Dark matter halos measured around ancient quasars
At the center of every galaxy is a supermassive black hole. Beyond a certain size, these become active, emitting huge amounts of radiation, and are...
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IOP Publishing and the Japan Society of Applied Physics convert Applied Physics Express to fully gold OA
IOP Publishing (IOPP) and the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) announce that Applied Physics Express (APEX) is to become fully open access (OA). From...
Young people who vape more likely to report chronic stress
Milan, Italy: Young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress, according to research presented at the...
Novel study reveals the accumulation mechanisms of purine alkaloids and catechins in theobromine-rich tea
Camellia ptilophylla, a low-caffeine or decaffeinated tea, is increasingly being recognized for its potential health benefits. However, there is intraspecific diversity in purine alkaloid and...
Genetic evidence shows that smoking can cause us to age faster
Milan, Italy: A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our...
Doctoral student’s “fear of positivity” research could assist with effective depression treatments
STARKVILLE, Miss.—How can positive experiences seem like the opposite for some?Credit: Photo by Grace Cockrell STARKVILLE, Miss.—How can positive experiences seem like the opposite for...
Big teeth, bigger data
Virginia Tech researchers in the College of Natural Resources and Environment are assessing the efficacy of shark sanctuaries by developing a modeling system that utilizes...
You can leave your gloves on: Rice-developed material burns viruses, safe for skin
HOUSTON – (Sept. 11, 2023) A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side...
Urban parks built on former waste incineration sites could be lead hotspots
DURHAM, N.C. – For much of the last century, many cities across the United States and Canada burned their trash and waste in municipal incinerators....
LSU Health New Orleans researchers discover a key failure in amd that may lead to progression and vision loss
New Orleans, LA – Research led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor, Ernest C. and Yvette C. Villere Chair for the Study of Retinal...
Ecology and artificial intelligence: stronger together
Many of today’s artificial intelligence systems loosely mimic the human brain. In a new paper, researchers suggest that another branch of biology — ecology —...
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited. Results...
New insights into the development of Parkinson’s disease in the brain
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify the potential pathological mechanisms of a familial form of Parkinson’s disease, caused by mutations in the...
NIH study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior
NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child BehaviorCredit: ECHO NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child Behavior Emotional support...
Hybrid catalyst produces critical fertilizer and cleans wastewater
Agriculture relies on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, which is made using energy- and carbon-intensive processes and creates nitrate-containing runoff. Researchers have long sought solutions to reduce...
