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 than ever. Plant-based “meat” and...
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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 cress that is essential for...
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. With bony plates on its...
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 atom catalysts (DACs). Published in...
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. It is one of the...
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 care with compassion. Narrative medicine...
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 storage systems in their ability...
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 urban areas is significantly warmer...
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 fastest rates of change ever...
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 published a study on a...
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 studies (e.g., dendrochronology, radiocarbon dating...
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 the world. Despite the awareness...
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 health-related videos on TikTok. Unfortunately,...
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 the Blavatnik National Awards for...
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 the liquid useful medicinally.Credit: Danny...
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