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Long-distance relationship revealed in the seemingly random behavior of bowhead whales
Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km)...
Fern becomes first in suborder to be classed as “independent gametophyte”
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that the fern Hymenasplenium murakami-hatanakae can become independent gametophytes i.e....
As temperatures break records, many are unaware of symptoms of heat-related illnesses
PHILADELPHIA – With NASA data showing that July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record and indications that July...
Detroit research team to investigate fear of falling in MS patients
DETROIT — Taylor Takla, a Ph.D. candidate in the translational neuroscience program in Wayne State University’s School of Medicine, recently...
A new mechanism for shaping animal tissues
A key question that remains in biology and biophysics is how three-dimensional tissue shapes emerge during animal development. Research teams...
Japan SciCom Forum 2024 comes to Fukuoka on October 22-23
On October 22 and 23, the sixth Japan SciCom Forum Conference (JSF 2024) will be held at Kyushu University's Ito...
Looking to boost your heart health? Try a baked potato
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person’s hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower...
Unlocking the potential of rapeseed: CRISPR edits for hybrid efficiency
In a transformative advance for agriculture, scientists have utilized CRISPR/Cas9 technology to develop a male-sterile line in rapeseed. This innovation...
Researchers make breakthrough in understanding species abundance
When it comes to predicting the abundance of a species, body size appears to be a fundamental and repeatable predictor,...
Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and...
Discovery of the highest-energy gamma-ray line in the universe
This study is led by Prof. Shaolin Xiong (Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences) and Prof. Jirong...
Chinese Medical Journal review provides valuable insights into the development of new anti-angiogenic drugs
Most tumors release various signaling molecules to support their incessant growth, invasion, and metastasis. Some of these molecules, known as...
New technology uses light to engrave erasable 3D images
Imagine if physicians could capture three-dimensional projections of medical scans, suspending them inside an acrylic cube to create a hand-held reproduction...
How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?
Pregnant and postpartum women with depression and anxiety have a slightly better chance of getting psychotherapy these days, a new...
Achieving quantum memory in the hard X-ray range
Light is an excellent carrier of information used not only for classical communication technologies but also increasingly for quantum applications...
Increasing solid-state electrolyte conductivity and stability using helical structure
Materials science and engineering researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have explored the role of helical secondary structure on...
The threat of mpox has returned, but public knowledge about it has declined
PHILADELPHIA – It has been two years since the World Health Organization declared a global health emergency over an outbreak...
Cutting a few calories won’t hurt your workout
A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn’t deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains...
The long-lasting impact of war on global diabetes prevalence
— The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has led to severe humanitarian crises, including widespread food shortages. According to the...
Largest protein yet discovered builds algal toxins
While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of...
