New heaviest exotic antimatter nucleus
UPTON, N.Y. — Scientists studying the tracks of particles streaming from six billion collisions of atomic nuclei at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) — an “atom...
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Mobile species are ‘glue’ which connect different habitats together, study finds
A groundbreaking study conducted across 30 field sites in the southwest UK has revealed the importance of incorporating varied habitats into the landscape at large....
Physicists discover heaviest antimatter hypernucleus to date
Physicists from the STAR Collaboration have observed a new antimatter hypernucleus, antihyperhydrogen-4, for the first time. This is the heaviest antimatter hypernucleus discovered in experiments...
What really drives consumers to sign up for community-supported agriculture
As industrialized food markets harm the environment, sustainable food systems emerge as an effective solution. It includes reducing the distance between where the food is...
Self-repairing mitochondria use novel recycling system, study finds
Mitochondria, the so-called “powerhouse of the cell,” depend on a newly discovered recycling mechanism identified by scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Mitochondria,...
Gluten is a proinflammatory inducer of autoimmunity
The interaction between humans and their environment, mediated by nutrition, plays a crucial role in regulating inflammatory responses. Chronic inflammatory diseases have been on the...
From plows to pixels: comprehensive rice mapping with satellite technology
While satellite technology might seem distant and space-bound, its benefits can be seen everywhere. While satellite technology might seem distant and space-bound, its benefits can...
Kessler Foundation scientists investigate effects of robotic postural stand training combined with spinal cord epidural stimulation
East Hanover, NJ – August 21, 2024 – Kessler Foundation researchers have published a new clinical study investigating the effects of robotic postural stand training...
Ovarian cancer discovery: targetable variant RAD51D found in Chinese patients
Researchers from BGI Genomics and Fudan University published new findings on OV among Chinese patients in JCO Global Oncology. The study revealed the germline mutational...
Quenching the intense heat of a fusion plasma may require a well-placed liquid metal evaporator
Inside the next generation of fusion vessels known as spherical tokamaks, scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) envisioned a hot region with flowing liquid...
Survival tactics: AI-driven insights into chromatin changes for winter dormancy in axillary buds
Evolution has enabled plants to survive under adverse conditions. The winter bud of a plant is a crucial structure that establishes adaptability. Depending on environmental...
New molecules from IOCB Prague decrease appetite and protect the brain against Alzheimer’s-type diseases
Scientists on the team of Dr Lenka Maletínská have developed a promising new compound derived from one of the peptides naturally occurring in the brain....
Pilot study uses recycled glass to grow plants for salsa ingredients
DENVER, Aug. 21, 2024 — Tortilla chips and fresh salsa are tasty in themselves, but they could be even more appealing if you grow the...
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
DENVER, Aug. 21, 2024 — In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside — athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers...
Survey: Most Americans comfortable with AI in healthcare
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Artificial intelligence (AI) is all around us – from smart home devices to entertainment and social media algorithms. But is AI okay...
