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Scientists Discover Unusual Ancient Fish 900 Miles North of Its Previous Known Range
 
2024-05-28 10:04:55 +00:00
Mouth of a Juvenile Australian Brook Lamprey

The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) belongs to a group of primitive jawless fish. Growing up to 15 cm in length, it has rows of...
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Persistent Cravings: What a Five-Year Study Reveals About Binge-Eating Disorder
 
2024-05-28 11:00:04 +00:00
Obesity Binge Eating Disorder

McLean Hospital researchers show that binge-eating disorder lasts longer than expected and relapse is common, with many still affected years after diagnosis. In the United...
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Decoding Life’s Origins With Lost Biochemical Clues
 
2024-05-28 12:26:57 +00:00
Ancient Earth Juxtaposed With Modern Earth

A new study demonstrates that just a handful of “forgotten” biochemical reactions are needed to transform simple geochemical compounds into the complex molecules of life....
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How Early Peanut Exposure Reduces Allergy Risks by 71%
 
2024-05-28 13:30:14 +00:00
Peeled Peanuts

Introducing peanuts into infants’ diets from as early as four months has been shown to significantly reduce the likelihood of developing a peanut allergy in...
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High Efficiency, Low Cost: New “All in One” Microcomb Lasers Could Transform Consumer Electronics
 
2024-05-28 14:15:43 +00:00
Innovative Chip Scale Microcomb Laser

Lasers created at the University of Rochester pave the way for new on-chip frequency comb generators. Optical frequency combs, devices essential for measuring light, have...
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How Plant Biology Could Revolutionize Renewable Energy
 
2024-05-28 15:00:05 +00:00
Plant Hydraulics Biological Process Cover

New research has revealed that the hydraulic systems of plants generate a streaming electric potential in sync with their circadian rhythms, presenting innovative opportunities for...
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Superfood in a Glass: The Surprising Health Benefits of Blueberry Wine
 
2024-05-28 16:07:09 +00:00
Blueberry Wine

A study on blueberry wine production demonstrates that the beverage can preserve many of the original fruit’s beneficial compounds, although fermentation and temperature settings influence...
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GaN-VCSELs Hit New Milestones: Japanese Researchers Achieve Unprecedented Resonance Control
 
2024-05-28 17:58:44 +00:00
Gallium Nitride Purple Surface Emitting Laser

Researchers have created a new technique for precise control of cavity length in GaN-based vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Gallium nitride (GaN) vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) are...
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The Frequencies of Cognition: Exploring How Our Brains Differentiate Sounds
 
2024-05-28 18:00:07 +00:00
Brain Waves Signals Circuits Art Concept Illustration

A study shows our brains use basic sound rates and patterns to distinguish music from speech, offering insights to enhance therapies for speech impairments like...
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Harnessing the Sun: Innovative Thermal Trap Reaches Over 1000 °C Using Sunlight
 
2024-05-28 18:51:48 +00:00
Experimental Thermal Trap

In the future solar energy could be used to produce cement or steel, instead of burning coal or oil for this purpose. Researchers at ETH...
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Ordinary Fruits, Extraordinary Benefits: Naturally Occurring Substance in Pomegranates Can Improve Alzheimer’s Symptoms
 
2024-05-28 19:56:47 +00:00
Pomegranate

A substance naturally occurring in i.e. pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study conducted at the University...
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Is Prediabetes Overdiagnosed? Experts Weigh In
 
2024-05-28 21:00:29 +00:00
Prediabetes Concept

Prediabetes is a diagnosis aimed at preventing diabetes by identifying those at high risk, but it remains controversial. While some argue it leads to unnecessary...
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Vanishing Without a Trace: Why Stars Mysteriously Disappear From the Night Sky
 
2024-05-29 03:23:50 +00:00
Binary System VTFS 243

Astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen help explain a mysterious phenomenon, whereby stars suddenly vanish from the night sky. Their study of an unusual binary...
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Cutting-Edge Phage Research Promises New Solutions for Old Pathogens
 
2024-05-29 04:59:26 +00:00
Depiction of Bacteriophage PP7 at the Cell Surface of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Detaching the Bacterium’s Pilus

New research details long-sought mechanisms and structures. Bacterial infections present major hurdles in both agriculture and healthcare, particularly with the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria....
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Johns Hopkins Scientists Solve 30-Year Biological Mystery of Night Blindness
 
2024-05-29 05:33:23 +00:00
Darkness Eye Night

Johns Hopkins scientists identified how the G90D mutation in the rhodopsin gene causes night blindness, offering potential therapeutic targets. In what they believe is a...
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Challenging Classical Physics: Surprising Properties of Elastic Turbulence Discovered
 
2024-05-29 05:51:13 +00:00
Polymer Stretching in the Elastic Turbulent Flow

Revealing elastic turbulence shows more similarities to classical Newtonian turbulence than previously expected. Blood, lymph fluid, and other biological fluids often exhibit unexpected and sometimes...
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Scientists May Have Discovered an Achilles Heel for Hepatitis B
 
2024-05-29 06:31:52 +00:00
Hepatitis C Virus Illustration

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is tiny, dangerous, and highly contagious. It chronically infects approximately 296 million people and claims about 1 million lives annually....
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Dusty Dilemmas: NASA’s Curiosity Mars Rover Navigates Rocky Riddles
 
2024-05-29 07:04:58 +00:00
NASA Curiosity Mars Rover Header

NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover’s planned scientific activities were adapted due to a mundane workspace and positional limitations, allowing for earlier data analysis and continued significant...
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New Research Links Tattoos to Increased Risk of Cancer
 
2024-05-29 08:17:55 +00:00
Cancer Cells Illustration

A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for cancer in the lymphatic system, or lymphoma. Now,...
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The Mind After Midnight: Exploring the Dark Link Between Sleeplessness and Violence
 
2024-05-29 09:00:51 +00:00
Late Night Crime Concept

An analysis of 15 years of national data on suicides and homicides shows that nocturnal wakefulness is associated with death by both suicide and homicide,...
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New “Better Than Graphene” Material Could Transform Implantable Technology
 
2024-05-29 09:46:52 +00:00
Abstract Graphene Nanotechnology 2D Material

Researchers tweaked borophene to interact with cells and other biological units in unique ways. Move over, graphene. There’s a new, improved two-dimensional material in the...
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A “Game-Changer” – Groundbreaking Discovery Paves Way for ALS Cure
 
2024-05-29 10:31:59 +00:00
ALS Neurons Art

A new potential treatment for ALS could advance to clinical trials within five years, supported by a $10-million donation from the Temerty Foundation. In a...
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Quantum Leap in Stabilizing Qubits Unlocks New Possibilities
 
2024-05-29 11:17:21 +00:00
Quantum Computing Qubits Concept

Research at the Center for Quantum Leaps has led to a new method for reducing decoherence in quantum systems, enhancing the stability and feasibility of...
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Sunglasses for Your Windows: Chameleon Coatings for Smarter, Cooler Living Spaces
 
2024-05-29 12:00:51 +00:00
Smart Windows Art Concept

A new electrochromic film using MOFs quickly switches colors for effective light and heat management, showing promise for smart windows and other adaptive technologies. Advances...
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