran, a cybersecurity researcher at…
Trust clinicians, Helen Lashwood, Foundation Year 2 Doctor, Mark Toynbee, Consultant Psychiatrist, and Bradley Hillier, Honorary Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, teamed up with Dr Derek Tracy when he…
WASHINGTON — After two hard landings on the moon, Intuitive Machines is outlining a more diversified future for the company, with a greater emphasis on data services and other activities beyond lunar…
Acne affects many of us at one point or another, and most will be begrudgingly familiar with all of the cleansers, creams, and pills that aim to clear it up – but is there anything new on the…
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, the clocks in Germany will spring forward for daylight saving time. While we all adjust our watches, phones, and computers, what does this shift really do to our bodies?…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today launched new guidance to help all countries reform and strengthen mental health policies and systems. Mental health services worldwide remain underfunded,…
Oslo-based Tribune Therapeutics has raised $40 million to advance its way of inhibiting the formation of scar tissue in disease. The cash from investors including LifeArc Ventures, Novo Holdings, and…
With so much on offer in the way of solar viewing equipment these days — from eclipse glasses to solar telescopes — this guide features our top recommendations for making the most of the partial solar…
The era of digital biomanufacturing is upon us, transforming the landscape of drug production and development. As biomanufacturers embark on or continue their journey of integrating digital…
Transferring cell cultures between scales is challenging and error-prone. Discover a bioreactor scaling software that predicts optimal settings to enable efficient scale-up and progression to clinical…
Physicists at the University of Queensland (UQ) in Australia have found a way to use muonic atoms to better understand the magnetic structure of the nucleus. Credit: bymuratdeniz / iStock / Getty…
Alzheimer’s disease might be partly linked to the hormonal changes that accompany menopause. Plus, the brain might temporarily ‘eat’ its own myelin to power through marathons and scientists in the…
A new rapid review finds that full vaccination may reduce the odds of post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) by 27%, though more research is needed—especially in children and immunocompromised groups.
Thyoka, M. et al. Advanced necrotizing enterocolitis part 1: Mortality. Eur. J. Pediatric Surg. 22(1), 8–12 (2012).CAS Google Scholar Eaton, S., Rees, C. M. & Hall, N. J. Current research on the…
Cassava is stopping all development of simufilam in Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Shutterstock / Mikadun. Cassava Sciences has officially stopped the development of its investigational drug…
The encrypted messaging service Signal has been exploited in the past and shouldn't have been used so carelessly by government officials, according to Thi Tran, a cybersecurity researcher at…
The trial involves obese or overweight volunteers and subjects without diabetes mellitus. Credit: oatawa / Shutterstock. US-based biopharmaceutical company Helicore Biopharma has dosed the first…
The company is collaborating with several pharmaceutical partners for conducting clinical trials. Credit: S_L / Shutterstock. Enable Injections’ enFuse Syringe Transfer System has secured CE mark…
Published: 06:58 EDT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 06:58 EDT, 26 March 2025 From friendly smiley faces to cheeky aubergines, emoji now form a staple part of many people's daily messages. But despite their…
Published: 06:31 EDT, 26 March 2025 | Updated: 07:01 EDT, 26 March 2025 Meteorologists are predicting another 'blockbuster' Atlantic hurricane season that could bring even more destruction than the…
A collection of articles from University of Manchester experts which provides a roadmap to tackle the national cardiovascular health crisis has been warmly received in Westminster. ‘Healthy Hearts’…
One summer day off the northern coast of New Zealand, Rochelle Constantine noticed something strange on the water’s surface. The dorsal fin slicing through the Hauraki Gulf belonged to a shortfin…
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- How did Earth's earliest seed plants capture pollen to reproduce? A team of scientists has uncovered new clues by studying 365-million-year-old seed plant fossils from…
New and better strategies to treat hepatitis B are urgently needed. Many people worldwide remain unvaccinated against the disease, leaving them vulnerable to infection and serious liver problems.…
March 26, 2025 | Wednesday | News 'Sponge-like' microneedle patches deliver bioactive ingredients and reduce inflammation in slow- and non-healing wounds Diabetic wounds often lead to severe…
Bariatric surgery is a transformative solution for many individuals struggling with obesity. Not only does it aid in significant weight loss, but it also improves many obesity-related conditions. Kaci…
A recent study has investigated whether ezogabine, an anticonvulsant drug given to people with epilepsy, is affective for people with depression. The study looked at how ezogabine affects certain…
Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat has delivered a recorded speech at the National Conference of the National Initiative for Smart Green Projects (Round Three) stressing…
Participants of the Isle of Wight birth cohort research study are invited to come forward for their next follow up. Participants who attend their follow up before 31 May 2025, will be entered in to a…
Whether it’s an early morning jog, or a touch of Tai Chi, groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia shows that any form of exercise can significantly boost brain function and…
The interview was conducted by Patricia Löwe on March 12, 2025.Translation: Patricia LöwePatricia Löwe: In 2001, you were the first winner of the Forschungsverbund's Young Female Scientist Award…
The company claims that its nasal delivery method enhances efficacy, safety and tolerability. Credit: Marina Demeshko / Shutterstock. Biotechnology company Tiziana Life Sciences has begun dosing…
In the summer of 2022, Abdel Abdellaoui was set to give a keynote at the annual conference of the International Society for Intelligence Research. But when he learned he’d be sharing a speaker roster…
Six areas across the country are expected to have a "danger level" heat index on Thursday, according to PAGASA.A heat index between 42°C and 51°C is considered a “danger” category, posing health risks…
The Scientific Reports team is pleased to announce the most read* articles from 2024. Featuring authors from around the world and from research fields across the scope of the journal, these papers…
Davis, L. W. The economic cost of global fuel subsidies. Am. Econ. Rev. 104, 581–85 (2014).Article Google Scholar Rentschler, J. & Bazilian, M. Reforming fossil fuel subsidies: drivers, barriers and…
ADOPT Study Findings Highlight Nanox.AI’s Role in Enhancing Fracture Detection and Healthcare Cost Savings PETACH TIKVA, Israel, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NANO-X IMAGING LTD ("Nanox" or the…
For more science and technology articles, pick up the latest copy of How It Works from all good retailers or from our website now. If you have a tablet or smartphone, you can also download the digital…
What does Ramadan have to do with an eclipse of the sun? Muslims have been fasting during the day since a slender crescent moon — the “Ramadan Moon” — was sighted on February 28, 2025, one day after…
Winston, M. L. The Biology of the Honey Bee (Harvard University Press, 1987).Plettner, E., Slessor, K. N., Winston, M. L. & Oliver, J. E. Caste-selective pheromone biosynthesis in honeybees. Science…
Nazir, S. Medical diagnostic value of digital PCR (dPCR): A systematic review. Biomed. Eng. Adv. 6, 100092 (2023).MATH Google Scholar Son, J. H. et al. Ultrafast photonic PCR. Light Sci. Appl. 4,…
On March 29, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada, as well as in northwestern Europe, northwestern Africa and northern Russia, as the…
When it comes to safe places for life, supermassive black holes are probably the last place you’d consider safe for nearby planets, let alone life-bearing ones. There are good reasons for this: those…
A monumental dark energy discovery is sending ripples through the scientific world. For over two decades, astronomers have relied on the ΛCDM model—our most trusted blueprint for how the universe…
In any experimental setting, quantum physics provides the statistical distributions that the observed outcomes are expected to follow. The set formed by all these distributions contains the imprint of…
Das Gespräch führte Patricia Löwe am 12. März 2025.Patricia Löwe: 2001 waren Sie die erste Trägerin des Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen-Preises (heute: Marthe-Vogt-Preis) des Forschungsverbunds. Sie…
Documented just once in 1919 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Sri Lanka, an elusive mushroom has resurfaced more than a hundred years later, causing excitement among mycologists and nature lovers…
The United Nations estimates that, by 2050, one in six people worldwide will be aged 65 years or older, up from one in ten in 2021. Some low- and middle-income countries are expected to see the…
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) announced Wednesday that it has selected Jiupeng Village in Pingtung County's Manjhou Township as the location for the country's national space…
Organosodium reagents have long been considered too reactive for application in organic synthesis. Now, sodium-based nucleophiles can be used with iron catalysis to enable C(sp2) homo-coupling and…
Measurements on quantum particles produce random outcomes whose correlations can sometimes never be explained by classical physics. The complete set of possible quantum correlations for two particles…
Cancer of the breast remains a major health concern in India, with 1 in 28 women at risk of developing it in their lifetime. While doctors typically track treatment effectiveness using tumour size,…
There's a partial solar eclipse visible from the UK this Saturday, 29 March 2025, and in this guide we'll show you how to photograph it.Solar eclipses visible from the UK are relatively infrequent…
An experimental study shows that interspecific hybridization transferred components of genetic incompatibility across species, which facilitated the evolution of reproductive isolation between two…
New research shows that lipid metabolism genes are downregulated in patient samples and Drosophila models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or frontotemporal dementia associated with expansions in…
Growth-derived mechanical conflicts between tissues are crucial during plant organogenesis. In-depth 3D growth analysis combined with genetics and mechanical modelling reveal that rapid and localized…
WASHINGTON — The person nominated but not confirmed to be NASA’s chief financial officer (CFO) in the first Trump administration is getting another shot in the second administration.The White House…
A new White Paper aimed at ensuring Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are integrated into healthcare delivery in a way that is usable, useful, and safe for both patients and the clinicians using…
WASHINGTON (March 26, 2025) -- Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released results from a membership survey that underscores the significant, global integration of the biomedical…
Transparent wood, made by stripping organic polymers and replacing them with a mixture of egg whites and rice extract, could be used as windows and smartphone screens
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced the Digital Crop Survey (DCS) System, which aims to gather real-time crop-sown details directly from the field through a mobile…
Genetic engineering in non-human primates has been challenged by the limitations of virus-based gene delivery methods. Recently, researchers in Japan successfully used a nonviral system to introduce a…
Redondo Beach — The Trump administration’s targeting of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will jeopardize efforts to save sea lions, dolphins, sea birds and other wildlife stricken…
You can help ambulance trusts improve pain management for children through the Pain mAnagement for childreN and young people attendeD by Ambulance (PANDA) study. The North East Ambulance Service…
New research suggests seals sense internal oxygen levels to know when to come up for air. Digital version of story that already aired. Skedded for pub Weds. 3/26 at 6 a.m. Reporter: Lambert. Editor:…
“The most important decision we make,” a quote often attributed to Albert Einstein, “is whether we believe we live in a friendly or hostile universe.” This isn’t just philosophical musing. According…
Researchers have identified the border between quantum physics and some as-yet-unknown post-quantum realm by mathematically analysing all possible measurements of simple quantum systems
Fossils unearthed during construction of a water pipeline in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia have revealed one of the oddest members of a rather strange group of dinosaurs, a creature whose two-fingered…
A clinical team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with Queen Mary Hospital, has…
A pioneering research project aimed at improving care for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is underway, with a focus on developing essential clinical guidance for managing choking - one…
China remains the top military and cyber threat to the U.S., according to a report by U.S. intelligence agencies published on Tuesday that said Beijing was making “steady but uneven” progress on…
On February 25 and 26 this year, I attended the Future of Science Communication Forum in Nairobi, Kenya hosted by the Alliance for Science as they marked their 10th anniversary, and participated in an…
China’s glacier area has shrunk by 26% since 1960 due to rapid global warming, with 7,000 small glaciers disappearing completely and glacial retreat intensifying in recent years, official data…
University says ruling leaves institutions unable to prevent abusive speech and will "perpetuate culture wars"
This study aimed to evaluate the osteogenic capacity of two types of collagenated xenogenic bone grafts (OCS-B Collagen®, NIBEC, Jincheon, Korea and Bio-Oss® Collagen, Geistlich, Wolhusen,…
This protocol describes a versatile computational tool for reference-free or reference-guided assessment and correction of errors in de novo genome assembly based on long-read sequencing data,…
In 2019, researchers based at India’s Chandigarh University published 362 peer-reviewed research studies. In 2023, that number had shot up to 2281 – a 530% increase – which has seen Chandigarh jump…
Being an elephant is no easy task. As massive herbivores weighing several tons, they must consume vast amounts of low-calorie vegetation every day. However, their sheer size means that moving around…
Researchers are considering radiocarbon as a source for safe, small and affordable nuclear batteries that could last decades or longer without charging. They will present their results at ACS Spring…
Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen, or a house with wooden windows? Transparent wood could make it possible. Researchers have created this plastic alternative using almost entirely…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, 26 de marzo de 2025 — En los estantes de los mostradores de maquillaje y las farmacias, hay una variedad de bases en varios tonos claros, de marfil y de oliva. Sin embargo, para…
Los investigadores están considerando el radiocarbono como fuente para baterías nucleares seguras, pequeñas y asequibles que podrían durar décadas, o incluso más, sin necesidad de recarga. Presentarán…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, 26 de marzo de 2025 — ¿Se imagina un teléfono inteligente con pantalla táctil de madera? ¿O una casa con ventanas de madera? Probablemente no, a menos que haya oído hablar de la…
Mural Oncology has announced that it will no longer be proceeding to final analysis and the company will cease development of nemvaleukin for PROC. Credit: Shutterstock / MMD Creative. Mural Oncology…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
This February, ecologist Timothée Poisot was surprised when he read through the peer reviews of a manuscript he had submitted for publication. One of the referee reports seemed to have been written…
The timescales underlying fundamental chemical processes are determined by nuclear and electron dynamics involving atto-, femto- and picosecond events. Probing these events through time-resolved…
NASA's Curiosity rover made a compelling find on Mars' irradiated surface. The car-sized robot's molecule-sleuthing instrument, called Sample Analysis at Mars, or SAM, identified the longest-ever…
Female CJ7 quickly "saw off" her competitionThe relationship between the only breeding pair of ospreys on England's south coast has been temporarily complicated by the arrival of a second female.Male…
Aldayel A, Magdy W (2022) Characterizing the role of bots’ in polarized stance on social media. Soc Netw Anal Min 12(1):30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13278-022-00858-zArticle PubMed PubMed Central MATH
Bear Michal sleeps on the ground at Bear Sanctuary Müritz in Germany in May 2015. Bears across Europe are competing, not for food or mates, but for who can sleep the longest. Inspired by March…
Since the Trump administration began firing federal workers, they say they feel overwhelmed, have obtained or considered seeking psychiatric care and medication, and are anxious about paying their…
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Rocket Lab is gearing up for the next launch of its workhorse Electron rocket.The New Zealand-based company completed a 'wet dress rehearsal' on Monday, March 24, fueling up the launch vehicle for a…
Scott Rabinowitz, president of Grand Resources, stands near a pump jack in Sperry, Okla., on March 20, 2024. September Dawn Bottoms for NPR A century ago, in one small patch of Oklahoma, Texaco…
A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the U.S. Capitol building on June 10, 2021. Bill Ingalls/NASA/Getty Images Some Americans will experience a rare celestial treat this weekend…
In November 2019, Patrick Chinnery approached me and Iain McInnes about his vision for a new funding panel within the Medical Research Council (MRC) portfolio called, Experimental Medicine. He asked…
Ten years of substantial work by Université de Montréal immunologist Nathalie Labrecque's team at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) and the Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital Research Center…
What if the raw power of lava could be transformed into the building material of the future? That’s the bold idea being toyed with by Arnhildur Pálmadóttir, owner and founder of the firm s.ap…
Tract Bio, a biotechnology company dedicated to pioneering novel therapies for cancer and inflammatory diseases, has announced the publication of preclinical research in
Paris: A French study has revealed that taking vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) orally at a dose of 100,000 international units every two weeks may significantly reduce multiple sclerosis (MS) activity in…
This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. In the decade since the world pledged…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Less than half of people who set a date to quit smoking through NHS services in Milton Keynes successfully…
Losing weight could be bad for your health and increase the chances of dying early, an expert has explained. Losing weight is often highlighted as one of the best ways to boost health - and longevity …
Picture an ocean world so deep and dark it feels like another planet – where creatures glow and life survives under crushing pressure.This is the midwater zone, a hidden ecosystem that begins 650 feet…
Aardvark, a novel machine learning-based weather prediction system, teases a future where supercomputers are optional for forecasting - but don't pull the plug just yet. Academics affiliated with the…
This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. Since ancient history, mining has been…
Cities throughout Japan continued to see yellow sand in the air on Wednesday, with the weather agency predicting the phenomenon to last through Thursday morning, having started on Tuesday. Visibility…
This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. Scattered across the United States,…
This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. It was produced by Grist and co…
Pouring pints for thirsty tourists, defusing situations with drunk patrons, and finding flow in the Friday night rush with Brian Wynne, a barman in Dublin. What caused one customer to throw a dog at…
Tracking postdocs’ job moves benefits individuals, academia and society, say James Howard and Fiona McBride
Archaeologists in the Judean Desert have unearthed a "mysterious pyramid-shaped structure" dating back 2,200 years.The evacuation was a joint mission between the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) and…
Spring seems to come every year. The apple tree in front yard has leaves. The season of direct sun in the living room: over.) Everyone else has started taking their dogs for longer walks. (The season…
Caves in South Dakota unexpectedly glow pink and blue under black light and could serve as proxies for conditions on icy moons like Europa, where life may be brought near the surface after forming in…
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- A group of Chinese researchers has developed a wearable repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) device, according to a recent research article published in…
For years, scientists have puzzled over a strange cosmic absence: the region near the Milky Way’s central black hole is eerily void of massive young stars. Now, a new astrophysical study may have…
A series of wildfires that broke out in Japan and South Korea last week were fueled by human-induced climate change, according to a new rapid analysis released by a group of European…
But why does it take so long to test a Parkinson's drug?
Telecommunications and broadband services provider PT&T Corp. and its partner Netlinkz Ltd. Australia are investing millions of dollars to put up a lab in the country to localize the Australian tech…
A silent but dangerous bacterial infection is sweeping through Nigeria, affecting 85 to 87 per cent of the population, yet few are aware of its risks, Professor Stella Ifeanyi Smith, the director of…
A team of scientists at UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) has made an exciting discovery that could lead to electric car batteries that are safer and last much longer. Their…
The counties of Sonoma and Napa will be conducting a targeted emergency alert and warning test this Thursday, according to officials. The exercise will take place along with local law enforcement and…
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Chewing gum can shed potentially harmful microplastics into saliva, warns new research. A pilot study found that the popular product can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into…
This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to summarize and analyze current research on the effects of MI on neurodevelopment in children of all ages and health statuses to provide a reference for…
Modern communication networks require amplified optical signals to cover long distances without losing information. Common erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) enable longer data transmissions.…
More than 250 members of Indigenous and local communities gathered in Indonesia’s Merauke district to demand an end to government-backed projects of strategic national importance, or PSN, which they…
Elon Musk may have launched hundreds of rockets and sent his own Tesla Roadster into space, but rival billionaire Jeff Bezos will soon be able to boast he’s built a moon rover. Firefly Aerospace, the…
Daiichi Sankyo Korea has unveiled plans to introduce five antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapies by 2030, as part of its strategy to reinforce its leadership in the global oncology market. The…
Microalgae are tiny organisms that convert energy from sunlight into fuel. The arctic ecosystem depends on them. In springtime, the algae bloom brilliant shades of green and draw tiny crustaceans,…
AstraZeneca reported new late-stage data at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC 2025) supporting Tagrisso’s (osimertinib) role as a backbone therapy in EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer…
If Pvolve has been popping up on your social media feed lately (complete with pics of Jen An looking insane) you might be wondering what exactly the workout is, and whether it's worth trying out. If…
The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) and AIIMS on Tuesday signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of advanced…
Faraone, S. V. et al. The world federation of ADHD international consensus statement: 208 evidence-based conclusions about the disorder. Neurosci. Biobehav. Rev. 128, 789–818 (2021).PubMed PubMed…
Radoshevich, L. & Cossart, P. Listeria monocytogenes: towards a complete picture of its physiology and pathogenesis. Nat. Rev. Microbiol. 16, 32–46 (2018).CAS PubMed MATH
BEIJING, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Imagine a robotic hand that coordinates its palm and fingers with human-like precision -- not only grasping objects with perfect stability but also "feeling" their 3D…
Diabetic wounds often lead to severe complications that can result in amputations. These chronic and non-healing wounds are marked by persistent inflammation, affecting more than six per cent of the…
XI'AN, March 26 (Xinhua) -- China's domestically produced large passenger aircraft, named C919, will on March 30 begin operation on a new route linking Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi…
There is a large population of elvers in the River SevernA company that exports elvers is worried it could go out of business due to allegations against its sole remaining customer. UK Glass Eels,…
A Yonsei University research team has developed a new cell reprogramming technique that could offer an alternative treatment option for patients with ischemic cardiovascular disease who are ineligible…
Could our galaxy actually be inside a black hole? New research seems to suggest this possibility. NASA's James Webb Telescope discovered that the rotation of the galaxies goes against what scientists…
Stella Smith, a research director at the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, has highlighted the need to adopt a ‘Wash Strategy’ to prevent the outbreak of cholera in the country.Ms Smith, who…
A scientific technique that rapidly increases the body's production of anti-inflammatory cells promoted healing from heart attacks in mice, according to a new study by investigators from the Smidt…
Academic Emergency Medicine (AEM), the peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM), has published its March issue dedicated to the topic of errors in emergency care,…
New mums should be strongly encouraged to begin clocking up at least two hours of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity such as brisk walking and muscle strengthening exercises each week in…
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A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Stem Cells and Development describes the development of a co-culture system of neural organoids generated from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)…
Systematic review of brief admission for 'personality disorder' shows promise in relation to outcomes and is is generally valued by people affected.
Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center has begun prescribing Leqembi (lecanemab), a new drug jointly developed by Biogen and Japan's Eisai to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. The hospital said…
For African elephants, currently the largest land animals walking the Earth, finding food efficiently is critical to survival. These endangered pachyderms must eat upwards of 330 pounds of low-calorie…
Two academic organizations sued the Trump administration Tuesday for the allegedly unlawful withdrawal of $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University and associated demands for policy…
Smudging, a traditional Indigenous practice involving the burning of sacred herbs, is an important part of life for many Indigenous students at the University of Michigan. However, students say…
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Scientific Reports - The canonical correlation between executive function and social skills in children with autism spectrum disorder and potential pathways to physical fitness
A new study led by University of Michigan researchers found gender-affirming hormone therapy is associated with a significantly lower risk of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms among transgender,…
A recent report shows cases of measles across the World Health Organization's European Region, which includes the UK, are the highest they've been for more than 25 years. At the same time, large…
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. The heart is the central organ of the human circulatory system. Both congenital and acquired structural…
India's first indigenously developed Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner, scheduled to be installed for clinical trials at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, according…
SK biopharmaceuticals has appointed Suh Ji-hee as chair of its board, marking the first time a woman has held the role since the company’s founding.The appointment was made Wednesday following the…
On March 8, Caltech released its final round of undergraduate admissions decisions, offering admission to a total of 427 exceptional students.Hailing from 41 U.S. states and territories and 27…
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The zoonotic pathogen Campylobacter is a major foodborne bacterial species worldwide. The distribution and drivers of antimicrobial…
A groundbreaking new study of young people's digital media use has revealed surprising results, including evidence that smartphone ownership may actually benefit children. The study also suggests a…
Schizophrenia affects millions worldwide, yet its causes remain one of the greatest medical mysteries. In an exclusive Genomic Press Interview, Dr. Consuelo Walss-Bass, a pioneering researcher in…
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A farmer in south-west Victoria has ploughed hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of broccoli made bitter by dry weather back into the paddock.Ben Pohlner runs an organic fruit and vegetable farm,…
Australia and Singapore have selected eight projects for funding as part of a $20 million initiative to help reduce emissions in the maritime sector. The Australia-Singapore Initiative on Low…
It ended not with a bang, but a gavel. After more than 400 days of bitter boardroom battles, Hanmi Science closed the book on its management dispute in just 18 minutes Tuesday morning—declaring the…
More than 23,000 people have been evacuated and hundreds of structures damagedAt least 18 people have been killed and 19 injured as South Korea's wildfires continue to ravage the country's southeast,…
Dr. Sang Goo Lee’s research team at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) has enhanced the conventional electrochemical fluorination method, which replaces hydrogen (H) atoms in…
It is often said that the brain is the most complex object in the universe. Whether this cliche is actually true or not, it points to an undeniable reality: Neural data is incredibly complex and…
Mammalian lymphatic endothelial cells resemble an oak leaf shape that serves more than just aesthetics. Researchers found that this distinctive form helps maintain vessel stability amid fluid…
The Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) has described the 2025–26 federal Budget as “very disappointing” for the health and medical research sector. AAMRI was admittedly…
ESA's governance structure isn't favorable for taking quick action. On one hand, ESA member states approve the agency's budget in multiyear increments, giving its projects a sense of stability over…
INTEGRA Biosciences has played a pivotal role in advancing the field of serological pipetting over the last 40 years, and has just created a fascinating article covering the fast-paced history of…
A new study reveals that TikTok's most-viewed ADHD videos often spread inaccurate information, blurring the line between relatable content and real diagnosis—raising red flags among mental health…
More than 115 organizations worldwide have joined a coalition urging urgent action against global hunger. This initiative follows the call from 153 Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for a…
Researchers found that specific metabolites of resveratrol in urine accurately reflect red wine consumption. These biomarkers were linked to reduced inflammation in older adults at cardiovascular…
State weather bureau PAGASA on Wednesday officially declared the start of the dry season with the termination of the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan over most parts of the country.“The shift of wind…
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According to the Quantum Economic Development Consortium’s (QED-C) “2025 State of the Global Quantum Industry” report, the global quantum technology industry is experiencing unprecedented growth and…
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LOS ANGELES (March 25, 2025) -- A scientific technique that rapidly increases the body’s production of anti-inflammatory cells promoted healing from heart attacks in mice, according to a new study by…
Exposure to antibiotics during a key developmental window in infancy can stunt the growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life, new research in mice…
A drug typically prescribed for arthritis halts brain-damaging seizures in mice that have a condition like epilepsy, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The drug, called…
Zika virus and dengue virus are very close relatives. Both are mosquito-borne flaviviruses, and both specialize in infecting a host's dendritic cells. But a new Nature Communications study, led by…
A new study explores how epigenetic markers-chemical modifications that influence gene activity-can help predict the risk of developing cardiometabolic diseases and guide personalized prevention…
What: A sprawling network of seasonal lakes, pools, and marshes amid grasslands that supports waterfowl, shorebirds, and prairie species galore. Where: Stretching from Iowa through Minnesota, South…
It is springtime in North America—a season of transformation. The arrival of migratory birds, blooming flowers, and longer days signal renewal and possibility. Across the Western Hemisphere, the…
Juvenile Brown Pelicans aren’t exactly cooperative—like any tween they’re instantly recalcitrant when faced with authority. “One volunteer had their hat stolen by a pelican that was resisting being…
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Ochsner Health Medical Director for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Preventive Cardiology, Carl J. "Chip" Lavie, Jr., MD, recently co-authored a groundbreaking research study featured in the prestigious…
For organs to develop, grow and regenerate, cells must proliferate. But when that process goes awry, leading to uncontrolled cell growth, cancer can emerge. New CU Boulder research, published in the…
You've got a new brown spot on your face, but is it a freckle or a sunspot? Or perhaps you've found a spot on your back that looks like a mole but is flatter than your other ones – is it a mole or a…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 7 adults in the United States will experience a substance use disorder during their lifetime. University of Oklahoma College of…
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Although immune checkpoint (IC) inhibition is a major treatment modality in cancer-immunotherapy, multiple cancers show low response. Our in-silico exploration by mining cancer datasets using R2,…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that pregnant women with higher levels of certain vi
The coffee in the break room at work could contain high levels of substances that elevate levels of 'bad' cholesterol in your blood – but there's a simple way to reduce them. Diterpenes are compounds…
Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication, suggests…
The James Webb Space Telescope has given us a view of the earliest moments of galaxy formation in the Universe.It's also revealed a few surprises. One of these is the appearance of small, highly…
"Since the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) required the submission of human test data to scientifically validate the efficacy of hangover remedies, only 81 out of 177 products, or 45.8…
Diabetic wounds often lead to severe complications that can result in amputations. These chronic and non-healing wounds are marked by persistent inflammation, affecting more than six per cent of the…
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a growing global concern, affecting approximately 2.8% of children in the United States and 0.7% in China. ASD is characterized by challenges in social interaction,…
The sugar glucose, which is the main source of energy in almost every living cell, has been revealed in a Stanford Medicine study to also be a master regulator of tissue differentiation - the process…
A Korean research team has reported the country’s first case of a pathological complete response (pCR) following treatment with Yuhan Corp.’s non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) drug Leclaza…
At Alzheimer’s Society, we're now a proud partner in a £6 million initiative funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to develop…
Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have solved a cellular mystery that may lead to better therapies for colorectal and other types of cancer. Peter Dempsey, PhD, professor of…
Hugel and BENEV said on Tuesday that they have officially launched Hugel’s botulinum toxin (BTX) product Letybo (Korean brand name: Botulax) in the U.S.As the sixth BTX product to gain FDA approval in…
Every day, users ask search engines millions of questions. The information we receive can shape our opinions and behaviour. We are often not aware of their influence, but internet search tools sort…
Marathon running causes a temporary decline in brain myelin content, but levels return to normal within two months. This reversible change may reflect the brain tapping into myelin lipids as an…
Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors, using a lupus-related antibody that can slip, undetected, into "cold" tumors and flip on an immune…
Meniscus tears are common knee injuries that have long frustrated patients and doctors due to limited repair options. A new 3D-printed hydrogel made from cow meniscus could transform how these…
Posted: March 25, 2025 9:55 pm ET | Last Updated: March 25, 2025 9:55 pm ET | Bobby Braun, the head of the space exploration sector at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab, has ideas on how to…
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NASA may be still committed to landing the first woman and person of color on the Moon sometime in 2027 as part of its Artemis III mission — but you wouldn't know it by visiting the agency's landing…
A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. A new process that…
Mothers experience major metabolic adaptations during pregnancy and lactation to support the development and growth of the new life. Although many metabolic changes have been studied, body temperature…
Duke University has awarded distinguished professorships to 31 faculty members and will recognize them in a ceremony at the Washington Duke Inn on May 14. “I am very proud to recognize these…
A 30-year study of over 100,000 U.S. adults found that consistent adherence to healthy dietary patterns, especially the AHEI, was strongly linked to successful aging. Diets rich in plant-based foods…
Past studies have shown that the human sweet taste receptor conveys sweet perception in the mouth and may help regulate glucose metabolism throughout the body. At the same time, the anti-inflammatory…
One of the lasting memories from my teenage years is what I now recognise as an obsession with weight control.Thin was in, and magazines promoted a variety of diets, each claiming effectiveness, often…
A stunning hoard of destroyed – yet still insightful – two-millennia-old artifacts were recently brought to light by archaeologists in the United Kingdom.The discovery was announced by Durham…
The Atacama Large Millimeter Array in Chile tracked emissions from molecules in the Central Molecular Zone of the Milky Way. Credit NSF/AUI/NRAO/B. Foott What happens when you mix clouds of gas and…
The UPND government has initiated a research study on the potential transfer of water from the Luapula River to the Kafue River, a move aimed at addressing the country’s persistent drought challenges.…
The pathogen C. diff - the most common cause of health care-associated infectious diarrhea - can use a compound that kills the human gut's resident microbes to survive and grow, giving it a…
For human health, prematurely aging cells are a big problem. When a cell ages and stops growing, its function changes, which can cause or worsen cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and other…
Clicklike noises made by a small species of shark represent the first instance of a shark actively producing soundBy Jack Tamisiea edited by Andrea Thompson
Yesterday, The Atlantic magazine revealed an extraordinary national security blunder in the United States. Top US government officials had discussed plans for a bombing campaign in Yemen against…
Cholesterol synthesis and gallstone formation are promoted by trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a derivative of trimethylamine, which is a metabolite of gut microbiota. However, the underlying mechanisms…
A Japanese research team has discovered a novel global cooperative phenomena of cell interactions in cervical cancer cells. Their findings suggest that the cells are metabolically connected in a…
The University of the Philippines Manila has developed a cost-effective painkiller made of yerba buena (Mentha x villosa Huds Fam. Lamiaceae), also known as marsh mint or spearmint.Cecilia Maramba,…
Obesity is linked to numerous health complications, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and fatty liver disease. In a world where obesity rates continue to climb, researchers are constantly…
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Kawasaki disease (KD) is a form of vasculitis that affects primarily children and can lead to severe cardiovascular complications. Because…
Researchers from the CDC and Colorado School of Public Health estimate that seven major pathogens caused 9.9 million foodborne illnesses in the US in 2019. Norovirus led illness and hospitalization…
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study that will be presented at the American…
Fatty liver disease (MASLD) nearly doubles overall mortality risk, especially from heart disease and cancer. Most deaths weren’t from liver issues, which shows the need for whole-body care. Early…
Two military jets collided midair during a stunt rehearsal in France on Tuesday before crashing to the ground and exploding in a massive fireball, dramatic video shows.The collision caused three…
In the murky depths of the ocean, one predator has a trait that exacerbates the dread it inspires as it slides through the ocean waves. Sharks have long been considered completely, eerily silent; to…
Significant heterogeneity exists in hormone receptor (HR)-positive/HER2-positive (HR+/HER2+) breast cancer, contributing to suboptimal pathological complete response rates with conventional…
The sea is a symphony of sounds from whale song to the guttural thumps and groans of a fish "drumming" an internal organ.But marine scientists have long thought that sharks, a group containing more…
When the plasma inside a fusion system starts to misbehave, it needs to be quickly cooled to prevent damage to the device. Researchers at Commonwealth Fusion Systems believe the best bet is a massive…
New Zealand rig, also known as the spotted estuary smooth-hound, (Mustelus lenticulatus). Credit: © Rick Field (CC BY) More than 1,000 species of bony fishes make sounds to communicate with each…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Aarhus University reveals that when we are uncertain about what to expect, our brain amplifies pain, even if there’s no real threat. The research, published in…
Sharks may not be the sharp-toothed silent type after all. The clicking of flattened teeth, discovered by accident, could be “the first documented case of deliberate sound production in sharks,”…
Two NASA sounding rockets launched from Poker Flat Research Range north of Fairbanks early this morning in a mission aimed at learning more about how the aurora affects the upper atmosphere.The two…
Regent honeyeaters, endemic to southeastern Australia, are keeping their genetic diversity despite population collapse over the past century, according to new research. The study is published in the…
A long-term Danish study finds that artificial sweeteners consumed during pregnancy may shape children's weight trajectories years later—raising fresh questions about the safety of ‘diet’ drinks for…
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Doctors are calling it a global health crisis."They're saying that if we don't do anything about it, this may be the next pandemic," said Dr. Reimarie Pineda, an Internal…
It is a simple phrase we hear every day, but how do we know what "that" refers to? A new study from Kyushu University, published on February 13, 2025 (JST) in PLOS One, reveals that children and…
Astronomers may be closer to solving one of the most intriguing mysteries in science: how did water originate in the universe?A study published in the journal Nature Astronomy on March 3 suggested…
U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign to eliminate diversity efforts and language from government organizations has officially reached the moon, with NASA erasing references to its promise to land…
Sharks have long been thought to be mute, relying on stealth to hunt their prey and avoid predators. But now, sharks have been recorded making sounds for the very first time.The new recordings reveal…
Psychopathy has long been associated with murderers, notorious criminals, and the griping true crime stories that dominate Netflix documentaries. But our recent research is showing they have a complex…
The heat isn’t going away. And neither are sprawling desert cities like the metro Phoenix area. With new summer records being set nearly every year it has become increasingly urgent for cities to find…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that people who suffer from both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and arthritis are
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services headquarters in D.C. last year. (Michael A. McCoy/for The Washington Post) A vaccine skeptic who has long promoted false claims about the connection…
Pet cloning is on the increase in China, as grieving owners turn to science to try to bring their furry friend back from the dead.An idea once "confined to the pages of science fiction", pet cloning…
The orcas known as Port and Starboard have killed dozens of sharks off the South African coast with such precision that one researcher marveled at “how Hannibal Lecter it is.” Port, front, and…
The longest organic molecules identified to date on Mars have recently been detected by scientists from the CNRS1, together with their colleagues from France, the United States of America, Mexico and…
In addition to causing several types of cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to bring a significantly increased risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease, according to a study being…
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a…
Sugar coatings aren't only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts' immune system. Now, researchers have developed a universal vaccine that…
When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham developed olfactory tests -- in which participants sniff odor…
Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi's Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab) have developed an innovative sensing system that restores the missing tactile feedback in minimally…
The core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System is now integrated with the rocket’s twin boosters.
Today, Senedd Members voted to bring in new laws to help make it easier to choose healthier food and drink options in Wales. This new legislation will address how products high in fat, salt and sugar…
A species of houndshark called Mustelus lenticulatus makes sharp clicking noises when handled. Until now, sharks as a group were thought to be universally quiet
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Merck & Co. has agreed to license the oral small molecule Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] inhibitor HRS-5346 from Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals, through a licensing agreement that could generate up to $2…
ROCKVILLE, Md. and SUZHOU, China, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascentage Pharma (NASDAQ: AAPG; HKEX: 6855), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in discovering, developing, and…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
More than 50 people attended the opening reception of “Off the Screen!,” an Ann Arbor Film Festival exhibition, at the Ann Arbor Art Center on Friday. The “Moving Image: Performance” exhibition…
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LA PLATA, Maryland — European Defense and Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said the commission has a plan to replace SpaceX’s Starlink broadband constellation’s support for Ukraine in the event the…
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Government of Guyana, Mount Sinai Health System and Hess Corporation Announce Five-Year Extension of National Healthcare Initiative Initiative aims to transform…
March 25 (UPI) -- The NASA rover "Curiosity" discovered what scientists say is the largest ever seen organic molecules on Mars, raising speculation about if life was created billions of years ago on…
Close Up Of Child Drinking Soda (© Daisy Daisy - stock.adobe.com)Table of Contents Regular consumption of sugary drinks can cause your intestines to physically adapt to absorb more sugar, creating a…
The space economy is booming, with thousands of satellites now in orbit. But as congestion increases, how can the space community ensure that space remains a sustainable and viable environment for…
Women with premenstrual syndrome reported big improvements in their symptoms after taking placebo pills, despite knowing they did not contain any active ingredients
When SpaceX launches its next mission in the coming days, it will include an Australian-led experiment that could have significant ramifications for the future of space exploration.The Fram2 mission,…
Skywatchers across western Europe were shocked to see a blue spiral in the night sky on Monday, March 24, 2025, a sight that caused social media to be dominated by strange and confusing images for…
Birders in Michigan are scratching their heads over unusual photos of a snowy owl. The animal is perfectly perched on a telegraph pole, but instead of snow white and black feathers, the owl's feathers…
Most people bring a blanket to the beach to soak up the sun — this “blanket” soaks up pollution instead. Researchers at Ohio State University have created a solar-activated “nanomat” that floats on…
A few months ago, I saw an article on the Stanford Prison Experiment, discussed it on this blog in a brief post in which I said I wanted to circle back to this. Thankfully Retraction Watch gave me an…
Environmental Protection Agency workers took to the streets across the US today to protest drastic cuts President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s DOGE have made at the federal agency whose mission is to…
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The results from a recent USC study show that people in a certain age group could age up to an entire year faster living in neighborhoods that have more days of extreme heat.And…
A mouthful of chewing gum might also be a mouthful of microplastics, according to the results of a small pilot study. The research, presented at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society,…
The severe emotional stress of losing a loved one can in some cases lead to a condition called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, aptly nicknamed "broken heart syndrome." While the disorder is considered…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has caught yet another spectacle in a newly released image of a “cosmic tornado” forming billows of gas and dust that appear to be crowned with a spiral…
Elon Musk fanaticism has reached ludicrous levels.In a new music video, an online personality by the name of Alessandra Basher — a self-professed "stay-at-home mom," who dreams about "being a stand-up…
Somewhere between a fling and a relationship lies the “situationship”—an undefined dynamic that feels like more than friendship but falls short of commitment. While some might navigate this gray area…
If you’re a fan of hazelnuts in their whole form, as ingredients in chocolates and baked goods, or in deliciously creamy Nutella (“contains 13% hazelnuts!”), you’re not alone. Hazelnuts rank as the…
At least $60 million in federal funding for climate projects across the Bay Area is at risk, potentially stalling wildfire prevention efforts, trail building and more. That’s according to a survey by…
A granite statue located in Tombos, an ancient Egyptian outpost in present-day Sudan Sue Fleckney via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 2.0 Historians have long assumed that ancient Egyptian pyramids…
Maternal deaths due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) have more than doubled in the US over the past 2 decades, with Black women and those living in Southern states bearing a disproportionate share of…
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The discovery, known as the Melsonby Hoard, was found near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire, England.Dating from around 2,000-years-ago, the hoard consists of over 800 artefacts, including…
A new test of AI capabilities consists of puzzles that humans are able to solve without too much trouble, but which all leading AI models struggle with. To improve and pass the test, AI companies will…
In the world of batteries, duration is king. Whether nestled in the smallest wearable or providing back-up power for the electric grid, a battery that provides reliable energy for longer will always…
Stéphane Beaulac: There's a dramatic shift happening—absolutely monumental—in Canada’s military realignment away from our immediate neighbor and toward Europe. It’s huge! The new Prime Minister, Mark…
Ninetyeast Ridge (the light blue linear feature) is the largest underwater mountain ridge in the world. Image via Wiki Commons. The deep oceans are far from flat. They feature ridges, trenches,…
Not many wealthy people plead with their government to tax them more. One of this rare sort is Victoria Lupton, who leads Seenaryo, an arts charity working in the Middle East. Lupton, who recently…
The Gulf of Oman is a funnel-shaped body of water between Oman and Iran that connects to the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf to the east and the Arabian Sea to the west. It is a busy hub of…
Published: 13:14 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 17:08 EDT, 25 March 2025 The FBI is warning that a texting scam targeting Americans for months is now spreading to even more states.The ongoing scheme…
In the late 1990s, as an ecologist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Martin Wikelski guesses he drove every mile of the Prairie State’s backroads in a two-toned Oldsmobile. But these…
Dallas May can’t help but feel that something is missing. For more than a decade he’s been working to restore shortgrass prairie habitat to support wildlife on his family’s 20,000-acre ranch in…
As the sun rises over the white sand beaches and reddish-black waters of the Cubate River in the Brazilian Amazon, a shrill cry echoes through the thatched-roof houses in the Indigenous village of…
South Pelican Island belongs to the birds. Royal Terns circle and screech above this spit of sand and shrub, which juts out of North Carolina’s winding Cape Fear River. Grackles hop among the bushes…
Have you ever wondered why it's easier to remember music you heard decades ago compared to what you had for breakfast last week?"Music is remarkably resistant to forgetting," says Steffen Herff,…
A nearly month-long space mission is ready to lift off, with final preparations being made at the Kennedy Center.To be clear, not NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, but rather the John F. Kennedy…
Claiming the broadest range of any of the world’s pinnipeds, the harbour seal is a familiar sight along many temperate Northern Hemisphere coastlines—and a popular snack item for behemoth marine…
Mars gets a lot of attention because it may have been habitable, and could still potentially host simple life. However, Venus holds its own mysteries that beg to be solved. Could multiple small lander…
Images of little red dots seen in several deep-sky surveys of JWST. Credit: NASA / ESA / CSA / STScI / Dale Kocevski (Colby College) The James Webb Space Telescope has given us a view of the earliest…
The discovery was made by Michał Młotek, who reported the find to the Elbląg branch of the Provincial Office for the Protection of Monuments.“This is a unique and extremely rare find. Even more…
If you’re already on your second cup of coffee from the office coffee machine, you may want to take a moment to reconsider. While there is plenty of information out there on the benefits and concerns…
A bidirectional relationship exists between having a sense of meaning in life and behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression and loneliness, a new study finds. This means that one can lead…
Earlier this week, The Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg revealed in a startling piece that he'd accidentally been added to a group chat on Signal between key national leadership including…
Electrons – the carriers of electricity – are inherently quantum mechanical, exhibiting remarkable behaviors like tunneling through barriers, occupying multiple locations at the same time, and even…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative (CAF Co-Lab), a multi-institutional research initiative based at Penn State, the University of Delaware and the University of…
UNIVERSTY PARK, Pa. — The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the latest inflation report, based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s consumer price index (CPI), on March 12. The monthly…
Presentations will feature potential best-in-class pan-RAS molecular glue ERAS-0015 and pan-KRAS inhibitor ERAS-4001 Erasca will also present potential first-in-class examples of direct SMP complex…
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ORIC Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORIC), a clinical stage oncology company focused on developing treatments that address…
Over the course of his Harvard doctoral studies, Rob Devlin must have made 100 of a new kind of mini-lens, experimenting with materials and prototyping new designs to bend light like a traditional…
Unmarried people in a U.S. study had a lower risk of dementia than married people.The study followed 24,000 older adults through the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center.Findings were similar for…
NASA's next moon rocket is coming together, piece by piece.The core stage of NASA's next Space Launch System (SLS) rocket recently completed integration with the vehicle's side boosters inside the…
Since Prototaxites were discovered in the fossil record in 1843, scientists have debated whether they were early land plants, giant fungi, algae, or a whole new kingdom of life. Some of these options…
SAN FRANCISCO – California plans to spend $95 million to monitor methane emissions via satellite and $5 million to help communities apply the data to stem pollution.The $95 million contract, announced…
The pilot study instead sought to illustrate yet another little-researched way that these mostly invisible plastic pieces enter our bodies - chewing gum.
Image Credit:© Tatiana Shepeleva – stock.adobe.comFindings from a comparative study demonstrated that the efficacy of CAR T-cell therapy was consistent in patients with relapsed/refractory large B…
The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will close as soon as this week, according to an internal HHS email obtained by Inside Medicine. The authenticity of the email was confirmed by a…
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Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comThe Texas-based contract development and…
The carbon emissions of today would be the fuel source of tomorrow. Burning any form of natural gas would still produce harmful emissions, but Terraform Industries could recapture those pollutants and…
People with osteoarthritis in their knees can try several different treatments to conquer the pain, swelling and stiffness that accompany this degenerative disease.Pain medications, steroid…
From inside a package about the size of a shoebox mounted to a ship’s deck, a set of highly stabilized heat-sensing cameras scan the ocean’s surface. Suddenly, against the misty waves far in the…
Release date: 25-Mar-2025 2:35 PM EDT Ochsner Health Ochsner Health Medical Director for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Preventive Cardiology, Carl J. “Chip” Lavie, Jr., MD, recently co-authored a…
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 8:59 am Press Release: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation The rise of teen vaping in New Zealand has not been the magic bullet to stub out cigarettes, new evidence shows.The…
People with certain dark personality traits may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression, according to a new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality. After
BillionPhotos.com - stock.adobe.comAstraZeneca has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Alteogen, a Korea-based bio venture company, in which AstraZeneca will gain access to Alteogen’s…
FARLEY WOOD, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by Forestry England, a Bronze Are stone circle […]
TOMBOS, SUDAN—Over the course of 3,000 years, ancient Egyptians built more than 100 pyramids that […]
LITERNUM, ITALY—According to a La Brújula Verde report, Italian archaeologists unearthed an ancient necropolis at […]
Physicians and investigators from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai will present research and be honored for their ongoing work in cardiovascular research and care during the American College…
Nestled at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet, atop a mountain in Chile’s Atacama Desert called Cerro Armazones, scientists and engineers are constructing the largest visible light and infrared…
Raanana, Israel, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) (the "Company" or "Polyrizon"), a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative…
Tatiana Maksimova / Getty Images New research comparing red and white wine found that both drinks increase cancer risk, challenging the idea that red wine is healthier.The antioxidants in red wine may…
In 2023, Murphy was incubating a rock when an orphaned eaglet arrived at the sanctuary in need of some fatherly love and care. Fans are mourning the death of Murphy, the internet-famous bald eagle who…
In Australia, it’s estimated almost one in five boys (18.8%) experience child sexual abuse. And at least one in 16 men (6.1%) experience sexual violence after age 15. However, many boys and men don’t…
Martha Grover is a Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, where she is Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and the ADVANCE Professor in the College of…
So, the researchers decided to see if they could upend it. Keeping it general The simplest way to change the dynamics of this was simply to change the results returned by the search. So, the…
Aging involves lots of changes throughout the body, but few organs broadcast the process quite as publicly as the skin.Along with signs of intrinsic, chronological aging, like fine wrinkles and…
More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, according to the WHO. Credit: Alican Lazutti via Getty Images. GSK is collaborating with the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) and Health…
The obesity market is driving pharma’s return on investment (ROI) upward, with the projected return rising to 5.9% overall in 2024, but only reaching 3.8% if GLP-1 assets are excluded. At the same…
The Milner Therapeutics Institute launched a new functional genomics screening laboratory (FGSL) in Cambridge, U.K. The lab will support research and innovation in functional genomics, which explores…
Nirrin Technologies received U.S. Patent 12,222,279 B2 for its advanced flow-cell technology for in-bioprocess analytics. This patent expands Nirrin’s capabilities in real-time process monitoring,…
The pathogen Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) is the most common cause of healthcare-associated infectious diarrhea. A team led by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center has now…
TAMPA, Fla. — Spain is investing nearly 14 million euros ($15 million) in Sateliot to help the Spanish startup scale its constellation to at least 100 nanosatellites, the low Earth orbit operator…
KONSO, Ethiopia — As the first light of the morning sun breaks over the hills of Konso, Kawadaya Oldisha, 45, begins his daily routine of inspecting his terraced fields. His family’s small plot,…
It’s long been known that certain lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of heart disease — but a new study highlights that they could affect women more than men.Eight specific habits — diet,…
People who live in coastal cities all across the world might not always be aware of the extent of scientific research going on around – and under – them, to preserve waterways for humans and animals…
There is a Fox News headline that goes like this: Transgender female runner who beat 14,000 women at London Marathon offers to give medal back Read about the event elsewhere and it turns out the…
Martha Grover is a Professor in the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, where she is Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and the ADVANCE Professor in the College of…
Who is held accountable when AI systems make mistakes in medicine? (© BiancoBlue | Dreamstime.com) Doctors are being unfairly blamed for AI errors. Even when an AI system provides incorrect guidance,…
It’s all about the body language. A new AI method for tracking the social lives of rats may help researchers better understand the relationship between the brain and social behavior, with possible…
In my pursuit to understand why certain themes consistently outperformed others, Google Analytics by itself was falling flat in helping uncover why certain articles soared while others stumbled. So I…
Large language models are getting better at STEM. And the latest model from Google, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental 03-25, which emerged on the heels of its Gemini 2.0 series, is no exception.
Frothy and resembling an ice cream sundae — that’s how NASA described a newly-released, stunning image of a cosmic tornado from its James Webb Space Telescope.The telescope captured an image of the…
Columbia University is reviewing academic programmes after the administration of US President Donald Trump cancelled $400 million in grants and contracts to the institution. Credit: Barry…
The Northern Lights could be visible as far south as New York and Idaho tonight due to a "coronal hole" sending streams of charged particles toward Earth.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
The 'Healthy ageing and oral health: priority, policy and public health' paper is the product of my clinical and research experience and understanding of policy and public health. I began undertaking…
Researchers have found yet another potential contributor to the increasing amount of microplastics found in our bodies: gum. According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s…
The way young people have been worshipping at the church of protein recently, you’d have thought its priest was Andrew Scott.For instance, two in five parents of American 13- to 17-year-olds said…
The University of West Florida Archaeology Institute is leading the search for Fort Kirkland in Okaloosa County, Florida, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Department of State. UWF students,…
The innovative team of engineers and scientists from NASA, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, and more than 40 other partner organizations across the country that…
Prof John Isaacs is running a pioneering arthritis clinical trial while Jane Sutton is a patient Newcastle medics are pioneering a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis that "switches off" the…
Even with significant expansion in the global market for antibodies used in clinical care and research, scientists recognize that there is still untapped potential for finding new antibodies. Many…
An assortment of aromas fill the air at the District Cannabis grow facility in Hagerstown, Md. Pien Huang/NPR HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Just off the highway and down the road from the sheriff's office,…
Astronomers suggest there's a giant "star grinder" lurking at the center of the Milky Way, churning up potentially tens of thousands of star systems that are unfortunate enough to get too close.As…
Neuroblastomas are the most common cancer in infants, with about 700–800 diagnoses per year in the US, according to the American Cancer Society. Some of the most high-risk cases are driven by elevated…
Gastric polyps indicate the disturbance of gastric microecology and inflammatory status, which may affect bone metabolism. We aimed to investigate the association between gastric polyps and bone…
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Keith’s note: this email “Latest on Executive Orders, Etc.” was sent to the NASA Armstrong workforce by Center Director Brad Flick on 24 March 2025 . Of all the…
An international team, including University of Geneva researchers, discovered a super-Earth named TOI-512 b orbiting a star cooler than our Sun. The high-precision ESPRESSO spectrograph made this…
Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical…
Stephen Tabor with the Huntington Library's copy of the Gutenberg Bible The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens When railroad magnate Henry E. Huntington bought a rare edition of the…
On Monday (March 24), a giant swirl of light was spotted floating across the night sky in Europe like an ethereal whirlpool. The baffling light show wasn't caused by aliens, as some speculated, but a…
NEW ORLEANS - Ochsner Health Medical Director for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Preventive Cardiology, Carl J. “Chip” Lavie, Jr., MD, recently co-authored a groundbreaking research study featured in the…
The DNA testing company 23andMe is circling the drain, and it’s about damn time. Earlier this week, 23andMe officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy just as its CEO Anne Wojcicki stepped down from…
Astronomers discover hints that the force driving cosmic expansion could be fading
Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors, using a lupus-related antibody that can slip, undetected, into “cold” tumors and flip on an immune…
An energy-efficient concert by the UK trip-hop band Massive Attack.Credit: Kristian Buus/GettyA battery-powered live outdoor concert headlined by the UK trip-hop band Massive Attack, and attended by…
Greenland has expanded its rocky coastline by approximately 1,620 kilometers (~1,000 miles) within just two decades. While countries typically gain new land through military conquests, territorial…
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the Nasa astronauts who were stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) for nine months, have finally returned to Earth. Spacesuits were an important consideration…
Every summer since 2011, the brown seaweed Sargassum has blanketed beaches along the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts, hurting local ecosystems and economies. Warmer temperatures have led to explosive…
The longest molecules ever found on Mars have been unearthed by NASA's Curiosity rover, and they could mean the planet is strewn with evidence for ancient life.Molecule chains containing up to twelve…
More than 40,000 bridges in the United States are deemed structurally deficient, and as many as 221,000 deemed in need or repair, according to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.…
A $565,000 gift from Penn State alumni William and Wendy Korb will create a permanent fund for research and innovative teaching in Penn State Behrend’s School of Engineering. The funding will be used…
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has snapped a spectacular image of a "cosmic tornado" being burped out from a baby star.The image reveals an outflow of hot gas from a newborn star — known as…
If there's any doubt that the United States is rapidly descending into oligarchy, a new move by Donald Trump's FBI might clear the air.After recording at least 80 separate incidents of vandalism or…
"The respective sizes of the two arcs also create a great symbolic representation of the difference in scale between what we experience and deal with as humans on Earth and the vastness and grandeur…
For 20 years, the Co-op Student of the Year awards have celebrated Waterloo’s most outstanding co-op students. From using artificial intelligence (AI) to help combat microbial resistance to enhancing…
A generated image showing a human gut with various types of bacteria, accompanied by a personalized treatment plan featuring antibiotics, probiotics, and prebiotics An unexpected connection between…
The shock-absorbing layer of a bicycle helmet has a geometric structure that absorbs crash forces better than today’s helmets. Photo: Mohammad Hossein Zamani In a significant advance for cyclist…
Great white shark breaches the surface in pursuit of its prey in False Bay, South Africa. The mysterious disappearance of great white sharks from South Africa’s False Bay ha
Representative venom delivery systems in plants, including (A) co-habiting ants that numerous ant-plants provide a home and food for; (B) haustria of parasitic plants that attack other plants; (C)…
NASA researchers conducted initial validation of a new airspace management system designed to enable crews to use aircraft fight and monitor wildland fires 24 hours a day, even during low-visibility…
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that individuals who responded to the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks and were heavily exposed to dust and debris w
Partner content The field of longevity research is evolving, with increasing focus on molecular interventions that enhance lifespan and healthspan. Among these developments, C15:0 – a saturated fatty…
A wind turbine with a tower height of double the current one could be built in DorsetA prominent wind turbine could be replaced with an even larger structure under plans submitted to a local…
Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Cincinnati achieved a breakthrough in understanding the vulnerability of microbes to the butanol they…
Researchers have found a potential new way to slow the progression of lung fibrosis and other fibrotic diseases by inhibiting the expression or function of Piezo2, a receptor that senses mechanical…
A new review was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled "Signaling pathway dysregulation in breast cancer."In this review article, Dinara Ryspayeva and colleagues from Brown…
Where would we be without knowledge? Everything from the building of spaceships to the development of new therapies has come about through the creation, sharing, and validation of knowledge. It is…
The most comprehensive model of the brain’s metabolism, incorporating more than 16,800 biochemical interactions, has identified key targets to reverse the age-related decline in brain function. The…
GSK is partnering with the U.K. Dementia Research Institute and Health Data Research U.K. to explore possible links between the company's shingles vaccine and a reduced risk of dementia. A cluster of…
Based on the finalized national coverage determination (NCD) for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, Medicare will cover the procedure when used for an FDA-approved indication, and…
This trip to Bangladesh is special, not just because it is my 25th visit to that country, or that I am traveling with a new class of Sustainable Development students, but also because my daughter…
A busy street in Helsinki, Finland peeterv via Getty Images Want to know the secret to happiness? Just ask the residents of Finland, which has been crowned the world’s happiest country for the eighth…
Nasa’s Artemis II mission is due for launch in February 2026. Image credit: arte.inteligente1 via Shutterstock. A German medical device manufacturer of defibrillation and patient monitoring systems is…
IVL uses sound waves to break up calcified portions of vessels. Image credit: Shutterstock/Titima Ongkantong . The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Abbott an investigational device…
Part of the quantum computer at Innsbruck University, on which researchers did simulations using qutrits and ququints. Credit: C. Lackner/University of InnsbruckQuantum computing has so far nearly…
Sugar coatings aren't only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts' immune system. Now, researchers have developed a universal vaccine that…
City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S. News & World…
It's easy for Greenpeace employees in cities to talk about farming but in the real world, without pesticides we'd lose 78 percent of fruit, 54 percent of vegetables, and 32 percent of cereal…
Every cancer treatment that exists for children was tested in a clinical trial.Clinical research and clinical trials are the only way to develop new and better therapies for children with cancer.…
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4), a member of the phosphodiesterase superfamily, has highly important roles in cyclic nucleotide signaling…
Keith’s note: Team DOGE tweeted this yesterday – $420 million in supposed savings but they only use the minimum number of words to fit into a tweet to explain. Then NASA PAO sends out a response to…
Watch a young male zebra finch learning to sing. Thanks to new tools and techniques, including advances in machine learning and the ability to track subtle and rapid chemical fluctuations in the…
CellPhoneDB infers cell–cell communication by integrating single-cell genomics data with a curated database of ligand–receptor interactions. Now, a Protocol Update describes the latest version of the…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used to think that sharing classified information in insecure channels was a fireable offense — until he got caught doing it himself.Following the stunning revelation…
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects almost 3.5% of adults. It causes difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, often starting in childhood and impacting education and…
Child with measles. (© bilanol - stock.adobe.com)As of March 14, the number of measles cases in the United States this year has already surpassed the number of cases reported for all of 2024. In…
(© atipong - stock.adobe.com) High-salt diets triggered depression-like behaviors in mice by activating specific immune cells that produce the inflammatory molecule IL-17A. When researchers removed…
Ochsner Children’s and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP), a respected leader in medication error prevention, are announcing a shared fellowship focused on medication safety. The joint…
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White-collar offenders face unique challenges after prison (Bogdan Vija/Shutterstock)Table of Contents Middle-class ex-offenders, especially those convicted of white-collar crimes, often avoid the…
Cancer Surgery | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comCancer surgery leaders from Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center will share their expertise with other cancer surgeons from around the…
Washington, D.C. (March 25, 2025) — The American College of Surgeons (ACS) commends the General Assembly of Virginia for enacting House Bill 1700, which requires all public elementary and high schools…
The food that protects against cognitive decline.Eating seafood once a week, or food that contains omega-3 fatty acids, may protect against age-related memory loss.The study found that people who ate…
Greg Autry’s nomination – U.S. Congress NASAWatch Keith’s note: Greg Autry has been nominated to be the next NASA CFO. In other words he’ll be NASA DOGEFather. Based on earlier public comments you can…
Back when James Parkinson first described the disorder now known as Parkinson’s disease, he noticed that severe constipation can be a prelude to the signature tremors. In the 208 years since then,…
By RACHEL DOWD Published: 12:38 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 12:38 EDT, 25 March 2025 Measuring your waist could reveal if you are at risk of at least six cancers, new research suggests. Experts…
Published: 09:59 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 09:59 EDT, 25 March 2025 'Alligator vs Crocodile' might sound like the title of the latest Hollywood blockbuster. But it became a reality in Florida's…
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 11:00 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 11:00 EDT, 25 March 2025 Buttery, fatty foie gras is an indulgent treat in many parts of the world.But the dish…
23andMe went from $6 billion to zero. Credit: INC. In 2006, 23andMe invited people to spit in a tube and discover themselves. It was a simple promise: for
In December 2024, state and local governments across the nation were allocated disaster recovery funds to help address the impact of extreme weather on affordable housing, local economies, and public…
A new specialist training programme is being delivered by North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to ensure patients who sustain traumatic injuries in the region are getting to the right place for their…
The Northern Lights may be visible in northern skies from 11 northerly U.S. states on Tuesday, March 25, with turbulent solar wind expected to arrive at Earth. SpaceWeather.com is reporting that a co…
For as long as plants have lived on land, fungi have sustained them. Beneath every giant sequoia, every wheat stalk, every black-eyed Susan, hidden webs of filigreed mycelia permeate the plants’ roots…
I’m thrilled to hit New York City’s streets for the first-ever live YLE in-person event.Let’s be real: This is a dark time for public health. Trust is at an all-time low, health falsehoods are…
Over the last two weeks, the Trump administration has detained green card holders and permanent residents and deported undocumented individuals to foreign prisons without the due process guaranteed by…
A new species of therizinosaur has been discovered in Mongolia, dating back to around 90 million years ago. Named Duonychus tsogtbaatari, it’s thrown something of a curve ball for palaeontologists, as…
Clague, M. J., Urbé, S. & Komander, D. Breaking the chains: deubiquitylating enzyme specificity begets function. Nat. Rev. Mol. Cell Biol. 20, 338–352 (2019). This comprehensive review summarizes the…
Imagine walking into your pharmacy only to find that your medication is no longer covered—or worse, you now must pay more because your insurance insists you use a mail-order service. Millions of…
NASA engineers work alongside the tip of a solid rocket booster for the Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) in NASA's Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida in February.…
Status Report Earth and Space Science March 25, 2025 (a) Visualization of statistical effects of the highly predictive biosignature features using a Regression-based Association-Interaction Network…
Treatment of B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia has improved thanks to CAR-T therapies, but relapse is still very common. An international team has now test in animal models a new "promising…
A study published in Nature looks at a genetically modified pig-to-human liver transplantation. Rafael Matesanz, Creator and Founder of the National Transplant Organisation (Spain), said: “A frequent…
With the near eradication of poliovirus due to global vaccination campaigns, attention has shifted to other enteroviruses that can cause polio-like paralysis syndrome (now termed acute flaccid…
Card donation points and information boards will be installed at Bootham BarDonation points will be installed on York's walls to encourage tourists to contribute to the city's maintenance costs. York…
Editor’s Note: Astrobites is a graduate-student-run organization that digests astrophysical literature for undergraduate students. As part of the partnership between the AAS and astrobites, we…
A mysterious spiraling blue light illuminated the night skies over Europe on Monday.The cosmic whirlpool was captured in stunning video and appears to have been created by the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket…
Thermo Fisher Scientific's newly launched Thermo Scientific Elescan XRF-100 Online Multi-Stream Elemental Slurry Analyzer, an isotope-free, real-time platform designed to streamline workflows and…
A series of interviews with eight Israeli combat soldiers revealed that their tattoos were closely tied to military experiences and emotional distress. These tattoos often served as coping mechanisms,…
This book presents the latest research on presolar grains and their stellar sources in a cohesive resource for bringing researchers in cosmochemistry, astrophysics and astronomy up to speed on the…
Christine Muschik, a research associate faculty member at Perimeter Institute and a professor at the University of Waterloo’s Institute for Quantum Computing, is working at the frontier of quantum…
This image from NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover, a fusion-processed SuperCam Remote Micro Imager (RMI) mosaic, shows part of the “St. Pauls Bay” target, acquired from the lower Witch Hazel Hill area of…
The first known case of bird flu in a sheep anywhere in the world has been found on a Yorkshire farm.The case was identified in milk testing as part of routine surveillance of livestock on the unnamed…
What the island nation of Cape Verde cherishes as its own distinctive kind of date palm is getting an ancestry reveal. The Cape Verde date palm (Phoenix atlantica), native to the island nation it’s…
Listen to the JAMA Editor’s Summary for an overview and discussion of the important articles appearing in JAMA.Click the Interviews icon above to listen to the podcast.Clinical Reviews & Education
The funding by Innovate UK, as part of the Government’s Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals programme, builds on over £5 million invested by the People’s Postcode Lottery into two studies of dementia…
On March 21, 2025—Match Day— 87 Yale School of Medicine (YSM) MD and MD dual/joint degree students, who will graduate in May, learned where they will spend their residency, after years of preparation…
Despite a disastrous test launch that stranded two astronauts on board the International Space Station and caused it immense public embarrassment, Boeing hasn't given up on its Starliner spacecraft…
A report published this week by the National Hurricane Center revealed the brutal impact of Hurricane Helene, which hit the American Southeast in late September 2024. The center reports that Hurricane…
The Humans of the Wyss (HOW) series features members of the Wyss community discussing their work, the influences that shape them as professionals, and their collaborations at the Wyss Institute and…
This is another blog post about post-hoc power. it was created by ChatGPT after a discussion with ChatGPT about post-hoc power. You can find the longer discussion at the end of the blog post. You…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIn the spring, the grass turns green, trees begin to bud and flowers blossom again. However, the change in season also can bring runny and stuffy noses, sneezes and itchy, watery…
Powell, E. E., Wong, V. W. S. & Rinella, M. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Lancet 397(10290), 2212–2224 (2021).CAS PubMed MATH Google Scholar
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida and Florida International University (FIU) are launching an initiative to examine phosphorus in Big Cypress National Preserve. Big Cypress is a protected…
As a cornerstone of Mediterranean agriculture, olive trees are highly sensitive to temperature shifts, which can significantly alter their flowering patterns. Warmer winters may delay flowering, while…
Therizinosaurs were a group of either herbivorous or omnivorous theropod dinosaurs that lived in Asia and North America during the Cretaceous Period, which began 145 million years ago and ended 66…
WuXi AppTec (Shanghai, China) has sold off two US/UK businesses in February and March, it revealed in its annual results on 18 March 2025. The Chinese contract research, development, and manufacturing…
The technology will enable surgeons to leverage a computer-guided laser for managing “visually significant” astigmatism. Credit: Terelyuk/Shutterstock. Alcon has signed a definitive merger agreement…
A morning dose of blue light might help older people sleep better in the evening, giving them a boost for their daily activities the following day.Researchers from the University of Surrey in the UK…
The rate of maternal mortality related to cardiovascular causes more than doubled between 1999 and 2022 in the United States, according to a study being presented at the American College of…
Compared with those who spent most of their time in a single room, people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who were able to travel outside of their home without assistance…
Over the course of 18 months, we are working on an ambitious new project to Redefine Publishing. Working with stakeholders from across scholarly communications, we aim to go beyond the traditional…
A spectacular spiraling blue light was captured in the sky from fuel off the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Monday. (Credit: FB: MedicaChristian/TMX) Tags Live Now All times eastern NOW - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM…
U.S. Space Force Col. Nick Hague is back on Earth after living on the International Space Station (ISS) for the last five-plus months.On March 18, Hague splashed down in the SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon…
Tiny fragments of plastic have become ubiquitous in our environment and our bodies. Higher exposure to these microplastics, which can be inadvertently consumed or inhaled, is associated with a…
Colonel Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to command the International Space Station (ISS) and a global icon in space exploration, recently posted a delightful moment from the International Space…
Meet some of our inaugural cohort of the Salton Sea Leadership Program, and learn why they're excited to start building a community of Salton Sea leaders!The mission of the Salton Sea Leadership…
San Diego’s coastal wetlands are home to rich biodiversity, critical migratory bird habitats, and culturally significant lands. Thanks to a generous two-year grant from the Dorrance Family Foundation,…
One June morning in 2017, Roger Crandall looked out the window of his southern Indiana home to see someone pointing a spotting scope at his pear trees. The stranger in his neighbor’s yard was Amy…
Roughly 15 years ago Dave Mickelson began to see flocks of Sandhill Cranes floating gently onto his Wisconsin farm, their long legs extended like aircraft landing gear. Spring after spring the elegant…
How should a person eat in middle age to protect their health as they grow older? One diet came out a clear winner in a 30-year study involving more than 105,000 men and women and eight diets,…
Frederic L.W.V.J. Schaper, MD, PhD, director of Epilepsy Network Mapping at the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics at Brigham and Women's Hospital and an instructor of neurology at Harvard Medical…
In addition to causing several types of cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV) appears to bring a significantly increased risk of heart disease and coronary artery disease, according to a study being…
The Indian government and IBM are exploring opportunities to collaborate on quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and geospatial AI solutions, the Ministry of Science and Technology…
In the future, aircraft with long, thin wings supported by aerodynamic braces could help airlines save on fuel costs. But those same wings could be susceptible to ice buildup. NASA researchers are…
Cancer Molecular residual disease precedes DFS events in patients receiving osimertinib, placebo; most events occur after osimertinib discontinuation or completion
For chemists, the word radical has changed in strange ways. Derived from the Latin radix, root, the word referred originally to stable groupings of atoms that stayed together during chemical…
Femtosecond-scale laser pulses make a plasma waveguide that helps wakefield-surfing electron bunches keep their energy focused. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/pt.ioet.ldqt High-energy, ultrafast-moving…
It's nice to think that as a society we are continually learning and getting smarter as the years go on. But what if science is actually showing us the opposite – that we're getting stupider?According…
Nearly a billion light-years away, a massive spiral galaxy is screaming into the void.The behemoth, nicknamed J2345-0449, is a giant radio galaxy, or "super spiral" galaxy roughly three times the size…
NASA scientists were recently “astonished” by an unusual discovery made by the Perseverance rover involving a series of dark gray spheres on Mars, whose origin remains unclear. The spherical objects…
Cities looking to eliminate fossil fuels in buildings have notched a decisive court victory. Last week, a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by plumbing and building trade groups against a New…
LA PLATA, Maryland — About a dozen European launch startups are expected to respond to the European Space Agency (ESA) European Launcher Challenge (ELC), which holds out the promise of awarding up to…
Sarcoma | Image Credit:© 2rogan - stock.adobe.comNivolumab (Opdivo) given in combination with sunitinib (Sutent) was active in patients with advanced bone sarcoma, according to findings from the phase…
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For nearly 15 years almost no information was available on the population status of Uganda’s large carnivores, including those in its largest national park, Murchison Falls. These species represent a…
Artificial intelligence can improve intravenous nutrition for premature babies, a Stanford Medicine study has shown. The study, which will publish March 25 in Nature Medicine, is among the first to…
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, reveal today in Nature Genetics associations between bipolar disorder and rare loss-of-function variants in two genes. Bipolar disorder is…
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, Mar 25 (ACN) Sponsored by the University of Medical Sciences of the eastern province of Santiago de Cuba, the 13th International Congress of Therapeutic Hypnosis and Related…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 25 (ACN) Exactly 61 personalities will receive Wednesday in Havana the Carlos J. Finlay Barre Order corresponding to 2024, the highest distinction of the Cuban government to…
A recent study's scientists have voiced their 'concern' following discoveries indicating that long-term exposure to tattoo ink might amplify the risk of cancer. This comes at a juncture when tattoos…
Imagine making clean drinking water from the air using food scraps, seashells, or twigs. That’s exactly what a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has done. They’ve developed a…
A group of scientists in Germany and China has developed a new type of memory chip that could make artificial intelligence (AI) much smarter—and safer. These tiny components, called memristors, work…
Anna MacDonald (AM): Could you elaborate on the strategic vision behind Agilent’s organizational changes and how they align with the company’s mission, long-term goals and its commitment to innovation…
The discovery of long-chain organic compounds in a 3.7-billion-year-old rock raises new questions about the Red Planet’s past habitability.
If you are planning on driving in Yellowstone National Park when most of its roads open in April, you could drive by one of the latest thermal steam vents in the famed hotspot. The new hydrothermal…
Newswise — BOSTON, March 25, 2025 — Today, the not-for-profit organization Skin Cancer Consortium Outcomes (SCOUT) launched riSCC, a data-driven clinician mobile app designed for risk stratification…
Some nebulae emit their own light, some reflect the light from stars around them, and some only absorb light. But that’s just the…
An adult brain affected by attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. These are the…
New research published in the journal Psychophysiology suggests that stimulating a nerve in the ear can make people less likely to feel that a fake hand is part of their body. This process, known as…
Cornell researchers have confirmed that a previously identified biomarker for detecting the presence of malignant testicular germ cell tumors – the most common solid cancers in young men – has the…
After every meal, the intestines perform an action called peristalsis - moving food through their hollow interiors with coordinated contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscle.For more than a…
The melting of the Antarctic Ice Sheet is a significant factor in determining the rate of future sea level rise due to global warming. Yet, our understanding of the dynamics and melting of this ice…
Humans have remodeled the Earth so profoundly that in 2000, atmospheric chemist Paul Crutzen and biologist Eugene Stoermer proposed that the Holocene epoch had ended and the “Anthropocene,” or human…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Space Safety 25/03/2025 4 views 0 likes Inaugurated in March 2025, the ESA Space HPC supercomputer will become an essential tool for space weather forecasting and will help improve our understanding…
The UKHSA’s list contains pathogen families that could pose the greatest risk to public health. Credit: Malte Mueller via Getty Images. The UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has released a new…
Research indicates there were around 537 million people living with diabetes globally in 2021, with the figure projected to rise to over 700 million by 2045. Image credit: Rohane Hamilton via…
Wang, X. & Lo, K. Just transition: a conceptual review. Energy Res. Soc. Sci. 82, 102291 (2021).Article Google Scholar Newell, P. & Mulvaney, D. The political economy of the ‘just transition’.…
Detecting vehicles in satellite images is crucial for traffic management, urban planning, and disaster response. However, current models struggle with real-world diversity, particularly across…
Depression is a mental health condition that affects 280 million people worldwide. It is twice as common in women than men and this pattern starts to develop during adolescence. Researchers have…
A new study has found that a diet high in one thing could be linked to depression after being found to trigger the condition in mice. The study in The Journal of Immunology found that a high-salt diet…
The discovery of wooden staffs and clay trays near the sarcophagus of King Tut might be the oldest known evidence of a ritual known as the Awakening of Osiris.As its name suggests, this ritual is…
The updated findings come from an international research collaboration that is creating a three-dimensional map to see how galaxies have spread and clustered over 11 billion years of the universe’s…
Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, CACP: Welcome to Pharmacy Times’ Tell-Tale Heart Podcast: The Pharmacist's Cardiovascular Digest, the podcast where we explore the latest evidence,…
The first base editors revolutionized CRISPR gene editing. Cytosine base editors (CBEs) and adenine base editors (ABEs) chemically modify target bases without breaking the DNA backbone, making them…
Tiny fragments of microplastics are making their way deep inside our bodies in concerning quantities, significantly through our food and drink.In 2024, scientists found a simple and effective means of…
The States will review the net zero pathway every seven years as technology improvesGuernsey could save money if a new approach for the island to reach net zero is approved, a government committee has…
Melissa Powell, PhD’24, RN, knows a thing or two about nursing burnout. In fact, her entire dissertation here at the Duke University School of Nursing was focused on the experience of nurses during…
New research from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is the first to identify defects related to metabolism (how the body processes and uses energy) in lymphoblast cell lines (LCLs)…
In August 2024, Bin Xia Yang, a portfolio director at the pharmaceutical company Axcynsis Therapeutics, geared up to move the company’s new tumor-fighting antibody-drug conjugate into clinical trials.…
Research led by UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and supported by NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, investigated a genetic alteration in the TCF4 gene that increases the risk of developing…
Nuclear rockets are the future of space propulsion, and while fission propulsion is rapidly developing, most believe fusion propulsion is still a ways off. However, a new U.K.-based company is…
Eye-patch on and crank up your best “grrr.”And while you’re at it, plop down a stack of doubloons and conjure up visions of “Captain” Jack Sparrow!Talk about “high crimes” and misdem
A breakthrough method for fabricating nanotechnology-based lightsails that use laser-powered radiation to reach as much as 20% of the speed of light, developed by researchers from the Netherlands’…
Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new fish species called Ferruaspis brocksi, which lived 15 million years ago, and some of the fish have their final meals preserved inside their…
Newswise — PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2025) – Past studies have shown that the human sweet taste receptor conveys sweet perception in the mouth and may help regulate glucose metabolism throughout the…
Researchers identified 3 distinct DNA damage response (DDR) phenotypes in small cell lung cancer (SCLC) that may offer some insight into why some tumors respond well to frontline chemotherapy while…
Have you ever wondered how a cloud stays in the sky? In a recent conversation with my friend and colleague Alan Sealls, the AMS President-Elect told me that he pondered this very question, and it…
Before E.T. could phone home in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, someone had to create the lovable alien. That challenge fell to Carlo Rambaldi, the Oscar-winning visual effects wizard and animatronics…
Students explore nuclear facilities in virtual reality and learn about the ethical dimensions of nuclear technology in a University of Michigan course.
Every morning in Miami, our fieldwork begins the same way. Fresh Cuban coffee and pastelitos – delicious Latin American pastries – fuel our team for another day of evolutionary detective work. Here…
Character Biosciences has lined up $93 million to support clinical trials for two potential drugs that could provide much needed options for patie
Government announces Tom Adeyoola as preferred candidate for UKRI innovation wing after delayed recruitment process
Images available for use with credit can be found here.Newswise — Woods Hole, Mass. (March 24, 2025) – Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), in collaboration with…
BYLINE: Rachel Kremen Newswise — When the plasma inside a fusion system starts to misbehave, it needs to be quickly cooled to prevent damage to the device. Researchers at Commonwealth Fusion Systems…
Researchers from the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health and King’s Business School have launched a new report which proposes 39 recommendations to enable greater adoption of remote working,…
Scholar Rock (SRRK) announced the FDA has accepted its Biologics License Application for apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted treatment that is being developed to provide clinically…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a geomagnetic storm warning for tonight (March 25) due to incoming turbulent solar…
Sharp H. Rendering Sterile of Confirmed Criminals and Mental Defectives. Proceedings of the Annual Congress of the National Prison Association. 1907:177–85.Jacobstein R, Radloff S, Khan F, Mimno K,…
According to a press statement from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA), the mysterious structure dates to the Hellenistic period, around 2,200 years ago.Archaeologists have uncovered a wealth of…
The fragment’s condition posed a significant challenge. It was fragile, with tears and folds that made it difficult to handle. Traditional methods of conservation might have involved physically…
Researchers linked pooping frequency with markers tied to the development of certain diseases. The scientists found a very clear range of pooping frequency that’s ideal for good health. There are…
For more than 50 years, NOAA has pioneered climate research and been instrumental in advancing modern weather forecasting. Now labeled by Project 2025 as part of the “climate alarm industry” and…
On March 29, there will be a partial solar eclipse visible from across North America, Europe and parts of Africa. If you'd like to witness it in its full glory, now is a good time to pick up a pair of…
Published: 08:15 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 08:20 EDT, 25 March 2025 A 'potentially hazardous' asteroid the size of a pyramid will skim past Earth tomorrow, NASA has revealed. The asteroid, called…
In January, at least 29 people were killed and more than 18,000 homes and buildings were burnt or destroyed by fires in the Los Angeles area — one of the worst disasters in California’s…
More than a third of endometriosis patients are misdiagnosed with mental health conditions. Veronika Denner felt like she was dying. She had blood in her stool, an overactive bladder and such severe,…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force plans to keep the names of commercial companies participating in its new space reserve program under wraps, aiming to protect them from potential adversary threats as…
Scientists analysed 13 different species of the vegetable, noting their levels of 'ergothioneine' (EGT) and 'glutathione'
A passerby discovered a rare Viking-era iron bracelet in a wetland on the Swedish island of Öland.The open-ended bracelet style is rare in large part because of the use of iron.Officials plan to…
WASHINGTON — Maxar Intelligence developed a visual-based navigation technology that enables aerial drones to operate without relying on GPS, the company announced March 25.The software, called Raptor,…
WASHINGTON — Congress earmarked $40 million for commercial surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking services in the recently passed fiscal year 2025 continuing resolution spending bill.Col. Richard…
Imagine a robot that can walk, without electronics, and only with the addition of a cartridge of compressed gas, right off the 3D-printer. It can also be printed in one go, from one material. That is…
John Green’s new book, Everything Is Tuberculosis, reveals how social injustice sustains the disease, despite available cures and vaccines.
Palatin Technologies (PTN) announced the FDA has granted orphan drug designation to PL7737, an oral treatment that activates the melanocortin-4 receptor, for leptin receptor deficiency, including…
SANTA ANA, Calif., March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NKGen Biotech, Inc. (OTC: NKGN) (“NKGen” or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and…
First patient safely dosed at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital in Australia, marking a significant milestone for ImmutepGlobal Phase III with efti will enrol approximately 756 patients at more than…
NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens credited President Donald Trump for securing the return of two astronauts stranded for more than nine months on the International Space Station.In an exclusive…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. Welcome to Ask a Professor, our series that offers an insider’s view of life in academia. This month we interviewed Caitlin D. Wylie,…
Nearly half a century ago, China had an audacious vision—halt the world’s fastest-growing desert by building the world’s largest man-made forest. Since 1978, the Three-North Shelter Forest Program…
There is a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. There is also a lot of other stuff there as well. Young stars, gas, dust, and stellar-mass black holes. It's a happening place. It is…
In a new study, scientists have evaluated the effectiveness of satellite technology in tracking carbon emissions from thermal power plants, revealing critical gaps in existing monitoring systems. By…
Title: Impacts on Ocean Worlds Are Sufficiently Frequent and Energetic to Be of Astrobiological Importance Authors: Shannon M. MacKenzie, Alexandra Pontefract, R. Terik Daly, Jacob J. Buffo, Gordon R.…
By using samples of blood, solid tissue, or urine, the company plans to develop its platform as an assessment tool for DNA adducts. Credit: totojang1977 / Shutterstock. Aditxt subsidiary Pearsanta has…
Corrosion of metal plate background © Olena Hruzyna They have reportedly transformed these counteracting processes to create lightweight, nanostructured, porous, martensitic alloys that are said to…
ELRIG, a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organization for the drug discovery community, today announced the keynote speakers for Therapeutic Oligonucleotides 2025 taking place at the AstraZeneca R&D…
The number of children dying globally before their fifth birthday declined to 4.8 million in 2023, while stillbirths declined modestly, still remaining around 1.9 million, according to two new reports…
Credit: Pixabay. For most of us, hiccups are a fleeting nuisance—a few seconds of staccato spasms and… well, that’s mostly it. But for one elderly man in Lebanon, the spasms didn’t stop. Not for…
What you eat in your 40s, 50s and 60s may affect how healthy you are at age 70. Adults who stick to diets rich in plant-based foods, and eat fewer ultra-processed foods, in those middle decades of…
Robert P Crease visits the High Energy Photon Source near Beijing, which will be – when it opens later this year – the most advanced fourth-generation synchrotron-light source Leading light The High…
WASHINGTON — NASA is terminating $420 million in contracts the agency says are redundant or “misaligned” with its core priorities, but has provided few details about what is being cut.In a statement…
The company continues to study the therapy in retinal conditions. Credit: Mangza2029/Shutterstock. Unity Biotechnology has reported topline outcomes from its randomised Phase IIb ASPIRE study of…
Model of a section of DNA. A new study on human evolution, based on DNA analysis, suggests that our ancestors split into two groups 1.5 million years ago, then me
Bedfont® Scientific Limited are thrilled to have been selected as a finalist in the Innovation category at the South East Health Technologies Alliance (SEHTA) Awards 2025. The SEHTA Awards celebrate…
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 20:01 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 21:51 EDT, 24 March 2025 A small village in rural North Yorkshire has become the site of one of the largest and…
Published: 05:00 EDT, 25 March 2025 | Updated: 07:33 EDT, 25 March 2025 If you're a frequent gum-chewer, you may be ingesting tens of thousands of microplastics each year, according to a new…
Preclinical and Phase 1 data suggest that ratutrelvir can be used without ritonavir and may reduce the likelihood of COVID rebound and the risk of long COVID due to a longer treatment…
Credit: Pexels. When Max Koch opened a bottle of homebrew beer one afternoon in Göttingen, Germany, he wasn’t just cracking open a drink. He was l
Zach Mecham has heard politicians demand that Medicaid recipients work or lose their benefits. He also has run into a jumble of Medicaid rules that effectively prevent many people with disabilities…
The herbicide glyphosate has polarised opinions for decades. And there are enough different ways to weigh the various evidence around its safety that make reaching any kind of unambiguous consensus…
Dawes-Redman CTG Analysis examines various factors, including sinusoidal rhythms, basal heart rate, and the short-term variation of the foetal heart rate. Credit: Copyright © 2025 Huntleigh Healthcare…
Investors seem unconvinced by the change in direction by the biotech, with the stock dropping by $9.43 after the announcement. Image credit: Shutterstock / My Ocean Production. Surrozen is dropping…
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) played a crucial role in recruiting participants for the study, ensuring a diverse and representative sample. Additionally, University of Oxford’s Professor…
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As anyone seeking to lose weight knows, diets come in and out of fashion. The Sexy Pineapple diet, launched by a Danish psychologist in 1970, never really took off. Kellogg’s no longer promotes the…
In the rapidly evolving field of oncology, timing is everything. With the swift pace of scientific discoveries and a continuously deepening understanding of cancer biology, the oncology landscape is…
A new Norwegian study shows that very few ME/CFS patients return to the workforce after being diagnosed. The findings have sparked debate among both researchers and patients about how ME/CFS is…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
With a partial solar eclipse happening in our skies on March 29, now is a good time to get your hands on one of the best pairs of solar binoculars. Viewable from across North America and parts of…
Our book entitled "Climate Change and Environmental Degradation in the MENA Region" has been indexed in Google Scholar, and all its 21 chapters have been indexed in Scopus. I had the privilege of co…
At Cancer Research UK we’re committed to being transparent about our progress and performance. Today, we’ve published our gender and ethnicity pay gap reports for the reporting period of April 2023 to…
complement: To match or fit with something else to complete it. development: (in biology) The growth of an organism from conception through adulthood, often undergoing changes in chemistry, size and…
Herbig-Haro 49/50 is a turbulent outflow from a nearby forming star, shown alongside a colorful spiral galaxy in a detailed image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. The image combines data from…
Arctic: A region that falls within the Arctic Circle. The edge of that circle is defined as the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost…
The trial will involve women with newly diagnosed stage III or IV advanced ovarian cancer who are “eligible” for neoadjuvant therapy. Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock. Imunon has announced…
In a groundbreaking analysis of Martian soil, scientists have discovered the longest organic molecules ever detected on the Red Planet—carbon chains that resemble molecular structures associated with…
In February 2025, BiomX announced a series of financings with total gross proceeds of approximately $12 million to support completion of Phase 2b study of BX004; topline results anticipated in Q1…
A t-shirt that monitors a patient’s vitals after urological surgery for cancer could help people return from hospital sooner to recover at home. The device, worn for around two weeks under clothes for…
Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar…
Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive assessments work just as well in guiding treatment. Led by…
Two doses of a simple tuberculosis vaccination after surgery helps the immune system fight cancer cells and could greatly improve patient outcomes for the most common type of bladder cancer, according…
Closed Loop Medicine Ltd., a leader in AI-enabled precision medicines, today announced the expansion of its US patent portfolio. Strengthening its cardiometabolic treatment portfolio, the Company now…
People living with dementia are set to benefit from government-backed research designed to help them live more independently in their own homes. Four new research networks led by the UK’s top…
I am delighted to share that our collaborative research paper has been successfully published in Applied Geomatics (Springer), a journal indexed in WoS and SCOPUS.The paper, titled "Estimation of LAI…
Charity in the 14th century, like now, was as much about storytelling and perceived worth as about need.
A dust storm like this one also goes by the name haboob. But what causes the powerful winds that create dust storms, blizzards and more? Image via NOAA. The world is a windy place. From dust storms to…
Look like Mr. Zuckerberg is secretly working on something that could work as an alternative to invasive brain chips.
Whilst it is well established that COVID-19 vaccination protects against severe outcomes of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, such as hospitalisation and death, there is still uncertainty as to whether…
JOHANNESBURG — Urban forests create employment, provide quality space for recreation and tourism and strengthen city neighbourhoods’ capacity to adapt to extreme heat, flooding, and pollution that are…
A recent study has revealed new secrets within the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, first discovered in 1922 in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings and considered one of the greatest archaeological…
Researchers at Indiana University and Wuhan University in China have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical process that could streamline the development of pharmaceutical compounds, chemical building…
This paper introduces an eye-tracking corpus of passage reading data in the vertical writing system of traditional Mongolian. This corpus extends the Multilingual Eye Movement Corpus (MECO) database…
García Martínez, J. B., Behr, J. & Denkenberger, D. C. Food without agriculture: food from CO2, biomass and hydrocarbons to secure humanity’s food supply against global catastrophe. Trends Food Sci.…
Performance issues have limited the use of organic photoactive materials in direct solar water-splitting devices. Now, anodes containing a single-junction organic bulk heterojunction solar cell…
Enabling & Support 25/03/2025 2 views 0 likes A new 8 million Euro contract has recently been signed between Gaisler and the European Space Agency as part of the General Support Technology Programme’s…
Credit: Unsplash+ A team of scientists from China has made a breakthrough in understanding how aging affects muscles and found a possible way to slow this process down.
One night, UCLA doctoral student Yilin Wong left a sample out by mistake. It was a small chip made of germanium, topped with thin layers of metal, and had a drop of water on it. The next day, she…
With the medal, the society honours international hormone researchers who continue Berthold’s legacy with their ground-breaking findings.Sir Stephen leads one of the world’s largest institutes for…
In the ongoing debate over the benefits and harms of smartphone use in children, initial data from a US survey suggests the devices can actually improve well-being and social connections, but social…
Martín Maceda can still rattle off the exact date of his most memorable fishing encounter. On March 1, 2014, he was 8 kilometers (5 miles) off the north coast of Peru, hauling in the catch like he had…
Your Editorial (see Nature 638, 582; 2025) emphasized that gender-specific awards play a crucial part in promoting women’s contributions to science and technology. This is the case in the mining…
Your Editorial on women’s achievements in science and technology (see Nature 638, 582; 2025) highlights an important truth: recognition matters. However, it’s equally crucial to acknowledge those…
The entire scientific community is reeling from severe cuts to US research funding (see Nature 638, 865–867; 2025). Policymakers globally must recognize that science cannot be switched on and off…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully tested the use of drones for transporting human corneas in a pilot study, paving the way for a revolutionary shift in eye care…
"Space tornadoes" are swirling near the supermassive black hole at the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, new telescope observations have revealed in unprecedented detail.Astronomers recently zoomed in on…
Sudden cardiac arrest among young people is a recent worldwide risk, and it is noticed that people with cardiac arrhythmia are more susceptible to various heart diseases. Manual classification can be…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new preclinical study suggests that uric acid, a naturally occurring antioxidant, could improve recovery after an acute ischemic stroke—the most common type of stroke—when used…
Credit: Unsplash+ People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are more likely to die from heart-related conditions than the general population, particularly within the first two years after
A new study has found that keeping systolic blood pressure below 130 can significantly reduce the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke in people aged 80 and older. The findings, published in the…
Credit: Unsplash+ Replacing your usual snacks with a handful of pecans each day may significantly improve your cholesterol levels and overall diet quality, according to new research from Penn State…
Autism diagnoses have skyrocketed—from a rare condition to a common reality for 1 in 36 children. The dramatic rise has drawn national attention, including from President Donald Trump, who recently…
When the CEO responsible for a nursing home in Pittsburgh learned the facility would have to ban visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, she immediately thought of JoAnne Klimovich Harrop, one…
Credit: Unsplash+ Lifestyle and health habits linked to heart disease may impact women more deeply than me
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Gothenburg brings encouraging news for people who have undergone significant weight loss through bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. The research…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that some women
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Using NASA’s Curiosity rover, researchers analyzed pulverized rock samples and discovered the largest organic compounds ever detected on Mars. These compounds—decane, undecane, and dodecane—are…
People across the UK will be treated to the captivating sight of a partial solar eclipse on Saturday 29 March 2025.The Moon will pass across the disc of the Sun during a two-hour period, beginning…
Are you trying to lose weight? Because in space you are already weightless. However, it is interesting to think about how astronauts can exercise in space, which they need to do to keep from losing…
A simple structural tweak has dramatically enhanced the colour clarity and stability of heavy metal-free blue quantum dots. By incorporating sulfur into the eco-friendly zinc–selenium–tellurium…
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has listed the pathogen families that could potentially pose the biggest risk to public health, and has compiled a reference tool to help guide research and…
A preprint published at the American Chemical Society Spring Meeting looks at microplastics in chewing gum. Prof Oliver Jones, Professor of Chemistry, RMIT University, said: “This is an interesting…
ESA’s Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has arrived at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United States. This cutting-edge European experiment will test fundamental physics from the outside…
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Space Piracy: Preparing for a Criminal Crisis in Orbit by Marc Feldman and Hugh Taylor Wiley, 2025 hardcover, 256 pp., illus. ISBN 978-1-394-24020-3 US$30 The term “space piracy” most likely brings to…
One concept for Martian habitats that could be built using 3D printing technologies. (credit: Team SEArch+/Apis Cor) Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in…
The Crew Dragon spacecraft Freedom splashes down off the Florida coast March 18 to conclude the Crew-9 mission. (credit: NASA/Keegan Barber) Their return to Earth, at least from a technical point of…
We are delighted to announce that Professor Kapil Sayal, Editor of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) journal, has been reappointed as a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR)…
In case you haven't heard, there's a partial solar eclipse visible from the UK this Saturday, 29 March beginning at 10am.You've perhaps already worked out that that date is a Saturday, and at a rather…
Application of plant extracts and plant-based formulations is one of the sustainable methods for the managementof resistant ticks and thus managing the tick-borne diseases. In the present study, we…
Metastatic melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, known for its rapid spread to other organs and its resistance to conventional treatments. While therapies such as immunotherapy and…
In the past couple of weeks, several women in their 30s have come into my office asking about perimenopause symptoms. None of the women were in perimenopause, defined as having periods that vary in…
Put on your eye patch and crank up your best "arrr." And while you're at it, plop down a stack of doubloons and conjure up visions of Captain Jack Sparrow!Talk about "high crimes" and misdemeanors.…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Obesity has long been established as a risk factor for cancer, particularly when it’s stored in certain areas of the body.Now, new research suggests that a larger waist circumference is a bigger risk…
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What would you do if you had more hours in a day? Here's how to carve out time for your interests and passions — even when you have a lot of responsibilities. Pandagolik/Getty Images Having trouble…
How new technologies are improving many aspects of our world from plastics recycling to food production and consumption, to transport and communication are highlighted in a new collection of projects…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Sugar coatings aren’t only for candies; they also help viruses, like the ones that cause COVID-19, hide from their hosts’ immune system. Now, researchers have…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life, such as cutting boards, clothes and cleaning sponges, can expose people to tiny, micrometer…
Deep below the Earth’s surface, rock formations can shine in brilliant hues of pink, blue and green under black light. Scientists are using these fluorescent features to understand how the caves…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — The upcoming U.S. Open has professional golfers and spectators looking forward to getting on the green. But the grass’ condition, regardless of a player’s skill,…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, 25 de marzo de 2025 — Los recubrimientos de azúcar no son solo para dulces; también ayudan a que los virus, como los causantes del COVID-19, se escondan del sistema inmunitario…
El plástico está presente en todos los aspectos de nuestra vida diaria, incluso en las gomas de mascar. Los investigadores de un estudio piloto descubrieron que masticar goma de mascar puede liberar…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, 25 de marzo de 2025 — En las profundidades de la superficie terrestre, formaciones rocosas y minerales esconden un brillo secreto. Bajo una luz ultravioleta, los agentes químicos…
SAN DIEGO, 25 de marzo de 2025 — El próximo US Open tiene a los golfistas profesionales y los espectadores deseosos por saltar al green. Sin embargo, la condición del césped, independientemente de la…
Did you see a strange, spiral-shaped, glowing cloud-like object in the night sky last night, Monday 24 March?We've woken up to a flurry of emails in our inbox from stargazers across the UK and…
On the back end of a telescope, looks can be deceiving. Two decades ago, astronomers spied something strange with NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope that they dubbed the "cosmic tornado" because of its…
Jason Myers-Benner wants answers. Most of the time, the Virginia farmer feels “unsettled” by the lack of communication and clarity surrounding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s funding freeze.…
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To evaluate the prognostic significance of aditus ad antrum patency, as determined by computed tomography (CT), on the surgical outcomes in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM). This…
Polysulfide-iodide redox flow batteries attract great attention, while restricting by the limited energy efficiency and power density. Here, authors introduce single Co atoms into the defective MoS2,…
The National Institutes of Health dealt a stunning blow to the US scientific and medical research communities in February by trying to impose a 15% cap on grant recipients’ indirect costs. This…
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New research paints a concerning picture for workplace relationships in 2025, with inter-generational friction playing a key role. Over a quarter (27%) of Gen Z office workers (aged 18-27) would…
It wasn’t until 2002, The Australian Financial Review has reported, that CSIRO realised it had such a valuable patent. The organisation designated it a “RIPPER”: reclaimed intellectual property…
Listen to this news story:Listen to “New partnership with UNESCO supports the Human Cell Atlas Project” on Spreaker.A new partnership between the Human Cell Atlas (HCA) and the United Nations…
This stunning aerial shot highlights the "looming threat" of a volcanic island in Tonga, which could violently explode in the future. The island also has a colorful origin story in Tongan mythology,…
What happens when biotech partners end up on opposite sides of a courtroom? That’s the question now looming over AbbVie and Genmab, two biotech heavyweights whose billion-dollar collaboration helped…
The findings provide strong evidence that four giant exoplanets 130 light-years from Earth formed much like Jupiter and Saturn.
When we think about flood management, higher stop banks, stronger levees and concrete barriers usually come to mind. But what if the best solution – for people and nature – isn’t to confine rivers,…
Jeil Pharmaceutical has appointed Han Sang-cheol, the grandson of the company’s late founder Han Won-seok, as its new co-CEO, transitioning to a dual leadership structure with current CEO Sung Suk…
The Webb Space Telescope has captured a plume of gas and dust streaming from a star in the making, with a spiral galaxy as a stunning backdrop. The composite image makes it look as though the overflow…
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have secured industry sponsorship to accelerate the pre-clinical development of a novel precision therapy which may one day offer a new treatment option for…
Baseball season is nigh! From Yankee stadium in New York to Dodger stadium in Los Angeles, teams around the country will face off Thursday to mark the start of the 2025 MLB season. And when we here at…
Silicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. It has only one cause: breathing in too much silica dust. This is a risk in several industries, including tunnelling, stone masonry and…
The March 29 partial solar eclipse is just days away now, and while viewing an eclipse with solar safe glasses is a great budget option that will protect your eyes, you might want something a little…
Dongwha Pharmaceutical said Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Takeda Korea to market and distribute the latter’s gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) treatments—Dexilant DR Capsule 30 mg…
SingHealth has established a new joint centre with Duke–NUS Medical School that focuses on research, education, and commercialisation of AI in healthcare.The newly launched Artificial Intelligence in…
An independent commission would be responsible for licensing marine renewable energy, including offshore windGuernsey's government has proposed setting up an independent body to oversee the commercial…
A joint research team from DGIST, Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital, and Dongguk University, both in Seoul, South Korea has revealed the identity of cervical stem cells for the first time…
US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse” — a laboratory mouse with a series of genetic modifications that lead to a woolly coat. The company claims this is the…
We have discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater on Earth, in the very heart of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The crater formed more than 3.5 billion years ago, making it the oldest…
Elon Musk’s political involvement, including support for far-right parties, has significantly impacted Tesla’s sales in Europe, causing a sharp decline.Tesla sales in Europe dropped by 44% last month,…
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today published its view on the pathogen families that could pose the greatest risk to public health, in a bid to focus and guide preparedness efforts against…
(Credit: Getty Images) Varicose veins are a condition caused by poor circulation in the veins of the legs. When the valves in the veins don’t work correctly, the blood doesn’t flow smoothly and flows…
Novartis to present new data at AAN, including seven-year disability outcomes and safety analysis of Kesimpta® in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis Long-term disability and safety data from…
This study aimed to determine whether promoter methylation of N-acetyltransferase 2 (NAT2), a metabolic enzyme responsible for drug metabolism and detoxification, was correlated with clinical…
SK bioscience and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have named four recipients of the 2025 Park MahnHoon Award, an annual prize recognizing global contributions to vaccine development and…
On 27th January 2025, the stock price of one of the world’s highest-flying companies, Nvidia, fell 17 per cent. The stock ultimately lost almost $600bn in value, a record loss for any publicly traded…
Engineers from Gridless create makeshift computer labs to maintain their bitcoin minesThe roar of the Zambezi is deafening as millions of gallons of water crash over rocks and tumble down rapids.But…
As countries across the globe marked World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for an urgent investment to protect and maintain tuberculosis (TB) care and support…
Heuron, a medical artificial intelligence company specializing in neurological diseases, said Tuesday that it has appointed Professor Ling Ling Chan from the Department of Radiology at Singapore…
The Curiosity rover has found the largest organic molecules yet discovered on Mars within a Cumberland mudstone in Gale Crater. The mudstone is 3.7 billion years old, which is when the molecules, or…
The majority of people will, at some point, experience a traumatic event, but only 3.9-5.6% will develop a post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD (WHO, 2024). In autistic people, PTSD may be…
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[A summarized unofficial version of the press release] 2025 Korean Youth Health Behavior Panel Survey Kicks Off!- The 2025 Korean Youth Health Behavior Panel Survey marks the seventh year of a 10-year…
Hepatocellular carcinoma. Nat. Rev. Dis. Primers 7(1):7 (2021).Toh, M. R. et al. Global epidemiology and genetics of hepatocellular carcinoma. Gastroenterology 164(5), 766–782 (2023).PubMed MATH
It can be alarming to learn that a tumor has been detected in your adrenal glands during a medical examination. However, if you have a tumor in your adrenal gland, a small organ located above your…
The rates in which nursing home staff perform CPR or use an automated external defibrillator on out-of-hospital cardiac arrest residents “were not ideal,” according to a new study. Researchers say…
Disinformation about vaccines damages confidence, but RFK Jr’s most insidious way of undermining vaccinations will be through the system. There is a risk the administration could strangle systems of…
SANYA, March 25 (Xinhua) -- The fusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and agriculture is transforming the future of food. Smart breeding, powered by AI, is unlocking potential to develop high-yield,…
Celltrion Chairman Seo Jung-jin will continue his involvement in company management for two more years after being reappointed as an executive director during the company’s 34th annual general…
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Gauzes are used in various ways, including wiping blood, compressing organs, and as markers during surgery. However, losing gauze during surgery can lead to pieces being left inside the body, causing…
The government is trying to set the tone for a turnaround by claiming that more than half of medical students have returned to school, but the reality in the educational sector tells a different…
A trio of US researchers claim to have successfully tested predictions that it's possible to harvest clean energy from the natural rhythms and processes of our planet, generating electricity as Earth…
“Becca! Becca! I have something to tell you!” During a conference coffee break in 2019, I looked up to see a long-time colleague approaching me with what appeared to be great urgency. What could his…
Now complete, the MFFD illustrates numerous composite processes and technologies for manufacturing composite primary structures for aerospace.
For decades, cosmologists have treated dark energy, an elusive force driving the universe's accelerated expansion, as a constant, static entity, represented by Einstein's cosmological constant (Λ).…
A new study from University of Toronto Engineering researchers points to practical strategies to prevent deaths from opioid poisoning by optimizing the distribution of naloxone kits. In a paper…
The beginning of 2025 saw wildfires sweep through Los Angeles – leaving a trail of devastation, destroying thousands of homes and displacing many more LA residents.According to reports as of early…
Among the various places humans have aspired to visit in the solar system, the sun remains the most foreboding. On December 24, 2024, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe arrived within 6.1 million km from the…
Background and goal: Regular follow-up visits are critical for managing chronic conditions, yet some primary care clinics achieve higher visit regularity than others. This study aimed to identify…
Background and goal: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown measures in France affected health care access and prescribing patterns, leading to significant changes in outpatient (ambulatory) antibiotic…
Iron-dependent ferroptosis, a non-apoptotic cell death mechanism, is gaining attention for its role in immune suppression. Ferroptosis, driven by excessive lipid peroxides and iron-dependent reactive…
Where would we be without knowledge? Everything from the building of spaceships to the development of new therapies has come about through the creation, sharing, and validation of knowledge. It is…
It's highly technical work in what looks more like a lab than a museum: A fragment of a glazed roof tile from Beijing’s Forbidden City is analyzed in a state-of-the-art X-ray diffraction machine that…
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant link between the frequency of chest x-ray referrals from GPs and earlier diagnosis and improved survival rates for lung cancer patients. Research from…
The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign documents a new way to select viable…
Prompt treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea following a confirmed diagnosis is essential to prevent complications and reduce transmission. Adherence to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) treatment…
A multi-colored cloud serves as the backdrop for stars with the characteristic eight spikes for JWST images. Three faint stars are circled and labeled 1, 2, and 3. For the first time, researchers have…
Background and goal: Health care workers are at higher risk of hepatitis B infection due to occupational exposure to blood and body fluids. They are considered protected if they have a hepatitis B…
Background and goal: This study focuses on how primary care patients balance the trade-off between continuity of care and access to timely appointments. It examines whether patients prefer to wait…
Just like the government uses an Aadhaar number to uniquely identify an individual for social security purposes, a person’s DNA fingerprint can be used for biological purposes. This is why DNA…
A new study shows that swapping meat with plant-based alternatives – no matter how processed – can lead to significant weight loss.
A new Penn Nursing study reveals that expectant and new fathers, particularly Black American fathers, express a significant need for more resources and support to better assist mothers during…
Scientists are calling for more federal government investment to safeguard Australia's $5 billion sheep industry, following the detection of a potentially devastating strand of bird flu in a ewe in…
Sepsis is one of the deadliest conditions in intensive care units (ICUs), triggered by the body's out-of-control response to infection. Despite medical advancements, its in-hospital mortality rate…
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Laterality between lower limbs can affects sports performance when Taekwondo athletes completing kicking movements, and Side Kick (SK) is the one of the most used kicking movements in Taekwondo…
Hepatitis B is a liver infection cause by the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and long-term hepatitis B infections that last longer than six months are considered "chronic". Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) poses a…
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at…
Calls have been made to expand NGS screening benefits for breast cancer to match those for lung cancer, as current funding varies by cancer type, to be expanded to cover breast cancer at the same…
The high comorbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders points to a need for understanding what links these diseases. A potential link is the anterior cingulate…
Lane, R. D. R., Nadel, L. & Ahern, G. L. Cognitive neuroscience of emotion. series in affective science. (Oxford University Press, (2000).Sander, D., Grandjean, D. & Scherer, K. R. An Appraisal-Driven…
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A group of scientists from the University of California, Riverside, has found a new and exciting way to search for alien life—by looking for unusual gases in the atmospheres of distant planets. Their…
On Perranporth beach in Cornwall, UK, a local outdoor swimming group called the Perranporth Bluetits is out in force. This group are determined to make the most of another chilly day as they plunge…
A team of biologists at Queen Mary University of London has discovered that a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans has an ancient evolutionary origin, dating back over half a billion years. The…
Amgen Korea and the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) said that they started accepting online applications for the 2025 KHIDI-Amgen Golden Ticket program, an open innovation…
Reading time: 2 minutesConservation efforts protecting Kauaʻi’s native forests yield significant returns in groundwater recharge (process of water replenishing underground aquifers), with each dollar…
Home Blogs Tim the Yowie Man The Australian ghost story with its own festival By Tim The Yowie Man • 24 March 2025 An annual festival now celebrates the story of Frederick Fisher’s ghost. Today, if…
The PROgramme of Lifestyle Intervention in Families for Cardiovascular risk reduction (PROLIFIC) Study, conducted in India, aimed to assess whether a family-based approach to lifestyle interventions…
The history of medicine is filled with remedies that, viewed through a modern lens, seem perplexing, misguided or downright macabre. Among these is "mumia" – a medicinal substance derived from…
IntoCell, a Korean company specializing in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) platforms, said Monday that it had filed a registration statement with the Financial Services Commission to list on the tech…
As far as planets go, they don't get much more iconic than Saturn: a huge golden ball encircled by gigantic rings.There's nothing else quite like it in the Solar System.Right now, it's hard to see…
Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Toronto have revealed how a tiny chemical modification in RNA, known as m6A, plays a critical role in the…
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or frequent…
The PROgramme of Lifestyle Intervention in Families for Cardiovascular risk reduction (PROLIFIC) Study, conducted in India, aimed to assess whether a family-based approach to lifestyle interventions…
A gene variant common in Oceanian communities has been misclassified as a potential cause of heart disease, highlighting the current diversity gap in genomics research which can pose a greater risk…
As countries around the globe work towards transitioning all facets of their economies to net zero emissions, engineers from the University of Southern California in the US have devised a new method…
The scientific community has long believed that polymers — very large molecules — are too big to migrate out of products and into people, meaning they have largely evaded regulation. However, a…
Severance Hospital said on Tuesday that Professor Byeon Suk-ho of the Department of Ophthalmology at Yonsei University College of Medicine was named the recipient of the 33rd Topcon Ophthalmology…
Severance Hospital said on Tuesday that Professor Byeon Suk-ho of the Department of Ophthalmology was named the recipient of the 33rd Topcon Ophthalmology Academic Award for his groundbreaking…
When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham developed olfactory tests-in which participants sniff odor…
B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) is a life-threatening and highly aggressive form of blood cancer. It is the most common childhood cancer, making up 35% of pediatric cancer cases, but it…
Why is sleep so important for learning and memory? Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) provided new insight into this essential function…
Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves. For this, the cell must duplicate its DNA – its genome – and segregate it equally…
Mass General Brigham and MIT investigators have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles to minimize patient discomfort and increase the likelihood of…
March 24 (UPI) -- SpaceX on Monday launched a Falcon 9 rocked carrying a classified payload for the U.S. Department of Defense from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Liftoff was at 1:48 p.m. from…
The giant radio jets stretching six million light-years across and an enormous supermassive black hole at the heart of spiral galaxy J23453268−0449256, as imaged by the Giant Metrewave Radio…
The Mount Sinai Health System on Monday announced its new Center for Artificial Intelligence in Children’s Health, which will explore new ways to develop, test and embed AI directly into pediatric…
Scientists have found a new way to fight climate change—by turning carbon dioxide (CO₂) into strong, fire-resistant building materials. Inspired by coral reefs, this new method captures CO₂ from the…
Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember anything from when you were a baby? Even though we learn a lot in our first years of life, most adults can’t recall any specific memories from that time.…
Quantum computers are powerful machines that could one day solve problems far beyond the abilities of today’s fastest supercomputers. But for them to work on a large scale, their different parts—or…
JWST's primary mirror, consisting of 18 segments. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA The invention of the telescopes in the early 17th century was a boon for astronomy. Using a telescope of his own design, Galileo…
“Metastatic gastric cancer has been slow to make therapeutic progress due to the limitations of targeted therapies, and targeted therapies have underserved HER2-negative patients in particular. While…
An immune system defect makes affected individuals vulnerable to severe viral diseases such as influenza or COVID-19. It is caused by the body's own antibodies, which inhibit important defense…
Obesity fast-forwards your biological clock—but science now shows a strict keto diet can roll it back. This breakthrough study reveals how shedding weight with VLCKD can actually slow or even reverse…
Syntekabio is making a $3.1 million wager that AI can turn bacterial leftovers into oral therapies for immune diseases. The Korean biotech on Sunday inked a deal with San Francisco-based Pragma…
DOGE recruitment — Grok via NASAWatch.com NASAWatch Keith’s note: According to texts I have seen from verified sources, this is the sort of thing that DOGE employees use to try and recruit new…
Scientists comment on the UK Health Security Agency’s new Priority Pathogens reference tool for R&D funders. Prof Martin Hibberd, Professor of Emerging Infectious Disease, London School of Hygiene &…
MIT engineers have devised a new way to deliver certain drugs in higher doses with less pain, by injecting them as a suspension of tiny crystals. Once under the skin, the crystals assemble into a drug…
Newswise — Pro-environmental behaviour increases among school students who participate in insect-related citizen science projects, according to new research from the University of Adelaide.Students…
The United States needs to increase funding and support for advanced hypersonic weapons development to counter similar programs in China and Russia, according to former Defense Department official and…
Nomura Research Institute (NRI) has announced a new strategic partnership with healthcare consultancy inventiveX in Western Australia, in a move both companies said would support WA Health’s digital…
Credit: Unsplash+ As marijuana becomes legal and widely used in many parts of the world, including large parts of the United States, new research is raising conc
Credit: Unsplash+ Men who regularly avoid prostate cancer screening appointments are much more likely
Credit: Unsplash+ More than 36 million Americans are currently living with type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition where the body doesn’t respond properly to insulin, the hormone that helps regulate…
New research from South Korea suggests that babies born with heart problems may have a higher chance of developing cancer during their first 10 years of life. Surprisingly, their mothers might also…
A new study has uncovered how type 2 diabetes interferes with the body’s ability to produce energy in muscle cells—helping explain one of the key reasons why people with the condition often experience…
Credit: Unsplash+. As the world faces rising energy demands and climate concerns, scientists are working on new ways to create clean, sustainable
The remarkable find offers insights about the wealth and power dynamics of 1st century Britain
The latest drugs for Alzheimer's disease may add years of independence to the lives of patients, but possibly only for some. A new analysis of clinical data suggests female brains may not respond to…
The study also found that:Practices offering more on the day appointments had reduced satisfaction with access compared to practices that offered appointments days or weeks in advance.Greater numbers…
A new report from the King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) at King’s College London has explored the experiences of servicewomen of the British Armed Forces during and post their service…
Permafrost melting is emerging as a unique environmental threat in the Kashmir Himalaya. A new study has found that thawing permafrost could affect 193 km of roads, 2,415 households, 903 alpine lakes,…
World Urbanization Prospects. The 2018 Revision Vol. 12 (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2019).Chen, G. et al. Global projections of future urban land expansion under shared…
Weissman was jointly awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine with Katalin Karikó for discoveries which made COVID-19 vaccines possible.
This continued support is recognition of the Centre’s achievements over the past 5 years and will support the consolidation and expansion of cutting-edge interdisciplinary research on social change,…
Newly hatched White-necked Jacobin chick. Notice its dorsal fluffy down feathers. Credit: Michael Castaño-Díaz A baby hummingbird that looks like a dangerous caterpillar has been found in the…
Probing the sphingosine-1-phosphate exporter SPNS2 through an international collaboration of academia and industry, with results reporting a novel high-throughput screening assay, small-molecule…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study reveals a troubling trend: nearly 10 million Americans are no
(Photo by sasirin pamai on Shutterstock) Every single U.S. state saw increasing rates of avoidable deaths from 2009-2019, while most comparable countries improved their rates during the same period.…
Ginseng roots. (© mnimage - stock.adobe.com)Table of Contents Compound K, a rare ginseng metabolite, fights skin aging through multiple pathways simultaneously — strengthening skin barrier, boosting…
A sweeping meta-analysis reveals that while red wine may nudge down LDL cholesterol, its broader heart health benefits remain uncertain—reminding us that moderation and lifestyle still reign supreme.
Glaciers around the globe are disappearing faster than ever, with the last three-year period seeing the largest glacial mass loss on record, according to a UNESCO report released on March 21.The 9,000…
In a new Burden of Proof Response Function analysis published in Nature Aging, IHME researchers performed a meta-regression for the all types of dementia combined (plus AD and vascular dementia…
Daily consumption of 57g of pecans for 12 weeks improved cholesterol profiles and diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic disease, without affecting vascular health. Replacing typical snacks…
Murphy was found dead in his aviary on March 15. A veterinarian’s examination revealed he had suffered head trauma. (World Bird Sanctuary) Murphy, the bald eagle who delighted the world by trying to…
Fourth-year undergrad Gabrielle Chang will embark on a global journey as one of 37 Watson Fellows nationwide, awarded $40,000 to pursue a year of independent, self-directed exploration.
Researchers from Lund University in Malmo, Sweden, say a man’s waist size tells us more about their risk for developing cancer than body mass index (BMI) measurements.BMI has long been leveraged to…
When the human brain is starved of energy, it may start to 'eat' its own fatty tissue for fuel, according to a pilot study on the brains of marathon runners.The findings hint at a whole new form of…
Scientists reviewed how polyphenol-rich diets in Blue Zones may help people live longer, healthier lives by targeting biological hallmarks of aging. They call for more research to measure polyphenol…
Late Saturday night, technicians at Kennedy Space Center in Florida moved the core stage for NASA's second Space Launch System rocket into position between the vehicle's two solid-fueled boosters.…
Seven out of 10 Americans turning 65 this year will require long-term care at some point, according to federal estimates. (iStock) Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention campus in Chamblee, Georgia. (Alyssa Pointer/For The Washington Post) President Donald Trump nominated the acting chief of the Centers for Disease…
South Pole Aitken Basis China’s Chang’e-6 mission has been exploring the largest crater on the Moon. It’s known as Aitken Basin and is found at the South Pole of the Moon where craters are permanently…
You’ve just seen your favorite rock band in a packed arena — and as the excitement fades, the worry sets in. Was this a “super spreader” event? When was your last booster? In that moment, wouldn’t it…
2025 was supposed to be the year of the AI agent. And such agents, which can handle everything from basic research and coding tasks, are indeed popping up more and more.But why merely replicate human…
Fish oil supplements, delivering higher EPA doses, significantly reduced the number and procoagulant activity of extracellular vesicles—unlike oily fish. This suggests EPA, not DHA, may drive…
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on March 24 successfully launched the classified NROL-69 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office, putting the agency on a path to build the largest ever…
By Kate Holland , Craig T Simmons 24 March 2025 5 min read The Adelaide Hills are experiencing severe water shortages. The root cause? A prolonged dry period and not enough water tankers to meet…
By Geoff Egan 25 March 2025 5 min read For more than two decades Dr Richard Glatz has been on a one-man mission to catalogue Kangaroo Island’s insects. Since starting the collection in 1998, Richard…
The week ahead includes four launches scheduled for Wednesday and the third Electron rocket to…
The venture firm 8VC led the Series B funding round to support Tempero, which is developing treatments for substance use disorders. Credit: Ekaterina Chizhevskaya via Getty Images. Tempero Bio has…
American students have been falling behind in math for decades -- with test scores that consistently rank in the bottom 25% globally compared to students in other developed countries -- and the COVID…
A versatile new device will soon come to campus thanks to an interdepartmental collaboration between biologists and engineers. The Nikon microCT scanner is able to image objects from the size of a…
The Trump administration is canceling dozens of National Institutes of Health grants funding health equity research, including work studying Black maternal and fetal health and HIV. Grantees were told…
The concern is that China's new deep-sea cable cutter could spark global chaos.
A cosmic coincidence has led to one of the most amazing images ever captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).The dramatic outflow from a newborn star, known as Herbig-Haro 49/50 (HH…
Shortages of GLP-1 medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, are common occurrences. These shortages will likely continue into the future and will make it hard for patients dealing with Type 2 diabetes…
If you're struggling on dating apps, it's not because of your bio.
Our ability to address the present threats to global health rests upon our commitment to sustained collaboration. Now more than ever, we must prioritize investing in stronger health systems for…
A USC-licensed startup that developed an intranasal drug delivery system for brain tumors will be listed for the first time on Nasdaq on Wednesday. To celebrate the direct listing, the USC Stevens…
Officials are investigating several fire stations between Livermore and Pleasanton for water contamination as Pleasanton continues looking for new well sites.In 2023, The San Francisco Bay Regional…
The market for mRNA vaccines has experienced a surge fueled by the global rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, and the potential of mRNA technology in public health opens a new frontier in medical…
Thanks to an innovative "depot” injection approach from a team at MIT, long-lasting shots could become a lot less painful. Involving the injection of tiny, drug-delivering crystals suspended within a…
Older adults who limit their sedentary time have lower metabolic syndrome risk, regardless of how active they are or how healthy they eat. Even light movement can support better metabolic health when…
BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) -- As a country facing huge challenges posed by tuberculosis (TB), China is accelerating its efforts to eliminate the disease domestically while making active contributions…
I dove off the back of our sailboat into the warm waters of the South Pacific just after sunrise. My husband and 10 year-old son followed, each holding an underwater camera. Together, we kicked over…
Receiving a flu shot was linked with lower rates of hospitalization and death in people with dementia, a study finds. The report was published Sunday in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.…
An imbalance in ligands, which are molecules produced by the body and the gut microbiota, can affect a key receptor protein that plays a role in brain inflammation after stroke, according to…
Before his discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, it’s rumored that Howard Cater, the renowned Egyptologist, discovered another mummy in 1919. Known as either the Bashiri Mummy, the Mummy of…
A stark contrast in avoidable mortality trends exists between all US states and the European Union and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, suggesting that broad,…
The phase III trial of reldesemtiv did not meet its primary endpoint in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).Reldesemtiv also demonstrated no effect on key secondary endpoints.The trial was stopped for…
As concerns over Earth’s limited resources continue to grow, some entrepreneurs are eagerly looking beyond our planet to establish the next big business venture: asteroid mining. The prospect of…
Food insecurity — not having access to food consistently — can hit older adults especially hard. In fact, for each year that a person over the age of 65 is uncertain about where they will get food…
People who experienced loneliness and poor sleep quality were more likely to have depressive symptoms than individuals who weren’t lonely and had better sleep quality, a study finds. The research was…
When Sex and The City protagonist Carrie Bradshaw quipped, “I’m not even sure bisexuality exists. I think it’s just a layover on the way to Gaytown,” it wasn’t just a throwaway line—it reflects a…
Shepseskaf was pharaoh of Ancient Egypt in the fourth dynasty during the Old Kingdom period.Archaeologists suggest that Shepseskaf was either the son or brother of Menkaure, ascending to the throne…
AMES, Iowa – Widespread planting of corn hybrids designed to combat corn rootworm, the crop’s most damaging pest in the Corn Belt, is reducing both the technology’s effectiveness and some farmers’…
Shares of Unity Biotechnology Inc. (NASDAQ:UBX) sank 28.8% to close at $1.30 March 24 as a top-line readout of its phase IIb Aspire study testing UBX-1325 head-to-head against aflibercept in diabetic…
Our cells are like the ultimate soft robots. Made mostly of a liquid interior wrapped inside a fatty shell, they split, stretch, roam, and squeeze into every nook and cranny of the body.Actual robots,…
JADES-GS-z14-0 is the most distant known galaxy, dating to less than 300 million years after the Big Bang. Scientists were surprised to find oxygen there. ALMA (ESO / NAOJ / NRAO) / S. Carniani et al.…
URBANA, Ill. — The success of in vitro fertilization depends on many factors, one of which is sperm viability. A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign documents a new way to…
Local anesthetic transperineal (LATP) biopsy for prostate cancer detection is gaining in popularity due to concerns about infectious complications with transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) biopsy.LATP…
There's something special about the partial solar eclipse on March 29, 2025.For North Americans in the right place at the right time — and who get clear skies — there's a chance to see the unique…
What is boomerasking? (Prostock-studio/Shutterstock) Boomerasking, asking a question just to talk about yourself, makes people see you as less sincere and less likable, even if your story is…
The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic was accidentally added to a group text message between key national security advisers as they discussed an upcoming offensive strike in Yemen — and nobody seemed to…
The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in northern Chile, will give us a better view of the Milky Way than any ground-based telescope before it.It's difficult to overstate…
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By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 15:00 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 15:00 EDT, 24 March 2025 Organic molecules of 'unprecedented size' have been discovered on Mars, adding further…
The Egyptian blue lotus sold online isn't what you think. The real story behind this mythical plant is much more interesting though.
Artist Rosalie Haizlett likes to zoom in on the small and overlooked wonders of nature—tiny fungi, delicate plants, or, in this case, feathers of common birds. In “Wildwing Triptych,” she trains her…
Who's Kenn? Simply put, Kenn is a national treasure. A renowned birder, author, and conservationist, Kenn Kaufman has spent his life dedicated to observing birds, reading about birds, writing about…
Before retiring from his career as an oil and gas engineer, John Allaire bought a slice of paradise: more than a half-mile of oceanfront in Louisiana’s Cameron Parish, backed by 300-plus acres of…
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson believes humans can restore and protect nature while staring down a planetary crisis. She’s convinced we can limit warming, prevent climate disasters, transform our culture,…
When marine ecologist Casey Benkwitt set out to study coral reefs, she never thought she’d spend so much time thinking about bird poop. Now, six years after she started exploring how seabird guano…
On a warm afternoon in Chicago’s McKinley Park, Em De Blas was guiding a group of birders when they spotted a Downy Woodpecker “going ham” on a tree. In both English and Spanish, De Blas invited…
(Santiago, Chile- 24 de marzo, 2025)— National Audubon Society reiteró hoy su compromiso de trabajo en conservación en Chile con la oficialización de su presencia en el país, lo que le permitirá a la…
(Santiago, Chile-March 24, 2025)-- The National Audubon Society today announced government recognition of its programs in Chile, broadening the organization’s wingspan in South America. While Audubon…
Group trips are a great way for birders to enjoy nature together. While guided walks are the go-to outing for many event organizers, why not let the birds come to you? A bird sit is an outing in which…
HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr has been bashing plant-based oils, especially seed oils, claiming that they fuel inflammation and high rates of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Seed oils,…
“I’m proud that we’ve come together to fight for our rights,” Jenny Gargarita, a clinical laboratory scientist, said Monday while picketing outside the hospital. She said her group doesn’t feel seen…
Image by Getty / FuturismGenetics firm 23andMe, maker of the once-popular take-home DNA testing kits, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, casting a looming shadow over the extremely sensitive user…
This image shows different elevation orbits for a potential mission to the bone-shaped asteroid Kleopatra, shown in the center of the image. Image Credit: Tortora et al. 2025 The European Space Agency…
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A toxic microalgae linked to fish and octopus deaths along South Australian beaches has been identified, with environment authorities blaming the bloom on a "marine heatwave" and "warmer-than-usual"…
Conceptual image of a feathered buitreraptor. (© Stock Source Studio - stock.adobe.com) Scientists temporarily reversed feather evolution in chickens by blocking a key developmental pathway, causing…
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Funding cuts for medical research at academic medical centers across the country are causing health…
Dozens of wildland fires broke out as dry winds swept across South Korea in March 2025. Blazes began igniting on March 21, prompting evacuations as well as the deployment of thousands of personnel and…
TOP NEWS on grunge world map | Image Credit: © Sean K - stock.adobe.comThe European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA), the network of heads of regulatory authorities…
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of animal-based foods and less of ultra-processed foods, is linked to a higher likelihood of healthy aging, a new…
While humanity has certainly come a long way, some things remain delightfully constant — like our need for love, acceptance, and, apparently, our age-old tendency to doodle penises on walls.
NASA websites no longer state that the Artemis 3 lunar mission will aim to land the first person of color and the first woman on the moon — a longstanding goal of the Artemis program that the agency…
Chains of up to a dozen carbon atoms have been detected in what appears to have been an ancient lakebed on Mars, contributing to a growing library of compounds that could be a vital clue about the…
René Doyon Credit: Amélie Philibert, Université de Montréal Growing up in small-town Quebec in the 1960s and '70s, the fifth of six children born to a school principal and his homemaker wife, René…
A new study from researchers at King's College London suggests that those from disadvantaged backgrounds, including lower-income households, are more likely to report persistent COVID-19 symptoms, or…
A common workout supplement might be less useful than believed. In research out this month, scientists found that creatine failed to help people build significantly more muscle than normal while…
The Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery has retracted a letter it published about a purportedly novel injury observed during the two deadly waves of pager explosions in Lebanon and Syria in 2024,…
It’s a testament to the lasting impact of Blade Runner that “like Blade Runner” has become all-purpose shorthand for describing virtually anything dystopian, neon-lit or cyberpunk — whether or not it…
An all-female research team from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) has conducted a study on a chemical compound derived from a marine sponge that may one day be used…
Two eminent scholars focused on the intersection of nutrition and public health have joined Florida State University and will lead new research efforts in that area as the university continues to…
[Image courtesy of NVIDIA]Imagine walking into a clinic after a doctor referred you to get your liver checked out. After walking down the hall of the hospital’s radiology wing, you enter a room with a…
Early avocado farmers left a lasting mark on the development of agriculture. Safaritravelplus via Wikimedia Commons under CC0 1.0 Thousands of years before avocados graced supermarket shelves or were…
A series of random questions answered by Harvard experts. Kevin Rader is the senior preceptor in statistics and associate director of undergraduate studies. Typically, you’re talking about the perfect…
Credit: Sara L. Cottle ACS president Dorothy J. Phillips, left, shares some cool chemistry fun and a smile with a kid and parent at the Kids Zone selfie station on March 22, 2025, in San Diego. </
Argonne researchers have shown that they can use light to temporarily alter the crystal symmetry within lead sulfide quantum dots. This process reduces the off-centering of lead atoms and affects the…
This graphic shows the long-chain organic molecules decane, undecane, and dodecane. These are the largest organic molecules discovered on Mars to date. They were detected in a drilled rock sample…
L’EEM est un syndrome d’épilepsie généralisée caractérisé par une triade de caractéristiques cliniques : crises induites par la fermeture de l’œil ou modifications de l’EEG, myoclonie des paupières…
Researchers taught a legged robot to master skateboarding using a novel AI.
This graphic shows the long-chain organic molecules decane, undecane, and dodecane. These are the largest organic
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency has officially kicked off a competition to support new launch vehicles, but the winners, if any, won’t be known for at least eight months.ESA formally published…
Next time you cross a crowded plaza, crosswalk, or airport concourse, take note of the pedestrian flow. Are people walking in orderly lanes, single-file, to their respective destinations? Or is it a…
In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, researchers discovered tube-like structures likely the result of some boring or burrow activity by an unknown life form. Study first author…
– Initiated analytical studies in Q4 2024 to prepare for a potential Biosimilar Biological Product Development (“BPD”) Type 2a meeting with the FDA in the second half of 2025 – – Pursuing a 351(k)…
The FDA has approved many therapeutic proteins (as entities), and they do not correlate with the number of biosimilars approved.There are many reasons why monoclonal antibodies are the most popular…
PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2025) – A new Penn Nursing study reveals that expectant and new fathers, particularly Black American fathers, express a significant need for more resources and support to…
When a person dies, clinicians often look at the cause of death to determine whether it could have been avoided, either by medical prevention such as vaccines or by treatments like antibiotics. These…
A team of researchers from Cornell Tech has developed a new tool designed to revolutionize hardware troubleshooting, with the help of 3D phone scans. SplatOverflow -- inspired by StackOverflow, a…
We’ve had a discussion about whether to keep listing USA jobs. We’re keeping them for now, but if you’re applying for a job in the USA from outside the country, bear in mind there are travel warnings…
Anti-vaccine advocate and health secretary for the United States, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ordered the nonprofit he once chaired to delete a webpage that mimicked the design of the Centers for Disease…
BYLINE: Kardelen Koldas In 2021, Becky Robbins began to experience twitching on the left side of her face. At first, she first thought it was temporary, but the condition returned a few months…
David Newburn, associate professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Maryland, will give the talk, “Interacting Incentives for Agricultural Conversation…
The Galápagos yellow warbler is a genetically distinct subspecies of the yellow warbler, which might be familiar to residents of the United States. Alper Yelimlies The Galápagos Islands are famous for…
Clever engineers at a Chinese video company called HTX Studio built a tiny, swiveling robot that can shoot pieces of gum right into your mouth.In a video that made the rounds on social media over the…
PACS Group Inc.'s leaders were hit with a shareholder lawsuit following a Hindenburg Research study finding their company engaged in a scheme to submit false Medicare claims. Executives and board…
Cedars-Sinai surgical oncology experts will present innovative research and lead discussions on the latest advances in surgical techniques and novel therapies in cancer care at the upcoming Society of…
Over the last 30 years, U.S. growth in neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) capacity was not associated with lower infant mortality.Total adjusted neonatologists and NICU beds per 1,000 live births…
The Sun and Earth are each surrounded by their own magnetic field. The Sun's magnetic field not only creates a safe 'bubble' around our solar system, but it also contributes to solar activity, such as…
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of Oxford, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, the Jane Goodall…
TELL ROUD ISKANDER, EGYPT—Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) announced the discovery of a tomb […]
VIENNA, AUSTRIA—According to a Live Science report, European hunter-gatherers traversed the Mediterranean Sea in primitive […]
A research team led by Dr. Sofia Sheikh of the SETI Institute, in collaboration with the Characterizing Atmospheric Technosignatures project and the Penn State Extraterrestrial Intelligence Center,…
BYLINE: Jeanne Jackson DeVoe As the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) looks forward to beginning operations on the National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade…
Greenpeace is facing bankruptcy after a $667,000,000 judgment. For the first time ever, the number of U.S. federal employees declined. Democrats have begun to consider they might be wrongly defending…
It takes a lot to astonish a Mars rover team that has seen everything from an ancient beach to a rock that might hint at long-ago life. NASA’s Perseverance rover found an unusual rock on the rim of…
A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, aiding rapid behavioral evolution, Nicholas VanKuren and Nathan Buerkle at the University of Chicago, US, and colleagues, report…
Miaofang Chi and Rigoberto “Gobet” Advincula, both researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, have been elected as Class of 2025 Fellows of the Materials Research…
Çamsarı’s lab has attracted considerable attention for developing and applying p-bits to address high-order optimization problems with enhanced speed and energy efficiency compared to traditional…
New research has shown how carbon-neutral aviation fuel can be made more efficiently. The development has been welcomed as attempts are being made to reduce the carbon emissions of the aviation…
In December 2024, the editorial board of the Journal of Human Evolution resigned en masse following disagreements with the journal’s publisher, Elsevier. The board’s grievances included claims of…
Plant behaviour may seem rather boring compared with the frenetic excesses of animals. Yet the lives of our vegetable friends, who tirelessly feed the entire biosphere (including us), are full of…
Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a study published March 20 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sheng Huang…
Maintaining a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods, with low to moderate intake of healthy animal-based foods and lower intake of ultra-processed foods, was linked to a higher likelihood of healthy…
Worldwide, the most frequent causes of disturbances to ape habitats are land conversion for agriculture or logging, a recent study concludes.The study found that the most common ways apes adapted to…
Targeted conservation actions are essential to prevent wildlife extinctions, but more efforts are needed to fully recover biodiversity, according to a study published March 18 in the open-access…
Mass General Brigham and MIT investigators have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles to minimize patient discomfort and increase the likelihood of…
It’s often a joke among those using home artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that the algorithm is “always listening.” Imagine someone said to their smart speaker, “Alexa, play ‘Dance’ by the…
LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Commission is expected to unveil its proposed EU Space Act — whose rules will apply to any satellite operator doing business in Europe, European or non-European —…
Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist, Away Teams, Journalist, Lapsed climber, Synaesthete, Na’Vi-Jedi-Freman-Buddhist-mix, ASL, Devon Island and Everest Base…
Most job candidates know to dress nicely for Zoom interviews and to arrange a professional-looking background for the camera. But a new Yale study suggests they also ought to test the quality of their…
LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2025) -- Cedars-Sinai Spine is launching a new pilot program for pediatric patients that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for radiation-free, at-home scoliosis monitoring and…
Foreign travellers to the United States are to be vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible, according to an executive order by US President Donald Trump.Credit: Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via…
How much will strawberry harvests shrink when extreme heat harms pollinators? How much will timber production decline when windstorms flatten forests? How much will recreational value disappear when…
LOS ANGELES (March 24, 2025) -- Cedars-Sinai investigators have developed a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model, named DYNA, that accurately distinguishes harmful gene variations from harmless…
The virtual game was projected onto a mirror, allowing children to play while their brain activity was scanned by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Credit: Margot Lepetit, Aalto…
The crew of FRAM2, the first crewed spaceflight to fly over Earth’s poles, is set and ready to launch as...
To mitigate global climate change, emissions of the primary culprit, carbon dioxide, must be drastically reduced. A newly developed process helps solve this problem: CO2 is directly split…
TOKYO, Japan - A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese scientists said.There is…
A powerful “Cosmic Tornado” has received a high-definition glow-up thanks to NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The new look at Herbig-Haro 49/50 (HH 49/50) released today also answers a…
Attacks on science are rarely signs of something good.
Belgian biotech Augustine Therapeutics has raised $84.8 million in an oversubscribed Series A financing round to advance its pipeline of HDAC6 inhibitors targeting neurodegenerative and cardio…
March 24, 2025 — The University of Manitoba (UM) Academic Contract Research Organization (aCRO), situated at the George & Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI), is a new innovative unit in…
by Andrew MosemanIn the aftermath of the fires that raged across Los Angeles County in January—and in particular the Eaton fire that burned through parts of Altadena and got close to NASA’s JPL, which…
MIT engineers have devised a new way to deliver certain drugs in higher doses with less pain, by injecting them as a suspension of tiny crystals. Once under the skin, the crystals assemble into a drug…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria -- such as how they synthesise their protective capsules -- is essential for developing new…
The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But up until recently, scientists have not understood much about how to manipulate the mechanical side of that equation.…
A section of Eugène Delacroix's Study of Reclining Lions Hôtel Drouot French auctioneer Malo de Lussac was examining the contents of a property in France’s central region of Touraine when he came…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have developed a new material that, by harnessing the power of sunlight, can clear water of dangerous pollutants. Created through a combination of soft chemistry gels and…
Researchers have found that ChatGPT "power users," or those who use it the most and at the longest durations, are becoming dependent upon — or even addicted to — the chatbot.In a new joint study,…
CUR has selected the city of Richmond, VA to hold the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). In partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University, NCUR 2026 will be an opportunity…
A new study published in Nature Mental Health has found that patterns of brain activity can help predict different types of mental health symptoms, and that these brain-based predictors are more…
Brachytherapy plays a crucial role in the comprehensive treatment of tumors, especially for cervical cancer. Accurately delineating target volumes and organs at risk (OARs) is essential for the…
A second-place slot on a paper’s author list did not reduce a co-first author’s perceived academic competence, a study found. Credit: Getty
SpaceX launched its third mission of the year for the United States' spy satellite agency today (March 24), the 19th anniversary of the company's first-ever liftoff.A Falcon 9 rocket rose off a pad at…
Dexmedetomidine (Dexmed) is a highly selective alpha₂-adrenoreceptor agonist that can provide anxiolysis, sedation, and analgesia. Alpha₂-adrenoreceptors are found all over the body and reduce the…
The Artemis program, NASA's highly anticipated plan to get humans back on the Moon, might be changing. For years now, its stated goal has been to "land the first woman, first person of color, and…
An alligator and a crocodile have been filmed getting into a tussle in (where else) South Florida. Fortunately, no reptiles were harmed in the making of this video, although a few nasty hisses and…
Sign up for the Smarter Faster newsletter A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people Anyone marginally familiar with psychedelics has heard of magic mushrooms, LSD, or…
Beware, bean fans and lovers of tinned fish. It might be tempting to put your half-empty can of food in the refrigerator to save for a later date, but there’s a good reason to avoid this habit.The…
The most isotopically-enriched Hawaiian magmas are sourced in the most depleted peridotites which result in a larger melt productivity per unit time. Although this is counterintuitive to many, it is…
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland — The world’s woes got you down? Feeling burnout at work? Need a little something extra to fight illness or prep for surgery? The Swiss town of Neuchatel is offering its…
EU auditors have told the European Commission to do better in tracking the impact of its investments. The warning comes as the EU is preparing to increase its use of investment programmes, for example…
Fames, one of five semiconductor pilot lines announced under the EU Chips Act, has launched its first open-access call for researchers and companies seeking to test new chip designs.“It’s a…
Controversial funding schemes that funnel extra money into “excellent” universities in France and Germany to boost their ranking positions seem to have paid off in terms of the volume of researchers…
The European Commission initially planned to launch this year’s first batch of Horizon Europe calls on global challenges and industrial competitiveness in April. However, a delay has pushed back the…
Small and medium-size enterprises have long held a special place in the hearts of EU policymakers, and the current European Commission president is no exception. “The 24 million European SMEs create…
The European Research Council (ERC) is doubling the relocation allowance it makes to researchers coming to the EU to take up one of its grants. At present it offers third-country researchers up to €1…
The hefty space rock 2014 TN17 is large enough to wipe out a city, but it will pose no risk to our planet when it sails by this Wednesday (March 26). Researchers will monitor it carefully during its…
NASA has dropped its commitment to land the first woman, the first person of color, and the first non-American astronaut on the Moon through the Artemis program. This move is in response to the Trump…
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as stroke and heart attack are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Image credit: sasirin pamai via Shutterstock. Fujifilm is collaborating with Singapore…
23andMe has seen much of its share price wiped out in the past year as it struggled to find a sustainable business model. Image credit: Shutterstock/nevodka. 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy…
This past week, some of the world’s biggest R&D players doubled down on growth—Johnson & Johnson pledged $55B in U.S. investments, and AstraZeneca announced a new global R&D center in China — while…
Injectable drug depots simplify dosing schedules and improve medication adherence. Thinner needles make injections more comfortable, and higher drug concentrations allow for longer release times,…
Due to staff reductions, retirements, and a federal hiring freeze, the National Weather Service has announced a series of suspensions involving weather balloon launches in recent weeks. The question…
Photo: nataliamylova/Depositphotos Today, there are 2 billion people who don't have access to clean drinking water, and things are projected to only get worse in the coming years. In a b
Every day, researchers search for optimal solutions. They might want to figure out where to build a major airline hub. Or to determine how to maximize return while minimizing risk in an investment…
On March 24th, World TB Day raises awareness of the ongoing fight against tuberculosis, a disease claiming millions of lives. Ana Paula Cavalheiro, MSF-UK’s HIV/TB/Hepatitis Implementer, and Madeleine…
Food and chemical companies are permitted to approve the use of new potentially harmful additives and other substances in snacks, drinks and more without the Food and Drug Administration’s review and…
The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS contaminated “almost all” of the popular baby formula brands tested recently by Consumer Reports, it says in a new report.These results are troubling. The…
Should multiple sclerosis (MS) patients stop disease-modifying treatment (DMT) as they get older? The answer depends on several factors, noted John Corboy, MD, of the Rocky Mountain MS Center at the…
Richard Corsi demonstrates the airflow of a low-cost, DIY air cleaner that can remove indoor pollutants such as smoke particles and respiratory particles. It may also reduce the spread of airborne…
Heart illustration A two-drug combination for lowering cholesterol could save hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide each year, according to a major new study released Monday in Mayo Clinic…
Realtime 2d to 3d holography process Imagine watching your favorite YouTube video not on a flat screen, but as a three-dimensional hologram floating before your eyes. This sci-fi scenario is now…
Greg Sword, Ph.D., studies desert locusts and other swarming insects like crickets and is a researcher in the Behavioral Plasticity Research Institute at Texas A&M University. New research provides
News Disposable vapes will soon be banned in the UK(Image: Getty Images) A chest physician
First author Swan Sow, heading out for seawater sampling from the Rothera long-term ecological monitoring site of the British Antarctic Survey. Credit Swan Sow Coordinated measurements throughout one…
International Summer School in Astrobiology — Grok via astrobiology.com The International Summer School in Astrobiology will be held in Santander, Spain, from July 7-11, 2025. The Josep Comas i Solà…
Researchers at CERN in 2012, including its then director-general Rolf-Dieter Heuer (second right) and current director-general Fabiola Gianotti (centre),
Life takes shape with the motion of a single cell. In response to signals from certain proteins and enzymes, a cell can start to move and shake, leading to contractions that cause it to squeeze,…
One such instrument is called AVIRIS-NG (short for Airborne Visible/InfraRed Imaging Spectrometer-Next Generation), which was built by JPL to fly on aircraft. In 2022 it was used in a large ecology…
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. In the current study published in Nature Metabolism, researchers at…
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from…
The JWST once again proves it might have been worth the money.
Images of three novel species described here, along with their transmission electron microscopy (TEM) images: BL16ET, BL16AT, and K61T. Left, top and bottom panels: BL16ET with TEM image (direct…
TALLMADGE, Ohio, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lately, more people are grappling with dental health problems. Whether it's cavities, gum disease, or just a dull ache that won’t go away, these…
UC San Diego Health has once again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Spine Surgery (ACSS), validating its leadership in delivering top-tier spine and…
BYLINE: UF Technology is woven into the fabric of daily life—until it isn’t. While most people have access to powerful tools such as smartphones, technology also plays a crucial role in supporting…
The States could lease part of Guernsey's seafloor to a developer to build an offshore wind farmGuernsey could lease part of its seafloor to a wind farm developer, the States has said.Policy and…
In 2018, a photo began circulating the Internet, appearing to show Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield on board the International Space Station (ISS) holding a gigantic baggie of cannabis. The image, of…
Although high-quality sleep has long been linked to better athletic performance, that can be more of an ideal than a reality for many runners.You can still struggle with adequate sleep even when you…
Speakers from the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) highlighted 75 years of progress in understanding and treating neuromuscular diseases but also raised concerns about how potential funding cuts…
Body size and excess weight, conventionally assessed using body mass index (BMI), are well-established risk factors for many types of cancer. However, new research to be presented at this year's…
Credit: Jeff Dean/Associated Press Danimer wasn’t able to attract enough business for its plant in Winchester, Kentucky. Demonstrating that making sustainable plastics i
As animals experience new things, the connections between neurons, called synapses, strengthen or weaken in response to events and the activity they cause in the brain. Neuroscientists believe that…
Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves. For this, the cell must duplicate its DNA -- its genome -- and segregate it…
Have you ever worried about your phone or car battery overheating? With lithium-ion batteries powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, safety has become a significant concern for us…
A team of researchers from the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Pompeu Fabra University has developed a new tool that allows modifying these NK cells…
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic, relapsing disease that causes painful inflammation and ulcers in the colon. While its exact causes remain elusive, mounting evidence suggests that viral…
Image: Comparison showing 3T and 7T scans for the same participant (Photo courtesy of P Simon Jones/University of Cambridge) Approximately 360,000 individuals in the UK suffer from focal epilepsy, a…
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Higher adherence to plant-based diets is associated with improved physical and mental health in older age, according
Image Credit: © catalin – stock.adobe.comA Type II variation application has been submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking expanded approval of sugemalimab (Cejemly) for the treatment…
Previously, in the group of 40 subjects with ovarian cancer treated with a 12mg/kg dose of the therapy every three weeks, the ORR was 52.5%. Credit: MMD Creative/Shutterstock. Innovent Biologics has…
Nave, K. A., Asadollahi, E. & Sasmita, A. Expanding the function of oligodendrocytes to brain energy metabolism. Curr. Opin. Neurobiol. 83, 102782 (2023). A review article that presents the metabolic…
Dr Dan Stewart from Southampton spinout company ViridiCO2 Southampton’s role in driving innovation in the UK has been underlined in a new report which named the University as one of the best for…
A simple urine test could accurately show the recurrence of kidney cancer at an early stage, potentially sparing patients invasive scans and enabling faster access to treatment, new research has…
Taking two common cholesterol drugs together could slash the risk of cardiovascular problems, a new study suggests
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Lifetime excess weight and adult weight gain are associated with an increased risk for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), ac
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Children exposed to maternal cannabis use disorder (CUD) during pregnancy and postpartum have an increased risk for later behavioral disorders, according to…
Observing an eclipse of the sun is always fascinating, but on March 29, 2025 — when a partial solar eclipse is visible in the Northern Hemisphere — there will be an extra reason to do so.As well as up…
While attending the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) Week from March 17–20, 2025 in New York City, Pharmaceutical Technology® talked with Markus Laubscher, general manager…
EnviraMesh, tailored for heavy-duty applications, targets structural enhancement of buildings and infrastructure with reduced carbon emissions.
JWST images of the full sample of 68 hydrogen-alpha emitters that contain green seeds. [Chen et al. 2025]
The device aims to offer an alternative for Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. Credit: Chinnapong / Shutterstock. Newronika has secured CE Mark approval for its AlphaDBS device…
“First Woman” Is Now Available In Iceland Keith’s note: On Saturday I posted a series of links about NASA’s decision to try and erase all mention of the two “First Woman” graphic novels it released…
A depression prevention program that has helped white youth wasn't effective for Black youth, raising concerns about the need for more research to help racially diverse groups, according to new…
In the United States, the number of deaths that didn’t have to happen has risen over time. From 2009 to 2019, the average rate of avoidable deaths rose by 33 per 100,000 people across the country,…
Illegal trade in live chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau is more widespread than current data indicates
Earlier this month, YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober released a video titled "Can You Fool a Self Driving Car?" which showed a Tesla on Autopilot getting fooled by a Wile E. Coyote-style…
A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a key barrier to the efficacy of a promising combination of radiotherapy and immunotherapy for the treatment of brain metastases arising from breast…
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Black and American Indian patients are less likely to have elevated cancer antigen (CA)-125 levels at ovarian cancer diagnosis, according to a study…
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) in primary care is associated with lower rates of moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms in U.S. transgender,…
March 24 (UPI) -- The first-ever launch of the German Isar Aerospace company's Spectrum two-stage rocket was scrubbed Monday due to weather conditions. The test-flight rocket was loaded with the…
(Adobe Stock) Folks frequently use their smartwatches to monitor their daily step count, aiming to get enough physical activity to improve their health. But smartwatches are tracking another measure…
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Dec. 14 after declaring martial law. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo then became the country's acting leader before being impeached himself.The…
WashU physicists shine a microwave laser into a chunk of diamond to create a time quasicrystal, a new phase of matter that repeats precise patterns in time and space. (Image: Chong Zu lab, WashU) In…
At around 3,300 meters (2 miles) below the surface of the ocean off the coast of Alaska, where the warm light of the Sun never penetrates, an NOAA Ocean Exploration remotely operated underwater…
Thousands of light-years from Earth, the dramatic death throes of a giant star are playing out.It's part of a star system called Wolf-Rayet 104 (WR 104), also known famously as the Pinwheel Nebula.…
The European Launcher Challenge (ELC) is now open to proposals. Details about the ELC Programme can be found here. Any questions should be made exclusively via the dedicated function in esa-star…
The possibility that your genetic data could one day be sold to the highest bidder sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but fiction has just taken one step closer to reality. Genetic testing…
On Sunday, the genetic testing and heritage company 23andMe announced that it had entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy and was asking a court to arrange its sale. The company has been losing money for years,…
The STAMPEDE trial has been awarded one of the first ever National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Impact Prizes. The awards recognise major improvements in health over the last two…
Supersonic commercial travel was briefly possible in the twentieth century when the Concorde flew. But the window-rattling sonic boom of that aircraft made governments restrict supersonic travel over…
Newswise — Orlando, Fla. (March 24, 2025) — The 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, will feature 200+ education sessions,…
SELECT RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: Newswise — Navigating Cyber Risks: Prevalence and Prevention of Impulsivity, Disinhibition and Cyberbullying among College Freshmen, March 28, 11–11:30 a.m. ETWith…
Research in mice identifies protein responsible for regulating gut movement in response to pressure, exercise, and inflammation. The findings can inform precision-targeted treatments for intestinal…
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The Aqualunar Challenge, a collaboration between the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and Impact Canada, has selected four finalists who will compete for the $400,000 Grand Winner prize. As a reminder, the…
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with ischemic stroke, tenecteplase seems to be a reasonable alternative to alteplase in terms of effectiveness and safety outcomes, according to…
Newswise — The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly opposes legislation introduced recently — the Ensuring Veterans Timely Access to Anesthesia Care Act of 2025 — that would dismantle…
The Wellcome Trust Mental Health Award will fund testing of a computational model of the role of cortical circuits in understanding auditory hallucinations (AH). Professor Oliver Howes and Professor…
Abhinav Pandey started his education at Weill Cornell Medical College with an open mind, mulling potential careers in emergency medicine or critical care. But during his general surgery rotation he…
Replacing half of meat and seafood production with plant-based proteins could prevent 100,000 deaths from burning season air pollution in Thailand.
Yale Department of Surgery oncologists and trainees at Yale Cancer Center will present new findings at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Annual Meeting in Tampa, Fla., from March 27–29. The…
Biomolecular condensates are fluid blobs that form inside cells and perform all kinds of vital functions. Now researchers have identified a new way for them to exert their influence: through changes…
Galapagos Yellow Warbler (Credit: Alper Yelimlies) Galapagos yellow warblers living near roads become more aggressive when faced with traffic noise, while those from quieter areas become less…
Demis was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry last year in recognition of the major advances made possible by AlphaFold2. And because these biological structures exist across much of life on…
GENEVA — The head of the United Nations’ AIDS agency said Monday that the sudden loss of American money has been “devastating” for efforts to stop HIV and will cost many lives of the world’s most…
Their breakthrough could one day let you grow lifesaving drugs in your backyard.
New data published by ECDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe show that with almost 39,000 reported tuberculosis cases in 2023, the 29 European Union and European…
A technique to improve the precision of prostate cancer surgery means that almost twice as many men preserve their erectile function compared to those undergoing standard surgery, according to results…
The beaches of Aotearoa New Zealand were once jam-packed with southern elephant seals, according to new research that reveals how the species has moved over thousands of years. “At the time of human…
We don’t know how the the life of this bear was, but its end came in the darkness, at the bottom of a pit in a narrow Romanian cave. There were no claw marks on the stone, no signs of a struggle, just…
In what could turn out to be a major setback for the company, Tesla is pausing its free, limited-time trial of its misleadingly-named Full Self-Driving driver software in China.As Reuters reports, the…
Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a significant public health issue, ranking as the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. More than 1.5 million emergency department visits and approximately…
Newswise — ROCKVILLE, Md. (March 24, 2025)—The American Physiological Society (APS) is proud to announce the successful implementation of Subscribe to Open (S2O), achieving its goal of making 10 of…
The American Society of Hematology (ASH) has expanded the criteria for its midcareer research award to allow more investigators to apply, including those cut off from funding through the National…
Two swimming pools in Worcester have had solar panels installed on their roofsSolar panels have been installed on the roofs of two swimming pools to help reduce energy bills and carbon dioxide…
Excess weight in mid-life is a known risk factor for kidney cancer, but new research indicates that weight patterns throughout life may also affect an individual's likelihood of developing this…
A single sheep on a Yorkshire farm has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, the UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed. The detection was made during routine surveillance after birds on the farm…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Lauren W. Bristow, PharmD, MBA, senior director of Pharmacy for Providence, Bristow discusses the critical importance of personal well-being for pharmacy…
BYLINE: Denise Heady FINDINGSScientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Toronto have revealed how a tiny chemical modification in RNA, known as m6A, plays…
(Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels) Children with higher screen time, especially on mobile devices, showed increased stress and depressive symptoms as teenagers. Physical activity, particularly…
Newswise — Craving an ice cream sundae with a cherry on top? This random alignment of Herbig-Haro 49/50 — a frothy-looking outflow from a nearby protostar — with a multi-hued spiral galaxy may do the…
Published: 10:05 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 10:12 EDT, 24 March 2025 Scientists have triggered an international row with the claim there's a vast ancient undiscovered mecca beneath the Pyramids of…
Published: 10:15 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 10:16 EDT, 24 March 2025 TV anchors and reporters across a range of networks avoided saying the phrase 'Gulf of Mexico' while reporting on the recent…
Despite a challenging road, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is far from giving up on the company's gigantic, fully reusable Starship spacecraft.SpaceX has some extremely ambitious plans for the vehicle, from…
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) today publishes a pioneering report, Oligos explainer: A new frontier in precision medicine, highlighting the transformative potential of oligonucleotide therapies.…
For years, the so-called blue zones—regions where people reportedly live longer, healthier lives—have intrigued scientists and the public alike. In places like Okinawa (Japan), Ikaria (Greece),…
Elypta says the results underline the ability of clinicians to pivot away from the use of radiological examination for post-treatment patients. Credit: Jo Panuwat D / Shutterstock. Swedish cancer…
Science & Exploration 24/03/2025 2 views 0 likes The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has captured a beautiful juxtaposition of the nearby protostellar outflow known as Herbig-Haro 49/50 with a…
Ten years ago, astronomers from various institutions, including NASA and SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence), set out to map the asteroid belt by tracking meteorites as they blazed through…
The idea that students’ sense of belonging is crucial to a happy and successful school career has gained real traction in the last few years, but it can leave school leaders in something of a bind.…
Nakamura, M., Imaoka, M. & Takeda, M. Interaction of bone and brain: Osteocalcin and cognition. Int. J. Neurosci. 131, 1115–1123. https://doi.org/10.1080/00207454.2020.1770247 (2021).Article CAS…
Jensen, C. & Teng, Y. Is it time to start transitioning from 2D to 3D cell culture? Frontiers in molecular biosciences. 7, 33, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2020.00033 (2020).Article CAS PubMed PubMed…
I work in Roser Vento-Tormo’s group in the Cellular Genetics Programme at Sanger. This group has helped contribute to the field in recent years by generating comprehensive single-cell atlases of the…
An estimated 1 in 10 people worldwide have diabetes. Africa is the region with the fastest growth and it’s estimated that the number of people on the continent with diabetes will more than double in…
The Arthur JE Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Credit: Alberta Health Services/Siemens Healthineers AG ©2025. The government of Alberta, Canada, has announced a collaboration with Siemens…
The Center for Open Science (COS) is excited to unveil a new and enhanced OSF add-ons (trusted third-party software that is integrated and/or interoperates with the OSF) interface, designed to make…
The Audubon Alliance for Coastal Waterbirds and the CT Department of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division invite you to make a difference for threatened bird species as an official summer…
This article was originally published in the Friends of Great Salt Lake newsletter.Really. It isn’t the first time in human history that a major water body of significant resources and beauty is…
Audubon’s Everglades Science Center team is calling on bird enthusiasts across the state to search for Roseate Spoonbills and report banded birds on this form. Nearly 3,000 birds have been banded…
Mysterious micro-burrows in desert marble and limestone were probably made by microbes that lived millions of years ago.Exactly what kind of microbes bored into the rock remains unknown, as does…
Newswise — Spring allergy season is upon us. Allergies affect as many as 60 million people in the United States every year.A new report released by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America lists…
The ancestors of humans started making tools about 3.3 million years ago. First they made them out of stone, then they switched to bone as a raw material. Until recently, the earliest clear evidence…
Our smartphones hold the keys to our digital lives. Preserving evidence from these devices has become critical for investigations of all kinds. But as digital forensics expert Jessica Hyde recently…
On March 5, Do No Harm, an organization that advocates against diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medicine, among other issues, sued the American Chemical Society for its Scholars Program,…
The purge of DEI language from US federal websites has claimed another victim. This time, it is NASA's pledge to land the first woman and the first person of color on the Moon as part of the Artemis…
A comprehensive study from Karolinska Institutet shows that people with fatty liver disease have almost twice the mortality rate of the general population. They have an increased risk of dying from…
3MT challenges doctoral research students to present their research in just three minutes to a non-specialist audience, encouraging clear, concise and accessible communication.Oliver’s research looks…
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that restricting telehealth prescriptions for opioid use disorder could keep thousands from accessing buprenorphine, a medication that helps people recover…
Here’s your national health check-up—including infectious diseases, why parents shouldn’t panic about infant formula, and the state of our collective sanity.Over the weekend, a shadow CDC page on…
LM is a 16-year-old girl who comes to the pharmacy complaining of acne. She recently developed a few pimples on her forehead and chin. As a high school student, she is concerned about her skin and…
An increasing number of medications are now distributed through specialty distribution models. While these models are established for good reason, how does this translate to patient care when patients…
For the first time, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured direct images of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of planets outside our solar system. This exciting discovery was made in a…
The universe has been expanding ever since the Big Bang almost 14 billion years ago, and astronomers believe a kind of invisible force called dark energy is making it accelerate faster. However, new…
”TB anywhere is TB everywhere,” said tuberculosis expert Philip Hopewell, MD, in the latest ATS Breathe Easy podcast. The U.S. has one of the lowest incidence rates of TB in the world, yet in January,…
Popular DNA testing company 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy after multiple failed takeover bids by its CEO, petitioning the US Bankruptcy Court to be allowed to sell its assets.Chief financial…
Ireland is the second-largest exporter of medical devices in Europe and home to 18 of the world’s top 25 medical device manufacturers. Image credit: hyotographics via Shutterstock. A new report on…
A depression prevention program was found to have differing levels of efficacy across youth participants who identified as White and Black living in the US. The study, published in the Journal of…
Daily short mindfulness sessions significantly reduce depression and anxiety while encouraging healthier lifestyles.
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) collaboration just dropped their first official data release, covering the first 13 months of the instrument’s operation. While many conclusions were…
Shiba Subedi (left) explains plate tectonics to Dilip Subba during an earthquake exhibition at the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology.Credit: Atul KarnGrowing up in Jaljala, a remote village in…
Easy-to-grow, sturdy petunia plants produce flowers with a great variety of spectacular colors and a captivating scent. The Maya in Mexico and Inca in Peru believed that the scent of petunias had the…
The cuts in funding to American and international research projects currently underway are unprecedented in their size and speed, but they’re part of a long tradition. For decades, politicians have…
Would you ever donate a spare organ to someone else while you’re still alive? Probably not, given how few living organ donations happen these days. Kidneys, and more recently livers, are some of the…
The brain controls the body, in large part, through nerves. So, what happens when nerves form new connections with tumors? How does the nervous system drive cancer progression? How do these…
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Jaw1/LRMP/IRAG2 enhances Ca2+ release via interaction with inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (ITPRs), Ca2+ channels on the endoplasmic reticulum, upon G protein-coupled receptor stimulation.…
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Ongoing Collection Springer is calling for submissions to our new Collection on Reducing Poverty and Its Consequences, in support of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and the UN…
Plastic waste is increasingly causing problems for fishers. Fishnets bring up bottles, propellers get tangled in bags, water pumps get clogged with debris, and boats collide with bags of trash. Until…
Nerve cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells have the potential to reverse paralysis.Credit: IKELOS GmbH/Dr. Christopher B. Jackson/SPLA paralysed man can stand on his own after receiv
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust has formed a strategic partnership with US healthcare organisation Cedars-Sinai. The partnership between the leading academic medical institutions aims to…
Seamount Located off the coast of Ecuador. (Credit: NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program) The ocean floor is a vast scope on our planet that remains largely unexplored. Although oceans cover 71% of
Ask any parent in the world what their worst nightmare is, and they’d all give you a similar answer: losing a child. But there’s another fate—much rarer, and arguably just as horrific—that you likely…
The Space Force is expecting to launch at least 100 satellites in 2025—nearly doubling its number of unclassified operational spacecraft, a top officer said last week.The increase is intended to boost…
Almost half of people who died with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) died prematurely, according to a study published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…
Europe is “losing ground” to competitors due to problems including insufficient entrepreneurship, Commission says
Maria Branyas lived to be a whopping 117 years old and ticked many of the boxes for longevity, according to researchers.Branyas carried several unique genetic variations that may have helped her live…
When reactor number four exploded at Chernobyl in 1986, the released radiation was lethal enough to create a 1,000-square-mile exclusion zone—inhospitable to human life for centuries to come. Decades…
A project that began as a Gates Foundation-funded effort to expand contraceptive options, particularly in developing nations, has led to the development of a new method to deliver certain drugs in…
Newswise — UPTON, N.Y. — Silver is the traditional gift for 25th wedding anniversaries, but gold continues to be the element of choice for scientists conducting research at the Relativistic Heavy Ion…
CINCINNATI, March 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Onconetix, Inc., (Nasdaq: ONCO) ("Onconetix" or the “Company”), (formerly Blue Water Biotech, Inc. (BWV)), a cancer diagnostics company focused on the…
The demo involved Star Catcher’s system collecting solar energy, then transmitting it more than 100 meters to standard solar arrays—the longest distance power transfer the startup has attempted so…
A young woman who lived and died more than 2,000 years ago left behind remains in China that are unlike any we've seen previously.On her teeth, archaeologists found traces of cinnabar, the brilliant…
This is the first study to use this approach. It has allowed doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, to offer the patients surgery to cure their condition. 7T MRI scanners Medical Research…
The Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) conducts application-orientated research with the aim of solving complex mathematical problems in science and industry. The range…
Scientists have warned about the impact of toxic material found in sunscreen, claiming that a quarter of lotion applied by people ends up in the water
Scientists comment on the first case of Avian Flu (H5N1) confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire. Prof Ed Hutchinson, Professor of Molecular and Cellular Virology, MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus…
A small initial study highlighted a ‘significant link’ between the disease and ‘exposure to certain explosives’ (
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals’ Amvuttra (vutrisiran) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a potentially fatal disease of the…
AstraZeneca (AZ) has said it will be investing $2.5bn in China over the next five years to “further advance life sciences” in the country. The investment includes a new global research and development…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has announced that it will be investing more than $55bn into the US over the next four years. The commitment marks a 25% increase to J&J’s US investments in the past four years…
Prostrate cancer screening is crucial for early detection and treatment of this common and potentially life-threatening disease. A recent study revealed that men consistently avoiding the screening…
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ahead of the launch of the NROL-69 mission. Image: SpaceXThe National Reconnaissance Office,…
Researchers believe that sugar naturally occurring in the human body can help stimulate hair growth. Hair regrowth came after the formation of new blood vessels, thanks to a boost in the blood supply…
Die gemeinsame Förderung durch Bund und Länder soll fortgeführt werden. Das Institut trägt erheblich zur Strahlkraft des Wissenschaftsstandorts Berlin in der Mathematik bei. Die Bewertung der…
The study involved analysing breath samples from 31 subjects with silicosis and 60 healthy controls. Credit: Andrew Angelov / Shutterstock. A team from Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW)…
First and only immunotherapy to show meaningful overall survival benefit in a Phase 2 trial in patients with advanced ovarian cancer Initiation of trial sites underway for ground-breaking Phase 3…
Knowing what's inside your food has never been so easy.
Jessica Castner, Ph.D., RN-BC, a distinguished expert on nursing and health policy, has embarked on a yearlong term as Duke University’s third Climate Leader in Residence (CLIR). The CLIR program…
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A recent study published in Neuroscience of Consciousness sheds light on a surprisingly powerful factor that shapes how we make — and revise — decisions: our own sense of confidence. The research…
Existing tax policies during the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources will lead to major energy injustices and skewed priorities, new research published in Climate Policyshows. The…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
The company is working with the sites to further detect eligible subjects for the antibody trials. Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A / Shutterstock. Omeros has announced that the activation of…
A new report has found that men want to talk about health and mental health, but it needs to be in the right place
A new national programme that aims to position Singapore at the forefront of advancements in RNA science and applications was officially launched today. This new initiative – named National Initiative…
Newswise — Root system architecture plays a fundamental role in plant survival and productivity, governing water and nutrient absorption, especially in drought-prone environments. However, despite its…
AI is rapidly reshaping multiple sectors worldwide, and Africa is no exception. The continent is undergoing a major transformation, with AI driving innovations that enhance both healthcare and daily…
The new centre will focus on serving patients with endocrine tumours. Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock. The HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital in the US has announced the start of construction on its…
By MICHAEL HAVIS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 05:43 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 05:43 EDT, 24 March 2025 Nessie's body has been caught on camera, a monster hunter claims, after a mysterious black hump…
Published: 07:00 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 07:31 EDT, 24 March 2025 Lying five miles beneath the surface of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming is a timebomb more than 640,000 years in the…
A t-shirt that monitors a patient’s vitals after urological surgery for cancer could help people return from hospital sooner to recover at home. The device, worn for around two weeks under clothes for…
The largest analysis to examine the best way to lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol in patients with blocked arteries shows that they should immediately be given a combination of a statin and another…
On 1 January 1925, US astronomer Henry Norris Russell made a startling announcement to the American Astronomical Society in Washington DC: observations by fellow astronomer Edwin Hubble showed that…
Taking part in the MiFoot research study has given a man from Leicester the information and confidence to look after his type 2 diabetes. Paul Young, 57, is one of over 100 people in England taking…
Men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screening appointments face a disproportionately higher risk of dying from the disease, finds research identifying a new high-risk group. An analysis of data…
This is not just a concern for younger LGBTQ+ people, who are at a high risk of homelessness. Discrimination can be a lifelong reality for LGBTQ+ people. We’re seeing how precarious the lives of older…
Lithium-ion batteries are widely used because they are efficient and long lasting. But they can be disastrous when something goes wrong, and the battery catches fire or explodes. Mobile phone battery…
Biopsies guided by high resolution ultrasound are as effective as those using MRI in diagnosing prostate cancer, an international clinical trial has shown. The technology, called micro-ultrasound, is…
A newly published study found that mangoes may reduce insulin resistance and help prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes.Researchers examined how consuming fresh mangoes affects insulin…
Burning oil, gas, and coal — literal fossil fuels, made from the compressed remains of ancient plants and plankton — has released carbon into Earth’s atmosphere, where it traps heat and alters the…
WASHINGTON — MaiaSpace, a small launch vehicle developer spun out of ArianeGroup, has signed its first commercial launch contract for missions launching as soon as 2027.MaiaSpace said March 20 it…
This paper discusses how experimental and computational studies integrating multimodal data, such as RNA expression, connectivity and neural activity, are advancing our understanding of the…
That became an excuse used by industry and policymakers for not enacting regulations. Plastic pollution comes from many sources, but fabric is a large contributor to the microplastic particles found…
Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar…
University of Queensland researchers are designing nanotechnology they believe could improve how we treat the most aggressive form of breast cancer. Professor Chengzhong (Michael) Yu and his team are…
Five researchers linked to the University of Glasgow are among 2025 cohort of Fellows elected to The Royal Society of Edinburgh. Fellows are elected to Scotland’s National Academy for their…
Singapore has launched a new national programme aimed at advancing RNA science and applications. This new initiative – named the National Initiative for RNA Biology and Its Applications (NIRBA) – is…
Advancing a broad, potential best-in-class orexin receptor 2 (OX2R) agonist franchise with key data readouts expected in 2025 ORX750 Phase 2a CRYSTAL-1 study for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1…
Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive assessments work just as well in guiding treatment. Led by…
Two doses of a simple tuberculosis vaccination after surgery helps the immune system fight cancer cells and could greatly improve patient outcomes for the most common type of bladder cancer, according…
While the Trump administration is loudly, illegally, calamitously lobbing a series of explosive attacks at the very foundations of the federal government, it is simultaneously readying a staggering…
Hand K. P. et al. In Europa (eds Pappalardo, R. T. et al.) 589–629 (Univ. of Arizona Press, 2009).Vance, S. D. et al. Investigating Europa’s habitability with the Europa Clipper. Space Sci. Rev. 219,…
Exploiting the intrinsic response of magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene to resonant terahertz radiation, the interplay between electron interactions and quantum geometry is studied in such flat-band…
The authors review the mechanisms of resistive switching in monolayer and bulk forms of two-dimensional layered materials, providing insights into atomic motions and electronic transport across…
Additional alignment with FDA on LX2006 planned pivotal study including protein expression co-primary endpoint: based on improvements in LVMI across participants with abnormal LVMI at baseline,…
A research study conducted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester and The University of Manchester aims to improve the quality of life for young people who have survived a brain tumour.The…
The extended boom showing a lightweight, flexible electronics patch, with a motion sensor and a temperature sensor mounted on the boom tip © The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of…
Agro-dealers explained how the training had improved farmer safety. They were able to give farmers tailored advice on safe pesticide use.
CABI, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MoALD) of Kenya, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), and ISRIC – World Soil Information, hosted a two-day…
As graduate programs lose spots and labs face shutdowns following Trump administration cuts to science funding, students and researchers are left to figure out what's next.
atom: The basic unit of a chemical element. Atoms are made up of a dense nucleus that contains positively charged protons and uncharged neutrons. The nucleus is orbited by a cloud of negatively…
Sunrise on Saturday, March 29, will look rather odd from the northeastern coast of North America. With a deep partial solar eclipse already in progress, a crescent sun will appear on the eastern…
A simple urine test could accurately show the recurrence of kidney cancer at an early stage, potentially sparing patients invasive scans and enabling faster access to treatment, new research has…
Nearly half of Earth’s glaciers are projected to vanish by 2100, even if the increasingly improbable goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels is met1. Already, Venezuela…
A platform for the rapid and high-throughput preparation of polymer nanoparticles from polymers in flow is developed, allowing for the scalable synthesis of precision polymer nanoparticles.
On a sunny weekday in Atlanta, a small crowd of people gathered for a rally outside of a labor union headquarters building. The event, put together by Atlanta-area Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema…
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to increased astigmatism in children, with prolonged screen time and less outdoor activity contributing to eye health issues.
For the last couple of years, SpaceX has been shaving hours off its booster turnaround timelines. This has turned months-long...
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has discovered that a special kind of dietary starch — called resistant starch — could play a powerful role in improvi
Credit: Unsplash+ As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes increasingly important to maintain overall health and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and ki
Credit: Unsplash+ Hoarding disorder is something many people first hear about through reality TV, where extreme cases of clutter and chaos are put on full display. But behind the dramatic footage is a…
Credit: Unsplash+ Having a heart attack when you’re alone is a frightening thought, but knowing what to do in that moment could save your life. A heart attack happens when bl
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Pittsburgh has found that older adults who often
Credit: Unsplash+ A major new study shows that people with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—can lower their risk of dying early by following a healthy plant-based…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new international study has offered hope that Alzheimer’s disease may one day be preventable—at least in people genetically destined to develop it. The research, published in The…
Astronomers have discovered oxygen in the most distant known galaxy ever seen, named JADES-GS-z14-0. This surprising finding is making scientists rethink how quickly galaxies formed after the Big…
A federally funded research team led by Sheri Holmen, PhD, investigator at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah (the U), is testing a new…
In 2023, Tuberculosis (TB) caused more deaths worldwide than any other infectious disease. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, and although largely unheard of in the developed…
Guangdong, China and Bagsværd, Denmark, 24 March 2025 –The United Laboratories International Holdings Limited (TUL) and Novo Nordisk A/S (Novo Nordisk) today announced that Novo Nordisk and TUL’s…
MONDAY, March 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People dealing with heart disease, diabetes or obesity are behind the eight ball when it comes to their chances of li
Researchers have developed a new memristor that is more robust, functions across a wider voltage range and can operate in both analog and digital modes. These properties could help address the problem…
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on…
[embedded content]Watch a video about how iguanas floated 1/5 of the way around the world to colonize Fiji. Thumbnail image via Bjørn Christian Tørrissen/ Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)For many years,…
FuriosaAI, a South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup, has turned down an $800 million takeover offer from US tech giant Meta Platforms, industry sources said on Monday. Baek Joon-ho,…
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A new study published in Computers in Human Behavior Reports has found that when it comes to online dating, physical appearance overwhelmingly determines who gets matched. Analyzing over 5
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine offers a nuanced view of how diabetes is affecting eye health in the United States. Published in Ophthalmology, the…
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The association between Neutrophil-Percentage-to-Albumin Ratio (NPAR) and mortality in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients with diabetes or pre-diabetes is not well understood. This study…
Professor Rik Bryan, Director of the Bladder Cancer Research Centre at the University of Birmingham and a co-author of the study said:“Despite the relatively small size of this initial study, the…
AstraZeneca anticipates that the expansion will increase its workforce in the region to 1,700. Credit: Robert Way/Shutterstock. AstraZeneca has announced a $2.5bn investment in the company’s sixth…
One of the world’s top hunters of hominid fossils, palaeoanthropologist Yohannes Haile-Selassie, appears on the Zoom screen from his home in Arizona, wearing a casual collared shirt. In the background…
Illustration: Sébastien ThibaultAfter coming across a UK conference that sounded interesting, Carme Arnan Ros, a laboratory manager and research technician at the -Centre for Genomic R
HELSINKI — A pair of Chinese astronauts embarked on an extravehicular activity outside the Tiangong space station Friday, as the crew approaches the end of their six-month-long stay in orbit. Astro…
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Making a splash The muon neutrino detected by KM3NeT has an estimated energy of 220 PeV. Credit: KM3NeT On 13 February 2023, strings of photodetectors anchored to the seabed off the coast of Sicily…
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The secretary of the 2026 European strategy update, Karl Jakobs, talks about the strong community involvement needed to reach a consensus for the future of our field. Into the future À la recherche de…
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• $2.6m investment from CEPI to advance Uvax Bio’s MERS vaccine candidate into preclinical trials.• Nanoparticle design mimics size and shape of MERS virus to trigger enhanced immune response.• As one…
Honduran money How should governments communicate reforms to fight corruption without reinforcing citizens’ negative perceptions? A carefully designed information intervention in Honduras provides a…
Northumbria University is developing local hubs in rural and remote areas where dementia patients can access technology they might need on a daily basis, and Imperial College London is developing easy…
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Published: 05:00 EDT, 24 March 2025 | Updated: 05:00 EDT, 24 March 2025 Thousands of men with prostate cancer are set to benefit from a pioneering surgical technique that slashes the risk of one of…
The burning of fossil fuels — coal, oil and gas — propelled humanity into the industrial revolution, remaking civilization in its wake. Gasoline powers many of the cars we drive; coal and natural gas…
High-grade glioma, an aggressive form of brain cancer affecting both paediatric and adult patients, remains one of the most challenging diseases to treat. The difficulty lies in the tumour’s location,…
WITH studies showing that the average person is already only getting around 5.91 hours of sleep per night, bedtime routines could be set for further upset when the clocks go forward by an hour at 1am…
Korean medtech firms skipped the hype and showed their hand at this year’s Korea International Medical & Hospital Equipment Show (KIMES 2025), spotlighting AI tools built for waiting rooms, not…
The Scientific Reports team is pleased to announce the most read* articles from 2024 in Sustainability. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers highlight valuable research from an…
Children born with congenital heart defects face a significantly increased risk of developing childhood cancer, according to a major new study. Leukaemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma were the most…
Discoveries about a fundamental protein may open the way for new treatments for leukaemia, researchers have reported. Exportin-1, a protein found in all living organisms, export molecules like…
Get UKAuthority News Share Topics Health & Care Image source: istock.com/Wildpixel Four new research networks are being set up to focus on creating technologies to help dementia patients manage memory…
Saturn’s iconic rings are set to seemingly vanish from view this weekend as they align edge-on with Earth for the first time since 2009. This rare phenomenon, known as the “ring plane crossing”, will…
World Health Organisation W. Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017–2025. Geneva: World Health Organization. 52. (2017).Prince, M. J. et al. World Alzheimer Report 2015-The…
Researchers have developed a low-cost, durable, do-it-yourself system that works as well as more expensive HEPA filters to clear indoor air pollutants such as smoke — or possibly limit the impact of…
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With research revealing that half of adults say they struggle to access trusted health information, effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients is vital. Kathy Oxtoby looks…
News24th March 2025 The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) has begun working with international partners to develop global guidelines for ethics committees who assess research relating to climate…
Onconic Therapeutics said it has filed a milestone payment claim with its Chinese partner, Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, for Jaqbo (ingredient: zastaprazan), its gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The use of ‘social prescriptions’ to improve children and young people’s wellbeing without medication can…
Newswise — Lawrenceville, NJ, USA—March 24, 2025—ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research announced that it is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025.In 1995, the…
Scientific analysis and traditional techniques are preserving the palace’s historical treasures
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
I always knew flying squirrels lived among us, probably of the southern variety, in the trees at our cabin-in-the-woods in central Virginia. But those buggers are hard to spot. They’re night-owls,…
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with Kearney, a global management consulting firm, released a first-of-its-kind report that assesses the…
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Reflecting Sunlight: Recommendations for Solar Geoengineering Research and Research Governance (The National Academies Press, 2021) ISBN: 978…
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Water resources and infrastructure are also affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Ukraine: In June 2023, the Kakhovka Dam, which held water from one of Europe's largest reservoirs, collapsed as a…
Is it possible to navigate your way to better brain health? That was the tantalising question raised by a recent study in the British Medical Journal, which found that being a taxi or ambulance driver…
Predicting the future is considered a fool’s game. Yet we can't help but wonder what ideas we’ll be talking about in the decades to come… presumably while sitting in a bar on the Moon, sipping anti…
Two new hydrogenated azaphilones (1 and 2), together with the known azaphilone (3) were isolated from the red soil-derived acid-tolerant fungus Penicillium purpureum OUCMDZ-019 by OSMAC (one strain…
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Arden L. Albee, professor of geology and planetary science, emeritus, and chief scientist at JPL, passed away March 19, 2025. He was 96. Albee conducted petrological investigations in the United…
Almost every galaxy has a black hole at its center. The black hole’s immense gravitational pull attracts and consumes surrounding matter and gas. Over time, as they accumulate enough material, they…
US technology supplier Palantir has called on the UK government to adopt a "common operating system" linking healthcare data with other sources such as the Department for Work and Pensions.
Some believe that overeating stems from food addiction. The theory suggests that food increases dopamine levels in the brain, leading to increased consumption. Ultra-processed foods high in sugar,…
From humble origins to cultural cornerstone, tea ignited a remarkable social revolution across Scotland’s landscape. At this month’s annual Scottish Food Heritage Symposium experts will explore how…
Experts from the Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (HBCH&RC) in Visakhapatnam have been roped in to identify the factors behind the rise in various cancer cases at Balabhadrapuram…
A social media influencer highlighted the link between emotions and organs, stating that emotions like fear and anger can impact physical health.
Since its launch, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos within a remarkably short period. This new study by a Kansas State University researcher uses…
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is emerging as a health issue in children too, with the few available studies indicating that the prevalence in India is higher than that globally. The condition is…
As the summer season draws near and the sun's rays intensify, many beachgoers will be slathering on sun lotion to shield their skin from harmful UV rays. While experts have long advised us to protect…
America is a deeply spiritual nation. Over 70% of us say that we feel spiritual in some way. But – at the same time – we're getting less religious. So for people who are spiritual-but-not-religious –…
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Chief Sustainability Officer at NHS England Chris Gormley said: "These vital savings can be reinvested directly into front line care, ensuring the NHS continues to deliver for our patients and…
Even when the same drug is used for the same disease, the response to treatment varies, depending on the country and race. A study explaining this phenomenon, focusing on the immune diversity of…
Auch im anhaltenden bewaffneten Konflikt in der Ukraine sind Wasserressourcen und -infrastrukturen betroffen: Im Juni 2023 brach der Kakhovka-Staudamm, der einen der größten Stauseen Europas umfasste,…
PALEMBANG, Indonesia – The pempek restaurants in the Plaju neighborood were full to the gills in early March. Palembang chefs pulverized mudfish caught from the Musi River into subtle variations of…
The first Korean data on physical and emotional changes over time in incurable cancer patients are expected to be available by 2027. Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital said Monday that…
The authors report the development of dual covalent proximity inducing molecules capable of selectively cross-linking two non-interacting proteins. Through the selective proximity-based activation of…
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in the developed world. The most widely used method of diagnosing prostate cancer involves a biopsy that passes a needle through the lining of the lower bowel…
Celltrion’s autoimmune disease treatment Steqeyma (ustekinumab) is set to be sold at Costco pharmacies across the U.S. under a new listing agreement with Costco Health Solutions, the pharmacy benefit…
The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine (KSEM) is opposing a proposal to legislate a “prioritization principle” for severe emergency patients.The emergency medicine specialists’ group argues that the…
The Scientific Reports team is pleased to announce the most read* articles from 2024. Featuring authors from around the world and from research fields across the scope of the journal, these papers…
Ben Pearce has been worried about how the works will affect his family's ability to travel around the local areaResidents in an Essex town have raised concerns about potential disruption caused by an…
What are the similarities between a small, rocky planet like Earth and an enormous gas giant planet like Jupiter, 714 million km (444 million miles) away?Quite a bit, as it happens, and it turns out…
WITH studies showing that the average person is already only getting around 5.91 hours of sleep per night, bedtime routines could be set for further upset when the clocks go forward by an hour at 1am…
Microsoft's claims about a potential breakthrough in quantum computing and the creation of a new state of matter have created backlash from physicists who question the claim's veracity. While the…
Microplastics have the potential to dramatically impact the world’s food security new research has found.A team led by professor Dang Fei from the Institute of Soil Science of the Chinese Academy of…
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In the latest ‘Community Case Studies’ blog, PLOS Mental Health speaks to Suzanne Fox about her journey with the Yellow Tulip Project – a youth-driven movement which aims to tackle the stigma…
Researchers in Australia are developing next-generation nanoparticles to enhance current treatments for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of the…
Korean food and beverage health company Ilhwa announced its official entry into the Ukrainian market, marking a key milestone in its strategy to expand across Eurasia.The first shipment to Ukraine…
When bacteria die, their bodies rupture and spill a buffet of nutrients for neighboring microbes. The live cells feast on molecules served by their dead counterparts and in turn become a meal for…
Authors: Stephanie E. Coen, Victoria Downie, Lucy Follett, Steve McCaig, Joanne L. Parsons Why is this study important? Women and girls remain at elevated risk of some sports injuries compared to…
Illustration of the S-cluster at the center of our galaxy. Credit: NCSA, UCLA/Keck There is a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. There is also a lot of other stuff there as well.…
In the years since Miguel Alcubierre came up with a warp drive solution in 1994, you would occasionally see news headlines saying that warp drives can work. And then a few months later you’ll see that…
IOP Publishing (IOPP) is delighted to announce the recipients of its Outstanding Reviewer Awards 2024. These annual awards recognise reviewers whose peer review reports have been exceptional over the…
A breakthrough tool called FactSelfCheck zooms in on the smallest units of AI-generated content—individual facts—to pinpoint and fix hallucinations with surgical precision, offering a powerful upgrade…
As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ratchets up its expectations of medical directors, data reflecting their responsibilities and the time they spend influencing nursing home care is…
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you have been wondering what the healthiest snacks are, Anahad O’Connor with The Washington Post has done the work for you, having analyzed the nutrition…
Artist's concept of the Artemis-enabled Stellar Imager on the lunar surface. Courtesy NASA. What's on and in a star? What happens at an active galactic nucleus? Answering those questions is the goal…
Over the past decade, the European Commission has invested significantly in space research in order to strengthen Europe’s capabilities in critical technologies that have traditionally been sourced…
Olink® Reveal is an NGS-based proteomics solution offering high-throughput biomarker analysis with minimal hands-on time. Requiring just 4 µL of sample, it enables deep proteome profiling in 1.5 days,…
A new study proposes NdLinear, a multi-dimensional linear layer that preserves data structure and slashes parameter counts across neural networks — from CNNs to Transformers. It outperforms standard…
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By Seyed Amir Ahmad Safavi-Naini In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming medicine, patient data is more valuable than ever. Open-access initiatives have revolutionized research by…
The Queensland government has abandoned the self-treatment approach and announced extra funding to help to tackle invasive fire ants, as the pests continue to take a toll on people, livestock and…
This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demandThursday, April 3rd, 202511:00 AM - 12:30 PM ETIn the immuno-oncology field, scientists discover, test, and validate novel immunotherapeutic…
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Studying the human brain is hard. Really, really hard. It is roughly 1,000 times the size of a mouse brain, with extreme cellular and circuit complexity. It is largely inaccessible to experimentation…
Say goodbye to guesswork—University of Toronto engineers unveil an AI-driven solution that fine-tunes laser 3D printing in record time, setting a new standard for aerospace, nuclear, and medical-grade…
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As AI models grow more powerful, so does their carbon footprint—new research warns that training behemoths like GPT-3 guzzles energy like small towns, and calls for a pivot to eco-conscious Green AI…
Ensuring the preservation of fragile artifacts from waterlogged archaeological sites demands the advancement of extraction techniques that uphold both safety and the integrity of historical data.…
March 24, 2025 | Monday | News Investment includes biotech agreements with Harbour BioMed, Syneron Bio and BioKangtai image credit- shutterstock British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has…
March 24, 2025 | Monday | News Strengthening product development and human resource training Shimadzu Scientific Korea Corporation (SSK), a subsidiary of Japan-headquartered firm Shimadzu in South…
On March 23, 2025, 23andMe took an important step forward by entering a voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring and sale process. Through this process, we will seek to find a partner who shares our…
Imagine a world where the oxygen you need changes dramatically between day and night.Your world shifts from being rich in oxygen (oxic) in the day, so you have energy to hunt for food, to…
Researchers confirmed that black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis) can trigger alpha-gal syndrome in humans. A 10-year surveillance in Maine identified 23 confirmed cases of the meat allergy outside…
The short Argonaute-based bacterial defense system, SPARDA (Short Prokaryotic Argonaute and DNase/RNase-APAZ), utilizes guide RNA to target invading complementary DNA and exhibits collateral nuclease…
Cell Research - Nociceptor neurons promote PDAC progression and cancer pain by interaction with cancer-associated fibroblasts and suppression of natural killer cells
Children are always asking "Why?" As they experience things for the first time, it's natural to want to find out more. But as children grow into adults, they often dismiss something new that…
Researchers used genome sequencing and machine learning to trace the top food sources behind Salmonella infections in the US. Chicken and vegetables emerged as the primary culprits, together…
Silicosis is an incurable but entirely preventable lung disease. It has only one cause: breathing in too much silica dust. This is a risk in several industries, including tunnelling, stone masonry and…
The oceans, the nearest things to perpetual motion, are being increasingly explored for energy potential as we shed fossil fuel dependency. Now a team in Florida has released a comprehensive global…
LigaChem Biosciences has acquired a stake in U.K.-based antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) biotech Iksuda Therapeutics, strengthening its leadership in ADC development for the global market. Meanwhile,…
HK inno.N said it has signed a share subscription agreement to acquire new shares of RaQualia Pharma Inc., a Japanese drug development company, becoming its largest shareholder.Under the agreement, HK…
Could your gut bacteria decide how well vaccines work? A new study reveals how diet and probiotics could hold the key to stronger, longer-lasting immune protection.
A Florida man in his 70s contracted an extremely rare, life-threatening infection in his implanted defibrillator after eating a feral pig in 2017.Before cooking and consuming the gift from a local…
A 7-day creatine monohydrate wash-in increased lean body mass in females, especially in the trunk, but adding creatine to resistance training didn’t boost muscle gains beyond training alone. Higher…
Thousands of flathead, bream, whiting and schooling prawns have died in a devastating fish kill in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, choking the waterways of coastal and riverside towns in…
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation triggered a fervid series of observations of the object – possibly as big as…
Over the past 13 years, great white sharks have increasingly made their presence known off Maine’s coast. More than 100 individual sharks have been detected, with the majority of sightings occurring…
PublishTime：2025-03-18 The Taiwan Centers for Disease (Taiwan CDC) announced that today (18th) that, during the 11th week of 2025 (March 9-15), there were approximately 108,000 outpatient and…
The rapid success of RNA vaccines in preventing SARS-CoV-2 has sparked interest in their use for cancer immunotherapy. Although many cancers originate in mucosal tissues, current RNA cancer vaccines…
It's the time of year when volunteer snake catchers from Tom Price in Western Australia's north-west get called out to jobs almost daily.One resident recently contacted local handler Juddy Cain with a…
Examining the trillions of dollars Americans spend on their medical needs revealed that the US is a nation of 3,110 different health care systems, and utilization rates were the main driver of vast…
Long-term adherence to the American Heart Association’s “Life’s Essential 8” lifestyle score significantly reduces the risk of overall and site-specific cancers. Stable high LE8 scores over four years…
A new study from Norway suggests that the way coffee is brewed—and whether the drinker is male or female—may affect how much it raises cholesterol levels, a known risk factor for heart disease. The…
It may be famous for its reliable 'Old Faithful' geyser, but one should never forget that Yellowstone National Park sits on top of a rumbling, dynamic, active supervolcano.Changes are always…
The study found the urine test correctly detected recurrence in 90% of these patients.
Why do some individuals get tattooed while others don’t? Is it because of differences in their genes?Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark in Odense recently addressed these questions.…
Imagine snapping a photo of your lunch and instantly knowing how many calories, carbs, and fat it contains—no need to guess or write anything down. Thanks to a new AI system from NYU Tandon School of…
It’s an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke. As we age and our muscles weaken, balance becomes crucial to staying…
Credit: Unsplash+ Patients whose heart function improves after being treated for heart failure may feel better, but stopping their medications could still put them at serious risk. A new study from…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Leicester has found that people who lose weight and later regain it may end up with less muscle mass than they started with
You might not remember what you ate for breakfast yesterday, but your body certainly does. For better or worse, your dietary history is embedded in your body. It’s in your bones, gut, heart, blood,…
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people in the UK are currently living with…
A small pilot study has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment that delivers electrical signals to specific areas of the brain, may help reduce severe self-injurious behavior in…
WeGuide, in collaboration with Garmin through its Garmin Health unit, has announced the winners of the Wearable-Enabled Research Grant. The grant supports medical researchers and digital health start…
WASHINGTON — Spanish propulsion startup Pangea Aerospace has raised 23 million euros ($25 million) to further development of advanced rocket engines for use in launch vehicles and spacecraft.Pangea…
Globally, a climate or extreme weather-related disaster has been recorded every day for the past 50 years, resulting in an average of 115 deaths and US$202 million in losses. Aside from increasing…
Lapis lazuli is a vividly blue rock, sometimes with streaks of gold, that has been known for millennia for its eye-popping colour and use as a semi-precious gemstone.It gets its colour from the…
We live in a world where misinformation spreads easily, deepfakes blur reality and political spin reshapes narratives. So, our ability to verify accurate information has never been more critical.Facts…
Rusovce Manor is a 19th century Neo-Gothic manor inspired by English Gothic Revival architecture.It was constructed on the site of a 16th-century manor house near the Roman settlement of Gerulata — a…
EXCLUSIVE: The Daily Star asked Musk’s AI tool what the five biggest threats to the UK are - and it named Reform UK’s leader Nigel Farage as to blame for one amid the rise of the far-right
A powerful combination of two cholesterol-lowering drugs could prevent thousands of deaths each year from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases, according to the largest analysis of…
For decades, people have been trying to directly detect dark matter: the missing mass in our universe. Now, research from the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is making possible a new, super-sensitive…
24 March 2025 News Release Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, has announced the return of its Innovate to Grow: Agrifood program for Western Australian (WA) small to medium-sized enterprises…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Michelle Chui, PharmD, PhD, professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discussed the complex role of automation in pharmacy medication management,…
A recently published large study from Denmark seems to show a link between tattoos and cancer. It has not established a causal link, but getting tattoos may be riskier than we have been led to…
A Florida State University faculty member has been elected to a prestigious scientific organization for his innovation in magnetic resonance, a scientific phenomenon known to many for its role in…
Isar Aerospace, based near Munich, Germany, is scheduled to make the first ever launch attempt…
Advice for increasing conscientiousness generally involves a set of anal-retentive genuflections: preparing for things in advance, laying your clothes out the night before, proofreading, making lists,…
A man was left horrified after ChatGPT falsely said that he had killed two of his children, while getting other details of his life correct. He has no complained
The blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) is only a few centimeters long, yet it may be one of the most dangerous marine animals on Earth.That's because, as part of the blue-ringed octopus…
"That's not science. That's ideology." -- Gregory Poland, MD, president of the Atria Health and Research Institute in New York City, discussing the CDC's plan to look for an association between…
Deep in the heart of Crete, where myth intertwines with natural wonder, stands the legendary olive tree of Vouves. For millennia, this 2,000-year-old ancient sentinel has silently witnessed the rise…
In a recent case report published in Frontiers in Immunology, scientists in Canada described how an experimental treatment using a naturally derived substance called ibogaine appeared to improve…
Posted: March 23, 2025 3:45 pm ET | Last Updated: March 23, 2025 3:56 pm ET | Get SpacePolicyOnline.com's list of space policy events for the week of March 23-29, 2025 including congressional hearings…
Australia is heading towards minority government at a turning point in world history.This is a time when clear political vision and decisive leadership is called for, when the stakes for tomorrow's…
A new study in England found that nearly one in 10 people in the country believe they could have Long COVID.Researchers from the University of Southampton looked at data collected by the country’s…
The American Chemical Society Spring 2025 meeting will officially kick off on Sunday, March 23, in San Diego, with the theme “Pushing Boundaries. Solving global challenges.” The meeting is a hybrid…
Whale jumping - Ilse Orsel -unsplash Whales are some of the most majestic and awe-inspiring creatures on Earth. And we have more in common than you might think. Just like us, they’re mammals, meaning…
Welcome back to our five-part examination of Webb's Cycle 4 General Observations program. In the first and second installments, we examined how some of Webb's 8,500 hours of prime observing time this…
Like so many trolls before, AI is now apparently telling people to learn to code.As Ars Technica reports, someone who used the programming assistant Cursor claims that the software refused to continue…
Dormant genes on the X chromosome may reawaken in old age, potentially giving the aging female brain a boost that the male brain doesn't receive.This phenomenon may help to explain why, on many…
Chinese robotics company Dobot has shown off its humanoid robot, dubbed Atom, preparing a sumptuous breakfast.The video, titled "Rise and Shine with Atom, Your New Breakfast Buddy!" shows the robot…
Virtual reality research finds that thinking of a virtual body in pain makes people feel less connected to it, offering clues into self-perception and depersonalization.
Tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death around the world, outpaced only by COVID-19 during the first three years of the pandemic. Reports of TB date back to the time of Hippocrates, but…
A group of artificial intelligence luminaries convened by Gov. Gavin Newsom issued what is expected to be an influential set of recommendations, pushing state lawmakers to bring greater transparency…
Ellie Buckley explains why we develop rituals, and how your lucky socks actually could be making you perform better
A British startup called Magdrive claims to have developed a satellite that uses solid metal as a source of fuel. Its founder says it could even one day be used to clean up space junk — by gobbling up…
This personality trait is linked to mental health problems.Being impulsive can be a sign of poor mental health.People who are impulsive tend to prefer a small immediate reward over a larger reward…
Optical illusions are great fun, and they fool virtually everyone. But have you ever wondered if you could train yourself to unsee these illusions? Our latest research suggests that you can. Optical…
FOI requests have reavealed that a Labour government minister asked artificial intelligence for advice about AI and what podcasts it would be appropriate for him to appear on
Wild birds, poultry, cattle and even farmworkers in the United States have already caught the virus, urging scientists to work on vaccinations to protect human health
The most detailed view yet of the universe’s earliest light has just been revealed—offering a rare look at the moment the cosmos began to take shape. Captured by a global team of scientists using the…
Ms Berry added: "We've seen a glut of these speculative projects to create these enormous schemes on farmland."They are far in excess of the government's own target for net zero for 2030."Joining her…
Opposites attract—or at least, they often do. There’s something inherently thrilling about being drawn to a partner whose strengths and perspectives differ from your own. In good times, this can…
Consider, for your listening pleasure, the next frontier in sonic miracles: so-called "audible enclaves," where only you can hear a sound without disturbing anyone else in open space — no headphones…
While the number of smokers and heavy drinkers in the Netherlands continues to fall, obesity remains one of the country’s most persistent public health issues. The latest Leefstijlmonitor (lifestyle…
In a major scientific milestone, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has directly detected carbon dioxide in the atmospheres of multiple exoplanets for the first time by observing their emitted…
Suisun City wants to be a leader in the American shipbuilding renaissance.The Solano County city is all in on President Donald Trump’s efforts to rebuild the nation’s diminished shipbuilding industry…
Groundbreaking observations of a repeating explosion in space, the recurrent nova LMCN 1968-12a, reveal that it's the hottest burst of its kind ever recorded.Located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a…
A new clinical trial has found that taking low doses of LSD twice a week does not reduce symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults more than a placebo. While both the LSD and…
Europe's flagship Ariane 5 rocket retired in 2023, a year before its replacement—the Ariane 6—debuted on its first test flight from the Guiana Space Center. The first operational flight of the Ariane…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Private rents in Wigan are affordable to newly qualified NHS nurses, new analysis suggests. Research from…
A rare celestial event will make Saturn’s rings appear to disappear this weekend as Earth crosses their plane. This optical illusion, known as a ring plane crossing, occurs twice in Saturn’s 30-year…
Astronomers using the mighty James Webb Space Telescope have captured direct images of four planets in a star system 130 light years from Earth — an astonishingly eagle-eyed feat of cosmic…
Researcher James T. Stroud studies an anole that was captured with a small lizard lasso. The anole blends in well with the tree. (Neil Losin/Stroud Research Miami) By James T. Stroud Every morning in…
When we think about searching for alien life, most people imagine Earth-like planets orbiting distant stars, bathed in the warmth of their suns and perhaps hosting oceans of liquid water. But what if…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Italy shows that even a single 30-minute session of aerobic exercise can improve how the body handles sugar and uses insulin—key factors in preventing type 2…
Stephen Kaspar is one step closer to legalizing pet raccoons in Kansas after testifying before the state legislature last month.Kaspar has been fascinated with raccoons since he made a papier-mâché…
Scientists unlock real atomic behavior in lab-made quantum dots
Dark energy, the mysterious force that makes up 70 percent of everything in existence, was hypothesized to explain why the expansion of the universe was accelerating. Ever since, it's been thought of…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, assistant professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy, discussed the expanding role of pharmacists in…
World War II-era data offered a window into life with and without sugar rationing. (iStock) It’s hard to escape the fruit snacks-juice box culture many parents and children live in. But a growing body…
Welcome to The Five Under 5, your go-to roundup of the top 5 videos of the week.These short videos are designed for busy oncologists to view on the go, and feature expert insights on breaking news,…
A surprising discovery by a U.S. scientist has sparked new debate in the astronomy world: Could our entire universe be located inside an unimaginably massive black hole? That question might sound like…
Early humans may have prized volcanic balls for over a million years
Researchers push back the origin story of cerapodan dinosaurs by two million years.
The galaxy, named JADES-GS-z14-0, dates back to a time when the universe was just 294 million years old—barely 2% of its current age. Despite its small size compared to the Milky Way, it’s a cosmic…
Pulikkal Reghunandanan, R. et al. Laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair: A comparative study. Cureus 15 (11), e48619. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.48619 (2023). PMID: 38090402; PMCID:…
Measuring pain, one of the most fundamental tasks in medicine, remains one of the least accurate. Clinical trials are expected to begin in about two month on the Nociometer, a device designed to…
Dwayne Dalton, left, and Megan Kessler wade through storm surge flooding in Gulfport, Florida, caused by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 26. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post) Have you ever…
Scientists are homing in on the nature of a mysterious force called dark energy, that makes up nearly 70% of the universe and pushing all the stars and galaxies away from each other at an ever faster…
In February this year, Google announced it was launching “a new AI system for scientists.” This system, it said, was a collaborative tool designed to help scientists “create novel hypotheses and…
Image by Getty / FuturismA woman made an alarming discovery after getting an elective full-body MRI scan through a company called Prenuvo.As People reports, Sarah Blackburn ended up getting her spleen…
For the past few years, I have grown a variety of peppers in my garden. I use them to make a pepper sauce. The sauce has to age for one year in the dark corner of our pantry. I don’t necessarily…
A study conducted in Australia found that individuals who reported being more easily sexually aroused by pornography tended to experience a decrease in sexual satisfaction, as well as in relationship…
Board member and San Leandro Mayor Juan Gonzalez III cautioned the group not to have blinders on while considering the study. “I don’t want to see us … try to attribute all variations due to air…
Near the small town of Herstmonceux in the English county of East Sussex sits the former home of the Royal Greenwich Observatory. The Royal Observatory Greenwich was first built in Greenwich, London,…
Pharmacy Times® interviewed Kelsey Cook, PharmD, BCPS, clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, on her presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…
Israel's army launched airstrikes on several locations in Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for a rocket attack.The strikes came a day after Israel said it would carry out operations in Gaza "with…
In the vast plains of North America, a formidable predator once reigned supreme. A member of the “bone-crushing” Borophaginae subfamily, Epicyon haydeni was not just any canid. Its name, meaning “more…
Even as investors punished Sarepta Therapeutics (NASDAQ: SRPT) after it disclosed the death of a patient treated with its Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) gene therapy Elevidys® (delandistrogene…
At least eight members of a Hong Kong school group who visited mainland China were infected with norovirus and another 13 were displaying symptoms consistent with the stomach bug, city health…
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin will be making history by sending an all-female crew on its next spaceflight this spring. The American spacecraft company's 11th human mission will…
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation triggered a fervid series of observations of the object — possibly as big as…
For roughly one in every hundred people, food containing even the smallest amounts of gluten can deliver a gutful of hurt and pose severe risks to their health.While a domino effect of immunological…
A partial solar eclipse will come to Earth on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as the moon passes in front of the sun. From Earth, photographers will capture images of a bite being taken out of the sun. From…
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the northeastern U.S., eastern Canada, Western Europe, northwestern Africa and northern Russia. While this is not a total…
Africa’s top health regulators convened in Johannesburg for the inaugural African Regulatory Leadership Programme (ARLP), aimed at strengthening regulatory leadership and advancing the establishment…
When it comes to the life of tech, generative AI is still just an infant. Though we've seen tons of AI hype, even the most advanced models are still prone to wild hallucinations, like lying about…
A new survey reveals deep divisions in Dutch public opinion on embryo screening, with one in seven citizens supporting gender selection while a majority wants to ban traveling abroad for the…
A “remarkable” ring dating back at least a millennium was recently unearthed near the Scottish shore. And it wasn’t some seasoned archeologist who made the find, but rather, a self-described…
Two of the first patients of adaptive Deep Brain Sitimulation (aDBS) Parkinson's therapy and the neurologist who developed the care system share how life changes and how it doesn't when receiving the…
It’s easy to feel secure in a relationship when everything is going well. But what happens when life gets messy — when stress, failure or emotional exhaustion set in? That’s when the true foundation…
Despite all the problems Boeing has had with its planes and spacecraft, president Donald Trump is now boasting about the manufacturer building the military a new fighter jet — and naming it,…
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Eggers, A. C., Garro, H. & Grimmer, J. No evidence for systematic voter fraud: A guide to statistical claims about the 2020 election. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 118, e2103619118 (2021).Article PubMed…
There's a major difference between humans and current artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities: common sense. According to a new visionary paper by Walid Saad, professor in the College of Engineering…
Insect predators found in the United States could help keep spotted lanternfly populations in check while potentially reducing reliance on chemical control methods, according to a new study conducted…
It is commonly assumed that as forest ecosystems age, they accumulate and store, or "sequester," more carbon. A new study based at the University of Michigan Biological Station untangled carbon…
In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary…
The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape that makes them particularly resilient to changes in fluid volume. A similar cell shape also…
Within the human brain, a network of regions has evolved to process language. These regions are consistently activated whenever people listen to their native language or any language in which they are…
Skywatchers might soon witness a dazzling cosmic event not seen for generations. A star system known as T Coronae Borealis is on the brink of a rare outburst—one that could make it visible to the…
When you peer out into the depths of the cosmos, a mystery lies there, waiting.In a survey of the deep sky, most of the galaxies are seen rotating in the same direction. This is a problem. Under…
Imagine a world where your phone stays cool no matter how long you use it, and it's also equipped with tiny sensors that can identify dangerous chemicals or pollutants with unparalleled sensitivity…
Amid a push around the country to ban cell phones and smartwatches in schools, the main opponents to such measures are parents who are seemingly addicted to talking to their children all day long.As…
The research field of "cellular IRESes" lay dormant for decades, as there was no uniform standard of reliable methods for the clear characterization of these starting points for the ribosome-mediated…
A new study has discovered that birds in the Galápagos Islands are changing their behaviour due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened levels of aggression.…
Scientists from the University of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first…
A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn's disease, according to findings published in Science Immunology on March 21. The…
In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose -- a major constituent of all plant cell walls -- a team of Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has captured images of the microscopic…
From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are an indispensable part of life. Yet the chemicals that make these products so effective can be difficult to break down or could even…
Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." Scientists…
Researchers at University of Toronto Engineering, led by Professor Yu Zou, are leveraging machine learning to improve additive manufacturing, also commonly known as 3D printing. In a new paper,…
Traditionally, chemists have relied on well-established but limiting methods to synthesize these molecules. The new research, co-authored by Kevin Brown, the James F. Jackson Professor of Chemistry in…
"This trial is not intended for pregnant women" is an almost universal clause in the conditions for acceptance to a clinical trial. In the past, clinical trials excluded any woman of childbearing age,…
Britta Späth has dedicated her career to proving a single, central conjecture. She’s finally succeeded, alongside her partner, Marc Cabanes.
This image shows the precise location in the night sky of the galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0. Credit: ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/S. Carniani et al./S. Schouws et al/JWST: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, Brant Robertson (UC…
When it comes to life in the age of global capitalism, there's probably no better symbol for the worker's burden than the dreaded alarm clock. Although the snooze button offers temporary escape, its…
Did you know that poor oral health can affect your heart? Many people think of gum disease as just a dental problem, but research suggests that it is linked to serious health conditions like heart…
People who believe they’ve been forgiven by God may be more likely to forgive themselves after hurting someone—but this self-forgiveness doesn’t always lead them to apologize. In fact, a new study…
A week from now is the first solar eclipse of 2025. Gracing the skies for those in eastern Northern America and Europe, it occurs one lunar year after a total solar eclipse wowed North America on…
Credit: Unsplash+ Most of us have had our blood pressure checked at some point — a cuff is wrapped around the upper arm, it squeezes tightly, and then slowly deflates as the doctor listens
Credit: Unsplash+ Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a serious illness that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when certain brain cells slowly stop working and die. Over time, this leads…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Columbia University suggests that chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed diuretic for lowering blood pressure, may cause more seriou
Credit: Unsplash+ Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the most widespread and serious mental health problems in the world. It affe
Credit: Unsplash+ Marijuana is becoming more accepted and widely used across the United States. About 18% of Americans — nearly 1 in 5 — have tried it, and in 2019, nearly 48.2 million people used it…
Credit: Unsplash+ For decades, the health risks of cigarette smoking have been well understood. In the U.S., smoking causes nearly one in five deaths each year, with many linked to cancer. But what’s…
Credit: Unsplash+ Drinking coffee—especially caffeinated coffee—may help reduce the risk of developing endometrial cancer, a common type of cancer that start
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Chang’e-6 samples reveal moon’s oldest impact basin formed 4.25 billion years ago
Scientists at Caltech have developed a new solar-powered device that could one day help make jet fuel without adding extra carbon to the atmosphere. As energy demands grow and climate change worsens,…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that Alzheimer’s disease is most common in the East and Southeast parts of the United States. These areas, which include places like Florida, Maryland, and…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new large study from Denmark has found that children who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop a serious lung disease called COPD (ch
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Sweden suggests that coffee made in many workplace coffee machines may contain substances that raise cholesterol levels. The research was led by scientists at…
Credit: Unsplash+ About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers from the University of South Australia have found a way to make cannabidiol (CBD) work better in the body, potentially transforming how it’s used to treat conditions like…
Can blood pressure medications help prevent dementia?
New gene discovery may help protect against kidney disease
Credit: Unsplash+ Peanuts are a favorite snack for many people. They’re crunchy, tasty, and often praised for being healthy. But if you or someone you know is dealing with cancer, a new study suggests…
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Constipation is a common gastrointestinal disorder that causes both physical and psychological distress to many patients, significantly affecting their daily lives and quality of life. Alcohol…
A recent study involving a large group of children has shed light on why attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and dyscalculia frequently appear together. Researchers discovered…
President Donald Trump has some accolades for the technical acumen of his youngest son Barron — and they're baffling.In a sit-down interview with Fox News personality Laura Ingraham in the Oval…
A partial solar eclipse is coming to New England at sunrise on March 29, 2025, bringing some unique views that will be most easily seen from the U.S. East Coast in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and…
Scientists scrutinizing the seafloor beneath a calving iceberg found a remarkable array of living creatures, switching up notions of how the giant chunks of ice affect their immediate environs. The…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Jane shifted nervously on the hard examination room table at her regular…
What it is: Sunset on the moon, part of the first collection of high-definition imagery of a lunar sunsetWhere it is: Mons Latreille, a mountain in the moon's Mare Crisium ("Sea of Crises") basinWhen…
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Bone Marrow Transplantation - Current use of donor lymphocyte infusions after allogenic stem cell transplantation in Europe: a survey on behalf of the cellular therapy and immunobiology working...
Researchers are analyzing volatile chemicals emanating from grape leaves infected by powdery mildew fungus, with the goal of improving training for vineyard canines. They will present their results at…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO, March 23, 2025 — Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are peptide-based therapeutics for treating diabetes and for weight loss. Unfortunately, shortages and high…
Los investigadores están analizando sustancias químicas volátiles que provienen de las hojas de parra infectadas por el hongo oídio con el objetivo de mejorar el entrenamiento de los canes de los…
Los investigadores han «pintado» los agonistas del receptor del GLP-1 en anticuerpos a través de una reacción que se produce dentro del organismo. En modelos animales, una sola dosis actuó mejor y…
At the turn of the 20th century, a famous horse named Clever Hans toured Germany. The horse stunned crowds as his trainer demonstrated the animal's alleged ability to understand German, tell time and…
A new study on the Egyptian pyramids has caused a stir worldwide, after researchers from Italy and Scotland claimed that there is a "huge underground city" extending over 6,500 feet beneath Giza…
Chinese CRISPR research continues to grow and this includes interesting CRISPR biotech firms. Some here in the U.S. worry that American gene editing firms could be lagging behind. Especially over the…
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Diabetic macular edema (DME), a sight-threatening retinopathy, is a leading cause of vision loss in persons with diabetes mellitus. Despite strict control of systemic risk factors, a fraction of…
The Bulgham Bay eelgrass meadow is the only site that is not designated under an existing protective measures. Options being considered by Defa are establishing a marine nature reserve around that…
Multiple trees fell across Exmoor during Storm Daragh in DecemberTrees felled at a national park in Devon during Storm Darragh are helping support insects, conservationists have said.Exmoor National…
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Kakti, A. et al. Postoperative pain of pediatric patients undergoing dental treatment under general anesthesia visiting a general hospital: a cross-sectional study. Children 10 (4), 671 (2023).PubMed…
Transport injuries (TIs) are a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide, and Iran, with its rapid demographic transitions in recent decades, is no exception. This study aimed to assess the…
Laura White, from Melbourne, Australia, descends the stone staircase at Bootham Bar, looking for her next clue on a geocaching adventure. It is her first visit to York, and the UK, for a three-week…
Keio University doctors said they have taken a promising step toward using human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to treat spinal cord injuries. At a March 21 news conference, Hideyuki Okano, a…
The question keeps coming up when I discuss the challenges facing the Cochrane Collaboration: What’s happening with open access for Cochrane reviews?…
People living with dementia are set to benefit from government-backed research designed to help them live more independently in their own homes. Four new research networks led by the UK’s top…
Researchers found excessive noise caused Galapagos yellow warblers to change their behaviourBirds change their behaviour and become more aggressive when exposed to traffic noise, research…
Microglia are more susceptible to ferroptosis compared to neurons and astrocytes, which may compromise their phagocytic and clearance capabilities of α-synuclein (α-syn) in Parkinson’s disease (PD).…
This study aimed to compare the postoperative vault and preoperative predictions between vertical and horizontal fixation of implantable collamer lenses (ICLs). In this prospective case series, 63…
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Pluto and its moon Charon may have united through a kiss rather than a collision, according to a study.The research could give insight into how the dwarf planet is able to support a subsurface ocean.
The Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) on Sunday proudly showed off a healthy “Riley” as the young eagle turned two months old.“At almost 4 kilograms, Riley can now stand completely on its own for…
A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) has been linked to a subsequent increase in the risk of developing some, but not all, obesity related cancers, according to new research. Previous research has…
BEIJING, March 23 (Xinhua) -- China's space station is set to introduce a novel participant in its space science experiments -- the planarian, a creature renowned for its extraordinary regenerative…
Traffic noise reduces the stress-relief benefits of natural sounds. Faster traffic (40 mi/h) causes more stress and anxiety than slower traffic. The study did not measure long-term health effects like…
Teal We Find A Cure and Give Where You Live combined to donate nearly $50,000 toward the Nourish Food Pantry at the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth. These funds will further the mission to…
New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that having an overweight or obesity trajectory during childhood is associated with…
Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar…
Women with ongoing urinary incontinence could avoid invasive bladder pressure tests, as new research shows that a range of non-invasive assessments work just as well in guiding treatment. Led by…
Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered form…
Mucormycosis, a fungal infection caused by Mucorales, has high mortality rates in people with weakened immune systems and those suffering from severe trauma like burns, blast injuries or victims of…
Researchers at Indiana University and Wuhan University in China have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical process that could streamline the development of pharmaceutical compounds, chemical building…
Roughly 200 million women around the world suffer from endometriosis, a condition that causes tissue from the lining of the uterus to grow in places outside of the uterus. The condition can be…
As they studied two years of prison-inmate data, Laura Dague and a team of fellow health researchers noticed that one particular scenario kept cropping up. That scenario involved the days when an…
A new editorial was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 13, 2025, titled "No disease left behind." In this editorial, Dr. Muzamil Arshad from the University of Chicago Medical Center and…
During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body. If not, the…
A research team led by Mount Sinai has uncovered mechanisms of abnormal immune cell function that may lead to Crohn's disease, according to findings published in Science Immunology on March 21. The…
Like people, bacteria get invaded by viruses. In bacteria, the viral invaders are called bacteriophages, derived from the Greek word for bacteria-eaters, or in shortened form, "phages." Scientists…
A simulation of merging stellar mass black holes. Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center/Scott Noble There are three known types of black holes: supermassive black holes that lurk in the hearts of…
In 1994 Miguel Alcubierre was able to construct a valid solution to the equations of general relativity that enable a warp drive. But now we need to tackle the rest of relativity: How do we arrange…
Economic crises challenge all, causing disruptions. Business cycles show growth and decline patterns, aiding prediction. The Karfali-VAR-Model, using VAR and a 9-year cycle, warns of downturns. This…
QUEZON CITY -- The Climate Change Commission (CCC) and GMA Integrated News (GMAIN) have reinforced their commitment to climate storytelling in a collaborative meeting focused on expanding media…
As of early 2025, tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S. This disease, often shortened to TB, causes significant lung damage and, if not treated, is almost always lethal. World TB Day on March…
Just as cities must carefully manage the flow of cars in and out of downtown, cells regulate the movement of molecules into and out of the nucleus. This microscopic metropolis relies on an intricate…
In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia odocoilei and Babesia divergens-like MO-1 DNA in brain tissue samples from a young child with…
Patients hoping for a kidney transplant must first undergo a battery of medical tests to determine whether they are suitable candidates for the procedure and healthy enough to take post-transplant…
Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and The Obesity Society (TOS) sent a letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with more than 20 leading organizations and providers across…
If you've ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close…
This study is reported by Lizeng Gao's group from the Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing. The growing issue of antibiotic resistance necessitates alternative treatments for…
When you come home from a run or a sweaty gym session, do you immediately fling your clothes into the washing machine for a hot cycle? Or do you leave them on a chair (or the floordrobe) so you can…
People with Crohn disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) who switched to the infliximab biosimilar CT-P13 had higher treatment persistence (84% and 91%) than those new to infliximab (66% and 53%),…
In a strategic move for medical research and innovation, Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University of Singapore Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine) have launched the Systems…
Image by Getty / FuturismIn a new study, scientists have found an alarming link between sugary soda and oral cancer.As United Press International reports, new research out of the University of…
Just a few years ago, it was impossible to take usable imagery of the Northern Lights with a smartphone. However, thanks to advances in low-light performance, that’s all changed, with the latest…
Pharmacy Times® interviewed Chad Kodiak, RPh, PharmD, CEO and president of KODOCARE Pharmacy, on his presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting & Exposition.Kodiak…
It's just before six in the morning, but the grape harvest is already well underway.Bright green leaves are a stark contrast from the dusty red soil the vines climb out of.While the sun has only just…
Biodiesel is a cleaner fuel alternative to petroleum diesel, but making it still creates pollution—especially harmful wastewater and carbon dioxide (CO₂). Now, a team of researchers from the…
Early on March 19 (IST), a SpaceX capsule bearing astronauts Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore, Aleksandr Gorbunov, and Nick Hague splashed down splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico. The four were…
Petrikin, J. E. et al. The NSIGHT1-randomized controlled trial: rapid whole-genome sequencing for accelerated etiologic diagnosis in critically ill infants. NPJ Genom. Med. 3, 6 (2018).PubMed PubMed…
Most people know that smoking cigarettes is bad for their health, but did you know that other tobacco products like cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco can also harm your heart? While cigarette…
Credit: Unsplash+ Mammograms are best known as a tool to screen for breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also reveal hidden sig
Credit: Unsplash+ Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a serious and common complication in people with
Credit: Unsplash+ Sales of Leqembi (lecanemab), a drug that targets Alzheimer’s disease, have been climbing steadily since its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2023. In the…
by European Association for the Study of Obesity Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New research to be presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11–14 May) shows…
Judith Blaine, who has lived in Hong Kong for 30 years, is a relative newcomer to surfing – which she describes as unlike any other sport.“I’m a beginner, but I absolutely love it,” she says. “You…
ON THE SOCCER PITCH, in the physics classroom and in the office of a trusted professor, students at Sonoma State University are confronting a demoralizing challenge: What happens if my program gets…
The National Institutes of Health has terminated dozens of grants for scientific research projects related to vaccine use and hesitancy, informing researchers that their studies no longer aligned with…
A recent study suggests that a 2,500-calorie diet, modeled after traditional eating habits in Papua New Guinea, may aid in weight loss and reduce cancer risk.Known as the Non-Industrialized Microbiome…
The livelihood of the world's 150 million rice farmers comes with a cruel paradox.Many are among the poorest in the world, living in regions hardest hit by climate change, yet they depend on a crop…
We know sleep and diet are closely related, and a new study adds a few more intriguing details to the picture, showing links between specific types of foods, like those high in fiber or fat, and sleep…
A recent press statement from Forestry England reveals that a previously overlooked standing stone is part of a Bronze Age monument, complete with a ceremonial platform and a newly identified stone…
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photograph while orbiting over Puglia, the southeastern region of Italy that includes the “heel of the boot.” Settlements appear as…
An AI expert says Manchester giants could save cash by creating an artifical version of their iconic manager to keep up engagement with fans
This week, scientists now know how Maria Branyas Morera lived to be 117 years old, further observations have found that a set of famous dinosaur tracks were not made by sauropods walking on their…
Venus will pass between the Earth and the Sun on Saturday in a rare event called an inferior conjunction, though it will be difficult to see without special equipment. This alignment occurs every 19…
Statistical power is defined as the probability of obtaining a statistically significant result when the null-hypothesis is false which is complementary to avoiding a type-II error (i.e., obtaining a…
SeaWorld has been fined by the U.S. Department of Labor after an employee at its Florida location was injured by a killer whale last year. The labor department said the employee was injured during a…
Tucked away in the Santa Cruz Mountains is a new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to helping care for sick and injured wildlife.The Larry Ellison Conservation Center for Wildlife Care, or simply…
Challenging assumptions about infant memory, a novel functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study shows that babies as young as 12 months old can encode memories, researchers report in a study…
A blink, a heartbeat, or even saying "one Mississippi". These are ways we try to count one second with our body. Whether it’s the ticking of a clock or a changing number on a digital display, the…
How can you burn more calories as you walk? Walk farther, walk faster or walk harder. Those are basically your options, right? But let’s take the scenic route on this answer because walking is fast…
Even in the most loving relationships, a bond that once felt strong can start to fray. Whether it’s a shift in communication, a disagreement or something left unspoken, connections can unintentionally…
Two pharmacists at the 2025 APhA Annual Meeting debate the role of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for non-insulin users, highlighting evolving guidelines, emerging clinical evidence, cost and…
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“You don’t look at the big problem all together, because I think it’s a little intimidating. You just take it one day at a time, meet the people who are going to meet with you…, and really try to do…
A study of Galápagos yellow warblers, a songbird widespread in the Galápagos Islands, are changing their behaviour due to traffic noise, with those frequently exposed to vehicles showing heightened…
If the mango is described as the king of fruits, then the jackfruit will be the doctor of all fruits. Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is a plant known in India and the Middle East for a long time…
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If quantum computers are to fulfill the promise of solving problems faster or which are too complex for classical supercomputers, then quantum information needs to be communicated between multiple…
Pharmacy Times® interviewed Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, owner of Powell, CEO and founder of Intentional Living with Emlah, on her presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting &…
More than 200 residents were ordered to leave their homes in eight villages because of the deadly fire in Sancheong County in South Gyeongsang province.Acting President Choi Sang-mok had urged all…
Bates, D. W. et al. The safety of inpatient health care. N. Engl. J. Med. 388, 142–153 (2023).PubMed Google Scholar Huhn, S. et al. The impact of wearable technologies in health research: scoping…
An extraordinary fossil bed in the arid grasslands of the Australian continent, called McGraths Flat, really is the Lagerstätte that keeps on giving.Just a few years after uncovering a trove of…
Saturn's iconic rings will temporarily disappear this weekend in a rare celestial event that hasn't happened since 2009.According to Space.com, the planet's rings align perfectly with Earth's line of…
On March 7 and March 8, several newspapers reported a surge in influenza (flu) cases in the Delhi-NCR region, with some mentioning the “spike” as over 54%. The source of this news was a local survey…
The parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers, headed by Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad, has urged the Union Fertilizers Ministry to seek additional funds for the sector at the…
Exactly three decades ago, Stephen Freligh was shaping stories as a photo editor for the National Wildlife Federation, while his wife, Deborah, was bringing nature to life as an art director and…
It was just after 7pm and the ship’s captain and a handful of passengers had finished dinner in the saloon when a shout came from above: “Land ahead, all hands on deck!”The Netherby, a three-masted…
People of all ages can benefit from eating resistant starch from various sources. Resistant starch gives a host of benefits, including improved blood sugar control and better gut health. Starch, a…
The parents of a young girl who died after contracting measles last month in West Texas are speaking out about their position on the MMR vaccine.The child, age 6, died on Feb. 26 after being…
A massive eruption on the sun that flung solar plasma toward Earth on Friday may trigger a strong geomagnetic storm this weekend that could supercharge auroras across the northern United States.The…
First Woman Graphic Novels — NASA NASA Keith’s note: in 2021 NASA issued the first of two interactive comic books/graphic novels (“First Woman: Dream to Reality”) depicting young women dreaming of –…
Photo: NASA/Bill Ingalls Astronauts are highly trained professionals with arguably one of the coolest jobs out there. But at the end of the day, they are also human beings who get homesick—especially…
At the end of the Cretaceous Period 66 million years ago, a city-sized asteroid collided with the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. Known as the Chicxulub impactor, it doomed nearly all dinosaurs to…
Over the past couple of years we’re seeing several new companies in the business to consumer space for promoting lifespan, healthspan, and generally the use of extensive testing to achieve early…
For all the revolutionary change artificial intelligence promises, it also makes lofty demands. For starters, AI is extraordinarily power hungry. Generating all the electricity that AI datacenters…
Scientists have developed a new method to break down plastic waste, using moisture from the air.By exposing a common type of plastic to an inexpensive catalyst and leaving it exposed to ambient air,…
People were asked how they generally coped with stress and were given a blood test for markers of bodily inflammation.People who express their emotions more freely tend to have a stronger immune…
In case you missed it, Skeptical Inquirer Presents has posted Evolution, Education, and a Century of Scopes, a discussion anticipating the Scopes Trial Centennial conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee,…
One of the most enduring questions humans have is how long we're going to live. With this comes the question of how much of our lifespan is shaped by our environment and choices, and how much is…
NASA Watch NASAWatch March 22, 2025 — “Woman on the Moon” Source at NASA NASAWatch Keith’s note: there has been a swarm of stories of late about NASA abandoning the whole “first woman and first person…
As popular as ChatGPT has become, it apparently has a major gender problem.In an interview with PsyPost, University of Chicago economist Anders Humlum explained that in his research, he's encountered…
A NUMBER OF scientists and academics are sounding the alarm about California’s plans to implement passenger rail trains that are powered by hydrogen — an ostensibly green technology that would replace…
The Northern Lights may be visible in the U.S. this weekend and into next week when a cloud of charged particles from the sun arrives at Earth just as our planet's magnetic field is at its weakest.…
A new study published in Family Relations highlights the connection between how parents relate to their romantic partners and how they discipline their young children. The researchers found that…
The university and the charity worked with focus groups of Eastern European women from across Tyne and Wear and some service providers.One woman who took part in the study said she had had to go to…
Pharmacy Times® interviewed Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, lead innovation advisor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, on his presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA)…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Long after the black hole in the center of a galaxy sputters out, you can still see its ghost lingering in surrounding gas clouds aglow with leftover radiation, like wisps of smoke…
Published: 11:17 EDT, 22 March 2025 | Updated: 11:21 EDT, 22 March 2025 NASA has dropped plans to put the first woman and person of color on the moon seemingly in response to Donald Trump's battle…
FUZHOU, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have revealed the genetic basis of key agronomic and metabolic traits in tea plants, shedding light on the future breeding of tea varieties featuring…
Medicaid renewal barriers hit vulnerable adults hardest, according to a new study published in JAMA Health Forum. Researchers from Indiana University found that adults who could not complete the…
A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery has found that increased risk of falls is associated with a hearing loss and may be a…
Credit: Unsplash+ If you’ve been taking creatine to help build muscle, a new study suggests it may not be doing much—at least not at the
To make great content requires great sacrifice. It just doesn't have to be your sacrifice.At least, that's the essence of Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson's success as a YouTube creator. In just 13 short…
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese team has developed a small robot that can operate in the world's deepest sea trench under extremely high pressure. The robot's operational ability is an…
"Star Trek" royalty Nichelle Nichols passed away in 2022 but her legacy endures.Most well-known for her her memorable portrayal of Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura in "Star Trek: The Original…
Killer whales have begun to migrate farther into previously icy regions of the Arctic, preying on narwhal, beluga, and bowhead. Scientists say their increasing numbers could shift food webs in ways…
The US Space Force has accused China of "dogfighting in space," a term that usually refers to fighter jets caught up in an aerial, close-range battle.During a defense program conference this week,…
A major roadblock to nuclear fusion energy may soon be overcome, thanks to a newly developed method for isolating lithium-6, a key ingredient in fusion fuel. Researchers have discovered a mercury-free…
Adapted dance programs may offer a feasible and enjoyable physical activity option for persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), according to a pilot study published in the…
The surfaces of the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus are more thoroughly mapped than the ocean floor, which comprises 71% of the Earth’s surface regions. Only 25% of the seafloor has been surveyed by ship…
Neuroscience findings offer promising ways to enhance performance in educational settings. Adolescents often experience sleep deprivation, impacting memory processes crucial for learning. The synaptic…
A man in Oregon filed a lawsuit against Wild Coast Pet Food this week after his cat died from bird flu. The suit alleges the company misled consumers when it sold raw chicken cat food as healthy,…
A new study from Arizona State University in the US has uncovered another hidden health hazard in illicit cannabis. When investigating cannabis seized in Arizona and California the researchers found…
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Safety nets are located underneath the Golden Gate Bridge's roadway. (Barbara Munker/AP) Newly installed safety nets along San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge reduced suicides there by 73 percent, a…
Research has found that many terrorism groups with differing ideological motivations share common ground in targeting LGBTQ+ communities. A study led by extremism expert Dr Jared Dmello, from the…
If you're looking for the best locations for astrophotography and skywatching, look no further than the Florida Keys. A 125-mile string of tropical coral islands linked by bridges that stretches into…
Bacquet, J. et al. Molecular diagnosis of inherited peripheral neuropathies by targeted next-generation sequencing: molecular spectrum delineation. BMJ Open 8, e021632 (2018).PubMed PubMed Central…
Your body may move to the music on the dance floor, but how does your brain function when listening to tunes while you work?A lot of people swear one way or another — electronic music may speed up the…
Energy generation and consumption datasets are essential for understanding, assessing, and optimizing residential microgrids and nanogrids. Given the rapidly growing global energy demand, regional…
A recent study conducted in the Netherlands found that individuals with heightened psychopathic traits exhibited reduced sensitivity to pain caused by electrical stimulation. In turn, those who were…
Between getting squeezed through a tube so tight it literally squidges your skull into a weird shape, having teeth force themselves out of your gums at random intervals, and, let’s face it, pooping…
Image by Getty / FuturismSorry, gym rats, but all that creatine you've been relying on? It may have been for nothing, according to a new clinical trial — at least at the dose you were probably taking…
The tiniest galaxies of all are the most susceptible to violence by their larger, bullying siblings. That’s why we need them in isolation.
In a recent interview with Joe Rogan, Elon Musk said building a city on Mars was a necessary step to safeguard the future of human civilization—citing the potential threat of humanity “dying in adult…
It's never been a better time to be an American consumer. Incredible new technological advancements in fast food technology have given us burritos delivered by drones, Taco Bell powered by AI, and…
Aurora borealis is one of the coolest astronomical events that we can see with the naked eye. It makes the sky glow beautiful colors, and auroras are just random enough to be exciting occurrences. But…
New York CNN — When Apple unveiled its revamped Siri last June, the company called it “the start of a new era” for the 13-year-old digital helper. It demonstrated how the virtual assistant would be…
Pek, J., Hoisington-Shaw, K. J., & Wegener, D. T. (2024). Uses of uncertain statistical power: Designing future studies, not evaluating completed studies.. Psychological Methods. Advance online…
Several Hong Kong students from a group of 120 attending an exchange tour to Zhaoqing in mainland China have developed gastroenteritis symptoms, with their school becoming the 10th to report similar…
Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the development of Parkinson's disease.A recent study identified gut microbes likely to be involved and…
Rates of chronic kidney disease (CKD)–associated cardiac arrest appear to be stable over time, but certain subsets of the patient population are at a higher risk of death, a new study found.1The…
Ataga KI, Saraf SL, Derebail VK. The nephropathy of sickle cell trait and sickle cell disease. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022;18:361–77.PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar
Name: Great potoo (Nyctibius grandis)Where it lives: Central and South AmericaWhat it eats: Large insects, bats and small birdsWhy it's awesome: The great potoo is a master of disguise. Its mottled…
The new study aims to replicate and expand that research — and to test new theories about the effects of ultraprocessed foods. One is that some of the foods contain irresistible combinations of…
It may look like just another random boulder, but this old Spanish rock bears engraved lines that could be an astounding 200,000 years old, according to government officials.The age of the lines and…
Nobody enters a marriage expecting the worst for themselves. The hope is always to have a long, happy marriage—a “happily ever after.” In reality, however, “happily ever after” is never a chance…
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is now sending drones out on 9-1-1 calls to do the business that their Candy Crush-addicted human officers are too busy to tackle — and surveilling everyone…
Title: Measurement of Very-high-energy Diffuse Gamma-ray Emissions from the Galactic Plane with LHAASO-WCDA Authors: The LHAASO Collaboration First Author’s Institution: Key Laboratory of Particle…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. As a kid, you might have read magazines for curious young readers, with articles on the lives of scientists, explanations of natural…
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- Ultra-processed foods, or UPFs for short, are suddenly the hot health concept — the new antihero in global diets. The topic is exploding both in scientific literature and on…
Less than a month into the second term of Donald Trump, the president signed an executive order that gave the non-governmental Department of Government Efficiency broad powers to gut the federal…
A lucky group of scientists were able to explore a never-before-seen part of the Antarctic after an ice shelf broke, revealing newly exposed seafloor and a previously inaccessible ecosystem hundreds…
A 10-year-old girl out on a shoreline stroll on a Wales beach literally stumbled upon five prehistoric dinosaur footprints. Experts believes the footprints come from the camelotia dinosaur, a lesser…
Love to sip that freshly brewed coffee at work? Beware, your coffee brewing machine at the office may raise your cholesterol levels, claims a study. The study led by researchers from the Uppsala…
Done wisely, naps can be a valuable way to boost your focus and energy. A sleep researcher explains how to get it right.
There are so many variations to the human ear that a study concluded they can be used as accurately as fingerprints to identify an individual. One of the ways our ears can differ is in the presence of…
When Irene Wells was diagnosed with the "silent killer" of cancers, she asked doctors not to tell her what stage it was. She already knew plenty about pancreatic cancer. A friend had died of it after…
People living in greener, more walkable neighborhoods may face a lower risk of developing dementia, while those exposed to more air pollution might face a higher risk, according to a large review of…
Both nebulas are the leftover remnants from the last phase of a medium star like our sun.
Wow, that was an interesting conference — in ways both good and bad. The good part was the content, as the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) is our leading HIV research…
An Aston University researcher has conducted the first experimental demonstration of intricate and previously theorised behaviours in the fundamental patterns that govern oscillatory systems in nature…
This article analyzes the role of women in the village fund incentive policy in Indonesia, focusing on how fiscal stimulation for villages influences traditional gotong royong practices and leads to a…
In a controversial experiment, a team of physicists investigated whether we could harness the Earth's rotational energy to generate electricity.It's a deceptively simple idea that researchers have…
Artificial Intelligence (AI), a cornerstone of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is a transformative force reshaping various fields, including education (Stone et al. 2022). Advances in machine…
The federal government will extend its energy bill subsidies until the end of 2025 as it frames its re-election pitch to voters around the cost of living.From July 1 every household and about 1…
With the growing complexity of oncologic surgery, the decision-making process has become increasingly challenging. It demands not only advanced technical expertise but also meticulous patient…
In large part thanks to being in the right place at the right time, researchers discovered a thriving marine ecosystem underneath a massive 19-miles-long iceberg after it cracked off the ice sheet off…
Taking a test to see if you or a loved one might have Alzheimer’s might sound nerve-wracking, but early detection means you can start treatments that can slow the disease's progression. In the past,…
Stardust, an Israeli–US startup, intends to patent its unique aerosol technology for temporarily cooling the planet.
Department of Pediatrics, Kyorin University, 6-20-2 Shinkawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8611, JapanSatoshi KusudaPerinatal Epidemiology and Health Outcomes Research Unit, Division of Neonatology, Department…
Astronomers have discovered a collection of tiny galaxies located roughly 3 million light-years away that includes the smallest and faintest galaxy ever seen.This galaxy, designated Andromeda XXXV,…
Engineers have long designed robots that crawl, swim, fly, and even slither like snakes. But no robot has ever matched the agility of a squirrel—until now. Scientists at the University of California,…
Scientists have created a new sensor that might help prevent fires and explosions caused by lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are found in many everyday items, from smartphones and laptops to…
What would happen to your personal and genetic data if the company you trusted with it shuts down? A new paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine raises serious concerns about what might…
Credit: Unsplash+ Drinking coffee and tea might help protect people from certain types of cancer in the he
Credit: Unsplash+ As a nurse working in a neurocritical care, I witnessed the sudden and devastating effects of stroke on survivors and their carers. Following my nursing career, I became a researcher…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers at King’s College London have developed a powerful new AI model that can predict a person’s risk of vision-threatening diabetic reti
Image by Getty / FuturismCannabis use appears to be linked to a significant increase in heart attack and stroke risk for folks under 50, a new study has found.As the American College of Cardiology…
Facial recognition firm Clearview AI took steps to dramatically expand its surveillance capabilities by attempting to purchase hundreds of millions of arrest records containing sensitive personal…
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking way to make concrete and cement more eco-friendly. By using seawater, electricity, and carbon dioxide (CO2), they have created a…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that women who go through menopause earlier in life may face a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The research, led by scientists at Sunnybrook…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Maryland School of Medicine has found a possible link between inflammation during childhood and problems with brain development. This discovery…
Credit: Unsplash+ Diverticulosis is a condition that causes small pouches, or bulges, to form in the lining of the intestines. It becomes more common as people age and, wh
Credit: Unsplash+ Most people know that vitamin D helps keep our bones strong. We get it from sunlight, certain foods, or supplements. But in recent years, scientists
Credit: Unsplash+ Many people enjoy a few cups of coffee each day, often without giving much thought to how it might affect their health. But a recent study from the University of Toronto and other…
Credit: Unsplash+ Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States alone, it causes about one in every
Credit: Unsplash+ Paracetamol is one of the most widely used painkillers in the world. It is often recommended as a safer
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health issue affecting people all over the world. If left untreated, it can lead to heart disease, stroke, and other major health…
After 2 heart surgeries, jiu-jitsu gave him strength. Then his son was diagnosed.
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Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä have found that women who exercise less and have disordered eating habits tend to h
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have made an important discovery about how “bad” cholesterol, also known as low-d
New research shows that people who use marijuana may have a much higher risk of heart attack—even if they are young and healthy. Two major studies have added to growing concerns about how cannabis…
Credit: Unsplash+ As we grow older, our bodies gradually lose strength and function, making us more vulnerable to disease. Scientists have long searched for ways to slow down t
Credit: Unsplash+ Many people are familiar with heartburn or acid reflux — that burning feeling in the chest after a big meal or certain fo
When I was growing up, my mother had a long list of subjects unsuitable for polite conversation. Sex, religion and politics were obvious chart-toppers but any mentions of “tummy trouble”, the human…
Will you see the “double sunrise” on March 29, 2025? That day, we will see a partial solar eclipse — the continent’s first since 2024’s total solar eclipse — at sunrise across parts of North America.…
A second article describing new pain syndrome under scrutiny Kidney researcher debarred from federal U.S. funding for image manipulation Why do nearly 45,000 scholarly papers cite themselves? Cureu…
Adjuvant HRQOL Outcomes in Genitourinary Cancers | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comHealth-related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes following radical cystectomy were better among…
Welcome to OncLive®’s OncFive!Every week, we bring you a quick roundup of the 5 top stories from the world of oncology—ranging from pivotal regulatory decisions to key pipeline updates to expert…
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Men who experienced abuse or neglect in childhood show distinct changes in the molecular makeup of their sperm, according to new research published in Molecular Psychiatry. The study found that men…
Chmait, N. & Westerbeek, H. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in sport research: an introduction for non-data scientists. Front. Sports Act. Living. 3, 363 (2021). Google Scholar Chen, L. &…
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across the Northern Hemisphere. While there will be no totality, during which the moon completely obscures the sun, this…
21 March, 2025 News stories The waters surrounding South Georgia, nestled beneath glaciated mountains, are among the most biologically rich in the Southern Ocean. In February, a team of scientists…
It may come as a shock that the depths of Earth's oceans are more alien to scientists than the surface of the moon, 240,000 miles away in space.But it's true: With cameras and sensors, spacecraft have…
An experimental drug has shown promise in preventing Alzheimer’s for people at higher risk of developing the disease.That’s according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in…
Tens of millions of miles beyond Earth, a nuclear-powered, car-sized rover is climbing a Martian mountain. NASA's Curiosity rover, while investigating Mars' past, has snapped over 683,790 pictures as…
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Chandrayaan-3’s ChaSTE provided crucial temperature data from the Moon’s high-latitude regions, enhancing the understanding of potential water-ice deposits. This research may support future lunar…
Children's smartphone addiction can reduce productivity Photo: Freepic DHAKA, March 22, 2025 (BSS) - Robiul (pseudonym), a resident of the capital city, is an income tax lawyer by profession. He is…
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
Birds are often associated with flight, but not all of them take to the skies. Around 60 species — fewer than 1% of all bird species — are flightless, including ostriches, penguins and kiwis. These…
White House-led talks on the future of TikTok are coalescing around a plan for the biggest non-Chinese investors in parent company ByteDance to up their stakes and acquire the short video app’s U.S.…
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The Current19:46Stranded, this diver lost oxygen for 25 minutes. He survivedChris Lemons says the day of the accident that would nearly claim his life started like any other."It was very much a normal…
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LANZHOU, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China's glacier area has decreased by approximately 6 percent over the past decade, according to the latest Chinese glacier inventory released on Friday. Glaciers are…
For the first time ever, a very low frequency radio telescope has successfully sent back astronomical data from the lunar surface. Although the mission didn’t quite go as planned, the data has enabled…
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- For centuries, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has relied on the wisdom of ancient texts and the hands-on expertise of seasoned practitioners, but now an unexpected…
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- A new study published on Saturday finds that oxygen levels have dropped in lakes worldwide due to lasting climate warming and escalating heatwaves. Researchers found the…
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- China's first batch of extravehicular spacesuits for its space station has outlasted their expected lifespan and continues to perform reliably. These spacesuits have…
Tobacco addiction among females a threat to public health DHAKA, March 22, 2025 (BSS) - Rafiza Akther (not real name), a housewife, was diagnosed with cancer when physicians checked her at National…
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured images of gas giant planets similar to Jupiter and Saturn orbiting a distant star.The star, known as HR 8799, is 130 lightyears away – a stone's throw in…
Understanding the palmitoylation of cluster of differentiation 38 (CD38), a transmembrane protein involved in aging and cancer, and accordingly the design of a competitive peptide are helpful for…
This study shows that smoking worsens neovascular age-related macular degeneration via the Sema4D-PlexinB1 pathway. Targeting Sema4D reduces choroidal neovascularization and enhances anti-VEGF therapy…
In this decade, scientists predict early onset cancers will rise a staggering 30%. Young women of color are dying at higher rates than any other group.During our reporting, we've looked into the…
Lately in the news after United States President Donald Trump famously misstated that “USD 8 million had been spent for making mice transgender.” This was followed by House laughter and sneers from…
Water scarcity is not a new issue haunting the world; nevertheless, it is still seen as a challenge that affects billions every year. The increasing water demand, coupled with climate change and…
Stem cell treatment helped improve spinal cord injuries: Japan scientists TOKYO, March 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of two out of four patients with a…
Groundwater is a crucial but often overlooked resource that sustains India’s agriculture, industries, and drinking water supply. Stored in underground aquifers—porous rock formations that hold water…
Do you know how much water you use in a day? According to the Central Ground Water Authority in India, it is estimated that an average individual needs close to 135 litres of water every day to go…
Eccentric? Undoubtedly. But as we report this week, Mr Johnson is not alone. He is part of a growing movement that sees the human body as just another piece of hardware to be hacked, optimised and…
A stem cell treatment helped improve the motor function of 2 out of 4 patients with a spinal cord injury in the first clinical study of its kind, Japanese scientists said.There is currently no…
India boasts a vast and diverse surface water network. This water is an interconnected network of natural water bodies like rivers, lakes and ponds. The major rivers in India being Ganga, Brahmaputra,…
This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette I have a long-standing relationship with bacteria. These single-celled living organisms have wedged their way into my lectures ever since I…
Lucy Jones, a seismologist who worked for the US Geological Survey (USGS) for more than three decades and authored a book called The Big Ones, has focused much of her research on earthquake…
The biggest glacier in the Alps could yet be partially saved if global warming is capped below two degrees Celsius, Swiss scientists said on Friday (March 21, 2025), although significant ice loss is…
A team of researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences, a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) of Elche, in collaboration with…
PathPresenter, a leader in digital pathology workflow software, is pleased to announce ConsultConnect, a new solution for digital pathology consultations and remote second opinions. Built by…
A Chinese study published in The BMJ suggests that fresh embryo transfer may be a better option than a frozen one for women with a low chance of IVF success.Women may have a reduced chance of…
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Blue jeans poison dart frogs cannot be handled since their skin—not made of denim—is extremely toxic. Beverly Houwing, Costa Rica, 2020 There’s a good chance that you’ll hear them before you see them.…
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The research team collected coffee samples from 14 machines across four Swedish healthcare facilities. They selected machines from Uppsala University Hospital and Falu County Hospital (six from each),…
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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy is safe and feasible in patients with relapsed, refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) with central nervous system (CNS) involvement, according to study…
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NASA websites have dropped references to landing the first woman on the moon as part of the goals for its Artemis program.Updated pages as of Friday for the program no longer feature the statement:…
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Sudan's military on Friday retook the Republican Palace in Khartoum, the last heavily guarded bastion of rival paramilitary forces in the capital, after nearly two years of fighting.The seizure of the…
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AstraZeneca will carry out potentially more than $11 billion worth of collaborations in China that include partnerships with three Chinese-based companies to develop drugs and vaccines, as well as an…
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Jess Zoerb - unsplash.com.The group urges full legislative action to protect New York children from misleading food marketingThe New York State Senate has taken a crucial step toward protecting public…
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TAMPA, Fla. — Star Catcher Industries said it beamed concentrated solar energy over 100 meters March 21 to satellite solar arrays on the ground at EverBank Stadium, Florida, in its first demo of a…
While carrying out surveillance of bats in Brazil, scientists have identified multiple different coronaviruses, including a brand-new one that they discovered was closely related to the virus behind…
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DESI, seen here beneath star trails, aims to create a 3D map of the universe. Dark energy, a mysterious force that drives the accelerating expansion of the universe, appears to be weakening, according…
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Two former professors and a former graduate student at Osaka Dental University in Japan reused images between three published articles, according to the findings of an institutional investigation. The…
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The Defense secretary aims to purge climate work from the Pentagon. But critics say his carve-out for weather resiliency misses the pointBy Scott Waldman & E&E News
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Science ministers from 13 countries in Europe are calling on the European Union to offer a home to researchers affected by the Trump Administration’s cuts. They have written to EU research and…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The Ministry of Water Resources revealed on Friday that the country's soil erosion area decreased to 2.6019 million square kilometers in 2024, marking a reduction of…
During infections, the immune system needs to distinguish foreign antigens that are expressed by invading bacteria and viruses from self-antigens that are expressed by cells of the body. If not, the…
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VEMBAKOTTAI, INDIA—The Deccan Herald reports on archaeological work that has been conducted at the site […]
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In the March 19th verdict in Energy Transfer v Greenpeace, a North Dakota county jury awarded more than $660 million to “one of the largest… energy companies in North America” because Greenpeace…
Heathrow Airport, the busiest airport in Europe, was shut down following a fire at a single electricity sub-station on the night of March 20. The fire at the North Hyde substation in Hayes, about 1.5…
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BYLINE: Kitta MacPherson Newswise — In a groundbreaking study on the synthesis of cellulose – a major constituent of all plant cell walls – a team of Rutgers University-New Brunswick researchers has…
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 2:00 PM ET ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025Contact: Stacy A. Anderson Mount Sinai Press Office 347-346-3390 [email protected]Mount Sinai-Led Team Identifies Cellular Mechanisms That May…
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Alaska’s wilderness is back on the market for big oil. The US government has announced it’s taking steps to open up oil and gas leasing in the Alaska National Petroleum Reserve and the Coastal Plain…
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Patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who received delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys; Sarepta Therapeutics) showed long-term disease stabilization or slowed disease progression at 3 and…
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Foundation models with the ability to process and generate multi-modal data have transformed AI’s role in medicine. Nevertheless, researchers discovered that a major limitation of their reliability is…
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Joining southeastern Virginia with northeastern North Carolina, the Great Dismal Swamp is a stretch of forested wetland that, in hindsight, doesn’t really live up to the “dismal” part of its name.…
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In an effort to combat telecom fraud, the government on Friday said it has disconnected more than 3.4 crore mobile phones while blocking 3.19 lakh IMEI numbers to date through the Sanchar Saathi…
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Physicists have measured a nuclear reaction that can occur in neutron star collisions, providing direct experimental data for a process that had previously only been theorised. This could reveal how…
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Ahead of a fresh series of hearings in the Supreme Court next month over genetically modified (GM) food crops, the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) said there was “progress” on this front. “The…
As of early 2025, tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S. This disease, often shortened to TB, causes significant lung damage and, if not treated, is almost always lethal. World TB Day on March…
Budgerigars are the only animals known so far to have language-producing centers of neurons akin to those in humans, according to new research. H. Zell via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 Parrots…
While actual road rage is primarily a human trait, some birds on the Galápagos Islands are experiencing their own issues with traffic. Galápagos yellow warblers (Setophaga petechia aureola) that are…
Satellite images from space are allowing scientists to delve deeper into the individual functions of different tropical forest canopies with new and surprising results. Understanding tree traits and…
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In rapidly-warming cities like Reno, Nevada, volunteers are mapping heat disparities at the block level. Using sensors that attach to cars, teams are driving around the city to identify areas most in…
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Innovate UK (IUK) reported the start of an industry-academia collaboration to advance sustainable bioprocessing through innovative materials for additive manufacturing (3D printing) as part of the…
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Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have shed new light on how bacteria protect themselves from certain phage invaders — by seizing genetic material from weakened, dormant phages and using it…
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Home Blogs Treading Lightly Why protect Ningaloo? By Roger Smith • 21 March 2025 Famed for whale sharks, Ningaloo is also a safe nursery for lactating humpback whales and their newborn calves. From…
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If you’ve ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close…
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Several patents by the University of Cukurova highlight a novel method for more easily forming microvascular channels in composite structures, opening the path for self-repair capabilities in a…
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An ancient impact site in a remote corner of northern Australia was recently spotted by Earth-observing satellites monitoring our planet’s resources. The images, captured in early February by the…
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The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has requested information on all the research grants on messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccine technology that it funds. The Department of Health and Human Services…
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Baloxavir—the active form of the antiviral Xofluza—is better than Tamiflu (oseltamivir phosphate) at treating mice infected with influenza A H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu. The finding…
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As the U.S. cuts federal research funding and infrastructure, European countries are strategizing ways to attract top scientific talent, with the Netherlands government setting up a fund designed to…
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A team of scientists has developed an AI-powered robot that can make coffee in a busy kitchen, bringing us one step closer to intelligent machines that can work in real-life environments. This…
Credit: Unsplash+ Have you ever heard that passing a kidney stone is more painful than giving birth? Each year, more than 1 million people in the U.S. rush to the emergency room with pain caused by a…
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US military personnel in San Diego at the US-Mexico border.Credit: Carlos Moreno/NurPhoto/GettyWhat are the implications of allowing artificial intelligence (AI) to make critical decisions about
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Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have developed eye drops that extend vision in animal models of a group of inherited diseases that lead to progressive vision loss in humans,…
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An analysis of nearly 3 million posts from news media accounts and U.S. congressional members on Facebook and Twitter found that people share or retweet posts about opposing political groups twice as…
Dr Stephen Verespy – Scientific Leader, Abzena Dr Stephen Verespy earned his PhD in Chemical Biology from Virginia Commonwealth University at the Center for Drug Discovery and completed and completed…
Credit: Donald Cameron Leaves of the white oak (Quercus alba) U.S. National Science Foundation-funded researchers at Indiana University and Penn State have collaborated with scientists from the U.S.…
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The World Vaccine Congress Washington 2025, the largest and most influential global vaccine event, is officially open for registration. Taking place from April 21-24, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington…
A chimpanzee at San Francisco Zoo and Gardens who was said to be one of the oldest in the United States died this week at the age of 55. The chimpanzee, named Maggie, was diagnosed with lymphoma and…
The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Russian capsule that brought Britain's first professional astronaut back to Earth, and the only flown-to-the-moon Apollo command module to be on…
A major barrier to widespread adoption of electric vehicles is the time it takes to recharge them. This week, Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled a charger almost as fast as filling up at the…
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The DARLIN mouse enables the study of the cell lineages of millions of cells and at a high efficiency in vivo, through the incorporation of three barcoding arrays and a Cas9–TdT to improve editing…
Researchers develop Symbolic Modeling—an AI-powered technique creating unified mathematical models for financial asset pricing. Compared to neural network, the generated mathematical expression by…
The safety and efficacy of traditional antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers (such as lithium and some anticonvulsants) and stimulant medications have been established through decades…
March is Women’s History Month—a time to recognize the achievements, leadership, and impact of women in every field, including chemical engineering. At this year’s AIChE Spring Meeting & GCPS, the…
It is no secret that political polarization has intensified in recent years in the U.S., with Republicans and Democrats becoming increasingly averse to members of the opposing party. It’s easy to tell…
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(Photo by alicja neumiler on Shutterstock) NEW YORK — Most American homeowners are locked in an unspoken competition with their neighbors over who has the better-looking house and yard, according to…
The measles outbreak that originated in the South Plains region of Texas continues to spread, with nearly 320 cases and 2 unvaccinated deaths from measles-related causes as of March 18, 2025.1,2 As…
You thought your little Alexa devices were a privacy nightmare before? Well, the situation has only gotten grimmer.As part of its rollout of the "Alexa+" generative AI update — a phrase already…
Ständer, S. Atopic dermatitis. N. Engl. J. Med. 384(12), 1136–1143 (2021).PubMed MATH Google Scholar Laughter, M. R. et al. The global burden of atopic dermatitis: Lessons from the Global Burden
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Social media platforms tend not to be that bothered by national boundaries. Take X, for example. Users of what was once called Twitter span the globe, with its 600 millions-plus active accounts dotted…
When I taught research methods to undergraduates, I would start by asking whether anyone in the class had $20. Though harder to come by thanks to digital payment options, inevitably someone would…
When bots – automated agents that perform tasks on behalf of humans – become more active in online communities, it has profound effects on how humans interact with each other on those platforms. Bots…
When someone sees something that isn’t there, people often refer to the experience as a hallucination. Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.…
Back in the early days, if you sequenced one Escherichia coli it was suggested you can then understand all E. coli strains. That now seems absurd. Genomic landscapes can vary greatly from one…
Iptacopan (Fabhalta; Novartis) has received its third FDA approval for the treatment of adults with C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) to reduce proteinuria. Data from a phase 3 trial showed the agent yielded…
The FDA has approved epinephrine nasal spray (neffy; ARS Pharmaceuticals, Inc) for the emergency treatment of type I allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in adults and pediatric patients with a…
Plasmodial slime moulds (myxomycetes) in Swedish and Nordic folk biology This captivating study explores the role of plasmodial slime moulds, or myxomycetes, in the folk biology of Nordic countries.…
“Many studies on the effects of food insecurity have — for good reason — focused on pregnant women and children,” said Muzi Na, associate professor of nutritional sciences and lead author of the…
In 2024, scientists stumbled upon a potential new treatment for hereditary-patterned baldness, the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women worldwide.It all started with research on a…
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says that Iran will unveil new radiopharmaceuticals concurrent with the anniversary of National Nuclear…
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A drug-resistant strain of bacteria inhabiting hospital settings has evolved to utilize an antimicrobial genetic tool. Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VREfm) is responsible for many lethal…
Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have discovered a specialized population of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix components, helping…
Plutonium discovered at the bottom of the ocean was found to be refuse from a kilonova that exploded close to Earth 10 million years ago.Kilonovas occur when binary neutron stars spiral closer and…
Scientists have long thought that our solar system’s ocean worlds, such as Jupiter’s moon Europa and Saturn’s moon Enceladus, may harbor extraterrestrial life in the form of microbes. But detecting it…
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Established in 1917, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medal of Honor is the highest IEEE award, honouring society-changing achievements such as the creation of the internet and…
Newswise — With American Diabetes Alert Day approaching on March 25, 2025, the Molly Diabetes Education and Management Center for Adults and Children urges individuals, especially those struggling…
FDA recalls 6 acne products because of benzene The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for a set of acne products because they contain elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.…
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Credit: Lauren Justice Frances H. Arnold has spent her career creating enzymes that can accomplish chemistry that nature never intended. C&EN spoke with the busy Nobel
A version of this essay will be presented at the American Chemical Society Spring 2025 meeting by 2025 Priestley Medal winner Frances H. Arnold, Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering,…
The geopolitical landscape is shifting beneath our feet as the United States recalibrates its global strategy. This strategic pivot carries profound implications not just for conventional U.S.…
Thunderstorms are known to produce long-lasting gamma-ray glows and powerful terrestrial gamma-ray flashes (TGFs). Since their discovery in 1994, the vast majority of bright TGFs have been observed by…
March 21 (UPI) -- SpaceX has set a rocket re-use record for launch-turnaround by sending a Falcon 9 up twice within nine days early Friday morning. The previous record was 14 days. The rocket launched…
An article from Forbes referenced a study published in the July 2022 issue of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The study, “Projected US Savings From Biosimilars, 2021-2025,” projected…
The first quantum satellite link in the Southern Hemisphere was established between the Chinese quantum microsatellite Jinan-1 and a South African university, a significant milestone for high-security…
Fire crews are tackling the blaze on a grassy area near InvernessA wildfire has broken out in an area of grass near Inverness following a week of dry, sunny weather.Smoke from the blaze between…
We’ve all been through it. Telling a friend something they may not want to hear. Maybe a friend is dating someone who treats them poorly, or they did something that upset you. Or maybe it’s something…
AstraZeneca has shown its commitment to China amid investigations into its executives and activities, outlining plans to establish a global strategic R&D center in Beijing as part of a $2.5 billion…
Hassler, M. World Ferns. Synonymic Checklist and Distribution of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World. www.worldplants.de/ferns/ (1994-2025).PPG I. A community-derived classification for extant…
Yan, B., Li, Y., Yan, J. & Shi, W. Potential reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from pig production in China on the basis of households’ pork consumption. Environ. Int. 177, 108008.…
Newswise — You may not realize it, but physicians make great musicians! At least that's what Dr. Debra Fromer, Vice Chair and Chief of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of…
The Undergraduate Research series is where we feature the research that you’re doing. If you are an undergraduate that took part in an REU or similar astro research project and would like to share…
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Credit: Shutterstock Westlake produces polyvinyl chloride pipe that can transport drinkable water. The impact of budget cuts ordered by the US Department
In this study, a novel cascade nano delivery system, Cur/Gox@LCOF, was developed for enhanced breast cancer therapy. The system loads curcumin (Cur) and glucose oxidase (Gox) into a lipid copper-based…
Etched on this wafer of polished silicon are dozens of space-ready integrated circuits ready to be separated into individual chips. These highly intricate items incorporate multiple layers to maximise…
Last week, the U.S. experienced a deadly storm outbreak with over 100 tornadoes and 1000 hail reports, but the National Weather Service provided outstanding warning information ahead of them. Weather…
ESA’s new space strategy is broad, covering everything from improving EO capabilities to constructing large habitats in space, but the near-term responsibility for member states is clear: ESA needs…
Gomez-Llorente, M. A., Romero, R., Chueca, N., Martinez-Cañavate, A. & Gomez-Llorente, C. Obesity and asthma: A missing link. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 18, 1490 (2017).McDonald, V. M. et al. Severe asthma:…
Archaeologists discovered a 1,700-year-old 20-inch statue of Hercules in Florence, Italy. A student with a pickaxe discovered the miniature marble statue in three fragments. The fragments all fit…
The presence of foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia has been confirmed in three livestock farms in the districts of Komarno (Nitra region) and Dunajska Streda (Trnava region), Agriculture Minister…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The National Multimode Trans-Scale Biomedical Imaging Center, one of China's key scientific infrastructure projects, passed national acceptance on Friday, bringing it one…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Based on research on lunar samples retrieved by Chang'e-6 mission, a team of Chinese scientists confirmed that the oldest and largest impact crater on the moon, the South…
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of significant leadership hirings, firings and retirings across the industry. Please send the good word—or the bad—from your shop to Darren…
Research suggests that compounds found in cannabis may be helpful for chronic pain relief.Called terpenes, the compounds show up in several THC-free plants.Studies into terpenes for pain relief are…
Roche and Oxford BioTherapeutics (OBT) have entered into a partnership worth over $1bn to discover new antibody-based therapeutics for cancer. The multi-year collaboration combines Roche’s drug…
Credit: Associated Press BASF closed several large plants in 2023 at this site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Revenues in the German chemical industry are stagnati
A method for slowing disease progress in Alzheimer's patients may also delay onset in people predisposed to the disease who are yet to show symptoms.The just-published results from a clinical trial on…
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Everybody loves a good email storm. However, an insecure email distribution list that results in an accidental spamming of space agencies worldwide is undoubtedly one for the record books. It's almost…
(Dreamstime) Comment| Print| A A Considering a short-term health insurance plan as a cheap alternative to more costly comprehensive coverage? You could be rolling the dice when it comes to cancer, a…
SHENZHEN, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The TD550D coaxial unmanned helicopter system has received its type certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the first of its kind to have…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 International Congress of Basic Science (ICBS 2025) announced its laureates for the Basic Science Lifetime Awards and Frontiers of Science Awards at a press…
Nature has a way of preserving its past in the most unexpected places. Across the world, there exist ancient “death pits”—natural traps that have swallowed creatures whole, freezing them in time for…
It’s a common experience to move out of your parents’ home and feel like you’ve made significant progress in healing your inner child, setting boundaries and handling conflicts maturely—only to revert…
A new estimate suggests China is home to 142.6 billion trees, meaning the country has roughly 100 trees per inhabitant.These numbers are considerable, given how densely populated China is, an expert…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Some Minnesota researchers’ grants from the National Institutes of Health were abruptly canceled last week.“NIH notified us via an email that basically said, ‘This project no longer…
While most estimates place the current human population at around 8.2 billion, a new study suggests we might be vastly underrepresenting rural areas. By analyzing 300 rural dam projects across 35…
Today’s moons, planets, and dwarf planets formed from a proto-planetery disk surrounding our Sun 4.6 billion years ago. However, not all of those celestial bodies survived, and a new analysis of a the…
Almirall has announced that it will be hosting the 16th edition of its Skin Academy, a conference that encourages collaboration and the development of new methods and solutions in the field of…
Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Tremfya (guselkumab) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD). CD is one of the…
Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day on 24 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said that cuts in global funding are significantly curtailing efforts to fight the disease. While not directly…
Isar Aerospace is preparing to launch its Spectrum rocket from a base in Norway, which would make it the first orbital launch from continental Europe outside Russia
Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a new University of Michigan poll finds. And living through such an event appears to…
A research team led by Colorado State University has achieved a new milestone in 3D X-ray imaging technology. The scientists are the first to capture high-resolution CT scans of the interior of a…
The fate of the universe hinges on the balance between matter and dark energy: the fundamental ingredient that drives its accelerating expansion. New results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic…
Southern elephant seals are the "canary in the coal mine" for the Southern Ocean, offering insight into how the ecosystem may react to future climate change and human impact, new research shows. Joint…
Great recipes require the perfect combination of ingredients -- biotechnology recipes are no exception. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered the ideal genetic "recipe" to…
After spending more than a decade in the United States and obtaining dual citizenship, Giuseppe Santangelo returned to Turin, Italy to establish Space Industries, a business focused on rapid assembly,…
Prescribing levels of antibiotics across each of the UK’s four nations have been slow to return to where they would have been if the pandemic had not happened. This is according to new research from…
The Moore, Oklahoma, EF5 tornado from May 20, 2013. The incredible destruction from this tornado earned it the top ranking on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. Image via Gabriel Garfield/ National Weather…
March 21, 2025 | Friday | News Centre will focus on advanced metabolomics research to revolutionise disease detection and treatment In a strategic move for medical research and innovation, Duke NUS…
Even from afar, it’s easy to spot Florence Malemba. She’s wearing a white lab coat labelled “Plant Doctor”, and a banner hangs behind where she’s organizing her equipment, ready to assist her farmer…
WASHINGTON — The European Space Agency has released a strategy for its next 15 years that includes a greater emphasis on autonomy amid broader geopolitical changes.ESA released March 20 its Strategy…
A new study published in the journal Societies suggests that frequent reliance on artificial intelligence tools may negatively affect critical thinking skills. People who used AI tools more frequently…
(Adobe Stock) Drowsy during the daytime? For seniors, such sleepiness could indicate that they’re at increased risk for dementia, a new study suggests. Women in their 80s had double risk of dementia…
The finding of a new paper in PNAS may ruffle the feathers of some consumers and those in the cattle industry who believe that grass-fed beef is less carbon intensive than industrial-farmed cows.…
The Anne One platform comprises wearable sensors, and AI-enabled data analytics. Credit: Sibel Health / PRNewswire. Medical technology company Sibel Health has secured $30m in an equity financing…
Robotic orthopaedic surgery is rapidly evolving, driven by precision, personalisation and technological synergy with AI/augmented reality (AR). While robotic surgery in orthopaedics involves…
The company is focused on expediting subject enrolment and producing data to support the therapy’s regulatory approval and commercialisation. Credit: IGC Pharma, INC. © 2025. IGC Pharma has added…
Nick Turk-Browne (left) preparing a child participant and parent for an infant MRI study in the Brain Imaging Center (now BrainWorks) at Yale University circa 2021. Credit: 160/90 A fascinating piece…
A narrative review highlights dance's unique role in stress regulation, enhancing mental well-being through social interaction and creative expression.
Sung, H. et al. Global cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J. Clin. 71, 209–249.…
Popular TikTok videos about ADHD are full of misinformation, new research warns
The research from King’s College London by authors funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) reveals that social factors such as education level, financial stability, and…
The State Department is asking industry how it can better support American space startups, and it’s looking to kick off the conversation at Space Symposium next month. “The space economy is expanding…
The IFS iterate the need to look at the shape, as well as size, of the waiting list, which will depend on who is treated and in what order.The IFS reports that the first way to improve waiting times…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now, has launched a new service in Blackburn for people…
Researchers at the Advanced Research Unit on Metabolism, Development & Aging (ARUMDA), at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)-Mumbai and TIFR-Hyderabad, have unveiled a comprehensive…
MacroGenics has made the final decision to abandon work on one of its more advanced antibody-drug conjugates after taking a look at the latest phase 2 data. The biotech had already paused work on…
BB-1701 has survived Eisai’s decision not to option the HER2-directed antibody-drug conjugate. Weeks after Eisai quietly made its choice, its liquid biopsy partner has revealed Bliss Biopharmaceutical…
BEIJING, March 21 (Xinhua) -- One of China's key scientific infrastructures, the Chinese Meridian Project (CMP), successfully passed national acceptance for its second phase on Friday. It will boost…
Huntingdonshire is attempting to position itself at the heart of battery development in the UK and the world. A Battery & Future Energy Symposium in Huntingdon underlined this endeavour. Sarah Morgan…
Ever since the trendy 12-3-30 "hot girl walk" workout blew up on social media a few years ago, walking workouts have been in the spotlight. Yet, while most people focus on the fact that this low…
As the world approaches 2030, the goal of ending AIDS remains within reach – but only if Africa takes ownership of its destiny. True partnerships must be equitable and based on shared responsibility,…
A ‘stunning’ series of microscopic patterns produced by metal-catalysed etching of the surface of a germanium wafer has been captured after a sample was accidentally left out overnight.When viewed…
Mysterious ‘dark energy’ — thought to be a cosmological constant — might have weakened over billions of years. Plus, skin immune cells form their own ‘bandage’ around wounds and how astronomers are…
Regardless of shifting political winds in the U.S., renewables are surging ahead. In a landmark moment for the American power grid, wind and solar energy together outpaced coal for the first time in…
The therapy previously gained orphan status from the US FDA for treating uveal melanoma, an eye cancer. Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai/Shutterstock. iOnctura has dosed the first subject in the open…
Number 5: Global biosimilar regulatory harmonization will be needed to reduce development costs and improve patient access, despite challenges posed by differing national requirements and regulatory…
Happiness is hard or maybe even impossible to truly measure. Yet every year, researchers try to do it anyway. The World Happiness Report, an annual ranking that crunches vast amounts of Gallup polling…
Every night for the last five months, a bright "star" has been blazing away in the western sky just after sunset. Now it's gone. What's going on? Venus has been slowly getting closer to the sun and…
A new survey has revealed that UK holidaymakers are at increasing risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and dengue fever due to a lack of preventative measures. The research,…
San Jose — “The only way to hold more people at GTC is to grow San Jose!” exclaimed Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, as he took the stage to address over 25,000 in-person (and roughly 300,000 virtual)…
Poster underscores Tivoxavir Marboxil’s potential for the treatment of bird flu, supported by 100% survival in a rodent challenge model, potent suppression of resistant viruses and Phase 1 dataFull…
An Australian seed that made the voyage from Sydney to Portugal 150 years ago has grown to be named as one of the most significant trees in Europe. The Moreton Bay fig (Ficus macrophylla), sometimes…
Most of us enjoy a sunny day, and as we grab our sunglasses and dust off our sandals, many of us rely on two common products—sunscreen and insect repellent—to protect our skin from harmful UV rays and…
Climate change and “unsustainable human activities” are driving “unprecedented changes” to mountains and glaciers, threatening access to fresh water for more than two billion people, a UN report…
Imagine a world where bacteria, typically feared for causing disease, are turned into powerful weapons against cancer. That’s exactly what some scientists are working on. And they are beginning to…
Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX) announced the FDA has approved its New Drug Application for Gozellix, next-generation PSMA-PET imaging agent for prostate cancer. Gozellix, after radiolabeling with 68Ga,…
Men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screening appointments face a disproportionately higher risk of dying from the disease, finds research identifying a new high-risk group. This is according…
Using harmonized data from the USA, England, Europe, Israel and China, our study reveals that at least one-fifth of people living with dementia and functional limitations received no care for basic or…
In 2000, a reporter attended a climate conference and wrote in an article for the Dutch alternative magazine Ode that purveyors of nuclear power hailed the energy source as “a ‘safe and clean’ way to…
Monai, M., Gambino, M., Wannakao, S. & Weckhuysen, B. M. Propane to olefins tandem catalysis: a selective route towards light olefins production. Chem. Soc. Rev. 50, 11503–11529 (2021).Article CAS…
The brain’s ability to regulate dopamine release is critical for motivation, movement, and reinforcement learning, and becomes disrupted in disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and addiction…
A new study by researchers at Oxford Population Health directly compares over 2,000 proteins measured using both Olink and SomaScan proteomic assay platforms in adults from the China Kadoorie Biobank.…
Dyspareunia, or pain during sex, is a distressing and often ignored symptom that affects many individuals with endometriosis and interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS). A new publication…
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This Review synthesizes the ecological features and processes that arise when rivers are given room to move. Understanding these interactions will support more sustainable decisions that weigh river…
Researchers from the PSI Policy and Practice Group have published the first mapping of research priority-setting exercises for high-consequence pathogens. Disease outbreaks caused by high-consequence…
The Neuromusculoskeletal Health and Science Lab have just published two linked papers in the journals Brain and Pain. Both papers looked at nerve pathology in relation to Whiplash-Associated disorders…
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Reed, M. J., Purohit, A., Woo, L. W. L., Newman, S. P. & Potter, B. V. L. Steroid sulfatase: molecular biology, regulation, and inhibition. Endocr. Rev. 26, 171–202. https://doi.org/10.1210/er.2004…
Scientists comment on a power outage caused by an electrical substation fire that has caused Heathrow airport to close. Dr Robin Preece, Reader in Future Power Systems, University of Manchester, said:…
Pure Yellow #5 food dye is actually orange and gives many foods, including Doritos, their bright color. Someday, doctors might be able to see inside patients without using fancy imaging machines or…
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Credit: Unsplash+ A new poll from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging has found that many older adults are open to reducing the number of prescription medications they take.
Oregon’s coastal waters are home to at least 15 species of sharks, yet surprisingly little is known about their role in the local marine ecosystem. That could change thanks to a new initiative that…
Patients from 48 clinical sites across the US and Canada were split into two arms, receiving either 40mg or 80mg of Ingrezza through the 48-week trial. Credit: Shutterstock / earthphotostock.…
Embodied cognition and cognitive load theory are both promising frameworks for advancing educational practices. This Review highlights the importance of bridging these frameworks by exploring their…
The Cambridge Festival began on Wednesday (19 March) and included among its almost 400 free events are many that will showcase cutting-edge health research and the latest innovations in medical…
Topological acoustics offers robust control over acoustic waves, akin to the control of electrons in topological quantum materials. Now, research shows its transformative applications in…
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Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study from the University of Bonn suggests that an extract from red onion skin could help reduce high blood pressure in overweight and obes
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If you are 18-40 years old you may be eligible to participate in the COVID-19 Challenge Study. The study involves five visits and a 17 day stay in a quarantine unit over a period of around six months.…
[ESWATINI] In the village of Siphocosini, Eswatini, Clement Tsabedze still remembers the moment that nearly took his life. After being bitten by a black mamba—one of the most feared and venomous…
[GOIÂNIA, BRAZIL] The last days of summer in the southern hemisphere have yet to bring relief from high temperatures in the region where Ervino Kogler grows bananas. His plantation is in a semi-arid…
Many have argued that co-production, in which researchers and stakeholders jointly contribute to new knowledge, is needed to address grand societal challenges. But can it be institutionalised? Our…
The confusion between the two comes from the fact that they are both pinnipeds (fin-footed, carnivorous marine mammals). However, seals and sea lions are in fact two separate families called Phocidae…
Deep observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed an exceptionally large galaxy in the early universe. It's a cosmic giant whose light has travelled over 12 billion years to…
New research has uncovered an unexpected function of dopamine, a brain chemical traditionally associated with pleasure and motivation. Scientists found that dopamine plays a role in reducing the value…
Menopause is one of those things most younger women don't spend a lot of time thinking about, assuming they'll just go through it when they're 'older'. Currently, data suggests the average woman…
Findings could help give those at risk of the incurable condition "more years of healthy life".
In an uncertain moment for the global international order, leaders including representatives from King’s College London met in Arizona last week to discuss the important role of women in strategy and…
Successful high-affinity B cells can proliferate under special conditions that reduce the risk of mutation. Capturing this mechanism in the lab may lead to more efficient vaccine strategies in the…
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, investigated how to use bio-based materials to…
Once I’d had the surgery, it was very obviously the right decision. Amanda Bradbury, an epilepsy patient that benefitted from surgical treatment guided by existing scanning methods Focal epilepsy is a…
This week, as wildfires break out across Texas, life-saving alerts are being issued by the National Weather Service (NWS), informing evacuations ahead of the advancing threat. On the ground,…
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The ultrasound technology claims to decrease needless biopsies by offering certain features of the image. Credit: NMK-Studio / Shutterstock. GE HealthCare has introduced the latest Invenia Automated…
India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, on Thursday underscored the need for the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI). He also…
New research to be presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025, Malaga, Spain, 11-14 May) shows that people with obesity at similar BMIs display significant differences in body…
People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to die of cardiovascular causes than the general population, especially in the first two years after their cancer diagnosis and in…
On a Friday afternoon in mid-March, a bunch of (presumably) non-hackers showed up to participate in a new kind of “hackathon.” It was Pi Day, so pie was served, but the mood wasn’t celebratory.…
Beyond its most obvious function of sustaining life, human blood can also reveal messages about our health, indicating whether disease might be present or whether we’ve recovered from an illness.If…
Are you fearful of public speaking? A new virtual reality-based platform that eliminates the fear and helps turn users into skilled and confident public speakers has been launched by University of…
The system, Aardvark Weather, has been supported by the Alan Turing Institute, Microsoft Research and the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts. It provides a blueprint for a new approach…
A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful MRI scanners to identify tiny differences in patients’ brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy, allowing doctors to offer the patients surgery to cure…
Japan’s Astroscale, a company specialised in removing orbital junk, has agreed with Bengaluru-based space companies Digantara and Bellatrix Aerospace to collaborate on technology and services, it said…
High external debt levels worldwide have forced ecologically-rich nations to exploit their natural resources to generate revenue. Debt-for-nature swaps offer a promising solution to this problem, but…
Water security. Credit: piyaset, Getty Images Climate changeEnvironmentGlobal healthPolicyResearchSocial Sciences A global research initiative led by the University of Oxford has exceeded its target…
A t-shirt that monitors a patient’s vitals after urological surgery for cancer could help people return from hospital sooner to recover at home. The device, worn for around two weeks under clothes for…
Deng, K. et al. Heterogeneous digital biomarker integration out-performs patient self-reports in predicting Parkinson’s disease. Commun. Biol. 5, 58, https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-022-03002-x…
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Here’s a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From AI diagnosis to a new scholarship for Sikh students, and research linking COVID and asthma, here's some quick-read news from…
The new method can measure 25 important markers in the blood simultaneously, such as cholesterol, in less than 15 minutes using radio waves. This new application could support more patients achieve an…
This is where things get really complicated. Ethically speaking, we should consider the wishes of the deceased. Would that person have wanted to share this information with relatives? It’s also worth…
The LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) is actively recruiting outstanding scholars through its ‘140 for 140 Global Recruitment Campaign’ to cope with rapid developments in…
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging and aggressive forms of cancer, characterised by a poor prognosis and high fatality rates. A significant obst
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When Kim, a grandmother in recovery, moved to North Carolina to be closer to her son in 2018, she initially had difficulties filling her buprenorphine (Suboxone) prescription because her provider…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click…
TOTTORI—The face of a Japanese woman who lived around 1,800 years ago and wouldn't look out of place today has been re-created in a stunning visualization. A bust of the long-deceased woman, whose…
Visitor numbers smashed previous records for eight of the 12 months (January, March, May, August, September, October, November, December) The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) today…
Volunteers Olly De Almeida (left), Jordan Bordenave (right) and Rosemary White (far right) plant a tree in front of Tribble Condor's (center) house in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward. The project was…
Contraceptive pills may provide an additional benefit. An Australian study published in the International Journal of Gynaecological Cancer found that women who use birth control pills have a lower…
A protestor in Houston, Texas, holds a sign in favor of funding from the National Institutes of Health on March 7 during a "Stand Up for Science" rally at the Houston Medical Center. Kirk…
On a day when tens of millions of people around the world watched two American astronauts safely repatriated by a rocket flown by a private company, a key player in Australia’s burgeoning space…
Commission hails “key step in advancing Europe’s technological leadership and sustainability”
PhD researcher Kiranpreet Gill from the School of Psychology at the University of Birmingham and corresponding author of the study said: “This paper highlights how widespread treatment-resistant…
The NHS in England is increasingly relying on workers from countries with significant healthcare staffing shortages since EU recruitment became more difficult post-Brexit, instead of training and…
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Scientific Reports - A clear distinction and presence of Acropora aff. divaricata within Acropora cf. solitaryensis species complex along their biogeographic distribution in East Asia
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It was 5 am, and Brooke Nichols was out for a jog, her mind reeling from reading about the Trump administration dismantling the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a…
Dolores Acevedo-Garcia brought her team to the BU School of Social Work to open the Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development, which is headquartered on the Fenway Campus. When…
In response to the alarming rise in measles cases across New Mexico and Texas, HealthTrackRx, the nation's premier provider of molecular diagnostic testing, today announced the development of a next…
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago's premier integrated academic health system, and Vitestro, a pioneer in autonomous robotic vascular access and diagnostic blood collection, today announced a multi-year…
The liquid nitrogen smart tank and workstation combines the power of TMRW digital innovation with the speed and control of manual storage access New York, NY /PRNewswire/ - TMRW Life Sciences (TMRW),…
Singapore /PRNewswire/ - HistoIndex, a global leader in stain-free digital pathology solutions for managing fibrotic diseases, has announced the launch of their first Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)…
Scientific Reports - Multi-omic analyses reveal aberrant DNA methylation patterns and the associated biomarkers of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and its cancer stem cells
Barrera, O. et al. Understanding and mitigating hydrogen embrittlement of steels: A review of experimental, modeling and design progress from atomistic to continuum. J. Mater. Sci. 53, 6251–6290…
The government is intensifying efforts to revamp the semiconductor design ecosystem, targeting over 300 organizations nationwide, including 250 academic institutions and 65 startups. Led by the…
Ever diagnosed yourself with a mental health disorder based on a TikTok video? If so, you're not alone. "I personally don't think that there's anything more human than wanting to understand yourself…
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The central government has constituted dedicated task forces to examine amendments required in the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage (CLND) Act as part of efforts to…
An FFG-funded consortium of Austrian research groups from the University of Vienna, MedUni Vienna and Technikum Wien together with company partner DOC Medikus GmbH has developed an innovative…
As World Water Day approaches, explore key findings, insights, and events on water sustainability. This year’s theme, ‘Glacier Preservation’, underscores a growing crisis—glaciers are melting at an…
Understanding anxiety-related disorders can be advanced by studying the fear learning mechanisms implicated in the transition from adaptive to maladaptive fear. Individuals with anxiety disorders…
STCube said Thursday it received approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for its investigational new drug (IND) application to initiate a phase 1b/2 clinical trial of nelmastobart, a…
As the United States recalibrates its trade policies to combat what the Trump administration sees as “unfair” treatment by other countries, two significant industries have complained to US regulators…
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Our Moon could be a chip off the old block, according to a study that shows it is mostly made of material that originated on the early Earth.As well as untangling how the Moon formed, researchers also…
Due to the emergence of direct-acting antiviral (DAA), more attention has been devoted to the prevalence and antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis C in the Kashi region of Xinjiang, China, over the…
Sleep, or a lack thereof, has been shown to have a significant effect on our mental and physical health. And scientists have found poor sleep can have larger societal impacts, namely increasing the…
Extreme weight loss or major weight gain in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease significantly increases their risk of death, research by Anglia Ruskin University has shown. The researchers…
A long-exposure photo shows the Mayall Telescope under the stars. (Credit: KPNO/ NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / B. Tafreshi) It’s looking more and more as if dark energy, the mysterious factor that scientists…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 19 (ACN) More than 3,000 delegates from 50 countries will attend the international conference CUBA SALUD 2025 and its two associated fairs, scheduled to be held on April 21-25 in…
Migraine is a disabling condition that not only impairs an individual's quality of life, but also causes societal losses. Therefore, it is important to treat migraine quickly and preventively.…
By successfully applying CRISPR-Cas9 to enhance disease resistance, drought tolerance, and starch content, the study paves the way for more efficient cassava breeding programs.Cassava (Manihot…
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In her debut blog (and the Mental Elf's first body-focused repetitive behaviours blog), Mallory Moore summarises a systematic review investigating whether internalised stigma can predict depression.
Demos-Davies, K., Lawrence, J. & Seelig, D. Cancer related cognitive impairment: a downside of cancer treatment. Front. Oncol. 14, 1387251 (2024).CAS PubMed PubMed Central
Arbel, S. et al. Maxillofacial injuries sustained by riders of electric-powered bikes and electric-powered scooters. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public. Health, 19(22). (2022).Bhaskar, B. et al. A…
Great hammerhead sharks are known for their long migrations, but scientists have now discovered that some individuals in the Bahamas instead spend all year snacking without leaving their plentiful and…
Phoebe bournei, also known as “nanmu”, is a tall, evergreen tree in the Lauraceae family, primarily found in China’s Fujian Province and other regions like Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Hunan, and Guangdong. Its…
More than 11 years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the missing debris of the aircraft. Malaysia announced the push for…
A Korean research team has proposed a new treatment strategy that could improve treatment effectiveness for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare inherited disease for which steroid treatment is…
Being overweight or obese before pregnancy has been confirmed to increase the risk of delayed physical and cognitive behavioral development in children. Professors Shin Jin-young, Park Hye-won, and…
Researchers from Jülich have developed a robust new memristor that mimics brain-like learning and memory. Its novel switching mechanism could overcome the “catastrophic forgetting” problem in neural…
A new study reveals resident-on-resident attacks are not a problem unique to American nursing homes but more likely embedded in shared cultural expectations of institutional care and the stresses of…
Manufuture. Vision 2020 and Strategic Research Agenda of the European Agricultural Machinery Industry and Research Community for the 7th Framework Programme for Research of the European Community,…
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication in patients with advanced lung cancer, significantly impacting their survival rates and quality of life. Effective tools for assessing the…
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Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Texas A&M researchers have created a new AI-driven method called Symbolic Modeling that outperforms traditional asset pricing models by uncovering hidden market dynamics. The model improves prediction…
Recognizing the rapid growth of India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the Information Technology (IT) sector, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, highlighted the…
The following is an excerpt from Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green. When you purchase products through the Bookshop.org link on this…
Myongji Hospital signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mongolian Health Development Center (HDC) on Thursday to strengthen healthcare cooperation at the hospital’s New Horizons Healing Center.…
A new book reveals how artificial intelligence is reshaping access to public services across the globe, highlighting vast cultural differences in fairness standards. The authors call for flexible,…
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge has frozen hiring for non-faculty positions.Credit: Mel Musto/Bloomberg/GettyThe
Researchers at Tohoku University have led the development of a titanium-aluminium (Ti-Al) superelastic alloy that is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the capability to function across a…
Composite Tier 1’s long history, acquisition of stamped parts pioneer Dutch Thermoplastic Components, advances roadmap for growth in thermoplastic composite parts.
Some 1.8 billion people log into TikTok at least once a month, spending an average of 95 minutes per day being engaged, entertained, and even educated by the app.Those are phenomenal numbers, but a…
HLB cleared one hurdle with the FDA last year—but it was Hengrui’s factory in China that tripped the filing up again. Just 10 hours after the agency issued a second complete response letter (CRL)…
Safety regulators have recalled nearly all Tesla Cybertrucks in the US to fix an exterior panel that could "detach" while driving, causing a potentially hazardous projectile.It's the latest in a…
A new AI model called HART blends speed with detail, generating photorealistic images nine times faster than current models—paving the way for smarter simulations, self-driving cars, and next-gen…
A groundbreaking study found that AI-generated questions using ChatGPT can match or exceed untrained humans in interviewing children about witnessed events. The AI produced more accurate responses per…
The WMO released its (now) annual state of the climate report this week. As well as the (now) standard set of graphs related to increasing greenhouse gas concentrations, rising temperatures, reducing…
In an age where digital archives and online books are more accessible, it has become increasingly rare to see students hunched over a stack of books in a campus library. The University of Michigan…
Carbon removal and emission reductions simultaneously play a decisive role in carbon neutrality. Yet, different from the structural upgrades in emission reduction, carbon removal through afforestation…
A sharp reduction in the amount of sulfur pollution emitted by ships has reduced storm clouds and lightning in two of the world’s busiest international shipping lanes1. Rent or buy this article Prices…
Friday, 21 March 2025, 4:09 pm Press Release: University of Auckland New research shows progress on adolescent quit-smoking slowed after vapes were introduced.E-cigarette companies have argued that…
The new Western Forest area will include a mix of 20m newly-planted trees and restored woodlandTwenty million trees will be planted and 2,500 hectares of new woodland created in the west of England as…
The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of how a humble single cell becomes an organism fascinates scientists across…
Scientists at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), used CRISPR to engineer cellular models of embryos that mimic what happens in the first few days after reproductive cells meet. These…
Our earliest years are a time of rapid learning, yet we typically cannot recall specific experiences from that period – a phenomenon known as infantile amnesia.A new study published in Science on…
The government said it would be putting £7.5m of public money into the forest over the next five years.It said the project would not only help the UK's drive to net zero but would also promote…
Since 2021, when lung cancer screening guidelines began to include younger people and those with a lower smoking history, the number of screenings climbed, but significant gaps remain, especially…
According to a predictive model developed by a CNRS researcher1 and his European colleagues, the microalgae present in peat bogs could offset up to 14% of future CO2 emissions, thanks to their…
A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms. Published in the American Society for Microbiology's journal mSphere,…
Lithium-6 is essential for producing nuclear fusion fuel, but isolating it from the much more common isotope, lithium-7, usually requires liquid mercury, which is extremely toxic. Now, researchers…
Researchers have uncovered a stealth survival strategy that melanoma cells use to evade targeted therapy, offering a promising new approach to improving treatment outcomes. The study, published in…
The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery. The process of how a humble single cell becomes an organism fascinates scientists across…
Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA. For the…
Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities. But new research suggests that this belief…
Giving a second life to construction materials after demolition, engineers at the University of São Paulo and Princeton have developed an approach for recycling cement waste into a sustainable, low…
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme can serve as an ideal target for developing new therapeutics against Lyme disease, and most likely other tick-borne diseases as well. The finding was…
A brain implant designed to help control seizures is hijacked. A pacemaker receives fake signals, disrupting its rhythm. A hacker infiltrates an insulin pump, delivering a fatal overdose. While these…
The lymphatic system plays a key role in maintaining the body's fluid balance and supporting immune defences. Lymphatic vessels are composed of a single layer of endothelial cells, allowing the…
Genetic information collected through research studies like Geisinger's MyCode Community Health Initiative can provide important-and previously unknown-information to participants about their risk for…
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for effective therapeutic agents against SARS-CoV-2. Although vaccines helped control the spread of the virus, the emergence of new variants continues…
In 2023, an academic journal, the Annals of Operations Research, retracted an entire special isssue because the peer review process for it was compromised. The case brought into sharp focus broader…
In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe's Alps and Pyrenees lost 40 percent of their glacier volume from 2000 to 2023.These and other icy regions…
Strange, tiny structures have been found in the rocks around the deserts of southern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Scientists are now confident that these unusual formations were not made by a…
A team of researchers from Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine share insights from an early set of 19,000 patients to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments for colorectal cancer in the U.S. The…
Adverse genetic mutations can cause harm and are due to various circumstances. "Jumping genes" are one cause of mutations, but cells try and combat them with a specialized RNA called piRNA. For the…
A new study in The Journal of Immunology reveals how a high-fat diet may impair the immune system's ability to respond to infection by impacting the function of neutrophils, one of the first immune…
A large scale study by researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Medicine has found that patient pain upon arrival to the Emergency Department (ED) as well as the…
Astronauts often experience immune dysfunction, skin rashes and other inflammatory conditions while travelling in space, with new research led by the University of California, San Diego suggesting…
Thompson, R. P. Examination of generational impacts of adolescent chemotherapy: Ifosfamide and potential for epigenetic transgenerational inheritance. iScience 25, 105570 (2022).CAS PubMed PubMed…
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Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder with a rapidly increasing global prevalence. It is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, β-cell dysfunction, and impaired…
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a major global health burden, affecting millions worldwide and contributing significantly to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development. The introduction of…
“I went back as a mature student to study nursing and during the course I did a placement at a maternity hospital. It was amazing. I remember attending births in the labour ward and knew it was what I…
The evolutionary history of kangaroos, which are the only hopping animals with body masses greater than 5kg, cannot be understood without considering the origins of their diverse locomotor behaviours,…
The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at UCL. The new…
Scientists at the University of Leicester have captured the first detailed "molecular movie" showing DNA being unzipped at the atomic level -- revealing how cells begin the crucial process of copying…
For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a study…
Though we learn so much during our first years of life, we can't, as adults, remember specific events from that time. Researchers have long believed we don't hold onto these experiences because the…
Because of their importance to life on Earth, forests have gained the nickname ‘lungs of the planet’ for their role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide.Covering 31 per cent of global land…
Antarctica was once a lush and thriving land, teeming with prehistoric life. It's hard to believe now, but tucked away, hidden underneath a layer of ice kilometers thick, that ancient landscape still…
Dancing, especially with other people, can effectively reduce stress (Miljan Zivkovic/Shutterstock) The unique combination of music, rhythm, social interaction, and physical movement in dance makes it…
Researchers have discovered that an enzyme can serve as an ideal target for developing new therapeutics against Lyme disease, and most likely other tick-borne diseases as well. The finding was…
Only recently has the ribosome - one of the oldest molecular machines in evolutionary terms - been recognized as an active regulator of gene expression at the level of protein biosynthesis. This is an…
On 19 March 2025, the European Space Agency's Euclid mission releases its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Here, hundreds of thousands of galaxies in different…
An international team led by UPV/EHU and Biobizkaia reveals the relationship between placental DNA methylation and certain neuropsychiatric disorders. An international team, led by the Immunogenetics…
A new Italian study reveals which everyday foods are packed with prebiotics—and how much we actually eat—laying the groundwork for better gut health and disease prevention through targeted nutrition.
Weill Cornell Medicine researchers found that restricting telehealth prescriptions for opioid use disorder could keep thousands from accessing buprenorphine, a medication that helps people recover…
A surprising discovery in the feathers of a fossil vulture from central Italy has revealed that volcanic deposits can preserve delicate tissue structures in unprecedented detail, offering new insights…
Key TakeawaysDietary changes might be able to lower risk of tinnitusMore fruit, dairy, caffeine and fiber lowered risk of tinnitus in eight studies involving more than 300,000 peopleHowever,…
Key TakeawaysA new clot-busting drug for stroke works as well as a decades-old drugPatients given tenecteplase had similar outcomes to those given alteplaseTenecteplase is easier to administer, giving…
A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) has developed the world's most advanced software to study the…
Periodontitis, a leading cause of adult tooth loss and linked to various systemic diseases, is promoted by subgingival plaque biofilms, with Streptococci as early colonizers responsible for surface…
Researchers from Northwestern University have stumbled upon a previously unobserved function of a protein found in the cell nuclei of all flora and fauna. In addition to exporting materials out of the…
Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty leads to higher bone density and slightly higher BMI and fat mass.
Researchers have uncovered a stealth survival strategy that melanoma cells use to evade targeted therapy, offering a promising new approach to improving treatment outcomes. The study, published in…
Challenging assumptions about infant memory, a novel functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study shows that babies as young as 12 months old can encode memories, researchers report. The…
For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a new study conducted by the Oral…
More than 11 years after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Malaysian government has approved a new search for the missing debris of the aircraft. Malaysia announced the push for…
A new technique has enabled ultra-powerful magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to identify tiny differences in patients' brains that cause treatment-resistant epilepsy. In the first study to use…
Using seawater, electricity and carbon dioxide (CO2), Northwestern University scientists have developed a new carbon-negative building material. As Earth's climate continues to warm, researchers…
Sensors attached to animals gather valuable data to track and mitigate the human influence on marine life. The Kobe University review paper emphasizes the importance of integrating data from various…
A t-shirt that monitors a patient's vitals after urological surgery for cancer could help people return from hospital sooner to recover at home. The device, worn for around two weeks under clothes for…
Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children's Research…
Published: 20:52 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 20:57 EDT, 20 March 2025 More than a quarter of those unable to access an NHS dentist have resorted to DIY treatments such as pulling teeth out with…
LOS ANGELES (March 20, 2025) -- Following a comprehensive national search, Cedars-Sinai has appointed David E. Cohen, MD, PhD, as the new chair of the Department of Medicine, effective July 1. Cohen,…
The World Health Organization (WHO) records migraine among the top three most common neurological conditions, alongside stroke and dementia, contributing significantly to disability-adjusted life…
Patients with end-stage heart failure often die waiting for a heart transplant. Today, a new engineered patch of heart muscle may extend their lives.The engineered heart muscle patches are still in…
Life expectancy increased in Japan, according to a new study published in The Lancet Public Health and led by Keio University Global Research Institute (KGRI) and IHME. This research comprehensively…
Men who consistently avoid prostate cancer screening appointments face a disproportionately higher risk of dying from the disease, finds research identifying a new high-risk group. An analysis of data…
The ability to conduct heat is one of the most fundamental properties of matter, crucial for engineering applications. Scientists know well how conventional materials, such as metals and insulators,…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that women with high levels of β-amyloid (Aβ), a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease, experience faster buildup of another harmful protein called tau in key…
The installation of safety nets on the Golden Gate Bridge has significantly reduced suicides, according to a new study published in Injury Prevention. The research found that suicides at the bridge…
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive! With rising food prices, many people struggle to afford nutritious meals. In fact, a June 2024 survey by the American Heart Association found that 60% of…
A new lizard species, dubbed the Scawfell Island sunskink (Lampropholis isla), has been formally named after being discovered on an island off north Queensland.It's the second unique lizard species to…
NanoPE reflects visible light but transmits infrared light. Credit: Ivan Gromicho. A new study by researchers from King Abdullah University of Science and T
Researchers from the University of Turku, Finland, have found a new way to protect solar cells from harmful UV radiation using natural materials. Their study, published in ACS Applied Optical…
Two months into the new administration, federal workers and contractors remain off-balance as the Trump administration ramps up its efforts to cancel jobs and programs — even as federal judges declare…
Meal delivery apps are reshaping how people access food but may undermine global nutrition goals by promoting unhealthy eating. Researchers call for targeted regulation, monitoring, and new digital…
In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers revealed the structural underpinnings of memory formation across a broad network of neurons in the mouse brain. This work…
A new radar device, developed by Dr. George Shaker and his research team at the University of Waterloo, could help detect serious heart problems before they become life-threatening. This small but…
Six in 10 (61%) people in Canada blame the increased cost of living for a reported rise in youth mental health problems – far higher than the share of people in the UK (38%) and Australia (41%) who…
Activating PIK3CA mutations, present in up to 40% of hormone receptor-positive (HR+), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (Her2−) breast cancer (BC) patients, can be effectively targeted…
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Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that firefighters may be more likely to develop specific gene mutations linked to gliomas, the most common type of malignant b
One of the most enduring questions humans have is how long we’re going to live. With this comes the question of how much of our lifespan is shaped by our environment and choices, and how much is…
Newswise — This week, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to ensure…
Published: 20:14 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 20:14 EDT, 20 March 2025 A couple of days after Nasa’s stranded astronauts returned to Earth it fell to Lucy Powell, Leader of the Commons, to make an…
The FDA has approved the next-generation prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)–PET imaging agent TLX007-CDx, a kit for the preparation of gallium-68 (68Ga) gozetotide injection (Gozellix) for use…
Somehow, we all know how a warp drive works. You're in your spaceship and you need to get to another star. So you press a button or flip a switch or pull a lever and your ship just goes fast. Like…
In recent years, awareness and celebration of neurodiversity has been increasing.But there is also a growing awareness of the challenges experienced by many neurodivergent people when trying to feel…
A giant sunfish that washed up on Western Australia's south coast could be a sign of a warm current moving south, a marine ecologist says.The large fish was found on Lowlands Beach between Albany and…
NASA has announced the elimination of its chief scientist position, Dr. Katherine Calvin, pictured, and the closure of several internal offices, including the Office of Technology Policy and Strategy…
In the dynamic world of biologics manufacturing, change remains one of the few constants. As new modalities and innovations continuously emerge, the future holds promising prospects for patients.…
Filtration is a ubiquitous process, integral to a myriad of applications ranging from simple preparative lab-scale tasks to stringent quality controls in large-scale Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)…
Struggling with long COVID symptoms? New research confirms that pulmonary rehabilitation can restore lung function, reduce fatigue, and improve quality of life—especially with targeted exercises over…
HLB’s shot at FDA approval just took another hit. The agency has again rejected the company’s liver cancer drug, CAM-RIVO—a combination of PD-1 inhibitor camrelizumab and VEGFR inhibitor…
Sleep disturbances may accelerate neurodegeneration, but whether they cause or result from disease remains unclear. Improving sleep quality could help protect against cognitive decline and brain…
Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa’s SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault. We research Antarctic governance and crime in…
Providing seniors with an app that boosts brain health solves many accessibility challenges in assisted living facilities. (Pressmaster/Shutterstock) The Silvia Program app, combining cognitive…
A Guinness World Records adjudicator will assess the evidence gathered from eight locations along the Taff before a result is declared shortly afterwards."At every single location there'll be five key…
A new Norwegian study shows that very few ME/CFS patients return to the workforce after being diagnosed.The findings have sparked debate among both researchers and patients about how ME/CFS is handled…
The Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands has posted online a copy of the survey some of its researchers received.Credit: ShutterstockA growing number of re
Novartis receives third FDA approval for oral Fabhalta® (iptacopan) – the first and only treatment approved in C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) Phase III study showed sustained proteinuria reduction at one…
A new documentary, ‘Fatal Watch,’ shows the dangers of work as a fisheries observer, a job that involves collecting scientific data aboard industrial fishing vessels and documenting compliance with…
University of Queensland researchers have made a breakthrough in muonic atom research, clearing the way for new nuclear physics experiments.A team at the UQ School of Mathematics and Physics has…
Things are getting a bit spicy at Mount Spurr in Alaska, where geologists have been reporting an increase in seismic activity for almost a year. Based on the latest developments, officials are now…
A newly developed system combining AI and robotics has been helping a man with tetraplegia turn his thoughts into mechanical arm movements – including clutching and releasing objects – with the system…
It could help patients regain movement by targeting brain rhythms.
Some cells reorganize into living 'bots' long after the organism perished.
Newswise — Tiny nematodes, commonly known as vinegar eelworms, can move objects with a force hundreds of times their own weight. Researchers are studying the physical rules that allow this collective…
• • •Yes. We Can Have More Data With Less Carbon1. AI ❤ renewables. Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft account for over 45 gigawatts of wind and solar energy purchases worldwide—over half the…
A new Trump administration health initiative called Operation Stork Speed aims to improve the safety of infant formula and reduce contamination risk, but budget and staffing cuts may hinder thatBy…
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands in launch position at Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Image: SpaceXThe National Reconnaissance Office is…
TAMPA, Fla. — French satellite broadband startup CTO has teamed up with TDF, which operates France’s largest network of carrier-neutral hosting sites, to help integrate its proposed very low Earth…
The tomb was discovered at Tell Roud Iskander in the Maskhouta area of the Ismailia Governorate, along with a series of collective and individual tombs dating back to the Greco-Roman and Late Roman…
Webb finds surprises in Spiderweb protocluster field. Credit: NASA/ESA/CSA/H. Dannerbauer Welcome back to our five-part examination of Webb's Cycle 4 General Observations program. In the first and…
In a recent study published in Restoration Ecology, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland measured post-restoration Sphagnum moss layer growth on 18 peatland sites in Finland 10 years…
A research team led by Professor Jinah Jang from the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, IT Convergence Engineering, and the Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology at…
A recent study evaluating garnet-type solid electrolytes for lithium metal batteries finds that their expected energy density advantages may be overstated. The research reveals that an all-solid-state…
A study at Charité -- Universitätsmedizin Berlin has found that a single dose of the Imvanex vaccine provides protection against Mpox with 84% effectiveness. For people with HIV, however, a single…
Astroscale Japan Inc. has announced that it has successfully approached a piece of orbital debris traveling at a high speed to inspect it from a distance of about 15 meters. The Tokyo-based startup…
Last year, we reported on an exciting hint of new physics in the first data analysis results from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI)—namely that the dark energy, rather than being…
The International Space Station is now in the waning days of Expedition 72 and is…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Increasing sleepiness is associated with increased dementia risk among oldest old women, according to a study published online March 19 in Neurology.Sasha…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The total injury death rate in the United States increased from 2013 through 2021, then declined through 2023, according to a March data brief published by…
A new study, which explored the link between sleep and dementia risk, found that women over the age of 80 who had increasing sleepiness during the day showed a higher risk for dementia, according to…
LOS ANGELES (March 20, 2025) -- Anxiety and elation. Uncertainty and admiration. Isolation and connection. Five years since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, memories still are vivid and emotions,…
The fury at Elon Musk's Tesla has reached an all-time high.For evidence, look no further than a segment of "The Daily Show" about arsonists setting Cybertrucks on fire, during which the TV studio…
Published: 12:41 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 14:27 EDT, 20 March 2025 It's well known that the universe began in an explosion known as the Big Bang, but scientists now say that it might end with a…
Each year, sea ice atop the Arctic Ocean and surrounding seas, bays, and gulfs collectively grows in extent throughout winter until reaching its annual maximum coverage in March. However, a regional…
If you’ve ever felt distant, hesitant to open up or fearful of being abandoned, the problem may not be your relationships themselves—it may be the beliefs you hold about love and your own worth. Your…
Women and patients with stage 2 multiple myeloma are more likely to report psychological distress at their initial consultations, a new report has found.1 However, the study also identified…
Universities across the United States are feeling the effects from a wave of policies the Trump administration and its Department of Government Efficiency say are aimed at making the government more…
A commercial fisher in South Australia's south-east is calling for an urgent investigation into what he describes as significant changes in seawater quality that are harming marine life and his…
Melbourne, Australia —(Map) Scientists in Australia have used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help them locate a rare bird called the Plains-wanderer. This new information will help scientists protect…
Firefighters have been tackling a grassfire in West Dunbartonshire after an extreme warning was issued across Scotland.The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) were called to reports of a wildfire…
Increasing energy demands and problems associated with burning fossil fuels have heightened interest in more sustainable energy sources, such as sunlight. But there are still areas where carbon-based…
Removing amyloid appeared to delay Alzheimer's symptoms in asymptomatic patients.Participants in this study are genetically destined to develop Alzheimer's at predictable ages.The findings were the…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force will operate with $28.7 billion in funding for fiscal year 2025, $800 million less than its requested budget of $29.5 billion, according to the full-year continuing…
Published: 17:18 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 17:27 EDT, 20 March 2025 NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has revealed who he believes truly rescued him while he was stranded in space for more than nine…
With its bitter cold snaps and blasts of lake-effect snow, winter 2024-2025 made its presence known in the Great Lakes region. Ice cover on the lakes spiked ab
There’s a lot to remember from your time as a baby — your first smile, your first steps, your first words. But chances are, you’ve forgotten all of it, a phenomenon called infantile amnesia.For a long…
Campylobacter infections are the most common foodborne illnesses in the U.S., sickening an estimated 1.5 million people each year. A new study examined records of Campylobacter jejuni infections from…
Environmental conditions can cause damaging stress to plants, posing challenges for home gardeners and farmers. Therefore, early detection -- before leaves visibly discolor, wilt or wither -- is…
Thin film devices, composed of layers of materials a few nanometers thick, play an important role in various technologies, from semiconductors to communication technologies. For instance, graphene and…
People with obesity with similar body mass index (BMI) measurements have differences in muscle and fat based on their age groups. This could mean that BMI isn’t the best tool for older adults, new…
Adults over 80 should stick to medications that keep their blood pressure under control, a study published on Monday in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds. Keeping systolic blood…
Since 2015, the FDA has approved an average of 47 new medications each year. In 2024, there were 50 new drugs, with 48% approved as first in class; additionally, 52% received orphan drug designation…
Ustekinumab-stba (Steqeyma; Celltrion), a biosimilar to ustekinumab (Stelara; Janssen Pharmaceuticals), has been launched in the US and is indicated for the treatment of plaque psoriasis (PsO) and…
In a new Canadian study, 25 teens and young adults who've gone back to the gender they were assigned at birth or now identify differently say they don't think the media represent them fairly.
This study examines the impact of student aspiration factors (expectations, motivation, and enjoyment) on university students’ actual usage of mobile learning systems. The researchers conducted a…
Today, the FDA announced it would be placing a 30-month delay on the original January 20, 2026 compliance date implementing a rule that promotes greater traceability in the food system and will…
Brainomix spun out from Oxford University’s preclinical stroke lab, part of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, in 2010. Image credit: ShutterOK via Shutterstock UK-based Brainomix has…
The global cardiovascular device market is forecast to grow to nearly $117bn by 2033. Image credit: Shutterstock/catinrocket. Cardiac Dimensions has secured $53m in a Series E funding round to support…
The transcription factor appears to play an important role in chemoresistance in patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), a new study has found.Writing in the journal Communications Biology, the…
Today, the FDA announced it would be placing a 30-month delay on the original January 20, 2026 compliance date implementing a rule that promotes greater traceability in the food system and will…
These days, it seems like artificial intelligence is infesting every corner of life. The well-financed tech has strangled the internet as we know it, ruined once-beloved artists, and dragged
Space, to the naked eye, appears still, tranquil. But to scientists viewing it through increasingly powerful telescopes, it looks turbulent, with violent streams of gas buffeting dusty materials that…
Feathers, essential for thermoregulation, flight, and communication in birds, originate from simple appendages known as proto-feathers, which were present in certain dinosaurs.By studying embryonic…
About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including…
NEW YORK — A European space telescope launched to explore the dark universe has released a trove of new data on distant galaxies. The images and other information released Wednesday by the European…
Scientists have finally solved the mystery of how the fossilized feathers of a 30,000-year-old vulture were preserved with such unprecedented levels of detail.The griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus), which…
Severance, the extremely popular Apple TV+ series about office workers who undergo brain surgery so that their home selves have no knowledge or memory of their working selves, and vice versa, is often…
The Tuolumne County Public Health department on Wednesday confirmed two measles cases a day after it opened an investigation into the possible infections. The department said the cases involved an…
If you’ve walked past the penguin exhibit at the zoo, then you’ve likely caught a whiff of their unpleasant-smelling poo. The smell has perhaps made you want to cover your nose and, despite a…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the most advanced telescope ever constructed, designed for operation in deep space, approximately 1.5 million miles from Earth. The orbital observatory…
The N-MOmentum trial confirms Uplizna’s ability to reduce NMOSD relapses by 77%, yet key questions remain about its long-term safety, effectiveness in AQP4-negative patients, and impact on vision…
Temporary foreign workers are supposed to have the same rights as Canadian workers, but in practice their rights are often violated in multiple ways. Credit: Getty
LAKE CHILWA, Malawi — When fishers on Lake Chilwa cast their nets, they don’t know whether there are fish below, or something else entirely. “We don’t go out in the lake to check what we have where.…
The European Space Agency (ESA) has just released the first batch of data from the groundbreaking Euclid space telescope, which was built to study the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy…
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What inspired you to found this company? Was there a specific research breakthrough or problem that drove you to pursue commercialization?We saw an incredible unmet need in drug development,…
A groundbreaking new dataset containing information on 18.7 million celestial objects—the largest ever assembled—is now accessible to researchers, paving the way toward solving some of the universe’s…
The Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association criticized the cancellation of funding for the ongoing, landmark Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which has been tracking people with diabetes…
Imagine you're at a dinner party having a good time chatting to people and then suddenly … splash!You knock your glass of red wine all over the plush cream carpet.You feel awfully embarrassed, and…
When Stanislav Kazanov stepped into his role as Head of Sustainability at Innowise Group in January 2024, he brought an unique yet increasingly valuable perspective to the position: close to a decade…
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang hosted the company’s first-ever “Quantum Day” at its GTC conference on Thursday, bringing together executives from across the quantum computing industry just two months after…
Fully enrolled LORIKEET, a randomized 150-patient Phase 2 study of lorigerlimab in combination with docetaxel in patients with mCRPCInitiating new LINNET Phase 2 study of lorigerlimab in ovarian…
Yale cognitive neuroscientist Nick Turk-Browne works with a baby and parent during a brain scan. Tristan Yates has no doubt about her first memory, even if it is a little fuzzy. "I was about three and…
A fifth of all Norfolk Island pines assessed on the Gold Coast in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred so far have been deemed unsafe and will be destroyed. Hundreds of the trees line parks and…
"Mr. Blobby" is a blobfish discovered in 2003 off the coast of New Zealand. The preserved specimen is now housed at the Australian Museum in Sydney. jamasca66 via Flickr under CC BY-NC 2.0 Squishy,…
– Four development candidates in clinical studies with data anticipated this year, continuing rapid progress of antiviral pipeline – – Interim Phase 1b proof-of-concept data, including initial…
Newswise — Artificial intelligence (AI) and data science are two closely related yet distinct fields that are driving research and innovation in the agricultural and life sciences, among many other…
The three-inch Flamin' Hot Cheeto was sold in a custom case with a custom Cheetozard Pokémon card. Goldin Auctions Cheetos come in all shapes and sizes. But a few years ago, a snacker stumbled upon a…
Not that any of us are surprised, but HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr downplayed concerns about the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in the USA. Of course, this has raised alarms among public health and…
A new image of cosmic microwave background radiation (half-sky image at left, closeup at right) adds high definition from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope to an earlier image from the Planck satellite.…
SpaceX will set a new rocket-reuse record early Friday morning (March 21) when it launches a batch of spy satellites for the U.S. government.A Falcon 9 rocket is scheduled to lift off from Vandenberg…
The cancer antigen (CA)-125 test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study found. It's the latest example of medical tests that…
Women who feel sexually objectified by their romantic partners may experience a diminished sense of personal power in their relationships, which in turn is associated with lower relationship…
Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa’s SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault. We research Antarctic governance and crime in…
There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I’ll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise.…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jacob Bourjaily, associate professor of physics at Penn State, was honored with the Lars Kann-Rasmussen Prize for 2025 by the Niels Bohr International Academy (NBIA), in…
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West Virginia University neuroscientists have discovered a way to control how much zinc is released to specific locations in the brain. The essential mineral plays a major role in the organ’s…
Supercomputer simulations tested the Standard Cosmological Model against a Dynamical Dark Energy Model to see which one better matched new DESI data. Image Credit: Image Credit: ALCF Visualization and…
Rendering of the ELT when completed. Credit: Swinburne Astronomy Productions/ESO The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in northern Chile, will give us a better view of the…
Approximately 7% of the CVD burden in Australia is related to high temperatures, with worrying projections suggesting that the number of people at risk will continue to increase unless urgent efforts…
Individuals receiving glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of adults with diabetes or obesity did not experience an increased incidence of…
A NASA astronaut who holds the record for the longest space mission has revealed the debilitating hidden health problem that Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore could suffer from for the rest of their…
When French scientists Laurence Gaume and Marion Desquilbet first heard the news about a new international insect decline database, they felt something was off. It suggested that some insect species…
Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice.Thirteen people were killed and thousands were…
Bodø, Northern Norway (High North News): Dr. Troy Bouffard, Assistant Professor of Arctic Security at the University of Alaska, strives to make his research meaningful and relevant to the real world.…
Advances in the gene-editing technology known as CRISPR-Cas9 over the past 15 years have yielded important new insights into the roles that specific genes play in many diseases. But to date this…
Xenotransplantation, taking the organs, tissues or cells from one species and transplanting them into another, is rapidly approaching reality as an alternative treatment for many end-stage diseases.…
NEW YORK – March 20, 2025 – The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) is pleased to announce that registration is now open for TCT® 2025 (Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics®), the world’s…
Google's crappy "AI Overviews" regularly spits out dangerous and incorrect answers — and now it's being entrusted with medical advice.In a self-congratulatory blog post, Google's chief health officer…
Patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who switched between the adalimumab biosimilar GP2017 and reference adalimumab did not impact immunogenicity, safety, or efficacy following up to 4…
Allogeneic stem cell transplant (allo-SCT) conditioning with busulfan/fludarabine with thiotepa and posttransplant cyclophosphamide induced improved 2-year progression-free survival and overall…
What if Mars once hosted life? That’s the big question Anushree Srivastava is helping to answer. As an astrobiologist, she studies some of the most extreme environments on Earth—like Arctic impact…
What happens when cancer doesn’t respond to chemotherapy? A revolutionary therapy called chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy uses a person’s own immune cells that have been modified to…
Scientists are trying to tackle Alzheimer's from all angles, and a new study adds to the growing evidence that semaglutide, a widely used diabetes and weight loss drug, could also be beneficial in…
Despite a relatively short history as a nation, going back just a couple of centuries, there is a precedent for such an ostrich policy. For over 60 years, the US banned the use of the word "tornado"…
A beautiful photograph of a cougar that met its end at the bottom of a lake shows the remarkably intact animal covered in a fluffy layer of algae and sediment. Look online and you’ll find many people…
Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a…
This article is part of series of Nautilus interviews with artists, you can read the rest here.Science and art are two sides of the same coin. From da Vinci’s “Vitruvian Man” to Darwin’s sketches of…
Credit: Shutterstock An illustration of a tokamak nuclear fusion reactor chamber
A new research study has suggested these two surprising dietary elements could be linked to the condition, which can be managed, but not cured.
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese semi-invasive brain-machine interface (BMI) research team has successfully completed multiple cases of full cortical BMI implantation, enabling an aphasic…
Apparently, Sierra Leone is both very round and quite rectangular.
British investment firm SV Health Investors has secured $250 million to go toward the development of first-in-class therapeutics for dementia, the second such fund the venture capitalists have put…
Actor James Martin is backing a new five-year research project aimed at informing future health policy.
Two Emerging Infectious Diseases studies link bites from black-legged (deer) and western black-legged ticks to potentially life-threatening alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), or red meat allergy.AGS is an…
CALIFORNIA IS AN agricultural powerhouse. However, the state is faced with a crisis of a rapidly declining farming industry with an aging producer population. Statistics show that young people are…
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have delved into the atmosphere of the scorching hot exoplanet LTT 9779 b.Officially named Cuancoá, this Neptune-sized exoplanet was discovered…
An international team of clinical collaborators, led by physician scientists from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, performed a first-ever clinical test of the targeted therapy avapritinib in pediatric…
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, raised the tone this Thursday (20) against Ibama president Rodrigo Agostinho, suggesting that he lacks the courage to express his response…
Sadie has spent years hiding her problem from her family. In her day job, she works as a purchasing agent for a scientific firm, which requires placing large orders for everything from chemical…
In the early 1900s, devastated by the death of her mentor, who passed away following childbirth, Andrea Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo decided to devote her life to women’s health. It took a decade to…
A recent resurgence of measles is hitting multiple U.S. states, sending a concerning number of children to hospitals. In the past two months, public health officials have reported a total of 301…
As the world gets closer to the mark 1.5 degrees Celsius in Paris climate agreement, scientists are racing to establish a single way to monitor current warmingBy Sara Schonhardt & E&E News
An artist’s rendering of Barnard’s Star, as seen from one of the newly discovered exoplanets orbiting it International Gemini Observatory / NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / P. Marenfeld under CC BY 4.0 For…
Marine mystery of octopus riding shark - YouTube Watch On An octopus has been spotted catching a ride from an unlikely marine friend: a superfast shark.Researchers captured a video showing the orange…
A giggling toddler in a pink dress and matching headphones lies down on her back in front of a gigantic whirling machine. A pillowy headrest cushions her head. She seems unfazed as she’s slowly…
Contrary to a prevailing theory of why humans cannot recall memories from their infancy, scientists show that babies as young as one year old can encode memories of life events.©iStock,…
Tendering was the most effective policy for reducing expenditures on anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) biosimilars in the retail setting, while price links with low discounts were less effective, and…
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Astronauts in space have the same benefits as any federal employee out on a business trip.
Brain scans suggest that an infant’s hippocampus can encode memories.Credit: GettyBabies as young as one year old can form memories, according to the results of a brain-scanning study published today…
The answer to your heart health may be on your wrist, a new study suggests. Researchers have developed a new way to assess cardiovascular health based on information routinely collected by…
A judge has initiated a federal court takeover of California's troubled prison mental health system by naming the former head of the Federal Bureau of Prisons to serve as receiver, giving her four…
AIA Looks at 2025 NASAWatch Keith’s note: The Aerospace Industries Association just put put their self-serving and totally anodyne “Space Priorities 2025“. Its all bland happy talk – as if nothing was…
BYLINE: Liz Ahlberg Touchstone, Biomedical Sciences Editor CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Some notoriously difficult to treat infections may not be as resistant to antibiotics as has been thought, according to new…
EL PASO, Texas (March 20, 2025) – Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have successfully tested a faster, more sensitive and reliable way to diagnose Chagas disease, a debilitating…
No one should have to worry that their home or workplace exposes them to harmful chemicals, yet millions of Americans are exposed to cancer-causing trichloroethylene, or TCE. A recent federal TCE ban…
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During their months-long extended stay on the International Space Station, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore didn't get overtime — but they did get a meager $5 per day allowance on top of…
Also showcasing the patterns formed by active matter, the video presented by Isabelle Eisenmann at the University of Amsterdam and her colleagues stars a single-celled green alga called Chlamydomonas…
This new cross-coupling method is compatible with the precursors to Suzuki-Miyaura coupling and other popular molecule-building methods. Cross-coupling has been one of the most popular types of…
Media AdvisoryThursday, March 20, 2025 NIH-funded study uses cutting-edge imaging techniques to reconstruct features underlying learning and memory in the mouse brain.What In a study supported by the…
The body of the statue is missing its head, feet and right hand. APSARA National Authority For nearly a century, the head of a Buddha statue has been kept in the collections of the National Museum of…
A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study finds. It’s the latest example of medical tests that contribute to health…
A baby’s early life has a lot of milestones: first giggle, first tooth, first step. A brain scanning study adds to the list: first memory. Infants can form memories, and they use a memory structure in…
In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning design and engagement, particularly in online education environments. I will explore the mechanisms…
Mammograms, with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) models, may reveal much more than cancer, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific…
People diagnosed with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely to die of cardiovascular causes than the general population, especially in the first two years after their cancer diagnosis and in…
Scientists with the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), an international research collaboration, presented new evidence Wednesday that bolstered its recent finding that dark energy is not…
Neuro-focused biotech startup Modulo Bio has secured a strategic investment of $4.8 million in funding from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) to advance the development of its drug…
Before Elon Musk became the unelected czar of government spending, he had it made. His corporate holdings made him richer than anyone else on the planet, he got to date celebrities, and he had so many…
In this article I'm going to examine how student feedback plays a pivotal role in enhancing learning design and engagement, particularly in online education environments. I will explore the mechanisms…
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) find it harder to get pregnant, have more frequent miscarriages and have a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. Now, in a new study published in…
WARSAW, POLAND—Live Science reports that an international team of researchers has finally resolved the mystery […]
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The explosive supernova deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in Earth's history, according to new research.As some of the…
Lowering the volume on earbuds or wearing earplugs in noisy environments is known to reduce a person's risk of tinnitus. Now, new research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or drinking more…
A new study published in Human Brain Mapping has found that subtle motor difficulties in children, such as problems with coordination and involuntary movements, are linked to differences in the…
A partial solar eclipse will occur at sunrise in North America and mid-morning across Europe on March 29, 2025. One of the most cost effective and safest ways to view the eclipse or for general safe…
Light: it’s fast, massless, and goes straight through stuff. Right? Well, physicists in Italy just said, “Hold my espresso,” and turned light into something that’s both a solid and a liquid. Yes, you…
SEATTLE - A groundbreaking gene therapy being developed in Seattle could one day save the lives of children suffering from a debilitating form of epilepsy. The research, taking place at the Allen…
Healthcare professionals need better support to help recognize and treat symptoms of disordered eating in people living with type 1 Diabetes, according to new research from the University of Surrey.…
In nature, interactions between species are often framed in terms of survival — those that hunt and those that are hunted. But research is showing some animals form surprising partnerships, reshaping…
Something alarming is happening to young adults across English-speaking countries. Despite living in an age of technological advancement and increasing global prosperity, they're becoming increasingly…
This multi-wavelength image from NASA shows a universe full of galaxies that are various shapes, colors and sizes. Most are small while a handful are somewhat larger. A few stars are also scattered…
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t plan on seeing the linkup.
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Share NREL's Susan Habas stands in front of plasma catalysis equipment in her team's lab. Photo by Frederick Baddour, NREL Susan Habas, now a senior scientist and distinguished member of research…
Cancer drugs are ever evolving between new agents and new treatment approaches. Continuing in these efforts, researchers from King’s College London and the University of Washington identified a…
Published: 13:11 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 13:19 EDT, 20 March 2025 NASA astronaut Sunita Williams may have put a brave face while stuck in space, but her family have revealed how she was secretly…
Medtronic has released the two-year results from the clinical trial comparing its Evolut system to Edwards Lifesciences’ SAPIEN system. The Evolut system showed significantly less bioprosthetic valve…
The photo, titled Cosmic Fireworks, won the Skyscapes category of the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This breathtaking image not only…
Golden Gate Bridge (Sergii Figurnyi/Shutterstock) The installation of safety nets on the Golden Gate Bridge has led to a 73% reduction in suicides at the site within the first year, providing strong…
RESEARCH CONDUCTED BY the Environmental Working Group (EWG) detected PFAS contaminants in 74 water systems around California, which serve 7.5 million residents. Forty percent of the water systems…
Certain common aspects of personality are often linked to higher levels of intelligence by psychologists.Dutiful, competent and self-disciplined people have a higher IQ, research finds.This means that…
Lithium-6 is a crucial material for nuclear fusion reactors, but isolating it is challenging – now researchers have found a way to do this without using toxic mercury
Rocky Worlds 4 Conference We would like to announce the Rocky Worlds 4 Conference to be held in Groningen, Netherlands, from 19-23 January 2026: https://groningen2026.rockyworlds.org. Scope: Applying…
The ice core from the drill head. Credit©PNRA_IPEV The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science. The ice cores, obtained through…
A freeze on funds for some Fulbright scholars and a mass furlough of scholarship administrators is pushing some American scientists to stay in Europe, and making Europeans fearful for their upcoming…
The aviation industry has voiced its clear support for the Clean Aviation joint undertaking (JU), one of the EU R&D partnerships facing rationalisation under the next Multiannual Financial Framework…
After becoming a massive target of ridicule and vandalism, Tesla's Cybertruck has been hit with an eighth recall — because a giant piece of metal that was simply glued to the exterior kept flying…
A U.K. start-up has shocked the space exploration community after unveiling plans to use a novel nuclear fusion propulsion system to power an orbital fleet of reusable "alien-like" rockets, known as…
Team members sitting in one of the boats at the launch event The launch of the festival took place at the UK Cambridge head office of Illumina, who are sponsoring the event. Members from the Illumina…
The mood was grim at a town hall meeting called by the Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday. The gathering came one day after The New York Times reported a bombshell — Lee Zeldin, the agency’s…
As a doctoral student at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology and its Concussion Center, Allyssa Memmini identified a critical need in concussion management. Through her dissertation…
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World Oral Health Day – a campaign by the FDI World Dental Federation – is on 20 March this year. The theme is 'a happy mouth is...a happy mind’ – a reminder of the importance of oral health and how…
This global map of seafloor features is based on ocean height data from the SWOT satellite. Purple denotes regions that are lower compared to higher features such as seamounts and abyssal hills,…
Thousands of millimetric grains assemble into a cluster after colliding with each other in microgravity for a few minutes. Shaken and charged on their way to space, the tiny particles bind together in…
A Fossilized feather preserved with the volcanic rock. Credit Edoardo Terranova An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock…
Results from the trial showed that patients started with an average HbA1c level of 8.1% and dropped to 7.2%. Credit: Shutterstock / Rost9. Individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have demonstrated…
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said China has executed four Canadian dual citizens in recent months.Joly said she and former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked for clemency in the drug…
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or…
The discovery of superconductivity in the Ba-La-Cu-O system (the cuprate) in the 30 K range marked a significant breakthrough, which inspired extensive explorations of oxide based layered…
Maria Branyas Morera was 117 when she died in August 2024 — but aspects of her biology looked much younger, new research finds.The study could help reveal key factors that help some individuals ward…
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A Florida man’s hankering for feral pig landed him in the hospital. In a recent case report, doctors describe how the man likely contracted a serious and rare infection from swine meat he received…
Nothing will radicalize you like seeing another person's garbage in your body. In my blood, in my lungs and in my guts, there are tiny, invisible particles of plastic bags, medical waste, tire dust,…
Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things individuals can do to make a difference.Plastic pollution has reached every…
Such an alignment happens about every 19 months because of how Venus and Earth orbit the sun. The moment of inferior conjunction happens around 9 p.m. EDT. “Some people call that a Venus kiss because…
The world’s population is currently around 8.2 billion. Wait, is it actually? A new study suggests that governments, international bodies, and researchers may have dramatically underestimated the…
A video going around Reddit shows the terrifying moment NASA astronaut Dale Gardner flew completely untethered in space in order to capture a satellite.There are a lot of terrifying things you can…
LA PLATA, Maryland — European Space Agency (ESA) Director-General Josef Aschbacher expressed guarded confidence that the NASA-led Artemis lunar exploration program, to which ESA has committed sizable…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Screening adherence is associated with increased overall and early-stage lung cancer detection rates among individuals undergoing lung cancer screening…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy, sonolysis is safe and results in a significant reduction in the composite incidence of ischemic stroke,…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The burden of Alzheimer disease and other dementias (ADODs) rose globally from 1990 to 2021, according to a study published online in the April issue of…
While earlier weather-forecasting AIs have replaced some tasks done by traditional models, new research uses machine learning to replace the entire process, making it much faster
When we speak about the loss of biodiversity, we often think of the loss of different species from an ecosystem. However, when ecosystems start to lose biodiversity, often, the first thing lost is…
In this week’s episode of Space Minds, Richard DalBello, Principal, RDB Space and the recently retired Director of the Office of Space Commerce sits down with host David Ariosto.Our conversation with…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the man in charge of the USA's health policy, has come up with a new plan for tackling the potential threat of bird flu: let it spread like wildfire through farms.Currently,…
NIH’s focus expanded as researchers found more potential culprits. In 2013, NIH’s National Institute on Aging funded 14 trials of possible Alzheimer’s drugs, over a third targeting amyloid. By last…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Water aerobics (WAs) improves body weight and waist circumference for adults with overweight or obesity, according to a review published online March 11 in…
But Grusch has yet to give a single piece of direct evidence to back any of that up — he just says he was told of the proof by someone else. The fact that Grusch used to occupy a pretty high-up…
Researchers at the German Cancer Research Center Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) and their collaborators have cast new light on the mechanisms by which hepatic stellate cells control liver…
Scientists have announced that a dim star in a constellation easily visible after dark from the Northern Hemisphere is finally on the verge of exploding. The binary star system, called T Corona…
There's no evidence that a woman's cognitive abilities change during her menstrual cycle, a meta-analysis of over 100 studies on the topic has found.While serious conditions like PMDD, dysmenorrhea,…
Eli Lilly launches Mounjaro, the much-awaited diabetes drug, in India. It is priced at ₹3,500 for 2.5 mg. Mounjaro and Ozempic, another popular obesity drug, differ in active ingredients. Let’s take a…
Recent research has revealed that nearly 10% of people in England believe they might have long Covid.A study conducted by the University of Southampton, published in the Health Expectations journal,…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- High sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is associated with an increased risk for oral cavity cancer (OCC) in women, according to a study published…
THURSDAY, March 20, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For household contacts of individuals with COVID-19, taking ensitrelvir within 72 hours of symptoms is effective at preventing infection and generally well…
Each week, I dated a sticky note with my name on a jar of almond butter per the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) family room policy. March was approaching. How long would this routine have to last?…
In the US, health care is responsible for approximately 8.5% of carbon emissions, with hospitals contributing approximately 36% of all health care carbon emissions.1 Additionally, surgical care…
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) – enacted in 1970 with bipartisan support – has played a critical role in protecting birds, other wildlife, and communities. But a new proposal from the…
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the Society for Endocrinology Online Learning Platform is now open exclusively to our dedicated nurse and nurse support worker members! Why join the…
We proudly announce that Emeritus Professor Aart Jan (AJ) van der Lely, our esteemed Chair of the Bioscientifica Board, has been knighted as a 'Knight of the Order of the Dutch Lion'. This prestigious…
We sincerely thank the 406 peer reviewers who completed manuscript reviews for JAMA Ophthalmology in 2024. A Carla J. Abbott Gillian Adams Sean David Adrean Shruti Aggarwal Seong Joon Ahn Lloyd Paul…
Key Points Question What is the association between the COVID-19 pandemic and child astigmatism? Findings This cross-sectional study involving 21 655 children from 2015 to 2023 revealed substantial…
Key Points Question Does the implantation of a capsular tension ring (CTR) have an effect on target refraction and refractive prediction accuracy in high myopia? Findings In this secondary analysis of…
Amaurosis fugax is an episode of transient vision loss related to a vascular origin and is considered a form of transient ischemic attack (TIA). Patients with TIAs or amaurosis fugax often have…
From their debut, capsular tension rings (CTRs) have been extolled for their role in the management of cataract surgery complications, particularly where zonular weakness or dehiscence is present.…
(Adobe Stock) TikTok’s most popular videos on ADHD are as likely to misinform viewers as they are to provide helpful hints, a new study says. More than half the claims made in the 100 most-viewed…
The dry adsorbent (SMKIER-1) developed by the research team. Credit: Korea Institute Of Energy Research. A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a powerful new…
Diagnosing Parkinson’s disease can be challenging, especially in its early stages. Studies show that doctors get it right only 55% to 78% of the time in the first five years. This is because…
Credit: Unsplash+ New research suggests that drugs like Ozempic may provide more health benefits than previously thought.
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The ECG from the retracted paper, which the journal said was mislabeled. A paper by a medical student and an associate professor in Florida has been retracted for errors with the central finding of…
Some things just work better in pairs—like peanut butter and jelly, or famous duos like Simon and Garfunkel. Now, scientists have discovered another unique partnership: semiconductors and bacteria. A…
A new antiviral pill has been shown to be effective at treating Ebola in monkeys, potentially transforming the way we can control a disease that kills up to 90% of those infected.The drug,…
Credit: Unsplash+ If your summer holiday already feels like a distant memory, you’re not alone. Burnout – a state of emotional, physical and mental exhaustion fol
A team of researchers from Cleveland Clinic Genomic Medicine share insights from an early set of 19,000 patients to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor treatments for colorectal cancer in the U.S. The…
Gathering oil after a spill is fiendishly difficult. Deploying booms to corral and soak up oil at the water surface only catches a fraction of the spill. A recent study instead turns to nature to…
The trial, expected to run for approximately two years, focuses on how the tracer interacts with osteoclasts—bone cells that break down bone tissue. When breast cancer spreads to the bones, osteoclast…
The presence of xylazine, a horse tranquilizer that is increasingly found mixed with fentanyl in supplies of illegal drugs, is spreading to the U.S.-Mexico border area, according to a study released…
fruits and vegetables Compounds found in common foods like berries, tea, and citrus fruits could help manage diabetes by influencing gut hormones, according to emerging research. As global diabetes…
Galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0 Astronomers have detected oxygen in the most distant galaxy ever discovered, forcing scientists to reconsider how quickly the earliest stellar systems evolved after the Big Bang.…
man walking with smartwatch That fitness tracker on your wrist might be capable of much more than counting steps or monitoring your sleep. A new study suggests that a simple mathematical relationship…
The novel memristive device Scientists have developed a new type of electronic component that could help artificial intelligence systems retain old knowledge while learning new skills—a fundamental…
Sea-ghosts settle, their skin unravelling into the water’s clasp. What was held loosens, sifts, threads itself into unseen hands. In the bloom’s remains small hungers gather press against the broken…
The patent is part of a series of applications aimed at advancing the software-driven evolution of Exactech’s Newton technology. Credit: Copyright © 2025 Exactech, Inc. All rights reserved. The US…
On 9 March, a French researcher traveling to a science conference near Houston, Texas, was denied entry to the United States and expelled back to France. The scientist, on assignment for France’s…
By 1980 few could doubt that something important was happening in the San Francisco Bay Area. Stanford University Provost Frederick Terman, who believed “the business of engineering is business,” had…
This mixed-method case study explores the implementation and impact of a grade-wide literacy intervention program through a professional learning community (PLC) at a middle school in Norwalk,…
Nearly 26% of adults and 19% of children experience seasonal allergies in the United States.1 Spring allergies, also known as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, are an immune system response to airborne…
CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society, has selected 35 PhD candidates and postdoctoral scholars from around the globe to participate in the 2025 CAS Future Leaders program. These early…
Use of oral contraceptives before an MS diagnosis was linked with a lower risk of progression independent of relapse activity (PIRA) in a retrospective study.Contraceptive use delayed a PIRA event by…
Comment The return of Crew-9 from the International Space Station (ISS) in a Crew Dragon has raised the question of what the future holds for Boeing's Calamity Capsule, also known as the CST-100…
A seemingly pitiful pit bull is now living her best life with a loving forever family thanks to a special photograph. Betsy, a deaf pittie, landed in an animal shelter after being thrown out of a car…
Ars Technica: Poker is sometimes described as a game of incomplete information. It strikes me that there's an element of that here. People do have some information when they're making their picks.…
March marks National Nutrition Month and a great time for pharmacists to get involved in nutrition through medication therapy management (MTM). First started as an annual monthlong event by the…
Recovery from rapid defunding of USAid and NIH projects could “take years”, scientists say
Cellares, an Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO), concluded the Technology Adoption Program (TAP) on its automated cell therapy manufacturing Cell Shuttle™ for resecabtagene…
Targeted inhibition of a “signal jammer” protein may improve how tumours respond to immunotherapy. Published today in Nature, a new study demonstrates how some cancer cells use the protein voltage…
New magnetic nanoparticles in the shape of a cube sandwiched between two pyramids represent a breakthrough for treating ovarian tumours and possibly other types of cancer, according to the Oregon…
A new study by Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Centre researchers found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation — KRAS circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) — strongly indicates a higher risk of…
Fluoride occurs naturally in drinking water, especially well water, but the concentrations are generally low in public water supplies. In some countries, such as the US, Canada, UK, Australia and…
Character.AI, the Google-backed chatbot startup embroiled in two separate lawsuits over the welfare of minor users, was caught hosting at least four publicly-facing impersonations of Sewell Setzer III…
The idea that the economy, and society more broadly, can become increasingly digital and more sustainable at the same time is a powerful idea in EU policy. This “twin transition” has become a familiar…
Alison Challenger, ADPH Lead for Addiction, has commented on a study showing smoking rates across different regions of England. “Following the introduction of a range of legislation, including a ban…
Elevation Oncology is ditching its sole clinical-stage asset in the wake of disappointing phase 1 data, leading the antibody-drug conjugate company to lay off 70% of its staff. The biotech had been…
Image: The small device could improve the safety of life-saving treatments for children with leukemia (Photo courtesy of University of Houston) Leukemia is the most common cancer type in children,…
Text from ancient Greek and Roman writers describes how statues of deities—including Artemis, the Greek goddess of wild animals—were anointed with perfumes. Jastrow / Public domain via Wikimedia…
DESI maps distant objects to study dark energy. The instrument is installed on the Mayall Telescope, shown here beneath star trails. Credit: Credit: KPNONOIRLabNSFAURAB. Tafreshi. This week both the…
In this extract from "The Pocket Guide to Planetary Peril" (WH Allen, 2025), author Jakob Thomä, a professor at the University of London's SOAS Centre for Sustainable Finance, examines an existential…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become ubiquitous in biotechnology, fueling a steady stream of announcements about partnerships between biopharma companies and AI-focused firms. But who are…
The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source has announced the winners of its prestigious Impact Awards, recognising outstanding contributions in the economy, society and science. These awards celebrate wide…
The trial targets 14 to 29-year-olds suffering from hay fever. Credit: © 2022 Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. The National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE), hosted at Murdoch Children’s…
Since we first realized that Earth was just another planet orbiting our Sun — like Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, or Saturn — we’ve been compelled to wonder whether the other stars in our night sky…
A new study on mice reveals that the brain’s response to rewards is temporarily suppressed after the first dose of citalopram, an antidepressant, but gradually returns with continued use. The…
Published: 10:01 EDT, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 10:08 EDT, 20 March 2025 After spending nine months on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally made…
Wait-a-Minute!Image credit: Barbara David It’s a wait-a-minute moment as featured in a new issue of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. “Mars Attacks: How Elon Musk&
March 20, 2025 | Thursday | News New Zealand and Indian institutions are set to sign series of Memorandums of Understanding The Prime Minister of New Zealand, Christopher Luxon, recently chaired an…
Satish Bhaskar was a curious man. From a very young age he was fascinated with the sea and the diverse marine creatures, especially turtles. When he learnt that sea turtles were being exploited in…
Watch the media information session in which ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Council Chair Renato Krpoun (CH) update journalists on the key decisions from the ESA Council meeting, held…
Can-Fite’s upfront and royalties on sales upon regulatory approval of Piclidenoson for veterinary use, is projected to be $325 million in the aggregate over the next decade assuming a 2029 launch…
Using a new method of modeling genetic data, researchers identified a split in human ancestry dating back 1.5 million years. The two populations later reconnected. The mystery population (Population…
We all enjoy a nice hot cup of joe to perk us up in the morning – or at least, around three out of four of us do, which is close enough. But it makes you think, doesn’t it: if we drink it to wake up,…
BioNTech has passed on Autolus Therapeutics’ dual targeting CAR-T cell therapy. One year after securing a chance to co-develop the prospect, BioNTech let the option expire as part of its portfolio…
Behind the Headlines is a bi-weekly panel discussion examining the latest trends, readouts, and other factors that drive pharmaceutical news and innovation. Each episode features consultants, venture…
Long-acting injectables (LAIs) are a relatively newer option for HIV treatment and prevention. Although injectable regimens may not be preferable to all patients due to fear of needles or limited…
Physicists in the School of Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) have invented a new type of time crystal, described as the first-ever “time quasicrystal,” that defies common…
Nashville Biosciences LLC (NashBio), a leading clinical and genomic data company and wholly owned subsidiary of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and global DNA sequencing giant Illumina Inc.…
Jessica Backman-Levy (left), at the Brown School, and Beryne Odeny, MD, PhD, at the School of Medicine, all at Washington University in St. Louis, have been selected to participate in a yearlong…
A team from Suzanne Dennis Optometrist’s three independent practices in Lancashire has raised more than £1,600 for a charity supporting ground-breaking research into brain haemorrhages by taking on a…
As cannabis use becomes more mainstream, a growing body of research is suggesting it’s not as harmless as many believe – particularly when it comes to heart health. Two new studies have found a strong…
Accurate monitoring of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) is crucial for understanding the global carbon cycle and informing climate policy. Traditional methods for retrieving CO₂ concentrations from…
In a recent study, researchers from Ruhr University Bochum in Germany have demonstrated that the well-known “rubber hand illusion” can significantly reduce pain perception. The findings, published in…
NASA‘s Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer (EZIE) mission launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday, March 14, to study Earth’s Electrojets and improve space weather predictions. EZIE…
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams suffer accelerated ageing, DNA damage and muscle loss after nine months aboard ISS
In September 2018, a wildfire ravaged nearly 2,000 hectares of shrubland surrounding Pichu Pichu, an inactive volcano in the Peruvian Andes. It wasn’t the first time. In recent years, this unique…
Artist's illustration of a Dyson Swarm. (Credit: Archibald Tuttle) As civilisations become more and more advanced, their power needs also increase. It’s likely that an advanced civilisation might need…
The Institut Pasteur and UCSF-QBI celebrated an ongoing successful scientific collaboration today, which was initiated in March 2019, and expanded significantly during the pandemic. This alliance,…
The European Space Agency has published its strategy approaching challenges and opportunities up to 2040. Strategy 2040 is framed around five encompassing goals, each of which has specific objectives…
Zanubrutinib demonstrated a more favorable safety profile than ibrutinib for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), with fewer serious adverse events (SAEs) and lower rates of treatment…
Images have been securely transmitted by satellite using Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between ground stations in China and South Africa, a record-breaking distance of 12,900 kilometers (8,000…
The Knight Family DIAN-TU platform trial was initiated in 2012. Image credit: Shutterstock / Orawan Pattarawimonchai. Roche’s discontinued Alzheimer’s disease drug has shown signs that it could…
Firefighters who tackled Cumbria's first wildfire of the year have warned it "could have been a whole lot worse".Crews from Shap and Penrith were called to the "well alight" blaze on Ralfland Common,…
Neutrinos may hold the key to quantum gravity, potentially leading scientists to a unified theory that combines quantum mechanics and general relativity, according to researchers at Spain’s Instituto…
According to the Standard Model of Cosmology, the expansion of our universe is driven by the simplest possible version of dark energy: an unchanging ‘cosmological constant’ called lambda. That…
Vaccines, including the MMR vaccine, do not cause autism. This has been thoroughly studied—over 25 epidemiological studies, including a fantastic 2019 analysis of more than 600,000 children in…
Reuters — Tesla is recalling 46,096 Cybertruck vehicles in the United States to fix an exterior panel that could detach while driving, the latest in a series of call-backs for the pickup truck since…
Punishing bad behavior can often backfire. That's what OpenAI researchers recently found out when they tried to discipline their frontier AI model for lying and cheating: instead of changing its ways…
Sturgeons are one of the oldest groups of fishes. Sporting an armor of five rows of bony, modified scales called dermal scutes and a sharklike tail fin, this group of several-hundred-pound beasts has…
Windstorms can seem like they come out of nowhere, hitting with a sudden blast. They might be hundreds of miles long, stretching over several states, or just in your neighborhood. But they all have…
Illustration by Emily Lankiewicz / Photos by Joos Mind via Getty Images and USGS Bee Lab under public domain Native bees in the United States are dying due to pesticides, disease and habitat loss.…
A new technique to measure the motions of pulsars for the first time enables more precise estimates of local dark matter density. The pulsar at the center of the Crab Nebula, pictured here in a…
When athletes line up at the start of a race, the crowd often hushes in anticipation until the quiet is broken by the crack of a starter pistol. The discharge sounds like a real gunshot, yet most…
Scientists using two enormous telescopes — one on Earth and the other in space — have detected oxygen in the most ancient known galaxy, a star-scape beaming light just 300 million years after the Big…
In the forests of Árjepluovve, the Sámi say lies a place of the gods. You might miss the site, if you’re not paying attention, but for those looking at the trees, X literally marks the spot. X marks…
Images of California’s wildfires this winter speak for themselves about the fires’ devastating effects. But those pictures don’t tell the whole story. Together with soil emissions, the fires are…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. “Smooth waters don’t make good sailors.”—proverb of unknown origin The environmental justice movement emerged in the 1970s, led…
Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh met Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates to discuss collaborations on biotech startups and health…
MaiaSpace has found its first commercial customer. The company signed an agreement to fly multiple missions for Exotrail’s SpaceVan orbital transfer vehicle beginning in 2027.MaiaSpace, a subsidiary…
Confidence in a relationship isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about trusting yourself even when things feel uncertain. The most secure partners aren’t the ones who never have doubts — they’re…
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The pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer's disease is becoming an increasingly competitive and contentious quest with recent years witnessing several important controversies.In July 2022, Science magazine…
(Adobe Stock) A newly approved clot- busting drug for stroke works as well as a decades-old medication still used by most U.S. hospitals, and can be delivered even more quickly, a new study says.…
With the fresh funding, Proscia aims to continue advancing the AI provisions on its platform to support diagnoses and drug discovery processes. Image credit: Komsan Loonprom via Shutterstock A US…
The transformative power of higher education should not be underestimated. From groundbreaking research on the human genome that has helped to identify more effective cancer treatments, to real-world…
A purpose-built vessel, carrying the first turbines for a major wind farm in the North Sea, has set sail with its first cargo.The Wind Peak arrived in Hull on 12 March to collect components to be used…
David Browning is one of five alumni named as Donaldson Fellows for 2023-24, recognizing them as embodying the school’s mission to educate leaders for business and society in their personal and…
As the impacts of climate change and other threats mount, conservationists are racing to preserve endangered plant species in botanical garden “metacollections” in the hope of eventually returning…
A sustained US presence on the Moon and the ability to conduct offensive operations in orbit rank among the top priorities for AIA’s space member companies this year, according to a report published…
The substance abuse research team at Temple University is dedicated to combating the addiction epidemic by developing a new type of pain medication.Dr. Anjali Rajadhyaksha is the director of the…
Based on genome-wide association study data from 2.2 million individuals, a functional prioritization scorecard integrates classical omics with allele-specific gene expression, chromatin accessibility…
A novel porous material capable of separating deuterium (D2) from hydrogen (H2) at a temperature of 120 K has been introduced. Notably, this temperature exceeds the liquefaction point of natural gas,…
A NASA spacecraft far from Earth has made an unexpected discovery, after turning its instruments towards a dark patch of sky at the galactic poles for over 200 hours.Studying the background light that…
Plus Therapeutics (PSTV) announced the FDA has conditionally accepted the company's new proprietary name, REYOBIQ, for its lead therapeutic candidate. The company noted that REYOBIQ or rhenium Re186…
Scientists from South Africa and China have successfully established the world's longest intercontinental ultra-secure quantum satellite link, spanning 12,900 km. Using the Chinese quantum…
Novartis has announced positive results from a late-stage programme of its experimental gene replacement therapy in patients with the rare neuromuscular disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The…
AstraZeneca (AZ) has announced that its immunotherapy Imfinzi (durvalumab) has been approved by the European Commission (EC) to treat adults with a highly aggressive form of lung cancer. The drug has…
Sanofi has announced that it will be broadening its immunology pipeline by acquiring Dren Bio’s phase 1 CD20-directed bispecific myeloid cell engager for $600m upfront. Pre-clinical and early clinical…
JUPITER, Fla., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dyadic International, Inc. (“Dyadic”, “we”, “us”, “our”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DYAI), a biotechnology company focused on the efficient large…
A University of Cincinnati study found machine learning models can aid in the automation and detection of abnormal brain activity sometimes referred to as a "brain tsunami." UC's Jed Hartings, PhD, is…
A new study led by the Center for Sepsis Epidemiology and Prevention Studies (SEPSIS) at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute raises critical questions about the effectiveness of the Centers for…
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare…
Scientists have been testing how heat affects our hearts for years. But here's the thing: the most commonly used method might not provide much insight into what happens to the heart during heat waves.…
For adolescents struggling with substance abuse, traditional in-person interventions such as counseling are not always effective, and rural areas often lack access to these services. A researcher at…
It is a detailed view of the brain like never seen before. In a significant technological leap, University of Florida researchers have created a powerful new computational and artificial intelligence…
Existing research indicates that the accuracy of a Parkinson's disease diagnosis hovers between 55% and 78% in the first five years of assessment. That's partly because Parkinson's sibling movement…
Australian food scientists have reclassified dietary fibres -- beyond just soluble and insoluble -- to better guide nutritional decisions and drive targeted health food products. Dietary fibres in…
Page, the AI-powered external relations platform based at Velocity, the startup incubator at the University of Waterloo, has successfully closed $4.1 million in seed funding to expand its services…
Addis Ababa Evidence from a large-scale housing lottery programme in Ethiopia shows that government housing that people want, and thrive in, can work in settings with highly constrained housing supply…
Newswise — Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a new University of Michigan poll finds. And living through such an event…
For the first time scientists have identified promising drug candidates that bind irreversibly with a notoriously "undruggable" cancer protein target, permanently blocking it. Transcription factors…
Rats were divided into groups and treated with azithromycin daily for a certain period. Some groups also received either gallic acid or glycyrrhetinic acid before or after azithromycin administration.…
BOULDER, Colo. — Satellite operators need better space weather models to maximize the life of their satellites and to avoid collisions in low Earth orbit.The growth in the population of satellites and…
HEFEI, March 20 (Xinhua) -- An international team led by Chinese scientists have realized quantum-secured communication across over 12,900 kilometers between China and South Africa. Using the Jinan-1…
Scientists from the Hyderabad-based Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) have unravelled the reasons behind the rapid intensification and genesis of the devastating…
Leadoptik integrates “high-resolution visualisation” with analytics through its Last Inch Assessment system. Credit: Leadoptik / PRNewswire. Leadoptik has entered a research partnership with Stanford…
Little is known about the effects on humans–but limiting exposure to them seems prudent
India’s average monthly data consumption per user surged to 27.5 gigabytes in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5% over the past five years, according to a report released on…
Belltown Power has earmarked sites in Wanborough and Southwick for the two new solar farmsPlans have been revealred to build two new solar farms in Wiltshire.Belltown Power said it has earmarked the…
Left to right: Derbyshire County Council principal engineer, Jaimie Bingham, Councillor Carolyn Renwick, Adrian Hill, from Active Travel England East Midlands, and Robert Smith, Derbyshire County…
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a new clinical guideline making no recommendation - for or against - the use of computer-aided detection systems (CADe) in colonoscopy. A…
Published on: 20 March 2025 As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week (17 – 23 March 2025), an annual awareness week that celebrates and challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological…
Street crime and neighborhood crime represent distinct spatial patterns of criminal behavior, with the former occurring in public spaces such as streets and squares, while the latter predominantly…
Novartis has reported positive outcomes from its Phase III programme for OAV101 IT for SMA in individuals aged two to less than 18 years.
(Adobe Stock) Lowering the volume on earbuds or wearing earplugs in noisy environments is known to reduce a person’s risk of tinnitus. Now, new research suggests that eating more fruit and fiber or…
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The Shenzhou-19 crew members on board China's space station will conduct their third extravehicular activities (EVAs) within the next few days, the China Manned Space…
The partnership aims to improve intraoral scanning, enabling dental professionals to diagnose dental conditions and convey the results to patients. Credit: Medit / PRNewswire. Medit and Pearl have…
Growing investments in healthcare infrastructure and advancements in medical research facilities are driving the expansion of cardiac valve repair devices in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.…
As NASA continues refining its Commercial Crew Program, the experiences of Wilmore and Williams will provide critical insights for future missions, ensuring greater reliability and safety in human…
The earliest moments of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing, according to a new study from the University of Adelaide in South Australia. From the moment…
Between April 2020 and December 2022, over 535,000 people in Germany downloaded and activated the Corona Data Donation App (CDA). Of these, more than 120,000 voluntarily shared daily data from their…
The concurrent administration of intravenous (IV) medications with parenteral nutrition admixtures through the same IV line in paediatric patients poses clinically significant compatibility…
A new study from University of Chicago Law School researchers has uncovered a stark contrast between AI and human judicial decision-making, potentially reshaping our understanding of technology’s role…
The US company’s non-randomised parallel assignment study sought to use its gene therapy, RGX-202, to elicit greater and consistent microdystrophin expression. Credit: Shutterstock / ChiccoDodiFC.
With 100 trillion mechanical bonds per square centimetre, the new material reportedly contains the highest density of mechanical bonds ever achieved and is said to replicate chainmail armour © Gokhan…
EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has issued the first Qualification Opinion (QO) on an innovative development methodology based on artificial intelligence (AI). The tool, called AIM-NASH, helps…
If you feel like you’re hearing about ultra-processed foods a lot recently, it’s because you are. The conversation around what we eat – and how it’s made – has never been louder. From government…
The Centre for Computing History was buzzing for the second Rotary Cambridge Coding Competition yesterday (18 March). Organised and run by volunteers and staff from the Centre for Computing History…
Scientists at the University of South Australia have come up with an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol to treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative…
Newswise — CHICAGO, March 20, 2025 – The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) today announces the release of the 2025 Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice, sponsored by Crest +…
In the latest move to cement its “immunology powerhouse” status, Sanofi is handing over $600 million upfront for Dren Bio’s clinical-stage bispecific antibody, with more than $1 billion in biobucks…
Fiji, an archipelago of over 300 islands in the South Pacific, is a biodiversity hotspot teeming with unique and often endemic wildlife. Isolated for millions of years, the islands have given rise to…
Newswise — IRVING, Texas, March 20, 2025 -- Caris Life Sciences® (Caris), a leading next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer, today announced the publication of "Real-world…
Sometimes, the simplest solutions—moving more, staying strong, and managing stress—are the best we have.
The technology is expected to enhance efficiency and minimise the time required for entering clinical trial data. Credit: raker/Shutterstock. Flatiron Health has announced a partnership with NRG…
The European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are taking a step forward in space exploration cooperation for Moon and Mars activities. Both agencies have signed a…
The Trump administration's crackdown on DEI programs could exacerbate an unexpectedly steep drop in diversity among medical school students, even in states like California, where public universities…
Today, during the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in Paris, three cities were recognized for their achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases and injuries: Córdoba, Argentina;…
adolescence: A transitional stage of physical and psychological development that begins at the onset of puberty, typically between the ages of 11 and 13, and ends with adulthood. People undergoing…
BOULDER, Colo. — NASA is evaluating options for another test flight of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner commercial crew vehicle before having the vehicle begin regular missions to the International Space…
Glucose rotates the polarised light and the rotation increases with concentration, which is reflected in the acoustic signal intensity. Therefore, measuring the strength of the acoustic signal allowed…
This is because of the effects caused by greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. In the lower atmosphere, GHGs are trapped by the atmosphere, and they retain infrared radiation from…
The process facilitates uniform seed micelle formation and allows for the integration of seed preparation and living crystallization-driven self-assembly (CDSA). This achieves end-to-end production of…
Formed in 1972, the UK Neutron Scattering Group (NSG) supports scientists interested in the use of neutron scattering. Their prizes, presented on behalf of the Royal Society of Chemistry and the…
Kelp forests once covered vast areas of coastline in the county. But 96% had been wiped out by 2019, largely due to the great storm of 1987 and fishing practices known as bottom-trawling.The kelp…
In the latest move to cement its “immunology powerhouse” status, Sanofi is handing over $600 million upfront for Dren Bio’s clinical-stage bispecific antibody, with more than $1 billion in biobucks…
Tom Nolan reviews this week’s research Is it time to treat male partners of women with bacterial vaginosis? A trial in the New England Journal of Medicine recruited women with confirmed bacterial…
The study proposes a diversity-aware population modeling framework that can guide targeted strategies in public health, using Bayesian multilevel regression and post-stratification to quantify…
Geim, A. K. & Grigorieva, I. V. Van der Waals heterostructures. Nature 499, 419–425 (2013).Article MATH Google Scholar Novoselov, K. S., Mishchenko, A., Carvalho, A. & Neto, A. H. C. 2D materials and…
Metcalf, J., Moss, E., Watkins, E. A., Singh, R. & Elish, M. C. Algorithmic impact assessments and accountability: the co-construction of impacts. In Proc. 2021 ACM Conference on Fairness,…
Liu, Y. et al. Promises and prospects of two-dimensional transistors. Nature 591, 43–53 (2021).Article MATH Google Scholar Romagnoli, M. et al. Graphene-based integrated photonics for next-generation…
Two studies reveal that twisted MoTe2 hosts multiple topological flat bands, mimicking Landau levels without a magnetic field. These topological correlated states may enable non-Abelian excitations…
A modular programming framework for controlling microtubule-based active matter using light is introduced, enabling the precise design and manipulation of dynamic micrometre-scale fluid flows for…
There are many home-grown problems on Earth, but there’s still time to worry about bad things arriving from above. The most recent is the asteroid 2024 YR4, which could be a “city killer” if it hits a…
After more than 30 years of democracy, science must better serve the majority’s needs
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Ohio University have identified a protein that could help fight obesity by improving metabolism and preventing weight gain. The study, recently published in Obesity,…
Robert Warington, the founder of the Chemical Society, the predecessor of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), has been honoured with a blue plaque by the Otter Valley Association. The plaque was…
Eating green leafy vegetables may protect the brain from Alzheimer’s
Credit: Unsplash+ A major study spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people has provided new
New research suggests that tracking blood pressure changes during pregnancy could help predict a woman’s risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in the years after giving birth. The…
In the first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic alone, 166,000 child care jobs were lost across the nation. Significant recovery didn’t begin until the advent of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…
A new study suggests that eating more fruit, fiber, dairy products, and caffeine could lower the risk of tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears. The research, published in BMJ Open, analyzed…
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used blood pressure med
New data involving millions of galaxies and luminous galactic cores is providing fresh evidence that the enigmatic and invisible cosmic force called dark energy – responsible for the universe’s…
Cancer Research Horizons, the innovation arm of Cancer Research UK, has launched the Cancer Impact Club, a community of business leaders whose philanthropy, expertise, and networks will help shape the…
Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer that affects around 17,500 people each year in the UK (2017-2019) and unfortunately cases are on the rise. Our analysis has shown that rates of…
Black holes are, by their very nature, difficult to see. Some, cloaked in clouds of dust, are even harder to find.But now a new study could have pinned down exactly how many black holes lie hidden…
Scientists in South Korea have engineered tiny bacterial cells that are churning out plastic. The plastics produced by the modified Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are known as polyester amides…
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday disclosed its partnership with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) to combat fake news. During a Palace press briefing,…
Insomnia is a prevalent condition (affecting 10% of adults, 10-20% in primary care samples) whose key features are prolonged poor sleep, which affects daytime function. It is associated with numerous…
The Water is Life protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline drew thousands of supporters at their peakA North Dakota jury has found Greenpeace liable for defamation, ordering it to pay more than…
Animals do not always need to be used in preclinical studies.Credit: Evgenyi Eg / GettyWhile Catharine Krebs was working in a human-genetics laboratory during her PhD at the University of California,…
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Illustration of US-China trade war Although US tariffs on Chinese exports were intended to support domestic industries, evidence suggests that the tariff burden may have fallen largely on US…
Introduction Cervical cancer is caused by persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Prophylactic HPV vaccine is highly effective at preventing vaccine-type HPV infection and cervical cancer.…
Publishing Russian-affiliated papers from occupied territories amounts to misinformation, say Alex Plastun and Serhiy Kozmenko
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As Firefly Aerospace prepared to close out a two-week mission on the moon, its lander had one final gift to beam home: the first high-definition images of a lunar sunset. The company's Blue Ghost…
19 March, 2025 News stories The oldest ice ever extracted from Antarctica is on its way to Europe, marking a major milestone in climate science. The ice cores, obtained through the Beyond EPICA –…
A surge of infections from a tropical virus is raising alarm among public health officials because it appears to be causing birth defects similar to those associated with Zika virus. Known as…
The company’s Phase III trial randomised trial used the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living (MG-ADL) score to determine the impact of weekly or bi-monthly doses of batoclimab. Credit:…
TiumBio is getting its respiratory drug NCE401 back—but it’s already moved on. On Wednesday, Italy-based Chiesi Farmaceutici scrapped its licensing deal, handing back the rights to the Korean biotech…
A pioneering study has introduced an innovative framework to evaluate global inequalities in Particulate Matte (PM2.5) exposure and ecological possession, shedding light on the growing environmental…
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese semi-invasive brain-machine interface (BMI) research team has successfully completed multiple cases of full cortical BMI implantation, enabling an aphasic…
Collaboration to establish proof-of-concept for innovative antibody that could reduce costs and increase global access to antibody-based interventions compared to existing monoclonal antibodies.Novel…
In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a promising new drug candidate, CeSPIACE, that could offer broad protection against SARS-CoV-2…
The government award recognises the potential of Polaron’s AI tools to speed up materials optimisation for climate-critical technologies. Imperial spinout Polaron has won the very first Manchester…
Our Research Team at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are working in collaboration with Imperial College London and Hull City Council to lead the way in the fight to tackle loneliness and…
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy is an atomic optical-emission technique that can provide elemental analysis of an untreated sample at a distance, in solid, liquid or gaseous state. This Primer…
Nagano, M. et al. Transgenic mice produced by retroviral transduction of male germ-line stem cells. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 98, 13090–13095. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.231473498 (2001).Article…
Responding to new modelling by the Institute for Fiscal Studies which shows that increasing hospital activity alone is highly unlikely to be enough to meet the NHS 18-week target, Rory Deighton, acute…
This early data release showcases the amazing images that we will receive from the Euclid telescope. Even in this tiny area (less than 0.5% of the Euclid survey), Euclid has revealed millions of…
Only around one in ten non-surgical and non-interventional treatments for lower back pain are effective, a research study has suggested. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen…
State weather bureau PAGASA said Thursday that the day and night will share nearly the same length around the world on Thursday, March 20, due to the vernal equinox.“Today, the March Equinox marks the…
Mattogno, P. P. et al. Reappraising the role of Trans-Sphenoidal surgery in prolactin-secreting pituitary tumors. Cancers (Basel). 13 https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers13133252 (2021).Osorio, R. C. et…
New research highlights the global impact of insufficient omega-3 consumption on ischemic heart disease disability and mortality, with regional and socioeconomic disparities shaping risk levels.
Researchers have shed new light on how a type of heart valve disease—aortic valve stenosis—progresses differently in males and females. The research paves the way for treatments that can be tailored…
The landscape of anticoagulation therapy could be on the brink of a major transformation. In an interview with Dr. Dan Bloomfield, Cardiologist and CMO at Anthos Therapeutics, we explore the dramatic…
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) says it has found antimony, a rare metalloid with major technological and military uses, in…
Science newsBy James AshworthFirst published 19 March 2025Rare evidence about the lives of an ancient group of arthropods has been uncovered in the USA. The cluster of cyclidan crustaceans, which has…
Lightning is just one of the many spectacular luminous events that occur in Earth's atmosphere. A particularly sought-after and mysterious one is red sprites, flashes of red-orange light that happen…
Illustration showing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells (blue) being used to treat a melanoma (orange). Image source: Getty Images/ NEMES LASZLO/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Gregory, A. & Hayflick, S. J. Genetics of neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation. Curr. Neurol. Neurosci. Rep. 11, 254–261. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11910-011-0181-3 (2011).Article CAS PubMed…
In 2020, British AI lab Google DeepMind cracked a biological puzzle that had stumped scientists for half a century. Its AI tech, AlphaFold 2, didn’t just predict protein structures—it did so with…
Maisie Barrett has accomplished much in her 65 years of life. She is an activist, an author, and a public speaker; a multiple degree holder in subjects such as Caribbean studies and creative writing;…
The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) to enhance collaboration in…
Circular Genomics' move to the Lilly Gateway Labs community will enhance scientific collaboration and innovation to foster the development of its Alzheimer's disease diagnostic and prognostic blood…
Chicago, IL (BUSINESS WIRE) - GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) today announced the launch of the AltiX AI.i edition of Mac-Lab™, CardioLab™ and ComboLab™. The AltiX AI.i editions are designed to improve…
Tecsys Inc. (TSX: TCS), a global leader in supply chain management solutions, announced that Roche, the world's largest biotechnology company and global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, has selected…
The fastest rapid dual test for HIV and syphilis is now available in Australia, expanding access to reliable and accessible screening. A Major Step Forward in Infectious Disease Screening The INSTI®…
Botanist Andrea Bianchi and local plant experts Aloyce Mwakisoma and his brother Ruben were exploring two tiny village forest reserves in the Udzungwa mountains in 2019, when they stumbled upon some…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
The government of India is accelerating its AI-driven skilling and innovation initiatives, with significant progress in the India AI Mission. The Ministry of Electronics & IT announced on Wednesday…
Century Therapeutics has joined the onslaught of cell therapy biotechs taking hits, discontinuing a phase 1 cancer study to turn its focus toward autoimmune diseases. The move isn’t shocking as it…
Maintaining a low waist-to-hip ratio in middle age could mean a better chance at staying mentally sharp in later life, researchers have concluded after studying several decades of health data for…
BEIJING, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to be held in Beijing from March 27 to 31, focusing on cutting-edge fields from large AI models to quantum…
Nearly three years ago, I wrote about the chronic degradation of one of Europe’s largest lagoon ecosystems, the Mar Menor in Murcia, Spain. It was being destroyed by agricultural freshwater run-off…
UUK launches campaign celebrating “staggering success” in startups, but highlights “incubator economy” concerns
China has practiced co-ordinated satellite maneuvers in space that resemble aerial combat, according to a US Space Force General. Speaking on Tuesday at the McAleese Defense Programs Conference in…
Volunteers will help protect Dorset's largest seagrass meadowA conservation group is holding an online event to search for new "on-the-water ambassadors".Studland Bay Marine Partnership hopes to find…
Shake flasks have been a cornerstone of biotechnological research for nearly a century and remain one of the most commonly used cultivation systems for early-stage bioprocess development today.…
Antarctica is more vulnerable than previously thought it has emerged, after the most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath its ice sheet was put together by a team of international scientists led…
It is one of the most common medical conditions in the world - yet we often don’t know what causes it, nor how best to treat it This is Everyday Science with Clare Wilson, a subscriber-only newsletter…
Hepi analysis finds huge gap between male and female higher education access rates
The European Union’s drugs regulator, for example, refused last summer to approve the first of them to come across its desk, though it has partially reversed that decision. And in England, despite…
For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a study…
At 9.01am today, March 20th, the sun crosses the Earth’s equator, marking the vernal equinox, the date when the direction of sunrise is due east and sunset due west. The Earth’s axis is at right…
Emergency departments in the United States have more than 140 million visits each year - a rate of four visits for every 10 people - that cost nearly $80 billion. Each interaction is carefully…
Dr. Abhishek Gupta is a researcher with extensive experience in obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular diseases, and public health. His work bridges the gap between clinical, preclinical, and…
A predictive model has been developed to assist doctors in making treatment decisions for patients with metastatic cancer, particularly regarding radiation therapy, by providing an objective criterion…
The McKinsey Global Institute just published an important report – Dependency and Depopulation? Confronting the Consequences of a New Demographic Reality. It details how falling fertility rates and…
Killingsworth, M. A. & Gilbert, D. T. A wandering mind is an unhappy mind. Science 330, 932–932 (2010).ADS CAS PubMed MATH
Pulmonary infections remain a leading cause of infectious disease-related hospitalizations. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has emerged as a promising diagnostic tool for identifying…
Vets and wildlife volunteers say more than 100 corellas that survived a suspected mass bird poisoning in Newcastle are regaining strength after hundreds died on Monday. The Environment Protection…
Physicists may need to come up with a new theory for how the universe works, after a dark energy experiment produced confounding results.An international team of scientists has released a "3D map of…
When HanAll Biopharma handed over rights to its experimental antibody drug in 2017, it was banking on a global breakthrough. Batoclimab, designed to lower harmful autoantibodies in autoimmune…
Source: Huon Aquaculture Australia’s peak animal welfare body has withdrawn its approval for a salmon farm after vision captured live fish being “inhumanely” sealed in boxes with dead ones. Huon…
Interferon regulatory factors (IRFs) are integral in governing the expression of Type I interferon (IFN) genes. However, the precise role of IRFs in lung adenocarcinoma remains elusive. Our objective…
Sunita Williams Education Qualifications: She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical science in 1987 and later obtained a master’s degree in engineering management from the Florida Institute of…
The Nicholas U. Mayall Telescope, where the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument operates, at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson. (Robert T. Sparks/KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF) The fate of the universe…
In the first few months of 2025, there's been a flurry of private venture space missions. Some have been successful, such as American company Firefly Aerospace landing its spacecraft Blue Ghost…
Celltrion is strengthening its position in Italy, one of the five major European pharmaceutical markets, by securing key bids for its autoimmune disease treatments.Celltrion’s Stelara (ingredient:…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Shang, Y. et al. Comparing survival outcomes between neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy within T2N1M0 stage hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study…
Zhang, T., Wu, Q. & Zhang, Z. Probable Pangolin origin of SARS-CoV-2 associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Curr. Biol. 30 (7), 1346–1351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2020.03.022 (2020).Article CAS…
Villalobos, M. et al. A longitudinal communication approach in advanced lung cancer: A qualitative study of patients’, relatives’ and staff’s perspectives. Eur. J. Cancer Care (Engl). 27 (2), e12794.…
The universe has been expanding ever since the Big Bang almost 14 billion years ago, and astronomers believe a kind of invisible force called dark energy is making it accelerate faster. However, new…
A security expert is building an AI-driven defense system to counter AI-generated malware, creating a rapid-response tool for analysts to identify and neutralize threats faster than ever.
by Yi Ling and Zhou Huimin HAIKOU, March 20 (Xinhua) -- The island province of Hainan in south China is known for its sandy beaches and duty-free shopping malls. Now, the waters off the coast of south…
The foul stench of penguin poop sets Antarctic krill on edge. In lab experiments, the mere scent of penguin droppings — or guano — sent krill scrambling for escape, researchers report March 20 in…
How does AI influence decision-making in high-stakes crises? A study of 700 security professionals finds that AI-driven threats trigger hesitation and doubt—except for those who fear total AI…
Although a single penguin is capable of devouring thousands of krill in a single sitting, swarms of the zooplankton may detect disturbances in the water ahead of mealtime. The telltale sign? Bird…
We've long assumed our species evolved from a tidy, single stream of ancestors. But life on Earth is never quite so straightforward, especially not when it comes to the most socially complex species…
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced the integration of the NVIDIA BioNeMo platform into the Sapio Lab Informatics Platform. This integration brings AI-driven…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has achieved groundbreaking discoveries in the field of exoplanet studies. In particular, it has made strides in the analysis of their atmospheres by studying…
[embedded content] Pinette PEI (Chalon-sur-Saône, France) has installed what is reported to be the “world’s largest thermoplastic composites press” at Airbus in Bremen, Germany. The press area can…
A recent review highlights how the Mediterranean diet can reduce inflammation and improve outcomes for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa by modulating key…
The first solar eclipse of 2025 will occur later this month. Find out the date, time, and more details about the partial solar eclipse of March 2025.
By Alison Donnellan 20 March 2025 5 min read Students Angelina Fantasia, Jessica Gumowski and Brittany Gorry. © QUT From monitoring Antarctica’s delicate ecosystem and navigating treacherous bushfire…
Dutch researchers have worked out how much and how often sea level rose after the last ice age ended around 11,700 years ago. Their research reveals more about what to expect as earth’s glaciers and…
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Sung, H. et al. Global cancer statistics 2020: Globocan estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA: a cancer journal for clinicians 71, 209–249 (2021).O’Kelly…
Can a simple diet change reduce your risk of falling? New research reveals that older adults—especially women—who eat fewer fruits and vegetables face a significantly higher chance of injurious falls.
Canpolat, N., Saygili, S. & Sever, L. Earthquake in Turkey: Disasters and children. Turk. Arch. Pediatr. 58, 119–121. https://doi.org/10.5152/TurkArchPediatr.2023.160222 (2023).Article PubMed PubMed…
Organelles in cells were originally often independent cells, which were incorporated by host cells and lost their independence in the course of evolution. A team of biologists headed by Professor Dr…
A new study by UCLA Health has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies. The…
An AI-powered robot that can prepare cups of coffee in a busy kitchen could usher in the next generation of intelligent machines, a study suggests. Using a combination of cutting-edge AI, sensitive…
New magnetic nanoparticles in the shape of a cube sandwiched between two pyramids represent a breakthrough for treating ovarian tumors and possibly other types of cancer, according to the Oregon State…
Todd, A. J. Neuronal circuitry for pain processing in the dorsal Horn. Nat. Rev. Neurosci. 11, 823–836 (2010).CAS PubMed PubMed Central MATH Google S
Early sweet taste exposure during complementary feeding does not shape children's dietary taste patterns later in life. Instead, broader environmental factors, such as family eating habits, play a…
With H5N1 avian influenza spreading in poultry flocks, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is pushing a new plan: let the virus rip.Kennedy recently told Fox News that by…
Strawberries may modestly enhance processing speed and lower systolic blood pressure in older adults, but they do not significantly improve overall cognitive function or vascular health.
Posted: March 19, 2025 9:56 pm ET | Last Updated: March 19, 2025 10:00 pm ET | Firefly Aerospace and NASA are cheering the success of Firefly's Blue Ghost Mission-1 (BGM-1), the first fully successful…
The immuno-oncology and antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) combination therapy of Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) is changing the treatment paradigm after it won approval as the…
Yonsei University said it has been recognized as the world's most prolific institution in publishing research papers on robotic surgery.The Journal of Robotic Surgery recently reported that Yonsei…
Alsaleh N, Alnanih R (2020) Gamification-based behavioral change in children with diabetes mellitus. Procedia Comput Sci 170:442–449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2020.03.087Article MATH Google…
Newcastle University Professor Sir John Burn from the Institute of Genetic Medicine A leading Tyneside academic "started smoking before I started school". Professor Sir John Burn, a leading geneticist…
Physicists in Germany have led experiments that show the inertia of electrons can form 'tornadoes' inside a quantum semimetal.It's almost impossible for electrons to sit still, and their motions can…
The Vernal Equinox or Spring Equinox will be observed at 09:01 UTC (2:31 pm IST) on March 20, 2025. What is Spring Equinox and Vernal Equinox? Mint explains here.
The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy, have been identified by a team of neurologists and neurosurgeons at UCL. The new…
An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a study led by the…
People who share more mealtimes with others are more likely to report higher levels of life satisfaction and wellbeing, finds research led by a UCL academic for the World Happiness Report. In chapter…
Scientists at the University of South Australia have come up with an innovative solution to improve the effectiveness of cannabidiol to treat epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative…
The 116th Christmas Bird Count season was an eventful one indeed—though not in the ways that many of us expected! The continuing, severe, long-term El Niño event was wreaking havoc in the northwestern…
Samsung Biologics said Thursday that it has won the prestigious “CDMO Leadership Awards” for the 12th consecutive year, marking a first for a Korean company. Samsung Biologics Executive Vice President…
While a poor diet and insufficient exercise are frequently cited as causing obesity, the mechanisms in the body that lead to this chronic illness are more complex. Now, a study by the University…
The ESA's Euclid Space Telescope has already wowed us with some fantastic images. After launching in July 2023, the telescope delivered some stunning first images of the Perseus Cluster, the Horsehead…
Americans tuned in to Fox News Channel for its breaking news coverage of the astronauts' return to Earth, more than any other network. "Special Report with Bret Baier" averaged a whopping 5.3 million…
While increased average life expectancy is a testament to modern medicine and public health efforts, an aging population comes with an increased presence of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis.…
Targeted inhibition of a "signal jammer" protein may improve how tumors respond to immunotherapy. Published today in Nature, a new study demonstrates how some cancer cells use the protein voltage…
A modelling framework that combines cell self-reproduction processes with cell cycle theory allows to calculate unit cell's detailed composition, numbers of cell components, flux patterns, unit cell…
A local council is advocating for the establishment of a national gene and cell therapy center to expand access to treatment for rare and incurable diseases and revitalize gene and cell therapy…
The organization overseeing museums celebrating English playwright William Shakespeare’s life is reportedly working to "decolonize" his legacy in the name of battling White supremacy.The Telegraph…
ABL Bio is pushing its bispecific antibody ABL103 into a new phase 1b/2 trial with MSD’s (Merck & Co. in the U.S. and Canada) Keytruda (pembrolizumab) and a taxane-based chemotherapy. The study,…
family eating dinner People who share more mealtimes with others are more likely to report higher levels of life satisfaction and wellbeing, finds research led by a UCL academic for the World…
Published: 20:36 EDT, 19 March 2025 | Updated: 20:36 EDT, 19 March 2025 The world watched last night as two NASA astronauts emerged from their space capsule off the coast of Florida after nine…
Dark energy, the mysterious force thought to be driving the ever-faster expansion of the universe, appears to be changing over time, according to new observations released Wednesday. If dark energy is…
Federal Labor will push through legislation next week which could derail a legal battle over salmon farming's impact on an endangered ray and safeguard the industry's future in Tasmania.The fate of…
Forest restoration has the potential to result in substantial biodiversity gains alongside climate and human well-being benefits; however, biodiversity has historically been neglected in restoration…
Transcriptomic signatures were identified in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and breast milk lymphocyte (BML) cells induced by trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (TIV) or live…
The techbio Ginkgo Bioworks has worked on lab automation for years, and as of mid-2024, began offering its Reconfigurable Automation Carts (RACs) commercially after using them internally for nearly a…
Thermo Fisher Scientific has unveiled the Vulcan Automated Lab, a fully integrated system designed to streamline transmission electron microscopy (TEM) workflows and enhance semiconductor process…
A new study finds that mental disorders among children and adolescents increased sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic, with anxiety and depression becoming more common, especially among females and…
A couple on the beach (Photo by Igor Rodrigues on Unsplash) Acceptance of voluntary childlessness varies widely across Europe, with Northern European countries being most accepting and Eastern…
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Constructing chiral boron-stereogenic fluorophores through practical and universal strategies remains rare and challenging. Here, the authors report a phase-transfer-catalyst enabled enantioselective…
The world is full of mysteries but not all of them are grand. Sure, we don’t know what the mind really is or what the inside of a black hole looks like. But there are also many mysteries hiding in the…
The importance of sharing meals is recognised across cultures, from the Jewish Shabbat meal to the fast-breaking Iftar meals during Ramadan. The known link between food and social relationships is…
A research team led by Cornell University has developed a groundbreaking AI-powered ring that can track fingerspelling in American Sign Language (ASL) in real time. This wearable device, called…
Scientists at MIT have created a new kind of artificial muscle that can flex and move in multiple directions, much like real muscles in the human body. This breakthrough could lead to soft, flexible…
An international team of scientists has—for the first time, they suggest—systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to…
Scientists from the Allen Institute and Seattle Children’s Research Institute have announced a breakthrough in the development of gene replacement therapies for Dravet syndrome, a rare form of…
(© New Africa - stock.adobe.com) 64% of Americans experience math anxiety, with middle school being the most common time for onset (34%), and women reporting higher rates (70%) than men (57%). Math…
The Mirhosseini lab has developed a new on-chip silicon device that can convert photons from the microwave regime into optical photons that can be transmitted long distances at room temperature.
A recent study suggests that early menopause may raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in women. Researchers from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto found that women who…
Credit: Unsplash+ Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could soon receive better treatment thanks to a new, low-cost tool d
Credit: Unsplash+ From hot dogs and potato chips to sodas and frozen meals, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a major part of the American diet. Researchers estimate that these foods now make…
Credit: Unsplash+. Most people know that smoking can cause cancer, but did you know that drinking alcohol can also increase your cancer risk? Many people don’t realize the link, even though studies…
Newswise — An experimental drug appears to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s-related dementia in people destined to develop the disease in their 30s, 40s or 50s, according to the results of a study led…
In the modern world, we know good nutrition is essential for our health. Doctors in ancient Greece and Rome knew this too – in fact diet advice was a mainstay of medical practice and health routines.…
Credit: Unsplash+. For years, scientists believed that planets orbiting white dwarf stars couldn’t support life. These stars, the remains of sun-like stars that have burned out, were thought to have…
Native American protestors and their supporters are confronted by security during a demonstration against work being done for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) in North Dakota in 2016. Greenpeace, one…
In February this year, Google announced it was launching “a new AI system for scientists”. It said this system was a collaborative tool designed to help scientists “in creating novel hypotheses and…
Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College…
Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the…
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air quality monitors are disproportionally located in predominately white neighborhoods, according to University of Utah research. The EPA's network…
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer. The innovative approach targets human epidermal growth factor receptor…
Since becoming only the second Alzheimer's-modifying drug to gain American Federal Drug Administration approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily,…
Women with blood pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy but no mid-pregnancy drop in blood pressure face an increased risk of developing hypertension in the five…
Prototyping large structures with integrated electronics, like a chair that can monitor someone's sitting posture, is typically a laborious and wasteful process. One might need to fabricate multiple…
A platform trial published in The Lancet Neurology looks at the efficacy of anti-amyloid drugs that could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Prof Robert Howard, Professor of Old Age Psychiatry,…
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In its first scan of its Deep Fields, the ESA's Euclid Space Telescope found 26 million galaxies. Image Credit: ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA, image processing by J.-C. Cuillandre, E. Bertin, G.…
At a beachfront convention center in Cancún, Mexico, last December, Seshadri Nadathur presented a confidential growth chart of the universe. Seated in the audience, hundreds of his fellow scientists…
The surface of the Earth's inner core may be changing, as shown by a new study from USC scientists that detected structural changes near the planet's center, published today in Nature Geoscience. The…
Rhondda Cynon Taf has the highest number of the most risky category D tips in Wales. The local authority area will receive £11.49m, with Neath Port Talbot getting £6.34m, Merthyr Tydfil £4.2m,…
Astronomers have made an exciting discovery—a massive spiral disk galaxy, much larger than expected, in the early universe. This galaxy, called the ‘Big Wheel,’ is three times bigger than other…
Lurking within the genomes of nearly all species -- including plants, fungi, and even humans -- are genes that are passed from generation to generation with no clear benefit to the organism. Called…
Researchers have mapped the long-range synaptic connections involved in vocal learning in zebra finches, uncovering new details about how the brain organises learned vocalisations such as birdsong.…
Physicists have measured a nuclear reaction that can occur in neutron star collisions, providing direct experimental data for a process that had previously only been theorised. The study, led by the…
For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But new research…
Öland is the second-largest island in Sweden, which during the Viking-era was a major craft and trading centre with links to the southern and southeastern Baltic Sea area.According to a press…
By KATE WILLS Published: 18:32 EDT, 19 March 2025 | Updated: 18:35 EDT, 19 March 2025 We’ve all looked in the mirror and bemoaned the effects of gravity on our droopy bits. But it turns out that nine…
Part of the DESI telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.Credit: KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. MarenfeldFresh data have bolstered the discovery that dark energy, the mysterious force that…
Our current best theories of the universe suggest that dark energy is making it expand faster and faster, but new observations from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument suggest this mysterious…
A hot water extract, labeled “Bennu tea” by McLain, was the first step in obtaining measurements of ammonia, amines, and amino acids. (Credit: NASA Goddard/OSIRIS-REx) Catholic University researchers…
LOS ANGELES (March 19, 2025) -- Cuando los pacientes diabéticos son hospitalizados, se enfrentan a un mayor riesgo de complicaciones, infecciones y reingresos hospitalarios que otros pacientes. “Los…
A Cornell University-led research team has developed an artificial intelligence-powered ring equipped with micro-sonar technology that can continuously and in real time track fingerspelling in…
Curiosity’s view of Gale Crater during the 2018 global dust storm on Mars showing a decrease in visibility from 8 June 2018 (Sol 2075) to 18 June 2018 (Sol 2085) (NASA/JPL-Caltech/York University,…
Neuroendocrine transformation (NT) in cancers, typically observed under the selective pressure of targeted therapies, involves lineage plasticity where adenocarcinomas adopt neuroendocrine…
Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in Northern Europe, while…
Helicobacter pylori bacteria is considered to be the main cause of gastric cancer, with the infection rate particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 90% of cases are linked to H.…
A research team at Kumamoto University has developed a groundbreaking deep learning-based method for analyzing the cytoskeleton -- the structural framework inside cells -- more accurately and…
These latest results cover the first three years of collected data, spanning almost 15 million galaxies and quasars. Once again, the DESI data alone was consistent with Lambda CDM, i.e., the dark…
Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can cause permanent hair loss, a new study shows. This regimen…
In advancing sustainable energy solutions, an international collaborative team of scientists has achieved a significant milestone in low-carbon chemical conversion. In their recent publication in…
Astronomers studying the largest-ever map of the cosmos have found hints that our best understanding of the universe is due a major rewrite.The analysis, which looked at nearly 15 million galaxies and…
The universe is expanding, carrying galaxies with it like flotsam on a fast-flowing river. This expansion also stretches the wavelength of light, which astronomers call cosmological redshift, since it…
Author Jack Lohmann started thinking about phosphorus when he learned the story of Nauru, the world’s smallest island nation, which lies between Australia and Hawaii. In 1899, a geologist named Albert…
The European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope has just magnified our view of the universe with the release of its first wave of survey data, capturing hundreds of thousands of galaxies in remarkable…
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually has no symptoms but can lead to serious healt
Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.’s Control-IQ+ automated insulin delivery system improved multiple measures of glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes who use insulin, a study presented March 19…
You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Ultra-processed foods are making you sick!” and “I quit eating ultra-processed foods and this is what happened!” or “New study ties ultra-processed foods with huge…
There’s some good news and bad news about treating back pain. The good news is research has identified what actually works. The bad news is, it’s not very much.Only about 10 percent of common,…
Archaeologists from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) have uncovered the remains of at least five mammoths during excavations in Langmannersdorf an der Perschling, located in the Austrian state…
People who have arthritis and also have COPD have a significantly higher risk of death than those without the respiratory disease, according to a new study. In fact, people with arthritis and COPD are…
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House Science Democrats NASAWatch Keith’s note: according to a press release by House Science Democrats: “The missions of these agencies are critical to the health, safety, and prosperity of the…
Researchers will soon be able to study biological changes at scales and speeds not previously possible to significantly expand knowledge in areas such as disease progression and drug delivery.
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President Vincent E. Price recognized Duke School of Medicine Executive Vice Dean J. Scott Gibson with the Kyle J. Cavanaugh Award for Leadership and Service during Tuesday’s 2025 Presidential Awards…
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On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Water emphasised the dangers associated with littering, using disposable barbecues, and burning waste, all of which can ignite wildfires."Fine, dry weather is forecast…
Social media posts provide valuable insights into the opinions and experiences of patients with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIS), according to a study published in the Journal of Medical…
Published: 16:14 EDT, 19 March 2025 | Updated: 16:20 EDT, 19 March 2025 The US Army is set to test its next-generation long-range missile Wednesday to ensure the weapon is reliable and accurate for…
Antarctica isn’t a floating chunk of ice like the Arctic. Beneath its frozen surface sits a solid continent of mountains, rocky terrain, and gold-spewing volcanoes. This hidden world has now been…
Newswise — Plenty of researchers already study how to tell if online writing bears the traits of artificial intelligence — but Michael Laudenbach, at NJIT’s Jordan Hu College of Science and Liberal…
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Boston Dynamics has treated us to a lot of impressive videos over the years and the company is back today with the latest example of its robotics mastery. In the clip above, its Atlas robot…
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New photos have revealed the "love planet" Venus looking unrecognizable as it prepares to line up for a striking conjunction later this week. The hellish world has transformed into a slim crescent,…
With the current measles outbreak across parts of the USA, individuals like HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr are touting vitamin A to prevent or treat measles. RFK Jr uses a tiny morsel of scientific…
Susie Dai doesn’t like to waste time, something obvious as she translates Emily Dickinson poems from English to her native Chinese while waiting for an oil change. She would much rather prefer to be…
Image depicting Abbott’s i-STAT TBI cartridge test that gets inserted into the company’s i-STAT Alinia testing instrument. Image credit: Abbott. Abbott has launched its portable whole blood test for…
A mosaic of galaxies The European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope, built to capture a 3D map of the universe, just released its first big batch of data. In the less than two years since its…
Credit: Shutterstock The US Environmental Protection Agency has refined its risk evaluation of 1,3-butadiene, a building block chemical used to make rubber tires, plastics, and resins.
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In January 2019, my team and I climbed to the top of an Antarctic peak to hunt for fossils of one of the first fish to walk on land. Our goal was to study the rocky summits of the mountains that…
Imagine a lush and vibrant rainforest teeming with life, with various insects crawling and flying around, and abundant aquatic fauna. This is what the now cool, temperate Central Tablelands in…
Veterans shafted by cuts from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are speaking out — and they don't have much nice to say to the unelected billionaire-in-chief.Released within a few…
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DNA double helix structure (Billion Photos/Shutterstock)THUWAL, Saudi Arabia — Scientists have finally captured footage of the microscopic machinery that allows our cells to copy DNA—a fundamental…
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Due to past work, we've already identified the brain structure that controls the activity of the key vocal organ, the syrinx, located in the bird's throat. The new study, done by Zetian Yang and…
Oxford Biotherapeutics Ltd. is partnering with Roche AG to expand the current field of tumor antigens that can be drugged with antibodies, as part of a potential $1 billion-plus agreement. The…
As the cost of health care continues to rise, access to life-changing medications remains a pressing issue for patients and providers alike. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have…
Increasing sleepiness over 5 years doubled dementia risk among cognitively unimpaired women in their 80s.Sleep efficiency, wake after sleep onset, and nap duration and frequency were individually…
As a severe storm lashed parts of Victoria in early 2024, a weary, winged traveller was trying to make its way home. The wild weather in February last year left thousands of people without power and…
Features March/April 2025 By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens Read Article
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A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, PhD, may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men. In 2019, the…
In recent years, a growing body of research has unveiled a compelling connection between oral health and cardiovascular well-being. While brushing and flossing are traditionally associated with…
Delivery of onasemnogene abeparvovec into the intrathecal space was safe and effective for children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) aged 2 to 17 years, who had previously been shut out of receiving…
A collection of sci-fi movie memorabilia is heading to auction and includes one of the most iconic film aliens of all time. As part of the upcoming series, “There Are Such Things: 20th Century Horror,…
Kathrin Ziegler / Getty Images A new study found a link between exhaustion and heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding during perimenopause.About a third of perimenopausal women experience heavy blood…
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- As the number of cases in the Texas measles outbreak continues to climb, Oklahoma is now reporting four cases, acc
Affecting one in 500 people, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the walls of the left ventricle, the heart's main pumping chamber, become abnormally thick. “HCM is one of the primary…
Scientists developing next-generation therapeutics face the immense pressure of high content screening, often with complex cell models, such as stem cells, cell therapies, and patient-specific…
Nemours Children's Health Opens Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders WILMINGTON, Del., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nemours Children's Health today opened the Lisa…
WASHINGTON – Adult antibody thresholds are currently used to determine whether immunocompromised children should get a measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) booster shot. However, a new study shows that…
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Healthtech company Flatiron Health is collaborating with NRG Oncology, a clinical research consortium in the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network with more than 1,300 worldwide…
CLIMATEWIRE | If EPA amputates its scientific arm, it would have consequences for environmental regulations for years to come, experts said.Administrator Lee Zeldin’s proposal to eliminate the Office…
With limited access to mental health care, people looking for answers about ADHD are turning to TikTok, where information is frequently misleading or inaccurateBy Allison Parshall edited by Dean…
In the remnant rainforests of coastal far-north Queensland, bushwalkers may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a diminutive marsupial that’s the last living representative of its family. The musky…
For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a study…
Engineers have designed robots that crawl, swim, fly and even slither like a snake, but no robot can hold a candle to a squirrel, which can parkour through a thicket of branches, leap across perilous…
A new study explains how a parakeet's brain helps it to mimic human words. By recording for the first time the brain activity of parakeets as they made sounds, a research team at NYU Grossman School…
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Why do medications that are supposed to help patients with chronic inflammatory diseases sometimes lead to blood clots? This is one of the questions that a team of researchers from Aarhus University…
Monitoring early neurological development is a central part of paediatric healthcare everywhere in the world. During the first two years of life, the motor development of children is monitored…
Presented in February by Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes, a draft bill violates Indigenous people's constitutional rights by stripping their veto power against impactful activities on their…
Chloe Ahmann, assistant professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, is helping local organizers in their quest for environmental justice — and bringing her students along. For this…
A device can supposedly create a tiny current by manipulating Earth's magnetic field as the planet rotates.Credit: GettyElectricity can be generated from the energy of Earth rotating through its own…
WASHINGTON—Three decades of landmark research into type 2 diabetes prevention abruptly ended this month due to government funding cuts.The Endocrine Society calls on the administration to restore the…
Everyone believes their cat is a special little creature. Notice that quirky thing your cat always does? Maybe it loses its mind when you try to eat a piece of whole wheat bread without sharing; races…
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) hospitalization rates among older adults residing in Spain rise significancy with age, particularly among those with comorbidities and those who are nursing home…
Scratching an itch is satisfying, but is it good for your skin? (Pormezz/Shutterstock) While scratching worsens allergic skin conditions like eczema by increasing inflammation, it also activates a…
A new clinical trial is aiming to reduce symptoms for young Australians suffering with hay fever.The National Allergy Centre of Excellence, hosted at Murdoch Children's Research Institute, has…
Wait-a-Minute!Image credit: Barbara David Call it a pre-emptive strike, as well as a “wait-a-minute” moment in U.S. rocketry. A Boeing-backed website is in full-advocacy mode fo
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New research suggests there could be massive reserves of naturally occurring hydrogen gas hiding away in the mountain ranges of the world – potentially giving us access to a huge, untapped source of…
Health tech company Flatiron Health, an independent affiliate of the Roche Group, is expanding the reach of its clinical data capture tool through a pact with NRG Oncology. NRG Oncology is a research…
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Birds delight us all year long, but their cheery presence is especially welcome in the coldest, darkest months. Winter presents challenges for birds, too, as many food sources they rely on are scarce.…
Artist's impression of the main asteroid belt. Astronomers tracked meteorite falls to build a geological map of the asteroid belt. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech More than one million asteroids larger…
Listen to this news article:Listen to “Earliest stages and possible new cause of stomach cancer revealed” on Spreaker.Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard,…
A doença inflamatória intestinal (DII) é uma inflamação crônica do trato digestivo. Ela inclui condições como colite ulcerativa e doença de Crohn. Neste alerta do especialista, a Dra. Amanda Johnson,…
The Princeton University community is marking Black History Month in a range of events this February as well as through educational programs and resources that are available year-round. Many of the…
Heterotrophic aquatic bacteria require carbon and nutrients to survive, and consequently, remove dissolved nutrients and organic matter from streams – acting as a form of water filter. While this…
Atomic nuclei with “magic numbers” of protons or neutrons in their nuclear shells are extremely stable. Nuclear physicists are especially interested in nuclei with doubly magic numbers—those that have…
Physicists created time quasicrystals, an entirely new state of matter.Unlike time crystals, which vibrate or “tick” at the same frequency, time quasicrystals can vibrate at multiple frequencies…
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Researchers supported by grants and instrumentation provided by the U.S. National Science Foundation have created the first 2D polymer material that mechanically interlocks, much like chainmail, and…
Relatively good rainfall in Australia last year enabled the nation’s beleaguered fauna and flora to experience a short-term recovery, according to the latest state of the environment report.…
La enfermedad inflamatoria intestinal (EII) es una inflamación crónica del tracto digestivo. Incluye condiciones tales como colitis ulcerosa e enfermedad de Crohn. En esta alerta del experto, la Dra.…
Houston - March 19, 2025Houston Methodist nurses are using an adapted screening tool at the bedside to assess whether patients have true penicillin allergies, thus enabling their care teams to offer…
Fungal infections may not be as common as bacterial or viral infections, but they can still be deadly. And the deadliest pathogenic fungi, such as Candida auris, are becoming increasingly resistant to…
Pembrolizumab (Keytruda; Merck) with trastuzumab, a fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, was approved by the FDA for the first-line treatment of adults with locally advanced…
Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore strapped themselves inside their Crew-9 Dragon spacecraft.This was their ride home.They hadn't inhaled fresh air, experienced gravity, or even had a proper shower for…
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The win by Poland’s Heart of the Dalkowskie Hills tree marks Poland’s fourth victory in a row.
Researchers and pediatric neurosurgeons at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh developed a new way to profile brain cancers in children, paving…
Mindfulness, total sleep quality, and alcohol consumption may help explain why people who stay up late have a greater risk of depression, according to a new study publishing March 19, 2025, in the…
The study calls on policymakers, conservation organizations and funders to integrate biocultural strategies into conservation policies and funding mechanisms.
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Glaciers are important indicators of climate change. A recent study published in the leading journal Science shows that glaciers in the tropical Andes have now retreated further than at any other time…
Assistant Professor of Statistics Tyler George and one of his classes took part in a newly published study exploring how a unique computer game created a research experience that engaged students.“The…
Credit: George Degen Mucin proteins give this hydrogel adhesive natural antibacterial properties. Jonathan Wilker swi
To uncover what drives sexual behavior in animals, researchers studied the brain activity of male mice throughout the series of actions involved in sex leading up to ejaculation. Their results,…
By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, Johns Hopkins University researchers are shedding light on the holy grail of neuroscience: the mechanics of…
China’s Chang’e 6 mission uncovers evidence of a molten lunar magma ocean and a violent ancient impact.
The FDA has granted traditional approval to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in combination with trastuzumab (Herceptin) and fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy for the first-line treatment…
HELSINKI — A Chinese space company is setting its sights on crewed orbital spaceflight, marking a new step in the expansion of China’s commercial space sector.Zhang Xiaomin, chairman of Beijing Ziwei…
Image by Michael Siluk / UCG / Universal Images Group via Getty / FuturismUp in Canada, students have developed an incredible new way to synthesize drugs on plants — and they're using Ozempic as their…
A team at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) led by Dr. Andrés Hidalgo has discovered a specialized population of neutrophils in the skin that produce extracellular matrix,…
A study published in PLOS One looks at ADHD TikTok content and its association with ADHD perception. (From our colleagues at SMC Germany) Prof Kathrin Karsay, Assistant Professor for Entertainment…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A local Portsmouth woman will be one of hundreds taking part in a charity walk to raise funds for research…
We sought to assess and compare the effectiveness and safety of cryoablation (CA) and microwave ablation (MWA) in treating paravertebral metastases of VX2 in rabbits. A rabbit VX2 paravertebral…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Key agreements in the “Law of the River,” which encompasses more than 100 years of regulations, laws, court decisions and more focused on managing the Colorado River, are set to…
In a new study published in the journal Emotion, my colleagues and I found that cultures with "relationship free markets" tend to be happier. This is somewhat of a paradox because many studies have…
A new study published in Neuroscience sheds light on how drum and bass components influence the brain’s response to pop music. Researchers found that when drum and bass elements were removed from a…
The top 100 videos about ADHD on TikTok feature many claims that psychologists consider inaccurate, but students often identify misleading videos as helpful
South_agency / Getty Images A new study found that using screens for more than an hour a day increased the risk of developing nearsightedness.The viewing distance, artificial light, and reduced…
[Last updated on March 19, 2025]The R&D layoff trend shows no signs of slowing as we move through March, with significant cuts announced across pharmaceuticals, automotive, tech hardware, and AI…
WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Delgocitinib cream is well tolerated and efficacious for maintaining disease control up to 52 weeks in patients with chronic hand eczema (CHE), according…
Spring break is a time to relax, reset and recharge. Whether you are traveling by car, plane, or boat, staying healthy while doing so is important. W. Graham Carlos, MD, Bicentennial Professor and…
For the first time, scientists have witnessed the very moment DNA begins to unravel, revealing a necessary molecular event for DNA to be the molecule that codes all life. A new study from King…
While thousands of papers cite themselves, the percentage that do so is relatively low. Haunschild & Bornmann/arXiv.org While using bibliometric techniques to measure how disruptive research papers…
It was already expensive to insure a Tesla — and now, it looks like it's going to get even more costly.In interviews with Newsweek, insurance experts are sounding alarm bells about a potential rate…
Last week, SES announced an investment and strategic partnership with direct-to-device startup Lynk Global. The relationship will allow Lynk to leverage SES’s MEO relays for routing traffic from its…
Conceptual image (unrelated to study) of robots making and serving coffee. (Image by Es sarawuth on Shutterstock) Researchers have created ELLMER, a robot system that combines language AI (like GPT-4)…
This clay tablet sports the name of an Akkadian governor. In southern Iraq, archaeologists have excavated a remarkable collection of carved clay tablets—ancient records of Akkadia, the world’s oldest…
Kara Swisher is joining the University of Michigan as a visiting professor, adding her expertise as a top journalist and podcaster covering the tech industry—something she has been doing for most of…
Anyone following American politics in recent months will have been treated to their fair share of bogus claims. USAID, the country’s main development agency, sent $50m worth of condoms to the Gaza…
THE PLACEBO effect is a well-known example of the brain’s power over the body, allowing people who are poorly or in pain to improve if they are led to believe they are being treated. The opposite,…
For over five thousand years, domesticated cows and oxen in the Iberian Peninsula lived alongside their wild counterparts, the aurochs. These large and aggressive animals, from which modern European…
With luck and clear skies, you can spot Venus crossing between the Earth and the Sun this weekend. Up for a challenge? If skies are clear, you may be able to complete a rare feat of visual athletics…
RUSOVCE MANOR HOUSE, SLOVAKIA—Archaeologists from Trnava University were baffled by a discovery they made while […]
To download a pdf of this article, visit cenm.ag/musselsadhesives. References used to create this graphic: Everts, Sarah. “One Mystery of How Mussels Stick to Rocks, Boats Solved.” Chemical &…
Exidavnemab (BioArctic) was granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for treatment of multiple system atrophy (MSA), a rare, rapidly progressing, and fatal disease. The decision provides hope…
Over the weekend and yesterday, NASA and SpaceX successfully rotated out Crew-9 for Crew-10 at the International Space Station. The...
Virologist Marion Koopmans is said to be “baffled” by recent reports about the possible origin of the Coronavirus five years ago. “You will not hear me saying that it is impossible that it came out of…
Germinal centers are high-speed evolution machines. Tiny clusters in the lymph nodes, germinal centers refine antibodies through mutation and expansion until they produce high-affinity B cells adapted…
A vaccine's ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a vaccine or pathogen, B cells scramble to refine their defenses, rapidly mutating…
The FDA has granted orphan drug designation (ODD) to radiprodil (GRIN Therapeutics) for the treatment of GRIN-related neurodevelopmental disorder (NDD). Designed as a negative allosteric modulator…
As a researcher supported by the American taxpayers, I think of my work as a social contract. It's a contract between me and the American people where the public investment yields tangible health…
For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer. The team also uncovered hints…
Schnurman, Z. et al. Causes of death in patients with brain metastases. Neurosurgery 93, 986–993 (2023).PubMed Google Scholar Lamba, N., Wen, P. Y. & Aizer, A. A. Epidemiology of brain metastases and…
Keeping a close eye on your blood glucose levels is part and parcel of life for people living with diabetes. The last few years, however, have seen a sharp rise in health-conscious people without the…
Statement by Shana Udvardy, Union of Concerned ScientistsWASHINGTON (March 19, 2025)—President Donald Trump signed an executive order late yesterday that aims to shift the burden for preparing for and…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study by Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation — KRAS circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) — strongly indicates a…
Low-grade inflammation may be a sign that your body is missing this vitamin.Inflammation is the immune system’s response to an infection, injury, or disease and is part of the healing process.However,…
Since the dawn of civilization, humans have traded wildlife and wildlife products, such as ivory, shells, fur and feathers. Over the centuries, the trade has evolved, involving sophisticated networks,…
U.S. Congresswoman Amata Radewagen, who represents American Samoa, has urged the Trump administration to reopen most of Pacific Islands Heritage (PIH) Marine National Monument, a vast protected area…
Scientific Reports - Alien spiders in a palm house with the first report of parthenogenetic Triaeris stenaspis (Araneae: Oonopidae) infected by Wolbachia from new supergroup X
The Government of Canada, with new Prime Minister Mark Carney, announced Tuesday (March 18) that it will work with Australia to create over-the-horizon radar technology designed to perform…
Whether you're viewing March 29's partial solar eclipse, or just want a closer look at our sun, you need to be careful when sungazing. It's important that you observe the sun safely and never look…
Published: 13:02 EDT, 19 March 2025 | Updated: 13:02 EDT, 19 March 2025 Doctors have raised concerns about astronaut Sunita Williams' health after looking noticeably frail in a new photo.NASA released…
Fagan, M. E., Reid, J. L., Holland, M. B., Drew, J. G. & Zahawi, R. A. Conserv. Lett. 13, e12700 (2020).Article Google Scholar Augusto, L.
The world is producing more food using fewer pesticides than ever, thanks to modern science. The gap between modern pesticide usage and organic food pesticides needed per calorie of food got so large,…
(© Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.com) Eating more fruits, consuming dairy products, and moderate caffeine intake could reduce your risk of tinnitus by up to 35%, according to comprehensive research…
Smallsats have been one of the greatest disruptors of the satellite industry over the last decade, with proliferation and disaggregation taking center stage. Constellations spoke to John Gedmark, CEO…
Laboratory tests and patient outcome reviews revealed that those taking the antidepressant had a lower risk of developing cardiac hypertrophy. Credit: Mr.Pang Jingta / Shutterstock. School of Medicine…
Mucormycosis, a fungal infection caused by fungi from the order Mucorales, can cause severe disease, especially in immunocompromised subjects. These fungi are ubiquitous and can be found in…
Michael Omari Owuo Junior, better known as Stormzy, will receive a Doctorate in Law in recognition of his philanthropic work and impact in a number of fields, including education, music, sport and…
Does your partner keep leaving for the guest bedroom because of your thunderous snoring? Don’t call the divorce lawyer. Instead, consider calling your doctor.Dr. Daron Kahn, a pulmonologist and sleep…
City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a top research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, is…
A new study explains how a parakeet's brain helps it to mimic human words. By recording for the first time the brain activity of parakeets as they made sounds, a research team at NYU Grossman School…
Culturelle IBS Complete Support maker I-Health Inc. convinced a federal judge to toss a proposed class action alleging it deceptively advertised the supplement as “clinically proven” to treat…
A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum.In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK's University of Portsmouth revealed that…
Healthy foods high in fiber The humble banana and apple sitting in your fruit bowl might both be packed with fiber, but Australian scientists have discovered that their fiber types are speaking…
Holding half its weight in carbon dioxide, the material could replace sand in concrete and other construction materials while trapping greenhouse gas. The construction industry may soon build with…
Coffee-making robot pours water from a kettle into a cup Forget clumsy robots confined to factory floors. A new AI-powered robotic arm can now prepare your morning coffee while adapting seamlessly to…
Published: 12:25 EDT, 19 March 2025 | Updated: 12:32 EDT, 19 March 2025 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned from nine gruelling months spent on the International…
Chinese biotech Rona Therapeutics has received clearance from the US FDA to initiate a Phase 2 clinical trial for its small interfering RNA (siRNA) drug designed for the treatment of…
Campylobacter infections are the most common foodborne illnesses in the U.S., sickening an estimated 1.5 million people each year. A new study examined records of Campylobacter jejuni infections from…
The Trump administration might be looking to give HIV a hand. The federal government is reportedly eyeing drastic cuts to its funding for HIV prevention efforts at home. The Wall Street Journal first…
Patients with myotonic dystrophy face unique challenges in managing their health, from navigating complex care needs to overcoming barriers to physical activity.1-2 Recent studies presented at the…
On March 6, Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport Craft Inc. (REGENT, North Kingstown, R.I., U.S.) revealed its first full-scale, composites-intensive crewed seaglider and completed first…
You're in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you're tossing and turning in bed,…
Study commissioned under Conservative government tracks changes in data collection since 1990s
Brown, T. et al. Language models are few-shot learners. Adv. Neural Inf. Process. Syst. 33, 1877–1901 (2020).Trinh, T. H., Wu, Y., Le, Q. V., He, H. & Luong, T. Solving olympiad geometry without human…
A real–momentum topological photonic crystal that harnesses real-space disorder is used to generate a Pancharatnam–Berry phase while preserving momentum-space topology.
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In Reply We appreciate the comments from Waseh et al on our modified Delphi consensus article regarding the definition and diagnostic criteria for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).1 All concerns…
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A right-handed man in his 50s with a history of hepatitis C presented to clinic with a 1-year history of an enlarging painless nodule on his right index finger, which was now causing destruction of…
Clinicians caring for individuals with alopecia understand its psychological toll on patients and families and recognize the significant negative impact on their quality of life. This is particularly…
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Lower doses of a common antibiotic can curb hair loss caused by a rare skin condition, a new study says. The antibiotic doxycycline is commonly used to treat lymphocytic scarring alopecia, a condition…
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In veterinary epidemiology, using data routinely generated by stakeholders of the livestock production chains offers an opportunity for researchers to access a large amount of information that could…
mRNA vaccines were first developed years ago to target cancers and now they're really starting to show promise.
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Most precise images to date enabled team to put standard model of cosmology through rigorous tests
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Rainfall and long-term water availability in a region before a woman becomes pregnant and during pregnancy predicted future growth outcomes of children in Uganda, according to new research led by a…
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Synopsis March 19, 2025• Physics 18, s35 A characteristic feature of twisted graphene bilayers has now been seen in an analogous acoustic system. Figure caption Stacking two sheets of graphene and…
Older adults with psoriatic disease may face a lower risk of serious infections when treated with biologics targeting interleukin (IL)-12, IL-23, or IL-17, according to a new study.1 The study found…
While most estimates place the current human population at around 8.2 billion, a new study suggests we might be vastly underrepresenting rural areas. By analyzing 300 rural dam projects across 35…
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Last year, 21 teams of battery researchers from around the world participated in a benchmarking test. They were each tasked with constructing a solid-state battery using their own equipment and…
Credit: Eva VázquezThe turmoil prompted by the return of Donald Trump as US president has disrupted many processes, not least the transition to green energy.
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A new metric assesses the progress of AI models.Credit: Adapted from Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto/GettyToday’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems can’
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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Anxiety is a common issue affecting youth. With more than 40% of children affected by chronic medical conditions and the resulting psychological impacts, many families struggle…
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Email (required) * Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank. Euclid’s first data release allows scientists to sharpen the tools they’ll need to unravel the nature of dark matter and dark…
Understanding the critical quality attributes of a whole cell is challenging, remarks Alison Moore, chief technical officer, Codexis, and companies are working on manipulating transcription or…
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Penn State University Libraries’ Open Publishing has launched Continua, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal exploring interdisciplinary linguistics research. The journal will focus on research that…
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The advancement of the Earth and space sciences relies not only on groundbreaking discoveries but also on a research ecosystem that is fair, inclusive, and representative of diverse perspectives.…
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Comment The Crew-9 mission has safely returned to Earth, marking the end of Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore's extended time in space and possibly NASA's bipartisan leanings. NASA astronauts Nick…
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Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the study aimed to provide robust insights into adolescent mental health trajectories in two different cultural contexts by comparing large samples…
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Most human children learn how to tell time around ages six and seven — but artificial intelligence still, apparently, can't parse a clock face.Researchers from Scotland's University of Edinburgh have…
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Two-thirds of women experience brain fog or other cognitive difficulties during perimenopause, according to a 2024 Menopause Journal paper. The hormonal transition isn't the only thing putting your…
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid mission has released its first major batch of survey data, offering a stunning glimpse into the vast cosmos. The newly unveiled images, covering a 63-square…
Between 1999-2021, U.S. adolescents steadily desisted from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence, and from reporting a combination of both risky behaviors and mental health symptoms. Yet…
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Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, why are human beings the only one that paints self-portraits, walks on the Moon and worships gods? For decades, many scholars have argued that the difference stems…
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Prof. Martin and Prof. Pierre are taking over from Prof. David Janos and Prof. Jon Colbaert. Mycorrhiza continues to have two editors-in-chief, each covering a specific area of expertise: Prof. Pierre…
Archaeologists in El Salvador found a collection of clay puppets from the pre-Columbian El Salvador that they dated to around 400 B.C.The level of realism, both in the facial features and movement, on…
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A number of BRC-supported researchers have been appointed or re-appointed as National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Senior Investigators in the NIHR’s 2025 round of awards.New…
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Sound engineers exploring ways to listen to podcasts and phone calls ‘privately’ in public have designed customized “audible enclaves” where only the listener can hear the projected sound. “In an…
Acetaminophen. Acupuncture. Massage. Muscle relaxants. Cannabinoids. Opioids. The list of available treatments for low back pain goes on and on. But there’s not good evidence that these treatments…
The European Space Agency‘s (ESA) Euclid space telescope is set to release its first data, a preview of expansive deep-field space observations that will one day yield a 3D map of the universe’s dark…
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FDA & EMA approvals for rare genetic diseases are fast and require clinical studies with small number of patients Ramat Gan, Israel, March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Can-Fite BioPharma Ltd. (NYSE…
HighlightsToday, leaders of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) are meeting with Congress to continue the process of modernizing the US transplant system, improving efficiency, transparency, and…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A Weed users are much more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening heart condition than people who don’t indulge, a new study says. Adults…
Humanity’s Last Exam is the ultimate academic test for AI, which challenges the tech to answer the most difficult questions experts could come up with.For now, the AIs tested—which are all large…
Firefly’s successful Moon landing has caught the interest of space startups looking to build their businesses on the lunar surface, CEO Jason Kim said Tuesday.“People have business models and revenues…
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Childhood cancers are known to carry a lower mutational burden than adult cancers, and in many children with cancer the genetic driver of relapse or disease progression is unknown. Epigenetic…
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The area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)A "rare and precious" landscape on the Isle of Wight will be preserved for future generations after it was acquired by a wildlife…
The training enables neurosurgeons to develop operative skills with new cutting-edge technology, the Mazor robotic guidance system. The Mazor system allows for pre-operative and intra-operative…
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Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman.Few outpatient medical procedures inspire as much negativity as the colonoscopy. In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness…
Abstract/summary:Newswise — Early antibody therapy can prevent severe SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19). However, the effectiveness of COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) therapy in treating severe COVID…
A new study published in the journal CABI Reviews highlights the critical role that integrated pest management (IPM) plays in combatting the threat fall armyworm poses to Asian rice security. Asian…
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Black Diamond Therapeutics has found a partner for its deprioritized solid tumor candidate. Five months after cutting support for BDTX-4933, the biotech has licensed the RAF inhibitor to Servier for…
Novo Nordisk has announced headline results from a late-stage study of its obesity candidate CagriSema in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The phase 3 REDEFINE 2 trial has been evaluating once…
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) could be sneaking into the brain more often than we're aware.A new study on mice has found that when HSV type 1 infection accesses the body through the nose, it can lead…
Postman Joseph Roulin, Vincent van Gogh, 1888 Museum of Fine Arts Boston In the late 1880s, Vincent van Gogh spent two years in southern France. Though the period was famously tumultuous for the Dutch…
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Much of our waste is far too valuable to simply be incinerated. If it is recycled in a carefully controlled way, not only can thermal energy be generated, but the resulting gas can also be used to…
Soy harvesting in Brazil New technologies in Brazil increased agricultural productivity, but also reduced economic opportunities for women and increased fertility rates. Editor’s note: For a broader…
The red coral colonies that were transplanted a decade ago on the seabed of the Medes Islands have survived successfully. They are very similar to the original communities and have contributed to the…
The company has partnered with Nvidia to develop “cognitive AI,” which it says will allow people with severe physical disabilities to have more natural interactions with the world around them.
A significant amount of the milk used in a popular cooking cheese can be substituted with plants, all while maintaining its taste and texture. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have…
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During embryonic development, the intestine of the Drosophila fly divides into distinct chambers thanks to the formation of constrictions at specific points of the tissue. The Wingless (Wg) signalling…
The bio/pharmaceutical industry is feeling the pressures of demand across numerous drug modalities and dosage forms in 2025; identifying where that demand is greatest and then figuring out how to…
New research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that people who have used classic psychedelics such as LSD or psilocybin at some point in their lives may be less likely to…
Researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences at King’s College London have developed a novel technique using tiny, biocompatible needles—called nanoneedles—to deliver gene…
When civilizations fall into barbarism, the arising culture fetishizes strength. So it has always been. It can feel as if the weak and sensitive have no place and no voice in a time when throwing…
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New research on endometriosis finds crosstalk between the nervous and the immune systems and points to a possible non-hormonal treatment.
Pivotal study in MG met primary endpoint of change from baseline in MG-ADL in AChR+ population at 12 weeks, with a 5.6 point improvement in the higher dose arm (with 74% mean IgG reduction) and a 4.7…
Research connects vision to a later dementia diagnosis. Scientists found visual sensitivity tests could predict dementia up to 12 years before it was diagnosed.Neurologists say more work is needed…
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Actinic keratoses are widespread pre-cancerous skin lesions caused by chronic exposure to the sun. Credit: SeventyFour / Shutterstock. US-based biopharmaceutical company Biofrontera has
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Science newsBy James AshworthFirst published 18 March 2025The earliest example of an important and widespread group of dinosaurs has been found in North Africa. A leg bone fragment found in Morocco is…
Coverage of tribal natural resources is supported in part by Catena Foundation The giant Resolution Copper mine planned east of Phoenix cannot function without lots of water. And the mining industry’s…
A new study examines the emerging Oropouche virus, its transmission, symptoms, and preventive measures, highlighting potential risks for travelers.
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Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here.Researchers found that the group that contains the Fiji crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis)…
Complex language is something that sets humans apart from other animals. But when did this unique capacity for intricate communication emerge? Rock painting depicting women, Tassili N’Ajjer National…
Euclid image of Messier 78 star region - photo from ESA-Euclid-Euclid Consortium-NASA Scientists from Southampton say they are closer to understanding the mysterious forces which shaped the evolution…
A large-scale comparative study exploring the role of blood sugar levels, diet composition, and domestication in vertebrate cancer risk.
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Initiated VALUE, a global Phase III pivotal trial of EscharEx® for venous leg ulcers Expanded strategic research collaborations with industry leaders, now including Kerecis $20 million in revenue for…
Comprehensive scientific dataset sets standards and provides insights into the depths of the universe – thanks in part to strong German participation This image shows examples of galaxies in different…
This first set of data released in this Quick Release 1 (Q1) covers approximately 63 square degrees of the sky - the equivalent area of more than 300 times the full Moon – making it the largest area…
Once demonized and hunted to the edge of extinction, wolves have made an incredible comeback across much of Europe. New research estimates the wolf population of Europe in 2022 stood at 21,500 – an…
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The European Space Agency has released the first batch of large-scale images from the Euclid space telescope, which astronomers have already used to find hundreds of strong gravitational lenses
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Researchers discuss a novel method to predict biological aging using a deep neural network based on pathways of steroidogenesis.
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Timothy Stryker was making his second visit to Svalbard, a Norwegian island chain nudged up against the North Pole, but the yield signs still caught his attention: They directed drivers to defer not…
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Nanofiltration membranes can potentially lower the energy demands of separation processes, yet identifying promising systems for further development can be challenging. Now, data-driven and equation…
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WEDNESDAY, March 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Elderly people benefit from taking medications to keep their blood pressure low, same as younger folks, a new study says.Systolic blood pressure kept…
Credit: Unsplash+ Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) is a complex condition that shares features with both Al
Credit: Unsplash+ Heart artery blockages, also called coronary artery disease, happen when the blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked. This
Credit: Unsplash+ Obesity is a growing health problem worldwide, increasing the risk of many serious diseases.
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists have long suspected that bacteria in the gut might play a role in autoimmune diseases, like lupus. But exactly how th
Ensuring diversity in research involvement, including sample participants, is a key component in achieving good science and crucial to delivering effective and equitable healthcare. Health research…
Cellular metabolism produces reactive metabolites as both main and side products, requiring recycling pathways to detoxify these products. A study uncovers a recycling pathway that protects vitamin…
Macrophages can recycle nutrients and metabolites from bacteria that they phagocytose. New work is showing how this process can differ between dead and viable bacteria and the effect this distinction…
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Solar photovoltaic systems vary in quality, which may result in energy generation differences. New research investigates these disparities among installed PV systems in Connecticut, noting that choice…
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Credit: Unsplash+ When people hear the word “metabolism,” they often think about how quickly the body burns calories. But
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In mid-February, Trump administration leaders received a desperate warning from their diplomats posted in Vietnam, one of the most important American partners in Asia. Workers were in the middle of…
Straight Nation: Heteronormativity and other exigencies of postcolonial nationalism draws on the increasing presence of nationalism as a political rationality once again. Through his research, Dr Mano…
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A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has found that the adoption of ChatGPT in the workplace has been widespread but uneven. Younger, less experienced, and…
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New research has found that microbes such as those found in probiotic drinks can have a beneficial effect on mental health.Microbes are organisms too small to be seen without a microscope. Probiotics…
State capacity to provide property titles is limited in developing countries. Evidence from Tanzania suggests that community information on the willingness-to-pay for titles can help low-capacity…
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In our journey towards creating truly inclusive workplaces, understanding Neurodiversity allyship has become increasingly important. But what does it mean to be a Neurodiversity ally, and how can we…
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Science & Exploration 14/03/2025 3202 views 37 likes The European Space Agency is releasing the first catalogue of astronomical data from the Euclid space telescope, including three new enormous image…
Researchers have developed a streamlined way of producing the complex ring-shaped molecular structures used in organic electronics. The new method is scalable and could revolutionize the production of…
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A new way to create ultra-thin layers of metals makes it possible for scientists to study a new and unusual class of 2D materials. Researchers in China used the technique to make layers of five…
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As the ALS disease that will one day claim her life progressed, Barbara Johnson enrolled in a clinical trial at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus funded by the federal National…
SpaceX's Crew-9 astronauts had some company in the water after they splashed down on Tuesday afternoon (March 18).The Crew-9 mission returned to Earth at 5:57 p.m. EDT (2157 GMT) on Tuesday, splashing…
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Just a few months after dumping its lead asset and cutting its workforce in half, Cargo Therapeutics is jettisoning even more of its load. The CAR-T firm is dropping its B-cell disease prospect CRG…
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FairJourney Biologics S.A., known for its expertise in antibody discovery, continues to expand its capabilities and global presence. The company has now taken a significant step forward with the…
Newswise — Electronic cigarettes use may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people living with HIV compared to tobacco cigarette use, new UCLA-led research shows. The study, published in JAHA, uses a…
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A new study that we funded, published today by a team of researchers at University College London (UCL), has revealed that smoking rates have fallen more quickly in the North of England compared to…
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The finalists for the 2025 Cambridge Independent Science and Technology Awards can now be revealed. It follows an extensive judging process, exploring what was another record number of entries to the…
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Microsoft’s former CEO Bill Gates on Wednesday hailed India’s achievements in artificial intelligence (AI), saying that the country’s leadership in AI will drive innovation worldwide. Speaking at the…
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The firm behind the proposal already has several other solar farms across the UKA solar farm with the capacity to power more than 14,500 homes could be built on rural land. Clean energy company…
Bioengineers have pulled together to get artificial muscles pulling in multiple directions, an important step towards using them in medical treatments and robots. Many muscles work in aligned pairs:…
It’s lights out for the first private lunar lander to pull off a fully successful moon mission. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander fell silent over the weekend, wrapping up two weeks of science…
New research has found that four out of five males in prison have a history of significant head injury, with many having been exposed to repeated head injuries over time. Led by the University of…
Global warming contributed to record snowfall in northern and eastern Japan in February, increasing the amount of snow by up to 10%, the Meteorological Agency said in a report released Tuesday.The…
Research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has tracked depressive symptoms in 7100 young people from Tokyo and London and shown girls have…
Progress in slashing smoking rates across England has “stalled” in recent years, with apparent increases in some areas, researchers have warned. It comes as a study found rates in the North fell…
The 40th Korea International Medical & Hospital Equipment Show (KIMES 2025) will take place from Thursday to Saturday at COEX, Seoul, featuring more than 1,450 exhibitors presenting over 37,000…
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Merz Aesthetics Korea said it recently held the MEX Symposium at the Signiel Busan Hotel last Saturday focusing on the theme “Touch of Professional.” The event provided a platform for medical…
LG H&H said it has unveiled the OHUI Ultimate Cover Denier Cushion, a new de-aging solution that offers an expanded shade range in 0.5-tone increments and two levels of coverage, allowing customers to…
Ever scan the ingredient list of your favorite personal care products like shampoos or lotions and think, what are these complicated chemicals? And are any of them bad for me? We definitely have. And…
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Every year, some 7,000 Dutch people get cancer because they come into contact with harmful substances at work or are insufficiently protected against UV radiation from the sun while working in the…
Volunteers and conservation site teams monitor numbers by listening out and recording booming males during spring.The 2024 survey recorded booming from 12 new sites, and Mr Wotton said: "It is…
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Helicobacter pylori bacteria is considered to be the main cause of gastric cancer, with the infection rate particularly high in the Asia-Pacific region. Approximately 90% of cases are linked to H.…
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The solar farm is planned for fields near the village of FreebyPlans have been announced to build a large solar farm capable of powering thousands of homes on countryside near a village in…
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Antibiotics have revolutionized healthcare, but antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens antibiotic efficacy due to misuse and knowledge gaps. This study assesses AMR awareness and antibiotic use…
Dr Smith has been elected to the Society based on two decades of research into the textual heritage of early modern England and Europe, particularly the circulation of writing in manuscript. His…
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A new study by UCLA Health has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies.The…
Prof. Chandrashekhar M. Biradar is an earth system scientist, green growth activist, and biodiversity and agroecosystem research scholar with over three decades of experience spanning India, America,…
A groundbreaking peer-reviewed Thought Leaders Invited Review article in Brain Medicine (Genomic Press, New York) explores how CD2-associated protein (CD2AP) contributes to Alzheimer's disease (AD),…
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Vera RubinThe term “exascale computing” used to conjure images of sprawling supercomputer facilities like Frontier or El Capitan. Now, NVIDIA is attaching that same term to a single rack of its…
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Wellnitz, O., Arnold, E. T. & Bruckmaier, R. M. Lipopolysaccharide and Lipoteichoic acid induce different immune responses in the bovine mammary gland. J. Dairy Sci. 94, 5405–5412.…
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Hanmi Pharmaceutical and Samsung Bioepis are diving into the race for affordable osteoporosis treatments, sealing a joint sales agreement for Bioepsis’ Prolia biosimilar SB16 (denosumab). The deal…
Systemic lupus erythematosus, commonly known as lupus, is a complex autoimmune disease. It occurs due to a malfunction in the body's immune system, causing immune cells and substances to attack…
In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary…
In a major step toward modernizing parliamentary processes, the Lok Sabha Secretariat and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Body mass index (BMI) is key method for measuring a person's weight status, and defining if they have normal weight, overweight, or obesity. However, new research to be presented at this year's…
Coming in second place was the orange roughy, a deep-sea fish in the slimehead family - known for the mucous canals on their heads.It was "a battle of the deep sea forget-me-nots," said Kim Jones, co…
Congratulating NASA astronaut Sunita Williams on her safe return to Earth after nine months in space, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan said India wishes to utilise…
It's time for researchers to reconsider the current paradigm of cancer as a genetic disease, argued Sui Huang from the Institute for Systems Biology, USA, and colleagues in a new essay published March…
By Hugh Davies The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) initiative Over the last three decades seeking consent of patients or volunteers to join a medical research study has become dominated by an…
A new AI-driven robotic arm can brew coffee while adapting to real-time obstacles—marking a leap forward in human-like machine intelligence. Could this be the dawn of robots mastering real-world…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have begun a 45-day rehabilitation program to help them adapt to Earth’s gravity after spending nine months in space. The duo made a safe return to…
A groundbreaking paper argues that the next revolution in wireless technology hinges on AI with human-like common sense. The researchers propose a paradigm shift, integrating advanced AI with wireless…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their journey concluded with a…
AI-driven tumor mapping with Unfold AI helps doctors more accurately assess prostate cancer size, improving treatment success rates for partial gland cryoablation. UCLA researchers found that using AI…
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Mimicking host proteins normally allows viruses to evade immune responses, but sometimes, these trigger autoimmunity. ©istock, wildpixelDistinguishing between self and non-self is a critical ability…
A massive AI revolution is underway—scientists in Germany have cracked the code to slash AI’s energy consumption by up to 90%. By shrinking AI models without sacrificing performance, they’re paving…
ISRO welcomes Sunita Williams, wishes to utilise NASA astronauts expertise in space exploration
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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) issued a statement today calling on all dental hygienists to uphold the integrity of the profession and prioritize public safety by adhering to the…
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Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) said on Wednesday that Professor Huh Chang-hun from the Department of Dermatology has been appointed as the 16th president of the Korean Society for…
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Antibiotics can wipe out beneficial gut bacteria and as a result create an environment suitable for fungal growth. Scientists discovered that an increased level of oxygen is key to fungal blooms and…
Hong Kong education authorities have called on schools to stop providing high-risk foods after more than 100 pupils and teachers who took part in exchange tours to mainland China fell ill with acute…
When Catalonian Maria Branyas died in August 2024 at the grand old age of 117 years and 168 days, she was officially the world's oldest living person.To determine how Maria managed to collect so many…
Daher, E., Zanetta, D. M., Cavalcante, M. B. & Abdulkader, R. C. Risk factors for death and changing patterns in leptospirosis acute renal failure. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg. 61, 630–634.…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his pride and admiration for NASA’s Space Crew-9 mission, celebrating the safe return of astronaut Sunita Williams and her fellow crew members. In a post on X,…
The first image from the international SKA Observatory’s (SKAO) telescope in remote Western Australia, SKA-Low, has been released, marking a significant milestone in its quest to reveal an…
Sunita Williams’ return: As three NASA astronauts and one cosmonaut splashed down off Florida’s coast, the US space agency shared some interesting facts about the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Here’s what…
Researchers from Cambridge University have developed a first-of-its-kind test that can pick up “zombie cells”, linked to the early stages of lung cancer. By detecting these aging (senescent) cells in…
Sunita Williams’ return: As three NASA astronauts and one cosmonaut splashed down off Florida’s coast, the US space agency shared some interesting facts about the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Here’s what…
This new method of converting sewage sludge cuts CO2 emissions by 99.5% compared to conventional methods.
Researchers analyzed 100 top TikTok videos on menstrual cycle syncing, finding that most lacked scientific credibility, with only 4% citing research and 30% providing creator credentials.
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore embarked on a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2024 that should have lasted for just eight-day. It was planned…
Sunita Williams’ return: As three NASA astronauts and one cosmonaut splashed down off Florida’s coast, the US space agency shared some interesting facts about the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Here’s what…
Thermal scopes, wildlife cameras and bioacoustic recorders have been deployed as part of a high-tech project to track feral cats in outback Queensland.A group of pastoralists, state agencies, First…
Despite many health program efforts, the maternal mortality in Indonesia has slowly declined and remains high. A comprehensive understanding of social determinants of maternal mortality is needed to…
BOULDER, Colo. — A Crew Dragon spacecraft returned four people from the International Space Station March 18, including two NASA astronauts whose extended stay became entangled in sensationalism and…
Increased consumption of fruit, dietary fiber, dairy products and caffeine may be associated with a reduced risk of tinnitus (ringing in the ears), suggests an analysis of the available evidence,…
Only around 1 in 10 common non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain is effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available research, published online in BMJ Evidence Based…
Spatial proteomics enable detailed analysis of tissue at single cell resolution. However, creating reliable segmentation masks and assigning accurate cell phenotypes to discrete cellular phenotypes…
Using complementary live cell approaches together with a powerful in vitro reconstitution system, this study demonstrates the direct regulation of mitochondrial dynamics by localized changes to the…
Guided by the lived experiences of community partners, Northwestern University scientists have simulated the effects of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption on future air quality for the greater…
Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University has…
Erzsébet Merényi, a statistics research professor at Rice University, and co-investigators at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Pratip Bhattacharya, professor of cancer systems…
At the center of most large galaxies, including our Milky Way, sits a supermassive black hole. These powerful objects sometimes enter active galactic nucleus (AGN) mode, where they pull in gas and…
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One of the most significant challenges in computational and experimental biology is creating RNA molecules that interact with particular proteins. The practical use of current computational methods is…
The activation of pyrin domain-containing-3 (NLRP3) inflammasome in macrophages is a risk factor accelerating the progression of atherosclerosis (AS). Here, the function of pellino 1 (Peli1) in…
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For the first time, scientists have developed a drug that fully reproduces the effects of physical rehabilitation in stroke recovery—at least in mice. This discovery, made by UCLA Health researchers,…
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In one of the most politicised and closely-followed human space missions of late, Williams spent 286 days in space—even as her original mission was intended to last for as less as eight days. The…
Some notoriously difficult to treat infections may not be as resistant to antibiotics as has been thought, according to new research using a microfluidic device that more closely duplicates the fluid…
Fatigue and lack of energy are as much a part of menopause as hot flashes, interrupted sleep and mood swings. However, the abnormal or heavy menstrual bleeding that commonly occurs during menopause…
Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins-rather than waiting the currently recommended six months-can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle…
The UK government should extend its sugar tax beyond soft drinks to cover all types of foods, according to a major new report published today (Monday, 17 March). The Transforming UK Food Systems…
Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Since…
University of Texas at Dallas scientists are investigating how structures made from several layers of graphene stack up in terms of their fundamental physics and their potential as reconfigurable…
For decades, atomic clocks have been the pinnacle of precision timekeeping, enabling GPS navigation, cutting-edge physics research, and tests of fundamental theories. But researchers at JILA, led by…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after their planned week-long mission aboard the International Space Station unexpectedly stretched into a nine-month…
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A private US lander has captured eerie high-definition images of a lunar sunset, which NASA hopes will help unravel the mystery of a strange haze first observed on the Moon in the 1960s. Texas-based…
Nomura Securities has upgraded Samsung Biologics to a "Buy" rating with a new target stock price of 1,400,000 won ($964.4), reflecting a 66.6 percent increase from the previous buy rating of 840,000…
Autoimmune diseases, which are estimated to affect more than 15 million people in the U.S., occur when the body responds to immune-system false alarms, and infection-fighting first responders are sent…
In response to growing concerns over vaccine misinformation, declining public trust in science, and recent outbreaks of preventable diseases, a coalition of 34 scientific and medical organizations,…
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer. The innovative approach targets human epidermal growth factor receptor…
This research protocol systematically reviews existing studies on red and processed meat consumption and cancer risk, assessing their credibility and consistency to provide a clearer understanding of…
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after nine months stranded on the International Space Station.The pair returned to Earth today in the SpaceX dragon capsule, which splashed down off…
Upon their return aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule, Williams and Wilmore were carefully wheeled off the spacecraft on stretchers, a standard NASA protocol for returning astronauts due to the effects…
Newswise — Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Verne have demonstrated a novel pathway for creating high-density hydrogen through a research program funded by Department of Energy’s ARPA…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returns to Earth: NASA official said the astronauts may undergo “vascular and cardio reconditioning” and may feel “dizzy” as their bodies readjust to Earth’s gravity.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 2:46 pm Press Release: Victoria University of Wellington A survey of early intervention services for people suffering from psychosis has found medical care is not being…
Women with blood pressure levels in a range considered clinically normal during pregnancy but no mid-pregnancy drop in blood pressure face an increased risk of developing hypertension in the five…
Since becoming only the second Alzheimer's-modifying drug to gain American Federal Drug Administration approval in 2023, sales of lecanemab, known by its brand name Leqembi, have risen steadily,…
The Trump administration’s broad cuts to federal science budgets and staff are significantly impacting the U.S. research and development community. From National Institute of Health (NIH) labs to top…
[Image courtesy of Honeywell/Corvus Robotics]Warehouses are going high-tech. Picture Corvus One autonomous drones hovering along 30-foot warehouse racks or Amazon’s “Proteus” robots ferrying pallets.…
Quantinuum has been chosen as a founding collaborator in the upcoming NVIDIA Accelerated Quantum Research Center (NVAQC), an initiative to advance hybrid quantum-classical computing. Set to open later…
Credit: saravutvanset/Getty Images The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has released its State of the Global Climate report for 2024, confirming that key climate change indicators have once…
Fan Zhang, PhD, sees artificial intelligence as a pathway to finding an effective way to combat an intractable enemy: rheumatoid arthritis. Zhang is an assistant professor in the University of…
For the first time, scientists have acquired direct evidence of rare, pulsing pear-shaped structures within atomic nuclei of the rare-earth element Gadolinium, thanks to new research led by the…
As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges. Worldwide, farmers apply nearly 4 million tons of chemical pesticides…
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology have identified the economic and political borders separating El Argar, considered to…
The most dangerous parts of a supernova explosion are the outputs like X-rays and gamma rays. Even though they only share a small fraction of a supernova’s power, they are extremely dangerous. But…
Researchers from the Monash Milk Team have demonstrated the power of human milk as a highly effective vehicle for administering certain medicines to infants, as published in the European Journal of…
"It's not rocket science, but this is rocket science," retired U.S. Navy Capt. Winston Scott, a former astronaut, told Newsmax Tuesday, praising SpaceX's mission to bring two NASA astronauts back to…
A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered -- which could help drug delivery in cancer treatment. In a paper published in PNAS,…
With the long-term goal of creating living cells from non-living components, scientists in the field of synthetic biology work with RNA origami. This tool uses the multifunctionality of the natural…
Riddle me this: how can it be that reading these words activates nearly identical word-sensitive patches of the brain's visual system in you and nearly every other reader of this story? And that a…
Our ability to cooperate with others may be influenced by how our attention is captured and directed, as much as by how altruistic we are feeling. According to a new study by researchers at the…
Patients who have been treated for heart failure and experience an improvement of their pump function, are still at higher risk of heart-related death or hospitalisation if they stop taking heart…
Hammond D, Rynard VL, Reid JL. Changes in prevalence of vaping among youths in the United States, Canada, and England from 2017 to 2019. JAMA Pediatr. 2020;174:797–9.PubMed PubMed Central Google…
Brazil's bats are harboring a vast and diverse pool of coronaviruses, a new study finds, including a newly identified strain that may pose a danger to human health in the years to come. Scientists are…
This study aims to investigate the application and management strategies of ChatGPT in financial services. We explore the potential of ChatGPT in financial customer service, financial planning, risk…
What started as an eight-day mission on the International Space Station (ISS) became a nine-month wait for a return trip back to Earth's surface.Now astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams can…
New research found that in 2021, 2.7 billion people, about one-third of the total population, were exposed to household air pollution. On average, the exposure level when using solid fuel for…
Wednesday, 19 March 2025, 2:09 pm Press Release: TSANZSRS Adelaide, March 2025 – At the upcoming Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) in Adelaide, a…
New research reveals that infants who eat a greater variety of plant foods develop a more mature gut microbiome, laying the foundation for better health and disease resistance later in life.
Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe. Using advanced analysis based…
Functional dyspepsia (FD) and gastroparesis (GP) are gastrointestinal disorders often managed as separate conditions. FD is classified as a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI), characterized by…
For years, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been studied primarily in people who experience trauma firsthand. But what about those who witness it - military veterans, first responders, health…
A study led by UCLA investigators shows that artificial intelligence (AI) could play a key role in improving treatment outcomes for men with prostate cancer by helping physicians determine who is most…
Imagine being able to listen to your favorite podcast or song without disturbing others—without using headphones. A team of researchers at Penn State has made a breakthrough in audio engineering that…
Credit: University of Notre Dame. When you hear the words “robotic exosuit,” you might imagine something bulky, metallic, and straight out of a sci-fi movie. But researchers at the University of Notre…
President Trump this week continued to make his environmental priorities clear by vowing to open up hundreds of coal power plants in the United States in an effort to advance competition against…
The integration of artificial intelligence in the legal profession has been met with skepticism, largely due to AI’s tendency to "hallucinate" or fabricate facts and sources. However, a new study from…
Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have found that duloxetine, a commonly used antidepressant, may also have benefits for memory and thinking abilities in older adults. Their findings, published in…
The changing nutritional needs of older adults and how to meet them
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Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that spending more time watching TV is linked to worsening bodily pain over time, especially in people with type 2 diabetes. The research, conducted by
Our immune system is constantly working to protect us from infections and injuries. One of its most powerful tools is the complement system, a network of proteins that detects and eliminates harmful…
Doctors often treat diseases in a one-size-fits-all way, but some conditions have different causes for different people. A recent study by researchers from Vanderbilt University and Northwestern…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects many seniors. It can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and kidney…
The Milky Way at Chile’s Paranal Observatory, a site with the darkest skies out of 28 leading observatories assessed by researchers.Credit: ESO/P. HorálekA massive
Thermal imaging, wildlife cameras and bioacoustic recorders will be deployed as part of a high-tech project to track feral cats in outback Queensland.A group of pastoralists, councils, First Nations…
The emergence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) represents a critical global health challenge, making the SaeRS two-component system (TCS), a key regulator of S. aureus virulence,…
Anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy has revolutionized clinical cancer treatment, while abnormal PD-L1 or HLA-I expression in patients can significantly impact the therapeutic…
Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment. The answer to this antimicrobial resistance, which the…
NASA’s Nick Hague and Russia’s Aleksandr Gorbunov returned safely after a nine-month mission in space, joining stranded astronauts. SpaceX Mission Control welcomed them home as Hague celebrated their…
They've carried out an array of experiments on board the orbiting lab and conducted spacewalks, with Suni breaking the record for the woman who's spent the most hours outside of the space station. And…
Daewoong Pharmaceutical said Wednesday it has launched Celltrion's Stoboclo (denosumab) in Korea, pricing the biosimilar at 111,384 won ($76.7), 28 percent below Amgen's Prolia, to treat osteoporosis.…
A massive chemical plant is causing a "celestial crisis" in Chile's stargazing stronghold, said Reuters.Experts are warning that the South American nation's "pristine" dark desert skies, which are…
Fermented dairy products and probiotics may support bone health by enhancing calcium absorption, modulating inflammation, and influencing bone remodeling, though human studies show mixed results.
NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-9 astronauts streaked through the atmosphere before deploying parachutes for a gentle splashdown off the Florida coast around 3:30 am IST on March 19.
Thermal imaging, wildlife cameras and bioacoustic recorders will be deployed as part of a high-tech project to track feral cats in outback Queensland.A group of pastoralists, councils, First Nations…
A World Meteorological Organization report details a long list of grim records for everything from CO2 levels and temperature to sea ice loss and sea level rise
Newswise — New RNA-based active agents reliably protect plants against the Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common virus in agriculture and horticulture. They were developed by researchers at the…
A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology has found that cannabis intoxication leads to distinct metabolic changes in the blood, and these changes differ between occasional and chronic users.…
Three Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) advanced graduate students are the newest recipients of Harvard Presidential Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. The full-tuition scholarship…
Deep observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed an exceptionally large galaxy in the early universe. It's a cosmic giant whose light has travelled over 12 billion years to…
HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) and Innovent Biologics, Inc. (“Innovent”) (HKEX:…
(Washington, D.C.—March 18, 2025)— Just two months after being designated a national monument, Chuckwalla, an area of nearly 625,000 square miles of California desert adjacent to Joshua Tree National…
Researchers at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed RNA-based active agents that appear to reliably protect plants against cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), the most common…
Maternal tea consumption during pregnancy – particularly in the second and third trimesters – is associated with improved cognitive, fine motor, and gross motor skills in 3-year-olds, while coffee…
SAN FRANCISCO – Indian edge computing startup SkyServe is working with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to test artificial intelligence models on a D-Orbit satellite.The models, developed as part of…
A new study has examined the effectiveness of lower back pain treatments (Alamy/PA) The majority of treatments for l
The much-anticipated return of stranded NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station went off without a hitch.Williams and Wilmore, flying home from the ISS…
After a remarkable nine-month mission in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have safely returned to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule. The thrilling splashdown marks a significant…
SpaceX Crew-9 had some “surprise visitors” after splashing down on Earth on March 19.
A new analysis of 105-year-old data on the effectiveness of 'dazzle' camouflage on battleships in World War I by Aston University researchers Professor Tim Meese and Dr Samantha Strong has found that…
Despite the recent resurgence of winter weather, I can feel how close spring is. Here in New Mexico, the roadrunners are frolicking, trees are budding and I'm sowing lettuce seeds in my raised garden…
The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) remains under construction with completion still a few years away. However, engineers recently provided an exciting preview having installed 1,024 of the planned…
The nozzle of Blue Origin’s donated BE-3U rocket engine gets shined up during installation at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. (Museum of Flight Photo) Seattle’s Museum of Flight has brought its collection…
Posted: March 18, 2025 7:23 pm ET | Last Updated: March 18, 2025 7:23 pm ET | Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams and their Crew-9 crewmates Nick Hague and Aleksandr (“Alex”) Gorbunov splashed down near…
New research finds that reducing processed animal foods leads to greater weight loss than focusing on food processing levels. A plant-based diet can help, but does ultra-processing matter as much as…
It is a deep question, from deep in our history: When did human language as we know it emerge? A new survey of genomic evidence suggests our unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years…
As global electricity demand grows, traditional energy sources are under strain. Oceans, which cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, offer vast potential for clean energy from renewable resources…
If a person hides their own hand and focuses on a rubber hand instead, they may perceive it as part of their own body under certain conditions. What sounds like a gimmick could one day be used to help…
SpaceX launched yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites to orbit from Florida this afternoon (March 18).A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink craft, including 13 with direct-to-cell…
The Trump administration will not be held in contempt after it canceled a research grant at Seattle Children’s, a federal judge has decided. Although Judge Lauren King found the National Institutes of…
The influenza virus has walloped the country this winter, causing twice as many deaths in California since the respiratory virus season began in July as the final tolls from the past several seasons.…
In a significant advancement for semiconductor technology, researchers at UC Santa Barbara have unveiled novel three-dimensional (3D) transistors utilizing two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors. Their…
The SpaceX Crew-9 has retuned safely and NASA has provided the world with the first look of the four astronauts who landed on Earth early Wednesday.
The first astronauts to fly on board two different commercial spacecraft during a single mission have returned to Earth, splashing down with two of their International Space Station crewmates.Sunita…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For adolescents with severe alopecia areata (AA), baricitinib is efficacious for hair regrowth, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the…
Now back on Earth thanks to Space X’s Dragon capsule, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will be breathing fresh air again after a gruelling nine months onboard the International Space…
The SpaceX Crew-9 splashed down off the coast of Florida near Tallahassee.
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Adjunctive use of therapy dogs in standard child-life therapy is tied to a modest but significantly greater reduction in both child-reported and parental…
Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid global warming, the mass melting of glaciers, and the end of the last ice age.…
WASHINGTON - NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday with a soft splashdown off Florida's coast, nine months after their faulty Boeing…
Published: 18:30 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 18:30 EDT, 18 March 2025 Eating a diet rich in fruit, fiber, dairy and caffeine may lower the risk of the debilitating ear condition tinnitus by up to a…
Published: 18:30 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 18:31 EDT, 18 March 2025 Only one in ten treatments for back pain actually work, a study suggests. The experts found that just one treatment for acute…
Social media adds a whole new layer of stress to teen friendships. (SpeedKingz/Shutterstock) Unmet expectations on social media are the primary cause of teen friendship conflicts: Disappointment from…
LIVERMORE — This Tri-Valley city is considering expanding and improving its municipal airport to add more resources for emergency response teams, bolster its air traffic control capabilities and…
TAMPA, Fla. — A group of European companies has secured government funds to test an inflatable drag sail in space by 2028, designed to swiftly deorbit its host satellite after mission completion.Two…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- From 1991 to 2021, there was an increase in the prevalence of high internalizing behaviors among adolescents, while the prevalence of behavioral health…
Crew 9 Splashdown – @NASAHQPhoto NASAWatch Keith’s note: Butch and Suni are back on planet Earth. I just did 20 minutes of color commentary with my friends at Bloomberg TV. Lots of questions regarding…
The SpaceX Crew-9 splashed down off the coast of Florida near Tallahassee.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returns to Earth after a nine-month mission aboard the ISS. Following her splashdown, she undergoes medical evaluations and eagerly anticipates family reunions. Discover…
News Tinnitus is believed to affect one in seven people(Image: Getty Images) New research has revealed eating a diet rich i
US firm Anduril Industries is set to open a mega factory for weaponised future robots in the UK and is part of a new wave of companies building mass death military systems using artificial…
Welcome back! NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are home at last. They spent nine months orbiting Earth on the International Space Station. Long-term ISS missions aren't unusual, except…
A pair of NASA astronauts stuck on board the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months have finally returned to Earth.Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams splashed down near…
Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday (March 18, 2025), hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled…
If you’ve ever had trouble recovering from a bad back, you’re far from alone. A study out this week has found that only about 10% of common back pain treatments appear to provide any noticeable…
By Olivia Congdon 19 March 2025 9 min read Lepidopterist Michael Braby is sitting in his lab, peering at a photo of a butterfly specimen on his computer screen – just as he’s done countless times…
WASHINGTON - NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday with a soft splashdown off Florida's coast, nine months after their faulty Boeing…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Colorado Springs, CO (March 18, 2025) – Frontgrade Technologies, a leading provider of high-reliability electronic solutions for…
Hatzichristodoulou G, Osmonov D, Kübler H, Hellstrom WJG, Yafi FA. Contemporary review of grafting techniques for the surgical treatment of Peyronie’s disease. Sex Med Rev. 2017;5:544–52.Article…
During an investigation to see whether it was possible to restore an iconic, but endangered, community of shrubland plant species in South Africa, researchers have not only discovered underground…
Two NASA astronauts have splashed down off Florida’s coast after spending nine months stuck in space due to a malfunctioning return ship and a series of delays and staffing issues.A SpaceX Crew Dragon…
By Kurtis Nagle 19 March 2025 8 min read Nestled in the hills of Tidbinbilla, a 40-minute drive from Canberra is the CDSCC, one of three Deep Space Network (DSN) stations worldwide. Along with its…
March 18 (UPI) -- Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were stranded at the International Space Station for nine months after they were forced to abandon their Boeing Starliner due to…
H5N1 influenza virus continues to circulate in cattle (the virus has been found in dairy cows’ milk and has infected farm workers) causing public health officials to consider preparations for a…
When viewed from space, agricultural regions may reveal neat rectangular grids or arrays of perfect circles. In southern Poland, however, farming developed along different lines. Over centuries,…
A new study published in the British Journal of Political Science sheds light on why voters in democratic countries sometimes support political candidates who undermine democratic norms. The research…
A new study by UCLA Health has discovered what researchers say is the first drug to fully reproduce the effects of physical stroke rehabilitation in model mice, following from human studies.The…
Former NASA astronaut Eileen Collins shares insight on life in space on ‘The Will Cain Show’ as two stranded astronauts make their return to Earth.
We give blood to save someone else’s life. It turns out that this altruistic act could also improve the donor’s health. But they might have to give a lot of blood over time for that effect.A study…
On July 9, Yale Library, together with the Lillian Goldman Law Library, will upgrade to a new library services platform called Alma. While the change is mostly invisible to library users, the new…
Biologist Alex Jordan was working in the Mediterranean Sea in Corsica, France, testing the abilities of different species of fish to solve complex underwater puzzles, when an annoying problem kept…
According to a press statement issued by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Bac Ninh Province, local residents unexpectedly discovered the vessels while renovating a fishpond.After…
The evolutionary path leading to the rise of modern humans is full of twists and turns, and the latest surprise reveals that our species likely sprung forth from two ancient intermingling populations.…
The final results from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope offer the sharpest, most sensitive view of the early cosmos that anyone has ever seenBy Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser
Université de Montréal medical professor Patricia Conrod has been appointed scientific director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)’s Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and…
Argonne researchers used the lab’s Aurora exascale supercomputer to perform large-scale simulations of the universe, providing a testing ground to investigate Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument’s…
One of UniSA’s most passionate advocates for Aboriginal communities and marginalised groups has won the 2024 SA Governor’s Multicultural Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement.Dr Jelina Haines,…
SpaceX Elon Musk is adamant that his space company will eventually make humanity interplanetary by establishing a permanent presence on Mars.It's an extremely ambitious plan, and one that intimately…
Measles is spreading in West Texas and New Mexico. Isolated cases mostly linked to international travel have been reported in about a dozen other states. Measles continues to spread in West Texas and…
NASA'S SpaceX Crew-9, including astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Wiliams, will splash down off the coast of Florida this morning after a long-awaited journey home. Follow live.
A former Baylor College of Medicine researcher has been debarred from federal funding for two years after a review by the Office of Research Integrity found evidence of misconduct. Liping Zhang, a…
When massive stars explode as supernovae, they can leave behind neutron stars. Other than black holes, these are the densest objects we know of. However, their masses are difficult to determine. New…
We see the Universe through a glass darkly, or more accurately, through a dusty window. Interstellar dust is scattered throughout the Milky Way, which limits our view depending on where we look. In…
The council wants to turn a former anaerobic digestion plant into a unit producing biocharA plan to set up a plant to produce biochar – a form of charcoal – from green waste has been recommended for…
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) can be a challenging complication to manage during pregnancy; women with PAH who are pregnant are considered a high-risk population, and they face higher rates of…
(© sommart - stock.adobe.com) Human language capacity existed at least 135,000 years ago, much earlier than previously thought, according to genomic evidence from population divergence studies. The…
Oculus founder-turned-defense-contractor Palmer Luckey is opening up about his relationship with mercurial CEO Elon Musk — and about the politically incorrect stuff they discuss.In an appearance on…
Homo sapiens (that’s us) did not descend from a neat, single lineage. Instead, modern humans can link their heritage back to at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart over a million years…
The twin Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977 with the goal of exploring the outer solar system planets and their moons. Nearly 50 years later, they’re still limping along in interstellar space, long…
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has cancelled crucial funding for the nationwide Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP). For the last 30 years, the DPP gathered valuable data tracking patients with…
After landing on the Moon with NASA science and technology demonstrations March 2, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 concluded its mission March 16. Analysis of data returned to Earth from the…
Today, we have more data than ever before. And there are more fields of research generating this staggering amount of information. So we need people who can make sense of this data, and put it to use.…
While marijuana has been legalized in many states, research has shown that it could have detrimental health impacts for some — including a higher risk of heart attacks.Two recent studies have linked…
Bilott Rob Bilott, the environmental attorney who exposed one of the worst corporate cover-ups in history, will speak at Washington University in St. Louis as part of its Assembly Series. The event…
BYLINE: Julie Parente Newswise — Scientists had a hands-on opportunity with cutting-edge models to explore AI’s potential as a research assistant.The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National…
Chetan Nayak leads Microsoft’s quantum computing effort.Credit: John Brecher for MicrosoftAnaheim, CaliforniaA Microsoft researcher today presented results behind the company’s
Leading pharma companies have pitched into Sofinnova Partners’ new accelerator fund, which has exceeded the target and closed at €165 million (US$180 million). In what is said to be the largest pan…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander has captured the first high-definition sunset pictures from the moon. Firefly Aerospace and NASA released the stunning photos Tuesday, taken before…
New study findings published by investigators in JAMA Network Open demonstrate that berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), an oral gut-liver anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator, could be effective…
By Pat Anson A German biotech company says it is close to seeking regulatory approval in Europe for an experimental cannabis extract that could be an alternative to opioid pain medication. Vertanical…
Exercise with resistance training can reverse frailty and stop it from getting worse, according to a report on existing studies and meta-analyses. The report was published Monday in BMC Geriatrics.…
The prevalence of delirium upon resident admission to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) fell after the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act was passed in 2014. Still,…
Newswise — Amber Geisler, LMSW, is an oncology social worker who sees patients in Mercy’s Institute for Cancer Care. Amber was interviewed by HealthCentral.com for a feature about how patients with…
Two new studies on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) find that older adults, those residing in rural areas, those with certain conditions, and nursing home residents had higher rates of…
Adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who smoke may face heightened challenges in quitting due to severe IBS symptoms and anxiety sensitivity, which increase perceived barriers and reinforce the…
Good morning and welcome to today's live coverage of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Re-entry and splashdown,Yesterday, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams departed the International Space Station in…
New findings from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration may have just unveiled the sharpest images of the universe as an infant. After measuring light that traveled 13 billion light…
After more than nine months in space, the crew of the Boeing Crew Flight Test…
Newswise — Some people with stomach or gastrointestinal issues may think they have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but it may be something more.Sarah Shafer was just a teenager when her stomach issues…
The NIH has begun cancelling grant-funded research for dozens of projects studying ways to overcome vaccine hesitancy, but other key vaccine research has been caught in the crossfire. Sophia Newcomer,…
Earlier this year, Unlikely Collaborators, in partnership with Pod People, launched Science of Perception Box, a podcast that has quickly captured the attention of listeners eager to unravel the…
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from 2012 through 2022 shows that the number of drug-resistant infections in hospitals has largely gone down, though it is still significant, according to a study…
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) to begin the Starlink 12-25 mission on March 18, 2025. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight NowSpaceX launched a batch of 23…
Following the release of 12 hooks keeping it moored to the zenith port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module, the Dragon Freedom spacecraft drifts away from the ISS to begin its journey…
A 30,000-year-old vulture feather represents a “two-for-the-price-of one” discovery: the fossil itself, and the first evidence that volcanic ash can preserve such soft tissues in exquisite detail.The…
Iguanas colonized Fiji after surviving an 8,000-kilometre sea voyage — the longest known oceanic migration by any land-dwelling vertebrate1.doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00767-z
Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming around 600,000 lives in 2022 alone. A diagnosis can be devastating, as the disease can often resist treatment and spreads…
A meta-analysis of study results from the phase 3 TROPiCS-02 (NCT03901339) and EVER-132-002 (NCT04639986) trials confirms that sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (SG, Trodelvy; Gilead Sciences) significantly…
Since it was first synthesized in a post-WW2 American lab in 1949, berkelium has been a rebel of the periodic table, defying quantum mechanics and taking on an extra positive charge that its relatives…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is preparing for a significant pivot in its technology acquisition strategy, signaling a willingness to abandon traditional procurement models in favor of…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
For young adults who are single, friendships may be the most significant factor in determining happiness, according to a new study published in PLOS One.Emerging adulthood (ages 18–24) is a transi
You can only throw so much money at a problem.This, more or less, is the line being taken by AI researchers in a recent survey. Asked whether "scaling up" current AI approaches could lead to achieving…
What day is the first day of spring 2025? This week sees the vernal (meaning “spring”) equinox, which marks the beginning of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere and astronomical fall (or…
There are so many myths around periods, it’s amazing humans haven’t just given up and adopted an estrous cycle instead. After all, if we believed everything we’ve ever been told about this extremely…
Rosh Pina, Israel, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IR-MED Inc. (“IR-MED” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: IRME), a developer of noninvasive, AI-driven spectrographic analysis technology addressing…
NASA Tiger Team Meeting with a DOGE representative — Grok via NASAWatch.com NASAWatch Keith’s note: According to NASA sources there is another “Tiger Team Rollout” meeting at NASA HQ on Friday at 9:00…
Sadan Kulturel-Konak, professor of management information systems and the director of the Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Center at Penn State Berks, has been selected…
Puxitatug samrotecan (P-Sam), an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting B7-H4-expressing tumors, showed promising efficacy in patients with advanced or metastatic endometrial cancer,…
TA PROHM, CAMBODIA—Archaeologists discovered the torso of a unique Buddha statue at the Ta Prohm […]
Features March/April 2024 In eighteenth-century Spanish Florida, a militia composed of formerly enslaved Africans fought for their liberty Read Article
While there have been some recent set-backs within science and climate research and disturbing news about NOAA, there is also continuing efforts on responding to climate change. During my travels to…
Almost one in ten people (9.1%) in England think they could have Long Covid but aren't sure, according to a new analysis of NHS England survey data by the University of Southampton. Researchers also…
A new study led by University of Calgary professor Dr. Tuan Trang, PhD, may help to explain why there is an over-representation of women experiencing chronic pain compared to men. In 2019, the…
After serving as the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) for more than 15 years, Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D, has left his role. The move was reported by Stat and is based on…
A new possible treatment for stroke is ready for human testing, a stu
Dengue fever's clinical progression is closely tied to platelet dynamics, yet predicting recovery remains challenging. Immature platelet fraction (IPF) is recognized as a marker for thrombopoiesis,…
With the rising prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus (S.) aureus (MRSA), a multi drug resistant strain, treatment has become a challenge. The infection frequently involves the skin and…
As indicated by prior literature, a second dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome increases serum immunoglobulin G levels without improving clinical…
Ditch your everyday snack for pecans and your heart will thank you. (SherSor/Shutterstock) UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Looking for a simple way to boost your heart health? Try reaching for pecans instead…
WASHINGTON — By sometime this summer, satellite operator SES and satellite builder Boeing Satellite Systems International are likely to know whether the seventh and eighth O3b mPower satellites are…
SHARON, Pa. — Jennifer Jewell, teaching professor in Penn State Shenango’s physical therapist assistant program, presented at the annual American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Combined Sections…
It's no secret that cats have the same α2,3-linked (SAα2,3) sialic acid receptor as birds, which means their mortality from bird flu which acts via that receptor is 50%. Or that raw pet food, raw…
Meta-science uses scientific methods to study science and meta-psychologists study psychological science. Although meta-psychology emerged only recently, psychologists have reflected on their science…
Australia is often called the allergy capital of the world. Allergic diseases – such as allergic asthma, hay fever, eczema and food allergies – affect almost one in five people. And this figure is…
Florida State University chemists have created a machine learning tool that can identify the chemical composition of dried salt solutions from an image with 99% accuracy. By using robotics to prepare…
The mosaics date to the third century B.C.E. Teos Archaeological Project The ruins of ancient temples, roads, a harbor and a cistern for collecting rainwater lie near Turkey’s western coast. Some…
When asked which of Earth’s many creatures packs the most powerful punch, one might assume it would come from the clenched fist of the staggeringly strong silverback gorilla, or maybe from an animal…
A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on March 7, 2025, titled "Accelerated aging associated with cancer characteristics and treatments among breast cancer survivors."Led by first…
Abiogenesis says that life on Earth appeared spontaneously due to natural events. Ergo, no deities or supernatural sleight-of-hand were required. While that's an unpopular opinion in some places on…
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NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) welcomed a community of government, industry, and international partners to explore current technology needs around natural resources – both on Earth and…
Gender-affirming hormone therapy not only improves the mental health of transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people — it does so over the long term, according to a study published Monday in JAMA…
Iowa State researchers are combining bio-based reactions with electricity-driven reactions as a potential step toward transforming chemical manufacturing to a greener industry that’s less dependent on…
Images of an embryo have for the first time been taken using cameras designed for making quantum measurements. Such techniques could be used to determine the success of treatments such as IVF. The…
A new precision oncology paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 12, 2025, titled "Worldwide Innovative Network (WIN) Consortium in Personalized Cancer Medicine: Bringing next…
Matt Wright has vague memories of his day trip to Wilsons Promontory National Park in Victoria's Gippsland region in early January, but he does recall the moment a tiger snake appeared and sank its…
In the first few months of 2025, there’s been a flurry of private venture space missions. Some have been successful, such as American company Firefly Aerospace landing its spacecraft Blue Ghost…
HER2+ Breast Cancer | Image Credit: ©Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comThe genomic diagnostic test HER2DX supported treatment adjustments and improved physician confidence (P < .001) when using the…
Autoimmune diseases, which are estimated to affect more than 15 million people in the U.S., occur when the body responds to immune-system false alarms, and infection-fighting first responders are sent…
A group of former patients and their spouses has sued a Bay Area medical device company in federal court in San Francisco in connection with an offshore clinic that treated their cancer by filtering…
Each week, SpaceX launches satellites to build out its ever-growing constellation of Starlink satellites. That provides broadband internet service to users on the ground.But Starlink satellites are…
The longest eight days Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams ever spent turned out to last more than nine months. On June 5, 2024, the two NASA astronauts launched aboard the maiden mission of Boeing’s new…
Xcell Biosciences Australia, an affiliate of Xcell Biosciences, and Royal Perth Hospital agreed to collaborate on developing an automated, clinical-scale manufacturing workflow for therapies based on…
The 2025 Caroline Herschel Medal winner Professor Isobel Hook received her award at a special ceremony at the German Embassy in London last week.Described as a "pioneering" leader in the study of…
BYLINE: Barbara Gutierrez All the new technologies that have become a permanent part of our lives: smartphones, tablets, computers, laptops and others have brought us constant connectivity, access to…
The methane pyrolysis start-up Graphitic Energy has commissioned a pilot plant in San Antonio, Texas, that can convert natural gas into 1 metric ton (t) of solid carbon and several hundred kilograms…
Welcome back to The Prompt. Meta announced today that Llama, its open source large language model, has seen over one billion downloads since its release in 2023. The company used the milestone to…
Posters presented at the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinical & Scientific Conference show that therapeutic advances in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are not uniformly making it…
Human health is influenced by an extraordinarily complicated range of factors, from genetics and socioeconomics to air quality and lifestyle factors like exercise. Princeton Precision Health (PPH) is…
a man seen in profile, speaking, with an illustration of the sound waves coming directly out of his mouth How far back does our ability to speak stretch? A new analysis of genomic data suggests that…
For nearly a century, scientists have been puzzled by the thorny skates of the North Atlantic. These creatures, found in waters from South Carolina to the Arctic Circle, exhibit a peculiar trait: in…
After a hectic four years of work ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence was launched into space and has just flown by Mars. As a keepsake of the spacecraft they channelled so much effort into, the…
The question has generated controversy among scientists. Here’s what we know. Over the last decade or so, research has revealed a clear pattern: people tend to overeat ultraprocessed foods. This could…
Canada is a contributing partner on the NASA led Atmosphere Observing System (AOS) and has opened the phase A solicitation for the Thin Ice Clouds and Far InfraRed Emissions (TICFIRE) instrument. This…
While protein O-glycosylation is an important regulatory mechanism during spermatogenesis, it remains unclear how these mechanisms are leveraged in this process. Here they establish an O-glycoproteome…
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El sarampión, que se creía erradicado en EE.UU., está reapareciendo. El número de casos de sarampión en EE.UU. sigue aumentando, debido al descenso de las tasas de vacunación y a las dudas sobre la…
Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered a promising new vaccine strategy for treating a specific type of breast cancer. The innovative approach targets human epidermal growth factor receptor…
The significant and pressing workforce issues facing paediatric ophthalmology were highlighted by the 2022 RCOphth census. Here we present a national UK survey with the aim of deepening the…
March 18th 2025Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical…
March 18th 2025Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical…
The dream state If we lived in an ideal world, it would be possible to unambiguously identify metabolites using a single analytical experiment. This analytical technique would need to be efficient and…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has reinstated U.S. satellite imagery support for Ukraine, reversing a suspension imposed less than two weeks ago amid growing diplomatic tensions between…
People visiting Southern Australia may be in for a surprise as mysterious foam and dead fish are washing ashore.A microalgal bloom created by unusual weather conditions resulted in the foam spanning…
Quest Diagnostics announced it is teaming up with Google Cloud to develop artificial intelligence programs that can personally respond to patients, providers and other customers. That includes…
Organized by MD Anderson Cancer Center, Nature, Nature Cancer & Nature Reviews Cancer This free-to-attend conference will explore recent breakthroughs in understanding the tumor ecosystem and how its…
A report detailed a case of belly dancer's dyskinesia after an acute corpus callosum infarction. (JAMA Neurology) The Doomsday Clock showed strong negative associations with mortality specific to…
It's late to the party, but behind the scenes, Bloomberg reports that Apple is secretly working on a new feature for its AirPods that could translate face-to-face conversations in real-time. The live…
Human evolution (© adrenalinapura - stock.adobe.com) All modern humans share DNA from two ancient populations that split 1.5 million years ago and reunited through interbreeding about 300,000 years…
WELLINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, opened its decks to the public on Tuesday at Lyttelton Harbor in Christchurch, New Zealand, attracting around…
As islands like O’ahu very slowly drift from the magmatic hotspot that once formed it, the island’s weight is slowly causing it sink into the ocean at around 0.6 millimeters per year.However, a new…
BYLINE: By Erin Wickey LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 13, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Julie Pendergast, Ph.D., and a team of researchers are exploring how disruptions to our body’s natural circadian…
For Jennifer Guilliams, playtime is serious business. As the director of Child and Family Life at Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH), she supervises a staff of 16 who spend their days playing games,…
Recent research published in Clinical Microbiology and Infection shows that Hecolin (HEV 239; Xiamen Innovax Biotech Co. Ltd.), a recombinant vaccine indicated for hepatitis E virus (HEV),…
Scotland’s public debt crisis and its impact on child poverty was addressed at a national conference, hosted by Scottish children’s charity Aberlour and the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Public…
The Art Institute of Chicago is returning the 12th-century sculpture Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda to Nepal. Art Institute of Chicago The Art Institute of Chicago is returning a 12th…
Imagine attending a funeral where the person who has died speaks directly to you, answering your questions and sharing memories. This happened at the funeral of Marina Smith, a Holocaust educator who…
Environmental lawyers, especially lawyers at Natural Resources Defense Council, exist to sue companies and to have casus belli they need to suggest corporations are killing us all. It is no surprise…
Painting ships like zebras was a bold move, but it likely didn't fool U-boats. Something else worked though.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 17, 2025) — As March Madness sweeps the nation and college basketball takes center stage, a former coach’s journey off the court is proving just as inspiring as any Cinderella…
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What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you?Newly…
CLIMATEWIRE | The last time President Donald Trump tried to roll back a mercury regulation, he faced a high-profile opponent: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Kennedy railed against EPA at an August 2017 public…
In the ever-evolving health care landscape, certification is not just a title but a commitment to excellence, professional growth, and improved patient outcomes. Earning certification in Ambulatory…
In 2021, while perfecting their technology for detecting military communications and jamming, Alex Wulff, Ben Harpe and Isaac Struhl beta tested their work on a civilian population: their Harvard…
There are two global space races happening today. One is about long-term sustainable exploration with flags and footprints, and the other is about who has the strongest space industrial base. For now,…
CLEVELAND—Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders.But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University…
“There are two main differences in terms of quality and compliance that you have to take into account when you're handling animal-derived products,” explains Roger Viney, chief commercial officer of…
Researchers for the ongoing 30-year Diabetes Prevention Program found out last week that the NIH canceled funding for the project. (Independent) Gender-affirming hormone therapy was associated with a…
EZIE has launched successfully, poised to probe a poorly understood aspect linking space weather to dazzling aurora. artist's concept of EZIE satellites in orbit with green aurora in background…
Guided by the lived experiences of community partners, Northwestern University scientists have simulated the effects of zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption on future air quality for the greater…
Biocon’s ustekinumab biosimilar demonstrated comparable efficacy and safety to reference ustekinumab, while CT-P17 was confirmed as interchangeable with adalimumab, according to 2 posters presented at…
For much of human history, wolves and other large carnivores were considered pests. Wolves were actively exterminated on the British Isles, with the last wolf killed in 1680. It is more difficulty to…
For 20 years, the Gulf of America Coastal Ocean Observing System (formerly the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System) has been providing on-demand information about the Gulf’s coastal and open…
Empress Therapeutics is halving its team, letting go of 23 employees as the biotech works to get its small molecule science into the clinic. The Flagship Pioneering biotech has 20 remaining staffers,…
The China Space Station Telescope, scheduled for a 2027 launch, will offer astronomers a fresh view on the cosmos. Though somewhat smaller than Hubble, it features a much wider field of view, giving a…
The search for life has become one of the holy grails of science. With the increasing number of exoplanet discoveries, astronomers are hunting for a chemical that can only be present in the atmosphere…
As slumping EV giant Tesla's sales slow to a crawl, rival Chinese company BYD is starting to eat its lunch.Yesterday, the Shenzhen-based corporation revealed a lineup of cars it claims can soak up…
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Professor Ian Maynard FBASES a highly respected and influential figure in the field of sport and exercise psychology and a former BASES Board and…
A surprising discovery in the feathers of a fossil vulture from central Italy has revealed that volcanic deposits can preserve delicate tissue structures in unprecedented detail, offering new insights…
Washington, D.C.—Microplastics are not just pollutants, but also highly complex materials that facilitate antimicrobial resistance, even without antibiotics, according to a new study. The findings…
New active ingredients such as antibodies are usually tested individually in laboratory animals. Researchers at UZH have now developed a technology that can be used to test around 25 antibodies…
New research finds that, pound for pound, grazing cattle generate at least as much heat-trapping gas as those raised in feedlots.The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of…
After a week-long trip to the International Space Station ballooned into a nine-month stay, two stranded NASA astronauts are finally heading home. On Tuesday, if all goes to plan, a capsule will…
New research by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced the clearest images yet of the universe’s infancy — the earliest cosmic time yet accessible to humans. The researchers…
Survey data suggests that over a third of organizations that relied on US funding for HIV had already closed by February.
The Trump administration is considering eliminating the Environmental Protection Agency’s scientific research office and firing as many as 1,155 of its staff members, according to a document reviewed…
Mycobacterium abscessus is a fast-growing, pathogenic mycobacteria that can cause lung infections, and people who have respiratory conditions or are immunocompromised face a higher risk. It can also…
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have created a computational tool to accelerate the development of new disease treatments. The tool goes beyond current artificial intelligence…
Ancient artists used perfume to bring their statue to life.
The common drink that may protect the brain against memory loss.Drinking orange juice regularly is linked to a 47 percent lower risk of memory problems with age, research suggests.Berry fruits, orange…
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People with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease—could increase their chances of living longer by adopting a healthy plant-based diet, according to a study being…
Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College…
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Glioblastoma |Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki - stock.adobe.comNew research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, scientists have…
NASA will conduct a live flight test of aircraft performing simulated wildland fire response operations using a newly developed airspace management system at 9 a.m. PDT on Tuesday, March 25, in…
People in Washington DC and elsewhere have protested against cuts to US federal research funding, which some fear will contribute to the return of infectious diseases previously eliminated by…
Some Pro Life advocates may actually be subconsciously more fixated on the lives of the parents.
LOS ANGELES (March 18, 2025) -- Measles, once thought to be eradicated in the U.S., is making a comeback. The number of U.S. measles cases continues to tick upward, caused by declining vaccination…
URBANA, Ill. – Livestock agriculture is bearing the cost of extreme weather events. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explores how heat stress affects U.S. dairy production,…
A hamster-sized primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is our closest genetic relative known to hibernate. They also tend to live longer than you’d expect given their size. New research…
The synthetic web, hung from the ceiling, was made with a combination of parachute cords and cords used for hair ties to mimic the two kinds of silk spiders used when spinning their webs. (The radial…
As Tesla's shares continue their monthslong slump, even its executives and board members are starting to jump ship.As ABC News reports, four top officers at the company offloaded over $100 million in…
Testing continues ahead of the first flight of Dream Chaser. The so-called “mini shuttle” will…
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A video taken in a popular tourist hotspot on an Iranian island shows rain flowing down a cliff, turning the beach and sea below blood red.The video, which has amassed over 1 million likes on…
The incidence of babies born with serious heart defects, known as cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD), rose in states that enacted restrictive abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court's…
The French bulldog is America’s most popular dog breed for the third year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club.In the number two spot is the labrador retriever followed by the golden…
In a study, published in CHEST Critical Care, University of Michigan researchers show that using continuous glucose monitors can help measure glucose accurately during DKA and potentially prevent ICUs…
Walter Massey—inspiring leader, physicist, chair of the Giant Magellan Telescope Organization, president emeritus of Morehouse College and of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, former…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Ann Wheeler, vice president of medical affairs at Indivior discusses the FDA approved label change for buprenorphine extended-release (Sublocade; Indivior PLC)…
A huge volcano in Alaska appears to be "moving closer to an eruption," scientists monitoring it have said.Mount Spurr, which sits 81 miles (130 kilometers) west of Anchorage, is now releasing unusual…
SpaMedica, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of NHS eye care services, is proud to announce a new partnership with the Macular Society, set to launch this month. The collaboration will…
a The black square in the map insert shows the location of the sampling site, located close to the PROMICE station QAS_M, upwind and next to the ice camp to minimize potential contamination. b…
Mars InSIght SEIS (Seismic Experiment for the Interior Structure) — NASA (From September 2024) Are subterranean lifeforms viable on Mars? A new interpretation of Martian seismic data by scientists…
Researchers have identified exactly what happens when a microbe receives an electron from a quantum dot: The charge can either follow a direct pathway or be transferred indirectly via the microbe’s…
Marijuana users face a much higher risk of heart attack than nonusers—even if they’re young and relatively healthy, two new studies suggest. The first study included data from 4.6 million people in…
It is commonly assumed that as forest ecosystems age, they accumulate and store, or "sequester," more carbon. A new study based at the University of Michigan Biological Station untangled carbon…
Under the canopy of Amazonian trees, children paint graphics on their bodies and learn about the people who came from the center of the earth.These and other ancestral knowledge are passed down by…
Space Science Week — Grok via Astrobiology.com Space Science Week 2025 will be held in a hybrid format, there will be plenary sessions on April 1 and a keynote public science lecture on April 2. Space…
fancy flavored nicotine As nicotine pouches continue their meteoric rise in popularity—with US sales skyrocketing over 600% between 2019 and 2022—new research suggests that the flavors used in these…
To celebrate the start of Earth Month, reporters are invited to cover a private VIP event for REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK at the Lotte New York Palace; and to cover REEL WILD™️ NEW YORK, a two day film…
BYLINE: Denise Heady A new large-scale study co-led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators provides the strongest evidence yet that a shorter, standard-dose course radiation…
This image taken from NASA video shows the SpaceX capsule carrying NASA astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore and Nick Hague as well as Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov after it undocked from…
Published: 12:00 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 12:05 EDT, 18 March 2025 Most people have at least a few embarrassing photos from their early childhood - and the universe is no different.Scientists…
Published: 12:14 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 12:15 EDT, 18 March 2025 Email signatures are key features in many people's day-to-day messages. But this seemingly innocuous tool could soon be…
Log2 fold change heatmap of the “spaceflight signatures in mice” in 27 datasets with 10 different mouse tissues. Age (Day). Duration (Day). 1,288 up-regulated and 896 down-regulated genes. — Nature…
The clearest pictures yet of the newborn cosmos strengthen the prevailing model of the universe but deepen a mystery about its expansion rate. Measurements of this rate, known as the Hubble constant,…
Mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) is a mitochondrial inner membrane protein complex essential for uptake of pyruvate into matrix as the primary carbon source for tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle1,2.…
Credit: Social Media. Last week, beachgoers off an Iranian island were met by an eerie sight. The sand turned bright red as if the shoreline was painted in blood. The phenomenon on Hormuz Island was…
Could your family handle an unexpected earthquake tomorrow? What if a wildfire forced you to evacuate with only minutes to spare? How would you ensure your children’s safety and well-being in such…
Newswise — Rutgers Health recently launched the Center for NeuroMetabolism, which aims to address the weight loss and health challenges many Americans face that can lead to Type 2 diabetes, obesity,…
We just got the clearest snapshot yet of the first light that streamed through the Universe.After five years of staring unblinking at the sky, the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) has compiled the…
Remember last year when more of us than usual were treated to a spectacular display of aurorae? If you’re one of the people who missed out, you could be in with another chance of seeing the show this…
Members of the research team who helped identify a new cellular structure. (L - R) Tyler Coale, Kendra Turk-Kubo, Jon Zehr, Esther Wing Kwan Mak UC Santa Cruz A group of researchers has won a large…
Major anti-vaccine and alternative health influencer Joe Mercola has daily Zoom calls with a medium, who goes by the fake name of Kai Clay and claims to be channelling an entity he calls Bahlon. This…
Öræfajökull, (Figure 1) is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in Iceland and has produced the largest historical eruption in 1362. The large ice-covered volcano tucked away on the southeast coast of…
A year to the day after declaring the FDA’s clearance of its automated insulin pump, Sequel Med Tech announced that its first connected continuous glucose monitor will be Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3…
Published: 11:53 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 12:03 EDT, 18 March 2025 Men who think their wife or girlfriend is more attractive than they are might make better lovers, a new study has…
Parents may be interested to know that one particular food could determine the traits and qualities of their kids
Penpulimab for Recurrent or Metastatic NPC | Image Credit: ©shahzaib – stock.adobe.comPenpulimab (formerly AK105), an anti–PD-1 monoclonal antibody, has received approval from the National Medical…
A recent study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests that people’s tendency to act in cooperative and generous ways may influence their political views in the long run.…
Editor’s Note: Astrobites is a graduate-student-run organization that digests astrophysical literature for undergraduate students. As part of the partnership between the AAS and astrobites, we…
The therapy is being examined as a potential oral adjunctive treatment to insulin for type 1 diabetes. Credit: ANDREI ASKIRKA/Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed the…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with severe oral commissure droop from facial nerve damage undergoing surgery, botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) treatment helps to alleviate…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Disparities exist in access to rehabilitation following community discharge for traumatic brain injury (TBI) in older adults based on contextual-level…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Cannabis use is associated with an increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction (MI), according to a study published…
Home Topics Science & Environment Aussie explorer to swap snow boots for spacesuit By Candice Marshall • 18 March 2025 Australian polar explorer Eric Philips will be launched into space later this…
Newswise — PHOENIX — Las enfermedades cardíacas son la principal causa de muerte en el mundo. Uno de los tipos más comunes de enfermedades cardiovasculares es el infarto. Solo en Estados Unidos, se…
The model claims to detect sleep patterns during the night. Credit: New Africa / Shutterstock. Researchers from Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, US, have introduced an AI sleep analysis tool,…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The combination of machine learning and a portable system can effectively measure multiple aspects of motor function to identify mild cognitive impairment…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Healthier diets and lower waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) throughout midlife are associated with better brain and cognitive health in older age, according to a…
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the US. Based on results from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST), lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT)…
In the Original Investigation titled “Use of Albumin-Adjusted Calcium Measurements in Clinical Practice,”1 published January 21, 2025, there were errors in the Results and Table 1. The unit of eGFR…
Your kidneys, two bean-shaped organs nestled below your rib cage, work tirelessly, filtering waste and excess fluid from your blood, regulating blood pressure, and even producing hormones crucial for…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — This year’s Penn State Artificial Intelligence (AI) Week will run from Monday, April 14, through Thursday, April 17, at University Park. The week-long event, coordinated by the…
A local visitor to the O2 Ranch believed he came across something special while hunting on the property in West Texas. But ranch manager Will Juett took some convincing. After researchers from Sul…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were barely known outside space circles when they strapped in for what was supposed to be a quick test flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule…
(Photo by Jacob Lund on Shutterstock) Two-thirds of single parents experience a post-breakup “glow up,” with 82% believing their best days are still ahead of them. Nearly half (49%) of single parents…
The US research community has been appalled by legislation that would block all Chinese nationals from receiving student visas. The bill’s sponsor, West Virginia Republican Riley Moore, who introduced…
Thirty years ago, the discovery of a long-sought particle was announced at the US Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory by researchers with the Collider Detector at Fermilab…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is associated with better graft and patient survival among kidney transplant recipients with…
Newswise — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will host a Mental Health Symposium bringing together participants from colleges across New York and surrounding states Friday,…
Your diet may affect your risk for lung cancer. (WindNight/Shutterstock) Scientists discovered that a high-fat, high-sugar diet can lead to glycogen buildup in lung tissue, providing fuel for lung…
Media are invited to meet leaders in the space community during the 62nd annual Goddard Space Science Symposium, taking place from Wednesday, March 19, to Friday, March 21, at Martin’s Crosswinds in…
This story was originally published by Undark and has been republished here with permission. My lower abdomen was covered in yellow bruises from injections I gave myself twice a day. I cried over tiny…
A pioneering study investigating the brain activity of dogs during scent detection has unveiled crucial insights into their remarkable olfactory capabilities. Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have…
A new care pathway where high street dental surgeries will conduct routine screenings for type 2 and pre-diabetes is being rolled out across the UK. Funding was secured from Haleon by the University…
On Tuesday, Sen. John Hickenlooper will be touring the CU Anschutz Cancer Lab in Aurora. That's where the Democrat representing Colorado will be meeting with local doctors to have a roundtable and…
Born on 19 September 1965 in US’ Ohio, Sunita’s father Deepak Pandya migrated to the USA in 1957 where he met and married Ursuline Bonnie.
Talk about a bad hiccup attack. In a recent case report, doctors describe an elderly man who endured years of incurable hiccups ultimately caused by an allergic condition. Doctors in Lebanon detailed…
Read about a material-sparing strategy for developing spray-dried intermediates (SDIs) and their tablet formulations, enhancing bioavailability for poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients…
Kanel, G. C. in Yamada’s Atlas of Gastroenterology (eds Podolsky, D. K. et al.) 50–57 (Wiley, 2016).Trefts, E., Gannon, M. & Wasserman, D. H. The liver. Curr. Biol. 27, R1147–R1151 (2017).Article CAS…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way over the last decade, moving from this horror show to pretty impressive image generation, and text generation which gets its facts right a lot of the…
Zero is a weird number. Well, not weird as in “abundant but not semiperfect” – let’s just say it’s “unusual”. Okay, not unusual like “its largest prime factor is strictly greater than its square root”…
A new discovery has unveiled a genetic module, CsTIE1-CsAGL16, that simultaneously regulates lateral branch development and drought tolerance in cucumbers. This dual-function genetic pathway offers a…
PHILADELPHIA— Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins—rather than waiting the currently recommended six months—can more than double weight loss for patients…
For decades, Uranus stood out as the oddball among the gas giants, seemingly lacking the internal heat that its planetary neighbors generate. However, two independent research teams (the studies are…
A private company is preparing to launch one of the most ambitious commercial space projects to date—extracting helium-3 from the Moon to fuel next-generation nuclear fusion and quantum computing…
March 18, 2025• Physics 18, s33Measuring how efficiently an isotope captures neutrons of various energies both confirms and refutes some surprising recent results. When an atomic nucleus is struck by…
Plants are incredibly diverse, and so are botanists! In its mission to spread fascinating stories about the plant world, Botany One also introduces you to the scientists behind these great stories.…
The potential elimination of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Research and Development, reported by news outlets, would take a huge toll on public health and be a massive giveaway…
Submission to four-year spending review comes as chancellor looks for savings
By Jessica Leff Listen to Kwasi tell his story |Wyss Institute · Kwasi Audu-Berchie Reimagine the World Kwasi Adu-Berchie, traditionally named for the day of the week he was born, came into the world…
Dubbed the "Queen of Forage," alfalfa plays a crucial role in livestock nutrition and sustainable agriculture. However, its genetic complexity—stemming from an autotetraploid genome with small and…
Newswise — Internationally-recognized tuberculosis expert Philip Hopewell, MD, reflects on the impact of funding cuts on TB research and infections both in the U.S. and abroad. Eddie Qian, MD, hosts.…
The Scottish government has approved plans for a major battery storage plant in the south of Scotland.The complex on a grassland site near Gretna Green will house almost 400 units - similar in size…
An amusing, and yet accurate, dictionary of birding terms that includes delightful birdorable art on nearly every page. If you are a birder, or want to be, you’ll be mesmerized by Rosemary Mosco’s…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will no longer provide hormone therapy to veterans newly diagnosed with gender dysphoria.The…
Image Credit: © Corona Borealis - stock.adobe.com The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to bexobrutideg (NX-5948), an orally bioavailable, brain penetrant, BTK degrader, for the treatment of…
Multicellular existence is collaborative. Our cells are in constant communication, checking out one another’s state and sending signals to modulate or moderate the behaviour of neighbours. The usual…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A simple score using clinical factors can predict the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia (AN) in adults aged younger than 45 years undergoing…
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Snap a photo of your meal, and artificial intelligence instantly tells you its calorie count, fat content, and nutritional value — no more food diaries or guesswork.This futuristic scenario is now…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Turns out, even artificial intelligence (AI) needs to take a breather sometimes.A new study suggests that chatbots like ChatGPT may get “stressed” when…
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States. One in 24 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime,…
(Dreamstime) Chew on this! A new study found that chewing on hard materials like wood may boost memory. Chewing on hard materials increases the amount of the antioxidant glutathione (GSH) in the…
A first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI)-based neural network can rapidly analyze and interpret millions of cells from a patient sample, predicting molecular changes in the tissue. It can…
Marijuana is now legal in many places, but is it safe? Two new studies add to mounting evidence that people who use cannabis are more likely to suffer a heart attack than people who do not use the…
The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention defines a medication error as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient…
Google is currently fighting two separate lawsuits that make ugly allegations about its AI efforts.Together, the suits allege that Google has provided immense support to a startup called Character.AI,…
The European Alps cover over 600 miles (1,000 kilometers) across eight European countries, and their cooler upper climes contain thousands of glaciers. Unfortunately, NASA satellite imagery recently…
Researchers conducted an experiment in which test subjects felt like a rubber hand was part of their own body. As a result, their own hand became less sensitive to pain. If a person hides their own…
A multicenter study led from Finland has shown that lymph node transfer is a viable treatment for the swelling in the affected limb, a condition known as lymphedema, after breast cancer surgery.…
Aging tunnels are becoming a growing concern, but there aren’t enough experts to inspect and maintain them. To solve this problem, researchers in South Korea have developed a smart AI system that…
A new study has revealed fascinating details about the Megalodon, the massive prehistoric shark that lived between 15 to 3.6 million years ago. Scientists from around the world, led by Professor…
Artificial intelligence assists with monitoring and optimizing the production of perovskite solar cells. Credit: Markus Breig, KIT; illustration: Felix Laufer,
A transgender woman who said her health plan from Cerba Research USA Inc. wrongly denied coverage for facial feminization surgery failed to convince a federal judge that the denial was improper.
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Seemingly unaware of the film Deep Blue Sea and countless B-movie tropes, China is set to build a new deep-sea laboratory that will be crewed by a team of resident scientists.In a recent announcement,…
U.S. tap water should be safe. However, millions of Americans may face a higher risk of developing illnesses because of levels of contaminants in our drinking water that still get a pass from federal…
Human beings have evolved to become "perfectly adapted to life on Earth", said Sky News. So, spending time in space, without gravity or sunlight, and exposed to radiation, "poses a real challenge,…
An intersocietal panel of experts in computerized tomography, with representation from clinical practice, industry, academia, and professional societies, examined a new performance measure in the…
WASHINGTON, DC – Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall 2025 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science…
BYLINE: Dave Schlenker After deploying life-saving cholera-prediction systems in Africa and Asia, a University of Florida researcher is turning his attention to the pathogen-plagued waters off…
Newswise — PHOENIX — As doenças cardíacas são a principal causa de morte no mundo. Um dos tipos mais comuns de doenças cardiovasculares é o infarto. Somente nos Estados Unidos, estima-se que a cada 40…
A space phenomenon known as a “Blazar” over 900 million light years away that appears to be ejecting a massive stream of plasma toward Earth has scientists scrambling to explain it. Astronomers and…
Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., autoimmunity) can cause permanent hair loss, a new study shows. This regimen…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Measles is back. After the disease was declared eliminated in the United…
Vincerx Pharma has found a fast fix for the uncertainty over its future. Recently left in limbo by the collapse of its reverse merger, the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developer has taken a step…
Fibrosis is a key characteristic of a range of chronic diseases that has been challenging to target with drugs. This Review highlights core pathways active in fibrotic conditions across organs, as…
Outside of the African Students Association, Graham is involved in the Unity Christian Campus Ministry and Light Fellowship. She credited these organizations with helping strengthen and share her…
One stormy Monday in March, 1827, the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven passed away after a protracted illness.Bedridden since the previous Christmas, he was attacked by jaundice, his limbs and…
U.S. tap water should be safe. However, millions of Americans may face a higher risk of developing illnesses because of levels of contaminants in our drinking water that still get a pass from federal…
CNN — Google announced a $32 billion deal on Tuesday to buy rapidly growing cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion. It will be the tech giant’s biggest-ever acquisition.The all-cash takeover of…
A kind of immunotherapy, cancer vaccines have been around since the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cancer was discovered in the 1980s. For the prevention of cancers caused by the virus,…
As we all know, wearable devices that we use to track movement are becoming a big part of our lives.We recently came across the largest ever study using wearable devices, involving over 96,000…
PhD student, Michele Fresneda Alarcon based at the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease Centre, was awarded the very first Versus Arthritis and Masonic Charitable…
LAS VEGAS, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zhittya Genesis Medicine proudly announces that Dr. Jack Jacobs, President and Chief Science Officer, will be honored by NevadaBio at its Annual Awards…
Therapeutic modalities are diversifying across the bio/pharma industry, explains Simon Wright, vice president of Business Development for Almac Pharma Services. “Whilst there remains a strong demand…
Have you ever thought about the Universe, and asked perhaps the most profound question of all: where did all of this come from? For as long as humans have been around, we’ve not only asked these…
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To tackle the inequity in medication access, a societal issue especially in developing nations, a team of undergraduate student-researchers at the University of Ottawa has developed a new…
The new assessment follows a previous warning, the first of the year, issued earlier this month.Wildfires typically happen in places with combustible vegetation that acts as fuel and allows fire to…
The pair of Boeing Starliner astronauts left behind on the International Space Station are finally on their way back to Earth after a planned eight-day trip turned into more than 9 1/2 months in…
WASHINGTON (March 18, 2025) — A new peer-reviewed study published today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and partnering researchers in Environmental Research Letters quantifies how…
The fossil fuel industry’s role in driving climate change is undeniable, yet corporate accountability remains a contested space. As the scientific evidence strengthens, courts around the world are…
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is advocating for federal support for sleep health research and education, emphasizing the critical role of sleep in children's development, well-being, and long…
A Nazi V-2 launch NASAWatch Keith’s note: As best I can collate the facts, on 18 March 1945, 80 years ago today, a V-2 missile was launched from Statenkwartier in The Hague in occupied Netherlands at…
Image credit: Crystal light - stock.adobe.comClinical benefit rates (CBRs) of 82% and 67% were observed among patients with recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) and endometrioid…
The White House has announced plans to “use” federal lands to create more “affordable housing.” While the effort would presumably destroy areas of wildlife that have been deliberately protected for…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment. The answer to this antimicrobial…
Gastrointestinal complications are common in patients after ischemic stroke. Gastric motility is regulated by gastric pace-making activity (also called gastric myoelectrical activity (GMA)) and…
We would like to welcome everyone to join this first Future Leaders in Biophysics webinar, housed via Cassyni on the Springer Nature Physics Seminars series supported by the International Union of…
Editor's note: this story was originally published on BioPharm International.com.India-based Shilpa Biologicals, a fully owned subsidiary of Shilpa Medicare Limited, announced on March 17, 2025 that…
Multiparametric quantitative MRI (qMRI) effectively differentiated between Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD) and Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in ambulatory children in a study published in the…
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), held from March 9 to 12, 2025, in San Francisco, California, featured discussions on new treatments and breaking research, as well…
In this episode of Commercial Space Transformers SpaceNews Senior Staff Writer Jason Rainbow speaks with Awais Ahmed, CEO and Founder of Pixxel.Pixxel is a startup based in India specializing in…
A new study suggests that a black hole singularity—where time and matter are condensed into infinitely small space—could be a transition to a beginning.This beginning is a white hole—a theoretical…
NASA’s recently launched SPHEREx space telescope will map the entire celestial sky four times in two years, creating a 3D map of over 450 million galaxies. We can hope for new data on the composition…
What’s in a type? That which we call CRISPR, by any other name would…probably still edit genomes. Understanding the different types of CRISPR systems can be as confusing as reading Shakespeare for the…
Stretching from Montana to Missouri, the Missouri River basin is one of the country’s largest river systems. Over the past century, its average streamflow increased by about 40%, with multiple years…
Thousands of students, scientists, and educators are gathering this week at the National STEM Festival in Washington, D.C., described as a “celebration of innovation” in science, technology,…
A hunter on a former 272,000-acre West Texas cattle ranch stumbled upon a fossilized mammoth tusk.The ranch manager was skeptical of the claim at first, thinking it was a stump, but brought the…
After docking with the International Space Station, the latest crew visiting the orbital outpost were met with a startling sight.Specifically, Russian cosmonaut Ivan Vagner greeted them while wearing…
Children with disabilities face significant challenges in South Africa. Firstly there are delayed diagnoses which can lead to complications. The high cost of healthcare and little financial support…
The Trump Administration plans to fire more than 1,000 scientists in the EPA’s research arm. The layoffs are part of a “reduction in force” that comes after the agency already fired hundreds of…
Accountability for past emissions should be a critical part in addressing climate change. But the first step in seeking accountability for the highest emitters, whether corporations or countries, is…
The Trump administration won’t be sanctioned for freezing grant money to a Washington state hospital that conducts research on gender-affirming care for youths, a federal judge said.Washington,…
RyennAnne found answers — and treatment — for herpes simplex encephalitis at Boston Children's Neuroimmunology Center.
Newswise — Dr. Young Cheol Park and his research team from the CCS Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have successfully developed a new solid adsorbent capable of…
Newswise — You hear the ads all the time for liver supplements. They claim to help detoxify your body’s largest organ - the liver - which acts as the body's primary processing and purification plant,…
People say they prefer a short story written by a human over one composed by artificial intelligence, yet most still invest the same amount of time and money reading both stories regardless of whether…
Following an international open call launched in collaboration with Copenhagen Contemporary in November, Arts at CERN has announced that Polish artist Martyna Marciniak has won the third edition of…
In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. Hampton, VA, March 18, 2025 – Psionic, a leader in advanced navigation and sensing technologies, is proud to announce the…
In a new study released today, UCS attributes substantial temperature and sea level rise to emissions traced to the largest fossil fuel producers and cement manufacturers. And for the first time, we…
Ori Biotech officials say the company has launched its Preferred Partner Network (PPN), bringing together academic medical centers (AMCs) and contract development and manufacturing organizations…
President Donald Trump signed the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (referred to as the CR) into law over the weekend, after it was passed by both the House of Representatives and…
18 March 2025 Hits: 80 Highlights: Ongoing communication with the US FDA regarding Neurizon’s IND application for NUZ-001 Formal request for advice detailing two short-term PK studies necessary to…
Some of Sydney’s koalas are facing an uncompromising dilemma. The koalas living in one corner of Australia’s largest city are perilously inbred, researchers report February 26 in Conservation…
Adding a deadline to a mailed invitation for FIT colorectal cancer screening resulted in improved return rates.The highest return rate was seen with a 2-week deadline.This intervention can be easily…
Published: 09:03 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 09:06 EDT, 18 March 2025 Young people who use cannabis have six-times the risk of a heart attack compared to those who never or rarely do, the largest…
Hope and worry are the emotions most consistently linked to support for controversial approaches to dealing with greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new study. The findings add to a growing body…
Sitting in traffic can expose a driver to intense irritation, as well as a range of sound frequencies. Humming engines typically emit low-frequency sounds, while car horns release high-frequency…
It was the opening scene of the 1995 feature film "Apollo 13" and was recreated for the Neil Armstrong biopic "First Man" more than 20 years later. It was one of the catalysts for the Soviet Union to…
The company, which has since been renamed Radius Recycling, and two employees were later charged with up to 10 separate environmental felonies and misdemeanors.The charges include felony violations of…
A person’s “bioenergetic age” – or how youthfully their cells generate energy – might be a key indicator of whether they’re at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research from Weill Cornell…
Hematophagy is a feeding behavior in which an animal consumes the blood of another animal as a primary source of nutrition. It’s observed in various species–most notably, in vampire bats and…
Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) and Salipro Biotech have entered into a partnership aimed at accelerating the development of multiple drug targets. The research and licence agreement will focus on advancing…
AstraZeneca (AZ) has announced that it will be expanding its cell therapy capabilities by acquiring EsoBiotec for up to $1bn. The deal will give AZ access to EsoBiotec’s Engineered NanoBody Lentiviral…
Sean smiles for the camera. This guest post was written by Sean McBride, who is a postdoc at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He received his Ph.D. from the University of California,…
Millions of people around the world suffer from heart failure with not nearly enough donors to go around.A new life-saving titanium device called the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) recently kept…
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority has given the go ahead for Welsh ISAM startup, Space Forge, to fly its first in-space manufacturing satellite—ForgeStar-1.The sat, expected to launch this year, will…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. After decades of Quincy and all the Law & Order and CSI spinoffs, it’s difficult to imagine that there was once a time when medical or…
AIP is pleased to announce Ana María Cetto as the recipient of the 2025 John Torrence Tate Medal for International Leadership in Physics. Cetto was recognized for her “outstanding contributions to the…
A new study published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders highlights the potential of More Stamina, a gamified mobile health (mHealth) app designed to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)…
The Barry Arm landslide in Alaska’s Prince William Sound Christian E. Zimmerman / Public Domain To live during an age of rapid climate change is to be witness to environmental collapse. Sometimes…
Hormone therapy and gender dysphoria treatment will be offered only to those already receiving it. "If veterans want to attempt to change their sex, they can do so on their own dime," VA Secretary…
VANCOUVER, Washington, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dear Shareholders, As envisioned, 2025 is unfolding to be an exciting year for CytoDyn Inc. (“CytoDyn” or the “Company”). On February 24,…
Nature-based solutions like restoring mangroves, and hybrid solutions, protect vulnerable shorelines. However, they need careful planning to be effective. A new GIS-based tool, combined with varied…
Newswise — Celebrating fresh thinking in plasma physics is essential to the continued growth of the field, and this year’s Physics of Plasmas Early Career Collection highlights some of the most…
Applications are now open for the Digital Humanities & Research Software Engineering Summer School 2025, a four-day intensive programme designed for students, researchers and professionals looking to…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun to reconsider and ‘reassess elements’ of the previous administration’s Risk Management Program (RMP), which requires facilities that use…
Industrial strategy should boost support for commercialisation and local and global partnerships, says Stuart Croft
There was a time when the ultimate green flag in a partner was a man who openly adored his wife. The “wife guy” is often deemed as the gold standard—a man whose entire personality revolves around his…
Published: 08:22 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 08:32 EDT, 18 March 2025 Scientists have discovered a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution - and it suggests our history is much more complex than we…
Science flourishes when data are shared freely, enabling verification, replication and innovation. In climate science, where I work, the stakes of open data sharing are nothing less than the future of…
Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says. The quest to send humans to Mars is on: US President Donald Trump talked about…
Scientists have issued a warning that spending a certain amount of time glued to the television can significantly heighten your risk of serious health conditions. A recent study has unveiled that…
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The idea of the law-abiding armed citizen—ready, vigilant, and prepared to defend against an imminent threat—is a common refrain in the gun debate. But how often does it actually happen? A new study…
Closer collaboration between child health services and specialist care has resulted in faster support for young children with autism. A study from the University of Gothenburg shows that, on average,…
Johannesburg — It sounds like the plot of a horror movie. Researchers stuck on a remote research base in Antarctica send an email out to the world, pleading for help as a colleague is accused of…
The American Chemical Society (ACS) is hosting ACS Spring 2025 virtually and in San Diego on March 23-27. Cutting-edge developments on a range of scientific topics will be featured at the meeting.…
Scientists at the Slovak Academy of Sciences reported what they claim is compelling evidence that maternal infections during pregnancy can have lasting effects on offspring brain function. The team…
Observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope showed that more galaxies rotate in one direction than the other.According to one researcher, this could mean that the universe is actually inside…
Dr. George Shaker has huge hopes for a small radar device he developed with a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo. An engineer who has pursued the possibilities of radio waves for more…
The addictiveness of nicotine pouches and other oral products may depend on their flavourings, according to a new rat study published in the peer-reviewed journal Nicotine & Tobacco Research.Nicotine…
Conservation biologists capture the massive fish for monitoring purposes, which includes clipping a tiny part of its fi
Israeli satcom firm Gilat Satellite Networks is preparing to move hundreds of employees to the US as part of its new defense division, according to Gilad Landsberg, the head of the new division.Gilat…
“Eventually, my dream would be to simulate a virtual cell.”—Demis HassabisThe aspiration to build the virtual cell is considered to be equivalent to a moonshot for digital biology. Recently, 42…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
A new study highlights the evidence for the prominence of a prehistoric vehicle in New Mexico.New Mexico’s White Sands National Park continues to turn up fresh perspectives on ancestral history.…
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced Tuesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted investigational nipocalimab Fast Track designation (FTD) for the treatment of adult patients with…
Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens. The…
Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, have shed light on the structure of supercritical water. In this state, which exists at extreme temperatures and pressures, water has the properties of…
Microglia, the brain's immune cells, usually serve as diligent guardians. They eliminate intruders such as microbes and clear away cellular debris -- including the plaques typical of Alzheimer's…
The James Webb Space Telescope has captured its first direct images of carbon dioxide in a planet outside the solar system in HR 8799, a multiplanet system 130 light-years away that has long been a…
A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such…
A team of scientists from Goethe University Frankfurt, University of Marburg and Stockholm University have elucidated an ancient mechanism of cellular respiration. To that end, they studied bacteria…
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night's…
A new study published in Evolutionary Psychology has found that people who experience strong competition with same-sex romantic rivals are more likely to engage in digital dating abuse. The study also…
Life's building blocks may not have been crafted in the lightning flashes of a tempest, a new study suggests, so much as in the ceaseless glow of rolling ocean mists.Researchers from Stanford…
Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed CeSPIACE, a peptide inhibitor that blocks SARS-CoV-2 from binding to host cell receptors. Unlike some existing treatments, CeSPIACE works…
The continuing growth of the electrophysiology space will be informed by innovation and continuing product development, according to GlobalData analysis. Image credit: Poetra.RH via Shutterstock. GE…
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 19, via Zoom, with two leading vaccine experts from…
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a global leader in laboratory automation and innovation, and an Operating Company of Danaher Corporation, revolutionizes spectral flow cytometry with the industry’s…
A hint came from our previous work comparing mathematical and social scientists’ judgements of illusions (we work in universities, so we sometimes study our colleagues). Social scientists, such as…
This research article discusses the barriers faced by under-served groups in accessing healthcare and participating in research regarding ME/CFS. It is based on an online workshop held in July 2024,…
There is only one other therapy approved for hypoparathyroidism, with standard of care until recently being calcium and vitamin D. Image credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock. UK-based AstraZeneca’s…
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PSMA-PET imaging technology is leveraged to identify advanced prostate cancer. Credit: Korawat photo shoot / Shutterstock. Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has granted approval for Telix…
Verywell Mind / Getty Images My mornings are hectic. I wake up, usually with a couple of small feet in my face, wondering what day of the week it is. Life of a mom, right? So my morning routine needs…
Monkeys infected with the deadly Ebola virus have been successfully cured by a 10-day regimen of pills, leading scientists to hope the treatment could be adapted for use in humans. The drug,…
In 2019, Cristina Iglesias filed a lawsuit that changed the course of treatment for herself and other transgender inmates in federal custody. Iglesias, a trans woman who had been incarcerated for more…
In 2024, workshops were held with children, parents, healthcare professionals, and policymakers. These sessions identified preferences for physical activity, barriers to engagement, and the importance…
(Adobe Stock) Continuous glucose monitors don’t just help people with diabetes maintain healthy blood sugar levels, a new study says -- the devices also can help them be safer drivers. Diabetics who…
The Scientific Reports team is excited to share the most read* articles from 2024 in Cell and Molecular Biology. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers highlight valuable research from…
Study represents the first clinical application of CMND-100, the Company’s proprietary drug platform Vancouver, Canada, March 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE:…
Two satellite photos taken 33 years apart show the disappearance of a glacier in Iceland that was the first ice mass to be declared dead as a result of human-caused climate change.Okjökull was a dome…
A Fijian crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) on the island of Fiji in the South Pacific. Credit: Nicholas Hess Iguanas are scattered across the Caribbean and Galápagos islands and throughout the…
Scientists develop an AI-powered model that reveals the hidden biological clock within our hormones.
NANCHANG, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Wearing a yellow helmet, a blue-collar suit and numerous medals on his chest, Liu Hui's photo has been frequently featured in media outlets. Working at Nanchang-based…
Big rigs, box trucks, and buses are part of our lives and economies. Almost everything we buy is carried by trucks, which move billions of tons of goods each year. School buses that bring kids to…
WASHINGTON — Isar Aerospace is ready to perform its first orbital launch attempt as soon as March 20 after receiving a license from Norwegian regulators.Isar announced March 17 that the Norwegian…
Published: 07:34 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 07:35 EDT, 18 March 2025 The nine-month-long space saga for two NASA astronauts is nearing an end as the pair are finally on heading back to Earth.Sunita…
US astronauts Sunni Williams and Barry Wilmore have been stranded in low earth orbit onboard the International Space Station for nine months. They are now finally due to return to Earth. Their planned…
What would you do if you were sent to space for an eight-day mission and you end up getting stuck there for nine months? Most of us would panic. But Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are not most of…
Elizabeth Pendlington, Junior Scientist – UK Invasive Species Management at CABI, presents an exciting update on the biological control of Crassula helmsii at the Royal Society for the Protection of…
The six focus areas of the strategy to 2028 build upon those in the EMANS to 2025 with the updated strategy placing more emphasis on the competitiveness of the EU in the development and manufacture of…
The final leg of a nine-month journey to space is underway. The capsule bringing astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams back to Earth has departed the International Space Station and is expected…
The trial aims to investigate the efficacy of Tarumase’s higher concentration in subjects with venous leg ulcers. Credit: Copyright © 2024 Solascure Limited. UK biotechnology company SolasCure has…
Using advanced analysis based on full genome sequences, researchers from the University of Cambridge have found evidence that modern humans are the result of a genetic mixing event between two ancient…
Locals may know Tom Slick as an oil man and adventurer, an inventor and a philanthropist. They may not know that he started the Mind Science Foundation in 1958 to fund scientific research to help…
As many companies explore natural-fibre packaging, the ‘Paperisation in practice’ panel at Packaging Innovations asked if there were any industry implications and whether we should universally embrace…
Spring is coming to the Northern Hemisphere, but how can you tell when it will start? No need to Google the vernal equinox; to work out when the season officially begins, you only need to look at the…
When the motorist stopped to take a closer look at the kittens, one of them ran under his truck. Michigan Department of Natural Resources Cougars once roamed throughout Michigan. But, around the turn…
In mid-February, President Donald Trump’s administration leaders received a desperate warning from their diplomats posted in Vietnam, one of the most important American partners in Asia. Workers were…
Your opinion article (K. Goda et al. Nature 638, 318–320; 2025) signalled a sharpening appetite among Japanese academics for their research and innovation funding system to be transformed. Their…
China’s cost-effective, open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek-R1 — which rivals models from industry leaders — is indeed remarkable (see Nature 638, 13–14; 2025). But the company…
The federal grant freeze and cuts to the workforce have disrupted scientific research in the United States (see Nature https://doi.org/n9nm; 2025). But these changes could create opportunities for…
Correction to: Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-05074-5 Published online 17 August 2022In the version of the article initially published, Fig. 3j and Extended Data Fig. 5a contained errors…
At least two mass extinction events in Earth's history were likely caused by the "devastating" effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests.Researchers at Keele University say these…
18 March 2025 in Research, Trust news The British Heart Foundation has funded a Leeds-based project which will improve understanding of the links between Type 2 Diabetes and heart failure.
We’re back with a new season of That Cancer Conversation, the podcast from Cancer Research UK. Have you heard of cancer vaccines? Maybe you’ve seen a headline or two, but what is a cancer vaccine?…
In this interview, News Medical speaks with Olivier Negre, Chief Scientific Officer at Smart Immune, about how immunotherapy is being revolutionized.
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The Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission (TJBCM) and the Scottish Government Chief Scientist Office (CSO) have announced a new partnership to advance brain tumour treatment care and research, through…
The trial involves over 480 subjects across 33 sites in Poland, Romania, and the US. Credit: Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock. Zealand Pharma has concluded enrolment for its global, randomised Phase IIb…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- It doesn’t matter if CPR is performed by a doctor, a paramedic or an unskilled, unpracticed passerby -- when performed promptly, it will increase a person’s…
A new set of guidelines have been launched to create trustworthy AI systems in healthcare. The first of its kind, the FUTURE-AI guideline provides recommendations covering the entire lifecycle of…
As other gene editing programs fold or get sold, Arbor Biotechnologies has secured $73.9 million to advance its lead liver-targeting gene therapy into human trials. The series C was led by Arch…
Audible enclaves are small pockets of sound that are not disturbed by surrounding noise. They are produced by new technologies designed to deliver sounds that only one specific person can hear, even…
A new study conducted by a team of scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have identified a potential drug for treating Chikungunya. Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Continuous glucose monitors don’t just help people with diabetes maintain healthy blood sugar levels, a new study says -- the devices also can help them be…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Low-dose CT chest scans could help detect pneumonia in at-risk patients while exposing them to small amounts of radiation, a new study says.Ultra-low-dose…
Credit: Unsplash+ Autism is a developmental condition that affects how a person communicates and interacts with others. It is diagnosed in about 1 in 59 children and is four times more common in boys…
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study suggests that time-restricted eating—an eating pattern where meals are consumed within a set time window while fasting for 12 to 14 hours—may help reduce the risk of…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that a genetic risk score based on a person’s DNA can help predict the likelihood of high blood p
Credit: Unsplash+ Crohn’s disease is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the digestive tract, leading to severe pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. While scientists have know
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that drinking too many sugary beverages may raise the risk of dying from certain types of cancer. Researchers found that people who regularly consumed these…
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab has completed the deployment of a constellation of Internet-of-Things satellites for French company Kinéis with a launch March 17.An Electron rocket lifted off from Pad A of…
Note that the shape of your gnomon or stick doesn’t matter. The tip of this huge obelisk’s shadow at the Chinook Trails Elementary School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, traces a straight line from…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Microplastics that invade and burrow deep within the human body are becoming an increasing concern among doctors and health experts.Now, a new study shows…
Understanding the genetic basis of valuable crop wild relatives (CWRs) could enable their use in expanding crop diversity and enhancing production. The first reference genome for Hordeum I-genome CWRs…
Although resistance develops in response to androgen receptor-targeted therapy in advanced prostate cancer, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. The protein ZMYND8 is now shown to bind FOXM1 and…
Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has appointed seemingly unqualified members of his political party to a key program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, raising concerns over political…
behavior: The way something, often a person or other organism, acts towards others, or conducts itself. biology: The study of living things. The scientists who study them are known as biologists.…
A new study estimates that sugary drinks contribute to millions of cases of type 2 diabetes and heart disease each year. Researchers from Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and…
Radiation therapy is a powerful tool for fighting cancer, but it comes with painful side effects. About 60% of cancer patients receive radiation, and many struggle with issues like mouth sores, rectal…
A new study from Denmark suggests that a mother’s diet during pregnancy may influence her child’s risk of developing ADHD or autism. Researchers found that following a Western diet—high in fat, sugar,…
Pope Francis has been in hospital for more than a week with what some media reports are now calling “double pneumonia”. The Vatican released a statement on Tuesday evening saying laboratory tests,…
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At 3 p.m. on 30 December last year, residents of Mukuku village in Makueni county, Kenya, were startled by a loud crash. In the middle of a field lay a mysterious, smouldering metal ring, 2.5 metres…
An openly available generative AI tool can interpret millions of cells in human tissues in hours, revealing new insights and allowing researchers and clinicians to ask questions about conditions such…
TUESDAY, March 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Newborns with a heart defect may have two strikes against their future health, rather than one.Babies with heart birth defects appear to have a higher risk…
‘Imaging Peace’ a new outdoor exhibition, led by Dr Tiffany Fairey and produced by King’s Culture, is now open on the Strand. Platforming research and community peace photography projects from…
NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are finally headed back to Earth.The duo launched to the International Space Station (ISS) last June on the first-ever crewed mission…
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that maintaining a high-quality diet and managing abdominal fat during midlife may help preserve brain health and cognitive functio
Modern humans may have descended from at least two ancestral populations, which diverged 1.5 million years ago and then reconnected 300,000 years ago. Up until now, evidence has suggested that Homo…
Newswise — Governments, international bodies and researchers rely on global population data for resource allocation and infrastructure planning to disease epidemiology and disaster risk management. In…
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-cAvailable Online: Accessed June 28, 2024.Blach, S. et al. Craxi A.Razavi H. Impact of COVID–19 on global HCV elimination efforts. J.…
Multi-objective transportation problems (MOTPs) play a crucial role in optimizing logistics, supply chains, and resource allocation, where multiple conflicting objectives must be balanced. The…
Kiromic BioPharma has put 31 people on furlough. The cell therapy biotech has stopped paying the employees, which make up “substantially all” of its workforce, until it raises money to ease its cash…
The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria form spores for survival, enabling superbugs to evade hospital cleaningScientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria to shut down into…
Access to higher education has increased considerably in low-income countries over the last two decades. Despite this, many graduates find themselves in low-skilled jobs, raising concerns over the…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams departed the International Space Station early on Tuesday morning in a SpaceX capsule for a long-awaited trip back to Earth, nine months after their…
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The software claims to decrease scan times by up to 80% and optimise radiology workflows. Credit: Frame Stock Footage / Shutterstock. Subtle Medical has gained the CE mark certification in Europe for…
Cannabis is regularly found by studies to be the least risky recreational drug and has never been linked to a fatal overdose. Now that that's out of the way, let's look at a time when scientists at…
The 1p/19q coding state of gliomas is important in predicting pathogenesis-based pharmacological treatments and determining innovative immunotherapeutic strategies. In this study, T1-weighted and T2…
Currently, the histopathologic examination of kidney tissue samples has been performed manually by pathologists. This examination process is time-consuming and requires pathologists' expertise. Thus,…
The accurate grading of gliomas has clinical significance for planning prognostic treatments, pre-diagnosis, monitoring and administration of chemotherapy. The purpose of this study is to develop a…
Scientists at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, have unveiled an innovative approach for synthesizing azaparacyclophanes (APCs), a class of highly advanced ring-shaped…
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In this study, the success situation in the classification of rice by qualities with information technologies systems was aimed. In the study, the feature selection process was applied by making…
The development of international trade has facilitated the global distribution of food. Ensuring the safety of food products is a crucial process that spans from production to sale. Mismanagement of…
This study applies three different artificial intelligence algorithms (Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP), Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost), and Support Vector Machine (SVM)) to estimate CO2 emissions in…
Accurate and fast detection of traffic signs will also eliminate an important technical problem in autonomous vehicles. With the developing artificial intelligency technology, deep learning…
At the same time, whether the shells of pistachios are open or closed is an important criterion from a commercial industrial point of view. Pistachios with their shells open have a high unsaturated…
The aim of the study is 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging by using deep learning method are predictive for pathological complete response pCR after Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in locally advanced breast…
In the present day, the quality classification of hazelnuts and other crops is performed in general manually, and so it is difficult and costly. Performing this classification with modern agricultural…
When astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams embarked on Boeing’s Starliner capsule on June 5, 2024, they expected to be away from home for just over a week.Instead, they spent around 9 months in…
Nearly a year after the first person was infected with the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, from a sick dairy cow, the virus is still hurting farms and the agriculture…
Low-carb and ketogenic diets offer sustainable solutions for chronic disease, enhancing metabolic health and supporting weight loss through dietary changes.
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In the modern world, we can become overwhelmed with news of the collapse of our ecosystem, the chances of another pandemic, and global warfare, plus the latest political crisis — all within 15 minutes…
Conducting sex estimation based on bones through morphometric methods increases the need for automatic image analyses, as doing so requires experienced staff and is a time-consuming process. slices of…
It was concluded that the algorithms preferred in this study gave satisfactory results separately for the estimation of GHG emissions released to the atmosphere during electricity production in…
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17 March, 2025 This Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Claudette Lopez, Natalia Ford and Lou Robinson share their experiences as neurodiverse people working in a supportive, positive environment.…
CTS New England is taking place in Boston, Massachusetts, on 8–9 April. Credit: DenisTangneyJr via Getty Images. As the clinical trial landscape evolves with a growing demand for efficiency,…
With NASA astronaut all set to return to earth from International Space Station (ISS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his concern for the ‘daughter of India’.
Swoop is claimed to be the world’s first FDA-approved portable magnetic resonance brain imaging system. Credit: Hyperfine / Business Wire. Hyperfine is collaborating with NVIDIA to advance the AI…
NASA’s two stranded astronauts began their journey back to Earth aboard a SpaceX capsule on Tuesday (March 18, 2025), marking the end of an unexpectedly prolonged mission.SpaceX crew Dragon splashdown…
You don't see this every day. It's rare for any observatory to directly image a planet beyond our solar system, called an exoplanet, but the powerful James Webb Space Telescope has captured four of…
Through a co-exclusive distribution agreement, Beckman Coulter Life Sciences will market and distribute Rarity Bioscience’s superRCA® technology assays, significantly extending the reach of this…
TeaLeaf-Mansik Swastha (Teachers Leading the Frontlines- Mental Health) is a research-led community-based intervention which sees the “shifting” of mental health care to primary school teachers in the…
Researchers at Brown University found "no clear evidence that red wine mitigates cancer risk," even with the broad perception that red wine is a healthier choice.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams departed the International Space Station early on Tuesday morning in a SpaceX capsule for a long-awaited trip back to Earth, nine months after their…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest look in the infrared y
With NASA astronaut all set to return to earth from International Space Station (ISS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his concern for the ‘daughter of India’.
Manchester United and Portugal soccer star Diogo Dalot has invested over €1 million in Bioniq, a company specializing in personalized nutritional supplements based on blood biomarker data. Dalot…
My two-mom kiddo is donor-conceived. The sperm bank we used has a 10-family limit and I know our donor has hit this limit, so there are biological donor siblings out there (likely many around my son’s…
My partner and I are planning for our first child, and I came across a study that says sleep disturbances are linked to infertility. Now I’m wondering if my awful sleep skills are going to affect my…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Re-Entry and Splashdown - YouTube Watch On SpaceX is poised to land its Crew Dragon Freedom from the International Space Station with the two crewmates who launched on it and two…
Everyone in pharmaceuticals wants a piece of the action when it comes to weight-loss drugs. In the US, manufacturers Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have convinced regulators that they can now supply…
The US is Australia’s largest research partner. The US government provided $A386 million in research funding involving Australian organisations in 2024, according to the Australian Academy of Science…
Zhang, Z.-Q. Eriophyoidea and allies: where do they belong? Syst. Appl. Acarol. 22, 1091–1095 (2017).MATH Google Scholar Zhang, Z.-Q. Phylum Arthropoda von Siebold, 1848. in Animal biodibersity: An…
The case for digitizing healthcare has never been more urgent. Hospitals are under pressure to deliver high-quality patient care, with demand increasing from an ageing population with complex…
Last year Roche, a Swiss pharmaceutical firm, published a review of the clinical trials on neurological drugs it had held between 2016 and 2021. It found that black people were under-represented in…
Imagine a plant that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat everything from impotence to rheumatism. Now, imagine being able to unlock its genetic blueprint. That’s exactly what…
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 20:01 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 17 March 2025 It's one of the most annoying parts of any beauty regime – getting rid of unwanted…
Lunar Commerce: A Primer by Derek Webber Springer, 2024 hardcover, 208 pp., illus. ISBN 978-3-031-53420-1 US$39.99 Commercial activities are off to a shaky start on the Moon. So far only one company…
The development of commercial capabilities like Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost 1 lander is providing new urgency to efforts to coordinate and even govern such activities on the Moon. (credit: Firefly…
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AstroForge’s Odin spacecraft before launch as a secondary payload on the IM-2 mission. The spacecraft suffered technical problems after launch that will keep it from prospecting a near Earth asteroid.…
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After raising an impressive 1.2 billion euros in 2024, European venture capital firm Sofinnova Partners is topping up its latest life sciences fund with help from a star-studded roster of…
The story so far: At around 3 am IST on March 19, a capsule bearing the astronauts Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore, Aleksandr Gorbunov, and Nick Hague splashed down off the coast of Florida, US. The…
A once-in-a-lifetime experience; nowhere else in Europe can visitors touch a fragment of the Moon, snap a selfie holding a piece of Mars and lay their hands on a meteorite older than Earth. Today,…
EnteroBiotix Announces Positive Topline Phase 2a Results with EBX-102-02, a Potential First-in-Class Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) EBX-102-02 demonstrated clinically meaningful…
In the middle of an active volcano at the bottom of the world, dozens of fur seals bask in blowing wet snow. They are mostly unfussed by their two-legged guests. Around them lie cockeyed iron tanks…
The proposed solar farm and battery project, capable of powering 115,000 homes annually by delivering up to 500 megawatts (MW) of electricity has sparked strong local opposition, according to the…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Colegio de San Juan de Letran senior high school students came up with an innovation that will make it easier to take medications on time and correctly.Motivated by their experiences caring for…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:20 pm Article: Moana Ellis - Local Democracy Reporter The country’s only iwi-owned health research centre says it will continue work to inform national discussion, thinking…
HanAll Biopharma has ended its licensing deal with Harbour BioMed over the autoimmune treatment HL161 (batoclimab), accusing the Chinese biotech of failing to meet critical development milestones. The…
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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, will return to Earth on SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft after an extended nine mission. They will face various…
Colegio de San Juan de Letran senior high school students came up with an innovation that will make it easier to take medications on time and correctly.Motivated by their experiences caring for…
26/06/2025 Birmingham HSJ HealthSHIFT brings together three specialised forums: HSJ Health and Care Intelligence, HSJ Care Closer to Home and HSJ Virtual Care; as well as the HSJ Digital Awards, to…
Here at MC UK, we're all about exercise that is accessible, attainable, and fun - which is exactly why we've loved seeing the rise in popularity of walking workouts over the last couple of…
An illustration of the measles virus showing giant multinucleated cells, or Warthin-Finkeldey cells. These cells are found in hyperplastic lymph nodes early in the course of a measles infection.…
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing. Professor Rebecca Robker,…
NEW YORK (March 17, 2025) - Hamish Magoffin, who lost his wife and baby son to postpartum depression, set a new world running record completing 19 circuits around Central Park—187 kilometers (116…
Upgrading to a new smartphone is exciting—until you realize your old apps no longer work. Many people have faced this frustration, but imagine if businesses had the same problem with the technology…
Roen Surgical, a leading surgical robot platform company, announced on Monday that it has supplied its AI-driven kidney stone surgery robot, Zamenix, to Korea University Anam Hospital.Korea University…
The world appears stable and continuous, despite the discontinuous input from the retina, brief “snapshots” interspersed with fast saccadic eye-movements. Here we show that alpha-oscillations are…
Councillors voted to allow the ancient tradition of freemining to remain intact A council has pledged to protect the ancient rights of freeminers to burn and mine coal despite concerns over climate…
Celltrion is making bold promises to investors, targeting a 30 percent annual compound annaul growth rate (CAGR) by 2027, 5 trillion won in revenue in 2025, and 7 percent return on equity. The Korean…
About 15 million years ago, a small fish ventured too deep into a lake.The fish species — a relative of the Australian grayling — would have been abundant in the tropical environment where it lived,…
Scientific research is increasingly documenting the serious effects of endocrine disruptors on health. However, their omnipresence in everyday consumer goods remains largely unknown to the public. UV…
Sequana Medical announces 2024 Full Year Results and 2025 Outlook alfapump® – US FDA approval of alfapump® for the treatment of recurrent or refractory ascites due to liver cirrhosis; US commercial…
March 18, 2025 | Tuesday | News Those who slept six hours or fewer per night had a 32 per cent higher risk of developing T2D image credit- shutterstock Underscoring the critical role of sleep in…
Scientists have said increasingly hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease every year among people in Australia.The figure…
Pinto, J. D., He, H. G., Chan, S. W. & Wang, W. Health-related quality of life and psychological well-being in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: an integrative review. Jpn. J. Nurs. Sci. 13,…
A Dragon capsule undocked from the International Space Center early Tuesday, sending NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore on their way home after being stranded on the orbital laboratory…
Over 55 million people are living with dementia across the globe (WHO, 2023). Depending on the subtype of dementia, people experience different symptoms which continue to deteriorate, including…
Andersson, L. & Purugganan, M. Molecular genetic variation of animals and plants under domestication. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 119, e2122150119. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2122150119…
Published: 01:06 EDT, 18 March 2025 | Updated: 01:10 EDT, 18 March 2025 NASA's stranded astronauts are finally on their way home after a brutal nine months in space.After months of tense anticipation,…
Park, S. W., Koh, H., Oh, J. T., Han, S. J. & Kim, S. Relationship between anomalous pancreaticobiliary ductal union and pathologic inflammation of bile duct in choledochal cyst. Pediatr.…
National Health and Family Planning Commission of the People’s Republic of China. Guidelines (WS 310.2–2016) for healthcare sector of the People’s Republic of China - Central sterile supply department…
It’s a trend. More and more tech founders either have their own pet AI projects or are backing someone else’s. Elon Musk has xAI and Grok. Sam Altman, a former president of Y Combinator, cofounded…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended nine-month stay at the ISS due to technical challenges. Discover the timeline for their splashdown and…
The members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission, including NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, aboard the International Space Station on…
GSK’s blockbuster shingles vaccine Shingrix leads the market but its side effects have left an opening. Curevo Vaccine, GC Biopharma’s U.S. affiliate, is making a play for that gap—securing $110…
Onconic Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Jeil Pharmaceutical specializing in novel drug development, said its next-generation dual-target synthetic lethal anticancer drug candidate, Nesuparib, has been…
Water safety advocates are calling for urgent action after research found nearly half of Australian school children enter their teens without attaining basic swimming skills.New findings by Royal Life…
It seems inevitable there will be another pandemic so the real challenge is to back public health, researchers and to trust the evidence. Humans face future public health challenges, yet there is hope…
Researchers at Mount Sinai have developed an AI model, PFTSleep, that analyzes entire nights of sleep with unprecedented accuracy. Trained on over 1 million hours of data, it classifies sleep stages…
BYLINE: By Tom Rickey Newswise — RICHLAND The technology behind web search engines is useful for more than tracking down your long-lost buddy or discovering a delicious new recipe. Technology based on…
Answers have been edited for length and clarity. What paper changed your life?: Birdsong and human speech: Common themes and mechanisms. A.J. Doupe and P.K. Kuhl Annual Review of Neuroscience (1999)…
A breakthrough in aviation safety: A new AI-driven monocular vision system empowers aircraft to autonomously detect landing zones in emergencies, ensuring safer landings without reliance on external…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended nine-month stay at the ISS due to technical challenges. Discover the timeline for their splashdown and…
In 2005, a software bug triggered a pandemic in the video game World Of Warcraft. It ended up foreshadowing many aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to Universe of Art on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,…
Drugs given to hospital patients could contain thousands of dangerous plastic particles, a study has warned. The research, published in Journal of Environment & Health, comes amid growing concerns…
Researchers have broken new ground in digital twin technology, creating AI-driven models that don’t just observe but act. From drones to smart cities, this breakthrough brings real-time autonomy to…
The University of Michigan has partnered with OpenAI, an artificial intelligence development company, to establish new research funding and AI resources that will help the University to advance its…
Cancer patients with acute pulmonary embolism (APE) admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) face a high short-term mortality rate. The simplified pulmonary embolism severity index (sPESI) is tool…
This is according to a new study by the University of Southampton, based on NHS England survey data from 2023. The research, published in the journal Health Expectations, also found that 4.8 per cent…
The results of the decoding of a domestic cat's genome by a group of Japanese researchers have been recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most accurate reference genome for cats,…
By AG Staff • 18 March 2025 Australian Geographic’s Extraordinary Animals documentary series explores the unique traits of Australia’s iconic wildlife, revealing our most creative, aggressive, social,…
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the much-anticipated return of Crew-9 from the International Space Station (ISS). The crew, consisting of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague and Butch…
Dead octopuses have been found along South Australian beaches as environment authorities say a micro-algae bloom could be to blame for fish deaths on the weekend.Dozens of dead octopuses and other…
Sea creatures have washed up dead in a foamy 'algal bloom' in South Australia. Two foam-covered beaches have been closed after surfers complained of coughing and skin irritation, and dead sea…
Researchers developed a deep learning model that integrates economic theory to improve price-demand predictions, outperforming standard AI models in unprecedented scenarios like the COVID-19 pandemic.
A recent BBC article reminded me of one of my enduring technology disappointments over the last 40 years – the failure of the educational system to reasonably (let alone fully) leverage multimedia and…
Indian-origin American astronaut Sunita Williams is scheduled to return to Earth on Tuesday evening, concluding an unusually extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). A spacecraft…
Researchers from Hohai University have developed a data-driven model to enhance GNSS positioning accuracy by systematically analyzing error-inducing factors and leveraging machine learning techniques,…
Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths.Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar to…
4 Mins Read The growing popularity of Ozempic, GLP-1-supportive food and drink products, and documentaries like Netflix’s Hack Your Health has put gut wellness in full focus for consumers today. For…
Japanese researchers have developed a deep-learning model that identifies previously unknown bubble-like structures in the Milky Way, shedding new light on star formation and galaxy evolution.
Trial of strength at the cellular level: cells are in constant competition with each other and so eliminate diseased or unwanted cells. Cell competition is therefore a central principle for…
A predator's gotta eat, but sometimes what they eat harms people sharing the landscape, and that often leads to the carnivore's death. Fortified corrals are one strategy used in Tanzania to protect…
Konkuk University Medical Center (KUMC) said Monday Professor Shin Hyun-jin of the Department of Ophthalmology has been elected as a Fellow Member of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society…
Thousands of fish and other aquatic animals have washed ashore across the NSW Northern Rivers, as floodwaters surge through the catchment triggering a fish kill. Professional fisherman John Joblin…
On first inspection, the Cuban blue-headed quail dove doesn't look like much: drab brown feathers, a slender beak, a pronounced strut in their walk typical of most other doves. You'd be forgiven for…
A new analysis led by surgeons at UCLA Health finds that psychological prehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery after surgery. The research, led by Anne E. Hall in the lab of Dr. Justine Lee…
Shotgun metagenomics has revolutionized microbiome research, allowing scientists to study microbial communities at an unprecedented depth. However, analyzing the massive amounts of sequencing data…
By taking two flakes of special materials that are just one atom thick and twisting them at high angles, researchers at the University of Rochester have unlocked unique optical properties that could…
Palaeontologists have uncovered the world’s oldest known cerapodan dinosaur at a fossil site in Morocco, identified by a distinctive femur. We know this dinosaur group would eventually spread across…
Humans speak more than 7,000 languages today. As different as they all seem, researchers argue in a new review that they all stem from a single linguistic family tree that emerged before our species…
After the SpaceX capsule docked with the International Space Station, Sunday, March 16 (AP)Earlier this week, a capsule by Elon Musk's SpaceX delivered four astronauts to the ISS to deliver a crew…
Treatment decisions for stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are primarily based on the patient's cancer status, overall health, and lung function, with the possibility of surgery varying…
Higher adherence to the 2017 French dietary guidelines is linked to lower mortality risk, particularly for cardiovascular and some cancer deaths, though lung cancer risk trends reversed at high…
This article analyses a corpus of documents produced by four Norwegian development aid NGOs. The aim is to assess whether the 2015 introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) resulted in…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Portal Space Systems VIPs cut the ribbon at Portal Space Systems
South Australian producers have lost potentially thousands of tonnes of fruit as a lack of rain drives hungry birds into orchards.Apple, cherry and fig producers are among those dealing with…
Yonsei University Hospital System (YUHS) said it recently received a donation of 50 million won ($34,629) from the game developer Gear2. The social welfare fund received from Gear2 will be used to…
Giving blood regularly may not just be saving the lives of other people, it could also be improving your own blood's health at a genetic level, according to a new study.An international team of…
Consumer longevity startup Mito Health has secured an additional $2.2 million in seed funding, bringing its total capital raised to $4 million, as it seeks to enable preventive healthcare through…
Researchers at Curtin University have led the development of a new technique to make glass water-repellent — a feature that could improve safety in vehicles, reduce cleaning costs for buildings and…
Takeda Korea said it appointed Park Kwang-kyu, also known as Kenny Park, as its new General Manager.With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Park is recognized as an expert…
Men’s semen quality is associated with how long they live, according to a study of nearly 80,000 men which has been published in the journal Human Reproduction. This is understood to be the largest…
New research reveals that teens with higher BMI are more likely to experience elevated blood pressure as adults, especially if they have a genetic predisposition—underscoring the need for early weight…
What’s the deadliest part of a supernova explosion? To estimate this we have to look at what the actual destructive capabilities are of a supernova. As in, what does a supernova produce? And how…
Galperin, M. Y. & Koonin, E. V. From complete genome sequence to ‘complete’ understanding? Trends Biotechnol. 28, 398–406 (2010).Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central
The cGAS-STING pathway mediates the innate immune response to cytosolic DNA, contributing to surveillance against microbial invasion or cellular damage. Once activated, STING recruits TBK1 at the…
(© Julia - stock.adobe.com) Penn State researchers created “audible enclaves,” localized sound spots that only targeted listeners can hear, using intersecting ultrasonic beams that bend around…
We introduce a dual-view graph neural network (GNN) framework called scNET that integrates scRNA-seq data with protein–protein interaction networks. This approach enhances the characterization of gene…
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that's more than ever.According to the Alzheimer's Society approximately one million people in the UK are currently living with the…
It’s annoying to open your dishwasher after the cycle is finished only to find half of the dishes still wet. Instead of being able to stack them away, you end up with a full drying rack. And you’ve…
Many dog owners believe they can easily understand their pets’ emotions. A wagging tail means happiness, a guilty look means regret, and a lowered head means sadness. But new research from Arizona…
Newswise — Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, with outbreaks continuing to emerge globally and domestically.While TB rates in the U.S. are low, the disease is…
How stress impacts behavioral outcomes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents a major gap in knowledge. This oversight is especially felt by those in the military due to the high prevalence of TBI…
From his lab at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy Drug Discovery Institute, Mingfu Wu, associate professor, is offering new hope for treating heart disease by sharing his insights into the…
Photo : YONHAP News Snow fell on most parts of the nation Tuesday morning.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Tuesday, more than 40 centimeters of snow is expected for the eastern…
Johns Hopkins University engineers have created a groundbreaking prosthetic hand that can grip everyday objects like a human hand. This high-tech hand can carefully hold items like plush toys, water…
Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight? Some scientists think so, but others have challenged the claim that so-called "dark…
People with Type 2 diabetes are more likely to suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and early death due to a condition called atherosclerosis, where fatty deposits build up inside the arteries.…
Many of the most common cancers in the United States are influenced by human choices. For example, excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light increases the risk of skin cancer, while smoking is a…
Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it slowly damages the eye without noticeable early symptoms. It affects the optic nerve, which is responsible for sending visual…
A new study suggests that moving more and sitting less can help older women who have survived cancer live longer and reduce their risk of heart disease. Researchers found that even moderate levels of…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is often an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Detecting MCI early can lead to better treatment options, but diagnosing it is not always easy. The…
A research team led by Rice University's Yang Gao has uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms of ADAR1, a protein that regulates ribonucleic acid (RNA) induced immune responses. Their…
Kefir, a probiotic-rich fermented milk, shows potential in reducing neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and beta-amyloid buildup, suggesting a role in Alzheimer’s prevention and management. However,…
Could applying a little pressure to the head be a game changer for the treatment of traumatic brain injury? Virginia Tech's Pamela VandeVord and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine's Gunnar…
Last month, Microsoft announced a new quantum computing chip called Majorana 1 that it expected would “realise quantum computers capable of solving meaningful, industrial-scale problems in years, not…
The arrival of iguanas in the South Pacific can only be explained, a team of biologists have argued, if they caught a lift on a natural raft from the Americas. That’s a journey of 8,000 kilometers…
Almost one in 10 people in England think they could have long Covid, according to analysis of national data. Researchers at the University of Southampton examined information collected by NHS England,…
This study presents a novel, modular prime-editing system, SunTag-PE, that achieves gene editing levels comparable to larger, fused systems, but can be efficiently delivered into cells using adeno…
Dalén, L., Heintzman, P. D., Kapp, J. D. & Shapiro, B. Deep-time paleogenomics and the limits of DNA survival. Science 382, 48–53 (2023).Article Google Scholar van der Valk, T. et al. Million-year-old…
Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois…
Could a simple dietary tweak help prevent gestational diabetes? A new study finds that occasional chili consumption during pregnancy is linked to a lower risk—while other beans show no clear effect.…
Published: 20:01 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 20:03 EDT, 17 March 2025 Almost nine in ten bags of ready-to-eat popcorn are so unhealthy they would fall foul of new advertising rules, a study…
If you visit a flotation therapy center, you’ll put in earplugs and step into a rounded, podlike tub big enough for a tall person to lie back and stretch out. Depending on the center’s policies, you…
Storm Babet caused flooding across the UK in October 2023When Storm Babet hit the town of Trowell in Nottingham in 2023, Claire Sneddon felt confident her home would not be affected.After all, when…
New research out of England, which incorporated data from the National Health Service (NHS), shows that although socially disadvantaged areas have the greatest need for resources to diagnose, treat,…
It has long been thought that only nerve and heart cells use electric impulses to communicate, while epithelial cells -- which compose the linings of our skin, organs and body cavities -- are mute,…
Up to 25% of new mothers suffer from postpartum depression, which can significantly impact their parenting behavior and the wellbeing of their children. A new study from the University of Illinois…
The week of October 7-12, 2024, is officially Lights Out Week in the state of Minnesota. Audubon Upper Mississippi River and DarkSky International chapter Starry Skies North secured this proclamation…
Times are tough for Snowy Plovers on the Gulf of Mexico. Climate change delivers more frequent, higher-intensity storms, washing away nests. Development encroaches from the other side of the beaches…
Nearly 85% of the 1.7 million adolescents with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, along with half of the nearly 40 million people in the world living with HIV. Although the government in Uganda provides…
A transformative study has uncovered the pivotal role of the protein Naked cuticle homolog 2 (NKD2) in regulating the differentiation of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts. This…
Iguanas have often been spotted rafting around the Caribbean on vegetation and, ages ago, evidently caught a 600-mile ride from Central America to colonize the Galapagos Islands. But for long distance…
New Southwest Research Institute-led modeling indicates the main belt asteroid (52246) Donaldjohanson may have formed about 150 million years ago when a larger parent asteroid broke apart; its orbit…
Guardant Health Inc.'s genomic data-powered technologies for accelerating drug development infringe Tempus AI Inc.'s “groundbreaking” cancer research patents, according to a federal lawsuit.Guardant’s…
A large-scale, international, multicentre, phase 3 clinical trial of aspirin for the secondary prevention of colorectal cancer has concluded. Led by Singapore clinician-scientists, the ASCOLT (Aspirin…
A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered – which could help drug delivery in cancer treatment. In a paper published in PNAS,…
When my grandad celebrated his 100th birthday with a bowl of noodles, his first comment was, “Nice, but this is store-bought.” He then schooled everyone on the art of making noodles from scratch,…
When Intuitive Machines' Odysseus Lander launched for the Moon in February 2024, it faced a number of problems. While orbiting the Moon and preparing to land, its laser navigation system went offline.…
Introducing baked eggs to infants aged 4–6 months and maintaining daily intake for six months significantly improves tolerance to cooked eggs, reducing the risk of egg allergy.
Groundwater levels are declining rapidly in many regions around the world. Our researchers visited the town of Elliston, South Australia, to better understand how groundwater recharges, and support…
As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus's threat to human health. The virus has been found in dairy cows' milk and has infected farm…
A Labour spokesperson said: "Kemi Badenoch claims she's ready to 'deal with reality' while remaining in complete denial about the reality of the Tories' appalling record in government."The Tory…
Biomolecular condensates are shifting blobs in our cells that organize cellular matter. They are distinct molecular communities made of DNA, RNA, and proteins that condense molecules to key locations.…
Third-party punishment of unfairness shows striking cross-societal variation in adults, yet we know little about where and when in development this variation starts to emerge. When do children across…
Following the collapse of Old Great Bulgaria during the 7th century, the Bulgarians of Kotrag settled in the middle Volga region where they founded Volga Bulgaria, with Bolghar as its…
The busy launch manifests of recent weeks are set to continue, with Falcon 9, Electron,…
Recently, Robert F Kennedy Jr claimed that the measles vaccine causes deaths every year, which is patently false. And once again, he is wrong. This is just another false claim about measles and its…
Plastics are great, except when it comes to making or disposing of them. Production generally requires the use of chemicals derived from fossil fuels, and so helps to continue our reliance on them.…
Cracked, dry hands from psoriasis outbreak. (© IIIRusya - stock.adobe.com) Scientists discovered that an enzyme called SSAT1 turns helpful immune cells into harmful ones in psoriasis, explaining why…
(© Andres Mejia - stock.adobe.com) Whole-body vibration produced similar metabolic benefits to treadmill exercise in diabetic mice, improving insulin sensitivity and reducing liver fat Both exercise…
Language is one of the biggest force multipliers in our species. It appeared earlier than expected.
With tech shake-ups, automotive layoffs, and healthcare funding cuts all recent themes, the R&D World Index dipped nearly 4% last week. Specifically, the R&D World Index (RDWI) for the week ending…
By Amit Khera, M.D., Director, Preventive Cardiology; Chief of Cardiology Clinical Operations, Internal Medicine - CardiologyThe data on the health effects from smoking cigarettes has been clear for…
What would you do if you discovered a body or human remains buried under your home while doing some renovations or general upkeep? It is likely a very unsettling experience, especially if the body has…
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 11:17 am Press Release: Whakauae Research Services Whakauae Research Services has proudly celebrated its 20th anniversary, reflecting on two decades of groundbreaking kaupapa…
Gas emissions, earthquakes, and ground deformations. These are all signs that a volcano is about to erupt, and they are also all signs that have appeared at Mount Spurr, an active volcano in…
Fungi are among the most important organisms on Earth. Even though most of the world’s described 157,000 fungal species are only visible with a microscope, these organisms are essential to our…
It is a long way from Western Australia's grain paddocks and vineyards to its pubs, clubs, and bottle shops, but shifting trends in alcohol consumption are changing the crops farmers…
On both page and screen, we’re used to seeing dinosaurs and prehistoric birds as vibrant creatures exhibiting unique and diverse patterns in color and texture. But what about the mammals roaming the…
WASHINGTON (March 17, 2025) – Last week CNN reported that Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as proposed by the US and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia. Prior to expected talks Tuesday, March…
A genetic analysis reveals that Fiji’s iguanas are most closely related to lizards living in North America’s deserts. How is this possible?By Jack Tamisiea edited by Andrea Thompson
A small space private capsule has captured stunning onboard scenes from its high-velocity atmospheric reentry.Varda Space's W-2 mission came to a successful and spectacular end on Feb. 27 when the…
One moment a flounder lies hidden in the sandy bottom of the ocean, the next it vanishes in the bloody frenzy of a shark’s dinner. The shark didn’t see or hear the fish; it pinpointed it from the…
While Earth’s one and only moon enthralls everyone on this planet, it can’t hold a candle to Saturn’s 274 moons, 128 of which were recently discovered and recognized by the International Astronomical…
One age group are more likely to have antibodies that bind to the H5N1 avian flu virus, new research has found.
Article March 17, 2025 Author(s): Fact checked by: Conference|SGO Annual Meeting Maintenance selinexor improved progression-free survival in TP53 wild-type advanced endometrial cancer. Newsletter Stay…
On Tuesday (March 18) NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to splash harmlessly into Earth's oceans inside a SpaceX crew capsule, ending a more than nine-month stay in space…
Sharing a living space with friends or strangers has become increasingly common. While this arrangement can be cost-effective and socially rewarding, it often comes with its own set of challenges. One…
Rina-S in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer | Image Credit: © LASZLO - stock.adobe.comRinatabart sesutecan (Rina-S) showed clinical activity—including durable responses—in heavily pretreated patients…
Microsoft has "unintentionally uninstalled" its Copilot AI assistant app on some devices running its latest operating system Windows 11 — and users, strikingly, are rejoicing the temporary respite…
Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist, Away Teams, Journalist, Lapsed climber, Synaesthete, Na’Vi-Jedi-Freman-Buddhist-mix, ASL, Devon Island and Everest Base…
It was from a football field–size asteroid designated 2024 YR4. Detected in December by a telescope in Chile, the space rock was flagged for its size—it’s 130 to 300 feet long, big enough to wipe out…
Existing antivirals may be less effective against this H5N1 bird flu strain, and prevention measures, such as avoiding raw milk consumption and reducing exposure in dairy workers, may be the most…
The more favorable socioeconomic factors in a person’s life — such as earning more money or having attained higher education levels — the less likely they are to have age-related diseases or show…
Hospitalization rates from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection rose with age. Also, hospitalizations were more likely among nursing home residents and older adults with other health issues,…
Scientists have shown that skin cells can produce electrical signals, similar to those of neurons, in response to wounds. Steve GranickAnimal bodies are crackling with electrical signals. Even before…
Published: 17:10 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 17:13 EDT, 17 March 2025 The scientist behind the study used to ban a cancer-linked ingredient from US food has spoken out about how his work influenced…
Nothing can withstand a powerful supernova explosion. Only distance can dull their power, and that distance is measured in light years. New research suggests that two of Earth's most devastating mass…
Helium-3 (He-3) on the Moon's surface has drawn attention for decades. In 1939, a paper first noted the presence of Helium-3 on the Moon. Still, it really came into the collective consciousness of…
Platinum-Resistant OvarianCancer | Image credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki- stock.adobe.comThe combination of pamiparib and surufatinib elicited responses with the potential for enrichment according to…
NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been on the orbiting laboratory since last June
Zion National Park in Utah was the second most visited national park in the country with 4,946,592 recreation visits in 2024. America’s national parks protect a diverse array of landscapes, from the…
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer of New York sparked outrage among Democrats in his party last week when he helped to pass a Republican-led spending bill.Credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg via GettyThe US…
A pair of NASA astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for more than nine months will return to Earth on Tuesday (March 18) at the earliest, NASA has said.Astronauts Butch…
Wilmore and Williams flew up as part of Starliner’s Crew Flight Test, but Starliner suffered thruster failures and helium leaks on its propulsion system, which ultimately led NASA to send the…
The Schmalkaldic War (1546 to 1547) was a conflict between the allied forces of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, and Maurice, Duke of Saxony, against the Lutheran Schmalkaldic League – a military…
Inaudible ultrasonic beams steered around obstacles can create pockets of sound in an otherwise quiet room, acoustics experts reportBy Dan Vergano edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier
About 34 million years ago, iguanas sailed 5,000 miles from western North America and settled in Fiji. It’s not uncommon for iguana species to hop a natural raft and drift to a new island, but…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A There's a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months. "There is a risk of infection," lead…
WASHINGTON — MDA Space has been riding fair winds and following seas for two years now and looks likely to be the first to build a volume production facility turning out software-defined satellites.…
An area of low pressure over the U.S. Southwest began to collide with humid air flowing north on March 14, 2025. The combination powered a destructive weather front that unleashed a chaotic weekend of…
The United States healthcare system is facing challenges, including healthcare workforce shortages and expanding costs. A powerful solution is the Improving Care and Access to Nurses (ICAN) Act, which…
A state-of-the-art research facility for fluid and thermal science was commissioned at the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) here on Monday. The S. Ramakrishnan Centre of Excellence in…
The US-based company’s Stop-HS1 and Stop-HS2 trials hit their primary endpoints with both doses of povorcitinib. Credit: Shutterstock / Kristi Blokhin. Incyte’s stock price has taken a hit of more…
H5N1 isn’t the only version of bird flu that we should be worried about. Animal health officials reported Monday that a highly pathogenic strain of H7N9 bird flu was recently detected on a poultry…
In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the therapeutic potential of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis. While anecdotal evidence suggests that CBD may…
Elotuzumab (Empliciti; Bristol Myers Squibb) in combination with pomalidomide (Pomalyst; Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceutical Corporation), bortezomib (Velcade; Millennium/Takeda and Janssen…
Loughborough University has officially launched its groundbreaking Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub – underpinning its commitment to accelerating growth and excellence in the women’s sport…
A year or two ago, OpenAI was on top of the world. Now... well, it's still probably still the world's buzziest AI startup, but its new models aren't making the splash they once were, its business…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has provided the clearest look in the infrared yet at the iconic multi-planet system HR 8799. The closest planet to the star, HR 8799 e, orbits 1.5 billion miles from…
An unexpected extended stay at the International Space Station will come to an end March 18, 2025 — weather and technology permitting. If all goes as planned, NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams…
According to a recent survey commissioned by Research!America, 92 percent of Americans across the political spectrum believe that faster medical progress should be a key priority of the president and…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is cautioning consumers against the recreational use of any flavor of nitrous oxide (also known as laughing gas) from…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) have increased risk of developing cancer, according to a research letter published in the March 18 issue of…
(iStock) Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. With age comes a greater risk that things will go wrong with your teeth. Among adults, procedures such as…
Researchers found that zebrafish exposed to plastic nanoparticles experienced impaired RBC production.©iStock, kazakovmaksimTiny plastic particles, from the micro- to nanoscale, have been routinely…
Sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for early cervical cancer achieved non-inferiority versus pelvic lymphadenectomy, according to results of a large randomized study from China. Patients assigned to SLN…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Igor Latsanych is a fourth-year Penn State student majoring in international politics and minoring in business and the liberal arts. Originally from Kyiv, Ukraine, Latsanych’s…
As Blue Band president, Cara Arnoldi is honoring her family’s legacy while shaping her future in leadership. Her experiences have led her toward a career in government consulting, focused on inspiring…
Accessory maker Elecom has announced what it’s claiming to be the first consumer-ready power bank that uses a sodium-ion battery instead of lithium-ion one, as spotted by Notebookcheck. In addition to…
Hana-Photo / Getty Images A new study found that consuming more plant-based oils, like olive and canola oil, than butter is linked to a lower risk of death.The nutritional differences in the foods…
Bacteria commonly produce toxins that are lethal to themselves. These bacteria can gain temporary protection by also producing antitoxins, but the bacteria die if they stop making antitoxins. Why…
TAMPA, Fla. — SES has outlined plans for a more streamlined board of directors, but one of the satellite operator’s biggest shareholders says the changes don’t go far enough amid mounting competition…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised a division of the Energy Department charged with funding research projects deemed too risky to get private-sector investment, amid questions about its future in…
NASA and Firefly Aerospace will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, March 18, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to discuss the company’s successful Blue Ghost Mission 1 on the…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa — As a student, Penn State alumna Julia Welp took advantage of the many impactful, real-world research opportunities offered to students in the College of the Liberal Arts. Those…
Being involved on campus has helped Dukes learn about out-of-classroom opportunities. Dukes has held internships at Comcast and Delaware Valley Community Health. This past summer, she was selected by…
Torquay Harbour is one of the three conservation areas whose appraisals could be updated in TorbayViews are being sought on proposed updates for three conservation areas in part of south Devon.Torbay…
A major milestone with the Vera C. Rubin Observatory has been reached with the installation of the telescope's enormous LSST Camera — the last optical component required before the last phase of…
(Adobe Stock) The time of day — or year — an asthma test takes place can affect its accuracy, a new study says. Routine asthma testing is more reliable when done in the morning, researchers reported…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Geospatial clusters are seen in pediatric firearm injuries, and most of these incidents occur within the same zip code as the child's home, according to a…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The global burden of diabetic nephropathy increased from 1990 to 2021, and is projected to continue increasing to 2050, according to a study published online…
Wyvern announced this morning that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Lemu, a Chilean company, that will see the companies combined offerings used to support broader commercial access to…
Hemophilia A presentation at American Society of Hematology (ASH) 66th Annual Meeting demonstrated sustained Factor VIII (FVIII) activity in nonhuman primate (NHP) study for more than 16 months…
Ovarian Cancer |Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comTreatment with the combination of avutometinib (VS-6766) and defactinib (VS-6063) led to a clinically meaningful overall response rate…
DELOS, GREECE—Many museums around the world are filled with marble statues from ancient Greece and […]
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New methods for removing carbon from seawater, personalized heart surgery simulations, and ultra-low voltage circuits for energy-efficient AI are among the groundbreaking projects funded by the 2025…
Phylogenetic tree of culturable fungi. Individual microorganisms are color-coded by taxonomic family level, with 10 families in total. The end of each strain name is labeled with the region of the…
In collaboration with a number of government ministries, the Chinese internet watchdog Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has announced that all AI-generated content on the internet will have to…
The clinical trial of a Lassa fever candidate vaccine has begun enrolling participants at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore. Lassa virus (a member of the Arenavirus family)…
In the red dirt of outback Western Australia, a world-leading radio telescope has captured its first image and scientists say it is a crucial step towards seeing the origins of the known universe.
A study now published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, reveals how global warming could exacerbate lung diseases by dehydrating and inflaming human airways. UNC Marsico Lung Institute…
Fatigue is the most common symptom reported by patients with long COVID.Donepezil showed no significant benefit over placebo for fatigue, anxiety, depression, or quality of life in this randomized…
A herd of cattle have died of apparent thirst after being unable to find water at a station of luxury beef giant AACo, whose marketing mantra is based on its livestock's welfare.A source with…
Your cells constantly generate and conduct electricity that runs through your body to perform various functions. One such example of this bioelectricity is the nerve signals that power thoughts in…
German anaesthesiologist Joachim Boldt has an unfortunate claim to fame. According to Retraction Watch, a public database of research retractions, he is the most retracted scientist of all time. To…
Part of the world’s biggest mega-science facility – the SKA Observatory – is being built in outback Western Australia. After decades of planning, countless hours of work, and more than a few setbacks,…
Decisions of the US government to reduce science capacity are already disrupting Australia’s meteorological capabilities, according to a statement by Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic…
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More than 17 million people in 41 U.S. states are exposed to the hazardous industrial chemical trichloroethylene, or TCE, in polluted drinking water.TCE is a toxic volatile organic compound, or VOC,…
Implantation of a brain-computer interface (BCI) into tetraplegic participants allowed for consistent control of a robotic arm and hand for reaching and grasping, according to a study performed at the…
Ensitrelvir (Xocova; Shionogi), an oral antiviral treatment approved in Japan to treat mild to moderate COVID-19, the illness caused by SARS-CoV-2, has demonstrated efficacy in preventing illness in…
A new analysis of US antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from 2012 through 2022 shows that the burden of drug-resistant infection in hospitals fell but remains substantial.The study, conducted by…
How large and small planets form differently. Credit: Greg Gilbert/NASA We are so familiar with our solar system that we often presume it is generally how star systems are built. Four little planets…
The Wind Peak is due to transport wind turbine blades and other components to the Sofia project at the Dogger BankThe first turbines for a major wind farm off the East Yorkshire coast will be…
Things seem to be going nightmarishly bad at an isolated scientific base in Antarctica, where a researcher has been accused of assaulting and threatening to murder colleagues.As England's The Times…
It was in a social media marketing class at FIU that information technology major Ryan Cruz felt his computer engineering and business interests come together. The assignment? To build a strong…
(Photo by Tero Vesalainen on Shutterstock) Poor sleep quality significantly increases your susceptibility to conspiracy theories, creating a feedback loop where sleep issues and conspiracy beliefs may…
(© Reezky - stock.adobe.com) Despite the FDA finding H5N1 bird flu virus in raw milk samples, 44% of Americans don’t know that raw milk is less safe than pasteurized milk. Only 17% of U.S. adults…
One of three eaglets belonging to Jackie and Shadow, the stars of Big Bear Lake's eagle nest cam in California, has sadly passed away. The Friends of Big Bear Valley said in a social media post that…
By positioning the metasurfaces — acoustic lenses that incorporate millimeter or submillimeter-scale microstructures that bend the direction of sound — in front of the two transducers, the ultrasonic…
What if you could listen to music or a podcast without headphones or earbuds and without disturbing anyone around you? Or have a private conversation in public without other people hearing you? Our…
There may be an ocean's worth of water trapped inside rocks miles below the surface.
(Jacob Wackerhausen/iStock via Getty Images) Babies born with heart defects may be at increased risk for cancer within the first 10 years of life, according to new research that suggests mothers may…
Scaly sailors may have made a record-setting oceanic voyage. Tens of millions of years ago, iguanas in North America floated across the Pacific Ocean. Clinging to vegetation washed into the sea, they…
Glass bottles don't break in the freezer just because water expands when it freezes. (Bermek/Shutterstock) Glass bottles don’t just break because water expands when it freezes. The real culprit is a…
A critical link between perceived discrimination in health care settings and delays in seeking diabetes care has been identified in a new study.1 The study found that poor patient-clinician…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. RESTON, VA, MARCH 11, 2025 – Reliant Space is proud to announce its critical role in supporting Firefly Aerospace’s control room…
The body you inhabit is made up of lots of moving parts that need to communicate with each other.Some of this communication – in the nervous system, for example – takes the form of bioelectrical…
Progress MS-30 to re-supply ISS The first Russian mission to resupply the International Space Station, ISS, in 2025 (and the first ISS launch of the year) lifted off from Baikonur Cosmodrome in…
For cattle fattened in fields instead of feedlots, the grass may be greener, but the carbon emissions are not. A study out Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences finds that even…
Air Force meteorologist Captain Robert Miller arrived for his forecasting shift at the weather station on Tinker Air Force Base, a sprawling installation roughly five miles east of downtown Oklahoma…
WASHINGTON — EchoStar Corp.’s Hughes division is managing what it hopes will be a gradual decline in its consumer broadband subscribers to prioritize in-flight connectivity and considering how to…
I thought I’d ask for some help this week, but I tried writing a couple of paragraphs and failed. The migraines left me with an idea, and playing around with computer code it almost works, but…
About 34 million years ago, a group of iguanas went on an epic journey. This lofty band of reptiles traveled about 5,000 miles from the western coast of North America all the way to Fiji. Biologists…
A March 13 packed house in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Hardin Hall auditorium celebrated the achievements and humanity of groundbreaking animal scientist Temple Grandin with a screening of…
Jia-Xin “Jay” Zhong, a postdoctoral scholar of acoustics at Penn State, used a dummy with microphones in its ears to measure the presence or absence of sound along an ultrasonic traj
WASHINGTON-Severe and erratic weather sparked tornadoes and wind-fueled wildfires through central and south-east US this weekend with storm patterns continuing today. The Associated Press reported at…
Around 34 million years ago, iguanas undertook the longest-known transoceanic trip of any terrestrial species, sailing one-fifth of the way around the world from North America to set up home in Fiji,…
A research project led by Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) faculty Dr. David Cory, professor in the Department of Chemistry, has received $1 million to advance quantum metrological standards. The…
Children rest and play at a foster home of the New Hope Foundation on the outskirts of Beijing, China, on Oct. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) **FILE** Domestic adoptions increased by 3.17% between…
Experts raised concerns about the CDC's plan to use the Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) to look for an association between vaccines and autism, despite decades of data demonstrating the two are not…
Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission came to an abrupt end after an unsuccessful landing attempt on March 6. Although the spacecraft reached the surface intact, Athena toppled over after touchdown, lea…
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally returning from the International Space Station. But how did the Starliner mission go wrong in the first place? And why have its failings become…
Among the critiques of a new article is a figure (left) duplicated from a retracted paper (right). A second paper on a contested pain disease is under investigation after sleuths raised questions…
It's a promising finding. This doesn't mean you should go and take an aspirin right now.
People use cognitive offloading (the use of physical action to reduce internal memory demand, such as writing a shopping list) in everyday life. In this Review, Richmond and Taylor describe cognitive…
BYLINE: Beth Miller Nearly 85% of the 1.7 million adolescents with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa, along with half of the nearly 40 million people in the world living with HIV. Although the government…
Dostarlimab Plus Chemotherapy in Advanced Endometrial CancerThe combination of dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli) plus carboplatin and paclitaxel demonstrated comparable progression-free survival (PFS)…
Duncan P. Mullis, 80, of Levis, Quebec, died Nov. 9, 2024. “Duncan studied or worked at University of Greenwich, London; University of California, Los Angeles; Wesleyan University; and the University…
Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) are advancing new cancer research programs, thanks to more than $1.7 million in funding from the San Diego philanthropic organization Curebound.
Why do medications that are supposed to help patients with chronic inflammatory diseases sometimes lead to blood clots? This is one of the questions that a team of researchers from Aarhus University…
An artistic interpretation of what Flagstones might have looked like shortly after it was constructed Jennie Anderson Researchers have found that a prehistoric burial site called Flagstones is one of…
The Sanae IV research station in Antarctica where the alleged assault occurredA group of scientists due to work together for months in a remote Antarctic research station has been rocked after a…
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, may help protect the brain from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that semaglutide reduced…
Experiencing social rejection during adolescence may contribute to the development of dark personality traits, a new study suggests. The research, published in the Journal of Personality, found that…
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This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. The worldwide tech leading Dutch firm, cosine, is making a big impact in space exploration. The company is playing a key role in…
Abortion bans successfully prevented some women from getting abortions in the immediate aftermath of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade, according to a detailed new study of birth data…
The reported personnel cuts to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will inevitably lead to cutting programs and services that so many people with mental health and…
Researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and the Max Delbrück Center have detailed the precise mechanism through which the inflammatory signaling molecule IL-12 contributes to Alzheimer's…
Early-life adversity affects more than half of the world's children and is a significant risk factor for cognitive and mental health problems later in life. In an extensive and up-to-the-minute review…
The erosion of the American dream More than 130 members of the top-secret National Nuclear Security Agency, including nuclear scientists, bomb engineers and safety experts, were either fired as part…
In the hyperarid desert bridging Angola and Namibia lives a plant known by the Afrikaans tweeblaarkannidood, meaning “two leaves that cannot die”. It’s a fitting title for Welwitschia mirabilis, an…
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Credit: Associated Press A solid-phase microextraction fiber collects a sample of air within an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus in February 2025. This noninvasive technique may open new avenues for…
EAST LANSING, Mich. – By unraveling the complex choreography of cellular machinery, Michigan State University researchers are helping identify the next generation of drug targets and cancer therapies.…
New images from the JWST indicate gas-like planets like Jupiter outside our own system for the first time. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. For the first time, NASAȁ
Reading time: 3 minutesNearly a year and a half after the devastating August 2023 wildfires, new survey results from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) highlight…
Hepatitis B virus infection remains one of the leading causes of liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Despite widespread vaccination and antiviral treatments, millions of…
That storm doesn’t look to be particularly impactful, with local forecasts predicting a few hundredths to a tenth of an inch of new rainfall, according to the weather service. The Sonoma County coast…
In this retrospective study, investigators evaluated a pharmacy-led initiative in the emergency department (ED), finding a potential reduction in ED revisits and hospital readmissions, though results…
Updated urine drug screening criteria and clinical support tools were associated with reduced racial disparities.Reports to Child Protective Services also decreased overall with more racial…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. LOS GATOS, California – Cambrian Works announces it has been selected by AFWERX for a Direct-to-Phase II contract in the amount…
NASA's Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are world-renowned as the "stranded astronauts": Though they haven't endured the longest spaceflight, it would certainly seem that way based on news coverage.…
Glioblastoma has remained one of the toughest cancers to treat, resisting even the latest advances in immunotherapy. But new research from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday collaborated with WhatsApp to extend ‘Scam Se Bacho,’ Meta’s safety campaign against online scams and spam. As part of the collaboration, DoT and…
For the first time, a patient in the United States has been cured of sickle cell anemia (SCD) using a groundbreaking gene therapy. Sebastien Beauzile, a 21-year-old from New York, received…
As the growth in global electricity need and supply continues to accelerate, efficient power electronics will be key to improving grid efficiency, stability, integration, and resilience for all energy…
Britain’s new building regulations are intended to future-proof the country’s new housing stock. But what can we do to make the nation’s existing housing more efficient, more environmentally friendly…
Summer Session enrollment for 2025 is now open. Students can choose from hundreds of courses in three-, six- and eight-week periods between June 2 and August 5.Part of Cornell’s School of Continuing…
Once the astronauts have arrived home, they will be taken to the Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas, where they will be checked over by medical experts.Long duration missions in space take a toll…
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ROLLA, Mo. – If a home in the United States has rooftop solar panels, there’s a strong likelihood that Dr. Patrick Chapman, a Missouri University of Science and Technology alumnus, played a role in…
A new analysis led by surgeons at UCLA Health finds that psychological prehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery after surgery. The research, led by Anne E. Hall in the lab of Dr. Justine Lee…
High school students who spent weeks designing, assembling, and testing 125-pound rolling robots put their fast-moving creations into the ring over the weekend, facing off at the annual Los Angeles…
A string of deadly tornadoes, violent dust storms and fast-moving wildfires ripped across several midwestern and southern U.S. states over the weekend, leaving at least 42 people dead, according to…
Back in 2022 on the 26 September, NASA’s DART mission successfully crashed into the asteroid Dimorphos. It was the first ever planetary defence test which demonstrated that a spacecraft could alter an…
Do you know which risk factor contributes to more deaths worldwide than obesity, alcohol and physical inactivity combined? Air pollution. Surprising, isn’t it? These deaths are highly concentrated in…
We share about 98.8 per cent of our DNA with chimpanzees, our closest living relatives. Yet, despite this near-identical genetic blueprint, chimps have not built civilisations, waged wars or mastered…
Huntington’s disease, a neurodegenerative condition, stems from a mutation in the HTT gene sequence in which a trio of nucleotides, cytosine, adenine and guanine (referred to as CAG), becomes repeated…
Shumaker, R. W., Walkup, K. R. & Beck, B. B. Animal Tool Behavior: The Use and Manufacture of Tools by Animals 3rd edn (John Hopkins Univ. Press, 2024). Google Scholar Harmand, S. et al. Nature 521,…
Three years have now elapsed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Publication data show that Russian science is increasingly isolated as a result, suffering from falling co-publications with…
The Visegrad Fund is not a major research funder, but its grants can have a catalytic effect for projects that bring together academics in the four participating countries: Poland, Czechia, Slovakia…
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) will finally enter into force on March 26, but there is a lot of hard work ahead before researchers and companies are able to reap the full benefits of improved…
The European Commission already asks projects funded under the same Horizon calls to ‘cluster’ and find ways to work together. Now, a group of researchers working in aquatic resources has taken this a…
Israel has a long history of research collaboration with the EU. It has participated in the Framework Programmes for research and innovation since 1996, and in 2021 signed an agreement to join Horizon…
Maria Leptin, president of the European Research Council (ERC), has suggested that Europe could become a “haven” for US researchers whose funding and academic freedom have been put in jeopardy by the…
With a combined 50-plus years in the news industry, Jeff Zeleny, chief national affairs correspondent with CNN, and Aaron Sanderford, editor-in-chief of the Nebraska Examiner, will discuss the state…
Researchers have found that around 50 percent of the obese are deficient in a mineral contained in this drink.A couple of glasses of fat-free milk each day can double weight loss, research finds.A…
A startup company wants to establish mining operations on the moon to extract a rare isotope needed for future quantum computers and nuclear fusion reactors. And according to one of its scientific…
Fungi are among the most important organisms on Earth. Even though most of the world’s described 157,000 fungal species are only visible with a microscope, these organisms are essential to our…
In a first-of-its-kind discovery, a death adder has been found with three super-sharp, venomous fangs, instead of the usual two."This is something we've never seen before," Billy Collett, park manager…
In a preclinical study, rodents treated with uric acid showed improved long-term outcomes after acute ischemic stroke. The findings suggest that the treatment may work as an add-on therapy to standard…
A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored clinical trial of a candidate vaccine to prevent Lassa fever has begun enrolling participants at the University of Maryland School of Medicine,…
U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams could be back on Earth as soon as Tuesday.The pair has been in space for nearly 300 days due to issues with the spacecraft they arrived in: Boeing's…
From January 25 to 30, 207 members of 34 ethnic groups from Brazil and seven other countries (Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Guatemala, Indonesia, Egypt, and the U.S.) took part in the 5th Indigenous…
Determining which experts to trust is essential for routine and high-stakes decisions. In this Review, Martire and colleagues examine the cognitive processes that underpin genuine expertise and…
Astronomers have announced that the James Webb Space Telescope has successfully captured its first direct images of carbon dioxide gas on a planet beyond our solar system. The findings are both a…
LS-SCLC | Image Credit: © catalin – stock.adobe.comThe European Commission has approved durvalumab (Imfinzi) for the treatment of adult patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer (LS-SCLC)…
Newswise — Osasenaga Iyamu’s story is one of resilience, courage and purpose.As a student at the Rutgers School of Public Health, Iyamu is earning her Master of Public Health degree in Environmental…
Washington, D.C. March 17, 2025 — As millions of Americans log on to track their college basketball pools, more than half (58%) of adults who gamble online daily say that they have intentionally taken…
The FDA notice follows a customer letter sent by haemodialysis manufacturer B Braun in January 2025. Image credit: Shutterstock / Jeppe Gustafsson. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added…
A recent study led by Emily Hackworth, a 2024 graduate of the Arnold School's Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, and co-authors has found that youth (ages 16-19) with internalizing…
Dr. Adrián A. Díaz-Faes serves as a Tenured Scientist at INGENIO, a joint research institute of CSIC and the Technical University of Valencia, Spain. He is a social scientist with a background in…
Ion Caltech Today—a reimagined version of Caltech Today designed to deliver daily doses of the campus information and announcements you normally see—will launch Monday, March 31.Ion Caltech…
Ten million people are diagnosed with dementia worldwide each year – that’s more than ever. According to the Alzheimer’s Society approximately one million people in the UK are currently living with…
Astronomers have spotted four smaller-than-Earth exoplanets orbiting the closest single-star system to us, called Barnard's Star.As detailed in a new paper published in the journal The Astrophysical…
Spiral galaxies imaged by JWST that rotate in the same direction relative to the Milky Way (red) and in the opposite direction relative to the Milky Way (blue). The number of galaxies rotating in the…
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Published: 12:30 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 12:32 EDT, 17 March 2025 NASA has changed the return date for its stranded astronauts' yet again —and they're coming home slightly sooner than…
Image by Saul Loeb / AFP via Getty / FuturismPeople are already dying due to cuts from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).As the New York Times reports, care workers in African…
We may have just found an easy-to-swallow cure for one of the deadliest diseases out there. In research released this month, scientists report that a single dose of an experimental pill dramatically…
Poly(ester amide)s (PEAs) have various applications but their synthesis is currently limited to chemical methods. Now, the biosynthesis of various PEAs in engineered Escherichia coli is presented. The…
In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when…
Newswise — MIAMI, FLORIDA (EMBARGOED UNTIL MARCH 17, 2025, AT NOON EDT) – Glioblastoma has remained one of the toughest cancers to treat, resisting even the latest advances in immunotherapy. But new…
Life begins with a tiny orchestra of stem cells, setting the stage for the body’s grand symphony of development. As the performance unfolds, a dynamic interplay of factors takes center stage,…
Media ReleaseCOPENHAGEN, Denmark; March 17, 2025 Results from Phase 2 RAINFOLTM-01 trial (B1 cohort) showed that with a median on-study follow-up of 48 weeks, Rina-S 120 mg/m2 led to a confirmed…
What does oil have to do with making movies? On March 26, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. PDT in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, Brian Jacobson, professor of visual culture, will discuss how Hollywood grew up…
Riddle me this: how can it be that reading these words activates nearly identical word-sensitive patches of the brain's visual system in you and nearly every other reader of this story? And that a…
The Simons Observatory (SO) has completed the installation of its Large Aperture Telescope (LAT) near the summit of Cerro Toco in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile.The telescope joins the…
Bacteria, such as E. coli (pictured), produce polymers to store nutrients.Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/Science Photo LibraryResearchers have genetically engineered microbes to produce a strong, fl
A virus that most adults on Earth have been exposed to has a sneaky route into the brain, and a world-first study has now demonstrated that it can cause behavioral changes. While this form of…
The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed the key chemical of carbon dioxide in planets outside of our solar system for the first time, scientists announced Monday.The gas giants are not…
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune-mediated condition characterized by inflammation of the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as dysphagia, food impaction, and chest pain.…
Monday, March 17, 2025 NIH-funded study supports use of adenotonsillectomy in this at-risk patient group. What Surgical removal of enlarged tonsils and adenoids in children with mild sleep-disordered…
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re excited to help you connect with your Irish and Irish American roots! 23andMe offers a variety of ways to discover more about your Irish ancestry. From identifying the…
The UK government has published the latest round of amendments in the Employment Rights Bill. Improvement of employment rights is inherently linked to better mental health for those of us in work and…
Villains are usually meant to be the characters you root against—the ones standing in the way of the hero’s journey. But sometimes, despite their flaws, you can’t help but feel drawn to them. Maybe…
The four SpaceX Crew-10 members and the seven Expedition 72 crew members join each other for a welcoming ceremony shortly after the SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft docked to the International Space…
National recognition highlights leadership in advancing cancer care for patients of all agesHighlightsAward follows rigorous evaluation processCriteria include patient satisfaction, outstanding…
The trial will focus on subjects with KRAS-positive advanced pancreatic cancer. Credit: Orawan Pattarawimonchai / Shutterstock. Swedish immunotherapy company Anocca has secured authorisation from…
Researchers at the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico say they have developed a Spacecraft Speedometer that can be used to help track satellites in order to avoid orbital collisions.…
The new edition of our digital magazine is out now – you can read it online for free. Here are some of the highlights from this month’s edition. As the healthcare industry becomes more user-centric,…
Kinesiology and Health Sciences Professor Lora Giangregorio has been awarded a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Bone Health and Exercise Science, with a funding allotment of $1.4 million. She…
There’s no question that the wildly popular injectable weight-loss drugs help people drop pounds, lower heart-disease risk, manage obstructive sleep apnea, and more. But as more people use these…
Written by Lisa Baker, Reiki Master Reiki, a form of energy healing that originated in Japan in the early 20th century, has grown in popularity worldwide. Proponents claim that Reiki helps to balance…
Men who see themselves as less desirable than their partners perform cunnilingus more often, likely as a strategy to maintain their relationships, new research suggests.
(Image by frank333 on Shutterstock) Japanese researchers developed an AI model that analyzes 22 steroid hormones in blood to determine your biological age—potentially revealing how fast you’re aging…
Artist impression of a white hole. (Credit: University of Sheffield) New research suggests that black holes could transition into white holes, ejecting matter and potentially preserving information,…
Scientists have discovered a new potential way to make lab-grown meat more realistic. (Kitreel/Shutterstock) Scientists discovered that aloe vera’s inner tissue can support the growth of fat cells,…
The first image from an early working version of the SKA Observatory’s SKA-Low telescope. Credit: SKAO More than 2 years into its construction, SKA-Low, the international SKA Observatory’s telescope…
Saturn has officially gained 128 new moons after an international team of astronomers used one of the most powerful telescopes on Earth to observe the planet over a period of years.The International…
Hopefully, it will never happen to you, but occasionally an employee will be tempted—or even asked—to do something unethical or perhaps borderline illegal. Maybe the questionable act is editing the…
Somerville, NJ March 17, 2025 – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, has expanded its breast cancer services with new technologies and medical…
WASHINGTON — Firefly Aerospace says that its Blue Ghost 1 lunar lander mission has ended as expected, completing all its objectives.Operations of Blue Ghost 1 ended with a final transmission around…
In collaboration with companies IgniteData and AstraZeneca, a technology platform called Archer is being used in a Phase 3 study sponsored by AstraZeneca.The aim of Archer is to help researchers…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — There's a new reason to steer clear of raw cheese: New research shows it can harbor the infectious bird flu virus for months."There is a risk of infection,"…
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have uncovered how pancreatic cancer hijacks a crucial metabolism 'switch' to help it spread, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for…
The Stirling VAULT100 features a new, more robust, free-piston Stirling engine design that delivers unsurpassed temperature uniformity and stability. It’s the first ULT freezer with a -100 to -20°C…
Constipation is one of the most commonly reported gastrointestinal complaints for which individuals elect to use nonprescription laxatives, fiber supplements, or lifestyle measures such as increasing…
Media AdvisoryMonday, March 17, 2025 Preclinical study in rodents suggests that uric acid is ready for human clinical testing.What In a preclinical study, rodents treated with uric acid showed…
“It’s the first principle in space flight, you always have a way for the crew to come home,” Stich said. “And Butch and Suni have had a way to come home.” That “way to come home” has changed slightly,…
PARIS — The James Webb Space Telescope has directly observed the key chemical of carbon dioxide in planets outside of our solar system for the first time, scientists announced Monday.The gas giants…
WASHINGTON - A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are to…
An event co-led by UCLH and Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust last week highlighted the crucial role of Clinical Research Practitioners (CRPs) in the NHS and how NHS employers can develop…
News ReleaseMonday, March 17, 2025 Lassa fever is a viral hemorrhagic disease that can be fatal and that causes permanent hearing loss.A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored clinical trial of…
The WOLVERINE study analyzed five trials and found metastasis-directed therapy -- primarily radiation -- may delay castration resistance and improve other long-term outcomes in prostate cancer. While…
Tracking fast-moving and maneuverable hypersonic weapons has been described as spotting a slightly brighter candle in a sea of candles. Difficult, but not impossible. With China and Russia advancing…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- From 2015 to 2023, there was an increase in the number of pediatric nonfatal fentanyl exposures reported to poison centers, according to a study published…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In 2023, reported breast and colorectal cancer screening rebounded from pandemic-related declines, and rates were higher than in 2019, according to a…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For children with mild sleep disordered breathing (SDB), adenotonsillectomy is associated with reduced all-cause health care utilization, according to a…
The predictive model allows physicians to make informed decisions about hospitalising at-risk infants. Credit: Gorodenkoff / Shutterstock. A US-based team of researchers from Vanderbilt University…
Treatment with the allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy Orca-T led to an improvement in moderate-to-severe chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD)–free survival compared with conventional allogeneic…
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are preparing to touch back down on Earth as early as Tuesday.The two have been on the International Space Station since June. Their mission was only…
On Saturday, March 29, two weeks after a total lunar eclipse was visible to all of North America, skywatchers will be treated to a spectacular event that has not been seen from anywhere since last…
Curator Katherine Carter with the restored Marlborough portrait in Chartwell's main staircase After an intensive restoration, a portrait of John Churchill, the first duke of Marlborough, will go on…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with distant-stage cancers, there was an increase in early palliative care (PC) billing from 2010 to 2019, but the level remained low, according…
Schematic summary of the glucose and lipid metabolism in fasting and fed states. A novel dietary approach that restricts specific sulfur-containing amino acids could offer a more effective and…
Darth Vader graffiti Harry Potter is likely a Democrat or Labour supporter, while Darth Vader surely votes Republican or Conservative—at least that’s what you’ll probably believe if you identify with…
pulled pork A solution to one of China’s most pressing environmental challenges may come in a surprisingly small package. Researchers have discovered that adding specially synthesized iron…
An artist’s impression of a quantum electrodynamics simulation using 100 qubits of an IBM quantum computer. The spheres and lines denote the qubits and connectivity of the IBM quantum processor; gold…
A new study shows that an open-source AI model performs on par with the leading closed-source tool in its ability to solve tough medical cases. The shift portends greater competition that should…
Newswise — WASHINGTON, March 17, 2025 – AIP and the American Physical Society (APS) are excited to award Samson Shatashvili with the 2025 Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics. Shatashvili is…
Self-Improvement Could Turmeric replace your morning coffee? HausOnThePrairie / Getty Images Table of Contents I love coffee. I started drinking it when I was about 14, gradually coming to rely on it…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People who take over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a study scheduled for…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Your organs might be aging faster than you are -- and that could increase your risk for serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease and dementia.A new…
For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve — akin to identifying a peak to climb — and then they must develop a strategy to solve…
The extremes of health care contact days—having too few or more than average—among community-dwelling Traditional Medicare (TM) beneficiaries 65 years and older have been associated with unnecessary…
An Antarctic skua, one of the birds hardest hit by avian flu in the region. Peter Prokosch via Flickr A deadly strain of H5N1, commonly known as avian flu, has been found in birds across the Antarctic…
BYLINE: Denise Heady Physician-scientist Theodore Scott Nowicki, MD, PhD, an assistant professor-in-residence of pediatric hematology/oncology and microbiology, immunology, & molecular genetics at the…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For 21 years, Sebastien Beauzile lived with the chronic pain of sickle cell anemia. Now, thanks to a groundbreaking genetic treatment, he is the first person…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Higher menopausal symptom burden is associated with poorer cognitive and behavioral impairment later in life, according to a study published online March 5…
A new resource for the health of the entire dental team was launched by the CDO at BDIA Dental Showcase on Saturday. The dental profession is fast-paced and demanding, with high levels of stress,…
Sound, vibration, and motion are all inextricably linked. In this BBC video, physicist Helen Czerski shows how an object’s sound and vibrations relate through the classic Chladni experiment. She…
Published: 2025-03-17 14:54:00 Jacob and Noah Young having a go at an experiment with university staff member Sian Pritchard More than 5,000 people attended the University of Southampton’s Science and…
Hearings began Monday in a landmark climate case in Hamm, Germany, where a Peruvian farmer is suing energy giant RWE over its role in warming.Backed by the climate group Germanwatch, farmer Saul…
Published: 10:39 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 10:40 EDT, 17 March 2025 A border town in southern Texas has been named the most obese city in America, according to a new study.In a report ranking 100…
Paramedics in general practice help reduce GP workload but do not contribute to cost savings for the NHS, according to research. The study published in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP)…
Independent Sage says scientists must fight for diversity initiatives or see important voices silenced
Ko-Kulturen bestehend aus Neuronen, die Nervenfasern (pink) ausbilden und Oligodendrozyten, die diese Nervenfasern mit Myelin (weiß) ummanteln. Die Zellkerne sind blau angefärbt. © Charité | AG…
Schaeben, H. & Gerald van den Boogaart, K. Comment on “Machine learning enhanced analysis of EBSD data for texture representation”. npj Comput. Mater. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41524-024-01324-4…
Announced as part of the 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) annual meeting, the ongoing Phase 1/2 Deliver trial investigated the company’s intravenous therapy specifically in patients who are…
Hypospadias is characterized by an ectopic urethral opening and abnormal penile curvature, affecting approximately 1 in 200 live male births. While its origins are believed to stem from a combination…
Nearly 1 in 3 children now live with a chronic condition that could impact their lifelong health, a new study finds.Researchers analyzed data from more than 236,000 kids, teens and young adults who…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Health officials are warning about a rise in injuries linked to the misuse of nitrous oxide, aka laughing gas.The gas, which is used medically as a sedative…
Opko Health and Entera Bio have formalized their partnership as the biotechs prepare to take the first orally administered dual agonist glucagonlike-peptide 1 (GLP-1)/glucagon peptide into the clinic.…
Although NASA’s Lucy spacecraft’s upcoming encounter with the asteroid Donaldjohanson is primarily a mission rehearsal for later asteroid encounters, a new paper suggests that this small, main belt…
As the seasons shift and we transition from winter to spring, many things change, including allergies. Does your nose feel itchy when the weather changes? Maybe you sneeze a lot, your eyes water or…
Dogs that have oral squamous cell carcinomas often need surgeries that disfigure their jaws and lower their quality of life – and in 20% of dogs diagnosed, the cancer has metastasized to a point where…
Battle, C. E., Hutchings, H. & Evans, P. A. Risk factors that predict mortality in patients with blunt chest wall trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Injury 43, 8–17 (2012).Article PubMed
Barkhuizen, M., Anderson, D. G. & Grobler, A. F. Advances in GBA-associated Parkinson’s disease–Pathology, presentation and therapies. Neurochem. Int. 93, 6–25 (2016).CAS PubMed
NCCN Guidelines Version 3. 2024 Genetic/Familial High-Risk Assessment: Colorectal, Endometrial, and Gastric [Internet]. 2024 [cited 2024 Nov 6]. Available from:…
In a damning new video, YouTuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober has perfectly demonstrated why Tesla relying entirely on visual data from a suite of cameras isn't such a good idea for driver…
constellr, a German thermal EO startup, shared the first heat-map image taken by the company’s debut satellite—SkyBee-1.As part of the company’s planned HiVE (High-precision Versatile Ecosphere)…
Space Week in Orlando showcases significant advancements in space technology. All Points, a leader in aerospace and logistics, supports major missions like Artemis with innovative flight system…
A study published in The Lancet Haematology has reported a 73% response rate for CAR T-cell therapy among patients with certain blood cancers. The clinical trials were conducted by researchers from…
New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images show the first carbon dioxide-containing planet discovered outside of Earth’s solar system, displaying the telescope’s ground breaking research…
Newswise — NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured direct images of multiple gas giant planets within an iconic planetary system. HR 8799, a young system 130 light-years away, has long been a…
Blue Ghost touched down on the Moon two weeks ago – and beamed back some stunning footage of its soft landing in never-before-seen detail, including "first-of-its-kind" footage of a lunar lander's…
Global biosimilar regulatory harmonization will be needed to reduce development costs and improve patient access, despite challenges posed by differing national requirements and regulatory frameworks,…
Heading south for the winter? Oropouche virus, a new infectious disease, has been reported in travelers from Canada and the United States who visited Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Cuba. An article…
It’s rather a simple premise — be a raccoon and knock over as much garbage in the streets of Toronto as possible. Featuring imported map data to create authentic Toronto neighbourhoods, Trash Panda…
In the summer of 2024 several groups of scientists published a curious finding: people vaccinated against shingles were less likely to develop dementia than their unvaccinated peers. Two of the papers…
In the summer of 2024 several groups of scientists published a curious finding: people vaccinated against shingles were less likely to develop dementia than their unvaccinated peers. Two of the papers…
People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered a revolutionary new technique involving planting electrodes in the brain to modulate brain activity and cravings and improve…
Two experiments using pictures of male and female human faces in Japan showed that faces were more likely to be perceived as dominant when presented against a red background than when shown against…
This illustration shows how binary stars interact with a supermassive black hole to create a population of hypervelocity stars that wind up getting gravitationally kicked so strongly, they get ejected…
Home Topics History & Culture The tale of a butterfly heist and a taxonomic side-quest By Olivia Congdon, Australian National University • 17 March 2025 A series of heists on Australian museums 70…
Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection continues to pose a major global health threat. The virus evades immune responses and antiviral therapies due to the persistence of covalently closed circular…
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has funded a mathematician to advance acoustic technologies to map the uncharted expanses of the planet’s ocean floor. Part of the ONR’s Basic and Applied Scientific…
A unit of RM 8048 consists of four vials each from two dietary pools: omnivore and vegetarian. Credit: NIST The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a human stool…
Exercise is generally considered healthy and beneficial, even for individuals living with cardiovascular disease. However, there is a growing demand for personalized heart health advice that considers…
First-year nurses often have difficulties while bridging the gap between educational theory and required workplace practice. In the fast-paced medical field, sufficient guidance is hard to come by, so…
Emil Kjeldahl Bjerregaard Bjerrum and Egil Husum from Bech-Bruun provide an in-depth analysis of the newly adopted Regulation (EU) 2025/327 on the European Health Data Space (EHDS). They explore the…
Henry, N. L., Bedard, P. L. & DeMichele, A. Standard and Genomic Tools for Decision Support in Breast Cancer Treatment. Am. Soc. Clin. Oncol. Educ. https://doi.org/10.1200/EDBK_175617 (2017).Article…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease with heterogeneous clinical manifestations. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of SLE is crucial for developing effective…
Dobiás̆ová, M. & Frohlich, J. The plasma parameter log (TG/HDL-C) as an atherogenic index: Correlation with lipoprotein particle size and esterification rate inapob-lipoprotein-depleted plasma…
Most people have done something bad at one point in their lives. Maybe they failed to help a friend. Or maybe they took credit for something that they didn’t do. Should these bad acts be punished?…
A new analysis led by surgeons at UCLA Health finds that psychological prehabilitation can significantly enhance recovery after surgery. The research, led by Anne E. Hall in the lab of Dr. Justine Lee…
Professor Pietro Tricoli, from the University of Birmingham, commented: “Waterborne transport must significantly reduce its use of fossil fuels and resulting greenhouse gas emissions to meet climate…
Heart failure is a major health concern, especially for aging populations-it significantly increases mortality rates, and severely impacts quality of life for those affected. Exercise therapy has been…
New images of the mysterious Martian moon Deimos were captured on March 12 when the European Space Agency‘s (ESA) Hera mission activated its instruments for the first time beyond Earth. The activity…
President Donald Trump, the same man who once said that people promoting electric vehicles should “ROT IN HELL,” bought his own EV this week. He showed off his new Tesla Model S — red, like the Make…
Endometrial Cancer | Image Credit:© Crystal light - stock.adobe.comTreatment of metformin plus standard-of-care levonorgestrel-releasing (LR) intrauterine devices (IUD) was well tolerated and…
BYLINE: Christoph Stapfer In order to guarantee the security of supply of our future energy system, we need not only an expansion of renewable energies, but also sophisticated control mechanisms that…
ocean waves The waters off Florida‘s east coast could soon become home to a new kind of power plant. According to groundbreaking research from Florida Atlantic University, this stretch of Atlantic…
A recent study has unveiled the pivotal role of Ferroptosis Suppressor Protein 1 (FSP1) in intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), a primary cause of chronic lower back pain. Researchers discovered…
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night's…
A "supergiant" deposit of high-quality gold ore containing an estimated 1,000 metric tons (1,100 US tons) of the precious metal was discovered in central China in late 2024, according to Chinese state…
Count Me In, a patient-partnered research initiative led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, is launching a new project focused on translocation renal cell…
A pioneering study has introduced a data-driven approach to tackling site-specific unmodeled errors in Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), a persistent challenge in urban canyons and rugged…
About 100 million metric tons of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of the world’s most commonly used plastics, are produced annually, using more than 15 times the energy needed to power New York…
Tech founders don’t always know what their products will become or how people will eventually use them. That’s what happened with Twitter, early employees of the company told CNN in a new documentary…
DALLAS, March 17, 2025 — Rising food costs can make healthy eating a challenge for many families. A June 2024 public opinion poll from the American Heart Association and Research found about 60% of…
In the continuing evolution of personalized medicine, a new Yale study has found evidence to support the value of a tool that measures the presence of cancer-derived molecules in the blood of patients…
Image by Rebecca Xun / Lucia CamachoEarlier this month, we blogged that participants at a New York University (NYU) event called the "Stupid Hackathon" had created something remarkable: a vape…
In last week’s column, I discussed how ultraprocessed foods are defined, and the fact that the definition doesn’t take nutrition into account. Given the prevailing sense of certainty that…
Since 2022, Colorado and 10 other states have passed voter initiatives to protect or expand abortion access. Yet, seven of these states, including Colorado, require people under the age of 18 to get…
In Philadelphia, fatal overdoses are the No. 3 cause of death after heart disease and cancer. That’s been the case each year since 2016, except in 2020 and 2021 when COVID-19 deaths outpaced overdose…
Ice cores in freezers, dinosaurs on display, fish in jars, birds in boxes, human remains and ancient artifacts from long gone civilizations that few people ever see – museum collections are filled…
Science uses careful, organized observations and tests to construct theories that are recorded, passed on to others and built on.
When asked about reactions to Donald Trump being president, a 16-year-old Black girl said, “I feel unsafe and not protected. The United States is supposed to be the land of the free but is really the…
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Here’s the public health news you can use to start your week. Some virus stuff, but also a lot happening in the nutrition world. Influenza-like illness (e.g., fever, cough,…
Dogs that have oral squamous cell carcinomas often need surgeries that disfigure their jaws and lower their quality of life – and in 20% of dogs diagnosed, the cancer has metastasized to a point where…
HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch company Galactic Energy successfully sent eight satellites into orbit early Monday with its light-lift Ceres-1 rocket.The Ceres-1 solid rocket lifted off at 4:07…
Newswise — Korean researchers have succeeded in developing a key technology for all-solid-state secondary batteries, known as next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to their high safety. The work…
“Before industrial whaling, the global transport of nutrients by humpback, gray, and right whales would have been almost three times higher than it is now,” researchers said. But if whale populations…
The total number of dabbling and diving ducks is down about 30 percent from 2017, said Brasher. Loss of grasslands habitat and a prolonged drought affecting the wetlands of the Great Plains’ prairie…
“I’m an electrical engineer, but I think the most important connections are those between humans. This is what drives my work managing Monitoreo De Agua En Colombia (Water Monitoring in Colombia) a…
Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis) are an important treatment option for people with chronic inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. Since…
Sit comfortably and pay attention to your breath as you inhale and exhale. When thoughts drift into your mind, just ignore them and stay focused on your breath. Seems simple enough, right? But it…
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading provider of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing platforms, today announced a newly published study in…
LAKELAND, Fla., March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The wellness industry is witnessing a surge in science-backed, natural solutions for male vitality, and Alpha Bites has quickly risen to prominence…
Most people in the United States have access to clean, affordable tap water, yet many still choose to drink bottled water at home for reasons including the perception of contaminants, unpleasant taste…
An extreme exoplanet has gotten even more extreme in the eyes of astronomers. In mapping the 3D structure of its atmosphere for the first time, scientists have discovered that a high-speed atmospheric…
The market for clinical trials in China is currently experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing activity from both Chinese sponsors and overseas corporations. The country’s large patient…
Women Initiate Divorce More Often – Research shows that 69% of divorces are filed by women, with rates as high as 90% among college-educated women. Financial and Career Factors Influence Divorce –…
Amgen has shared new data from a late-stage trial of its B cell-depleting therapy Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) in adults with the rare autoimmune disorder generalised myasthenia gravis (gMG). The phase…
Roche has announced the launch of a new cardiovascular, renal and metabolism (CVRM) hub at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston, US. The Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston will…
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has received approval from the European Commission (EC) for its CD19-directed CAR T cell therapy Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) in follicular lymphoma (FL). The drug,…
New report from Long Covid Support on Long Covid Clinic closures and explains the impact this will have on those living with the condition.A new report from Long Covid Support & Long Covid Kids…
Patients who have been treated for heart failure and experience an improvement of their pump function, are still at higher risk of heart-related death or hospitalization if they stop taking heart…
Policy simulations showed that retention bans could reduce shark mortality three-fold, on average, but that this wasn’t enough to reduce mortality to sustainable fishing levels for already heavily…
Following its arrival at Pariacabo harbour in Kourou, French Guiana, ESA’s Biomass satellite has been rolled out of its shipment container, which kept it protected throughout its two-week voyage from…
An archaeological excavation team was shocked to find a fully intact Buddha torso statue from the 12th or 13th century measuring 3.75 feet tall.The torso find at a Cambodian temple matches a Buddha…
(Adobe Stock) Pregnant women can get the COVID-19 vaccine without any fear of causing birth defects in their unborn child, a new study says. Researchers found no link between COVID vaccination in…
PSI and Ethox researchers Dr Tess Johnson, Dr Zeb Jamrozik, and Dr Stephanie Johnson, with University of Melbourne colleague Dr Prashanth Ramachandran, have this week published a paper that highlights…
Published in Nature Methods the new methodology integrates image-based spatial transcriptomics, which maps gene expression at single-cell resolution, with computational inference of the mechanical…
Radcliffe might be responsible for the Ice Age. You read that right.
constellr, a German thermal EO startup, shared the first heat-map images taken by the company’s debut satellite—SkyBee-1.As part of the company’s planned HiVE (High-precision Versatile Ecosphere)…
Transporter-13 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Saturday with payloads on board—including a handful of first-time flyers—designed to accomplish a range of missions from keeping an eye on…
RetinaLogik was founded in 2021 by Dr Abdullah Sarhan and Julia St Amand from the University of Calgary. Image credit: Toa55 / Shutterstock. RetinaLogik has secured Class II medical device approval…
As a large swathe of Earth was treated to the rare sight of the blood Moon during last week's lunar eclipse, one lonely robot far from home caught a very different perspective. From its vantage point…
A wedding ring might come with an unexpected and disproportionate side effect for men: weight gain. Scientists at the National Institute of Cardiology in Warsaw, Poland, have found that married men…
Fragments of human facial bones that surfaced in northern Spain have been found to be 1.1 to 1.4 million years old, meaning that they are parts of the oldest human face in Western Europe.The…
Young American women are greeting the prospect of pregnancy with a decided “meh,” driving down U.S. fertility rates, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study says. The actual…
More than 2,680 people competed the primary care ‘trust’ survey issued by the NHS Race and Health Observatory in 2022, which sought views on a broad range of areas including overall trust in, and…
Ferreira, L. et al. Panic! at the disks: first rest-frame optical observations of galaxy structure at z > 3 with JWST in the SMACS 0723 field. Astrophys. J. Lett. 938, L2 (2022). This paper reports…
A new study led by Dr. Roy Herbst, deputy director of Yale Cancer Center, found evidence to support the value of a tool that measures the presence of cancer-derived molecules in the blood of patients…
Watch the Splashdown of NASA’s Crew-9 homecoming Live Here NASA will provide a live coverage of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 return to Earth from the International Space Station, beginning with Dragon…
For those of us who have been around computers for decades (I used my first computer in 1976!) there are some things users do to stay secure digitally speaking that seem obvious. But, those things are…
If you feel drained, anxious or on edge, it’s not just in your head—it’s in your body. Unpredictable ... [+] A healthy relationship provides emotional stability, where love feels safe and consistent.…
Researchers at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences have made an important advancement in the field of single-cell transcriptomics by developing a novel…
A groundbreaking new study sheds light on this mystery by uncovering hidden patterns of brain activity that support long-term memory. Using a framework inspired by thermodynamics, scientists have…
Using a newly developed tool to sift through data from the NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, a team led by a Penn State astronomer has identified young sub-Neptune planets close to their…
“Replacing typical snacks with pecans improved key risk factors for heart disease including blood cholesterol levels and diet quality,” said Kristina Petersen, associate professor of nutritional…
Rocket Lab plans to launch five satellites for the French technology company Kinéis tonight (March 17), and you can watch the action live.An Electron vehicle carrying five of Kinéis' "Internet of…
Cambridge, UK, 17 March 2025 – Maxion Therapeutics (”Maxion”), a biotechnology company developing antibody-based KnotBody® drugs for ion channel- and G protein coupled receptor (GPCR)-driven diseases,…
The RIO trial assessed the impact of two long-acting immune therapies known as broadly neutralising antibodies, or bNAbs, compared with placebo, among 68 people living with HIV who stopped taking…
It’s smaller than a pepper grain but don’t let its tiny size fool you. Texas Instruments has unveiled the world’s smallest microcontroller, the MSPM0C1104, measuring a mere 1.38 square millimeters.…
In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human airways are at higher risk for dehydration and inflammation when…
In a significant stride towards bolstering strategic resources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States last month culminated in the launching of a collaborative initiative…
Otsuka’s Taiho Pharmaceutical is paying $400 million upfront to acquire Switzerland’s Araris Biotech and its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker platform. The two companies have been working together…
A recent study published in Brain Communications has shed light on how traumatic brain injuries, such as those experienced in combat or accidents, might influence the development of brain changes…
17 March 2025 An in-depth technical analysis by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has evaluated the impact of the INNA megaproject on the facilities at the Paranal Observatory, Chile — and the…
President Donald Trump's ninth week in office is expected to include a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as the nations inch closer to reportedly securing a peace deal between Ukraine…
Published: 07:25 EDT, 17 March 2025 | Updated: 07:25 EDT, 17 March 2025 The Abydos Dynasty was one of the most mysterious dynasties spanning the whole of ancient Egypt.Centered around Abydos, one of…
HumansSurekha Davies Univ. California Press (2025)The Nazis who organized the Holocaust in the 1940s were human monsters. They join numerous fictional part-human, part-monster characters — such as…
Researchers in Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian territories and European countries are working together to study barn owls (Tyto alba) in pest control.Credit: Thanassis Stravrakis/AP…
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will head back to Earth on Tuesday (March 18) after an unexpectedly long and eventful space mission, and you can watch their homecoming live.Wilmore, Williams, fellow…
Lloyd BodPresent address: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USAJingwen ShiPresent address:…
It was led by Angelos Kolias, Consultant Neurosurgeon at the University of Cambridge and Cambridge University Hospitals, and Hani Marcus, Consultant Neurosurgeon from University College London. They…
The imaging technique could impact the management of conditions associated with tumours of the adrenal gland, which is present on the top of the kidney. Credit: crystal light / Shutterstock.…
Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease every year among people in Australia, according to research published in the European…
Being born with a heart defect may be associated with an increased cancer risk for babies and their moms, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's flagship journal…
A phase 3 trial of AstraZeneca’s $800 million rare disease candidate has met its primary endpoint. The update keeps eneboparatide on track to come to market, but the lack of numbers in the readout…
Whether we are trying to pull off a pickle recipe for our family or trying to impress a gathering with a well-timed joke, a large chunk of our daily cognitive, social, and communicative activities are…
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The therapy has been submitted to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval. Image credit: Ines Nepo / Shutterstock. Scholar Rock’s spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapy has shown benefit…
Educational efforts, mainly adveritsements, have prevented nearly 450,000 youth from starting E-Cigarette use in one year, reducing the youth e-cigarette use to the lowest level in a decade, according…
SOLASCURE Ltd (SolasCure), a biotechnology company developing a novel treatment to transform chronic wound healing, today announced the initiation of a new Phase II clinical trial, CLEANVLU2. The…
By MATT McCORD When most Americans undergo surgery, they expect to recover quickly and return to their normal l
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Chemists have developed a new catalytic method to transform carbon dioxide into formate, a chemical compound with many uses from pesticides to preservatives. The team, led by researchers at Yale…
The IPCC compiles scientific insights on climate change, informing policymakers and the public about risks and possible actions. One of its core tools is the use of future scenarios. Climate models…
The trial aims to assess the therapy’s tolerability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and safety. Credit: Volha_R / Shutterstock. US-based biopharmaceutical company Palisade Bio has begun dosing…
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(Bloomberg) -- Global carbon emissions are amplifying a North Atlantic wind pattern that drives northern Europe’s biggest winter storms, new research shows. According to projections from scientists at…
NASA has announced plans to stream live the return of two astronauts “stranded” on the International Space Station for nine months. Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who piloted Boeing's experimental…
LumiNola / Getty Images Cycle syncing, the practice of aligning certain health habits with your menstrual cycle, has become a popular wellness trend.Some say working out at certain points of your…
It’s not an easy task to earn a graduate degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy or social work. It takes years of schooling, a significant financial investment and a commitment to helping…
When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt. But if you were blindfolded and had no idea you were touching…
In a late-stage trial of patients with multiple types of blood cancer, Orca Bio’s allogeneic T-cell immunotherapy doubled the rate at which patients survived without developing chronic graft-versus…
DeepView® System outperforms burn physicians in identifying non-healing tissue Landmark Burn Validation Study, one of the largest in U.S. history, confirms DeepView’s performanceSpectral AI plans FDA…
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario and MELBOURNE, Australia, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Microbix Biosystems Inc. (TSX: MBX, OTCQX: MBXBF, Microbix®), a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter,…
The agreement was signed by QRDI Council secretary general Omar Al-Ansari and HMC acting assistant managing director Ali Al-Janahi. Credit: Hamad Medical Corporation. Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC)…
Mammalian egg cells, known as oocytes, store the nutrients and materials required for early embryo development. Before fertilisation, they exist in a low-energy, almost hibernation-like state.…
17 March 2025 - Deep brain stimulation will be used to normalise brain activity People suffering from severe alcohol and opioid addiction are to be offered a revolutionary new technique involving…
Georgia Thermou © Georgia Thermou Many transportation bridges around the world are more than 50 years old, and some are nearing, or have already reached, the end of their intended lifespan. Common…
David Pope © David Pope The UK’s abundant and varied architectural legacy encapsulates the development of artisanal expertise and material manipulation. In doing so, tangible structures are crafted…
The bird flu (avian H5N1 influenza) has been circulating widely in cattle and other mammals. Many researchers note that there is a risk of a human pandemic. Some studies suggest that older humans are…
A new study has identified the way in which human airways are affected by very dry atmospheres, which are set to increase due to climate change. The study found that breathing dry air triggers the…
Sepsis, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's dysregulated response to infection, remains a leading cause of mortality in ICUs worldwide. Despite advancements in medical technology,…
Using data from the United States, England, Europe, Israel and China, Lin, Qian et al. identify that at least one-fifth of persons with dementia and functional limitations received no care for daily…
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on…
Wang, H. et al. Global, regional, and national life expectancy, all-cause mortality, and cause-specific mortality for 249 causes of death, 1980–2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of…
The FarmGTEx Project aims to understand genetic control of gene activity under diverse biological and environmental contexts in domestic animals, providing a foundation for improving animal precision…
This broad group of authors summarizes the impact of circadian factors on metabolic biology and offers recommendations on how to account for and report biological, environmental and experimental…
A thorough understanding of the life cycle of extracellular vesicles is essential to unleash their full potential in biomarker identification and therapeutics development. This Review discusses the…
On Monday, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) posted on X that it would terminate over 400 grants, adding up to some $250 million in funding, to Columbia University over its response to pro…
This single word can send shivers down the spine of economists, investors, and everyday workers alike: recession. And lately, it’s been on everyone’s mind. Google searches for the term have…
Elahere secured full approval from the US Food and Drug Administration last year. Credit: © AbbVie. US-based pharmaceutical company AbbVie has reported the final analysis from the Phase III MIRASOL…
Credit: AP Photo/Julio Cortez CDC plans to study vaccines and autism links amid mealses outbreak The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently
WASHINGTON — NASA has received an extension to a White House directive to develop a plan for cutting the agency’s workforce, saying its current workforce has been too busy.In a statement to reporters…
17 March 2025 NHS staff at Scarborough Hospital’s Emergency Department have welcomed a new colleague this month - a research robot called DAISY. DAISY, which stands for Diagnostic Artificial…
Spending cuts, immigration, and Medicaid are at the top of the Washington agenda. That climate provides fertile ground for misinformation and myths to multiply on social networks. Some of the most…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 1 in 3 children live with a chronic condition that could significantly affect their health for the rest of their lives, a new study says.Chronic…
Pete Dickinson reflects on two new Science Museum Group Fellowships which have been awarded this month. Sir Demis Hassabis has become the latest innovator to receive a Science Museum Group Fellowship,…
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atmosphere: The envelope of gases surrounding Earth, another planet or a moon. atom: The basic unit of a chemical element. Atoms are made up of a dense nucleus that contains positively charged protons…
iOncologi, Inc. (www.ioncologi.com), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel immunotherapies for cancer treatment, today announced the appointment of Dr. Mona Flores and Mr. Paolo…
In July 2012, a renegade American businessman, Russ George, took a ship off the coast of British Columbia and dumped 100 tons of iron sulfate dust into the Pacific Ocean. He had unilaterally, and some…
colleague: Someone who works with another; a co-worker or team member. factor: Something that plays a role in a particular condition or event; a contributor. force: Some outside influence that can…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women can get the COVID-19 vaccine without any fear of causing birth defects in their unborn child, a new study says.Researchers found no link…
(Bloomberg) -- A hungry whale is a quiet whale. A new first-of-its kind study found the marine mammals vocalized less after a marine heat wave decimated their prey, making whale songs a barometer of…
Glyphosate began as a failed experiment. In 1950, Swiss chemist Henri Martin first synthesised it in an attempt to develop new pharmaceuticals, but the compound showed little promise. Fast forward 75…
1. The North Anatolian Fault (NAF) and the Marmara Sea The NAF is a major right-lateral strike-slip fault extending approximately 1,500 kilometers across northern Turkey, acting as a boundary between…
Researchers have significantly expanded the understanding of the genetic causes of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart condition that leads to an irregular heartbeat and increases the risk of…
Single-stranded RNA origami tiles transcribed and folded inside giant liposomes generate micrometre-long filaments that deform the membrane, showcasing the potential of RNA nanotechnology in building…
Vale, L. J. in Planning Twentieth Century Capital Cities (ed. Gordon, D. L.) 15–37 (Routledge, 2006).Mayer, H., Sager, F., Kaufmann, D. & Warland, M. Capital city dynamics: linking regional innovation…
CABI, SciDev.Net and the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa (HSRC) are teaming up to deliver a training and mentorship programme to help in the writing of effective policy briefs from…
Kleimann, D. et al. Green tech race? The US inflation reduction act and the EU Net zero industry act. World Econ. 46, 3420–3434 (2023). This study compares the US inflation reduction act and European…
Macdonald's aim was for the platform to be accessible to all and so he developed a method that converts smartphones into VR headsets: “Only 5% of UK households have a VR headset but 99% have…
The technique – known as deep brain stimulation – is to be trialled at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, and King’s College Hospital, London. The team behind the Brain-PACER: Brain Pacemaker…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Arthritis sufferers who also have COPD have a significantly higher risk of death than those without the chronic breathing disease, a new study says.People…
Chelsea Finn (left) and Moo Jin Kim conduct a demonstration with a robot at Stanford University. Moo Jin Kim/Stanford University Artificial intelligence can find you a recipe or generate a picture,…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Young American women are greeting the prospect of pregnancy with a decided “meh,” driving down U.S. fertility rates, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new way to make high-performance permanent magnets without using costly heavy rare earth elements. This breakthrough could help reduce costs and…
Scientists have discovered that a specific area within the brain, known as the cortical amygdala, plays a pivotal role in determining whether male mice behave aggressively or in a friendly manner.…
Deep observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have revealed an exceptionally large galaxy in the early universe. It’s a cosmic giant whose light has travelled over 12 billion years to…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The blues and the jitters are very common among people battling chronic pain, a new evidence review says.About 40% of adults with chronic pain have symptoms…
Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues behind the extraordinary lifespan of the Greenland shark, a species that can live for up to 400 years. Researchers from the University of Tokyo have…
New research suggests that powerful star explosions, called supernovae, may have caused at least two mass extinctions in Earth’s history. Scientists from Keele University believe that these massive…
Scientists at the University of Adelaide have used cutting-edge cameras, inspired by quantum technology, to take incredibly detailed images of embryos. This breakthrough could help researchers better…
Pancreatic cancer is a serious illness that starts in the pancreas, an organ located behind the stomach. The pancreas is important for digesting food and controlling blood sugar levels. Unfortunately,…
Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have uncovered a key reason why some people continue to experience breathing problems long after recovering from COVID-19. Their research…
A new study has found that social chatbots—AI-powered programs designed to have conversations—can help university students feel less lonely and anxious. The research, published in the Journal of…
A new study from Japan has found that the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) varies among different types of steatotic liver disease (SLD), with alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD) carrying the…
Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to “eat less and move more.” Others have spent years juggling trendy diets, from keto to fasting, with minimal results. Despite their…
For years, scientists studying brain aging have focused on proteins and DNA. But what if a crucial piece of the puzzlehas been overlooked? A team of researchers at Stanford University has shifted its…
Credit: Unsplash+ Can’t sleep at night? Researchers say the reason – and the solution – could be lurking in your kitchen. The ingredients for poor sleep can be found in every meal, and the less you…
A Climate of Truth: Why We Need It and How To Get It Mike Berners-Lee Cambridge Univ. Press (2025)I had the privilege of hearing climate scientist Mike Berners-Lee talk about his latest book before it…
The Robot Competition comprises three matches in which teams must complete as many missions as possible in two and a half minutes; this was won by Concord College, who had a very impressive run in…
A new study of people age 19 to 49 found chronic stress can increase a young woman’s risk of stroke. And even moderate stress increases risk of stroke by 78% in women - but not in men. KERA’s Sam…
Washington-based SeaBear Company is recalling Smoked Salmon Chowder & Alehouse Clam Chowder due to potential contamination with a bacterium, Clostridium botulinum, according to the US Food and Drug…
Dr Arkady Konovalov from the University of Birmingham and lead researcher said: “We found we were able to drive people to be a bit more cooperative simply through presenting particular information in…
Professor Giovanna Tinetti is to become the next Vice Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences, King’s College London.A Professor of Astrophysics and Head of…
On Tuesday 25 February, students, staff and donors came together to celebrate student success. This annual event recognises the achievements of students who are in receipt of philanthropically funded…
In recent times, our work in the fusion lab has kept us exceptionally busy, leaving little time to keep our videos up to date with the many ways the Big Bang expanding universe hypothesis has been…
According to the HIPAA Journal, 2024 was the worst ever year in terms of breached healthcare records, with a 9.96% rise on 2023. Image credit: Andrew Angelov via Shutterstock The healthcare industry…
The device will eliminate the need for open-heart surgery. Credit: Inside Creative House / Shutterstock. US medical device company Laplace Interventional has completed a Series C financing round to…
MONDAY, March 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The time of day -- or year -- an asthma test takes place can affect its accuracy, a new study says.Routine asthma testing is more reliable when done in the…
The matter making up the world around us has long-since been organized into three neat categories: solids, liquids and gases. But last month, Microsoft announced that it had allegedly discovered…
Geopolitics and AI How will artificial intelligence and geopolitics shape the future of international development? The changing global landscape and the role of policy Geopolitical alliances are…
Quantum dots can be synthesized in live yeast, bacterial and mammalian cells by controlling the temporal and spatial pattern of specific metabolic reactions via the timed supply of chemicals.
Spiders use their hind legs to pull silk threads, strengthening them and making webs more durable. Northwestern researchers discovered that stretching aligns protein chains and forms more bonds,…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after an unexpectedly long 287-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, originally…
Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, represented by foundation models, have witnessed a rapid advancement, which led to a surge in power demand. According to the Artificial…
Background The literature has identified numerous factors that contribute to workplace violence, ranging from environmental stressors to interpersonal conflict. However, a gap remains in our…
It can be hard to say no to service requests in academia. Nature’s Careers team sought advice on how to ensure researchers don’t get stuck doing unpaid labour.
Just like the mountains, lakes on Earth can be ancient, or more than 1 million years old. There are only 20 ancient lakes on the planet, but which is the oldest?Earth's oldest lake has a clear winner:…
“Eppur si muove”; “and yet it moves”. These words, supposedly whispered by Galileo Galilei at the end of his 1633 trial — held because he supported the Copernican ‘heresy’ that Earth moves around the…
When the FDA announced in January, before President Joe Biden’s term ended, that it would ban a dye called red dye No. 3 in food and ingested drugs, the federal agency cited just one 1987 study on…
Research Highlights: Newborns with congenital heart defects may have a higher risk of developing childhood cancer compared to children born without a heart abnormality. Congenital heart defects in…
BioAFM is seeing increasingly widespread use in biomedical and biological studies due to its extremely high resolution and its capacity to perform experiments with live cells in liquid and under…
Sabrina Assoumou studies individuals who have never had COVID, to learn more about how the virus works. Five years after the world shut down in response to the rapid spread of a mysterious disease,…
Latigo Biotherapeutics has whipped together a $150 million series B fundraising round to advance a pipeline of non-opioid pain management drugs. The round was led by Blue Owl Capital, with other…
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In an age where space exploration often feels reserved for scientists and astronauts, National Geographics The Atlas of Moons seeks to bridge the gap between complex astronomical data and public…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China's domestically developed tonne-class unmanned transport aircraft, the TP1000, has completed its maiden flight in east China's Shandong Province. Designed and…
With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest teaching them to be smarter viewers of content, and learn to recognize how influencers and algorithms can manipulate…
Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the prolonged effects of long COVID. Their study reveals how severe COVID-19…
Neuropsychiatric treatment is on the verge of a major transformation. Neuropsychiatric disorders, affecting millions worldwide, disrupt the brain’s intricate processes of mood regulation, cognition…
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan confirmed the government’s approval for the Chandrayaan-5 mission, progressing India’s lunar ambitions. The mission, featuring a 350 kg rover developed with Japan, aims to…
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[embedded content] The footage shot in Yokohama on Feb. 28 shows the Nissan Motor Corp.’s self-driving experiment from the beginning to end. (Daisuke Matsuoka) YOKOHAMA—Nissan Motor Corp. showcased…
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In a significant advancement for reproductive medicine, researchers at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) have developed an artificial intelligence system that substantially improves…
JIUQUAN, March 17 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday launched a CERES-1 carrier rocket, placing eight satellites into space. The rocket blasted off at 4:07 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The World Internet Conference Asia-Pacific Summit will be held in Hong Kong from April 14 to 15, focusing on digital and intelligent transformation in the region,…
The two NASA astronauts were stranded on the International Space Station due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. On Saturday, the process to bring Williams and Wilmore back to…
XI'AN, March 17 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese medical team has successfully transplanted a gene-engineered pig kidney into a uremic patient, marking a major clinical milestone in cross-species organ…
NANJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- A team of Chinese scientists has created a six-legged "space mining robot" inspired by insects, which could be used for prospecting and mining on the moon or asteroids in…
Professor Iain McInnes, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, represented the University of Glasgow at the Sustainable Markets Initiative flagship ‘Terra…
The University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory programme is proud to celebrate its partner, MR CoilTech, for winning the Innovative Collaboration Award at the 2025 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards. This…
Several Taiwanese companies will be joining a global artificial intelligence conference in California this week, hosted by American technology giant Nvidia Corp., which is a leader in the design of…
COLOMBO — Monkeys were expected to be among the chief culprits identified as Sri Lanka carried out a nationwide survey on March 15 of crop-raiding animals. But in a small village near the Sinharaja…
March 17th, 2025Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.Araris Biotech AG Taiho Pharmaceutical to Acquire Next-Generation ADC Drug Discovery Company Araris Biotech Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter…
There is always one section in our utensil drawer that is emptier than the others. Spoons are useful for so many things, and they seem to have a natural restlessness. They leap away from the confines…
Sophia Antipolis, 17 March: Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease every year among people in Australia, according to research…
The "Soteria" approach is being examined as a potential option for individuals experiencing extreme psychological states, often referred to as psychosis or mania. The research study is a collaboration…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have made a breakthrough in understanding ionization, the process by which atoms lose electrons and become charged particles. Ionization plays a key role in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his firm belief that no technology can ever replace the “boundless creativity and imagination” of the human mind. In a podcast with American research…
In distressing scenes, hundreds of corellas have fallen from the sky over Newcastle with the NSW EPA investigating whether the sudden deaths are the result of mass poisoning.Wildlife carers have spent…
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 21:40 EDT, 16 March 2025 | Updated: 21:43 EDT, 16 March 2025 The future of computing will revolve around smart glasses and headsets powered by AI which will be able…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Obesity is a global health concern closely linked to a range of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and…
Alteogen, a Kosdaq-listed biotech firm, has struck an exclusive licensing deal with AstraZeneca’s U.K.-based biologics R&D unit, MedImmune, to develop and commercialize a subcutaneous version of an…
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking method to tackle plastic waste using only air moisture and a clever catalyst. This innovative, non-toxic, and eco-friendly…
March 17, 2025 | Monday | News CELLNETTA eliminates the need for specialised skills and bulky devices Japan-based Murata Manufacturing Co. has successfully commercialised and mass produced…
Adam Scott as Mark Scout in the series Severance, now streaming on Apple TV+. What if we had the ultimate work-life balance? This fundamental question underlies the hit Apple TV+ show Severance – now…
SAN FRANCISCO – German startup Constellr released first-light imagery March 17 from Skybee-1, the initial satellite in its thermal-imaging constellation.With Skybee-1 data, Constellr created a…
The UK has been warned that it faces increasing competition to secure a range of critical mineral vitals to its decarbonisation aims.Hosted by British Geological Survey (BGS), the UK Critical Minerals…
Adipose tissue and the liver are known to regulate lipid metabolism through the storage, synthesis, and breakdown of lipids. However, the shared molecular factors affecting lipid metabolism in both…
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday announced the launch of the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025, a six-month initiative aimed at developing advanced 5G-powered solutions to address key…
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan on Sunday said that the central government has given approval for the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission as part of the country’s long-term goal of landing an Indian on the…
Cheong KX, Xu L, Ohno-Matsui K, Sabanayagam C, Saw SM, Hoang QV. An evidence-based review of the epidemiology of myopic traction maculopathy. Surv Ophthalmol. 2022;67:1603–30.Takano M, Kishi S. Foveal…
Image source: istock.com/Prostock-Studio The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is exploring the role that AI could play in helping scientists to detect and investigate outbreaks of foodborne illness.…
A pair of U.S. astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS) will be returned to Earth on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) evening, NASA said.Butch Wilmore and Suni…
Sunita Williams To Return Live: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after spending more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS).…
Yonsei University’s Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing have achieved outstanding results in the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a…
Haberstick, B. C. et al. Prevalence and correlates of alcohol and cannabis use disorders in the United States: results from the national longitudinal study of adolescent health., Drug Alcohol Depend.,…
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An investigation is underway into fish deaths and a mysterious foam on a South Australian beach, with several people reportedly falling ill after visiting the area. The discoloured foam stretches for…
The current study aims to investigate the correlation between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and the risk of 28-day mortality in patients with acute myocardial infarction. This is a retrospective cohort…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recalls of 365 Whole Foods Market Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese as well as Jinga Glass Noodles with Vegetables citing the possible presence of…
A new approach to Alzheimer's disease treatment could be on the horizon, inspired by a compound found in common herbs.Carnosic acid is found in rosemary and sage and is known for its antioxidant and…
Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised discoveries from a team of astronomers led by Edward Ashton at the Academia…
Discover Toxicology publishes guest-edited Topical Collections on emerging hot topics in all aspects of toxicology. This Collection aims to showcase research on the role of per- and polyfluoroalkyl…
Neurizon submits formal request to US FDA for clarification on pharmacokinetic studies needed to lift hold on its IND application for NUZ-001 FDA expected to issue formal response to request within 60…
A tool that was once used to examine the intensity and frequency of pain in dementia patients following their death has been revamped to help skilled nursing facilities deliver palliative care to…
Our investigation into the Antibiotic Resistance (AR) profiles of the 47 Escherichia coli strains responsible for urinary tract infections (UTIs) in our study revealed a notable observation.…
The Hachiman system is a novel bacterial defense system. Here, the authors demonstrate that the type I-B Hachiman system functions as a heterodimeric HamAB complex, in which the helicase and nuclease…
Biosynthetic pathway of limonoids after azadirone is still unclear. Here, the authors report the genomes of neem tree and chinaberry and reveal acetyltransferases that determine limonoid structure…
LG Chem’s type 2 diabetes treatment Zemiglo (gemigliptin) and its combination lineup—Zemimet SR, Zemidapa, and Zemiro—have surpassed 1 trillion won ($688 million) in cumulative outpatient prescription…
NASA has announced the Crew-9 return schedule, following Crew-10’s arrival at the ISS. The favorable weather conditions have prompted an earlier return and the entire return process will be live…
March 17, 2025 | Monday | News To launch a new healthcare hub to drive innovation, education and research Singapore and Vietnam are deepening their commitment to regional healthcare collaboration with…
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- A drone powered by an ultra-low-temperature high-energy-density lithium battery, developed by Chinese researchers, has successfully completed a flight test in China's…
Partner Treatment Reduces Recurrence – Women whose male partners were treated had a 35% recurrence rate vs. 63% when only the woman was treated. BV May Be Sexually Transmitted – Findings suggest BV is…
Traditional toxicity testing by using animal models has served its purpose reasonably well. However, due to many challenges including testing of thousands of previously untested chemical contaminants,…
Remarkable discoveries over the past 80 years have transformed neurobiology from what was largely an offshoot of histology and neurology into a multidisciplinary powerhouse that has generated deep…
Neuroscience research relies overwhelmingly on a single model system—the mouse—to address human health challenges. Yet mice rarely replicate the complexity of human diseases, particularly in the…
Newswise — ROLLA, Mo. – It’s not quite 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, and a large group of Missouri University of Science and Technology students has congregated at a pavilion in Rolla’s Schuman Park,…
Composite electronic and smart device innovations emphasize high-volume production, sustainability.
Newswise — Hydrogen peroxide is one of the world's top 100 industrial chemicals with a wide range of applications in the chemical, medical, and semiconductor industries. Currently, hydrogen peroxide…
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan push to establish a Space National Guard has resurfaced on Capitol Hill, challenging a compromise reached just months ago on how to structure the reserve component of…
A new NIH-funded study shows that an open-source AI model, Llama 3.1 405B, matches and even surpasses GPT-4 in diagnosing complex medical cases. This marks a major leap for open-source AI in clinical…
The onset of Autumn has done little to break Australia's recent spate of heatwaves, with temperatures soaring up to 15 degrees above average across south-east states on Saturday.It followed the…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return from a nearly nine-month space mission. With curiosity surrounding their compensation, discover how NASA’s pay structure works and…
Luo, Z. et al. Phenotypic, chemical component and molecular assessment of genetic diversity and population structure of Morinda officinalis germplasm. BMC genomics 23, 605 (2022).Article CAS PubMed…
From diagnosing diseases faster to assisting in surgery, AI could revolutionize modern medicine — but only if we tackle the barriers of cost, regulation, and trust. Researchers now reveal how AI can…
Venoms comprise a complex blend of diverse toxins that operate in a coordinated manner to swiftly disrupt the physiological functions of prey. When introduced into the human body, they give rise to a…
Study shows that real-life fear is recognized through context, not facial expressions, challenging long-held beliefs in emotion research. The findings suggest that AI and human emotion recognition…
Kalpana Chawla Birthday: Kalpana Chawla, born on March 17, 1962, in Karnal, India, was a pioneering astronaut and the first Indian-American woman to travel to space. She made history as a mission…
Mathematics enthusiasts around the world, from college students to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day, which is on March 14 every year. The date was chosen because it can be written 3/14 — the first…
Extreme heat is behind 7.3% of the heart disease burden in Australia, according to new research. This translates to an average of 49,483 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease each year…
Join us for an exclusive workshop on the intersection of AI and Fintech, featuring insights from Professor David D. Yao, Senior Fellow of HKIAS, Professor Houmin Yan, CityU Chair Professor and AIFT…
Title: The Non-Uniform Expansion of the Crab Nebula Authors: T. Martin, D. Milisavljevic, T. Temim, S. Mandal, P. Duffell, L. Drissen, Z. Ding, First Author’s Institution: Département de physique, de…
A new AI model can predict when your Zoom meeting is about to go off the rails—spotting awkward silences and clunky conversations before they happen, so future virtual meetings can be smoother, more…
A Stanford Medicine study highlights how AI can transform citizen science and promote health equity by making research more inclusive, engaging, and accessible. The paper also warns of ethical risks…
A new study from the University of Edinburgh reveals that advanced AI models struggle to read clocks and calculate calendar dates, tasks humans perform with ease. Researchers warn that these basic…
Welcome to The Five Under 5, your go-to roundup of the top 5 videos of the week.These short videos are designed for busy oncologists to view on the go, and feature expert insights on breaking news,…
With growing anticipation over the return of two US astronauts who have spent more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA confirmed on Sunday (March 16) that they will be…
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Endurance capsule successfully launched on Friday, March 14, and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) just over a day later. It was the second attempt at a lift-off…
Lilly’s Mounjaro (tirzepatide), a competitor to Novo Nordisk’s popular obesity treatment Wegovy (semaglutide), is expected to launch first in Korea as a vial injection, according to industry sources.…
A JAMA Network Open study finds that better cardiovascular health (CVH) in older adults is linked to lower levels of neurodegenerative biomarkers, particularly neurofilament light chain (NfL). These…
Vaxcell-Bio, a Korean biotech company specializing in immunotherapy, said it will officially launch Vaxlukin-15, Korea’s first pet immunotherapy, in late March. Vaxcell-Bio is set to launch Korea’s…
A new meta-analysis finds no overall difference in cancer risk between red and white wine consumption, though white wine may raise skin cancer risk. Both wines are linked to higher breast cancer risk,…
A pair of U.S. astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station (ISS) will be returned to Earth on Tuesday (March 18, 2025) evening, NASA said.Butch Wilmore and Suni…
HK inno.N has secured approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for a phase 2 trial of IN-115314, a topical janus kinases (JAK-1) inhibitor targeting mild to moderate atopic dermatitis.Unlike…
Australia is one of the most online electorates in the world. And in 2025, AI-driven algorithms are now shaping much of what we see and know about our elections, according to a University of Melbourne…
Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out Friday that could pave the way for more practical, affordable treatments in humans.First identified in 1976 and…
Simply looking at nature – or even just digital pictures of it – can relieve pain, according to new research which scanned the brains of people receiving electrical shocks. Nature's many health…
A new study in Atherosclerosis shows that soil and water pollution, including microplastics and toxic chemicals, significantly raise cardiovascular disease risks. The research highlights how emerging…
New products made from forest waste as insect repellent? We're down for that.The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) - Forest Products Research and Development Institute developed new products…
A 4-year-old Washington girl was "dragged" by a coyote just inches from the front door of her home on March 11, her father told local news.The incident comes amid a string of coyote encounters and…
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a staggering 16.8 million person-years of life lost across 18 European countries, with nearly 60% of those years expected to be lived without disability. The research…
It’s that time of the year again. India waits eagerly for the summer monsoon forecast, tinged with some anxiety about whether it will be ‘normal’. The fate of the monsoon also raises the question of…
Audience: General public Male in front of laptop The National Health and Medical Research Strategy (National Strategy) will build on Australia’s strengths in health and medical research and leverage…
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully docked at the International Space Station on Sunday, clearing the way for stranded US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return home after more than…
A new study finds that combining transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) with aerobic exercise significantly reduces cigarette cravings and smoking-related brain activity in chronic smokers.…
Despite dire predictions of climate breakdown, more Sports Utility Vehicles are being spotted on, and off, the roads.
With the refinery closing, the main industry at the plant is now the production of chemicals like ethylene, polyethylene and polypropylene, which are components in the manufacture of plastics.These…
A new study by researchers from Oxford University, University College London, and several institutions in Germany, France, and the Netherlands has found that diet quality and body fat distribution…
Researchers have discovered that a common form of high blood pressure is caused by tiny, non-cancerous growths in the adrenal glands. These small nodules, found in about 1 in 20 people with…
A recent study from Urmia University of Medical Sciences suggests that turmeric compounds and vitamin D may help improve blood pressure in people with type 2 diabetes. Turmeric has been used in…
The “seeds” come in heavy bags made of what at first looks like hessian rope but is revealed to be coir, a biodegradable coconut textile. They split as Andy hauls them, scattering dozens of shell…
Angara-1.2 flies its fourth mission The light version of the Angara rocket lifted off from Plesetsk on March 15, 2025, carrying multiple military payloads during its fourth mission since the…
[Image courtesy of SpaceX] On Friday, NASA celebrated the successful launch of its SpaceX Crew-10 mission, the tenth crew rotation flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission is part…
Credit: Diego Fedele/Getty Images Donetsk National Technical University in Pokrovsk, Ukraine, after being heavily damaged by Russian airstrikes on Nov. 11, 2024. Papers in
Credit: Getty Museum Vincent van Gogh’s 1889 painting Irises, in the J. Paul Getty Museum collection On May 8, 1889, painter Vincent van Gogh checked
This article explores common challenges faced by flow cytometry users, such as fluorochrome selection, the utility of tandem dyes and managing spectral overlap, to help optimize your panel design for…
There's a strong tendancy to see political rivals as villains -- and this is a problem for democracyh.
A study by researchers at IIT Delhi has found that air pollution and climate change will impair solar panel performance in India. It was published in Environmental Research Letters in November…
Experts call for an EU-wide, mandatory Nutri-Score label to promote healthier diets and curb industry influence on policymaking. The paper highlights how corporate lobbying has delayed EU action on…
After four failed attempts, scientists have at last dated the skeleton of a possible human-Neanderthal hybrid found in Portugal more than two decades ago.The famous and mysterious Lapedo child lived…
Mushrooms may help cut salt in processed meats by up to 61% while preserving taste, thanks to their natural umami compounds. Researchers also highlight mushrooms’ potential to improve nutrition and…
Parts of Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina were under flood advisories.More than 320,000 people across the region were without power on…
Scotland’s First Minister and the former Prime Minister of Ireland have helped celebrate the next stage of the leadership of the international relations think tank, the Scottish Council on Global…
Children of women who eat more than 250 grams of lean or semi-fatty fish per week during pregnancy have a higher risk of developing juvenile arthritis, according to a new study.Vilde Øverlien Dåstøl,…
Despite their overall similarities, asteroids are usually pretty distinct from one another. Vesta has a very different spectroscopic profile than Psyche, for example. So it might come as no surprise…
Terpenes from the Cannabis sativa plant may be a viable medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief, according to University of Arizona Health Sciences research published in…
For those looking to climb the corporate ladder in the U.S., here's an idea you might not have considered: debate training. According to a new research paper, people who learn the basics of debate are…
Pork accounts for at least 60% of all meat eaten in China, but its popularity exacts a heavy toll on the environment that has proven tricky to resolve until now.A new study by Chinese and Australian…
Research shows the way in which dehydrated air triggers airway inflammation A new study has identified the way in which human airways are affected by very dry atmospheres, which are set to increase…
The critically endangered smoky mouse is not your average rodent. Three times larger than a house mouse, with a soft blue-grey fur and bright beady eyes, this rare and cryptic animal has been the…
A new method of examining gene expression patterns called landscape transcriptomics may help pinpoint what causes bumble bees stress and could eventually give insight into why bee populations are…
Nickel's role in the future of electric vehicle batteries is clear: It's more abundant and easier to obtain than widely used cobalt, and its higher energy density means longer driving distances…
BYLINE: Christine Clark Recent weeks have vividly illustrated that stock markets respond quick to policy changes in tariffs. Just how fast the stock market can react to news is shown in a new study…
New research has found for the first time that extreme weight fluctuations in obese individuals with cardiovascular disease significantly increases the risk of death -- with weight loss as well as…
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers helped conduct an important new global health study that found a vaccine that protects against five strains of meningitis prevalent in sub…
Much of cell behavior is governed by the actions of biomolecular condensates: building block molecules that glom together and scatter apart as needed. Biomolecular condensates constantly shift their…
National Institutes of Health officials have urged scientists to remove all references to mRNA vaccine technology from their grant applications, two researchers said, in a move that signaled the…
University of Arizona neuroscientists studying the brains of songbirds have found that aging alters the gene expressions that control the birds' song. The finding could lead to earlier diagnoses and…
For many, social media is a tool for communication and self-expression. But for those vulnerable to psychiatric disorders, it may become something far more insidious. A new study published in
Habitat charity OzFish says thousands of fish have been washing up dead or dying in northern NSW. Photo: Ozfish Unlimited People are being urged to help track the extent of a fish kill in a region hit…
This past week, the EPA said it is reconsidering the scientific finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. This comes as research shows average global temperatures in 2024 likely…
For millennia, humans have evolved in specialized ways to ensure their self-preservation. While we may not face the same threats that our ancient ancestors did, we still experience the effects of…
Image Credit: © LAZLO- stock.adobe.comThe combination of niraparib (Zejula) and bevacizumab (Avastin) led to durable overall survival (OS) without adversely affecting health-related quality of life…
Thanks to a spike in the popularity of ancestry websites as people look to learn more about their family history, police are using the data to crack cases that would once have gone unsolved. Here's…
This article is part of a larger project by The Michigan Daily to examine University of Michigan research trends by analyzing academic paper citations. The Michigan Daily spoke with Mark Newman,…
This article is part of a larger project by The Michigan Daily examining University of Michigan research trends by analyzing academic paper citations. The Daily spoke with Michael Boehnke, Richard G.…
This article is part of a larger project by The Michigan Daily to examine University of Michigan research trends by analyzing academic paper citations. The Michigan Daily spoke with Gabriel Nuñez,…
This article is part of a larger project by The Michigan Daily to examine University of Michigan research trends by analyzing academic paper citations. The Michigan Daily spoke with Stephen Forrest,…
This article is part of a larger project by The Michigan Daily to examine University of Michigan research trends by analyzing academic paper citations. The Michigan Daily spoke with Richard Bagozzi,…
2024 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Ranking Keith’s note: Maybe you saw this a year ago: “NASA Earns Best Place to Work in Government for 12 Straight Years”. You may have given it…
Social media used to push how mobile phones and 5G were terrible for your health, and now it’s saying Apple AirPods are “microwaving” your brain. I debunked a claim that mobile phones caused brain…
Duck hunting has been prohibited in an area of northern Victoria where restrictions are in place due to an outbreak of the H7 strain of bird flu.The destructive disease has been detected at four…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The…
After a few hours of practice last weekend, he recorded it on his iPhone and texted it to McClain, wishing her the best on her travel. He didn’t expect it to be publicized, but McClain loved it so…
The 2016 Siberian Anthrax outbreak wasn’t just a freak accident—it was a warning shot. Thawing permafrost had awakened something dangerous, and this was just a glimpse of what might be lurking in the…
Keith’s note: This essay “The Only Thing Abandoned is the Truth – Preserving NASA’s Legacy Amidst a Vortex of Misinformation” was written by former NASA employee Amiko Kelly. As another former NASA…
One of the most enduring questions humans have is how long we’re going to live. With this comes the question of how much of our lifespan is shaped by our environment and choices, and how much is…
A new study finds that concerts can have lasting psychological benefits. By fostering a sense of deep connection with others, live music events create meaningful experiences that increase happiness…
They're all together now. The three astronauts and one cosmonaut of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission docked with the International Space Station just after midnight ET Sunday, and at 1:35 am, opened the…
Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects…
Adding metformin to letrozole and abemaciclib (Verzenio) was tied to deep responses and prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) in some patients with recurrent estrogen receptor (ER)-positive…
More than three years after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a 30-day ceasefire between the two warring countries may be imminent. But much more needs to happen before a just and lasting peace…
One of the most enduring questions humans have is how long we’re going to live. With this comes the question of how much of our lifespan is shaped by our environment and choices, and how much is…
Potatoes have gained a reputation as an unhealthy, high-carb vegetable that's best avoided if you want to stay fit.But where did this belief come from, and is it justified?For years potatoes were a…
SICOAQ logo and official photograph taken in front of the Observatorio Astronómico Nacional de Colombia at Universidad Nacional de Colombia in Bogotá The First Colombian Astrochemistry Symposium…
A New Space Odyssey for the Philippines Join us for the very first General Assembly of the Philippine Space Biosciences Society (PSBios), with the theme: “Space Biology in the Philippines: Making Our…
When we observe distant celestial objects, there is a possible catch: Is that star I am observing really as reddish as it appears? Or does the star merely look reddish, since its light has had to…
The Trump administration touched off consternation and confusion over the weekend, issuing, and then apparently rolling back, an announcement implying the president had rescinded his predecessor’s…
Trailblazers: Dr Michelle Wille is a world expert on avian influenza. She is a Senior Scientist at the WHO Collaborating Centre for Reference and Research on Influenza, and recipient of the Victorian…
Great rivers of whale pee make a remarkable contribution to Earth's cycling of nutrients, a new study reveals.While their giant poop tsunamis pump nutrients vertically, from the surface to the ocean's…
The decision by the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) and drastically reduce the scale of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is one that…
open image in galleryThe team is using faecal samples from endangered animals at Chester Zoo to develop protocols for coll
Detectors that are used to uncover deepfake images have ‘major vulnerabilities’ when used on videos they weren’t trained on, and can't keep up with the volume of AI images being generated, a new study…
1. Delays in getting broadband to the people. Some states are on the 1 yard line. A bunch are on the 5 yard line. More will be getting there every week. These more-sweeping changes will only cause…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.…
BYLINE: Patti Zielinski Newswise — The rate of measles outbreaks in the United States is rising: Last year, there were 16 outbreaks, up from four in 2023.So far in 2025, there have been three…
Luveltamab Tazevibulin in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comTreatment with the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) luveltamab tazevibulin generated response…
Research reveals parts of Hawaiʻi, particularly Oʻahu's south shore, are sinking significantly faster than previously thought, accelerating the timeline for increased flood risk.
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week of March 16-22, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in recess this week except for pro forma…
Your mouth may hold hidden clues about your brain’s future. Emerging research suggests that certain microbes on your tongue and gums may influence brain health, potentially playing a role in memory,…
Modern Kazakhstan is built upon a foundation of different cultures, khanates, and empires across history. A routine fire patrol, operating some 200 miles northwest of the country's capital, Astana,…
The Centre has recently accorded approval for the ambitious Chandrayaan-5 mission to study the Moon, ISRO Chairman V Narayanan said on Sunday (March 16, 2025). ISRO successfully launches EOS-08 Earth…
Durvalumab plus BVAC-C for Cervical CancerDurvalumab (Imfinzi) plus BVAC-C demonstrated durable antitumor activity in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)–positive cervical cancer who had…
March 16 (UPI) -- Four new astronauts arrived at the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon on Sunday. Their arrival finally provides a way home for two NASA astronauts who have been…
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer -- among the world's deadliest forms of the disease.…
Cat owners have been alerted to a potential health threat. Savage Pet of El Cajon, California, is recalling 66 large chicken boxes (84 oz.) and 74 small chicken boxes (21 oz.) with the lot code/"best…
Survey of almost 30,000 people finds one personality trait consistently linked to longer life.Being positive has been linked to living longer by research.People lived longer if they were…
Facial recognition Technology at NASA MSFC source NASA Keith’s note: According to 404 (free subscription required) “Here is NASA’s Contract with Clearview AI“ – “Clearview AI is an OSINT [open source…
Treatment with ruxolitinib in patients with myelofibrosis and anemia was associated with more inpatient medical center and emergency department visits while increasing health care-related financial…
Gynecologic Cancer | Image Credit:© Cornflakesei – stock.adobe.comThe threshold of response was exceeded with the combination of avutometinib and defactinib in patients with advanced or recurrent…
Researchers at Duke University and North Carolina State University have discovered a handful of new CRISPR-Cas systems that could add to the capabilities of the already transformational gene editing…
Alternative RNA splicing is like a movie editor cutting and rearranging scenes from the same footage to create different versions of a film. By selecting which scenes to keep and which to leave out,…
In Nature Neuroscience, UConn School of Medicine researchers have revealed a new scientific clue that could unlock the key cellular pathway leading to devastating neurodegenerative diseases like…
If you missed the blood moon total lunar eclipse on March 13 into March 14, you may have another chance to see an eclipse event later this month.On March 29, people in parts of the Northern Hemisphere…
Image credit: © TensorSpark – stock.adobe.comThe combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and chemotherapy, followed by maintenance pembrolizumab plus olaparib (Lynparza) with or without bevacizumab…
What is Darth Vader's most iconic line in The Empire Strikes Back? And how doe the Evil Queen address her mirror in Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs? Unfortunately, there are no points for the…
A representational image of a stressed-out woman holding her chest seemingly in panic. — Unsplash/FileDepression is an illness that affects approximately 5% of the adult population of the world and…
Romantic relationships often involve sharing personal thoughts, fears, and dreams, but what about spiritual beliefs? New research published in Psychology of Religion and Spirituality suggests that…
Various UPFs, aisle display at a local supermarket | Image by Robert Hale/Shutterstock A pilot study on dietary interventions sheds light on the impacts of reducing the consumption of ultra-processed…
Research supports what many of us are likely to have already experienced: there is a physician shortage -- and it's going to get worse. Clinicians are seeing the impact firsthand, with patients on…
When most smokers light up a joint, it's unlikely that "enhanced cognitive ability" is front-of-mind. Not shockingly, the long-held assumption from most tends to be that weed makes you dumb, and…
A tiny primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur, has an amazing ability—it can slow down cellular aging while it hibernates. Scientists from Duke University and the University of…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular, but one big problem remains: charging. Many EV drivers worry about running out of power before reaching a charging station. In fact, a recent survey…
A huge bipolar outflow of gas and dust, grown from the tumultuous birth of a double-star system, has formed a cosmic hourglass — and the James Webb Space Telescope imaged the scene in splendiferous…
A representational image of a man with depression. — Unsplash/FileDepression is a condition that affects an estimated 5% of the world's adult population and the symptoms that come with the disease can…
In a review as humorous as it was dystopian, The Verge's Victoria Song described what it was like to wear Bee, an inexpensive new AI wearable pin, for a month — and how it sometimes spat out…
WASHINGTON — A Crew Dragon spacecraft with four people on board docked with the International Space Station March 16, setting up the departure of an existing station crew in the coming days.The Crew…
The administrative tablets give a rare insight into ancient bureaucracy
Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and love. A far cry from the lone predator lifestyle of…
The Pakistan Navy launched its second Hangor-class submarine, PNS Shushuk, in a ceremony held in China on March 15, 2025, the military’s media wing said.The event was attended by high-ranking…
Pre-launch photo of Athena lunar lander.Image credit: SpaceX/Intuitive Machines That IM-2 Moon lander’s true fate has grabbed the attention of Scott Manley as posted in his YouTube video: “Why Did the…
When I sat down with legendary scientist, NASA engineer, and sci-fi author Gentry Lee in a crowded Austin hotel lobby, I had one question for him: Are we alone in the universe?It’s a question that he…
SUNDAY, March 16, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Colon cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers affecting women today. Despite its impact, many women miss early warning signs, mistaking them for everyday…
Credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete via Getty Images How does the way we clap our hands effect the sounds we produce? A new study has figured out the physical mechanisms and fluid dynamics of clapping…
TOPSHOT - Lightning strikes over the countryside during a thunderstorm following high temperatures A potent storm system moved through the country this week. By the time you read this, it will likely…
A new study published in Frontiers in Virtual Reality suggests that an innovative virtual reality training platform can help individuals overcome their fear of public speaking. The research found that…
The book is author Alex Hannaford’s lament about changes in Austin, Texas, since his initial visit to the city in 1999. This at first spurred your reviewer, who moved to Austin in 1969, to think,…
Just like your gut and reproductive organs, your mouth has its very own microbiome that plays a role in your health and wellness. Now, new research suggests that certain bacteria in your mouth could…
Around the world, on separate continents that had no contact with each other, multiple groups of ancient humans invented farming more or less simultaneously — and scientists still don't know how or…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
SAN FRANCISCO -- An interval of 9 days between antibiotic doses for treating syphilis during pregnancy was less effective in preventing congenital syphilis than ensuring all intervals were 6-8 days,…
Tesla's highly divisive Cybertruck has long garnered a reputation for falling apart, getting stuck, and generally struggling to keep up with its truckly competition.Aside from all that — nevermind…
Humans may be instinctively wired to react more negatively to cockroaches than to snakes or spiders—creatures that, objectively, pose a far greater threat to our survival. In fact, for many, merely…
Credit: Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to close a loophole that allows industry to self…
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Dow invests in Dutch recycler Xycle Dow has invested in Xycle, a Rotterdam-based firm that is developing what it calls a low-temperature pyrolysis process for breaking down mixed plastics waste into…
A solar farm planned for Crowhurst could help increase biodiversity and reduce bills, developers sayAn East Sussex village could soon have a solar farm that would generate clean energy and help…
Even astronauts have a sense of humor, as shown during NASA's Crew-10 docking on the International Space Station (ISS), when they were met by an "alien" early Sunday morning.Crew-9 commander Nick…
Using cannabis may cause changes in the human body's epigenome, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests. The epigenome functions like a set of switches, activating or deactivating genes to change how…
Mice appear to administer first-aid if they find a fellow mouse unconscious, scientists have discovered.They attempt to revive companions by licking at their faces, or even by pulling at their mouths…
We know microplastics are everywhere – but what's less clear is the harm they might be doing. New research puts those potential harms into sharp focus, estimating that microplastics may reduce…
Wegovy, eat your heart out. In a new research paper, scientists say they’ve discovered a naturally occurring hormone that might help people lose weight while avoiding the side effects commonly…
On a tiny island called Cayo Santiago off the coast of Puerto Rico exists a colony of about 1,800 rhesus macaques. Each weighing about 20 pounds and known for their sand-colored fluffy tails, the…
Bai, S. H. & Ogbourne, S. Eco-toxicological effects of the avermectin family with a focus on abamectin and ivermectin. Chemosphere 154, 204–214. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.03.113…
OpenAI says the US will lose the AI race if it's unable to scrape copyrighted materials — and its favorite bogeyman, China, will take the crown instead.As Ars Technica reports, the Sam Altman-led…
It has been five years since the Bay Area’s shelter-in-place order was announced, these charts show how some things have recovered, and others have changed more permanently.
Thinking about divorce is a difficult moment in anyone’s life. It’s more than just a personal heartbreak—it can reshape families, affect finances and carry deep cultural and social implications. A…
The smoke from fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) has far greater health impacts than smoke from wildfires in remote areas, new research finds. The study, published this week…
Digital voice recordings contain valuable information that can indicate an individual's cognitive health, offering a non-invasive and efficient method for assessment. Research has demonstrated that…
Magnetic materials have become indispensable to various technologies that support our modern society, such as data storage devices, electric motors, and magnetic sensors. High-magnetization…
A recent image from the Hubble Space Telescope captures a gorgeous galaxy bursting with new star formation.This intermediate spiral galaxy is located about 50 million light-years from Earth in the…
A series of studies published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests that human upper limb length may be a result of sexual selection, as it enhances effectiveness in fighting contests…
With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that…
When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life. A new study published in the journal Liver International sheds light on…
CDKL5, one of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, is important for proper neurodevelopment and associated with seizures. However, the role the other four members of this family play in…
The oxytocin system -- which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby -- may be affected during breastfeeding in mothers experiencing postnatal depression, finds a…
When we accidentally touch something familiar, like a warm pan, our brains already know what feeling to expect and how much it might hurt. But if you were blindfolded and had no idea you were touching…
In one of the first studies of its kind, a team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone…
WASHINGTON — If you live in the Florida Keys, the southern Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, perhaps even Miami and Cuba, Elon Musk’s SpaceX appears intent on repeatedly — and needlessly ― endangering…
Curiosity about a mistake that left tiny dots on a germanium wafer with evaporated metal films led to the discovery of beautiful spiral patterns etched on the surface of the semiconductor by a…
In 2024, Empa researchers and their partners successfully for the first time realized a so-called one-dimensional alternating Heisenberg model with a synthetic material. This theoretical quantum…
Around 1,800 to 2,700 deaths in Scotland are attributed to long-term exposure to outdoor air pollution each year. But what are its health effects?
It's been a rough start to the year for Tesla.The EV giant kicked off 2025 with the announcement of its first recorded annual sales decline, a staggering 71 percent drop in profit compared to the…
(iStock) After a string of injuries sidelined me from running one too many times, my physical therapist laid it out in no uncertain terms: I needed to strength train. Weight training would help my…
(Elizabeth von Oehsen/The Washington Post; iStock) The first time my improv teacher called me up to act out a scene, my throat clenched and my vision briefly went dim. The thought of performing in…
Credit: Jordan Siemens via Getty Images Plenty of studies have found that being physically active is associated with lower risk of cardiovascular disease and early death, but new research suggests…
There's the old saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but new findings show that a different fruit a day can keep the blues away. A recent study led by Raaj Mehta, MD, MPH, an instructor…
Lifestyle choices can severely impact our risk of cancer development, even ones that may not seem diet related
Birds perch on a brightly colored Heliconia rostrata flower. (iStock) Tropical plants in the genus Heliconia attract hummingbirds, bats and other creatures in the wild — and intrigue plant collectors,…
Image by Getty / FuturismNo, it's not just you — people really are less smart than they used to be.As the Financial Times reports, assessments show that people across age groups are having trouble…
Rajan, K. B. et al. Population estimate of people with clinical Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment in the United States (2020-2060). Alzheimers Dement 17, 1966–1975 (2021).PubMed Google…
A young computer scientist and two colleagues show that searches within data structures called hash tables can be much faster than previously deemed possible.
Did you see the "Great Planet Parade" of 2025? If not, it's not too late — but you'll need to act quickly. Although there are no longer seven planets in the post-sunset night sky, five are still with…
Scientists from Skoltech, in collaboration with French researchers, have made an exciting discovery that could lead to better lithium-ion batteries—ones that store 30% more energy. Their study,…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of people worldwide. It causes memory loss and a decline in thinking skills, making daily life difficult for those who…
A new study from the University of Bath has found that for older adults with atrial fibrillation (AF), stopping blood thinners significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart attack, and death. The…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that for current and former smokers, statins may help slow down chest muscle loss, while aspirin could have the opposite effect, contributing to increased muscle…
Many people believe that small changes in their sleep schedule won’t affect their health. However, new research from Flinders University suggests otherwise. The study found that losing even an hour of…
Researchers have discovered the likely origin of a deadly form of ovarian cancer, offering new hope for early detection and better treatments. The study, published in Nature Communications, identifies…
As anti-Elon Musk sentiment continues to flare up, vandals are targeting his EV maker Tesla's Supercharger network.As the Associated Press reports, a man burned down three chargers in a South Carolina…
Watch a video with tips on how your cat can form a bond with other animals. Cats have a reputation for being aloof and independent. But are they able to form relationships with other cats or dogs? Cat…
Around 700 million years ago, enormous ancient glaciers gave life on Earth an evolutionary boost. Find out how in this 1-minute video, and read more below. For billions of years, the moving sheets of…
Nickel could be the key to making electric vehicle (EV) batteries safer and more powerful. Compared to cobalt, which is commonly used in today’s EV batteries, nickel is easier to find, less expensive,…
Hot water bottles have been a household favorite for keeping warm and soothing aches for generations. However, a new study from the University of Liverpool has found weaknesses in their design that…
Credit: Unsplash. Imagine a hospital wanting to use artificial intelligence to analyze patient records but needing to ensure the data st
HEFEI, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese research team has developed an AI tool that predicts liver cancer recurrence risk with 82.2 percent accuracy, according to a study recently published in the…
Harbach, R. E. in Anopheles mosquitoes-New insights into malaria vectors (IntechOpen, 2013).Zhang, C. et al. Survey of asymptomatic malaria and mosquito vectors in Muang Khua district of Phongsaly…
Space Mini-Earth exoplanets orbiting Barnard’s Star animation. Video via NOIRLabAstro. Barnard’s Star is a red dwarf star. It is the closest single star to our solar system, only 6 light-years away.…
A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and strokes, especially in people with high blood…
Credit: Unsplash+ More than 120 million Americans live with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and researchers have now discovered that this condition may make an aggressive form of bre
Credit: Unsplash+ Not getting enough sleep may lead to high blood pressure over time, according to a new study presented at the American College of Cardiologyx
Credit: Unsplash+ New research suggests that past exposure to seasonal flu viruses may help protect people from severe illness caused by the H5N1 avian flu virus. Scientists at the
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other institutions have found new evidence that a common industrial chemical, trichloroethylene (TCE), may be linked to Parkinson’s disease. This…
A new study has found that the diabetes drug tirzepatide helps people lower their blood sugar and lose weight more quickly than other commonly used treatments. Researchers at the East and North…
Many people love salty foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread. But in the U.S., the average person eats too much salt, consuming over 3,400 milligrams of sodium per day—far above the recommended…
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition where fatty plaques build up in arteries—playing a major role. These plaques can break open, leading to…
For many, art and science are still seen as distinct approaches to understanding the world around us. While qualities like intuition or creativity are integral to both practices, the rules they play…
What it is: The Flame Nebula (NGC 2024) star-forming regionWhere it is: 1,400 light-years away, in the constellation OrionWhen it was shared: March 10, 2025Why it's so special: What are the smallest…
A recent study involving twins has shed new light on the relationship between intelligence and rational thinking. The findings indicate that the ability to make rational decisions, often seen as a…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry ‘Butch’ Wilmore are set to return to Earth soon. Both astronauts are have been stranded in space for nearly ten months raising concerns regarding their…
A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early Sunday in a NASA crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of stuck astronauts to return home after nine months on…
The dynamics of antimicrobial resistance gene transfer remain unclear. Here, by integrating bacterial genome and metagenome data with machine learning the authors show that genetic incompatibility is…
This paper reports the engineering of nirFAST, a near-infrared fluorescent chemogenetic reporter suitable for multi-color protein imaging in cells and organisms, as well as for the design of cellular…
Thrips are tiny insects – their sizes range between 0.5mm and 15mm in length and many are shorter than 5mm. But the damage they cause to crops is anything but small. A 2021 research paper found that…
In the digital economy, data is more than just information – it is an asset with immense economic and strategic value. Yet, despite its significance, a fundamental legal question remains unresolved:…
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NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan spent the week reinforcing the agency's mission to inspire and harness talent everywhere to catalyze the progress of innovation.On Monday, Jan. 13, Panchanathan…
I had a feeling late last year that I’d frequently be writing about RFK Jr. and his impact on the FDA. However, I didn’t realize some of that would be writing for STAT News. As I mentioned a few days…
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC) in Richmond, Virginia, will be opening a new exhibit."Give Me Liberty" will commemorate America’s 250th birthday, which will be celebrated July 4,…
Ancient mammals that lived in the time of dinosaurs were mostly the same dark-brown colour, according to a new study providing clues about how those mammals evolved as they faced giant predators.The…
Ingenuity, the little helicopter that could, has undeniably proven that a helicopter can operate on another planet. Over the course of 72 flights, this resilient little quadcopter captured the…
Conservation charity Buglife asked people to record sightings of Strandline BeetlesA rare beetle might be extinct in England after a survey failed to confirm any sightings, a charity said.Conservation…
The university, which has its main campuses in Cambridge and Chelmsford, said the participants were all obese and had histories of cardiovascular disease.The research revealed those who gained more…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth on Sunday, March 16. Though their return is just days away, their extraordinary journey takes us nearly nine months…
CRISPR-Cas13 RNA-targeting systems comprise an invaluable set of tools in the fields of basic and applied sciences. Here, Moreno-Sánchez, Hernández-Huertas, and Nahón-Cano et al. enhanced the use of…
The pair were due to be on the ISS for only eight days, but because of technical issues with the experimental spacecraft they arrived on, they have been there for more than nine months.The astronauts…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts. The…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore welcomed the SpaceX Crew-10 team aboard the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday at 11:15 AM IST. Shortly after the hatch was opened, the newly…
Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday (March 16, 2025), delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.The four…
Peterborough City Council's carbon emissions have reduced by 28.6% since 2018-19A council said it needs an investment of £8.8bn to help meet its 2040 net zero carbon emissions target.Peterborough City…
Scientists from the University of Sheffield have made groundbreaking progress in understanding black holes, time, and dark energy—mysteries that shape our universe. With their immense gravitational…
Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) must build expertise in AI and share their knowledge with the wider public, to avoid being overrun by the technology. That’s the advice of French mathematician…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Butch William welcome SpaceX Crew-10 team
An 11-year-old says he is “really happy to take part in research” into diabetes by being included in a trial which will help others.Logan Smith, a student at Smithdon High School in Hunstanton, is one…
MIT researchers have developed a way to convert skin cells directly into neurons, avoiding the need to create stem cells first. This method produces over 10 neurons from a single skin cell in mouse…
The've arrived. The three astronauts and one cosmonaut of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission docked with the International Space Station just after midnight Sunday. Liftoff went smoothly, at 7:03 p.m. ET on…
[Image Credit: NASA]One might assume that galaxies in our universe would have no favored spin, rotating randomly either clockwise or counterclockwise. Yet a recent discovery from the James Webb Space…
The SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on Saturday, March 15. Just more than a day after the take off, the crew in the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft has successfully…
A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday in a NASA crew-swap mission that will allow a pair of stuck astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams,…
Crew-10 arrived at the International Space Station just after midnight March 16. Commander Anne McClain (NASA), pilot Nichole Ayers (NASA), and mission specialists Takuya Onishi (JAXA) and Kirill…
Published: 00:16 EDT, 16 March 2025 | Updated: 00:21 EDT, 16 March 2025 A SpaceX rocket sent to retrieve two astronauts who have been stranded in space for nine months has finally docked at the…
The road to full recovery from the effects of long-term space travel will likely take months, with astronauts undergoing extensive physical therapy and medical evaluations to regain strength, balance,…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.…
A SpaceX rescue mission destined for the International Space Station (ISS) is underway, aimed at returning two astronauts who have been stranded in orbit since June 2024.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., March 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Varda Space Industries, Inc., a microgravity-enabled life sciences and reentry company, today announced the successful launch of its third orbital…
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine…
No one looks forward to a colonoscopy. The procedure, which is used to screen for colorectal cancers, is unpleasant and costly and can lead to medical complications. But screening for the cancer is…
A person's "bioenergetic age" -- or how youthfully their cells generate energy -- might be a key indicator of whether they're at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, new research from Weill Cornell…
Sesame AI recently open-sourced its Conversational Speech Model (CSM), a speech generation tool capable of producing authentic-sounding audio using trained or custom voices. One caveat: it excels with…
Water once existed in abundance of at the surface of Mars. How much of that water has been stored in the planet's crust is still unclear, according to a new analysis. More than 3 billion years ago,…
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced it will conduct an integrated research on biodiversity conservation at the Recto Bank and Rizal Reef in April.DENR Secretary Maria…
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) could be less likely to suffer accidental injuries compared to children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study led by…
An analysis of high school soccer players suggests that incorporating a lower extremity injury prevention program results in fewer anterior cruciate ligament tears and a big reduction in health care…
A new study from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) reveals the process underlying protein organization on cell membranes, a finding which could pave the way for innovative cystic fibrosis…
The UCLA Brain Research Institute hosted the annual Southern California Learning and Memory Symposium on March 3. Participants and attendees gathered in the Neuroscience Research Building for a day of…
On the morning I spoke with Professor David Sinclair AO, Cyclone Alfred was moving with seeming inexorability towards me in Brisbane, while Sinclair, in the US, lamented that he was still cleaning up…
Published: 21:36 EDT, 15 March 2025 | Updated: 21:36 EDT, 15 March 2025 Drugs given to hospital patients could contain thousands of dangerous plastic particles, a study has warned.The research,…
Aktoprak A, Hursen C (2022) A bibliometric and content analysis of critical thinking in primary education. Think Skills Creat 44:101029. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2022.101029Article Google Scholar
High-risk MSCs (yellow) are more abundant in fallopian tubes from patients with STIC lesions (left) compared to those without these lesions (right). Credit: Garcia et al. 2025, Cancer Discovery In…
Bergmann, J. & Martin, S. F. Addressing climate change-related human immobilities. https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/099658308192441551/pdf/IDU1d887603a1af6e14dbd1913c1857ae096715c.pdf…
For cancers of organs like the liver, the long-term impact of our diet has been well studied -- so much so that we have guidance about red meat, wine and other delicacies. A new study from researchers…
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition. First…
In February, researchers from conservation organization Condrik Tenerife were about two kilometers off the coast of Tenerife Island, looking for sharks, when they caught sight of something much…
Teeth recovered from a beloved zoo elephant that died in 2008 are helping University of Utah geologists develop a method for tracking the movements of large herbivores across landscapes, even for…
The Albert Park circuit for the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix has 14 turns over 5.278 kilometers. F1 drivers can tell you the braking points, cornering speeds and preferred line for every one of…
New stroke drug could speed recovery, study finds
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Osaka University have developed a new AI-powered method to estimate biological age, providing a more accurate measure of how well a person’s body has aged, rather than…
Checking PSA levels too soon after prostate cancer surgery can cause overtreatment
Credit: Unsplash+ A groundbreaking study led by McGill University researchers has shed light on why people with bipolar disorder alterna
Published: 20:46 EDT, 15 March 2025 | Updated: 20:46 EDT, 15 March 2025 Two astronauts stranded in orbit for nine months are set to finally return home following last night's arrival of an Elon Musk…
Scientists turn sewage sludge into clean energy and animal feed using solar power
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Lund University suggests that traumatic brain injury (TBI) may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease by altering small blood vessels in the brain. The research,…
Credit: Unsplash+ Diabetes is a serious health condition that affects more than 1 in 10 adults worldwide. One of its biggest risks is damage to the eyes, leading to a condition called diabetic retinal…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers have identified a gene that could play a major role in the aging proces
Credit: Unsplash+ New research has found that large weight changes—both weight gain and weight loss—can significantly increase the risk of death in
A man shouts at hospital staff, his aggression escalating as he waits for treatment."I've f****n had enough," he rages."You promised me I'd be out of here f****n ages ago." But it's not real. To be…
Professor Hettie Schönfeldt of the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences and Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria (UP) was recently appointed as the Hub Chair for the United…
NASAWatch on DW Keith’s note: Yesterday I did launch coverage of Crew 10 on Bloomberg TV with Chad Anderson from Space Capital. Tonight I spoke with Deutsche Welle about the impending arrival of Crew…
A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from the Institute of Ferrous & Eco Materials Technology, Department of Materials Science & Engineering, POSTECH conducted joint research with Samsung…
Do you have lots of close friends -- and work hard to keep it that way? If you've answered "yes," you are probably nostalgic. People who are prone to nostalgia have more close friends and put more…
Antibody treatment which activates the patient's own immune system against cancer, known as immunotherapy, is increasingly being investigated as an alternative for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This…
As a kid, Russell Larke would follow his grandma around her garden, keeping a watchful eye as her Australian natives blossomed in the spring sun.These early encounters developed into a lifelong…
At least 20 people have died in the US - including 12 in Missouri alone - after deadly tornadoes tore through several south-eastern states, flipping cars and flattening homes. Three people were killed…
Industrial waste gases, long seen as a major contributor to climate change, could soon be captured and repurposed into everyday household products such as shampoo, detergent, and even fuel. A new…
New research shows that people with eating disorders are more harshly judged than those suffering from depression, making it much harder for them to seek treatment. That's the finding from a new…
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the…
NASA RIF WATCH 2.0 NASAWatch Keith’s note: There is going to be a “Tiger Team Rollout” meeting on Tuesday 18 March between NASA HQ Administrator’s office, Mission Directorate AAs, NASA Center…
Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause various diseases, such as pneumonia. This conclusion…
A new study by LMU and Helmholtz Munich shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system. The immune system responds to an infection by producing antibodies that…
Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to regain their biodiversity because specialized pollinators are slow to return. Kobe University's finding underscores the…
Earlier this week, the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) announced the science objectives for the fourth cycle of the James Webb Space Telescope's (JWST) General Observations program - aka.…
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station took this photograph of the Colorado River Delta while orbiting over the coast of Baja California, Mexico. This delta is where the Colorado River, one…
Obesity and stress could magnify the risk of one of the most aggressive types of cancer, a new study suggests.Researchers at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) found that stress-related…
A global survey of more than 30,000 people in 30 countries has revealed how people around the world feel about climate change, and how those emotions relate to perceptions of and support for climate…
Zimberelimab in combination with lenvatinib (Lenvima) generated responses and was associated with a favorable safety profile in patients with advanced cervical cancer who had progressed on prior…
Scientists led by a team from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark have found a "strong link" between Western-style diets and neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD)…
Sakana.ai’s mascot. “Sakana” means “fish” in Japanese. [Sakana AI]Slop. That’s a term sometimes thrown around to describe the increasing volumes of AI-generated content appearing online. AI writing…
The lunar eclipse this week had many of us gazing up at the night sky to marvel at the red-tinged moon, and now we can see what that eerie effect looked like from the other side thanks to images…
WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s Transporter-13 rideshare mission on March 15 carried dozens of small satellites into orbit, including several funded by U.S. military and intelligence agencies.This was SpaceX’s…
Water droplets from crashing waves on early Earth — Grok via Astrobiology.com Life may not have begun with a dramatic lightning strike into the ocean but from many smaller “microlightning” exchanges…
The terms “mommy issues” and “daddy issues” are common in this day and age—most commonly as insults or jokes about someone’s dating choices. However, behind the casual language are very real…
As AI startups infest every aspect of life as we know it with unsolicited slop and shady surveillance, not even the final frontier is safe.According to documents obtained by 404 Media, NASA sent out a…
Space Life Science Research — Grok via Astrobiology.com Space exploration has long captured the imagination of humanity, with technological innovation often taking centre stage. From advanced…
A little more than 8 years ago, in 2017, I penned an opinion piece on the fate of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases at the dawn of the first presidency of Donald J. Trump. In hindsight, I…
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor with no experience treating patients, is set to become the director of the NIH.
Hims Inc., rebranded as Hims & Hers Health, Inc. after they went public in 2020, began as a telehealth company for erectile dysfunction and hair loss products.No real issue there, the products are…
A small but decade-long study on the effects of fluoride in drinking water in Bangladesh, suggesting a link between the chemical and lower cognitive abilities in kids, has raised the eyebrows of other…
Plasmonic modulators are tiny components that convert electrical signals into optical signals in order to transport them through optical fibres. A modulator of this kind had never managed to transmit…
Social media can help scientists track animal species as they relocate in response to climate change, new research shows. The "range" inhabited by many species is shifting, and this is mostly tracked…
Did you know that mortality rates from major operations were slashed from around 40% in the second half of the 19th Century, to less than 3% by the end of the first decade of the 20th Century? Current…
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A new battleground is emerging in Australia's oceans over renewable energy projects the government says are necessary to dealing with climate change and reducing our country's carbon emissions.Just…
Daeseleire E., Van Pamel E., Van Poucke C., Croubels S. Veterinary drug residues in foods. in Chemical Contaminants and Residues in Food 117–153 (Elsevier, 2017).Yang, Y. et al. Risk assessment of…
Ingenuity proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that a helicopter can operate on another planet. Over 72 flights, the little quadcopter that could captivated the imagination of space exploration fans…
Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A, et al. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. CA…
Nature would struggle without amphibians and reptiles. They are vital to the world’s ecosystems, acting as both predators and prey while serving as indicators of environmental health. Yet, they are…
The importance of preserving old grasslands as reservoirs of biodiversity, even if it is just as ski slopes, has become clear. Recovered grasslands need more than 75 years of continuous management to…
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People with narcissistic traits often struggle with compulsive social media use, but why? A new study points to fear of missing out as a key factor—while also showing that mindfulness may help break…
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly affected millions worldwide, but its impact extends far beyond the lives directly lost to the virus. A new study published in PLOS Medicine reveals the broader…
Chronic pain is more than just a physical condition—it affects mental well-being and overall quality of life.
Globally, research on climate/environmentally driven infectious diseases has been largely biased towards vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, etc. Melioidosis is a bacterial infectious disease…
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Friday that Starship is set to depart for Mars at the end of next year, carrying Tesla humanoid bot Optimus.Musk suggested in a post on X that human landings could…
More than 40,000 previously unknown gut microbes in African populations could completely change how medicines work for millions of people, according to scientists. Research led by the Sydney Brenner…
Digital voice recordings contain valuable information that can indicate an individual's cognitive health, offering a non-invasive and efficient method for assessment. Research has demonstrated that…
Ever since the measles vaccine helped eliminate measles from the U.S. in 2000, people may have forgotten about how bad the measles can be. And this includes forgetting something dubbed “immune…
Increasing levels of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere may reduce the total number of satellites that can safely orbit Earth by up to 66% of the current carrying capacity by the…
A preliminary study has found that efavirenz — a non-nucleoside inhibitor of HIV virus that is used for treating HIV/AIDS — can be repurposed for the treatment of chikungunya. Currently, no antiviral…
Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has provided a breathtaking new perspective on a cosmic event—capturing images of Earth passing in front of the Sun from the surface of the Moon. The rare view,…
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX’s Starship will head to Mars at the end of 2026. The ship will be carrying Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. The tech billionaire said that if all goes well, humans…
23% of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 between 2021 and 2023 developed long-COVID, and in more than half of them the symptoms persisted for two years. These are the main conclusions of a study…
Endometrial Cancer | Image Credit: © Crystal light - stock.adobe.com Findings from an exploratory analysis of the phase 3 DUO-E trial (NCT04269200) demonstrated that olaparib (Lynparza) maintenance…
The Russian space agency, Roskosmos On March 2, 1965, the Soviet government formed a civilian ministry to oversee the nation's rocket and space industry. It became the precursor to the Russian space…
People who reminisce more often are more likely to hold onto strong friendships. (ID 196339082 © Monkey Business Images | Dreamstime.com) Nostalgia helps maintain close friendships over time. People…
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A European spacecraft on a groundbreaking mission to study the aftermath of an asteroid collision recently captured rare images of Mars’ enigmatic moon Deimos, according to the European Space Agency…
You may be pretty happy with the Instagram feed you've curated for yourself. But a recent episode on the app has served as a rude reminder to users that they aren't in control of the mysterious…
Ice baths have become increasingly popular over the past few years. Fitness enthusiasts and casual exercisers around the world are embracing this trend that was once reserved for elite athletes. Ice…
B12 deficiency is relatively easy to correct with a change in diet or supplementation.A poor memory can be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency, studies find.People with a vitamin B12 deficiency sometimes…
Conceptual image of microlightning in a water droplet. (Image generated by StudyFinds) Water droplets create “microlightning” when they split, producing electrical discharges without any external…
New research suggests a radical possibility: black holes might not be the ultimate cosmic dead ends we once believed. Instead, under specific conditions, they could transition into their theoretical…
Telomeric repeat-containing RNAs (TERRAs) are expressed from subtelomeric regions, as long non-coding RNAs responsible for maintaining telomere length and stabilizing the genome. After TERRA is…
Parisi, R. et al. National, regional, and worldwide epidemiology of psoriasis: systematic analysis and modelling study. BMJ 369, m1590. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.m1590 (2020).Article PubMed PubMed…
Having previously participated in a research study, Liam was encouraged to join this latest trial by Gemma Rook, a Research Nurse at DBTH who had kept him informed about upcoming opportunities. When…
In one of the first studies of its kind, a team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone…
Pembrolizumab Plus Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy in Advanced Cervical Cancer | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comThe combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and chemoradiotherapy followed by…
Image by Getty / FuturismWith the help of mRNA technology proven effective during the COVID pandemic, researchers are now closer than ever to creating viable cancer vaccines.In an interview with…
A person's "bioenergetic age"-or how youthfully their cells generate energy-might be a key indicator of whether they're at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, new research from Weill Cornell…
In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells multiply. This defining feature allows embryos to grow into adulthood, and enables the healing of the many bumps, bruises and scrapes along the way.…
The cable will be buried beneath the ground in a trench of approximately 1.6ft (0.5m) in width and up to 5ft (1.5m) deep, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.Construction is expected to take 15…
A 40-year study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) researchers has found that active young adults who underwent total knee replacement were unlikely to require knee replacement revision in their…
The researchers designed an efficient approach for fabricating engineered Pts-based nano-aircraft carriers with graded drug delivery and ECM degradation for precise cancer chemoimmunotherapy. Briefly,…
A study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science reveals that the quality of paternal investment during childhood significantly influences adult sons’ beliefs about romantic relationships and…
Endometrial Cancer | Image Credit: © Cornflakesei – stock.adobe.comThe combination of cadonilimab and lenvatinib (Lenvima) demonstrated encouraging efficacy and safety in patients with advanced…
Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new way to more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a common treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson's…
A new study by LMU and Helmholtz Munich shows how pathogens control changes in their cell surface to evade the immune system. The immune system responds to an infection by producing antibodies that…
SpaceX just pulled off a spaceflight tripleheader.A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 of the company's Starlink internet satellites, including 13 with direct-to-cell capability, lifted off from Florida's…
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Image: Jared Locke Early Friday morning, if you were brave enough to stay up late or wake up early to see it, the
Loggerhead sea turtles rehabilitated by the New England Aquarium and returned to the wild are providing new information about the sea turtles’ survival and behavior after recovery. The New England…
This may come as a shock, but it turns out that an astounding proportion of AI search results are flat-out incorrect, according to a new study published by the Columbia Journalism Review. We hope you…
AI can write essays, create art, and even hold conversations, but when it comes to telling time or reading a calendar, it still has a lot to learn. A new study from the University of Edinburgh found…
Apparently, if you have the words “women” or “female” somewhere in your grant proposal to a federal agency like the National Institutes of Health or the National Science Foundation, watch out. Your…
When these stars dance, they make their own music. Astronomers have tracked down the source of a mysterious radio signal from deep space repeating every two hours. Intriguingly, it's a pair of stars…
If you're an international researcher who uses plasmids containing genes from rabies and vesicular stomatitis virus, you may have noticed it’s been easier to order these plasmids. This is because in…
A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology suggests that low to moderate doses of a synthetic substance known as 3-methylmethcathinone (3-MMC) produce mild stimulant effects without serious…
A young mare stranded for almost two years on a Lake Powell beach was finally rescued thanks to the efforts of various individuals and organizations.“That's why we named her Solo, the sole survivor,…
WASHINGTON — A SpaceX Falcon 9 launched more than 70 payloads in the latest in its series of dedicated rideshare missions that have reshaped the small satellite industry.The Falcon 9 lifted off from…
Joltikov, K. A. & Lobo-Chan, A. M. Epidemiology and risk factors in non-infectious uveitis: A systematic review. Front. Med. (Lausanne) 8, 695904 (2021).Article PubMed Google Scholar
SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, a little more than 12 hours after the private company teamed up with NASA to send four astronauts to the International Space Station --…
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has made further progress in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. A study shows that the semi-synthetic bile acid NorUDCA inhibits in the…
SATURDAY, March 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have created a handheld sensor that can quickly detect bird flu (H5N1) in the air, potentially stopping outbreaks before they spread.Research…
LEGO is turning ocean waste into playtime innovation.
A representational image of a group of friends. — Unsplash/FileNostalgia is often perceived as too cliche by some people but those prone to it have been found to better deal with their health and well…
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common, especially among athletes. Each year, over 400 000 ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgeries are carried out globally. While the success rate of ACLR is…
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Cybertrucks can truly do it all. The bulky electric pickups can produce fire at a moment's notice, excel at collecting trash, and have even been known to shed body panels for Bond-style getaways.Are…
It doesn’t take long to convince someone sitting in traffic to start thinking about stopping for fast food. In a new study, researchers found that just 30 seconds of delay per mile was enough to spike…
The ancient runes of an inscribed silver armband found in a buried Viking treasure hoard in Scotland are helping to reveal more about a place and time nearly lost to history.“The hoard has a ripple…
Researchers say tiny plastic debris may help bacteria more resistant to antibiotics.
Long COVID symptoms persisted for up to two years in more than half of the individuals who experienced the condition, according to new research published in BMC Medicine. Researchers from ISGlobal and…
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BETHESDA, Md. -- Sam Srisatta, a 20-year-old Florida college student, spent a month living inside a government hospital here last fall, playing video games and allowing scientists to document every…
252 million years ago, volcanic eruptions in modern-day Siberia spewed 100 trillion metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere over the span of a million years. This natural disaster,…
Welcome to OncLive®’s OncFive!Every week, we bring you a quick roundup of the 5 top stories from the world of oncology—ranging from pivotal regulatory decisions to key pipeline updates to expert…
This week, scientists have put a human “language gene” into mice and found it has a profound impact on the rodents’ ability to squeak, research has found that reading science articles (like these…
Water aerobics performed for more than 10 weeks can effectively reduce body weight and trim waist size in overweight and obese individuals, with particularly strong results in adults aged 45 and…
A comprehensive meta-analysis published in Nature Mental Health reveals that group arts programs and interventions produce meaningful improvements in mental health for adults over 55. Researchers who…
You know microplastics, the little bits of plastic trash that've so deeply permeated the Earth that they've been found in clouds, rocks, caves that were sealed off from all humans, and even our
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission successfully lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday, March 14, at 7:03 pm EDT (4:33 am IST on March 15). The mission marks another significant step…
LANZHOU, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A recent study has made significant progress in uncovering the microscopic mechanism behind heavy-ion cancer therapy, which is expected to optimize cancer treatment…
Kennedy Space Center, FL. – Liftoff! After a delay on the first launch opportunity back on March 12, 2025 due to a hydraulic issue, Crew 10 is on its way for an extended stay on the International…
Huge tornado near Omaha, Nebraska during a tornado outbreak on April 26th, 2024. (Photo by Jonah Lange on Shutterstock)LINCOLN, Neb. — As severe weather sweeps across the Midwest, a recent study has…
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. This study was aimed at identifying crucial gaps in guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) application…
A study found that individuals with lower cognitive flexibility were more likely to reject vaccines due to personal beliefs. The findings, published in BMC Psychology, highlight the psychological…
Powerful AI Is Coming. We’re Not Ready.Kevin Roose | The New York Times"I believe that the right time to start preparing for AGI is now. This may all sound crazy. But I didn’t arrive at these views as…
Title: Constraints on Axions from Patchy Screening of the Cosmic Microwave Background Authors: Goldstein, S., McCarthy, F., Mondino C., Hill J. C., Huang, J., and Johnson, M. C. First Author’s…
Long, J., Stansbury, R. C. & Petsonk, E. L. Small airways involvement in coal mine dust lung disease. Semin Respir Crit. Care Med. 36 (3), 358–365. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0035-1549451…
Researchers have conducted the first national survey on public awareness and perceptions of food, health, and Food is Medicine programs. A team at the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and…
This study describes the incidence of asthma and all-cause hospital admissions among children in Kazakhstan diagnosed between 2014 and 2021. In this retrospective cohort study, we included children…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) —The prototype of Iran's national artificial intelligence platform was unveiled in Tehran Saturday with the participation of Iran’s Vice-President for Science and Technology and…
Even in the closest, most committed marriages, loneliness can creep in. It’s a painful reality that many couples experience, but one that’s rarely talked about. You may share a home, a routine and…
A tiny, genetically engineered mouse covered in thick, wavy fur just became a major milestone in the quest to resurrect the woolly mammoth. This genetically modified rodent is the first living…
The eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brain. Indeed, problems with the eyes can be one of the earliest signs of cognitive decline.Our latest study shows that a loss of visual sensitivity…
The Greenland shark likes to stick around, with some estimates suggesting a lifespan of more than 500 years – and a new study of the shark's DNA has given researchers vital clues to the secret of its…
While bones can regrow themselves when they break, teeth aren’t so lucky, and that leads to millions of people worldwide suffering from some form of edentulism, a.k.a. toothlessness.Now, Japanese…
Under the nighttime California sky, NASA’s EZIE (Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer) mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 11:43 p.m. PDT on March 14. Taking off from Vandenberg Space…
Good things are happening! Trump goes surprisingly antitrust on Google, the high court lets states fight about the climate, medical research can’t be stopped, and a carbon capture pipeline gets…
Name: Sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus)Where it lives: Wondul Range National Park, Queensland, AustraliaWhat it eats: Small insects and arthropodsWhy it's awesome: These colorful…
Biohybrid robots work by combining biological components like muscles, plant material, and even fungi with non-biological materials. While we are pretty good at making the non-biological parts work,…
Online support groups for people with a chronic condition may positively impact social welleing, behaviour, and adjustment, but they may negatively influence anxiety and distress. The effects on…
For more than 20 years, a simple white slab sat in the main office of Biloela State High School, blending into the background. It was a relic of the nearby Callide Mine, a gift to the school by a…
Demands have been made to improve communication technology in rural areas following Storm Éowyn.Cumbrian MPs met telecoms providers and mobile network operators in Parliament this week, telling them…
Although it won't be as spectacular as North America's April 2024 total solar eclipse, the first solar eclipse since the "ring of fire" eclipse in October 2024 is set to bring stunning views to some…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.Butch…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) wants space structures that are grown rather than built, and the building blocks for these new structures are living organisms. In a recent…
Russ JB, Simmons R, Glass HC. Neonatal encephalopathy: beyond hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Neoreviews. 2021;22:e148–e62.PubMed Google Scholar Altit G, Bonifacio SL, Guimaraes CV, Bhombal S,…
A researcher has made a puzzling discovery while analyzing observations taken by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.While analyzing images for the telescope's Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey…
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – While the world celebrates the International Day of Mathematics (IDM), the legend female Iranian mathematician Maryam Mirzakhani who died several years ago at a young age has…
Despite the recent resurgence of winter weather, I can feel how close spring is. Here in New Mexico, the roadrunners are frolicking, trees are budding and I'm sowing lettuce seeds in my raised garden…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. In 1845, near Birr Castle in Ireland, workers put the finishing touches on a gigantic telescope. Two massive walls rose around a fifty…
An explosive crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea could have huge consequences for ecologically and commercially crucial marine areas.
Useful for everything from improving your mood to powering up your brain, lion's mane is a popular supplement. I took it for a month and documented my results. Read what happened.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), researchers have generated the first-ever weather report of a rogue exoplanet-like object — and it shows patches of clouds and carbon chemicals, along with…
Image credit: Firefly Aerospace That recent eclipse many viewed here on Earth was also witnessed by the Firefly
One-horned rhinoceroses are the subject of a new study of the differences in appearance, behavior, and evolutionary history of the Indian rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) and the Sundaic rhinoceros…
What’s social, playful, and more likely to gain weight if it has a particular gene variant? Both humans and Labradors, apparently. Researchers in the UK have identified variants, or “versions,” of…
SpaceX's Crew-10 astronaut mission will arrive at the International Space Station tonight (March 15), and you can watch the action live.Crew-10 launched on Friday evening (March 14) atop a SpaceX…
Some people stress about naming a pet, vacillating between Steve and Spot and Bark Twain. Naming a child is even more fraught because parents generally don’t want their offspring to carry a burdensome…
Scientists have discovered that strange radio pulses from the Ursa Major constellation originate from a pair of stars, a white dwarf and a red dwarf. Their close orbit causes magnetic field…
There's a new twist in the hunt for dark matter, the invisible substance believed to make up 85 percent of all the mass in the universe: it may actually be way lighter.In a study published in the…
A representational image of a group of friends in a mountainous area. — Unsplash/FileNostalgia might be perceived as too cliche by some but people prone to it are better when dealing with their health…
You could call this some grape news. Men who regularly consumed grape juice, meaning five or more times a week, were less likely to report experiencing erectile dysfunction in a study published in The…
In a world where AI can write your emails, generate your reports and even code your next application, a concerning question arises: Will these tools enhance your thinking or slowly erode it? As a…
Dr Anthony Romilio brushes Specimen 1 at Biloela State High School. Credit: University of Queensland/Supplied. Dozens of 3-toed dinosaur footprints from nearly 200 million years ago could illuminate a…
MRI images of a brain. (iStock) How old are your organs? The answer might not match your chronological age — and a new analysis finds that an organ’s biological age might predict a person’s risk of…
Kim Fellner poses wearing a bra with a silicone breast prosthesis inside. She writes that finding a prosthetic breast was more difficult than she expected. (Allison Robbert for The Washington Post)…
The genuine answer to deliver on Australia’s growing energy needs is to quickly manage the nation’s transition to renewables. Coal has had its day as Australia’s key energy source — regardless of what…
A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts say.
A study evaluating pregnancy outcomes and infant developmental milestones found similar outcomes between pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who received reference infliximab and…
Cui, L., Morris, A. & Ghedin, E. The human mycobiome in health and disease. Genome Med. 5(7), 63. https://doi.org/10.1186/gm467 (2013).Article PubMed PubMed Central Goog
NewsBy James AshworthFirst published 13 March 2025The early mammals living alongside the dinosaurs might have all had dark-coloured fur. Living a nocturnal lifestyle, the animals’ colours would have…
Credit: Unsplash+ As people get older, keeping their blood pressure at a healthy level becomes more important, but a
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study from Kaiser Permanente suggests that a simple and short-term approach to addressing
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has found that proteins linked to inflammation may play a role in bone strength over time. The findings, published in the Journal…
Credit: Unsplash+ New research has found that heart disease can directly cause brain d
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study from Western University has found that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, may help reduce obesity, lower diabetes risk, and…
Can eyes shows cause of heart disease?
Credit: Unsplash+ As people get older, they often notice that their muscles don’t feel as strong as they
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Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from King’s College London has found that most people who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a common type of antidepressant, report feeling better.…
It was not a given that petrol-powered cars would come to dominate the world. In fact, back in 1900, just 22% of cars produced in the US were powered by gasoline (also known as petrol, benzine or…
Credit: Unsplash+ Chronic inflammation is a long-term immune response that can lead to serious diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, diabetes, and cancer.<
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study has found a possible link between a commonly prescribed high bl
14 March, 2025 AIMP, News stories Here’s our sixth postcard from Rothera Research Station – Discovery Building progress!
Donald Trump's administration appears to be cracking down on the production of amyl nitrite, a popular grey-market inhalant better known as "poppers" that induces a brief headrush and can be used as…
Elon Musk on Saturday announced that SpaceX’s Starship Mars will be carried out by the end of 2026. After a success, the company will focus on human landing on Mars by 2029-2031.
The four astronauts, as part of Crew-10 mission of SpaceX, took off to bring back Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been stuck into ISS since June 2024. NASA confirmed they are not likely…
You’ve heard the phrase “turn lemons into lemonade,” right? Having fun and looking on the bright side of something is a smart way to handle uncertainties, according to psychologists. In fact,…
In Japan, a smelly waste product is being reimagined as a potential clean fuel of the future that is powering cars and tractors.We're being eyed suspiciously by dozens of cows. Their breath fogs…
Should Zimbardo’s Stanford Prison Experiment be retracted? Osaka misconduct investigation leads to four retractions, with more likely Editorial board resigns after journal cancels special issue on …
A new study published in Sexualities explores why many straight women prefer watching lesbian pornography over heterosexual content. The findings suggest that this preference is shaped by a desire for…
On March 14, a journey that was originally supposed to be a little over a week — but was stretched out to nine months — came to an end. NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were selected…
Considering humans don't have a spacecraft capable of traveling to planets beyond the solar system, scientists have to get creative if they want to find clues of life existing light-years away. Now a…
Ferroelectric materials like PbZrO₃-PbTiO₃ (PZT) are foundational to modern technology — enabling sensors, actuators, and memory devices. Their performance relies on clean, predictable hysteresis…
Omran, A. R. The epidemiologic transition: A theory of the epidemiology of population change. Milbank Q. 83, 731–757. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-0009.2005.00398.x (2005).Article PubMed PubMed…
Blanc, B. & Finch, C. A. Nutritional anaemias report of a WHO scientific group. World Health Organ. Tech. Rep. Ser. 405, 5–37 (1968). Google Scholar Beutler, E. & Waalen, J. The definition of anemia:…
Consequences, they say, collect in low places. A new NASA analysis, using data collected from different specialized satellites, reports that sea levels rose more than expected in 2024. But as any…
As spring arrives and the weather warms, exposure to sunlight could have an immense impact on overall health.Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical care physician, pulmonologist and associate clinical…
In recognition of International Women’s Day (March 8), the Women Leaders in Eye Health (WLEH) alliance highlighted that only 25% of women hold clinical leadership roles in ophthalmology. A survey,…
From left to right: Professor Zoe Waibler (Acting Vice President Paul-Ehrlich-Institut), Professor Stefan Vieths (President Paul-Ehrlich-Institut), Professor Glen Barber and Professor Zhijian J. Chen.…
A Friday report by the United Nations says Iran is using advanced technology, including drones, facial recognition and a citizen-reporting app to crack down on violations of its mandatory hijab laws.A…
A new study, published in Nature Digital Magazine, has supported the reliability of Amsterdam MedTech company Easee’s remote refraction tests as an alternative to traditional in-person eye exams.…
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said on Saturday (March 15, 2025) its massive Starship rocket would leave for Mars at the end of 2026 with Tesla humanoid robot Optimus onboard, adding that human landings…
Scientific Reports - Genetic instability in HSPC subpopulations of umbilical cord blood from patients with childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Clean-up volunteers will be at various locations including Grève de Lecq beach, Jersey Volunteers will be picking up litter from beaches across the Channel Islands in a mass clean-up of the…
Zarocostas, J. How to fight an infodemic. The Lancet 395(10225). (2020).Tangcharoensathien, V. et al. Framework for managing the COVID-19 infodemic: methods and results of an online, crowdsourced WHO…
Studies have shown that postmenopausal women have more metabolic abnormalities than premenopausal women. No consensus exists on how serum uric acid (sUA) affects metabolism-associated fatty liver…
Heier, J. S. et al. Intravitreal aflibercept (VEGF trap-eye) in wet age-related macular degeneration. Ophthalmology 119, 2537–2548 (2012).Article PubMed Google Scholar
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that affects millions globally, and there’s currently no cure. This has driven the search for new treatments. Recent research suggests that sensory stimulation…
Sun, J. L. et al. Novel prion strain as cause of chronic wasting disease in a moose, Finland. Emerg. Infect. Dis. 29, 323–332. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2902.220882 (2023).Article CAS PubMed PubMed…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
One of the country's largest and oldest London plane trees will be supported with a technique not previously believed to have been used in the UK. It was thought the tree had been given to the Bishop…
Tap water across America has, for decades, been fortified with fluoride, a negatively charged ion of the chemical element fluorine, in order to strengthen the public’s teeth. But a scientific review…
NASA has announced it will shut down science instruments on the Voyager 2 spacecraft, in order to preserve its power and keep the mission going for as long as it can. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 are the…
NASA’s Perseverance rover is tirelessly exploring Mars and recently overcame a rocky challenge to collect another valuable sample. After successfully obtaining a core sample from an area called Green…
HOHHOT, March 15 (Xinhua) -- This spring, the challenging task of afforestation at the edge of the Mu Us Desert in northern China takes on a futuristic feel, with drones soaring through the air,…
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Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean,…
Dolphins live in almost every ocean, except most tend to avoid the cold waters in the Arctic and around Antarctica. Some also live in rivers, including the Amazon River in South America and the Ganges…
Move over tea, olive oil, turmeric, and milk: there’s a tiny seed that might have just out-distanced all these foods in terms of most research being conducted on it. In the last couple of decades, the…
For some women who menstruate, the week leading up to their period can be a rollercoaster ride with premenstrual syndrome or PMS causing a range of physical and emotional discomforts, from headaches…
File: A Falcon 9 stands ready to launch the Starlink 12-5 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Image: Spaceflight Now.SpaceX is preparing to launch…
World Health Organization. Newsroom: cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). (2024). https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds) (accessed 31 Jan 2024).European Alliance…
BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- At a recent high-tech conference in Beijing, a white, four-tiered delivery robot nimbly navigated through attendees, providing exhibition materials and bottled water like…
JIUQUAN, March 15 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite into space. The rocket blasted off at 12:11 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the…
What do you get when you fold together the ambitions and contributions of four space station-bound astronauts from the United States, Japan and Russia? A zero-g indicator in the form of an origami…
Korngold R, Sprent J. Lethal graft-versus-host disease after bone marrow transplantation across minor histocompatibility barriers in mice. Prevention by removing mature T cells from marrow. J Exp Med.…
Hansen, J. et al. Respiratory symptoms among Danish waste collectors. Ann. Agric. Environ. Med., 4(1). (1997).Hagemeyer, O. et al. Occupational allergic respiratory diseases in garbage workers:…
Gene Therapy Approaches: Modulate Mef2c, Apoe, and Trem2 to enhance microglial repair functions.Conclusion The hippocampus is highly vulnerable in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), serving as a central hub…
March 14 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX launched the Crew-10 astronauts to the International Space Station on Friday night in a mission that also will aim to replace Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and…
As basis for evidence-based analgesia refinement, species-specific pharmacokinetic and tolerability profiles of carprofen were determined in rats for least aversive administration routes and prolonged…
Firefly Aerospace will launch its Alpha rocket for the sixth time ever on Saturday morning (March 15), and you can watch the action live.Alpha is scheduled to lift off from California's Vandenberg…
Your daily cup of tea, favourite chicken nuggets, and even seafood could be increasing your risk of serious health conditions, but not because of their nutritional content. A recent study published in…
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return to earth: While the whole world awaits the astronauts’ return after nine months, experts say it won’t be easy for them to adapt to the earth’s ways.
English speaking represents one of the most challenging competencies for EFL learners, mainly due to the limited opportunities for authentic practice, especially within monolingual contexts like…
Yeo, A., Kwok, B. W., Joshna, A., Chen, K. & Lee, J. S. Entering the next dimension: A review of 3d user interfaces for virtual reality. Electronics 13, 600 (2024).Article Google Scholar
Abdoon, A. S. S., Soliman, S. S. & Nagy, A. M. Uterotubal junction of the bovine (Bos taurus) versus the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius): Histology and histomorphometry. Reprod. Domest. Anim.…
Firefly Aerospace will launch its Alpha rocket for the sixth time ever on Saturday morning (March 15), and you can watch the action live.Alpha is scheduled to lift off from California's Vandenberg…
This week, Earth witnessed a stunning spectacle not seen since 2022 — a total lunar eclipse. This celestial game of hide-and-seek treated skywatchers to the spectacular sight of our neighbor turning a…
The Senate passed a bill tonight to keep the government operating through the end of the fiscal year. Ordinarily that would be good news, but many Democrats strongly oppose the bill. They blame Senate…
Pupe, C. G. et al. Development of a doxazosin and finasteride transdermal system for combination therapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia. J. Pharm. Sci. 102, 4057–4064.…
Quantum computing company D-Wave has claimed to have achieved "quantum supremacy" by solving a "useful, real-world problem" more efficiently with their quantum computer than a traditional one for the…
Mothra might not be real (*sighs*), but best believe nature has tried its level best to create some behe-moths of its own. There’s the Atlas moth, of course, but... oh damn, what’s that in the…
The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday (March 14, 2025) night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.Butch Wilmore…
Dr Claire Davies. Credit: University of Exeter Inspired by International Women’s Day on Saturday 8th March 2024, I interviewed Dr Claire Davies from the University of Exeter to discuss how female role…
Scientists already discovered that raw milk can harbor the infectious H5N1 bird flu virus, but now there’s a new study on its capabilities that has health officials concerned.Researchers found that…
Yesterday’s passing of Congressman Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ-7), a former chair and ranking member of the U.S. House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee, follows a distinguished career in which…
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab launched a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging satellite for a Japanese company March 14, the first of eight such missions Rocket Lab has under contract with that…
SpaceX and NASA have launched a mission to bring back U.S. astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS), where they have been stranded for nine months. The…
Several years ago, a catchy electronic dance tune captured the airwaves, leaving everyone wondering, “What Does the Fox Say?” Foxconn might have an answer with the launch of FoxBrain, the first large…
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the release of the Transcend VTLX-1, a new ultra-high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system designed to automate sample cleanup and preparation for…
KUNMING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- A research team has discovered a new lichen genus on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which is known as the "roof of the world." The genus has been named Pseudosolorina. The…
Published: 21:57 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 21:59 EDT, 14 March 2025 Donald Trump spent some quality time with Elon Musk's son X as the two boarded Marine Force One together.The president was…
The Bay Area’s windy, rainy conditions mixed with frigid air in a few high-elevation areas to produce a noticeable, if thin, blanket of snow over the past couple of days.As on-again, off-again rain…
A recent health survey in Kathmandu has uncovered troubling numbers that reveal a growing health crisis among the city residents. Thirty-nine percent of the population aged 30 and above residing in…
Young stars are like young kids. Their energy is often unruly and can express itself chaotically.In this incredible image, we can see the unrestrained energy of two young stars about 650 light-years…
Historically, women have been excluded from clinical trials and medical research, but it can be shocking to learn it wasn't until 1993 when women were allowed to participate in clinical trials. That…
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has warned that it had observed ‘significantly elevated volcanic gas emissions’ in Mt. Spurr during its recent tests. If the volcano erupts, it could harm citizens of…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.Butch…
NANNING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Petrocodon in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and named it Petrocodon curvitubus. Their findings have…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday said it is "taking a series of steps" to improve safety near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after a deadly Jan. 29 midair collision…
The idea that ADHD (and hyperactivity in general) might be triggered by foods is an old one. Since at least the 1970s, doctors, researchers, and parents have hypothesized that food dyes, additives,…
A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivoimaging tool to capture functional activity…
Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center have found a new way to boost cancer immunotherapy by targeting a protein called macrophage receptor with collagenous structure, or MARCO. Their study, published…
A nine-year study comparing a typical two-year corn and soybean rotation with a more intensive three-year rotation involving corn, cereal rye, soybean and winter wheat, found that the three-year…
In a new study, researchers produced nanomaterials that could be used in developing more accurate sensors for healthcare in the future. For example, the levels of female hormones are so low that very…
A groundbreaking study, led by the University of Southampton (UK), has revealed that brown trout can successfully navigate beaver dams -- obstacles which were previously thought to pose a significant…
University of Liverpool researchers have worked with global partners to identify and successfully implement an intervention package that has significantly improved the diagnosis and management of…
Today, a single modern hard drive can store several million megabytes -- providing enough storage for hundreds of thousands of photos. These multi-terabyte hard drives rely on tiny magnetic…
In a new study, an international team of neuroscientists led by the University of Vienna has shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature…
Astronomers from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy have constructed the first detailed 3D map of the properties of cosmic dust in our home galaxy. For their map, the astronomers used 130 million…
A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has made significant strides in understanding the ionization of atoms and molecules, a fundamental process in physics that has implications for…
C2N is currently expanding its biomarker pipeline by developing advanced assays targeting tau pathology, Parkinson’s disease research, and developing technologies to decentralize mass spectrometry…
A new type of LED technology may soon change the way we light up our homes and screens. Scientists at Linköping University in Sweden are developing perovskite LEDs, which are cheaper, easier to make,…
An international team of researchers has discovered serious flaws in current deepfake detection technologies, raising concerns about the reliability of tools used to spot AI-generated fake images,…
A new brain imaging study has revealed that watching nature scenes can help reduce pain by changing how the brain processes it. Researchers from the University of Vienna and the University of Exeter…
Space agencies from around the world launched a total of 244 successful missions into orbit or space in 2024, which is the most in history. The US led the way with over half of those launches. Dozens…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) suggests that poor sleep may contribute to brain shrinkage and increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia…
Scientists have discovered that how well a person’s cells generate energy—what they call “bioenergetic age”—could be a strong predictor of their risk for Alzheimer’s disease. A study from Weill…
Credit: Unsplash+ New research set to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2025) suggests that marriage significantly increases the risk of obesity in men, whil
Credit: Unsplash+ A team of researchers has developed a potential new treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss and
Credit: Unsplash+ Getting a tattoo is often a carefully considered decision, but few people think about the long-term health effects of tattoo ink. Recent research suggests that ink particles do not…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Catching it early can make a big difference, as early treatment may help slow memory loss. However,…
When people think about diet and cancer, they often connect it to diseases like liver or pancreatic cancer. Red meat, alcohol, and processed foods have been widely studied for their effects on cancer…
Exercise is often seen as a key to living a longer life, but new research from Finland suggests that the relationship between physical activity and longevity is more complex than previously believed.…
Newswise — We’ve mapped nearly all of Mars’ surface from orbit, yet we know less about Earth’s ocean floor — almost 75% remains unmapped in high resolution.This terrestrial blind spot is driving NJIT…
SpaceX and NASA have launched a mission to bring back US astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station (ISS), where they have been stranded for nine months.The…
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been on the International Space Station for more than eight months, even though they initially expected to stay for just about…
Newswise — New Jersey Institute of Technology Professors Vivek Kumar and Xuan Liu have been named as Senior Members in the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) 2025 class. They join 162 emerging…
SpaceX has successfully launched a rescue mission team to the International Space Station (ISS) for the return of two stranded astronauts.It comes after the space technology company had to delay its…
synthetic blood platelets Forget counting candles on your birthday cake—a new artificial intelligence (AI) model developed by scientists at Osaka University in Japan can estimate your biological age…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Liftoff! Four astronauts are flying toward the International Space Station (ISS) to relieve crew members who have been waiting for a ride home since last summer.SpaceX launched…
Both President Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have said that Butch and Suni could have been brought home sooner, most recently in a joint interview with Fox News in February.President Trump states:…
Nearly 15% of adults reported having trouble falling asleep most or every day in the past 30 days, according to a national survey. Meanwhile, research shows that more people are turning to a popular…
WASHINGTON — Four people are on their way to the International Space Station on a typical crew rotation mission that has become enmeshed in political controversy.A Falcon 9 lifted off from Kennedy…
Since Charles Elton’s book The ecology of invasions by animals and plant published in 1958, Invasion ecology has grown to become an important multi-disciplinary subfield of ecology and accumulated an…
SpaceX successfully launched a crew of four astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday to the International Space Station.The Falcon 9 rocket launch is the first step in a mission…
Published: 19:13 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 19:25 EDT, 14 March 2025 NASA's beleaguered mission to rescue two stranded astronauts has finally launched, setting the stage for a happy ending to the…
WASHINGTON - NASA and SpaceX on Friday launched a long-awaited crew to the International Space Station that will let them bring home US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stuck…
A looming tornado outbreak this weekend has meteorologists like me on very high alert. Weather experts are concerned because all of the ingredients needed for severe weather are lining up. Here are…
At last, they're off. The three astronauts and one cosmonaut of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission are on their way to the International Space Station. Liftoff went smoothly at 7:03 p.m. ET on Friday when a…
In recent years there has been an increased focus on how research papers and supplemental data can be preserved openly. Andy Tattersall, Liz Such, Joe Langley and Fiona Marshall argue equal attention…
NASA has launched its Crew-10 mission, bringing relief to the U.S. astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — who’ve been stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for the last nine months…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.…
Posted: March 14, 2025 7:22 pm ET | Last Updated: March 14, 2025 7:22 pm ET | Crew-10 launched to the International Space Station on March 14, 2025, two days late because of a techncal issue with…
A vaccine against norovirus, the dreaded “winter vomiting bug”, could be closer than you think: early clinical trials have returned positive results for a vaccine candidate that is taken orally as a…
The “Mountain-of-Anubis” is a sacred mountain with a pyramidal peak in the desert cliffs of Abydos, located in Egypt’s central province of Sohag.The peak formed the conceptual anchor of Senwosret…
The earthquakes which hit this week took the count to 42 for 2025, with an increase in seismic activity detected across the United Kingdom by the British Geological Society
Converting one type of cell to another -- for example, a skin cell to a neuron -- can be done through a process that requires the skin cell to be induced into a "pluripotent" stem cell, then…
Harvard University is imposing a temporary freeze on hiring faculty. Columbia University is grappling with cuts to $400 million in federal funding. California Institute of Technology is leaving…
As Earth’s surface continues to buckle from the burdens of climate change, its upper atmosphere faces different troubles altogether as greenhouse gases threaten space sustainability. A new study warns…
Since the first publicly available large language model (LLM) ChatGPT hit the scene in November of 2022, the tech has exploded. AI has infested search engines, social media platforms,
Open-source AI model performed on par with leading proprietary AI tool in solving tough medical cases that require complex clinical reasoning. AI can optimize clinicians’ performance and help reduce…
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has puzzled researchers since 2011. A recent study published in Nature Communications may have identified what drove a tipping point that established the phenomenon…
BYLINE: Kitta MacPherson For the past several years, Vitaly Podzorov, a professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy in the Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences, voluntarily has worked as part…
Orbital images of Mars show how water has carved channels into the planet's surface. However, Mars also had a volcanic past when lava carved its own surface channels, confounding scientists' attempts…
NASA RIF WATCH 2.0 NASAWatch Keith’s note: This was just released by NASA PAO. They had too much to do this week so they got a 1 week extension to finish their plan on how to fire the people who were…
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified a novel trigger of a deadly form of ovarian cancer. Discovery of a subset of high-risk progenitor cells that reside in fallopian tube…
The hit TV show Muster Dogs elevated the profile of working dogs, but farmers and researchers say more consideration should be given to working cats.For thousands of years farmers have kept cats for…
Climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions is directly affecting the world’s food crops through changes to rainfall, but rising atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels also change crop quality…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. But…
UCLA’s Center for Advanced Surgical & Interventional Technology (CASIT) is collaborating with more than two dozen academic and industrial centers to establish a Center to Stream Healthcare in Place…
Faking emotions at work could lead to burnout and negatively affect mental health, according to a recent study. (Credit: Photo illustration by Stefanie Goodwiller/University Marketing and…
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP, visited the University of Glasgow today (Wed 5 February) to meet care-experienced students. The First Minister sat with the students to discuss The…
The state government is being urged to drop non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) being placed on the location of shot-hole-borer infected trees, as concerns about Perth's tree canopy grow.Perth already…
We all experience stress, but did you know it could make you look and feel older? Research from Dr. Shevaun Neupert, a distinguished professor of psychology at North Carolina State University, reveals…
New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards.…
Researchers who were curious about when ancient Europeans travelled to Africa followed the DNA. The route they discovered didn’t just track migration — it revealed pockets of resistance to the…
The South Sandwich Islands are a remote group of eleven small volcanic peaks arranged in an arc in the southern Atlantic Ocean. They sit about 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) northeast of the Antarctic…
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 18:01 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 18:04 EDT, 14 March 2025 Seven in ten British women will experience 'debilitating' period pain for almost four solid years of…
Scientists have achieved the first real-time visualization of how "excited-state aromaticity" emerges within just hundreds of femtoseconds and then triggers a molecule to change from bent to planar…
A critically endangered new species of killifish sampled from an ancient forest in Kenya in 2017 and 2018 has been described in the journal Zootaxa. Nothobranchius sylvaticus, from the Latin meaning…
Kash Afshar, University of Mississippi assistant professor of marketing, and Omar Itani, associate professor of marketing at Lebanese American University, recently published their team's findings in…
Researchers from Columbia University and the German Cancer Center have found that stellate cells -- star-shaped liver cells long known as the main perpetrators in liver fibrosis -- have a commanding…
Surgical adhesions -- common, sometimes life-threatening complications that arise after open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery -- can be prevented in mice and pigs by a gel impregnated with a molecule…
Author: Stanford University (Sara Zaske)Published: 2025/03/14Publication Type: InformativePeer-Reviewed: YesTopic: Anthropology and Disability - Publications ListPage Content: Synopsis - Introduction …
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Amphipolis was an ancient Greek polis, and later a Roman city, located in the modern municipality of Amphipoli, northern Greece.The polis was founded as an Athenian colony in 465 BC, but the initial…
New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapour leading to particulate matter levels across the city being underestimated by up to…
Life may not have begun with a dramatic lightning strike into the ocean but from many smaller "microlightning" exchanges among water droplets from crashing waterfalls or breaking waves. New research…
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced their opposition to the CDC’s plan to investigate potential links between vaccines and autism, calling it “a disservice to individuals with autism…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- China has released a set of guidelines on labeling internet content that is generated or composed by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which are set to take effect…
Tooth regeneration may soon be possible – Scientists have developed a drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein, allowing new teeth to grow in animal studies. Human trials begin in 2024 – While successful…
WASHINGTON — Rising defense budgets and geopolitical shifts are creating new investment opportunities for Europe’s space industry, early-stage investors said at the Satellite Conference.The investors…
Researchers have advanced a decades-old challenge in the field of organic semiconductors, opening new possibilities for the future of electronics. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge…
A nurse holds a vial of the Ebola Sudan vaccine during the launch of an Ebola trial vaccination campaign at Mulago Referral Hospital in Kampala on February 3, 2025. (Photo by Badru Katumba / AFP)…
Phase transitions, like water freezing into ice, are a familiar part of our world. But in quantum systems, they can behave even more dramatically, with quantum properties such as Heisenberg…
In a landscape still littered with fallen trees after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, arborists are facing a huge backlog of jobs.Casey Grimes, who works around the Tweed Shire on the NSW North Coast,…
A small dusky brown horse high-steps through the snow. A dusting of powder accents his coat like sifted sugar. I crouch in the saddle in a thick snowsuit, gathering the reins as we trek into a…
Published: 17:30 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 17:32 EDT, 14 March 2025 An image snapped by NASA's Mars rover has sparked theories of aliens on the Red Planet.The photo shows what many have claimed is…
Astronomers have discovered two exoplanets around TOI-1453, a star about 250 light years away. These two exoplanets, a super-Earth and a sub-Neptune, are common in the galaxy, yet are absent from our…
Jealousy can be a quiet disruptor in relationships. It often starts as a fleeting thought—an uneasy feeling when your partner talks about someone else or a sudden need for reassurance. But when left…
Published: 17:06 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 17:10 EDT, 14 March 2025 Life on Earth may have been kickstarted by 'microlightning' created by crashing waterfalls and ocean waves, a new study has…
Rocks loafing about on the surface of Mars have been harboring secrets about the red planet's mysterious past.The mineral content of oddly pale rocks found in Jezero Crater can only have formed under…
Hundreds and hundreds were the truths and they were all beautiful. —Sherwood AndersonJoanna was the perfect height to be a princess, but she was employed as a chipmunk. She was glad when she got to…
This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette The musical version of Aladdin on Broadway did more than just provide me with a couple of hours of great entertainment. It sparked a curiosity…
SAN DIEGO -- Two retrospective studies hinted at potential negative effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients requiring orthopedic care. One study suggested that semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)…
March 11, 2025, marked 5 years since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Between January 22, 2020, and March 10, 2023, Johns Hopkins University recorded over 676 million…
Thousands of chemicals are allowed for use in food sold in this country. And while most of these are likely safe to eat, some have been linked to serious health harms.In 2023, the California Food…
Aerial view of the mikvah site Ostia Antica Archaeological Park Less than 15 miles from Rome, Ostia Antica was once a bustling cosmopolitan seaport at the mouth of the Tiber River, where many…
Discover eight of the most impressive health benefits of turmeric, including aiding brain function and heart health. Plus, learn how much turmeric you should aim to eat every day, and how to cook with…
A goal of mine in 2025 was to tackle a new outdoor sport: backcountry skiing. With the promise of untracked snow and uncrowded runs, venturing off-piste was enticing. But with that also came the need…
Young chemists, kid computer coders and curious science students of all ages are invited to one of Mendocino County’s favorite traditions: the 39th annual Science and Engineering Fair and STEAM Expo…
Simulations of equations from the Standard Model of particle physics are too difficult for classical supercomputers. In this research, scientists for the first time created scalable quantum circuits…
NORMAN, Okla. — Meteorologists and climate scientists are raising alarms about major cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, saying they will harm the country’s ability to…
Is it possible to be literally scared to death? Today, it’s commonly understood that mental stress and negative emotion can contribute to physical health problems including high blood pressure, heart…
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There are a lot of things that you might expect to see at an Australian high school. Backpacks filled to the brim with books? Sure. Forgotten pencils and half-finished pages of homework? Definitely.…
Thursday brought with it a total lunar eclipse for parts of the world that could see the Moon. If you missed it (like I did) then no problem since Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost mission has got your…
X-ray astronomy is a somewhat neglected corner of the more general field of astronomy. The biggest names in telescopes, like Hubble and James Webb, don't even touch that bandwidth. And Chandra, the…
Northern Beaches residents were shocked to find sea dragons had washed up on local beaches earlier this week.Piero Aramini found two dead male weedy sea dragons on the shores of Collaroy…
Reactions that completely break carbon-carbon double bonds have particular transformative power in synthesis. Ozonolysis, which splits one alkene into two carbonyl compounds using trioxygen, is widely…
While millions of Earthlings watched the "blood moon" total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, the private Blue Ghost spacecraft caught an ultra-rare view of Earth blocking out the sun from the surface of…
Manhattan, Kan. (March 14, 2025) — The National Audubon Society’s Audubon Conservation Ranching program is expanding its presence in Kansas and Oklahoma with the addition of Jacob Yetter as the new…
Tarlatamab (Imdelltra; Amgen) demonstrated moderate and long-lasting tolerability with a strong benefit-risk profile in previously treated small cell lung cancer (SCLC), with favorable patient…
As Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency continues to plunder the federal government, even the Transportation Security Administration's bomb-sniffing K9 units aren't safe.According…
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 — Glaciers, slime, and science? That’s just the beginning at this year’s ACS Kids Zone, a free, family-friendly event hosted by the American Chemical Society (ACS) on…
We’ve all heard “Click It, or Ticket” as a reminder to buckle up in the car, but “Click It and Win It!” appears to be an effective approach for sustaining consistent seatbelt use among drivers. When…
NASA’s Scientific Balloon Program has returned to Wānaka, New Zealand, for two scheduled flights to test and qualify the agency’s super pressure balloon technology. These stadium-sized, heavy-lift…
In recent years, research has suggested a connection between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease, raising concerns for those with poor dental health.With nearly 700 species of bacteria inhabiting…
With the help of a dedicated group of departmental volunteers from across campus and at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, the campus community stepped up to support the United Way of Greater…
Blocking calcium could have a beneficial effect on the heart’s ability to regenerate myocardium in patients with ischemic heart failure, according to a new study published online in npj Regenerative…
Mars and Deimos viewed by Hera's Hyperscout H ESA / ESA Standard Licence On March 12, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera spacecraft captured rare images of Deimos, one of Mars’ two moons, from 621…
Scientists have developed a coffee-machine-sized 3D bioprinter that produces humanlike tissue in a move they hope can speed up the development of new treatments for the likes of heart disease and…
An article published in January 2025 and co-authored by University of Michigan psychology research technician Zoe Dunnum and Michigan State University psychology professor Jennifer Watling Neal…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person’s stress, a new study reports. Stressed students who interacted with a friendly dog reported…
By guest contributors JA Elliott, S Ajmal, and MTU Barone We applaud the investigators of Besançon et. al 2025 for their randomized control trial of 260 youth living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Mali…
PARIS, France - Simply looking at nature -- or even just digital pictures of it -- can relieve pain, according to new research which scanned the brains of people receiving electrical shocks.Nature's…
Charged water droplets generate sparks that can forge organic compoundsBy Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier
An arrowhead-shaped rock on Mars sporting features that may hint at ancient microbial activity on the Red Planet has left scientists puzzled.NASA announced in July of last year that the rock, found in…
A crack team of ecowarriors is on a seek-and-destroy mission.They alight from a convoy of all-terrain passenger vehicles and head into the scrub armed with poison and other tools of destruction.The…
WASHINGTON — Satellite launch vehicle and missile manufacturer Avio SpA reported a 30% increase in revenue, a 20% increase in EBITDA and a 27% increase in backlog in 2024 and said growth would…
New research reveals that subtly boosting smiles during online conversations can increase romantic attraction between people. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of…
Seabird chicks that ingest even small amounts of plastic are suffering from hidden but severe health issues, including cell damage, organ failure, and cognitive decline, new research from the…
Researchers discovered the facial fragments in a cave in northern Spain. National Research Center for Human Evolution Researchers in Spain have discovered mysterious fossilized facial fragments that…
Before bees, there were beetles
Art and literature have often depicted the creation of life with big, dramatic moments — often involving electricity.Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein got zapped into action. Michelangelo’s God (after six…
As part of the “Make America Health Again” Movement, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order (EO) aiming to enforce stricter price transparency standards in the health care industry to…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comThe global contract development and manufacturing…
Bristol Myers Squibb Co.’s decision this week to snag Bluebird Bio Inc. spinout 2seventy Bio Inc. for $102 million net – just weeks after investors bid $30 million for Bluebird itself – seemed to…
An international research team from Australia and China unveiled the first chromosome-scale genome of a wild barley species. The team believes its findings offer direct implications for more…
The mouth plays a vital role in talking, eating, and breathing. Genetic conditions such as cleft lip, palate, and other oral structural abnormalities can significantly impact these functions. This…
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Cyber security experts say the federal government should consider banning a controversial AI chatbot with Chinese origins on all Australian devices, warning it poses a "unique risk" to national…
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Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out Friday that could pave the way for more practical, affordable treatments in humans. First identified in 1976 and…
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Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost is nearing the end of a two-week mission as the first commercial spacecraft to successfully land on the moon. Its primary objective following the March 2 touchdown…
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Bioengineering professor and The Grainger College of Engineering’s Dean, Rashid Bashir, led a team of researchers in a project that’s resulted in new technology that offers rapid, highly sensitive…
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We know Earth formed roughly 4.54 billion years ago and that the first single cell lifeforms were present roughly 1 billion years after that. What we don’t know is what triggered the process that…
Adding immunotherapy to a new type of inhibitor that targets multiple forms of the cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS kept pancreatic cancer at bay in preclinical models for significantly longer than…
Lead author, Dr Elsa Panciroli, NERC Independent Research Fellow at National Museums Scotland said:“This was a really challenging extraction, in fact we’d previously felt was too difficult to perform,…
Blue Origin, a space company founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, is making history by sending an all-female crew on its next spaceflight. The American spacecraft company said its 11th human mission will…
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A new study has described a potential mechanism that could help explain why some proteins refold in a different pattern than expected. The researchers, led by chemists at Penn State, found that a type…
As if there was any doubt, we can go ahead and officially add climate change to the list of things that we can’t count on billionaires to figure out for us. According to the New York Times,…
A stem cell therapy trial aimed at reducing neuroinflammation in patients with presymptomatic Alzheimer's disease is underway at UTHealth Houston. In Alzheimer's disease, deposits of beta-amyloid and…
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Imagine if I put out a claim that I had prevented teens from playing "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II" and therefore saving billions in dollars in future mental health care costs.Well, I can, because…
We know Earth formed roughly 4.54 billion years ago and that the first single cell lifeforms were present roughly 1 billion years after that. What we don’t know is what triggered the process that…
The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Payment Program Act of 2025 (S.1031), sponsored by Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), would protect access to high quality cancer…
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have identified a novel trigger of a deadly form of ovarian cancer: a subset of progenitor cells that reside in fallopian tube supportive tissue, or stroma.…
If humans could hijack photosynthesis — essentially, plants’ food factory — they could, in theory, capture carbon and produce hydrogen, both potentially helpful in fighting climate change. Absorbing…
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A devastating cancer cluster in Houston's Fifth Ward is now leading to groundbreaking research.On Thursday night, the first people signed up for a landmark study that could…
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For the first time since 2022, skygazers Thursday-into-Friday were treated with a total lunar eclipse, which turned the moon into a visible glowing red orb, often called a "Blood Moon." But thanks to…
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Once upon a time, the Grand Canyon was forged by the rushing waters of the Colorado River over millions upon millions of years. The river still snakes through the canyon, but its beauty now lies in…
Back in March 2013, an unusual and tragic story emerged about a man who was swallowed by a sinkhole in Florida. No trace of the person was ever found.Jeff Bush, 37, was asleep when a sinkhole opened…
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A new study by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) provides critical insight for the development of a vaccine that can more effectively block the spread…
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Keratin forms feathers, horns, and wool. As abundant food industry waste, it is a promising sustainable raw material for bioplastics. But the heavily cross-linked protein is difficult to process and…
Eight finalist teams participating in the 2025 NASA Gateways to Blue Skies Competition have been selected to present to a panel of judges their design concepts for aviation solutions that can help the…
Scientists have discovered that a modified form of a natural compound found in rosemary and sage may hold potential for treating Alzheimer’s disease. In a new study using mouse models of Alzheimer’s,…
Super-resolution microscopy using a confocal STED microscope enables analyzing the relationship between morphological and functional neuronal structures at nanoscale resolution in living brain slices.
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When mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugars, their unborn babies can develop liver stress that continues into early life. A new study published in the journal Liver International sheds light on…
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Sunita Williams’ return to Earth: The Crew 10 mission’s launch was halted, after a last minute issue with the launch pad’s ground system, thereby further delaying Williams and Butch Wilmore’s return.…
Torrential rains set off dangerous flash flooding in the Argentinian port city.
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Brain tumors remain the most common cause of death from childhood cancer. Paediatric high-grade gliomas (pHGG) in particular are a mostly fatal disease group with a median survival time of less than…
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A prolonged period of extreme lethargy seems to slow ageing in mice by lowering their core body temperature1.doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00707-x
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More than 75 years after its initial discovery, scientists have created an organometallic molecule containing the transuranium element berkelium.According to a new study, the electronic signature of…
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People with favorable socioeconomic conditions, such as high incomes or education levels, face a reduced risk of age-related diseases and show fewer signs of biological aging than peers of the same…
Around 60% of people may have a vitamin D deficiency.Muscle fatigue is a common sign of vitamin D deficiency, research finds.Vitamin D is vital for enabling the muscles to work efficiently.Low levels…
A Bureau of Land Management field office responsible for overseeing hundreds of thousands of public acres in Northern California is scheduled to close by this summer, a casualty of federal government…
Immune cells help to protect the body from infections and cancer. One way that they do this is by recognising and destroying harmful cells. Natural killer cells (known as NK cells) can tell whether…
Unelected White House advisor Elon Musk retweeted a post on Thursday that blamed the atrocities committed by Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Mao Zedong on — we are not making this up — public sector…
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Bedmap3 reveals new insights into the topography of Antarctica. From Bedmap3 updated ice bed, surface and thickness gridded datasets for Antarctica by Pritchard, H., et al. Antarctica’s ice sheet has…
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Sue Nelson explores how asteroids can inform our understanding of the Earth's past – or threaten our future.Each year, according to Nasa, a chunk of rock the size of a car hurtles through space on a…
Firefly Aerospace has shared a stunning image from the Moon’s surface, captured by its Blue Ghost lunar lander. The photo features a rare ’diamond ring’ effect, taken during the lander’s first mission…
Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada’s 24th Prime Minister this morning and unveiled his new cabinet that included familiar faces put into key portfolios that encompass the space sector. The cabinet…
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New! Sign up for our email newsletter on Substack. Biomolecular condensates often appear like soap bubbles but are actually more like Silly Putty, featuring mostly elastic and v
People affected by tsw For thousands of people struggling with debilitating skin symptoms after stopping topical steroid treatments, a new study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers…
Personality factors are best defense against losing your job to a robot If you’ve ever fantasized about having a robot for a boss instead of your demanding human manager, new research suggests you…
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Stanford engineers have developed an injectable hydrogel depot technology that enables GLP-1 drugs to be administered once every four months, comp
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A logarithmic spiral with a diameter of 500 μm, approximately half the diameter of a sewing needle. A simple laboratory mistake has unveiled an entirely new world of spontaneous pattern formation that…
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The Swedish company aims to expedite drug discovery via in-house and collaborated pipelines. Credit: Tapati Rinchumrus/Shutterstock. Boehringer Ingelheim and Sweden-based Salipro Biotech have entered…
Despite claims that antidepressants may be just delivering a placebo effect, three-quarters of people who tried them in a large study said they helped Antidepressants are one of the most commonly used…
A study exploring adolescent girls’ perspectives on the factors driving their high rates of low mood and anxiety found that gendered expectations, academic pressure, and peer relationships are among…
Posted Friday, 14 March 2025 A new machine learning server will help researchers at UHP analyse clinical research data on site with the aim of improving patient care and service delivery. The machine…
Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have reported observations of a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) from the solar atmosphere with the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph…
Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences (2025). DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2024.2260> (a) Map of Australia highlighting the area of the NT where the rivers surveyed since 1971 are located. (b)…
Adding immunotherapy to new KRAS inhibitors boosted responses in preclinical models, setting the stage for future trials of the combination strategy. The study was published in Cancer Discovery by…
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Students walk across Columbia University’s campus in New York City.Credit: Luiz C. Ribeiro/New York Daily News/TNS/AlamyOn Tuesday morning this week, PhD student Daniella Fodera woke up at 7 a.m. to a…
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Researchers used remotely operated underwater vehicles to explore the wreckage. Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society In August 1892, the Western Reserve was sailing across Lake Superior when it…
The BCI landscape has received much public attention, primarily due to Elon Musk-owned Neuralink. Image credit: Shutterstock/nobeastsofierce. Helius Medical Technologies is muscling in on the…
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Melting Antarctic ice is slowing Earth's strongest ocean current, according to a new study.The influx of cold meltwater could slow the Antarctic Circumpolar Current by up to 20% by 2050, researchers…
Follicular Lymphoma | Image Credit: © LASZLO – stock.adobe.comThe European Commission (EC) has expanded the approval of lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel; Breyanzi) to include the treatment of adult…
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Data published in Life Metabolism show that the novel cyclic peptide antagonist DC646—which specifically targets the intestinal farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and disrupts FXR-co-activator interactions—is…
We describe the achievement of a long-lived Floquet phase in graphene, where a non-equilibrium electronic population is stabilized by the interplay between coherent mid-infrared photoexcitation and…
For most college students who benefit from the Federal Work-Study Program, the positions they take on may be only somewhat related to their desired career path. This is especially true for students…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Optimizing copper, manganese, and vitamin B12 during pregnancy can help lower the risk for high blood pressure and hypertension in midlife, according to a…
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A new partnership between Cellino and Matricelf, which aims to create personalized regenerative therapies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries, has generated patient-specific neural tissues with…
A team of researchers led by the recipient of a U.S. National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development grant has developed a new storage method for…
Supported by multiple grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, researchers have comprehensively characterized the properties of a unique type of skeletal tissue with the potential for…
Statement from David Watkins, director of government affairs for the Climate and Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists."Raul Grijalva was a happy warrior on behalf of people and the…
A "blood moon" was visible from Earth last night, marking the first total lunar eclipse since 2022.A total lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes directly through Earth's shadow, casting our…
A series of studies with human fetuses at different gestational ages showed that they prefer to orient their heads and eye lenses toward face-like configurations of lights projected through the…
As we’ve been examining the connections between nearby stars lately and the possibility of their exchanging materials like comets and asteroids with their neighbors, the effects of more distant events…
The opportunity would see successful applicants from King’s working with students from Humboldt University of Berlin on a poster-based exhibition that will be hosted at the Long Night of the Sciences…
The Faculty of Arts & Humanities will offer the new master's scholarships annually, reserved for Black, Asian, and Minority Home Students. The ‘Bridge Scholarships’ are intended to bridge the funding…
A new study has found that the results of a lung function test, commonly used to help diagnose asthma, can vary according to the time of day and season of the year. Researchers at the University of…
Although the basic idea of quantum physics dates back to the earliest years of the twentieth century, it wasn’t until 1925, on the German island of Heligoland, that Werner Heisenberg had the…
The Trump administration is massively rolling back environmental protection policies, accelerating an already heated race to the bottom.Trump's appointed Environmental Protection Agency head Lee…
Jordan Lin (BASc ’22) is a rising star in the global effort to tackle climate change. A recent graduate of Waterloo’s mechanical engineering program, Lin uses systems thinking to understand and solve…
As scientists conduct more and more research on microplastics, it’s becoming clear that these tiny particles can be found almost everywhere on the planet and potentially above it. And if microplastics…
Sipping on a cup of joe is an easy way to infuse some much-need pleasure into a hectic morning or slow afternoon at work. But a growing body of research suggests that coffee might do your physical…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Once-daily roflumilast cream 0.05 percent is safe and effective for atopic dermatitis (AD) in patients ages 2 to 5 years, according to a study published…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization (Dobbs) decision was associated with a moderate but significant relative reduction in obstetrics and…
The company insists that Lutetium rhPSMA-10.1 is able to surpass currently available radioligand therapies in the field by one and a half to twice the length of time. credit: shutterstock / Shidlovski…
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Graduate students at Cornell University are gaining confidence in science communication and bringing hands-on learning into K-12 classrooms across New York State. Through the Graduate Student School…
Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, reportedly concluded in 2020 that there was an 80% to 90% probability that the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which caused the COVID-19 pandemic, had leaked from a…
The Stena Immaculate was carrying 220,000 barrels of aviation fuelA university professor said there were no initial signs of pollution following the collision between two ships in the North Sea on…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a recall for acne creams due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical, benzene. The products include, Walgreens Acne Control…
Skywatchers across the UK captured this morning's beautiful lunar eclipse in stunning detail in a series of pictures and video.A timelapse clip recorded the moment the pre-dawn spectacle began shortly…
In honor of Irish American Heritage Month, we’ve added a new group to our Historical MatchesSM feature that offers a glimpse into Ireland’s ancient past. This group, called the “Megalithic Society of…
Princeton Class of 2025 members Adriana Alvarado, Mahya Fazel-Zarandi, Celine Ho, Katie Horan and Joy Patterson have been awarded ReachOut 56-81-06 Fellowships, an alumni-funded effort that supports…
Measles isn’t just making a comeback in the United States. In a report out this week, the World Health Organization found that cases of the vaccine-preventable disease surged in Europe and Central…
On board Crew-9 will be the two Starliner astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who arrived to the station on June 6, 2024 for what was supposed to be as short as an eight-day stay. Instead,…
In a statement he shared with C&EN, David Weldon—a physician and former Republican congressperson from Florida—says he received a call late March 12 from an assistant at the White House. Weldon was…
An ebook is one of two file formats that are intended to be used with e-reader devices and apps such as Amazon Kindle or Apple iBooks. Why is an eBook better than a PDF? A PDF is a digital…
Common terns are gregarious sea birds that cruise low over the water to fish. When they spot prey, they will dip down to grab a fish from the surface, or they will fold their wings to plunge-dive to…
The Egyptian-American archaeological mission from the University of Pennsylvania discovered a royal tomb from the Second Intermediate Period in the “Jabal Anubis” necropolis in Abydos. The Egyptian…
Finding detailed fossils of soft-bodied organisms is exceptionally rare, making each discovery a unique opportunity to fill in gaps in both the fossil record and our understanding of evolution. That’s…
Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid thought to be around 12 kilometers (7.4 miles) in diameter impacted the Earth, forming a crater 200 kilometers (120 miles) in diameter, and 1 kilometer (0.62…
There just might be a way for white holes to form in the Universe.According to a new, highly theoretical paper, the hypothetical objects may result from a kind of quantum 'bounce' at the heart of a…
Published: 10:54 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 11:00 EDT, 14 March 2025 While Gayle King's decision to accept Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's invitation to space immediately sparked fierce debate over…
WASHINGTON — Amazon’s Kuiper broadband network, increasingly seen as the last, best hope for a sustainable competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink, is walking on thin ice as confronts the fact that it’s…
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The Founders Longevity Forum, a pivotal event in the global longevity sector, is set to return later this year to its inaugural host – London. The longevity sector is experiencing unprecedented…
The volunteers have planted over 450 hedge plantsUniversity students and conservationists are collaborating to build a new on-campus bird habitat.The University of Worcester and Worcester and Malvern…
About 10 minutes with a therapy dog soothed kids who felt anxious about being emergency room patients. A clinical trial found that after spending time with a dog, young patients reported a…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
Newswise — Those with access to firearms rarely use their weapon to defend themselves, and instead are far more likely to be exposed to gun violence in other ways, according to a Rutgers study. An…
Mary Beth Oliver, a Penn State distinguished professor who conducts research on media psychology, with an emphasis on media, emotion, social cognition and positive media, earned the national Paul J.…
SAN FRANCISCO -- A once-yearly intramuscular lenacapavir (Sunlenca) injection was safe and well-tolerated and had higher median levels of plasma concentrations compared with twice-yearly subcutaneous…
The new findings are the first to describe distributions and perturbations of low-density granulocyte and normal-density neutrophil subsets in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), acute myeloid leukemia…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Matthew Zirwas, MD, discusses the challenges and benefits of using ruxolitinib (Opzelura; Incyte) for atopic dermatitis and vitiligo. He addresses the significant…
In a review published in Clinical & Experimental Allergy, investigators highlight both the advantages and disadvantages of avoidance and carrying epinephrine in case of accidental ingestion—the…
Newswise — Perinatal asphyxia, also known as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), affects roughly 2-3 per 1,000 live births in the United States. The injury is caused by poor blood and oxygen flow…
Countries like China and Russia are trying to lure and hire away the thousands of researchers and scientists working in US federal agencies that have been laid off by the Trump administration the over…
African solar installations are projected to grow by 42 percent this year, according to an industry group. The surge in solar power is due in part to several delayed projects now coming online,…
The mass extinction that killed 80% of life on Earth 250 million years ago may not have been quite so disastrous for plants, new fossils hint. Scientists have identified a refuge in China where it…
Pharmacists with a deeper knowledge of xerostomia are ideally positioned to help educate patients with dry mouth on making informed self-care decisions for effective symptom management and improved…
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ISS astronauts are speaking up for the station. In response to Elon Musk’s claim that the International Space Station was no longer useful and should be deorbited, astronauts currently aboard the…
A galaxy sitting in the background of the Lizard constellation is emitting a narrow jet of ionised matter near the speed of light. But the radiation spectrum of the object has astronomers scratching…
American boffins fearful that their work (or should that be "woke"?) activities will draw the disfavor of the Trump administration are being offered sanctuary in the Land of the Free, otherwise known…
All life on Earth can be traced back to a Last Universal Common Ancestor, or LUCA. A study suggests that this organism likely lived on Earth only 400 million years after its formation. Further…
NexDCCool Technologies, a Penn State research-based startup launched by Wangda Zuo’s lab, is developing a platform powered by artificial intelligence that aims to optimize the cooling systems in data…
The researchers proposed a new geothermal-assisted compressed-air energy storage system that makes use of depleted oil and gas wells — the Environmental Protection Agency estimates there are around…
Brook trout may have a genetic trick up their scales when it comes to adapting, with limitations, to heatwaves that threaten their existence. A novel study led by researchers at Penn State suggests…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Two Harvard medical school professors are suing the Trump administration, arguing that their research was unfairly removed from a government-run…
Rocket Lab has unveiled Its newest piece of hardware, the Flatellite, in their recent investors’ presentation and elaborated on in a longer announcement by the company. The Flatellite is a “scalable,…
A team of researchers from Penn State and Baylor College of Medicine found that the Zika virus builds tiny tunnels, called tunneling nanotubes, to stealthily transport material needed to infect nearby…
New study findings published by investigators in JSCAI demonstrate a lower risk of cardiovascular events among individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) compared with individuals with type 2 diabetes…
We've been covering GTA 6 every day for months but, with Rockstar quieter than a church mouse, we've leaned on AI to predict when the colossal title might see the light of day
In the July 1931 issue of Popular Science, writer George H. Waltz described television as “the miracle field of sending pictures through the air.” Nearly a century later, television broadcasting has…
Solve this ‘wordoku’ in the same way as a sudoku with letters instead of numbers (each of the nine letters in each row, column and nine-square cell). Once solved, one of the overall diagonals can be…
Mar 14 2025 One potentially positive outcome from the COVID pandemic is that it was a wakeup call – if there was any doubt previously about the fact that we all live in one giant interconnected world,…
March 14, 2025 Today, a study co-authored by U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists was released showing the agency’s youth e-cigarette prevention campaign, “The Real Cost,” successfully reduced…
WASHINGTON, DC—An inexpensive and widely available scatter-radiation absorbing drape helps reduce the amount of radiation that operators are exposed to across a range of diagnostic, coronary, and…
People think they know their friends and family well, but they don't. At least not as well as they think they do. When trying to imagine what their family members believe, what they experience, and…
Let's assume that AI technologies have progressed to the point where models become near-indistinguishable from humans.In that situation, what would happen if we were to give a highly-advanced AI model…
Aging is the ultimate risk factor for many diseases marked by the progression and deterioration of organs and tissues and an enhanced risk of disease initiation. Immorta Bio‘s technologies aim to…
Frontiers has issued a retraction and multiple corrections for papers in several of its journals after the publisher discovered a reviewer had been impersonated. Alla El-Din Bekhit is listed as the…
Sugar-free slushies containing glycerol, a sugar substitute, can have toxic effects on young children, a new study warns.Researchers say these popular ice drinks can cause dangerously low blood sugar…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hours before his scheduled Senate confirmation, the White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Credit: Getty Images Hydrogen from geological formations makes up about 10% of the flammable gases that form the Yanartaş flames near Cirali, Türkiye. The fires are said to have been burning for…
It is fair to say that most people are probably familiar by now with GLP-1 drugs and their revolutionary ability to treat diabetes and obesity. But the hype around this class of drugs is not just…
With Concentra Biosciences expanding its stock influence in Pliant Therapeutics and Acelyrin, the two biotechs have shored up their corporate defences against a potential acquisition. Both Pliant and…
A new study challenges the long-held notion that American voters categorically reject candidates who identify as atheists. Across several survey experiments, the researchers found no sweeping penalty…
Here in our Universe, there are three major properties that have led to it unfolding as it has:the laws of physics that govern all of nature,the initial conditions that our Universe began with,and the…
Two critical FDA approvals in 2024 included the tumor-agnostic ones of fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (T-DXd; Enhertu) and repotrectinib (Augtyro), the first of which changed the field for adult…
I have this week published the Dementia Action Plan Evaluation, which will inform the successor arrangements to the current Dementia Action Plan and help shape our priorities for the future. In 2019,…
The Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a marketing authorisation under exceptional circumstances for Hepizovac (Epizootic haemorrhagic disease vaccine (inactivated)), from CZ…
EMA has recommended the approval of Hepizovac, the first vaccine against epizootic haemorrhagic disease (EHD) authorised in the EU for use in cattle. This new vaccine provides protection against the…
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) 2025 is a global event dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome. This year’s theme is…
Venting when angry seems sensible. Conventional wisdom suggests expressing anger can help us quell it, like releasing steam from a pressure cooker.But this common metaphor is misleading, according to…
It was all Mother Nature’s fault, you could say. After winter rains in Lake Elsinore, California, reawakened countless dormant poppy seeds in early 2019, spring blossoms crowded in thickly enough to…
A change in the way you speak could be a reliable early indicator of dementia, according to recent research. Many people associate forgetting words with a decline in brain health - but research shows…
Parts of China’s space strategy might not seem directly tied to defense: plans for a joint Chinese-Russian lunar facility, a permanently-crewed space station or a burgeoning quasi-commercial launch…
Breakthrough research has shown that twisting light into spiral patterns like those found in nature dramatically improved the efficiency of OLED screens. The researchers behind the novel approach…
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to peer into biomolecular condensates, which could lead to a better understanding of condensate functions and their impairment…
Image credit: Firefly Aerospace The Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost Moon lander got a first look at the solar eclipse from the Moon around 12:30 am Central Daylight (Texas) Time. In a photo released by…
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The monthly newsletter summarises recently published news and updates from across the OH BRC and it’s collaborators in one place. The March 2025 newsletter highlights new dementia blood test research,…
A stem cell therapy trial aimed at reducing neuroinflammation in patients with presymptomatic Alzheimer’s disease is underway at UTHealth Houston.In Alzheimer’s disease, deposits of beta-amyloid and…
Researchers just imaged a 5,000-year-old fortification in the forests of Neamț County in Romania.The study used drones equipped with LiDAR technology to capture the likeness of the structure through…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Senate Democrats are raising concerns about Dr. Mehmet Oz’s nomination to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), alleging he…
With measles cases rising across the country, I’ve been getting a lot of questions (especially after that Hannity interview yesterday)! Here are your top 10 answered.TL;DR: MMR vaccines are highly…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comJapan-based IL Group, whose United States entity…
Image by John MacDougall / AFP via Getty / Futurism In decades past, as the effects of climate change slowly became undeniable, some looked to the super-rich — the billionaires with enough cash to…
March 14 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX were on track to launch NASA's Crew-10 astronauts to the Space Station Friday night in a mission that will also aim to return Starliner astronauts Suni Williams and…
Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine have uncovered a potential path to treatment for persistent COVID-19 symptoms impacting the lungs. The work, published in Science in…
A representational image of student athletes during a football match. — Unsplash/FileBrain damage from a concussion could linger in an athlete's brain for at least a year after the injury, long after…
Surprising research from Spain has demonstrated the uniqueness of human consciousness, as a team of scientists say they have shown how the human brain stores memories differently than other species.…
Knowing which vaccines older adults should get and hearing a clear recommendation from their health care provider about why a particular vaccine is important strongly motivated them to get vaccinated.…
Powering spacecraft with solar energy may not seem like a challenge, given how intense the Sun’s light can feel on Earth. Spacecraft near the Earth use large solar panels to harness the Sun for the…
A state law signed Feb. 28, 2025, removes gender identity as a protected status from the Iowa Civil Rights Act, leaving transgender people vulnerable to discrimination. The rights of transgender…
Mount Washington is the tallest peak in the Northeast. The mountain is famous for attracting extreme weather, with winds that exceed the force of a hurricane more than 100 days per year.The mountain…
Salivary Gland Cancer | Image Credit: © shahzaib – stock.adobe.comTreatment with the first-generation pre|CISION peptide drug conjugate AVA6000 led to early efficacy and safety signals in patients…
Blue Ghost caught her first look at the solar eclipse from the Moon around 12:30 am CDT on March 14 What does a total lunar eclipse look like from the moon? We finally know after Firefly Aerospace’s…
We’ve been working tirelessly to represent the profession during the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)’s investigation into UK vet services for household pets for many months. This week, that…
Home > News > Uncategorized > “First of its kind” research study aims to improve sleep quality for hospital patients On World Sleep Day, find out more about how we’re working to improve sleep quality…
Areas for further research suggested by Xin Hu, PhD, MSPH, include examining differences in telemental health uptake between new and existing patients and exploring how these differences vary across…
The proliferation of biosimilars, which has accelerated in recent years, has the chance to lower the cost of prescription drugs across countless conditions for millions of individuals. Medications for…
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) today announced that its state-of-the-art cancer care pavilion currently under construction will be named The Kenneth C. Griffin Pavilion at Memorial Sloan…
The Western Reserve cargo ship was supposed to be a modern marvel in 1892, but it split in two during a storm and sank.The wreckage took the lives of 27 people, with one lone survivor able to swim a…
New Scientist's revelation that a UK minister is asking ChatGPT for advice raises the question of what role these new AI tools should play in government – and whether we should really think of them as…
Roads were also affected by flooding and fallen trees, with residents in Florence advised against all travel after the A1 motorway was partially closed.Schools were shut in more than 60 municipalities…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A A muscle-stimulating implant combined with a robotic exoskeleton can help restore movement in people paralyzed by a spinal cord injury, a new study says. The spinal…
To a nonmathematician, having the letter "i" represent a number that does not quite exist and is "imaginary" can be hard to wrap your head around.If you open your mind to this way of thinking,…
A geology professor believed that aerial photos from the 1950s show evidence of an ancient city under Nakhon Ratchasima in Thailand.By viewing the landscape from above, researchers discovered a linear…
During the Apollo missions to the Moon, astronauts encountered an unexpected hazard: lunar dust. It clung to their spacesuits; crept into the lunar landers; and caused irritated throats, coughing…
Crevasses in the Greenland Ice Sheet are expanding faster than previously thought. Between 2016 and 2021, cracks at the edge of the sheet grew much larger and deeper in response to the ice’s rapid…
Newswise — Prof. Dr. Suchana Chavanich, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University journeys to the Antarctic to survey the global warming conditions and microplastic waste that’s believed to cause…
A new study may explain why women live longer and why their brains are less prone to cognitive decline.The study explored the untapped potential of women’s extra X chromosome.Researchers are hopeful…
Anthony Gagliano (left) and Marie Launay complete the final step of their protocol, preparing a DNA library from material extracted from their fish species of interest.Credit: Denis RoyOn completing…
Consultant Psychiatrists Dr Tennyson Lee and Professor Kamaldeep Bhui CBE will speak at a mental health seminar hosted by the CHiMES Collaborative and the World Psychiatric Association Collaborating…
Italy's cancer survival rates are the best in Europe, a study said Friday. In ten years (2011-2021), cancer deaths in Italy have decreased by 15%, a better percentage than the European Union, where…
(Newsmax) A significant severe weather outbreak begins Friday from the central plains, shifting to the gulf coast states by Saturday. The storm prediction center, which specializes in severe storm…
In the world of high-end pets, few creatures hold the status and mystique of koi fish. These vibrant, meticulously bred ornamental fish swim through backyard ponds like living works of art, their…
AstraZeneca (AZ) and Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ Wainzua (eplontersen) has been approved by the European Commission (EC) to treat a subset of adults with the rare disease hereditary transthyretin-mediated…
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to bring management of the NHS “back into democratic control” by abolishing NHS England. Sir Keir said the move will return the NHS “to the heart…
(Adobe Stock) Friday, 14 March 2025 08:07 AM EDT Comment| Print| A A Nostalgia might be met by eyerolls from some, as the emotion might inspire insipid images of rose-tinted glasses, gooey…
You often hear about triggers—those moments that activate stress, anxiety or past wounds. But what if there was another way to shape your emotional landscape? Instead of focusing solely on what…
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of significant leadership hirings, firings and retirings across the industry. Please send the good word—or the bad—from your shop to Darren…
Roche Diagnostics is collaborating with the University of Liverpool to launch the Eye Cancer Artificial Intelligence Digital Bioresource (EYE-CAN-AID), a multi-modal image database that aims to boost…
President Donald Trump’s first term was a boon for the space industry. His first administration reestablished the National Space Council, created closer ties between the commercial sector and civil…
With Space Symposium less than a month away, some in industry are worried about the fate of one of the space community’s top trade shows amid White House-driven travel bans.The Trump administration’s…
What does an eclipse look like from the moon? Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander just sent back a stunning image from the lunar surface.The commercial space company's lander, which touched down on…
Illustration by Meilan Solly / Photos via the Maryland Department of Transportation A new virtual museum is bringing the history of Harriet Tubman’s early years to the world. Launched by the Maryland…
The mineral perovskite is cheaper and more efficient at absorbing light than silicon solar cells, but it has a bit of durability problem when exposed to heat and moisture.Scientists at the University…
Health experts are warning that Brits are contributing to their weight gain by making a common mistake when munching on crisps. A study conducted by LloydsPharmacy Online Doctor has exposed that many…
Although Germany is excellent in research, it lags behind countries such as the USA and China when it comes to the utilization of innovations. Too few research results are licensed to companies and…
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality, characterized by a high rate of postoperative recurrence and poor long-term survival outcomes. Structural maintenance of…
People with a less clear sense of self are less selective when evaluating potential romantic partners, particularly when assessing less compatible matches, according to a study published in Self &…
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (ANIP) announced Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an expanded label for ILUVIEN (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant) that…
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here.The black-ringed ‘leopard spots’ on a Martian rock might be evidence of chemical reactions that…
The development on land off Ashday Lane will take 32 weeks to build, councillors were toldA battery energy storage site will be built near Halifax after plans for the facility were given the go…
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Welcome to Edition 7.35 of the Rocket Report! SpaceX's steamroller is still rolling, but for the first time in many years, it doesn't seem like it's rolling downhill. After a three-year run of perfect…
A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn't been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. In findings published in Clinical Cancer Research,…
The development solves a a decades-long mystery and paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition. In an important breakthrough for people living with Parkinson’s, a Australian…
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals has announced the initiation of a New Drug Application (NDA) submission for apraglutide for the treatment of short bowel syndrome (SBS) who are dependent on parenteral…
How do we convince people to eat less meat? Put vegetarian options higher up on the menu for a start, a new study suggests. The research, published in Sustainable Tourism, showed that simply…
Modelling can predict where invasive species will appear, and where needs safeguarding. A new study shows where the data comes from matters. After just 100 invasive plant observations in the US,…
A representational image of student athletes during a football match. — Unsplash/FileA concussion's damage could persist in an athlete's brain for at least a year, long after they have rejoined their…
Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Centre have found a new way to boost cancer immunotherapy by targeting a protein called macrophage receptor with collagenous structure, or MARCO. Their study, published…
At its March meeting, EMA’s Management Bord elected Rui Santos Ivo as new chair of the Board for a three-year period. Mr Santos Ivo is president of the Portuguese National Authority of Medicines and…
EarthSun A total lunar eclipse was visible yesterday night for the western half of Africa, western Europe, the Americas, eastern Australia, northern Japan and eastern Russia. Did YOU see it? The skies…
A doctor has said a plant-based remedy you've probably never heard of could be the key to seeing off annoying coughs and colds. Dr Tim Bond, chemist and natural health specialist from Puressentiel,…
The Royal Astronomical Society is delighted to announce Ian Russell as its next Executive Director.Following an extensive recruitment process, Mr Russell will begin the role on 1 May 2025.He will…
Researchers at King’s have launched a first-of-its-kind dashboard that collates and drills down into more than a thousand AI and cancer studies, providing a wide-ranging overview of AI’s increasingly…
A new study looking at fossilised structures inside cells hints at our mammal ancestors’ nocturnal past when they lurked in the shadows of dinosaurs. Late Cretaceous mammal Sunnyodon notleyi. Credit:…
In a new step forward on the quest for better painkillers, scientists have developed a synthetic cannabinoid that keeps the pain-relieving properties of cannabis without being addictive or…
Three iron age bracelets and a pin contain metal from a single meteorite that fell over southern Poland more than 2500 years ago, a new study reveals. The discoveries also indicate that the value of…
Space Hera caught the moon Deimos crossing Mars on March 12, 2025. The spacecraft used a flyby of Mars to boost it to its final destination, the asteroid Didymos. Hera was about 620 miles (1,000 km)…
CHD is said to occur due to HDV, leading to cirrhosis and liver failure. Credit: Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock. Vir Biotechnology has enrolled the first subject in the Phase III ECLIPSE registrational…
Subjects in the fourth cohort will receive a dose nearly 50% higher than the previous cohort. Credit: Amnaj Khetsamtip/Shutterstock. A US Safety Review Committee (SRC) has granted unanimous approval…
CoQ10 is touted as something of a wonder supp, capable of improving heart health, boosting fertility, reducing migraines, and even helping endurance athletes recover better. While there’s solid…
Children who engage in organised sports like soccer and artistic sports like dance or gymnastics during childhood and adolescence are more likely to perform better academically, according to a…
The US government has dismissed a lawsuit initiated two years ago when the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sued Denka Performance Elastomer, alleging that the company’s high level of…
Following recommendations by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) has decided to place five new psychoactive substances and one medicine under…
Cancer continues to be a leading cause of mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need to develop more advanced, efficient, and early detection methods. Addressing this critical need, City…
University of Turku’s Materials in Health Technology group is dedicated to developing sensor technologies for healthcare applications. Credit: Robson90/Shutterstock. Researchers at Finland’s…
The privately-owned Blue Ghost moon lander, built by Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace, has captured a rare view of a lunar eclipse from the moon’s surface. The lander, which touched down March 2…
Pi is an irrational number, and like some irrational people it just goes on and on. What is it with this crazy, crucial number?
New research found that the majority of social media posts about medical tests are misleading. Here are the five health exams influencers are getting—and whether they're actually worth your time and…
Published: 07:02 EDT, 14 March 2025 | Updated: 07:02 EDT, 14 March 2025 Global sea levels rose by an 'unexpected' amount last year, NASA has warned. The space agency had predicted the water level to…
ESA/CNES are looking for universities that would like to participate with their students in the ESA/CNES Cost Engineering Challenge. This challenge is organized by the ESA and CNES Cost Engineering…
Number 5: A prospective cohort study found that switching back from the biosimilar SB2 to the reference infliximab did not affect clinical disease activity or safety in inflammatory bowel disease…
There is a fairly popular idea circulating the Internet that a single gram of uranium contains about 20 billion calories, with some joking that eating it could sustain you like a turbo-charged diet…
Kang, S., Kim, M. & Min, K. Discovery of superionic Solid-State electrolyte for Li-Ion batteries via machine learning. J. Phys. Chem. C Am. Chem. Soc. 127 (39), 19335–19343 (2023).CAS MATH Google…
Three iron age bracelets and a pin contain metal from a single meteorite that fell over southern Poland more than 2500 years ago, a new study reveals. The discoveries also indicate that the value of…
Four new planets were discovered around the second-closest star to the Sun.
Life these days is expensive. The lingering effects of the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, higher fuel and energy prices, and extreme weather shocks throttling the supply chain have conspired…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Most low-birth-weight toddlers are not on track to be ready to attend school, a new study says.Only one-third of babies born weighing less than 5.5 pounds…
In a survey of AI researchers, most say current AI models are unlikely to lead to artificial general intelligence with human-level capabilities, even as companies invest billions of dollars in this…
Where and when will the Northern Lights be visible tonight? A Northern Lights forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center indicates a potential…
At its monthly meeting, EMA’s safety committee (PRAC) carried out its broad range of responsibilities, which cover all aspects of the risk management of the use of medicines: assessment of safety…
Sutro Biopharma is undergoing a seismic shake-up—jettisoning its CEO, half of its workforce, its lead candidate and its manufacturing facility in a major bid to save cash. The almost 50% layoffs are…
1,172 of the estimated 4,500 deer on the Broads are red deerDeer living in protected wetlands are causing "high levels of damage" by grazing wetland plants and eating farmers' crops, a report has…
The same cast of characters features in most wildlife conservation campaigns: majestic tigers, adorable pandas or other creatures that tug human heartstrings. Images of the blood-splattered bills of…
In agriculture, a domain where women play a pivotal yet often underrepresented role, promoting gender-equal education is not just a matter of equity but also a catalyst for community advancement.…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Playing with a dog for just 15 minutes can significantly reduce a person’s stress, a new study reports.Stressed students who interacted with a friendly dog…
When patients walked into Planned Parenthood clinics, a consumer data company sold their precise locations to anti-abortion groups for targeted ads. When patients picked up prescriptions for…
The company aims to eliminate the open-heart surgery requirement in individuals with severe MR. Credit: Shakirov Albert/Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for…
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed that erectile dysfunction in patients living with prostate cancer could be significantly improved through regular exercise. Sexual…
Modern internet and communication networks rely on light signals to transfer massive amounts of data. However, just like a weak radio signal, these light signals need to be strengthened to travel long…
The demand for lithium is skyrocketing because it’s a key ingredient in batteries for mobile devices, electric cars, and clean energy storage. But mining lithium is expensive, slow, and harmful to the…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Nostalgia might be met by eyerolls from some, as the emotion might inspire insipid images of rose-tinted glasses, gooey sentimentality and living in a time…
Happy Pi Day! Pi is a mathematical constant. It equals 3.14159 … and so on, into infinity. Pi = 3.14. Image via NASA/ JPL-Caltech. Have you hea
Individuals may experience situations differently and have different expectations based on their past experiences. As a community we have the responsibility to create safer spaces which value…
What is a storm spotter and how do they help during severe weather season? And how can you become one? Read on. Image via Simon Buchou/ Unsplash. Severe weather season in the United States starts now.…
Credit: Unsplash+ The gut does more than digest food—it plays a major role in your mood, sleep, and even motivation to exercise. Scientists now believe it may also be linked to diseases like…
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. For many people, taking medication&
Credit: Unsplash+ Many people take medicine for everyday health problems like allergies, high blood pressure, or bladder issues. These medications
This daily food can boost weight loss and prevent diabetes, high blood pressure
Credit: Unsplash+ No one likes getting a colonoscopy. The procedure, used to check for colon cancer, is uncomfortable, expensive, and sometimes leads t
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A muscle-stimulating implant combined with a robotic exoskeleton can help restore movement in people paralyzed by a spinal cord injury, a new study says.The…
The unprecedented Los Angeles wildfires nearly two months ago burnt down entire communities and displaced thousands of people have all been contained, but the questions about the extent of the…
A complete census of massive stars in our part of the Milky Way Galaxy has found an apparent link between the rate of core collapse supernovae and at least two of the last five mass extinctions here…
Dinosaurs are the extinct relatives of birds that roamed the lands and seas of ancient Earth. They first appeared around 240 million to 230 million years ago in the Triassic Period, and went extinct…
05 Mar 25 HPFT recently hosted its annual Research Showcase at the University of Hertfordshire, bringing together staff from across the Trust, the University and partner organisations to learn about…
A new study has found that people with higher levels of education tend to live much longer than those with less education.Over time, this gap in life expectancy has widened. The research, published in…
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that spend less on health care. But with data suggesting 79%…
This diabetes drug linked to increased heart disease risk
Credit: Unsplash+ A study suggests that B vitamins could be an effective way to lower blood pressure, especially for people who do not respond well to standard medications. Researchers from the…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Patients generally don’t mind getting AI-written notes from their doctor’s office, unless they know the note came from a computer program, a new study…
Mattson, M. P. The Intermittent Fasting Revolution(MIT Press, 2022).Book Google Scholar Longo, V. D., Di Tano, M., Mattson, M. P. & Guidi, N. Intermittent and periodic fasting, longevity and disease.…
In a gate defined quantum dot in Bernal bilayer graphene, a combination of spin and valley protection diminishes spin relaxation drastically and yields a lifetime of 38 seconds.
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A transistor made from bilayer A-type antiferromagnet CrPS4 provides control over the spin polarization at the Fermi level and magnetoelectric readout.
Sarcopenia is one of the main contributors to the loss of independence in older adults. A study in primates demonstrates that SIRT5-mediated desuccinylation of TBK1 at Lys137 inhibits the activation…
Identification of NERD-interacting proteins reveals a role for this protein in N6-methyladenosine deposition at the FLC locus to regulate flowering time.
In a troubling sign for Earth’s climate, global sea levels rose faster than anticipated in 2024, according to a NASA-led analysis. The sea level climbed by 0.23 inches (0.59 centimeters) last year,…
The European Space Agency's Hera mission has captured brand new images of Mars's moon Deimos while performing a close fly-by.Hera, whose main mission is gathering information to help defend Earth from…
FRIDAY, March 14, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Young kids can become seriously ill after drinking sugar-free slushies containing glycerol, a sugar alcohol used to help maintain the drinks’ icy texture, a…
I don’t hold onto business cards anymore. I’m rarely given business cards in the first place, these days. But I have a wooden nickel in my collection that I doubt I will ever carelessly throw out. The…
Photo : YONHAP News Overcast skies are forecast nationwide from Friday night as rain or snow is expected on the weekend starting on the island of Jeju and in areas along the southern coast.According…
A previously unknown protein in a family of bacteria found in soil and the human gut microbiome has been discovered – which could help drug delivery in cancer treatment. In a paper published in PNAS,…
Pakistani currency Research shows that microfinance clients use credit and savings as commitment devices to accumulate lump sums. Evidence from Pakistan suggests high demand for fixed-repayment…
HELSINKI — Chinese commercial launch company iSpace has secured new funding as it prepares for a first launch of its Hyperbola-3 reusable rocket.The company, full name Beijing Interstellar Glory Space…
Just two weeks after last night’s “blood moon” total lunar eclipse a partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of the U.S., Canada, Europe, Africa and Russia. While not as dramatic as the…
Do beauty filters influence how we judge character? Yes, says new research. People using filters are seen as more attractive, intelligent, trustworthy, and sociable. However, the study also highlights…
ISLAMABAD: A recent study has uncovered alarming findings about bottled mineral water in Pakistan. Out of 176 samples collected from 20 cities, 27 brands were deemed unsafe for human consumption due…
Cannabis-Based Therapy Shows Promise in Improving Sleep Quality and Pain Management Bensheim, Germany – 14 March 2025 – In anticipation of World Sleep Day, Avextra has revealed findings from its…
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s largest environmental group, Walhi, has filed a formal complaint with the Attorney General’s Office, accusing 47 companies of environmental destruction and corruption. The…
The trial enrolled 238 adults from 104 international sites, comprising 190 patients in the AChR+ group and 48 patients in the MuSK+ group. Credit: shutterstock / CGN089. Amgen’s Uplizna (inebilizumab…
Harvard University is imposing a temporary freeze on hiring faculty. Columbia University is grappling with cuts to $400 million in federal funding. California Institute of Technology is leaving…
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Straightforward skeletal editing chemistry now enables the direct insertion of nitrogen into carbon–carbon double bonds. Exploiting two different aspects of alkenes’ reactivity, researchers in…
Measles has been spreading across America, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported more than 220 cases nationwide as of March 7.The uptick in cases began with an outbreak in…
This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image showcases striking rocky formations amid the blue waters of Halong Bay in northeast Vietnam.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the…
Chocolate is already a beloved treat, but what if it could also improve your gut health?
WASHINGTON — NASA says its program to use commercial spacecraft to deliver payloads to the lunar surface is working well despite just a single fully successful landing in four attempts.At a NASA town…
Originally defined as the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter, pi — written as the Greek letter π — appears throughout mathematics, including in areas that are completely…
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It was a perfect moon landing. Although no easy feat, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander descended in a controlled fashion, and without mishap, to the lunar surface on March 2, becoming the first…
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Unknown Antarctica: What does the ice hide? Pavel Talalay, German Leitchenkov, Nan Zhang Geologically, Antarctica is the least explored continent in the world. Due to the extreme conditions, most of…
The four accelerators that feed into the Large Hadron Collider have all been restarted, while the LHC itself will receive its first particles on 4 April The Super Proton Synchrotron (SPS). (Image:…
Illustration that shows a person with dark skin and long dark hair wearing a pink T-shirt and jeans lying on a green roof of a high-rise apartment building next to a dog. The roof is a lush oasis of…
Science & Exploration 14/03/2025 23 views 0 likes The European Space Agency is releasing the first catalogue of astronomical data from the Euclid space telescope, including three new enormous image…
Email (required) * Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank. FRIDAY, MARCH 14 ■ The round Moon, less than a day past full, rises in twilight. As it climbs higher after dark, keep watch…
Insilico Medicine, a leading biotechnology company leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) for drug discovery, has announced that its drug candidate for idiopathic pulm
The UK’s position as a global innovation leader is at a crossroads. Following the recent appointment of a new executive chair at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), there is an opportunity to set a…
According to the World Stroke Organization, 12 million people worldwide will have their first stroke this year and 6.5 million will die as a result. Image credit: peterschreiber.media / Shutterstock.…
As one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century, Albert Einstein has become synonymous with genius. He taught himself geometry and calculus while living in Germany in his teens before…
Hugel, a Korean medical aesthetics company, said it appointed Park Chul-min as its new Representative Executive Officer, effective immediately from Friday. Park succeeds Han Seon-ho and will serve…
A new type of antibody which stimulates the immune system to target cancer cells slows tumour growth, according to new research. Antibody treatment which activates the patient’s own immune system…
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common complication associated with diabetes, which can lead to foot ischemia. The condition is often accompanied by infection and necrosis, ultimately leading…
After last night’s “blood moon” seen across the Americas, everyone’s asking the same question — when is the next total lunar eclipse? Here’s everything you need to know about when a “blood moon” will…
Well this story is just a pure delight. In 2017, the Chinese said that by 2030, they were going to be the world champions of AI. So
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The early mammals that lived alongside dinosaurs over 150 million years ago likely had dark, dusky brown fur, helping them blend into the night and evade predators. A…
In his Atomic series, artist James Stanford showcases "the spectacle and the horror" of growing up near a nuclear bomb testing site
A new study released for World Sleep Day on Friday finds that, on average, people in Japan get the least amount of sleep among surveyed nations, but may have the most regular sleep cycles.According to…
The links between food packaging and the spread of what have been deemed “forever chemicals” have increased with new research identifying over 1,000 more chemicals which may be transferring from…
Nothing can replace the magic of live theatre: the intimate connection between performers and an audience, the thrill that anything is possible and the ephemerality of a live performance are all part…
Patients with narcolepsy, the only sleep-related disorder classified as a rare disease, are facing challenges as effective medications for the condition are gradually being restricted from…
The crisis of legitimacy in British politics is rooted in the erosion of two key pillars that uphold public confidence in our governing institutions and democracy itself: input legitimacy, the extent…
TIANJIN, March 14 (Xinhua) -- A research team from north China's Tianjin University has developed a new type of injectable hydrogel that can regulate immune cell metabolism, helping to reduce…
Saturn runs rings around Jupiter Ratification of 128 new moons put the smaller gas giant way ahead on satellite count The International Astronomical Union on Tuesday ratified the recent discovery of…
Move over, TikTokers. It's time to shine a spotlight on some of the earliest influencers around: dinosaurs. When these ecosystem engineers were in their heyday, forest canopies were open and seeds…
The Forkhead box O3 (FoxO3) transcription factor is crucial to controlling heart growth in adulthood, but its exact role in cardiac repair and regeneration in postnatal mice remains unclear. Here, we…
Wong TY, Ogura Y, Lee WK, Iida T, Chen SJ, Mitchell P, et al. PLANET Investigators Efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy: two-year results of the…
New to strength training? If you're wondering where to invest your time and money, you can call off the search: kettlebells are where it's at. Enter: this edit of the best kettlebell exercises for…
Organised beach cleans will take place across the Channel Islands and Isle of Man this weekendThe Isle of Man will feature in a major beach cleaning drive this weekend for the first time.The Big…
The audit followed concerns cancer survival rates in the UK were not as good as in other countries in Europe.Miss Morrison said although many people will not survive long-term with ovarian cancer,…
Professor Gargi Bhattacharyya explored how the rich and powerful make certain social groups ‘disposable’ at the inaugural Interdisciplinary Humanities lecture on 12 March.Professor Bhattacharyya is…
The Health and Social Care Committee is a cross-party effort scrutinising the work of the Department of Health and Social Care and its associated public bodies. They examine government policy,…
Recurrent gain-of-function mutations in the histone reader protein ENL have been identified in Wilms tumor, the most prevalent pediatric kidney cancer. However, their pathological significance in…
Virtual fences help conservation cows to create wetland habitats in the fensCollars with electric pulses have been placed on cows' necks to help create wetland habitats in the fens.The 'Nofence'…
Barry Thompson said he would not live to recoup the financial benefits of making the upgradesA 82-year-old man has said he is giving up trying to install solar panels and insulation at his home in…
Bellberry Human Research Ethics Committee approves a Phase I trial of RC220 bisantrene in adult solid tumour patients Lead clinical site Southside Cancer Care Centre will start enrolling patients this…
A lung function test that is used to help diagnose asthma is more effective in the morning and becomes less reliable throughout the day, researchers have found. Its reliability also differs…
As summer approaches, Rainham is preparing for its annual ordeal of landfill-caused air pollution.
Daridorexant, Idorsia’s dual orexin receptor antagonist, shows consistent efficacy across both insomnia- and nocturia-related endpoints in a placebo-controlled study in patients with chronic insomnia…
Melanin and Medicine began in 2019 as a way for Black students at UCLA pursuing health care careers to support each other. But the club quickly expanded its mission – evolving into a nonprofit…
This is an exciting advancement in the field of lithium metal batteries! The development of a novel gel electrolyte design that leverages a polymer skeleton to induce weakly solvated gel electrolytes…
Korean biotech ENCell is making a push into Japan’s cell and gene therapy (CGT) market, looking to offset a steep revenue drop and secure licensing deals for its allogeneic mesenchymal stem cell…
Water is life. Access to clean and safe water remains a challenge in many regions. My research on groundwater quality and hydrogeochemical challenges in the Sarakhs Plain, NE Iran was driven by a deep…
Women who experience a missed abortion, in which the baby's heart stops beating before the eighth week of pregnancy, often ask themselves, “What went wrong?” and worry about the possibility of…
Questions:1. The accidental discovery of X in 1964 — even though its existence had been predicted in 1948 — set off a series of important studies into the evolution and structure of the universe. For…
In this photo taken between 2020- 2021 and released by Fauna & Flora, elephants roam at Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary in Preah Vihear province, Cambodia. The Flora & Fauna conservation/AP/Fauna & Flora…
Early life stress can induce lasting changes in brain function and behavior. Here, authors show that glutamatergic FKBP51 specifically in females mediates adaptive stress effects on anxiety and…
Japan’s notorious pollen season is peaking in Tokyo and other cities this week, leaving millions battling itchy eyes, runny noses, and relentless sneezing fits.While rain and turbulent weather…
We all know that the social conditions that people live in have a major effect on their mental health. This is well-documented in the academic literature (e.g. Lund et al, 2018; Kirkbride et al,…
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RIP, me. I’ve popped my clogs and fallen in a lake. All very sad for friends and family, but finally, a lifelong dream is about to be realized: I’m on my way to becoming a fossil. So, how long is my…
Adversity in childhood can affect our health later in life. But positive childhood experiences also have a profound impact. Illustration by Franco Zacha Esta historia está disponible en español. This…
Home » Health » Beyond dispensing, drive research for better drug efficacy – Experts tell pharmacists Health March 14, 2025
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. is recalling select Levetiracetam in Sodium Chloride Injection in the United States citing mislabeling of infusion bag, according to the U.S. Food and Drug…
For years, Lee Hong-ki had been hiding a secret. As the lead vocalist of Korean boy band F.T. Island, he was constantly on screen, performing, appearing on variety shows. But if you watch closely, you…
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition. First…
Organization, W. H. WHO Recommendations on Antenatal Care for a Positive Pregnancy Experience (World Health Organization, 2016). Google Scholar Lassi, Z. S., Mansoor, T., Salam, R. A., Das, J. K. &…
Sanofi Korea said on Friday that its atopic dermatitis drug Dupixent (dupilumab) has expanded its indication to include add-on maintenance therapy for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease…
Atrial functional mitral regurgitation (AFMR) is a common type of MR linked to high rates of heart failure, highlighting the need to understand its prognostic factors. Tricuspid regurgitation (TR) is…
Newswise — The Nano Materials Research Division at the Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Dr. Tae-Hoon Kim and Dr. Jung-Goo Lee, has successfully developed a groundbreaking grain…
Forensic scientist Mitchell Holland of Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has spent much of his career using DNA to solve identity mysteries, from royal family members to unknown soldiers and…
Given the latest changes in research funding initiatives directed by the U.S. federal government, it is not surprising that many of us within the scientific community feel that our life’s work is…
As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to the staff and clinicians caring for them. Therefore, information…
Two articles about endometriosis and suicide risk assessment were removed for allegedly violating a White House policy on gender ideology.
Recent policy decisions from the Trump administration, such as the implementation of a federal hiring freeze, have created uncertainty for many students. In the context of research at the University…
BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and foreign astronomers have unveiled the first three-dimensional (3D) map of the properties of interstellar dust in the Milky Way. This breakthrough will provide…
Earlier this week, Saturn gained a whopping 128 new official moons, as the International Astronomical Union recognised discoveries from a team of astronomers led by Edward Ashton at the Academia…
On the way to investigate the scene of a historic asteroid collision, a European spacecraft swung by Mars and captured rare images of the red planet's mysterious small moon Deimos, the European Space…
In a new study, an international team of neuroscientists led by the University of Vienna has shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature…
Cancer continues to be a leading cause of mortality worldwide, highlighting the urgent need to develop more advanced, efficient, and early detection methods. Addressing this critical need, City…
Stroke can come out of the blue, even in people who have been healthy all their lives. Unlike some other health conditions that develop gradually, a stroke occurs suddenly when blood flow to the brain…
Inside the human eye, the retina is made up of several types of cells, including the light-sensing photoreceptors that initiate the cascade of events that lead to vision. Damage to the photoreceptors,…
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer-among the world's deadliest forms of the disease.…
For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased chest muscle loss, according to a new study. The study is published in the…
Global Parkinson’s disease cases are projected to more than double to 25.2 million by 2050, driven largely by aging populations and socio-demographic factors. The sharpest increases are expected in…
Many people dream of retiring to a warmer, less expensive country. But retirees who move abroad may be at greater risk of loneliness than those who stay in their home country, according to research…
Firefighters show higher rates of glioma-linked SBS42 mutational signatures associated with haloalkane exposure, suggesting occupational risk. The study highlights a clear link between firefighting,…
Denoised ultra-low dose CT can effectively diagnose pneumonia in immunocompromised patients using only 2% of the radiation dose of standard CT, according to a study published today in Radiology:…
Sexual activity—whether partnered or solo—improves sleep efficiency and reduces night-time wakefulness, according to a pilot study. The research also shows that couples who sleep together experience…
The Ministry of Mines, in collaboration with the Goa government on Thursday launched India’s first-ever Exploration Licence (EL) auction, marking a significant step toward unlocking the country’s…
Sometimes, good things come in threes. If astronomers are correct, a system in the distant Kuiper Belt may not be two but three worlds, offering an insight into formation in the early solar system.The…
More teenagers report high mental wellbeing - yet at the same time, those who are struggling rate their depressive symptoms significantly higher than previous cohorts did at the same age, according to…
A study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team of scientists, led by Mohammad J. Moghimi, Ph.D.,…
Global sea levels rose more than expected in 2024, Earth's hottest year on record, according to an analysis released Thursday by the US space agency NASA.On its website, the National Aeronautics and…
Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine…
California's Medicaid program has borrowed $3.4 billion from the state's general fund — and will likely need even more — to cover ballooning health expenses for 15 million residents with low incomes…
The mountain West is home to some of the most wild and scenic landscapes in North America. Our great outdoor spaces like Yellowstone National Park contain some of America’s most iconic wildlife. The…
New research from scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) describes a process for converting skin cells directly into neurons that bypasses the induced pluripotent stem cell…
Samsung Biologics held its 14th annual general meeting of shareholders on Friday at Songdo Convensia in Incheon. The meeting, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, saw the participation of over 1,700…
Diets rich in whole grains, nuts, legumes, and fruits help reduce obesity risk, while red meat and sugary drinks increase it. Researchers reviewed global evidence to identify which foods support or…
WHO Classification of Tumours Soft Tissue and Bone Tumours (IARC Press, 2020).Porter, G. A., Baxter, N. N. & Pisters, P. W. Retroperitoneal sarcoma: a population-based analysis of epidemiology,…
For as long as scientists have studied Mars, they have wondered what gives the planet its distinctive reddish hue. Now a study led by researchers from Brown University and the University of Bern has…
Plans to build a multi-million-dollar wildlife park in the Blue Mountains have been revived, despite council opposing the project, saying visitors want to see animals in the wild, not in a "zoo".The…
Wearable thermoelectric devices are promising, though fabricating a breathable, sensitive, and washable devices has been a challenge. This report shows a woven thermoelectric fabric, incorporating…
This work presents three acidic types of proton conductors (covalently bonded PA, ion-pair bonded PA, and free PA) within phosphonated zwitterionic aromatic polymer structure. Covalently bonded PA…
A panel of legal experts warned that recent federal executive orders threaten reproductive and gender rights during a UCLA School of Law event March 6. The panel – hosted by the UCLA Law Center on…
Donald Trump's arrival to the White House is a "a major blow to global climate action". So said Christiana Figueres, the former UN climate chief, after he was elected for a second term in…
Supersolids are a strange quantum state of matter that combines properties of solids and liquids.Now they've gotten even more mind-bending, as scientists have transformed light itself into a…
A novel protein designed by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators can cross the protective blood–brain barrier safely and deliver therapy directly into cancerous tumour cells. The team’s findings, which…
Why are bacterial outbreaks climbing despite pandemic precautions—and could your dinner plate be at risk? New CDC data uncovers rising animal/environmental contamination and a hidden 'glove-handoff'…
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) prediction models perform poorly in people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). We aimed to identify potentially non-traditional CVD predictors for six facets of CVD (including…
Penn State and Université Paris-Saclay researchers report a new way to control light by embedding “nanodots” in ultra-thin, two-dimensional (2D) materials. The team says this precision could lead to…
Researchers at the University of Twente, in collaboration with the City University of Hong Kong, have developed a powerful new programmable photonic chip. Made from a special material called thin-film…
Physicists from the University of Amsterdam and the University of Chicago have demonstrated a series of ‘odd’ objects tha
As more wind and solar power are added to the electricity grid, keeping the supply and demand balanced becomes more challenging. Traditional methods rely on power plants adjusting their output, but a…
Goddard Party Time — Grok via NASAWatch.com NASAWatch Keith’s note: Depressed about the wholesale dismemberment of NASA? Well, I have the perfect events for you to grieve – and network – at the same…
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face a high risk of multiple micronutrient deficiencies, especially vitamins A, D, B12, and calcium, due to extreme food selectivity. These deficiencies…
Students and researchers gathered at the Terasaki Life Sciences Building to attend a wild animal welfare science seminar March 7. Researchers presented animal welfare case studies, challenges in…
Researchers at Rutgers Health have made an exciting discovery about brown fat that could help people stay physically fit as they age. Their study, conducted on mice, found that removing a specific…
Sillajen said it acquired Woosung Pharmaceutical from Corentec, an orthopedic implant developer, securing full ownership of the company.Under the terms of the agreement, Sillajen will purchase an 80…
Shifting your focus could help you overcome the trickery of optical illusions
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) may have uncovered a key reason why women tend to outlive men and maintain better cognitive function as they age. Their research…
Credit: Unsplash+. Scientists have found a way to use tiny bubbles and ultrasound to deliver medicine directly into cells, which could help treat brain diseases
Credit: Unsplash+ Each year millions of Americans, especially older adults, go to the emergency department after an injury from a fall. “These falls can cause serious injuries—back fractures, hip…
Credit: Unsplash+ Drinking two small glasses of cherry juice daily may help reduce gut inflammation and improve the quali
Understanding suicide risk in veterans in the U.S.
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a potential new way to treat glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer. Their research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,…
Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a new tool to predict the risk of colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous polyps in adults under 45. This is important because current guidelines…
A new study suggests that teenagers who struggle to fall or stay asleep and get less sleep than their peers may be five times more likely to have dangerously high blood pressure. Even teens without…
Galaxies are huge structures composed of billions of stars along with gas, dust, and dark matter, all bound together by gravity. These celestial giants come in various shapes, including spiral,…
Extreme weather events come in a range of intensities from the ordinary to the unprecedented covering extreme heatwaves, dam breaches and floods, hurricanes and cyclones. The unprecedented events…
Dark matter continues to confound us, so far defying every attempt to decipher it.According to a new study, clues may lurk in the Milky Way's Central Molecular Zone, a vast region of hydrogen…
A 'Blood Moon' will bathe a large swathe of the world in red light overnight Thursday during a rare total lunar eclipse.Skygazers will be able to witness the celestial spectacle in the Americas and…
Each Friday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on…
Injured and exhausted seabirds have been blown more than 100 kilometres inland by rough seas and windy conditions caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.It has kept wildlife carers on the Sunshine and…
Plans to build a multi-million-dollar wildlife park in the Blue Mountains have been revived, despite council opposing the project claiming visitors want to see animals in the wild not in a "zoo".The…
Rim, T. H. T. et al. Risk factors associated with pterygium and its subtypes in Korea: the Korean National health and nutrition examination survey 2008–2010. Cornea Cornea. 32 (7), 962–970.…
March 13 (UPI) -- The world's sea levels grew far more quickly and by a larger amount than anticipated in 2024, mostly due to warming water temperatures, a new NASA analysis shows. The data show that…
Keith’s note: according to OPM’s “Guidance on Collective Bargaining in Connection with RIFs“: “Because government-wide regulations prescribe a detailed, comprehensive process for agencies to follow…
Enhancer RNAs (eRNAs), a subclass of non-coding RNAs transcribed from enhancer regions, have emerged as critical regulators of gene expression; however, their functional roles in prostate cancer…
Memmott, J., Craze, P. G., Waser, N. M. & Price, M. V. Global warming and the disruption of plant-pollinator interactions. Ecol. Lett. 10, 710–717 (2007).Article PubMed Google Scho
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Valley representative Jim Costa is on a mission to bring more epilepsy care, awareness and research to the country."One in 25 people over the course of their life will develop…
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), have developed an innovative solar-powered method to transform sewage sludge -- a by-product of wastewater treatment -- into…
The rate of development of poikilothermic animals, such as insects, fish, and reptiles, is determined by environmental temperature. A research team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has…
A recent swarm of small shallow earthquakes in Mexico City in 2019 and 2023 caused surprisingly strong ground shaking, prompting researchers to wonder how shaking from a moderate sized earthquake…
When major storms hit Houston last spring and summer, losing power was a nightmare for residents, but for many, the financial fallout was just as devastating. A new report from Rice University's…
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study co-led by the University of Zurich has now shown…
As a child, did it ever occur to you that your perception of color differed from that of others? It's quite common to have this thought, but it turns out that the human color experience may be more…
As It Happens5:47Saturn solidifies its title as moon king, with the discovery of 128 new moonsIf you're a fan of our night sky here on Earth and its singular moon, then you'd probably really, really…
“This is a true story based on a lie,” declares American actor Kaitlyn Dever, staring straight down the barrel of the camera in the first episode of the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.Dever speaks…
A legislative proposal to cut in half a Pentagon-funded medical research account, subtracting hundreds of millions of dollars in this fiscal year alone, would jeopardize the fight against deadly…
In case you’re going to be up late tonight, you might want to take a chance to look up at...
WASHINGTON — Italian smallsat developer Argotec has unveiled a new modular satellite bus design that it believes provides flexibility in accommodating a wide range payloads.The company announced the…
(Bloomberg) -- The battle for artificial intelligence supremacy hinges on microchips. But the semiconductor sector that produces them has a dirty secret: It’s a major source of chemicals linked to…
Scientists reveal that reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), driven by TGFβ-induced immune suppression, is a key driver of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) following COVID-19.…
Image by Win McNamee via Getty / FuturismThe anti-vaxxer in charge of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is now suggesting that the best way to not get measles is... getting measles?If…
The Arctic seafloor is cold, unforgiving, and barren. Or is it? Few would argue against the ‘cold’ and ‘unforgiving’ parts, but according to a new study, the harsh and icy seafloor of the Arctic Ocean…
Based on the research activity, we have summarized the overall impact and changes in Pakistan's society after the regime change was implemented in the country. So, anger and strong reactions are given…
ImmunoPrecise Antibodies has secured a collaboration with an undisclosed “leading biotech” to discover new antibody-drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies to treat cancer. The agreement will…
Eye surgery specialist BVI Medical announced this week it has raised $1 billion in new financing as it looks to boost its global intraocular lens business with “several new product launches.” The…
Artificial intelligence company Hologen AI has committed up to $430 million as part of a multifaceted agreement to help take MeiraGTx’s Parkinson’s disease gene therapy all the way to market. The…
Sotio Biotech is pushing deeper into bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (ADC), taking up its option to use Synaffix’s technology in two candidates. The Czech biotech disclosed the update on the same…
Samsung is backing Alzheimer’s disease blood test developer C2N Diagnostics, with $10 million to help scale up its commercial work and R&D pipeline. The conglomerate’s investment—which collectively…
Johns Hopkins University, one of the country’s leading centers of scientific research, said Thursday that it would eliminate more than 2,000 workers in the United States and abroad because of the…
Takeda’s revamped R&D strategy means the drugmaker’s oncology leaders are prioritizing work in tumors across thoracic, gastrointestinal (GI) and hematology, while pushing the Japanese company’s cell…
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is continuing its grant-canceling spree, allegedly targeting dozens of research projects related to studying vaccine hesitancy and improving vaccine rates,…
Researchers at Waseda University in Japan have identified a gene that, when rendered nonfunctional in mice, causes the rodents to develop telltale signs of the liver disease metabolic dysfunction…
By Ian Dewar 14 March 2025 4 min read It’s always a bit of a lucky dip when you go to a library – especially if the library is a collection of fungi and bacteria! Reaching into a freezer to pull out a…
A new review highlights how gut microbiome imbalances contribute to cardiovascular disease by altering short-chain fatty acids, TMAO, and inflammatory pathways. The study emphasizes the potential of…
Synthetic biology specialist GRO Biosciences started exploring strategic alternatives about six months after raising a series B backed by top venture capital funds, Fierce Biotech has learned. The…
Facebook's parent company Meta is desperately fighting to stop you from reading some bombshell allegations made against it in a new memoir — and right now, it's winning.On Wednesday, the Mark…
Images bridging four decades show where Switzerland’s largest glacier and its neighbors have been losing ice.
Climate change has already begun to alter the environment in many ways, but scientists are also vigilantly watching for the ripple effects that will spread to human health. Now, they’re raising the…
That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical…
A popular summertime treat could contain hidden dangers to kids’ health, a new study cautions.Researchers at University College Dublin conducted a review of 21 children who became ill between 2009 and…
In a shallow lagoon a couple of clicks from the Hawaiian coast, a humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) gives birth. The one-ton baby slips from her gigantic girth and is soon nudged up to the…
Drinking in the sun can make you unaware that you are getting sunburnt. (STEKLO/Shutterstock) Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of sunburn. In a nationally representative study, 21.5% of…
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and collaborators across the country published findings March 5, 2025, in Nature Communications showing that the mitochondria powering our cells also control the…
Both biological and linguistic diversity are greatest in tropical regions, and both are endangered by unprecedented rates of road expansion.Will current paradigms for language and species protection…
(© MST - stock.adobe.com) Optimizing camera settings can provide better images of embryos than increasing light intensity, which protects delicate specimens from damage Techniques like pixel binning…
The quantum computing company Alice & Bob has announced a new method for stabilizing its cat qubits. Cat qubits are a type of multi-qubit superposition that mimics the macroscopic superposition idea…
Relationships should feel like a source of support, love and mutual growth. However, for many, they become a form of caging—an invisible barrier that slowly forms over time, trapping individuals in a…
Kyle Martens has been exploring rural landscapes his entire life. Martens, originally from the Sioux City, Iowa, area and currently in his third year in the natural resource sciences doctoral program…
Ostia Antica was an ancient harbour town situated at the mouth of the Tiber River. The harbour served as the main port for Rome, transporting goods and people from the coast along the Via…
March 13 (UPI) -- The volatile organic compounds released into the air while cooking food contributes to potentially harmful ozone pollution, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…
The trick to long-lasting friendships, it turns out, may be nostalgia. According to a new study in Cognition and Emotion, people who think more about the past tend to have more friends, and it may be…
After discovering fossilized facial bones in Spain, researchers now say they’ve found the oldest face of Western Europe.In 2022, researchers with the Atapuerca Project uncovered facial bones from an…
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia |Image Credit: © LAZLO- stock.adobe.comThe combination of acalabrutinib (Calquence), venetoclax (Venclexta), and obinutuzumab (Gazyva) was safe and active for the…
A new study found that machine drying costs U.S. households over $7 billion annually.
Fort Worth Diagnostics (FWDX) announced today the launch of their Measles Primer Set FORT WORTH, Texas, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- According to CDC, more than 222 measles cases have been reported…
The editorial board of an architecture journal has resigned after its parent association cancelled an upcoming theme issue titled “Palestine.” The Journal of Architectural Education planned to publish…
Published: 09:40 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 09:40 EDT, 13 March 2025 If you love skygazing, you won't want to miss the spectacular 'blood moon' set to light up the sky tonight. A blood moon, also…
Published: 10:39 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 10:49 EDT, 13 March 2025 Apple has quietly added a new iPhone feature which could be game-changing for over 300 million users.If you listen to music on…
WASHINGTON - Global sea levels rose more than expected in 2024, Earth's hottest year on record, according to an analysis released Thursday by the US space agency NASA.On its website, the National…
Ever since an engineer flipped a switch at Pearl Power Station in downtown Manhattan in 1882, electricity transmission around the world has traveled from point A to point B using wires. Whether…
Researchers have discovered more about PINK1, a protein that’s directly tied to Parkinson’s disease. A team from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia has shown how the protein attaches to cell…
For the first time, researchers transformed light into a quantum crystalline structure to create a "supersolid" that's both solid and liquid at the same time. Here’s what that means, and why it's such…
On March 14 mathematicians everywhere will be enjoying a slice of pie as they recite the digits of math's most famous constant. Pi, defined as the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its…
Not getting enough sleep and working night shifts can increase the risk of infections among nurses, according to a new study. The report was published Monday in Chronobiology International.…
Staying on top of blood sugar levels is important especially in people with diabetes, but sticking to adult ranges may not be best for older adults. People with diabetes use A1c blood tests to measure…
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says it is discontinuing its regular update calls due to staffing problems, but its researchers may also fear political retaliation for…
When Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary was established, the areas most in need of protection were also some of the most biologically rich — home to coral reefs, seagrass beds, and abundant marine…
WASHINGTON — Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies plans to leverage artificial intelligence partnerships to enhance the Pentagon’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense initiative, a senior…
Steelmaking is one of the hardest industries to decarbonize due to its reliance on high temperatures and coal-based fuels to drive crucial reactions. But a green steel company has made a major…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is already acting on his anti-vaccine views, ordering an end of research into why people become vaccine-hesitant and requesting new research…
Many sci-fi plots revolve around alien life reaching Earth and causing problems. In the "Invasion of the Body Snatchers," alien pods arrive on Earth and begin replacing humans. In "The Thing," a shape…
Morrisons wants to install solar panels on its Doxford Park storeA supermarket is seeking permission to install more than 850 solar panels on its roof.Morrisons at Doxford Park has applied for…
SpaceX continues to press on with pre-flight testing for Flight 9, while internally looking to resolve issues with the Ship that has resulted in the loss of the first two Block 2 vehicles. Ship 35 and…
Scientists who examined the impact of an H5N1 avian flu outbreak in an Ohio dairy herd that had about 3,900 cows found a milk production drop in clinically affected cows that lasted 60 days and…
Today, a federal judge in San Francisco ordered the Trump administration to offer reinstatement to all probationary employees previously fired from the departments of Agriculture, Defense, Energy,…
The federal government of Canada, the Manitoba provincial government, and the Seal River Watershed Alliance have completed a year-long feasibility assessment that found conserving northern Manitoba’s…
A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species which has not been seen in more than 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus had evaded detection since then, despite multiple search…
Many people will soon load up Easter baskets with chocolate candy for children and adults to enjoy. On its own, dark chocolate has health benefits, such as antioxidants that neutralize damaging free…
When Lior Shamir, a scientist at Kansas State University, examined images from the James Webb Space Telescope Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey (JADES), he saw something quite unexpected. The…
Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study led by University College London…
Challenging the long-standing belief that fibroblasts produce skin collagen, researchers at Okayama University have investigated collagen formation in the 'glass-skinned' amphibian axolotl and other…
Turkish authorities in the historic city of Niğde recently detained six people after finding an unusual possession in one of their homes: a medieval mummy allegedly destined for sale on the black…
Alcohol use can affect your health, finances, and even your freedom. But it’s not just about direct use. In a new study, researchers quantified the second-hand use effect that alcohol and drugs have…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- After new U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products…
WASHINGTON — In-flight-connectivity providers Panasonic Avionics and Hughes Network Systems said the new-generation low-orbit broadband constellations, if they meet their performance targets, will…
Metamorphic proteins can be thought of as the "shapeshifters" of human, animal and bacterial cells. Their ability to drastically switch between two different shapes enables them to adapt to changing…
Mount Sinai researchers have developed a method to uncover the hidden immune cells that harbor the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a discovery that brings medical experts one step closer to a cure…
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has found that disruptions in daily activity and light exposure patterns are linked to an increased risk of depression. Researchers analyzed…
Diet is a well-established preventative measure for various cancers, but emerging research from the University of Florida Health Cancer Center (UF) suggests that poor diet can also increase risk of…
A decades-old riddle poses the following scenario: A boy is injured in a car crash in which the father dies and is taken to the emergency room, where the doctor says, "I cannot operate on him -- he's…
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs) exhibit both magnetic and semiconducting properties at room temperature. The research, led by the University of…
The philosopher Richard Kearney and US healthcare innovator Michael Dowling have been awarded this year’s Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medals. Taoiseach Micheál Martin presented the medals at a…
Motorsport fans are getting their first taste of racing this year, with the opening grand prix of the 2025 Formula One (F1) season starting in Melbourne today. But it’s not just the cars people should…
Astronomers have discovered 128 never-before-seen moons orbiting Saturn — giving it almost twice as many moons as all the other planets in the solar system combined.The findings have further bolstered…
Image by Texas Civil Rights ProjectA 10-year-old girl is now unable to continue her brain cancer treatment after she was deported by US immigration authorities to Mexico, NBC News reports.The girl, an…
13 March 2025 in Announcements, Trust news More than 1,000 hospital patients have now successfully quit smoking thanks to a stop smoking service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research and delivered by…
Saturn and a few of its many moons, as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: NASA/ESA/Hubble Heritage Team (STSCI/AURA)/Science Photo LibraryAstronomers have announced the discovery of 128 new…
A few years into her role as chief sustainability officer at Johnson & Johnson, Paulette Frank discovered a secret to motivating people to become more environmentally conscious. The key, she told a…
In the new episode of the Yale Divinity School podcast, Yale School of Management alum Bryan Enriquez ‘21 M.B.A. discusses his work launching Hallow, which has become the most-downloaded prayer app in…
Patent Issued for Variable-Dimension Fixation Rod and Implantable Stabilization System Including a Variable-Dimension Fixation Rod FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spinal…
Half of Americans are now using artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT and Gemini, according to a new survey from researchers at Elon University. The school's Imagining the Digital Future Center…
Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center have found a new way to boost cancer immunotherapy by targeting a protein called macrophage receptor with collagenous structure, or MARCO. Their study, published…
The Trump administration appears to have reached a bridge too far. On Thursday, the White House withdrew its nomination of former Florida congressman and physician Dave Weldon to take charge of the…
Adelaide-based researchers have created a tiny, 3D-printed micro-lens that can peer inside blood vessels and therefore might help prevent heart attacks. “We 3D-printed this micro-lens, with a diameter…
Using social media with more intention can help to protect your mental health. (PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock) New research from the University of British Columbia found that both quitting…
The study found that more than 370,000 acres of Hawaiʻi’s unmanaged agricultural land is suitable for agroforestry under current climate conditions.
Dropping everything—or being forced to—for COVID-19 had widespread effects. On this fifth anniversary of the pandemic, three Université de Montréal researchers look back on the consequences—both…
PINK1 (pink) docked to the TOM complex (grey) of the mitochondrial membrane. Credit: WEHI In an important win for people living with Parkinson’s, a new study has finally determined the structure of a…
It's a huge step forward for regenerative medicine.
People's social connections play a critical role in determining whether they adopt preventative health measures that could help to reduce the spread of diseases such as malaria, a new study reveals.…
Nearly 17 million years of life were lost among 289 million adults aged 35 and older in 18 European countries from 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, an Imperial College London-led…
Researchers in Gastroenterology evaluated strategies for preventing avoidable colorectal cancers after colonoscopy. In related news, a third of adenomas could be missed with white-light colonoscopy,…
NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore have been on the International Space Station for more than eight months, even though they initially expected to stay for just about…
To provide guidance on the evaluation, management, and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization updated its existing clinical…
Robots can already vacuum our floors, help manufacture cars, provide security and entertain children and adults alike, but how could robotics revolutionize care and maintenance in home and institut
Nebraska’s agricultural land values decreased by 2% in the past year, with an average value of $3,935 per acre as of Feb. 1, according to preliminary findings of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s…
Even virtual exposure to nature is effective in calming your brain. (Ellyy/Shutterstock) Nature reduces pain at a neural level. Brain scans show that viewing natural scenes lowers activity in regions…
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously…
A new study revealed significant differences in the appearance and behaviour of the two one-horned Asiatic rhinoceros species, challenging long-standing classifications and supporting a re-evaluation…
High-grade glioma, an aggressive form of pediatric and adult brain cancer, is challenging to treat given the tumor location, incidence of recurrence and difficulty for drugs to cross the blood-brain…
Published on Mar. 13, 2025, 6:54 PMSPHEREx will survey hundreds of millions of galaxies, as well as search the Milky Way for water and organic molecules essentials for life as we know it.NASA's newest…
After a long, stressful day at work, or when pressed for time, the temptation to have a quick, satisfying snack – like crisps or a chocolate bar – can be strong.Research shows that these ultra…
Suicide: it's on the minds of between one-third and one-half of adults who experience an initial psychotic episode, known as "first-episode psychosis," and who seek treatment to overcome the urge.…
Some of the world’s most advanced AI systems struggle to tell the time and work out dates on calendars, a study suggests. While AI models can perform complex tasks such as writing essays and…
A University of Queensland researcher has confirmed a boulder at a regional school contains one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints per square metre ever documented in Australia. Dr…
The increase in boat tours around the Fernando de Noronha archipelago has been disturbing spinner dolphins, causing them to change their behavior and become more vulnerable to predators. These…
Multiple myeloma (MM) had traditionally been considered not hereditary; however, emerging research suggests that there are familial risks to developing the disease. According to a genetic study,…
A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn't been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. In findings published in Clinical Cancer Research,…
But NOAA is now threatened. As the Associated Press and others have reported, the agency’s already stretched workforce of 13,000 people is facing a deep cut of more than 1,000 of those employees…
WASHINGTON — The new head of the Federal Communications Commission’s space division says his focus will be licensing reform and spectrum access.In a speech at the Satellite 2025 conference March 12,…
Mark Rowe reports on the failure to agree on an international treaty to limit plastic pollution and what our best hopes are for the future More than 3,300 politicians, government officials, scientists…
Researchers conducting a clinical trial of immunotherapy drugs for people with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCCs) found that patients responded better to a combination of two…
The 2023 breach of the Kakhovka dam drained a huge reservoir and exposed a vast area of toxic sediment, creating a debate about how best to rebuild after the Russia-Ukraine war
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A European spacecraft on a journey to study NASA's asteroid crash site did a quick pop-in of Mars on its way, capturing unprecedented images of Mars' lesser-known moon, Deimos. Mars has two moons,…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), leading to a range of symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, and cognitive impairment.1 The…
According to new reporting from The Washington Post and Science, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is terminating or limiting research grants awarded to projects focused on investigating why…
Afon Gwyrfai is one of two rivers joining the list of water courses with too many phosphatesWater quality standards have fallen in two more of Wales' most protected river networks, meaning seven of…
Scientists have unveiled a new method of repurposing satellite data to monitor Earth’s changes, marking a breakthrough in information resources and unlocking a wealth of new climate and gravitational…
Misha lived her whole life in zoos, but this elephant’s teeth are now helping scientists reconstruct wildlife migrations. University of Utah geologists show how strontium isotopes found in teeth or…
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be an early indicator of Alzheimer's disease or dementia, so identifying those with cognitive issues early could lead to interventions and better outcomes. But…
Labrador retrievers are common pets, but they also work as service dogs, aiding people with sight or hearing impairments. Unfortunately, the breed is particularly prone to getting overweight, and this…
Converting one type of cell to another - for example, a skin cell to a neuron - can be done through a process that requires the skin cell to be induced into a "pluripotent" stem cell, then…
The biologist and physicist have each been awarded the Wolf Prize in their respective fields.
Indonesia is reviving plans to develop coal gasification plants to produce hydrogen and dimethyl ether (DME), aiming to reduce reliance on imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with funding from the…
Rosie knows the Lighthouse Reef Atoll like the back of her fin. She calls this atoll home and is a matriarch of the thriving population of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) living there. Her…
Iain Douglas-Hamilton spent a lifetime communing with African elephants, going on to champion their conservation during a brutal wave of poaching in the 1970s and 1980s.Along with Jane Goodall, he was…
BYLINE: Myra Wright WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – March 13, 2025 – A study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team…
High-grade glioma, an aggressive form of pediatric and adult brain cancer, is challenging to treat given the tumor location, incidence of recurrence and difficulty for drugs to cross the blood-brain…
The 2025 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical & Scientific Conference, convening in Dallas, Texas, from March 16-18, will feature clinical updates, expert insights, and breaking trial findings that…
Scientists are keeping a close watch on Alaska's Mount Spurr as the volcano is showing new signs of activity that could mean an eruption is coming soon. The volcano is about 75 miles away from…
Results indicate the closer the Doomsday Clock ticks to midnight, the higher the rates are for mortality specific to Alzheimer's disease, suicide, unintentional injuries, alcohol and substance-related…
Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study. Published in Obesity and Endocrinology,…
Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics -- devices that guide movement during therapy -- have improved…
Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurodegenerative condition in the world, affecting over 10 million people globally. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease after…
A groundbreaking study has uncovered new insights into the pain pathways associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Using an innovative in vivo imaging tool to capture functional…
The slab was donated to an Australian high school by a geologist who discovered it at a nearby coal mine. For two decades, students walked past an unassuming beige rock on their way to and from…
By placing squid pigments into a photovoltaic cell, researchers revealed the animals' incredible color-matching ability may be solar powered.The dazzling shift of cephalopod colors, including those…
If you were to travel more than 120 million years back in time to the Early Cretaceous or Jurassic Period, you might see dinosaurs with striped tails and ruddy crests, primitive birds with iridescent…
Accurately predicting when a volcano will erupt is nearly impossible, but Alaska’s Mount Spurr is sending clear warning signs to volcanologists. Experts at the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) warn…
As the United States struggles to get even basic crypto legislation off the starting line, one small nation went all in on blockchain — and it's going about as well as you'd expect.That country is El…
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LAPEDO VALLEY, PORTUGAL—The Associated Press reports that the controversial skeleton known as the Lapedo child […]
The release of the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report was announced today at the 90th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The report, produced by…
The volatility and flammability of jet fuel means the oil spill should be short-lived; long-term environmental impact is still unclear
America's biggest bank is sounding the alarm on Tesla's historic value loss under Elon Musk.As Forbes reports, JPMorgan said in a new note to clients that it's never seen anything quite like the…
Artist’s illustration of a potential Hycean world, where methyl halide gases would be detectable in the atmosphere. Credit NASA, ESA, CSA, Joseph Olmsted/STScI Scientists have identified a promising…
Supernova — Astrobiology.com At least two mass extinction events in Earth’s history were likely caused by the “devastating” effects of nearby supernova explosions, a new study suggests. Researchers at…
In a bold move against Russia last spring, the U.S. government announced it would ban the import of a key ingredient for American energy: enriched uranium. Without an adequate supply of this potent…
After 2 years in stealth, a Cambridge, Massachusetts–based start-up has emerged with plans to conduct science in automated laboratories that run on a special version of artificial intelligence. Lila…
After surgical removal of the prostate to treat prostate cancer, clinicians monitor Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) levels. Persistently elevated PSA levels indicate residual cancer and are linked to…
New research suggests that powerful supernova explosions in our cosmic neighborhood may have triggered at least two of Earth’s most devastating extinction events. These findings add weight to the…
The Saturn system has always been a contender in the contest for most moons in the solar system. For a while, it was duking it out with Jupiter for the title, but after a recent trio of announcements…
Sue was an art teacher when she was diagnosed. “I used to tell the doctors who decided my treatment that they were being creative,” she says. “I remember my oncologist saying, ‘I’ve never been called…
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Artistic reconstruction of the terrestrial ecological landscape before the end Permian mass extinction based on fossil palynomorphs, plants , and tetrapods recovered, as well as sedimentological data…
Ocean Planet Update — NASA Global sea level rose faster than expected in 2024, mostly because of ocean water expanding as it warms, or thermal expansion. According to a NASA-led analysis, last year’s…
When was the last time you measured your waist-to-hip ratio? If you're like most of us, probably never. But here's a compelling reason to start. A new study, published in Nutrition, Obesity and…
Among older adults in Spain, hospitalization rates from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection increases progressively with age and is more likely among people with other health issues and who…
More than a billion people play multiplayer video games online every day, but research is lacking on their in-game behavior. The video game-playing community is full of players with a variety of…
A discovery made by a team led by researchers at the University of Michigan tugs at the seams of some key cosmic lessons we thought we had learned from our own galaxy. This new knowledge comes from…
New research suggests black holes may transition into 'white holes', ejecting matter and potentially even time back into the universe, defying our current understanding of these cosmic giants. The…
An international team of astronomers led by Dr Iris de Ruiter, now at the University of Sydney, has shown that a white dwarf and a red dwarf star orbiting each other every two hours are emitting radio…
CLIMATEWIRE | EPA on Wednesday announced it was walking away from virtually every important climate policy on the books, charting an aggressive course on deregulation that will take years to complete…
WASHINGTON – Two European satellite manufacturers said companies need to work more closely together to compete with vertically integrated competitors like SpaceX.“We have to break some barriers and…
GJ 3998 d credit: Gabriel Pérez Díaz (SMM, IAC) An international team, led by a student from Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), has detected a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of GJ…
Spinal cord injury (SCI)-a condition that leads to partial or complete paralysis-has a profound impact on millions of individuals globally. Despite recent advances in SCI treatment, restoring lost…
The rolled-up message contained a list of people who had worked on the theater's construction. During a tour of the historic King’s Theater in Edinburgh, photographer Mike Hume was perched atop…
“It’s probably going to be what we call wetter snow, so not exactly like individual flakes, but dusting will be possible,” Murdock said. The chances will be short-lived though, as rain peters out this…
When a child's sniffles and sneezing won't go away for weeks, the cause might be allergies. Long-lasting sneezing, with a stuffy or runny nose, could signal the presence of allergic rhinitis — the…
Cancer Care | Image credit: © fizkes– stock.adobe.comRoswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has earned the prestigious Beacon Award for Excellence from the American…
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A trial measuring health impacts of reduced indoor air pollution due to the shifting of households from biomass to LPG has yielded mixed results.
Polymer flame retardants, originally developed as a “non-toxic” alternative to banned chemicals, may be harboring a dangerous risk of their own, a new study suggests. New analysis of two polymeric…
The program builds the Department of Energy national laboratory leaders of the future.The Oppenheimer Science and Energy Leadership Program (OSELP) has announced the selection of fellows for its 2025…
A new study on soccer teams (or, to use the correct term, "football teams") has found that teams appear to act as if they are one single person, and follow movement patterns similar to albatrosses…
In a quest to understand complex speech, scientists inserted what's been dubbed a human “language gene” into mice. Remarkably, the genetic tweak had a profound impact on the little rodents' ability to…
The Centre has made operational “hubs” in four leading institutions to develop quantum computer technology and earmarked funds for them, according to information made public in the Lok Sabha on…
Recent uncharacteristic rainy weather spoiled original plans to host the 40th annual ME 72 Engineering Design Competition on Beckman Lawn. But the students of ME 72, their TAs, and instructors made…
(Dreamstime) Colorectal cancer is increasing 2% to 4% annually in people ages 20 to 49. And it is expected to become the leading cause of cancer death in this age group by the year 2030. Researchers…
Hand shaking which print screen on wooden cube block in front of human icon for business deal and agreement concept. | Image Credit: © Dilok - stock.adobe.comSwitzerland-based contract development and…
The Hera mission sent back unprecedented views of the Martian moon Deimos as a prelude to the mission’s final destination: the asteroid Didymos. Deimos is dark uneven rock with bright Mars landscape…
Newswise — We are a little over two months into 2025, and there is already a flurry of activity in the alternative protein space, especially around fermentation. This success builds upon wins from…
From black holes to white holes. Who would've thought?
Rural communities face a high risk of potentially life-threatening scrub typhus infections, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, released on…
Caltech researchers demonstrate the first direct proof that interfaces under constant normal and shear forces always slide even if they appear stationary to the naked eye, validating rate-and-state…
The device, dubbed NPM-115, is a miniature sub-dermal implant that delivers exenatide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA). Image credit: Shutterstock / Formatoriginal. A day after…
New research has been carried out by researchers from the universities of Exeter and Vienna
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In 2020, the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) was the first scientific conference to move from in-person to virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On the fifth anniversary…
Living systems create exceptional materials from simple amino acid building blocks. This Review explores how a systems-based approach — considering peptide, solvent and environment, and integrating…
When a tourist visits California, the first thing they notice getting off of the airplane is a warning sign that the material they are near will give them cancer. Then another one. Then another. Soon,…
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In Baku last November, parties to the COP29 United Nations climate summit failed to put in place enough climate finance to keep global average warming below the 1.5 °C limit established in the 2015…
In a study comparing junior medical interns to ChatGPT, researchers from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, have found that while AI excels at creating accurate and complete medical records, it…
You slip into peaceful slumber, snuggled up in a bed that’s just the right temperature, only to wake up hours later drenched in sweat. Your pyjamas stick to your skin, the sheets are soaked, and…
Published: 12:24 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 12:24 EDT, 13 March 2025 NASA's stranded astronauts fiasco has taken yet another twist.The mission that would let Sunita WIlliams and Butch Wilmore leave…
ORLANDO -- More than 80% of patients with moderate or severe atopic dermatitis (AD) had at least 75% improvement after 12 weeks of treatment with an investigational dual-target small-molecule…
Baltimore, March 13, 2025 – Neil Meltzer, president and CEO of LifeBridge Health, has announced his plan to retire following more than 12 years at the helm of one of Maryland’s leading health systems…
CubeSats have a lot of advantages. They are small, inexpensive, and easily reproducible. But those advantages also come with significant disadvantages - they have trouble linking into broader…
The launch of the next crew to the International Space Station (ISS) was postponed to no earlier than Friday, March 14, due to a hydraulic issue with a group support clamp arm for the SpaceX Falcon 9…
Between bone-lines and water’s map, what lingers moves unseen – a script of salt, unspooled beneath the skin. The child does not know the weight they carry, how old hands pressed before they curled to…
By Benjamin Boettner (BOSTON) — Wearable and implantable biosensors that can accurately detect biological molecules in a non- or minimally invasive manner have vast potential for monitoring patients’…
In some relationships, one partner takes on the role of the “strongman”—the one who calls the shots and controls the decisions—while the other becomes the “underdog,” slowly losing their voice. Such…
Watch the replay of our Hera mission Mars flyby event. On 12 March 2025, ESA’s Hera mission came to within 5000 km of the surface of the red planet and 300 km of Mars’s more distant and enigmatic moon…
How did young people get through the pandemic? Was it a period of feeling abandoned, an opportunity to change, or simply a pause in their life? A sociological study says it was all three.
The gut microbiota is deeply interconnected with the brain, a phenomenon often referred to as the gut-brain axis. Dysfunction in the microbiota-gut-brain axis can cause various neurological and…
WASHINGTON — At least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years, according to a new report published Thursday.Among the birds showing the steepest…
Prospective applicants for NIHR funding have attended a bespoke event designed to give them the best tools available to succeed. The Pre-Application Support Programme Kick-Off Event saw research…
(Photo by Hyejin Kang on Shutterstock) 15% of Americans don’t believe the gender pay gap exists, with men twice as likely as women to deny it (21% vs. 9%). Women earn 83 cents for every dollar a white…
Cities are facing rising temperatures, with buildings playing a key role in urban heat dynamics. Yet, mapping facade materials at scale remains a challenge. In this study, we leverage zero-shot…
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Cabernet or Chardonnay? For years, red wine has been touted as a healthier choice, but a new study may have you putting the cork back in the bottle.It’s commonly believed that red wine protects…
A study by a team of University of West Florida researchers, conducted with Council on Aging of West Florida’s adult day care, The Retreat, uncovered insights into the positive impact of dance on…
The government will shut down at 11:59 p.m. on Friday if a new funding bill is not signed by the President. On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Democrats would reject the funding…
The world’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebration isn’t in Ireland. It’s in the U.S. It’s no secret that Americans have an affinity for the holiday. Many Americans — even those with no Irish descent —…
The Department of Defense has proudly announced that two active-duty US military officers will be launching on board SpaceX's upcoming Crew-10 mission to return NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni…
The trial aims to enrol a total of 40 patients, with 20 patients each for AML and MDS. Credit: Orathai Mayoeh/Shutterstock. Swedish company Cantargia has enrolled the first patient in the Phase Ib/IIa…
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Back in 2020, a seminal paper in Nature showed that treatment with a partial epigenetic reprogramming restored vision in blind mice. Since then, the world has waited with bated breath for a human…
Scientists may have found an important clue as to how a recently deceased woman named Maria Branyas Morera lived to the age of 117. Among other things, Branyas appeared to possess a particularly…
Dr. Caroline Bedell Thomas helped identify the root causes of heart disease before the term "risk factors" even existed. The American Heart Association journal Hypertension ran her obituary after she…
Women in heterosexual relationships often experience lower orgasm rates and a greater burden of sexual emotional labor compared to men. A new study published in the Journal of Social and Personal…
Contra Costa County Health Officer Dr. Ori Tzvieli will be doing double duty for the immediate future.The county Board of Supervisors on Tuesday appointed Tzvieli as interim CEO and director of health…
177Lu rhPSMA-10.1 Injection in mCRPC | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.com Treatment with the radiohybrid, PSMA-targeted, radioligand therapy Lutetium (177Lu) rhPSMA-10.1 injection…
Congenital heart disease results in babies being born with structural defects to their hearts. It is one of the most common kind of human birth defects, yet its genetic causes remain poorly…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with federal and state health agencies to address a widespread outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows, poultry, and other animals in the…
We hear from the scientist who discovered Japanese sardines off the coast of California for the first time and discuss what it means for the future. Dive In with NOAA Fisheries | West Coast A school…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Two groups focused on food safety and environmental toxins have sued Girl Scouts of America, claiming that their perennially popular cookies are tainted…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A key federal agency responsible for addiction and mental health services is facing deep staff cuts.The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A Wigan dad-of-three who was badly injured after falling off his bike was shocked to discover he had cancer.…
Researchers from the University of Seville and the University of Cadiz, coordinated by the professors of Physiology Pedro Núñez-Abades and Carmen Castro, have demonstrated that the use of diterpenes…
Published: 11:31 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 11:31 EDT, 13 March 2025 Drinking just one can of sugar-laden soda pop per day could increase the risk of developing mouth cancer five-fold, a shocking…
Published in Psychological Medicine, the study explored different factors that could explain why SSRIs – a common form of antidepressants – work for some people with major depressive disorder, but not…
An ongoing federal highway construction project in Peru threatens Maijuna, Kichwa, Bora and Huitoto peoples’ lands and two protected areas, according to Indigenous residents, local organizations and…
The Georgia Section of the American Chemical Society has awarded James (Jim) D. Martin the 2025 Herty Medal in recognition of outstanding research and service by a chemist in the US Southeast. Martin,…
MEPs are urging the EU to finally build technological independence from the US after transatlantic relations nosedived over the past six weeks. For decades, the bloc has nibbled around the edges of US…
As an intense low-pressure system and cold front is forecasted to sweep across the country Thursday and Friday, residents and businesses from Arkansas and Louisiana into the Ohio Valley are bracing…
A hamster-sized primate from Madagascar, the fat-tailed dwarf lemur is our closest genetic relative known to hibernate. They also tend to live longer than you’d expect given their size. New research…
For the first time since 2022, skygazers tonight will be treated with a total lunar eclipse, which will turn the moon into a visible glowing red orb, often called a "Blood Moon." The space show should…
Researchers have synthesised a triple bond between carbon and boron for the first time. This discovery could help chemists better understand chemical bonds and inspire other researchers to synthesise…
OMAHA, Neb. — Vaccines could be a key means of suppressing bird flu and avoiding the slaughter of millions of chickens, which is blamed for egg prices averaging nearly $6 a dozen. But the move has…
The moon will have a blood-red hue Thursday night into the early hours of Friday morning as a total lunar eclipse takes place for the first time in three years. The phenomenon will last a little over…
KINGSTON, R.I. – Mar. 10, 2025 – Early diagnosis is crucial in disease prevention and treatment. Many diseases can be identified not just through physical signs and symptoms but also through changes…
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a global leader in advanced laboratory testing, and KYAN Technologies, a leader in functional precision medicine for oncology, today announced a collaboration to validate and…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A discovery by Mayo Clinic researchers may help explain why immunotherapy hasn't been helpful for many patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. In findings published in Clinical…
Last night, SpaceX attempted to launch its Crew-10 mission from LC-39A; however, it ran into a snag about 40 minutes...
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Spouses of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty see a significant improvement in their own quality of life, according to a study presented at the…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For adults with severe alopecia areata (AA), ivarmacitinib, a selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor, at doses of 4 and 8 mg is efficacious and…
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting Thailand, you might have noticed the locals and seasoned visitors have an unfamiliar habit: holding a little tub up to their noses and gently sniffing. Walk…
Microplastics get everywhere, and there’s increasing attention being paid to their potential effects on human health. It’s not exactly great news, then, that a new study suggests microplastics found…
Metals aren’t typically something we think of as chewable (unless you happen to be the Iron Giant), but there appears to be an exception – indium. Try to gnaw on some steel and you could land yourself…
A study published in Psychological Medicine looks at self-reported experiences with antidepressants. Prof David Curtis, Honorary Professor, UCL Genetics Institute, University College London (UCL),…
Scientists comment on a WHO report on the number of measles cases in Europe in 2024. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of East Anglia (UEA), said: Was this trend expected? “We have…
Scientists comment on the PM’s decision to abolish NHS England. Prof Azeem Majeed FMedSci, Head of the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Imperial College London, said: “The government’s…
Hear from Eduardo Francisco (PPSAW Chair) and Christophe Catala (MMM Session Chair) on process safety challenges in mining, metals, and minerals, the role of AI in process safety, and the inaugural…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Adults express a mild preference for messages written by artificial intelligence (AI) versus humans in patient-clinician communication, but they have…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For athletes with concussion, persistent postconcussion changes are seen in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and white matter at return-to-play (RTP) and up to…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Short sleep (<7.7 hours) among adolescents is associated with elevated blood pressure (systolic ≥120 mm Hg and diastolic <80 mm Hg), according to a study…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Although most manufacturer reports of medical device adverse events are reported on time, a considerable proportion are submitted late, according to a…
The ancient peoples of Latin America did us all a tremendous favor by saving avocados from extinction and gradually making them tastier over thousands of years of domestication. (Credit: Markus via…
BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The world's first universal embodied artificial intelligence (AI) platform that supports multiple body types and scenarios was launched in Beijing Wednesday. It was…
Synopsis March 13, 2025• Physics 18, s24 Illuminating a metasurface with a laser can enable the rapid modulation of the polarization of terahertz light transmitted through the metasurface. Figure…
For most of us, getting revenge on a company that screwed us over will only ever be a bitter daydream. But when one company messed with the wrong man, he decided to make good on that fantasy, turning…
A new Monash University report highlights the growing problem of organizations resorting to “cyberwashing” to mislead the public about their data privacy practices and recommends measures to build a…
Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough 6G technology that could revolutionize remote work, medical procedures, and virtual reality experiences. The Electronics and Telecommunications…
“The agency cannot prejudge the outcome of this reconsideration or of any future rulemaking,” he said. “EPA will follow the Administrative Procedure Act and Clean Air Act, as applicable, in a…
Plants are incredibly diverse, and so are botanists! In its mission to spread fascinating stories about the plant world, Botany One also introduces you to the scientists behind these great stories.…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A growing measles outbreak has led to 222 reported cases across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma in 2025, with health officials urging more people to get…
Can a solid flow? What would that even look like? Researchers explored these questions with an ultra-soft gel (think 100,000 times softer than a gummy bear) pumped through a ring-shaped annular pipe.…
A study released Thursday found that women who consumed at least one sugar-sweetened beverage daily had a nearly five times greater chance of developing oral cancer than those who avoided sugary soft…
The European BepiColombo mission made a detailed heat map of a large swath of Mercury’s surface during its most recent flyby. At the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas, members of the…
In patients with myelofibrosis (MF), promising disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) were observed with fludarabine (Fludara; Bayer) and melphalan (Evomela; Acrotech Biopharma)-based…
The 27th annual Guthman Musical Instrument Competition also included the aptly named Udderbot.
The number of blood clots in society is expected to double by 2050. The risk of blood clotting increases significantly after injury, surgery, or leg immobilization. However, the effects of blood clots…
A report published by the British Geological Survey looks at the UK’s demand for critical minerals. Prof Joan Cordiner FREng, Chair of the National Engineering Policy Centre Working Group on Materials…
Researchers from Moffitt Cancer Center have found a new way to boost cancer immunotherapy by targeting a protein called macrophage receptor with collagenous structure, or MARCO. Their study, published…
LOS ANGELES (March 13, 2025) -- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center of Los Angeles and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have entered into a strategic collaboration that aims to enhance and transform…
The implantable device is paired with vagus nerve stimulation during therapy tasks. Credit: MicroTransponder / PRNewswire. MicroTransponder has received $65m in a Series F financing round, which aims…
NorUDCA (24-nor-ursodeoxycholic acid) is a chemically modified bile acid that has already shown promising results in the treatment of liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and is…
Magnetic measurements from the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) orbiters indicate that localized regions of the Martian crust, particularly within the planet’s…
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and healthcare AI company Layer Health announced a multi-year collaboration aimed at using large language models (LLMs) to expedite cancer research.ACS will use Layer…
The Chief Nurse Fellowships (CNF) are designed to boost nursing careers in quality improvement (QI) and research, and to increase diversity in nursing roles. The programme is designed around…
An estimated 80% of women have some type of menopause symptoms — and the more symptoms they experience, the greater the chances of developing dementia later in life.The findings were published in the…
TREs in the UK are internationally renowned for establishing the Five Safes framework, but they have some limitations for researchers. The manual application processes and disclosure checks make it…
SAN FRANCISCO — Social media giant Meta on Thursday announced it would begin testing its new "Community Notes" feature across its platforms on March 18, as it shifts away from third-party fact…
Bright, multi-coloured, fruit-flavoured slushie ice drinks sold in cinemas, parks and soft-play settings are made to appeal to children. However, in recent years there have been numerous reports of…
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but Finnish twin studies found the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as has been previously…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an activist against vaccination, now oversees the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other public-health agencies.Credit: Al Drago/Bloomberg/GettyWith the…
Powerful storms called atmospheric rivers, which scientists think will become more intense as the planet warms, can replenish Greenland’s vanishing ice sheet if their timing is right1. Rent or buy…
The QS World University rankings by Subject, is an extensive overview of international higher education performance, with over 1700 institutions ranked across 55 narrow subjects and five broad subject…
The gene that enables East Asian adults to drink milk without getting side effects like stomach cramps was probably inherited from Neanderthals, thousands of years before humans started consuming…
He says he’s always been the “strong one,” which is why NBA World Champion, Miami Heat’s Dwayne Wade says he was shocked to find out he had kidney cancer. Wade recently revealed his diagnosis of renal…
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center pediatric infectious diseases specialists Aaron Milstone, M.D., M.H.S., and Erica Prochaska, M.D., M.H.S., M.H.S., are available to discuss the following topics related…
King’s College London are funding five scholarships worth £5,000 each to home or overseas students with an offer to study on the MA International Child Rights and Development programme. The…
MEPs in the European Parliament’s Left political group have criticised the flow of Horizon Europe research funding to Israel, and the overall shift in emphasis towards the programme supporting…
A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR technologies in the field of regenerative medicine. The study, authored by…
Published: 10:34 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 10:34 EDT, 13 March 2025 Lauren Sanchez has shared her excitement at the upcoming Blue Origins space flight by sharing a behind-the-scenes montage video…
How has English evolved? How has English influenced society? How does English change the world around us? These are just some of the questions answered by the BA English Language and Linguistics…
ITHACA, NY.—The release of the 2025 U.S. State of the Birds report was announced today at the 90th annual North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The report,…
Whether they hop around the prairie, dabble in wetlands, flit through forests, or forage along the shore, birds are suffering rapid population declines across the United States. That’s the finding…
New study findings announced positive results from the phase 3 REDEFINE 2 trial that assessed once-weekly subcutaneous cagrilintide/semaglutide (CagriSema; Novo Nordisk) among individuals with obesity…
Keith Cowing and Audi Cornish on “CNN This Morning” 13 March 2025 Keith’s note: I was on “CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish” today. We talked about Butch and Suni on ISS, the delay of the crew 10…
Dr. Sharp has led projects, including the King's Centre for Military Health Research Phase Four of the UK Armed Forces Health and Wellbeing Cohort Study funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, the…
Together with the Max Planck Society, the foundation promotes pioneering research and talent in Heilbronn Prof. Dr. Joachim Spatz, Director at the MPI for Medical Research. Dr. Simone Schwanitz,…
Depression also plays a key role in this newfound link between poor sleep and conspiracy beliefs.
Men remain vastly underrepresented in early childhood education and care, but why? A new study published in Sex Roles explores the stereotypes that shape public perceptions of men working in childcare…
Scientists have coaxed one of the universe’s most stubborn elements into a new compound. Formed under intense pressures, the newly discovered compound packs helium atoms into crystalline iron,…
Sarah Al-Ahmed:How did we learn about this?Casey Dreier:Eric Berger from Ars Technica reported it. He had multiple sources, and we have our own sources within the government that have confirmed it.…
By Andy Tomaswick March 13, 2025 Electrolysis has been a mainstay of crewed mission designs for the outer solar system for decades. It is the most commonly used methodology to split oxygen from water,…
Vera Rubin was a leading American astronomer who provided the first compelling evidence for the existence of dark matter and revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos. She earned the National…
Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minnesota — Mayo Clinic researchers have found a new way to more precisely detect and monitor brain cell activity during deep brain stimulation, a common treatment for movement…
N6LS was administered in both arms every four months, combined with monthly cabotegravir long-acting injections. Credit: Shutterstock / cawee. ViiV Healthcare is looking to investigate twice-yearly…
Global initiatives to harmonize regulations for cell and gene therapies (CGTs)—including evidence standards, reporting requirements, and regulatory processes—could facilitate more timely access to…
NIST researchers developed the geoduck clam reference material by shucking, cleaning and dicing geoduck clams and then freezing them in liquid nitrogen. The material was ground into a fine powder, and…
Dinosaurs have captured people’s imagination ever since their bones and teeth were first scientifically described in 1822 by geologist and palaeontologist Gideon Mantell in England. Dinosaur bones…
What is the earliest known human fossil found in the Philippines?According to Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras," Thursday, among the earliest known human remains found in the country was discovered in…
Europe’s investment in HydRON, a multi-orbit optical data relay network, signals a pivotal shift in how data is moved across Earth and beyond.The program aims to transform satellite connectivity,…
MEPs in the European Parliament’s informal Cleantech Friendship Group (CFG) want to see energy and technology sovereignty play a stronger role in the EU’s competitiveness strategy. “The best way for…
Image by Getty / FuturismIt's been nearly three years since controversial Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui was released from prison for gene-hacking human babies — and now, he appears to be hitting…
Quantum-dot light-emitting diodes have been achieved with electroluminescent response speeds faster than expected for their organic–inorganic hybrid structure. This breakthrough is enabled by an…
Medical technology firm Lifeward Ltd. (LFWD) announced Thursday that it has received 510(k) FDA clearance for the newest generation of its personal exoskeleton device, the ReWalk 7.The seventh…
Throughout history, when pioneers set out across uncharted territory to settle in distant lands, they carried with them only the essentials: tools, seeds and clothing. Anything else would have to come…
The steel industry produces roughly 11 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions, so cleaning up the industry is a top priority.Now Boston Metal has successfully demonstrated that its Molten…
When bats lose access to their habitat and natural food sources, they seek food on agricultural lands - new research explains why, when their diets change, they shed more virus and infect more hosts,…
Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline.The study, which was led by Professor Katie…
Nasa has taken another giant leap in the search for the origins of the universe – launching its newest space telescope on a mission to explore the building blocks of existence.Spherex (the Spectro…
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 00:00 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 00:16 EDT, 13 March 2025 Do you often reminisce about the good old days?If so, you probably have lots of close…
Published: 07:54 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 07:54 EDT, 13 March 2025 In 'The Day After Tomorrow', humanity is frozen under layers of snow, drowned in massive tsunamis and dramatically crushed under…
A radical new theory suggests that black holes could transition into white holes, creating a location in space where time begins by ejecting material back into the cosmos. The theory also suggests a…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Craig McDonald, MD, chair of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at UC Davis Health, discusses the critical role of pharmacists in the…
The retail pharmacy industry is complex, both as a business and from an operational perspective. Each pharmacy is trying to serve its community by fulfilling 2 separate needs, one of which is an…
AI-driven drug discovery powerhouse Insilico Medicine has raised $110 million in Series E funding to accelerate its clinical trials and refine its AI platforms. The latest funding reportedly valued…
EMA and the Heads of Medicines Agencies (HMA) are warning the public about the dangers of unregulated advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) offered to patients in the European Union.ATMPs are…
The natural world is full of all kinds of strange phenomena, from spooky Brocken specters to chocolate waterfalls. Now, we explain the optical illusion showing the lake that seemingly floats above the…
Newswise — WASHINGTON—Members of the media can now register to cover hormone health and science advances at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The meeting will take place July 12-15,…
Newswise — CLEVELAND—Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have discovered molecules that present the potential to drive the development of gastric cancer—among the world’s deadliest forms of…
Newswise — SAN JOSE, Calif., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vave Health proudly announces the launch of its Universal Wireless Probe. This simple, innovative device is designed to enhance efficiency,…
A female individual of Alsodes vittatus (Credit: Edvin Riveros)CONCEPCIÓN, Chile — For 130 years, a small Chilean frog vanished from scientific view. Biologists searched. Nature enthusiasts kept their…
NPR reports on the National Institutes of Health funding cuts with insight from two NIH staffers and one person familiar with NIH's activities who requested anonymity because they were not authorized…
A study has suggested that they help those battling insomnia
The combination of palbociclib (Ibrance) and letrozole (Femara) improved progression-free survival (PFS) compared with placebo plus letrozole in patients with advanced or recurrent, estrogen receptor…
The International Symposium on Bioinformatics Research and Applications (ISBRA) provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and results among researchers, developers, and practitioners working on all…
BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Researchers from Peking University have launched the "Kidney Imageomics Project" to develop a "digital kidney" -- a comprehensive digital atlas of the organ -- using…
A novel approach to optical beam shaping based on topological physics effect experimentally demonstrated for the first time. By fabricating thin-film dielectric structures with precisely engineered…
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play an important role in metastatic melanoma, and an enhanced understanding of that role could lead to important new therapeutic pathways, according to a new…
What does a total lunar eclipse look like from the moon? In the early hours of Friday, March 14, 2025, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander will witness a total solar eclipse caused by Earth blocking…
A long-hidden refuge where life persisted after a catastrophic extinction event may have allowed species to repopulate the Earth much faster than previously believed, according to Chinese scientists.…
New Home Office figures reflect “sense of optimism on international student numbers”
STOCKHOLM, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Salipro Biotech AB, a Swedish biotech company specialising in the stabilisation of challenging drug targets, today announced a research and license…
Published: 08:57 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 08:59 EDT, 13 March 2025 Women who watch 'too much' porn are more likely to suffer with low self-esteem, concerning research has suggested. Doctors have…
Canned salmon are the unlikely heroes of an accidental back-of-the-pantry natural history museum, with decades of Alaskan marine ecology preserved in brine and tin.Parasites can tell us a lot about an…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. The birth of natural history has traditionally been linked to European encounters with the natural world in the Renaissance and early…
Decades of research have established statins as a safe treatment to effectively lower cholesterol and improve health outcomes. Most people take these drugs without any adverse effects. However, like…
Lentils are an excellent source of micronutrients. A plate of chickpeas might be more valuable to your health than that artisanal sourdough or trendy overnight oats, according to new research that…
salmon dinner plate Children who regularly eat fish tend to exhibit more sharing, friendliness, and altruistic behavior than their peers who consume little or no seafood, according to new research…
Floodlighting is the latest dating trend making waves on TikTok, where people share deeply personal or emotional details too soon in a relationship, often in an attempt to accelerate intimacy.…
Astronomers from the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics have announced the discovery of 128 previously unidentified “irregular” moons orbiting Saturn, bringing the gas giant’s total to 274.…
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Health Japan 21 (The Third Term). (2023). https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/11907000/001153055.pdfChen, S. et al. Physical frailty and risk of needing long-term…
Researchers have long known that diet exerts a profound influence on health, including the risk of developing cancer. A new study, led by researchers at Arizona State University, explores the…
The BiVACOR, pictured, is a total heart replacement made of titanium.Credit: Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via GettyAn Australian man in his forties has become the first person in the world to…
Palaeophis colossaeus, one of the largest known marine snakes of the Eocene, was a coastal predator whose fossils provide insights into the evolution of marine snakes and their adaptations to aquatic…
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kane Biotech Inc. (TSX-V:KNE OTCQB:KNBIF) ("Kane Biotech" or "Kane") announces today that it has received approval from the Internal Review Board…
On the coast of Newfoundland, waste from a shuttered asbestos mine has been a troubling source of contamination for decades. Now, a company plans to process the waste to draw CO2 from the air — one of…
The Regional Carbon Cycle Assessment and Processes (RECCAP) project launched in 2011 to provide regional carbon budgets at continental and oceanic scales. However, its first phase did not examine the…
Slowly descending hundreds of meters into the Red Sea, Sam Purkis looked out the bubble-like window of a Triton submersible into the darkness. He was hunting for long-dead corals scattered on sea…
An artist’s interpretation of how a new computer code called QUADCOIL refines the design of stellarator fusion machines A new computer code developed by Princeton physicists could dramatically…
The UK space sector won £844M ($1.09B) in ESA contracts between June 2022 and the end of 2024, according to new data from the UK Space Agency.That means ESA has invested 99p into the UK space industry…
ULA CEO Tory Bruno defended the launcher’s national security space performance amid reports that the Air Force found that the company has “performed unsatisfactorily.”Context: An unpublished Air Force…
Two inventors from L.V. Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in Hyderabad have been granted an Australian patent for a cell therapy that can be used to repair damaged corneas from a variety of corneal…
A mission intended to bring two astronauts left on the International Space Station much longer than originally planned back to Earth is currently in limbo after the launch was aborted. The delay may…
Genetic technology co-developed at Imperial could help to eliminate malaria by making mosquitos resistant to the parasite that spreads the disease. Transmission Zero, a research team from Imperial…
Professor Melanie Davies CBE has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). She will receive the 2025 Outstanding…
A new neuroimaging study has revealed that viewing nature can help ease how people experience pain, by reducing the brain activity linked to pain perception. Published in the journal Nature…
Researchers were stunned to discover that bacteria's antimicrobial resistance is strengthened when exposed to plastic particles.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Gideon Richter’s Ryeqo (relugolix, estradiol and norethisterone) as the first long-term daily pill for endometriosis. NICE…
Biogen has announced that it has initiated a late-stage study of felzartamab in adult kidney transplant recipients who have been diagnosed with late antibody-mediated rejection (AMR). The phase 3…
This World Kidney Day (13 March 2025), Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) has announced a new initiative aimed at detecting, diagnosing and treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) faster. The SPOT CKD…
XINING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A three-year comprehensive investigation of macro fungal diversity in northwest China's Qinghai Province has yielded fruitful results, providing scientific basis for…
Experiencing difficult events in childhood, such as abuse or neglect, has been linked to a higher likelihood of developing undesirable personality traits later in life, including tendencies toward…
Science newsBy James AshworthFirst published 12 March 2025The damage caused by plastic pollution goes far beyond the digestive system. Beneath the skin of seemingly healthy seabirds, new research has…
MSD said it will file for approval in mid-2025 for the combination therapy. Image credit: Shutterstock / Atmosphere1 Merck & Co (MSD) is looking to file for approval of its human immunodeficiency…
New Scientist has used freedom of information laws to obtain the ChatGPT records of Peter Kyle, the UK's technology secretary, in what is believed to be a world-first use of such legislation
A research group, led by Dr. Pavel Majer from IOCB Prague, in collaboration with the laboratories of Barbara Slusher and Louis Garza at Johns Hopkins University, have developed a compound that could…
Erosion is a geological process in which surface materials like soil, soil parent material, and rock are worn away and transported to new locations. Carbon elements are widely found in the Earth’s…
The Kuiper Belt is a band on the outer edge of the Solar System made up of space’s odds and ends: comets, dwarf planets, and other miscellaneous chunks of rock and ice.Astronomers just spotted what…
After a hectic four years of work ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence was launched into space and has just flown by Mars. As a keepsake of the spacecraft they channelled so much effort into, the…
Academic achievement—the ability to read, write, and apply numerical skills in ways that meet social and workplace expectations—is closely linked to mental and emotional wellbeing.
Raanana, Israel, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) (the "Company" or "Polyrizon"), a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative…
Hikisz, P. & Jacenik, D. Diet as a source of acrolein: Molecular basis of aldehyde biological activity in diabetes and digestive system diseases. Int. J. Mol. Sci. 24(7), 6579 (2023).Article CAS…
An unplanned experiment takes scientists closer to solving a long-standing mystery.
An estimated three million people globally are stated to be affected by idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Credit: Vitalii Vodolazskyi/Shutterstock. Qureight and Remedy Cell have collaborated to validate…
Experts are urging policymakers not to forget about research and development when they set about boosting Europe’s defence capabilities. As yet, the flurry of political activity following the US…
Researchers in Saudi Arabia have found that adding nylon—the stuff of stockings, ropes and umbrellas—to a new type of battery technology boosts its performance, extends its life, and enhances safety.…
Manufacturers must disclose safety event details within 30 days, and the FDA relies on these disclosures to decide whether to communicate safety concerns or pursue other regulatory actions. Image…
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new dental treatment to protect the teeth from decay and acid erosion, using cutting-edge civil engineering technology used to create…
No significant clinical adverse event observed in Phase 1clinical studyPharmacokinetic profile established and range of doses selected for Phase 2a Clinical Efficacy StudyFirst patient expected to be…
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are called…
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a global health crisis affecting an estimated 1.3 billion people. Often referred to as the ‘silent killer’, hypertension is a leading cause of strokes, heart…
Monarch Quest is stated to be the newest advancement in J&J MedTech’s Monarch navigation technology. Credit: bluestork / Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k)…
Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause various diseases, such as pneumonia. This conclusion…
In early February, an Australian man in his 40s became the first person in the world to leave hospital with a virtually unbreakable heart made of metal.'Beating' in his chest was a titanium pump about…
Read more about ESCAPE-pain and try their exercise videos Policymakers and healthcare providers in the UK and worldwide use our research as part of developing recommendations for managing joint pain,…
Some scientists in the United States have told Nature that they are considering leaving the country in the wake of widespread disruption to research brought in by the administration of US President…
Damage from Hurricane Helene, which struck North Carolina and parts of the US south in October 2024.As an engineer who flies into hurricanes for the US government, Josh Ripp is accustomed to…
Support NowFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC…
An mission to survey the results of a deliberate crash between an asteroid and a NASA spacecraft has taken stunning images of Mars and its moon Deimos
Original fossil (ATE7-1) alongside the mirrored right side by means of virtual 3D imaging techniques. Credit: Maria D. Guillén / IPHES-CERCA / Elena Santos / CENIEH. A fossil found in Spain and dating…
You probably can't name 240 languages—let alone understand them—but the University of Rochester Medical Center can. Effective communication is essential for quality healthcare, yet many patients face…
In a groundbreaking achievement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on January 16 the successful in-orbit docking of two satellites launched on December 30. In a post on X, ISRO…
Magnetic field-assisted combustion has been under the focus of research for the last three decades around the globe. The effects of strong uniform and gradient magnetic fields and their applications…
(Adobe Stock) Concussion damage could linger in an athlete’s brain for at least a year, long after they’ve rejoined their sport, a new study says. Concussed college athletes had brain changes that…
ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer and Shionogi as shareholders, today announced positive findings from the company’s EMBRACE phase IIb study. The…
Novigenix, a leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions, has published a groundbreaking study showcasing the predictive power of its LITOSeek™ platform for immunotherapy response in metastatic…
A recent study highlights how shift work, sleep debt, and night shifts increase the risk of infections among nurses, particularly the common cold.
Published: 06:01 EDT, 13 March 2025 | Updated: 06:03 EDT, 13 March 2025 A chemical found in tap water that's been linked to cancer could also raise Ievels of harmful cholesterol, a study has…
Tim Boon reflects on a major three-year research project, Congruence Engine, that has been exploring how museum collections across the country can be linked via their digital records. Artificial…
On 13 March 2025, Swissmint issued a special "CERN" coin symbolising Swiss and global innovation. Swissmint is the company mandated by the Swiss Confederation to mint Switzerland's standard coins, the…
Space Safety 13/03/2025 20 views 0 likes While performing yesterday’s flyby of Mars, ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence made the first use of its payload for scientific purposes beyond Earth and…
Froese, R. & Pauly, D. Fishbase. World Wide Web electronic publication. Version (02/2024), www.fishbase.org (2024).Wakefield, C. et al. Spangled Emperor (2023). (Fisheries Research and Development…
Guardant Health, Inc. a leading precision oncology company, today announced the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory Test (ADLT) status for the…
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corporation (Nasdaq: ADPT), a commercial stage biotechnology company that aims to translate the genetics of the adaptive immune system into clinical products to diagnose and…
The Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) Precision Medicine Institute today announces the recent opening of its innovative whole-genome sequencing lab that is revolutionizing the…
The escalating challenges posed by climate change and resource depletion have thrust sustainable development into the forefront of global discourse. Amidst these challenges, the valorisation of agro…
Edgar, G. Australian Marine Life: The Plants and Animals of Temperate Waters (Reed Books, 1997).Ling, S. D. Range expansion of a habitat-modifying species leads to loss of taxonomic diversity: a new…
BASES member, Josh Elliott, alongside researchers from the University of Canberra and Australian Sports Commission have developed a survey investigating current heat acclimation and heat…
Scientists have discovered a fascinating “super-Earth” just 20 light-years away. It’s the outermost of three planets orbiting the star HD 20794 and experiences extreme temperature shifts, alternating…
This study aims to experimentally demonstrate a liquid desiccant systems effectiveness by using thermo-chemical fluid, such as aqueous solution of calcium chloride. This study evaluated the effect of…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Red wine has been thought to potentially offer protection against cancer, given its high levels of the anti-inflammatory antioxidant resveratrol.But…
Newswise — The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President: Dr. Lee Ho Seong) has developed a technology that controls the energy of single electrons in the desired form. This…
Ever since he was little, Benoît has always been fascinated by science experiments. He was a "first-generation college student" – no one in his family had been to university before –, and step by step…
India’s ISRO successfully completed the de-docking of SpaDeX satellites, enhancing its space technology capabilities. Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised the achievement, which sets the stage for…
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Researchers at Empa are developing artificial muscles that could one day move like real ones. Using advanced 3D printing, they have created soft and elastic structures that contract and relax with…
By leveraging the subject detection and navigation platforms, the providers of AON can identify individuals eligible for the trial. Credit: mojo cp/Shutterstock. Trial Library has collaborated with…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Some women turn to weed during pregnancy to help deal with common issues like nausea, sleep problem and stress.Unfortunately, they could be endangering…
The European Parliament has adopted a report calling for a standalone research Framework Programme in the next long-term EU budget. This lays the ground for a conflict with the European Commission,…
President Donald Trump's health officials want you to take your vitamins. Mehmet Oz, the nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has fed calves on camera to tout the health…
At first glance, it’s a simple scene. Six adult bison and a calf mill around a stream. But if you look closer, the plot thickens. Beside a well-worn path to the stream sits a bison skull. This herd…
Benzene formation via sequential cold ion–molecule reactions is followed experimentally to understand how aromatic molecules are formed in interstellar clouds. Surprisingly, the chain of reactions…
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Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Toronto has found that a low-carbohydrate diet may increase the risk of colorectal cancer by making certain harmful gut bacteria more
International media have reported that an Australian man is the first known person to survive for over 100 days with a “titanium heart” until he received a donor heart.The man, who received this…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Concussion damage could linger in an athlete’s brain for at least a year, long after they’ve rejoined their sport, a new study says.Concussed college…
Researchers at Monash University have uncovered how the gut—and the food we eat—affects high blood pressure. Their discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments for hypertension, a condition that…
A new study suggests that replacing butter with plant-based oils like soybean, canola, and olive oil could significantly improve health and lower the risk of premature death. Researchers from Mass…
A new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that testosterone—a hormone found in higher levels in men—may make heart attack damage worse by increasing inflammation. The research,…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that taking steroids for a short time can lead to memory problems. Steroids are medications commonly used to treat inflammation in conditions such as asthma,…
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13 March, 2025 Press releases The most detailed map yet of the landscape beneath Antarctica’s ice sheet has been assembled by a team of international scientists led from the British Antarctic Survey…
Newswise — WASHINGTON, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) and the Delta Dental Institute (DDI) are proud to name Heidi Longi,…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes also have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related diseases.But controlling that…
The genus Hypanus consists of ten known species distributed along coastal habitats worldwide. Until recently, only two species —known as the longtail stingray (Hypanus longus) and diamond stingray…
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is partnering with the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing to provide up to 16 $2,500 scholarships this year to students currently enrolled in…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A brain drain is underway in states that banned or severely restricted abortion after the fall of Roe v Wade, a new study suggests.A significant decline in…
Weather permitting, skywatchers in Arizona will be able to see a total lunar eclipse tonight. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports on the first and only “blood moon” of the year.Look for the full moon…
The enduring comparison between Li Bai (李白, 701–762) and Du Fu (杜甫, 712–770), two towering poets in Chinese literary history, has traditionally centred on semantic and thematic aspects, often…
On-demand webinar Kinase inhibitor discovery is a dynamic field where scientists are taking a deep dive into the design of immune-modulatory compounds tackling chronic diseases or cancer treatment. In…
Bayesian models explain how context biases perceptual behavior toward expected categories, but sensory neurons do not reflect this bias. Instead, expectation sharpens sensory acuity, independent of…
The International Symposium on Bioinformatics Research and Applications (ISBRA) provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and results among researchers, developers, and practitioners working on all…
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The COVID-19 pandemic set kindergarteners’ development back in several ways, a new study says.Post-pandemic kindergarten students on average scored…
The future of AI-enabled drug development benefits from the continued advancement of multimodality and clinical genomics, with a focus on integration, efficiency and personalisation to transform both…
A new study published in the journal Political Psychology sheds light on how conspiracy beliefs about the coronavirus disease pandemic might shape people’s sense of financial security. The researchers…
A study of over 32,000 people living in Tamil Nadu, India, suggests scrub typhus infection may affect up to 10% of rural populations annually and is a leading yet under-recognised cause of…
Liquid lens, as a novel type of adaptive zoom optical element, is widely used in fields such as biomedical detection and 3D display, offering an advanced approach to achieving large depth of field,…
Critics of the proposal have claimed the planned solar farm would cause "significant harm" to the green belt.Plans to erect a solar farm which would have covered an area equivalent to 80 football…
Want to watch a “blood moon” livestream? Late on Thursday, March 13 and into the early hours of Friday, March 14, 2025, the full Worm Moon will pass through Earth’s shadow, glowing an eerie reddish…
Pastoralism in Kenya Pastoral regions of Africa are witnessing a sharp increase in armed civil conflict. Research has identified ‘mismatched’ agricultural development projects as one major factor…
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A fragment of a face from a human ancestor is the oldest in Western Europe, according to the results of a new study published this week.The incomplete skull — a section of the left cheek bone and…
Pakistan’s media has taken a significant step towards raising awareness on pesticide risks with the country’s first Agri-journalist forum.
Colour is more than just a visual sensation; it’s a powerful force that subtly shapes our moods, behaviours, and even our subconscious thoughts. From the vibrant hues that invigorate us to the…
Mr Santos Ivo is president of the Portuguese National Authority of Medicines and Healthcare Products (Infarmed) and an associate professor of medicines regulation at the University of Lisbon’s Faculty…
The University of Birmingham has deepened its collaboration with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to support pioneering research and scaling of natural farming innovations through the signing of an…
WENCHANG, Hainan, March 13 (Xinhua) -- China successfully launched the fifth batch of low Earth orbit satellites for its first commercial satellite constellation from a seaside spacecraft launch site…
Multiphoton 3D lithography (MP3DL) is a manufacturing technique that uses non-linear optics to generate 3D microstructures or nanostructures. This Primer describes the key principles behind MP3DL,…
A new analysis of who gets funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has found that ethnic minority researchers don’t get the same level of funding as white researchers.…
SLEMAN, Indonesia — A decade ago, Suyono’s neighbors found his antics collecting the goat and quail droppings outside his home verging on the strange. Today, it’s become the norm in many households in…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Thursday the successful completion of its SpaDeX mission’s space de-docking, marking a significant achievement in India’s journey towards…
I’ve always loved learning. I think that’s from my Mum. In primary school in Co Waterford, she was my teacher for several years. Going to university, I wanted to study an area where there is a lot to…
Lozano, R. et al. Global and regional mortality from 235 causes of death for 20 age groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis for the global burden of disease study 2010. Lancet 380, 2095–2128.…
Čejka, T. et al. Risk and reward of the global truffle sector under predicted climate change. Environ. Res. Lett. 17, 024001 (2022).Article ADS MATH Google Scholar
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Asceletis’ subcutaneous therapy, ASC47, was able to remain active in patients with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Credit: Shutterstock / DimaBerlin. Ascletis Pharma’s Phase Ib trial…
High above the Arctic Circle, on the rugged terrain of Andøya, three ESA radionavigation engineers take a rare moment to unwind with a game of shuffleboard. Outside, sheep graze under the shimmering…
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Now, researchers from UEA’s Norwich Medical School have identified that a type of diabetes medication known as SGLT2 inhibitors can substantially protect the heart during and after cancer therapy. The…
Goeldi's monkeys are classified as a vulnerable species due to the deforestation of their natural habitatConservationists hope the birth of a monkey will help raise awareness of a "vulnerable" breed…
Universities should refrain from taking sides in polarising debates, Wits dean argues—others disagree
I am 42 years old and have been really grateful for all the research and reporting that has been going on to help women prepare for menopause. I know I’m on the early side of things, but I could swear…
A young crocodile has gone missing at a Darwin tourist park after a man allegedly broke into the zoo overnight and set the reptile free. CCTV shows the man mishandling the crocodile to take selfies…
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The National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics revealed the details of the first lunar eclipse in 2025, with its central timing coinciding with the timing of the full moon of Ramadan for…
What will happen on March 13-14, 2025? For 65 minutes overnight tonight — Thursday, March 13 through Friday, March 14 — the first “blood moon” total lunar eclipse since 2022 will be seen from North…
XINING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A new study has uncovered the substantial impact of altitude on the gut microbiota of the plateau pika, a small mammal, on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west of China,…
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Taiwanese-led study published in Nature has found that small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells exhibit electrical activity that can drive tumor progression, marking a discovery in…
Celltrion has introduced Steqeyma, its biosimilar to Stelara, in the U.S. at an 85 percent lower wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) than the reference drug.By setting a lower WAC version, the company…
A research team from the School of Chinese Medicine in the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has discovered that C-reactive protein (CRP) can exacerbate kidney…
The UK government says it is committed to reform of the electricity market in order to ensure a secure and affordable supply of low-carbon power.There is "a significant risk" that energy bills in…
Genome & Company said it would discontinue its phase 2 clinical trial for GEN-001, a microbiome-based immunotherapy, in patients with bile duct cancer. The strategic decision reflects shifts in the…
Experts found the risks of being overweight increase for both sexes when married, but appear to be particularly acute for men
Play/Pause ButtonVideo: Getty Images Lennard Lee, a UK National Health Service oncologist and medical director at the Ellison Institute of Technology in Oxford, calls himself just a “simple doctor,”…
Space Pale blue Uranus as Voyager 2 saw it in 1986. Voyager 2 is the only spacecraft ever to have glimpsed Uranus up close. Image via NASA. The 7th planet – Uranus – was discovered on March 13, 1781,…
NANJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- A new study has revealed that a region of the Turpan-Hami Basin in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was an "oasis of life" for terrestrial plants during…
Science & Exploration 13/03/2025 5 views 0 likes European scientists are asking volunteers to lie down on a waterbed for 10 days as part of a pioneering dry immersion study to recreate some of the…
BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have successfully conducted an ice-cap detection experiment in Antarctica using a domestically developed ultra-wideband hyperspectral microwave…
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University of Cambridge scientists have described the “Eureka moment” when they discovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could stop the spread of some cancers. They learned how it reduce the…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully undocked the SpaDex satellites.In a post on March 13, ISRO stated: “Spadex Undocking Successful! Key sequence of events: SDX-2 extension…
HANGZHOU, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Thursday released a new version of its Quark application, a comprehensive AI assistant powered by Alibaba's Qwen-based advanced…
The tendency of AI models to hallucinate – aka confidently making stuff up – isn't sufficient to disqualify them from use in healthcare settings. So, researchers have set out to enumerate the risks…
Researchers found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline. The study, which was led by Professor Katie…
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A candid conversation between a professor and a Ph.D. candidate about potential funding cuts from the National Institutes of Health and their impact on the future of medical research.This week’s…
Drop into any pharmacy in America and you will find jars of melatonin promising to relieve you of dreaded jet lag. There are tablets, pink gummies, potent-looking capsules—whatever appeals. But all…
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The new DxC 500i Analyzer Offers Flexibility and Scalability with Broad Chemistry and Immunoassay Assay Menu Brea, CA /PRNewswire/ - Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a clinical diagnostics leader, today…
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As the telescope scans across these millions of targets, its detectors will make measurements of each point in the sky in 102 infrared wavelengths. With the help of spectroscopy, SPHEREx will measure…
Insurer Allianz Trade has combined with AI human interface experts Inclusive Brains to develop a non-invasive AI system to send messages without the need to touch or to speak to give people with…
Mark Baggett said he wanted Green Gen Cymru to look again at alternativesThe owner of a popular canal-side inn is going into battle again to stop electricity pylons from being built nearby.Green GEN…
Novo Nordisk Korea said Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Korean Diabetes Association, the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity,…
According to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health, globally, cases of osteoarthritis and the resulting disability among menopausal women have increased by over 130…
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The development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) – wind farms in the sea – is expected to see the greatest leap in energy independence in Ireland since the construction of the Ardnacrusha dam on the…
Lotte Biologics said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Asimov, a Boston-based biotechnology company, to collaborate on contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO)…
Meme culture has officially gone mainstream; what could be more mainstream officialdom than the Oval Office? Elon Musk has once again displayed his unparalleled ability to make pop culture painfully…
This study uses a scientometric approach to analyze the evolution and maturity of digital transformation in research and development (R&D) over the past decade. For this purpose, bibliometric data…
Photo : YONHAP News Yellow dust has begun to blanket the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, significantly worsening the air quality across the country.Fine dust hit “bad” levels in the Seoul metropolitan…
This research explores trends, challenges and innovations in digital transformation in the public sector, with a focus on its implications in Indonesia. The objectives of this study are to evaluate…
This research aims to optimize social media platforms to foster active public engagement in tackling climate change and environmental conservation. Social media enables rapid and widespread…
Digital maturity represents an organization’s ability to adopt and integrate digital technologies into its operations, culture, and strategies. It plays a cru- cial role in navigating digital…
John Slattery said a rise in wholesale cocoa bean prices was affecting the businessA chocolatier has told how the increasing price of raw ingredients to make the sweet treats has made the last 12…
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements. The University’s Centre of Light for Life academics investigated…
Detailed plans for the next stage of the major expansion of the Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton, including life science buildings and a new pub/restaurant, have been unveiled. Outline permission was…
Plant ecologists are having a fresh look at the impact of the varroa mite which might change the relationships between bees and local native vegetation. The introduced European honeybee, although…
In recent years, researchers have investigated the impact of hormonal fluctuations on brain structure during the menstrual cycle, how the internal circadian rhythm affects menstruation, and how women…
With the upcoming 2024 Pakistani elections, digital political marketing campaigning has become a central battleground. In this particular context, this research undertaking endeavors to delve into the…
This paper's goal is to provide information about Indonesia's E-Participation Index analysis as a digital transformation indicator for the year 2022. After that, we were able to ascertain the effects…
This literature review delves into the repercussions of decentralization reform on organizational frameworks worldwide. It scrutinizes the empirical correlation between past organizational setups in…
Russell Group and business leaders call for HEIF increase to support “place-based engines of growth”
As the Lloyd’s of London market revealed it will take a £1 billion plus hit from the Californian wildfires, scientists say the loss of Arctic ice is increasingly playing a part in the threat posed to…
This study explores the characteristics of Digital Governance trends using the Scopus database from 2012 to 2022 using the CiteSpace application. E-Government is an effort to use information and…
This study explores the intersection of cognitive psychology and consumer behavior through the lens of neuromarketing techniques. The primary objective is to understand how cognitive insights, derived…
This study used a hybrid methodology that combines bibliometric analysis and literature reviews to investigate the characteristics of digital government trends and research data gathered from the…
The Sustainable Smart Country is a concept that explores the relationship between technological infrastructure and social structures, focusing on the role of a smart social framework in achieving…
This study explores the characteristics of Government Innovation Through Social Media trends. Research related to government social media management has been carried out in the last ten years, and the…
This study aims to present a history of city branding: hyper-competition, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. The method used in this study used qualitative with a literature study…
The widespread use of social media has fundamentally transformed how people communicate, collaborate, and interact, leading to significant shifts in social structure and contemporary cultural order.…
Exploding stars in near-solar space may have triggered at least two mass extinction events in Earth's history.An analysis of the frequency of supernova explosions in the Milky Way, led by…
Palczewski, K. Chemistry and biology of vision. J. Biol. Chem. 287, 1612–1619 (2012).CAS PubMed Google Scholar LeGates, T. A., Fernandez, D. C. & Hattar, S.
Retrospective data support overall survival (OS) advantage to high clonal tumor mutation burden (cTMB), high clonal neoantigen load (cNEO) and low intratumor heterogeneity (ITH) in cancer patients who…
As Japan braces for another summer of record-breaking heat, the health ministry has decided to make businesses that fail to take heatstroke countermeasures criminally liable.Changes to a ministry…
Davies, M. J. et al. Management of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes, 2022. A Consensus Report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD).…
Oscotec’s plan to take its U.S.-based subsidiary Genosco public is under fire. Five months after filing for a Kosdaq listing, the biotech behind lazertinib—Korea’s first FDA-approved oncology…
The purpose of the study in this paper is to provide details regarding the initiatives and programs for utilizing the untapped potentials of the users present on different social media sites by…
Digital Transformation and Innovation are always essential parts of continuous growth in any field and business, through which any business model can adjust and adapt to the ever-changing world. E…
In the recent era, the rise of the Internet has brought about a significant disruption in the global economy regarding the new height of innovative businesses, which created different employment…
The objective of this paper is to theorize the concept of a Smart Country; for that, we will discuss the footsteps that any country in the world can follow and become a Smart Country. We will define…
The purpose of this paper is to explain in detail the concept of time travel, also how it was popularized, and lastly, the theories presented to make it possible and what impact it will have if time…
The scrub typhus infection is spread by the bite of an infected larval mite (chigger). Chiggers are found on grass, plant litter and bare soil across rural areas of Asia, and usually feed on small…
The stress and pressures of urban life can be overwhelming, but natural green spaces (NGS) provide a vital escape. They offer space for attention restoration, stress reduction, reflection, problem…
The idea of smart government is becoming more and more popular in public affairs and government affairs today. The goal of this study is to investigate the idea of smart governance and determine its…
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This study aims to determine the details related to the Web or Mobile-based application for the accurate prediction against the Order or Parcel ordered Online through Shipper E-commerce Site, which…
Last-mile delivery in e-commerce logistics is crucial and difficult, affecting consumer happiness and operational efficiency. Fulfillment centers use delivery area/zone marking to ease this operation.…
The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch was aborted on Wednesday The mission to rescue NASA's stranded astronauts has been delayed yet again - due to a launch pad problem. It marks another setback in…
This study aims to determine the framework related to the Government Policy of determining the Average weightage against each citizen of the country, which will decide the value or impact of the…
The study of this paper aims to bring to light the issue of water shortage which happens to be one of the problems faced by people around the globe, and further initiate quality debates on this…
The present research paper aims to provide a thorough comparative analysis of the United States strategies to exert control over other nations. Specifically, this study evaluates the effectiveness of…
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This study looks at the quality and dependability of digital census data in the context of sustainable development. The study compares digital census approaches traditional paper-based systems using a…
This paper aims to determine the guideline regarding the Initiative of the Government to transform the E-commerce industry of the country and take it to a new level of QuickCommerce. The Researchers…
The objective of this paper is to share the details related to the standard Delivery Attempt Verification Techniques for accurately determining if the Delivery Attempt made by the Delivery Rider is…
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BIOVECTRA, a part of Agilent Technologies Inc., is a leading North American CDMO specializing in biologics, mRNA therapeutics, and complex chemistry, proudly announces it is the recipient of the 2025…
This study aimed to construct a Nomogram based on preoperative CT features to predict the mitotic index in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and to establish preoperative risk stratification. The…
Lai, W., Fang, B. & Li, X. Invisalign Clear Aligner Technique (People’s Medical Publishing House, 2023).Lombardo, G. et al. Worldwide prevalence of malocclusion in the different stages of dentition: a…
This study explored the characteristics of digital government trends using research data from the Scopus database for 2012 to 2022. It used a qualitative descriptive method and software CiteSpace to…
This academic article compares political leadership and governance between the French Revolution to contemporary Pakistan, a nation facing political issues. This study examines the historical…
Russia’s intervention in Ukraine did not start with the full-scale invasion in 2022. Well before, Moscow had spread misinformation in the country, supplied arms to separatists in Donbas, and deployed…
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Girls Into VC celebrated International Women’s Day with a women-led startups and venture capital summit Saturday. The summit invited students from UCLA and across California to hear from leaders in…
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of India’s homegrown Astra, a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF…
LGM Pharma, a leading provider of tailored API and CDMO services for the full drug product lifecycle, today announced an investment of over $6 million to expand its Rosenberg, Texas manufacturing…
As the written word has moved online, new technological affordances and pressures – such as accelerated cycles of production and consumption – have changed how news headlines are produced and…
Thousands upon thousands of years ago, humans skillfully crafted a giant subterranean structure beneath a hill in Malta, close to the Grand Harbour of Valletta. Though it later became a cemetery, its…
March 12 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday night scrubbed the Falcon 9 launch of a flight intended to retrieve from the International Space Station astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who…
This study aims to analyze the characteristics of smart cities and smart transportation trends in the last ten years. The development of technology and the increasing level of mobility have created a…
This paper aims to determine or find the correlation between Electronic Government Development Index and World Governance Indicator Index by analyzing different Countries’ data fetched from credible…
In this research paper, we will be exploring the need to have environmentally friendly transportation logistics operations and how the government can play a role in promoting the clean and green…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, is now set to launch on Friday, March 14, at 7:03 PM ET, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station. The mission aims to bring back NASA astronauts…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the appointment of Ming Long to the role of CSIRO Chair, following the resignation of Long’s predecessor, Kathryn Fagg. Fagg, who made the…
Periodontal disease is a risk factor for many systemic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Cleft palate (CP), the most common congenital craniofacial defect, has a…
The Rule of Law Index from the World Justice Project is critical to assessing countries’ adherence to justice, accountability, and legal governance. This research paper analyzes the Rule of Law Index…
A novel idea in population data gathering is the Smart Digital Census, which makes use of cutting-edge tools like mobile computing, cloud computing, and data analytics to improve the precision and…
This paper explores the concept of a sustainable smart country and its dependence on smart security structures. It aims to understand the relationship between sustainable development and smart…
Smart transportation is an important trend worldwide, reducing accidents, traffic jams, and pollution. It uses technology and communication to parse errors and monitor everything online. This research…
Big data is a data collection that develops over time, and Industry 5.0 originated from an industrial revolution in Germany. This study used scientometric analysis to analyze 669 articles from the…
The objective of this article is to explore the issue of the digital divide and how we can bridge it to overcome the challenge of digital transformation. We will start by examining the key factors…
NASA and SpaceX on Wednesday delayed the launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station that would have set in motion the long-awaited homecoming of U.S. astronauts…
Our brains use basic 'building blocks' of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study led by University College London…
Children under eight should not drink slushy ice drinks containing glycerol, researchers have warned after a string of hospitalisations in the UK and Ireland.The brightly coloured drinks marketed…
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Small crabs could be the invisible force controlling crown-of-thorns starfish, according to a new study from multiple Australian research institutes.The paper, published in scientific journal PNAS…
Raghu, G. et al. An official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT statement: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis and management. Am. J. Respir Crit. Care Med. 183, 788–824 (2011).PubMed…
Smart cities and smart public transportation are becoming increasingly important in planning and creating more sustainable cities, using information and communication technology to improve the…
Surgical adhesions - common, sometimes life-threatening complications that arise after open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery - can be prevented in mice and pigs by a gel impregnated with a molecule…
Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden. Alcohol use is a major risk…
The story so far: The 365-year-old Royal Society in Britain, one of the most reputed scientific institutions in the world, is experiencing a crisis that raises fundamental concerns about the role of a…
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a highly lethal hepatobiliary malignancy, with prognosis is influenced by anatomical subtypes and etiological factors. This study successfully established three CCA cell…
In a system of caves in the Atapuerca Mountains in Spain, nearly 50 years of systematic archaeological excavations have unearthed evidence of increasingly ancient human occupation. The result of this…
By Darius Koreis 14 March 2025 3 min read Take a moment to look around you. From mobile phones and laptops to cars, headphones, and cameras, rechargeable batteries power many of the devices we rely on…
Researchers need to tweak their entire process to maximize the yield of difficult-to-express proteins. That’s the view of Martin Bertschinger, Ph.D., director of drug substance development at IGI…
BEIJING, March 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have recently succeeded in creating single-atom-layer metals with a thickness of just one 200,000th of the diameter of a human hair, an achievement…
A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR…
RealClimate: Guest commentary by Robert Hart, Kerry Emanuel, & Lance Bosart The National Weather Service (NWS) and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration (NOAA),…
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, with a five-year survival rate of 13%. The poor prognosis is due in part both to late detection and the cancer’s capacity to adapt and…
Scientists from the RNA Institute at the University of Albany (UAlbany) have developed new methods for designing and assembling DNA nanostructures that enhance their potential for use in various…
Antibody treatment which activates the patient's own immune system against cancer, known as immunotherapy, is increasingly being investigated as an alternative for chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This…
Students at an Australian high school got a thrilling paleontology lesson this week when a researcher confirmed that a fossil stored on their campus for two decades preserves dozens of dinosaur…
Canadian researchers have developed an effective new technique for identifying aggressive medulloblastoma-the most common type of malignant brain tumour in children-and potentially sparing young…
For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, 2025, online in…
New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value of memories associated with rewards.…
Rates of self-harm among children aged 10 to 14, particularly girls, are continuing to rise, according to a new report.
A new study from the University of Nottingham has revealed that poor sleep quality may increase susceptibility to conspiracy beliefs, with depression likely playing a key role in this relationship.…
Functional proteomics makes the identification of new biomarkers and treatment targets easier by offering vital insights into cancer mechanisms. By combining information from over 900 samples from the…
SpaceX on Wednesday scrubbed the planned launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), delaying the long-awaited return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A launch pad problem prompted SpaceX to delay a flight to the International Space Station on Wednesday to replace NASA’s two stuck astronauts.The new crew needs to get to the…
Imagine you're eating dinner. You try to pour some ranch dressing onto your plate to dip your veggies into. You tip the container upside down, but nothing comes out. Seems like a solid. So you shake…
A Florida woman was in for a surprise when a police officer ended up delivering her pizza because of an eight-foot alligator hiding out under a vehicle in her driveway.The Bradenton Police Department…
WASHINGTON — While Starlink’s broadband contract wins often grab the spotlight, a panel of multi-orbit operators at the Satellite Conference here highlighted how they are also gaining significant…
Today, Breakthrough Discoveries for thriving with Bipolar Disorder (BD²) announced four new national institutions to receive $2.3 million each to join the BD² Integrated Network, a collaborative…
A new Weill Cornell Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University co-authored study provides critical insight for the development of a vaccine that can more effectively block the spread of…
Astronomers have been looking for exoplanets orbiting Barnard's Star, the nearest solitary star to Earth at just 5.96 light-years away, since its discovery in 1916.Unconvincing signs of planets in the…
Amgen’s Blincyto (ingredient: blinatumomab) has significantly expanded its role in the treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with approval for use as consolidation therapy. Consolidation…
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for…
In developing hearts, cells shuffle around, bumping into each other to find their place, and the stakes are high: pairing with the wrong cell could mean the difference between a beating heart and one…
Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented results from the HPTN 094 ("INTEGRA") study at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in San…
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. They…
Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics-devices that guide movement during therapy-have improved training for…
Diabetes affects more than 1 in 10 adults worldwide and has been accompanied by an increase in vision-threatening diabetic retinal disease. Concerningly, DRD is the leading cause of preventable…
New research shows that children who eat less seafood are more likely to struggle with kindness and social interaction. Could increasing fish intake be the key to raising more prosocial kids?
A trove of fossilised dinosaur footprints has been found on a slab of rock gathering dust inside an Australian school, scientists said on Wednesday.The rock went largely unnoticed for 20 years until…
JNPMEDI, a clinical trial consulting and platform company, announced on Wednesday that it is advancing in the Korean decentralized clinical trial (DCT) market with its clinical trial data collection…
13 March 2025 6 min read The ocean is full of mysteries, and for a group of university students, it’s also the ultimate classroom. The Collaborative Australian Postgraduate Sea Training Alliance…
Researchers have discovered race-associated molecular differences in tumors that may impact the way patients with pancreatic cancer respond to immunotherapies. The findings, which were recently…
A recent study published in the journal Engineering delves into the application of tissue engineering in spinal cord injury (SCI) repair, presenting a comprehensive review of the latest research and…
MIS-C is a serious inflammatory shock that affects children. It can occur several weeks after a COVID infection and can be life-threatening. Until now, however, the precise cause of the condition was…
Older adults who lack internet access are at a significantly higher risk of developing depressive symptoms, especially those with limited familial support or lower income levels, according to a new…
Maybe Thursday instead? A crew of four were set to head to the International Space Station on Wednesday, but NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the planned launch attempt of the agency's Crew-10 mission due to…
Samsung C&T said it will invest $10 million in U.S.-based C2N Diagnostics through its Life Science Fund.The Life Science Fund, managed by Samsung Venture Investment, was created with a capital pool of…
This is a visualization of a supernova. A new study said that violent supernovas triggered at least 2 extinction events on Earth. Image via NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Earth has undergone at…
Female pigs may be the "factories" of feral populations, but a new study suggests male pigs are the disease "super spreaders".The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal eLife in February,…
(Credit: Lucy Lovell)Former Tate Modern director Vicente Todolí founded Todolí Citrus Fundació to preserve rare citrus varieties and compile a catalogue of farming knowledge to inspire future…
SpaceX has delayed a mission for the return of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) over a last-minute technical issue with the rocket's launch pad.NASA launch commentator…
Children and adolescents in the U.S. who consume higher amounts of dietary energy have a lower risk of asthma, but this protective effect stops beyond 56.442 kcal per kilogram of body weight per day.…
Choi, J. H. & Ro, J. Y. The 2020 WHO classification of tumors of bone: an updated review. Adv. Anat. Pathol. 28, 119–138 (2021).PubMed Google Scholar Ferguson, J. L. & Turner, S. P. Bone c
Aleksander SA, Balhoff J, Carbon S, Cherry JM, Drabkin HJ, Ebert D et al. (2023) The Gene Ontology knowledgebase in 2023. Genetics 224:iyad031Anders S, Tanaka M, Kinney DK (2013) Depression as an…
As the full moon rises tomorrow (Friday March 14), it will be a special sight for those in Aotearoa New Zealand. It will also be worth a look for people along the east coast of Australia. Rather than…
With over 100 years of evidence of efficacy in epilepsy, a ketogenic diet is now being studied around the world for a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions. A new European study has now…
While a bit more tedious, air drying your clothing saves you money and helps the environment. (New Africa/Shutterstock) Even partial line-drying can reduce emissions by 41-67%, while 100% line drying…
After more than a century of conservation efforts, researchers have discovered that the bison in Yellowstone National Park now form a single, large breeding population. This is a major shift from past…
A team of researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has created the world’s first kilowatt-scale elastocaloric cooling device, a new type of air conditioning system…
With almost 200 native birds already recorded, he has three species left on his list - the grey partridge, great skua and the red-breasted merganser.All three are increasingly difficult to locate, he…
In the light of climate change, the construction industry like many others is considering how it can reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable.One opportunity is concerned with bricks.…
This study aims to analyze the impact of the e-government Development Index (EGDI) on Eco-Friendly Operation in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The EGDI is an index measurement that displays…
SpaceX and NASA scrubbed the planned rocket launch of Crew-10 to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday due to a hydraulic issue with one of the ground systems, according to officials…
From uncovering hidden genetic risks to developing predictive tools, this landmark study reveals how your DNA could shape the future of reproductive health—and what that means for millions of women…
A new international study has identified key genetic factors that may protect against Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering valuable insights into the biological mechanisms of this devastating condition.…
Credit: Unsplash+ Texas has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the United States. More than 2.7 million Texans have been diagnosed with diabetes. In San Antonio,
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study has found that nurses who work night shifts or do not get enough sleep are more likely to catch common infections like colds, sinusitis, and pneumon
Credit: Unsplash+ A new machine learning algorithm running on a smartwatch has shown the ability to detect sudden loss of pulse with remarkable accuracy, accordi
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study published in The BMJ has found that a combination of the drug dapagliflozin and moderate calorie restriction significantly increases remission r
A new study from Oxford Population Health has revealed that lifestyle choices and environmental factors have a much bigger impact on health and ageing than our genes. The research, published in Nature…
Former Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Scientific Adviser to Defence Minister G. Satheesh Reddy will inaugurate Gora Techno Hub, a new initiative launched by…
Most people know the theory that an asteroid smashed into Earth — hitting what is now the Yucatán Peninsula — and killed off many of the dinosaurs about 66 million years ago. But that was not the only…
The revolution in improving services to the community carried out by the current government is genuine. It is not easy for government organizations, especially local governments, to directly implement…
Schedule LOI Due June 30, 2025Initial Selection July-August 2025Proposal Due September 30, 2025Confirmation October 2025 Announcement of Opportunities for International Collaboration of Mars Sample…
Researchers found that apple peels from local and commercial varieties are rich in phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. The local cultivar Amarilla de Octubre showed the…
Sunita Williams’ return further delayed? NASA postpones SpaceX Crew-10 launch
Exploring and understanding relationships between migration, social protection, and doing family in transnational settings is highly relevant to both the academic world and the policymaking domain.…
WASHINGTON – RBC Signals is expanding its global network of ground stations by acquiring 10 six-meter S-band and X-band satellite-tracking antennas from Microsoft.“These antennas are ideal for our…
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on his nomination in January. TING SHEN/AFP via Getty Images/AFP The Environmental Protection Agency…
A new research study led by Jonathan D. Santoro, MD, Director of the Neuroimmunology Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, shows evidence of dysfunction of the blood-brain barrier and…
Insilico Medicine said it has completed a $110 million Series E financing, the proceeds of which are intended to help the artificial intelligence (AI) drug developer accelerate development of its…
Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions that impact forests and their many inhabitants. However, new research from the University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and…
Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study. Researchers found that a pain receptor called TRPA1 becomes less sensitive in…
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually. Furthermore,…
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER — The astronauts left behind on the International Space Station when NASA sent the Boeing Starliner home are expected to return to Earth in the coming days, but will have to wait…
People in San Diego are already feeling higher costs from food, housing and electricity. Now, water rates will also soar.This week, the San Diego City Council voted to approve a 5.5% water rate…
That NASA/Caltech Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft deployed February 26 is officially a no-go for its intended mission of looking for water-ice on the Moon. A new JP
A rare celestial event will light up the night sky on Friday as the full worm "blood" moon coincides with a total lunar eclipse visible across North America, the Almanac reported. This astronomical…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 intervention studies found that increased red meat consumption improves hemoglobin levels in adults, particularly women, but requires ≥8 weeks to moderately…
The international crew of Crew-10 almost made it into space tonight, but the launch was scrubbed less than an hour before liftoff because of a ground-side hydraulic issue. Another attempt is possible…
Published: 19:24 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 19:32 EDT, 12 March 2025 The mission to rescue NASA's stranded astronauts has been delayed yet again, marking another setback in the nine-month-long…
Photo : YONHAP News Yellow dust will hit the nation on Thursday as the air quality remains poor for nearly a week in the western regions and the capital area due to heavy concentrations of fine dust.…
WASHINGTON — Cognitive Space will work with the Space Development Agency to optimize missile tracking and mesh-network routing under recent awards with a combined value of about $5 million.On March 5,…
A new player has entered the fragrance industry, aiming to use artificial intelligence in scent creation. Osmo, a company founded by former Google AI researcher Alex Wiltschko, has launched…
Lip-Bu TanThere’s a new sheriff in town at Intel, and his name is Lip-Bu Tan, a seasoned semiconductor veteran stepping into the CEO role. He will be charged with steering
Scientists who research vaccine hesitancy and uptake are seeing their federal funding cut, under a Trump administration move. It's part of a swathe of cuts to ongoing research funded by NIH. Spencer…
FOREIGN WORKERS ARE arriving in Silicon Valley at record levels while the general labor force is getting older and leaving in droves — driven away by soaring housing and health care costs and enabled…
Vivani’s CEO said the move is the “best way to realise the full potential of Cortigent.” Image credit: Shutterstock/Na_Studio. Vivani Medical will spin off Cortigent, its neurostimulation business, as…
It seems appropriate that research started at one university and finished at another describes the rare interactions of twin stars.A graduate student, tantalized by mysterious radio pulses from the…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 12, 2025)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) named VISIE Inc., the winner of the OrthoPitch Technology Pitch Competition during the AAOS 2025 Annual…
What's good for your aging gut may also be good for your aging brain. The first study of its kind in twins found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve scores on memory tests…
For reference, the optimal LDL level for adults is less than 100 mg/dL, and optimal HDL is 60 mg/dL or higher. Higher LDL levels can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery…
The EPA administrator says he is rolling back dozens of environmental rules, including those crucial to California programs on climate change and electric vehicles, and closing offices that worked to…
Every year, World Sleep Day (Friday 14th March 2025) helps to advocate for the importance of a regular, good night’s sleep and encourage an open conversation to help those who might be struggling.…
Cabotegravir (Vocabria; ViiV Healthcare) was found to have multiple uses in studies presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2025, held in San Francisco, California,…
Wall Street is getting increasingly frustrated with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has seemingly abandoned the carmaker in favor of spending most of his time gutting the federal government with the help of…
Human body mass is at least 30 percent muscle, but most of us do not realize how much all this brawny tissue does to help us thrive. “The biggest misunderstandings about muscle and strength are that…
The venom of the male blue-lined octopus is made for its predators, its prey, and, apparently, its mating partners. That’s what researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia found after…
In 2024, the James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant galaxy ever detected, named JADES-GS-z14-0. JADES stands for JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey, an observing program that uses…
An international team of astronomers working with the Canada France Hawaii Telescope have discovered a whopping 128 more moons orbiting Saturn. The Minor Planet Center confirmed the discoveries on…
Capturing a rare behavior is the highlight of any nature photographer’s day in the field, but capturing a behavior that has never been documented before? That’s a whole different level. Arizona…
The black-ringed ‘leopard spots’ on a Martian rock might be evidence of chemical reactions that could have involved micro-organisms. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
Virunga National Park in Africa’s Great Rift Valley teems not only with a rich array of plant and animal life but also with a chain of towering volcanoes. Two of these—the gently sloping Nyamulagira…
Forever chemicals have been detected in many sources of groundwater nationwide. (zimmytws/Shutterstock) A new USGS study estimates that 71-95 million Americans rely on groundwater containing…
NASA is set to launch a SpaceX rocket from Florida on Wednesday carrying a replacement crew for the International Space Station in a mission that sets up the return to Earth of U.S. astronauts Butch…
The number of tigers in India roughly doubled in a little more than a decade, a conservation success that is due in part to communities learning to live alongside the animals, new research finds.…
In an unprecedented procedure, CRISPR gene editing has been used to treat cancer. A research team from Tel Aviv University, led by Razan Masarwy, successfully used CRISPR to cut a gene from head and…
WASHINGTON — The Space Development Agency is recalibrating its procurement strategy for a next-generation constellation of military satellites, following lessons learned from initial deployments and…
What actually was the biggest dinosaur? – Zavier, 14, Tauranga, New Zealand. Great question Zavier, and one that palaeontologists (scientists who study fossil animals and plants) are interested in all…
Researchers at Georgia State University used the Summit supercomputer to study an elaborate molecular pathway called nucleotide excision repair, or NER. They built a computer model of a critical NER…
Credit: Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA via AP Images Protesters gather during Stand Up for Science, a rally against cuts to science and research funding, outside the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in…
Credit: Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto via AP Health and Human Services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to close a loophole that allows industry to self…
Physicists have created a new computer code that could speed up the design of the complicated magnets that shape the plasma in stellarators, making the systems simpler and more affordable to build.…
Promoting cardiovascular health in older adults could help alleviate the burden of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly among Black adults who experience a higher prevalence of cardiovascular…
People who receive rehabilitation as part of their hospital stay are more likely to be sent to skilled nursing facilities or inpatient rehabilitation centers, a new study finds. A report published…
Persistent loneliness in people who were over the age of 70 was associated with a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline. This was especially true in women, a new study finds. The report was…
For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Yet little has been done to verify if such work has the intended outcome. New…
When we think of climate change, we may consider extreme weather events – record-breaking heatwaves, heavy downpours and devastating floods.But have you considered that these changes could also…
Better midlife diet was tied to better brain connectivity and white matter integrity later in life.Lower waist-to-hip ratio was associated with better memory and executive function at 70.Diet…
You might often feel frustrated when people act in ways you don’t expect—a friend stops including you, a loved one walks away or someone doesn’t offer the support you hoped for. The instinct is to…
The carvings were found during excavations at the Coto Correa archaeological site, located in the Las Chapas neighbourhood of Marbella, Spain.Coto Correa was first identified during the 1950’s with…
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for…
In developing hearts, cells shuffle around, bumping into each other to find their place, and the stakes are high: pairing with the wrong cell could mean the difference between a beating heart and one…
Biological sciences researchers from the U of A have led publication of a paper that expands our understanding of sensory neurons in the tentacles of sea anemones, linking them to kidney disease in…
Tracking targeted drug delivery is often a challenge due to limitations in the current imaging techniques. A recent study by Tokyo's Waseda University, reports a breakthrough imaging technique that…
Researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus studied a new method to deliver antibiotics, specifically gentamicin, directly into the bladder tissue to better treat UTIs. They…
As many as half of nursing home residents are cognitively impaired and may be unable to communicate symptoms such as pain or anxiety to the staff and clinicians caring for them. Therefore, information…
Seedling bed on a farm specializing in Brazil nut production in the Amazon. Credit: Andressa Barroso COP30—the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties, an annual meeting organized by the United…
Published: 16:35 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 16:40 EDT, 12 March 2025 Law enforcement officers have warned iPhone users about a new tactic scammers are using to steal their personal information. The…
Published: 17:03 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 17:08 EDT, 12 March 2025 The FDA has issued an update for a massive recall of canned tuna that potentially contains bacteria known to cause paralysis.The…
On Tuesday, president Donald Trump appeared in front of the White House as part of a bizarre sales pitch for Elon Musk's embattled carmaker Tesla.During the highly unusual event, Trump announced that…
Speakers at the 2025 Value-Based Insurance Design summit recapped the accomplishments made over the past 20 years in designing insurance benefits with value in mind and looked ahead to iterations to…
The measles outbreak continues to spread throughout the U.S., sparking discussions about how best to protect children and other high-risk groups from the disease.While West Texas has been the focus of…
There is insufficient evidence to support exclusive enteral nutrition as an adjunctive therapy for active ulcerative colitis, despite its good tolerability and low discontinuation rates, according to…
Published: 16:49 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 16:50 EDT, 12 March 2025 The View star Joy Behar is questioning Gayle King's upcoming trip to space alongside Lauren Sanchez - all while revealing her…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. Beyond the high economic and healthcare demands, it places a significant physical, emotional, and financial burden on family…
sopradit / Getty Images Bacterial vaginosis (BV) has been considered a bacterial imbalance in the vagina, rather than a sexually transmitted infection (STI). New research is challenging this…
SHAANXI, CHINA—How and when domestic cats arrived in China has long been a mystery that […]
The Faculty of Medicine of Université de Montréal (UdeM) is joining forces with the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) and Culture Trois-Rivières in an innovative project: training future doctors…
Stress and obesity may contribute to pancreatic cancer – Both factors activate biological pathways that may accelerate tumor growth. Women may be more vulnerable – Hormonal differences could heighten…
Positive results have been announced from a phase 3 trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of ensitrelvir for the prevention of symptomatic SARS-CoV-2, pharmaceutical company Shionogi announced…
Labradors serve as a key genetic model for obesity, with researchers uncovering shared obesity-related genes between man and man’s best friend.©iStock, cmannphotoDogs, like humans, are experiencing an…
A “blood moon” total lunar eclipse visible across North America overnight on Thursday, March 13 through March 14, 2025, will see the full moon turn a spectacular reddish color during 65 minutes of…
Of course, we all know that vaccine hesitancy among people and their children is causing issues like the Texas measles outbreak, but it is also causing problems with our pets. And our pets do not…
Disinfection of drinking water is one of the greatest public health achievements in the last 100 years. Its use, starting in the early 1900s, helped tackle cholera, typhoid and other microbial…
Lis Henley, MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, EMT, flight nurse practitioner for Vanderbilt LifeFlight, received the prestigious L. Gale Allen President’s Leadership Award at the annual Mid-Winter Conference…
In any case, most of these claims have involved quantum computers that weren't solving any particular algorithm, but rather simply behaving like a quantum computer. Google's claims, for example, are…
Celonic Group, a Swiss-based CDMO, is integrating Merck’s Breez™ micro-bioreactor platform into its process development operations. This addition will further enhance Celonic’s capabilities in…
A Pennsylvania man who was going through security at a New Jersey airport was found to have a live turtle concealed in his pants, according to the federal Transportation Security Administration.The…
Nigeria is pioneering the development of small, off-grid solar panel installations to bring reliable electricity to remote communities — setting a model for other African countries To the people of…
Earlier this year, NVIDIA launched Cosmos, a so-called World Foundation Models that shrinks the brings AI to the tangible world. Its CEO Jensen Huang described it as “The next frontier of AI is…
If you’ve been feeling a little down as the “Doomsday Clock” ticks ever closer to midnight, you’re not alone.A new study in The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists (BAS) links the clock’s progress to…
Research from the University of Queensland has found the sex of feral pigs and seasonal conditions are likely to intensify potential disease outbreaks in pig populations. Dr Tatiana Proboste from the…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it would roll back dozens of regulations on energy, air quality and carbon emissions.The rollbacks are intended to reduce costs associated…
A rare “blood moon” total lunar eclipse is coming to North America — and all you need are clear skies — so here’s the weather forecast. Occurring overnight on Thursday, March 13 through Friday, March…
March 12, 2025 — Cameron Bouchard grew up with no knowledge of his Métis heritage. Then, about five years ago, a cousin pursued genealogical research and verified the Métis identity of Bouchard’s…
The new SPHEREx telescope and PUNCH satellites took off aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on March 11. SpaceX NASA’s newest space telescope, called SPHEREx, finally got off the ground this week, after a series…
Dr. R. Wesley Farr, Lecturer, teaches environmental health, aerospace toxicology, global health, and infectious diseases for the UWF Department of Public Health "The measles vaccine allowed the public…
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) could increase the risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, according to data published in Springer Nature Link. The analysis…
Feeling drained and lethargic is common: A 2022 national survey found that 13.5% of U.S. adults said they felt “very tired” or “exhausted” most days or every day over a three-month peri
Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.Professor of meteorology Ming Cai; Geophysical Fluid…
With favorable weather forecast at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission is set to launch at 7:49PM ET tonight. Flying into orbit atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, the…
DALLAS – March 12, 2025 – A clot-busting drug recently approved to treat acute ischemic strokes (AIS) that can be delivered quickly works as well as a decades-old medication used by most hospitals in…
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the American Epilepsy Society (AES) and the Epilepsy Foundation of America (EFA) have issued a consensus position statement on seizures, driver licensure and…
For college athletes with concussion, brain changes may remain visible in brain scans up to a year after they are cleared to return to play, according to a study published on March 12, 2025, online in…
The FDA has approved an expanded indication of eculizumab (Soliris; Alexion, AstraZeneca) to include pediatric patients 6 years and older with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who are anti…
One of the toilets featured a granite slab with a hole in it and two stepping stones on either side. The Donggung palace complex in present-day South Korea was once an elaborate lakeside retreat with…
The surging measles outbreak, which has already sickened hundreds and hospitalized dozens in Texas and New Mexico, will get worse before it gets better. In a recent alert sent to health care…
Saturn has dozens of new moons, bringing it to a total of 274. All of the new moons are between 2 and 4 kilometres wide, but at what point is a rock too small to be a moon?
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Over 200 Canadian car dealers are crying foul after Elon Musk's Tesla claimed tens of millions of dollars worth of rebates mere days before the government shut down a subsidy program in January.As the…
Greg "Lockie" Locke thought he had seen it all when it came to floods, but the water that swept through his property this week brought a new threat: fire ants.Under Mr Locke's house in Ipswich is a…
We all know microplastics are bad for the environment and our health, but do we really know how bad? Our new study, published this week in the journal Science Advances, compared changes in 745…
Keith’s note: According to “Update to NASA Science Advisory Committees”: “On February 19, 2025, the President issued Executive Order 14217, Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, which…
U.S. Senate Republicans are eyeing an overhaul of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pictured here. (Photo courtesy of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) WASHINGTON — Louisiana…
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually. Furthermore,…
Tech firm Clario is boosting its electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) offerings by acquiring the neuroscience-focused eCOA business of WCG. WCG's eCOA services provide specialized expertise…
Telesat’s Lightspeed generated two agreements in Europe in recent days, as the company aims to get its first low-Earth orbit (LEO) constellation satellites into space in 2026. Telesat has a new…
Feral cats have been implicated in the deaths of reintroduced native mammals at two conservation sites in South Australia. Such predation can often mean failure for translocation programmes, say lead…
The mental health of trans, nonbinary and gender-diverse Australians is worse than the general population and the gulf is getting wider. Our new study, published recently in BMJ Mental Health, shows…
After a decade of being thrown out by the courts and being slightly modified and enacted again, changes drastically expanding the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) to include man-made…
A large boulder used as decoration in a rural Australian high school’s foyer is actually covered in dinosaur footprints—it just took around 20 years for anyone to notice. After examining the ancient…
Untargeted lipidomics helped identify a glycerophospholipid and sphingolipid signature that distinguished severe alcohol-related hepatitis (sAH) from decompensated cirrhosis (DC), according to…
HELSINKI — China is expanding its presence and capabilities in the strategically vital geostationary belt, raising security concerns due to unpredictable satellite movements, according to experts. …
Cheaper, brighter, and greener, perovskite LEDs could change lighting — if they last long enough.
Published: 15:40 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 15:41 EDT, 12 March 2025 The pilots of two planes which crashed in mid air leaving two people dead were reportedly heard arguing moments before…
Bone fragments discovered in the north of Spain are putting a face to the earliest human species to arrive in Western Europe.The fossil remains, which were from a specimen nicknamed "Pink" — by…
BYLINE: By McKenzie Harris With nearly 70 million monthly ChatGPT users in the U.S., large language models and chatbots are now used for everyday activities, corporate campaigns, research methods and…
The transplutonium actinides are highly radioactive and rare, making them difficult to study. To examine their chemical properties, researchers typically use non-radioactive lanthanides as surrogates.…
A modified herpes virus that targets spinal cord nerve cells to treat neurogenic bladder in people with spinal cord injury is underway in a first-in-human clinical trial by UTHealth Houston at TIRR…
SpaceX launched Starship’s eighth integrated test flight on Thursday, March 6th, producing a remarkably similar showing to its seventh flight. Exactly seven weeks after that test was cut short by a…
A hunter looking for deer on a West Texas ranch instead discovered a rare mammoth tusk, researchers say.The tusk was sitting in the drainage area of a creek bed on the O2 Ranch in Brewster and…
Researchers from Jena have manufactured highly sensitive resonators made entirely of glass for the vibration sensors of the Einstein Telescope. Credit: Fraunhofer IOF From 2035, the Einstein Telescope…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Only 17 percent of adults say they want to see Medicaid funding decreased, while 42 percent think funding should increase and 40 percent think it should…
Since its launch on March 12, 2015, NASA’s MMS, or Magnetospheric Multiscale, mission has been rewriting our understanding of a key physical process that is important across the universe, from black…
BYLINE: By Terry Grant, ASU While Arizona’s infrastructure may be younger than its East Coast counterparts, the effects of aging in a desert climate have begun to take a toll on its roads, bridges and…
Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type have hardly been studied to date. Researchers from the German Cancer Research…
Science News from research organizations FULL STORY Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) researchers at TU Delft, QuTech, University of Innsbruck, INRIA and CNRS recently announced the creation of the…
13 March 2025 News Release An international team of researchers is calling for urgent improvements in deepfake detection technologies after uncovering critical flaws in widely used detection tools. A…
(© Diego Cervo - stock.adobe.com) NEW YORK — Most working Americans have already spent more than half their paycheck before they even get it. This financial balancing act, revealed in a recent survey,…
Thymic epithelial tumors are a rare group of malignancies originating in the thymus gland, that includes thymoma and thymic carcinoma. Among these, thymic carcinoma is the more aggressive subtype,…
Hand shaking which print screen on wooden cube block in front of human icon for business deal and agreement concept. | Image Credit: © Dilok - stock.adobe.comSun Pharmaceutical Industries (Sun…
Two Massachusetts doctors are suing the Trump administration for removing their research from a patient safety website. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday, the doctors allege the deletions violated their…
Australia's most easterly point Byron Bay will get the best glimpse of the partial lunar eclipse. (Getty Images: Noelia Ramon - TellingLife) The Moon might look a little different to usual if you look…
NASA’s BioNutrients series of experiments is testing ways to use microorganisms to make nutrients that will be needed for human health during future long-duration deep space exploration missions. Some…
Eating well in middle-age and avoiding that dreaded spare tire may keep your brain healthy as you approach your golden years.A new study finds both diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio – which measures…
Since 1947, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) has used the metaphor of the Doomsday Clock as a means of communicating how close the human species is to self-imposed annihilation, represented…
On average, D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather conditions. Coming out of a cold D.C.…
WASHINGTON — As the federal workforce faces reductions due to the administration’s downsizing efforts, the George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is stepping up to support…
University of Chicago Medicine specializes in treating multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease in which the myelin sheath around nerve cells is stripped away and, depending on where these nerve…
Experiencing the first signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) can be alarming. Daniel P. Kurz, Jr., MD is a board-certified neurologist at UChicago Medicine and an expert in MS, along with…
Peng, who studies neurobiology, explained how single-cell spatial transcriptomics provides an opportunity to understand neurodegenerative diseases better, including Alzheimer’s, especially aberrant…
In a session dedicated to new frontiers in preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections 2025, held in San Francisco, doxycycline…
A crew of four astronauts from three nations is about to be launched into space ready to head to the International Space Station (ISS).Nasa astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, Jaxa (Japan…
Slush ice drinks made with glycerol have been found to make children sick. Doctors and medical scientists in Ireland and the UK investigated following reported sickness connected with the icy…
WASHINGTON — Isar Aerospace has won a launch contract from the Norwegian Space Agency as the company prepares for its first orbital launch attempt.Munich-based Isar Aerospace announced March 12 it…
Researchers from RMIT University and the University of Melbourne have discovered that water generates an electrical charge up to 10 times greater than previously understood when it moves across a…
Climate change may lead to more precipitation and more intense floods. A new study shows that to understand the details of this relationship, it is important to distinguish between different types of…
Large, undisturbed forests are better for harboring biodiversity than fragmented landscapes, according to University of Michigan research. Ecologists agree that habitat loss and the fragmentation of…
A proposal to centralize the first stage of the NIH's peer review process has some experts concerned about cutting subject matter expertise in the name of efficiency. Last week, the NIH announced…
TUCSON, Ariz., March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Governments issue regulations with tremendous impact on the economy and on health practices. These regulations are based on published scientific…
The Spanish fossil is the first evidence that clearly shows human ancestors “were taking excursions into Europe” at that time, said Rick Potts, director of the Smithsonian’s Human Origins Program. But…
A strange celestial system in the outer reaches of the solar system may be the missing piece in one of the greatest puzzles in physics: how three-body systems truly work. Astronomers analyzing nearly…
Credit: Courtesy of Jeopardy! Mike Ferguson (right) with Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings When Mike Ferguson, an organic chemistry professor at the
A new analysis reveals complex linkages among the United Nations’ (UN’s) 17 Sustainable Development Goals—which include such objectives as gender equality and quality education—and finds that no…
Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that hassle is absolutely worthwhile for…
For decades, scientists have suspected that Barnard’s Star—one of the closest stars to Earth—could be home to planets. Now, advanced observations have confirmed the existence of four miniature worlds…
“I’ve done a lot of couples-based interventions to focus on improving relationship quality and things like communication skills,” noted Lynae Darbes, PhD, professor, School of Nursing, University of…
While a lot of new scientific studies are focused on better understanding and treating the most common neurodegenerative disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, diagnoses in the second-most common one,…
Greenhouse gas emissions will decrease the amount of satellites that can safely orbit Earth, according to a new study. Currently, around 11,900 satellites are orbiting Earth, providing essential…
Hydrocortisone and testosterone are just two of 13 drugs and supplements that could lessen the impact of genes that accelerate brain ageing 12 March 2025
Can a computer predict the evolution of alien worlds? Roger Highfield, Science Director, talks to a newly awarded scientist about his quest to simulate how planets evolve to study climate change on…
If you grew up in the 1990s, there's a good chance you played such hits as Super Mario World, Star Fox, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on the beautiful Super Nintendo Entertainment…
This is part one of a series on the operation to evict illegal gold miners from the Munduruku Indigenous Territory. Part two, three, four and five are coming soon. In Brazil’s Amazon, an operation to…
News Doctors warn that children should avoid slushies after a spate of hospitalisations (Image: Wikimedia Commons) A new study has warned that young children could become ill within just an hour of…
The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to the investigational radiotherapeutic rhenium (186Re) obisbemeda as a potential therapeutic option for leptomeningeal metastases in patients with lung…
Adults without enough to eat or access to quality food have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next few decades, according to an analysis of the Coronary Artery Risk…
Archaeological excavation work at level TE7 of the Sima del Elefante (Sierra de Atapuerca, Burgos, Spain). (Maria D. Guillen/Iphes-Cerca) Researchers have determined that fossilized bone fragments…
Published: 13:46 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 13:57 EDT, 12 March 2025 NASA has finally broken its silence about why the agency left two astronauts stranded in space when there were opportunities to…
The Space Development Agency (SDA) announced last week it is pushing the launch of its Tranche 1 satellites until late summer due to system readiness and supply chain issues.Officials said they would…
Vera Livchak / Getty Images New research found that raising children may protect your brain from some effects of aging.Parents’ brains showed stronger functional connectivity—which typically decreases…
During a cataclysmic mass extinction event, there are typically not many places to hide. However, a region of the mountainous Turpan-Hami Basin in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region in Western China may…
As few as one 10-mg dose of dexamethasone was safe and efficacious over tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) for management of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple…
With 90% of Americans living within 5 miles of at least 1 pharmacy, pharmacists continue to see a surge in demand for services.1 In fact, patients visit their community pharmacist roughly twice as…
Fossils found in China’s Turpan-Hami Basin reveal a refuge, or “life oasis”, for plants and animals during the Permian extinction – the worst mass extinction in Earth’s history. Artistic…
RoslinCT and Ayrmid Pharma plan to enter into a strategic partnership for the production of Omisirge®, a treatment for hematologic malignancies commercialized in the United States by Gamida Cell, a…
Roche will partner with Zealand Pharma to co-develop and co-commercialize Zealand’s petrelintide for overweight and obesity indications, the companies said, through a collaboration and licensing…
Features January/February 2015 From wood to steel, from sail to steam, from early pioneers to established industry, the history of the Great Lakes can be found deep beneath Thunder Bay Read Article
Contrary to previous claims, the ocean absorbs more microplastics from the atmosphere than it releases into it There is not only a lot of plastic waste floating in the oceans, which is washed up on…
Vector suppliers need better ways of growing adherent cells, according to the team behind a new single-use culturing platform, who say current technologies are not suited to industrial-scale…
Artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) are about to revolutionize the biopharmaceutical industry. As these technologies are combined and continue to evolve, they can drastically…
To combat antimicrobial resistance, scientists search for novel treatments. Some of these therapies include nanoparticles, such as metal-based ones. In a bioprocess based on the fungus Fusarium…
Feeling tired all the time? Constantly longing for an afternoon nap?You’re not alone.Dr. Katelynn Sheaffer, family medicine physician at Penn State Health Duncannon Outpatient Center, often sees…
In a recent publication in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, Thomas Gardner, M.D., M.S., professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences and a member of Caswell Diabetes Institute, discusses current…
Scientists report that a fossil of a partial face from a early human ancestor in Spain is between 1.1 and 1.4 million years old.
More than two thirds of Wales' coast and riverbeds are owned by the Crown EstateDevolving the Crown Estate to Wales would put the potential for floating offshore wind "at risk", Welsh Secretary Jo…
Water-free topical cyclosporine may be a promising method of treating dry eye disease (DED) given results of several studies that confirm dryness scores improved in patients with when using the…
As Wu-Tang Clan rose from hardscrabble obscurity to become one of the most influential rap acts of the 1990s, there was never any doubt that the group's signature blend of real life storytelling and…
In a frustrating quirk of evolution, our bodies are wired to conserve energy when food intake drops. While this adaptation might have kept our ancestors alive during times of scarcity, it also means…
Adults living with HIV in Malawi are more than twice as likely to also have dementia compared to those without HIV, according to a new study by a team of US and Malawian researchers. Their findings,…
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 25, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Epidemiology and genetic determination of measures of peripheral vascular health in the Long…
A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with…
NASA and SpaceX are ready for the launch of the next ISS crew-rotation mission, Crew-10.…
These capabilities mean that NISAR can estimate the water content of crops over a growing season to help determine if they are water-stressed, and it can use signals that have scattered back from the…
Semiconductor chips are among the smallest and most detailed objects humans can manufacture. Shrinking the scale and upping the complexity is a fight against the limits of physics, and optical…
Few would expect the future of artificial intelligence (AI) to depend on Eindhoven, a quiet Dutch town. Yet just beyond its borders sits the headquarters of ASML, the only company that makes the…
IT HAS become a cliché to note that the war in Ukraine is a drone war. But two recent studies shed light on what that means in practice. In mid-February the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a…
An analysis of global deforestation linked to consumption of products in the supply chains of large economies finds greater losses for vertebrate species’ ranges outside these countries than in them.
Construction of a phosphate passivation layer on the surface of a cathode to withstand fluctuating operation in alkaline seawater is proposed following understanding the mechanism behind the dynamic…
Experimental evidence is presented for a new implementation of supersolidity in a driven-dissipative, non-equilibrium context realized in a photonic-crystal waveguide, demonstrating the breaking of…
As the field of neural organoids and assembloids expands, there is an emergent need for guidance and advice on designing, conducting and reporting experiments to increase the reproducibility and…
Some 66 million years after the Chicxulub asteroid impact kickstarted the Cretaceous–Paleogene (K-T) extinction, scientists are still finding stunning evidence of its destruction.In 2021, researchers…
NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the ingredients of life in our galaxy. Short for…
When the global timeline passed one million years ago, more than half the span of hominin presence in Eurasia had already passed by. The earliest archaeological evidence in Eurasia is more than two…
Two physicians and Harvard Medical School professors sued the Trump administration for taking down peer reviewed articles from a patient safety website because they contained words related to gender…
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Image: Raman spectroscopy distinguishes normal brain tissue from dysplastic tissue in single-cell analysis (Photo courtesy of T. Tran et al., doi: 10.1117/1.BIOS.2.1.015002) Epilepsy affects over 50…
Struggling to afford food today could mean heart problems tomorrow. Young adults experiencing food insecurity have a 41% greater risk of developing heart disease in midlife, even after accounting for…
Meet Sterimove, the innovative mobile robot designed for Grade A/B/C/D cleanrooms, optimizing pharmaceutical production while minimizing contamination risks.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning a large study into whether vaccines are linked to autism, despite this myth being robustly debunked by years of careful scientific…
Abe E, Fields Z, Abe I (2017) The efficacy of wellness programmes as work-life balance strategies in the South African public service. Journal Economics Behavioral Studies 8:52–67Article MATH Google…
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The torso remarkably matches a head discovered at the same site nearly a century ago
The American College of Gastroenterology has published its first clinical guideline on the diagnosis and management of gastric premalignant conditions (GPMC), including endoscopic surveillance, risk…
The Sun, a G-type main sequence star lies at the heart of our Solar System and formed approximately 4.6 billion years ago from the gravitational collapse of a giant molecular cloud. With a diameter of…
New study uncovers the silent contributions of women in medieval bookmaking.
Scientists have unearthed in Spain fossilized facial bones roughly 1.1 million to 1.4 million years old that may represent a previously unknown species in the human evolutionary lineage—a discovery…
Through Thursday afternoon, forecasters are expecting half an inch to an inch of rain across San Francisco. The highest totals will be in coastal ranges like the Santa Cruz Mountains, which could see…
News ADHD prescriptions are on the rise in England, new research shows New research has revealed a surge in prescriptions of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) medications since the Covid…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 crew members participate in a countdown dress rehearsal at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sunday, March 9, 2025, to prepare for their upcoming launch. NASA…
When did life as we know it first emerge in the universe?We don’t know for sure, but the answer is inextricably linked to the moment when water first materialized in the cosmos — and new simulations…
ATP/ADP translocators in obligate intracellular parasites and plastids facilitate energy parasitism and endosymbiosis by mediating ATP import and ADP export, with their cryo-EM structures and…
SAN FRANCISCO -- Using only targeted models of syphilis screening in the emergency department (ED) would miss large proportions of active syphilis cases as well as new HIV diagnoses and acute HIV…
For years, some people have claimed the sound of wind turbines is a problem. They’d say it disrupts sleep, it causes dizziness and nausea, or even cancer. This collection of symptoms is usually dubbed…
The human brain not only remembers who other people are, it also uses basic mathematical functions called basis functions to store information about how people interact — for example, how they work…
The cone-shaped Spherex — at 1,110 pounds (500 kilograms) or the heft of a grand piano — will take six months to map the entire sky with its infrared eyes and wide field of view. Four full-sky surveys…
Air travel is statistically one of the safest modes of transporation. But a series of recent airline accidents has rattled the industry and the public — leading to a surge in Google searches for “is…
WASHINGTON — The loss of a solid rocket motor nozzle on the second flight of United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur last October was caused by a manufacturing defect that has been corrected as the…
Registration is open for the five-day “Business of Life Sciences and Healthcare for Leaders” program, June 23-27, 2025. Designed for mid/advanced-career professionals, it features expert-led sessions,…
The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations…
Transgender and gender diverse individuals who were hospitalized for psychiatric care were less likely to have a follow-up visit compared to the general population, suggesting they face transphobia in…
When it comes to shedding pounds and building muscle, research indicates that the best time to hit the gym may vary between men and women. A 12-week study conducted by US scientists aimed to pinpoint…
A Homo aff. erectus individual dated to 1.4 million to 1.1 million years ago found at Sima del Elefante (Sierra de Atapuerca, Spain) does not display the modern-human-like aspect of Homo antecessor…
An analysis of habitat fragmentation using a dataset of more than 4,000 species worldwide shows that fragmentation reduces biodiversity at all scales, and that increases in β diversity do not…
Burki, F., Roger, A. J., Brown, M. W. & Simpson, A. G. B. The new tree of eukaryotes. Trends Ecol. Evol. 35, 43–55 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2019.08.008 (2020).Tikhonenkov, D. V. et al. Microbial…
In a subset of children and adolescents, SARS-CoV-2 infection induces a severe acute hyperinflammatory shock1 termed multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) at four to eight weeks after…
Crop production faces persistent threats from insect-vector-borne viral diseases1,2. Recent advancements have revealed the intricate immune mechanisms that plants deploy against viral pathogens3,4,5,6
Our assessment of a 27-country weather station dataset in the Mediterranean region revealed long-term stability in precipitation over 150 years, along with substantial short-term variability on annual…
Hallmann, C. A. et al. More than 75 percent decline over 27 years in total flying insect biomass in protected areas. PLoS ONE 12, e0185809 (2017).Article PubMed PubMed Central MATH
Physicians from Harvard Medical School whose papers were removed from a government patient safety website have filed a lawsuit against federal agencies to have their work republished. In their…
The Rocket City Regional – Alabama’s annual For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics Regional Competition – is scheduled for Friday, March 14, through Saturday, March…
As a step towards a useful and ultra-secure quantum internet, researchers have created an operating system that coordinates connected quantum computers, no matter what hardware they use
Sheets of bismuth, gallium, indium, tin and lead can now be made just a few atoms thick by crushing them at a high temperature and pressure between two sapphires
The “concept design” stage of India’s proposed Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR) has been completed and is in the process of being approved. Once the project is sanctioned, it will take 60-72 months…
Imetelstat for Transfusion-Dependent Anemia in MDS | Image credit: © Fotograf – stock.adobe.comThe European Commission (EC) has granted marketing authorization for imetelstat (Rytelo) as a monotherapy…
The Health Foundation and the Runnymede Trust have published a joint report examining the relationship between racism and health outcomes. A healthy society relies on everyone having the foundations…
In the perilous world of cephalopod romance, male blue-lined octopuses have evolved a shocking strategy to survive mating.
The partial midface of a hominin fossil has been found in the Sima del Elefante cave site near Burgos, northern Spain, and dates to between 1.4 million and 1.1 million years ago. Its discovery enables…
Research uncovers change in climate hazards over last 42 years for over 100 cities globally ranked by population size
No parent has it all figured out from the start, but through trial and error and a whole lot of love, you get to grow alongside your children. In the book, A Contented Child in 28 Days, Harvard…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In a review and meta-analysis published online March 12 in JAMA Dermatology, several risk prediction models are identified and externally validated for…
Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says. The top 20% of high-income, college-educated Americans have less heart…
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Brondizio, E. S., Settele, J., Díaz, S. & Ngo, H. T. (eds) Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and…
Quantum computers have gained the powerful abstractions that allow programmers of classical computers to design and integrate new apps and hardware, and connect devices into networks with ease.
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Credit: Yale Univ.Elisabeth Vrba’s meticulous studies of fossil and living mammals challenged the conventional view of evolution. Instead of a process of slow, continuous adaptive changes driven by…
Stone Age people might have crossed the Mediterranean on wooden canoes, navigating from island to island by sight.Credit: Sheila Terry/Science Photo LibraryThousands of years before Odysseus crosse
Researchers have found a way of consistently making sheets of metal that are just atoms thick.Credit: GettyTaking inspiration from ancient techniques, researchers have forged relatively large sheets…
Download the Nature Podcast 12 March 2025In this episode:00:46 2D metals made using sapphire pressTaking inspiration from industrial forging, researchers have demonstrated a way to squeeze molten…
A machine running the AI model Gemini Robotics places a basketball in a hoop.Credit: Google DeepMindArtificial-intelligence company Google DeepMind has put a version of its
The partial jawbone from a human ancestor nicknamed “Pink” is helping rewrite the history of hominin migration into Western Europe. Researchers believe that Pink represents the oldest archaic fossils…
Scientists have put a face, but not an official name, to the earliest human ancestor ever found in Western Europe.This newly discovered hominin is a "new actor in the story of human evolution," says…
News ReleaseWednesday, March 12, 2025 NIH-sponsored trial data offer further evidence to help inform mpox treatment decisions. The antiviral drug tecovirimat used without other antivirals did not…
China's ghost cities aren't just an economic puzzle — they're a major environmental issue.
Unelected White House official Elon Musk is reportedly hoping the federal government grinds to a halt — so he can dismantle it even more ruthlessly.As Wired reports, Musk is hoping that a government…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A Western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with child neurodevelopmental disorders at age 10 years, particularly attention…
NASA Dragonfly Mission Student and Early Career Investigator Program Have you dreamed of flying on another world? Have you imagined a desert world where the sand dunes are made of the building blocks…
These Martian landforms were created when volcanic ash was modified by water to various degrees over millennia. These layered deposits are on a plateau near Juventae Chasma in the Valles Marineris…
Johnson & Johnson MedTech has secured an FDA clearance for new artificial intelligence-powered guidance systems to support its Monarch bronchoscopy robot. Dubbed Monarch Quest, the Nvidia-backed AI…
NASA's newly-launched SPHEREx space telescope will offer a complementary 'panoramic' view to the JWST's high resolution infrared snapshots, enabling astronomers to study some of the universe's biggest…
The Large Magellanic Cloud, photographed here by the Hubble Space Telescope, is about 160,000 light-years from Earth. Astronomers may have just solved an intergalactic “whodunit.” Researchers traced…
Manchester’s reputation as a global leader in graphene innovation was reinforced as The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC) announced the winners of the 2025 Eli & Britt Harari Graphene Enterprise…
Dan Buettner said beans had been eaten by man for 13,000 years(Image: Zoe/MirrorOnli
If you’ve ever peeked at other people’s shopping in a busy supermarket queue, you’ll know that what we buy says a lot about us. Is the person in front getting all those chips and soft drinks hosting a…
The Trump administration announced a major milestone for the NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory with the installation of the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) Camera on the telescope. Next up is…
Newswise — Edison, NJ - March 12, 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Carrier Clinic, a private, not-for-profit behavioral health care hospital specializing in psychiatric and addiction treatment, was the…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 11 (ACN) An annual average of 450 children and adolescents face cancer disease in Cuba, a global health problem and a priority for the health system and the State, with a…
HAVANA, Cuba, Mar 11 (ACN) Gaston Browne, Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, highlighted the importance of Cuba's cooperation in the health system of his country and the entire Caribbean.According…
Schematic diagram of the MGCM coupled with the regolith model. This model is called MIRAI (Mars climate model with water Interaction between the Regolith, Atmosphere, and pore Ice). Mars, the next…
The formation of binary PMOs via circumstellar disk encounters. — Credit DENG Hongping A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances sheds new light on the mysterious origins of free-floating…
Parishioners at an apostolic pentecostal church service raise their hands in worship as their pastor preaches in tongues. (Photo by Maleah Roudeski on Shutterstock) Despite appearing entirely…
The Trump administration is cancelling studies about ways to improve vaccine trust and access, a move that comes in the midst of a large measles outbreak fueled by unvaccinated children. Researchers…
(MikeSleigh/E+ via Getty Images The study, published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association, is one of the first to investigate how genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes might interact…
Since its debut at the end of last year, Gemini 2.0 has gone on to power a handful of Google products, including a new AI Mode chatbot. Now Google DeepMind is using that same technology for something…
Dozens of researchers who hold EU research grants in Serbia have written a joint a letter to the European Commission calling on it to help tackle corruption in the country. “As members of the research…
Temperatures were above average over much of the globe, particularly in the Arctic, but much below average over western Canada and the central United States. Global and Arctic sea ice extent ranked…
In an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet demand for urgent dental care can only increase the pressures on our health service, as…
Both dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG/3TC; Dovato; ViiV Healthcare) and fostemsavir (Rukobia; ViiV Healthcare) demonstrated efficacy in maintaining viral suppression in patients with HIV in study results…
After being first reported over two years ago, Blue Origin has finally released details on its first all-female New Shepard...
The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes encompass 25 squares miles in Alaska’s Kobuk Valley National Park. With a new NASA grant, Southwest Research Institute will identify and characterize life and its…
The branching moss Physcomitrium patens, which the researchers used to study stress reactions and compare them to algae (microscope image). — Credit Tatyana Darienko Without plants on land, humans…
Newswise: Instalan exitosamente la cámara digital más grande del mundo en el Observatorio Rubin Credit: RubinObs/NOIRLab/SLAC/NSF/DOE/AURA/B. Quint La Cámara LSST instalada en el Telescopio de…
On February 27, 2025, Yasmine Belkaid, President of the Institut Pasteur, and Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance, signed a cooperation agreement aimed at using their resources and skills to improve…
This infrared image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope was taken by the onboard Near-Infrared Camera for the JWST Advanced Deep Extragalactic Survey, or JADES, program. The NIRCam data was used to…
After every federal employee received an email asking them to list their recent accomplishments, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took to his social media platform X, warning any employee who didn’t respond would…
ROCKVILLE, MD (March 12, 2025) — The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) welcomes its inaugural cohort for its Fellows for the Future program. This group of fellows…
Despite planning and accomplishing some wildlife conservation actions over the years, Bangladesh has yet to achieve success in protecting its elephants (Elephas maximus indicus). Instead, the country…
A major barrier to scaling interventions is the voltage effect: when an approach that works in a small trial fails to deliver the same results at scale. This is a fundamental challenge for the…
D-Wave's claim that its quantum computers can solve problems that would take hundreds of years on classical machines have been undermined by two separate research groups showing that even an ordinary…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis. But most of the…
People with albinism face widespread discrimination in many sub-Saharan African countries. In Tanzania, this minority has been subjected to extreme forms of violence. The government’s failure to…
On February 27, 2025, Yasmine Belkaid, President of the Institut Pasteur, and Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance, signed a cooperation agreement aimed at using their resources and skills to improve…
Published: 10:52 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 10:52 EDT, 12 March 2025 It's one of the biggest conspiracy theories of all time, fueling a plethora of videos and posts on social media. But if you…
Theo Jansen’s Strandbeests are massive, wind-powered kinetic sculptures designed to roam Dutch beaches. Conceived in the late 1980s as a way to kick up sand that would replenish nearby dunes, the…
Having ranked 9th in 2022 and 2023, and 5th last year, this step up to 4th reflects the strength of our research and education programmes, and our collective effort in ensuring we continue to be the…
Baby boys of mothers who smoke while pregnant experience more side-effects than girls
An innovative prosthetic hand can grasp and distinguish between a wide range of objects with near-human precision1. Rent or buy this article Prices vary by article type from$1.95 to$39.95 Prices may…
March 12, 2025• Physics 18, s28Time crystals realized in the so-called quasiperiodic regime hold promise for future applications in quantum computing and sensing. Pixel-Shot/stock.adobe.com In…
Simon Bryant highlighted the research on No Smoking Day, which was marked on Wednesday. He said: "Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, now and in the future. "Despite…
Our brains have an amazing ability to adapt to changes in our environment or bodies, sometimes even ‘rewiring’ themselves as a result. This ‘rewiring’ is called plasticity, and it is especially…
The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) commends Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) for introducing legislation to better support living donors, the Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD)…
(Image generated by StudyFinds) Chewing harder materials like wood significantly increases glutathione (GSH) levels in the brain, while softer materials like gum show no significant effect. Higher…
On August 9, 2024, the FDA issued a complete response letter (CRL) for Lykos Therapeutics’ midomafetamine (MDMA) capsules for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), dealing a major…
This sphere may look like a cluster of Froot Loops, but it’s actually the structure of a drug delivery capsule made from 24 ring-shaped translocon-associated protein (TRAP) complexes held together…
While Intuitive Machines' Athena lander quickly met its demise after awkwardly stumbling and ending up on its side, Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost spacecraft, which touched down just a few days…
Emergent BioSolutions is investing in Swiss biotech Rocketvax, inking a deal designed to fuel the preclinical company’s R&D. The partners did not publicly disclose the investment amount tied to the…
Alongside new steps in its therapeutic pipeline—and a new push into laboratory robotics—Insilico Medicine has raised $110 million to carry forward its artificial intelligence-powered drug design…
Molecular Devices' CellXpress AI streamlines cell culture processes, reducing human error and improving efficiency in drug discovery with advanced automation.
Astronomers are ready to search for the fingerprints of life in faraway planetary atmospheres. But first, they need to know where to look — and that means figuring out which planets are likely to have…
Organisations all over the world are looking at their workplaces and public services to ensure they are open and accessible to everyone. Curator in Clinical and Research Medicine Selina Hurley looks…
Strengthening the European chip industry and promoting a new common approach for the competitiveness of the sector - that is the dual objective with which a strategic alliance for semiconductors was…
Conferences can feel like a marathon for the mind and an endurance test for your social battery. But for a PhD student, they offer opportunities to network, showcase research and absorb the latest…
This November, the United Nations will descend on the city of Belém, Brazil in an attempt to solve climate change. The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, will bring 50,000 people…
Research Institute for Microbial Diseases, Osaka University A microbiologist formerly of Osaka University has lost four papers, with at least one more retraction pending, after an institutional…
The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to centralise peer review of its research grant applications. The move has alarmed many in the country’s research community, which is still reeling…
A cutting-edge radiocarbon dating technique has successfully dated a skeleton that combines features of modern humans and Neanderthals from over 27,000 years ago. Dubbed the “Lapedo Child” after its…
Whilst OSE has not yet released full results from the trial, the company has said that the trial met its OS goal showing positive outcomes. Credit: Shutterstock / Jo Panuwat D. OSE…
Having a “digital twin” sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. But in the real world, a digital twin simply simulates how an object or process will behave in real life. Amanda Randles, Alfred…
Body mass index (BMI) was almost three times more likely to classify children as overweight than waist circumference-to-height ratio, according to a new study. Published in Obesity and Endocrinology,…
As a kid growing up in France, Sebastien Murphy visited European physics research center CERN and dreamed of one day working there. He eventually accomplished this feat, participating in the T2K…
Newswise — NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, has achieved a major milestone with the installation…
Checkpoint inhibitors are drugs that harness the immune system to destroy cancer cells. Ever since the first of its kind was approved in the U.S. in 2011, it has been regarded as a breakthrough in…
March 12 (UPI) -- NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are expected to return home after spending nine months in orbit. Four astronauts are slated to launch to the International Space…
CERJ will also provide expert guidance by drawing insights from specialists across multiple fields at the University of Birmingham. Their involvement in GAHP’s leadership will bring valuable…
When U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met to sign a minerals agreement on 28 February, their discussion devolved into a heated, and widely covered, exchange. The…
An unexpectedly bright and chemically complex primordial galaxy from the first 300 million years of the universe’s existence has been discovered by University of Arizona astronomers. The JADES-GS-z14…
Experts have pointed out social media influence and private clinic expansion could be some of possible factors behind the increase
Captured by astronaut Don Pettit aboard the International Space Station (ISS), this long-exposure photograph showcases Earth’s city ligh
Cancer interception aims to halt the progression of abnormal cells and preneoplastic lesions before they become invasive tumours. This concept aligns with risk-adaptive screening and surveillance,…
The presence and proximity of world-leading cancer research and care in Manchester and Cambridge provides the opportunity to connect and accelerate the full life cycle of research, with patients at…
Nearly 20 years ago, a terrible mountain biking accident left Assistant Professor Noel Joyce paralyzed from the chest down. Years later, he was back out on the trail, had designed his own affordable…
All-electric passenger jet has achieved nine flights since February, validating stability, glide performance and handling of across a range of conditions.
A new study warns parents to keep kids under four from drinking slush ice drinks that contain glycerol, an additive used to maintain the slushy texture in sugar-free versions.Glycerol can trigger…
There's a total lunar eclipse visible over North America and South America this week, March 14, 2025. Observers in Europe and the UK will be able to see some of the lunar eclipse before the Moon sets,…
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab USA, continuing its march toward vertical integration, has entered into a nonbonding but exclusive agreement to purchase laser communications terminal (LCT) provider, and…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is taking steps to tighten oversight of chemicals in the U.S. food supply, a key component of his…
It is thought that the vitamin helps clear the brain of the characteristic tangles of proteins that form in dementia.Taking vitamin D supplement could decrease dementia risk, a large study…
One of the most promising dark matter candidates are light particles, like axions. With JWST, we can rule out many of those options…
POUNDS, funded by Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Impact Hub, will be carried out in partnership with the UK’s leading Offshore Renewable…
The wind farm could be operational in 2031Highland council have voted to raise no objections to plans for a 125-turbine wind farm off the north Caithness coast.The West of Orkney Wind Farm site is 31…
The moon will start to turn red at around 5.30am on Friday and will be most visible just before 6.30am.
(Dreamstime) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted conditional approval to a novel drug that increases a dog’s lifespan. The canine antiaging pill that helps pudgy pooches lose weight and…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Two key federal advisory committees on food safety have been shut down, raising concerns among food safety advocates.The move was part of a Trump…
Nuclear energy accounts for 10 percent of the world’s energy, and estimates say that by 2050, that number could increase by 2.5 times. That increase in nuclear energy also means an increase in nuclear…
Last week, Secretary Kennedy appeared on national news, linking the recent measles outbreak to poor nutrition and health and emphasizing the role of vitamin A in preventing measles-related deaths.Did…
A recent study has unveiled a novel strategy to boost the efficiency of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in agriculture, offering a solution to longstanding challenges. By integrating the Greylag Goose…
Why do people become depressed? Hundreds of psychologists have tried to answer this question. Decades of research have shown that negative events like a job loss or a separation and self-esteem…
As waters rise along the Egyptian coast, hundreds of buildings in the historic port city of Alexandria have collapsed. “For centuries, Alexandria’s structures stood as marvels of resilient…
The ringed gas giant Saturn has officially replaced Jupiter as the planet in our solar system with the most moons. The International Astronomical Union officially recognized 128 new moons orbiting…
Jealousy is a powerful force in relationships. New research finds that imagining a partner’s infidelity not only increases jealousy but also drives people to use both loving and manipulative tactics…
Through funding from the Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERI), CTSI supported new research published in Healthcare about the potential of medically tailored grocery deliveries to improve food…
Researchers collecting fossils deep inside Kentucky's Mammoth Cave have uncovered the remains of a never-before-seen species — an absolutely tiny ancient shark with nail-like teeth.The newfound…
BYLINE: Savannah Peat Newswise — Winter in the South can bring about a sharp change in conditions that impact forests and their many inhabitants. However, new research from the University of Georgia…
An early sign of dementia could be keeping you up at night, according to a recent study which found that bad dreams could be an indicator of an increased risk of developing the condition
A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and…
You’ve probably noticed lately that a lot of people are trying out alternatives to the big social media networks X, Instagram and Facebook. For example, after Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022 and…
Greg Fell, ADPH President, responds to the results of a study linking breathing issues in young people with vaping. “The increase in young people who have never smoked, but have taken up vaping is…
According to 2024 data from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), there are around 385,000 license nurse practitioners in the United States, but only around 2% of them focus…
Evolving market requirements have increased the need for automation vendors to build process automation solutions that are more flexible, interoperable, open, and future-proof. Reactions and…
Strange radio pulses that baffled astronomers have been traced to their point of origin, a white dwarf and red dwarf binary pair, solving a cosmic radio mystery. Follow-up optical and X-ray telescope…
Yesterday, news broke that a memo from Lee Zeldin, the new administrator of the EPA, directed the agency to eliminate all offices that focus on environmental justice. These offices, part of each of…
Provider: Judith Bialis, MD (Board-Certified Temporalist), Pediatric Department, Center for the Study of Temporal Disorders, Baltimore, Maryland.MR#515982Date: 1/4/24Notes: Patient is 3-year-old…
COVID-19 has reached its fifth anniversary, and although everyone had hoped it would be long gone by now, scientists suspected it would settle into its current iteration. The COVID-19 pandemic led to…
In Washington’s policy circles, warnings about America’s declining space dominance have become a familiar refrain. Yet these concerns are not mere bureaucratic hand-wringing — they reflect a reality…
A single molecular switch is essential for blood stem cells to enter an activated, regenerative state in which they produce new blood cells, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell…
China is currently planning to build a gigantic solar power station in space. To get parts of the array out of our atmosphere, scientists are working on a reusable heavy lift rocket called the Long…
Watching no more than one hour of TV a day may lower the risk of heart attack, stroke and other blood vessel diseases among people with varying levels of genetic risk for Type 2 diabetes, including…
Meet Hera, our very own asteroid detective. Together with two CubeSats – Milani the rock decoder and Juventas the radar visionary – Hera is off on an adventure to explore Didymos, a double asteroid…
As climate change continues to drive global sea level rise, many people living in coastal areas are already seeing the effects. Coastal erosion is accelerating and shifting coastlines inland, and…
Wind erosion and dust may be invisible hazards, but in the United States, they have an eye-popping $154 billion annual price tag, according to the first comprehensive cost assessment in 3 decades. On…
CNN — Elon Musk has secured a major win in India by signing two back-to-back deals to bring SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet services to the country.The country’s top telecoms provider Reliance…
Recently it is easy to see how the weather impacts business continuity. This week a powerful spring storm system will bring the threat of tornadoes and damaging winds from Oklahoma, through the…
Phillip Brett, chair of the committee, said the DfE had "built up expectations" on the potential for compensation with "misleading information"."This whole episode has been deeply damaging for the…
As Elon Musk's Tesla is feeling the hurt, president Donald Trump's Truth Social meme stock is suffering a similar fate.Not unlike the EV maker's shares, Truth Social's owner Trump Media & Technology…
In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith is joined by communications expert and strategist Cameron Trimble, founder and CEO of Hip-Politics, to discuss the evolving role of local digital influencers in…
Newswise — Due to the PM2.5 dust situation in Thailand, which now exceeds the global standard and significantly impacts public health, Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Medicine and Chulalongkorn…
Newswise — Chulalongkorn University has now opened a Center for Health and Well-being Promotion for Older People at the Faculty of Nursing to offer complete support for an aged society. Applying new…
Newswise — Dr. Joungho Park and his research team from the Energy AI and Computational Science Laboratory at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have conducted an economic analysis of water…
Former NASA Administrator and LogiQ co-president Mike Griffin framed it best: “the question about the vision for space exploration boils down to whether we want to incorporate the solar system in our…
Newswise — With the rapid growth of drone delivery services, there are now over 2,000 commercial drone deliveries every day worldwide. The global market size reached USD 32.5 billion in 2023 and is…
Children who were hospitalised with the condition experienced concerning symptoms - including seizures.
Uncertainty is just what it sounds like: not knowing. It’s that state of limbo when you’re waiting to find out if you got the job, if the biopsy is negative, if you’re pregnant or not. It’s not…
Experts have issued a warning that youngsters should steer clear of 'slushy' ice drinks containing a specific ingredient until they reach the age of eight.The caution comes after research revealed…
In this discussion with Priscilla Tsondai, MD, MPH, technical lead for the pediatric and adolescent program at the International AIDS Society through the Collaborative Initiative for Paediatric HIV…
In part 2 of an interview with The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®), Xin Hu, PhD, MSPH, assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine, delves deeper into the findings of her…
News Scientists have warned that young children should avoid slushy drinks (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Scientists have warned that children should not drink 'slushy' ice drinks containing one…
Rigaud, J. L. & Lévy, D. Reconstitution of membrane proteins into liposomes. Methods Enzymol. 372, 65–86 (2003).Article CAS PubMed MATH
The concept of marriage has always been tricky. While in theory people are only supposed to enter a marriage to be with someone they will love for the rest of their lives, the reality has always been…
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive atlas of allele-specific DNA methylation across 39 human cell types, revealing a complex landscape of epigenetic regulation. The study identified…
“No one expects a grown woman in her 40s to have an eating disorder. That’s for teenagers, right? Well, guess what – it happened to me.” Alexa, a 44-year-old real estate agent, was telling me about…
In a breakthrough discovery, an international team of astrophysicists from the Netherlands and the UK has unveiled the origin of enigmatic radio pulses lasting seconds to minutes. Unlike traditional…
This commentary aims to distill the findings of this review for a broader audience, emphasizing the public health implications and the need for integrated care approaches. The Burden of Osteoarthritis…
Physicists at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory just created a petawatt laser beam with the highest peak power and current ever.This beam was formed from a bunch of electrons that were…
The study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of the device, which is designed as a wearable cap. Credit: © 2025 Sooma Medical. Sooma Medical has received the approval of an investigational device…
The three former Magellan execs will now be sentenced later this year. Image credit: Meir Chaimowitz / Shutterstock Magellan Diagnostics’ former CEO Amy Winslow pleaded guilty on 11 March to…
The UK’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.6% in 2024 as coal use dropped to the lowest level since 1666, the year of the Great Fire of London, according to new Carbon Brief analysis. Major…
NASA has successfully launched its SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) mission to search the cosmos for the ingredients needed for…
Newswise — Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually.…
BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Researchers have uncovered a significant number of new fungal species on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with findings published in the Journal of Fungi and Fungal Diversity,…
Today, the best way to prevent malaria remains DDT. Though banned in the US by a politician over the objections of scientists, it is still recommended by the United Nations for use where malaria has…
Patients with a sore throat are more than twice as likely to be given antibiotics by a pharmacist through England’s Pharmacy First Scheme compared with a similar scheme in Wales, according to an…
Roche and Zealand Pharma have entered into a partnership worth up to $5.3bn to advance Zealand’s mid-stage obesity candidate petrelintide. The exclusive collaboration and licensing agreement will see…
Biopharmaceutical company Lipocine, Inc. (LPCN) announced Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently informed sponsors of approved testosterone products about class-wide…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation. But all that…
A collection of 27 1.5-million-year-old bone tools discovered in Tanzania shows early humans had an ability to systematically make tools about a million years earlier than scientists thought. The…
China’s Harbour BioMed has launched a new biotech to develop bispecific antibodies focused on the holy grail of next-gen obesity meds—reducing body weight without losing muscle mass. The new entity,…
Dogs are undoubtedly humanity’s best friend (sorry, cats, but you just don’t make the same effort). Unfortunately, canine companions are also acquaintances with a bunch of nasty, disease-causing…
Amgen and Kyowa Kirin have shared promising results from a phase 3 programme of their investigational T-cell rebalancing therapy rocatinlimab in atopic dermatitis (AD). The 24-week IGNITE study, which…
Merck KGaA’s Mavenclad (cladribine) tablets have been recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to treat a broader group of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The…
In the mission, called RISE, a servicing vehicle built by D-Orbit will attach to one of Eutelsat’s geostationary satellites to hone the tech for in-orbit repair, relocation, attitude control, and end…
St. Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney, founded by Catholic nuns in 1857, reports implant of Australia’s first BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart. Invented by Dr. Daniel Timms, it is a single moving part, no…
Researchers have developed an AI that accurately predicts mental health risks in adolescents before crises emerge. By identifying root causes like sleep issues, the model offers potential for early…
Acute Myeloid Leukemia |Image Credit: © stock.adobe.comTreatment with the allogeneic γδ T-cell therapy INB-100 after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) led to durable remissions and…
Before taking samples, students carefully examined the environment. Thomas Evaldsen In a small Danish cemetery, a researcher hovers over a fallen tree covered by a rich green mat. She collects samples…
Researchers have conducted the first national survey on public awareness and perceptions of food, health, and Food is Medicine programs. A team at the Food is Medicine Institute at the Gerald J. and…
The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host an expert briefing for the media from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 19, via Zoom, with two leading vaccine experts from…
Newswise — Rockville, Md.—The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Foundation announced the recipients of the 2025 ARVO Foundation Early Career Clinician-Scientist Awards: Maria…
NASA’s Glenn Research Center is hosting 45 spring interns at its Cleveland and Sandusky, Ohio, campuses through May 16. This group represents 43 universities across the country, spanning from Arizona…
The work NASA conducts in space leads to ongoing innovations benefiting people on Earth. Some of these latest technologies, which have been successfully transferred from NASA to the commercial sector,…
NASA Glenn Research Center’s Director Dr. Jimmy Kenyon and Chief Counsel Callista Puchmeyer participated in a local symposium that addressed the operational and legal challenges of human spaceflight.…
A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key…
Rocket Lab has been on a roll lately, with multiple Electron launches, plans for an ocean platform for its Neutron rocket, and a second mission for in-space manufacturing business Varda under its…
Multiple menopause symptoms can make women feel fatigued. Hot flashes, sleep problems, pain, and depression are just a few. A new study suggests that heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding may increase…
An increase in planet-warming greenhouse gas levels is having an unintended effect in LEO—extending how long space debris hangs around in orbit. While these gases trapped in Earth’s atmosphere are…
Chief executive Gavin Catto said: "We are committed to listening to the community's views and working closely with local stakeholders."The current project at Chapelcross is just the first phase of…
HELSINKI — China is inviting interested parties to submit proposals to join the country’s pioneering Mars sample return mission, due to launch in late 2028.The China National Space Administration…
Before I wrote this article, I searched ‘Who does society trust the most’. I also searched for the most trusted scientists and teachers. In both cases, the results show that doctors, scientists, and…
A new study published in The Lancet HIV reveals gaps in knowledge surrounding the prevention of HPV-related cancers in people living with HIV and outlines future research priorities. A literature…
Technology designed in Dublin will assist a European Space Agency (ESA) spacecraft called Hera as it navigates a close fly-by of Mars on Wednesday.An instrument designed by InnaLabs Ltd in…
WENCHANG, Hainan, March 12 (Xinhua) -- A group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites was launched aboard the Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south…
MONTREAL, March 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company, today presented data…
Gilead presented the data at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI 2025). Image credit: Shutterstock / Sundry Photography Gilead is set to launch a Phase III trial of its…
We’ve all watched water droplets dance across a car window, stopping and starting, sometimes with a rush. The droplets are building up an electrical charge, and physicists say it is 10 times greater…
They’re pushing for more funding to find effective treatments. Researchers are finally starting to make headway but have a way to go.
In Western legal systems, arguments against pollution or the destruction of the environment tend to focus exclusively on people: It’s wrong to contaminate a river, for example, because certain humans…
Antibody-mediated rejection is a significant cause of kidney transplant failure. Credit: sasirin pamai / Shutterstock. US-based biotechnology company Biogen has begun dosing in the Phase III TRANSCEND…
Death rates from breast cancer will fall in 2025 in every age group in the EU and the UK apart from in EU patients aged 80 years and older. In these older patients, overall mortality rates from the…
Prescriptions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in England have risen 18% year on year since the pandemic. This is higher than previously reported, and masks wide regional variations…
A clinical trial of puberty blockers for managing children and adolescents with gender incongruence, announced in February,1 still awaits regulatory and ethical approval, amid warnings by clinicians…
To revive clinical research in the UK we need to streamline systems and dismantle bureaucracy, writes Masud Husain Clinical research in the UK is now at a critical point. What used to be a shining…
Residents of Kibera in Nairobi are using digital technologies to advocate for better public services, including schools.Credit: Gerald Anderson/Anadolu/Getty It has been at least 50 years since…
Lithium can be harvested efficiently from brines thanks to an innovative membrane developed at Imperial. Demand for lithium is rising due to its use in batteries for mobile devices, cars and clean…
She insisted, though, and Kohli kept the appointment and continued the prep that included a day of fasting. He remembers waking up from the anesthetic for the procedure, still groggy and hearing the…
Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer-related mortalities in Australia with 14,500 new cases each year. Credit: PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock. Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration…
Researchers looked at adult sickness and death in 18 countries Among 289 million adults in 18 European countries, nearly 17 million years of life were lost from 2020-2022 because of the COVID-19…
Science-backed ways to support brain health, from diet to social engagement and cognitive trainingSome cognitive decline and memory loss is a normal part of aging. Slower processing speed, increased…
The Moon moves right to left, passing through the penumbra and umbra, leaving in its wake an eclipse When is the “blood moon” total lunar eclipse? The near-full moon will rise into late winter skies…
This topical collection aims to showcase groundbreaking research, innovative technologies, and practical applications that are revolutionizing the way we monitor, detect, and diagnose various…
WASHINGTON — Satellite operator Intelsat has signed its first customer for a communications service designed for public safety, first responders and border security, the company announced March 12.The…
Scientists have finally solved a long-standing mystery: why do galaxy clusters stay hot? Thanks to a new discovery from the XRISM satellite, researchers now know that gas inside galaxy clusters moves…
Electronic devices often struggle with stability because their electrical properties change with temperature. But scientists at McGill University have made a surprising discovery about bismuth, a…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Well-to-do and better-educated Americans have far lower rates of heart disease than the rest of the population, a new study says.The top 20% of high…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and MediaTek Inc. have jointly demonstrated the first silicon-proven power management unit (PMU) and integrated power amplifier (iPA) using TSMC's N6RF+…
Research increasingly shows that tackling modifiable exposures and environmental risks could be one of our most powerful levers for longevity and health span. Scientists say this knowledge could help…
Oxygen is essential for life and a reactive player in many chemical processes. Accordingly, methods that accurately measure oxygen are relevant for numerous industrial and medical applications: They…
For the Liu Lab, necessity is truly the mother of invention.The researchers were examining how the 3D organization of the genome controls development and needed to image hundreds of RNA molecules in a…
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on why some people seem more aggressive on social media. By linking official government records to the online…
Mothers of twins are twice as likely to be hospitalised for heart disease in the year after delivery, according to a US study published in the European Heart Journal. The risk is even greater for…
Employers in the UK energy sector are increasingly focusing on environmental benefits and virtual wellbeing support, according to a recent survey conducted by Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a global…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Purposeful splishing and splashing can help you trim your waist size and drop excess pounds, a new evidence review has concluded.Water aerobics led to…
The open-label trial enrolled 50 highly sensitised adult kidney transplant subjects. Credit: Emily Frost / Shutterstock. Swedish biotechnology company Hansa Biopharma has finished enrolling subjects
Palaeontologists have discovered 66 three-toed dinosaur footprints in a slab of rock that has been on display for 20 years at a school in Queensland
Published: 06:52 EDT, 12 March 2025 | Updated: 06:54 EDT, 12 March 2025 Irritability, puffy eyes and drowsiness are all well known consequences of not getting enough sleep.But alarming new research…
The second reading of Dr Scott Arthur MP’s Rare Cancers Bill will take place in Parliament this Friday 14 March and could be a truly transformative...
It's hard to believe Beckett could barely move his right arm as an infant. These days, he claps, blows kisses, and plays peekaboo with both hands.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs. A new study co-led by the University of Zurich has now shown…
Shift Biosciences, a biotech company using an AI powered virtual cell to fight age-related diseases, today announced the appointments of Jill Reckless, Ph.D, as Translation Advisor and Laurence Reid,…
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BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) has released a pricing guideline for neural system care services, specifying brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)…
The Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre is leading the Irish contribution to a major new European research initiative aimed at transforming the diagnosis and treatment of rare head and neck cancers. The…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The number of children poisoned through exposure to fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, has skyrocketed in recent years, researchers have…
Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor at the University of California-San Francisco medical school, has spent well over a decade researching the disquieting risk that one of modern medicine's most…
Thursday, 13 March 2025 is World Kidney Health Day, with this year’s theme being "Are Your Kidneys OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health". One early warning sign that often goes unnoticed is slow…
A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, Cambridge researchers have found. Using real world data from 1,600 patients,…
Chiszar, D., Murphy, J. B. & Iliff, W. For zoos. Psychol. Rec. 40, 3–13 (1990).Article MATH Google Scholar Mallinson, J. J. C. A sustainable future for zoos and their role in Wildlife Conservation.…
Tumor-infiltrating neutrophils can have either pro-tumoral potential or anti-tumoral potential. Physical contact between heterogeneous neutrophils and tumor cells in the tumor microenvironment is now…
Credit: Unsplash+ San Antonio has one of the highest rates of a serious liver condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatoti
Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz has spent a decade communicating with just his eyes. Diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), aka “Lou Gehrig’s disease” in 2013, the rapid loss of muscle control meant…
Kei Sato was looking for his next big challenge five years ago when it smacked him — and the world — in the face. The virologist had recently started an independent group at the University of Tokyo…
average: (in science) A term for the arithmetic mean, which is the sum of a group of numbers that is then divided by the size of the group. colleague: Someone who works with another; a co-worker or…
Five years ago, Melanie Richburg used a roll of duct tape, a HEPA filter, and a portable fan to draw contaminated air out of a hospital room where patients were tested for the coronavirus. Now, as the…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Kids are more likely to maintain a healthy weight if their parents adopt a responsive style while they’re babies and toddlers, a new study…
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Michael Hoag in Eastern Kansas, created this stunning composite of the lunar eclipse on May 15, 2022, and wrote: “A composite of several photos. Nice seeing…
View larger. | Chandra’s view of the Helix nebula, released on March 3, 2025. The
Roche is paying $1.65 billion in confirmed upfront fees to add to its burgeoning obesity pipeline. The outlay, plus up to $3.6 billion in milestones, has secured Roche the right to co-develop and co…
Japan's Ono Pharmaceutical is handing over $280 million upfront to acquire Ionis Pharmaceuticals’ phase 2-stage antisense oligonucleotide for a rare type of blood cancer. The RNA-targeted medicine,…
The federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken major steps to help people with medical debt in its nearly 14-year history. It issued rules barring medical debt from Americans' credit…
After a patch of ice sent Marc Durocher hurtling to the ground, and doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Center repaired the broken hip that resulted, the 75-year-old electrician found himself at a…
(Credit: Getty Images)India's bristle worms are often overlooked. But they are crucial to the health of the country's wetlands – which is why local women are working to catch the poachers decimating…
Imagine driving your electric car on a long highway in Europe. You’re going fast, and charging stations are far apart. Normally, you’d feel anxious about running out of power. But with your new…
In the past three years, astronomers have discovered a mysterious new type of radio source. We call these long period transients. These objects emit bright radio signals that repeat every few minutes…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Knee or hip replacement is a major surgery, and many people must lean hard on their spouses to care for them during weeks to months of recuperation.But…
Frontotemporal dementias can be caused by mutations in MAPT, which encodes the protein tau; the mutant protein forms harmful aggregates in the brain. Cryo-electron microscopy of tau filaments from…
Bauer, J. et al. Nanolattices: an emerging class of mechanical metamaterials. Adv. Mater. 29, 1701850 (2017).Article Google Scholar Surjadi, J. U. et al. Mechanical metamaterials and their engineering…
Research now demonstrates that solution-processable polymer membranes with hydrophilic subnanometre pores can selectively extract lithium ions from salt-lake brines, offering a potentially sustainable…
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A photoresist-free patterning technique enables scalable fabrication of two-dimensional heterostructures while preserving the electronic properties of the underlying layers.
A life-saving project set up to better match kidney patients with organ donors has launched as a social enterprise company – the first not-for-profit social-purpose venture to spin out from the…
A new study published in Science Advances challenges the widely held belief that cognitive skills begin to decline starting as early as age 30. Instead, researchers found that literacy and numeracy…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have found a new “energy switch” in immune cells in the brain, which could help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.…
A new study has revealed how diabetes can make the most aggressive form of breast cancer even more deadly, especially for patients at risk of brain metastases. The research, conducted by scientists at…
Coping with emergencies is challenging in the best of situations. During the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are just trying to get by each day. For people with chronic (long-term) health…
A new study warns that nearly 60% of adults and one-third of children worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless urgent action is taken. Researchers from the Institute for Health Metrics and…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that people who drink only beer tend to have worse diets and overall health habits compared to those who drink wine, liquor, or a mix of alcoholic drinks. The…
[embedded content]This video shows narwhals in the Canadian High Arctic. It is a compilation of several drone footage clips. Some of the clips show Arctic char (shown in yellow circles for clarity) as…
WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Love pickleball, but facing a knee or hip replacement?Odds are you’ll return to the court in no time, a new study suggests.More than 7 of 10 regular…
Two years after first announcing the partnership, Boehringer Ingelheim and software firm Veeva Systems have launched Boehringer’s One Medicine platform to help the German pharma streamline its product…
India and Mauritius reaffirmed their long-standing and deep-rooted relationship during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s State Visit to Mauritius from March 11 to 12, 2025. In a comprehensive bilateral…
A health worker administers a measles test last month at a mobile testing site in Seminole, Texas. (Julio Cortez/AP) Los Angeles County in California, Suffolk County in New York and Howard County in…
Next week’s total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, could come with a rare celestial bonus: the chance to witness the the Milky Way and the northern lights, or aurora borealis, alongside the “blood…
WASHINGTON —Former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine called on the Senate to quickly confirm Jared Isaacman for the post, saying he has “all the tools” to lead the space agency.During a talk at the…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
History shows how to protect science from Trump’s attacks, write Stephan Lewandowsky and colleagues
The last time NASA collected data on the heat emerging from the moon's interior was when the space agency still sent astronauts on Apollo missions. The lunar heat-flow study had seemingly ended.…
Barnard's Star, just some 6 light-years away, has intrigued astronomers for over a century.Does the second-closest stellar system to us host any planets?Though this system has hoodwinked astronomers…
Excited scientists have found three more planets around Barnard’s Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth, just months after discovering the first — after more than a century of searching. "We…
Chadian-Libyan war It is widely agreed that deep pockets are crucial for military success. Yet, quantitative evidence on the connection between resources and the probability of winning wars is all but…
In an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting, dentists have warned that a failure to fully meet demand for urgent dental care can only increase the pressures on our health service, as…
The synthetic element berkelium has been trapped between two carbon rings to create berkelocene for the first time, one of the heaviest organometallic structures ever created. Berkelium, element 97,…
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A study linking Indian-made generic drugs to a higher risk of serious side effects in the US has drawn backlash from the industry’s most influential lobby group, as India moves to defend its dominant…
Glycerol has been linked to acute illness in younger kids and a new study has uncovered further dangers of the sugar substitute
Greenhouse gas emissions here at ground level are wreaking havoc on the upper atmosphere, earth’s thermosphere, which potentially can cause catastrophic satellite collision in low-Earth orbit. Earth’s…
The Trump administration is bent on repealing or ignoring just about every law that gets in the way of its drive to remake the federal government. But the administration can't repeal the law of…
Dr Sullivan’s team has been using multispectral imaging, along with X-ray fluorescence and fibre-optic reflectance spectroscopy, to explore previously hidden parts of manuscripts. Multispectral…
Researchers from the University of Oxford have followed the lives of 12,000 children in Ethiopia, India (Telangana and Andhra Pradesh), Peru, and Vietnam since 2002, informing meaningful policy change…
Aligned with the European Green Deal and the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, UrbanAIR will help cities identify the optimal cooling strategies, predict and manage air pollution and…
On March 14th 2024, US observers will get to see a total lunar eclipse, when the full Moon will turn rusty red. Lunar eclipses happen when Earth is between the Sun and the Moon, with Earth’s shadow…
On 12 March 2025 ESA’s Hera spacecraft for planetary defence performs a flyby of Mars. The gravity of the red planet shifts the spacecraft’s trajectory towards the Didymos binary asteroid system,…
Zapping parts of the brain to know where to cut, operating a mouth-controlled microscope that's worth more than a house, and carrying the weight of life-or-death decisions with Dr. Alfredo Quiñones…
Photo : YONHAP News Yellow dust is starting to enter the skies over the Korean Peninsula, beginning from the western coast of Gyeonggi Province on Wednesday afternoon. It’s expected to blanket the…
If British innovation could drive British growth, it would have already happened, says David Edgerton
The light emitted from 2D materials can be modulated by embedding a second 2D material inside them, a new study suggests. These tiny "nanodot" islands could allow for ultrahigh resolution monitors and…
Researchers have developed a non-toxic, eco-friendly, solvent-free process for recycling PET plastic back into its monomers. The process harnesses moisture from the air and a simple catalyst, and can…
The government has informed Parliament that 5G services, rolled out across all states and Union Territories, are now available in 773 out of 776 districts, including Lakshadweep. As of February 28,…
A sea without sharks is an unhealthy sea. Underwater photographer Gerardo del Villar knows this well and wants everyone else to understand it too. At the beginning of his adventures interacting with…
Liaoning Cheng Da USA Inc. is recalling "Wangzhihe" Hot Pot Sauce as it may contain undeclared peanut, soy, sesame, and wheat, all known allergens, according to the U.S. Food and Drug…
The coming March 13-14 total lunar eclipse promises to be spectacular — if the weather permits.This "blood moon" — the first to grace Earth's skies since 2022 — will be visible to people in the lower…
When it comes to brain health, breaking a sweat might be just as important as reading a book. A new study led by University College London (UCL) has revealed that engaging in moderate-to-vigorous…
Sunita Williams’ return: NASA officials said earlier that Crew 9 — which NASA astronauts Sunita Williams is part of — will return only after Crew 10 is launched into space. Here’s all you need to know…
Overall survival data was not yet mature with less than a quarter of the required number of events having occurred. Credit: Shutterstock / Maria Sbytova. Pharma giant Pfizer and Arvinas’s human…
BMS and 2seventy bio first teamed up in 2021. Credit: Moyo Studio via Getty Images. Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has agreed to acquire its longtime cell therapy partner 2seventy bio in a deal valued at…
March 12 (UPI) -- Health experts say an Australian study linking sexual activity to an infection that 1 in 3 U.S. women contract has provided a new tool to prevent recurrences, as well as find a cure.…
A study from the Nanjing University School of Life Sciences has revealed a promising new strategy for combating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Rese
Children under the age of eight should avoid consuming slush ice drinks containing the sweetening agent glycerol, researchers suggest. It comes as a study highlighted a number of youngsters becoming…
Research Highlights: A sedentary lifestyle such as watching TV (two or more hours daily) may be a key factor in the risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseases, according to an analysis of…
A representational image shows a cancer cell (white) being attacked by two cytotoxic T cells (red), part of a natural immune response triggered by immunotherapy. — ReutersA study has suggested that…
A new study from the University of Manchester provides fresh insights into the dynamics of surfactant spreading in the lungs, potentially advancing targeted drug delivery for respiratory conditions.…
A recent study explores the intricate connection between gut bacteria and mental health, revealing how microbiome imbalances may contribute to anxiety disorders—and how probiotics might help.
Cadotte, M. W., Carscadden, K. & Mirotchnick, N. Beyond species: functional diversity and the maintenance of ecological processes and services. J. Appl. Ecol. 48, 1079–1087,…
Moonlight, P. W. et al. Dividing and conquering the fastest–growing genus: Towards a natural sectional classification of the mega–diverse genus Begonia (Begoniaceae). Taxon 67, 267–323,…
Sung, H. et al. Global Cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J. Clin. 71, 209–249.…
It’s a model employed by other Trusts across the UK. Bring on board junior level doctors who are looking for experience before they specialise, providing them with both clinical and research…
Taking a common over-the-counter pain reliever could help keep certain cancers from spreading.That’s according to a new study from the University of Cambridge, which found that aspirin could reduce…
Photo via iStock/AmArtPhotography COVID-19 shut down the world, killed more than seven million people, and triggered a major economic recession. Many assumed the coronavirus pandemic’s destructive…
The Flame Nebula, located 1,400 light-years from Earth, is a region where many stars are forming and is less than a million years old. Among these stars are “brown dwarfs,” also known as “failed…
by Xinhua writers Hu Tao, Cui Hanchao LANZHOU, March 12 (Xinhua) -- After enduring harsh desert conditions, massive retired wind turbine blades are set to be locally repurposed as an innovative…
GlaxoSmithKline Korea (GSK Korea) has officially launched Ojjaara (ingredient: momelotinib dihydrochloride hydrate), its new treatment for myelofibrosis.The company expects that Ojjaara will address…
Preparing room temperature phosphorescent materials from biomass is important but challenging. Here, the authors report the use of liquid monomer 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate for dissolution of lignin and…
The UK has recorded a national increase in ADHD medication prescriptions year on year since the pandemic, but there are also regional variations
GUANGZHOU, March 12 (Xinhua) -- China's largest oil refiner, Sinopec, has recently completed the expansion of its hydrogen fuel cell supply center in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, making it the…
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WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 launched a pair of NASA science missions March 11 that will explore the infrared universe and study the solar wind.The SpaceX Falcon 9 lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force…
This week, robed in twilight, a "blood worm" will pierce the night sky. As ominous as that sounds, don't think leeches — think lunar.Late Thursday night or Friday early morning, North Americans with…
Newswise — Lawrenceville, NJ, USA—March 12, 2025—Value in Health, the official journal of ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research, announced today the publication of…
Mom spreads maps over the dining room table. They’re oldish, not ancient, but the home I see in them is not the home I know. They are all of Colorado—mostly cities at the nexus of Rock
Sharma, V. et al. A derived and validated score to predict prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. 153, 108–115.…
In 2023, astronomers discovered 62 new moons of Saturn, bringing its total to 145 moons and surpassing Jupiter. More recently, astronomers from Taiwan, Canada, the USA, and France have identified…
CHANGSHA, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have discovered a new species of Leptobrachella in central China's Hunan Province and named it Leptobrachella yongshunensis. According to…
Researchers have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. The study also showed men experience more long-lasting effects when their mother smokes while pregnant than women – including dying…
Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (VRCA) has announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year that ended Dec.31, 2024. The company is focused on advancing treatments for common warts and…
In a new study, BU researchers found that bacteria exposed to microplastics became resistant to multiple types of antibiotics commonly used to treat infections. Photo via iStock/aydinmutlu…
Wei, X. et al. Hyperuricemia: A key contributor to endothelial dysfunction in cardiovascular diseases. FASEB J. ;37(7):e23012. doi: (2023). https://doi.org/10.1096/fj.202300393R. PMID:…
Whether it’s an astronomical discovery, news of a previously undiscovered disease or a major report about climate change, science is often making headlines. This means that it’s perhaps more important…
The footprints on the boulder were likely made by the dinosaurs passing over a patch of wet, white clay while walking along or crossing a waterway.They would not have been travelling particularly…
As concerns continue around the world’s ability to meet the threat of the next global pandemic researchers say receiving multiple doses of a vaccine in the same limb leads to faster antibody…
People with ADHD are known to suffer inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity, and may struggle to concentrate on a given task, or suffer extreme fidgeting.Dr Ulrich Muller-Sedgwick, ADHD champion…
A NASA telescope was launched into space from California on Tuesday for a mission to explore the origins of the universe and to scour the Milky Way galaxy for hidden reservoirs of water, a key…
The study compared each city's social and water infrastructure vulnerabilities – such as poverty and waste systems – alongside more than 40 years worth of data on climate hazards.Researchers then…
A wildlife trust is running a project which could help a city become the pollinator capital of the country.Avon Wildlife Trust and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) are now working with people…
The UK adder population has seen widespread decline in recent years due to habitat loss and fragmentationA new art campaign is urging walkers not to disturb endangered European adders during their…
Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) said it would strengthen the global competitiveness of the Korean medical robotics industry with the expansion of the Korea Medical Robot Center (KMRC).YUHS held…
Globally, mothers are increasingly combining breastfeeding with formula milk, fresh animal milk, or powdered milk in different proportions in the world including Ethiopia. However, the spatial…
The state government of Pará had touted the idea of this highway, known as Avenida Liberdade, as early as 2012, but it had repeatedly been shelved because of environmental concerns.Now a host of…
Australian company BiVACOR has revealed a patient implanted with its artificial heart survived for 100 days – and is still with us after receiving a donated organ. The un-named man had heart disease…
LAKE SINGKARAK, Indonesia — Mardianis recalls reading the Quran with his parents and two children here on the western shore of Lake Singkarak before the desperate cries of galodoh. A dark wall of rock…
Our findings show that, despite previously reported as non-functional, DeltaD homodimers are functional and indispensable during zebrafish somitogenesis along with the DeltaC dimers. In addition, we…
NASA’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow since the beginning…
Audience: General public AMRAB is an independent group of experts that sets the strategy and priorities for the MRFF. Following the recent retirement of the inaugural Chair, Professor Ian Frazer AC,…
NASA’s newest space telescope rocketed into orbit Tuesday to map the entire sky like never before — a sweeping look at hundreds of millions of galaxies and their shared cosmic glow since the beginning…
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that a study conducted in 2024 and published in the Indian Academy of Sciences on human health risk assessments revealed that people residing…
Metabolic reprogramming and epigenetic alternations are implicated in tumor progression and metastasis, but the metabolic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying lymphatic and distant metastasis of…
Ground controllers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which manages SPHEREx, established communications with the space observatory at 9:31 p.m. PDT. The observatory will begin…
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has topped 1 trillion won ($688 million) in outpatient prescription sales for the second straight year in 2024, driven by rapid growth in its gastroesophageal reflux treatment…
If you look at a map of lightning near the Port of Singapore, you'll notice an odd streak of intense lightning activity right over the busiest shipping lane in the world. As it turns out, the…
A Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) research team has developed a smartphone application aimed at enhancing medication adherence among atrial fibrillation (AF) patients taking oral…
ABTis, a subsidiary of Dong-A ST, has teamed up with WuXi XDC, WuXi Biologics’ CRDMO unit, to advance next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). The deal will see WuXi XDC integrate ABTis’…
Although the pathogenesis of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) remains largely unclear, evidence is accumulating to suggest the systemic nature of this disease. Here, we comprehensively assessed the…
Each year, over 1 million people attend emergency departments in England and Wales with a recent head injury, otherwise known as a traumatic brain injury (NICE, 2023). Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is…
US retreat from the global climate agreement JETP is a moral failure by the world’s biggest polluter, writes Savio Carvalho, head of regions at 350.org. [LONDON] The United States’ decision to…
The death of 24-year-old TikTok influencer Efecan Kultur from obesity complications has sparked discussions on the dangers of Mukbang trends and excessive eating. Türkiye is contemplating new…
Ukraine’s mineral wealth has been a key factor in its negotiations with the U.S. as the two countries work out details for a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine’s war with Russia. After a rocky start to…
The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority has told a court hearing a valve maintenance failure was to blame for a mass fish kill north of Sydney leaving thousands of marine animals bloated…
March 12 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX successfully launched their SPHEREx and PUNCH missions into orbit Tuesday night from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, 24 hours after poor weather and a…
Post-acute neuropsychiatric symptoms triggered by COVID-19 could raise the long-term use of multiple psychoactive drugs in older nursing home residents, a new study has found. Signs of depression,…
The race between Jupiter and Saturn for the most moons in the Solar System may have just finally come screeching to a halt.A team of scientists has found a whopping 128 previously unknown moons…
Korean researchers unveil AI-powered inspection drones that generate lifelike damage data to tackle tunnel safety — revolutionizing how aging infrastructure is maintained without the need for massive…
Researchers from TUM and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-powered system that uses webcam-based eye tracking to analyze how students approach math problems and tailor learning materials…
A revolutionary AI tool can now decode neutron star collisions in just one second, giving astronomers a game-changing head start to capture the universe's most elusive signals—offering unprecedented…
UC Artificial Intelligence Council launched a systemwide platform Feb. 3 to share AI-related news, guidelines and projects. The site contains trainings, guides, ethical standards and information about…
In February 2025, the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) welcomed Professor Jean Salençon, a distinguished scholar in continuum mechanics and an…
Sapporo – As decommissioning work at the meltdown-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan reaches a crucial stage toward removing melted nuclear debris, the spotlight has…
The X-37B is a reusable robotic space plane operated by the US Space Force. It resembles a miniature space shuttle at just under 9 metres long with a 4.5 metre wingspan and is an uncrewed vehicle…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth after spending over eight months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their extended mission, originally…
A new paper in Engineering explores how artificial intelligence can advance beyond large language models (LLMs) by focusing on knowledge empowerment, model collaboration, and model co-evolution. These…
Newswise — The Smart 3D Printing Research Team at KERI, led by Dr. Seol Seung-kwon, has developed the world’s first technology for printing high-resolution 3D microstructures using 'MXene,' a material…
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Queensland's Dr Daniel Timms and his lifesaving invention. An Australian man has become the first person in the world to leave hospital with a totally artificial implanted heart. The Australian…
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Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced the 2025 release of its Wiley Identifier of Natural Products (AntiBase Library + ChemWindow).
Source: Instagram/Sam Jones A US hunting influencer has sparked a storm of controversy online after posting footage of herself capturing a wild baby wombat from its mother and manhandling it. Sam…
The 2019 volcanic explosion on Whakaari/White Island, which killed 22 people touring the crater and severely injured 25, is one of New Zealand’s worst disasters. But an even more devastating…
In a pioneering study, researchers from China Agricultural University have introduced ClimID-UDA, an unsupervised domain adaptation method that uses climate indicators to significantly improve crop…
A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, Cambridge researchers have found. Using real world data from 1,600 patients,…
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University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers helped conduct an important new global health study that found a vaccine that protects against five strains of meningitis prevalent in sub…
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences emphasize the urgent need to align AI data systems with the complex, multi-level nature of scientific data to improve AI performance and reliability.…
Los Alamos scientists unveil LoRID, a cutting-edge AI defense that wipes out adversarial threats without compromising data integrity—setting a new gold standard for secure and trustworthy neural…
AI models often make bad decisions by clinging to hidden biases in training data—like mistaking a cat for a dog just because of a collar. Now, scientists have found a way to prune those errors without…
The flattened bodies of cockroaches can get into places that no human can, without leaving a trace. They'll eat just about anything, and they're darn near indestructible.All these qualities make them…
An Adelaide couple has escaped serious injuries after they were hit by a falling tree branch in their driveway on Tuesday – a day after a festival-goer was taken to hospital when a branch fell during…
Research from the University of Bath, funded by Cancer Research UK, published on No Smoking Day 2025, shows that integrating smoking cessation support into NHS Talking Therapies for depression and…
Nutritional interventions at a community level may be the best way forward to both prevent and treat the "flesh-eating" skin infection Buruli ulcer in the fight against neglected tropical diseases…
A molecular quality-control system in Anopheles mosquitoes-the species responsible for most of the world's malaria cases-is a promising target for future malaria-control strategies, according to a…
Black students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) experience better mental health outcomes in several key areas compared to their peers…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, can sometimes be difficult to diagnose or to predict how quickly the disease is likely to progress. A new study, which has been published in the journal…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common degenerative joint diseases in the elderly, increasing in prevalence and posing a substantial socioeconomic challenge, while no disease-modifying…
Outcome expectations are a multidimensional construct encompassing physical, social, and self-evaluative components, significantly influencing adults’ exercise behaviors. The study aimed to develop…
Brazilian researchers have developed a cell phone application that helps rehabilitate people who have suffered a stroke. Using a sensor (accelerometer) that detects the inclination of the handset…
The immune system typically can ramp up the body's defenses to clear out an invading threat without issue. Glitches can happen, however, with sepsis occurring when the mustered army of cells also…
Among 289 million adults in 18 European countries, more than 16 million years of life were lost from 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published March 11th in…
A real-world study of over 4,000 US patients without type 2 diabetes found that those who persisted with Tirzepatide for at least six months lost an average of 12.9% of their body weight. The study…
A University of Rochester Medical Center study showed that downtime in the emergency room can have a potential upside for women who are behind on cervical cancer screenings, which is a nationwide…
WASHINGTON – Despite rumors to the contrary, Boeing is not preparing to exit the space business, a vice president for the aerospace giant said.“I know there’s been some discussion about that, but it…
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells. Understanding the…
As the body ages, bones undergo changes that can hinder their ability to regenerate and heal. While previous studies have concentrated on the structural shifts in bone tissue itself, the role of…
Among the two types of dialysis, peritoneal dialysis—a treatment for end-stage renal disease, which is rapidly increasing in Korea and worldwide—is just as effective as hemodialysis but comes with a…
Nvidia Corp.founder and CEO Jensen Huang (黃仁勳) will deliver the first keynote speech of Computex Taipei 2025, according to the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), one of the organizers…
Many psychiatric disorders are linked to altered functioning of brain networks that drive reward processing and executive functions like making decisions, taking risks, planning, and memory. But a…
In this paper, we reported the structures of two mGlu3-βarr1 complex with 2:1 and 2:2 stoichiometries. The mGlu3 in an inactive conformation engages βarr1 through phosphorylated C-terminal tail and…
WASHINGTON — Rocket Lab announced plans March 11 to buy its optical communications terminal supplier Mynaric, which entered restructuring last month following production delays and supply chain…
A new study has found that extending state Medicaid coverage did not increase the likelihood of prescription opioid or benzodiazepine misuse among people who use drugs. People who inject drugs and…
Salem, N. A. et al. Epicardial and perihepatic fat as cardiometabolic risk predictors in girls with turner syndrome: A cardiac magnetic resonance study. J. Clin. Res. Pediatr. Endocrinol. 13, 408–417…
In Australia’s arid and semi-arid zones lives a highly elusive predator. It’s small but fierce and feisty, with big eyes, long hind legs and a pointy nose. A carnivorous marsupial, it comes out at…
A new study compared four search engines and seven AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and GPT-4, to answer 150 health-related questions. Large language models outperformed search engines but showed…
One category of first responders had close, daily contact with travelers during the COVID-19 pandemic: aircraft rescue and firefighting personnel. Now, the first study of its kind reveals that those…
Water appears to have emerged far earlier than once thought—less than 200 million years after the Big Bang—according to research in Nature Astronomy. Using advanced 3D simulations, scientists…
Battery giant Duracell is moving its global Research and Development (R&D) headquarters to Atlanta’s Science Square Labs, marking a significant advancement for the region’s growing research and…
To get the best view of the eclipse, head to a clear, dark location."My top tip would be to make sure you have a good view of the western horizon, because the Moon will be in the west and it will be…
A boulder displayed in a rural Queensland school foyer for more than a decade has been revealed to have one of the highest concentrations of dinosaur footprints recorded in Australia.University of…
SK bioscience is ramping up its global flu vaccine business, shipping 750,000 doses of its cell-based influenza shot, SKYCellflu, to Southeast Asia and Latin America in the first half of the year. The…
$250,000 top award goes to Matteo Paz in America’s longest running and most distinguished science and math competition TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regeneron…
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt and accurate diagnosis. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy are the primary…
The Ministry of Health recorded 33.3 thousand malaria cases in the Yanomami Indigenous Land in 2024, a number higher than the territory’s own population – which consists of 27.1 thousand Indigenous…
Workplace culture plays an integral role in the successful adoption of lifestyle medicine programming within health systems, according to a new study published in BMJ Open. Researchers developed case…
A new study has found that targeted psychological interventions can significantly enhance long-term resistance to misinformation. Dubbed "psychological booster shots," these interventions improve…
Credit: Lucas K/Unsplash. Technology is advancing rapidly, and next-generation imaging systems are becoming more common in smart devices, robotics, hea
Did you know that whales help keep the ocean healthy by spreading nutrients far and wide? These massive creatures don’t just swim across the seas—they also play a key role in moving essential…
Australia’s first implant of a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart has been announced as an unmitigated clinical success, after the recipient of the implant was discharged from hospital in February and…
Systematic review finds that while low-dose fluoride has little effect on gut microbiota, high doses disrupt microbial diversity and balance, especially in animal studies. The effects vary by species,…
Our Solar System is in motion and cruises at about 200 kilometres per second relative to the center of the Milky Way.During its long journey, it has passed through different parts of the galaxy.…
Newswise — When a company misses an earnings target, it usually faces some backlash: a drop in stock prices, negative headlines, and sometimes even CEO turnover.But when it misses a self-imposed…
Astronomers have revealed new evidence that there are not just one but four tiny planets circling around Barnard's Star, the second-nearest star system to Earth. The four planets, each only about 20…
March 11 (UPI) -- Graduate and undergraduate students at three university-led teams will try to solve aviation challenges and improve flight in the 21st century, NASA announced on Tuesday. The teams…
Medical advances are helping people around the world live longer. But longer life is linked to a gradual loss of physical abilities. Strength, balance, and walking skills may weaken. It’s been unclear…
Group art activities help reduce depression and anxiety in older people
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study led by the University of Otago, Christchurch, confirms that the HPV vaccination program in Aotearoa New Zealand has been highly effective in reducing cervical cancer. The…
The U.S. educational landscape has been drastically transformed since the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered school campuses five years ago. Access to high-quality teachers and curriculum developed by…
Scientists at Cornell University have developed a new type of vaccine that may provide stronger and longer-lasting protection against both COVID-19 and the flu. This vaccine could also help fight…
Large granular lymphocytic leukemia (LGLL) is characterized by the clonal proliferation of cytotoxic T lymphocytes or NK cells. Standard first-line immunosuppressive treatments have limitations,…
Umar Wirahadikusumah Regional General Hospital of Sumedang in West Java, Indonesia, will be integrating an artificial intelligence (AI)-based reference sourcing platform into the hospital's existing…
With Australia's National Assessment Program (NAPLAN) beginning today, new research from the University of South Australia highlights a critical but often overlooked factor in student success --…
Microplastics have been found almost everywhere that scientists have looked for them. Now, according to research published in the ACS partner journal Environment & Health, these bits of plastic --…
Even cells experience peer pressure. Scientists have long studied the ins and outs of cancer cells to learn more about the disease, but they're increasingly finding that noncancerous cells near the…
Humans are not the only ones who help others in need—mice may do it too! A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC has found that mice exhibit first aid-like behavior, helping unconscious…
A team of international scientists co-led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have discovered a way to manipulate water waves, allowing them to trap and precisely move…
Scientific Reports - Schisandrin B targets CDK4/6 to suppress proliferation and enhance radiosensitivity in nasopharyngeal carcinoma by inducing cell cycle arrest
Voice endorsement—managers’ approval of employees’ voiced suggestions—has largely been regarded as positive, yet little research examines how managers’ emotional expressions during endorsement affect…
Cost, technical performance and environmental impact -- these are the three most important aspects for a new type of LED technology to have a broad commercial impact on society. This has been…
An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University…
A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine is on the horizon, research led by the University of Leeds has found. Researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk…
A review published in Nutrients finds that ketogenic diets (KD) may offer superior benefits for weight loss, blood sugar control, and inflammation compared to other diets. Researchers also highlight…
They also have a knock-on effect. When we are sleep-deprived, we’re less likely to exercise because we’re tired. On the flipside, exercise can help us sleep better. Poor sleep affects our hunger…
Europa is the sixth largest satellite in our Solar System and the smallest of Jupiter's four Galilean moons. Discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610, Europa has a smooth, icy surface crisscrossed by a…
As a woman living with HIV and a nurse by trade, Bridgette J. Picou, LVN, ACLPN’s advocacy work in the HIV space is a work of hearts. In her role as stakeholder liaison for The Well Project in…
The e-book ‘Climate Change for Astronomers’ led by Dr. Travis Rector addresses how astronomers can communicate and educate others on the science of climate change. The purpose of the book and the…
We are seeking to appoint a senior clinical researcher, with a track record in collaborative research leadership, to Co-Lead the Paediatric Rheumatology Clinical Studies Group to develop activities…
With booming saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) numbers in the Northern Territory comes a whole lot of faeces.So much, in fact, that a new study, published in the Proceedings of the Royal…
Congress and NASA — Grok via NASAWatch.com NASAWatch Keith’s note: according to a press release the following letter was sent to NASA On 11 March by House Science Committee Democrats: “We write to you…
Chickpeas and lentils, either whole or in flour form, offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, research from the University of Adelaide has found.The…
While researchers continue to work on a full cure for Alzheimer's disease, they're finding treatments that can help manage symptoms and delay their onset, including the recently approved next-gen…
Posted: March 11, 2025 8:03 pm ET | Last Updated: March 11, 2025 8:17 pm ET | The House narrowly passed a Continuing Resolution or CR today, 217-213, to keep the government operating through the end…
Harvard University physicist Avi Loeb has responded to those who have cast doubt over his claim that metallic spherules retrieved from the seafloor near Papua New Guinea are from a meteorite of…
King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership is pleased to welcome Anita Bhatia as a Visiting Professor.As the former Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director of UN Women, Anita has…
A new electrochemical technique published in the journal Nature Catalysis now proposes to separate urea from urine in its solid form via a greener, less energy-consuming process. This method converts…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comAlmac Pharma Services, a part of Almac Group,…
University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers helped conduct an important new global health study that found a vaccine that protects against five strains of meningitis prevalent in sub…
Researchers at Tel Aviv University (TAU) successfully utilized CRISPR, a gene-editing technology, to remove a single gene from cancer cells in head and neck tumors. The study, conducted in animal…
From doomscrolling to relentless negative headlines, the 21st century is mentally tough. But hope isn’t just a feeling. It’s a resource. And like any resource, it needs budgeting, says a University of…
BYLINE: Enrique Rivero New research finds that socioeconomically disadvantaged groups may still be underusing emergency departments for potentially serious illnesses in the wake of the COVID pandemic,…
A study published in BMJ Mental Health looks at the change in rates of ADHD prescriptions from April 2019-March 2024. Dr Edoardo Ostinelli, Senior Researcher & Deputy Lead, Oxford Precision Psychiatry…
Australia's first durable artificial heart implant has been a success after the recipient became the world's first person to be discharged from hospital with the high-tech device.During a six-hour…
Barnard's Star is a small, dim red dwarf star located in the constellation Ophiuchus. It’s distance was first measured by the astronomer E.E. Barnard in 1916 and has the highest proper motion of any…
Researchers from Imperial College London, working with the University of Oxford and Rockefeller University, have shown promising RIO trial results, indicating that immune-based therapies could…
This Thursday night, for the first time in nearly two-and-a-half years, our planet's faithful companion is going to get fancy and put on a lovely shade of rouge.What once may have been interpreted as…
Europe’s counterpart to NASA is seeking new partnerships in space with a range of other countries as the continent bolsters its defenses and faces a more isolationist US under President Donald Trump.…
Australia's first durable artificial heart implant has been a success after the recipient became the world's first person to be discharged from hospital with the high-tech device.During a six-hour…
This finding inspired the researchers to investigate so-called superlattice structures, in which atomically thin layers of ScN and AlN are alternately deposited, an approach that can be experimentally…
Jurassic Park meets real life. But Dr Malcolm had a good point.
Imagine no longer needing to stand next to a giant supercomputer to dive into quantum research. Thanks to Quantum Brilliance’s virtual Quantum Processing Unit (vQPU), you can now explore quantum…
Standalone instruments are out; automated workflows are in. That was a take from an interview with Andrew Whitley, VP and field officer for the HORIBA Life Science Business unit, in an interview at…
Imagine a research world where laboratory scientists don't just analyze their data; they talk directly to it, and it talks back.
An artist’s conception shows the Blue Moon MK1 lander on the moon. (Blue Origin Illustration) NASA says it has penciled in Blue Origin’s Blue Moon MK1 cargo lander to deliver a scientific payload to…
A team of scientists in the lab of Nobel Prize winner David Baker has created a method for designing proteins that can bind and sense a range of small molecules, with wide applications for biomedicine…
Rep. George Whitesides D-CA-27 House of Representatives Keith’s note: according to a press release “Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) was selected by the Democratic members of the Science, Space,…
As at least one study has shown, nearly 80% of Americans believe biological males should not participate in girls' and women's sports, the current administration has begun to take action.The Trump…
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), is a method of remote sensing using light in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges (variable distances) to the Earth. The differences in the laser return…
In movies and TV shows, the ancient megalodon, or megatooth shark, has taken on a near-mythic status. The extinct creature lived 15 million years ago and was likely the largest carnivore ever to…
In 1968, as Apollo 8 orbited the Moon, astronaut Bill Anders captured one of the most iconic images of all time: Earthrise. The photo, showing Earth as a vibrant blue-and-white sphere emerging over…
Long-term effects of COVID-19 include lingering symptoms that take months to improve, more severe illness for cancer survivors, and a higher risk of death after infection for people living in rural…
WASHINGTON — Medium- and heavy-lift launch service providers are giddy with the demand they see in front of them, and often say their biggest worry is not being able to meet it. So it was surprising…
NASA has been left without a Chief Scientist and an Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy after the latest rounds of cuts by the new Trump administration. On Monday, March 10 the US space…
Image by Getty / FuturismThus far, there's only been one confirmed death in the measles outbreak spreading across North America — and the father of the unvaccinated child who died of the preventable…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force will evaluate commercial alternatives to its bespoke military surveillance satellites in geostationary orbit, a move that could reshape the way the Pentagon monitors…
Faulty lipid regulation appears to play a key role in T cell dysfunction in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a new study found. The findings, which were reported in the journal…
Elephants rarely get cancer. This fact has captivated scientists for decades. And, it turns out, elephants are not alone in the animal kingdom in having built-in cancer resistance. Back in 1977,…
Elena (left) and Vadim live on the street in Kensington, a neighborhood of Philadelphia that has long struggled with fentanyl and other drug use. Both told NPR they have survived their drug use, in…
Dexcom forecasts total annual revenue of $4.6bn for 2025, up from the $4bn generated in 2024. Image credit: Shutterstock/MichaelVi. Dexcom is still expected to hit 2025 revenue despite the diabetes…
20 March 2024 is World Oral Health Day, an important global event that aims to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and its impact on overall well-being. World Oral Health Day is led by…
WENCHANG, Hainan, March 12 (Xinhua) -- A group of 18 low Earth orbit satellites was launched aboard the Long March-8 Y6 carrier rocket from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south…
In the ongoing quest to understand dark matter, researchers are now wondering if a strange phenomenon occurring at the heart of the Milky Way galaxy could be from a different form of dark matter. Dark…
Sex therapy focuses on helping individuals and couples manage and overcome any sexual concerns affecting their relationships and overall well-being. It involves working with a sex therapist who off
Published: 07:16 EDT, 11 March 2025 | Updated: 07:16 EDT, 11 March 2025 It's the go-to navigational app for millions of people around the world. But if you use Google Maps, you might want to check…
Published: 15:55 EDT, 11 March 2025 | Updated: 16:07 EDT, 11 March 2025 Some of America's biggest restaurant chains are signing on with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and changing how they cook your favorite…
Intuitive Machines IM-2 lunar lander within SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing.Image credit: SpaceX The latest lander to touch down on the Moon is the Intuitive Machine IM-2 mission, called Athena. But…
An international team of researchers from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Riga Technical University, the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, and the MESA+…
Mixed clinical results led shares of Arvinas Inc. (NASDAQ:ARVN) to close March 11 at $8.30, down $9.26, or 52%, after the company and Pfizer Inc. disclosed results from the phase III Veritac-2 study…
Positive 16-week extension data from Cervomed Inc.’s phase IIb in dementia with Lewy bodies followed a failure from December. New results from the Rewind-LB trial testing neflamapimod, a brain…
A measurement of resident preparedness for leaving a skilled nursing facility accurately predicted that more than half of study participants did not need acute care within 30 days of going home,…
Many of us have taken first-aid classes in school — a vital skill in any emergency where unconscious individuals require immediate assistance. This training includes assessing the situation, checking…
The timescales we talk about on Centauri Dreams always catch up with me in amusing ways. As in a new paper out of Western University (London, Ontario), in which astrophysicists Cole Gregg and Paul…
Most of the struggles we face in relationships—whether personal or professional—stem from one core issue: communication. We often assume that talking more will fix problems, but the truth is, many of…
Saturn – already the title-holder for most moons in the solar system – now has 128 new moons! This view of Saturn from the Cassini spacecraft shows 5 of its larger moons. Look closely. The pockmarked…
Rutgers researchers are breathing new life into a decades-old pregnancy study that followed 4,765 women between 1985 and 2006 from Camden, a city that was and remains one of the nation’s poorest. The…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Decreases in exclusive cigarette smoking and increases in exclusive electronic cigarette use were seen among U.S. adults from 2017 to 2023, according to…
More often than not, private sector attempts to visit the moon so far have resulted in a failure to land. Intuitive Machines experienced its second moon setback in March 2025. Its lander, Athena was…
Solid Tumors | Image Credit: © Cornflakesei – stock.adobe.comTreatment with the novel CTLA-4–targeted engineered toxin body MT-8421 was safe and produced no grade 4 or 5 toxicities in patients with…
CHICAGO – The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) announced it has been selected as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in the Nation in 2024 by the National Association for…
Alien movies also significantly contribute to streaming platform success. From Q1 2020 to Q4 2024 across major streaming services (Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Netflix, Starz, HBO Max/Max,…
In a cryptic post, OpenAI appears to be pondering an orb.Over the weekend, the official X account for the company's AI chatbot ChatGPT posted a black-and-white image showing a large blacked-out orb…
The excavations are part of the Heritage to the Future Project, an initiative by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism aimed at uncovering, preserving, and showcasing Türkiye’s archaeological and…
Male blue-lined octopuses inject females with venom during mating to avoid being eaten by their partners, observations suggest1.doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-025-00708-w
This month’s “Insights & Outcomes” casts its gaze to all corners of the scientific world, where Yale is conducting basic science research that may lead to dramatic, practical applications in the years…
Reading time: 2 minutesChildren ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions—including Hawaiʻi—are not meeting daily recommended intakes for key micronutrients (essential vitamins and…
Published: 16:27 EDT, 11 March 2025 | Updated: 16:33 EDT, 11 March 2025 The crew set to relieve NASA's stranded astronauts were all smiles as they completed a dry-run for Wednesday's launch.Sunita…
Older adults who don’t get enough exercise and have trouble sleeping tend to be obese, according to a new study. Adding more activity could ease the negative impacts on sleeping on obesity. Despite…
Older women who had COVID-19 and long COVID subsequently reported lower physical function scores and a declining ability to perform activities of daily living without help compared to those who never…
Use of nivolumab before chemotherapy was no better than concurrent treatment in early triple-negative breast cancer.De-escalated treatment produced "clinically relevant" pathologic complete…
The computer scientists Rich Sutton and Andrew Barto have been recognized for a long track record of influential ideas with this year’s Turing Award, the most prestigious in the field. Sutton’s 2019…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Tuesday recommended the closure of a helicopter route near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport when some of its runways are in use following…
The recent discovery of a stupendously powerful neutrino has left scientists scratching their heads. New research suggests it could be evidence that Stephen Hawking was right about the nature of black…
When they're alarmed, blue-lined octopuses display iridescent blue rings on their arms to ward off approaching predators. Totti via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 Animals have evolved many…
Trichloroethylene, or TCE, is a highly toxic compound that pollutes soil, water and air, putting millions at risk – especially pregnant people, children and those with weakened immune systems. TCE is…
Measuring biological age (BA) could offer new insights into colorectal cancer (CRC) risk, according to a study finding that accelerated biological aging was significantly associated with a higher…
Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie, who drafted the bill, said the decision "flies in the face of the climate ambitions that this government is supposed to have".He added: "This is yet another…
Vepdegestrant (ARV-471; Arvinas, Inc) met its primary end point of progression-free survival (PFS) compared with fulvestrant (Faslodex; AstraZeneca) in patients with estrogen receptor-positive, human…
“Next stop: Gabrielle Roy!” What if Montreal’s metro map were redrawn and the stations renamed after the women who helped make the city what it is today? Gabrielle Roy’s name could ring out as the…
CAPPERCLEUCH, SCOTLAND—Two amateur metal detectorists searching an area in the Scottish Borders region chanced upon […]
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Saturn has dozens of new moons, bringing it to a total of 274. All of the new moons are between 2 and 4 kilometres wide, but at what point is a rock too small to be a moon?
A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says. Banning or limiting headers -- plays where the head is used to pass or shoot the ball -- is…
Humpback whale mother and calf. (Credit: Martin van Aswegen, NOAA permit 21476) Migrating baleen whales transport thousands of tons of nutrients from cold, nutrient-rich feeding grounds to warm,…
The biosurfactant makers Dispersa and AGAE Technologies are each scaling up production in moves that together will add more than 1,000 metric tons (t) per year of new capacity to the market for this…
(© M. Business - stock.adobe.com) Physical appearance is the top motivator for exercise (24%), outranking physical health (19%) and mental health (17%), according to analysis of Reddit discussions.…
The age-old saying “you are what you eat” rings true – diet quality affects our health from the inside out. While a healthy diet can improve health and wellbeing, a poor diet increases the risk of…
(Dreamstime) Comment| Print| A A Having more children may be worth the extra grey hairs. A new study reveals that parenting, especially having multiple children, enhances brain connectivity,…
Faduma Ibrahim and her daughters, Amira, age 2 ½, and Aziza, 5, stood in the hubbub of Buffalo’s PS 094 West Hertel Academy cafeteria as Grace Anstett preheated her electric frying pan and loaded it…
There’s only so much you can do with a microscope, before you need something bigger and more expensive. A technique developed by Kevin Cox & colleagues provides better views – but you don’t get a…
This Healthcare Science Week, 10-16 March, why not get involved and support one of our innovative research projects? Your participation plays a key role in developing new treatments, advancing our…
Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says. Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher risk of brain…
Migrating whales typically gorge in summers at higher latitudes to build up energy reserves to make the l
The majority of the world is breathing in dirty air — and most of that polluted air is throughout cities in Asia, according to the latest quality report from IQAir.The Switzerland-based data company…
Unlike a total solar eclipse, when the disk of the sun is completely blackened, an eclipsed moon does not vanish completely from the sky. Rather it is still bathed in some sunlight streaming past the…
Young stars are like young kids. Their energy is often unruly and can express itself chaotically. We can see the unrestrained energy of two young stars about 650 light-years away as their energetic…
An event like this only comes along every 300 years or so. Here's how to see it from anywhere.
Microplastics have been detected in everything from our hearts to our brains and even some reproductive organs, which raises a lot of questions about the impact these teeny particles have on our…
United States Of America map on white background. Tiered 3d render of empty USA territory. Country poster for travel materials, print, banner and web. Geographic area levels visualization.The U.S. R&D…
Your regular donation of blood could be doing some good for your own health. Researchers have found early evidence that blood donation can trigger helpful changes in the cells that replenish our blood…
Charging forward at top speed, a garden snail slimes up 1 millimeter of pavement per second. By this logic, Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology researchers’ new 3D printing process…
Liam Reilly is still unable to move back into his flat following the floodingResidents hit by severe flooding six months ago are still not able to return to their homes and say they will not be able…
This post has been updated. It was originally published on May 26, 2023. Can learning about your Irish ancestry also give you a chance to prevent serious health consequences? When it comes to the…
On March 11 2020, as COVID continued to spread rapidly around the globe, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared a pandemic.More than 7 million people have since died from COVID. The…
A new study by researchers at Boston University indicates the presence of microplastics in the environment might facilitate antimicrobial resistance (AMR).The study, published today in Applied and…
SAR444200 in Solid Tumors | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comThe anti-GPC3/T-cell engager SAR444200 demonstrated a manageable safety profile across all evaluable dose levels in patients…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Friday’s Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), Public Citizen released a new research brief shining a light on…
For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Idiopathic REM sleep behaviour…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a polygenic disorder influenced by multiple genes, but their specific roles in the progression of disease remain unknown. To address this…
In 2024, the T2K Collaboration started to collect new neutrino data following several upgrades to the experiment that included new types of detectors. One of these, called SuperFGD, has a mass of…
A new strategy for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is based on a hydrometallurgical process in neutral solution. This allows for the extraction of lithium and other valuable metals in an…
The annual migration of Christmas Island's red crabs -- where millions of creatures cover its beaches as they make their way from land to sea -- is a true natural spectacle. However, little is known…
The importance of staying active as we age is something we’re all becoming increasingly aware of. While it’s great that we’re all living for longer, it also means we’re at more risk of serious age…
Measles is known for its characteristic rash, but it can have serious respiratory and neurologic complications.
Microplastics — defined as plastic particles under 0.2 inches – have been discovered most recently in human lungs and brains, as well as in our livers, kidneys, and testes. They have so far been…
Zeolites, crystalline materials widely used in the petrochemical industry, serve as pivotal catalysts in the production of fine chemicals, with aluminium being the source of active sites within…
Amorepacific has secured three main awards in two categories at the prestigious iF Design Award 2025.The iF Design Award, organized by International Forum Design in Germany, is regarded as one of the…
In spite of Elon Musk agitating for it, president Donald Trump isn't interested in making a crewed mission to Mars his "number one" priority.As SpaceNews reports, Trump was lukewarm on the goal of…
Scientists have found a new way to track forest birds using thousands of microphones, helping them better protect both wildlife and forests in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The research,…
Princeton will rename 36 University Place in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Class of 1976. “As a trailblazing student, a loyal alumnus, a University trustee, and an extraordinary…
A new study suggests that the lemon shark, pictured here, is a better analogue for the megalodon's size than a great white. Albert Kok via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 3.0 Megalodons might have…
The study included two species of small cats, domesticated cats and leopard cats. Rijksmuseum, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons The modern world’s pet cats are products of a long process of domestication…
Amelia Lindsay-Kaufman First Recipient of the Environmental and Energy Study Institute Graduate Fellowship WASHINGTON (March 11, 2025) – The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and George…
About 55 high school students from the St. Louis region and beyond tested their knowledge of the human brain and learned about neuroscience careers at the 15th annual St. Louis Area Brain Bee March 8…
In recent years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) has discovered around 40 circular structures at the bottom of Lake…
Astronomers have discovered what they believed to be a rare stable trio of gravitationally bound Kuiper Belt objects, offering new clues to the enduring “3-body problem.” The discovery, made using…
Italian aerospace and defence giant Leonardo is working on a low-orbit satellite constellation, CEO Roberto Cingolani said Tuesday. Leonardo is working on the launch, between 2027 and 2028, of a low…
HELSINKI — A new group of 18 satellites entered orbit Tuesday for the Thousand Sails constellation with the first launch from a new commercial launch pad.A Long March 8 rocket lifted off at 12:38 p.m.…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the most common types of cardiovascular disease is a heart attack. In the U.S. alone, it is estimated that every 40 seconds, someone has a…
A meta-analysis of 14 randomized clinical trials (RCTs) involving more than 3,000 adult COVID-19 patients with respiratory failure concludes that awake prone positioning (APP) improves survival…
Treatment options range from active surveillance (more on that below) to monitor a small cancerous nodule for changes over time to surgery for a larger cancer. When surgery is recommended for thyroid…
A groundbreaking discovery has reshaped our understanding of water ice under extreme conditions. Scientists led by Livia Bove from Sorbonne University have confirmed the existence of “plastic ice…
A simple neural change alters mating preferences in male butterflies, aiding rapid behavioral evolution, Nicholas VanKuren and Nathan Buerkle at the University of Chicago, US, and colleagues, report…
Among 289 million adults in 18 European countries, more than 16 million years of life were lost from 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published March 11th in…
When the James Webb Telescope first observed mysterious Little Red Dots in the early universe, astronomers looked on in disbelief. These strange objects, they realised, were distant, bright and…
Millions of Americans have been exposed to a mass shooting.
iCAD, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICAD) is a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, empowering radiologists and healthcare providers to improve the accuracy and speed of breast…
Map of Arctic Ocean sea ice at 2024 summer minimum extent, compared to the median extent from 1981-2010. (NOAA) Global sea ice reached a new record low in February, according to the European Union's…
Most Texas schools go on spring break this week, which could be a major issue compounding the ongoing measles outbreak in the western part of the state, said Jennifer Horney, an epidemiologist at the…
Whales migrate great distances and, as they travel, create nutrient superhighways in our oceans.
New research from Washington State University in collaboration with five other institutions suggests that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are safe and effective for use by older adults with…
The planet’s earliest mammals are an important part of our evolutionary history, yet remain shrouded in mystery. One of them, Mixodectes pungens lived in western North America during the early…
Researchers at the Texas A&M Gastrointestinal Laboratory (GI Lab) have discovered signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease -- which causes more than 10% of…
A new study has introduced a powerful tool for analyzing satellite imagery of boreal forests (also known as "Taiga" in North America), offering unprecedented insights into the health and dynamics of…
In JASA, researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution combine acoustic monitoring with a neural network to identify fish activity on coral reefs by sound. They trained the network to sort…
Siemens Healthineers has obtained new clearances from the FDA for its photon-counting CT scanners, expanding its lineup with two machines aimed at bringing the imaging technology to a wider range of…
President Donald Trump, defending the honor of his right hand man Elon Musk, has described boycotting Tesla as "illegal."Trump made the comments in a Truth Social post at midnight on Tuesday, after a…
Women with a history of gestational diabetes (GD) who experience short sleep duration or frequent snoring face a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to new…
Omega-3 fatty acids could aid early dementia symptoms and decrease the risk of Alzheimer disease, offering a cost-effective and well-tolerated treatment option for patients. To evaluate its efficacy,…
A man rides A bicycle carrying sacks of recyclables amid morning smog in Lahore BENGALURU, India (AP) — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of
What do albatrosses searching for food, stock market fluctuations, and the dispersal patterns of seeds in the wind have in common? They all exhibit a type of movement pattern called Lévy walk, which…
Once described by Einstein as "spooky action at a distance," quantum entanglement may now seem less intimidating in light of new research findings. Osaka Metropolitan University physicists have…
12 March 2025 News Release New research from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, shows Australians' eating habits are on a downward spiral and without significant intervention the nation will…
It’s five years to the day since the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. For many, life in the immediate aftermath of that moment became unrecognizable; for some,…
More than 50 million people worldwide live with epilepsy, with approximately half of them being children. For about one-third of these patients, medications do not control their seizures, leaving…
An association between stress and cryptogenic ischemic stroke was observed in young women, but not young men, in a case-control study. (Neurology) Pooled cohort data suggested a likely causal…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
He didn’t know it then, but when Ryan was little, his sister would dedicate her birthday wish each year to one request: that Ryan’s hemophilia would be cured. Maybe all that wishing paid off. At age…
The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. Disruption of the interaction between the gut microbiome and the host can contribute to…
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) plans to buy out its partner in developing the blockbuster multiple myeloma drug Abecma® (idecabtagene vicleucel), by agreeing to acquire 2seventy bio for approximately $286…
New research from University of Manchester experts suggests that introducing a UK-wide self-sampling programme alongside existing ‘smear tests’ could help to remove most of the current barriers to…
Claims about occupational hazards, chemicals correlated to disease, occur every week, from non-stick spatulas to flame-retardant couches, and the group targeted more by those efforts than pregnant…
At least $65 million slated for 14 of 35 Alzheimer's disease research centers is in limbo, with funding expected to run out on April 30. (The Guardian) In a surprise finding, the silent X chromosome…
Image credit: © TensorSpark – stock.adobe.comTreatment with the HER2-targeted T-cell engager (TCE) SAR443216 is feasible with a manageable toxicity profile in patients with advanced HER2-positive…
A new study using artificial intelligence analyzed Reddit discussions to uncover why people exercise and what keeps them going.
JWST observations reveal two distinct types of flares from the Milky Way’s black hole, suggesting that they originate from two different electron-acceleration mechanisms within the supermassive black…
Longevity biotech ReParris has launched with the goal of developing small-molecule therapies that target inflammation-driven degeneration and address the root causes of age-related diseases. The…
A study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has used a novel approach to unravel the influence of the loss of…
BENGALURU, India — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday found.Switzerland-based air quality monitoring database IQAir…
La emigración de profesionales calificados de países con menos recursos a países con mayores recursos se conoce comúnmente como fuga de cerebros. El fenómeno afecta a muchos sectores, entre ellos la…
Empa researchers are working on artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the soft and elastic, yet powerful structures using 3D printing.…
“Singers are a kind of like athletes, although the muscles we're using are very small. I love that choral singing gives me a space where I can basically meditate while doing something active with my…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comStäubli Robotics, a division of the global…
WASHINGTON — The successful second flight of Europe’s Ariane 6 has become an opportunity for European officials to highlight the need for “strategic autonomy” in space given its changing relationship…
A freeze, then a defrost, of National Science Foundation (NSF) funding has caused turmoil among undergraduate scientists who now must navigate a sea of uncertainty in admissions for graduate programs…
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade signed the agreement with the Nano and Micro Technology Development Headquarters, a division of the Iranian Vice Presidency for Science, Technology, and the…
The immune system typically can ramp up the body’s defenses to clear out an invading threat without issue. Glitches can happen, however, with sepsis occurring when the mustered army of cells also…
A new study by Rice University researchers Sho Shibata and Andre Izidoro presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size…
New research from Washington State University in collaboration with five other institutions suggests that automated insulin delivery (AID) systems are safe and effective for use by older adults with…
“If you want private capital flowing into specific sectors, that’s a very good way to encourage it,” Morales said. “Just tell startups that if they build what you want, you’ll buy it and then buy it.…
An ultrashort electron beam developed at Stanford is the most powerful of its kind ever created—by a factor of five—offering new possibilities for recreating cosmic conditions in laboratory…
(© RawPixel.com - stock.adobe.com) 25% of Americans experience burnout before age 30, with Gen Z and millennials reporting peak stress at age 25 on average. Financial concerns (30%), politics (26%),…
VIP Ski Plagne small New research has lifted the lid on what Brits really want from their ski break… and it’s to go back to school. The survey of 2,000 people across the UK – including 1,000 who have…
A molecular quality-control system in Anopheles mosquitoes—the species responsible for most of the world’s malaria cases—is a promising target for future malaria-control strategies, according to a…
A new “self-driving” microscope developed by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers solves two fundamental challenges that have long plagued microscopy: first, imaging living cells or organisms at…
At this year's American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting, investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) presented several significant studies, with three focused on new ways…
Data presented in the monthly measles and rubella update by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) indicate ongoing transmission of measles across a number of countries in…
The world desperately needs a room-temperature superconductor—a material that exhibits no electrical resistance at atmospheric temperatures and pressure. But it isn’t easy to find.Luckily, according…
Variable estrogen levels impact mood, says Dr. Maki, who co-authored the first guidelines to identify and treat depression in perimenopause. She says that “elevated depressive symptoms” (where you may…
If there were ever a reason for aliens to visit Earth, it might just be to see an eclipse. From our unique spot in the cosmos, the Sun and Moon have a mathematical relationship with breathtaking…
Microplastics -- tiny shards of plastic debris -- are all over the planet. They have made their way up food chains, accumulated in oceans, clustered in clouds and on mountains, and been found inside…
Science News from research organizations FULL STORY Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the…
In 1907, the English author and mathematician Henry Ernest Dudeney posed a puzzle: Can any equilateral triangle be cut into as few pieces as possible that will fit together to form a perfect square?…
TEOS, TURKEY—The University of Pennsylvania’s Omnia magazine reports on recent archaeological work in Teos, which […]
Artist’s Illustration of Exoplanets Orbiting Barnard’s Star Credit: International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P. Marenfeld Previous Next For a century, astronomers have been studying Barnard’s…
Utilizando la ayuda del telescopio Gemini Norte, la mitad boreal del Observatorio Internacional Gemini que financia en parte la Fundación Nacional de Ciencias de Estados Unidos y que opera NOIRLab de…
Neuromod CEO Dr Ross O’Neill with Lenire. Credit: Neuromod Devices / PRNewswire. Irish medical device company Neuromod Devices has received €10m ($10.8m) in equity financing to broaden the reach of…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the greenlight to Caristo Diagnostics for CaRi-Plaque, an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted software application that diagnoses coronary artery…
What if treating autoimmune diseases was as simple as regulating the acidity levels of parts of patients' cells? Genetic screening may have unlocked a path for treating the severe inflammation…
Due to the physical, psychological, and socioeconomic consequences of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, people with cancer are especially vulnerable during extreme weather events like hurricanes,…
The comedian Shappi Khorsandi once commented that she used the mythical concept of 'sugar worms' to get her children to brush their teeth after sweets. It's a trick I poached to convince my daughter…
There’s a chance the gold ring on your finger or the chain around your neck has a link to the prolific destruction of the Amazon rainforest in Peru. In a new study, scientists have looked at the…
Credit: Providence Health. Gail Lane has never seen the face of the man she loves. A decade ago, she lost her vision, leaving her with only memories of what the world looked like. Flowers in bloom.…
Q: Why do we care about the measles outbreak?A: Measles is more than just a rash-- it is caused by the most contagious virus known to man.Measles causes a respiratory illness with high fevers,…
Scientists discover how blood donations quietly change your blood cells.
“One of our big themes is neuroscience,” Whitson said. “We’re thinking about protecting the brain and understanding what exposures and events across the lifespan are impacting the aging brain — for…
We finally know where two giant blobs in Earth's middle layer came from — and they're a mismatched pair.These strange regions in Earth's mantle, known as "large low velocity provinces" (LLVPs), are…
Water may have emerged in the universe far earlier than scientists thought — and it could mean that life could be billions of years older too, new research suggests.Water is one of the most essential…
The collaborative partnership has continued to develop and grow, including securing a 3-year Centre for Doctoral Training PhD project in Advanced Biomedical Materials, a follow-on UKRI IAA Advance…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that people who sleep too little or go to bed late may experience greater fluctuations in their blood sugar levels, which could increase their risk of diabetes…
Harnessing moisture from air, Northwestern University chemists have developed a simple new method for breaking down plastic waste. The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process first…
WASHINGTON — Mobile satellite service (MSS) operators Viasat and Space42 are exploring shared multi-orbit infrastructure to enhance and expand their direct-to-device connectivity services…
For centuries, cameras and telescopes have relied on curved glass or plastic lenses to bend light and bring images into focus. However, the more powerful these lenses need to be, the bigger, heavier,…
Over 50,000 submissions are made for images on U.S. stamps every year, and out of those, about 40 are turned into real stamps. For Kevin Luhman, professor of astronomy and astrophysics at Penn State,…
Shimmering ejections emitted by two actively forming stars make up Lynds 483 (L483). High-resolution near-infrared light captured by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows incredible new detail and…
I have a new biomedical science column called Lab Dish over at STAT News. Every month or so I will write an opinion piece, often focused on new developments in the field.
Image/UNODC.India has donated 32 tons of humanitarian aid, including medicines, medical equipment, winter coats, and social support items, to aid drug treatment centers in Afghanistan.The United…
We’ve already told you to consider eating more marsh rodents for the sake of the environment. Now, we’re begging you to stop releasing pet goldfish into local waterways. The seemingly benign and tiny…
Results from India’s Chandrayaan 3 lander show below-freezing conditions exist farther from the poles than expected. Chandrayaan 3 Deep craters close to the Moon’s poles were long thought to be the…
SAN FRANCISCO -- At least 400 researchers, physicians, activists, and other concerned citizens gathered here Monday night to rally for science and protest National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding…
Credit: Pixabay. For years, doctors have sought ways to restore lost bodily functions. The earliest prosthetic limbs date back to ancient Egypt, but today’s modern upgrades involve high-tech actuators…
Industrial robots are used in factories worldwide, helping assemble products, move parts, and hold items in place. But most of these robots use a lot of energy, making production more expensive and…
Acalabrutinib (Calquence; AstaZeneca) plus venetoclax (Venclexta; AbbVie Inc) with or without obinutuzumab (Gazyva; Genentech) significantly prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) compared with…
Measles vaccination coverage remains suboptimal in many EU/EEA countries. Sustained improvements are required in the coverage of routine childhood immunisation programmes, as well as closing immunity…
Mia Moore, PhD, staff scientist and mathematical modeler at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, is first author of the poster, “Estimating Population Immunity and Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination in Washington…
Producing high-performance titanium alloy parts — whether for spacecraft, submarines or medical devices — has long been a slow, resource-intensive process. Even with advanced metal 3D-printing…
Cytokines are immune signaling molecules that are frequently dysregulated in disease. Here, the authors create engineered cytokine ‘adaptors,’ molecular switches that simultaneously block a target…
The stability and function of biomolecules are directly influenced by their myriad interactions with water1–16. In this study, we investigated water through cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) on…
Scientific Gap: Within the cardiovascular system, primary cilia are mechanosensory organelles to detect blood flow and pressure1. Previous proteomic study from primary cilia shows differential…
Microplastics have been found almost everywhere that scientists have looked for them. Now, according to research published in the ACS partner journal Environment & Health, these bits of plastic — from…
A discovery made by a team led by researchers at the University of Michigan tugs at the seams of some key cosmic lessons we thought we had learned from our own galaxy.
Scientists have discovered that erucamide, a plant-produced fatty acid amide, disrupts the function of the bacterial injectosome—a syringe-like nanomachine that some pathogenic bacteria use to help…
Gallo Images / Contributor / Getty Images A new study suggests that Parkinson’s disease cases will rise worldwide by 112% by 2050.The projected increase is largely due to an increasing aging…
March 11, 2025 | Tuesday | News To drive and support the development of groundbreaking ADC therapeutics WuXi XDC Cayman Inc., a leading global CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing…
An ancestor of the bacteria responsible for plague has been found in the tooth of a sheep that lived nearly 4,000 years ago in a Bronze Age human settlement, scientists report in a new preprint study.…
A large proportion of East Asian people carry unique versions of the lactase gene that enables humans to digest the sugars in milk, new research hints.These genetic variants were likely inherited from…
Newswise — This episode dives into lessons learned from the ATS Vaccine Initiative with Robert Stansbury, MD, ATSF, the West Virginia University Medicine vaccine project lead. Dr. Stansbury talks…
Ever been in a situation where you make a decision, second-guess it, change your mind and later realize your initial instinct was right? Maybe you debated whether to take a job offer, hesitated before…
In a tale of two eras, patients with ischemic heart failure (HF) treated with medical therapy alone in the STICHES trial had significantly worse outcomes than those treated with medical therapy in the…
The biggest animal that has ever existed on Earth is alive today, and swimming around in the oceans. But most land mammals, impressive though an elephant may be, look like a tiny elephant shrew in…
News A new study suggests giving blood 'improves the fitness' of your blood system (Image: PA) Donating blood is a life-saving act, but new research suggests it could have unexpected health benefits…
A study published in Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts suggests that content warnings on visual art can lower viewers’ aesthetic appreciation while increasing negative emotional…
Uncontrolled bleeding is a leading cause of preventable deaths. Our breakthrough injectable nano- and microfiber aerogel (NMA) stops uncontrolled, life-threatening bleeding fast. Watch how it works in…
March 11, 2025 | Tuesday | News Posing financial strain on at-risk older adults image credit- shutterstock A newly released white paper, based on research conducted independently by IQVIA, a global…
Tesla investor dissatisfaction seems worse than ever, as stock owners head for the hills over Elon Musk's increasingly toxic politicking.In a post on the r/TSLA subreddit during this week's 15 percent…
According to a study published by Deloitte, companies with inclusive, supportive cultures are 22% more profitable and have 27% greater capacity to lead change. However, a strong company culture can’t…
Source | Apache Aerospace Apache Aerospace Inc. (Mukilteo, Wash., U.S.) provides complete tool management and inventory control solutions for the aerospace industry. The company recently introduced…
A tornado has torn through central Florida, destroying homes and sending broadcasters ducking for cover live on air. And experts have warned more tornadoes may hit the southwest in the coming days,…
Vepdegestrant in Breast Cancer | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comTreatment with vepdegestrant (ARV-471) led to a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in…
The United States government’s decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on aluminum imports from Canada has raised serious concerns about potential job losses in the aluminum industry. Escalating trade…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Stopping glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) treatment 14 days before total joint arthroplasty can minimize risks for complications,…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that evidence is currently insufficient for food insecurity screening in primary care, and the…
Our blood vessels are a biological transport system that carry oxygen and nutrients to all the cells and tissues of our bodies. Each type of blood vessel has a different structure depending on its…
SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Registry Program released the American Joint Replacement Registry (AJRR) 2024 Annual Report Supplement during the AAOS…
With high-speed cameras, researchers measured the physical forces involved in a handclap, with potential applications in bioacoustics and identification, whereby a handclap could be used to identify…
Research published in JAMA Network Open demonstrates a cost-neutral intervention method to increase adherence to blood pressure (BP) medications in patients who are being treated for diabetes,…
Cultivating healthy relationships takes time. A survey of physicians’ spouses demonstrated that it is time spent together, rather than work hours, that is most directly associated with relationship…
At the 2025 meeting of the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. On the first full day of the conference, reports from the…
WASHINGTON — Indian telco giant Airtel, which was crucial in partnering with the British government to pullOneWeb out of bankruptcy in 2020, has signed a provisional agreement with SpaceX to offer…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- There is a significant association between sleep quantity and quality in the first week postconcussion and youth recovery outcomes, according to a study…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with symptomatic chronic spontaneous urticaria after treatment with second-generation H1-antihistamines, administration of the oral, highly…
When people donate blood, stem cells in the bone marrow make new blood cells to replace what was lost. This stress can drive the selection of certain clones—groups of blood cells with a slightly…
Exogenus Therapeutics and Lonza agreed to collaborate on the development of Exo-101, Exogenus’ exosome-based lead candidate. The company specializes in the development of therapeutics based on…
Government must “embrace the unpredictable nature of research”, says science secretary
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Music-based therapeutic interventions may improve depressive symptoms and overall behavioral problems in the short term for people with dementia, according…
Japanese soybeans have been bred for centuries for traditional soy-based food production. A pangenome study using genome data from 462 soybeans worldwide revealed distinct genomic features in Japanese…
While it has a cute snoot, a rice weevil is a stowaway. It sneaks into your pantry as an egg that its mom laid inside a single grain of rice. Once it hatches, it turns your rice into its new home.…
Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports. Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a…
(FatCamera/iStock via Getty Images) Moving more and sitting less every day may lower the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and other causes for older women with a history of cancer, a new…
Key Takeaways Scientists have discovered “berkelocene,” the first organometallic molecule to be characterized containing the heavy element berkelium. The extremely oxygen- and water-sensitive complex…
South Africa has about 700 state-owned enterprises. They operate across sectors like transport, energy and public utilities, and some are among the largest employers in those sectors. Entities like…
Newswise — WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 – Coral reefs are some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems. Despite making up less than 1% of the world’s oceans, one quarter of all marine species spend some…
Despite spending their lives in and around frigid water, snow, and ice, polar bears are rarely troubled by ice building up on their fur. This natural anti-icing property is one Inuits have long taken…
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Astronomers have observed two strange phenomena near the heart of our galaxy where existing explanations run into trouble. A new paper shows how a hypothetical particle could be the underlying cause…
Some places on Earth are home to remarkable sites, from the "gates of hell" to caves that hold the only known population of some fish, they have the power to captivate and often keep people returning…
Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton died in 1865 but his work remains critical for many scientists today, such as space flight engineers, protein biologists and artificial intelligence…
Philadelphia March 11, 2025 – In a preclinical study, researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated a novel gene therapy with potentially increased effectiveness and safety…
Uranus emits more energy than it gets from the sun, two new studies report — a discovery that contradicts findings from the venerable Voyager spacecraft. When Voyager 2 sped past Uranus on January 24,…
A new national study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health researchers finds patients whose facility was impacted by a wildfire disaster during recovery…
Journalists use Newswise as a source for research news, experts, ready-to-use content and story ideas. Media relations professionals can connect with reporters and share their organization's news with…
11 March, 2025 News stories A new study has revealed significant changes in the strength and position of the Southern Hemisphere westerly winds over the past 11,000 years. Researchers, including those…
Unelected White House advisor Elon Musk has seemingly been spending the vast majority of his time ransacking the federal government and excising what he claims to be "waste" and "fraud" with the help…
Kids as young as 7 are developing unhealthy ideas about weight and body image, a new study suggests.Researchers warn their misconceptions could eventually lead to eating disorders.The lead author says…
J&J and Protagonist Therapeutics are collectively developing icotrokinra, which is poised to be an immunology blockbuster. Image credit: Emily frost / Shutterstock. Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and…
The alliance is set to broaden SGI’s platform, which provides specialised funding solutions for clinical trials. Credit: THICHA SATAPITANON/Shutterstock. Singapore-based SPRIM Global Investments (SGI)…
Credit: J. Wang/NIST and Shutterstock Last year, NIST standardized a set of encryption algorithms that can keep data secure from a cyberattack by a future quantum computer. Now, NIST has selected a…
AI slop has made its way into practically every corner of the internet. Just look at Facebook, or what's become of Pinterest. But what about AI-written text? It may not be as flagrantly bonkers as AI…
NASA Glenn Research Center’s 2001 flight tests of chevron nozzles were an important step toward making aircraft engines quieter with this innovative technology.
Unexplained chemical reactions observed at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy could be caused by the existence of a type of dark matter not accounted for in current physics. Credit: sarawut / Moment /…
The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women,…
Asian megadeltas, including the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna, Irrawaddy, Chao Phraya, Mekong, and Red River deltas, are home to millions of people and are vital for regional food security. However, these…
BYLINE: Patti Zielinski The Endometriosis CARE Act, which was introduced in 2022, seeks to deliver $50 million annually to advance research and expand access to treatment for this condition in which…
Newswise — An undergraduate student, a psychiatric researcher with over 20 years’ experience and the founder of a digital arts company are working together to bring a powerful virtual-reality-based…
In this interview with Pharmacy Times, Matthew Zirwas, MD, discusses common misconceptions and adherence challenges surrounding topical ruxolitinib (Opzelura; Incyte Dermatology) in vitiligo and…
The cargo ship Solong was not laden with sodium cyanide at the time of the collision, say its ownerThe owner of a cargo ship involved in a collision with a fuel tanker in the North Sea has said it was…
It is a world cut off from our own by thick blankets of floating ice, but some scientists are taking the plunge to learn how these frozen depths are changing.There is a 70cm-thick (28in) layer of ice…
Cockroaches have some of the worst PR in the animal kingdom. With a better agent, their story could be that of a hardy insect that has successfully thrived on every continent except Antarctica. People…
Her Girls Aloud bandmates said they ‘miss Sarah every day’.
Newswise — DETROIT — A grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will aid Wayne State University researchers in finding new insights into diabetes and its onset.Anjan Kowluru, Ph.D.,…
FIU has landed among the Top 30 public universities in the United States for the number of patents earned in the past year.In 2024, FIU professors were awarded 55 patents for their novel inventions.…
(© Daniel - stock.adobe.com) MIAMI — Want to live somewhere that could make you happier? Where you live might matter more than you’d guess. WalletHub just released their annual study showing which…
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WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Breast cancer mortality rates have stopped declining in U.S. women aged 20 to 39 years and in those aged 75 years and older, according to a study…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In a sweeping effort to downsize the federal workforce, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has offered buyouts of up to $25,000 to many…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Evidence relating to barriers to and facilitators of clinical preventive service use in people with disabilities is limited, according to a review published…
A new UCLH-hosted National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded study will address health, education and social care outcomes for marginalised children and young people. This work will…
Is red wine 'healthier' than white wine when it comes to cancer risks?
(Adobe Stock) Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says. Veteran firefighters appear to have a higher…
Recent longitudinal research has found that women with higher levels of self-acceptance are less prone to problematic pornography use. Additionally, women who use pornography more frequently tend to…
Lundbeck has commenced a Phase III trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the human monoclonal antibody in treating MSA. Credit: Copyright© 2025 H. Lundbeck A/S. Lundbeck has gained orphan drug…
Mechanosensing is like a touchscreen on a smartphone. When you press on the screen, sensors detect the pressure and trigger a response, like opening an app. Similarly, cells sense mechanical forces in…
This webinar, after a brief presentation on Ascendia’s expertise and capabilities, will focus on poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA), a biocompatible polymer and its application in the development of…
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Research from Queen Mary University has revealed that engaging in group-based creative activities, such as music, painting, and dance, can profoundly impact the mental health of older adults.…
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is overseeing the operation to respond to the incident and clean up any pollution. Melanie Onn, the MP for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes, told BBC Radio 4's…
A highly pathogenic strain of bird flu is spreading south along the Antarctic Peninsula and could devastate populations of penguins and other seabirds
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. government program that provides free at-home COVID tests is no longer accepting orders.The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The majority of people are unaware that the human papillomavirus (HPV) is more common among men and is associated with rising rates of cancers that directly…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Residents in a Fifth Ward cancer cluster will soon be part of an inaugural cancer screening study that will be replicated across the country.Council Member Dr. Letitia Plummer…
With the increasing complexity of treatments and patient care seen across health systems, pharmacists continue to play a pivotal role in enhancing therapeutic outcomes and ensuring patient safety.…
Caoimhe Archibald said her concern, as minister, was "entirely about the consumers" and higher bills were "not an option"The Economy Minister said compensation for those affected by Storm Éowyn would…
In an effort to send Earth's best, the private space company Intuitive Machines succeeded in some ways — and failed in others.During its botched mission that saw its Athena lunar lander tip over and…
Though it remains a common practice, requiring patients to have nothing by mouth (NPO) for several hours before percutaneous cardiovascular procedures doesn’t appear to have any advantages over…
A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine is on the horizon, research led by the University of Leeds has found. Researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk…
Federal datasets began disappearing from public view on Jan. 31, 2025, in response to executive orders from President Donald Trump. Among those were the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people unexpectedly needed critical care such as ventilators but were unable to communicate their end-of-life wishes to their loved ones. Researchers like me, who…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Richard Furie, MD, chief of the division of rheumatology at Northwell Health, explains how pharmacists play a critical role in educating and mitigating the risk…
A groundbreaking study has redefined bacterial vaginosis (BV)—a condition affecting nearly a third of women globally—as a sexually transmitted infection (STI). This revelation could revolutionize how…
Whale sharks. Large, beautiful constellations of the sea. Famous because of their speckled apperance and docile nature, they remain one of the most mysterious marine animals, particularly when it…
Humans will likely set foot on the Moon again in the coming decade. While many stories in this new chapter of lunar exploration will be reminiscent of the Apollo missions 50 years ago, others may look…
One of the first words Flora said was "stretcher." She meant "mask." And she would cry whenever one of her parents put one on. She understood what it meant: they were leaving the house, and she would…
Researchers at UZH have studied the impact of pandemics on the birth rate in Switzerland for the first time. While the number of births unexpectedly rose initially during COVID-19, it fell…
Limbic Care uses genAI to tailor treatment and provide therapeutic materials, with communication via a chat interface. Image credit: ArtemisDiana via Shutterstock. Patients who received mental health…
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The Flame Nebula otherwise known as NGC 2024, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Orion. It's a stellar nursery that gets its common name from its flame-like appearance when viewed…
The X-37B is a reusable robotic space plane operated by the U.S. Space Force. It resembles a miniature space shuttle at just under 9 metres long with a 4.5 metre wingspan and is an uncrewed vehicle…
After nine months in space, astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore are expected to face challenges when they return to Earth on March 16, 2025. Experts caution that the return to Earth’s gravity…
You’ve heard it so often it’s a snooze at this point, but for anyone still sleeping on the benefits of shut-eye, it’s time to wake up. A study has confirmed that even minor shifts in your bedtime can…
Equal distribution of wealth results in increased greenhouse gas emissions, while inequality is a boon for the climate, according to a new analysis. The findings upend tidy narratives about fighting…
Simulations of quantum many-body problems are a challenge for even the most powerful conventional computers. Quantum computing has the potential to solve this challenge using an approach called an…
Microplastics and nanoplastics, two of the smallest and most invisible forms of plastic pollution, may pose risks to human health. This is one of the main conclusions of the European project…
Languages evolve and change drastically over time. If you were to say street corn, nepo baby, or beach read — three terms recently added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary — to early English speakers,…
New studies highlight the benefits of plant-forward and non-industrialized diets for the gut microbiome. What’s on the menu for a healthy microbiome? High-fiber foods, like broccoli and lentils are…
Scientists have been puzzled by an unusual ionization rate in the Central Molecular Zone (CMZ) at the heart of the Milky Way Galaxy for decades. Now, a study published in Physical Review Letters…
DOYLESTOWN, Pa., March 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aprea Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: APRE) (“Aprea”, or the “Company”), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative treatments…
For The Union-TribuneAlcohol causes cancerIn one of his final acts, Vivek Murthy, the outgoing U.S. surgeon general, said alcoholic beverages should carry an updated warning label that says…
Joy Beard is one of their councillors and also one of the many people who have suffered from depression as a result of what they have gone through.Her own home, near Buncrana, was built with defective…
Momentus Inc., a CA-based space services company, is teaming up with Solstar to demonstrate the first WiFi hotspot in LEO.Under the agreement, Momentus will carry Solstar’s Deke Space Communicator…
NASA is eliminating three offices and cutting the associated staff to comply with an order from the Trump administration, an agency spokesperson announced today.“To optimize our workforce, and in…
The Valentine lab is currently working to map the extent of contamination. Dumping often occurred outside of the designated areas, the researchers have discovered, leaving scientists still searching…
Imagine a painless patch that continuously sends your health status to your phone. A team of researchers from the University of Waterloo is on a mission to deliver just that by developing next…
In a review of the status of U.S. ocean science, published in February, members of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine emphasized the need to invest in ocean research…
An estimated 13.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity in 2023. Limited income, unemployment, transportation issues, distance to grocery stores, high housing costs, widespread health…
Müller, K., Faeh, C. & Diederich, F. Fluorine in pharmaceuticals: looking beyond intuition. Science 317, 1881–1886 (2007). A review article that discusses the influence of carbon–fluorine single bonds…
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced that it has deactivated more than 200,000 credit cards linked to more than a dozen federal agencies following an audit showing they were unused…
The remains of the Lapedo Child, found in Portugal in 1998, showed signs of being both Neanderthal and human, as later confirmed by DNA.New techniques in radiocarbon dating allowed scientists to date…
For an abdominal wall hernia repair, also known as a ventral hernia repair, the most common surgical approaches have been laparoscopic and open techniques. But a new approach for repairing hernias has…
A common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Many cancer patients go on to develop…
The spread of the internet and mobile phones has been one of the most significant technological revolutions of the 21st century.Digital technologies have become integral to many aspects of our lives…
New research by Curtin University has achieved a breakthrough in eco-friendly display technology, creating highly efficient and stable blue quantum dot LEDs (QLEDs) that could power the next…
London-based laser eye surgery practice Focus Clinics has become the first in the UK to offer Ray-Tracing guided Lasik surgery, a new technology designed to enhance vision beyond 20/20. The technique…
Ever wondered why daylight saving time (DST) starts at exactly 2am? The railroads may be to blame. In the US, DST occurs on the second Sunday of March. This is when the clocks “spring forward” an hour…
Around 30 years ago, Dr Carl Sagan made an eerily prophetic prediction about the future of the US, appearing to foretell the rise of big tech, misinformation, and superstition. Sagan is best known as…
Geologists have now unearthed evidence of a 3.5 billion-year-old crater found in a layer of Australian rock.Shatter cones, which are features caused by the shockwave of a hypervelocity meteorite…
A research team at University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a groundbreaking new method of producing carbon fibre while drastically reducing its energy footprint. Researchers at UL are leading…
As the COVID-19 pandemic has abated, mortality from other causes in the United States has kept climbing, reflecting disturbing trends not seen in any other high-income country. Despite US health-care…
Emily Edwards of the National Q-12 Education Partnership and Claudia Fracchiolla of the American Physical Society on challenges and opportunities in quantum education
High demand for eel combined with decline in stock have resulted in soaring prices for this food item, which in many cultures, is considered a delicacy. This has fuelled a concern globally as the…
A Japanese study conducted by a team from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine found that the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices, equipped with sensors that alert diabetics…
Poor sleep among older adults is linked to disruptions in the brain's "waste removal system," according to researchers at The University of Hong Kong (HKU). A recent study led by Professor Tatia M.C.…
Imagine that a robot is helping you clean the dishes. You ask it to grab a soapy bowl out of the sink, but its gripper slightly misses the mark. Using a new framework developed by MIT and NVIDIA…
In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral…
The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory: "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance," says Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. So it is fitting that researchers would study a compound found in…
In today's economy, many workers have transitioned from manual labor toward knowledge work, a move driven primarily by technological advances, and workers in this domain face challenges around…
Conservation scientists from UNSW Sydney have used DNA technology to identify feral cats as the primary predators responsible for the deaths of reintroduced native animals at two conservation sites in…
A team of researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament --…
Researchers at Osaka University show that Cartan's First Structure Equation, which relates to edge and screw dislocations in crystal lattices, can be recast in the same form as a basic mathematical…
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Army Aviation Second Brigadier General Pilot Seyyed Ghasem Khamoushi has said that the Army Aviation of the country has increased the range of its long…
Results from the company’s Phase IIa double-blind, placebo-controlled River trial (NCT05962151) saw the oral therapy meeting both its primary endpoint. Credit: Shutterstock / Drazen Zigic. Trevi…
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here.Protesters advocate for science at the Stand Up for Science rally in Washington DC, holding an…
The study is anticipated to enrol a minimum of 55 premature infants with hsPDA across up to ten US study sites. Credit: BlueBoeing / Shutterstock. Merit Medical Systems has enrolled the first patient…
COLOMBO — In December 2024, Sri Lanka’s newly appointed minister of agriculture K. D. Lalkantha told the Parliament that farmers should have the right to take action against crop-raiding wild animals.…
Newswise — Montana BioAgriculture Inc. is to develop commercial product for wheat stem sawfly: “it is now time to CRISPR edit and play with wheat stem sawfly gene and regulatory elements to develop a…
The contributions of pioneering women have shaped the field of child and adolescent mental health. Their ground-breaking research and innovative clinical practices have changed the way we view and…
One of the elevated sections of the high-speed rail under construction in Fresno, California. Republicans have scrutinized California’s high-speed rail project over delays and soaring costs. (AP)…
Taiwan's National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs) on Tuesday introduced a new interactive lab animal microsurgery education center, touting its ability to increase the post-surgical survival…
Global Phase 3 TRANSCEND study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of felzartamab, as compared to placebo, in adults with late AMRAMR is a leading cause of kidney transplant loss, with approximately…
A new fully automated in vivo screening system (AISS) has been developed to transform drug evaluation by enabling rapid, precise, and non-invasive multi-organ imaging in zebrafish. Integrating cutting…
Coherus BioSciences will see its workforce shrink once again as the result of the recently agreed sale of its Neulasta biosimilar to Accord BioPharma. About 50 employees who are associated with the…
(Alphaspirit) A startling number of Americans have witnessed a mass shooting in their lifetime, a new study suggests. About 1 in 15 adults have been present at the scene of a mass shooting, and more…
The Cambridge-based base editing company, Beam Therapeutics, has announced initial safety and efficacy data from its Phase I/II trial of BEAM-302, establishing clinical proof-of-concept as a potential…
RoslinCT and Ayrmid Pharma plan to enter into a strategic partnership for the production of Omisirge®, a treatment for hematologic malignancies commercialized in the United States by Gamida Cell, a…
Biopharma leaders met in Spain to discuss the ways how AI-optimised supply chains can safeguard clinical trials against global trade instability. Credit: gorodenkoff / Getty Images. The role of AI in…
Credit: Unsplash+ Addiction is a powerful condition that changes the way the brain works, making it diffic
Addressing the inauguration of the new head of the country’s Iranology Foundation in Tehran Tuesday, Aref said the "essence of Iranian culture is the acquisition of knowledge, even in the most distant…
Newswise — Terpenes are among the most abundant and diverse natural compounds produced by plants. These compounds serve a range of vital ecological functions, such as attracting pollinators, repelling…
Early this year, the US surgeon general issued a bombshell report. Before his term ended in January, Vivek Murthy warned that alcohol increases the risk of at least seven types of cancer and called…
The researchers determined that the skeleton belonged to a mature adult that weighed about 1.3 kilograms, or 2.9 pounds. The anatomy of the animal’s limbs and claws indicate that it was arboreal and…
Scientists have discovered the oldest fossil evidence of insect larvae with highly developed eyes, revealing that some ancient larvae had advanced vision much earlier than previously thought. The…
eCOA is utilised for assessing a new drug’s efficacy and safety by gauging the feelings and functioning of participants in clinical trials. Credit: fizkes/Shutterstock. Endpoint data solutions…
An exercise intervention aimed at elderly women was successful at reducing falls, especially among those with polypharmacy, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that using electrical stimulation on specific brain areas may help some people with Alzheimer’s disease improve their memory. In a small trial, patients w
Credit: Unsplash+ Many people take dietary supplements like vitamins and minerals to support their health. However, a rec
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when blood pushes too forcefully against artery walls, which can…
Common diabetes drugs may increase risk of heart disease and amputation
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet have uncovered new clues about how the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) might contribute to multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease that affects the…
Scientists have made a cheap and flexible solar cell that lasts nearly 10 times longer than others of its type, an advance that could one day help to revolutionize solar energy production.Often…
Exactly five years ago today, after more than 118,000 cases and more than 4,200 deaths across 114 countries had been recorded, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic.…
Published: 06:50 EDT, 11 March 2025 | Updated: 06:50 EDT, 11 March 2025 Scientists have warned of a potential environmental disaster after a cargo ship struck an oil tanker carrying 142,000 barrels of…
The study, published in Nature Communications, explores how different approaches, including text-based messages, videos, and online games, can inoculate people against misinformation. The researchers…
The trial aims to determine the recommended dose(s) for the therapy’s expansion when used as a single agent in adults. Credit: Ground Picture/Shutterstock. NiKang Therapeutics has concluded the first…
Over the weekend, the government announced plans to introduce performance-related pay for senior civil servants. This is not entirely a novel idea – indeed, the previous government announced something…
On the 10th of March, as part of Brain Awareness Week, the ME Association co-signed an open letter written by the Neurological Alliances calling for more funding for research into neurological…
Kirk Vartan pays more than $2,000 a month for a high-deductible health insurance plan from Blue Shield on Covered California, the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace. He could have selected a…
A year ago, a new head of Social Security set out to stop the agency from financially devastating many of the people it was meant to help. The agency had long made it a practice to reduce or halt…
Photo : YONHAP News Yellow dust is forecast to spread into the country starting with the western coast from Wednesday afternoon.According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, yellow dust has…
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that a software robot can detect side effects of a heart medication more quickly than doctors. It also helps reduce the number of unnecessary…
Credit: Unsplash+ Aspirin is a widely used medicine known for reducing pain, swelling, and fever. It is also commonly taken by people at risk of heart attac
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from the University of Liverpool have found that rilmenidine, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure,
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have discovered important changes in the retina that may help detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier. Their research shows that the retina, which is directly…
The final full moon of winter — the Worm Moon — will rise on Friday, March 14, 2025, appearing on the eastern horizon during dusk. This year, however, it takes place shortly after a rare celestial…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- There’s a woeful lack of training for LGBTQ+-affirming care among primary care practices in the United States, a new study suggests.Only 35% of primary care…
Featuring FlexMode operations, the DxC 500i “prioritises” tests as per the urgency of the sample. Credit: Beckman Coulter Diagnostics / PRNewswire. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has…
Clark, M. A., Domingo, N., Colgan, K., Thakrar, S. K. & Hill, J. D. Global food system emissions could preclude achieving the 1.5° and 2 °C climate change targets. Science 370, 705–708 (2020).Article…
A new study from Denmark has found that men who use anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have a much higher risk of developing serious heart problems. Over an 11-year period, researchers observed that…
If you have surgery scheduled for a Friday, you may want to consider rescheduling. A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that people who have surgery just before the weekend face a…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- An awkward fall while running, skiing or playing sports can cause knee injuries that sideline players and increase their risk of future arthritis.But most…
Developing recyclable circular plastics is a viable approach to reshape the currently unsustainable plastics consumption pattern. Here the authors show a design to obtain recyclable polyolefin…
Chowdhury, M. T. Preparation and characterization of BaTiO3 based dielectric ceramics. Dept. Mater. Metall. Eng. Bangladesh (University of Ekgineering, 2008).Ozkaptan, M. H. Study of Energy Harvesting…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Sleep is a critical component for concussion recovery among kids, a new study reports.Limiting naps during the day and getting about seven hours of sleep…
ash: (in geology) Small, lightweight fragments of rock and glass spewed by volcanic eruptions. atom: The basic unit of a chemical element. Atoms are made up of a dense nucleus that contains positively…
The Middle Palaeolithic of southwest Asia witnessed interactions and knowledge sharing between archaic and modern humans ~130,000–80,000 years ago. These interactions led to increased behavioural…
Arctic: A region that falls within the Arctic Circle. The edge of that circle is defined as the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost…
The author of the award winning book Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men discusses the importance of including women in research “When I was researching my book Invisible…
Aging significantly impacts neurodegeneration, increasing risks for diseases like Alzheimer's. Research focuses on therapies to enhance cognitive function.
About one-fifth of stroke survivors will eventually get a diagnosis of dementia, finds a Canadian study published in the journal Neurology.To explore the link between stroke and dementia, researchers…
Startup Tomorrow.io has built a constellation of weather satellites to feed data to its AI-powered forecasts customized for its business customers. Can it fill the gap left behind by DOGE’s cuts to…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- People start developing unhealthy perceptions of their own bodies in early childhood, a new study suggests.Kids as young as 7 start to judge their bodies in…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A simple rule change for youth soccer dramatically reduced concussion risk among athletes, a new study says.Banning or limiting headers -- plays where the…
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A: A polygraph, also called a lie-detector test, is generally used during interrogation by police. The instrument works by recording physiological functions such as blood pressure, heartbeat,…
The bison at the Yellowstone National Park are gearing up for a more genetically diverse population.
WASHINGTON — Satellite fleet operator SES outlined its partnership and investment with startup D2D provider Lynk Global and updated the status of its power-challenged O3b mPower medium-Earth-orbit…
Researchers have developed a stiff and strong hydrogel that self-heals when injured and behaved like human skin. The invention could have application in creating realistic artificial skin, as well as…
TUESDAY, March 11, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Firefighters might face a higher risk of brain cancers caused by exposure to chemicals in fire extinguishers, a new small-scale study says.Veteran…
Giving blood could have some surprising benefits, including protecting against leukaemia, heart attacks and high iron levels Giving blood may seem like a selfless act, but some donors could be getting…
In its nearly 85 years, Texas Biomedical Research Institute has grown into a globally recognized name in scientific exploration synonymous with advancing the COVID-19 vaccine, finding the initial…
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A new study challenges the classic view of memory consolidation as a delayed, offline process by showing that neural reactivation, which is crucial for memory consolidation, occurs rapidly during…
Steinert, E. M., Vasan, K. & Chandel, N. S. Mitochondrial metabolism regulation of T cell-mediated immunity. Annu. Rev. Immunol. 39, 395–416 (2021). A review article that presents how mitochondrial…
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Light shines from a total lunar eclipse over Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, Calif., on May 26, 2021. Ringo H.W. Chiu/AP Night owls across the U.S. and other parts of the world will be able to see…
Superconductors, known for their ability to carry electricity without resistance, hold the promise of transforming energy transmission, medical imaging, and quantum computing. However, their reliance…
Men who had given blood more than 100 times in their life were more likely to have blood cells carrying certain beneficial mutations, suggesting that donating blood promotes the growth of these cells
Finds from a cave dating to the Middle Palaeolithic have reshaped archaeologists’ understanding of how early modern humans and Neanderthals interacted. Tinshemet Cave during the excavations. Credit:…
A new study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has found that the connection between our basic psychological needs and belief in conspiracy theories is not static, but can…
Professor Noel Ellis has been awarded a prestigious honour in recognition of his long and distinguished service to the legacy of the ‘Father of Genetics’, Gregor Mendel. The Mendel Memorial Medal is…
Every day, billions of cells in your body divide, helping to replace old and injured cells with new ones. And each time this happens, your entire genetic library — your genome, which totals more than…
In December, news headlines reported that two scientists were found dead in Damascus, Syria, under mysterious circumstances. The headlines came at the back of the collapse of the government led by…
Everyone ages, but some people show signs of aging faster than others. There are also important differences between chronological aging, which measures how many years a person has lived, and…
Released: 10-Mar-2025 6:45 PM EDT American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Today, ASA President Donald E. Arnold, M.D., FACHE, FASA, issued the following statement regarding the recent release of a…
This article originally appeared in the Industry Brief newsletter. Subscribe for free for weekly insights in your inbox. US President Donald Trump’s executive order halting funding for all diversity,…
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Some of the material from the asteroid Bennu returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. (credit: NASA/Erika Blumenfeld & Joseph Aebersold) A bright fireball streaked across the sky above mountains,…
Funding from the Texas Space Commission will help Starlab Space develop test facilities for its proposed commercial space station. State officials have suggested they could later help finance…
New research published in the academic journal Environmental Research Letters reveals that artisan gold mining in the southern Peruvian Amazon has caused more destruction to carbon-rich peatlands in…
Five years after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, we seem to have a lot more contagious disease, not less. Some have called it the "Plague Years," or as journalist Ed Yong once described it, we might…
Shabelle Coffi Smith, a King’s midwifery student, has been elected as one of two student representatives for the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Student Midwife Forum (SMF).The SMF plays a significant…
For pharmacists with the will, time and support to get involved in clinical research, the benefits are many – not only for them, but also for their patients, teams and hospitals. Saša Janković shares…
It feels like everyone is obsessed with turning back the clock lately (none more so than billionaire Bryan Johnson), whether that means levelling up your supplement game, or going full throttle on all…
New research reveals that higher butter consumption is associated with increased cancer and total mortality, while plant-based oils like olive, soybean, and canola reduce the risk of cardiovascular…
There's a class of objects in the cosmos that are neither stars, nor are they quite planets.Astronomers used the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to sleuth out some of these objects, called brown…
We’ve talked before about China recycling wind turbines into road pavement. Well, now Australia has put a different spin on it. Josh Kerr, the Australian professional surfer, built a career on aerial…
A project that intertwines data on weather, water flow and energy demand to create a 3D model of the whole river basin would enable researchers and others to make water-management decisions in real…
A cross-sectional study conducted among 600 older adults across six Indian cities has found that the prevalence of polypharmacy and unsafe self-medication is high in this population. Polypharmacy…
The Phase II and Phase III trials show the therapy is effective at dropping blood pressure. Image credit: Good dreams – Studio / Shutterstock. Mineralys Therapeutics’s oral hypertension therapy,…
New antibody therapies could offer alternative to current treatments. Researchers led by Imperial have unveiled primary trial results that show encouraging advances in HIV treatment driven by immune…
Kolon Pharma’s antifungal treatment, Nelclear Topical Solution (terbinafine hydrochloride), hasn’t even hit the market, but the fight over its future is already in full swing. Hanmi Pharmaceutical has…
Statement Highlights: Peripheral vascular disease (PVD)—a condition affecting arteries, veins and the lymphatic systems throughout the body—has significant differences in incidence, risk factors,…
On average every month across the globe, two Indigenous languages disappear, according to the United Nations. And 40 per cent of the world's languages, mostly Indigenous, are threatened with long-term…
On 24-26 Feb 2025, Paul Newton, Head of MORU’s Medicine Quality Research Group (MQRG), and MQRG Deputy Head Céline Caillet presented work by the MQRG at the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and…
New research reveals a threefold rise in disruptive behavior disorders among children exposed to maternal cannabis use during pregnancy and postpartum.
Lipid nanoparticles have emerged as leading candidates for encapsulating mRNA drugs and have shown success in in vivo applications. Here, the authors provide a step-by-step guide for mRNA lipid…
This protocol presents an updated common methodology for estimating COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (VE) using established health data registries in participating European Union (EU) and European…
ElevateBio, a leading genetic medicines company, has announced a multi-year collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) aimed at revolutionising the discovery and development of CRISPR
The man accused of murdering Queensland woman Toyah Cordingley told an undercover police officer he witnessed a killing and ran for his life, a court has heard.Ms Cordingley's body was found with…
The menstrual cycle shapes heart and brain health The rhythmic changes, driven by hormonal fluctuations, offer a unique window into the intricate connection between the female brain and heart. In a…
If given the go-ahead, the solar farm would be built on green belt land near the village of HillamPlans for a solar farm in North Yorkshire which would be the size of at least 80 football pitches are…
Bacterial antiviral STANDs (Avs) protect against phage invasions. Here, the authors reveal that EfAvs5 forms clustered filaments for NAD+ hydrolysis and can be activated by phage gp1.7 protein,…
Alysha Burney, 24, had millions of followers across social media, and has been remembered by friends and fans as "an angel" after the news of her death on holiday emerged
This unusual image shows a large plume of discolored water rising toward the Pacific Ocean's surface from the Kavachi volcano, also known as "sharkcano," during an undersea eruption.Kavachi is a…
The European Commission is raising $20 billion to construct four “AI gigafactories” as part of Europe’s strategy to catch up with the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence, but some industry…
This new article published in Genes & Diseases highlights the critical role of tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) in digestive tract diseases, positioning these molecules as potential biomarkers for…
Years before University Professor Adam Leventhal became a leading expert on addiction, he was a teenager growing up at the height of teen smoking in the 1990s. Like his friends, he was a “kid…
Sustentacular fragment displacement is not uncommon in calcaneal fractures. The factors that suggest a possible displacement of sustentacular fragment are still unclear. Displaced intra-articular…
Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study by investigators at Mass General Brigham examines a cancer…
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has become a growing global health concern, affecting millions worldwide. This complex liver disorder ranges from simple steatosis to more…
KUNMING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough by efficiently creating monkey blastoids using stem cells, paving the way for new advancements in…
Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, stated that the recent widespread disruption on the platform was caused by a massive cyberattack. He explained that the platform faces daily attacks…
Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber on Wednesday, Jan. 29, sent his annual State of the University letter to faculty, students and staff, highlighting the completion of significant…
A research team from Severance Hospital has found that irreversible electroporation (IRE), a novel cancer treatment that uses high-voltage electricity to destroy cancer cells, can significantly extend…
Climate change is already causing all sorts of problems on Earth, but soon it will be making a mess in orbit around the planet too, a new study finds.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of…
Empa researchers are working on artificial muscles that can keep up with the real thing. They have now developed a method of producing the soft and elastic, yet powerful structures using 3D printing.…
This review highlights the critical role of ubiquitin-specific proteases (USPs) in regulating programmed cell death (PCD) in breast cancer (BC). As the most prevalent malignant tumor among women, BC…
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Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
A new study by Case Western University study reveals how caregiving for loved ones shaped lives of chronically homeless Shortly after Jerome’s mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described…
In its first 50 days, the Trump administration made sweeping changes to scientific arms of the government like the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the National Institutes of…
In the race to save the endangered ocelot, scientists are trekking the United States, pursuing fertility treatments and striving to kickstart a new generation of the wild cat.Ocelots roamed the…
In a significant collaboration aimed at advancing research in diabetes management through Ayurveda, the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), Kolkata, under the Central Council for Research in…
Questions:1. Name the type site of the Indus civilisation. A type site in archaeology is a particular place or settlement that defines the culture and/or other characteristics identified with the…
Earth’s atmosphere is shrinking due to climate change and one of the possible negative impacts is that space junk will stay in orbit for longer, bonk into other bits of space junk, and make so much…
Health, C. for D. and R. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)-Enabled Medical Devices. FDA (2024).Al Kuwaiti, A. et al. A review of the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.…
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FutureChem is pushing ahead with its prostate cancer radiopharmaceutical FC705, moving the candidate into a phase 3 trial in Korea to assess its potential in metastatic castration-resistant prostate…
Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone Alfred was coming their way. The storm was expected to hit the coast on…
The Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) is currently working on updating its guidelines on Expressions of Concern (EoC). EoC are becoming a very popular tool with editors, for cases which are too…
ELF4, a transcription factor belonging to the ETS family, has emerged as a pivotal regulator in cell differentiation, immune system function, and cancer progression. This newly published review…
Innovative insights into the role of ferroptosis, a unique form of programmed cell death, are reshaping the landscape of disease treatment. This growing field highlights how Traditional Chinese…
A new review article published in Genes & Diseases sheds light on the complex molecular mechanisms through which tumor-infiltrating immune cells regulate endometrial carcinoma (EC). As one of the most…
Breast cancer surgery combined with chemotherapy is associated with a 1.5 times higher risk of lymphedema than surgery alone, according to Korean medical researchers. Patients who received…
March 10 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX late Monday said they were standing down the launch of the SPHEREx and PUNCH spacecraft missions due to unfavorable weather at the launch site and an issue with one…
In a bid to combat Nigeria’s worsening rural health crisis, Equitable Medicaid and Clinical Research (EMCR) has secured a 1,120-square-foot plot in Ogodo, along Egbeche Road in Kogi State’s Ankpa…
Reis, T. F., Paula, J. S. & Furtado, J. M. Primary glaucomas in adults: epidemiology and public health-A review. Clin. Exp. Ophthalmol. 50, 128–142. https://doi.org/10.1111/ceo.14040 (2022).Article…
An analysis of the global burden and temporal trends of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (ADODs) reveals significant cross-country inequalities associated with a series of sociodemographic…
A new review published in Genes & Diseases on long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) highlights their critical role in the development, diagnosis, and potential treatment of acute kidney injury (AKI) and…
Recently, the popularity of lemon water has been tremendous. Stories about maintaining a youthful appearance thanks to drinking lemon and lemon juice every day for more than 10 years, or losing 11kg…
As Shakespeare put it, we all have our entrances and our exits on this grand stage we call life, and now researchers have identified the specific point in middle-age when our brain cells show the…
Nearly 40 percent of young people who vape monthly do not know if their e-cigarette contains nicotine, according to a new report from the Trimbos Institute. The findings, which expand on 2023 data,…
Modelling of changes in vegetation during Earth’s most severe mass extinction event at the end of the Permian period could help explain how our planet’s biomes will change under conditions of another…
Analyses of a national database adds to the case that antipsychotic continuation during pregnancy is associated with a reduced risk of postpartum relapse.
A new study published this week in Child Maltreatment found that in comparison to those who had not been abused in childhood, adults who had experienced both childhood physical and sexual abuse had…
March 11, 2025 | Tuesday | News Biologics drug substance facility in Baltimore expected to enhance global innovator flexibility Syngene International Limited, a global contract research, development,…
Delhi is experiencing a rise in seasonal flu cases, particularly Influenza B and H1N1, leading to respiratory infections. A survey shows symptoms like fever and cough are reported in 54% of households
Small and dense LDL cholesterol (sdLDL-C) and apolipoprotein B (ApoB) have important roles in promoting the development of atherosclerosis and are highly correlated with the degree of atherosclerosis.…
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) ahead of the launch of the Starlink 12-21 mission. Image: Adam Bernstein/Spaceflight NowUpdate March 11, 12:50 a.m. ET: SpaceX…
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have revealed that increases in methane emissions could have an unexpected positive impact on future ozone recovery, shedding new light on climate…
A thorough study of 429,691 surgeries in Canada has revealed a worrying statistic: you're around 5 percent more likely to die, experience complications, or need to go back to the hospital if you have…
People with depression or anxiety have a higher chance of developing thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, up to 84% higher with severe symptoms. Treating thyroid inflammation in…
Silverberg, M. S. et al. Toward an integrated clinical, molecular and serological classification of inflammatory bowel disease: Report of a working party of the 2005 Montreal World Congress of…
State Senator Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton announced the “No Robo Bosses Act” last week, his office announced. The first-of-its-kind bill aims to ensure human oversight of artificial intelligence in…
Newswise — Korean researchers have succeeded in developing a core wired network technology that enables remote conferences, collaborations, and surgeries in a 6G environment. This technology will open…
Scientists show that the anti-malarial drug, Artemisinin, can reduce symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome by targeting one of its root causes.iStock, MenshalenaA tumultuous, roaring river flows by…
Two people were injured — and one was taken to hospital — when a tree branch fell in Botanic Park during the WOMADelaide festival on Monday. Emergency services are urging people to take care near heat…
[embedded content] At JEC World 2025, CW editor-in-chief Scott Francis explored the latest advancements in composite tooling with Massivit 3D Printing Technologies (Lod, Israel and Alpharetta, Ga.,…
Artificial intelligence is being trialled to train roadside cameras to alert drivers when koalas are nearby.NSW Roads Minister John Graham said it was part of the government's $500,000 election…
No matter how well you plan, chances are you will need to defrost something to cook or eat during the week.Even experts like food and nutrition scientist Emma Beckett often get caught short.She admits…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) will overhaul technology infrastructure at Melbourne’s Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute (ONJCRI) to modernise and elevate the institute's operations. The…
The Blue Ghost lunar lander, developed by Firefly Aerospace, represents a significant achievement in commercial lunar exploration. It was named after the rare Phausis reticulata firefly with the goal…
Replacing a tablespoon of butter with plant-based oils can lower the risk of premature death from all causes by 17%, shows a new Harvard study.
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead, along with their pet dog, at their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico in February 2025, sparking intense online speculation about…
BEIJING, March 11 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese research team has developed a carbon-based nanomaterial from agricultural waste biomass that can enhance plant photosynthesis and potentially boost crop growth.…
Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health published a study detailing the unique experiences of women farmworkers in the state of Michigan. Researchers examined occupational…
Five simultaneous outbreaks of norovirus, birdflu, influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus are occurring across the county, putting a strain on health care systems nationwide. Norovirus…
Published in Communications Earth and Environment, a Nature journal, the study highlights the extreme variations in surface and subsurface temperatures over short distances in the Moon’s higher…
Professor of plant taxonomy, anatomy and biosystematics, Prof. Uduak Essiett, has urged the federal government to include herbal medicine in primary healthcare. Essiett, a professor in the Department…
An extensive tumor genomic analysis of individuals with ovarian cancer, led by researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and Emory University, revealed that Black…
The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3 young people estimated to now be living with pediatric onset conditions that…
Medical researchers in Japan have discovered a way to predict a potentially life-threatening side effect of cancer immunotherapy before it occurs. By analyzing cerebrospinal fluid collected pre…
Tuberculosis lives and thrives in the lungs. When the bacteria that cause the disease are coughed into the air, they are thrust into a comparatively hostile environment, with drastic changes to their…
University of Florida researchers are addressing a critical gap in medical genetic research -- ensuring it better represents and benefits people of all backgrounds. Their work, led by Kiley Graim,…
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Cologne have developed an AI-based learning system that recognizes strengths and weaknesses in mathematics by tracking eye…
At a time when the number of teens having babies in the Mountain State remains higher than the national average, maternal and child health researchers at West Virginia University found these infants…
European researchers propose diversifying diets with novel foods (NF), underutilized crops (NUS), and invasive species (IAS) to combat biodiversity loss and food insecurity, balancing ecological…
A team of researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament -…
Last week featured a rare zero-launch week for SpaceX’s Falcon rocket as the company jumps back after a failed booster...
Scientists have discovered a naturally-occurring molecule that aids appetite control and weight loss so well, it may compete with popular GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic.It's called BRP (BRINP2-related…
The Orion spacecraft for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, is now equipped with its powerful solar wings, built and attached by European engineers. These four solar…
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 18, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Transcriptomic landscape of cumulus cells from patients <38 years old with a history of poor…
WASHINGTON — Merging satellite operators SES and Intelsat independently invested in direct-to-device venture Lynk Global without knowing about the other’s decision.“This really is coincidental,”…
With just 10 days to go before the U.S. FDA rules on its liver cancer drug, HLB is pushing back against swirling rejection rumors while making a bold acquisition to expand into obesity treatments.In a…
Children who regularly eat fish could be more sociable and kind than their peers, a new study suggests.
As the mainstay of the highly skilled talent team, digital artisans are of great significance in promoting industrial transformation and upgrading, accelerating the pace of digital as well as…
Iranian researcher Mahmood Kolnegari has described a new praying mantis species in central Iran, naming it Sinaiella azadi (“freedom” in Persian) to symbolize the importance of scientific freedom and…
Georgakopoulos, N. D., Wells, G. & Campanella, M. The pharmacological regulation of cellular mitophagy. Nat. Chem. Biol. 13, 136–146 (2017).Article CAS PubMed
Most people in the United States don’t know that medical aid in dying, a legal practice that allows terminally ill patients to obtain a prescription for medication to end their life, is legal in…
With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests. Most parents say they don't know if there…
The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory: "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance," says Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. So it is fitting that researchers would study a compound found in…
In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral…
President Trump thinks sending people to Mars would be “great,” but it is not at the top of his priority list despite his endorsement of the idea in two major speeches since returning to the White…
Concerns have been raised about the health of emergency medicine doctors, who have been at the forefront of the ongoing conflict between the government and the medical community for over a year.Yoo In…
The Trump administration issued its first major set of proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act on Monday that federal officials said are intended to crack down on fraud in the program. Policy…
With over 7,000 rare diseases worldwide—94 percent of which still have no approved treatment—one company is at the forefront of developing solutions: Ipsen. Guided by its corporate strategy, “Focus.…
Many biologically important molecules change shape when stimulated by UV radiation. Although this property can also be found in some drugs, it is not yet well understood. Using an innovative…
New research throws doubt on claims that meteorite material recovered from the Pacific Ocean in 2023 is of interstellar origin. At the time, seismic signals linked to the meteor helped Harvard…
Could a natural fungus compound fight fatigue and sharpen your mind? New research suggests cordycepin might hold the key to boosting endurance and protecting brain function when pushed to the limit.
What if we told you that artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT don’t actually learn? Many people we talk to are genuinely surprised to hear this. Even AI systems themselves will often…
A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments.Experiencing chronic stress is known to leave people vulnerable to depression or…
In a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed on February 26, 2025, the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba agreed to acknowledge, elevate, and support Indigenous peoples as…
(iStock) Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. When you think of ear issues, hearing loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. And while it is…
Sherry Andrews prepares a MMR vaccine at the health department in Lubbock, Texas, last month. (Annie Rice/Reuters) The National Institutes of Health will cancel or cut back dozens of grants for…
Penn State engineering graduate student Divya Tyagi (right) shows her work on a century-old math problem to her adviser, Sve
Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms. Now, a study…
According to the study, nearly all farmers in the area are experiencing changes in temperature and rainfall that make farming more difficult than it used to be. They were already struggling to feed…
Every day, billions of cells in your body divide, helping to replace old and injured cells with new ones. And each time this happens, your entire genetic library -- your genome, which totals more than…
Occupational and environmental exposures can put specific groups of people at higher risk of cancer, including firefighters. A new study by investigators at Mass General Brigham examines a cancer…
A single molecular switch is essential for blood stem cells to enter an activated, regenerative state in which they produce new blood cells, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell…
A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors…
AI models often rely on "spurious correlations," making decisions based on unimportant and potentially misleading information. Researchers have now discovered these learned spurious correlations can…
The full moon in March will be extra special. This Friday, a total lunar eclipse is expected to turn the moon into a visible glowing red color, sometimes called a "Blood Moon." Although the space show…
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in partnership with the Australian Academy of Science, is set to deliver $6.3 million in grants to strengthen science and…
Ferlay, J. et al. GLOBOCAN 2012 v1. 0, cancer incidence and mortality worldwide. Iarc Cancerbase 11. (2013).Findik, S. et al. Human papillomavirus (HPV) subtypes and their relationships with cervical…
A recent international study published in Molecular Psychiatry has identified new genetic variants associated with autism and developmental delays. This discovery adds to the growing list of genetic…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Ireland’s Maynooth University has found that 84% of Parkinson’s disease patients struggle with sleep problems, which significantly affect their mental health, daily…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that brief exposure to air pollution can impair focus, emotional recognition, and decision-making skills, potentially making everyday activities like shopping…
A new international study led by the University of Granada suggests that melatonin, a hormone known for regulating sleep, may also help protect muscles from damage caused by obesity and type 2…
The world's first glass bridge blends ancient wisdom with modern innovation
Newly achieved precise control over light emitted from incredibly tiny sources, a few nanometers in size, embedded in two-dimensional (2D) materials could lead to remarkably high-resolution monitors…
By XANTHA LEATHAM, DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 20:35 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 20:43 EDT, 10 March 2025 Having two children may be best for women's mental health, according to a new study.A…
Millions of children are slipping through the cracks of global vaccination efforts — and measles, one of the deadliest and most contagious diseases, is being overlooked. New research calls for urgent…
Researchers have identified a critical “midlife window” for preventing age-related brain decline. The new study in PNAS has unveiled that brain aging follows a distinct yet nonlinear trajectory with…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that people with arthritis may be more likely to have overactive bladder (OAB), a condition that causes frequent and sudden urges to urinate. The research,…
Embrace the Challenge NASAWatch Keith’s note: I am getting imagery and less than pleasant comments like this from people at NASA questioning the way that Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro closed…
Newswise — Prostate cancer statistics can look scary: 34,250 U.S. deaths in 2024. 1.4 million new cases worldwide in 2022. Dr. Bruce Montgomery, a UW Medicine oncologist, hopes that patients won’t see…
Published: 20:01 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 10 March 2025 Children who eat fish twice a week are more sociable and kind, a new study suggests.The experts behind the research are now…
Understanding how particles such as electrons travel vast distances in space or how they acquire ultra-high energy has been a long-standing puzzle in astrophysics.In fact, physicists’ picture of the…
Two-dose measles vaccination coverage has fallen by 3.7% globally since 2019, leaving most WHO regions off track to meet Immunization Agenda 2030 targets. The study highlights a worrying rise in zero…
The term “global warming” is typically used to describe increasing global temperatures as a result of human emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases. However, unusually cold events…
Researchers from one of South Korea's largest hospitals claim to have developed an objective measure of pain during and after surgery using AI. FINDINGS The research team at Asan Medical Center…
For the second time in two years, a commercial lunar lander built and operated by Intuitive Machines has fallen over on the moonBy Tariq Malik & SPACE.com
Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research showsBy Joanna Thompson edited by Andrea Thompson
The medical 3D printing market is projected to reach $4bn in 2026. Image credit: elenabsl/shutterstock.com As momentum continues to build, medical device companies are ramping up their investment in…
Researchers at Texas Tech University reviewed how red meat proteins and amino acids affect human health, weighing both benefits and risks. Their findings highlight that while red meat provides vital…
The list is “an unusual mix of words that are tied to activities that this administration has been at war with—like equity, but also words that they purport to be in favor of doing something about,…
Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches. I write from Brisbane, where rain has fallen for several…
Telesat has announced plans to build a new Telesat campus in Gatineau, West Quebec; across the Ottawa River from Ottawa. Due to open in the fourth quarter of 2025 and bring 300 new jobs to the area,…
The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past twenty years, with nearly 1-in-3, or about 25 million, young people ages 5 to 25 estimated to now be living with…
Rosemont, Ill – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) filed its response to the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ (ASA) motion seeking leave to file an unrequested amicus curiae…
WASHINGTON – “Most folks don’t understand cyber,” Nicholas Goddard, Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command operations director, said March 10 during a panel on evolving threats at the Satellite 2025…
Space stations break down. Satellites get damaged. Repairing them requires launching replacement components on rockets.The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is now exploring an…
Parental risks, aggressive behaviour, and alcohol use: a deep dive into child abuseChild maltreatment has been the focus of two separate studies led by UQ researchers, who examined the main parental…
Weather Apps are a staple of life these days. Over the years, I have written several commentaries on the pros and cons of them. From my perspective as a meteorologist, the “cons” often outweigh the…
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket first stage booster, tail number B1086, lands on the droneship, ‘Just Read the Instructions,’ amid the Starlink 12-20 mission on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Shortly after touchdown,…
Eric Schmidt, who was the CEO of Google from 2001 to 2011, is now the CEO of rocket startup Relativity Space, a company spokesperson confirmed to TechCrunch. Schmidt will be replacing Relativity Space…
High-protein diets and protein-enriched foods seem to be everywhere we turn. It’s a nutrition trend with a refreshingly positive vibe. Unlike carbohydrates and fats, protein is the only one of the…
Zwitterions — a common macromolecule found in human cells — are being used at The University of Sydney to create materials that could stop blood clots from forming in medical devices like heart valves…
WASHINGTON — Intelligence professionals at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency are maintaining their focus on mission objectives despite ongoing staff reductions, the agency’s director said…
(Photo by Mariyana M on Shutterstock) Red wine offers no special cancer protection over white wine, despite containing more resveratrol, according to the largest study comparing the two beverages.…
This week, a busy launch manifest will see SpaceX launch the Crew-10 and Starlink Group…
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have successfully developed a supercharged iteration of CAR-T cell therapy that can enhance the effectiveness and longevity of the…
Published: 11:32 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 13:13 EDT, 10 March 2025 A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Texas Monday morning.The quake was recorded less than 50 miles south of San Antonio around…
Published: 14:22 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 14:26 EDT, 10 March 2025 A growing oil spill in the Humber Estuary has sparked concerns of an environmental disaster after an oil tanker and cargo ship…
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 15:40 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 18:19 EDT, 10 March 2025 Goats are among the smartest creatures in the farmyard, research suggests.In the first…
Published: 16:18 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 16:23 EDT, 10 March 2025 One of America's biggest banks has suffered a security blunder, exposing the social security numbers and other private…
Published: 18:00 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 18:08 EDT, 10 March 2025 The US Navy's 'Doomsday plane' took off from Oklahoma Monday and circled parts of Nebraska during a mysterious mission.The…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Overall, 6.95 percent of U.S. adults report being present at the scene of a mass shooting, and 2.18 percent sustained physical injuries during these…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Shift work and night work are associated with an increased risk for the common cold and several other infections among nurses, according to a study published…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- From 1990 to 2023, there was a decrease in the number of births and in general and total fertility rates (GFRs and TFRs), according to the March 6 National…
We all depend on oxygen to survive, but about 3 billion years ago, there was barely any oxygen at all. When was the last time you thought about where all the oxygen on Earth came from?A research team…
NASA has eliminated key science offices — its chief scientist and her office — according to an internal email obtained by Axios.The news comes less than a week after Ars Technica reported that the…
Ontario, Canada's most populous province, has enacted a 25% tariff on electricity that it exports to the U.S. in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods.Electricity from Ontario…
Using NASA data, researchers can track vegetation changes around the planet, not just in forests but also in grasslands and savannas like the Brazilian Cerrado.
Could volcanic eruptions have had an effect on the Great Oxidation Event (GOE)? (© Fotos 593 - stock.adobe.com) Massive volcanic events known as Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs) likely released carbon…
An expedition to a deep-sea ridge, just north of the Hawaiian Islands, revealed a surprise discovery back in 2022: an ancient dried-out lake bed paved with what looks like a yellow brick road. The…
BYLINE: Myra Wright What: Going Beyond the Science: The Importance of Cardiovascular Research for our Patients and Communities Who: Dennis Disch, M.D., vice president of the cardiovascular service…
Published: 17:49 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 17:58 EDT, 10 March 2025 Doctors are urging people to take care when reheating food, as doing so incorrectly could lead to dementia.Using plastic…
Winter and spring 2023 were very warm in much of the eastern United States, causing springtime biological activity to start much earlier than it had in decades. The blooming of the iconic cherry trees…
Tesla's stock tumbled by almost 16 percent on Monday, driven by widespread pessimism over the EV maker's plummeting sales numbers worldwide.Wall Street analysts lowered their price targets…
This story is a sidebar to a main story about findings from the earliest clinical trials launched during the COVID pandemic. To read the full story, click here. Clinical trial networks developed…
A former Eaton Corp. employee faces prison for planting malicious code after losing responsibilities at work.
The highly infectious disease measles has recently hit at least 200 people in Texas and New Mexico and has resulted in at least one death. During this time, medical suggestions for measles treatment…
Emotions can feel overwhelming, often lingering far longer than expected. A single frustrating conversation or a moment of embarrassment can replay in the mind for hours, shaping the rest of the day.…
The U.S. military's top-secret X-37B space plane has returned from a mysterious 434-day mission in orbit. The enigmatic mission 'broke new ground' for reusable space technology, according to the U.S.…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Jainendra K. Jain, Evan Pugh University Professor and Erwin W. Müller Professor of Physics and holder of the Eberly Family Chair in the Penn State Eberly College of Science, has…
A cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide collided with a tanker transporting jet fuel – scientists are warning of potentially severe environmental impacts
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Thirty-one million people, or 12 percent of the U.S. adult population, borrowed $74 million last year to help pay medical costs for themselves or a family…
In people not adapted to life at altitude, the sparse oxygen can impair fetal growth, causing problems that can last a lifetime. Researchers are searching for remedies. In 1545, Spanish colonizers…
Scientists used fragments of the child's right forearm bone to date the skeletal remains. Cidália Duarte In 1998, archaeologists discovered the skeletal remains of a child in Portugal’s Lapedo Valley.…
Newswise — While Alzheimer’s Disease is traditionally associated with the buildup of plaques, emerging evidence suggests that mitochondrial dysfunction may play a role in the onset and progression of…
NASA and Boom Supersonic just released an incredible photo capturing a shockwave emanating from the dark silhouette of the supersonic XB-1 aircraft while it traveled in front of the sun during a Feb.…
(Dreamstime) Comment| Print| A A Letting a stream of four-letter words fly may do your body good. According to a new study, researchers found that swearing is “a drug-free, calorie-neutral, and cost…
Newswise — Protein kinase research presents an opportunity to explore molecular targets in the body to treat diseases like cancer and autoimmune disorders. These enzymes have the potential to bind to…
WASHINGTON — The former chief executive of Google is taking a stake in, and becoming chief executive of, Relativity Space as that launch vehicle company notes progress on its Terran R rocket.A company…
The portrait recently went on display at England's Wrest Park. English Heritage In the summer of 1553, a girl of around 16 was proclaimed the queen of England. Her name was Lady Jane Grey, and she…
Tityus achilles. Credit: Léo Laborieux. Deep in the rainforests of Colombia, a scientist set out to study moths. While searching for copper, he found gold: a new scorpion capable of something almost…
More than 100 physician organizations, including the American College of Surgeons, are urging members of the United States House of Representatives insist their leadership include language preventing…
Newswise — Juan C. Ibla, MD, MS, FAAP, has been appointed Division Head of Cardiac Anesthesiology at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Ibla also will serve as Vice-Chair for…
Breast Cancer | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comThe ongoing phase 2 ALISCA-Breast1 study (NCT06369285) is evaluating the efficacy, safety, and optimal dose of alisertib (MLN8237)…
Scientists and public health experts are sounding the alarm over plans by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fund a study on whether there's a causal link between vaccines and…
The Trump administration has revoked a $600,000 federal grant awarded to Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College after conservative activists falsely claimed it was funding research on…
Challenging working conditions in health services, especially in emergency departments (ED), lead to high levels of stress and burnout. This contributes to the staff retention problem recognised by…
High medication costs and complex treatment options are major barriers to care for patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), making clinical pharmacists crucial for patient…
Reading time: 2 minutesA new report from the University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization (UHERO) finds that construction defect litigation has become a significant factor in Hawaiʻiȁ
A four-person University of Alaska Fairbanks team plans to land an unmanned aircraft in the crater of an active Costa Rica volcano this week to sample gas escaping from the soil. The flight will occur…
Mayor of Ludlow Beverley Waite has said she is concerned about the impact on the Onny, which flows into the River Teme. "We have bathing status on the Teme, plus salmon and otters," she said."We can't…
For decades, scientists have focused on amyloid plaques—abnormal clumps of misfolded proteins that accumulate between neurons—as a therapeutic target for Alzheimer’s disease. But anti-amyloid…
Telesat announced today it had awarded a contract to Germany’s QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH to develop a commercial aviation flat panel antenna. In the news release Telesat said that “QEST…
Three states have now passed legislation making it illegal to manufacture, sell, or distribute cultivated meat.
According to news reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning a study of potential links between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Despite extensive scientific…
In this issue, Julie B. Sibbesen, PharmD; and Jeanette Rich, PharmD, provide a concise review of the new drug and biological review and approval process, focusing on the role of the Prescription Drug…
Early invasive management does not reduce the risk of hard clinical outcomes, such as mortality or MI, in women with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndromes (NSTE ACS), but it is linked with reduced…
The planning decision has been taken out of the hands of West Berkshire CouncilThe government is set to decide whether a proposed new recycling plant - capable of producing a component of sustainable…
Starship, the SpaceX megarocket that's slated to bring astronauts to the Moon and perhaps one day Mars, is hitting a major snag in its development: the latest version of the spacecraft, known as Block…
Early brain development lays the foundation for lifelong health and success. But disruptions to a child’s early environment can leave a long-lasting imprint on their development and success. For…
ORLANDO -- The TYK2 inhibitor deucravacitinib (Sotyktu) showed clinical potential in two diseases other than psoriasis, according to studies reported here. More than half of patients with psoriatic…
The future of medicine just might include prosthetic penises that can be printed on demand. In a study out this month, scientists have demonstrated that their 3D-printed penile implant can restore…
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Images: Firefly & Intuitive Machines Last week was a big week for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services progra
A study from Yale University today in JAMA Network Open reveals substantial protection by the preventive drug nirsevimab (Beyfortus) against infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections,…
Cave explorers have pushed through narrow gaps in rocky walls to uncover an extra 100 metres of tunnel on South Australia's Limestone Coast, with hopes it may link separate caves together.The Soggy…
Ukraine Securing Ukraine's Future As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the international context is changing rapidly, including the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Much is at stake,…
A compound found in common kitchen herbs rosemary and sage has inspired a potential new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to research published in February by scientists at Scripps Research…
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden provides evidence that exposure to fluoride during pregnancy or early childhood could impair cognitive development in children, even at levels…
Observations that support one of Priyamvada Natarajan’s theories about the formation of the universe’s earliest black holes were recently recognized as runners up for Science Magazine’s 2024…
Last year, astronomers detected the Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) 2024 YR4 that orbits the Sun every four years and periodically crosses Earth's orbit. The nature of its orbit makes it a Potentially…
Older adults with more smartphone usage had poorer sleep quality, according to a new study. Depression and loneliness played a significant role in making sleep quality even worse. Researchers surveyed…
Adverse drug events are more common in older people with comorbidities, a new study finds. Factors that are independently linked with adverse drug events are being female, taking more drugs daily,…
There’s nothing like a well-timed joke to set the mood. Jokes can help ease tension in a conversation, make people feel more comfortable and engaged, and can even make you seem more trustworthy. Humor…
Hidden in the abyss of the Atacama Trench, Dulcibella camanchaca reveals itself as a unique predator adapted to the darkness.
Volkow, N. D., Han, B., Compton, W. M. & McCance-Katz, E. F. Self-reported medical and nonmedical Cannabis use among pregnant women in the united States. JAMA 322, 167–169 (2019).Article PubMed PubMed…
The advent of immune checkpoint inhibitors targeting the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway has revolutionized cancer treatment, resulting in improved clinical outcomes. However, resistance remains a critical…
The Northern Lapwing, Vanellus vanellus, is in decline, but new research by Cevenini & colleagues shows that Italian farmers could make a difference by making space for the birds in intensively farmed…
The ability to better steer particles suspended in liquids could lead to better water purification processes, new drug delivery systems, and other applications. The key ingredient, say Yale researcher
Features March/April 2025 By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens Read Article
Features May 1, 2011 In World War I, planes were primarily used for reconnaissance missions—though early dogfights took place between aircraft outfitted with machine guns. In World War II, in addition…
Features March/April 2025 By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens Read Article
A team of researchers from Würzburg has for the first time experimentally demonstrated a quantum tornado. Electrons form vortices in the momentum space of the quantum semi-metal tantalum arsenide.…
It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid increase in microorganisms capable of performing photosynthesis.…
Whales are not just big, they're a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons of nutrients from deep water to the surface. Now new research shows that whales also move tons of…
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content - an antioxidant…
(Photo by Saiful52 on Shutterstock) Researchers discovered that phosphorylated tau proteins, long thought to be exclusive Alzheimer’s markers, are also released by damaged muscle tissue in ALS…
Johnny Clipping, a 64-year-old community member from Tadoule Lake, Manitoba, recently had the unique opportunity to attend COP16 in Colombia as part of the Seal River Land Guardians delegation. With…
Kearns, G. L, et al. Developmental pharmacology-drug disposition, action, and therapy in infants and children. N. Engl. J. Med. 349, 1157–1167 (2003).Article CAS PubMed
The Belgian Approach for Local Laboratory Extensive Tumor Testing (BALLETT) study assessed the feasibility of using comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) in clinical decision-making for patients with…
On Jan. 28, 2024, Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a brain chip implant from Neuralink, the neurotechnology company owned by Elon Musk. The implant seemed to work: Arbaugh, who is…
Perinatal interventions guided by reproductive justice principles can have positive effects on the perinatal mental health of Black birthing patients and, perhaps, the mental health development of…
This artist's rendering, also from nearly two decades ago, gives a sense of the X-37B's size relative to that of the space shuttle. NASA said at the time that two X-37 vehicles could fit in the cargo…
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier choice, with many believing its high resveratrol content -- an antioxidant…
A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence. The findings are particularly significant…
A few months ago, scientists determined that the Sun’s current sunspot/solar storm cycle had hit its peak and was likely to remain that way for up to a year. At the same time, NASA’s Sun-studying…
Immunocore’s big swing for a functional HIV cure has cleared its first hurdle. No serious adverse events were tied to the British biotech’s bispecific T-cell engager in a phase 1/2 trial, and the…
I’m standing on a corner in Reykjavík, the most flagrantly fragrantly delicious cinnamon roll I have ever had in my hand, and I am pouring sweat. It’s not because I worked hard to get this blissful…
A estenose de válvula aórtica (EAo) é um problema de saúde importante que afeta mais de 1,5 milhão de americanos e milhões de pessoas ao redor do mundo. Pesquisadores da Mayo Clinic estão analisando o…
Remember that iconic skit on "I Think You Should Leave" where a hot dog-shaped car crashes into a building, and then as the crowd demands answers, a man in a hot dog outfit — who clearly crashed the…
A study published in PNAS looks at the potential relationship between microplastic pollution and photosynthesis activity. Prof Richard Lampitt, Research Scientist at the National Oceanography Centre,…
As part of a major reform of the science sector, the government plans to set up a research organisation focused on emerging technologies, including quantum technologies. The first quantum revolution –…
Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and love. A far cry from the lone predator lifestyle of…
“While directly editing game files might seem unconventional, there are no explicit restrictions against modifying files,” the AI said.
During a February bilateral meeting in New Delhi, the European Commission invited India to join the EU’s research framework programme, Horizon Europe, as an associated country. If followed through,…
Authorities in South Carolina believe the recent wildfire that has burned more than 2,000 acres near the coastal resort town of Myrtle Beach began in the backyard of a home.Officials said Alexandra…
PHOENIX – Arizona State University President Michael Crow and city of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego announced today that the new headquarters for ASU Health will be in the downtown Phoenix Bioscience…
La estenosis de la válvula aórtica (AoS) es un problema de salud importante que afecta a más de 1,5 millones de americanos y millones de personas en todo el mundo. Investigadores de Mayo Clinic están…
Social media platform X went down for nearly 12,000 users on Monday, which owner Elon Musk said was the result of a cyberattack."There was (still is) a massive cyberattack against X. We get attacked…
Carlos Augusto Monteiro, the epidemiologist who created the concept of "ultra-processed" foods, has questioned an initiative by the Novo Nordisk Foundation to disregard the current nutritional…
“There could be some snow on those mountain tops, especially the highest of the high elevations for the areas to the south,” he said. A second round of rainfall arrives Friday morning as a weak…
A mysterious phenomenon at the centre of our galaxy could be the result of a different type of dark matter. Dark matter, the mysterious form of unobserved matter which could make up 85% of the mass of…
Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is commonly known for causing blisters and sores. But in some cases, the virus can migrate to the eye or nervous system, causing severe, chronic symptoms. Now, a study…
Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Dr. Yun Shen will lead a team to explore the use of AI for precision hypertension management in Type-2 diabetes care. The research is funded through an award of…
Published: 14:31 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 14:36 EDT, 10 March 2025 As the John F Kennedy assassination files are set to be released to the public, a memo supposedly written by the former…
This week was a migraine week, which was a pity as I missed the calls for the Stand Up for Science rallies. If you’re attending more rallies, Andrew Thaler recommends contacting your local papernot…
At any given moment, more than 10,000 satellites are whizzing around the planet at roughly 17,000 miles per hour. This constellation of machinery is the technological backbone of modern life, making…
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will close several more offices within its agency as part of President Donald Trump's ongoing efforts to downsize the government, the acting…
More than at any time in recent years, Europeans need to be able to work together in ways that are meaningful and restore their faith in European institutions as enablers rather than a hindering…
EU state aid rules apply whenever an innovation conceived in a European university or publicly funded research institution is taken up by industry. The aim of these rules, which are complex and…
Europe has a slim lead over the United States in semiconductor design and fabrication research, a new analysis has found, although both are far behind a rising China. The analysis suggests that while…
Universities are calling for EU state aid rules to be clarified and for exemptions to be introduced to make it simpler for them to collaborate with industry. The state aid rules were introduced to…
EU governments will start negotiations this week to extend the Euratom nuclear research programme Euratom for another two years. This will align it with the EU budget, which runs to 2027, and the…
The first batch of Horizon Europe projects are about to finish, and the first wave of project audits to begin. This will tell us how well researchers have adapted to changes in the way grants are…
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, an international team of researchers has uncovered the hidden complexity of SIMP 0136, a free-floating planetary-mass object. Previously observed brightness…
Researchers at McMaster University have started a phase-2 clinical trial on a next-generation, inhaled COVID-19 vaccine. The AeroVax study, supported by $8M in funding from the Canadian Institutes of…
While scientific research can help inform how communities adapt to heightened risks from more extreme weather events, the process requires an alignment of academic resources and real-world needs and…
The next major goal of NASA’s Artemis moon program is to send astronauts around the moon and bring them back safely. The crewed Artemis II test flight is set to launch in 2026, and you have a shot at…
Elon Musk is blaming a "massive cyberattack" for disruptions on X. Musk commented when responding to a post that said "X is down."According to Downdetector, thousands of users began reporting outages…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comThe Noramco Group, a Wilmington, Del.-based…
The poem was discovered by researcher Leah Veronese. University of Oxford While conducting research in the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, a scholar discovered something remarkable: a…
WASHINGTON — SES is investing in Lynk Global’s low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation to expand into the emerging direct-to-device connectivity market.“We believe direct-to-device is a huge opportunity,”…
While the bite from a venomous blue-lined octopus (Hapalochlaena fasciata) can result in a painful, potentially life-or-death emergency for humans, new research indicates it’s part of everyday…
College student Sudiksha Konanki, 20, remains missing after she vanished in the Dominican Republic during Spring Break, with US authorities keeping her case despite reports suggesting she drowned
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new method of examining gene expression patterns called landscape transcriptomics may help pinpoint what causes bumble bees stress and could eventually give insight into why…
In the March issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology: The effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) on gastric retention before endoscopy, resumption of blood thinners…
Good parenting can make all the difference as newborns learn to communicate and process information, and an increasing amount of early-childhood development research has shown that parent training is…
It's been four months since president Donald Trump tapped billionaire tech founder — and SpaceX space tourist — Jared Isaacman as the new head of NASA.Isaacman has reportedly been preparing for his…
This research on a T-cell–targeting vaccines in HIV has implications for future study design to incorporate consideration of age and years on antiretroviral therapy (ART) to evaluate the level of…
Johnson & Johnson is dropping a partnership with Genmab centered around a CD38 monoclonal antibody, prompting the latter company to discontinue development of the program. Back in 2019, the companies…
Longevity biotech Immorta Bio has announced proof-of-concept findings supporting the potential of its personalized exosome technology to counteract chemotherapy-induced accelerated aging. The company…
Hundreds of protestors gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Lower Manhattan on Saturday, remaining there for two hours and effectively shutting down the location, the New York Times reports, with…
Last week, North America was treated to the unusual sight of an X on the Moon. On Thursday, viewers in North America will be able to witness a relatively rare event, occurring roughly once every two…
Dogs are some of our closest companions – but are we really all that in tune with how they’re feeling? We might like to think we are, but a new study suggests that actually, we’re often…
PHILADELPHIA – Distinguished cancer researchers Garrett M. Brodeur, MD, Susan Domchek, MD, Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, and Robert Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, from the Perelman School of Medicine at the…
More than £10m of funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has been awarded to BHP founder-member the University of Birmingham to run an ambitious trial which aims to…
A retrospective study highlighted the challenges of genetic testing interpretation for less-represented groups in public databases of genetic variation.The study covered French-Canadians at a large,…
NASA has initiated Reductions-in-Force or RIFs at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. in compliance with a Trump Administration Executive Order. Two offices and part of another were closed and their…
The opioid epidemic has claimed more than half a million lives in the U.S. since 1999, about three-quarters of them men, according to the National Institutes of Health. Although men's disproportionate…
Contextual social determinants of health (SDoH) – for example, rural residence and neighborhood economic factors – may affect access to community-based rehabilitation services for older adults with…
Matters Arising Open access Scientific Reports 15, Article number: 8294 (2025) Cite this article The Original Article was published on 08 May 2023 Morimoto1 describes a novel approach for…
Hopelessness. Fear. Isolation. These are the feelings reflected in the stories we heard from people living with low back pain (LBP) who participated in two focus groups held by the Duke Clinical…
A new study led by UCLA investigators suggests that chronic stress and an unhealthy diet may work together to fuel the early development of pancreatic cancer, shedding light on how lifestyle factors…
Special Feature March 10, 2025• Physics 18, 52 Theorists proposed an idea they called quantum teleportation—a means of transferring the identity of one particle to another over some distance. Figure…
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that threatens our ability to prevent and treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. To better monitor the emergence and spread of resistance,…
A new study exploring viewer experiences on erotic webcam sites reveals complex, often contradictory emotions among users, highlighting both positive and negative aspects for viewers and performers.…
DGIST (President Kunwoo Lee) has announced that a research team led by Professor Sohee Kim of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering has developed an electrode capable of safely…
Fifteen million years ago, now-extinct species of dolphins, whales and large sea cows roamed the world’s oceans, topping the underwater food chain. Yet back then, any one of these creatures could…
A landmark study reveals that bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition affecting nearly a third of women worldwide and causing infertility, premature births and newborn deaths, is in fact a sexually…
On Monday morning, NASA conducted a reduction in force for its Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy (OTPS), Office of the Chief Scientist, and the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
New data from the phase 3 ICONIC-LEAD clinical trial demonstrate that once daily icotrokinra (JNJ-2113; Johnson & Johnson), a first-in-class, investigational targeted oral peptide, led to significant…
Sign up for the Smarter Faster newsletter A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people When we think about memory, we often assume that a superior memory means remembering…
Today, ASA President Donald E. Arnold, M.D., FACHE, FASA, issued the following statement regarding the recent release of a federal government funding package that does not include critically needed…
A study suggests that you could be taking more than a minute off your life every time you eat a piece of cheese. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan, compiled a list…
In 1980, Terry Fox's "Marathon of Hope" set out to unite Canadians to help in the war against cancer. Now, to mark its 45th anniversary, the Terry Fox Foundation and Research Institute launched…
Details By Elyse Wild and Kaili Berg March 10, 2025 Last week, the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs advanced 10 bills that strengthen tribal water rights; a study from the University of New Mexico…
Biotech incubator Flagship Pioneering has uncorked its latest company. Lila Sciences is looking to use $200 million in seed funding to develop new advanced AI that can power fully autonomous research…
A breakthrough in lung cancer treatment may be on the horizon. Scientists at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered a powerful combination therapy leveraging sotorasib-an FDA-approved…
Researchers at McMaster University have started a phase-2 clinical trial on a next-generation, inhaled COVID-19 vaccine.The AeroVax study, supported by $8M in funding from the Canadian Institutes of…
Donna Lee Willis, ACT’s Head of Community Fundraising, described Sunday’s event as ‘amazing’, saying: “In 2022, we had four runners and they raised £1,267, so to go from that to 200 runners this year…
Partnerships play a critical role in educating the leaders of tomorrow. Since its inception, the Loran Scholars Foundation has worked with the University of Waterloo to support some of Canada’s most…
Sleep-deprived night shift nurses are at greater risk for the common cold and other infectious diseases, a new study says. Shift work and its impact on quality sleep can wreak havoc on nurses' immune…
Researchers from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles have created a groundbreaking prototype for a new kind of leadless pacemaker designed for both children and adults. The innovative…
AT is a 38-year-old female who has stage 4 metastatic breast cancer that is positive for estrogen and progesterone receptor (ER+, PR+) and breast cancer gene (BRCA) 1/2 negative. She expressed concern…
On ten thousand to million years time scales, climate dynamics on the Earth's surface are driven by both external and internal processes. Earth`s interior provides heat from radioactive decay and…
A recent study led by the University of Kent's School of Natural Sciences has found that short animations known as GIFs (Graphic Interchange Format) can improve the sleep of professional female…
The megalodon has long been imagined as an enormous great white shark, but new research suggests that perception is all wrong. The study finds the prehistoric hunter had a much longer body -- closer…
A shift in the polar vortex could bring a blast of Arctic air to millions of Americans in the second half of March, forecasters have warned.The polar vortex usually keeps cold Arctic air confined…
Last Friday, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated on X that a $600,000 grant to Southern University in Louisiana was being revoked for studying "menstrual cycles in transgender men," in the…
A single molecular switch is essential for blood stem cells to enter an activated, regenerative state in which they produce new blood cells, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell…
In the early morning hours (US time) this Friday, March 14 the moon will make a journey through Earth’s umbral shadow, displaying an ochre reddish tint during the latest total lunar eclipse to dazzle…
If you use an ultraviolet wand to disinfect and kill germs — or are thinking about it — be aware that certain brands may produce unsafe levels of radiation and should not be used. The U.S. Food and…
For generations, people across the world have lived within reach of the planet's most hazardous environments. What can their stories tell us about surviving the disasters of the future?
New Mexico health officials have announced that Betsy Arakawa, a classical pianist, businesswoman, and wife of renowned actor Gene Hackman, died from a rare disease known as hantavirus pulmonary…
(Washington Post Illustration; iStock) Over 15 percent (15.5) of young adults ages 21 to 24 used electronic cigarettes in 2023, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. To…
Laws banning conversion therapy for minors follow recommendations by most professional health-care provider associations that such counseling can harm and traumatize young people. (Allison Robbert/The…
The genetic testing company 23andMe was once synonymous with ancestry mapping and spit parties, but things went sour when reports of DNA data breaches came to light a few years ago. What was once a $6…
Over the weekend, Reuters reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study looking into whether vaccination can cause autism. It’s a study that will be a complete…
Tuberculosis bacteria rely on a family of genes that help them survive the challenging journey from one person's lungs to another person's during coughing, sneezing or talking, according to…
Recently Switzerland has changed its stance on medical cannabis particularly regarding its use in treating sleep disorders. As of August 1, 2022 Swiss physicians have been able to prescribe cannabis…
Federal officials say they are planning a study to investigate the false claim that vaccines cause autism.
Share Welcome to the Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science (MCCS) Early-Career Spotlight, a monthly feature showcasing the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL's) early-career…
Synthetic chemicals found in a wide range of products, from textiles to food packaging, and now even breast milk, are endangering infants’ lives in Africa, researchers say. Scientists are still…
We’ve all done it. After a few days of successfully exercising self-restraint, the stresses of work and daily life gets the better of us. Our willpower cracks and the chocolate cupboard gets raided.…
Bitter taste receptors on the skin were found to fight and expel toxins.
Researchers developing connectivity technologies capable of the enormous speed, capacity and security needed to make the most of new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), will receive a…
This ninth cycle of the NEOSSat Science Guest Observation Program is open for applications through March 31, 2025. According to the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) the NEOSSat space telescope was the…
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have successfully developed a supercharged iteration of CAR-T cell therapy that can enhance the effectiveness and longevity of the…
A new study published in Nature Medicine has revealed the presence of microplastics – tiny fragments of degraded plastic – in human brain tissue. While previous research has identified microplastics…
Towards a Net Zero Cement: Strategic Policies and Systems Thinking for a Low-Carbon Future was inspired by urgent climate action, driven by collaboration among policy experts, industry leaders, and…
Perinatal interventions guided by reproductive justice principles can have positive effects on the perinatal mental health of Black birthing patients and, perhaps, the mental health development of…
Despite having recently officially ended its science operations in January, Gaia, one of the most prolific star explorers ever, is still providing new scientific insights. A recent paper pre-published…
A biologist working on cancer therapies at the US National Institutes of Health.Credit: Saul Loeb/AFP via GettyBruising cuts by the adm
The Saudi crown family's megalomaniac dreams of building a gigantic city of the future in the middle of the desert are getting a brutal reality check.Saudi Arabia's plans for Neom, a futuristic fever…
In a series of strange remarks, president Donald Trump posited that the stranded Starliner astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, may have fallen in love during their extended stay on the…
The BEAR is a collagen-based implant used to facilitate healing of the torn ACL, which reabsorbs into the body over time. Image credit: Miach Orthopaedics. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
The result was a system of dunes that averaged 0.3 meter (1 foot) in height over the entire area, with elevations as high as 1 meter (3 feet) along the sides and the ocean-facing foredune ridge.But…
From 10 days to 9 months: A look at NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s extended ISS stay(AFP) Sunita Williams' return: NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally…
A 2022 article in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association estimated that the pharmacy workforce in the United States produced more than 350 million interventions in the roughly 2 years…
KU Leuven, one of Belgium's leading academic institutions, has cautioned that imposing a short-term competitiveness logic on European research funding without proper safeguards could undermine…
Looks like the movies got it wrong; who would have guessed?
Two white men in their 60s live hundreds of miles away from each other, one in Arizona and the other in Washington state. They are the same age and have identical socioeconomic backgrounds. They also…
"Megaripples" in the seafloor that were created in the aftermath of the dinosaur-killing asteroid impact extend much farther than scientists originally thought, new research shows.The findings offer a…
A previously overlooked factor may have contributed to the debilitating strength of Hurricane Idalia, which cost the United States billions of dollars when it struck in August 2023. According to a…
National Nutrition Month, observed annually in March, is a dedicated time to emphasize the importance of making informed food choices and cultivating healthy eating and physical activity habits. This…
The non-governmental, non-profit organization made the announcement in a statement addressing the special rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities attending the 58th session of the United…
From 19 March 2025, The Curiosity Cabinet at 171 The Strand will be home to ‘Waymarkers’, a new exhibition exploring and celebrating The SIM Project, founded by artist and anthropologist Liz Hingley.…
Dark matter, the mysterious form of unobserved matter which could make up 85% of the mass of the known universe, is one of science’s biggest manhunts.In this first of its kind study, scientists have…
Buzsáki, G. & Moser, E. I. Memory, navigation and theta rhythm in the hippocampal-entorhinal system. Nat. Neurosci. 16, 130–138 (2013). This review describes neuronal algorithms of navigation in real…
Building on an earlier pilot study, a large-scale mobile community-based prostate cancer screening project successfully diagnosed over 100 cases among nearly 3,500 men and maintained high diagnostic…
The study begins by highlighting the significant global burden of colorectal cancer (CRC) and the role of gut microbiota, particularly oncomicrobes, in CRC development. The researchers propose that…
Tech giant Microsoft claimed in a recent press release to have made the first topological qubit–an important milestone in the development of quantum computers. But some experts say the firm’s claim…
Scientists at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center (WNPRC) and the Morgridge Institute for Research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have been at the forefront of stem cell research…
For the first time, researchers have identified a turnover in the initial mass function of a star cluster. The new finding suggests that newborn stars and sub-stellar objects become more prevalent…
Reinvention can be a daunting concept. Considering it requires an already existing level of fear and uncertainty; pursuing it entails more. But according to Jason Tartick—a former corporate banker…
Five years ago the nation and the world shut down to battle an unparalleled pandemic. The coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), COVID-19 pandemic killed thousands and exposed weaknesses in our nation and the…
(Photo by Tijana Simic on Shutterstock) NEW YORK — “Yes, I floss every day.” It’s perhaps the most common lie told in dentist offices across America. As it turns out, most of us aren’t being entirely…
By Andy Tomaswick March 10, 2025 Ask almost any physicist what the most frustrating problem is in modern-day physics, and they will likely say the discrepancy between general relativity and quantum…
A recent study published in Diabetologia has identified insulinoma-associated protein 2 autoantibody (IA-2A) positivity as a significant marker for disease progression in individuals at risk of type 1…
Your significant other's positive emotions can be contagious, especially in older couples. (Darren Baker/ Shutterstock) Your partner’s happiness can lower your stress levels. Research shows that when…
DURHAM, N.C. -- Facing the potential loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding, Duke University is preparing for the worst. Like research universities around the U.S., the private…
The company is focused on advancing shoulder arthroplasty solutions. Credit: Thewsila / Shutterstock. Shoulder Innovations has secured $40m in a Series E equity financing round, to mainly progress the…
NASA RIF WATCH 2.0 NASAWatch Keith’s note: This was just sent to the NASA workforce by Acting NASA Administrator Janet Petro: As I alluded to last week, we are all navigating a complex and ever…
With the rise of video conferencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, many students became hyper-aware of their appearance on screen, leading to a phenomenon known as Zoom dysmorphia. A new study finds…
The Nebraska ethanol and co-products industry remains a significant and stable force that contributes billions of dollars to the state’s economy, according to a new study from the University of…
Temple Grandin, a world-renowned expert in animal welfare who transformed the academic understanding of animal behavior, will visit the University of Nebraska–Lincoln on March 13 for a screening of…
Leukocyte count, also known as white blood cell count, has been found to be an independent predictor of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC) severity in older postmenopausal women, which…
The continued release of greenhouse gases into Earth's atmosphere could increase the longevity of space junk in low Earth orbit, a new paper reveals.Under a high-emissions scenario, this could mean a…
Closed-circuit models have been added to the company’s open-circuit offerings, with a focus on sustainable efficiency.
fizkes / Getty Images A new study found that adults ages 56 and older who lived in areas with more heat waves had accelerated biological aging.Biological age refers to the age of your cells, not the…
New! Sign up for our email newsletter on Substack. Nonlinear superconducting resonator circuit for investigating dissipative phase transitions. In a significant advancement for quantum science,…
3D illustration of Clostridium scindens in the intestine. Researchers have identified a specific gut bacterium that could transform treatment approaches for ulcerative colitis by restoring the colon’s…
man getting vaccinated Using the same arm for multiple vaccine doses could provide faster protection during disease outbreaks, according to new research that reveals how vaccination site affects…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Treating male partners in addition to women with bacterial vaginosis results in a lower rate of recurrence than treating only women, according to a study…
Key Points Question Is apixaban superior to aspirin at preventing nonlacunar covert infarcts among patients with a recent cryptogenic stroke and atrial cardiopathy? Findings This secondary analysis of…
Lung Cancer | Image credit: catalin – stock.adobe.comChina’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted a marketing authorization application (MAA) seeking the approval of foritinib…
A new book exploring how emotional intelligence can transform dental practice has been launched by RCSI. Written by Dr Mary Collins, chartered psychologist and faculty member at the RCSI Centre for…
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Researchers at Michigan State University have refined an innovation that has the potential to improve safety, reduce severe injury and increase survival rates in situations…
The Age of Disclosure is a documentary that features 34 senior members of the U.S. Government, military, and intelligence commun
BYLINE: Andrew Smith The Camden Study, a pregnancy cohort of 4,765 women recruited between 1985 and 2006 from one of America’s poorest cities, has found new life at Rutgers University – where it…
Early life-responsive parenting can lead to healthier weight outcomes for children in their earliest years, with effects lasting but diminishing into middle childhood, according to a new study.…
A team at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has discovered how tiny needles of metallic lithium known as dendrites form during solid-state battery use,…
Long-acting injectables (LAIs) offer a promising approach to schizophrenia treatment, but their effective use requires careful management and patient education. In this interview, Michael McGuire,…
My citizen petitioned the FDA to remove the ban on the US Pharmacopoeia (USP) to create monographs for biosimilars, fearing that the monographs may create intellectual property issues based on the…
Gene mutations caused by exposure to certain chemical compounds have been linked to the development of gliomas, the most common type of malignant brain tumour. New research reveals that among patients…
The U.S. provides nearly a tenth of all climate finance globally, a well of funding that is at risk of drying up as the Trump administration takes aim at overseas spending. Last year the U.S. provided…
Grant helps to take AI-based harvesting robot Polybot from research-phase to startup-phase The Swiss army knife of field robots: the research team is training the Polybot for a variety of use cases,…
On Wednesday 12 March 2025 ESA’s Hera spacecraft for planetary defence performs a flyby of Mars. The gravity of the red planet shifts the spacecraft’s trajectory towards its final destination of the…
One thing that Miguel Forte, president of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT), board member of Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, and CEO of Kiji Therapeutics, wants to see discussed…
TORONTO, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Psyence Group Inc ("Psyence Group" or the "Company") (CSE: PSYG) is pleased that its NASDAQ-listed associate, Psyence Biomedical Ltd (NASDAQ: PBM) ("PBM" or…
The principles of quantum physics extend beyond the subatomic world and have vastly shaped contemporary culture. Over the last decade, Arts at CERN has been at the forefront of facilitating this…
The full moon in March will be extra special. This Friday, a total lunar eclipse is expected to turn the moon into a visible glowing red color, sometimes called a "Blood Moon." Although the space show…
Black Americans are more willing to participate in medical studies led by Black doctors and researchers, perceiving them as more trustworthy, finds a new study co-authored by a Cornell economist.The…
A skeleton that was found shackled with thick mental chains and weighed down with iron plates has turned out to be female, thus revealing that women as well as men once practiced extreme asceticism.…
Abarca-Gómez, L. et al. Worldwide trends in body-mass index, underweight, overweight, and obesity from 1975 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 2416 population-based measurement studies in 128·9 million…
The frequency of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and the overall risk of having a heart attack or stroke varies greatly among Asian American,…
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women, and approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in her lifetime. Awareness about risk factors…
Ohalo® Launches the Ohalo Strawberry Consortium: A Groundbreaking Collaboration with Industry Leaders to Develop More Flavorful Strawberries While Benefiting Farmers by Bringing Them to Market as True…
Published: 11:06 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 11:11 EDT, 10 March 2025 Women who were sexually active before they turned 18 may be more likely to suffer cervical cancer later in life, a study…
The company announced that at week 16, more than 83% of patients dosed with Ebglyss no longer required the use of concomitant therapies such as topical corticosteroids. Credit: Shutterstock / Kmpzzz.…
Newswise — A study published in Risk Sciences introduces a framework for endowment contingency funds, emphasizing the implementation of actuarially fair contributions to ensure equitable compensation…
Roche is the first occupant of Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus. Credit: Sundry Photography/Shutterstock. Roche has announced the launch of the Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston, in the US…
Since the 1990s, doctors have prescribed the drug metformin to treat type 2 diabetes, but scientists didn't fully understand how it worked.Now, new research fills in one piece of the puzzle: Metformin…
Falling raindrops get distorted by the air rushing past them, ultimately breaking large droplets into many smaller ones. This research poster shows how variable this process is by showing two…
Researchers from the University of Michigan are hoping their new study will inspire some Americans to rethink their relationship with laundry. Because, no matter how you spin it, clothes dryers use a…
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute's Dr. Sara Cuccurullo, chair, vice president, medical director, has been inducted as the secretary/treasurer at the Association of Academic…
Male and female rats with a chronic pain condition release different amounts of dopamine when given fentanyl because of sex hormones, according to a new study from WashU Medicine. The findings might…
Contextual social determinants of health (SDoH) – for example, rural residence and neighborhood economic factors – may affect access to community-based rehabilitation services for older adults with…
A novel analysis of more than 375 published studies concluded that the association between chronic pain and rates of depression and anxiety is staggering. The study, led by investigators at Johns…
In the fifth episode of The Deep End, Jon Nelson describes depression as a “no-casserole disease,” one that people are often afraid to acknowledge because of the stigma around mental health disorders.…
WASHINGTON — Voyager Technologies is expanding its partnership with data analytics firm Palantir Technologies to develop advanced sensor systems for U.S. military satellites, the companies announced…
Following SpaceX’s Starship explosion, the issue of space debris emerges as a significant environmental concern. Here’s what mankind’s space venture could cost future generations
Ever seen an image of an animal and wondered, “What is that?” TaxaBind, a new tool developed by computer scientists in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, can…
Iron can form compounds with helium at pressures as low as 5GPa – about 50,000 atmospheres – researchers in Japan report. This result could provide novel insight into the chemistry of the most…
The advocacy group Do No Harm is suing the American Chemical Society (ACS), arguing that its Scholars Program discriminates against applicants who are of white and Asian heritage. The ACS initiative,…
Stonehenge gets some well-deserved attention when it comes to British archeology. Between its age, altar stone’s epic journey, and potential origin as a community building initiative, it has a storied…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is preparing to study whether vaccines are linked to autism -- despite overwhelming scientific…
BVI already supplies ophthalmic devices to surgical teams in more than 90 countries. Image credit: Shutterstock / Chris Tefme. Ophthalmology specialist BVI Medical has completed a $1bn capital raise…
Children's health assessments differ significantly from adults due to varying cognitive abilities, language skills, and developmental stages. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), which are self…
Hypospadias is a widespread congenital disorder, characterized by an abnormal placement of the urethral opening, impacting as many as 3.42% of male children worldwide. Beyond the physical…
While supernovas and black holes steal the spotlight, most of the stars shaping galaxies and fueling the cosmos remain largely unnoticed. These stars—known as main sequence stars—are the backbone of…
AI models are increasingly being used for automated segmentation in medical imaging, including for cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) scans, which are widely used to diagnose and monitor heart disease.…
As healthcare shifts to embrace personalized medicine, translational omics is playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. By integrating genomic and proteomic data, this approach helps…
Anxiety and depression are increasingly prevalent mental health concerns affecting millions of adults worldwide. These conditions often co-occur, with anxiety disorders frequently preceding or…
The highly inflammatory immune response to Micobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) when unvaccinated results in structures called granulomas, which are dense collections of immune cells formed to contain…
Hackensack Meridian Bayshore Medical Center, a not-for-profit hospital located in Holmdel, NJ, dedicated their 2 North inpatient unit in memory of Janice Mitchell-Vassar, a former Holmdel resident.…
A new scientific study provides many new insights into the biology of the prehistoric gigantic shark, Megalodon or megatooth shark, which lived nearly worldwide 15-3.6 million years ago. Paleobiology…
The rhizosphere—the region of soil directly affected by plant roots—is a dynamic environment where plants and microbes interact in complex ways. These interactions are vital for nutrient cycling,…
A recent study has uncovered the pivotal role of the transcription factor SOX9 in the development of hypospadias, a common congenital condition that affects male children. The research highlights how…
(Credit: Andrea Cattabriga)After thousands of rare Chilean cacti were found in the house of an Italian collector, a years-long trial slowly unravelled how they got there – and is setting a precedent…
Kidney Cancer | Image Credit: ©Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comRESEARCH SUMMARYStudy Title: HIF regulates multiple translated endogenous retroviruses: Implications for cancer…
More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than a third of those waiting for a kidney transplant can expect to get one this year. This comes as rates…
A recent review has shed new light on the management of pediatric postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a chronic condition causing dizziness, fatigue, and fainting, often triggered by…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hospitals and imaging centers are now required to track and report radiation exposure from CT scans under new Medicare regulations.The rules, which began…
About 7% of U.S. adults have witnessed a mass shooting, according to a new study. And 2% have been injured during one –shot, hit by shrapnel or trampled by people trying to flee.The senior author…
The Space Force's top-secret X-37B spaceplane has landed after spending well over a year orbiting the Earth.The enigmatic space plane launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in December 2023. What…
Newswise — The Flame Nebula, located about 1,400 light-years away from Earth, is a hotbed of star formation less than 1 million years old. Within the Flame Nebula, there are objects so small that…
Newswise — Children’s health assessments differ significantly from adults due to varying cognitive abilities, language skills, and developmental stages. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs),…
Thousands of protestors came together on Friday, March 7 to take a stand against sweeping cuts to scientific funding and attacks against scientific organizations by the Trump Administration.Rallies…
If you are a teacher, you probably hold many different beliefs about your students. Some of these beliefs, called mindset beliefs, focus on whether teachers see their students’ abilities as…
A recent Finnish study suggests that limiting screen time and promoting physical activity from childhood may help safeguard mental health in adolescence. The findings are particularly significant…
Towards a Net Zero Cement: Strategic Policies and Systems Thinking for a Low-Carbon Future was inspired by urgent climate action, driven by collaboration among policy experts, industry leaders, and…
The FDA granted an orphan drug designation to EN001 (ENCell Co, Ltd) to treat patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. This action follows safety and efficacy results from a phase 1 clinical…
Life with a dog is a matter of give and take. Especially when it comes to communication. With no common human-dog language, our ability to communicate relies on understanding and reading our pet, and…
For the third straight year, The Mount Sinai Hospital is ranked the top hospital in New York State on Newsweek/Statista's "World's Best Hospitals" list for 2025. The Mount Sinai Hospital moved up to…
Newswise — A generation ago, many people who lost teeth due to age-related complications typically wore dentures. Now, dental implants are a common alternative. In this process, a provider places a…
Turning to Earth’s “evil twin,” Venus, NASA currently has two missions on the books: the Venus Emissivity, Radio Science, InSAR, Topography, and Spectroscopy (VERITAS) orbiter and the Deep Atmosphere…
AI will make robots more capable, but it will not replace human crews. If anything, AI may be essential to expanding humanity’s presence farther from Earth. Just as more distant or complex robotic…
Hiro Ono: There are many reasons that this is challenging, but I would say the greatest challenge is the uncertainty, the unknowns. We’ve sent 10 spacecraft to Mars, knowing a lot beforehand about the…
This is where artificial intelligence comes in. Volunteers on the Zooniverse citizen science platform help categorize known RFI patterns, training a machine learning system to conduct future searches…
Moving from design inspiration to implementation is all about the details. While we have integrated some nods to The Planetary Report’s legacy into the Almanac design, we also wanted to bring a…
Bill Nye with members in front of NASA logo The Planetary Society implemented the Space for Everyone five-year strategic planning framework in 2019, which elucidated the organization’s big-picture…
A study conducted in China found that individuals with pronounced social anxiety tend to be less motivated to engage in prosocial behaviors when these require effort. However, this effect was only…
Distraction, reappraisal, or negative thinking — which works best?The best way to get over a breakup is to think about your ex negatively.For example, consider their negative qualities or the…
Device developers are moving to cut out the use of disposable elements inherent to their patient monitoring devices in hopes of streamlining operations. Credit: Shutterstock / spaxiax. When it comes…
Hydrophilic coatings offer enhanced device performance but can encounter issues such as detachment or dissolving. Image credit: lucasImages via Shutterstock The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has…
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition with complex immunological underpinnings. This article…
When the National Institutes of Health recently announced that it would reduce funding for biomedical research grants, the federal agency put out a post on X highlighting three prestigious…
In a phase 3 clinical trial, researchers found a new drug combination could be more effective than standard single agent treatment for patients with a type of rare blood cancer called myelofibrosis.…
Join us live for a star-studded event this Thursday, as scientists working on ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence release the mission’s first scientific observations beyond the Earth-Moon system,…
Imagine answering a phone call or surfing the internet by simply waving your hand over your shirt. Thanks to a groundbreaking development in smart textiles, this futuristic, hands-free technology is…
By combining one-photon ultraviolet excitation with X-ray absorption spectroscopy at the nitrogen K-edge with advanced quantum-chemical calculations, researchers unveiled the fascinating and…
Large language models work well because they’re so large. The latest models from OpenAI, Meta and DeepSeek use hundreds of billions of “parameters” — the adjustable knobs that determine connections…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A common vaginal infection that affects nearly 1 in 3 women worldwide should be reclassified as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), a new study…
The day before Caroline and Ryan Caufield were due to have their first child, they learned their baby had no heartbeat. It was 2022, and because of COVID restrictions, it was the first time Ryan had…
University of Florida researchers are addressing a critical gap in medical genetic research - ensuring it better represents and benefits people of all backgrounds. Their work, led by Kiley Graim,…
Among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, taking more daily steps and engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity were both associated with a significantly reduced risk of death from…
Gene mutations caused by exposure to certain chemical compounds have been linked to the development of gliomas, the most common type of malignant brain tumor. New research reveals that among patients…
A new study shows that location can play a significant role in shaping happiness. The study, conducted by WalletHub, showed that certain U.S. cities may foster better well-being than others. 180…
Women are more likely than men to increase regular drinking during marital separation, according to a study by the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Population Health and Trinity College…
Mar 10 2025 For my entire career as a neurologist, spanning three decades, I have been hearing about various kinds of stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Now a Phase I clinical trial is…
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MMSI), a global leader of healthcare technology, today announced enrollment of the first patient in its…
The computing world is celebrating a major milestone as Andrew Barto, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Richard Sutton, professor of computer science at the University…
Novo Nordisk’s vision of 25%-plus weight loss is looking further and further away. Three months after missing that target in its first phase 3 CagriSema trial, the Danish drugmaker has fallen even…
A new study suggests one common fruit could protect against diabetes
As Cornell moves forward with a large-scale expansion of Duffield Hall, the directorship of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in Cornell Engineering has been named in honor of the late…
The commitment, the largest in Cornell Engineering’s history, from David A. Duffield ’62, MBA ’64, will significantly expand the college’s existing Duffield Hall, creating a new state-of-the-art home…
Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered because it carries features from both humans and Neanderthals.The child’s remains were discovered…
EMar 10 2025 The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria that play vital roles in digestion, immunity, and overall health. When this microbial balance is disturbed, it can contribute to the…
A new study examining the effects of sleep patterns and shift work on the immune system has found that sleep debt and night shifts increase the risk of several common infections in nurses. Modern…
Archaeologists discovered an ancient underground city beneath Abarkuh, Iran, where residents in Iran escaped above-ground heat.In the subterranean settlement, they found an aqueduct to transport water…
Square Peg Communications, the Ottawa-based firm that supports the simulation and testing of complex networks and satellite communications links prior to launch, has enhanced its RLS-2100 Radio Link…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Josh Canavan, head of pharmacy at RazorMetrics, discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) can analyze biosimilar fill rates and identify potential issues in…
GAITHERSBURG, Md., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emergent BioSolutions Inc. (NYSE:EBS) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its Baltimore-Bayview drug substance…
Newswise — Flexible three-dimensional integrated circuits (3D ICs) enable high-density interconnects, miniaturization, and multifunctionality. Unlike rigid circuits, flexible 3D ICs can conform to…
A recent archaeological study has uncovered a mysterious burial in Ecuador that may be linked to ritual sacrifice. The burial, which dates between AD 771 and 953, contains the remains of a young…
Research has linked higher levels of air pollution to the risk of acute myocardial infarctions, or heart attacks. How these risks differ by demographic, type of air pollution, and type of heart attack…
A small star with a planet companion appears to be on a high-speed trip around the center of the Milky Way and could be destined to escape the galaxy. If confirmed, the system would be the first…
Despite a surge in telemental health use after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, minority racial/ethnic group children had lower utilization rates than White children, according to Xin Hu, PhD,…
To a nonmathematician, having the letter “i” represent a number that does not quite exist and is “imaginary” can be hard to wrap your head around. If you open your mind to this way of thinking,…
As soon as President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, 2025, he signed an executive order titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing.” This order called for the…
Computer and stethoscope The cost of discharging patients to virtual wards becomes “equitable” with inpatient care over time, analysis suggests – despite initial findings that it was much more…
Both the deep sea and space are difficult to reach and even more difficult to explore. You can’t breathe the air, temperatures are extreme, gravity varies, and atmospheric pressure makes survival…
As United States government agencies go, NASA is unique. It remains the only entity in the world to have landed humans on the moon. It sent robotic probes to every planet, advancing our understanding…
Solid tumors often provide a challenging environment for the T cells of our immune system. By reprogramming the metabolism of T cells, scientists at the VIB-KU Leuven Center for Cancer Biology and…
A saucer-like space capsule touched down in the Australian outback last month, marking the first time a commercial spacecraft has landed Down Under.Varda Space Industries' Winnebago-2 (W-2) space…
WASHINGTON — LeoLabs, a California-based space monitoring company, has secured a $60 million public-private agreement to deploy a next-generation radar site in the Indo-Pacific region.The agreement,…
WASHINGTON — SpaceWERX, the commercial outreach arm of the U.S. Space Force, selected eight companies for Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) agreements for 2025 worth a combined $440 million in…
Nutritionist Farzanah Nasser has urged Brits to go 'back to basics' when it comes to gut health - and it turns out many are turning to supplements first instead of whole foods
WASHINGTON — Rivada Space Networks plans to start deploying test satellites for its projected low-Earth constellation in 2026, the company announced March 10.The initial deployment of test satellites…
A team of researchers has unveiled a revolutionary ingestible bioimpedance sensing device capable of continuously and non-invasively monitoring the integrity of gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal barriers.…
Every day, we say—and don’t say—countless things that shape our relationships. More often than not, much of our negative communication is unintentional, and we don’t even mean the damaging words that…
Newswise — A new study uncovered an association between exposure to chemicals commonly used in firefighting and glioma risk, reinforcing earlier research that has suggested a link between firefighting…
5G NTN in Ku-Band might sound like the name of an avant-garde music group or a futuristic technology still centuries away. In reality, it’s a transformative innovation already taking shape, with the…
Newswise — Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize numerous aspects of human life, with health care among the most critical fields set to benefit from this transformation. Medicine is…
Extreme temperatures can affect mental health in young people, but the brain processes involved remain unclear. Using resting-state functional MRI, researchers studied how short-term exposure to…
TAMPA, Fla. — Japan’s SKY Perfect JSAT has ordered a satellite from Thales Alenia Space to sustain its geostationary services, marking the European manufacturer’s second commercial contract this year…
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) announced Monday positive topline results from ANTHEM-UC, a Phase 2b study of icotrokinra (JNJ-2113), the first investigational targeted oral peptide that selectively blocks…
Good morning! Hope you had an easier time adjusting to the time change than I did—toddlers don’t exactly respect daylight saving time. Here is your week’s public health news you can use. The measles…
Explore some fascinating objects and stories in our galleries in this trail inspired by our exhibition ‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’ As the seat of royal power in 17th- and 18th-century France,…
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has initiated research to better understand post-diagnostic support across the sight loss sector, inviting insights from stakeholders. Caroline…
According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, gravitational waves warp spacetime. In the process, they could imprint permanent changes, or “gravitational memory,” on their…
Colorectal cancer remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and has been rising in younger people, but now, new research suggests that dietary choices may play a more significant role in…
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here.Plaques (yellow-black) in the brains of people with Alzh
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China has recently launched a national innovation center for high-end equipment nondestructive testing (NDT) in Beijing, aiming to advance intelligent inspection…
Newswise — BOZEMAN, Mont., March 10, 2025 -- Golden Helix, a global leader in bioinformatics solutions for Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and precision medicine, is proud to announce a multi-year…
Marking another step towards new insights into Earth’s forests and their role in the carbon cycle, ESA’s groundbreaking Biomass satellite has arrived at Europe's Spaceport in French Guiana, to be…
The plans were welcomed by RenewableUK, which represents the sector. The group's head of policy, James Robottom, said bill discounts would "help to enable the roll-out of much-needed new grid…
A recent review has shed light on the transformative potential of acoustic technologies in the fields of biofabrication and tissue engineering. These sound-based methods, offering benefits such as non…
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Celltrion’s biosimilars referencing Amgen’s bone disease therapy denosumab. The regulator has approved Stoboclo (CT-P41, denosumab-bmwo) and…
Organon has shared positive results from a long-term extension (LTE) study of its Vtama (tapinarof) cream, 1% in atopic dermatitis (AD) patients aged as young as two years. Findings from the phase 3…
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has announced that its dual immunotherapy combination has been approved by the European Commission (EC) to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of…
Charter Space’s insurance product is open for early access, Yuk Chi Chan, CEO of Charter Space, announced at SXSW yesterday.The CA-based space program management startup partnered with five of the…
One way to describe the plants, animals and natural phenomena in this lovely hardback from DK would indeed be weird and wonderful. The Cook's pine trees on the New Caledonian islands in the Pacific…
Maksims Grigorjevs / Getty Images Sea moss (Chondrus crispus) is a red algae that grows along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coasts of North America and Europe.1 It's sometimes called Irish moss or…
A new Hubble Space Telescope survey shows intriguing patterns of star formation in dwarf galaxies aligned in a plane around the Andromeda Galaxy. Andromeda GalaxyG. Zacchi / S&T Online Photo Gallery…
Published: 07:58 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 08:04 EDT, 10 March 2025 A lack of sex could almost double men's risk of being sent to an early grave, a study suggests. An analysis of data from 20,000…
Narwhal whales live in social groups called pods and live in the Arctic ocean. Experts disagree on the purpose of males' tusks. CoreyFord/Getty Images/iStockphoto/iStockphoto The long, spiral tusks of…
Elevated intra-abdominal pressure can engender a spectrum of adverse physiological repercussions in patients, but further research is needed to ascertain whether elevated intra-abdominal pressure…
Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods Amun,…
March 10, 2025 | Monday | News Innovation could be freeze-dried and stored for extended periods of time A new ‘nanoball’ vaccine platform developed by experts in Japan will be tested as part of new…
A new way to measure male fertility has been discovered by researchers at the University of Waterloo, opening the door to the development of simple, inexpensive tests for clinical and at-home use. The…
The collaboration is set to change the way clinicians analyse and collect patient data. Credit: CNW Group / Momentum Health. Remote monitoring and 3D imaging platform Momentum Health has partnered…
“This photo was taken at the MycoTile waste-processing space at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute in Nairobi. The sacks are full of sugar-cane bagasse, a fibrous material that is…
Shallow groundwater dynamics are reflected in spatiotemporal variations in groundwater table depth. Monitoring these variations over large areas is challenging. As a result, available data are often…
Raanana, Israel, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Polyrizon Ltd. (Nasdaq: PLRZ) (the "Company" or "Polyrizon"), a development stage biotech company specializing in the development of innovative…
TEL AVIV, Israel, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SciSparc Ltd. (Nasdaq: SPRC) (the "Company" or "SciSparc"), a specialty clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focusing on the development of…
Nuclear power comes with almost zero greenhouse gas emissions, but has its own issues in the form of radioactive waste.A new study proposes one way to repurpose this waste: powering batteries for…
In this Review, Iliev, Ananthakrishnan and Guo explore the gut microbiota in inflammatory bowel disease, highlighting bacterial and fungal components, immune mechanisms, metabolites, links between the…
Differences between humans and experimental models create a translational gap that makes it difficult to extrapolate research findings. The authors review systems-focused approaches to identify and…
Sodexo is reportedly the world’s largest employer of dietitians, ‘with 5,402 experts globally, bringing deep food expertise to diverse markets’. With ‘a strong heritage’ in food, it says it ‘provides…
A new 3D bio-printer that produces human-like tissue holds the potential to revolutionize the discovery of new drugs for cancer, heart disease and arthritis. Scientists from Newcastle University, with…
According to the company, 42.3% of the subjects in the higher dose arm reported more than a 75% decrease from baseline in EASI-75 at week 24. Credit: Kmpzzz/Shutterstock.
Aortic stenosis is stated to be a widespread valvular heart condition. Credit: sasirin pamai / Shutterstock. Medtronic has announced the Small Annuli Randomized To Evolut or SAPIEN (SMART) head-to…
Radio astronomers see what the naked eye can’t. As we study the sky with telescopes that record radio signals rather than light, we end up seeing a lot of circles. The newest generation of radio…
Published: 07:23 EDT, 10 March 2025 | Updated: 07:44 EDT, 10 March 2025 According to the Bible, Noah's Ark saved humanity and all the animals from certain annihilation during an ancient flood.Now,…
A recent study has revealed that violet Light-Emitting-Diode (LED) light can significantly reduce browning in fresh-cut apples by enhancing phenolic compounds and suppressing oxidative enzymes. This…
The new revision knee implant component is tailored to provide an option for individuals having sensitivities to particular metals. Credit: Anciens Huang / Shutterstock. The US Food and Drug…
Vancouver, Canada, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearmind Medicine Inc. (Nasdaq: CMND), (FSE: CWY0) (“Clearmind” or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biotech company focused on discovery and…
Newswise — Citrus plants, traditionally cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates, are highly vulnerable to cold stress, which can drastically affect both yield and fruit quality. With climate…
ESA’s Hera’s spacecraft’s 12 March 2025 flyby of Mars brings it just 300 km from Deimos, the smaller and further distant of the planet’s two moons. Deimos orbits 20 068 km away from the surface of…
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Hypophosphatasia is a relatively common skeletal disease that primarily affects bone and tooth strength. In the third national dental survey of hypophosphatasia in Japan, recently published in…
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) is supporting a study evaluating the services and care that is provided by ambulance crews to people in the last year of their life. The study aims to understand…
XI'AN, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese research team announced Monday that a space thruster has achieved full-power operation. The 100 kW high-thrust magnetoplasmadynamic thruster they tested is poised…
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China, the world’s largest waste producer, faces urgent waste management challenges. While policies and technology play key roles, the impact of Environmental NGOs is often overlooked. Our study is…
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aurora Spine Corporation ("Aurora Spine" or the "Company") (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices…
Given the growing antibiotic resistance crisis, novel ways to target bacterial infections are becoming increasingly important. One potential strategy is to manipulate bacterial genes at the…
On 12 March 2025 ESA’s Hera mission for planetary defence performs a flyby of Mars. Mars’s gravity will shift the spacecraft’s trajectory towards the Didymos binary asteroid system, shortening its…
This Perspective outlines evidence on existing platform trials in mental health and discusses key challenges and strategies to overcome barriers in order to maximize the potential of platform trials.
Reprogramming T cell metabolism can improve intratumoural fitness. By performing a CRISPR/Cas9 metabolic survey in CD8+ T cells, we identified 83 targets and we applied single-cell RNA sequencing to…
Auwerx and colleagues review recent advances in mitochondrial genetics, proteomics and biochemistry that emphasize the far-reaching impact of mitochondrial genetic variation and the role of…
In March last year, researchers found that among a group of nearly 300 participants, people who had higher concentrations of plastics in deposits of fat in their arteries (arterial plaques) were more…
The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among World’s Best in Newsweek/Statista RankingsMount Sinai named best in New York for third straight year Newswise — (New York, NY – March 10) – For the third straight…
Newswise — Rockville, Md. (March 10, 2025)—The American Physiological Society (APS) is pleased to announce its leadership election results for 2025–2026:President Robert L. Hester, PhD, FAPSPresident…
The Orion spacecraft for Artemis II, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years, is now equipped with its powerful solar wings. Built and attached by European engineers, these four, seven…
A new study from the Keck School of Medicine reveals mice, like humans, are able to carry out first aid on their unconscious companions – deeming them the real big cheese. Stereotypically, it is…
Green lights flickered on the wireless router in Barbara Williams' kitchen. Just one bar lit up — a weak signal connecting her to the world beyond her home in the Alabama Black Belt. Next to the…
Researchers racing to develop bird flu vaccines for humans have turned to a cutting-edge technology that enabled the rapid development of lifesaving covid shots. There's a catch: The mRNA technology…
A study from Harvard University, published in JAMA Cardiology, found that patients who had elevated blood pressure while lying down (supine position) were at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke,…
Each Monday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the week ahead (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on…
For the first time, scientists have observed water molecules splitting in real time to form hydrogen and oxygen.And right before they split, the molecules did something completely unexpected: They…
Fitness, man with dumbbell and help from personal trainer | Image by PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock A new study confirms what many already suspect: exercise, especially resistance training,…
Xsandra / Getty Images In a small study, cutting ultra-processed foods consumption in half led to significant health benefits, including more energy and an average weight loss of nearly 8…
HELSINKI — Chinese launch startup Deep Blue Aerospace has secured fresh funding as it prepares for a first orbital launch and recovery attempt in mid-2025. The funding round totalled nearly 500…
WASHINGTON — Potential damage to a Northrop Grumman Cygnus cargo spacecraft has led NASA to revise the manifest of an upcoming cargo Dragon mission to the International Space Station.NASA said late…
Joseph Shea, who sells athletic wear in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, wonders and worries about the food he eats. The chemical ingredients with mystifying names. The references on product labels to…
Research priorities for food, agriculture and environment research under Horizon Europe in 2026-27 are set out in an initial draft of the Cluster 6 work programme, due to be discussed at a programme…
A team of researchers at Cornell University has made a groundbreaking discovery about transposons, or ‘jumping genes,’ revealing how these mobile DNA elements can target and insert themselves int
From left: Joanne Cridland (Southampton Solent University), Ronda Gowland-Pryde (public engagement at the University of Southampton), Trish Nicolaides (widening participation at the University of…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A mother’s diet during pregnancy can influence her child’s risk of ADHD and autism, a new study says.In particular, the unhealthy hallmarks of a typical…
Advanced oncology pipeline including more than 20 active Phase 2 and Phase 3 clinical trials with a strategic focus on two priority pan-tumor programs: next-generation immunomodulator candidate BNT327…
amphibians: A group of animals that includes frogs, salamanders and caecilians. Amphibians have backbones and can breathe through their skin. Unlike reptiles, birds and mammals, unborn or unhatched…
Genomic and demographic analysis of an alpine plant–insect herbivore system shows that plants can use defensive camouflage to escape herbivores in an eco-evolutionary game of hide-and-seek that has…
A new study identifies a mechanism by which Elovl1 deletion disrupts the canonical feedback inhibition of cholesterol synthesis in T cells. By fundamentally rewiring cholesterol metabolism, Elovl1…
On the morning of March 29, residents across the UK will have the chance to witness a partial solar eclipse—provided the weather cooperates. While this event doesn’t carry the breathtaking drama of a…
Credit: Unsplash+ A team of researchers from the University of Cologne has made an important discovery about the tau protein and its role in Alzheimer’s disease. They found that a specific version of…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that smoking, particularly heavy smoking, is linked to a higher risk of cryptogenic ischemic stroke (CIS) in young adults
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers have uncovered how aspirin may reduce the spread of certain cancers by boosting the immune system. The study, published in Nature
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Yale University suggests that facing some adversity during childhood and adolescence may actually help build resilience to anxiety disorders later in life. The rese
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems) have discovered that combining two existing drugs can kill leukemia cells and
Bagsværd, Denmark, 10 March 2025 – Today, Novo Nordisk announced headline results from REDEFINE 2, a phase 3 trial in the global REDEFINE programme. REDEFINE 2 is a 68-week efficacy and safety trial…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Hormone replacement therapy during menopause appears to be linked to a toxic brain protein that’s a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease.Women over 70 had a…
June, C. H. & Sadelain, M. Chimeric antigen receptor therapy. N. Engl. J. Med. 379, 64–73 (2018). A review on T cell engineering for durable remissions and associated toxicities.Article PubMed PubMed…
Extreme weather events are increasingly linked to violence. A new study finds that exposure to floods increases risk of intimate-partner violence among women, especially among more vulnerable…
Image representing news article The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee will question experts in the second session of its inquiry into Innovation, growth and the regions. In this session,…
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals have made an important discovery that could change how diabetes is treated. Their research, published in the…
Credit: Unsplash+ A 17-year study from Columbia University has uncovered important differen
Credit: Unsplash+ As people get older, their bodies go through many changes. One important change is that they become less efficient at producing and absorbing vitamin D, a nutrient that plays a key…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has found that excessive drinking and
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from Université de Montréal have made an exciting discovery about the camu-camu berry, a fruit native to the Amazon rainforest. Already known for its health benefits,…
It seemed like a slow start to the year. Usually expect to see some of the emerging hibernators and over-winterers in later February. However, my first UK butterfly of the year wasn’t until 5th March,…
After about 30 hours of contact, Charon could have separated from Pluto and drifted into its current orbit.
Hannezo, E. & Heisenberg, C. P. Mechanochemical feedback loops in development and disease. Cell 178, 12–25 (2019). A review article that presents how feedback between mechanical forces and biochemical…
What makes matter stable? Why are atoms as they are? Why do different materials vary in their properties, such as electrical conductivity, density, melting temperature or light-absorption spectra?Such…
Entries are now open for Nature’s 2025 #ScientistAtWork photo competition. Capture a moment in your working day on camera for the chance to win a £500 cash prize (or local-currency equivalent) and the…
Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. The findings are contributing to efforts to accelerate the…
TAMPA, Fla. — Singapore’s Astrum Mobile has ordered a small satellite from Swissto12 to deliver resilient, low-bandwidth multimedia and connectivity services directly to devices across Asia from…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- LED light therapy is touted by social media influencers as a trendy way to treat acne.And it actually appears to work, a new evidence review suggests.Both…
Credit: Unsplash+ Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs about the size of your fist. They sit below the rib cage on each side of the body. Kidneys filter blood. They remove waste products and w
A new study estimates that nearly 17 million children and teenagers in the United States live with a parent who has a substance-use disorder. The research, led by Texas State University, the…
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Stanford University have developed a synthetic compound that mimics the pain-relieving effects of…
Credit: Unsplash+ A recent study predicts that by 2050, 25.2 million people worldwide will be living with Parkinson’s disease—more than double the number from 2021. This increase is mostly due to…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers from Pantox Laboratories suggest that fasting could help lower high blood pressure by interrupting harmful metabolic cycles that keep it elev
Credit: Unsplash+ More than 20 million people in the U.S. suffer from neuropathic pain, a condition that causes nerve damage and discomfort. For many of these patients, doctors
Brady, W. J., Wills, J. A., Jost, J. T., Tucker, J. A. & Bavel, J. J. V. Emotion shapes the diffusion of moralized content in social networks. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 114, 7313–7318 (2017).Article…
In the early 1980s, almost half a million people were paralyzed by polio every year. Most of them were children. Polio is an awful disease that can cause paralysis within hours and even lead to…
Researchers have developed a method for synthesizing highly-pure porous organic polymers (POPs). This lack of impurities improves their porosity, unlocking new potential for CO2 adsorption or use in…
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Even for the world’s largest animals, “when you gotta go, you gotta go.” Whale’s volcanic poop offers up a treasure trove of biological information and nutrients for the ocean. Not to be left out,…
MONDAY, March 10, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Female cancer survivors who walk and exercise more have a lower risk of dying from heart disease, a new study suggests.One hour a day of moderate to vigorous…
Abnormal N6-methyladenosine (m6A) modifications were associated with the occurrence, development, and metastasis of cancer. However, the functions and mechanisms of m6A regulators in cancer remained…
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Changes in the cellular response during lung damage caused by SARS-CoV-2 – the virus behind COVID-19 – have been uncovered. Researchers reveal distinct phases where waves of immune responses give way…
ORION CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 10 March 2025 at 11.45 EET Orion to open new Biologics R&D Centre in Cambridge, UK in 2025 to support global growth strategy, considers reorganizing some work in Turku…
Eating mangoes every day helps protect people from diabetes, according to new research. The "potential gamechanger" suggests that eating fresh mango daily reduces insulin resistance in overweight…
Spider silk is one of the most fascinating natural materials known to humans. It is more flexible than rubber yet tougher than bulletproof Kevlar and five times stronger than steel on a weight per…
A new study published in PLOS One suggests that online quizzes designed to help people determine their political alignment may be influencing their opinions and voting preferences without their…
digital world map What is the problem with relying exclusively on rigorous evidence? Is economic growth essential for human well-being? Is 'rigorous' evidence overrated? In this episode of…
Khartoum, Sudan How has the destruction of digital infrastructure exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Sudan? Since the outbreak of civil war in Sudan in April 2023, the country has plunged into a…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Startup satellite direct-to-device (D2D) constellation operator AST SpaceMobile expects to begin launches of its second tranche of BlueBird satellites this spring with the goal of…
Opinion High energy neutrinos are the coolest particles in astrophysics. Born in distant cosmic cataclysms, they speed through the universe almost as if it wasn't there. With no charge and a truly…
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) hold immense promise for targeted cancer therapy, but challenges remain in maximising their efficacy and minimising toxicity. ADC Therapeutics (ADCT) is tackling these…
Professor Tracy Robson, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (DVCAA) at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has been awarded the Irish Association for Cancer Research (IACR)…
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Snowball Earth — Grok via Astrobiology.com Neoproterozoic snowball Earth events reflect globally frigid conditions thought to have stimulated changes in geochemical cycling with planetary biotic…
A lifetime in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to tackle crop pests for improved livelihoods for the world’s smallholder farmers and greater global food security has been celebrated at an…
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A PAGASA official on Monday said that while the Philippines is expected to experience hotter temperatures in the next months, the weather will not be as extreme as in 2024. “Although makakaranas pa…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
ImmuneOncia Therapeutics is gearing up for its Kosdaq debut, a move that could fast-track its flagship PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor, IMC-001, toward commercialization. The clinical-stage biotech passed…
Oto, Japan’s oldest lion, died Monday of natural causes at the Toyohashi Zoo & Botanical Park in Aichi Prefecture, according to the zoo. She was 25½ years old — equivalent to about 100 human years.…
New research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that white blood cells which ‘remember’ past inflammation events are quick to overreact, raising the risk of blood clots.…
Making our way through security each week is a slog, but teaching incarcerated people has been an incredible career experience. Shai Berman and Tessa Montague need to carry their teaching materials in…
Protesters outside an IPCC meeting in Sweden in 2013 urge policymakers to accept that humans are warming the planet.Credit: Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP/GettyWe are in an era of disruption. The…
Stretching spider silk aligns its proteins and strengthens fibers, a new study suggests. This could improve engineered silk for biodegradable sutures, body armor and high-performance materials, and…
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NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity captured this image showing its wheel awkwardly perched atop one of the rocks in this location, as well as the textures of the layered sulfate unit bedrock blocks. The…
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A new study into the mighty Megalodon has found intriguing evidence to answer some of the biggest questions about these animals. What was their body size and shape? How did they give birth? And why…
We were excited to find clear evidence that even at small scales—within neighbourhoods rather than whole populations—the movements and life histories of individual birds actively shape the songs they…
For millions of years, Megalodon ruled the oceans. Growing to sizes that dwarfed today’s largest sharks, this icon is arguably the most talked-about extinct animal despite it disappearing from our…
Halliday, T. The Book of Frogs. A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World (University of Chicago Press, 2016).Everts, T., Van Driessche, C., Neyrinck, S., Jacquemyn, H. & Brys, R.…
Scientists from UC San Diego have uncovered a key finding to one of water's unique properties: at high pressure and low temperature, liquid water separates into two distinct liquid phases — one high…
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory (SLAB) have launched a new diamond open access journal, AI for Science (AI4S). The interdisciplinary journal will cover key Artificial…
A new study reveals that people with type 1 diabetes face twice the risk of suicide compared to non-diabetics and 1.8 times the risk compared to cancer patients.Led by Professors Kim Jae-hyeon and Kim…
Unlike traditional fasting, which requires complete abstinence from food, fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) is a carefully designed, low-calorie diet that provides essential nutrients while inducing a…
New research reveals a dose-dependent relationship between male infertility and mortality risk, suggesting semen quality may serve as a universal biomarker for long-term health outcomes.
The man accused of murdering 24-year-old Cairns woman Toyah Cordingley likely contributed to DNA on a stick found at her burial site, but not on the lead of her dog which was found tied tightly to a…
Published: 05:18 EDT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 05:18 EDT, 9 March 2025 It is a key moment in the story of both Christianity and Judaism and one of the Bible's most impressive miracles.Now, scientists…
Published: 19:01 EDT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 03:58 EDT, 10 March 2025 Famously, the Megalodon was the biggest shark in the world, and one of the most powerful predators to have ever lived. Formally…
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A group of Chinese researchers has synthesized a novel bio-based polyester nanocomposite with impressive, comprehensive performance and reprocessability, according to a…
For the new study, Cain and co-author Malisa Burge exposed 35 participants to light that was the same brightness, but either blue-enriched on blue-depleted while they reflected on whether positive or…
Lunit, a Korean medical AI imaging company, announced that its large-scale, multi-center prospective study validating the effectiveness of its AI-powered mammography analysis solution, Lunit INSIGHT…
BEIJING, March 10 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese open-source AI model is shown to rival top-tier global competitors such as DeepSeek R1, despite its smaller size, representing another step forward in balancing…
Sunita Williams got emotional as she transferred ISS command to Alexey Ovchinin ahead of return to Earth. The SpaceX Crew-10 mission will launch in the coming days with NASA astronauts and…
Numerous events and policy decisions across the world in the last several months are causing despair among many environmentalists. The abrupt freeze, and potential termination, of international funds…
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is poised to surpass 2.3 million job openings by 2027, according to a report on Monday. The report by Bain & Company showed that reskilling and upskilling…
Hanmi Pharmaceutical's Monterizine Chewable Tab., a combination drug of montelukast and levocetirizine, showed superior efficacy and safety compared to montelukast alone in pediatric patients with…
Ramcharitar, J., Higgs, D. M. & Popper, A. N. Sciaenid inner ears: a study in diversity. Brain Behav Evol 58, 152–162, https://doi.org/10.1159/000047269 (2001).Article PubMed Google Scholar
OSLO/ NAGASAKI, JAPAN, 10 March 2025—A new ‘nanoball’ vaccine platform developed by experts in Japan will be tested as part of new research, supported by CEPI, looking for promising tools that could…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—A new study presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) examined the impact of a policy implemented by the United…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—While participation in pickleball and other sports is growing, data on returning to play after joint arthroplasty (JA) is limited. Presented at the 2025 Annual…
Celltrion said it has received approval from the U.S. FDA for its biosimilar Omlyclo, a biosimilar referencing Xolair.Omlyclo is an antibody biopharmaceutical with the same composition as the original…
As people age, changes in body composition—muscle loss and fat accumulation—are often viewed as a cosmetic concern or a precursor to conditions like diabetes and hypertension. But a new study suggests…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—Living with osteoarthritis not only affects a person’s quality of life but can greatly impact their spouse’s quality of life. A new study found that spouses…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—The Apple Health app provides users with a wide range of metrics to track various health parameters, from heart rate and blood oxygen levels to fall risk and time…
The American Chemical Society’s headquarters building in Washington, DC A conservative advocacy group is suing the American Chemical Society over a program that the group claims amounts to…
Five years ago, the world stopped turning. In late 2019, a virus emerged in Wuhan, China, and within weeks, it took hold across the earth: west through Europe, then across the Atlantic to Boston,…
The first reports of a new illness emerged in late 2019, but it was 5 years ago this month that the World Health Organization declared the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak a pandemic. In this issue, C&EN takes a…
Even before the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic on March 11, 2020, the scientific community was mobilizing to develop vaccines with the hope of protecting us all.…
An alternative to Paxlovid, the only antiviral pills approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to treat COVID-19, is on the horizon. Pfizer—the maker of Paxlovid—has begun Phase 3 clinical…
A few key molecular tweaks help ibuzatrelvir overcome Paxlovid’s drawbacks What's in the pipeline? Scientists say their work lives today wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the pandemic The early days of…
It wasn’t that long ago that people considered Moderna and Pfizer to be saviors. Their work during the COVID-19 pandemic brought on an unusual outpouring of support and goodwill toward the…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—Despite the rising number of female medical students, a new study presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS),…
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—Prior authorization is commonly used with commercial insurance companies as a cost-controlling policy. However, a study presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of…
The full moon has been a source of fascination, from precipitating werewolf transformations to controlling the tides. Across the globe, it has been an important part of cultural and spiritual…
Many patients resent the idea that their pain is “all in their head,” but researchers think emotional stress and trauma may play a causal role in the development of chronic pain.“The overall pattern…
In the summer, there are enough phytoplankton to feed the millions of tons of krill that then feed the migratory whales that tourists travel very far to see in Antarctica. Andrew Peacock/Getty Images…
A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials have confirmed.The news came after the botched landing…
March 5, 2025 A federal judge on Feb. 28 ordered the US Office of Personnel Management to rescind its directives that led to the firings of probationary employees from the National Science Foundation…
Credit: Hyun Suk Wang/Athina Anastasaki A simple new method can break down commercial polymethacrylates, even if they contain additives or are dyed. Acrylic polymers such as poly(methyl…
Credit: Madeline Monroe/C&EN/Shutterstock In 2020, while preparing for his second-year candidacy exam in Prashant Kamat’s lab at the University of Notre
Newswise — SAN DIEGO (March 10, 2025)—Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 agonists), such as semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic), have helped improve the management of type 2 diabetes and…
Former Conservative science minister to head team focused on getting emerging technologies to market quicker
Jung Kwan Jang said it received the Varro E. Tyler Award at the 2025 Natural Products Expo West (NPEW) in Anaheim, California, on March 4.The award, presented by the American Botanical Council (ABC),…
Barros, L. C., Santos, U., Zanuncio, J. C. & Dergam, J. A. Plagioscion squamosissimus (Sciaenidae) and Parachromis managuensis (Cichlidae): a threat to native fishes of the Doce River in Minas Gerais,…
Around one-third (35%) of people in Scotland’s Black, Asian, and visible minority ethnic communities say they have faced discrimination within the past two years, finds a new survey led by the…
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good.…
Trainee doctors—who mostly resigned from tertiary hospitals last year in protest against the government’s expansion of medical school seats—have publicly called for reducing the legal workweek from 80…
"A couple of years ago I felt my hearing was suffering a bit. Much to my surprise, they said I had wax in my ears," he said.After getting his ears checked, Mr Bartlett is now receiving regular…
Martin, G. S., Mannino, D. M., Eaton, S. & Moss, M. The epidemiology of sepsis in the United States from 1979 through 2000. N. Engl. J. Med. 348, 1546–1554 (2003).Article PubMed MATH
Windermere attracts seven million visitors a year but campaigners say it is treated like an "open sewer"Environment Secretary Steve Reed is to pledge to ensure "only rainwater" enters England's…
The U.S. still leads the world in absolute R&D spending, now investing some trillion dollars annually in R&D each year. By 2027, the U.S. is on track to spend in the ballpark of $1.2 trillion on R&D.…
Korea’s pharmaceutical industry remains heavily dependent on imported raw materials, but DongKoo Bio & Pharma and Kukjeon Pharmaceutical are betting that local production can reduce dependence on…
Korean medical AI company VUNO has developed a deep-learning model, iREAD, designed to predict intensive care unit (ICU) readmission within 48 hours of discharge, potentially addressing one of the…
Yoshida, T. et al. Arabidopsis HsfA1 transcription factors function as the main positive regulators in heat shock-responsive gene expression. Mol. Genet. Genomics. 286, 321–332 (2011).PubMed MATH…
Curcumin possesses a variety of pharmacological properties, particularly anticancer activity. However, its clinical utility is limited by its poor water solubility and low bioavailability. To…
therapeutic alliance suicide prevention - client and therapist perspectives on the therapeutic alliance in the context of psychotherapy.
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
Taipei, March 10 (CNA) Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. said Monday that its research institute has launched its first traditional Chinese version of an advanced artificial intelligence Large Language…
Five years ago, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. Within days, travel was restricted, schools and businesses shuttered and social distancing was established.…
The Materials and Engineering Research Society hosted a book and bake sale to support wildfire relief Feb. 11.The event started at 11 a.m. in Engineering V. Professor Yang Yang, the department chair…
Morgan, E. et al. The global landscape of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and esophageal adenocarcinoma incidence and mortality in 2020 and projections to 2040: New estimates from GLOBOCAN 2020.…
It remains a sad fact of this world that we will never know for certain what the long-lost megalodon truly looked like – but a new study gives us what may be the most accurate reconstruction yet. An…
Sung, H. et al. Global Cancer statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. Ca Cancer J. Clin. 71, 209–249.…
Newswise — With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests.Most parents say they don’t know…
Newswise — Next-generation imaging technology is rapidly expanding beyond smartphones into intelligent devices, robotics, extended reality (XR) devices, healthcare, CCTV, and various other industries.…
There are many ways neuroscience could end. Prosaically, society may just lose interest. Of all the ways we can use our finite resources, studying the brain has only recently become one; it may one…
Tier 1 Kautex Textron discusses emissions reduction, design for circularity and transition to recycled/bio-based plastics.
The risk of developing Parkinson's disease is twice as high in men as in women, and new research points to a potential reason why: a normally benign protein in the brain.PTEN-induced kinase 1 (PINK1)…
The 'silent' X chromosome within female brains may not be so silent after all.A new study has found evidence in both mice and humans that as we age, 'sleeping' X chromosomes can be 'awakened' in brain…
Elledge, R., Mercuri, L. G., Attard, A., Green, J. & Speculand, B. Review of emerging temporomandibular joint total joint replacement systems. Br. J. Oral. Maxillofac. Surg. 57, 722–728 (2019).PubMed…
Atherosclerosis (AS) is increasingly recognized as a chronic inflammatory disease that significantly compromises vascular health and serves as a major contributor to cardiovascular diseases. KCTD10, a…
New research in The New England Journal of Medicine reviews current knowledge on micronutrient requirements, deficiencies, and interventions. It highlights the need for targeted supplementation and…
Lagos – In celebration of International Women’s Day in Nigeria, the initiative 4 Communities by Communities (4CbyC), dedicated to cervical cancer prevention in collaboration with the Nigerian…
Ielmini, D. & Wong, H. S. P. In-memory computing with resistive switching devices. Nat. Electron. 1(6), 333–343 (2018).Adiba, A., Pandey, V., Ahmad, T., Nehla, P. & Munjal, S. Multilevel resistive…
Stocksy I remember exactly where I was when I began picking the skin on my left thumb nine years ago. I was standing in the shoebox-sized bedroom of my study-abroad homestay in Barcelona, Spain. I…
As countries like the US, China, Russia, and India develop plans for long-term stations on the moon, water available on the moon itself is emerging as a vital resource. Aside from meeting the drinking…
Yuhan Corp. and Osang Healthcare said on Monday they have signed a global sales and distribution agreement for DangQLac, blood sugar suppressing probiotocs, at Yuhan's headquarters in Seoul, Thursday.…
In 1986, John Murphy, a sales executive, was shuffling some sheets of paper in advance of a work meeting when he noticed a slight tremor in his left hand. He made a mental note but otherwise, he says,…
As countries like the US, China, Russia, and India develop plans for long-term stations on the moon, water available on the moon itself is emerging as a vital resource. Aside from meeting the drinking…
Samsung Biologics will actively seek new CDMO clients at the upcoming Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT) Week 2025, set to take place in New York, U.S., from March 17 to 20.…
Gluten-free (GF) breads and flours often contain less natural fiber and more fat than gluten-containing counterparts, with added psyllium or gums boosting fiber at the cost of higher saturated fats.…
HOUSTON, March 9,2025 – Axiom Space has selected software from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio to enhance the development processes for building era-defining space infrastructure. Siemens’ software…
Kasie Yang was going about her usual day when she felt a sensation creeping in – one that manifested into a throbbing pain in her forehead.After multiple recurrences, Yang went to the doctor, who told…
Dr Alicia Graham has a similar story. Working at Imperial College's Bezos centre in west London, she has found a way to grow an alternative to sugar. It involves introducing a gene found in a berry…
The Australian Government has added 21 new species of fauna and flora to the threatened species list, with six more being uplisted to higher threat categories. This decision underscores Australia’s…
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base ahead of the launch of the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions for NASA. Image: SpaceX
Exposure to high ambient temperatures is associated with lower connectivity in three brain networks in preadolescents, suggesting that heat may impact brain function. This is the conclusion of a study…
New research from the University of Oxford has provided fresh insights into how bird songs evolve over time, revealing a significant role for population dynamics in shaping song diversity and change.…
An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas, and two nearby counties and continues as of early March…
Researchers found that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) significantly reduce the risk of several blood cancers in type 2 diabetes patients, especially compared to insulin. The study also highlights…
WASHINGTON — President Trump says a human mission to Mars is of interest to him but is not a “number one” priority, amid concerns about potential sweeping budget cuts at NASA.Near the end of an…
Despite thousands of microbiome studies, turning these insights into real-world therapies remains a challenge. Now, scientists unveil a step-by-step roadmap to bring microbiome discoveries from lab to…
Data from India's weather agency shows that last month was India's hottest February in 125 yearsA shorter winter has literally left Nitin Goel out in the cold.For 50 years, his family's clothing…
Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood…
A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem…
To truly grasp the essence of fair trade, one must transcend the superficialities of modern economic discourse and enter a realm where commerce is imbued with moral integrity and divine purpose. In…
When the moon gets spooky on Thursday night, don't panic. It's not an omen, it's just an eclipse.Earth will cast its shadow across the moon, turning its surface red as our planet, our moon, and our…
Late last year, a massive ocean swell caused by a low pressure system in the North Pacific generated waves up to 20 metres high, and damaged coastlines and property thousands of kilometres from its…
Exposure to fluoride during pregnancy and childhood may negatively impact children's cognitive abilities. Even low fluoride levels below international standards are associated with lower perceptual…
Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy - Landscape of small nucleic acid therapeutics: moving from the bench to the clinic as next-generation medicines
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a significant epigenetic driver in the development of epithelial-origin nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and gastric cancer (GC), which together represent 80% of EBV…
Drake, J. C. & Yan, Z. Targeting healthspan to optimally combat non-communicable disease in an aging world. Sports Med Health Sci. 1, 59–60 (2019).Article PubMed PubMed Central
India recorded its warmest February in 124 years this year. The India Meteorological Department has already raised an alarm for March, saying that the month will experience above normal temperatures…
Investigations into the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster revealed that key decision-makers worked on little sleep, raising concerns that fatigue impaired their judgment. Similarly, in 1989, the…
Governments and financial institutions take painstaking efforts to consolidate banknotes, cheques, and passports with a variety of security features to protect them from counterfeiting. Yet every so…
NASA and the Italian Space Agency have made history by successfully tracking GPS signals on the moon for the first time. This groundbreaking achievement was made possible by the Lunar GNSS Receiver…
Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030, according to a new study, an "alarming rise" that has been "compared with the HIV epidemic", said The Guardian.Unlike in most…
Why deep belly fat is the key to successful weight loss
Credit: Unsplash+. Cancer has long been considered a disease of old age, but doctors are now seeing more young adults diagnosed with cancers that were once rare in people under 50. Colon, breast, and…
Credit: Unsplash+ From an early age, we learn that nutritious foods and physical activity can help us stay healthy. Growing evidence now suggests that social connections may also be key to good…
Credit: Unsplash+ Most people know someone who’s had cancer: a family member, a friend, a loved one. Who gets it can sometimes seem random. But there are many things you can do to reduce your risk.…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that the body’s internal clock not only controls sleep but also affects how quickly muscles recover from injury. Researchers at Northwestern Medi
Research shows sustained NSAID use may shield the brain from dementia, particularly for individuals without a genetic predisposition—could your anti-inflammatory medication be key to healthy aging?
If you picture a megalodon, chances are you envision what amounts to a gigantic great white shark. The image is understandable, given almost every depiction of the ancient apex predators across…
We’re gonna need a bigger shark size estimate. Researchers had based some informed guesses about just how massive the megalodon — a prehistoric giant fish that hunted the oceans 13 million years to 15…
Megalodons might have been even larger than we first thought, growing up to 80 feet (24.3 meters) long — 15 feet (4.5 m) longer than previous predictions, according to a new study.These massive sharks…
As large retail chains dominate global food markets, unhealthy eating soars—highlighting an urgent need to reshape food environments to combat rising obesity rates.
The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years. Previous…
New study reveals practical lifestyle choices that may protect your brain from harmful microplastics linked to dementia—find out how small changes can make a big impact.
HELSINKI — China launched the latest in a series classified satellites into geosynchronous transfer orbit Sunday while disclosing little about the spacecraft.A Long March 3B rocket lifted off at 12:17…
In late August 2023, Hurricane Idalia barreled toward the Big Bend region of Florida, intensifying from a Category 1 to a Category 4 storm in less than 24 hours over warm Gulf waters. The hurricane…
XICHANG, March 10 (Xinhua) -- China sent a new test satellite for communication technology into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern Sichuan Province early on Monday. The…
By SOPHIE FREEMAN Published: 17:36 EDT, 9 March 2025 | Updated: 17:41 EDT, 9 March 2025 Women want to see their friends and family more in the second half of their monthly cycles, a study…
Certain strains of bacteria have evolved a way of providing for neighboring cells after they die, giving up a feast of nutrients as a legacy that other bacteria can use to survive and grow.…
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov and Takuya Onishi, an astronaut with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, will join McClain on the mission. The crew will be riding…
Alzheimer's Disease, a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behaviour, is a major health issue in the UK. It's the most common type of dementia, affecting two-thirds of those diagnosed…
This past week, beavers were legally released into the English countryside for the first time since they were hunted into extinction there in the 17th century. Conservationists hailed it as a…
According to news reports, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning a large investigation of potential links between vaccines and autism spectrum disorder. Despite extensive…
ORLANDO -- Two-thirds of patients with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis had complete or nearly complete clearance at 4 months with an oral peptide targeting interleukin (IL)-23, a randomized study…
Applications have opened for grants from the Bay Area Air District to help pay for installing electric vehicle chargers. The grants are available to businesses, homeowner associations, nonprofit…
10 March 2025 News Release Standardised data sharing is vital to connected and coordinated care across the aged care sector, according to a new report from CSIRO’s Australian e-Health Research Centre…
A new psychological study has found that some people experience genuine pleasure from causing harm to others, and that this enjoyment is strongly linked to psychopathic personality traits. Published…
Here is SpacePolicyOnline.com’s list of space policy events for the week plus a day of March 9-16, 2025 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session this week. Did you…
Failed Democratic Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is facing condemnation from conservatives after she appeared on MSNBC to defend a $2 billion initiative under the Biden administration's…
If you were to attend school on the island of Mindanao—the second largest island in the Philippines—you might notice that some of the boys have matchboxes in their pockets. Inside the matchboxes, you…
Elisabeta Darie discusses how commercial spaceflight could change the atmosphere around accessibility
If you miss out, mark your calendar for Sept. 7. Another total lunar eclipse will sweep across parts of Asia, Africa, Australia and Europe. Parts of the Americas will get their next taste in March…
A new study finds drinking caffeinated coffee slightly changes how older adults maintain balance but does not significantly affect stability or physical function. A strong cup of coffee is unlikely to…
A new study found that the areas of the brain that process and control emotions increase in size for women suffering from postpartum depression.Researchers assessed the brain scans of dozens of women…
Trust is the foundation of a strong, healthy relationship. It allows us to feel safe, secure and emotionally connected to our partners. However, when trust is fragile, it can lead to patterns of self…
This episode of Not So Different focuses on the critical issue of cost-related nonadherence in biologic treatments and the role of biosimilars in delivering promised savings. Despite the FDA approving…
With artificial intelligence becoming more and more common, boffins have predicted that it will take just one year until the technology will be smarter than humans
BBC News Simon King Lead weather presenter Watch: Weather for the week ahead The UK's warmest days of the year arrived this weekend, with temperatures reaching almost 20C in parts of the country.…
A new artificial intelligence system could help detect wildfires more effectively, offering a powerful tool for early warning and environmental monitoring. The system was developed by researchers at…
A new Sylvester Cancer study reveals Florida has the nation’s highest and fastest-growing leukemia rates, driven primarily by an influx of retirees, but it also uncovers a critical mismatch: many of…
Magnified View of Lipid Nanoparticles | Image Credit: ©Aniwat - stock.adobe.comAddressing the challenges posed by the limited bioavailability of many small-molecule APIs and the instability and…
Two people walking on a sunny day For postmenopausal women who have battled cancer, lacing up their sneakers and moving more each day could be a powerful way to protect their hearts. New research…
A man of many talents, Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the U.S. He was the author of the Declaration of American Independence and a founding father of the country. He was the nation’s…
A representational image of a teen sleeping. — Unsplash/File Researchers conclude that teens who sleep less than 7.7 hours each night are more likely to have hypertension issues. The new research…
Although eliminating microplastic intake altogether may be unrealistic, a recent study found that one slight shift can dramatically reduce exposure.A newly published paper in the Genomic Press found…
Scientists say they've uncovered the "largest known galactic structure" — a cosmic monster that spans a mind-boggling 1.4 billion light-years, which is around 14,000 times the diameter of our own…
Reading time: 2 minutesMatthew NakamuraLow-cost, waterborne sensors that detect incoming aircraft were showcased by the University of Hawaiʻi’s
Utterances like um, wow and mm-hmm used to be dismissed as irrelevant linguistic detritus. But some linguists now think they play an essential role in regulating conversations, and may be the hardest…
A representational image of a teen sleeping. — Unsplash/FileA new study has suggested that teens who sleep fewer than 7.7 hours each night are more likely to have high blood pressure issues.Similarly,…
Australian startup Cortical Labs has launched what it's calling the "world’s first code deployable biological computer."The shoe box-sized device, dubbed CL1, is a notable departure from a…
Musk has become the ultimate disinformation machine.
(iStock) (iStock) Five days before I was scheduled to fly to Bhutan for a writing and well-being retreat, a sudden pain shot through my abdomen and back. I was having lunch with a friend, I had just…
For decades, farmers have faced a trade-off between size and flavor when growing tomatoes and eggplants. The hefty tomatoes stacked in supermarkets today may be impressive in size, but many consumers…
Dr. Ajay Sood, prior to being appointed as India’s third Principal Scientific Advisor in 2022, was one of India’s foremost physicists at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. He explains to The…
Researchers from the Curtins School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Geological Survey of Western Australia announced the discovery of Earth’s oldest meteorite impact crater, located in the…
Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health…
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth in March 2025, after an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission, initially…
Researchers from the Curtins School of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the Geological Survey of Western Australia announced the discovery of Earth’s oldest meteorite impact crater, located in the…
An experiment conducted on a beach in Maine, above, shows how multiple contact points can make grooves that are parallel and equidistant, similar to the tracks uncovered in New Mexico. (Thomas M.…
This evenly layered rock photographed by the Mast Camera (Mastcam) on NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover shows a pattern typical of a lake-floor sedimentary deposit not far from where flowing water entered a…
Graphical Abstract – Spectrochimica Acta Part A Heterocycle compounds that contain nitrogen play important roles in astrobiology and terrestrial biology as a building block of nucleic acid. Nitrogen…
A study at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot has expanded our understanding of the body’s innate defenses and provides a new path into fighting the growing threat of antibiotic resistance.…
Credit: Pexels. It’s been no secret that repeated bumps to the head—even trivial ones—can have long-lasting
Since they were first detected over four decades ago, unusually powerful x-ray emissions originating from the site of a dying star called the Helix Nebula have proved an enigma to astronomers.Now, we…
The configuration of stellar associations in and around the LB. Left panel: shown is a projection (side view, horizontal being the Galactic plane) of today’s LB and the locations of the nearby stellar…
NASA engineers are turning off two instruments to ensure that the twin spacecraft, Voyager 1 and Voyager 2, can continue exploring space beyond the limits of the solar system.To save energy for…
A recent study published in Social Science Computer Review finds that South Korea’s conservative and progressive newspapers frame artificial intelligence issues differently, reflecting their distinct…
ON FRIDAY AT University of California Berkeley’s Sproul Plaza, a spot famous for student activism, it was the professors’ turn to protest. Nearly 2,000 scientists, Nobel laureates, student researchers…
Speech and language pathology evaluation are not occurring at sufficient levels among individuals with myasthenia gravis, according to new research published in OTO Open.1 Investigators uncovered that…
Several promising new agents are currently in development across various mechanisms of action to address the unmet need resulting from resistance to the combination of endocrine therapy (ET) and…
Conference Co-Chair and American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Past President Elaine R. Mardis, PhD, explains that the conference provides pharmacy professionals with insights into the…
(Image by Henry Reich) One thing, singular. Two or more things, plural. Subjects must agree with verbs in number: It is, they are. Of all the cows in the meadow, none are white. Or, none is white?…
The find could hold implications for understanding the origin of life here on Earth.
Scientists have many ways to squeeze evidence about ancient diets from the teeth of ancient human relatives. Some look at the mechanical damage on teeth from chewing food. Others examine microscopic…
Brittany Craiglow, MD, FAAD, analyzed the promising use of baricitinib for severe pediatric alopecia areata. She highlighted late-breaking data from the BRAVE-AA-PEDS study (NCT05723198), emphasizing…
As CEO Elon Musk ravages the federal government with chainsaws and fascist salutes, the wheels are coming off for Tesla — literally.New local reporting by League City, Texas' KPRC-TV
Image by Shawn Thew / Pool via Getty / FuturismAmid his newfound role as unelected government wrecker, Elon Musk's use of the powerful tranquilizer ketamine is once again in the press.As The Atlantic…
The NJ AI Hub, announced last winter by Governor Phil Murphy and Princeton University President Christopher L. Eisgruber, has now added two founding partners: Microsoft and CoreWeave. Murphy and…
Dan Buettner has spent his career exploring the habits of the world's elusive 'Blue Zones' - areas reportedly known for their high rates of centenarians
"The tyranny behind my fate resides with my sexuality, gender, and choices. This society always saw me in the tiny boxes of stereotypes. For them, I was a perfect fit for strip shows, sex work, and…
Martin A. Makary, MD, a surgeon and public policy researcher at Johns Hopkins University, is President Donald Trump’s nominee for commissioner of the FDA. [Johns Hopkins University]Testifying before…
Credit: Filmstax/Getty Images Medical researchers are calling for changes in the treatment of chronic pain, with more routine screening for depression and anxiety among patients. It comes after a…
Our closest genetic relative is the chimpanzee—we share approximately 99% of our genomic makeup with the chimp. This is because we share a common ancestor. Humans and chimpanzees separated from each…
Experts say the popular food could be a potential health 'gamechanger'
SUNDAY, March 9, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- More than 1 in 3 parents say their child has struggled with cavities, stained teeth, gum problems or tooth pain in the past two years, a new national poll…
About 16% of adults worldwide (2.5 billion people) are obese, and 37 million children under the age of five are overweight; the prevalence of both conditions has more than doubled between 1990 and…
Funding for the NIH and US biomedical research is imperiled at a momentous time of progress. Exemplifying this is the work of Dr. Anna Greka, a leading physician-scientist at the Broad Institute who…
According to the study, nearly all farmers in the area are experiencing changes in temperature and rainfall that make farming more difficult than it used to be. They were already struggling to feed…
Medical researchers have turned snake wranglers to harness an unusual source of new drugs The small mottled brown snake coiled up in a box doesn’t look especially scary, compared with some of the…
A five-day repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation treatment targeting the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex reduced smoking cravings and restructured brain networks in individuals with tobacco…
Scientists have used AI to discover an easier method to form quantum entanglement between subatomic particles, paving the way for simpler quantum technologies.When particles such as photons become…
Why are researchers still fumbling in the quest to cure what is arguably one of the most important diseases confronting humankind — Alzheimer’s disease? Despite decades of research, there is still no…
The Paris Climate Accords in 2015 set an ambitious (and necessary) goal of keeping global temperatures at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial temps. But a study says we might’ve blown past that…
The latest evidence suggests that Mars used to be a wet world covered in oceans, with astronomers uncovering not just icy remnants of this period, but signs of entire reservoirs of liquid water still…
The study’s finding could help explain depressive symptoms such as loss of appetite and sleep problems.Major depression is linked to inflammation of the brain.People experiencing clinical depression…
Doctors at Turin's Molinette Hospital said Sunday they have averted the danger that two young siblings suffering a rare genetic disorder would lose their sight by implanting artificial irises in their…
(Bloomberg) -- First came a dry spell that parched the land, then a spark, followed by some wind. Suddenly, swaths of South Carolina were consumed by voracious flames. More than 100 fires ignited in…
Not every argument is about what it seems. One moment, it’s about an unanswered text or a sink full of dishes. The next, it’s a full-blown fight, leaving you wondering—“How did we get here?” The truth…
A giant wave of undulating gas and dust appears, per new research, to have engulfed our Solar System millions of years ago.As New Scientist reports, astrophysicists have discovered that the Radcliffe…
Many countries are engaged in a global race to attract skilled and talented workers from around the world. But Canada is at risk of losing ground due to recently announced reductions in immigration…
Doctors at Turin's Molinette Hospital said Sunday they have averted the danger that two young siblings suffering a rare genetic disorder would lose their sight by implanting artificial irises in their…
Blue Origin, a space company founded by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, is making history by sending an all-female crew on its next spaceflight. The American spacecraft company said its 11th human mission will…
Increasing dietary fiber consumption may reduce the risk of osteoarthritis, offering potential strategies for prevention and management, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic…
History is full of women who made enormous contributions to science. Some of them are rightfully well-known, like Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace and Rosalind Franklin. But others, like fossil hunter Mary…
Are you ready for one of the most extraordinary full moons of the decade? Later this week, one of the most beautiful celestial sights of all comes to North America as the full "Worm Moon” is totally…
A new study published in The Lancet projects that the proportion of the population who are overweight or obese will continue to climb.By the year 2050, more than half of all adults and a third of…
Feeling disbelieved when knowing that there is something very wrong with your body can have devastating and long-term consequences. One of the most obvious consequences is that you won't get the…
We live in a golden age for space exploration. Scientists are gathering massive amounts of new information and scientific evidence at a record pace. Yet the age-old question remains unanswered: are we…
Breast Cancer | Image Credit:© Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comA preliminary analysis of an ongoing phase 1/2a study (NCT04557449) evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of…
If we were to photograph your living room every day at 7 pm, we would probably learn some interesting things about you. And what if we were to photograph the contents of your garbage can? What else…
On Sunday morning, a spacecraft built by Firefly Aerospace softly touched down on the surface of the Moon, making the Texas-based startup the second private company in history to pull off the…
“It’s become clear to many of us in this room that positioning women’s health and prioritizing it will take a global shift in science culture,” Jacobs said, “That shift can start now, it can start…
Taipei, March 9 (CNA) Tung Tzu-hsien (童子賢), a Taiwanese businessman and deputy convener of Taiwan's National Climate Change Committee, said Sunday that "electrical power is national power" and nuclear…
The hay fever season starts in March After what's felt like an incredibly long winter we can finally look forward to some warmer weather. This weekend has shown glimpses of spring with temperatures…
A new survey has shed light on how comfortable people are with AI in their sex lives - and it seems many are willing to let their partners get jiggy with a robot
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders has revealed that the potential benefits of using psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic substance found in certain mushrooms, may…
By proving a broader version of Hilbert’s famous 10th problem, two groups of mathematicians have expanded the realm of mathematical unknowability.
Earth Researchers from Curtin University in Australia have discovered the current record holder for the oldest impact crater on Earth. This highly weathered region in Australia shows evidence that it…
The mill has a water wheel, Archimedes screw, heat pumps and solar panelsThe owners of a 14th Century mill are trying to raise funds to pay for urgent repairs to its water wheel.David Fletcher, 91,…
Researchers at the Forman Christian College University, Pakistan, and University of Glasgow are pioneering a ground-breaking approach to combat the devastating Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD) through…
For some people, the world is not enough.At least that's how Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson feels, a YouTuber whose content empire is worth a cool $85 million. He's recently gone on record lamenting the…
Fires like those are bound to become more common and vicious in a warming world, says Mr Poddi, walking through the forest of Santu Lussurgiu, one of the areas hit that summer. So the island is…
The idea that having kids can keep you young might have some scientific basis. A study of more than 37,000 adults has found that parenting can help keep the human brain fit as it ages. For each…
The Harvard Ambulatory Microrobot modified with its springtail-inspired jumping mechanism. Credit: Harvard Microrobotics Laboratory As robots are built ever smaller, the obstacles in their…
So-called “woolly mice” have been genetically engineered as a step toward bringing the woolly mammoth back from extinction. Image via Colossal Bioscience.<
David Harrop said the A singer in Australia when a cyclone hit said it sounded like "three of four jet airliners roaring over the roof".David Harrop from Warwickshire, who was in Brisbane, Queensland,…
What it is: The spiral galaxy UGC 5460Where it is: 60 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa MajorWhen it was shared: Feb. 21, 2025Why it's so special: This stunning new image of a spiral…
A charismatic leader comes to power on a wave of populist rage against elites, dismissive of pesky ideas about civil liberties and free speech, and supported by a cadre of yes-men who rally around…
Moviegoers wait for their movie to start at the AMC Burbank in Burbank, Calif. on reopening day in March 2021. As good as Hollywood is at imagining alternate realities, it didn't see this one coming.…
HEFEI, March 9 (Xinhua) -- China has hit another milestone in the development of its next-generation "artificial sun," with one of its key systems passing expert review and acceptance procedures on…
View at EarthSky Community Photos. | Teresa Molinaro in Sicily, Italy, captured these flying-saucer-shaped clouds on January 10, 2025. Teresa wrote: “Lenticular clouds hang over the village of…
If you head to the shops to buy bread, you'll face a variety of different options.But it can be hard to work out the difference between all the types on sale.For instance, you might have a vague idea…
Scientists at the Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, have created a new kind of robot that can spin its own body parts and pathways, just like a spider spinning its web. This means that…
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy described the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) as a world-class cultural landmark offering an exceptional experience for visitors.During meetings with…
Credit: Unsplash+ As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, a new study warns of serious health risks for firefighters, vehicle owners, and communities when EVs catch fire. Researchers a
Elon Musk's supposedly "anti-woke" chatbot, Grok, keeps spewing outputs that are hilariously opposed to the billionaire's views — including that newly-minted President Donald Trump is likely a Russian…
Credit: Unsplash+ Paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) is one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. It is often
Credit: Unsplash+ Back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can make simple daily activities difficult and reduce overall
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions o
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from the University of Bristol has found a possible way to slow down diabetic kidney disease, a serious condition that affects about 40% of people with diabetes. This…
Credit: Unsplash+ Most people learn from an early age that actions have consequences. However, a new study from UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University suggests that some individuals may struggle to…
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at the University of Virginia have discovered that as men age, they often lose the Y chromosome in some of their cells. This loss can lead to scarring in the heart,…
Credit: Unsplash+ High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue that affe
Study shows big cause of heart attack in young women
Getting ADHD drugs via telehealth could increase addiction risk
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the large intestine, affecting between 600,000 and 900,000 Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health. While…
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered new genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), one of the most common birth defects worldwide.…
Chronic pain, which lasts for three months or longer, is difficult to treat. Many people rely on opioid pain medications, but these drugs are controversial. While they can help manage pain, they also…
Welcome to The Five Under 5, your go-to roundup of the top 5 videos of the week.These short videos are designed for busy oncologists to view on the go, and feature expert insights on breaking news,…
China's first pet cats arrived in the country around 1,400 years ago — likely via the famous Silk Road trading route, ancient feline DNA reveals.This new research — hailed as a "knockout study" —…
A new study spanning over two decades reveals that nurturing friendships may be a consistent way to protect against depressive symptoms throughout life, while romantic relationships present a more…
The White House and the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency have spent the first weeks of Donald Trump’s new administration looking to reduce the number of federal workers and shrink…
Brown, R. H., Longo, D. L. & Al-Chalabi, A. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. N. Engl. J. Med. 377, 162–172. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMra1603471 (2017).Article CAS PubMed
After SpaceX's eighth suborbital flight test of its fully integrated Starship megarocket on Thursday ended in an explosion, MSNBC hosts dug into CEO Elon Musk, saying, "Go back to your day job and…
https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3301493/men-high-sperm-counts-live-longer-those-lowest-quality-study-shows LifestyleHealth & Wellness Men with the highest counts of swimming…
Scientists are investigating whether the psychedelic ingredient in magic mushrooms can put a brain 'back together' after head injuries.Preliminary research on female rats, which is not yet peer…
A preprint paper is a scientific paper that is made available for reading to the public at large before it has been sent for consideration by a peer-reviewed scientific journal.Once a group of…
Real-world and implementation data highlight effectiveness of Cabenuva (cabotegravir + rilpivirine LA) and Apretude (cabotegravir LA (CAB LA) for PrEP), the only approved long-acting injectable…
With airline safety being top-of-mind after several deadly or near-death incidents on America’s tarmacs and in its skies, maintenance experts and lawmakers alike are calling for more support for…
According to legend, when an elephant knows it's nearing the end of its days, it will return to a specific place to die among the remains of its kin, and over time, these remains will form "elephant…
Get ready for a breathtaking celestial event as a total lunar eclipse, often called a “Blood Moon,” graces the night sky on March 13 and continues into the early hours of March 14. During this rare…
Ever heard of woolly mice? I hadn’t either until recently. The story begins with de-extinction research. De-extinction can be both cool and arguably a colossal waste of research dollars. The specific…
Residents in the Brisbane suburb of Newmarket on their flooded streetHundreds of thousands of people remain without power in Australia after a cyclone brought wild weather to the east…
The Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research (CIMR) at AIIMS, New Delhi, is hosting its first international conference on ‘Advances in Integrative Medicine.’ This two-day event has convened…
Exercise has proven benefits in all areas of physical and mental health, and that includes sleep quality.One specific type of exercise — strength training — has been linked to insomnia prevention in…
Archaeologists in Northern Denmark have unearthed a "Neolithic Timber Circle" believed to have been used for rituals. The evacuation was led by the Vesthimmerlands Museum in Aars, discovering the…
BEIJING, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Researchers from the Polar Research Institute of China (PRIC) have identified and published six new genera and seven new species of Antarctic bacteria, as announced by…
Two still-forming stars are spewing out cosmic gas and dust that glow in infrared in this James Webb Space Telescope image. The young stars – protostars in fact – have been ejecting gas and dust over…
An exhibition involving young people will look at climate change locallyFunding for activities designed to provoke discussions about climate change and the planet has been awarded to museums in…
The 49.9MW solar farm will generate enough power for about 13,000 homes A solar farm that will generate power for about 13,000 homes will go ahead despite a council previously refusing planning…
SHANGHAI, March 9 (Xinhua) -- Chinese scientists have achieved a major advancement in the field of perovskite solar cells, potentially paving the way for their widespread industrial application.…
Sunita Williams’ return: NASA revealed details of the return of Sunita Williams and other Crew 9 members back to Earth from space. Will it be Sunita Williams’ ’final good-bye’ to space? Will Elon Musk…
American Psychiatric Association aAPAD-TF. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Google Scholar Lord, C. et al. The lancet commission…
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday dropped a proposal to force Alphabet’s Google GOOGL.O to sell its investments in artificial intelligence companies, including OpenAI competitor Anthropic, to…
A new study from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) has highlighted the real possibility of a tsunami occurring in the region between Santorini and Amorgos. The study warns that…
Welcome to OncLive®’s OncFive!Every week, we bring you a quick roundup of the 5 top stories from the world of oncology—ranging from pivotal regulatory decisions to key pipeline updates to expert…
Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.
The field of biotechnology has been instrumental in driving sustainable innovations, and its impact continues to expand through dedicated scientific platforms. The success of the newly launched…
Each year, the European Commission publishes the EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, an international compendium whose 2024 edition ranked 2,000 of the world’s top corporate spenders on research…
Johnny Ratcliffe, 45, has set himself the target of raising £20,000 to help Melanoma Focus, which research treatments and campaign for melanoma patients. The funds will also go to the Down Syndrome…
Sheep In Space — Grok via NASAWatch.com NASAWatch Keith’s note: After 6 weeks of chaos most of the space advocacy and industry lobbying community are going along with whatever happens to the NASA and…
Dozens of people have reported what was believed to be burning space junk moving across southern Australian skies on Saturday night.Videos and comments have been posted across social media sites from…
NASAWatch Keith’s note: This is not a good sign. It would seem by virtue of this tweet that Jared Isaacman aka @rookisaacman has not been following the news that closely – even if he is still a…
During the live coverage of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 8, the company laid out an update to its plan to launch...
Many people who have struggled with their weight have been told to "eat less and move more." Others have spent years juggling trendy diets, from keto to fasting, with minimal results. Despite their…
Structure of the 12-amino-acid BRP peptide. Each amino acid is in a different colour, with spheres representing atoms and sticks representing bonds. Credit: Katrin Svensson/Stanford Medicine…
Published: 20:15 EST, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 20:16 EST, 8 March 2025 Regular lie-ins could be an early symptom of a number of life-threatening diseases including Alzheimer’s, according to a new…
Published: 20:16 EST, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 20:16 EST, 8 March 2025 A concentrated form of cherry juice could help relieve the symptoms of bowel disease, a new study has found.Researchers found that…
Credit: Unsplash+. A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. However, using a continuous positive airway pressure…
Credit: Unsplash+ A large study analyzing nearly 430,000 surgical patients has found that people who
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study has found that 1 in 5 people who use drugs and alcohol show symptoms of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactiv
Lots of diseases start silently. Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and even cancer may have no symptoms at the start. Screening refers to looking for signs of disease in seemingly…
Blood courses through your body with every heartbeat. It carries life-giving oxygen to every organ. Blood also helps remove the waste products your body makes. Because it flows to and from every part…
Once a disease primarily diagnosed after age 50, colorectal cancer is affecting more adults at younger ages: About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now…
Hydrogen sensor. Credit: Thomas Anthopoulos. As the world moves toward cleaner energy, hydrogen is se
Hydrogen is a promising clean energy source, but it comes with safety challenges. It is invisible, odorless, and highly flammable, making leaks difficult to detect. To address this, researchers at the…
Imagine a phone screen that never gets scratched, glasses that don’t glare, or a car windshield that stays clear of dust and fog. These could soon become reality thanks to new research on a special…
A large study of nearly 80,000 men has found that sperm quality is linked to how long men live. The research, published in Human Reproduction, shows that men with higher numbers of motile (moving)…
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Northwestern Medicine have discovered that
Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have found that reef fish from the Arabian Gulf, the world's hottest sea, exhibit a…
More than 120 million Americans suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive form of breast cancer, and TNBC patients with obesity-driven diabetes…
It's a quiet, sunny Sunday morning in southern New South Wales at the foot of the Snowy Mountains, and thousands of people line the river for a spectacle.It's a show they, and the world, have seen…
People who consume plant-based oil instead of butter may experience beneficial health effects and even have a lower risk of premature death, according to a new study by investigators from Mass General…
Published: 17:55 EST, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 18:00 EST, 8 March 2025 Skygazers in the UK could be treated to a show of the Northern Lights.Clear skies in Scotland overnight into Sunday mean it is a…
While orbiting over the Tibetan Plateau, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station took this photo of Ngangla Ringco, one of the plateau’s numerous saline lakes. The lake spreads over 500…
A new study suggests that replacing butter with certain plant-based oils may reduce one’s risk of death.There has been a growing pushback against vegetable oils sourced from plant seeds in recent…
Trump, who mentioned the rising rates of autism in his address to Congress this week, has also linked vaccines to autism. In a 2012 call into Fox & Friends, he said, “They go in, they get this monster…
Well, the verdict is in. The Moon is not made of green cheese after all.A thorough investigation published in May 2023 found that the inner core of the Moon is, in fact, a solid ball with a density…
Cases of fentanyl poisoning in children across the U.S. has been steadily increasing for most of the past decade, according to a new study published Friday.Researchers looked at over 3,000 incidents…
An analysis of aerial photographs taken in the 1950’s has revealed a linear four-sided earthwork embankment extending north, west, and east of the Takhong Canal.The embankment also passes beneath the…
A new study finds that well under half of unhoused people in California are regular drug users, challenging public perceptions about the extent to which addiction is fueling homelessness.Only about…
Bird flu is not just for birds. It is about public health, agriculture and an economic crisis. That was the final takeaway of a joint hearing of the California Senate Health and Senate Agriculture…
HIGASHI-NARUSE, Akita Prefecture—Two green bulldozers smoothly spread a mixture of pebble and cement at the construction site of a mountainous dam, followed by four vibratory rollers that compacted the fresh layer into place.
A recent study from the University of California, San Francisco, indicates that pre-teens with greater exposure to certain types of tech use could be at a higher risk of developing manic…
A group of researchers from Tohoku University developed a method for synthesizing a special type of polymer that has applications for reducing greenhouse gas emissions -- a major concern amidst a…
Hyperspectral imaging is a technology that detects slight differences in color to pinpoint the characteristics and conditions of an object. While a normal camera creates images using red, green, and…
Credit: C&EN/Shutterstock Many instruments sold in the US are built using parts from all over the world. Trade policy changes could affect the prices labs pay.
SpaceX and NASA are set for the launch of the agency’s newest space telescope and…
There’s a disease that affects millions of people across the world that can cause them debilitating pain, prevent them from getting pregnant, and affect their mental health, and yet we don’t know what…
No relationship, even the healthiest one, is truly devoid of conflict. What differentiates the healthy from the unhealthy, however, is how partners view conflict in their relationship. The couples who…
School readiness is central to child wellbeing and is predictive of not only academic, but also long-term economic and health outcomes according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). However,…
A drug developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has been shown to extend survival for patients with glioblastoma, the most common primary brain…
A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, beak…
Producing high-performance titanium alloy parts -- whether for spacecraft, submarines or medical devices -- has long been a slow, resource-intensive process. Even with advanced metal 3D-printing…
On March 7, 2025, the United States saw an inspiring wave of activism under the banner of Stand Up For Science. From the National Mall in Washington, D.C., where thousands converged, to gatherings in…
A vast body of research shows that every year, the shift to daylight saving time needlessly exacerbates various health risks, disrupting millions of Americans’ sleep and increasing the likelihood of…
A first-of-its-kind study led by William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS is predicting estuaries along the East Coast of the U.S. will experience marine heat wave conditions up to a third of the year by…
"Forests are among the most important ecosystems in nature, constantly evolving, yet their monitoring is often delayed," says Rytis Maskeliūnas, a professor at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU).…
Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington and the University of California-San Francisco have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to…
Researchers in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Australia, and collaborating institutions report a…
Physicists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the US have shattered the record for most powerful beam of electrons, cramming an ultra-high current of around 100,000 amps into an instant. At…
A new technique from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering builds inorganic and polymer battery electrolytes at the same time, in the same vessel. This "one-pot" in-situ…
Researchers at the Fritz Haber Institute have developed the Automatic Process Explorer (APE), an approach that enhances our understanding of atomic and molecular processes. By dynamically refining…
A type of Artificial Intelligence that mimics the functioning of the human brain could represent a powerful solution in automatically detecting wildfires, plummeting the time needed to mitigate their…
Energy remains a significant factor in industrial production processes. High levels of energy consumption make production more expensive and exacerbate the climate crisis. A new type of robot…
The enormous computing resources needed to train neural networks for artificial intelligence (AI) result in massive power consumption. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have…
Sweden's radioactive nuclear waste will be stored in a sealed bedrock repository for 100,000 years. It will be hazardous for a very long time. So how can we ensure that humanity does not forget that…
A collaborative research team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), and the National Center for Applied…
Dozens of disoriented and stranded marine animals sickened by a neurological toxin from algae have been found on Los Angeles beaches over the past six weeks, according to the Marine Mammal Care…
Let’s face it: Space is a hostile environment for humans. Even on Mars, settlers might have a hard time coping with potentially lethal levels of radiation, scarce resources and reduced gravity.In…
For more than three decades, scientists have been racing to stop Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloid beta plaques -- sticky clumps of toxic protein that accumulate in the brain. Now, a new…
Antarctica is not built for life. Its interior is a vast, frozen wasteland, where temperatures can plunge below -40°C and icy winds slice through anything exposed. Even along the relatively mild…
An international team of physicists has transformed laser light into a supersolid, marking an entirely new process for achieving this mysterious state of matter. On the quantum level, matter often…
Climate change is rapidly reducing the ability of banana producers to supply one of our favourite fruits. New research from the University of Exeter, published in Nature Food, has found it will be…
Sara A. Hurvitz, MD, FACPThe high level of intracranial activity seen with novel HER2-targeted therapies has created a new paradigm that defers local therapy in favor of systemic options to treat…
Ancient DNA has unlocked the secrets of modern humans and their ancestors and is now helping focus research on Antarctica’s Adélie penguins. An international team has extracted ancient DNA, known as…
C. difficile has a tough outer layer that makes it highly resistant to many antibiotics. Scientists have mapped this protective shield, which showed how its protein structure blocks treatments. This…
Hartmann EE, Stout AU, Lynn MJ, Yen KG, Kruger SJ, Lambert SR. Stereopsis results at 4.5 years of age in the infant aphakia treatment study. Am J Ophthalmol. 2015;159:64–70.e61-62.Article PubMed &
Astronomers compare Mars's weather patterns with those on Earth. (© Artsiom P - stock.adobe.com) • Tiny atmospheric ripples called gravity waves, not large planetary waves, are the main drivers of…
Conceptual image of a man walking on the street with his smartphone being charged by his hoodie. (AI-generated image created by StudyFinds) Scientists finally cracked the code on making fabric that…
A new study published in PLOS ONE has found that Californian men who hold more traditional, less gender-equal beliefs are significantly more likely to report committing intimate partner…
Early-Stage Breast Cancer | Image Credit:© Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.coAdministration of the granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (GCSF) eflapegrastim (Rolvedon) on the same day as cycle 1 of…
A total lunar eclipse will flush the moon red Thursday night into Friday morning across the Western Hemisphere. The best views will be from North America and South America.
Menopause brings a range of physical and emotional changes, but new research suggests its impact may extend beyond immediate symptoms.
The leader of an alleged cult informed by the murderous hypothetical artificial superintelligence of "Roko's Basilisk" once faked her death in the months before the first of several killings that have…
Wait-a-Minute!Image credit: Barbara David There is increasing angst in the ranks of NASA space explorers about the overall future health and vitality of the agency. For example, The Planetary
The vast realm probed by radio astronomers is one invisible to the naked eye, and even most kinds of telescopes. Now, thanks to the latest advances in radio observatories, scientists are uncovering an…
Pinterest has updated its privacy policy to reflect its use of platform user data and images to train AI tools.A new clause, published this week on the company's website, outlines that Pinterest will…
The population of butterflies in the U.S. is declining at a concerning rate, according to new research published in the journal Science. The overall number of the vital pollinators has decreased by…
Believing in conspiracies might change how we see inequality. New research shows conspiracy thinking makes people less likely to blame disadvantaged groups for their struggles, and more critical of…
American Astronomical Society AAS Keith’s note: This American Astronomical Society (AAS) call to action should not be a surprise to anyone. Project 2025 made mention of it, actions already taken…
Well+BeingMindFoodFitnessBodyLife “The placebo effect is not magic, but real,” one researcher says. (Petra Péterffy for The Washington Post) Catarina Craveiro, a biomedical research technician from…
Usually, when something gets warmed up, heat tends to spread outward before eventually dissipating. But things are a little different in the world of superfluid quantum gas. For the first time, MIT…
Usually, when something gets warmed up, heat tends to spread outward before eventually dissipating. But things are a little different in the world of superfluid quantum gas. For the first time, MIT…
SpaceX’s ambitious Starship program has hit another major hurdle, with its latest test flight ending in a dramatic mid-air explosion. The launch, which took place on March 6 from the company’s…
Betsy Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome at the age of 65, New Mexico health authorities said. Here’s what to know about the rare but deadly disease. 4 min Betsy Arakawa visits the Berlin…
Potential Medicaid cuts could devastate America’s teetering rural health-care system and jeopardize Republicans’ political power among rural voters. Vivian Sullaway leans on her pregnant mother,…
(Jon Cherry/Bloomberg) The United States may face a shortage of hospital beds by 2032, a recent analysis in JAMA Network Open warns. The study found that hospital admissions have remained 11…
Houston-based space company Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander isn't doing so hot.The lander made its attempt at a landing near the Moon's Mons Mouton, a flat-topped mountain roughly 100 miles…
Relkin, N., Marmarou, A., Klinge, P., Bergsneider, M. & Black, P. M. Diagnosing idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus. Neurosurgery 57, S4-16. https://doi.org/10.1227/01.neu.0000168185.29659.c5…
A small but fascinating collection of Megalodon teeth exhibit deep bite marks from other Megalodons, raising questions about whether these sharks were accidentally biting themselves or engaging in…
A new review highlights the pivotal role of LSD1 (lysine-specific demethylase 1) in regulating critical cellular processes and its implications for human diseases. This article sheds light on how post…
In a new study in the journal Evolution, researchers compared the feathers and bodies of different species of flightless birds and their closest relatives who can still fly. They were able to…
Research published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that while gender stereotypes are often viewed as misleading, they are surprisingly accurate. People correctly guess whether…
Working dogs take a day to adjust to the change in routine caused by Daylight Savings Time (DST), whereas pet dogs and their owners seem to be unaffected. To investigate how DST impacts domestic dogs,…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. One of my favorite sayings is that there are no silver bullets in medicine.…
A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet sheds light on the potential cognitive risks associated with fluoride exposure during early development. Published in the journal Environmental…
Dietary flavanol sources include cocoa, tea, grapes, and berries. (CREDIT: MARS)We’ve been seeing so-called “superveggies” in the news (most recently onions and broccoli) that help to lower the risk…
Image by Getty / FuturismThe bodybuilding industry has claimed another victim: an extremely young Texas woman who died of dehydration after taking unhealthy supplements.As TMZ reports, 20-year-old…
Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality, with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and lung squamous cell carcinoma (LUSC) representing the most prevalent subtypes of non-small…
Had you asked G H Hardy – the Cambridge scholar responsible for myriad seminal mathematical results and developments of the early 20th century – what his favorite area of math was, he’d answer without…
Breast Cancer | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comPatritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) elicited responses and showcased an acceptable toxicity profile in patients with hormone…
A new review article highlights the transformative role of circular RNA (circRNA) in cancer, revealing its potential as both a key player in tumor biology and a promising avenue for future therapies.…
And, with that, the longevity gold rush entered a new era. Tech titans and venture capitalists started throwing billions of dollars at labs exploring the technique, called cellular reprogramming.…
Women's Day poster with woman silhouette and fists inside in paper cut and copy space, 3D illustration. Girl face poster for feminism, independence, freedom, empowerment, activism for women rights |…
Earlier this week, the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change released the findings of a population study of dolphins found in Indian rivers, putting their numbers at 6,327. These playful…
The 100-day intensified TB elimination campaign was launched on December 7, 2024 across 455 intervention districts in 33 States and Union Territories to screen and test for TB among people belonging…
WASHINGTON — A Falcon 9 booster that was destroyed after landing March 2 suffered a fuel leak during its flight that triggered a fire.SpaceX officials speaking at two briefings March 7 about upcoming…
America just can't seem to get enough of melatonin. The popular "sleep" supplement has an ever-growing fanbase of people (use of the supp quintupled between 1999 and 2018, per NIH research) who use it…
SATURDAY, March 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Cardiovascular disease is a general term that refers to many different types of heart problems.Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United…
A recent randomized controlled trial conducted across three Norwegian hospitals examined whether preoperative exercise programs benefit older adults awaiting total hip replacement (THR). The study,…
Depression and anxiety affect approximately 40% of adults with chronic pain, according to a massive new systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open. The comprehensive study…
Parkinson's disease cases are projected to double globally by 2050, reaching 25 million individuals, according to a recent modeling study published in BMJ. Population aging (increasing median age)…
Washington DC. Boston, Massachusetts. Denver, Colorado. Seattle, Washington. Trenton, New JerseyThousands of researchers and supporters of science protested in more than 30 cities across the United…
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.We have discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater on Earth, in the very…
Across the South Pole’s frozen expanse, there lives only one purely terrestrial animal: a tiny insect called the Antarctic midge. This flightless creature, just 0.2 inches long, has eked out an…
There’s more to sex than reproduction — new research lead by the UK’s Durham University suggests that using sex to manage social tension is a trait our distant ancestors shared with all their hominoid…
Eerily Realistic AI Voice Demo Sparks Amazement and Discomfort OnlineBenj Edwards | Ars Technica"In late 2013, the Spike Jonze film 'Her' imagined a future where people would form emotional…
A study of primary school children found that those with stronger creative abilities tend to feel slightly less lonely. It is possible that children with better creative abilities also have a greater…
From the streaming service that brought you crappy AI-generated movie posters and totally nonsensical AI-generated synopses, Amazon Prime Video presents: "AI-aided" dubbing! Which will replace actors'…
Scientists have dated the skeleton of an ancient child that caused a stir when it was first discovered to between 27,700 and 28,600 years ago
Sighinolfi et al. evaluate the ovarian reserve in young healthy women with hereditary breast and/or ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome. A consistent trend for reduced reproductive potential in young,…
In the wild, wolves hunt with a precision that is both brutal and beautiful. They don’t rely on sheer strength alone. Instead, they work as a team, communicating silently, reading each other’s moves…
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Wang Haoze, China's first female space engineer to work in the country's space station, sent her greetings to women and girls in a video released by the China Manned Space…
The critical role of EZH2, an essential epigenetic regulator, in cancer progression and treatment is underscored in this new review article published in Genes & Diseases. The study highlights the…
This review highlights the critical role of ubiquitination in governing the functionality of cancer stem cells (CSCs), shedding light on potential therapeutic targets for combating tumor progression,…
True love shouldn’t feel like walking on eggshells. It shouldn’t feel like a constant test of loyalty, a game of guessing what’s really on your partner’s mind, nor a balancing act between feeling…
A rock on Mars spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior.When the rover rolled its 899-kilogram (1,982-pound) body over the rock in…
Scientists in Saudi Arabia have discovered that nylon—the same material used in clothes and everyday fabrics—can improve lithium-metal batteries. This breakthrough could lead to more powerful, longer…
You might think that cutting your odds of developing dementia calls for big lifestyle changes. After all, recent studies show that major shifts like switching to a Mediterranean diet, engaging in…
Thursday 30th January 2025 Urgent action is required to address falling numbers of clinical researchers and meet the needs of the nation’s health and economy, according to a new report involving the…
Image by Nicolò Campo / LightRocket / Alishia Abodunde /Simon Bruty / Anychance via Getty / FuturismUsing a database that tracks the health outcomes of twins, scientists have found more evidence that…
Gender diversity and equality in leadership positions have been shown to improve profitability and return on equity through greater innovation and more creative solutions. Recent Videos International…
Akihama, T. & Omura, M. Preservation of Fruit Tree Pollen. Trees I 101–112 (Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1986).Koga, Y., Akihama, T., Fujimaki, H. & Yokoo, M. Studies on the longevity of pollen grains…
There was no exercise or major diet change involved in this simple weight loss method.Eating slowly helps people lose twice as much weight, a study has found.Simply chewing each mouthful of food for…
Haemorrhage, defined as severe heavy bleeding, and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World…
If someone were to run an ice cube across the back of your neck, chances are you’d get a piloerection. Fear not, nobody’s about to shame you. After all, goosebumps happen to everybody.Thing is, why?…
Medical experts say genes are not the only factor that matters when it comes to living a long life.A new study published in Nature Medicine found that environmental factors play an outsized role in…
At one time, freelancing was seen as the domain of plucky young writers and daring web designers. Now, it's a growing fact of life for billions of workers around the world, as companies break up full…
The revamped Alexa uses large language models, including some developed by Amazon and others by Anthropic, the generative AI startup the tech giant has poured billions into. Alexa+ has a “model…
In 2012, astronaut Ron Garan did an AMA on Reddit. In between questions about aliens (he didn’t see any in space) and where his coffee came from (recycled urine), he responded to a question about why…
The Spark of an Idea This paper was born from both professional observations and deeply personal experiences. Young-onset metastatic colorectal cancer (yo-CRC) is not just an abstract concept in…
The United States Space Force’s secretive X-37B space plane touched down to earth on Friday after spending 434 days in orbit conducting mysterious tests.The unmanned Boeing-made aircraft landed at…
The species are declining in response to pollution and habitat loss, says the IUCN Red List head It is hoped an endangered species of duck in Jersey could breed later this year to help boost its…
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Extendable mast on the top deck of Blue Ghost lander
Spring is so close, I can feel it. Here in New Mexico, the roadrunners are frolicking, trees are budding and I'm sowing lettuce seeds in my raised beds. Mark your calendars: the vernal equinox happens…
The booster of SpaceX's mega rocket Starship is recaptured during a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. Eric Gay/AP It's been a "sub-nominal" few days in the spaceflight…
Men orgasm far more often than women during heterosexual sex. A new study suggests a key reason: men tend to focus on their own orgasm and feel supported in that pursuit by their partners, while women…
The wildifires in the Carolinas have followed months of whiplash weather—drought, followed by hurricane-fueled floods, and then more drought.
Elon Musk's DOGE has taken the chainsaw to a number of agencies that pose glaring conflicts of interest. His team of Trump-approved cost-cutters has gone after the United States Agency for…
Associated British Ports say current leisure activities in the port would continue Plans have been submitted for what has been described as the UK's largest floating solar farm.Associated British…
Extendable mast on the top deck of Blue Ghost lander
US President Donald Trump has announced that he has authorized Elon Musk to bring back American astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded at the International Space Station…
Wang, J. et al. Consensus, debate, and prospective on pancreatic cancer treatments. J Hematol Oncol 17, 92, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13045-024-01613-x (2024).Article PubMed PubMed Central MATH
EXCLUSIVE Karen Carney said it was a honour to chat with Lily Parr - an icon of the women's game who had been brought back to life through the power of AI
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The chief executive of Ilam Gas Refining Company has said that his company’s production of petrochemicals registered a nine percent growth in the current Iranian calendar year…
Cook, T. M., Woodall, N., Harper, J., Benger, J. & Fourth National Audit Project. Major complications of airway management in the UK: Results of the Fourth National Audit Project of the Royal College…
Astronomers have discovered a black hole so mind-bogglingly large, trying to get a grasp of how big it really is could induce an existential crisis.The black hole measures a whopping 36 billion times…
If you are an academic, want to become a mother, or already are one, we want you to know that you are not alone. On this challenging journey, many women like you are facing the same barriers but also…
As Australians along the east coast deal with Tropical Cyclone Alfred cutting a swathe through regions which rarely get these weather events, new research shows that hurricanes in the northern…
It feels cruel, doesn’t it? Being forced to lose a precious hour of sleep. In the US, daylight saving time (DST) begins on March 9, 2025. At 2am local time, clocks move forward by one hour, skipping…
Severe bleeding -- haemorrhage --, high blood pressure disorders like preeclampsia is responsible for over one lakh pregnancy-related deaths worldwide, according to a new study, released by the World…
A study conducted at The Ohio State University suggests that consuming a high-fat diet for just three days can lead to memory impairments and brain inflammation in older rats, even before obesity…
Mike Mareen - stock.adobe.comThe forward movement of the bio/pharmaceutical industry is driven by fast-paced advancements in manufacturing technology innovations. As manufacturing technology advances,…
Despite being the largest land carnivore and a top Arctic predator that can weigh over 600 kg, polar bears start off surprisingly small. Blind, almost hairless, and weighing just 600g at birth, cubs…
A nondescript, decrepit twist of gnarled wood found tucked between rocks in the Finnish tundra is a lot more than meets the eye.Concealed within the tangled limbs of the now-dead common juniper…
Dark Matter strands, visualized. Credit: Oliver Hahn/Tom Abel/Ralf Kaehler. The mystery of Dark Matter endures. Despite sixty years of observation and research, scientists still haven’t isolated the…
Jane C. Wright, Sophia Jex-Blake, and Cécile Vogt were medical pioneers in times filled with racial and sexist prejudice. In this video, we celebrate these three women who achieved incredible feats in…
Study finds best diabetes drugs to use with metformin
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists from the University of Colorado and other research institutions have found a possible link between gut bacteria
Steroid use linked to higher risk of heart condition in men
Credit: Unsplash+ Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2 inhibitors) are a newer type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.
Credit: Unsplash+ A groundbreaking study led by USC Stem Cell researchers has found a way to reduce toxic tau buildup, a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Inst
Credit: Unsplash+ Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, is one of the most commonly used medications for pain relief and fever reduc
A recent study predicts that by 2050, more than half of the world’s adults (3.8 billion people) and one-third of all children and teenagers (746 million) will be overweight or obese. This could lead…
Radiation therapy is a key part of cancer treatment, with about 60% of cancer patients in the U.S. receiving it at some stage. However, radiation can cause severe side effects, damaging healthy…
A new investigational drug, berberine ursodeoxycholate (HTD1801), has been found to lower blood sugar, improve cholesterol levels, and enhance liver function in people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The…
Credit: Unsplash+ Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected heart problem that can be li
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Credit: Unsplash+ A surprising new study from the University of Michigan has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD
The secretive exploits of the X-37B spaceplane continue. After spending 434 days in space, the crewless Space Force craft returned to Earth on March 7, landing at California's Vandenberg Space Force…
Turns out, the nearest supermassive black hole to be found outside our own Milky Way Galaxy lies shockingly close, only 158,000 light years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The LMC, a dwarf galaxy…
HR+ Breast Cancer | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comFindings from a real-world analysis demonstrated that first-line treatment with the combination of palbociclib (Ibrance) and an…
Is AI an appropriate source of moral guidance about which patients should be given kidney transplants? That's the question pondered by boffins affiliated with Duke University, Carnegie Mellon,…
Do events in the sky portend that something momentous is about to happen on Earth? Of course not. How would that even work? We know that for much of human history, the appearance of a comet or a…
Scientific Reports - Larval spongy moth transcriptomic response to ingestion of broad-versus narrow-spectrum insecticidal Chromobacterium species
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Whether it be for weather forecasting or earthquake detection, Earth scientists argue that AI is the most energy-efficient and fastest way to make new breakthroughs. (Photo: NOAA's National Weather…
While the pharmaceutical industry has made strides towards diversity, equity, and inclusion, there is still room for improvement, asserts Sheryl Johnson, pharma application development manager at…
New research uncovers how shared genes contribute to various psychiatric disorders. This breakthrough highlights the importance of pleiotropic genes—those affecting multiple conditions—and offers new…
Five studies from ‘Bust Size and Hitchhiking’ author retracted ICYMI: Dean under investigation for plagiarism following Retraction Watch story: report Was nonsense ‘vegetative electron microscopy’ …
In many countries, buying food at supermarkets, convenience stores and online has become the norm. But what's the convenience of modern food shopping doing to our health?Our study, published today…
Motor sport's governing body the FIA (International Automobile Federation) has not ruled out extending its recent swearing ban to Formula One (F1) team radio communication. Last month FIA president…
For all the buzz surrounding Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, there are also plenty of concerns about potential serious or long-term side effects. Among the scariest of these fears is…
Astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth got a front-row seat to destruction on Thursday.During a SpaceX flight test of Starship, the world's most powerful rocket and spacecraft system, NASA's Don…
The COVID-19 pandemic is in the rearview mirror for many people, despite the fact that the virus still kills hundreds every week and could surge again if another mutated strain comes along, as…
What is prehabilitation, or prehab? It refers to the process of preparing for a surgery by exercising and eating a nutritious diet to improve surgical outcomes.According to a Canadian study published…
The COVID-19 pandemic engulfed the U.S. five years ago this month, leaving not only lingering mental health effects but also long-term physical symptoms.One of those included a condition known as post…
In general, people tend to be in the best frame of mind in the morning and in the worst around midnight, finds a British study published in the journal BMJ Mental Health.To determine whether our…
A majestic celestial event looms large for the continental U.S. and greater Americas.Earth will pass between the sun and moon on the night of March 13 into the morning of March 14, creating a total…
From a groundbreaking find to a global disaster. This is how one species and human error endangered amphibians everywhere.
Published: 04:35 EST, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 04:35 EST, 8 March 2025 Ever since the time of the ancient Greeks over 2,000 years ago, human beings have known the Earth is a globe.Despite this, some…
SAKAI--Researchers got an almost unheard of chance March 7 to step foot atop an imposing keyhole-shaped imperial burial mound dating from the fifth century that still holds many secrets. The Daisen…
The role of King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) is becoming increasingly urgent. Recent reports show an increase from 100 to 136 years until the global economic gender gap is closed,…
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A small Northern California branch library has reopened to the public after undergoing a two-month renovation, Sonoma County Library officials said.The Windsor Regional Library reopened Tuesday,…
Dr Lopa Bakrania brings over 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical process chemistry and CMC regulatory affairs. As Executive Director of CMC Regulatory Affairs at Biohaven, she leads efforts to…
Notable imbalances exist across STEM subjects at the undergraduate level, with many female students enrolling in fields like ps
Want to befriend a cat? Don't forget to blink or squint back if a cat does the same at you.
In hemodialysis patients, it remains unclear whether patient characteristics influence the clinical impacts of changes in serum mineral metabolism parameters on mortality. In this 9-year cohort study,…
As the Sun returns and the winter blues drift away, it is almost time to adjust the clocks in the US. Daylight Saving Time (DST), the practice of adjusting your clocks twice a year, has a long…
One of the stargazing highlights of the month happens tonight, 8 March 2025, as Mars has a close encounter with the Moon. The Red Planet reached opposition in January 2025, and since then has been one…
Published: 03:03 EST, 8 March 2025 | Updated: 03:07 EST, 8 March 2025 Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he was forced to call the police after thieves targeted his farm.The former Top Gear host, 64,…
BEIJING, March 8 (Xinhua) -- A new study has identified the types and formation mechanisms of heavy precipitation in the southeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, shedding light on critical meteorological…
A report identified critical issues that hindered environmental complianceResidents in Cornwall have been asked to report any suspicious activity that could harm the environment amid efforts to crack…
On his appointment, Adam Morgan said he was "very excited to be part of Manx Wildlife Trust" and looked forward to photographing the "amazing wildlife we have on the island and share that with the…
New research has found that second-hand smoke leads to more placental abruption than does smoking.Placental abruption refers to a condition in which the placenta separates from the uterine wall before…
Mercury is the closest planet to the Sun and also the speediest planet in the Solar System.Like Venus, it orbits between Earth and the Sun, and is known as an inner – or 'inferior' – planet. [embedded…
A woman who "married" the River Avon as part of a campaign for clean water, has said she hopes the relationship remains "sustainable".Megan Ruth-Trump took part in the ceremony in Bristol in 2023 to…
By Maya Rotman and Katy McLaughlin As cell therapies continue to advance and the demand for these treatments grows, the industry faces ongoing challenges in ensuring that production processes deliver…
T-cell therapies have emerged as an advancement in cancer treatment, with chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell and T-cell receptor (TCR) therapies leading the way. These therapies harness the…
As we mark International Women's Day tomorrow on March 8, the story of the COST Action on Perinatal Mental Health and Birth-Related Trauma: Maximizing best practice and optimal outcomes (DEVoTION) is…
An analysis of data from more than 100 studies and 17,000 children has questioned the effectiveness of myopia management interventions across medicine, light therapy, ophthalmic lenses and contact…
More than 300,000 properties are without power as a tropical storm edges closer to Australia's east coast, lashing the region with heavy rain.Storm Alfred has been downgraded from a cyclone to a…
Did you know that gum health reveals more about your wellbeing that you might think? Gum disease isn't just about your teeth - it's an infection and inflammation that can adversely affect your entire…
With naked self-interest back in vogue, Meta wasted little effort disguising its prostration at the feet of King Donald. Attempts to spin the tech giant’s desire to evade scrutiny and regulation were…
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often encounter cardiovascular complications, most commonly…
Phase transitions are important in self-assembly process, but multiple, sequential transitions are challenging to achieve. Here, the authors report the development of the formation of wormlike…
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Multidrug-resistant bacteria pose a major threat to human health. Manipulation of bacterial genes at the transcriptional level is a potential strategy to fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial…
Semaglutide appears to work by mimicking a human hormone, GLP-1, which is naturally released by the intestines after we eat. GLP-1 has a wide range of effects: in the brain, it signals fullness and…
A comparative study, using data from hospitals, concluded that the surgical program a doctor chooses produces no significant differences in their career surgical outcomes performed by allopathic and…
It is widely acknowledged that DNA is the fundamental genetic unit for most living organisms1. Although we are generally aware that DNA is arranged linearly on chromosomes, our inherent cognition was…
As more companies adopt generative artificial intelligence models, AI ethics is becoming increasingly important. Ethical guidelines to ensure the transparent, fair, and safe use of AI are evolving…
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Einstein's equations might need a rewrite — that is, if we want to explain how the insides of black holes work.Einstein's theory of general relativity describes the relationship between space-time and…
A recent study from Northwestern University and Lurie Children’s Hospital has found that fathers’ leave boosts breastfeeding duration for mothers. In BMC Public Health, the study used data from…
Few studies have looked into how maternal cannabis use during pregnancy relates to behavioral problems in children, often using small sample sizes and self-reported data. Curtin University researchers…
Smog poses a direct threat to human health and the environment. Addressing this issue requires understanding how smog is formed. While major contributors include industries, fossil fuels, crop…
(Hetero)aryl sulfoximines are useful bioisosteres of (hetero)aryl sulfones in medicinal chemistry as they have improved aqueous solubility and metabolic stability. Here, the authors report a synthesis…
Exclusive: From fruity flavoured toothpaste to playing a favourite song in the background, there are ways to make brushing your youngster's dental regime easier, says a leading dentist Brush for at…
The new version of Starship will be tested again in four to six weeks. A third consecutive failure could indicate fundamental problems with the updated design.
A new study published in Cell Reports reveals a breakthrough discovery linking genetic variants in the gene ITSN1 to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson's disease, a neurodegenerative condition…
Recent studies have highlighted a link between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and gut microbiota. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the effects of electroacupuncture combined with Chinese…
DOD’s X-37B spaceplane is back on Earth tonight after 434 days in space. The Boeing-built vehicle landed at 2:22 am ET this morning at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, a depature from recent landings at…
Personalized nutrition (PN) has gained popularity in recent years as a customized approach to health outcomes. PN combines biomedical, genetic, and lifestyle data to provide individualized…
A recent study led by the University of Kent's School of Natural Sciences has found that short animations known as GIFs (Graphic Interchange Format) can improve the sleep of professional female…
A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. Led by Assistant Professor of Health Policy and…
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week stymied implementation of landmark state environmental legislation that would have limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California — drawing…
Major investments, policy debates, and sustainability efforts are reshaping the semiconductor industry. TSMC’s $100 billion U.S. expansion carries geopolitical significance, while Broadcom’s strong…
Elevated concentrations of fluoride can occur in well water, and in some countries, it is added to drinking water to counteract caries in the population. A study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden…
School readiness is central to child wellbeing and is predictive of not only academic, but also long-term economic and health outcomes according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). However,…
Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu) have created a need for rapid and sensitive detection methods to mitigate its spread. Now, researchers in ACS Sensors…
The DOJ and a coalition of 38 state attorneys general still seek a court order requiring Google to sell its Chrome browser and take other measures to address what a judge said was Google's illegal…
The production of recombinant insulin remains challenging, particularly in enhancing refolding efficiency and bioactivity. Mini-proinsulin analogs, which involve reducing the length of the C-peptide,…
Over 1,000 people – including students and scientists – protested Trump administration executive orders related to science and health at a Stand Up For Science rally Friday. Protesters gathered at…
“It’s the most non-invasive approach I could think of for collecting a sample,” Foia explains. “You would be able to decide when to do it, how to do it and where to do it. It would be completely on…
Hundreds of scientists marched under sunny, blue skies in front of federal offices in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Friday as part of a day of nationwide protests against Trump…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Friday that his government is working on a plan to prepare large-scale military training for every adult male in response to the changing security situation in…
Published: 21:14 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 21:16 EST, 7 March 2025 Lauren Sanchez shared a video of her first call with the historic all-female Blue Origin space crew, which includes singer Katy…
A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. Led by Assistant Professor of Health Policy and…
Chicago — Medical researchers in Chicago are studying the difference between a person's chronological age — how many years they've lived — and their biological age, how old their body actually is. "We…
Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), a bacteria from gum disease, has been found in Alzheimer’s patients’ brains, possibly contributing to plaque buildup. Studies show that Alzheimer’s patients with…
Ben Zaranko of the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) calls it an "accounting" change, rather than a real change. He explains: "We'd be no better off in a material sense, and tax revenues would be no…
March 7 (UPI) -- The spacecraft that will carry the next crew of astronauts to the International Space Station has arrived at the launch pad at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Crew Dragon…
The discovery of a so-called ghost net along Western Australia's southern coastline has sparked renewed calls for accountability on professional and recreational fishers who dump nets into the…
Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts to…
Certain glycans -- sugar-like compounds with carbohydrate chains -- containing galactose, may exhibit potential prebiotic properties that support human health. Identifying enzymes capable of breaking…
There are certain molecules that exist twice, so to speak: as themselves and as their mirror image. "These so-called chiral molecules demonstrate a handedness of sorts," explains Stefan Huber. Despite…
Urban highways promise to get people to their destinations faster -- and bring them together. But at the same time, they reduce social connections between people within the city, especially at…
Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a condition characterized by daily excessive worry lasting at least six months, have a high relapse rate even after receiving treatment. Artificial…
Research by UMass Chan Medical School scientists Sharon Cantor, PhD, and Jenna M. Whalen, PhD, poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor cells.…
For the first time, researchers have combined satellite collar data with specialized cameras to shed light on one of the most mysterious and important stages in polar bears' lives -- maternal denning,…
By RNZA study has found the cost and effort to roll out the national HPV vaccination programme was “well worth it” and has had a “marked” effect on HPV-related cancer rates.University of Otago…
It is estimated that around 80 million people worldwide live with a tremor. For example, those who live with Parkinson's disease. The involuntary periodic movements sometimes strongly affect how…
A simple genomics blood test could improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy, but more investment is needed to make access fair and securely join up the data, finds a new study involving…
In vivo imaging of internal bleeding has revealed the importance of extravascular coagulation without platelet activation, clarifying the clinical symptoms of previously unexplained haemostatic…
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries power millions of cars, but their inner workings remain a mystery. Two major companies—Tesla and BYD—lead the EV market, with Tesla dominating in North America and…
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key part of our daily lives, powering everything from chatbots to image recognition. However, training AI models requires enormous amounts of energy, mostly…
Archaeologists have discovered a massive and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in southern Mesopotamia, providing new insights into how early civilizations managed water for farming.…
Scientists have developed a tiny, cordless robot inspired by the rhinoceros beetle that can perform incredibly precise tasks in extreme environments. Named Holonomic Beetle 3 (HB-3), this robot is…
Australia's Murdoch Children's Research Institute is helping scientists use stem cell medicine and artificial intelligence to develop precision therapies for pediatric heart disease, the leading cause…
People who take common pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not, according to a new study. The research was shared on March 5, 2025, and will be presented at the…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Korea University has found that women who experience menopause before age 40 have a higher risk of develop
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital have discovered specific proteins in
Credit: Unsplash+ You’ve likely heard that exercise can help you live a longer, healthier life. When you hear the word ‘exercise,’ you might think of going for a run or hopping on a bicycle. Or maybe…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for a long time may reduce the risk of developing dementia. The research, published in the Journal of…
More people are turning to generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help them in their daily and professional lives. ChatGPT is one of the most well-known and widely available generative AI tools.…
The Athena lunar lander (IM-2) has been declared dead after it failed to stick the landing on the surface of the Moon. The second commercial lander launched by Texas-based aerospace company Intuitive…
Officials announced Friday that Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s wife, had died of hantavirus — ending speculation about the circumstances surrounding her death while sparking new questions about the…
In the JAMA Network Open study published today, Dr. Elizabeth Swisher and colleagues assessed two ways that primary-care practices could assess patients’ hereditary cancer risks and deliver testing to…
The race to Mars is the Trump administration’s new moonshot. How soon can the U.S. actually get there? Friday, March 7, 2025 31 min In this illustration made available by NASA, the Perseverance rover…
New Mexico Medical Examiner: Gene Hackman Died Of Heart Disease, But First His Wife Died From Hantavirus Hackensack Meridian Health experts available to explain the deadly respiratory virus After a…
SDA announced that the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 launch campaign is now anticipated to begin in late summer 2025 WASHINGTON — The U.S. military’s ambitious program to create…
Just as discoveries of fossil fuel reserves helped to shape the 20th century, the race for critical minerals is shaping the 21st. These minerals are seen as strategically crucial for modern economies,…
The inflated cost of health care resulted in 31 million Americans borrowing $74 billion to cover their health care expenses in 2024, according a recent Gallup poll. Over 3,500 people were polled by…
The second moon landing attempt by Houston-based Intuitive Machines has ended just as the company's first did — with the lander dead after tipping over on its side inside a lunar crater, a new image…
We live in time.We can both make time. Even double time. And we can also lose time.But it’s Congress and Presidents who control time.Politicians have the power to dictate time. Down to the hour and…
On this mission, military officials said the X-37B tested "space domain awareness technology experiments" that aim to improve the Space Force's knowledge of the space environment. Defense officials…
Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by…
Female science communicators are taking social media by storm in 2025. These aren't your average content creators, and their numbers aren't average either.This year, out of the top 50 STEM influencers…
When mechanical and structural engineers design machines, bridges, and buildings, they calculate loads, stresses, and deformation of metal, steel, concrete, glass, wood, and plastic to find the…
Haemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health…
An exoplanet — Grok via Astrobiology.com This week’s release was made possible by the radial velocity technique: multiple TOIs were confirmed with radial velocity follow-up. One noteworthy planet from…
Stonehenge sits near the top of Britain’s most iconic landmarks, but a lesser-known precursor to this ancient site may be responsible for its lasting impact as an archaeological titan. The Flagstones…
Note: This document now contains updates to reflect both the Jan. 30 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Hearing and the Jan. 29 Senate Finance Committee Hearing to consider the…
On this mission, military officials said the X-37B tested "space domain awareness technology experiments" that aim to improve the Space Force's knowledge of the space environment. Defense officials…
NASA Office of STEM Engagement NASAWatch Dear OSTEM Community: The new Administration has issued several Executive Orders (EOs) and implemented policy and guidance that may affect grants and…
Trump could drop a federal lawsuit against a petrochemical plant that emits chloroprene. Here’s a look at the cancer-causing chemicalBy Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research.Investigations into the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster revealed that…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is in the process of launching a large study into possible links between autism and vaccines, sources familiar told Reuters.The study has not been…
GUEST COMMENTARY—During a recent venture capital class, I was asked: what percentage of a biotech startup’s equity should a university retain when it is the company’s founders who conceive the key…
Motion sickness is a very common condition that affects about 1 in 3 people, but the brain circuits involved are largely unknown. Newly reported work outlines a brain circuit involved in motion…
“BUT I TOOK a picture of the coupon with my phone,” the man told the checker at the supermarket, pointing at the photograph on his screen. “The coupon says the toilet paper is on sale for…
Although many of us like to indulge from time to time, it turns out that a high-fat diet can alter the brain after just a few days, even in healthy adults.A study published in Immunity & Ageing…
A tropical cyclone weakened to a tropical low weather system on Saturday as it approached Brisbane, Australia’s third-most populous city, bringing flooding rain to the coastal region.Tropical Cyclone…
During antiquity, Carthage extended its influence into Nuragic territories in southern Sardinia, seeking to exploit the island’s rich mineral resources and dominate the fertile plains of the…
Once, there was a time before stars.In the primordial darkness, after the Big Bang, nothing drifted but a vast sea of hydrogen and helium. It wasn't until stars came along, born from crushing…
Centenarians, once considered rare, have become commonplace. Indeed, they are the fastest-growing demographic group of the world's population, with numbers roughly doubling every ten years since the…
Some parts of Hawai'i are sinking faster than others. That discovery, published recently in a study by researchers at the University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa, also highlights that as sea level rises,…
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged care facilities. Led by PhD…
A new discovery about how tiny protein clusters form in cells could pave the way for treatments for Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD), a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and…
Transposons, or "jumping genes" -- DNA segments that can move from one part of the genome to another -- are key to bacterial evolution and the development of antibiotic resistance. Cornell University…
Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu) have created a need for rapid and sensitive detection methods to mitigate its spread. Now, researchers in ACS Sensors…
Researchers found that climate change induced glacial melt increases the heavy metal content and changes the microbiome of habitat-forming brown algae in Arctic fjords. As algae are at the basis of…
It turns out that lightning striking Earth can actually have an affect on space activity. (Micah Tindell/Unsplash) Scientists discovered that lightning on Earth can knock high-energy electrons out of…
Long-term use of NSAIDs was linked to a lower risk of dementia over 14.5 years of follow-up.NSAIDs without known amyloid-beta effects showed a stronger protective association than others.Cumulative…
AACN shares the stories of several nurses with specialty credentials in advance of Certified Nurses Day March 19 to underscore their personal pride and commitment to professionalism and quality care.…
Up to now West Texas has lacked a comprehensive cancer center, forcing residents to travel hundreds of miles for specialized care. Travel is costly, and patients often miss work and lose pay when they…
It's no secret that the world is a dark, sad place these days. The planet is dying thanks to endless extraction, worker's rights are regressing back to the Gilded Age, and reactionary extremism is…
During a lab meeting earlier this February, I presented a short talk about my research background as a rotating first-year Ph.D. student. I decided to give the talk in reverse chronological order,…
A new study found that people who consume more plant-based oils have a lower risk of death.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that stays in the body. Taking too much over longer periods can cause vomiting, headache, fatigue, joint and bone pain, blurry vision, and skin and hair problems.…
Researchers long have been interested in spider silk because of its remarkable properties. It’s stronger than steel, tougher than Kevlar and stretchy like rubber. But farming spiders for their natural…
Newswise — Ending diagnostic uncertainty for thousands of families affected by a rare disease, via genome sequencing: that’s the ambition of the Care4Rare-EXPAND project, with the establishment of a…
(Photo by PeopleImages.com - Yuri A) 81.3% of people believe “pretty privilege” exists in the workplace, with those rating themselves as extremely attractive earning nearly $20,000 more annually than…
This photo shows a carved bone tool made from an elephant humerus dating back 1.5 million years. CSIC Early humans used animal bones to craft tools — more than a million years earlier than scientists…
William “Bill” Browder, an emeritus professor of mathematics, died in early February at the age of 91. He died at home, excited about a new math idea he’d just had, held in his wife’s arms.“Bill…
Microplastics. They’re in the soil; they’re in the ocean; and they’re even in the air, poised to invade our respiratory systems and to harm our health. But how, exactly, do they make their way into…
The Athena lander, which touched down on the Moon on Thursday and promptly fell over, has been declared dead by its operators. The spacecraft missed its intended landing point by more than 1,300 feet…
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that stays in the body. Taking too much over longer periods can cause vomiting, headache, fatigue, joint and bone pain, blurry vision, and skin and hair problems.…
Published on Mar. 7, 2025, 10:12 PMCommercial missions to the Moon are becoming easier, but there are still hurdles to cross for those attempting to reach the lunar south pole.Two private lunar…
Researchers and other advocates for science gathered at Stand Up for Science rallies around the US and the world to protest the Trump Administration’s cuts to scientific research
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In patients with Meniere disease (MD), the internal auditory canal (IAC) fundus barrier may be damaged, according to a study published in the March issue of…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Serum aquaporin 8 (AQP8) expression is associated with the degree of hydrolabyrinth in Meniere disease and can predict prognosis, according to a study…
For over a century, physicists have grappled with one of the most profound questions in science: How do the rules of quantum mechanics, which govern the smallest particles, fit with the laws of…
The FDA announced the approval of Celltrion USA's Omlyclo (omalizumab-igec) as the first biosimilar to reference Xolair (omalizumab).1,2 The biosimilar was also approved with interchangeability status…
The world’s demand for alternative fuels and sustainable chemical products has prompted many scientists to look in the same direction for answers: converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide…
President Donald Trump said Thursday if it was needed, "I'd probably get an extension" on the deadline his administration has given ByteDance to sell social media site TikTok.An executive order signed…
After roiling off Australia’s northeast coast for over a week, Tropical Cyclone Alfred was poised to make landfall near Brisbane, the country’s third-most populous city, in early March 2025. It is…
(Dreamstime) Comment| Print| A A Standing like a stork can help assess how well you are aging. A study published in PLOS One revealed that the single leg, or unipedal, stance could accurately measure…
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SpaceX secured permission March 7 to provide direct-to-smartphone satellite services at higher power levels to improve connectivity beyond the reach of cell towers across the United States.
Heliconias planted as ornamentals in a garden in Panama John Kress A recent study highlights a troubling reality for Heliconia, a genus of tropical plants celebrated for their stunning, bird-shaped…
FIRST ON FOX: It's not easy in today's political climate to get Democrats and Republicans into a friendly, collaborative space together.But that's exactly what happened this week when Lynda Carter,…
Time has an arrow: It only ever seems to move in one direction. The future is always unknown to us, while the past forever remains locked and inaccessible. And yet, the vast majority of the laws of…
Everyone should have clean drinking water. But millions of Americans are exposed to harmful contaminants in their tap water.Despite decades of federal regulations, much work remains to be done to…
The measles outbreak that originated in the South Plains region of Texas continues to spread and has led to the death of an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico. This marks the second individual to die…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Approximately 40 percent of adults with chronic pain experience depression or anxiety, according to a review published online March 7 in JAMA Network…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Roughly one in five (21 percent) of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) deaths might be related to occupational exposures, according to research published in…
Nokia's Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn't go to plan.
Global warming is slowly moving hurricane formation southward. (credit: NASA) Since 1979, hurricane genesis locations have shifted about 5 degrees (345 miles) southward, increasing storm risks for the…
Breast Cancer | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comElacestrant (Orserdu) prolonged progression-free survival (PFS) vs standard of care (SOC) therapy with an aromatase inhibitor or…
But here’s the twist: the line between reality and imagination has never been thinner. With social media, AI, and algorithm-fed content, we can live in a world where virtual existence isn’t just an…
Pharmacists play a crucial and varied role in the administration of bispecific medications, particularly in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), according to the moderator of a Pharmacy Times®…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has suspended U.S. satellite imagery support for Ukraine, the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency confirmed March 7.The decision cuts off Ukraine’s access to…
President Donald Trump’s tariff threats could raise the price of uranium used to fuel US nuclear reactors, which could have ripple effects on a tenuous nuclear renaissance spurred by the growth of…
KINGSTON, R.I. – March 6, 2025 – Observations of the merger of binary neutron stars are vital to the growing field multi-messenger astronomy. The collision of these massive star remnants, occurring…
Trying to catch a meal in the animal world can generate a whole host of challenges. You must first find the prey, and then catch it without botching the attempt and losing your dinner. In the…
In recent years, the internet and social media have become awash with various conspiracy theories, especially during times of crisis. In an effort to understand what drives the belief in such bogus…
By Steve Scarpa, Associate Director of Marketing and CommunicationsThe Peabody Museum has been an important part of botanist Erika Edwards’ life dating to her days as a Yale graduate student. It’s one…
CAOYANGANG, CHINA—The Global Times reports that archaeologists working at the Caoyangang site in Jiangsu Province […]
OLDUVAI GORGE, TANZANIA—According to a statement released by University College London, a collection of 27 […]
DORSET, ENGLAND—New research has re-dated the Flagstones monument in Dorset to 3200 b.c., making it […]
A research project led by the University of Granada (UGR) has identified a 16th century Moorish military camp where Abén Aboo, the last of the Morisco chiefs, was captured during the Second Rebellion…
This robotic exoskeleton helps pianists break through learning plateaus.
Using a new brain mapping method, researchers found that specific memory cells in the hippocampus are highly susceptible to protein buildup linked to Alzheimer's disease, while other brain cells are…
Despite growth in the electric vehicle industry writ large, Tesla's sales are slipping more than ever as its boorish CEO's toxic politics take center stage.In new numbers shared with the Wall Street…
A recent study conducted by Consumer Reports found that popular synthetic hair braiding products contained cancer-causing chemicals. Lead was prominent Dig deeper: Ten different types of synthetic…
NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program is now seeing more results from the work…
The Federal Emergency Management Agency must show in one week whether it is complying with a judge’s ruling that blocks the Trump administration disaster aid freezeBy Thomas Frank & E&E News
This article was first published in The Montreal Gazette Supplements are not benign. We think they are, but they aren’t. Some promise to boost muscle mass or improve sports performance and are popular…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a study into the potential connections between vaccines and autism, according to two people familiar with the plan, despite overwhelming…
A total lunar eclipse is on the horizon...literally. The night between March 13 and March 14, skywatchers in North America will get a view of the eclipse which is also known as a blood moon.It’s the…
A growing number of companies are eyeing the moon as a source of commercial opportunities. Two private landings in under a week suggest our nearest celestial neighbor is open for business.Rapidly…
Both spacecraft will be in a Sun-synchronous low Earth orbit, where their position relative to the Sun remains the same throughout the year. Each approximately 98-minute orbit allows the SPHEREx…
A greater consumption of butter has been linked to increased mortality rates – and replacing it with certain plant-based oils may help reduce the risk of death, according to a new study.The study,…
March 7 (UPI) -- NASA on Friday rolled out the new Artemis II Orion spacecraft and twin Space Launch System solid rocket boosters that will carry astronauts in the first crewed Artemis mission around…
WASHINGTON - The Large Magellanic Cloud is a dwarf galaxy residing near our Milky Way, visible to the naked eye as a luminous patch of light from Earth's southern hemisphere and named after Portuguese…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comOn March 5, 2025, Emerson announced the release…
Researchers from the University of Utah and University of California set out to compare how freeway emissions trends differed in their states’ largest metropolitan areas, Salt Lake City and Los…
Washington DC. Boston, Massachusetts. Trenton, New JerseyThousands of researchers and supporters of science protested in cities across the United States and Europe today against actions taken by the…
The manufacturing technique known as 3D printing, now being used everywhere, from aircraft manufacturers to public libraries, has never been more affordable or accessible. Biomedical engineering has…
Investigations into the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster revealed that key decision-makers worked on little sleep, raising concerns that fatigue impaired their judgment. Similarly, in 1989, the…
Young readers are fueling a surprising bookstore renaissance.
Teens who sleep fewer than 7.7 hours of sleep each night are more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Likewise, those suffering from both insomnia and a lack of sleep are five…
The scientists may have cracked the code to mind-controlled robotics.
Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lander, named Athena, is pictured on its side, lying on the Moon’s surface following touchdown on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Image: Intuitive MachinesA day after its Nova-C…
A FEDERAL JUDGE sitting in Oakland on Tuesday denied Elon Musk’s request for immediate relief in his high-stakes lawsuit against Sam Altman and the artificial intelligence company OpenAI. Yet while…
The total lunar eclipse of March 13–14 — the first anywhere since 2022 — will be visible across all of North and South America. Contacts: Diana Hannikainen, Editor-in-Chief, Sky & Telescope +1 617-500…
A virologist and physician-scientist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Annie Antar, MD, PhD, will be presenting research on Long COVID and viral rebound and clearance at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses…
Cinematic chemistry Credit: Madeline Monroe/C&EN; Shutterstock Liquid science: The stereotype that chemistry means colorful liquids may have
ER+/HER2– advanced breast cancer Image Credit: ©Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comTreatment with imlunestrant (LY3484356), an oral selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD) (LY3484356), plus…
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a…
Widespread firings at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration could affect everything from tornado alerts to weather forecasts on your phone
Four months ago, Tara McKay, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, received an award from the National Institutes of Health recognizing her contributions to the field of LGBTQ+ health…
A new study published in Journal of Adolescent Health has revealed that adolescents who experience high levels of loneliness are more likely to develop depression, PTSD, and stress-related conditions…
A large study into the potential connections between vaccines and autism is reportedly being planned by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to reports Friday. It's not clear…
If you’re 60 or over and suffer from insomnia, you might consider lifting weights before going to bed. A study analyzing the effects of different exercises on sleep suggested that weight or resistance…
Image: The small but powerful invention could soon make life in the NICU easier for the tiniest patients (Photo courtesy of Georgia Institute of Technology) Newborns require frequent monitoring of…
The Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston has been launched at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston, MA. Roche officials say the move will further strengthen the partnership in areas…
In the last decade, scientists have made significant breakthroughs in both understanding and manipulating the blood-brain barrier. There are several good reasons for why they’d want to do this,…
Earth scientists have identified an impact crater in Australia that is more than a billion years older than any previously known, a discovery that could reshape our understanding of Earth’s early…
TAMPA, Fla. — Star Catcher Industries, a startup designing spacecraft to beam solar energy to other satellites in low Earth orbit, has secured funding from Florida’s economic development agency to…
In one nest, researchers found a McDonald's McChicken container from 1996. Eurasian coots are round, black waterbirds with distinctive, chicken-like feet. Each year, these birds typically build new,…
Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of Bristol academics have found. In…
An international team of marine biologists have published research in Molecular Ecology that shows the benefits of gene flow between geographically distant and genetically different killer whale…
The School of Nursing recently hosted Dr. Monica McLemore, visiting professor at NYU's Rory Meyers College of Nursing and a renowned thought leader and nurse scientist, for its 2025 Harriet Cook…
For nearly a century, scientists have known that different parts of the human brain's cortex control different body movements. This fundamental discovery dates to the 1930s, when neurosurgeons used…
Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood. But most people…
Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) affects most patients through a handful of well-characterized neuromuscular junction autoantibodies, but a wide range of differences among patients affect the…
A one-stop “hub” for CV screening and treatment that leverages the reputation of local football clubs, common across the United Kingdom, is a promising form of outreach to communities, a new report…
Put on your sturdiest boots, because the decades-long part of our internet journey over dry land is over. Now it's time to knuckle down and trudge through an endless bog of AI slop.That's because…
Defects in two-dimensional materials (such as an atom-thick sheet of graphene) can dramatically alter the way that the surface ripples, even stopping the sheet in place like a freeze frame. Rippling…
Surgeons and teams with Vanderbilt Lung Transplant performed 99 lung transplants in 2024, the most ever in one year. Two of the procedures involved combined organ transplants. For the second calendar…
WASHINGTON — Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters ventured out of labs, hospitals and offices Friday to stand up to what they call a blitz on life-saving science by the Trump…
The human body is full of checks and balances that ensure correct growth, development, and function of all our different systems. Now, researchers from Japan have reported a newly discovered protein…
Creation of a comprehensive genetic representation for more than 2.5 billion people across the Middle East and South Asia could make a major contribution towards advancing precision medicine, a…
Technology is changing how physicians think about assessing patients and, in turn, how patients expect to be able to measure their own health. Apps designed for smartphones and wearable devices can…
By assessing how "sticky" tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a potential way to predict whether a patient's early-stage breast cancer is likely to…
Bothrops jararaca is a pit viper species prevalent in southeastern Brazil. Credit: Butantan Institute Agitating snakes isn’t something most of us would do on purpose, but for a group of researchers,…
EV batteries are not all the same. Researchers took apart batteries from two leading electric vehicle brands — BYD and Tesla — to try to work out which one had the best battery. Electric vehicles…
About 650 light-years from here, in the constellation Aquarius, lies the planetary nebula Caldwell 63, commonly known as the Helix Nebula. It’s the slowly cooling corpse of a dead star, a vast cloud…
Axiom Space plans to send a shoebox-sized node running Red Hat Device Edge to the International Space Station (ISS). Axiom Space’s Data Center Unit-1 (credit: Axiom Space) – click to enlarge The Data…
In this 1936 photo by Eddie Worth, an anti-fascist demonstrator is arrested during the Battle of Cable Street in London. Alamy “Resistance has been my life, and it continues to be,” Steve McQueen, the…
Posted: March 7, 2025 2:10 pm ET | Last Updated: March 7, 2025 2:10 pm ET | Intuitive Machines located its second lunar lander, IM-2, in a crater just 250 meters from its intended landing spot. But it…
Bird flu isn’t just affecting chickens and cows; it’s hitting pet cats.An estimated 11.6 million households in California own 23.3 million cats. A growing number of these and an unknowable population…
Whether they’re whipping their heads dramatically, contorting into seemingly impossible shapes, or trapping light in their plumage like a black hole, birds-of-paradise always seem to have a new trick…
Wastewater is full of valuable chemicals. They can be pollution problems when they end up in sewage sludge or mine-tailing ponds. But when isolated from wastewater, those same chemicals can feed…
Credit: Julio Cortez/Associated Press, File A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing on February 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. Officials in Gaines County have…
The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico now stands at over 200 cases, according to the latest figures released by local health departments. The news comes just a day after an unvaccinated adult…
Measles starts with a cough, fever, runny nose, and watery eyes, surfacing seven to 14 days after infection. Three to five days after symptoms begin, the red measles rash appears, starting on the face…
Research News March 7, 2025• Physics 18, 47 A neutron-scattering experiment has confirmed the existence of an unusual phase of ice that forms at high temperature and high pressure. expand figure Above…
Electric vehicles (EVs) are leading the transition to sustainable transportation. However, effective battery management remains a significant challenge, as traditional monitoring techniques often lack…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday.The news came less than…
A study in China that tracked students’ physical activity for seven days found that those with insomnia slept better on days when they engaged in more vigorous physical activity or were more sedentary…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Amid the current outbreak of measles centered in counties along the Texas/New Mexico border, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is reporting the…
Breast cancer | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki - stock.adobe.comEfficacy and safety outcomes with sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) in real-world patients with metastatic triple-negative…
Measles — or Rubeola — was eliminated in Canada in 1998, but it’s back with more than 220 cases in the country so far this year. Symptoms are fever, cough, red and watery eyes and a rash that spreads…
Rinandio & colleagues have identified 474 slivers of hope in the fight to prevent extinction of critically endangered plant species. Their research could help direct conservation efforts where they…
Advanced radiocarbon dating has provided the most accurate age assessment yet for the “Lapedo Child,” one of the most provocative prehistoric human skeletons ever discovered. But the results of this…
The CDC is planning a large study looking into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources told Reuters, despite significant research showing vaccines and autism are not linked. The…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private lunar lander is no longer working after landing sideways in a crater near the moon’s south pole and its mission is over, officials said Friday. The news came less…
Transplanting pig organs into people may soon become routine. lupashchenkoiryna/Getty Images More than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a new heart, kidney or some other organ. Many…
WASHINGTON — The secretive X-37B military spaceplane touched down at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on March 7, concluding its seventh mission after spending more than 434 days in orbit,…
Published: 13:35 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 13:52 EST, 7 March 2025 The CDC will study the potential link between vaccines and autism, sources have revealed.Two sources told Reuters the agency is…
Two posters presented at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting highlighted the efficacy and quality of life (QOL) improvements of tildrakizumab for patients with moderate to…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning a large study into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, despite extensive…
Spotlight - In-person and virtual events just for HCPsCME Opportunities News Article March 7, 2025 Author(s): Fact checked by: Conference|PER® Miami Breast Cancer Conference The real-world use of…
The three larger figurines measure about a foot tall. J. Przedwojewska-Szymańska / PASI Researchers have discovered a trove of ancient clay puppets at an archaeological site in El Salvador. The five…
In the face of a tumbling economy, president Donald Trump has finally put his foot down.As Politico reports, Trump made it clear that government agency heads are in charge of personnel decisions in…
The opening of the new Frist Health Center, lower co-pays for counseling, and expanded TigerWell programs are among recent well-being initiatives that support students to thrive and engage fully in…
On Thursday, two high-profile rocket launches ended up with very different outcomes. For SpaceX, its South Texas launch of a Starship rocket as part of its ongoing mission to Mars project ended with…
The CDC is planning a large study looking into potential connections between vaccines and autism, two sources told Reuters, despite significant research showing vaccines and autism are not linked. The…
(Photo by Andrey_Popov on Shutterstock) High-fat diets can impair memory and increase anxiety in older brains after just three days—long before any changes in blood sugar, insulin, or body weight…
According to the investigators of a study published in Experimental Gerontology, a high ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, called NHHR,…
The Problem with Quenching: Distance Matters In the world of plasmonics and photonics, a delicate balance must be struck between light emitters and nanoparticles. The closer the emitter is to a gold…
The Blood Biomarker Challenge could bring dementia blood tests to the NHS within five years. Now, research teams are gearing up to admit their first participants onto their trials in the coming…
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Commercial moon missions with NASA connections are all the rage right now. Firefly Aerospace stuck the lunar landing of its Blue Ghost mission on March 2. Intuitive Machines hoped for a similar…
Boston Scientific has led a $175 million funding round for the mitral valve developer 4C Medical, which is currently working on an international pivotal study. The series D proceeds represent a big…
Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests. High levels of the minerals copper and manganese in…
As Chair of the British Society for Research on Ageing I often get asked where is the best place in the UK for the biology of aging and it’s difficult to answer. Many institutions across the whole…
One is that infectious diseases remain a very severe burden on humanity. They haven't been solved. In the United States, we sometimes don't pay that much attention to infectious disease because we're…
This is a fun one: Researchers have used a database of Loch Ness Monster reports to show how anecdotal evidence can, contrary to the common view among scientists, be mined for usable data. In essence,…
Athena lands in the lunar north pole region for a busy two weeks. This photo of the lunar surface was taken from the Athena lander on approach. Intuitive Machines Intuitive Machines' Nova-C lander…
Breast cancer | Image Credit:©Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comA post hoc exploratory analysis using the most recent data cut from the phase 3 NATALEE trial (NCT03701334) showed that the clinical…
A certain pattern of brain waves recorded during sleep can help to predict whether an unresponsive person who experienced severe brain injury can recover their consciousness1.doi:…
IT ALL SEEMS to have gone sideways—and for the second time. On March 6th an American firm called Intuitive Machines tried to land a robotic spacecraft called Athena near the Moon’s south pole. Things…
BUTTER IS HAVING a moment. In 2024 American consumption per person hit its highest in almost 60 years. Long-standing fears about fat’s impact on heart health seem to be dissipating: today, fat is in…
Published: 12:47 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 12:53 EST, 7 March 2025 Swapping butter for cooking oils may help you live longer, a study found, flouting claims made by Robert F Kennedy Jr that seed…
By JEFF NOSANOV FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 13:00 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 13:00 EST, 7 March 2025 The truth is out there.Just don’t expect to hear it from NASA.Nearly everyone on Earth seems…
L: SpaceX: R: James Spann NASAWatch Keith’s note: The Starship 8 launch resulted in yet another flawless catch of the Heavy booster first stage and the loss of the Ship upper stage. NASA Watch…
The networks of nerve cells that make up the brain are complex and versatile. They enable the information processing necessary for both simple and complex thought processes. But, the organization of…
#Redlightforacne may be a popular hashtag, but do those LED devices that promise to improve your skin actually work?The devices, which are available for at-home use, expose the skin to low levels of…
Researchers discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater known to science in Australia. Researchers have discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater known to science in Western Australia’s Pilbara…
Cancer screening guidelines can be confusing on their own, with different recommendations for different groups. Add on a contentious political climate around healthcare and emerging private services,…
A lot of us rip off our bras the moment when can, but are there consequences to going bra-free? Inside, experts offer their take.
For every five butterflies that graced the skies in 2000, only four remain today.
Researchers have enabled a paralysed man to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer
It's a cook's maxim that everything's better with butter. Except your health, a new study suggests. People who eat loads of butter have a higher risk of premature death, while those who use mostly…
Athena Lander on the Moon – Intuitive Machines Keith’s note: Sadly the Intuitive Machines IM-2 Athena lander is on its side on the lunar surface some 250 meters from its planned landing site. Its…
Study raises the possibility of a country without butterfliesEAST LANSING, Mich. – Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming.A…
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, accompanied by Reinhard Genzel, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), visited the ESO's Paranal Observatory in Chile. The…
MDA Space has concluded “another strong year” with a rise of revenues and EBITDA margin year-over-year, according to an announcement from the company this morning, with a similar expectation of growth…
WASHINGTON — Intuitive Machines says its second lunar landing mission is over after concluding the toppled lander cannot generate sufficient power.In a statement March 7, the company said its IM-2…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has moved to block the $627 million acquisition of the cardiovascular devicemaker Surmodics by the private equity firm GTCR, over a potential plan to combine the…
The National Institutes of Health unveiled a plan on March 6 to move the peer review of grant applications, cooperative agreements and research and development contracts to a central location at the…
Long-read RNA sequencing of human microglia expands the catalog of mRNA isoforms in this important cell type and assists with the interpretation of genetic associations with Alzheimer’s disease and…
The escalating armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has had significant — and overlooked — environmental impacts. The rate of tree cover loss in Kahuzi-Biega and Virunga National…
The resumption of hostilities since the M23 (March 23 Movement) rebel group resurged and captured territories in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 2021 has had a devastating toll on…
At the forefront of combating diseases of poverty on the Thai-Myanmar border stands the Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU). With a commitment to understanding and mitigating the disease burden in…
Nasdaq plans to roll out 24-hour trading for U.S. companies in a move designed to modernize the market. “The global growth of investor demand for US equities means we stand at another pivotal moment…
In 1903, just one year after Carnegie Science’s founding, the Desert Laboratory was established on Tumamoc Hill outside Tucson, Arizona. This boundary pushing, interdisciplinary facility was devoted…
The rolling landscape of Dorset, England, conceals an understudied archaeological enigma. Unlike the towering monoliths of Stonehenge or the vast ceremonial landscapes of Avebury, Flagstones is a…
On 5 March 2025, King's undergraduate research was showcased as part of the Posters in Parliament exhibition in Portcullis House on the Parliamentary estate. Posters in Parliament enables institutions…
Labradors and some humans share a surprising genetic link to obesity.
PAs want robust research evaluating their practice, but adequate funding is needed, write Tamara S Ritsema and Amy Donaldson-Perrott Over the past year, a firestorm of debate has been swirling around…
A freeze on federal funding for science will be bad for the economy and business, as well as hugely harmful to the scientific community, write Esther Choo and Joshua Barocas In case you’ve missed it,…
(by Monica Paternesi) A new facility Eni is to build in Culham, Oxfordshire, in collaboration with the Atomic Energy Authority of the United Kingdom (UKEA), will be the largest plant in the world for…
Is JWST observing impossibly huge supermassive black holes in the early universe? A new study suggests that observational biases can explain the recently discovered population of over-massive black…
The Athena moon lander beamed home a poignant lunar view. Soon after, its mission ended.After performing excellently on its flight to and around the moon, Intuitive Machine's Athena spacecraft…
Dr Stephen Fielden won the Thieme Chemistry Journals award for his work in organic chemistry. His research spans supramolecular chemistry and polymer nanotechnology. Stephen has applied organic…
Other events For International Women’s Day (Saturday, 8th March) join Associate Professor Pilar Rojas Gaviria for a warm and inspiring tea and talk, Menopausal Zest, exploring menopause through a…
Dr Simiao Sun, Associate Professor in Hydrogeology (Groundwater Science) 'It’s really hard to choose just one among the many incredible women who have inspired me and continue to do so. 'Dr Rebecca…
The University of Birmingham Dubai continues to strengthen its collaborative engagements with industry to enhance student employability and bridge critical skills gaps. On Thursday, 27th February, the…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Globalstar’s second-generation Apple-financed mobile communications satellites will be rolling off the production line starting in 2026, in parallel with the Telesat Lightspeed…
Research findings published in Environmental Epidemiology, the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology’s official journal, suggest there are associations between prenatal per- and…
Researchers at the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center are designing a gel based on trametinib (Mekinist; Novartis), an FDA-approved treatment for melanoma and other cancers that…
Biologist Kevin Cox, in Arts & Sciences, has discovered a low-cost way to more easily study the detailed makeup of plant cells. The ultimate goal is to help grow better crops, improving food security.
While plenty of confusion remains over the fate of over 1,000 NASA employees who were put on the chopping block by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's so-called Department of Government Efficiency last month —…
The conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) said it is betting on aerospace as a potential growth engine, including launch vehicle and satellite manufacturing, as the country cuts reliance on imports and…
In recent years, wellness culture has exploded, with more people embracing self-care and health optimization. From tracking sleep patterns to fine-tuning nutrition with supplements, the journey to…
This article was first published in The Skeptical Inquirer. Fresh off the beach in Tenerife—laying on my stomach in bed, unable to turn over due to the red sunburn covering my back, and unable to…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS), bladder wall thickness (BWT) on computed tomography (CT) scans reflects the severity…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Exercise, particularly strengthening exercise and aerobic exercise, can improve the sleep quality of older adults, according to a review published online…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and heart failure have higher rates of inpatient dialysis initiation than those without heart failure, according to…
A new peer-reviewed study in the journal GeroScience highlights the associations between the next-generation epigenetic aging clock, CheekAge, and a variety of diseases and conditions. CheekAge serves…
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. Similar to the aftermath from SpaceX’s failed seventh test flight on January 16th, yesterday’s explosion following the launch of Starship’s eighth test flight…
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An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate the sleep/wake cycle, can restore the composition of muscle fibers and…
Credit: Noam Galai/Getty Images for HBO Marty Makary is on track to be the next commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration. Marty Makary, President Donald J. Trump’s
Title: The Hottest Neptunes Orbit Metal-Rich Stars Authors: Shreyas Vissapragada and Aida Behmard Authors’ Institution: Carnegie Science Observatories and AMHM/Flatiron Institute Status: Preprint…
Actions taken by the Trump administration have spurred changes at America's major science agencies — and if worst comes to worst, these shifts may jeopardize our understanding of how the brain works…
The Intuitive Machines Athena lunar lander is in trouble after the IM-2 mission botched its landing on Thursday, leaving the company rushing to conserve power and determine the device’s exact…
Astrobiology MOOC — Grok via Astrobiology.com Massive open online courses (MOOCs) experienced a resurgence in popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this work, we studied participants in an…
US biotechnology company Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences has a radical proposal: it wants to resurrect the woolly mammoth from extinction. In a preprint paper published on March 4, scientists at…
Despite exuding confidence, narcissistic people relentlessly crave admiration. In other words, they are unable to convince themselves of their own brilliance. Growing research shows the gap between…
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The battery storage base would be adjacent to the electricity substation on Hard LanePlans have been lodged for a battery energy storage facility in Rotherham.It would be on land off Hard Lane in…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Female physicians in the United States have a higher incidence of suicide than female nonphysicians, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in JAMA…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The incidence of and mortality from cervical cancer are higher among rural-residing women versus their urban counterparts within the United States, according…
Gastric/GEJ Adenocarcinoma | Image Credit:© Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comNeoadjuvant durvalumab (Imfinzi) plus FLOT (fluorouracil, leucovorin, oxaliplatin, and docetaxel), followed by adjuvant…
Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found. Findings suggest that music-based therapy probably improves depressive symptoms…
There was an incredible range of displays about many different conditions, and all the researchers were so lively and helpful when explaining their research through various activities. It was all very…
Residents across the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales have been waiting anxiously as Cyclone Alfred crawls towards them, leaving thousands in the dark.Four million people are in the…
LyGenesis, a clinical-stage biotech pecializing in organ regeneration, has received approval from its Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) to proceed and escalate dosing in its Phase 2a clinical…
Scientists in Australia have discovered the world's oldest known meteorite impact crater thanks to pristine structures created by the blast in the rock.Hidden away in the country's outback, the crater…
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.The…
Analysis of satellite imagery of the Brazilian Amazon, the Congo Basin and New Guinea helps to show that ‘secondary’ roads take an outsized toll.
Ahmed Mahmoud, PhD, planned to complete his doctoral degree and enter the pharmaceutical industry to help teams develop new therapies. “My goal then was to study the research and development process,…
At an outcrop north of Sydney, Australia, the research team unearths a rock covered in fossil leaves of the extinct ‘seed fern’ Dicroidium. Credit: C. Mays A team of scientists from University College…
The thermal impact of dust storms on Mars is significant, and is thought to play a similar role to that of water vapor in Earth’s atmosphere. Credit: NASA A new study by researchers including those at…
SpaceX's Starship has, once again, exploded — and CEO Elon Musk does not seem to be taking it well at all.After investor and avowed Tesla hater Dan O'Dowd poked fun at the billionaire for setting off…
Firefly CEO Jason Kim reported Friday that eight of the 10 NASA experiments on Blue Ghost already have met their mission objectives. It’s expected to operate for another week until lunar daytime ends…
Iulia Bădescu Credit: Courtesy When do you make your bed? In the morning when you get up? Well, if you were a chimpanzee – our closest genetic relative, with about 99 per cent of our DNA – you'd more…
A massive new study found that eating more butter is linked to higher mortality.
Personalized nutrition (PN) has gained popularity in recent years as a customized approach to health outcomes. The Personalized Nutrition Initiative at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,…
The Artix system features a dual mechanical thrombectomy and aspiration toolkit to remove acute to chronic clots in a single session through a streamlined procedure. Credit: Stryker / PRNewswire.…
(fcafotodigital/E+ via Getty Images) Teenagers who have trouble falling or staying asleep and sleep less than their peers may be five times more likely to have seriously high blood pressure, according…
Image: Bioresorbable, 3D-printed tracheobronchial splint device (Photo courtesy of Michigan Medicine) Tracheobronchomalacia is a rare, life-threatening condition in which the cartilage in the trachea…
LaylaBird / Getty Images A new study found that chronic stress may increase stroke risk in younger adults—but only for women.Researchers suspect this may be because women often experience more ongoing…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Your daily cup of tea might do more than help you relax -- it could also help remove harmful heavy metals from your drinking water, new research suggests.A…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had numerous effects on medical practice, not limited to expanded telemedicine practices and accessible COVID-19 tests. A new study published in JAMA Network Open1 finds that…
In defiance of federal orders, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is still terminating grants to researchers across the country, The Boston Globe reports. The agency is pulling funding for…
Elephants are Earth's largest land mammals, and with their trunks, tusks and giant ears, they're among the most recognizable and iconic animals alive today.Known for their extraordinary intelligence,…
Thousands of people across the United States plan to gather today in support of science. So-called Stand Up for Science rallies, organized by volunteers, are a response to widespread and rapid-fire…
In this article:Finding type 1 diabetes earlyWe heard the latest on research to identify and treat type 1 diabetes before it fully develops. Scientists can detect early signs of type 1 by looking for…
A background in quantum physics is proving instructive for brain imaging, thanks to its reliance on laser physics and light-matter interaction. “We mastered the technique of working with cold atoms…
Precision timing Precision timing is another quantum technology, and key research area for QuSIT researchers. Optical clocks rely on the long-lived states within certain atomic species. These clocks…
Plasmonics are open systems, which means that they efficiently send measurable energy far away from the system. They also concentrate light at very small regions, which increases their interaction…
Credit: ra-photos via Getty Images A new study has begun to fill the black hole of knowledge on the impacts of gun violence in the US, finding that 7% of adults in a nationally representative survey…
Many hands make light work. Or, in the case of cooperative interspecies foraging in southern Brazil, flippers and hands catch more fish together. Dolphins and humans have hunted mullet together in…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The makers of two popular weight-loss drugs — Wegovy and Zepbound — are cutting prices to make the medications more affordable for people without…
Butter is an everyday favourite for people, but replacing it may be good for your health
The world’s demand for alternative fuels and sustainable chemical products has prompted many scientists to look in the same direction for answers: converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide…
Known as “The Land of Fire and Ice,” Iceland has some of the most striking landscapes around. Photographer Jennifer Esseiva captures auroras, waterfalls, geysers, rivers, and more in this series from…
Fox News correspondent Jonathan Serrie reports on the explosion of SpaceX’s Starship on ‘America’s Newsroom.’ Tags Live Now NOW - 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM Outnumbered 12:00 PM -…
Shortly after bringing in a former FDA official to serve as its chief medical officer, Pfizer’s latest leadership appointment is a new chief internal medicine officer. In the role, James List, M.D.,…
Washington’s attorney general asked a federal judge Thursday to hold the Trump administration in contempt for allegedly canceling a grant to Seattle Children’s hospital to research innovative gender…
The Digital Market Act (DMA), which prohibits anti-competitive practices on digital markets, is not designed to target American Big Tech, but to ensure fair competition between large digital…
Faculty experts from Wayne State University are available to discuss the current measles outbreak and offer advice to the public. Visit full release here: https://research.wayne.edu/news/wayne-state…
07 Mar 2025 by Kate Giles IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Institute of Physics (IOP) join the global community to mark International Women’s Day (IWD). This year’s theme, ’Accelerate Action,’ encourages…
A study today in JAMA Network Open suggests the COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increased respiratory pathogen testing rates at children's hospitals across the United States, a trend that has…
A team of clinical and academic experts from the Association of Anaesthetists produced a consensus statement outlining the key components to minimizing the impact of harmful alcohol intake in the…
Everyone ages, but some people show signs of aging faster than others. There are also important differences between chronological aging, which measures how many years a person has lived, and…
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at ancient tool making, SpaceX’s big explosion, reducing AI’s big power draw and more. You can sign up to get The Prototype in your inbox here. SpaceX…
In the era of HIIT, fartlek, plyometrics and body part splits, we bet you rarely dedicate a day in your busy workout schedule to boost mental stamina. Yet a growing body of research suggests brain…
Pittcon, an analytical instrument conference and trade show, met in Boston this week. The event convenes scientists and vendors in the biopharmaceutical, chemical manufacturing, oil and gas, water…
3D-printed penises could be used to cure erectile dysfunction, scientists say.In a study published March 4 in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, researchers 3D-printed a model penis using a…
OSIRIS-REx’s sample collection success is still paying off. The NASA spacecraft briefly touched the surface of the asteroid Bennu in 2020, collecting a sample of surface regolith that it returned to…
Published: 08:45 EST, 7 March 2025 | Updated: 09:31 EST, 7 March 2025 An ancient Greek formula of 'physical perfection' has revealed the most beautiful dog breeds in the world.Experts have used the…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Women in the U.S. South are three times more likely to lose a baby in late pregnancy than mothers in other regions, a new study reports.The study, exclusively…
The need for more patients in clinical trials, and especially more patients from diverse backgrounds hasn’t gone away, based on results presented Wednesday evening at the opening of the Association of…
Fangqiong Ling, an assistant professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named among ACS…
Mr Papastavrou repeated his calls for action that he first made to then-mayor Marvin Rees in July 2023 to move or replace the huge metal barrier installed to stop flooding in South Bristol.It covers…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China has taken steps to make the expensive artificial heart implantation surgeries more affordable, cutting expenditure to a minimum of 700,000 yuan (about 97,600 U.S.…
Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Centre demonstrated the potential of a novel treatment approach including immunotherapy to treat advanced human papillomavirus…
This scene is still transforming. What look like twin flames are known as Lynds 483 (L483), ejections from two actively forming stars at the center. The stars themselves are hidden in a teeny, opaque…
A small group of long COVID patients have successfully had their sense of smell restored, after taking part in a trial where they received surgery that’s typically used to help people breathe more…
Experts in the fields of clinical trials, patient advocacy and biotechnology innovation will gather at the OCT Southeast 2025 conference in Durham-Raleigh, North Carolina. Image credit: Shutterstock /…
Greenland’s ice sheet is the second-largest ice cap on Earth, and because of the planet’s rising temperatures, it’s melting. Human-induced climate change is intensifying atmospheric rivers, but new…
(Credit: © Aleksandr Zamuruev | Dreamstime.com)TRONDHEIM, Norway — Surprising new research reveals that societies with higher levels of inequality actually produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions. The…
When sharing problems they’re facing, many women in the U.S. are often greeted with “mansplaining.” We refer to mansplaining as “unresponsive advice,” or when the advice-giver offers unsolicited,…
As Rothera Research Station continues its modernisation programme, Matt Hughes, Tower Operations Supervisor, shares his thoughts on the transition to our new Operations Tower, marking a significant…
This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the work of Claire Meek, a Professor of Chemical Pathology & Diabetes in Pregnancy at the University of Leicester, whose research focuses on advancing…
Abman SH, Collaco JM, Shepherd EG, Keszler M, Cuevas-Guaman M, Welty SE, et al. Interdisciplinary Care of Children with Severe Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. J Pediatr. 2017;181:12–28.e1.Article PubMed
High-resolution near-infrared light captured by the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope shows extraordinary new detail and structure in Lynds 483 (L483). Two actively forming stars are responsible…
Volunteers have planted more than 2,500 native trees on pasture in southwest England, part of a larger effort to recreate the temperate rainforest that once dominated much of the British Isles. The…
Ukraine lost roughly 600 square miles of forest in the first two years of its war with Russia, an area of woodland twice the size of New York City. That’s according to a new analysis of satellite…
Changes in gender ideology are often observed as couples transition into parenthood, according to recent research published in the Journal of Marriage and Family. The study suggests that women are inc
One of the most puzzling features of nature is this: as you approach the speed of light, everything you commonly understand about motion changes. If you’re on a train moving forward at 30 m/s (about…
“As the moon moves slowly through the Earth’s shadow, we first see only part of the moon darkening,” Fraknoi said of the partial eclipse. “But then, as the Moon moves fully into the Earth’s shadow, we…
The Trump administration has violated two court orders precluding it from freezing federal payments to health-care centers that provide or research gender-affirming care, four states told a federal…
A new theory suggests that gravity could possibly be the result of entropy. If true, this would mean that everything in the universe would fall apart if it all remained unchanged.This theory tries to…
Subcutaneous (SC) injection in cancer treatment is an emerging administration method, carrying with it both benefits and challenges for patients and health care providers. The evolution of intravenous…
This study investigated seasonal variations of thraustochytrids in rhizosphere soil collected from two mangrove species Rhizophora apiculata and Avicennia marina in natural and planted mangrove…
The French scholar Pierre-Simon Laplace crisply articulated his expectation that the universe was fully knowable in 1814, asserting that a sufficiently clever “demon” could predict the entire future…
During a geomagnetic storm, the ionosphere-thermosphere system undergoes severe disturbances, seriously affecting satellite orbits and radio propagation. The May 2024 superstorm was the most intense…
Researchers who get their start in small groups are more likely to stick with academia than those trained in large groups, analysis shows. Credit: Daniel Munoz/AFP/Getty
The night sky is beautiful enough to look at with the unaided eye, but add a telescope atop a telescope mount, and you’ll have a true sight to behold. And, as important as it is to get one of the best…
Roche and its Genentech subsidiary are planning to hitch up their cardiovascular, renal and metabolism R&D work and shift it over to a new center in Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus. The research…
Prior authorization (PA) remains a significant challenge in oncology care, creating administrative burdens for health care providers and delaying access to critical treatments for patients. At the…
COLOMBO — More than a decade ago, Thushari, a young female elephant, born wild and free, would roam the landscapes of Galgamuwa in northwestern Sri Lanka every day with her family in search of water…
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The X-37B on the runway at Vandenberg Space Force Base following its landing there on March 7, 2025. Image: U.S. Space Force.Announced with the thunder of a sonic boom, the secretive U.S. military X…
Once thought eradicated from the United States, measles is beginning to spread in communities with low vaccination rates. Texas is experiencing a measles outbreak affecting about 160 people, a…
A plant-based compound called sulfuretin is being explored as a potential cancer treatment. Sulfuretin stopped the progression of cancer cells in a lab study.Researchers are doing additional testing…
President Donald Trump has made headlines recently for threatening to stop federal funding of “any college, school or university that allows illegal protests.” However, there is no such thing as an…
June Round inspects a dish of microbes cultured from the gut. Specific species of microbes appear to reduce the risk of diabetes and may even help restore lost pancreatic function, her results…
Vaccination against the H5N1 avian flu with mRNA vaccines can protect against severe disease and death, new animal studies show.These mRNA vaccines are similar to the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines…
The recent release of the latest BioRegion Report brought with it some very welcome news for Catalonia, as the autonomous northeastern region of Spain consolidated its place as one of the country’s…
Excavations on monumental fountain ruins resulted in the discovery of a statue of Hermes from the Roman Imperial Period. Including its pedestal, the marble statue once stood over 5 feet tall. Other…
Vitamin B12 is relatively high in foods including fish, poultry, eggs and low-fat milk.Difficulties with thinking and memory skills might be a sign of a lack of vitamin B12.People with a vitamin B12…
Well, here we are again, folks. The eighth test flight for SpaceX’s Starship ended in a spectacular explosion yesterday evening (March 6), less than two months after the last test flight for the…
Earlier this year, unelected White House advisor and billionaire Elon Musk made a splashy appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference, wielding a golden chainsaw gifted to him by…
Articles from The Kansas City Star and Shreveport Times referenced an article published on AJMC.com, the website of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The original article from AJMC,…
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TNBC | Image Credit: © Sebastian Kaulitzki – stock.adobe.comSacituzumab govitecan-hziy (Trodelvy) was safe and effective for the treatment of patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer…
The Firefly Aerospace Blue Ghost lunar lander continues to check off operations of its science experiments.Blue Ghost successfully landed in Mare Crisium on March 2 and is now operating payloads
Chutes and Ladders Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of significant leadership hirings, firings and retirings across the industry. Please send the good word—or the bad—from your…
Intuitive Machines has landed on the Moon a second time and like the previous mission they are reporting that the IM-2 mission Athena lander is “somewhat on its side”. The Intuitive Machines’ IM-2…
The world has taken notice of the hypersonic technology that China and Russia are touting as unstoppable. Capable of maneuvering unpredictably at extreme speeds within the atmosphere, these weapons…
Newly achieved precise control over light emitted from incredibly tiny sources, a few nanometers in size, embedded in two-dimensional materials could lead to remarkably high-resolution monitors and…
Transposons are critical drivers of bacterial evolution that have been studied for many decades and have been the subject of Nobel Prize winning research. Now, researchers from Cornell University have…
Behold! As the Ides of March approaches, witness as Earth’s shadow engulfs the moon!Or, put another way, a total lunar eclipse is set to occur on the night of March 13 and into the early-morning hours…
When a people-pleaser finally decides to set boundaries, it can feel like stepping into a storm they never saw coming. Suddenly, the people around them—friends, family, even colleagues—start reacting…
Equatorial plasma bubbles (EPBs) are a crucial space weather phenomenon, originating in the post-sunset hours, which adversely affect satellite-based communication and navigation systems, and high…
Variations in temperature, precipitation, and humidity can influence the spread of infectious diseases, including by altering the habitats of disease transmitters such as mosquitoes. Extreme weather…
Ever since a large-scale Spanish solar plant project resulted in the discovery of Copper Age settlements in 2021, archaeologists have continued to mine the site for new discoveries. The latest major…
The National Institutes of Health is the largest federal funder of medical research in the U.S. NIH funds drive research and innovation, leading to better understanding and treatment of diseases and…
Researchers from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, led by Dr. KN Aruljothi, have published a study in ExRNA highlighting the role of exosomal RNA (exRNA) in head and neck cancers (HNCs).…
Imagine a not-too-distant future where you let an intelligent robot manage your finances. It knows everything about you. It follows your moves, analyzes markets, adapts to your goals and invests…
Each cell in your body relies on precise communication with other cells to function properly. At the center of this process are the molecular switches that turn communication signals in the body on…
BYLINE: Erica Techo A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk. Led by Assistant Professor of…
Proba-3’s Coronagraph and Occulter spacecraft get closer to each other in preparation for the world’s first-ever precision formation-flying attempt.At a safe distance of 200 metres, the Occulter…
Forty-nine million years ago, the Arctic Ocean was nowhere close to the expanse of thick ice sheets and sub-zero waters we see today. It was a lush, steamy basin where crocodiles basked, palm trees…
For the first time, NASA has detected a signal from the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nearly 250,000 miles from Earth. The signal was part of the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE)…
AKT Pathway in Tumors | Image Credit: © Katsyarina – stock.adobe.comResearchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center recently published two reviews on the complex role of AKT, also known as protein kinase B, in…
The Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator (EDSAC), developed at the University of Cambridge, is one of the world’s earliest general-purpose computers. Volunteers at the National Museum of…
There was an incredible range of displays about many different conditions, and all the researchers were so lively and helpful when explaining their research through various activities. It was all very…
New! Sign up for our email newsletter on Substack. Life cycle of the introduced trematode Dollfustrema invadens in Japan. Illustration: Iwata Sho, Makito Hayashi and Tsukasa Waki A newly identified…
Between red flags and rough ground, where iron’s echo presses earth’s flesh, land rests – held in the pause between swings, in applause that fades. Beneath manicured layers light waits, held back as…
Women make up 51% of the global population. Credit: andreswd via Getty Images. Closing the gap in health interventions between men and women could add $1tn to the global gross domestic product (GDP) –…
Deep neural networks can quantify facial characteristics more accurately than previous methods, improving predictions of in-person attraction, according to a study published in Evolution & Human…
Whenever we pick up a prescription medication, we see its name printed on the label—sildenafil, fluoxetine, alprazolam, or sertraline, for example. But have you ever wondered how those names are…
Chemists have used sealed glass capillaries to perform pyrazole isomerisation reactions at temperatures as hot as 500°C. By demonstrating that capillary synthesis is a viable way to perform solution…
Scientists debate how much meteorites impacted Earth’s crust during its first two billion years (4.5–2.5 billion years ago). Some believe their role was minor, while others argue that giant impacts…
Mount Roraima is a plateau with near-vertical sides that sits on the triple border point between Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana. The plateau is often encircled by a ring of clouds, which makes the…
A trial at English secondary schools of alternative food labeling - which displayed the number of minutes of physical activity needed to burn off calories - reduced the purchase of sugary foods by a…
Insilico Medicine("Insilico"), a clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven biotechnology company, recently announced that its breakthrough drug candidate for idiopathic pulmonary…
Siegel RL, Miller KD, Fuchs HE, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2022. CA Cancer J Clin. 2022;72:7–33.PubMed Google Scholar Johnston WT, Erdmann F, Newton R, Steliarova-Foucher E, Schüz J, Roman E.…
Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts to…
Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a man who is paralyzed to control a robotic arm through a device that relays signals from his brain to a computer. He was able to grasp, move and drop…
by Xin Ping On Jan. 27, 2025, the U.S. stock market experienced an unprecedented "AI earthquake." The Nasdaq plummeted 3 percent, while semiconductor giants Nvidia and Broadcom saw shares nosedive…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China's ongoing national "two sessions" have sent a clear signal that the world's second-largest economy is dedicated to progress through sci-tech innovation. According to…
Six weeks into Donald Trump’s presidential term has seen major cuts and mass firings across the board. The US Arctic research community is now facing imminent cutbacks at a dire expense for the entire…
She also states that Canada and Europe share a similar multilateral and cooperative approach to the region. This approach aims for a more predictable and stable security situation and counters Russian…
The intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) do not attain a stable secondary or tertiary structure and rapidly change their conformation, making structure prediction particularly challenging. These…
Disabled women in the UK, who make up 20% of women of reproductive age, face significant inequalities in maternal and neonatal outcomes according to a new report. The report, from The London School of…
The flight flight plan going into Thursday's mission called for sending Starship on a journey halfway around the world from Texas, culminating in a controlled reentry over the Indian Ocean before…
Takeda and Protagonist Therapeutics have shared positive top-line results from a phase 3 trial of rusfertide in the rare blood cancer polycythaemia vera (PV). The ongoing VERIFY study has been…
AstraZeneca (AZ) has shared positive results from a late-stage trial of its Imfinzi (durvalumab)-based perioperative regimen in gastric cancer. The phase 3 MATTERHORN study has been evaluating Imfinzi…
Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) Lazcluze (lazertinib) has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) as part of a combination treatment for a subset of lung cancer…
There is little evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of physician associates (PAs) and anaesthetic associates (AAs) in the UK, a new rapid systematic review has found.The review, by researchers…
Resilience at work isn’t about wearing a suit of armour, but instead about learning when to persist and when to pivot.Credit: GettyMore than a decade ago, palaeoceanographer Summer Praetorius received…
My Head for a TreeMartin Goodman Profile (2025)The Bishnoi, a desert people in India’s northwestern state Rajasthan, are the focus of writer Martin Goodman’s intriguing book. Widely regarded as the…
Comments News A nutrition scientists has a stark message for the 'butter bros and anti-seed oil brigade' (Image: PA ) A nutrition expert h
(Adobe Stock) The antiviral drug Paxlovid may not offer much protection against COVID-related hospitalizations or deaths for vaccinated older adults after all. Research published recently in JAMA…
The fire weather risk according to the Storm Prediction Center. Image via NOAA. Southeast New Mexico and a portion of western Texas have been outlined as a “critical fire weather” area for Friday,…
Does using cannabis earlier in life lead to faster cognitive decline as you get older? A recent study published in the journal Brain and Behavior that tracked the thinking abilities of thousands of…
HELSINKI — China’s latest government work report emphasizes the commercial space sector as a key driver of high-tech development, highlighting its potential to transform the nation’s space…
Number 5: The approvals for Celltrion's denosumab-bmwo (Stoboclo and Osenvelt) mark the third FDA green light for a biosimilar to treat osteoporosis and bone metastases.Number 4: February brought…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have revealed an unprecedented map of the forces acting within a proton. This map offers a glimpse into the intricate dance of quarks—the fundamental…
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For the first time, scientists have ‘photographed’ a rare plasma instability, where high-energy electron beams form into spaghetti-like filaments. A new study, published in Physical Review Letters,…
Research by UMass Chan Medical School scientists Sharon Cantor, PhD, and Jenna M. Whalen, PhD, poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumour cells.…
SpaceX's massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, prompting the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this…
Menopause is one of those things most younger women don't spend a lot of time thinking about, assuming they'll just go through it when they're “older.” Currently, data suggests the average woman…
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A big study from Curtin University in Western Australia has raised urgent questions about the hidden risks of maternal cannabis use. The study, published in Psychiatry Research, analysed data from…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Music therapy can help lift the spirits and ease depression in people with dementia, a new evidence review has found.Findings suggest that music-based therapy…
Panelists at a covid conference last fall were asked to voice their regrets — policies they had supported during the pandemic but had come to see as misguided. Covid contact tracing, one said. Closing…
A groundbreaking study has shed light on the lived experiences of families raising children with Noonan Syndrome (NS), a rare genetic condition that can impact health, development, and daily…
The latest authorised panel targets bacterial infections, including Campylobacter, Shigella, Yersinia enterocolitica, and Salmonella. Credit: © Qiagen. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has…
Merck is continuing development of its lupus therapy despite the negative announcement. Image credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock. Merck’s oral TLR7/8 inhibitor enpatoran has failed to meet the primary…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A new risk prediction model can help identify people who are likely to develop early-onset colon cancer or small non-cancerous growths on other organs,…
The spectacular scenery adorning this month’s cover features a Highland site known as ‘Calan’s Bothy’ – once home to an illicit whisky still. What has recent fieldwork revealed about this industry in…
Tintagel in Cornwall can be considered a ‘great site’ for a number of reasons, depending on personal perspective. For some, the draw is its rich archaeology; for others, its links to King Arthur, or…
To avoid paying tax, in the 18th and 19th century, small-scale whisky-production went underground, moving to isolated bothies hidden in remote locations across Scotland. Derek Alexander and Daniel…
cell: (in biology) The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism. Typically too small to see with the unaided eye, it consists of a watery fluid surrounded by a membrane or wall.…
Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence of the closest supermassive black hole outside of our own Milky Way galaxy. Nestled within the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), one of our nearest galactic…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Teens who sleep fewer than 7.7 hours are more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study suggests.Likewise, those suffering from both insomnia and a lack…
A new Cochrane review has found evidence that music-based therapy may benefit people living with dementia, particularly by improving symptoms of depression. Dementia is a collective term for…
As well-researched as the immune system is, it still regularly manages to throw us a surprise or two. The latest discovery? A whole new mechanism that’s been hidden all along in cells' garbage…
The company is currently developing a range of mRNA cancer therapeutics, including cancer and immunomodulatory cancer vaccines. Credit: KomootP / Shutterstock.
The company stated that in the trial’s registration phase, a total of 87 subjects were enrolled. Credit: Freedomz / Shutterstock. Hutchmed has concluded enrolment of its multi-centre Phase II trial of…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Getting essential vitamins and minerals during pregnancy can help a woman maintain healthy blood pressure into middle age, new research suggests.High levels…
In ancient China, bamboo and wooden slips, known as “Jiandu”, were the primary mediums for recording historical events before the invention of paper. These artifacts are rich in historical data and…
Credit: UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. Scientists at the University of Chicago and New York University have made an
Tiny tweaks make metals tougher against high-speed impacts
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The number of people with Parkinson’s disease will more than double by 2050, driven by the aging of the global population, a new study suggests.In all, 25.2…
People with one of the type A blood groups are more likely to have a stroke before the age of 60 compared with people with other blood types, research shows.Blood types describe the rich variety of…
Female dentists are increasingly less likely to manage their finances compared to their male counterparts, according to new research from Wesleyan Financial Services. The biennial study into the key…
Researchers say they can find no convincing evidence that physician associates add value in UK primary care or that anesthetic associates add value in anesthetics, and some evidence suggested that…
The US National Institutes of Health are terminating swathes of diversity- and climate-related grants. Plus, the second X chromosome in female cells might explain why women tend to be more resilient…
Credit: Jose A. Bernat Bacete/GettyLate last year, media outlets worldwide warned that black plastic cooking utensils contained worrying levels of cancer-linked flame retardants. The risk was found to…
Microsoft unveiled its 'Majorana 1' quantum chip in February.Credit: John Brecher for MicrosoftA physicist has cast doubt on a test that underlies a high-profile claim by Microsoft to have created the…
Grantmakers are “exploring options” but stress they cannot replace withdrawn support from US government
Ayahuasca, a traditional Amazonian brew known for its psychedelic effects, appears to enhance certain aspects of memory, according to a recent study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. When…
As thick clouds of smoke rolled across Los Angeles in early January, Allison Shultz opened a freezer and took out a stash of pristine white pigeon feathers.The ornithology curator at the Natural…
CABI has announced its science award winners for 2025 aimed at early career scientists with this year’s recipients working in the field of extension communication for sustainable agricultural…
Online tests of women's reaction times offer insights into cognitive function and could help fill data gaps on early cognitive problems, potentially shedding light on dementia development later in…
North America’s most spectacular total lunar eclipse until 2029 is now only days away. Destined to appear as a “blood moon” for 65 minutes to anyone in North America with clear skies, the total lunar…
When you make a call, send a text or use data on your phone, your cellular carrier is quietly recording it all. These records, known as Call Detail Records, or CDRs, create a digital trail that is…
FRIDAY, March 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- It’s a cook’s maxim that everything’s better with butter.Except your health, a new study suggests.People who eat loads of butter have a higher risk of…
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study by researchers at Mass General Brigham has found that women over 70 who took menopausal hormone therapy (HT) more than a decade earlier showed faster accumulation of tau,…
New drug shows promise in treating fatty liver disease
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists have discovered that a certain type of bacteria in the gut may play a role in causing rheumatoid
Credit: Unsplash+ We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had a colonoscopy also knows that itȁ
A new study shows that astaxanthin supplementation can improve both acute and chronic digital eye strain in children.
Today the National Institutes of Health is announcing plans to centralize peer review of all applications for grants, cooperative agreements and research and development contracts within the agency's…
Atea Pharmaceuticals has already laid off a quarter of its workforce so far this year as the biotech prepares to launch a phase 3 trial of its hepatitis C cocktail. The treatment—a combination of the…
The 2025 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Action and Awareness Week is celebrated from March 3-7. To mark this important occasion, I would like to spotlight some recent fascinating Behind the…
Credit: Unsplash+ Statins are medications commonly used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually help them live…
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers at Duke Health have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that can predict when teenagers a
Credit: Unsplash+ Researchers from Texas A&M University have found a significant connection between arsenic exposure and markers of kidney disease. Their study, publis
Credit: Unsplash+ For people with terminal cancer, the last stage of life is deeply personal. Some patients may choose to continue cancer treatment, hoping for more time, while others may prefer to…
Li and co-authors investigate the urban scaling laws of technology transfer in US cities, charting historical dynamics of the innovation landscape since 1858 and the emergence of new technologies and…
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student performance is well known, but four years after the pandemic, scores in college classes are not returning to their pre-pandemic levels. A University of…
Researchers at the University of Glasgow and the Forman Christian College University, Pakistan, are pioneering a groundbreaking approach to combat the devastating Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CLCuD)…
The Innovation Cluster Development Fund was launched in the New Year to feed a pipeline of new and innovative ventures coming out of the campus that have potential to grow and establish themselves as…
Hrvatin and colleagues explore the antiaging mechanisms of torpor, and separate the roles of metabolic rate and body temperature. The study demonstrates that hypothermia, and not hypometabolism,…
High-quality, non-layered 2D β-Bi2O3 crystals are grown using a vapour–liquid–solid–solid growth technique. These crystals demonstrate promising properties for p-channel field-effect transistors.
Electroreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2R) into chemicals can be realized with high selectivity, but necessary separation steps result in high operational cost and process complexity. Now, a reversed…
Xiong, Y. H. et al. p-Type 2D semiconductors for future electronics. Adv. Mater. 35, 2206939 (2023). A review article that presents the fundamentals, current status and outlook of p-type 2D…
Thermal stability in high-nickel cathodes has been a long-standing concern due to the lack of standardized assessments. Now, research identifies key factors that trigger thermal runaway and introduces…
Non-viral intron knock-ins for incorporating synthetic exons into endogenous introns enable efficient gene targeting and selective gene knockout in successfully edited cells.
The research, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) and led by Professor Trisha Greenhalgh and Professor Martin McKee, is the most comprehensive UK-based analysis of peer-reviewed research…
On Thursday, 6 March, NICE published further draft guidance for public consultation that continues to not recommend Alzheimer’s treatments donanemab and lecanemab for use on the NHS.We've funded…
Why is Mars red? If you ask a planetary scientist, they might tell you it's due to a type of iron oxide called haematite. But new research suggests this is not the whole picture, and the study also…
The most intriguing effect in our study happened when we interrupted participants at the end of their Instagram stint and asked them to go back to reading another news article. Rather than snapping…
Applications 07/03/2025 15 views 0 likes At MWC25 Barcelona, the European Space Agency (ESA) unveiled a funding initiative, promoted in partnership with GSMA Foundry, to support projects aimed at…
Scientists have developed a new one-pot method for synthesizing hybrid battery electrolytes, which could be expanded for use in semiconductor research, electronics, industrial coatings, sealants and…
Baroness Anne Marie Rafferty made her maiden speech in the House of Lords on Thursday 6 March in an International Women's Day debate. She was nominated for a life Peerage within the House of Lords in…
Last month saw the lowest global sea ice cover for any February on record in a stark reminder of how our planet is warming, new data reveal.Sea ice is the frozen seawater that floats on the ocean's…
Led by researchers at the University of Cambridge, the study focuses on Labrador dogs but uses genomic resources to show the same genes are relevant to human obesity. Dogs, like humans, are…
Vitestro claims that the device was validated clinically for safety and comfort in more than 4,000 individuals. Credit: Vitestro / PRNewswire. Netherlands-based medical robotics company Vitestro has…
The Royal College of Physicians and the British Medical Association (BMA) are among those who have raised concerns about the use of PAs and AAs.
The lynx kitten could be released to a mountain range in EuropeA lynx kitten born in Cornwall has become the UK's first zoo-bred cat to be selected as a potential candidate to be released into the…
A mild and simple method to access an important pharmaceutical scaffold, the bicyclohexane motif, has been developed using only the innate reactivity of two strained substrates. The new reaction…
Email (required) * Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank. FRIDAY, MARCH 7 ■ The Moon, just past first quarter, shines upper right of the Mars-Castor-Pollux triangle as the stars come…
Until now, artificial gels have either managed to replicate either the high stiffness or natural skin’s self-healing properties, but not both. Now, researchers have developed a hydrogel with a unique…
Chronic loneliness can increase cortisol and inflammation and weaken your immune system, says social scientist Kasley Killiam. She argues it’s time to accept that good quality social connections are a…
A hipbone from Paranthropus robustus, a species of hominin thought to have lived alongside our direct ancestors, has revealed they also walked upright. Besides confirming their similarity to us, the…
Having surgery soon? You may want to reschedule if it’s on a Friday – according to a new study, ending the week on the operating table is associated with a significantly increased risk of…
As the global pharmaceutical industry grapples with rising ethical concerns and regulatory changes around animal testing, Korean biotech Organoid Sciences is positioning itself to disrupt the status…
Easy to use and effective, Protein Works' Creatine Monohydrate is a solid choice, whether you’re new to creatine powders or want to try something different.If a third party-tested option is priority,…
In a significant step forward for liver cancer treatment, researchers have found that a gap of at least 50 days between stopping immunotherapy and undergoing a liver transplant dramatically lowers the…
Scientific Reports - Total hip arthroplasty for crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip using a dual mobility acetabular cup
A Stanford University-led team has found two antibodies that can work together to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants. More research is needed, but the approach could help in the development of treatments…
Researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) — a life-threatening fungal infection primarily affecting children and immunocompromised patients —…
Stars form from giant clouds of gas and dust that begin to collapse under their own gravity. As this cloud spins, it flattens into a disk with the young star forming at the center. Around the star,…
One of just 25 selected, Jordan will represent his home country of Nigeria. Over the next four years he will be working with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to deliver a sports-based project…
Scientists have developed sapphire nanostructures that resist dust, fog and glare while maintaining durability. This breakthrough could lead to scratch-resistant screens, clearer lenses, and surfaces…
Forest road Infrastructure expansion into forests substantially degrades biodiversity. Yet, institutions that centre the voices of forest-dependent communities during project planning can help…
Research from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission reveals more widespread ice presence near the Moon’s poles than previously thought. Variations in local temperatures influence ice formation, offering…
Photo : KBS News Amid a global measles epidemic, 13 out of 18 patients suffering from the outbreak in South Korea had visited Vietnam.According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention…
Filled with high school students, giveaways and celebrities, the Ackerman Grand Ballroom transformed into a vibrant wellness hub Sunday morning. The 2025 Gen Z Wellness Summit – hosted by the UCLA…
The research involved over 100 scientists and local partners analysing data from 415 permanent forest plots spanning Mexico to southern Brazil. By examining the traits of more than 250,000 trees, the…
A surgical operation normally carried out to correct a blocked nasal passage may help patients who lost their sense of smell after contracting a COVID-19 infection, according to new research from…
Tris Pharma has announced positive data from two Phase III trials of cebranopadol, as well as positive data from a human abuse potential (HAP) study to compare the therapy against various opioids.…
Singal, A. G., Kanwal, F. & Llovet, J. M. Global trends in hepatocellular carcinoma epidemiology: implications for screening, prevention and therapy. Nat. Rev. Clin. Oncol. 20, 864–884.…
The wealth of urban elites—and, consequently, social inequality—increases with a city's population. A team from the Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology has found this correlation in both ancient…
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over Albania’s capital Tirana and its surroundings.Zoom in to explore this image at its full 10 m resolution or click on the circles to learn more.The area…
The NHS and UK doctors are set to benefit from ground-breaking artificial intelligence technology designed to transform the way doctors interact with patients, reducing medical errors, cutting…
Tarifard, A., Görög, P. & Török, Á. Long-term assessment of creep and water effects on tunnel lining loads in weak rocks using displacement-based direct back analysis: an example from Northwest of…
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a groundbreaking £12 million funding scheme aimed at developing sustainable and resilient aquaculture systems in south-east Asia. Tackling aquaculture…
The forecast for Friday above five thousand feet called for more than a foot of snow, high winds, and temperatures well below freezing. So dire was the prediction that the National Weather Service had…
Google’s newly introduced AI co-scientist, powered by Gemini 2.0, is designed to assist researchers by generating hypotheses, designing experiments, and analysing complex datasets. Operating through…
Each Friday, I pick out North America’s celestial highlights for the weekend (which also applies to northern hemisphere mid-northern latitudes). Check my main feed for more in-depth articles on…
In the rapidly advancing fields of drug discovery and cell therapy, one company is making remarkable progress in transforming the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Leading this innovation is Dr…
Daylight saving time (DST) begins at 2 a.m. on March 9, 2025. Image via Miriam Alonso/ Pexe
A large-scale French study finds that patients hospitalized with COVID-19 face a significantly higher risk of long-term organ disorders, hospitalization, and mortality for up to 30 months post…
The 2025 HIMSS Global Conference & Exhibition wrapped up another groundbreaking year, bringing together approximately 28,000 healthcare and technology leaders from around the world at the Venetian…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday hosts top cryptocurrency players at the White House, a political boost for an industry that has struggled to gain legitimacy -- and where the Republican president…
This research sheds further light on Plasmodium vivax's journey to the Americas through colonial expansion and 19th century migrations, reshaping our understanding of malaria's evolutionary history…
Europa, one of Jupiter’s four largest moons, was discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610. Early observations revealed its bright, icy surface, sparking curiosity about the details of its composition.…
You mentioned earlier that AI is taking over some of the routine practices of tax professionals. How does that affect teaching the building blocks of taxation and accounting?MP: It could be good or…
SpaceX's Starship rocket has exploded shortly after launch, for the second time in a row. In what some are describing as a 'blow' to SpaceX owner Elon Musk's plans to launch humans to Mars, the…
Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6, took flight for the second time from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time on 6 March (16:24 GMT, 17:24 CET).This was the first commercial flight…
Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6, took flight for the second time from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time on 6 March (16:24 GMT, 17:24 CET).This was the first commercial flight…
Murray CJL, Ikuta KS, Sharara F, Swetschinski L, Robles Aguilar G, Gray A, et al. Global burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in 2019: a systematic analysis. Lancet. 2022;399:629–55. Google…
ESA’s second group of Astronaut Reserve members has successfully completed the first block of their intensive Astronaut Reserve Training (ART) programme. Starting in January 2025, four members of the…
Lindsey Locks argues that, in a world with an abundance of food, these decisions will cause millions of children and families to go hungry Protestors have rallied against the dismantling of the US…
TRIMTECH Therapeutics, a biotech company harnessing targeted protein degradation (TPD) for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, today announced the closing of its $31 million (£25 million)…
Bone tool shaped on a 1.5-million-year-old elephant humerus. Archeologists know early humans used stone to make tools long before the time of Homo sapiens. But a new discovery out this week in Nature…
This photograph of a Soyuz rocket bathed in mist was selected as a finalist for the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 competition
President Trump said Thursday he was moving to suspend the security clearances of attorneys at Perkins Coie, a law firm linked to Democratic-funded opposition research during the 2016 presidential…
Korean patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis now have greater flexibility in treatment as reimbursement has been expanded to allow switching between biologic agents and Janus kinase (JAK)…
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to establish a strategic bitcoin reserve, a day before meeting with executives from the cryptocurrency industry at the White House.…
For over 60 years, plastic production has been on the rise, making it one of the most commonly used synthetic materials globally. Plastic’s ubiquity has led to an alarming discovery: nanoplastics have…
BEIJING, March 7 (Xinhua) -- China is poised to achieve breakthroughs in advanced aeroengine development this year, with three domestically-developed engines set to either secure certification or…
Some of the world’s leading scientists have reacted to the latest data from European weather organisation Copernicus (C3S) reporting that global sea ice cover at a record low and February 2025 was…
People who consume plant-based oil instead of butter may experience beneficial health effects and even have a lower risk of premature death, according to a new study by investigators from Mass General…
Can’t imagine a day without your phone? You have Alexander Graham Bell to thank for that. He invented the first telephone on March 7, 1876 nearly 150 years ago. To honour his contributions to science…
Researchers at Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) have developed a digital therapy device in the form of an app that allows Parkinson's disease patients to get customized voice therapy at home…
Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket successfully deployed a French spy satellite in its first fully operational launch on Thursday, completing a return to space for a continent facing questions over its role…
SpaceX’s latest attempt to fly its Starship has again ended in a rapid unscheduled disassembly. The Thursday mission, the eighth flight of the vehicle NASA has contracted to use for 2027 demo of a…
More electric vehicle charging points will be created in areas with limited off-street parking.
Synergy Laboratories, a leading full-service diagnostic laboratory, has launched Hologic's state-of-the-art Genius™ Digital Diagnostics System with GeniusTM Cervical AI algorithm marking a significant…
Portsmouth, NH and Kalamazoo, MI (BUSINESS WIRE) - Epredia, a global leader in precision cancer diagnostics and subsidiary of PHC Holdings Corporation (TSE: 6523), today announced U.S. Food and Drug…
Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) — a life-threatening fungal infection primarily affecting children and…
In a significant development for the clinical diagnostics landscape in Singapore, Angsana Molecular & Diagnostics Laboratory (Angsana) and Pathnova Laboratories (Pathnova) have announced their merger…
Salt Lake City, UT /PRNewswire/ - ARUP Laboratories announced today the expansion of its groundbreaking AI-augmented screening tool for the detection of human gastrointestinal parasites to include wet…
Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated the potential of a novel treatment approach including immunotherapy to treat advanced human papillomavirus…
AI experts 'ressurect' football hero Lily ParrHalf of Brits don't know women's footy was banned for 50 years, a shocking study has revealed. So AI experts have "resurrected" a hero who 'scored more…
The new center will be a hub for both Roche and Genentech, bringing together expertise in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism, as well as for data science and AI specialists to drive innovation in…
The European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) has published three Prior Information Notices (PINs) under the EU4Health programme, signalling upcoming calls for tenders in key areas of…
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Transposons, or "jumping genes" – DNA segments that can move from one part of the genome to another – are key to bacterial evolution and the development of antibiotic resistance. Cornell University…
Research by UMass Chan Medical School scientists Sharon Cantor, PhD, and Jenna M. Whalen, PhD, poses a new explanation for how cancer-fighting drugs attack and destroy BRCA1 and BRCA2 tumor cells.…
A new book details how lignin once protected algae from UV radiation, then later in evolutionary time became a structural support for trees. The following is an excerpt from When the Earth Was Green:…
An unvaccinated New Mexico man tested positive for measles after death, becoming what health officials say could be the second death reported in the ongoing outbreak that has infected over 160 people…
Post-mortem donor eye tissues are essential for biomedical research. This study analyzes factors affecting donor eye availability for research through a retrospective review of recoveries at a U.S.…
Berg, G. et al. Microbiome definition re-visited: old concepts and new challenges. Microbiome. 8, 103. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-020-00875-0 (2020).Article PubMed PubMed Central MATH
The second moon landing by Intuitive Machines appears to have suffered the same fate as its first try last year, with data indicating the Athena lander ended on its side on the lunar surface after…
For decades, the strength and durability of composite adhesives such as epoxy resins have made them essential in everything from construction to aerospace. However, this exceptional strength presents…
JAKARTA — The relocation site for families forced to make way for an upscale Jakarta property development was hit by a major flood this year, as extreme rain triggered fatal floods and landslides…
The number of physical therapists in skilled nursing facilities is expected to face a steep decline over the next 12 years, a new report revealed. In 2022, US nursing homes had a shortage of 12,070…
EPFL scientists, in collaboration with MIT and Yale, have introduced a groundbreaking method called Secure Federated Genome-Wide Association Studies (SF-GWAS). This new method combines secure…
COP16 deal a ‘step forward’ for nature protection Wealthy nations have agreed to mobilise at least $200bn (£155bn) per year by 2030 to help developing countries conserve biodiversity. The commitment…
The current decade will probably be known as the decade of the gut, given the incredible number of significant biological connections we are making between the gut and human well being. However, this…
Mental health professionals often work with people who have been traumatised in some way, either through being direct victims of abuse, violence, serious injury and threats of death, or by witnessing…
Yuhan Corp. said that Boehringer Ingelheim has decided to discontinue the development of BI 3006337, a GLP-1/FGF21 dual agonist (YH25724), and return all rights to the company. Boehringer Ingelheim…
Just a few days of eating a diet high in saturated fat could be enough to cause memory problems and related brain inflammation in older adults, a new study in rats suggests. Researchers fed separate…
We all know sleep is important, but it takes up so much time. With responsibilities and diversions still looming from our waking life, the urge to skimp on sleep can be powerful. Yet as a new study…
Posted: March 6, 2025 11:58 pm ET | Last Updated: March 6, 2025 11:58 pm ET | France’s Minister for Higher Education and Research heralded Europe’s space launch autonomy following the first commercial…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
Severance Hospital and the Korean American Special Education Center (KASEC) have partnered to support individuals with developmental disabilities in Korea and the United States. The Severance Autism…
Peer, N., de Villiers, A., Jonathan, D., Kalombo, C. & Kengne, A. P. Care and management of a double burden of chronic diseases: experiences of patients and perceptions of their healthcare providers.…
Panax vietnamensis, indigenous to Vietnam and southern China, is classified into three subspecies: Panax vietnamensis Ha et Grushv. (PVV), Panax vietnamensis var. fuscidiscus (PVF), and Panax…
A 3D-printed penis implant has restored erectile function to rabbits and pigs in a world first.Pigs with damage to their penile tissue that received the one-of-a-kind surgery not only achieved…
The low-dose contraceptive pill can do more than help prevent pregnancies — it can help alleviate symptoms associated with heavy menstruation and diseases such as endometriosis. With a rising number…
US Environmental Protection Agency. Assessing Trends in Material Generation, Recycling, Composting, Combustion with Energy Recovery and Landfilling in the United States. in United States Environmental…
We humans bloody love a flower. Sniffing them, looking at them, lopping them off and popping them in vase. On land there are flowers to be found everywhere, but in the ocean there’s only one kind of…
Maybe dogs who chew sticks are on to something. We don't necessarily have to chomp with a canine's zeal, but the basic concept – safely gnawing some hard, durable material – might be worth…
A growing body of research indicates that older adults in assisted living facilities can delay or even prevent cognitive decline through interventions that combine multiple activities, such as…
It happened again! SpaceX's Starship spacecraft experienced another "rapid unscheduled disassembly." It was visible from Miami on March 6, 2025. (Video: Tanner & Janessy Free) Tags Live Now NOW -…
Liu, N., Qi, J., An, X. & Wang, Y. A review on information technologies applicable to precision dairy farming: focus on behavior, health monitoring, and the precise feeding of dairy cows. Agriculture.…
Understanding the concequence of drought stress memory and its interaction with genetic diversity and pollination system is critical for improving resilience in turf and forage grasses like tall…
Japanese researchers have found a way to improve gas-sensing technology by treating graphene sheets with plasma under different conditions, resulting in superior sensing performance compared to…
Ming Long AM has been appointed the next Chair of the CSIRO Board.
SpaceX’s massive Starship spacecraft exploded in space on Thursday minutes after lifting off from Texas, causing the FAA to halt air traffic in parts of Florida, in the second straight failure this…
Such a system is not likely to convince everyone that deep-sea mining is a good idea, however."Mining would by its nature remove the very substrate of life in and on the deep seafloor, no matter the…
For the second time this week, a privately operated spacecraft has touched down on the Moon – but this one landed badly. The Athena lander, built by Texas startup Intuitive Machines, set down at 1730…
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform has become a substantial topic of debate for the past decades as patients and health care providers advocate for improved transparency, fair pricing, and better…
Researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington and the University of California–San Francisco have used a new brain-mapping technique to identify memory-related brain cells vulnerable to…
Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans. The dog gene found…
A five-year study on men that had just the cancerous portion of their prostate glands destroyed shows that the procedure averted cancer recurrence in most patients while preserving urinary and sexual…
SpaceX's Starship spacecraft has tumbled and exploded in space just minutes after lifting off from Texas. The explosion doomed an attempt to deploy mock satellites in the second consecutive failure…
By Sarah MacNamara 7 March 2025 9 min read Australia’s renewable electricity generation has more than doubled over the last decade, accounting for 34 per cent of Australia’s energy production in 2023…
World Health Organization. Hypertension. Fact Sheet. Updated 17 September 2021. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension. Accessed 8 May 2023Stellefson M, Chaney B, Ochipa K,…
The reason female brains have less cognitive aging may be due to the reawakening of the dormant X chromosome late in life, which turns on genes that help sustain healthy brain cell connections. This…
We have discovered the oldest meteorite impact crater on Earth, in the very heart of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. The crater formed more than 3.5 billion years ago, making it the oldest…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--A privately owned lunar lander touched down on the moon with a drill, drone and rovers for NASA and other customers Thursday, but quickly ran into trouble and may have fallen…
Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood…
The second moon landing by Intuitive Machines appears to have suffered the same fate as its first try last year, with data indicating the Athena lander ended on its side on the lunar surface after…
Investigators have found that the gene Asah1 plays a crucial protective role in preventing the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) into more severe forms of liver disease by…
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations experienced differences in both cardiovascular disease predicted risk and risk factors, according to preliminary…
The microbiome shapes development of insulin-producing cells in infancy, leading to long-term changes in metabolism and diabetes risk, new research in mice has found. The results could ultimately help…
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test…
In February, researchers from conservation organisation Condrik Tenerife were about two kilometres off the coast of Tenerife Island, looking for sharks, when they caught sight of something much…
The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation program (REDD+) is supposed to provide participating countries, jurisdictions and communities in the Global South with incentives to protect…
The Athena lander touched down in the region around the lunar south pole (pictured) on 6 March as planned, but its health is uncertain. Credit: Dave Tyler/Galaxy/AlamyThe latest attempt to land on the…
Half of Nepal’s adult population will be overweight or obese by 2050, in what is a looming health crisis characterised by premature deaths, diseases, and additional burden to healthcare systems,…
In 1961, as the Soviet Union sent the first humans into space, women in Japan were celebrating a breakthrough of their own.That year, a Tokyo-based company called Anne — pronounced “an-neh” and named…
It is estimated that around 80 million people worldwide live with a tremor. For example, those who live with Parkinson's disease. The involuntary periodic movements sometimes strongly affect how…
UCSF researchers are the first to demonstrate that the approach works for the patients who need it the most. Patients who struggle to take daily HIV pills can benefit from long-acting injectable…
For the second time in a row, SpaceX lost the second stage of its Starship launch system during a flight test, while recovering the first-stage Super Heavy booster.Today’s eighth Starship flight test…
Daewoong Pharmaceutical is accelerating its expansion in Latin America with the official launch of its botulinum toxin product, Nabota, in Ecuador.The company said on Thursday that it hosted launch…
A Korean study has found that the success of cochlear implantation in older adults depends on their brain health. Researchers led by Bae Seong-hoon, a professor of otolaryngology at Gangnam Severance…
SpaceX launched another test flight of its massive Starship rocket on Thursday, but the mission experienced a major setback when contact was lost just minutes after it took off, according to The…
A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem…
Support Now From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump…
Women’s health is finally becoming a national priority. The Australian government’s recent commitment of $AU573.3 million to strengthen Medicare for women is the signal many of us had been waiting…
A multidisciplinary team of University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers is leading a new clinical trial aimed to optimize pain management and reduce the need for opioids after mastectomy…
Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's…
British Journal of Cancer - Hypoxic tumor cell line lysate-pulsed dendritic cell vaccine exhibits better therapeutic effects on hepatocellular carcinoma
Neuronal dense core vesicles (DCVs) store and release a diverse array of neuromodulators, trophic factors, and bioamines. The analysis of single DCVs has largely been possible only using electron…
Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News' weekly health policy news podcast, "What the Health?" A noted expert on health policy…
The Starship upper stage suffered multiple premature engine shutdowns, as indicated in telemetry shown at bottom right. Flight control was lost and the spacecraft broke apart in a spectacular shower…
Intuitive Machines Athena lander pictured in low lunar orbit prior to its final descent to the surface. Image: Intuitive Machines. A commercially built moon lander built by Houston-based Intuitive…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands as a WHO Collaborating Centre on artificial intelligence (AI) for…
Cervical cancer is a devastating disease that can strike down women in the prime of their lives.Amazingly, this disease is now almost entirely preventable through vaccination and screening. But this…
This year's International Women's Day 2025 comes at a critical time for women's health globally. So far, 2025 seems to mark a turning point for gender health equity – a movement increasingly returning…
SpaceX: Contact was lost with the spacecraft as it went into an out-of-control spin.
By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 20:05 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 20:07 EST, 6 March 2025 There is little evidence that employing physician associates (PAs) in the NHS is safe or that they improve…
A large US study finds daily vaping doesn't boost long-term smoking cessation, and non-daily vaping actively reduces quit rates. E-cigarettes may prolong nicotine dependence rather than aiding smokers…
Posted: March 6, 2025 8:10 pm ET | Last Updated: March 6, 2025 8:12 pm ET | For the second time in a row, on March 6, 2025, SpaceX's Starship exploded over the Caribbean after an otherwise successful…
Second time unlucky: A US company's lunar lander appears to have touched down at a wonky angle on Thursday, an embarrassing repeat of its previous mission's less-than-perfect landing last year.…
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX…
SpaceX: Contact was lost with the spacecraft as it went into an out-of-control spin.
Credit: Unsplash+ People who live with long-term stress may have a higher risk of stroke, according to a new study published in Neurology. The research focused on younger adults and found that women…
Credit: Unsplash+ Imagine walking into a supermarket, train station, or shopping mall and having your eyes checked for glaucoma within seconds—no appointment needed. Thanks to a new AI-powered system
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study suggests that medications commonly used for diabetes, including the popular drug Ozempic, may help reduce the risk of certain obesity-related cancers. The research,…
Credit: Unsplash+ E-cigarettes are often promoted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but new resea
Credit: Unsplash+ Since the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery apps, online grocery shopping, and meal preparation kits have become a big part of everyday life. In Canada, the online
Credit: Unsplash+ For the past decade, scientists have been exploring a unique way to treat Alzheimer’s disease using gentle sensory stimulation at 40Hz, a brainwave frequency known as “gamma” rhythm.…
Babies are like little detectives, constantly piecing together clues about the world around them. If you’ve ever noticed your baby staring at you while you talk, it’s because they’re picking up on…
Close-up of one of the battery cells created in El-Zahab’s lab. Credit: Margi Rentis/FIU. More electric vehic
PR BOM, a healthcare-specialized PR agency, said it renewed its corporate identity (CI) to commemorate its 10th anniversary this year. PR BOM celebrates its 10th anniversary with a corporate identity…
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Scientists confirm fruits and vegetables reduce diabetes, heart disease risk, but highlight urgent need for clarity on cancer protection mechanisms. Sustainable water practices and targeted policy…
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX…
Water is essential for life, but when did it first appear in the universe? A new study suggests that water may have formed much earlier than scientists previously thought—as soon as 100 to 200 million…
Scientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have designed a new, highly efficient burner that reduces methane emissions during oil production. This…
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in…
“We think that we’ve been very successful to this point, however I do have to tell you that we don’t believe we’re in the correct attitude on the surface of the Moon yet again,” CEO Steve Altemus said…
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection — a challenge…
WASHINGTON — SpaceX’s Starship vehicle suffered its second consecutive test flight failure March 6, tumbling in space before breakup and reentering over the Caribbean.The Starship/Super Heavy vehicle…
March 6 (UPI) -- SpaceX's Starship 8 roared into the late afternoon Texas sky from Starbase near Brownsville Thursday, but scientists lost contact with the craft minutes later. It was the first test…
Anyone awaiting a decision on the Robbins Island wind farm will be kept in limbo until after the coming federal election, as a long-awaited resolution has once again been deferred.Federal Environment…
SpaceX lost its Starship second-stage vehicle nine minutes into its eighth test flight today, raining debris over the Caribbean—a scene nearly identical to its last failed test flight in January.…
From Nigerian to Cajun, County Cork to Tulu Nadu, 23andMe can now connect you to 4000+ geographic regions, ethnolinguistic groups, and cultural groups around the world. The most comprehensive ancestry…
While there are biological differences underpinning pain between women and men, the Gender Pain Gap is influenced by societal, environmental, and internal biases that lead to women receiving unequal…
Trisha Greenhalgh, professor11Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UKTo bake good cookies, start with good cookie dough. To use a different metaphor, to…
BYLINE: Robert C. Jones Jr. Newswise — Billowing clouds of the stuff struck a severe blow to the American heartland during the 1930s, ruining wheat crops and forcing farming families to flee westward.…
In one of his first acts in his second term as president of the United States, Donald Trump fired several hundred employees of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The move…
New research examined almost 1000 posts on tests for fertility, testosterone levels and cancer risk. The post looked simple enough: Kim Kardashian, hair pulled back in a ponytail, posed in front of an…
SpaceX was able to get its Starship Flight 8 off the ground after a scrub Monday afternoon; its goal was...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A privately owned lunar lander touched down on the moon with a drill, drone and rovers for NASA and other customers Thursday, but quickly ran into trouble and may have…
A stepwise pathogenesis of Escherichia coli K1 meningitis-synucleinopathy in the human gut-brain inflammatory axis highlights the role of early epigenetic modifications in driving life-long…
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Researchers using continuous glucose monitoring uncover how your bedtime habits and sleep length directly affect your blood sugar stability—highlighting sleep as a powerful tool in managing diabetes…
Published: 18:59 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 18:59 EST, 6 March 2025 President Donald Trump again vowed to rescue two stranded American astronauts, sending them a message of encouragement from the…
Posted: March 6, 2025 7:02 pm ET | Last Updated: March 6, 2025 7:05 pm ET | The second Intuitive Machines lunar lander, IM-2, appears to also have landed on its side or another off-nominal attitude,…
In an effort to conserve Voyager 2's dwindling energy and extend the spacecraft's mission, NASA has shut down another of its instruments.They did it with the Plasma Spectrometer in October 2024, and…
Recently, a scuba diver was treated not to a rare sighting of an unusual fish or marine creature but to the sounds of humpback whales singing loudly as he dived below the waves off Oahu, Hawaii.“It…
If you find yourself yawning during spiritual practices, you are not alone. (Phakorn Kasikij/Shutterstock) Researchers found significant levels of boredom across spiritual practices, with Catholic…
The cockpit voice recorder, known as the "black box," from a plane that crashed and left seven people dead soon after takeoff from a Philadelphia airport didn't record the aircraft's final moments,…
Cancer therapy has advanced significantly beyond surgical resection with the introduction of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapies, delivered orally, subcutaneously, or through…
Across the country, come Sunday morning, a familiar scene will play out: millions of people will wake up in a groggy state of shock as they roll over and stare at their clocks, wondering why they feel…
(Photo by Patrycja Jadach on Unsplash+) People who consume more butter have a 15% higher risk of death, while those who use more plant oils have a 16% lower mortality risk, according to a 33-year…
An ambitious new survey by the Hubble Space Telescope offers the first bird's-eye view of all known dwarf galaxies orbiting the Andromeda galaxy. The data suggests Andromeda had a chaotic past unlike…
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday to release mock satellites into…
The Helix Nebula, otherwise known as NGC7293, is a favourite among amateur astronomers. It was one of the first objects that I imaged with my own telescope using the tri-colour tecniquing. As I recall…
The cockpit voice recorder, known as the "black box," from a plane that crashed and left seven people dead soon after takeoff from a Philadelphia airport didn't record the aircraft's final moments,…
Short sleep duration and frequent snoring significantly raise the risk of type 2 diabetes in women with prior gestational diabetes. Regular snoring is also linked to poorer glucose metabolism…
Vials of MMR vaccine at Lubbock Public Health in Lubbock, Texas. (Ramsay de Give/for The Washington Post) An unvaccinated New Mexico adult who tested positive for measles has died, the second death in…
[embedded content]Watch 1.8 billion years of plate tectonics on Earth in this new animation. An animation of 1.8 billion years of tectonic movements Earth has been around for about 4.6 billion years,…
The new hybrid robotic hand blends soft and rigid parts with touch-sensitive technology, allowing for precise and flexible object handling. (Credit: Sriramana Sankar/Johns Hopkins University) A new…
A lunar lander made its touchdown on the moon earlier on Thursday, but controllers on the ground were unable to confirm the Athena lander’s condition upon landing, the Associated Press reported. In…
Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday to release mock satellites into…
Antarctic iceberg A-23A, currently the largest iceberg on Earth, appears to have run aground off the coast of South Georgia island. As of early March 2025, satellite images showed little movement of…
Antimalarial drug resistance is a pressing issue in combating the spread of malaria worldwide. In a new study, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered a key process…
A 15-foot-tall spacecraft had an imperfect landing on the moon.The NASA-funded mission to the moon, operated by the Houston space exploration company Intuitive Machines, touched down on March 6, but…
Officials broke ground last week on the Airport of the Pacific near the coastal town of La Unión, in eastern El Salvador, where mangrove ecosystems support wildlife and prevent coastal erosion.While…
WASHINGTON — AI tech startup Danti is expanding its Earth data search engine to a wider government audience after a year of refinement with defense and intelligence agencies, the company announced…
As NASA continues to enable a sustainable, cost-effective commercial space economy, the agency is seeking partnership proposals for the operations, sustaining engineering, and utilization of Astrobee,…
President Donald Trump was asked to share a message from the Oval Office Thursday for the pair of NASA astronauts whose one-week mission has turned into an eight-monthlong stay aboard the…
A new seismic study of Singapore could guide urban growth and renewable energy development in the coastal city nation, where 5.6 million residents live within an area of 734 square kilometers. The…
Ultra-hot Neptune exoplanets represent a fascinating class of exoplanets characterised, not surprisingly, by their Neptune-like mass. This, combined with an extremely high temperature due to their…
An ambitious new survey by the Hubble Space Telescope offers the first bird's-eye view of all known dwarf galaxies orbiting the Andromeda galaxy. The data suggests Andromeda had a chaotic past unlike…
Later this afternoon, SpaceX will make its second attempt to launch its Starship Flight 8 mission from Starbase, Texas. The...
While there aren't any confused tourists finding their way from A to B on the Moon right now, accurately navigating the lunar surface is going to be crucial for astronauts on future missions. To lay…
A pair of preprints provide timely evidence about telehealth, with Medicare coverage for most virtual care set to expire March 31. Telehealth has not driven up the total number of visits to diagnose…
The top 20% of high-income, college-educated Americans have far lower rates of cardiovascular disease than the rest of the population, public health researchers at Washington University in St. Louis…
Intuitive Machines IM-2 lunar lander within SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing.Image credit: SpaceX The latest lander to touch down on the Moon is the Intuitive Machine IM-2 mission. However, its status…
Scientists comment on a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine looking at butter consumption, plant-based oil consumption, and all-cause, cancer-related and cardiovascular disease-related…
A higher intake of butter was tied to a higher mortality risk in a large study.A higher intake of plant-based oil was linked with a lower mortality risk.Plant oils associated with survival benefit…
A human can’t survive in the Mariana Trench without protection. At its deepest, the trench plunges 35,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean to a region reigned by crushing pressure and…
The affects of a meteorite’s impact should not be underestimated. The discovery of the world’s oldest known crater caused by a meteorite could change how we think about the origins of life on Earth as…
Decades of data following the migratory patterns of endangered caribou show that migration areas have decreased significantly. Researchers are concerned that resource extraction is disturbing caribou…
It was a swing and a miss for the first private attempt at an asteroid mission, but the company is still chalking it up as a win. California startup AstroForge launched a spacecraft dubbed Odin on…
Adolescents distracted by phones or social media during meals consume significantly more ultra-processed foods and have lower adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Promoting mindful eating may help…
Research Highlights: According to an independent study analyzing 33 years of data for more than 200,000 adults in the U.S., people who consumed the highest amounts of butter had an increased risk of…
Achenbach GB (1984) Philosophische praxis. Verlag für Philosophie Jürgen Dinter, CologneAchenbach GB (2010) Introduction to philosophical practice: lectures, essays, conversations, and essays…
Astronomers traced the paths of "hypervelocity" stars to uncover the hidden monster.
You can doubt just about anything. But there's one thing you can know for sure: you are having thoughts right now.This idea came to characterise the philosophical thinking of 17th century philosopher…
In relationships, adaptability is often seen as a strength—being open to compromise, understanding your partner’s needs and adjusting when necessary. But what happens when you become so adaptable that…
On March 6, 2015, the FDA issued its landmark decision to approve the first biosimilar: Sandoz’ filgrastim-sndz, also known as Zarxio.1 Ten years later, the number of approvals has grown to 67 total…
Published: 17:20 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 17:27 EST, 6 March 2025 A rare 'lavanado' was spotted swirling over the fiery eruption of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano.The wild scene caught on video captured…
The Pentagon has signed a deal with AI company Scale AI, in an initiative it's calling "Thunderforge," to use AI agents for military planning and operations.The team-up, described as a "flagship…
Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction. In times of maternal stress, the hormone…
The 2025 National Audubon Society Annual Meeting of Members will take place on Monday, March 24th, at 3 PM ET in the Conference Center located at 1707 L Street NW, Washington DC 20036. At the Annual…
A phone screen you can't scratch no matter how many times you drop it. Glasses that prevent glare. A windshield that doesn't get dusty. These are all possibilities thanks to a new way to produce…
Inside the Earth’s iron and nickel core, it’s 9,392 degrees Fahrenheit, about five times hotter than the lava that spews out of volcanoes. The heat dissipates outward through the layers of our planet,…
Intuitive Machines' Athena spacecraft has landed on the surface of the moon, but it seems to have fallen over and we do not yet know if it will be able to drill for ice
If you’re a dog lover and owner, you probably share a lot with your dog. You may share your thoughts about the day, share in the pleasure of a good, long walk, or even share a bed. Along with that,…
Now joining the list of microbes are these strange structures called obelisks.
News ReleaseThursday, March 6, 2025Today the National Institutes of Health is announcing plans to centralize peer review of all applications for grants, cooperative agreements and research and…
Injuries to the articular cartilage in different joints, including the knee, are painful and limit mobility. Therefore, researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel are…
NEW YORK – March 6, 2025 – The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) is pleased to announce the appointment of Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD, as the Editor-in-Chief of Structural Heart: The Journal…
Ultra-processed foods disrupt gut microbiome balance, causing inflammation, reduced microbial diversity, and increased gut permeability. This microbiome imbalance contributes to chronic diseases…
Rural cancer patients may miss out on cutting-edge treatments in Utah. Therapies for intellectual disorders could stall in Maryland. Red states and blue states alike are poised to lose jobs in…
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago that lies at the convergence of the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic Ocean.During the 17th century, the island of Spitsbergen (the largest island in the archipelago)…
It has been a little over a decade since 270 female students were kidnapped from a school in Chibok, Nigeria by the extremist armed group Boko Haram. While, many of the girls escaped, were rescued or…
Despite all the industry hype and genuine advances, generative AI models are still prone to odd, inexplicable, and downright worrisome quirks. There’s also a growing body of research suggesting that…
A new study by researchers including those at the University of Tokyo revealed that atmospheric gravity waves play a crucial role in driving latitudinal air currents on Mars, particularly at high…
A team of researchers from Nottingham Trent University (UK), Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (Italy) has created washable and durable magnetic field…
With the 2025 Euros just a few months away, attention continues to grow around women's football. Now new research involving Swansea University is focusing on female professional footballers and the…
A study led by Dr. Rodrigo Quian Quiroga, group leader of the Neural Mechanisms of Perception and Memory Research Group at the Hospital del Mar Research Institute, has allowed scientists to observe…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can overestimate glycemic responses, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in The American Journal of Clinical…
Abdallah AB, Al-Ghwayeen WS (2020) Green supply chain management and business performance: The mediating roles of environmental and operational performances. Business Process Management Journal…
Solving complex problems requires integrating knowledge and skills from various domains. The importance of cross-domain integration has motivated researchers to study integrative expertise: what…
Aase TH (2017) Two kinds of flexibility. In: Aase TH (ed) Climate change and the future of Himalayan farming, 1st edn. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, pp 15–32.…
WASHINGTON - Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for studying the balance between genetics, diet, and lifestyle in…
"I want to believe that the United States will stay by our side, but we have to be prepared for that not to be the case," Macron said. "The future of Europe does not have to be decided in Washington…
The Gaia hypothesis theorizes that all of Earth's systems are tied together, making one large, living organism. While there's still some disagreement about whether or not that hypothesis is true, it…
Ice may lie an inch or so below the Moon’s surface in many more regions than previously thought — which has major implications for longer-term lunar exploration or even habitation.An India-led project…
The link between brain insulin sensitivity and weight regulation is well-established; however, the speed with which dietary changes can impact this essential brain function is unclear. New study…
The Albanian Cabinet decided on Thursday to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the popular video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.Education Minister…
(ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images) Pregnant women whose blood contains higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals – such as B12, copper and manganese – may face a lower risk for high blood…
Published: 16:04 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 16:05 EST, 6 March 2025 The teen daughter of stranded NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore has spoken out about her dad for the first time, blaming 'negligence'…
WASHINGTON — York Space Systems plans to launch five missions in 2025 for commercial customers conducting classified experiments for the U.S. military, positioning itself as a bridge between…
A pancreatic cancer mRNA vaccine candidate developed by BioNTech (yes, the COVID vaccine developer) has shown outstanding results in a small phase 1 clinical trial. These mRNA-based therapeutic cancer…
Reading time: 2 minutesThe University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Center on Aging is seeking participants for a national research registry aimed at increasing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and P
Older adults with better grip strength experienced fewer falls compared with those with weaker grip strength, a new study finds. But that correlation only holds true among those below the age of 75.…
Published: 16:00 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 16:05 EST, 6 March 2025 Eating too much butter could make you die earlier, a shocking new study has found—while eating vegetable oils increases your…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TNKase (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent, for the treatment of acute ischemic…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), those with Helicobacter pylori infection have significantly lower rates of symptom rebound and…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Satellite multi-payload constellation operator Spire Global , which in February went to court to force Kpler Holding SA of Belgium to honor an agreement to purchase Spire’s…
Research Highlights: Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later,…
Research Highlights: The prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors varies greatly among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations, according to an…
Research Highlights: Teenagers who slept less than 7.7 hours in a sleep lab were observed to be almost three times more likely to have elevated blood pressure than well-rested peers. Those who…
Marginal Zone Lymphoma |Image Credit: © LASZLO – stock.adobe.comLisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel; Breyanzi) generated durable responses and extended survival in patients with heavily pretreated,…
Tiny, cold-blooded animals like flies depend on their environment to regulate body temperature, making them ideal "canaries in the mine" for gauging the impact of climate change on the behavior and…
CHATHAM ISLANDS, NEW ZEALAND—The New Zealand Herald reports that a father and son duo combing […]
GIRVAN, SCOTLAND—A mysterious Roman artifact was found in an Iron Age building at the Curragh […]
Losing 25% of their flight directors will reduce NOAA’s capacity to monitor hurricanes this season.
Since November 2024, archaeologists have been investigating an area where the new Paderborn city administration building will be constructed.Excavations uncovered a quarry that likely supplied the…
It’s impossible to know exactly when each of the five mutations happened. When, deep in my marrow, one thing after another went awry, and divided my life. Like all people who have been ill, my life is…
The Moon's getting to be a popular place. Firefly's Blue Ghost touched down on March 2nd in Mare Crisium. It's the first privately built lander to land safely and begin its mission. The little…
Life has never been better for the cryptocurrency industry. In its 16 short years of existence, the sector's eclipsed $3 trillion in value, wormed its way into state and federal legislation, and
Houston-based space company Intuitive Machines' Athena lunar lander approached its final landing spot on the Moon early Thursday morning, where it was meant to touch down autonomously near Mons…
Hospice use varies depending on whether a person has Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and those with Parkinson’s may have more unmet needs, a new study finds. Researchers…
Weight and resistance training could be the best type of workout to help older adults combat insomnia, a new report shows. Aerobics or a mix of balance and flexibility workouts may also help to a…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comOn Feb. 28, 2025, FDA informed testosterone…
A longstanding scientific belief about a link between cancer prevalence and animal body size has tested for the first time in our new study ranging across hundreds of animal species. If larger animals…
gremlin//Getty Images Quantum entanglement is the cornerstone of practical applications for quantum mechanics. A new study found an easier method for establishing entangled photons, thanks to the help…
Pippa flops by the Aga oven chewing on a stick. At just 12 weeks old, this labrador retriever puppy looks cute but clueless. But when she hears the word “biscuit”, her entire demeanour changes. Ears…
Sleep isn’t just a luxury, it’s a vital process that helps our bodies repair and rejuvenate. Researchers have started to uncover how the quality and timing of sleep can affect more than just how…
Sitting before senators at his confirmation hearing to become commissioner of the FDA, Johns Hopkins surgeon and author Martin Makary, M.D., linked certain wearable technologies to the “Make America…
Despite the drop in deaths in Yanomami land, malaria and malnutrition remain far from eradicated, and cases of acute respiratory infections have increased, even after two years of Lula’s (PT)…
By Andy Tomaswick March 6, 2025 Skeptics love to bring up one particular topic regarding long-term human space exploration - radiation. So far, all of the research completed on it has been relatively…
[embedded content] In early 2020, Mount Sinai treated the first COVID-19 patient. Shortly after that, New York State declared a state of emergency, and COVID-19 cases started to rise. Mount Sinai…
Te maximum vertical settlement, based on instrumentation readings and numerical analyses, is 190 cm and 179 cm, respectively. Te maximum vertical stress at the core-foundation interface, obtained from…
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2025)- In a reversal on Thursday, the administration announced on social media that it will suspend tariffs on most imports from Mexico until April 2. The reversal comes two days…
WASHINGTON (March 6, 2025)- Delaware’s status as the “corporate home of the American business world” is being threatened. The Washington Post reports that after a Delaware judge ordered Tesla to…
The sun is about to enter the Northern Hemisphere, which means some stunning auroras may be visible in the coming weeks.At precisely 9:01 UTC (5:01 a.m. EDT) on March 20, our star will cross the…
You could be forgiven for not noticing that last month was the planet's third warmest February on record. That’s because local temperatures plunged during the third week of February 2025, shattering…
Venus is known as Earth’s twin. It’s about the same size as Earth, with similar gravity, and some 30 miles above the surface of the planet, the atmosphere is more Earthlike than anywhere else in the…
The last time Intuitive Machines landed a spacecraft on the moon, a year ago, it ended up sideways.
Increasing road development, especially arterial roads, has heightened focus on environmental issues. Despite the availability of diverse methods to determine convenient criteria for their assessment,…
The ingenuity of the construction techniques used by Greek builders 2,000 years ago continues to dazzle the world. What did these ancient engineers get right? And how does looking to the past help…
Hélène Landemore believes in participatory democracy — possibly with some positive role for artificial intelligence. So, as government leaders, academics, and representatives from industry and civil…
Friday, 7 March 2025, 8:41 am Press Release: Dementia New Zealand Could your daily habits be increasing your risk of dementia | mate wareware? Research suggests many people aren’t aware that lifestyle…
The population of butterflies - the beautiful insects that play a vital role in pollination and the health of ecosystems - has fallen in the United States by more than a fifth this century, according…
If the joy of seeing butterflies seems increasingly rare these days, it isn’t your imagination. From 2000 to 2020, the number of butterflies fell by 22% across the continental United States. That’s 1…
Image by Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesTwenty-five years after it was declared eliminated from the US thanks to a nationwide and highly effective vaccination program, a measles outbreak in Texas has…
Stanleya pinnata, or "prince's plume," takes up large amounts of selenium from the soil. Danita Delimont/Getty Images At first glance, the long, thin leaves and pale green shoots of Stanleya pinnata,…
Scientists in Australia say they’ve found the world’s oldest impact crater, surpassing the previous record-holder’s age by more than 1.25 billion years. The meteorite impact—in Western Australia’s…
President Donald Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense project will require a whole-of-government effort on par with the Manhattan Project to develop the atomic bomb, according to a Space Force…
Further, detailed examination of the participants' immune responses showed not only systemic response, but responses in distant mucus membranes. In the blood, two types of antibodies (IgA and IgG)…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A privately owned lunar lander touched down on the moon Thursday, but as the minutes dragged on, flight controllers could not confirm its condition or whether it was even…
The pledge, made in February 2020 by the UK’s nine leading game shooting and rural organisations, aimed to benefit wildlife and the environment and ensure a market for the healthiest game meat food…
Researchers studying British Labrador retrievers have identified multiple genes associated with canine obesity and shown that these genes are also associated with obesity in humans. The dog gene found…
Surface crack patterns on three different worlds: Mars, Europa, and Earth When a mudflat crumbles on Earth, or an ice sheet splinters on one of Jupiter’s moons (Europa), or an ancient lakebed breaks…
Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater Curtin University researchers have discovered the world’s oldest known meteorite impact crater, which…
The United States government of President Trump has within weeks broken a long history of trust between our nations. This publication concerns itself with Canada’s space sector. And in the current…
This research explores the application of Dicerto’s (2018) multimodal pragmatic model in analyzing Arabic audiovisual productions for translation purposes, focusing on enhancing cultural promotion.…
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A new digital project, "Harriman Recollected: New Views of an 1899 Expedition to Alaska," makes accessible a handwritten diary and Indigenous artworks housed at Penn State’s…
This is a developing story and will be updated as we learn more. This year’s hot destination is the moon. Two landers built by private companies have just touched down on the moon within a week of…
Photographs of a nontronite-bearing fracture in the thin section from the rock core interior (a–c) with increasing magnification. Intensity maps of optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectra in a…
The mystery of Dark Matter endures. Despite sixty years of observation and research, scientists still haven't isolated the particle that accounts for roughly 85% of the Universe's mass. However,…
The two companies have different approaches, but is one better?
Largest survey of LGBTQ+ biologists finds 40% of trans and gender-nonconforming, and 20% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer researchers, experience hostility, intimidation or offensive behaviour at…
"By studying dogs, we've honed in on some interesting new biology here," explained lead researcher Dr Eleanor Raffan from the University of Cambridge's department of physiology, development and…
Butterflies, known for their beauty and vital role in pollination, are vanishing from U.S. landscapes at an alarming rate. A comprehensive study, published Thursday in the journal Science, found that…
LA PLATA, Maryland —The temptation was too much to resist, and Philippe Baptiste, former president of the French space agency, CNES, and now French Minister for Research and Higher Education, yielded…
Many consumers trust that a Certificate of Analysis (COA) guarantees product safety, but without strict regulatory oversight, that’s not always the case. This white paper provides insights into what…
What if we told you that artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT don’t actually learn? Many people we talk to are genuinely surprised to hear this. Even AI systems themselves will often…
Disruption of the natural sleep-wake cycle in night shift workers results in decreased melatonin production, which is a hormone that is essential for DNA repair. The decreased ability to repair…
As memories of the COVID years fade, fears of a coming influenza pandemic are mounting, given recent transmission of H5N1 bird flu among cattle, cats, and a few people. A letter published today in…
We are very excited to launch the Management and Advocacy for Providers, Patients, and Systems (MAPPS) II Project MAPPS II is a global research study to review how well-equipped countries are for…
Europe’s newest rocket, Ariane 6, took flight for the second time from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana at 13:24 local time on 6 March (16:24 GMT, 17:24 CET). This was the first commercial flight…
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A privately owned lunar lander touched down near the moon’s south pole Thursday, but as the minutes ticked by, flight controllers could not confirm its condition or whether it…
Scientists calculated just how much U.S. butterfly populations have declined in the past 20 years. The results brought some scientists to tears, and have them warning about dire implications for other…
Labrador retriever owners are likely familiar with how persistent their dogs can be in their quest for food, whether begging under the dinner table or stealing a snack left unattended. It’s no…
Not only is it a rough time to be a Tesla owner as CEO Elon Musk’s political shenanigans sink the brand’s reputation — it’s becoming a bad time to be near a Tesla, period.Earlier this week, arsonists…
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed TRACE-cs, a hybrid system that combines symbolic reasoning with large language models to solve students' course scheduling problems.
Published: 14:00 EST, 6 March 2025 | Updated: 14:04 EST, 6 March 2025 Patients admitted to hospital for surgery a specific day of the week are significantly more likely to die, a major study suggests.…
By Elise Cutts (BS ’19) Ross Brockwell (MS ’01) had plenty of time to mull over what he wanted for his first meal back on Earth. On June 25, 2023, the Caltech alum and three crewmates sealed the door…
Commercial moon missions with NASA connections are all the rage right now. Firefly Aerospace stuck the lunar landing of its Blue Ghost mission on March 2. Intuitive Machines was hoping for a similar…
The Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2025, held from March 9 to March 12, 2025, in San Francisco, will feature various sessions and abstract presentations covering viral…
With egg prices skyrocketing and expected to remain high, it’s no wonder some consumers are eyeing their own backyards as a possible solution to the egg crunch. You may even be able to hatch your own…
Researchers create a cannabis-derived compound that relieves pain without the risk of addiction or mind-altering effects.
Recent events across the Atlantic, marked by attacks on scientific facts and against researchers, underline the urgent need for collective mobilization across the world. Echoing the Stand Up for…
Cloud forests are strange and ghostly places — akin to coral reefs hidden high on tropical mountains. Stunted trees loom in the mist, gnarled trunks and branches crusted in moss, lichens, orchids,…
(Adobe Stock) Comment| Print| A A Breastfeeding can promote lower blood pressure among children, a new study says. Longer-term breastfeeding appears to populate a baby’s gut with diverse bacteria that…
WASHINGTON — The second lunar lander mission by Intuitive Machines reached the surface of the moon March 6, but its status after landing was not clear.The Athena lander was scheduled to land around…
Deutsche Welle screen grab NASAWatch Keith’s note: I was just on Deutsche Welle TV talking about the IM-2 landing [audio]. The Intuitive Machines Athena Lander is on the Moon. They are shutting down…
The Sleep Research Society Foundation is expanding its educational efforts through a partnership with HMP Global’s Psych Congress, emphasizing the critical intersection of sleep and mental health.…
In Fighting Mad: Resisting the End of Roe v. Wade (UC Press, 2024), UCSB professor Laury Oaks examines how baby safe haven laws — originally framed as a response to infant abandonment—are now being…
Einstein’s general relativity is an exceptional theory of gravity that has been proven correct time and time again. Quantum mechanics takes care of the three other fundamental forces, and it too has…
Led by a faculty member at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, an international team of experts has identified a genetic condition that raises the risk of developing two rare pediatric cancers —…
The study introduces a novel, rapid and precise method for identifying Lonicera japonica (JYH), an important medicinal herb, utilizing Proofman-LMTIA (Proofman probe-ladder melting temperature…
March 6 (UPI) -- The commercially and privately constructed Athena spacecraft landed on the moon Thursday, the second such device to do so in a week. Developed by the Intuitive Machines company,…
Astronomers have discovered strong evidence for the closest supermassive black hole outside of the Milky Way galaxy. This giant black hole is located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, one of the nearest…
Rotating black holes are the most powerful source of energy in the known Universe and are the cause of some of the most spectacular and extreme astronomical phenomena. The goal of this article is to…
Credit: NicoElNino/Shutterstock How can we glean useful insights from databases containing confidential information while protecting the privacy of the individuals whose data is contained within?…
Bone tools shaped by knapping, however, were much rarer until about 500,000 years ago, according to Peters and her fellow authors, making it challenging to identify consistent behaviors in the making…
Medical debt is leading millions of Americans, many of whom are insured, to borrow money. (© spyrakot - stock.adobe.com) Despite most of the survey participants already having health insurance, 31…
Metrics like total weight loss and BMI don't accurately determine your metabolic health. (© suriya - stock.adobe.com) • Fat distribution matters more than weight alone. Visceral fat area and…
When reflecting on trends that shaped the bio/pharma industry in 2024, Miguel Forte, president of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT), board member of Alliance for Regenerative…
Knowing—and manipulating—your 'biological age' is certainly en vogue right, with longevity bros and our surging wellness era taking centre stage in the public consciousness. But while it may be trendy…
Martinez Refinery Company said 170 barrels — 7,140 gallons — of hydrocarbon materials were released during a February fire, most of which they said were consumed by the flames.MRC, which is owned by…
Rebecca Brotman, PhD, MPH, studies the human vaginal microbiome and its suceptibility to sexually transmitted diseases and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) at the Center for Advanced Microbiome Research &…
For years now, experts have been warning that AI automation could lead to huge numbers of people losing their jobs.Whether those fears will come to fruition is still a matter of debate as even the…
In the realm of biological research, symbiosis stands as a captivating and complex phenomenon that has long intrigued scientists. Carnegie Science is at the forefront of unraveling the mysteries of…
What if we could hold the cosmos in our hands? For centuries, humanity’s quest to understand the cosmos has relied on distant observation and serendipitous discovery. Astronomers observed objects from…
China has introduced security-focused laws that affect researchers who want to send data overseas.Credit: Noel Celis/AFP via GettyDonald Trump’s second term as US president has brought fresh fears…
Science newsBy James AshworthFirst published 5 March 2025Potatoes, tomatoes and aubergines all belong to one of the largest groups of plants in the world. Many members of this genus are important…
Science newsBy James AshworthFirst published 6 March 2025Sorting through a box of mud might not sound like the way to inspire leadership, but for Dr María Belén Arias Mella it’s all part of the job.…
Image via Unsplash If you had to schedule surgery, what day of the week would you pick? Or rather, what day wouldn’t you pick? It might seem like a minor detail, but research suggests it could impact…
It’s a question that stumps philosophers, scientists, and elementary school kids alike: is my “red” the same as your “red”? It’s a question that’s potentially impossible to answer for sure – but a new…
Scientifically speaking, women’s health is stuck in the 1980s. Treatments for infertility, for example, have seen little progress and innovation. Many women rely on painful, daily progesterone…
March 6, 2025 — A groundbreaking research initiative, PrairieGen, is set to redefine how chronic and genetic diseases – such as cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis, metabolic…
WASHINGTON — An Ariane 6 launched a reconnaissance satellite for the French military March 6 on the second flight of the European rocket.The Ariane 6 lifted off from the European spaceport at Kourou,…
In patients with myelofibrosis (MF) who received pre-, peri-, and post-transplant ruxolitinib (Jakfafi; Incyte Corporation), the incidence of both acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)…
Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launched on its first commercial mission from French Guiana. Europe's new heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 blasted off on its first commercial mission Thursday, carrying with it the…
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents about 80 to 90% of cases of primary liver cancer. On a global level, 905,700 new cases and 830,200 deaths were registered in 2020 according to the World…
Two new studies led by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have uncovered key biological mechanisms driving systemic sclerosis (SSc), or scleroderma – a rare and often devastating…
Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular conditions account for over 70% of global deaths annually. In South Africa, non-communicable diseases cause more than half…
A man paralyzed by a stroke has become able to pick up and move objects using a robotic hand controlled by his thoughts. Although similar technology has been announced before, the control lasted only…
WASHINGTON — United Launch Alliance (ULA) President and CEO Tory Bruno expressed confidence in his company’s ability to meet ambitious launch targets for its new Vulcan Centaur vehicle despite the…
There's more bad news for NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft.The twin space probes left the solar system in 2012 and 2018 respectively, and are currently over 15 billion and 13 billion miles from…
More than 120 million Americans suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive form of breast cancer, and TNBC patients with obesity-driven diabetes…
Credit: Anthony Behar/Sipa USA via AP Images Jay Bhattacharya is poised to become the next director of the US National Institutes of Health. Stanford University health
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You’ve likely heard of “mansplaining”—when someone (typically a man) explains something with unwarranted confidence, often assuming the listener knows less. In contrast, “shelaborating” is a term…
A private company will attempt to complete a quick one-two punch at the moon’s face today as Intuitive Machines looks to follow up Firefly Aerospace’s recent lunar landing success, but this time on…
(© Татьяна Макарова - stock.adobe.com) Human brain neurons maintain consistent responses to people and objects regardless of context—unlike animal brains which show different neural responses to the…
A team of researchers from the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche, has discovered that the…
Karunesh Ganguly, MD, PhD (center), works in his lab with graduate students Runfeng Miao (left) and Harsha Peesapati (right). Photo by Noah Berger Researchers at UC San Francisco have enabled a man…
Whitaker, T. W. In In Problems of Pre-Columbian Contacts. 320–327 (eds Riley, C. L. et al.) (University of Texas, 1971).Lee, J. M. J. H. Cultivation of grafted vegetables. I. Current status, grafting…
Just 6 kilometers (about 4 miles) of briny water separate the ocean's surface from the depths known as the hadal zone. Yet for as much as we know what lurks in its cold darkness, it might as well be…
Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Combine a garden-variety green laser, microwaves with roughly the energy of your Wi-Fi, and some…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Patients undergoing postmastectomy breast reconstruction (PMBR) have lower Sexual Well-Being scores than those undergoing breast-conserving therapy (BCT),…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Despite acknowledging that older adults are a high-risk population for suicide, the websites of suicide prevention organizations do not prioritize older…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- At-home light-emitting diode (LED) devices are effective for treating acne, according to a research letter published online March 5 in JAMA…
Treatment for chronic pain still relies heavily on opioids. While effective, they are highly addictive and potentially deadly if misused. In the quest to develop a safe, effective alternative to…
A new study by University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers found that an immunotherapy previously shown to be ineffective against prostate cancer may have therapeutic potential when combined…
A recent study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that having children may offer some protection against bipolar disorder and major depression in women. Researchers analyzed data…
The FDA has granted a fast track designation to OpCT-001 (Blue Rock Therapeutics), an investigational induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cell therapy for the treatment of primary…
A new clinical trial will allow researchers to study 3D-printed bioresorbable devices aimed at treating children with rare and life-threatening airway condition tracheobronchomalacia. The trial,…
In the final part of The American Journal of Managed Care®'s interview with Chun Chao, PhD, MS, cancer epidemiologist at Kaiser Permanente Southern California, she suggests areas for further research…
Preventive screenings for cancer declined during the pandemic, with lockdowns, social distancing and COVID-19 surges keeping many from needed mammograms and colonoscopies. But breast and colon cancer…
On any given day, nearly 20% of patients seen by the Sports Medicine team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are children with concussions. That’s not surprising, given that nationwide, up to 1.9…
Newswise — March 6, 2025, Edison, NJ – Three concepts from Hackensack Meridian Health team members have been selected as winners for the Bear’s Den Changemaker Innovation Challenge: Readmission…
InfectionInvestigators at Pennsylvania State University have described a novel approach to combat Clostridioides difficile infection using a synthetic microbiome therapy, which offers an alternative…
Every day, around 29 million people in the U.S. take a low dose of aspirin as a blood thinner to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks and strokes. Aspirin prevents blood…
For decades, we’ve been sending messages into space, listening for signals, and scanning distant worlds in search of extraterrestrial life. So far? Silence. But what if that changes? What if, in the…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients undergoing elective surgery, intraoperative use of remifentanil and sufentanil is independently associated with a poorer postoperative pain…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A number of U.S. adults have suboptimal five-year sleep duration trajectories, with these trajectories associated with an increased risk for all-cause…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- In updated consensus recommendations published online March 4 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, additional guidance is presented for optimizing…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Preoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use is not associated with short-term postoperative aspiration pneumonia, according to a…
The Campaign Legal Center (CLC) has filed suit on behalf of the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) and other groups against Elon Musk and his so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for…
A clampdown on diversity-related projects at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is causing uncertainty and fear among European grant recipients, raising questions over whether the EU should…
Chronic stress can increase young women's risk of stroke, a new study says. Moderate stress increases risk of stroke by 78% in women but not in men, researchers reported in the journal Neurology.…
LOS ANGELES (March 6, 2025) -- Experts from the Cedars-Sinai Department of Orthopaedics are attending and presenting research at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting…
Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrated the potential of a novel treatment approach including immunotherapy to treat advanced human papillomavirus…
An enzyme made famous by the COVID-19 pandemic plays an unsung role in healthy placenta development during pregnancy, according to a new study.The enzyme, called angiotensin-converting enzyme 2…
A view of the moon from Intuitive Machine's Athena Lander. Intuitive Machines, a space business based in Houston, is attempting its second-ever landing on the surface of the moon. Sometime close to…
Cerus supplies essential technologies and blood components that are pathogen-protected to hospitals, blood centres, and patients. Credit: Nastyaofly / Shutterstock. Cerus Corporation has obtained CE…
Mental health disorders in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are underdiagnosed and undertreated, leading to worsened symptoms and decreased quality of life, according to a new…
Farmers, particularly those working on small farms, face soil antibiotic exposure risk, which is compounded by low income. Creating larger farms can reduce the exposure risks, but it might also limit…
The event horizon is a fascinating part of a black hole’s anatomy. In 2017, telescopes around the world gathered data on the event horizon surrounding the supermassive black hole at the heart of M87.…
A classic scene from several high sci-fi movies and shows is when the characters approach their new spaceship in space for the first time. It is typically attached to a massive structure - think of…
Aging might be an inevitable part of life, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t desperate to slow it down, particularly when it comes to our skin. The fear of a wrinkle or sag can see many dropping…
NASA has taken the decision to shut off two more instruments on the iconic Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 spacecraft, in order to extend their missions a little further.NASA's Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft have…
The trial enrolled subjects with moderate-to-severe depression who have not responded to a minimum of two previous treatments in the present depression episode. Credit: Pormezz/Shutterstock. Beckley…
For nearly 35 years, the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has delivered awe-inspiring glimpses into the cosmos, and its latest image of the Veil Nebula is nothing short of mesmerizing. This supernova…
A new study published in the journal Human-Animal Interactions has revealed that exposure to wildlife and forest walks can help ease the symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in US war…
Toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) persist forever in the environment; even when they’re removed, it’s difficult to keep them from eventually winding up back in the environment.…
Credit: Getty Images A Tesla battery pack contains hundreds of cylindrical nickel-manganese-cobalt cells Today’s electric vehicles (EVs) mainly use batteries with cathodes made of lithium nickel m
WE Soda has overtaken Solvay to become the world’s largest producer of sodium carbonate, also known as soda ash, after acquiring Genesis Alkali for $1.42 billion from Genesis Energy. Genesis is the…
Newswise — Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory have discovered that cosmic-ray showers seem to play a pivotal role in triggering lightning flashes; the research was published in the…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comCharles Ross & Son Company (Ross), of Hauppage,…
Composite adhesives like epoxy resins are excellent tools for joining and filling materials including wood, metal, and concrete. But there’s one problem: once a composite sets, it’s there forever. Now…
Direct measurements taken by India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander may have confirmed that ice exists just a few centimetres beneath the Moon’s surface. The results of an experiment, published in…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Subtle changes in the brain during pregnancy may help explain why some women develop postpartum depression.A study published March 5 in Science Advances…
Image: Overview of the soft skin-attachable throat vibration sensor system for classifying throat-related events (Photo courtesy of npj Digital Medicine (2025), DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01417-w) Stroke…
Scientists who study populations are interested in tracking groups that share similar characteristics, such as people, plants or animals. Most real-world populations for example, all women in their…
Nearly 6 million years ago, the Mediterranean was cut off from the ocean and evaporated faster than rivers could replenish it. This created a salty desert that persisted until about 5.3 million years…
The fight to have a standalone Framework Programme for research and innovation after 2027 has been taken up by members of the European Parliament’s budgets committee. They have tabled amendments to a…
Synopsis March 6, 2025• Physics 18, s23 The quantum properties of superconducting qubits might be improved by coating them with a noble metal such as gold. Figure caption Superconducting qubits are a…
Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now A Southsea man is in training to take on a marathon in the Arctic Circle - all while dressed as an inflatable…
AUSTIN, Texas — The manager of the Commerce Department’s program to develop a civil space traffic coordination system is back on the job after being swept up in layoffs, but questions remain about the…
Heart failure is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, typically in acute settings when symptoms have already significantly progressed. Since its symptoms can be subtle and non-specific, many cases go…
If you were searching Google for SpaceX news ahead of this week's delayed Starship launch, be warned! You might have run into AI slop masquerading as news — which often floated to the top of Google…
The Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities visited King’s for a special IWD eventKing’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership (GIWL) – now part of King's Business…
Firefly Aerospace reports that their Blue Ghost Moon lander is engaged in surface operations of select NASA payloads.Those operations include the deployment of the Lunar PlanetVac and sampling lu
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Environmental Working Group’s groundbreaking student leadership program, EWG+HS, has been chosen as one of a dozen social impact organizations to participate in the highly…
Regardless of these varying perspectives, one thing is clear: The existing legal framework was not designed for the digital age. And although international negotiators wrangled over DSI for many…
ARUP Laboratories Expands AI-Augmented Parasitology Screening Tool, Improves Detection and DiagnosisSALT LAKE CITY, March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ARUP Laboratories announced today the expansion of its…
The administration’s unprecedented moves are upending the research engine that has made the U.S. “the envy of the world in terms of scientific innovation,” said Georgetown University health policy…
A massive rogue planet, more than 13 times the size of Jupiter, is floating freely through deep space, and scientists still don’t fully understand what it is. First discovered in 2006, SIMP 0136 has…
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs. The new NIH policy would…
From left to right: Dr Gregory A. Lodygensky, Jose Dolz, Farzad Beizaee and Christian Desrosiers Credit: CHU Sainte-Justine Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an essential tool for medical…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Among the first lines of the mission of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) is to “promote universal and equitable access to the highest quality care for all people affected…
We are committed to improving services for our patients, our local communities and our staff - one way we can do this is through clinical research. Come and share a coffee with us, meet our research…
The retina is a layered structure of the central nervous system located at the back of our eyes that contains neuronal cells. Retinal neurons convert visible light into nerve signals, which travel…
How babies see the world is a mystery. They cannot share their experiences, and adults cannot recall this time. Clever experimental methods are needed to understand sensory processing in babies'…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Florida’s insurance regulator is demanding detailed prescription data on millions of patients, raising alarms over patient privacy.In January, the Florida…
(Dreamstime) British researchers have found that the strategic use of aspirin may prevent the spread of certain cancers. This discovery backs up previous studies that showed that people taking daily…
These STR graduates completed a multi-month program aimed at developing their communication and advocacy skills which will empower them to convey the importance and impact of undergraduate research,…
A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon…
(iStock) Bacterial vaginosis, a common vaginal infection also known as BV, has long been treated as a women’s condition; but a new study adds to evidence that it is a sexually transmitted infection…
Jim Jones, director of the Food and Drug Administration’s food division, slammed the “indiscriminate firing” of dozens of his employees and recent rhetoric from Health and Human Services Secretary…
Nasa is partnering with a range of private companies that transport spacecraft and instruments to the Moon. It says this is cheaper than developing and blasting off their own missions.Intuitive…
New species are all around us, hiding under the waves, hidden in jungles, or maybe even lurking in a cave. In an impressive discovery, researchers have spotted a new spider species hiding in a cave in…
In the remote forests of northern Vietnam, a teeny, tiny gibbon has been spotted. This is no ordinary ape: it’s an infant of the world’s second-rarest ape species, the cao vit gibbon.The newly…
A company called Colossal Biosciences has created thick-haired mice that they are calling “Colossal Woolly Mice”. The mice, created by editing DNA, are meant to be a step toward the company’s larger…
The wind has been kicking up along the Gold Coast and so too has the swell. But while authorities have been warning residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred approaches, die-hard surfers have been…
In every civilized society around the world, there’s a trade-off that must be made. The protection of individual freedoms, on one hand, enable the people living there to pursue their own goals,…
Reed twins Twins Trust is a charity that supports families with twins, triplets or more, with information and facilitates a network of community support. They ensure the unique needs of these families…
For more than three decades, scientists have been racing to stop Alzheimer’s disease by removing amyloid beta plaques — sticky clumps of toxic protein that accumulate in the brain. Now, a new…
This is a customer submitted press release. Submit your press release. March 06, 2025 – Washington, DC – The Commercial Space Federation (CSF) is proud to announce the addition of five (5) new…
Functional proteomics enhances cancer research by identifying biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Here, the authors develop a cancer functional proteomics resource and introduce a resource using…
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has the highest mortality rate of all breast cancer subtypes and currently lacks effective targeted therapies. LARP6 is an RNA-binding protein associated with…
Obesity has long been classified as a global epidemic — and new data published in The Lancet journal spotlights how much worse it could get.A team of researchers found that in 2021, one billion men…
FDA officials approved epinephrine nasal spray 1 mg (neffy; ARS Pharmaceuticals) for the treatment of type 1 allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children aged 4 years and older who weigh 15…
The FDA will no longer require pharmacies, prescribers, and patients to participate in the Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for clozapine (Clozaril; HLS Therapeutics USA, Inc.),…
The chemical industry across North America has immediately raised alarms at US president Donald Trump’s broad new trade tariffs of 25% on goods imported from Canada and Mexico, which went into effect…
A swarm of earth tremors and fears of volcanic eruptions in January forced tens of thousands of people to move away from Awash Fentale, an area in the Afar region of Ethiopia. The area falls within a…
A collection of 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets found atop a Salvadorian pyramid are forcing archaeologists to rethink the country’s historical connection with its Central American neighbors. Three of…
Astronomers have observed an extremely bright nova explosion from the recurrent nova LMC68, revealing an unprecedented dominance of ionized silicon and record-high temperatures. The recent…
In 2011, an anonymous 4chan poster asked how many episodes of a particular anime they would have to watch if they wanted to watch the minimum episodes in every possible way.The problem with this is…
Long-term use of over-the-counter drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen may help prevent dementia, a new study suggests.Researchers say NSAID medications may protect the brain by suppressing inflammation,…
Jupiter’s moon Io, the most volcanically active body in the solar system, is littered with hundreds of erupting volcanoes. High-resolution images now reveal several dozen lava lakes, researchers…
In a surprise, work in mice has found that the dormant X chromosome in females can reawaken late in life and turn on genes that keep the brain healthy. UCSF researchers may have discovered how the…
On March 4, President Trump imposed tariffs of 25 percent on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico, and raised the existing tariff on China from 10 to 20 percent. All three countries have…
The body's internal clock doesn't just dictate when we sleep - it also determines how quickly our muscles heal. A new Northwestern Medicine study in mice, published today in Science Advances, suggests…
British biotech Trimtech Therapeutics has secured $31 million in seed funding to advance its pipeline of targeted protein degradation therapies for neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases. The…
SARASOTA, Fla., March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oragenics, Inc. (NYSE American: OGEN), a biotechnology company advancing innovative treatments for concussion and brain-related health conditions,…
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) is updating the science-writing community about a change regarding this year’s conference, ScienceWriters2025. On November 6, 2024, the…
The negotiation procedure with the winners of the architectural competition for the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut’s new building has been completed. It is now clear that the design of the first prize winner…
A trial with a new approach to treating bacterial vaginosis (BV), a condition that affects millions of people across the globe, has suggested that treating both affected females and their male…
Plastic may have started a new geological era on our planet, sometimes called the Anthropocene. Hundreds and even thousands of years from now, scientists may date sediment layers by finding bits of…
But for snowflakes, water vapour freezes without becoming a liquid. This process is called crystallization. Structures still form around dust particles but crystallization can happen at different…
THURSDAY, March 6, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The antiviral drug Paxlovid may not offer much protection against COVID-related hospitalizations or deaths for vaccinated older adults after all.Research…
It’s become common to see kids, some in their school uniforms, puffing on a vape. The World Health Organization points to the enticing flavours and targeted marketing to young people as the key…
Elon Musk's attempt to blame the Biden administration for why the pair of astronauts aboard the International Space Station have had to stay even longer in orbit is blowing up in his face — again.In a…
In an interview with Pharmacy Times®, Craig McDonald, MD, chair of the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at UC Davis Health, explains how delandistrogene moxeparvovec (Elevidys;…
Researchers found a mummified saber-toothed cat in Russian permafrost.Despite being at least 35,000 years old, the cub retained most of its soft tissue, muscles, and fur. Studies compared the saber…
While AI can't experience emotion, certain traumatic content can trigger changes in output. (SThom/Shutterstock) Large language models like GPT-4 show measurable changes in their responses when…
We live at a unique moment in Earth’s climatic history. Our planet has been both hotter and colder in the past, flipping between periods when it was swathed in ice and when temperatures soared far…
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A vividly written book by archaeological TV presenter, academic, and author Professor Alice Roberts, exploring the lives of ordinary people in the Middle Ages, has taken home a coveted prize at the…
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The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. The second Trump administration’s opening spate of executive orders targeted a wide range of issues, including environmental research…
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Adds to Extensive Preclinical and Early Clinical Evidence that Nebokitug Interferes with Key Features of Systemic Sclerosis TEL AVIV, Israel, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chemomab Therapeutics,…
A recent study published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress has shed light on why some veterans develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after combat deployments while others do not. The research…
A Yale-led research team has uncovered how a naturally occurring biological mechanism found in mammals is able to prevent sperm cells from interacting with an egg, preventing fertilization. The…
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The Ministry of Environment, led by Tomáš Taraba (SNS), has granted exemptions for the hunting of nearly 50 bears in early 2025, using new legislation that allows hunting associations to request these…
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Thanks to a spectacular “planet parade” and Venus, in particular, shining so brightly after sunset, it’s been a great start to 2025 for sky-watchers. However, as spring arrives in the Northern…
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Something BIG is coming this spring to New York, as Dinosaur Safari returns with a roar to the Bronx Zoo! Guests will get up close with some of the largest animals to ever walk the Earth, including…
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Prototypes of the world's fastest high-speed train, the CR450, with a test speed of up to 450 km per hour and an operational speed of 400 km per hour, are now undergoing…
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UK benefits claimants report feelings of moderate to severe depression at twice the rate of the general public, a new study reports. Researchers at the King’s College London (KCL) found that levels of…
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The Global Cultures Institute and the Department of English hosted Kininso Koncepts for a workshop and panel discussion exploring the intersections of performance, youth agency, and environmentalism.
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The report, 'Pathways into and through higher education for young people with experience of children’s social care', also reveals that they are more than twice as likely to drop out, compared with…
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Totani, Matsumura et al. characterize a subpopulation of aged hematopoietic stem cells with high mitochondrial mass and GPR183 expression that retain high regenerative potential, gain a selective…
Two mGlu3–βarr1 cryo-EM structures with 2:1 and 2:2 stoichiometries are reported, revealing that the inactive state involves mGlu3 engagement of βarr1 through phosphorylated C-terminal tail and…
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To act as nodes in quantum networks, solid-state quantum dots must combine their high performance as quantum emitters with a quantum memory. Now, nuclear spins around a gallium arsenide quantum dot…
Most UK homes use gas boilers to meet their heating needs but gas is a fossil fuel that when burnt produces planet-warming gases. With home heating accounting for 14% of the UK's carbon emissions,…
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The operation of the new organic semiconductor sensor relies on a process known as "p-doping," where oxygen molecules increase the concentration of positive electrical charges in the active material.…
Subjects with newly diagnosed advanced-stage cHL will be enrolled in the trial. Credit: TippaPatt / Shutterstock. Foresight Diagnostics and the University of Washington School of Medicine and Fred…
Credit: Sciensus. Estimates suggest that there could be around 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease. A disease is classed as rare when it affects fewer than one in 2,000 people. New…
There are only two human spacecraft in interstellar space. And their fuel is dwindling. Voyager 1 — launched in 1977 and now over 15.6 billion miles from Earth — started out with 10 science…
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We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. A recent study led by researchers of the University of Vienna shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many…
Is semen quality associated with the lifespan of men? A recent study has sparked interest in the potential link between semen quality and lifespan in men.
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Ngäbe community teacher implements the audio program Indigenous students worldwide face significant educational barriers. In Panama, the Ngäbe-Buglé students score among the lowest on national…
ITM Isotope Technologies has provided more detail on how its lead radiotherapy bested the standard of care in a recent phase 3 study while revealing that the candidate was unable to prove a…
Mars’s distinctive red hue has long been attributed to haematite, a rust-like iron mineral, formed under dry atmospheric conditions. New research now points to ferrihydrite, a hydrated iron oxide,…
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The UK should hitch its cosmic wagon to the European space agency and contribute more cash to the intergovernmental body, professor Brian Cox, musician, media luvvie and Manchester University particle…
An influential observer of urban life, Jane Jacobs argued that sidewalks play an essential role in cities as places for social interaction, allowing diverse residents to mix around varying activities…
Paranthropus robustus, an Early Pleistocene hominin species native to South Africa, has intrigued scientists for decades. Known primarily through its craniodental fossils found at Kromdraai, Drimolen,…
BYLINE: Anna Ettlin Safe, efficient and sustainable quantum technologies based on carbon – this is the vision of the CarboQuant project. With the support of the Werner Siemens Foundation and the Swiss…
Interpol defines bioterrorism as “the deliberate release of viruses, bacteria, toxins or other harmful agents to cause illness or death in people, animals or plants, with the intent to intimidate or…
World Health Organization recommendations. Intrapartum Care for a Positive Childbirth Experience (World Health Organization, 2018).Gravett, C. et al. Non-reassuring fetal status: Case definition &…
In the quest for increased sustainability, a lot has been made of the potential to use bio-based raw materials, captured CO2 and recycled plastics as raw materials for new chemicals. But what about…
This service will help doctors deliver better-targeted treatments earlier. For patients, this means a quicker recovery, fewer complications such as sepsis, and a reduced risk of spreading infections…
The approval of the first hormonal contraceptive (HC) in 1960 was a historical turning point for women, offering unprecedented autonomy over reproductive choices and greater control over the…
Until now, physics has differentiated between fermions and bosons, but now there is evidence of a third type of particle At first glance, our world appears to be enormously complex. However, according…
The death of an organism does not spell the end for its cells, according to new research. Cells have been shown to continue to function even after the organism they originated from is deceased,…
BART’s Pittsburg Center Station will be closed this weekend for the installation of new fare gates.During station closure on Saturday and Sunday, Yellow Line service will continue to run between…
A study from Uppsala University, published in Nature Communications, reveals a new computational method capable of searching through an astonishing 10 sextillion (10x
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Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) represent the most commonly utilized type of stem cell in clinical applications. However, variability in quality and quantity between different tissue sources and donors…
Wilson, J. E. et al. Worse than death: survey of public perceptions of disability outcomes after hypothetical traumatic brain injury. Ann. Surg. 273 (3), 500–506.…
The cell therapy field is experiencing a period of rapid growth and innovation, with new treatments for previously intractable diseases emerging regularly. This expansion presents significant…
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The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) said it approved Takeda Korea’s Fruzaqla (ingredient: fruquintinib), a metastatic colorectal cancer treatment. Korea’s MFDS approves Takeda’s Fruzaqla for…
The rollout of an artificial intelligence system to help child welfare centers identify abusive situations where children require protective custody has been postponed over accuracy and reliability concerns.
New independent research by health technology consultancy, nuom, has found that while the UK public is ‘largely open to innovative uses of technology’ in healthcare, ‘trust drops significantly when AI…
In this Primer, Loomba and colleagues discuss the epidemiology, current understanding of pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, the most…
At a conference of NHS research and development managers in Birmingham this week I talked about what I had learned as a patient and a journalist about innovation in the health service. Then from the…
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's independently developed hydrogen fuel cell has successfully generated electricity at the country's Qinling Station in Antarctica, marking the first ever…
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- A major Chinese electric generator producer, Harbin Electric Corporation, has achieved a milestone in the high-end equipment manufacturing sector with the successful…
Scientific Reports - Preliminary survey of biofilm forming, antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in fishes from land based aquaculture systems and open water bodies in Bangladesh
SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet's Google launched an experimental version of its search engine on Wednesday that completely eliminates its classic 10 blue links in favor of an AI-generated summary.The new…
The American military has signed a deal with Scale AI to give artificial intelligence, as far as we can tell, its most prominent role in the Western defense sector to date – with AI agents to now be…
The maternal immune system regulates lactation by differentiating the mammary glands during pregnancy. A specific population of lymphocytes promotes milk production and ejection, thereby improving the…
CStone Pharmaceuticals, in collaboration with Korean biotechs ABL Bio and LigaChem Bioscience, is targeting Merck’s zilovertamab vedotin (ZV), the antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) Merck acquired in its…
Scientists have understood that different parts of the brain’s cortex control different body movements for nearly a century. This foundational knowledge dates back to the 1930s, when neurosurgeons…
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — Americans are still in the dark about the scope and scale of what Elon Musk is…
Primary school pupils have been asked to suggest names for two beavers that have been brought to live at a local nature reserve for the first time in 400 years.The Eurasian beavers were released into…
Methane is an immensely challenging problem for the Irish dairy and beef sectors, but science is providing the means – mainly through new feed additives and breeding techniques – to reduce associated…
An experimental module attached to Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Moon lander successfully used Earth's orbiting satnav systems, a feat that suggests a specialized lunar positioning system may not be…
Up to half the world’s food crops are threatened by climate change creating critical risks for global food security.Researchers at Aalto University warn that food security could be notably impacted by…
Some lab samples are even sent by second-hand post, report reveals.
The director of planning at Wiltshire Council, Nic Thomas, said the authority had "significant" concerns about the "industrialisation" of the countryside, the cumulative impact of solar farms in the…
Much research has shown that crows and parrots are effective problem-solvers. Recently, scientists have also studied other birds, such as gulls and birds of prey, but all these birds belong to the…
BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese researchers have constructed a comprehensive integrated transcriptomic atlas for soybeans, the first spatio-temporal map of the whole-life organ development of the…
Sunita Williams news: Elon Musk said in a post on X that US President Donald Trump ‘asked to bring them back as soon as possible, and we are doing so.’
Researchers in Israel discovered a part of the body known to recycle proteins can also generate bacteria-killing chemicals.
(This article forms a part of the Science for All newsletter that takes the jargon out of science and puts the fun in! Subscribe now!) Scientists may have unlocked a new milestone in cancer treatment.…
Bio Solution has unveiled the final results from its phase 3 clinical trial of CartiLife (autologous chondrocytes), an autologous chondrocyte therapy intended to determine its approval for marketing.…
The National Academy of Sciences will award a UCLA professor of neurobiology in April for deepening understanding of the brain. Anne Churchland will receive the annual 2025 Pradel Research Award for…
Sunita Williams news: Elon Musk said in a post on X that US President Donald Trump ‘asked to bring them back as soon as possible, and we are doing so.’
Sun news for March 4-5, 2025. This forecast from the UK Met Office predicts the extent of auroral displa
Thinking requires real effort and sustained attention. Most often, however, people don’t recognise just how much effort is required, considering it’s difficult to compare cognitive exertion to the…
By Liz Ritchie-Tyo , Andrew Dowdy , Hamish Ramsay 6 March 2025 5 min read Cyclone Alfred has now been delayed, as the slow-moving system stalls in warm seas off southeast Queensland. Unfortunately,…
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged care facilities. Led by PhD…
GI Innovation said it would begin patient enrollment for its phase 1/2a clinical trial of GI-108, a fourth-generation metabolic immunotherapy.The company is collaborating with contract development and…
Indonesia’s Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to block further expansion of the Tanah Merah oil palm project in Papua, preserving a Jakarta-sized swath of primary rainforest.The…
While it is highly unlikely that we will ever find out if Donald Trump called Transgenic mice as Transgender mice in his speech accidentally/ignorantly or on purpose, there is no denying that these…
Scientists in the United States are trying to bring back the extinct woolly mammoth—and they believe they've had a breakthrough.Based in Texas, Colossal Biosciences has managed to create “woolly…
Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique used to diagnose conditions such as cancer. An innovative advance from scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is…
Claims of violence and coercion allegedly committed by staff included patients being physically restrained, verbally abused, being moved with force and being deliberately ignored.Eight patients told…
Scientific Reports - Consumption of lettuce with seaweed extract biostimulant application improved iron homeostasis in a randomized interventional trial of healthy individuals
A naturally occurring molecule identified by Stanford Medicine researchers appears similar to semaglutide - also known as Ozempic - in suppressing appetite and reducing body weight. Notably, testing…
A new study revealed that of the Medicaid beneficiaries who were recently diagnosed with cancer, 14% received care at a nursing home.
For nearly five years, people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have had the option of getting their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed by doctors they see only over a computer…
Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other…
روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا — الحمل هو وقت التغيرات الكبيرة في جسم المرأة، حيث تتذبذب مستويات الهرمونات والطاقة وتظهر تحديات كثيرة. وإحدى هذه التحديات التي تواجهها بعض النساء هي السكري الحملي، وهي حالة…
Sheffield researchers to study focusing ability in people with nystagmus through innovative new project The Nystagmus Network has awarded a Legacy Grant to Dr Gemma Arblaster and Dr Sonia Toor,…
Antimalarial drug resistance is a pressing issue in combating the spread of malaria worldwide. In a new study, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered a key process…
Cytokine interaction networks drive immune function, but they are difficult to map and study. Not only are these networks complex, but they are built by molecules that typically exist in low…
Mobile, low-power 3D imaging technology detects typical failure modes in complex composite structures with a high degree of fidelity.
Gelgraph Gel Coat products are designed to deliver improved resistance, durability, protection and other key properties for composite applications.
A Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH) research team has conducted a large-scale study to demonstrate that patients with low-risk thyroid cancer can maintain their quality of life…
An increasing number of people visit hospitals these days, complaining of sudden rapid heartbeats due to ventricular tachycardia (VT). VT, characterized by a fluttering sensation in the heart,…
A Stanford-led team has found two antibodies that can work together to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants. More research is needed, but the approach could help in the development of treatments to keep…
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the National Institutes of Health, have discovered a…
Feeling disbelieved when knowing that there is something very wrong with your body can have devastating and long-term consequences. One of the most obvious consequences is that you won't get the…
There's a hidden "seismic highway" beneath Mars' surface.
Professor Park Sung-bae of the Department of Neurosurgery at SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, together with a team of researchers from KAIST, announced Tuesday the study results of an AI model that…
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system. Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-Budget webinar on “Investing in People, Economy, and Innovation” on Wednesday, emphasizing the government’s commitment to investing in education,…
A team of international scientists has shown how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be safely destroyed by burning them. Their study, which has been published in the journal Science…
A single dose of psilocin stimulates growth of new synapses (red) in the mouse cochlea (purple), paving way for new treatments for hearing loss.Lauren Sullivan and Elena ChrysostomouGrowing old is a…
Newswise — Plastics, which are polymeric materials composed of long chains of small molecules called monomers, are widely used in everyday life and industry due to their lightweight, good strength and…
[HAVANA] It is well known that microplastics are collecting in the world’s oceans at an alarming rate, but research on the cancer-linked pollutant in rivers remains limited. Now new evidence from two…
[KAMPALA] For days, Ezra Byegarazo lay in an isolation ward, his body wracked with fever and weakness. A frontline health worker himself, he had treated many patients before—but now, he was the one…
[NEW DELHI] Exploring ways for cocoa farmers to hand pollinate their crops could help offset crop losses resulting from climate changes, researchers suggest. Rising temperatures have substantially…
[CAIRO] Buildings in the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria have been collapsing at an alarming rate over the last two decades—a fate which could await coastal cities around the world, according to…
A drill to search for ice. A 4G network test. Three rovers and a first-of-its-kind hopping drone.After becoming the first private firm to land on the Moon last year, Intuitive Machines is aiming for…
Proteins play a key role in the life sciences - from basic research and biotechnological applications to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals. Scientists at the Technical University of…
A novel theory could finally bridge the gap between quantum physics and general relativity.
Ang, M. et al. Refractive surgery beyond 2020. Eye (London). 35, 362–382. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-020-1096-5 (2021).Article MATH Google Scholar Nair, S., Kaur, M., Sharma, N. & T
By assessing how "sticky" tumor cells are, researchers at the University of California San Diego have found a potential way to predict whether a patient's early-stage breast cancer is likely to…
Myongji Hospital said on Thursday it successfully concluded a symposium and an implementation drill on emerging infectious disease preparedness on Wednesday. The drill was organized to share the…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr, who oversees the health of more than 340 million Americans, says vitamin A can prevent the worst effects of measles rather than urging more people to get vaccinated. In an…
Gliomas are types of cancers that arise in the brain and are extraordinarily difficult to treat. They are the leading cause of brain tumour-related deaths in both children and adults. Two pioneering…
Jay Bhattacharya, whom President Trump nominated as director of the National Institutes of Health, speaks with senators on 5 March during his confirmation hearing.Credit: Jim Watson/AFP/GettyJay…
Sea ice cover in both the Antarctic and Arctic remained far below average throughout February as global average temperatures linger near record highs
Scientists comment on Copernicus data reporting global sea ice cover is at a record low, and that February was the third warmest on record. Professor Simon Josey, Professor of Oceanography at the UK’s…
Stem cell scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) and elsewhere have found a way to potentially clear out the buildup of tau protein in the brain, which is associated with the…
March 6, 2025 | Thursday | News MoU signed between Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and IMU University Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur (PHKL) and IMU University have officially entered into a five-year…
Scientists comment on Copernicus data reporting global sea ice cover is at a record low, and that February was the third warmest on record. Professor Simon Josey, Professor of Oceanography at the UK’s…
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs.The new National…
A stressful life can leave marks on our genetic code, some of which can even passed on to our children. A study now reveals how the biological impact of trauma on a mother persists long after the…
Early nutrition in very preterm infants does not significantly impact brain growth or neurodevelopment when following standardized clinical guidelines, despite initial unadjusted associations.
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging tumors to treat, partly because it is often discovered at advanced stages when the disease has already spread, or metastasized. About half of…
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that…
Some people living with chronic stress have a higher risk of stroke, according to a study published on March 5, 2025, online in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.…
US company Colossal Biosciences has announced the creation of a “woolly mouse” — a laboratory mouse with a series of genetic modifications that lead to a woolly coat. The company claims this is the…
Axiom Space to deploy Red Hat Device Edge on the space station, supporting plans to build commercial orbital data centers.MWC BARCELONA – March 6, 2025 – RedHat, Inc., the world's leading provider of…
U.S. funding cuts abruptly ended reporting initiatives on environmental issues in Indonesia, affecting independent journalism outlets like Remotivi, New Naratif and Project Multatuli.The loss of…
A common type of diabetes medication could help cancer patients make a better long-term recovery, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Many cancer patients go on to develop…
The project will support the development of a personalised service for postpartum cardiovascular risk assessment to ensure swift treatment to prevent cardiovascular disease later in life and is part…
By 2050, there will be 25.2 million people living with Parkinson's disease worldwide (a 112% increase from 2021), largely due to population ageing, suggests a modelling study published by The BMJ…
Artificial Life (ALife) has fascinated researchers for years, offering insights into the principles of life, intelligence, and evolution. In a pioneering study, Sakana AI, in collaboration with MIT,…
A Cell Metabolism study finds that while high-GI meals spike insulin and glucose, they don’t increase hunger or consistently drive overeating, challenging the carbohydrate-insulin model’s central…
A study demonstrating the effectiveness of the new drug Pivlaz (ingredient: clazosentan) for patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage has been published in the Journal of Korean Neurosurgical…
A new study led by Queen Mary University of London researchers, reveals that group arts interventions -- such as painting, music, or dance -- can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and…
Theoretical physicists reveal that room-temperature superconductivity is possible within the laws of our Universe, linked to fundamental constants like electron mass and Planck constant. Discovery…
Researchers believe the oldest of those born between 1910 and 1950 may 'regularly live to 120 or beyond'
A study published in Nature Aging has revealed a promising new drug candidate that may help combat metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a chronic liver condition that…
The main historical building on the campus of the US National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland.Credit: Gibson Green/AlamyIn an unprecedented move, the US National
Bigger, tastier tomatoes and eggplants could soon grace our dinner plates thanks to Johns Hopkins scientists who have discovered genes that control how large the fruits will grow. The research -- led…
Kidney transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes treated with a new class of anti-obesity drugs were less likely to experience organ failure and survived longer, a new study shows. Not only is…
A new study from Mass General Brigham researchers has found faster accumulation of tau-a key indicator of Alzheimer's disease-in the brains of women over the age of 70 who took menopausal hormone…
The NHS could prevent thousands more heart attacks and strokes every year by offering everyone in the UK aged 50 and over a single "polypill" combining a statin and three blood pressure lowering…
Melbourne startup Cortical Labs has announced the commercial launch of the CL1, a commercial biological computer which fuses lab-cultivated neurons from human stem cells with hard silicon to create a…
Superb lyrebird (Menura novaehollandiae). Credit: tracielouise via Getty Images The superb lyrebird is arguably Australia’s most iconic native songbird, known for its ornate tail and incredible…
March 5 (UPI) -- Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have conserved energy supplies on the record-setting Voyager 1 & 2 deep space probes nearly 50 years after their missions launched to…
Mass General Brigham researchers found that total weight loss did not increase for patients who took semaglutide before having weight loss surgery, suggesting that a surgery first strategy could lead…
Michigan was among 23 states that successfully sued to temporarily halt an effort by the Trump administration to make significant cuts to biomedical research grants funded by the National Institutes…
The Korean government on Thursday announced the establishment of the "Top-Tier Visa" to attract highly skilled professionals in advanced industries, including biopharmaceutical, robot, display,…
Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction. In times of maternal stress, the hormone…
Zhong, G., Wang, L.-N., Ling, X. & Dong, J. An overview on data representation learning: from traditional feature learning to recent deep learning. J. Finance Data Sci 2, 265–278 (2016). Google…
Autoplay, the feature that automatically plays the next episode or movie without user input, is now a common part of streaming platforms like Netflix. While it seems like a convenient tool, a new…
As soon as he appeared on our Zoom screen, the new Chief Scientist of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), Polish immunologist and viral infections expert Dr. Piotr Kramarz,…
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams pushed back against a recent suggestion from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to deorbit the International Space Station (ISS) sooner and said that she believes the ISS should…
John M. Logsdon reviews Amy Paige Kaminsky’s book about the development of and justification for NASA’s space shuttle program.
This newly published analysis in Genes & Diseases sheds light on the crucial role of mechanosensitive adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs) in regulating biological processes and their…
Updated consensus recommendations by the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTFCRC) address optimizing the quality of bowel preparation for colonoscopy. The document presents…
There are several well-documented health risks that come from spending extended periods in microgravity, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and changes to organ function and health. In…
A polar vortex collapse is expected to bring severe winter weather to Canada and the US mid-month. This event could also affect the UK and Europe, disrupting weather patterns as cold Arctic air spills…
Illustration of how spin rotation changes the total energy of a helimagnetic system. Credit: Kesong Yang
A recent study published in Engineering delves into the complex mechanisms of drug addiction, highlighting the crucial role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). This research offers…
Finding a reliable treatment for post-amputation pain has been difficult, but a new study suggests that a simple procedure called hydrodissection may offer relief. Conducted by researchers at…
Hallucinogen use linked to higher risk of death
Credit: Unsplash+ A new study from Drexel University has shown that people can significantly reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) with the right support—leading to weight loss, lower…
Bone artifacts discovered in Tanzania push back the earliest known date of bone tool technology by over a million years.In Olduvai Gorge, archaeologists have discovered a range of bone tools thought…
Bray F, Laversanne M, Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Soerjomataram I, et al. Global cancer statistics 2022: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA…
A recent study has shed new light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) in muscle regeneration, fibrosis, and degeneration. These cells play a crucial part in tissue homeostasis, and…
A groundbreaking experimental treatment for glioblastoma, one of the deadliest brain cancers, has been published in Nature Medicine, bringing new hope for patients. The treatment, developed by…
Scientists have developed a new drug that could help fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a major threat to public health. Every year, around 35,000 people in the U.S. die from infections caused by…
For nearly 50 years, doctors have known that the drug retinoic acid helps treat neuroblastoma, a type of solid tumor that occurs in children. However, it only works after chemotherapy, once most of…
Hanmi Pharmaceutical has unveiled its corporate value enhancement plan, aiming to reach 5 trillion won ($3.46 billion) in sales by 2033. The company plans to maintain its R&D-centered strategy while…
A new review article published in Genes & Diseases explores the intricate relationship between non-coding RNAs and oxidative stress in cancer progression shedding new light on the mechanisms that…
A new review published in Genes & Diseases highlights macrophage-targeted therapy as a promising frontier in cardiac regeneration and myocardial repair. The findings underscore the critical role of…
The heart of TESSERACT is its transition-edge sensors, but researchers are also developing additional detector modules that improve their odds of spotting dark matter. HeRALD (Helium Roton Apparatus…
Toniolo, L., Sirago, G. & Giacomello, E. Experimental models for ageing research. Histol. Histopathol. 38, 597–605 (2023).PubMed Google Scholar Campisi, J. et al. From discoveries in ageing research t
Highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza lineage 2.3.4.4b has spread through the Americas in birds since 2021 with frequent spillover into mammals. Here, the authors characterise the dissemination of…
Characterization of HIV infection at the cellular level is important to understand the molecular forces maintaining the latent reservoir and productive infection in T cells. Here authors describe the…
Artist’s illustration of one of the Voyager spacecraft. Credit: Caltech/NASA-JPL The farthest-flung human-made objects will be able to take their science-gathering even farther, thanks to these energy…
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Interpreting text corpora from androids-related stories using large language models: “Machines like me” by Ian McEwan in generative AI
Jazz Pharmaceuticals has agreed to acquire Chimerix for approximately $935 million, the companies said Wednesday, in a deal designed to bolster the buyer’s rare oncology portfolio with a treatment…
Advancements in genomics, next-generation sequencing, and genome editing are driving forward a new era of crop breeding. About 75% of the world’s food comes from 12 plants. However, scientists…
The neurotransmitter glutamate is essential for regulating everything from mood to memory, but it can also encourage a toxic buildup of the notorious tau protein, which can contribute to Alzheimer's…
Binary neutron star mergers occur millions of light-years away from Earth. Interpreting the gravitational waves they produce presents a major challenge for traditional data-analysis methods. These…
Treatment for chronic pain still relies heavily on opioids. While effective, they are highly addictive and potentially deadly if misused. In the quest to develop a safe, effective alternative to…
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system, in a new study primarily funded by the Medical Research…
In an effort to conserve Voyager 2's dwindling energy and extend the spacecraft's mission, NASA has shut down another of its instruments. They did it with the Plasma Spectrometer in October 2024, and…
Comments News Smacking puts children at risk of 'really significant physical harm', doctors warn (Image: PA) Doctors are calling for an end to a &apo
North America has Bigfoot, the Himalayas have the Yeti, and the former Soviet Union has the Almas. In the late 1960s, a Soviet historian became fascinated with reports of a giant ape-like beast…
A twin study suggests the consequences of getting a tattoo could be worse than potential regret, finding tattooed twins more likely to develop skin cancer or lymphoma than their tattoo-free siblings.…
Astronomers have found two planets around two separate stars that are succumbing to their stars' intense heat. Both are disintegrating before our telescopic eyes, leaving trails of debris similar to a…
“(McClintock) has built an important platform,” said Staci Lewis, who leads MPA management in the state through the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC), which plans to launch SeaSketch…
Liberia plans to expand industrial bottom trawling in the country by authorizing a new fishery for high-value shrimp.However, the government has released few details about the plan, including how much…
The shape of a planet's orbit is one of its fundamental properties, along with its size and distance from its host star. Earth has a nearly circular orbit, but some planets outside our solar system,…
Imagine going about your day when a heavy metal object suddenly crashes in front of your house. You and your neighbours are shocked. You rush out to check what has happened and struggle to make sense…
The world's largest iceberg appears to have run aground off the coast of a remote British island home to millions of penguins and seals — potentially threatening local wildlife, but also providing an…
A Stanford-led team has found two antibodies that can work together to defeat all SARS-CoV-2 variants. More research is needed, but the approach could help in the development of treatments to keep…
Walking into your favorite restaurant and seeing a robot chef in the kitchen may seem far-fetched, but a University of Mississippi professor's research says bots could be a solution to persistent…
AUSTIN, Texas — NASA has yet to restore communications with a lunar science spacecraft launched last week, keeping the spacecraft from completing its mission as originally planned.NASA said late March…
The computing world is celebrating a major milestone as Andrew Barto, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Richard Sutton, professor of computer science at the University…
NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission is in jeopardy. It launched on Feb. 27 to send a probe to the moon in search of water. But less than a week after launch, NASA lost track of the spacecraft, which may…
Newswise — Neural networks, a type of artificial intelligence modeled on the connectivity of the human brain, are driving critical breakthroughs across a wide range of scientific domains. But these…
For many, Instagram is as powerfully addicting as drugs. (© Laurentiu Iordache - stock.adobe.com) Instagram use creates a distinct physiological state combining decreased heart rate (deep focus) with…
This article originally appeared on OncLive®. Dosing has started in a clinical evaluating peluntamig, which targets DLL3 and CD47, combined with chemotherapy in patients with DLL3-expressing…
Scientists will be able to better identify what amphibian species and habitats will be most impacted by climate change, thanks to a new study by UNSW researchers. Amphibians are the world's most at…
A new MIT-led study confirms that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing, as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. Scientists including the MIT team have observed signs…
A beloved Australian bird best known for its stunning tail and powers of mimicry may have a cunning hidden talent. New research has revealed the superb lyrebird to be a resourceful farmer, creating…
Hoaxes come in all sizes, but few are as large-scale and weirdly distributed as recurring stories about giants. That’s right, giants. You didn’t read that wrong. This may seem like a surprising…
Keith’s note: the following message from Message from Charles Lombard, NASA Assistant Administrator for Protective Services was sent to all NASA employees this afternoon: From: HQ-NASA-INCDate:…
A powerful mid-latitude cyclone delivered a potpourri of weather hazards as it worked its way across the United States in March 2025. Beginning on March 3, the low-pressure system fanned wildfires and…
By the time we notice signs of cognitive decline due to aging, it’s often too late to effectively treat it. But taking a look at the brain during the “critical window” between the ages of 40 and 59…
This illustration shows a lower mass star surrounded by its planet-forming disk of gas and dust. The planet formation process would cause gaps, not shown in this illustration, to appear in the disk.…
President Donald Trump’s recent push to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act, signed into law in August 2022, has raised concerns about the future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. The act allocates…
TAMPA, Fla. — AST SpaceMobile’s newly announced plan to create a jointly owned European satellite operator for direct-to-smartphone services comes at a pivotal moment in the region’s push for greater…
In a retrospective study, semaglutide use leading up to bariatric surgery was not linked with greater weight loss a year after surgery.Rates of diabetes remission and complications were also…
NASA engineers have announced plans to disable a pair of science instruments on the iconic Voyager probes, hoping to extend the science missions of the two farthest human-made objects from Earth. On…
A powerful mid-latitude cyclone delivered a potpourri of weather hazards as it worked its way across the United States in March 2025. Beginning on March 3, the low-pressure system fanned wildfires and…
The concept of a social media echo chamber is when someone is exposed to biased and personal media that ignores diverse viewpoints and opposing viewpoints. There are many underlying causes for the…
For nearly five years, people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder have had the option of getting their stimulant medications prescribed and renewed by doctors they see only over a computer…
During 2024-2025, helicopter blades optimized for Mars were tested in the Planetary Aeolian Laboratory (PAL) at NASA Ames Research Center as part of the Rotor Optimization for the Advancement of Mars…
"We are ecstatic to have W-2 back on our home planet safely and are proud to support significant reentry research for our government partners as we continue building a thriving foundation for economic…
WASHINGTON (March 5, 2025)- New tariffs implemented on Tuesday, March 4 are causing stagflation fears for experts, CNBC reports “A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence…
WASHINGTON (March 5, 2021)--This year, March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a day set aside to highlight the steps needed to achieve gender equalitiy. According to the World Economic Forum at the…
Do you feel a sense of control over your time, or has it been dictated for you throughout your life? A 2018 study in Socius found that many elite, college-educated women follow a structured life…
WASHINGTON — A missile-defense initiative launched by President Donald Trump to protect the U.S. homeland will require a whole-of-government effort comparable to the Manhattan Project, according to a…
On Sunday, a company called Firefly Aerospace became the first private company to make a perfect landing on the moon. Firefly is working with NASA, and its spacecraft, Blue Ghost, is carrying out…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Patients who undergo surgery immediately preceding the weekend have an increased risk for complications, readmission, and mortality at 30 days, 90 days,…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Long-term nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is associated with reduced dementia risk, according to a study published online March 5 in the…
Two studies investigated hormonal factors that may influence Alzheimer's disease risk in women.One study linked menopausal hormone therapy with increased tau buildup in older women's brains.The other…
A highly common bacterial affliction that impacts nearly a third of women worldwide could very well be an overlooked sexually transmitted infection (STI).Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when the…
An ingredient once commonly used in citrus-flavored sodas to keep the tangy taste mixed thoroughly through the beverage was finally banned for good across the US last year.In July 2024, the FDA…
The Moon is about to receive yet visitor from Earth this week – and you can watch the whole lunar landing right here. The mission by NASA and private space exploration company Intuitive Machines is…
Published: 16:59 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 16:59 EST, 5 March 2025 Science is sometimes seen as the antithesis to religion.But a Harvard scientists claims a mathematical formula actually proves…
Published: 17:03 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 17:04 EST, 5 March 2025 An invasive rat-like rodent from South America has invaded the US, forcing officials to ask Americans to take matters into their…
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital used positron emission tomography (PET) with edaravone, a drug used to treat ALS, to detect oxidative stress, which leads to brain damage, offering…
SON-1010 in Solid Tumors | Image Credit: © magicmine – stock.adobe.comSON-1010 (IL-12-FHAB), an IL-12–based immunotherapy, is being investigated for its potential to improve treatment efficacy in…
Archaeologists have dug up a collection of mass-produced bone tools, the earliest ever discovered, suggesting that hominins systematically made tools out of bone around 1 million years earlier than…
Image: Skin regeneration with a three-dimensional-bioprinted adipose tissue assembly (Photo courtesy of Pusan National University) Adipose tissue, acting as an endocrine organ, releases various…
The U.S. FDA drafted a guidance for clinical trials for evaluation of optical imaging (OI) agents. The policy may allow clinical studies to evaluate an OI agent by means of an intrasubject study…
A team of Tufts University researchers created Morpho, an open-source programmable environment that enables researchers and engineers to conduct shape optimization and design for soft materials.…
By measuring the position of these spectral lines very precisely, we were able to directly measure the speed of these atoms. The Doppler effect tells us that an atom coming toward us will absorb more…
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to slash National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant payments. Judge Angel Kelley in the U.S. District Court for the District of…
A new study has given leukemia researchers a powerful new dataset and collection of analytical methods—and a starting point for future research. One common treatment for leukemia is hematopoietic stem…
In the world of protein degradation, sometimes a spanner in the works isn’t an inconvenience but the desired result. Paris-based Enodia Therapeutics has launched out of France’s Pasteur Institute and…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Uric acid levels are not associated with peripheral vertigo diseases, namely benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere disease (MD), and…
During his confirmation hearing Wednesday to be the next director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya promised he would bring transparency and accountability to federal…
Is Google's so-called "AI co-scientist" poised to revolutionize scientific research as we know it? Not according to its human colleagues.The Gemini 2.0 based tool, announced by Google last month, can…
Protecting the lands, waters, and shorelines that birds depend on benefits far more than just our feathered friends. These investments strengthen community resilience against floods, wildfires, and…
Bacterial vaginosis, which is caused by bacteria overgrowing in the vagina, can be hard to treat, with women often experiencing recurring symptoms. Now it seems that asking their male sexual partners…
By Darius Koreis 6 March 2025 2 min read Typical characteristics of potassic alteration and associated gold veins in a lode gold deposit. Hydrothermal alteration is a complex geological process that…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its indication of Odactra, a house dust mite allergen tablet, for the treatment of house dust mite…
AI-assisted adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsid engineering has transformative potential in terms of accelerating and optimizing the development of gene therapies. That’s the view of Fangzhi Tan, PhD,…
The sustainability of bioprocessing depends on many decisions and technologies. As the UK Bioindustry Association (BIA) puts it: “As the world becomes increasingly focused on environmental…
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) will be key to a new effort to manufacture millions of RNA vaccines in Africa, according to Cairo, Egypt-headquartered drug firm Eva Pharma. Eva Pharma made…
One of my gripes with ‘The Martian’ movie was the depiction of the winds on Mars. The lower air density means that the sort of high speed winds we might experience on Earth carry far less of an impact…
The structure of the cosmos is rooted in symmetry. As first demonstrated by Emmy Noether in 1918, for every physical law of conservation in the Universe, there is a corresponding physical symmetry.…
One in 7 Medicaid beneficiaries received care at a nursing home after they were newly diagnosed with cancer, a new study finds. People who went to nursing homes were more likely to be white or Black,…
BYLINE: Valerie Goodwin For an abdominal wall hernia repair, also known as a ventral hernia repair, the most common surgical approaches have been laparoscopic and open techniques.But a new approach…
The Secretary of Health and Human Services and anti-vaxxer Robert F Kennedy Jr shockingly supported the MMR vaccine for preventing measles in response to the outbreak in Texas. Still, he couldn’t help…
Addition of 6 months of androgen deprivation therapy to stereotactic body radiotherapy more than doubled PFS in hormone-sensitive oligorecurrent prostate cancer.Nearly all patients treated with the…
Separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide sued to stop the cuts, saying they would cause “irreparable…
The reel-to-reel tape features four original Dylan compositions, including "Song to Woody." In September 1961, a 20-year-old folk singer named Bob Dylan had no apartment and no record deal. He was,…
Women diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis and diabetes, experiencing poor sleep are at a higher risk of needing mobility aids sooner in life. Addressing sleep…
Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other…
In psychiatry, sensory perception is considered critically important. Yet despite its vital role in social and emotional functioning, when it comes to assessing a patient, how well the person…
This April, chemical engineers, process safety professionals, and industry leaders will gather in Dallas, TX, for the 2025 AIChE Spring Meeting and 21st Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS). As…
The iceberg A23a, seen in the South Atlantic Ocean near South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in November 2024 The world’s biggest iceberg seems to have come to a halt near a remote island in…
Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study. People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have a significantly increased…
Recent rhetoric has emerged alleging that U.S. banks aren’t allowed to do business in Canada, which is untrue. U.S. banks have been operating in Canada for well over a century with 16 U.S.-based bank…
Today, the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) hearing on President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD,…
Tens of thousands of cuneiform tablets are sitting around, just waiting to be translated. It’s not an easy job; the ancient language is based on wedge-shaped pictograms and includes more than 1,000…
The body’s internal clock doesn’t just dictate when we sleep — it also determines how quickly our muscles heal. What’s new A new Northwestern Medicine study in mice suggests that muscle injuries heal…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with psoriasis, Amjevita and Imraldi are as effective as Humira for new users and in a switcher analysis, according to a study published…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Handheld reflectance confocal microscopy (HH-RCM) is promising for detecting subclinical lentigo maligna (melanoma; LM/LMM), according to a study published…
EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4:00 P.M. ET, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025Newswise — MINNEAPOLIS — Some people living with chronic stress have a higher risk of stroke, according to a study published on March…
First-in-human global studies initiated for ZW191, an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) engineered to target folate receptor-⍺ (FR⍺) and ZW171, a bispecific 2 + 1 T cell engager (TCE) targeting…
DFD-29 (40 mg Minocycline Hydrochloride Modified-Release Capsules, 10 mg immediate release and 30 mg extended release) achieved the co-primary and all secondary endpoints with no significant safety…
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers, according to a preliminary study released today, March 5, 2025, that…
Even though there are requirements and proven benefits for starting home healthcare on time, about 30% of people’s care is delayed. People living in the most underserved areas had a 13% higher risk…
A study conducted in Israel suggests that when people are ready to engage in phubbing, they experience a slight reduction in empathy. When empathy declines, individuals become somewhat less willing to…
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Jayanta Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D., said Wednesday that he will address recent cuts made to the agency if confirmed but…
The iceberg A23a, seen in the South Atlantic Ocean near South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in November 2024 The world’s biggest iceberg seems to have come to a halt near a remote island in…
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a reduced rate for indirect costs used for medical research grants at the National Institutes of Health.The order issued Wednesday by…
Graduate programs across the country are reducing admissions and reportedly even rescinding admission letters sent to prospective students amid concerns of drastic federal research funding cuts levied…
Over-the-counter drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen might help protect against dementia, a new study suggests. These NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might help protect the brain by…
Voyager 1 and 2 continue to make history every day, as they transmit data back to Earth while traveling further into deep space. But there will come a time when amassing distance is all they are…
Published: 15:44 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 15:48 EST, 5 March 2025 While the keto may help you lose weight, it could raise your risk of colon cancer, a study suggests.A group of Canadian…
BYLINE: Sara Shoemaker During his first visit to Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Energy Secretary Chris Wright compared the urgency of the lab’s World War II beginnings to today’s global race to lead…
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from drastically cutting medical research funding that many scientists say will endanger patients and cost jobs.The new National…
ERIDU, IRAQ—An international team of archaeologists and anthropologists have remarkably mapped more than 4,000 irrigation canals near the ancient Sumerian city of Eridu, La Brújula Verde reports.…
ROME, ITALY—Artnet reports that a chunk of a rare and valuable pigment known as Egyptian […]
Features March/April 2025 By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens Read Article
Not every new technology meets the needs of every higher education setting. Joshua Owolabi, PhD, FAcadMEd, an associate professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, South Georgia,…
March 5 (UPI) -- A relatively sedate Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing for National Institutes of Health Director-nominee Dr. Jay Bhattacharya revealed his…
A case of measles in a child was confirmed in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on March 2 ─ the first reported case in the state in 2025. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has…
Text sign showing Industry News. Business photo text delivering news to the general public or a target public | Image Credit: © Artur - stock.adobe.comCordenPharma announced on March 5, 2025 that…
(© Leo - stock.adobe.com) Brain aging follows a nonlinear path with a critical transition point starting around age 44, driven primarily by increasing insulin resistance in brain cells. Ketones can…
(© Feng Yu - stock.adobe.com) Strength training outperforms other exercise types for improving sleep in older adults with insomnia, reducing sleep quality scores by 5.75 points—nearly twice the…
Image by Getty / FuturismWindmills, like wokeness, have a very prominent hater in the White House — and a new study suggests that President Donald Trump is spewing malarkey on both fronts.In a new…
So-called "gender-affirming surgery" could lead to dangerous mental health effects, a new study has found.Transgender individuals face "heightened psychological distress," including depression,…
LA PLATA, Maryland — Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc., traditionally a satellite subcontractor, has seen a surprising growth in demand for full satellite systems from U.S. government…
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) and CarnoSyn® Brands today announced the publication of positive clinical trial results in the…
Recent study shows psilocybin can heal brain injuries, boost neural connections ASX-listed Tryptamine tackles binge eating with psilocybin trials Bioxyne pioneers psilocybin production in Australia…
President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health sought to reassure senators Wednesday that he would bring stability to an agency that has faced mass terminations and frozen…
In an increasingly interconnected health care landscape, the ability of pharmacists to practice across state lines is critical. Yet, unlike other professionals such as nurses and physicians,…
WASHINGTON — SpaceX in just a few years upended the military launch business, capturing contracts that were once the exclusive domain of United Launch Alliance, the Boeing-Lockheed joint venture. Now,…
I have a trans flag flying from my house but I completely understand concerns by women that they're being set back 60 years if someone born a biological man starts setting female swimming or boxing…
Cancer is the second most common cause of death worldwide, with a global economic burden estimated at $25 trillion over the next 3 decades.1 This burden continues to rise each year due to population…
Camizestrant (AZD9833; AstraZeneca) plus a CDK 4/6 inhibitor yielded clinically meaningful improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) in first-line treatment of patients with advanced hormone…
In the study, primarily funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and published in Nature, the scientists say that discovering the mechanism will support ongoing clinical trials, and could lead to:…
Sandia National Laboratories, a cornerstone of U.S. national security engineering, has announced the appointment of Laura J. McGill as its 17th Laboratories Director. McGill, a seasoned leader with…
Peculiar things always get our attention, calling to mind the adage that scientific discovery revolves around the person who notices something no one else has and says “That’s odd.” The thought is…
Kseniya Ovchinnikova / Getty Images A new study found that brewing tea can remove toxic heavy metals like lead and cadmium from drinking water by adsorbing them onto the leaves and bags.Researchers…
Kayakers paddle through Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Credit: Chuck Graham. NOAA’s National Ocean Service (NOS) has a unique mission that includes some of the most interesting parts of…
Credit: Adam Gault/OJO Images via GettyResearchers who are accused of sexual misconduct start to receive fewer citations after the media covers the allegations. But the same cannot be said about…
Biosimilars play a crucial role in increasing access to lifesaving medications at potentially lower costs. According to the FDA, biosimilars are safe and effective, providing treatment for various…
Earthquakes and secondary disasters like landslides and tsunamis can devastate regions, leaving lasting impacts for years. Beyond the immediate harm to individuals and infrastructure, these events…
Flooding of the centre of Chippenham during Storm BertOrganisations are still unable to use their buildings 100 days after Storm Bert caused the flooding of a town centre.The highest flow in more than…
Scientists today are quite sure about how long our universe has existed: it’s been 13.8 billion years, give or take 59 million years, since the cosmos burst into being via the big bang. But they’re…
In his State of the Union Speech, President Trump pushed fossil fuel extraction, a plan for developing critical minerals and an Alaska natural gas pipelineBy Garrett Downs & E&E News
In honor of Women’s History Month, Duke celebrates the researchers whose inventions are destined to improve lives. It’s one thing to be able to recover from a stroke, the amputation of a limb or an…
Patients with diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, and/or coronary artery disease had an increased risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) following spinal fusion for deformities, with the highest…
Your next GP appointment might begin with a surprising question.It is not "how are you?" or "what brings you in today?". But whether you will consent to artificial intelligence (AI) listening in on…
The Lula and Pará governments, led by Helder Barbalho, have already delivered two sanitation and drainage works in Belém’s channels, as part of the ongoing interventions for COP30 (climate change…
Cement manufacturing and repair could be significantly improved by using biocement-producing bacteria, but growing the microbes at construction sites remains a challenge. Now, researchers report a…
When Donald Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator” for his failure to hold elections, it was a shocking moment. Even by the topsy-turvy standards of the current US administration, this looked…
Most people recover from norovirus, a highly contagious infection, within a few days but it can be particularly risky for some groups. Now a small trial of a pill designed to protect against the virus…
Quantum computers that can do things that classical computers can’t are still a few years away. But experts are warning that if encryption technology doesn’t adapt now to the quantum future, there…
Poltroon University, Guapo, Arizona, Department of Chemical Numerology. Saturday, August 23, 2025. On-campus single accommodations available in Convent dorms: Contact Biff Stephens, biffbiff@poltro…
BATON ROUGE, La. (March 5, 2025) — Today, Earthjustice filed a motion on behalf of the Alliance for Affordable Energy and the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) asking Louisiana utility regulators to…
Sahera Dirajlal-Fargo, MS, DO, associate professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Colleen Fant, MD, MPH, assistant professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Emergency…
From revolutionary advances in fuels to everyday products like cosmetics, bioreactors are at the forefront of science discoveries. Berkeley Lab’s Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development…
According to newly published research in Blood Cancer, luspatercept (Reblozyl; Bristol Myers Squibb) was effective as a therapeutic option for patients with anemia following allogeneic hematopoietic…
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s top governmental biomedical research agency said he has no plans to lay off more people at the department that’s already been beset by budget cuts.…
Clinical trials involving diabetic macular edema (DME) and conducted by DRCRnet were found to have fewer participants in racial and ethnic minorities compared with the general population, according to…
Whitetop, a 27-year-old llama who works at Victory Junction camp, was declared the world’s oldest llama in captivity by the Guinness World Records last week.Victory Junction is a year-round, free camp…
U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researchers published new findings suggesting a location where the Yellowstone Caldera could erupt, hundreds of thousands of years from now.The Yellowstone…
Published: 14:07 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 14:09 EST, 5 March 2025 Women who use a popular menopause treatment later in life may be at a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, a study…
A prehistoric “factory” discovered in Tanzania could push bone tool-making back by more than a million years, indicating unexpected abstract reasoning capabilities human ancestors displayed in the…
An observational study published in PLOS One looks at menopause symptom severity and late-life cognitive function and behavioural impairment. Prof Aimee Spector, Professor of Clinical Psychology of…
Eutelsat stock has surged over 500% this week, adding more than $3B in market cap, driven by expectations of increased usage and a priority on EU defense. Friday’s dust-up with Zelenskyy and Trump in…
Something's happening here, but what it is ain't exactly clear, according to UFO documentary filmmaker Dan Farah, who interviewed current and former senior members of the U.S. government, military,…
President Trump’s first joint speech to Congress of his second term highlighted his administration’s actions to cut spending but did not address recent layoffs of federal workers. Credit:
A genetic mutation in mice affects cells required for sexual reproduction and holds clues about male infertility that could pave the way for new treatments and male contraceptives, a Rutgers…
A key lab that oversees US pharmaceutical safety is in limbo due to cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency this week, raising questions about the fate of the lab and the new…
SpaceX was forced to call off the eighth flight test of its mammoth Starship spacecraft just minutes before the rocket was supposed to launch from the company's facility in Boca Chica, Texas.On Monday…
VA San Diego Seven years after investigations uncovered “serious noncompliance” in the collection of biological samples at a California VA hospital, the original whistleblowers say several papers…
By XANTHA LEATHAM DEPUTY SCIENCE EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 14:00 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 14:00 EST, 5 March 2025 Women who experience a greater number of symptoms during the menopause…
Over a million years ago, ancient human ancestors sat down to shave flakes off bones, producing a tool with a carefully created sharp edge. According to Jackson Njau, an archaeologist at Indiana…
March 5, 2025• Physics 18, 50When men and women physics undergraduates receive the same amount of recognition from their peers for being good at physics, men report significantly higher perceptions of…
Almazán, C., Scimeca, R. C., Reichard, M. V. & Mosqueda, J. Babesiosis and theileriosis in North America. Pathogens. 11 (2), 168. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens11020168 (2022).Article PubMed
A phantom “Super-Jupiter” 13 times more massive than our solar system’s gas giant is drifting through the cosmos around 20 light-years from Earth. Although discovered in 2006, the “free-floating…
A new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders reveals that women in relationships with men diagnosed with ADHD experience higher levels of depression and a lower quality of life.…
Thirty university students and trainers from across Australia will get the training experience of a lifetime when they take to the seas for a circumnavigation of Tasmania aboard CSIRO research vessel…
Women usually have two X chromosomes (shown here in an artist’s rendering), and one of them is inactivated early in development.Credit: Cavallini James/BSIP/AlamyWomen tend to live longer t
Video via the Chinese official state news agency Xinhua. We have a new entry on the ever-growing “Robots and algorithms doing things no one asked them to do” list. Introducing the G1 robot, a humanoid…
Microsoft announced last month it had created a “topological qubit,” which the company says can power a quantum computer more reliably than previously developed quantum qubits and which they believe…
bioinspired space structure — Grok via Astrobiology.com Given recent advances in metabolic engineering for rapid growth, extremophiles with novel properties, biological self-assembly properties of…
(a) Astrobiology author network of the fifth time period (2010–2020) and identified communities of interest. Nodes are authors, size proportional to number of publications, colour of the dominant…
Antarctic sea ice has again fallen to a near-record low as a new study shows the system is undergoing a significant "structural change".Scientists have been using satellite images over the past 45…
BYLINE: Chris Patrick Scientists have created an ultrashort electron beam with five times more peak current than any other similar beam on Earth.Described in a paper published in Physical Review…
A key focus of his current work is the development of biodegradable and biosourced polymers as sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum-based materials. Hawker’s groundbreaking innovations…
In the 1960s, the US had Project Stormfury to explore the use of cloud seeding with silver iodide to stop hurricanes from forming, an ANU article says, prompting suspicion from Cuban dictator Fidel…
Sometimes, failure can be beautiful, thought Vanessa Tabernero Magro, an inorganic chemist at the University of Alcalá, as she looked in this flask containing a reaction gone awry. She captured this…
Longevity.Technology recently announced the launch of its consumer products division, expanding its commitment to evidence-based longevity solutions. The division’s first product, FLT LONGEVITY, is…
With a whopping seven recalls in just over a year — and a fire fatality rate exceeding the infamous Ford Pinto— it's never been a particularly great time to be a Cybertruck owner. But now, thanks to…
The ongoing steps taken by President Donald Trump’s administration to transform and reduce in size the federal workforce is a work in progress. The topsy-turvy action plan is already impacting the
As for why women tend to sleep more poorly than men, researchers don’t have clear answers. But they do have some theories.The hormone progesterone is linked with better sleep, and when progesterone…
Systematic fraud -- led by a "cabal of self-interested researchers, government accomplices, and corporate greed" in the words of the publisher's promotional text -- has produced harmful and…
It’s times like this I wish I lived in Hawaii. Or Arizona. Or American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or on the Western lands of the Navajo nation.…
A new study has uncovered associations between screen time and manic symptoms in adolescents, suggesting that excessive screen use may contribute to mental health challenges. The research, published…
New England Eye Center, Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston, MA, USAVarsha PramilDepartment of Ophthalmology, Beth Israel Lahey Health, Burlington, MA, USAVarsha Pramil & Kendra Klein…
If there was a contest for the most interesting moon in our solar system, Callisto would be a contender. Jupiter's second-largest moon has more impact craters on its surface than any other planetary…
Across the U.S., a web of ancient copper wires connect airport control towers to radars and weather observation stations, helping air traffic controllers communicate and get the data they need to make…
A team from the Institut Pasteur used a combination of molecular biology, genomics and artificial chromosomes, aided by artificial intelligence (AI), to explore how a DNA molecule behaves when it…
VioletaStoimenova / Getty Images New research shows that people with depression have more physical health conditions, and develop them at a faster rate, than those without the disorder.Researchers…
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A fresh look at past data reveals that exoplanets with masses similar to Jupiter formed much sooner than previously thought, according to new research. The Ohio State University…
The Trump administration's attacks on science and medicine have been unprecedented. Since January 20, a series of executive orders, cuts directed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency,…
a,b, The 13 M⊙ CC supernova in the 1.1 × 106 M⊙ halo 1.2 Myr after the explosion (a) and the 200 M⊙ PI supernova in the 2.2 × 107 M⊙ halo 0.7 Myr after the explosion (b) (images are 1 kpc on a side).…
Decades of research have taught us a lot about why people get cancer. The mystery is why, even when they have multiple risk factors, some people don’t. If we can uncover the hidden mechanisms that…
The leafy seadragon lives up to its name: Its long sinuous back and tail are graced by a mane of frilly fins that resemble the leafy seagrass meadows where it likes to hang out. Spotted in the cooler…
ACG represented the interests of GI clinicians and patients before the nation’s highest court, ensuring the Supreme Court justices recognize their decision in Kennedy v. Braidwood could erase decades…
Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA Space Station Payload manager/space biologist, Away Teams, Journalist, Lapsed climber, Synaesthete, Na’Vi-Jedi-Freman-Buddhist-mix, ASL, Devon Island and Everest Base…
When the COP16 U.N. biodiversity summit ended without a final agreement in October 2024 in Cali, Colombia, negotiators agreed to meet in Rome, Italy, in February. There, the parties mapped a sweeping…
Indigenous peoples and local communities scored perhaps the most tangible progress as the 16th United Nations, or COP16 concluded after three days of final negotiations in Rome on Feb. 28, 2025. This…
Journalist Alex Cuadros’s latest book, “When We Sold God’s Eye: Diamonds, Murder, and a Clash of Worlds in the Amazon” tells the story of how an Indigenous group in Brazil was forced to reckon with…
For centuries, mathematicians and floor designers alike have been fascinated by the shapes that can tile a plane — in particular, those that do so without repetition. Now, a team of chemists has…
Taiwan has a population of approximately 23 million and is often recognized for its high-tech industries, particularly electronics. However, over the past two decades, the country has also invested in…
Patients with disabilities are less likely to feel health care workers treat them respectfully, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.…
A groundbreaking study suggests that water might have formed far earlier in the universe than previously assumed—potentially billions of years before the first galaxies even took shape. Researchers…
The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), and Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited (TSMPL) have signed a Fiscal Support Agreement (FSA) to establish…
As a result federal firings, agencies have less capacity to respond to public inquiries and journalist questions.
Left, Jimmy Carter. Wikimedia. Public domain. Not subject to copyright in the United States. Right, Stephen Jay Gould. Wikimedia. Photograph posted by Wally McNamee. Fair use: copyright owner unknown.…
As the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee met for a confirmation hearing of the next National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director on Wednesday, March 5, a coalition of…
Better batteries, cleaner bioplastics and more powerful semiconductors await
In January more than 100 communications satellites burned up in Earth’s atmosphere, vaporising as they crashed towards the planet at about eight kilometres a second. These spectacular exits are…
The two spacecraft carry identical sets of 10 science instruments. Some of the instruments, geared toward collecting data during planetary flybys, were turned off after both spacecraft completed their…
Maintaining international nuclear security requires tracking and monitoring fissile materials, such as plutonium and uranium. Standoff radiation detectors, which can measure radioactivity from afar,…
What do babies think or dream of before they’re born? Did they arrive in the world as a tabula rasa, or a blank slate, as the seventeenth-century philosopher John Locke famously suggested, waiting for…
A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed a medication that shows promise in treating acute and chronic pain. The drug, known as VIP36, targets the body's…
As the measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow, and with cases popping up in other states, a doctor has urged people not to hold so-called “measles parties”, warning that doing so comes with some…
MOSCOW, Idaho — March 4, 2025 — Cypress trees found on the ocean floor 5 miles south of coastal Alabama are helping scientists from University of Idaho build climate models based on conditions 75,000…
emorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is proud to announce a new community mural, “One Hundred Views,” by artist Naomi Reis. The inaugural MSK mural was created in collaboration with fifth-grade…
NASA Science Mission Directorate Keith’s Note: According to NASA SMD: “As you may be aware, the new Administration has issued Executive Orders (EOs) and implemented policy and guidance that may affect…
USC Stem Cell scientists discover a new way to rid cells of toxic tau protein in a study involving mice and lab-grown human “mini-brains,” known as organoids. The neurotransmitter glutamate is…
Innovative superRCA technology from Rarity Bioscience AB enhances flow cytometry, expanding oncology research possibilities and improving mutation detection.
Plaques (yellow-black) in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease contain amyloid-β, created by the breakdown of a protein called APP.Credit: Simon Fraser/Science Photo
The world's largest iceberg, roughly four times the size of New York City, has run aground after crashing into a remote island in the South Atlantic ocean.As the New York Times reports, the event is…
These data supported international science and public health around the world.
Tiny, cold-blooded animals like flies depend on their environment to regulate body temperature, making them ideal “canaries in the coal mine” for gauging the impact of climate change on the behavior…
SEATTLE — March 5, 2025 — Below are summaries of recent Fred Hutch Cancer Center research findings, patient stories and other news. March is the awareness month for colorectal cancer and multiple…
Newswise — Edison, NJ - March 5, 2025 - Hackensack Meridian Health has been awarded 25 grants totaling more than $1.1 million from the New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) for important research and…
Progress in circularity is demonstrated through novel filament yarn short fiber carbon fiber options, as well as the launch of a digital product passport.
A new study published in the American Journal of Political Science has found that partisan television news consumption is more common than many might expect, with about 15% of Americans spending a…
David Orwig tries not to think of changes in the natural world as “better” or “worse.” He just sticks with “different.” And after decades of warming winters, Harvard Forest today is decidedly…
Esteemed Colleagues, As you may be aware, the new Administration has issued Executive Orders (EOs) and implemented policy and guidance that may affect grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.…
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This recently published exploration into the subventricular zone (SVZ) highlights its critical role in neural regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, and glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). The SVZ, a…
A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 11, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Exposome-wide association study of environmental chemical exposures and epigenetic aging in the…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Globally, increases in obesity are projected to continue to 2050 for children and adolescents, and the prevalence of overweight and obesity is set to…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is increasing among postmenopausal women, according to a study published online March 4 in BMJ Global Health.Huadong Xu,…
Prabhu, K. et al. CHIMERA: a 0.92-TOPS, 2.2-TOPS/W edge AI accelerator with 2-Mbyte on-chip foundry resistive RAM for efficient training and inference. IEEE J. Solid-State Circuits 57, 1013–1026…
Computational drug discovery is used to identify a 12-mer peptide derived from BRINP2 with potent anti-obesity effects that are independent of leptin, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor and melanocortin…
Paired transcriptomic and chromatin accessibility profiling are used to examine the developmental trajectories of neuronal populations in the hypothalamic preoptic region, including cell types with…
Pattern-based detection and attribution methods that make use of trend pattern information as a function of month and height provide evidence that reduction of ozone-depleting substances has resulted…
Malignant cells with mesenchymal features display increased chromatin accessibility, particularly in the pericentromeric and centromeric regions, in turn resulting in delayed mitosis and catastrophic…
The phytohormone auxin (Aux) is a principal endogenous developmental signal in plants. It mediates transcriptional reprogramming by a well-established canonical signalling mechanism. TIR1/AFB auxin…
By suppressing compositional heterogeneities in cadmium-free quantum dots, environmentally friendly pure-blue-light-emitting diodes with enhanced efficiencies, lifetimes and spectral purity are…
Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from primary tumours to distant organs and is the cause of 90% of cancer deaths globally1,2. Metastasizing cancer cells are uniquely vulnerable to immune…
Jelly-like materials called hydrogels can stay squishy even at extreme temperatures, thanks to a method that locks in their water1. Rent or buy this article Prices vary by article type from$1.95…
PARIS — Our ancestors were making tools out of bones 1.5 million years ago, winding back the clock for this important moment in human evolution by more than a million years, a study said…
Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä's Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more…
Daylight saving time begins this weekend, meaning clocks will move ahead one hour this Sunday. This means while you will gain more hours of daylight for the spring and summer, people will initially…
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Findings from the phase 3 WAYPOINT clinical trial (NCT04851964), published in The New England Journal of Medicine, demonstrated that tezepelumab-ekko (Tezspire; AstraZeneca, Amgen) significantly…
Nationally recognized pediatric gastroenterologist, Michael Dolinger, MD, MBA, joins Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone as director of the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program…
More than 31 million Americans (12%) report needing to borrow about $74 billion last year to pay for healthcare despite most having some form of health insurance, according to a new survey from West…
A textile fibre computer combining sensing, memory, processing and communication in a 5-g mass has been developed, enabling distributed computation on the human body through garments.
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A region in the brainstem, called the median raphe nucleus, contains neurons that control perseverance and exploration.Credit: K H Fung/Science Photo LibraryWhether mice persist with a task, explore…
Bone tools excavated in Tanzania are the earliest known to be used by ancient humans.Credit: CSICAncient humans consistently used bone too
Rarely observed events called kilonovas, produced by the collision of ultra-dense stars, are thought to produce some of the Universe’s heaviest elements.Credit: NASA, Joseph Olmsted (STScI)The…
Download the Nature Podcast 5 March 2025In this episode: 00:46 Ancient humans made bone tools 1.5 million years ago A 1.5-million-year-old cache of animal-bone tools reveals that ancient humans…
Ibrutinib remains a key treatment for relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), but findings suggest that combining it with other therapies can improve response rates and may allow for treatment…
Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people. Image credit: Shutterstock / Nick Beer. The NHS in the UK is rolling out a new AI tool to support out of hospital care,…
Metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, present significant challenges for patients and healthcare systems worldwide. These conditions often require lifelong management involving medications,…
The National Farmers Union is calling for the Government to work on a longer-term plan before further releases go ahead. It warns the species can feed on crops such as Maize and can flood fields -…
The power station is planned for the Teesworks site, near RedcarThe decision to approve a new "net zero" gas power station was "perfectly lawful", the Court of Appeal has heard.Environmental…
Ancient human relatives crafted sharp-edged tools out of animal bones around 1.5 million years ago, researchers say. Discoveries at Tanzania’s Olduvai Gorge, a famous East African fossil location,…
New evidence uncovered in east Africa indicates ancient hominins began crafting tools from animal bones far earlier than previously thought. If confirmed, our human ancestors started shaping bones by…
A team of paleontologists found a new long-necked dinosaur species near a large salt flat in Argentina. Chadititan calvoi, or “titan of the salt” is estimated to have been about 22 feet-long and lived…
The Netherlands have a long history of extraordinary public works when it comes to water management. With much of the country’s land lying at or below sea level, massive civil engineering…
March 5 (UPI) -- Researchers they have reproduced the pain-relieving effects of cannabis with a synthesized compound that avoids the mind-altering, addictive qualities of the natural plant. Their…
Google's "AI Overviews" feature, which appears unbidden at the top of regular Google searches, has been roundly mocked since its launch for providing terrible answers to factual queries.At first it…
Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health. Darker…
Newswise — STONY BROOK, NY, March 5, 2025 – A landmark study published in PNAS has unveiled that brain aging follows a distinct yet nonlinear trajectory with critical transition points. The research,…
Oxford City Council subsidises 50% of each delivery, with participating businesses paying the remaining cost.Deputy leader of the council Anna Railton said she was "delighted" the partnership was…
BYLINE: Susan Loyacono Newswise — Stefan Bossmann, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Department of Cancer Biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a member of The University of Kansas…
The biological world is awash in chemical signals. Ants lead their nest mates to food with winding trails of pheromones, plants exude aerosols to warn their neighbors of herbivores, and everything you…
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is President Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which has traditionally been the largest funder of biomedical research in the world.On March 5, the…
The Science Museum Group’s mission to inspire futures acts as our ‘North Star’ for the creative exploration of science, for building science literacy, and for inspiring the next generations of…
A national research project helping to provide potentially life-saving treatment to people who would otherwise not have been aware they were living with HIV, hepatitis b or hepatitis C has gone live…
By JONATHAN CHADWICK IN BARCELONA FOR MAILONLINE Published: 06:29 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 06:31 EST, 5 March 2025 As robots get more and more advanced, it's natural to worry that we'll all soon…
The treatment, delivered through Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, was supported by MeiraGTx and involved researchers from the King’s Centre for Gene Therapy and Regenerative…
Agency 05/03/2025 37 views 0 likes A compelling collection of images that illustrates humanity’s efforts to mitigate the far-reaching impacts of violent solar outbursts has been unveiled in London.…
An AI for Health Institute team at Washington University in St. Louis unveils a versatile large language model that enables early and accurate prediction of postoperative complications. By identifying…
In the next 15 years, NASA hopes to launch a mission to Mars. But the long journey poses a challenge — not least from a mysterious ailment that alters astronauts’ eyesight.Spending long periods in the…
Credit: Sam Falconer for NatureHumans are endowed with a powerful suite of senses. Most people experience the world through sound, smell, touch, taste, temperat
For centuries, the study of cuneiform—the world’s oldest known writing system—relied on painstaking manual transcription, with scholars dedicating years to deciphering individual tablets. You needed a…
Feeling more connected and enjoying conversations more is a common reason people drink alcohol in social settings. Now, research published in the journal Psychopharmacology provides scientific backing…
Colossal scientists just created "woolly mice" in another step towards their ultimate goal of resurrecting woolly mammoths. But should we be tinkering with extinct species? Take our poll and have your…
When we examine everything that exists, from atoms and molecules to macroscopic objects to planets and stars and even grander structures, we run into a fascinating puzzle: the fact that everything we…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent a team to help local health…
March 5 2025 A pilot study looking at improving mobility and strength to reduce the falls risk of patients was carried out at a county hospital. The three-month study ‘Supporting Health Through…
Newswise — ST. LOUIS, MO, March 5, 2025 — A research team led by Andrea Eveland, PhD, associate member at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, has uncovered key genetic regulatory factors that…
As a child, Youssef Helwa (MASc'17) was captivated by his mother’s experiences as a surgeon, listening to stories of the patients she cared for. Those early conversations sparked the vision that would…
The world’s biggest iceberg appears to have run aground roughly 70 kilometers from a remote Antarctic island, potentially sparing the crucial wildlife haven from being hit, a research organization…
An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate the sleep/wake cycle, can restore the composition of muscle fibers and…
A review in Clinical & Experimental Allergy concludes that exposing young children to small amounts of foods that they're allergic to is safer than avoiding the foods altogether, which could be very…
TAMPA, Fla. — The UK Space Agency has awarded SatixFy funds to develop software to speed up how quickly reprogrammable satellites can adapt to changing needs in orbit, the Israeli chipmaker announced…
A Cornell-led collaboration devised a new method for designing metals and alloys that can withstand extreme impacts: introducing nanometer-scale speed bumps that suppress a fundamental transition that…
(Illustration by The Washington Post; Scott Olson/Getty Images; Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP; Aaron Schwartz/AP; Charles Dharapak/AP) Inside the National Institutes of Health, there was little doubt…
The solution offers guided data entry, reducing data recording errors. Credit: SOMKID THONGDEE / Shutterstock. US-based clinical software company Iqvia Laboratories has introduced Site Lab Navigator,…
Artwork depicts on-duty Lunar Trailblazer. Image credit: Lockheed Martin A water-scouting Moon orbiter has been in trouble since its deployment February 26 as a ride share payload atop a SpaceX Falcon…
ALX Oncology is laying off 30% of its workforce as the biotech seeks to channel its cash into further trials of its CD47 blocker. The drug, called evorpacept, is in a pair of phase 2 trials for…
Each year hundreds of children are born legally blind because of a genetic disorder that degrades their retinas. Though some can distinguish between light and dark early on, a defect in their AIPL1…
A five-membered aromatic bismuth ring, prepared by researchers in Germany, addresses a long-standing challenge in synthetic chemistry. The isolation of a complex containing the motif means that…
The link helps explain ‘the halo effect‘, the idea that the mind assumes that what is beautiful is good.Attractive people are also likely to be more intelligent.People who are physically attractive…
Source: University of Zurich. Artificial intelligence (AI) models, like ChatGPT, are designed to process human language, but new research shows t
Hydrogen energy is emerging as a key driver of a clean, sustainable future, offering a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels. Although it is promising, the large-scale production of hydrogen…
The seven-planet alignment has come and gone, and now we'll begin to see the best and brightest of the planets disappear from view, but the show isn't over just yet! Tonight, 5 March 2025, we see…
Launched in 2023, the RHS’s Jinty Nelson Teaching Fellowships support historians in Higher Education who wish to introduce innovative and creative approaches to their teaching—and for which funding is…
The researchers installed a weather station a few meters from the top of Aconcagua in Argentina as part of a network of five new observation sites that will provide crucial data about water…
New research has uncovered a potential gamechanger for improving cardiometabolic health: fresh mangos. A study recently published in the journal Nutrients finds that eating two cups of mango, just…
Theoretical computer scientists are always probing the relationship of space (memory) and time. For 50 years, experts knew that a calculation of X steps required X/log X memory slots, but a new study…
The Infectious Diseases Society of America and the HIV Medicine Association will be Standing Up for Science at a rally March 7, 12–4 p.m. ET, in Washington, D.C., and we encourage members to…
Flow cytometry (FC) is a powerful tool for multi-parametric cell characterization. In this article, we explore the advances improving the accuracy and efficiency of FC and opening up new research and…
The Northeast Greenland Ice Stream is a relatively fast-moving slice of ice. It’s Greenland’s largest ice stream, a frozen tributary that transports roughly 12% of the island’s annual ice discharge…
Voles are rodents related to lemmings and hamsters, but are generally stouter of body and have a longer, hairy tail, smaller ears too. They are sometimes known as meadow mice or field mice.…
There is a museum in Cambridge, on the corner of Spagnolo Street and Kleitman Avenue. The place is neatly preserved on the outside, just as it was a hundred years ago. It even goes by its original…
Jeff Bernstein, Partner, Private Equity, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and Co-Head, Goldman Sachs Healthcare Private Equity Investing, joins as new Director.Mr. Bernstein succeeds Michael Bruun in…
Earth Here’s how you ring the fish doorbell to help fish migrate. Ring the fish doorbell! It’s springtime, and fish in the Netherlands are swimming upstream to their spawning grounds. But in the city…
Blue Origin announced the six-person crew for its upcoming NS-31 mission last week, marking the 11th crewed flight of the New Shepard program. The mission will feature an all-female crew that includes…
Credit: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via AP Chemical companies are mobilizing for the start of a new phase of the Donald J. Trump administration’s trade
Whether you’re NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman, Virgin Galactic Founder Richard Branson, Artemis mission specialist Christina Koch, or even fictional astronaut and self-proclaimed “space…
Newswise — The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President: Dr. Lee Ho Seong) has developed equipment that monitors the quality of hydrogen fuel supplied to vehicles through…
For the first time in Canada, surgeons have successfully carried out the first stage of a procedure involving implanting a tooth into the eyes of people with a type of severe blindness in the hopes of…
LIVE SymposiumMarch 18-19, 202511:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET Cutting-edge research and innovations are transforming the cancer landscape. From genome editing to nanotechnologies, scientists across disciplines…
A pilot study in a rural Florida community tested an intergenerational program to help older adults adopt mobile health technology using smartwatches and assessed daily brain health behaviors. Despite…
A prominent business figure has been appointed by the University of Glasgow to help bridge the gap between academia and commercialisation. Russell Dalgleish, chair of the Scottish Business Network and…
Astranis completed a key demo ahead of schedule as part of a contract to make the Space Force’s GPS capabilities more resilient.Out of the box: During the demo under the military’s Resilient Global…
Credit: Youtube Screengrab / CNN. At the stroke of midnight, on March 4, the Trump administration’s newly imposed tariffs
Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM), an independent diabetes complication, is characterized by abnormalities in…
Reuters — A U.S. judge on Tuesday denied billionaire Elon Musk’s request for a preliminary injunction to pause OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model but agreed to a fast-track trial in the fall of…
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed over the past five years from a catastrophic threat that has killed over 7 million people to what most people regard today as a tolerable annoyance that doesn’t…
Don’t let the placid and bland surface fool you—Uranus is a singularly dynamic planet. NASA, Caltech Let’s get this out of the way—any scientist studying Uranus will tell you that they’re tired of the…
NASA and the Italian Space Agency made history on March 3, when the Lunar GNSS Receiver Experiment (LuGRE) became the first technology demonstration to acquire and track Earth-based navigation signals…
COVID-19 changed lives – arguably, in most cases, for the worse. The immediate and longer-term impacts of the pandemic brought loss of lives, lockdowns, isolation and ongoing physical and mental ill…
Housework, child care, caring for elderly or disabled relatives, and work to keep the home running are still largely women’s work in Australia. This is despite the fact that, during the past 20 years,…
Watch any major sporting competition – live or on TV – and at some point, you’ll probably be encouraged to have a punt by one of a number of sports betting businesses.Whether betting on the result of…
The daily routine of a single parent can be harsh due to higher child care responsibilities, housing stress, financial inequalities and poorer mental health, finds the University of Melbourne's annual…
As much of Australia watches Cyclone Alfred as it bears down on South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, many of those same communities who lived through the torrential rains and floods of…
Newswise — March 5, 2025 -- New research has uncovered a potential gamechanger for improving cardiometabolic health: fresh mangos. A study recently published in the journal Nutrients finds that eating…
After months on the move, the world's largest iceberg, A23a, has run aground off the remote British island of South Georgia, representatives from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) reported on Tuesday…
Japanese scientists have discovered new significant correlations between solar activity and earthquakes, according to recent research. Japan is one of several countries that has long struggled with…
Some 2.5 million years ago, viruses in Lake Tanganyika experienced an unexplained explosion in diversity.A new study analyzing iron-60 found in the lakebed suggests that the explosion of a ‘nearby’…
CHENGDU, March 5 (Xinhua) -- A new lizard species has been discovered in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, according to the Chengdu Nature Reserve and Wildlife Protection…
We’ve seen the headlines: on 14 February, the US Department of Education ruled that race-based scholarships and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes violate civil-rights law. Universities…
Today, Wednesday 5th March, The Health Foundation have published new research suggesting lower productivity growth would add £13billion to the cost of the NHS. Ahead of the Government’s Spending…
5 March 2025, Cairo, Egypt – In 2024, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean celebrated 10 years…
Zohreh Izadifar is creating organ chips to study UTI, neurogenic bladder, urinary incontinence, and interstitial cystitis.
Title: 1991T-Like Type Ia Supernovae as an Extension of the Normal Population Authors: John T. O’Brien, Wolfgang E. Kerzendorf, Andrew Fullard, Reudiger Pakmor, Johannes Buchner, Christian Vogl, Nutan…
WASHINGTON – A new study from researchers at Rutgers and Columbia universities finds that Black women, middle-age adults and consumers with lower incomes are more likely to use personal care products…
Bad meetings don't just waste time -- they can leave workers with a "meeting hangover," new research shows. More than 90% of employees surveyed by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte said…
Incels significantly overestimate how much society blames them for their problems and underestimate the level of sympathy from others, according to new research published in Personality & Individual…
UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL March 5 at 8:00 AM ESTMedia Contact: Elizabeth DowlingMount Sinai Press Office347-541-0212[email protected] Mount Sinai Is First in the Nation to Perform Deep Brain Stimulation…
Generative AI systems like large language models and text-to-image generators can pass rigorous exams required of anyone seeking to become a doctor or a lawyer. They can perform better than most…
During the pandemic we all got to know the names and purpose of many big datasets. There was REACT that showed us where the virus was and numbers of infections; ONS that reported weekly on covid…
Deep sea mining for minerals from the seabed is increasingly being considered as a potential solution to the expected global shortage of raw materials including lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese.…
Skip to content BAS > Data > Explore polar data > Our publications > Poleward displacement of the Southern Hemisphere Westerlies in response to Early Holocene warming Recent intensification of the…
Authors: Añel, Juan A., Cnossen, Ingrid ORCID record for Ingrid Cnossen, Antuña‐Marrero, Juan Carlos, Beig, Gufran, Brown, Matthew K., Doornbos, Eelco, Osprey, Scott, Mutschler, Shaylah Maria, Pérez…
Water-insoluble organic material extracted from atmospheric aerosol samples collected in urban (Royal Holloway, University of London, UK) and remote (Halley Research Station, Antarctica) locations…
Skip to content BAS > Data > Explore polar data > Our publications > Cretaceous stratigraphy of Antarctica and its global significance The Cretaceous period is particularly well represented by a thick…
Previously the geomagnetic Ap index has been used as a proxy to produce empirical energetic electron precipitation (EEP) forcing representations suitable for incorporation into coupled-climate model…
Skip to content BAS > Data > Explore polar data > Our publications > High-Resolution Sensors Reveal Nitrate and Dissolved Silica Dynamics in an Arctic Fjord Subglacial weathering releases biologically…
Wong, P. P. et al. Coastal systems and low-lying areas. Climate change 2104, 361–409 (2014). Google Scholar Terefenko, P., Giza, A., Paprotny, D. & Walczakiewicz, S. Characteristic of winter storm…
Ragsdale, D. W., Landis, D. A., Brodeur, J., Heimpel, G. E. & Desneux, N. Ecology and management of the soybean aphid in North America. Annu Rev Entomol. 56, 375–399 (2011).CAS PubMed
“Juicing fruits and vegetables removes the fiber, so we miss out on its benefits, like helping to regulate blood sugar, manage cholesterol, and support gut health,” says Moran.Juices also lack other…
Bridge, T. C. L., Baird, A. H., Pandolfi, J. M., McWilliam, M. J. & Zapalski, M. K. Sci. Rep. 12, 1386 (2022).Article PubMed Google Scholar
March 5, 2025 | Wednesday | News Biomedical Research Centre will establish a ‘brain organoid bank’ Formosa Group Executive Committee member and Chairman Sandy Wang, who leads the group's bio and eco…
The next eclipse visible from the UK, North and South America and Europe is a lunar eclipse on 14 march 2025. Thereafter, the UK and Europe will be treated to a partial solar eclipse on 29 March 2025.…
(Adobe Stock) Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study. People who undergo surgery just before the weekend have a significantly…
BeiGene’s Tevimbra (tislelizumab-jsgr) has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of a first-line combination treatment for advanced oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma…
Roche’s Genentech unit has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for TNKase (tenecteplase) in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). The drug, which has been authorised for use in…
- PMLiVE Moderna’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine mRESVIA has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to protect adults aged 60 years and older…
Biotech company Colossal Biosciences have edited the genes of seven mice in their plan to ‘revive’ extinct animals
Tecarfarin has gained orphan drug designation for advanced heart failure individuals who are implanted with LVADs. Credit: Mihiripix/Shutterstock. Cadrenal Therapeutics has entered a partnership with…
PHC Holdings acquired Thermo Fisher Scientific’s anatomical pathology business in 2019 for around $1.14bn. Following the acquisition, the business was renamed to Epredia. Credit: Tada Images /…
When it comes to taking pictures of the night sky, photographing the moon is a fascinating and rewarding experience for photographers of all levels. Luckily, it’s also one of the more straightforward…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Folks facing surgery on a Friday may want to consider rescheduling if they can based on findings from a new study.People who undergo surgery just before…
For astronauts living in the International Space Station, one of the most common medical complaints is skin rashes. It could be because things aren’t dirty enough in space.You might think itchy skin…
After a relentless deluge of Trump administration attacks, overwhelmingly at the hands of Elon Musk, the nation’s exceptional, thriving innovation machine is teetering on the brink. The ramifications…
The safety and efficacy study recruited 32 healthy adults ranging in body weight from healthy weight to overweight. Credit: Shutterstock / leolintang. Bloom Science’s trial examining its primary…
A build-up of the abnormal tau can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. Credit: Andrew Brookes via Getty Images. After Eli Lilly and Biogen’s setbacks in developing O-GlaNAcase (OGA) inhibitors…
Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) are essential for many location-based services, but their effectiveness is severely compromised in urban canyons. The dense clusters of tall buildings cause…
Cow D lived on a dairy farm in New Zealand. The animal looked like the typical black-and-white cow farmers raise for milk, except for one thing: Researchers had outfitted Cow D with an artificial…
Homo sapiens can seem like a bit of a mystery. It’s easy to think we stand apart from the rest of the animal kingdom, even from our closest primate relatives. In recent centuries, science has begun to…
Canada is a vast country that is difficult to cover with ground-based mobile wireless services alone. But the gaps on the ground can be covered by satellites, thus providing seamless telecom services…
Past research has suggested that inflammation may contribute to the development and progression of dementia and that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) medications may help protect against…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Seniors battling insomnia are best off picking up some dumbbells or doing some push-ups, a new evidence review suggests.Resistance exercise, activities…
It was "virtually unheard of in the 20th century" but now bowel cancer in people under the age of 50 accounts for "around 10% of all new cases worldwide", said the New Scientist. And England is one of…
Researchers from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences will present their work at the 2025 RCSI Research Day today. This event serves as a platform for researchers at all career stages to…
The number of women now entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics and medicine (STEMM) careers is growing at a faster rate than that of men. And although women still account for only…
The collaboration is expected to refine clinical insights, enhance inclusivity, and improve patient outcomes. Credit: S_L/Shutterstock. Healthcare data retrieval network Briya has formed a partnership…
Celon Pharma’s PDE10A inhibitor has reduced involuntary movements in a phase 2 trial of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The Polish biotech tested two daily doses of the drug, dubbed CPL’36, in…
Working at nanoscale dimensions, billionths of a meter in size, a team of scientists led by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory revealed a new way to measure high-speed…
Research suggests that free-moving panels on aircraft wings can improve stability, reduce turbulence, and add fuel efficiency.
Kirby, J. N., Grzazek, O. & Gilbert, P. The role of compassionate and self-image goals in predicting psychological controlling and facilitative parenting styles. Front. Psychol. 10, 1041 (2019).PubMed…
Our perceptions of body image are shaped by what we see from as early as seven years old, according to new research by Durham University (UK). These body ideals continue to be influenced by visual…
Structure of the world’s first molecule with a triple bond between boron (B) and carbon (C). Credit: Rian Dewhurst / University of Wuerzburg German researchers have created a molecule with a triple…
Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood. But most people…
Amphibien sind Landtiere, können sich aber nur im Wasser fortpflanzen. Am liebsten leben sie in und an Kleingewässern. Doch dieser Lebensraum wird immer seltener – allein in Deutschland ist im letzten…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Opting for a lumpectomy during breast cancer treatment can protect a woman’s future sex life, a new study suggests.Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) is…
Arctic: A region that falls within the Arctic Circle. The edge of that circle is defined as the northernmost point at which the sun is visible on the northern winter solstice and the southernmost…
Published: 19:05 EST, 4 March 2025 | Updated: 19:10 EST, 4 March 2025 A 'polar vortex collapse' is set to plunge the United States back into the frigid weather much of the country suffered through in…
Published: 05:57 EST, 5 March 2025 | Updated: 06:02 EST, 5 March 2025 When it comes to sources of microplastics, water bottles, plastic bags, or even clothing fibers might spring to mind. But…
The end-Permian mass extinction, 252 million years ago, was the largest, wiping out up to 90% of species. Researchers have focused on the survivors and their fate in the following Triassic period. One…
Palaeontologists may have finally filled a gap in the story of human evolution – and it may upend previously-held beliefs about how we got our big brains. The key is in ancient tooth enamel. Millions…
PepGen’s stock, which is listed on the Nasdaq market, dropped by 18% after the company announced the news. Image credit: Andrii Yalanskyi / Shutterstock PepGen is pausing the initiation of a new Phase…
BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Technological revolution led by artificial intelligence (AI) brings major opportunities for education, China's Minister of Education Huai Jinpeng said Wednesday. Huai made…
Published: 2025-03-05 11:06:00 An engineering exhibit at Science and Engineering Day 2024 High-tech facilities that have never been seen by the public before will be opening their doors for the first…
By Jason Luoma and Brian Pilecki. The use of psychedelics in the USA has rapidly increased over the last decade, not only for recreational purposes but also for therapeutic purposes. For example,…
Individuals with PAD are said to have an elevated heart attack or stroke risk. Credit: Jo Panuwat D / Shutterstock. Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Shockwave Medical has launched its Javelin Peripheral…
Browsing through the Arts and Humanities Community, I was drawn in by the interesting titles and eye-catching images of these three blog posts. But beyond their engaging presentation, the content was…
Unlike genetics or age, smoking is a risk factor for numerous diseases that we can actually do something about. By quitting, smokers can minimize these risks. Drawing attention to the harms of smoke…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Sight-robbing injuries to the cornea can be repaired using a groundbreaking experimental stem cell treatment, a new study shows.The cornea -- the clear…
The visit was part of a UK tour of leading universities and NHS trusts by the delegation to exchange knowledge and processes related to the care of ageing populations. The delegation was led by…
The four turbines are said to be capable of generating enough electricity for 5,200 homesA four-turbine wind farm built in a quarry has become the first of its kind to begin generating power in…
In a groundbreaking procedure, Brent Chapman from North Vancouver is one of the first Canadians to receive tooth-in-eye surgery (OOKP) to restore vision. The surgery has high success rates but…
An Australian-led team of international scientists have shown how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be safely destroyed by burning them.Theirs is the first study to trace the entire chain…
The best way to enjoy the “blood moon” total lunar eclipse on March 13-14, 2025, is to watch it through a pair of binoculars — but who can resist trying for a souvenir image? From smartphones to…
The Trump administration’s sudden firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees gutted training programs across the nation whose participants bolstered the workforce of state and…
A new study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, by Dr Martin Higgs and team from the Department of Cancer and Genomic Sciences at the University of Birmingham, describes new understanding…
WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Social media influencers tout the benefits of “cycle syncing” to boost strength training results among women.The idea is that women who lift weights during…
Cabinet documents reveal New Zealand government’s thinking on forthcoming legislation
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a specialized system that protects the brain from harmful substances in the blood and helps maintain balance. A key part of the BBB is a carbohydrate-rich layer called…
The typical adult in the UK spends nearly two hours on social media per day. And for younger users, this can easily be up to five hours. The likes of Instagram or TikTok seem to draw us into their…
Newswise — When you hear the condition “blood clot,” your mind may not immediately think of your child being at risk. But Guy Young, MD, Director of the Hemostasis and Thrombosis Center at Children’s…
Feelings of loneliness can negatively impact a marriage, but a recent study suggests that certain positive traits can help protect the relationship from these harmful effects. Researchers discovered…
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Scientists have discovered how tiny defects in ultra-thin materials like graphene can stop their natural ripples, freezing them in place. This discovery could help engineers design better flexible…
Bristol Myers Squibb is levering Fulcrum Therapeutics out of its life. MyoKardia, a biotech that BMS bought in 2020, was working with Fulcrum to find cardiomyopathy targets but recently decided to end…
New research will consider how genetic mutations that cause abnormal bleeding appear to protect against deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The project, funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as two…
The aroma of hay and manure hangs over Culpeper County, Virginia, where there’s a cow for every three humans. “We’ve got big farms, most still family-owned, and a lot of forests,” says Sarah Parmelee,…
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The cultivated autologous limbal epithelial cells (CALEC) are created by removing stem cells from a healthy eye with a biopsy. Credit: Shutterstock / Sergey Gerashchenko.
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Looking at the various industry trends from the technology side of things, Mike Baird, director of product management for Schlafender Hase, a German software company, specifies that digitization has…
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A new Massachusetts Institute of Technology-led study confirms that the Antarctic ozone layer is healing as a direct result of global efforts to reduce ozone-depleting substances. Our planet’s natural…
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The health ministry on Wednesday issued a business improvement order to a clinic in Fukuoka, saying a range of stem cell treatments it offers violate the law on the safety of regenerative medicine.…
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By editing seven genes simultaneously, scientists at Colossal Biosciences were able to successfully create mice that have a coat color, texture, and thickness similar to the woolly mammoth’s core…
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While many new species are discovered in remote jungles or hidden in the depths of the sea, some are right under our noses. A research trip to the Alto Mayo area of Peru has revealed 27 new-to-science…
Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure during the first year postpartum according to research from Keck School of Medicine of USC. The study, published in…
William R. Polk (2018) "Crusade and Jihad: The Thousand-Year War Between the Muslim World and the Global North", New Haven: Yale University Press, 599 p.; price: $40 (Hardcover), ISBN: 9780300222906.…
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French startup Energiestro’s prototype solar energy flywheel-based storage system aims to reduce costs with glass fiber composites and prestressed concrete.
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Cognitive decline is a too-common feature of old age among those born with Down syndrome.Though the reasons aren't well understood, having an extra copy of chromosome 21 seems to hasten the…
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Hair is composed of a type of protein called keratin that is formed within the hair follicle, a cavity in the skin surrounded by cells that provide the amino acids and other components needed for…
Novo Nordisk Korea announced on Wednesday that it appointed Kasper Roseeuw Poulsen as general manager, effective March 1. Since joining Novo Nordisk in 2006, Poulsen has held key leadership positions…
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Many medicines taste so bitter that some people avoid taking them. To help with the bad taste, flavors and sweeteners are added to modify the taste and make it more acceptable. However, not everyone…
Gosselink, R. et al. Physiotherapy for adult patients with critical illness: Recommendations of the European Respiratory Society of Intensive Care Medicine Task Force on physiotherapy for critically…
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FairJourney Biologics S.A., leaders in the discovery and optimization of antibodies, today announced that it had completed the acquisition of the South San Francisco site from Charles River…
Centauri Therapeutics Limited (Centauri), an immunotherapy company with a unique and proprietary platform technology applicable across a wide range of therapeutic indications, today announced the…
A comprehensive new report estimates that the proportion of the global population who are overweight or obese has doubled since 1990.Forward projections to 2050 estimate a further increase, to around…
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Researchers developed an AI model, HOPE, that uses Wi-Fi-based motion sensors to detect depression in older adults with over 87% accuracy, offering a nonintrusive alternative to traditional screening…
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A new study highlights how GenAI feedback, specifically ERNIE Bot, enhances students' writing by offering instant, structured, and personalized insights—helping learners refine their language skills…
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TaxaBind is a multimodal AI tool that combines images, audio, text, and satellite data to classify species, map distributions, and support ecological modeling, outperforming state-of-the-art methods…
New research from kinesiologists at McMaster University is challenging the internet belief that timing resistance training to specific phases of the menstrual cycle boosts the body's ability to build…
Many people who have tried to lose weight by cutting calories are familiar with this frustrating reality: at some point, the body stops shedding pounds. It senses the reduced calorie intake and…
Researchers have transformed the National Water Model into a powerful AI-driven tool that forecasts water quality threats in real time, offering a game-changing approach to protecting drinking water…
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To evaluate the changing trend and cross-country inequality of bladder cancer (BC) burden over the past 30 years and further predict the trend until 2036. Based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD)…
With a fabled ability to purify tainted water or heal ailments, the narwhal's spiraling tusk was highly coveted during the Middle Ages when it was mistaken for a unicorn's horn. As narwhals (Monodon…
A new AI-powered tool is revolutionizing the study of cuneiform tablets by automatically aligning and copying complex characters, helping scholars decode ancient texts faster than ever before.
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Liu, S. B., Liu, S. L., Gan, X. L., Zhou, Q. & Hu, L. N. The effects of hyaluronic acid vaginal gel on the vaginal epithelium of ovariectomized rats. Gynecol. Endocrinol. 31 (3), 208–213…
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How much is your voice worth? It could be as little as roughly A$100. That was how much ABC News Verify recently spent to clone federal senator Jacqui Lambie’s voice – with her permission – using an…
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Harbour BioMed, HanAll Biopharma’s Chinese partner, resubmitted the BLA for HBM9161, a myasthenia gravis treatment candidate, to the Chinese National Medical Products Administration. HanAll Biopharma…
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Scientists have developed BrainLLM, a model that translates brain activity into natural language using fMRI and AI, outperforming previous classification-based methods.
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President Donald Trump signed two official actions over the weekend meant to boost domestic production of timber, paving the way for a significant increase in logging and associated activities on…
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The three NASA astronauts on the Crew-9 mission aboard the International Space Station are staying focused on their work, not the earthly politics recently inserted into debate about their return…
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The first resource containing high-resolution DNA sequencing data for over 37,000 children and parents collected over multiple decades from across the UK is now available to researchers worldwide. The…
For patients undergoing nerve transfer surgery for facial palsy, Botox injections can improve facial symmetry by reducing overactivity of the muscles on the unaffected side, suggests a study in the…
To better understand donors’ decisions within the nonprofit context, it is important to empirically attend to their perceptions of nonprofits. Drawing upon extant literature, a parsimonious conceptual…
It is well known that microplastics are collecting in the world's oceans at an alarming rate, but research on the cancer-linked pollutant in rivers remains limited. Now new evidence from two rivers in…
A 'chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication' is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus and vasculitis being wrongly diagnosed as…
Researchers developed the 24-hour dietary recall–plastic exposure (24DR-PE) tool to assess and quantify dietary plastic exposure, aiming to link it with real-world health impacts.
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that threatens our ability to prevent and treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. To better monitor the emergence and spread of resistance,…
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Credit: Unsplash+. A one-hour time change might not seem like a big deal, but your body thinks differently. When daylight saving time (DST) begins, many people experience disruptions in their sleep,…
Omalizumab more effective than oral therapy for multi-food allergies, study finds
Credit: Unsplash+ A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can identify women at a higher risk of heart disease using a simple electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers believe this AI tool, desig
Credit: Unsplash+. RFK Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to head the US Health and Human Services Department, wrote on X th
Credit: NASA. Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries in the universe. Scientists believe it makes up most of the mass
Psychological stress causes gut microbial dysbiosis and cancer progression, yet how gut microbiota determines psychological stress-induced tumor development remains unclear. Here we showed that…
Common food additive may increase gut inflammation and diabetes risk
Credit: Unsplash+ A new review confirms that antidepressants can effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), at least in the
Credit: Unsplash+ New research from the University of Georgia suggests that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could help reduce the risk of developin
Credit: Unsplash+ Scientists at McMaster University have discovered a new blood-clotting disorder that could change how doctors diagnose and treat patients with unexplained and persistent blood clots.…
Omega-3 fatty acids have garnered significant interest among patients and clinicians for their potential protective health effects, including lung health. In our recently published research, my…
Extinction is still forever, but scientists at US biotech company Colossal Biosciences are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring ancient beasts – genetically engineering living…
Heart attacks and strokes rise exponentially with age and make a major contribution to increasing healthcare costs and lost productivity. In the UK more than 7 million people are living with…
New research reveals that feeding infants a variety of foods in their first year can help prevent allergies by strengthening gut microbiota and immune tolerance—challenging outdated advice on allergen…
Imagine a world where we no longer rely on oil and gas for energy and products. Instead, we use natural, renewable materials to meet our needs while producing zero waste. Scientists at the Leibniz…
Of all the animals facing a major mass extinction event 252 million years ago, it is perhaps appropriate that frog-like creatures were able to bounce back.The amphibious nature of proto-frogs called…
SAN FRANCISCO – Additive-manufacturing startup Raven Space Systems secured agreements to work with NASA and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division.In addition, Kansas City,…
BYLINE: Laura Thomas Newswise — Ancient frog relatives survived the aftermath of the largest mass extinction of species by feeding on freshwater prey that evaded terrestrial predators, University of…
Do the words "mammoth mice" sound a little oxymoronic to you? Well, in our modern age of gene editing, they simply represent a new reality.That's because scientists at Colossal Biosciences say they've…
SK chemicals said it entered into a distribution and marketing agreement with Viatris Korea for three pharmaceutical products -- Celebrex for pain and inflammation associated with arthritis, Lyrica…
As egg prices continue to rise, more people are considering backyard chickens as a way to secure their own egg supply.For Wendy Hyland, renting hens has been a summer tradition for the past three…
PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP made tens of billions on paper by using his national profile to push meme cryptocurrency. One Democratic congressman wants to make sure other politicians can’t do the…
Looking ahead to International Women's Day this weekend, we're celebrating the incredible work of women around our Faculty from the last few months.Professor Dame Anne Marie Rafferty honoured in New…
Archaeologists in a remote Thai cave have uncovered the oldest human skeleton ever found in the country, which could rewrite the history of South East Asia
When we talk about mass extinction events, the first case that usually comes to mind is when an asteroid struck Earth about 66 million years ago and triggered the extinction of the dinosaurs. However,…
The latest annual wellbeing index from charity Internet Matters found parents and children remain concerned about online safety.
When competition for food is high, both chimps and bonobos sometimes rub their genitals together to cope
Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services completed its latest inspection by the FDA of its facilities in Scotland. Headquartered in Stirling, U.K., and specializing in the manufacture and fill/finish of…
An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and…
From telescopes redefining the cosmos to space robotics, lunar living, and AI-powered astronomy, this year’s SXSW lineup is packed with mind-expanding sessions for astronomy lovers, sci-fi…
Conceptual image of quantum computing magnetometer. (© RoAlin - stock.adobe.com) Scientists have created “vortions” — tiny swirling magnetic structures controlled by voltage rather than electric…
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A new study uncovers how Oropouche virus is breaking out of the Amazon, spreading across Brazil and beyond. Scientists warn that environmental changes, human mobility, and viral evolution are driving…