UArizona Health Sciences professor uses CT network to promote public access to open science
Reading about the latest scientific discovery – such as the unearthing of a fossil representing a new species of tiny dinosaur – can be fascinating....
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UTA chemist developing method to recycle more plastics
Despite consumer efforts to sort and separate recyclables, most plastic bottles still end up in the landfill. Standard recycling methods to sort, shred and remake...
Community science volunteers can set scientific world abuzz with new bumble bee sightings
TORONTO, May 22, 2024 – Community science volunteers – laypeople with an interest in bees and conservation – significantly contribute to the scientific knowledge of...
Study suggests it may be safe to de-escalate surgery in middle-aged breast cancer patients
Surgery involving sentinel lymph node biopsy for middle-aged women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer may do more harm than good, according to a new...
Wearable devices get signal boost from innovative material
HOUSTON – (May 22, 2024) – A new material that moves like skin while preserving signal strength in electronics could enable the development of next-generation...
Sleep disturbance, self-harm and high levels of social media and smartphone use are prevalent among young people with mental health conditions, with half of participants meeting criteria for problematic smartphone use
Sleep disturbance, self-harm and high levels of social media and smartphone use are prevalent among young people with mental health conditions, with half of participants...
San Francisco study explores the growing culture of fentanyl smoking
An interview-based study in San Francisco, CA, highlights individual experiences and local trends around fentanyl smoking, deepening understanding of this growing practice. Daniel Ciccarone of...
Autistic-led study reveals urgent priorities for supporting autistic girls and gender diverse youth
A new study led by autistic people and researchers from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) sheds light on the challenges faced by autistic girls,...
Climate-smart marine spatial planning in Antarctica can be a model for the global ocean
In a paper now published in Science, researchers from leading institutions worldwide propose a comprehensive strategy that connects the latest scientific insights to action on...
Exploring diversity in cell division
Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of life. From bacteria to blue whales, every living being on Earth relies on cell division...
Ancient DNA study reveals population history of Western Tibetan Plateau
According to a study published in Current Biology on May 22, the genetic components of the ancient populations in the western Tibetan Plateau are closest...
IPK research team uncovers mechanism for spikelet development in barley
The inflorescence architecture of crop plants like barley is predominantly regulated by meristem activity and fate, which play a critical role in determining the number...
Promethium bound: Rare earth element’s secrets exposed
Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years ago at the very same laboratory, opening a new...
Sun’s magnetic field originates surprisingly close to the surface
An international team of researchers, including Northwestern University engineers, is getting closer to solving a 400-year-old solar mystery that stumped even famed astronomer Galileo Galilei.Credit:...
High BMI linked to reduced brain volume and increased white matter lesions
A recent study published in Health Data Science, a Science Partner Journal, reveals the significant impact of high cumulative body mass index (BMI) on brain...
