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Planetary Sciences
Chinese rover finds evidence of ancient Martian ocean
A Chinese rover has found new evidence to support the theory that Mars was once home to a vast ocean, including tracing some ancient coastline where water may once have lapped, a study said Thursday.
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Astronomy
Astronomers discover a new repeating fast radio burst
Using the CHIME telescope, an international team of astronomers has detected a new repeating fast radio burst (FRBs) source in the outskirts of a quiescent galaxy. The finding of a new FRB, which experienced 22 repeating ...
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The rise of color vision in animals: Study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals
Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned with iridescent eyespots, to attract peahens for courtship. This is a classic example ...
Evolution
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Chernobyl frogs exposed to radiation show no signs of accelerated aging or increased stress hormone levels
The radiation levels experienced by the frogs living in Chernobyl have not affected their age or their rate of aging. These two traits do not differ, in fact, between specimens captured in areas with high levels of radiation ...
Plants & Animals
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New giant particle collider 'right option for science': Next CERN chief
The next head of Europe's CERN physics laboratory said Thursday that he favored moving forward with plans for a giant particle collider far more powerful than the collider that discovered the famous "God particle".
General Physics
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Plastics pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries, new study says
Plastics are not as safe and inert as previously thought. A new research study written by an international team of researchers uses the planetary boundaries framework to structure the rapidly mounting evidence of the effects ...
Environment
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Evolutionary anthropologist presents hypothesis about why humans are dominating the world over other animals
Why is human culture—the shared body of knowledge passed down across generations—so much more powerful than animal cultures?
Evolution
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Fluids thicken at the speed of light: A new theory extends Einstein's relativity to real fluids
The theory of special relativity is rife with counterintuitive and surprising effects, the most famous of which are length contraction and time dilation. If an object travels at a relative speed, which is a non-negligible ...
Neuroimmune communication pathway reveals interactions that may drive endometriosis-associated pain
Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers have discovered a neuroimmune communication pathway that may drive endometriosis-associated pain and lesion growth.
Surge in global cancer by 2050 with widening disparities projected by study
An international research effort led by Charles Sturt University, Australia, is projecting a significant rise in global cancer cases and deaths by 2050. They identify widening disparities between low Human Development Index ...
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Medical Xpress
Neuroimmune communication pathway reveals interactions that may drive endometriosis-associated pain
Artificial sensory cilia can monitor internal biomarkers to detect and assess airway diseases
Researchers are one step closer to developing cell-based therapy for hypothyroidism
Surveillance study traces COVID-19's impact on global flu patterns and evolution
Study sheds light on copper's role in driving kidney cancer
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria could pose major health threat across Asia
Stem cells reveal how exposure to danger signals primes immune response in cardiovascular disease
3D robot navigation could enable multi-site medical procedures
Does more virtual care mean more low-value care? Study suggests no
Biomarker identified for predicting inflammatory bowel disease treatment success
Uncovering a new mechanism for drug resistance in pancreatic cancer
Unrecognized cognitive impairment in vulnerable older adults is ubiquitous, says study
Tech Xplore
3D-printed solutions shield electronics from electrostatic discharge
Off-the-shelf thermoelectric generators can upgrade CO₂ into useful chemicals, which could aid Mars colonization
Tiny electronic nose rivals animal scent detection
Unique memristor design with analog switching shows promise for high-efficiency neuromorphic computing
Advance in 4-inch heterostructure fabrication enhances AI semiconductors
Researchers drive solid-state innovation for renewable energy storage
Could we ever decipher an alien language? Uncovering how AI communicates may be the key
Waste heat from London sewers eyed to warm UK parliament
Electric vehicles in Africa: What's needed to grow the sector
New haptic patch transmits complexity of touch to the skin
Amnesia-causing diatoms found in Luzon shellfish farms
The densely-populated island of Luzon is home to over half of the Philippines' population, many of whom consume shellfish on a regular basis. An international team of scientists has just confirmed the presence there of two ...
Ecology
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Physicists reveal how layers and twists impact graphene's optical conductivity
When it comes to electrically conductive nanomaterials, graphene—stronger and lighter than steel and more conductive than copper—has been shown to be an excellent choice for a wide range of technologies.
Nanophysics
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Symmetry in biology: A look into how bees actively organize nests in mirroring patterns
Mirroring the mechanisms that make human faces and bodies—and those of many multicellular organisms—symmetrical, bee colonies build symmetrical nests when they are placed on either side of a double-sided comb. The finding, ...
Evolution
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Inhibiting specific protein action could lead to precision therapy for some patients with drug-resistant leukemia
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have identified an inherited genetic variation prevalent among East Asians that contributes to drug resistance, driving the aggressive growth of cancer cells ...
Oncology & Cancer
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A new GPS system for microorganisms could enhance forensic investigations
A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has developed an AI tool that traces back the most recent places you have been to. The tool acts like a satellite navigation system, but instead of guiding you to your hotel, ...
Biotechnology
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DNA evidence rewrites histories for people buried in volcanic eruption in ancient Pompeii
In 79 CE, the active volcanic system in southern Italy known as Somma-Vesuvius erupted, burying the small Roman town of Pompeii and everyone in it. The "Pompeii eruption" covered everything in a layer of ash that preserved ...
Archaeology
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Can unknown physics be seen in interactions between Higgs bosons?
Since the launch of the Large Hadron Collider, there has been ongoing research there into Higgs bosons and a search for traces of physics beyond the existing model of elementary particles. Scientists working at the ATLAS ...
General Physics
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Astrophysicists use echoes of light to illuminate black holes
A team of astrophysicists, led by scholars from the Institute for Advanced Study, has developed an innovative technique to search for black hole light echoes. Their novel method, which will make it easier for the mass and ...
Astronomy
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Computer model uncovers plant thickness growth mechanisms
Most research on plant stem cells focuses on the tips of roots and shoots, where growth occurs in height. But biologist Kirsten Ten Tusscher from Utrecht University explains that thickness growth is just as essential.
Plants & Animals
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Can the noble metals become superconductors?
Superconductivity is the phenomenon by which, at sufficiently low temperatures, electric current can flow in a metal with no resistance. While certain metals are excellent superconductors, other metals cannot superconduct ...
Coral reef fish running out of time to recover at Great Barrier Reef islands, research warns
A study has found concerning new evidence of long-term declines in coral reef fish around highly visited inshore islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
Cliff-top sites preserve ancient Aboriginal heritage on the River Murray
New research by Flinders University researchers, conducted in partnership with the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation (RMMAC), has documented ancient archaeological sites on the cliff-tops in the region between ...
Battling air pollution may contribute to climate change by impacting soil carbon storage
Decades-old policies aimed at improving air quality may also be accelerating global climate change, warns a recent study published in the journal Ecology.
How prisons fall short in protecting the incarcerated from climate disasters
Blistering heat, freezing cold, and overflowing sewage water: These were the living conditions that formerly incarcerated people in Colorado said they suffered inside the state's prisons and jails.
Indigenous elders and ritual specialists help to unlock the meaning of ancient Amazonian rock art
Archaeologists documenting tens of thousands of rock art motifs in the Colombian Amazon have been consulting with Indigenous elders and ritual specialists to help interpret their meaning.
Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles
Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with dozens of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames.
Incorporating cultural and recreational ecosystem services of freshwater within Israel's water economy
Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have introduced an innovative model that incorporates recreational freshwater ecosystem services into water allocation decisions. The study, conducted by Aliza Fleischer, ...
US town on alert after 43 monkeys escape research facility
More than 40 monkeys were on the loose Thursday in a small US town after escaping a research facility, with authorities warning residents to keep their doors and windows closed.
A green, scalable synthesis approach addresses the challenges of semiconductor-based photocatalysis
Solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting offers a sustainable route for hydrogen production. Researchers have explored various semiconductors, but challenges like bandgap limitations and carrier recombination persist.
Team investigates population genetic characteristics of two hybrid crucian carp strains
The crucian carp (Carassius auratus) is a common freshwater fish species in China, and its aquaculture mainly depends on excellent varieties through artificial breeding. The hybrid strain derived from Carassius cuvieri (♀) ...
Spiders forage for prey rich in specific nutrients depending on species, life stage and sex
A new field study of arachnid hunting behavior has shown that spiders forage for prey rich in specific nutrients, and their preferences depend on the individual spider's species, life stage and sex. The results suggest that ...
Image: Astronaut captures photo of Earth from the International Space Station
Earth's city lights streak by in this long-exposure photo taken by NASA astronaut Don Pettit on Oct. 24, 2024. The green glow of Earth's atmosphere is also visible on the horizon.
Hurricane Helene's gravity waves revealed by NASA's AWE
On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast of Florida, inducing storm surges and widespread impacts on communities in its path. At the same time, NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE), recorded enormous ...
Survey shows nuclear taboo remains strong among Americans
The use of nuclear weapons is a red line that most Americans never again want to see crossed, according to a new survey from the Human Security Lab at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Eighty-three percent of Americans ...
History book looks at Brazil's longest-lasting maroon society and its influence today
The largest and longest-lasting society formed by people who escaped slavery and their descendants endured for a century in northeastern Brazil, and it continues to be a potent political symbol of Black pride today. University ...
Advancing biodiversity monitoring with a network of automated wildlife cameras
What if we could keep an eye on nature 24/7 without constantly being there? Researchers at the University of Amsterdam Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) have teamed up with Waternet in a nature reserve ...
Accumulation of polystyrene nanoplastics in leaves poses threats to plants, study shows
Plastic debris can break down into smaller particles due to different environmental factors, and become micro-nanoplastics (MNPs). Foliar accumulation of MNPs in leafy crops could negatively affect plant productivity and ...
Current test accommodations for students with blindness do not fully address their needs, study finds
Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated that the current accommodations for examinees with blindness for examinations such as those related to admissions are inadequate, particularly for examinations requiring ...
Why China is worried about a second Trump presidency, and how Beijing might react
Donald Trump will return to the White House having set out his foreign policy approach for the next four years.
Sprinkling plants with water found effective in keeping spider mites off raspberry leaves
Raspberry production faces many challenges, including pests. To reduce the use of chemical pesticides, it is essential to find environmentally friendly control methods. Now, researchers at NIBIO are studying how sprinkling ...