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Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
URBANA, Ill. — As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater...
Discovery of key genetic sequence essential for plant reproduction
A research group led by Associate Professor Ryushiro Kasahara at Nagoya University in Japan, identified a genetic sequence in thale...
New archosaur species shows that precursor of dinosaurs and pterosaurs was armored
Researchers have described a new species of armored reptile that lived near the time of the first appearance of dinosaurs....
Researchers identify the bottleneck of dual-atom catalysts for CO₂ reduction
Researchers at Tohoku University have unraveled the reasons behind the underperformance of a promising field of catalysis known as dual...
Genetic study reveals that a captive-bred population could save endangered crocodile from extinction
The Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) is a critically endangered species native to the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela....
Chinese Medicine and Culture article blends medicine practices for holistic healthcare
The practice of medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses. It involves understanding patients' stories and experiences to provide holistic...
Advancing heteroatom-doped porous carbon nanomaterials for lithium-based energy storage applications
The portable and electric energy storage market has long been dominated by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors, surpassing other energy...
Bats have determined that the air over the urban areas is significantly warmer than the air in parks
A flying meteorological station:Credit: Tel Aviv University A flying meteorological station: Bats have determined that the air over the...
Earlier and earlier high-Arctic spring replaced by “extreme year-to-year variation”
About 15 years ago, researchers reported that the timing of spring in high-Arctic Greenland had advanced at some of the...
Knowledge that can improve identification and risk stratification of a heart disorder that can cause sudden cardiac death
Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, in collaboration with researchers at the National University Hospital of Iceland, have...
Another step forward in radiocarbon dating and understanding of Earth climate and environmental processes during glacial times
The development of a high precision record of atmospheric radiocarbon shifts beyond 14,000 calendar years BP - obtained through combined...
Korean Red Ginseng can alleviate addictive effects of alcohol, find Sahmyook University researchers
Alcohol is one of the most commonly used psychoactive drugs, with a growing number of users in many parts of...
Viral TikTok health videos tend to cover three topics, rely on influencers
PULLMAN, Wash. –Sexual health, diet and exercise are the three topics that steal the show when it comes to popular...
2023 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists announced
NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 – The Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences announced today the 2023 laureates of...
Western science catches up with First Nations’ medicinal use of ant honey
Scientists have discovered the honey produced by Australian ants possesses unique anti-microbial activity against bacteria and fungi that could make...
Bromide ions cause ripples in semiclathrate hydrates
Osaka, Japan – The way that water molecules behave in proton conducting materials is very important for understanding—and making the...
Egg ‘signatures’ will allow drongos to identify cuckoo ‘forgeries’ almost every time, study finds
Images and paper available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPYnFKIEArlXUAaFk5H7YTepezntqerj?usp=sharingCredit: Claire Spottiswoode Images and paper available at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mPYnFKIEArlXUAaFk5H7YTepezntqerj?usp=sharing African cuckoos may have met their...
New research explores durability of 2D hybrid materials
Researchers investigated the fatigue behavior of 2D hybrid materials, opening doors to their widespread use in real-world applications.Credit: Texas A&M...
A novel approach for balancing properties in composite materials
Dr. Amir Asadi, an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, is...
One simple brain hack might boost learning and improve mental health
DURHAM, N.C. – Shifting from a high-pressure mindset to a curious one improves people’s memory.Credit: Alyssa Sinclair - Duke Institute...
