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How much energy does a dolphin use to swim?
From foraging for prey to evading predators and ship strikes, a dolphin's survival depends on speedy swimming, but burning all that energy can delete …
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Transparent ultrasound chip improves cell stimulation and imaging
Ultrasound scans -- best known for monitoring pregnancies or imaging organs -- can also be used to stimulate cells and direct cell function. A …
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Newly diagnosed diabetes in patients with COVID-19 may simply be a transitory form of the blood sugar disorder
A new study shows that blood sugar levels of COVID-19 patients newly diagnosed with diabetes during hospital admission often returned to normal following discharge, …
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Researchers develop 3D imaging technique to understand how dendrites form in batteries
As the world lessens its dependence on fossil fuels, industries and manufacturers are turning to lithium-ion batteries to power the machines that make modern …
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A new platform for customizable quantum devices
Scientists have demonstrated a wide range of tunability in a family of qubits, an important step in designing custom qubits for specific applications.
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More sensitive X-ray imaging
Making nanoscale patterns in 'scintillator' materials that convert X-rays into light could allow a tenfold signal enhancement for medical or industrial imaging, researchers report. …
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Entanglement unlocks scaling for quantum machine learning
The field of machine learning on quantum computers got a boost from new research removing a potential roadblock to the practical implementation of quantum …
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Farms following soil-friendly practices grow healthier food, study suggests
An experiment conducted on 10 farms across the U.S. suggests that crops from farms following soil-friendly practices for at least five years have a …
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Scientists uncover a new approach for treating aggressive cancer
Researchers have uncovered a new role of a chromatin-modulatory enzyme, termed EZH2, during cancer development. They then designed a new small-molecule, MS177, based on …
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Error mitigation approach helps quantum computers level up
Recent research has yielded a new approach to quantum error mitigation - 'noise estimation circuits' - that could help make quantum computing's theoretical potential …
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Reporting entanglements of leatherback turtles is critical for survival
New research suggests that leatherback turtles entangled in fishing gear have a better chance of survival if the incident is reported quickly, giving trained …
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Development of a diamond transistor with high hole mobility
Using a new fabrication technique, engineers have developed a diamond field-effect transistor (FET) with high hole mobility, which allows reduced conduction loss and higher …
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The impacts from using genetic testing to track down relatives
Genetic genealogy has become a popular hobby over the past several years, thanks to direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing and relative-finder services offered by some …
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Rebooting evolution
The building blocks of life-saving therapeutics could be developed in days instead of years thanks to new software that simulates evolution. Proseeker is the …
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New stem cell population provides a new way to study the awakening of the human genome
Researchers have discovered a new type of stem cell that resembles cells in the early human embryo during the transition of 'genomic power' from …
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New methods for network visualizations enable change of perspectives and views
Researchers have developed a new method for generating network layouts that allow for visualizing different information of a network in two- and three-dimensional virtual …
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Visualization of the origin of magnetic forces by atomic resolution electron microscopy
Scientists have observed atomic magnetic fields, the origin of magnetic forces, for the first time using an innovative Magnetic-field-free Atomic-Resolution STEM they developed.
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How a single nerve cell can multiply
Neurons are constantly performing complex calculations to process sensory information and infer the state of the environment. For example, to localize a sound or …
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Fingertip sensitivity for robots
Striving to improve touch sensing in robotics, scientists developed a thumb-shaped sensor with a camera hidden inside and trained a deep neural network to …
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Asexual reproduction can have negative effects on genome evolution in stick insects, study finds
Stick insects that reproduce asexually cannot adapt as quickly in the course of evolution as sexually reproducing species, leading to a decrease in biological …
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Cancer: When viruses and bacteria cooperate
Infections with several pathogens simultaneously increase the risk of cervical cancer, according to a new study conducted on artificial 3D tissue models.
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Cancer breakthrough reveals old drugs with new tricks may limit spread
The treatment of cancer could be revolutionized by the discovery that existing drugs, used to treat depression and heart disease, could reverse key changes …
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Advancing our view at the subcellular level
Researchers have developed a new pH probe and imaging technique to provide researchers more information when studying diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's.
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Scientists identify key regulator of malaria parasite transmission
Malaria symptoms occur once the parasite's asexual stages begin replicating inside red blood cells. However, these asexual forms must transform into male and female …
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Swiss rivers on track to overheat by the end of the century
According to a new study, if we take immediate measures to reduce CO2 emissions, we could limit the rise in the temperature of Swiss …
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Death spiral: A black hole spins on its side
Researchers found that the axis of rotation of a black hole in a binary system is tilted more than 40 degrees relative to the …
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Higher levels of biodiversity appear to reduce extinction risk in birds
A new study has found that higher levels of biodiversity -- the enormous variety of life on Earth and the species, traits and evolutionary …
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The largest population of a rare, protected orchid found in a military base in Corsica
The neglected Serapias, a rare orchid, has been found in a Corsican military base in very large numbers: more than 155,000 individuals! No comparable …
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Machine learning helps to identify climatic thresholds that shape the distribution of natural vegetation
A new study explores large-scale relationships between vegetation and climatic characteristics using machine learning. The findings highlight the importance of climatic extremes in shaping …
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Immune cells forget (cell) culture shock
A recent study shows that certain immune cells can restore their normal functions when introduced back into the body, even after being multiplied in …
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Faster, more efficient living cell separation achieved with new microfluidic chip
A research team created a new way to sort living cells suspended in fluid using an all-in-one operation in a lab-on-chip that required only …
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The protective armor of superbug C.difficile revealed
The close-knit, flexible outer layer - like chain mail - which protects superbug C.difficile has been unveiled.
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The gatekeeper of the protein factory
Researchers solve the more than 25-year-old puzzle of how proteins are sorted in the cell. A protein complex known as NAC (nascent polypeptide-associated complex) …
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New research on nanoelectronics
Researchers show that certain proteins can act as efficient electrical conductors. In fact, these tiny protein wires may have better conductance properties than similar …
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More intense roasting of cocoa beans lessens bitterness, boosts chocolate liking
Confection makers who want to develop products containing 100% chocolate and no sugar for health-conscious consumers can reduce bitterness and optimize flavor acceptance by …
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New understanding of complex catalysis advances catalyst design
Understanding the reaction pathways and kinetics of catalytic reactions at the atomic scale is critical to designing catalysts for more energy-efficient and sustainable chemical …
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Discovery of ancient underwater landslide could help Middle Eastern nations realize tsunami hazards
An earth scientist has discovered evidence of an ancient underwater landslide and associated tsunami in the Gulf of Aqaba, a subsidiary of the Red …
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Unravelling the mysteries around type-2 diabetes
For more than 30 years, scientists have been trying to unravel the mystery of how a key biological molecule self assembles into a rogue …
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Inorganic borophene liquid crystals: A superior new material for optoelectronic devices
Liquid crystals derived from borophene have risen in popularity, owing to their immense applicability in optoelectronic and photonic devices. However, their development requires a …
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Microscopic view on asteroid collisions could help us understand planet formation
A new way of dating collisions between asteroids and planetary bodies throughout our solar system's history could help scientists reconstruct how and when planets …
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Fight or flight? How birds are helping to reveal the mysteries of evolution
New research uncovers the negative link between flight-worthiness and fight-worthiness in birds. Evolutionary pressure demanded that birds could either fly or arm themselves -- …
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Earth’s coldest forests are shifting northward with climate change
New research shows rising temperatures are causing Earth's coldest forests to shift northward, raising concerns about biodiversity, an increased risk of wildfires and mounting …
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Surprise small-cell lung cancer discovery suggests new treatment
Scientists say the unexpected discovery about small-cell lung cancer could lead to new treatment approaches for that cancer and other forms of cancer as …
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Feeling connected to nature linked to lower risk of snake and spider phobias
A study of over a thousand people in Hungary has found for the first time that people who feel more connected to nature are …
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Smart packaging could improve how older adults take medication
Older adults are open to using smart packaging to improve their medication-taking experience, a new study finds.
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New simulations refine axion mass, refocusing dark matter search
Axions are today's most popular candidate for dark matter, and numerous experiments are trying to detect them in microwave cavities where the axion should …
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A laser-quick and non-destructive method to detect cracks in concrete structures
Large concrete structures need to be regularly tested for defects that may compromise their stability. While acoustic tests performed by certified inspectors are usually …
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Largest ever human family tree: 27 million ancestors
Researchers have taken a major step towards mapping the entirety of genetic relationships among humans: a single genealogy that traces the ancestry of all …
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Interaction with lung cells transforms asbestos particles
Asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer and other diseases, often multiple decades following exposure. Many researchers have sought to elucidate disease mechanisms, but a …
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How the immune system responds to tissue damage can aid cancer spread
Researchers have uncovered how a process involved in the regeneration of tissue damaged by radiation can aid the spread of cancer.
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Mycorrhizal fungi promote greater tree species diversity
Researchers have found that mycorrhizas promote greater tree species diversity in North American forests.
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Ridgecrest shows how earthquakes damage Earth’s crust
In July 2019, a series of earthquakes including two major shocks of magnitude 6.4 and 7.1 a day apart struck near Ridgecrest, CA, between …
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Patient-centered approach to treating obesity
In short, health professionals on both sides of the debate should strive to improve access to compassionate, evidence-based and patient-centered care in order to …
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Antibacterial bioactive glass doubles down on microbial resistance to antibiotics
Infections linked to medical devices such as catheters, dental implants, orthopaedics and wound dressings could be dramatically reduced using a simple technique, according to …
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Direct 'uphill' isomerization of numerous olefin classes
Researchers have used excited-state electron transfer events to 'pump' olefin molecules up and then have them fall back down through a series of favorable …
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Stem cell signaling: Molecular morse code in stem cells encrypting differentiation information
Divide, differentiate or die? Making decisions at the right time and place is what defines a cell's behavior and is particularly critical for stem …
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Chemical synthesis yields potential antibiotic
Chemists developed a new way to synthesize himastatin, a natural compound that has shown potential as an antibiotic. A new strategy for producing a …
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'Seeing' non-uniformities in 2D materials may lead to new medical sensors
: A novel and better approach at detecting non-uniformities in the optical properties of two-dimensional materials could potentially open the door to new uses …
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Factors that shaped the massive Cauca River Canyon in the tropical Andes
A team of researchers recently embarked on a research expedition to the Tropical Andes of Colombia to study the massive Cauca River canyon. The …
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Pancreatic cancer: Cellular process suggests path to new treatment options
Drug resistance is a major obstacle in the treatment of cancers. In an aggressive type of pancreatic cancer, for instance, drug resistance is associated …
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Stepping stones along the exercise stress response pathway
A research team confirmed that interference with the action of arginine vasopressin and corticotrophin-releasing hormone inhibits stress responses in rats during moderate-intensity exercise. Their …
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Discovery of new Hendra virus variant a lesson in emerging disease surveillance
New research has uncovered an unrecognized variant of the Hendra virus, prompting re-evaluation of spillover risk from horses and their carers to other humans.
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Monitoring breast milk for PFAS
A research team has estimated concentrations of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in breast milk -- and raise the need for more research.
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Patients with rare skin cancer face 40% recurrence rate
Patients treated for Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) face a five-year recurrence rate of 40% -- markedly higher than the recurrence rates for melanoma and …
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Global warming is amplifying our water cycle – and it’s happening much faster than we expected
A research team has used changing patterns of salt in the ocean to estimate that between 1970 and 2014, at least two times more …
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Do pets have a positive effect on your brain health?
Owning a pet, like a dog or cat, especially for five years or longer, may be linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults, …
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Neural disruptions underlying feeding, swallowing disorders in children identified
Scientists depict the early development of pain-sensing and movement-sensing neurons in the face and throat. The findings reveal a previously unexplored feature of brain …
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Smoking before and after conception is linked to delayed embryonic development
Smoking by mothers during the period immediately before and after conception is linked to a delay in embryonic development, smaller fetuses at the time …
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Evidence grows for vaping's role in gum disease
New studies highlight how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest research finds that e-cigarette users have a …
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New technology fused with photosynthetic life offers path to green energy
Researchers have developed a patented hybrid device -- part living organism, part bio battery, capable of producing stored energy by increasing energy flow under …
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Interplay between brain networks in autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with an increased focus on one's internal experiences along with a reduction in responsiveness to external social surroundings. …
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How does the brain keep track of things moving around us? A new piece of the puzzle
A new study has found that hippocampal neurons in rats accurately map the position of a moving object even while the rat is stationary. …
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Use of epidural in childbirth is linked to decreased severe maternal morbidity
In a study of vaginal births in New York State hospitals, labor neuraxial analgesia -- having an epidural or combined spinal and epidural -- …
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Adolescent psychological well-being tied to adult risk of cardiovascular disease, study finds
Scientists have known for years that a person's risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) can be lowered with lifestyle changes such as modifying diet, exercise, …
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Tubal ligation no better than IUD at preventing pregnancy, study shows
IUDs work at least as well as tubal ligation, while causing fewer side effects, according to a new study.
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How the Brain Curbs Overeating
A structure known as the cerebellum acts as a brake on consumption
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