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Cape Lion was genetically diverse prior to extinction, researchers find
Cape lions used to roam the Cape Flats grassland plains of South Africa, in what is now known as Western...
Monitoring and measuring biodiversity require more than just numbers; scientists advocate for change
Highlights:Credit: Photo courtesy Corey Callaghan. Highlights: Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is...
Synthetic dimension dynamics to manipulate light
In the realm of physics, synthetic dimensions (SDs) have emerged as one of the frontiers of active research, offering a...
Greenhouse gas emissions in Global South countries linked with IMF lending policies
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Greenhouse gas emissions significantly increase in countries in the Global South within a few years after initially...
Low social status increases risk of health problems from alcohol problems
Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse...
Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength
When small hierarchical groups bond, neural activity between leaders and followers aligns, promoting quicker and more frequent communication, according to...
Fairy circles: Plant water stress causes Namibia’s gaps in grass
Namibia's legendary fairy circles are mysterious, circular, bald patches in the dry grasslands on the edge of the Namib Desert....
Sandy soil reptiles are more threatened by climate change than has been supposed, study shows
Reptiles that live in sandy soils in dry areas and tolerate high temperatures have been considered beneficiaries of global warming...
Mass General Brigham researchers develop AI foundation models to advance pathology
Foundation models, advanced artificial intelligence systems trained on large-scale datasets, hold the potential to provide unprecedented advancements for the medical...
From the Mediterranean into the Atlantic: The Gibraltar arc is migrating to the west
Oceans are subject to continuous change, mostly over extremely vast periods of time running into millions of years. Researchers from...
The science is in: Being good is actually good for you
“A wonderful book full of fascinating scientific insights explained with great clarity, inspiring us to let kindness reign in our...
Cranberries provide runners with an all-natural boost, according to new Concordia research
Competitive athletes are always looking for an extra edge that can help them improve performance. According to a new study...
Primary care telemedicine linked with fewer antibiotics for children than direct-to-consumer telemedicine
New research from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC shows that telemedicine visits conducted for children with primary care providers...
Spectroscopy and theory shed light on excitons in semiconductors
From solar panels on our roofs to the new OLED TV screens, many everyday electronic devices simply wouldn’t work without...
CABI-led study shows benefits of chatgroups to human health can be replicated in plant health
A CABI-led study has revealed that there is evidence of the benefits of chatgroups to human health which can also...
Brigham researchers develop sprayable hydrogel for gastrointestinal wound healing
Gastrointestinal (GI) surgery, interventional screening procedures such as colonoscopies, and naturally occurring complications such as ulcers, can lead to adverse...
Illinois to create global center of excellence in food and agricultural communications
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will unveil plans for a global center for food...
PR55α-controlled PP2A Inhibits p16 Expression and Blocks Cellular Senescence Induction
“Our results show that PR55α specifically reduces p16 expression ”Credit: 2024 Palanivel et al. “Our results show that PR55α specifically...
Decision aid helps patients make informed decisions about sterilization
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a simple, web-based decision aid called My Decision/Mi Decisión that helps empower...
Drug candidate may ‘unmask’ latent HIV-infected cells, mark them for destruction
PITTSBURGH, March 19, 2024 – University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists have identified drug candidates that show promise to...
