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Jupiter's moon has splendid dunes
Scientists have long wondered how Jupiter's innermost moon, Io, has meandering ridges as grand as any that can be seen in movies like 'Dune.' …
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COVID-19 pneumonia increases dementia risk
A new study shows patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia have a higher risk of developing dementia than those with other types of pneumonia.
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Smartwatches and fitness bands reveal individual physiological responses to COVID-19 vaccine
A new digital health study shows how data from wearable sensors, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, can track a person's physiological response to …
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Revising the lifecycle of an important human parasite
Researchers have tracked Cryptosporidium in real time, creating a new paradigm for how the widespread parasite reproduces in a host.
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Regulating the regulators of the immune system
Scientists reveal a new layer of complexity with which the immune system finds a balance between controlling pathogens and protecting healthy tissue.
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A new understanding of how the immune system deals with malaria
By analysing samples from patients who have been treated for malaria in Sweden, researchers can now describe how the immune system acts to protect …
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Sending out bacteria-carrying mosquitoes to protect people from dengue
Researchers developed a model to spatially distribute mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria, which reduce the transmission of the dengue virus. The researchers use real …
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Cross-racial study of 1.87m vets shows wide disparities in dementia
In what is believed to be the largest study to date on race and dementia, researchers tracked health and demographic data from close to …
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Wearables can track COVID symptoms, other diseases
If you become ill with COVID-19, your smartwatch can track the progression of your symptoms, and could even show how sick you become.
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Almost ready for prime time: Deep UV photodetectors head to real-world testing
Researchers are asking why, after decades of development and promising results, ultrawide bandgap photodetectors with deep UV capabilities haven't enjoyed widespread adoption, and are …
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Bioengineers visualize fat storage in fruit flies
A new visualization technique is being used to untangle often discussed, yet mysterious, links between diet and things like obesity, diabetes and aging.
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Mental illness associated with increased death from cardiovascular disease
Compared to the general population, people with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, have higher levels of cardiovascular-related mortality, and that association has become stronger …
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New research predicts the disappearance of Olympic Peninsula glaciers
By 2070, the glaciers on the Olympic Peninsula, in Washington State, will have largely disappeared, according to a new study. Although some glaciers will …
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Portable, point-of-care COVID-19 test discerns alpha variant from earlier strains
A point-of-care COVID-19 test developed by researchers can now detect and differentiate the alpha variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from earlier strains in saliva …
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Cancer burden facing Asian Americans partly caused by racism, experts say
Racism facing Asian Americans is compounding existing cancer inequities. They are the first U.S. population group to experience cancer as the leading cause of …
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Engineers introduce the Oreometer
Engineers subjected Oreo cookies to rigorous materials tests to get to the center of a tantalizing question: Why does the cookie's cream stick to …
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How air pollution alters lung tissue, increasing cancer susceptibility
Scientists have identified a mechanism that explains how fine air pollution particles might cause lung cancer, according to a new study.
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New approach against chronic inflammation: Treating mice with so-called 'nanobodies'
Researchers have succeeded in mitigating chronic inflammation in mice using customized 'mini-antibodies.' These nanobodies enabled them to dissolve molecular complexes in tissue that normally …
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Most vital strategies for successfully implementing changes in industry
Researchers have conducted a study in which they studied change initiatives at more than 600 architecture, engineering and construction firms in North America. They …
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New process enables 3D printing of small and complex components made of glass in just a few minutes
Scientists combine materials science invention with newly developed 3D printing technology. Components made of highly transparent glass can be manufactured in just a few …
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Explanation for formation of abundant features on Europa bodes well for search for extraterrestrial life
Ice-penetrating radar data from Greenland suggests that shallow water pockets may be common within Europa's ice shell, increasing the potential habitability of the Jovian …
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Biologists find new protective factor against excessive lipid accumulation in liver of obese mouse
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), commonly known as fatty liver disease, is a prevalent disease frequently seen in obese people. Having high fat content …
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Researchers create 3D model for rare neuromuscular disorders, setting stage for clinical trial
Scientists have created a bioengineered 3-D model that mimics the biology of two rare diseases. The researchers used the 'tissue chip' model to show …
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Nanoparticles prove effective against the yellow fever mosquito
Before being accidentally introduced to the New World by the 16th century slave trade, the yellow fever mosquito was a species native only to …
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Genes can affect our nutrient tolerance
A new study finds that minor genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients. This work shows how nutritional …
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Particles released by red blood cells are effective carriers for anti-cancer immunotherapy
A study has demonstrated that nano-sized vesicles released by red blood cells are a viable platform for delivering immunotherapeutic RNA molecules to suppress breast …
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Study reveals new therapeutic option for head and neck carcinomas
The various manifestations of head and neck carcinomas rank sixth in frequency worldwide and are fatal for about half a million people every year. …
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Promising drug candidates for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever identified
Researchers have identified key signalling pathways that when blocked by existing drug candidates limit reproduction of the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) virus. The findings …
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When the rust settles: Uncovering the movements of coffee leaf rust disease
Researchers have found a high incidence of coffee leaf rust (CLR) disease in Vietnam, the world's second-largest coffee producer. Potential origins and migration routes …
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Phase transitions in the early universe and their signals
The early universe may chirp about unknown physics. A research team has demonstrated how an early universe phase transition will lead to gravitational wave …
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Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease
In addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues. It has long been …
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A better way to reduce child maltreatment
A first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at risk of child maltreatment has …
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Novel treatment effective for sidewall brain aneurysm, study finds
A novel mesh plug that has been traditionally used to treat brain aneurysms occurring where the blood vessels branch out was found to be …
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Fruit snack or edible? Study finds some cannabis products look like popular snacks
Some cannabis edibles look remarkably like popular snack foods and may be easily confused for them, finds a new study.
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Researchers take step toward developing 'electric eye'
Using nanotechnology, scientists have created a newly designed neuromorphic electronic device that endows microrobotics with colorful vision. The newly designed artificial vision device could …
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About 30 percent of COVID patients develop 'Long COVID,' research finds
New research finds that 30 percent of people treated for COVID-19 developed Post Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), most commonly known as 'Long COVID.'
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Guiding a superconducting future with graphene quantum magic
Superconductors are materials that conduct electrical current with practically no electrical resistance at all. This ability makes them extremely interesting and attractive for a …
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No glacial fertilization effect in the Antarctic Ocean
Can iron-rich dust fertilize the ocean, stimulate algae growth there, and thereby capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? An international research team used deep-sea …
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The origins and ID of pancreatic endocrine cells
Scientists show that endocrine stem cells in the pancreas disappear after birth, and detail the genetic identity of the different types of pancreatic hormone-producing …
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Genetic analysis provides insights into the cause of hydrocephalus, or 'water on the brain'
Genetic studies of children with hydrocephalus ('water on the brain') combined with mouse models indicate that in certain genetic subtypes, the condition arises due …
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Pacific Northwest wildfires alter air pollution patterns across North America
Increasingly large and intense wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are altering the seasonal pattern of air pollution and causing a spike in unhealthy pollutants …
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Study finds infertility history linked with increased risk of heart failure
A woman's reproductive history can help predict her future risk of heart disease.
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What food sector needs to know about how to reduce sodium
Sodium is an essential micronutrient, but the amount we need is small. Three slices of bread or one teaspoon of table salt will do …
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COVID-19 vaccine protects kids and teens from severe illness
Results of a new multicenter study found that vaccination with a primary series of the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of COVID-19-associated …
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Scientists resurrect ancient enzymes to improve photosynthesis
A new study describes a breakthrough in the quest to improve photosynthesis in certain crops, a step toward adapting plants to rapid climate changes …
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How to print a robot from scratch: Combining liquids, solids could lead to faster, more flexible 3D creations
Engineers have developed a new way to 3D-print liquid and solid materials together, potentially leading to more dynamic and useful products -- from robots …
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Lithium's narrow paths limit batteries
Study suggests that lithium batteries would benefit from more porous electrodes with better-aligned particles that don't limit lithium distribution.
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Adriatic ecosystems withstand major climate shifts but wither under human impact
An analysis of more than 70,000 fossils indicates that mollusk communities were incredibly resilient to major climatic shifts during the last ice age. Scientists …
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Nanoparticles show promise for locating, removing endometriosis lesions
Scientists have developed a new nanotechnology approach for locating and removing the painful and dangerous lesions associated with endometriosis, a common gynecological condition in …
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AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening
Artificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reported a team of international researchers.
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Genetics affects functions of gut microbiome
Scientists are exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and are expanding awareness of the role human genetics plays in shaping …
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Recreational marijuana access reduces demand for prescription drugs
Legalization of recreational marijuana reduces demand for costly prescription drugs through state Medicaid programs, according to a new analysis.
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Clinicians grapple with decisions in crisis-care simulation
A new analysis conveys the moral distress that triage team members experienced while participating in a simulated crisis-care event in which they had to …
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Recipe for valuable chemical improved
Theorists show why salt gives a significant speed boost to valuable 2D molybdenum disulfide, an effect they say may work for other 2D materials …
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Extract from a common kitchen spice could be key to greener, more efficient fuel cells
Researchers have discovered a novel way to combine curcumin -- the substance in turmeric -- and gold nanoparticles to create an electrode that requires …
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Neural network model helps predict site-specific impacts of earthquakes
In disaster mitigation planning for future large earthquakes, seismic ground motion predictions are a crucial part of early warning systems. The way the ground …
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Taylor Swift, the millipede: Scientists name a new species after the singer
Taylor Swift, an American singer known for her musical talents, has earned a new accolade. She now has a new species of millipede named …
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Tumors partially destroyed with sound don't come back
Noninvasive sound technology breaks down liver tumors in rats, kills cancer cells and spurs the immune system to prevent further spread -- an advance …
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AF2Complex: Researchers leverage deep learning to predict physical interactions of protein complexes
Proteins are the molecular machinery that makes life possible, and researchers have long been interested in a key trait of protein function: their three-dimensional …
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Study shows simple, computationally-light model can simulate complex brain cell responses
Studying how brain cells respond to signals from their neighbors can aid the understanding of cognition and development. However, experimentally measuring the brain's activity …
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Some children with cerebral palsy scoliosis may not need pelvic fixation, study shows
A new study finds that some children with cerebral palsy and scoliosis do not require pelvic fixation when undergoing growth-friendly treatment. Researchers say those …
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With dwindling water supplies, the timing of rainfall matters
A new study shows it's not how much extra water you give your plants, but when you give it that counts. Researchers observed that …
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Body's response to different strains of tuberculosis could affect transmission
Two strains of the bacterium causing tuberculosis have only minor genetic differences but attack the lungs in completely different fashion, according to researchers.
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US Nationwide maps of bird species can help protect biodiversity
Researchers have developed the maps at a fine-enough resolution to help conservation managers focus their efforts where they are most likely to help birds …
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Changes in vegetation shaped global temperatures over last 10,000 years
Follow the pollen. Records from past plant life tell the real story of global temperatures. Warmer temperatures brought plants -- and then came even …
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New knowledge on lymphoid cell maturity could lead to more effective IBD therapies
A research group has analyzed how certain immune cells known as innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) develop into mature cells that play a part in …
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A key brain region for substance use disorders now has a searchable atlas of distinct cell populations
In a work of systematic biology that advances the field, researchers have identified 16 distinct cell populations in a complex area of the midbrain …
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Engineers enlist AI to help scale up advanced solar cell manufacturing
Perovskite materials could potentially replace silicon to make solar cells that are far thinner, lighter, and cheaper. But turning these materials into a product …
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Rain, floods and green infrastructure: Are cities mitigating the hazards equitably?
New research combines demographic data with the distribution of GI and geographic areas prone to rainwater flooding in Portland, Phoenix and Atlanta and asks …
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A new toolkit to engineer safe and efficient therapeutic cells
Researchers undertook a systematic analysis of the molecular building blocks used to engineer therapeutic cells. Their work resulted in a comprehensive rule book for …
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Methane from waste should not be wasted: Exploring landfill ecosystems
Scientists explore microbial communities flourishing in leachate, a liquid percolating through solid waste in a landfill. They find that the composition and behavior of …
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Research could enable assembly line synthesis of prevalent amine-containing drugs
A research team has discovered a new chemical reaction that provides a simple, rapid way of making tertiary amines -- swinging the door wide …
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Socioeconomic factors affect response to depression treatment
A new research study shows how socioeconomic factors affect outcomes for patients being treated for depression even when receiving equal access to care.
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Study reveals male sex hormones are new targets for cancer immunotherapy
A study examined the differences in intratumoral immune responses between male and female cancers of non-reproductive origin.
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Smoking reduces wealth's tendency to increase life expectancy
A new study finds that the percentage of Americans surviving from age 65 to 85 was 19 percentage points higher for someone with at …
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Decoding a direct dialog between the gut microbiota and the brain
Gut microbiota by-products circulate in the bloodstream, regulating host physiological processes including immunity, metabolism and brain functions. Scientists have discovered that hypothalamic neurons in …
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Lost South American wildflower named 'extinctus' rediscovered (but still endangered)
This South American wildflower was presumed extinct -- to the point that its official scientific name is Gasteranthus extinctus. But now, scientists are reporting …
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Energy-burning brown fat less active in boys with obesity
Researchers performed MRI scans to measure BAT activity in 26 boys between the ages of eight and 10. They studied the BAT tissue in …
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Hybrid quantum bit based on topological insulators
With their superior properties, topological qubits could help achieve a breakthrough in the development of a quantum computer designed for universal applications. So far, …
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Drug reduced frequency of breathing pauses in sleep apnea
A new study has paved the way for the first drug treatment for sleep apnea. Compared to before receiving the treatment, breathing pauses decreased …
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Light amplification accelerates chemical reactions in aerosols
Aerosols in the atmosphere react to incident sunlight. This light is amplified in the interior of the aerosol -- DROP lets and particles, accelerating …
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New research sheds fresh light on the 'presenteeism'
Employees who are unwell only engage in 'presenteeism' -- continuing to work when experiencing ill-health -- when they have not met their daily work …
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Open sharing of biotechnology research: Transparency versus security
As biotechnology advances, the risk of accidental or deliberate misuse of biological research like viral engineering is increasing. At the same time, 'open science' …
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Declining nitrogen availability found in our nitrogen-rich world
Following years of attention to surplus nitrogen in the environment, our evolving understanding has led to new concerns about nitrogen insufficiency in areas of …
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Structures considered key to gene expression are surprisingly fleeting
Scientists find that loops in the genome may be much rarer and shorter-lived than previously thought, lasting only tens of minutes, which suggests current …
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Key signaling pathway in immune cells could be new Alzheimer’s target
Inhibiting an important signaling pathway in brain-resident immune cells may calm brain inflammation and thereby slow the disease process in Alzheimer's and some other …
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A novel computing approach to recognizing chaos
A new paper proposes using the single nonlinear node delay-based reservoir computer to identify chaotic dynamics.
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Spatial maps of melanoma
Melanoma is a somewhat unusual cancer -- one that blooms before our very eyes, often on sun-exposed skin, and can quickly become deadly as …
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Pandemic adversely impacts already stressed national forests, research finds
Researchers found a dramatic increase during the pandemic of visitors to the parks and protected areas of New England that resulted in significant social, …
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Your mental health may impact your chances of breakthrough COVID
A new study has shown that people who are vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, and have a history of certain psychiatric conditions, have a heightened risk …
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Chlorinated water supplies don’t disturb healthy gut microbiomes in young children
Scientists find chlorinated water supplies in Bangladesh have little effect on the abundance and diversity of bacteria in children's guts. This set of bacteria, …
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How to balance biodiversity goals with limited economic resources
In 2019, a landmark report gave the world its first report card on biodiversity loss. There was one crystal clear conclusion: human actions threaten …
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Nova outbursts are apparently a source for cosmic rays
The MAGIC telescopes have observed the nova RS Ophiuchi shining brightly in gamma rays at extremely high energy. The Gamma rays emanate from protons …
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Huge Amazon swamp carbon stores under threat
The largest peatlands in the Amazon rainforest, which hold a vast, concentrated amount of carbon, are under increasing threat from changing land use, research …
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Key characteristics of immune cells in ovarian cancer
Researchers want to improve their understanding of the immune environment in ovarian cancer in hopes of making immunotherapy an option for these patients. Researchers …
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Giant stars undergo dramatic weight loss program
Astronomers have found a slimmer type of red giant star for the first time. These stars have undergone dramatic weight loss, possibly due to …
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Seafloor spreading has been slowing down
A new global analysis of the last 19 million years of seafloor spreading rates found they have been slowing down. Geologists want to know …
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Factors including extreme winds, topography and vegetation influenced the severity of burns from Oregon's devastating 2020 megafires
In a new study examining burn patterns from the 2020 Labor Day fires, researchers studied the influence of weather, topography, vegetation and other factors …
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Exposure assessment for Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Health outcomes
Mathematicians have developed statistical methods that lay the framework for the crucial first step of determining whether there are any linkages between exposures and …
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