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November 20, 2024
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Nov. 18, 2024 — A newly discovered pterosaur fossil is shedding light on the evolutionary journey of these ancient flying reptiles. This complete specimen, named Skiphosoura bavarica, provides crucial insights into how pterosaurs transitioned from early, smaller ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — An international team of researchers has achieved an unprecedented milestone: the creation of mouse stem cells capable of generating a fully developed mouse using genetic tools from a unicellular organism, with which we share a common ancestor that ...
Nov. 16, 2024 — Some of the first human beings to arrive in Tasmania, over 41,000 years ago, used fire to shape and manage the landscape, about 2,000 years earlier than previously ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an ...
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Fiber is something that most of us get far too little of. To change that, we need to actually enjoy eating it. Food researchers have now invented a ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — While toxic in high concentrations, copper is essential to life as a trace element. Many tumors require significantly more copper than healthy cells for growth -- a possible new point of attack for ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Antibacterial drugs are important for treating infections. But increasingly, bacterial resistance to current drugs -- so they don't work well, or even at all -- means new ones are urgently needed. ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Dairy cows typically rest for 10 or more hours a day, so a dry, clean, and comfortable place -- such as a freestall -- to lie down and rest is ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers have led a clinical trial of a drug that mimics the effects of alcohol in more than 100 patients with laryngeal dystonia, a neurological ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Typically, closely related animal species have difficulty coexisting because they are competing for similar resources. Despite eating the same figs, ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. An international ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Children living in war-torn countries not only suffer from poor mental health outcomes, but war may cause adverse biological changes at the DNA level, which could have lifelong health impacts, ...
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity from ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Scientists have identified human antibodies capable of targeting the proteins responsible for severe malaria, potentially paving the way for new vaccines or treatments. Using organ-on-a-chip ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers shrink gastrointestinal tumors in mice using a yeast probiotic to deliver immunotherapy to the gut, offering a potentially novel strategy to target hard-to-reach gut ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Wings may be the obvious choice when studying the connection between dinosaurs and birds, but a pair of paleontologists prefer drumsticks. That part of the leg, they say, is where fibular reduction ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Scientists discovered a stretch of DNA in both C3 plants, like wheat and soybeans, and C4 plants, like corn and sorghum, that is responsible for optimizing C4 plant photosynthesis and making them ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — People around the world associate a trilled R sound with a rough texture and a jagged shape, and an L sound with smooth texture and a flat shape, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — A new study finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with invasive breast cancer. The findings question ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Researchers have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer -- cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women. In a new study, the international collaborators ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Being born preterm is associated with an increased risk of death from birth until the third and fourth decades of ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Asking children 'What does a scientist look like?' now results in more illustrations of women and people of color than decades ago. But do generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools also ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Rosalind Franklin, James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the structure of DNA -- that molecular blueprint for life -- over 70 years ago. Today, scientists are still uncovering new ways to read ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Common cardiovascular drugs are linked to a lower risk of dementia in older age, according to a new ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — The Wistar Institute and the University of Buea in Cameroon has uncovered the mechanisms for a medicinal plant with anti-HIV potential in Croton oligandrus Pierre & Hutch, a species of African ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Energy stored in thermochemical materials can effectively heat indoor spaces, particularly in humid regions, according to ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Astronomers have discovered the first pairs of white dwarf and main sequence stars -- 'dead' remnants and 'living' stars -- in young star clusters. This breakthrough offers new ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers are helping uncover new information about the Y chromosome in horses, which will help owners identify optimal lineages for breeding and help conservationists preserve breed ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers examined the Senboku Hottokenai Network Project through a combination of case study and action research methodologies. The results of this study shed new light on the importance of ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Houses for sale in a flood zone are around 10% cheaper than surrounding areas, according to new research. However, the reduced price tag is not worth the extra risk and can burden buyers with ...
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Turning Carbon Emissions Into Methane Fuel
- Stopping Severe Malaria by Harnessing Natural Human Antibodies
- Probiotic Delivers Anticancer Drug to the Gut
- Thanksgiving Special: Dinosaur Drumsticks and the Story of the Turkey Trot
- Superior Photosynthesis Abilities of Some Plants Could Hold Key to Climate-Resilient Crops
- R Sounds Are Rough, and L Sounds Are Smooth, According to Cross-Cultural Study
- Healthy Women Have Cells That Resemble Breast Cancer
- Cancer-Like Mutations in Healthy Cells Point to Origins of Breast Cancer
- Preterm Birth Associated With Increased Mortality Risk Into Adulthood
- Real-World Chemists Are More Diverse Than Generative AI Images Suggest
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- Brain-Based Visual Impairment in Children
- Advancements in Genomic Research Reveal Alternative Transcription Initiation Sites in Thousands of Soybean Genes
- Cardiovascular Drugs May Reduce Dementia Risk
- HIV Latency Reversing Properties in African Plant
- Thermochemical Tech Shows Promising Path for Building Heat
- Astronomers Discover First Pairs of White Dwarf and Main Sequence Stars in Clusters, Shining New Light on Stellar Evolution
- Changing the Definition of Cerebral Palsy
- Secrets of Horse Genetics for Conservation, Breeding
- Revitalizing Neighborhoods in the Wake of Aging Populations
- How Flood Risk Affects Home Values
- Study Identifies Subtypes of Fibroblasts in Skin Cancer
- New Theory Reveals the Shape of a Single Photon
- Next Step in Light Microscopy Image Improvement
- Populations Overheat as Major Cities Fail Canopy Goals
- The Chilling Sound of the Aztec Death Whistle
- By Exerting 'crowd Control' Over Mouse Cells, Scientists Make Progress Towards Engineering Tissues
- Labeling Cell Particles With Barcodes
- Neuroscientists Discover How the Brain Slows Anxious Breathing
- Perovskite Research Boosts Solar Cell Efficiency and Product Life
- New Method of Generating Eco-Friendly Energy
- Vultures and Artificial Intelligence(s) as Death Detectors: High-Tech Approach for Wildlife Research and Conservation
- Psychotic-Like Experiences in Adolescents Linked to Depression and Self-Destructive Behavior
- How Children Learned for 99% of Human History
- Spinning Fusion Fuel for Efficiency
- Earlier Diabetes Diagnosis Linked to Dementia Risk
- How Jetlag Can Disrupt Our Metabolism
- Battery Research With X-Ray Microscope
- Researchers Develop Crystals to Harvest Water from Air, Inspired by Desert Life
- Study Tracks PFAS, Microplastics Through Landfills and Wastewater Treatment Plants
- Building Roots in Glass, a Bio-Inspired Approach to Creating 3D Microvascular Networks Using Plants and Fungi
- Study Identifies Potential New Drug for Parkinson's-Related Cognitive Decline, Dementia
- Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used to Predict River Discharge and Warn of Potential Flooding
- Developing an Antibody to Combat Age-Related Muscle Atrophy
- Will Agricultural Weeds Finally Claim the Upper Hand in a Changing Climate?
- How Cells Habituate
- Improving Hurricane Modeling With Physics-Informed Machine Learning
- Sliding Seeds Can Provide Insight Into Devastating Landslides and Rock Avalanches
- Pregnant People Might Not Be Getting the Nutrients They Need
- Researchers Discover New Cognitive Blueprint for Making and Breaking Habits
- Eradivir's EV25 Therapeutic Reduces Advanced-Stage Influenza Viral Loads Faster, More Thoroughly in Preclinical Studies Than Current Therapies
- Bioeconomy in Colombia: The Race to Save Colombia's Vital Shellfish
- Why Weight? Researchers Say It’s Fitness That Matters
- Researchers Use Biophysics to Design New Vaccines Against RSV and Related Respiratory Viruses
- Creativity Camp Improves Adolescent Mental Health, Well-Being
- Can Everyday Physical Activity Improve Cognitive Health in Middle Age?
- Could a Genetic Flaw Be the Key to Stopping People Craving Sugary Treats?
- Study Challenges Long-Held Theories on How Migratory Birds Navigate
- AI Needs to Work on Its Conversation Game
- When Muscles Work Out, They Help Neurons to Grow
- How Immune Cells 'sniff Out' Pathogens
- Finland Introduces a New Care Pathway for Epilepsy
- Bioengineered Yeast Mass Produces Herbal Medicine
- Better Chances for Chemotherapy in Neuroblastoma
- Climate Change Threatens Rare Temperate Rainforests
- Raise the Roof: How to Reduce Badminton Birdie Drift
- Ouch! Commonalties Found in Pain Vocalizations and Interjections Across Cultures
- High Exposure to Everyday Chemicals During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma Risk in Children
Monday, November 18, 2024
- Cholesterol Is Not the Only Lipid Involved in Trans Fat-Driven Cardiovascular Disease
- Leaner Large Language Models Could Enable Efficient Local Use on Phones and Laptops
- Modeling and Analysis Reveals Technological, Environmental Challenges to Increasing Water Recovery from Desalination
- New Subtypes of Common Brain Disorder
- Revealing the Hidden Costs of What We Eat
- American Soil Losing More Nutrients for Crops Due to Heavier Rainstorms
- New Nasal Vaccine Shows Promise in Curbing Whooping Cough Spread
- Smarter Blood Tests Deliver Faster Diagnoses, Improved Outcomes
- National Poll: Some Parents Need Support Managing Children's Anger
- Finger Prick on Track to Become Alzheimer's Test
- A Common Heart Failure Medication May Help Prevent Heart Damage Related to Chemotherapy
- Nasal Spray Version of Common Diuretic Has Potential to Help Treat Heart Failure
- A New Discovery About Pain Signaling May Contribute to Better Treatment of Chronic Pain
- Machine Learning and Supercomputer Simulations Help Researchers to Predict Interactions Between Gold Nanoparticles and Blood Proteins
- New Model Can Help Understand Coexistence in Nature
- Cocoa or Green Tea Could Protect You from the Negative Effects of Fatty Foods During Mental Stress
- A New Model to Explore the Epidermal Renewal
- Ytterbium Thin-Disk Lasers Pave the Way for Sensitive Detection of Atmospheric Pollutants
- Promising Daily Tablet Increases Growth in Children With Dwarfism
- How 70% of the Mediterranean Sea Was Lost 5.5 Million Years Ago
- Study Identifies Strategy for AI Cost-Efficiency in Health Care Settings
- A Single Cell's Siesta
- Effortless Robot Movements
- How Marine Worms Regenerate Lost Body Parts
- Diagnosing Knee Abnormalities Like an Experienced Radiologist: A Novel Deep Learning Model
- Tree Islands Restore Nature in Oil Palm Plantations
- When Hepatitis E Viruses Attack Nerve Cells
- New Study Investigates Insecticide Contamination in Minnesota's Water
- Confinement May Affect How We Smell and Feel About Food
- Plastic Bag Bans Have Lingering Impacts, Even After Repeals
- Multiple Sclerosis Drug May Help With Poor Working Memory
- Alcohol-Related Deaths in the U.S. More Than Double from 1999 to 2020
- The Women and Stress Behind Rural Farming in America