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2024-10-09 23:15:10

NASA's Hubble watches Jupiter's Great Red Spot behave like a stress ball
Astronomers have observed Jupiter's legendary Great Red Spot (GRS), an anticyclone large enough to swallow Earth, for at least 150 years. But there are always new surprises -- especially when NASA's Hubble Space Telescope takes a close-up look at it. Hubble's new observations of the famous red storm, collected 90 days between December 2023 to March 2024, reveal that the GRS is not as stable as it might look. The recent data show the GRS jiggling like a bowl of gelatin. The combined Hubble images allowed astronomers to assemble a time-lapse movie of the squiggly behavior of the GRS.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183537.htm

2024-09-30 21:15:10

Could a bout of COVID protect you from a severe case of flu?
New findings on how past viral respiratory infections affect future, unrelated ones could lead to therapies for boosting general antiviral immunity -- and potentially pandemic preparedness.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240930160208.htm

2024-09-24 22:15:09

Atmospheric methane increase during pandemic due primarily to wetland flooding
A new analysis of satellite data finds that the record surge in atmospheric methane emissions from 2020 to 2022 was driven by increased inundation and water storage in wetlands, combined with a slight decrease in atmospheric hydroxide (OH).
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240924165757.htm

2024-09-24 21:45:09

2024-09-13 12:15:13

Residents in San Joaquin Valley breathe chemical pesticides, according to new study
A new study found 22% of adults and 10% of children who participated in an air-quality study in California's San Joaquin Valley were breathing detectable levels of pesticides.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240913003337.htm

2024-09-12 19:45:11

Discovery could lead to longer-lasting EV batteries, hasten energy transition
Researchers have discovered why lithium-ion batteries, which power most electronic devices, lose capacity overtime. The findings could enable the development of electric vehicles that go far longer without needing a charge.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240912142413.htm

2024-09-11 16:45:09

Mirror, mirror, in my tank, who's the biggest fish of all?
Researchers have demonstrated that bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) checked their body size in a mirror before choosing whether to attack fish that were slightly larger or smaller than themselves, saying it was the first time for a non-human animal to be demonstrated to possess some mental states that are elements of private self-awareness.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240911112117.htm

2024-09-11 16:15:10

Astronomers track bubbles on star's surface in most detailed video yet
Astronomers have captured images of a star other than the Sun in enough detail to track the motion of bubbling gas on its surface. The images of the star, R Doradus, were obtained in July and August 2023. They show giant, hot bubbles of gas, 75 times the size of the Sun, appearing on the surface and sinking back into the star's interior faster than expected.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240911112026.htm

2024-09-05 19:45:09

Gravitational waves unveil previously unseen properties of neutron stars
A better understanding of the inner workings of neutron stars will lead to a greater knowledge of the dynamics that underpin the workings of the universe and also could help drive future technology. A new study details how new insights into how dissipative tidal forces within double -- or binary -- neutron star systems will inform our understanding of the universe.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240905131242.htm

2024-09-03 21:45:09

Assorted, distinctive behavior of molten uranium salt revealed by neutrons
New research addresses the fundamental science necessary to increase the efficiency of nuclear energy. Researchers have now documented the unique chemistry dynamics and structure of high-temperature liquid uranium trichloride salt, a potential nuclear fuel source for next-generation reactors.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903145001.htm

2024-08-23 23:15:11

Good sleep habits important for overweight adults
New research reveals harmful consequences for people who are overweight and ignore their body's signals to sleep at night, with specific differences between men and women.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240823144721.htm

2024-08-23 16:45:13

Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
A new study has used a series of innovative field experiments to show how plants combine circadian clock signals with environmental cues under naturally fluctuating conditions.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240823120128.htm

2024-08-23 00:15:12

Macrophage mix helps determine rate and fate of fatty liver disease
The white blood cells' typical role is to promote inflammation and stimulate the immune response, but researchers say some actually appear to temper inflammatory conditions and improve healing.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240822181046.htm

2024-08-21 17:15:13

Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or wick heat away, current options require boutique fibers or complex manufacturing processes. But now, demonstrations of a durable chalk-based coating show it can cool the air underneath treated fabric by up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240821124457.htm

2024-08-17 17:45:11

New twist on synthesis technique promises sustainable manufacturing
Researchers developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing process.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240816173928.htm

2024-08-16 22:15:15

Tracking down the asteroid that sealed the fate of the dinosaurs
The asteroid that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago probably came from the outer solar system.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240816123943.htm

2024-08-16 17:30:15

Faster than one pixel at a time -- new imaging method for neutral atomic beam microscopes developed by researchers
Microscope images could be obtained much more quickly -- rather than one pixel at a time -- thanks to a new imaging method for neutral atomic beam microscopes. It could ultimately lead to engineers and scientists getting faster results when they are scanning samples.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240816121515.htm

2024-08-15 17:30:15

As human activities expand in Antarctica, scientists identify crucial conservation sites
Establishing Key Biodiversity Areas in the Southern Ocean will be vital for safeguarding the ecosystem from the impact of human activities, researchers say.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240815130613.htm

2024-08-15 12:15:12

Climate reporting standards insufficient, must be expanded, say experts
A new article concludes that current climate standards are not sufficiently incentivizing the big picture innovations necessary to deliver net zero, and must be expanded to include a company's broader influence on climate action.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240814211149.htm

2024-08-14 20:15:12

How bread dough gave rise to civilization
A major international study has explained how bread wheat helped to transform the ancient world on its path to becoming the iconic crop that today helps sustain a global population of eight billion.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240814124651.htm

2024-08-14 18:15:12

New research identifies early sensorimotor markers for autism spectrum disorder
A study has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240814124643.htm

2024-08-13 17:45:12

Measuring Martian winds with sound
Martian landers have been able capture measurements of wind speeds -- some gauging the cooling rate of heated materials when winds blow over them, others using cameras to image 'tell-tales' that blow in the wind -- but there's still room for improvement. Researchers now demonstrate a novel sonic anemometric system featuring a pair of narrow-band piezoelectric transducers to measure the travel time of sound pulses through Martian air. The study accounted for variables including transducer diffraction effects and wind direction.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240813132036.htm

2024-08-12 18:45:14

Drug protects against air pollution-related Alzheimer's signs in mice
A new study shows how feeding mice a drug called GSM-15606 provided protection against air pollution-related increases in proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240812123246.htm

2024-08-09 21:45:11

Potential new approach to enhancing stem-cell transplants
A discovery may boost the effectiveness of stem-cell transplants, commonly used for patients with cancer, blood disorders, or autoimmune diseases caused by defective stem cells, which produce all the body's different blood cells.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240809135941.htm

2024-08-09 21:15:11

Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins
While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology. Uncovering the biological machinery the algae evolved to make its intricate toxin also revealed previously unknown strategies for assembling chemicals, which could unlock the development of new medicines and materials.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240809135939.htm

2024-08-08 16:45:12

Detecting climate change using aerosols
Researchers analyzed long-term aerosol satellite observation big data focusing on the Pacific Ocean downwind of China. Using a newly developed metric that considered aerosols as tracers, they detected altered atmospheric transport patterns associated with climate change. They observed that the distance of transboundary air pollution moving east from China had shortened. Thus, long-term satellite-based Earth observations are crucial for early climate change detection and accurate evaluation of this trend.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240808115233.htm

2024-08-05 18:15:12

Scientists and climate change: Extreme concern and high level of engagement
Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or engaged in advocacy and protest, with even more being willing to do so in future. This is evident from a large-scale survey of scientists from all over the world.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240805133849.htm

2024-08-02 23:15:11

What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date
A new review article outlines the genetic, neurobiological, and environmental foundations for schizophrenia.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240802170955.htm

2024-08-02 21:30:14

New study highlights scale and impact of long COVID
Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies into long COVID to examine the number and range of people affected, the underlying mechanisms of disease, the many symptoms that patients develop, and current and future treatments.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240802170950.htm

2024-08-02 19:15:12

Link between global warming and rising sea levels
A new study suggests that Earth's natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica's impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades. By the same token, if emissions continue on the current trajectory, Antarctic ice loss could lead to more future sea level rise than previously thought.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240802144615.htm

2024-08-02 18:45:12

Allergy cells' hidden secret
Known for their role in allergic reactions, mast cells have long been recognised as key players in our immune system. When they encounter allergens, they release chemicals that trigger typical allergy symptoms such as tissue swelling and inflammation. Now, researchers have discovered a hidden talent of mast cells: they can capture and use another type of immune cell called neutrophils. This surprising discovery sheds new light on how our immune system works, particularly during allergic reactions.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240802132958.htm

2024-08-02 01:45:10

Trying to limit calories? Skip the dip, researchers advise
Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people's daily calories. With nearly one in three adults in the United States overweight and more than two in five with obesity, researchers are investigating how Americans can snack smarter.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240801165632.htm

2024-08-01 22:00:16

Retreat of tropical glaciers foreshadows changing climate's effect on the global ice
As they are in many places around the globe, glaciers perched high in the Andes Mountains are shrinking. Now, researchers have uncovered evidence that the high-altitude tropical ice fields are likely smaller than they've been at any time since the last ice age ended 11,700 years ago.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240801165624.htm

2024-08-01 21:45:12

2024-08-01 19:45:12

Climate anomalies may play a major role in driving cholera pandemics
New research suggests that an El Nino event may have aided the establishment and spread of a novel cholera strain during an early 20th-century pandemic, supporting the idea that climate anomalies could create opportunities for the emergence of new cholera strains.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240801142243.htm

2024-08-01 19:30:14

Easy tool helps estimate fall risks
Researchers have developed a formula and easy-to-use assessment tool for estimating fall risks using a database of older adults. Preventing falls among older adults is expected to extend life expectancy and reduce medical and nursing care costs.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240801012126.htm

2024-08-01 19:15:12

2024-08-01 12:15:11

Pursuing the middle path to scientific discovery
Scientists have made significant strides in understanding the properties of a ferroelectric material under an electric field. This breakthrough holds potential for advances in computer memory, lasers and sensors for ultraprecise measurements.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240801004053.htm

2024-07-31 22:15:12

Scientists devise method to secure Earth's biodiversity on the moon
New research led proposes a plan to safeguard Earth's imperiled biodiversity by cryogenically preserving biological material on the moon. The moon's permanently shadowed craters are cold enough for cryogenic preservation without the need for electricity or liquid nitrogen.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141234.htm

Body appreciation varies across cultures
People from different cultures show both similarities and differences in how body appreciation, sociocultural pressure, and internalization of thin ideals vary, according to a new study.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240731141148.htm

2024-07-31 12:45:11

New high-resolution 3D maps show how the brain's blood vessels changes with age
Researchers have identified mouse brain regions vulnerable to blood vessel degeneration, offering clues to the connection between vasculature and neurodegenerative disease.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240730162155.htm

2024-07-31 12:15:12

2024-07-30 21:15:11

Super-black wood can improve telescopes, optical devices and consumer goods
Thanks to an accidental discovery, researchers have created a new super-black material that absorbs almost all light, opening potential applications in fine jewelry, solar cells and precision optical devices.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240730140539.htm

2024-07-30 20:45:11

2024-07-30 20:30:14

A tool for visualizing single-cell data
Modern cutting-edge research generates enormous amounts of data, presenting scientists with the challenge of visualizing and analyzing it. Researchers have developed a tool for visualizing large data sets. The sCIRCLE tool allows users to explore single-cell analysis data in an interactive and user-friendly way.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240730134849.htm

2024-07-30 20:15:13

2024-07-29 23:15:12

MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements
MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in a recent study scientists showed just how much we didn't know about the intricate processes plants use to produce them.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240729173502.htm

2024-07-29 22:45:12

Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how
New research using live mouse-adapted influenza virus improves upon previous mouse experiments to explain how maternal infection impacts fetal brain development. The study also indicates fetal brain changes are more likely once the severity of the mother's infection meets a specific threshold.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240729173408.htm

2024-07-29 22:15:12

To get drivers to put down their phones, make it a game
A large trial of strategies to reduce distracted driving showed that those that were 'gamified' yielded a lasting reduction in handheld phone usage while driving.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240729173324.htm

2024-07-29 17:15:11

Researchers use non-invasive technique to record involuntary nervous system
A research team has shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human cervical nerves in clinical settings. The results could help medical professionals tailor treatments for inflammatory conditions like sepsis and PTSD.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240729110300.htm

2024-07-29 16:45:11

Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens
Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240729110246.htm

2024-07-29 16:15:12

Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day
For people moving through the Bronx at different times, exposure to particulate matter 2.5 microns or bigger rises by about 2.4 percent when daily travel patterns are taken into account, according to a new study.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240729104216.htm

2024-07-28 12:15:11

When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness
Researchers argue that, in some situations where machine-learning models are used to allocate scarce resources or opportunities, randomizing decisions in a structured way may lead to fairer outcomes.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240726193217.htm

2024-07-27 12:15:11

New additive process can make better -- and greener -- high-value chemicals
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better -- and greener -- agricultural chemicals and everyday products. Using a process that combines natural enzymes and light, the team developed an eco-friendly way to precisely mix fluorine, an important additive, into chemicals called olefins -- hydrocarbons used in a vast array of products, from detergents to fuels to medicines. This groundbreaking method offers an efficient new strategy for creating high-value chemicals with potential applications in agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, renewable fuels, and more.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240726193214.htm

2024-07-27 00:45:11

'Dancing molecules' heal cartilage damage
New therapy uses synthetic nanofibers to mimic the natural signaling of a protein that is crucial for cartilage formation and maintenance. Researchers found that intensifying the motion of molecules within the nanofibers led to more components needed for regeneration. After just four hours, the treatment activated the gene expression necessary to generate cartilage. Therapy could be used to treat osteoarthritis, which affects nearly 530 million people worldwide.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240726193211.htm

2024-07-27 00:15:12

New understanding of fly behavior has potential application in robotics, public safety
Scientists have identified an automatic behavior in flies that helps them assess wind conditions -- its presence and direction -- before deploying a strategy to follow a scent to its source. The fact that they can do this is surprising -- can you tell if there's a gentle breeze if you stick your head out of a moving car? Flies aren't just reacting to an odor with a preprogrammed response: they are responding in context-appropriate manner. This knowledge potentially could be applied to train more sophisticated algorithms for scent-detecting drones to find the source of chemical leaks.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240726113422.htm

2024-07-26 01:15:11

Folded peptides are more electrically conductive than unfolded peptides
What puts the electronic pep in peptides? A folded structure, according to a new study. Researchers combined single-molecule experiments, molecular dynamics simulations and quantum mechanics to validate the findings.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725193917.htm

2024-07-26 00:45:09

Nitrogen emissions have a net cooling effect: But researchers warn against a climate solution
An international team of researchers has found that nitrogen emissions from fertilizers and fossil fuels have a net cooling effect on the climate. But they warn increasing atmospheric nitrogen has further damaging effects on the environment, calling for an urgent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to halt global warming.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154823.htm

2024-07-26 00:15:11

Size doesn't matter for mammals with more complex brains
Mammals that have evolved more developed brains tend to have a smaller size difference between males and females of that species, according to new research.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154746.htm

2024-07-25 23:30:14

Method enables fast, accurate estimates of cardiovascular state to inform blood pressure management
A new mathematical method, validated with experimental animal data, provides a fast, reliable and minimally invasive way of determining how to treat critical blood pressure changes during surgery or intensive care.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154719.htm

2024-07-25 23:15:11

Scientists study how to bring you 'climate-smart coffee'
Coffee beans consumed across the globe come from two species: Coffea arabica and Coffea canephora. By 2050, about 80% of Arabica production is predicted to decrease because of climate change. Researchers are investigating to see if they can find alternative coffee cultivars.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154702.htm

2024-07-25 22:15:12

How a bacterium supports healing of chronic diabetic wounds
New research shows that a certain bug, Alcaligenes faecalis (A. faecalis), can facilitate healing of hard-to-treat wounds among people with diabetes. While there are many studies done on potentially harmful bacteria in wounds, the researchers discovered that A. faecalis, a bacterium found in many types of chronic wounds, actually boosts healing of diabetic wounds. The researchers found that the beneficial bacterium can promote skin cell movements that are essential for wound closure by inhibiting enzymes that are over-produced in people with diabetes.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154647.htm

2024-07-25 21:45:11

How evolution tamed a deadly virus and why we should still worry
Over the last century, a once-deadly mosquito-borne virus has evolved so that it no longer sickens humans. New research shows that changes in the virus's ability to target human cells paralleled the decline in illness and death. The findings offer important lessons in virology that may help guide better preparedness for future outbreaks of other viral diseases.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154643.htm

2024-07-25 20:45:11

Parched Central Valley farms depend on Sierras for groundwater
New research shows California's Central Valley, known as America's breadbasket, gets as much as half of its groundwater from the Sierra Nevadas. This is significant for a farming region that, in some parts, relies almost entirely on groundwater for irrigation.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240725154631.htm

2024-07-25 16:45:12

New gene therapy approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724191230.htm

2024-07-24 22:15:12

Researchers discover faster, more energy-efficient way to manufacture an industrially important chemical
The reactivity of zirconium on silicon nitride enhances the conversion of propane into propylene, a key commodity chemical needed to make polypropylene. This finding hints at the reactivity researchers might achieve with other nontraditional catalysts.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724171608.htm

2024-07-24 21:45:11

Hens blush when they are scared or excited, study finds
Hens fluff their head feathers and blush to express different emotions and levels of excitement, according to a new study.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724171456.htm

2024-07-24 17:15:12

Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland, Oregon, neighborhoods where lead-sheathed telecommunications cables were once used compared to lead levels in nearby rural areas, a new study of urban moss has found.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240724123116.htm

2024-07-23 22:45:10

Drawing water from dry air
A prototype device harvests drinking water from the atmosphere, even in arid places.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723182005.htm

2024-07-23 21:45:12

Brain's support cells contribute to Alzheimer's disease by producing toxic peptide
Oligodendrocytes are an important source of amyloid beta and play a key role in promoting neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723144058.htm

2024-07-23 19:15:11

Tumor suppressor protein Par-4 triggers unique cell death pathway in cancerous cells
A team of researchers has discovered that the tumor suppressor protein Prostate apoptosis response-4 (Par-4) can cause a unique type of cell death called ferroptosis in human glioblastoma -- the most common and aggressive type of brain tumor -- while sparing healthy cells. This new understanding has the potential to inform the development of novel treatments for various hard-to-treat cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723132040.htm

2024-07-23 18:45:11

Could smart guide RNAs usher in an era of personalized medicine?
Scientists utilize logic gate-based decision-making to construct circuits that control genes.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723123531.htm

2024-07-23 17:45:11

Researchers warn of unprecedented arsenic release from wildfires
The wildfire season of 2023 was the most destructive ever recorded in Canada and a new study suggests the impact was unprecedented. It found that four of the year's wildfires in mine-impacted areas around Yellowknife, Northwest Territories potentially contributed up to half of the arsenic that wildfires emit globally each year.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240723123513.htm

2024-07-23 00:15:09

Researchers enhance tool to better predict where and when wildfires will occur
A newly enhanced database is expected to help wildfire managers and scientists better predict where and when wildfires may occur by incorporating hundreds of additional factors that impact the ignition and spread of fire.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722175910.htm

2024-07-22 22:15:11

Converting captured carbon to fuel: Study assesses what's practical and what's not
A new analysis sheds light on major shortfalls of a recently proposed approach to capture CO2 from air and directly convert it to fuel using electricity. The authors also provide a new, more sustainable, alternative.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155154.htm

2024-07-22 21:15:11

Male elephants signal 'let's go' with deep rumbles
Male elephants use infrasonic rumbles to signal group departures, revealing complex vocal coordination and strong social bonds.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722155043.htm

2024-07-22 20:45:12

Deep-ocean floor produces its own oxygen
An international team of researchers has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce oxygen -- 13,000 feet below the surface. Discovery challenges long-held assumptions that only photosynthetic organisms generate Earth's oxygen. Minerals at the abyssal seafloor appear to act like geobatteries to produce oxygen in a process that does not require sunlight.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240722154949.htm

2024-07-19 23:15:09

Cracking the code of hydrogen embrittlement
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenomenon, known as hydrogen embrittlement, has puzzled researchers with its unpredictable nature. Now, a study brings us a step closer to predicting it with confidence.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240719180346.htm

2024-07-19 17:45:08

Chemists design novel method for generating sustainable fuel
Chemists have been working to synthesize high-value materials from waste molecules for years.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240719123857.htm

2024-07-19 12:15:08

Converting wastewater to fertilizer with fungal treatment
Creating fertilizers from organic waste can help reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and promote sustainable production. One way of doing this is through hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), which converts biomass into biocrude oil through a high-temperature, high-pressure process. Two studies explore the use of a fungal treatment to convert the leftover wastewater into fertilizer for agricultural crops.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240718205243.htm

2024-07-19 02:15:08

Tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte therapy marks a milestone in cancer treatment
Scientists provide a comprehensive overview of the evolution and potential of TIL therapy. They describe its development and highlight its transformative potential.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240718205234.htm

2024-07-18 19:45:08

How pollution may remain in water after oil spill cleanups
The way oil drops break up at the water's surface means some oil may not get cleaned up after a spill.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240718145043.htm

2024-07-18 17:45:08

Want privacy? You're just a stick figure to this camera
A new camera could prevent companies from collecting embarrassing and identifiable photos and videos from devices like smart home cameras and robotic vacuums. It's called PrivacyLens.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240718131155.htm

2024-07-18 03:00:14

Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
Polyphenols are generally toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists thought microorganisms avoided this toxicity by degrading polyphenols using an oxygen-dependent enzyme, and thus that low-oxygen conditions inhibit microbes' carbon cycling. However, a new study found that Arctic peatland microorganisms used alternative enzymes, with and without oxygen, to break down polyphenols. This suggests carbon stored in these ecosystems is more at risk than previously thought.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717204102.htm

2024-07-18 02:45:08

2024-07-17 21:15:10

Microbes found to destroy certain 'forever chemicals'
An environmental engineering team has discovered that specific bacterial species can cleave the strong fluorine-to-carbon bond certain kinds of 'forever chemical' water pollutants, offering promise for low-cost treatments of contaminated drinking water.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717162500.htm

2024-07-17 20:30:11

Research tracks 66 million years of mammalian diversity
New research has examined the fossil record going back 66 million years and tracked changes to mammalian ecosystems and species diversity on the North American continent.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240717121128.htm

Research shows protein isoform inhibitors may hold the key to making opioids safer
Researchers have identified a new way to make opioids safer, increasing the pain-relieving properties of opioids while decreasing unwanted side effects through the spinal inhibition of a Heat shock protein 90 isoform.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240716202304.htm

2024-07-17 01:45:08

Large study confirms: Siblings of autistic children have 20% chance of autism
A new, large study confirms earlier findings that children with an autistic sibling have a 20% chance of being autistic themselves.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240716202257.htm

2024-07-17 00:45:08

Nature-based solutions to disaster risk from climate change are cost effective
A new global assessment of scientific literature finds that nature-based solutions (NbS) are an economically effective method to mitigate risks from a range of disasters -- from floods and hurricanes to heatwaves and landslides -- which are only expected to intensify as Earth continues to warm.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240716151252.htm

2024-07-16 19:45:07

How astronomers are using pulsars to observe evidence of dark matter
Tantalizing evidence of potential dark matter objects has been detected with the help of the Universe's 'timekeepers'. These pulsars -- neutron stars which rotate and emit lighthouse-like beams of radio waves that rapidly sweep through space -- were used to identify mysterious hidden masses. Pulsars earned their nickname because they send out electromagnetic radiation at very regular intervals, ranging from milliseconds to seconds, making them extremely accurate timekeepers.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240716151238.htm

2024-07-15 21:45:08

New research demonstrates potential for increasing effectiveness of popular diabetes, weight-loss drugs
A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs, according to new research.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240715170850.htm

2024-07-15 19:30:11

A new neural network makes decisions like a human would
Researchers are training neural networks to make decisions more like humans would. This science of human decision-making is only just being applied to machine learning, but developing a neural network even closer to the actual human brain may make it more reliable, according to the researchers.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240715135808.htm

2024-07-15 18:45:08