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UC Santa Barbara: Researchers paint a global picture of whale-ship collision risk
It’s well known that cargo vessels and whales don’t mix; whale-ship collisions are one of the leading causes of death for the majestic...
Nov 26, 2024
University of Florida: UF/IFAS scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida
Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a...
Nov 26, 2024
UMASS: Climate Scientists Including UMass’ DeConto, Brigham-Grette Warn that Cryosphere is at a Tipping Point
Julie Brigham-Grette and Robert DeConto , professors in the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences in the College of...
Nov 22, 2024
Vanderbilt University: New structure gives insight into mRNA export and cancers, and how viruses hijack the process to infect their host
The central dogma of biology defines the flow of genetic information: It describes how proteins are made from mRNA templates, which are...
Nov 22, 2024
UC Irvine: UC Irvine led study reveals new insights into how we navigate space and store memories
Researchers led by the University of California, Irvine are the first to reveal how two neural circuits located in the brain’s...
Nov 22, 2024
University of Miami: Study examines reciprocal causal effects of addiction and education
Rong Hai , an associate economics professor in the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School , investigates people’s...
Nov 22, 2024
University Of Arizona: When trees 'talk': Researchers probe ancient wood for clues about massive solar storms
The Northern Lights were visible much farther south than usual this year, and pictures of the colorful hues filled social media. Now,...
Nov 22, 2024
Georgetown: Can AI Help Combat Climate Change?
With artificial intelligence (AI) doing everything from writing computer code to creating on-demand recipes based on what’s in your...
Nov 22, 2024
Rutgers: Study Reveals How Cell Types Shape Human Brain Networks
Findings from the Rutgers Health study offer a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and cognition. Rutgers researchers at the...
Nov 22, 2024
OSU: New roles in infectious process for molecule that inhibits flu
Researchers have identified new roles for a protein long known to protect against severe flu infection – among them, raising the minimum...
Nov 18, 2024
RICE: Game changer’ in lithium extraction: Rice researchers develop novel electrochemical reactor
A team of Rice University researchers led by Sibani Lisa Biswal and Haotian Wang has developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to...
Nov 18, 2024
Texas A&M: What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?
If you’ve noticed the price of citrus creeping up, there’s a hidden reason behind it: a silent killer has been sweeping through the...
Nov 18, 2024
UC DAVIS: Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater
Extreme weather spurred by climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending...
Nov 18, 2024
USC: Student Rocket Group Shatters International Amateur Space Record
Aftershock II is believed to be the world’s first civilian-built rocket to reach an altitude of 470,000 feet. Photo from space. The nose...
Nov 18, 2024
University of Wisconsin–Madison: Gene therapy protects against motor neuron disease in rats
This image shows a section of brain tissue from a rat that received a gene therapy targeting the Trk-fused gene. A mutation in that gene...
Nov 18, 2024
Georgia Tech: Digital Twins Make CO₂ Storage Safer
The top figure shows a geologic area and the seismic survey over that area. Red symbols represent sources, and yellow symbols represent...
Nov 18, 2024
Georgia Tech: Lab-Grown Human Immune System Model Uncovers Weakened Response in Cancer
The left image shows the immune organ-on-chip, where the organoids (right) are grown to study the response of human donors. The right...
Nov 18, 2024
Boston University: Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias?
Recent new drugs for treating Alzheimer’s disease have been heralded as breakthroughs—with the potential to slow the progression of...
Nov 18, 2024
MIT: When muscles work out, they help neurons to grow, a new study shows
The findings suggest that biochemical and physical effects of exercise could help heal nerves. Now, MIT engineers have found that...
Nov 18, 2024
MIT engineers make converting CO2 into useful products more practical
A new electrode design boosts the efficiency of electrochemical reactions that turn carbon dioxide into ethylene and other products. As...
Nov 15, 2024
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