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How evolution has optimized the magnetic sensor in birds
Migratory birds are able to navigate and orientate with astonishing accuracy using various mechanisms including a magnetic compass. A team led by biologists Dr Corinna...
Making light ‘feel’ a magnetic field like an electron would
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Unlike electrons, particles of light are uncharged, so they do not respond to magnetic fields. Despite this, researchers have now experimentally...
Hurricanes jeopardize carbon-storing New England forests
As American companies and public policies strive to mitigate their carbon dioxide emissions, many are relying on carbon offsets to reduce their carbon footprint, especially...
Amanda Randles awarded ACM Prize in Computing for revolutionizing medical diagnostics
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named Amanda Randles the recipient of the ACM Prize in Computing for groundbreaking contributions to computational health through...
Scientists unveil genetics behind development of gliding
HOUSTON – (April 24, 2024) – People say “When pigs fly” to describe the impossible. But even if most mammals are landlubbers, the ability to...
Eruption of mega-magnetic star lights up nearby galaxy
While ESA’s satellite INTEGRAL was observing the sky, it spotted a burst of gamma-rays - high-energy photons - coming from the nearby galaxy M82. Only...
New study reveals key role vision plays in sculpting brain development
By Jake SiegelCredit: Peter Kim/Allen Institute By Jake Siegel Seattle, WA—April 24, 2024—Scientists have long known that our brains are organized into specialized areas, each...
Mount Sinai researchers the first to apply single-cell analysis to reveal mechanisms of a common complication of Crohn’s disease
Mount Sinai researchers have published the first study to use single-cell analysis in identifying several pathophysiological mechanisms of abnormal passageways in the digestive system known...
Making diamonds at ambient pressure
Did you know that 99% of synthetic diamonds are currently produced using high-pressure and high-temperature (HPHT) methods? A prevailing paradigm is that diamonds can only...
Tumor cells evade the immune system early on: Newly discovered mechanism could significantly improve cancer immunotherapies
Tumors actively prevent the formation of immune responses by so-called cytotoxic T cells, which are essential in combating cancer. Researchers at the Technical University of...
Study finds X’s (formerly Twitter’s) community notes provide accurate, credible answers to vaccine misinformation
As the proliferation of misinformation continues to pose a significant challenge on social media platforms, a beacon of hope emerges in research from the University...
A chemical mystery solved – the reaction explaining large carbon sinks
A mystery that has puzzled the scientific community for over 50 years has finally been solved. A team from Linköping University, Sweden, and Helmholtz Munich have...
Study confirms positive effect of midazolam after cardiac arrest
In cases where the patient required anesthesia after successful resuscitation, midazolam improved the chances of optimal oxygen saturation and CO2 levels in the blood. The...
Nanofibers rid water of hazardous dyes
Using waste to purify water may sound counterintuitive. But at TU Wien, this is exactly what has now been achieved: a special nanostructure has been...
