More aerosol particles than thought are forming over Siberia, study finds
A new study finds that, contrary to previous beliefs, large amounts of aerosol particles can form over vast areas of the West Siberian taiga in the spring. When temperatures rise, this can have a significant impact on the climate.
13 Jan 00:00 · ScienceDaily
New study reports first known use of positron emission particle tracking in a living animal subject
Researchers from the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences have published a new study exploring the use of positron emission particle tracking (PEPT) in a living subject for the first time.
19 Jan 16:06 · phys.org
Innovative field experiments shed light on biological clocks in nature
A new study has used a series of innovative field experiments to show how plants combine circadian clock signals with environmental cues under naturally fluctuating conditions.
23 Aug 00:00 · ScienceDaily
'Universal' brain wave pattern discovered across primate species — including humans
Scientists have uncovered a consistent brain-wave pattern that erupts throughout the cortex in several primates, including us.
11 Mar 10:00 · livescience.com
Why are bees making less honey? Study reveals clues from five decades of data
Honey yields in the U.S. have been declining since the 1990s, with honey producers and scientists unsure why, but a new study by Penn State researchers has uncovered clues in the mystery of the missing ...
4 Jan 17:45 · phys.org
Modeling study finds alpine glaciers will lose at least a third of their volume by 2050
Even if global warming were to stop completely, the volume of ice in the European Alps would fall by 34% by 2050. If the trend observed over the last 20 years continues at the same rate, however, almost ...
19 Jan 16:56 · phys.org
Liquid water could abound in Martian crust, seismic study suggests
Reservoir could harbour microbial life
12 Aug 19:00 · Physics World
Fisetin rescues pathogenic mutation of kinesin in neurons, finds study
Mutations in the kinesin KIF1A cause impaired axonal transport, resulting in neurological disorders or neurodevelopmental disorders known as KIF1A-associated neurological disorder (KAND). In clinical ...
5 Feb 15:13 · phys.org
Quantum Cheshire cat study finds particles can't separate from their properties after all
The quantum Cheshire cat effect draws its name from the fictional Cheshire Cat in the Alice in Wonderland story. That cat was able to disappear, leaving only its grin behind.
9 Jan 17:49 · phys.org
Researchers discover new bacterium that causes gut immunodeficiency
Researchers have discovered a new bacterium that weakens the immune system in the gut, potentially contributing to certain inflammatory and infectious gut diseases. The team identified the bacterium, Tomasiella immunophila (T. immunophila), which plays a key role in breaking down a crucial immune component of the gut's multi-faceted protective immune barrier.
26 Sep 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth, Ryugu samples study finds
Micrometeorites originating from icy celestial bodies in the outer solar system may be responsible for transporting nitrogen to the near-Earth region in the early days of our solar system. That discovery ...
1 Dec 12:29 · phys.org
Climate change made warm Canadian December twice as likely: study
Climate change made Canada’s warmest December in more than 50 years about twice as likely, a temperature anomaly that stood out around the world, a new study has found.
16 Jan 16:23 · Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Physicists find superconductor behavior at temperatures once thought 'impossible'
Scientists have observed an unexpected new behavior in a superconducting material. If physicists can figure out the cause, it could help them to find room-temperature superconductors.
25 Aug 14:00 · Space.com
Researchers study unusual late-Roman metalware hoard discovered in the British Isles
Researchers report on one of the most unusual late-Roman metalware ever discovered in the British Isles. Although the Knaresborough Hoard was discovered about 1864, there has never been any detailed analysis ...
12 Jan 16:20 · phys.org
Researchers uncover new disease-linked microbial species through pan-body microbiome analysis
Researchers in Germany conducted a pan-body microbiome analysis, uncovering new microbial species and potential therapies linked to diseases, with implications for diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.
1 Oct 05:12 · News-Medical
Researchers find gene mutation responsible for brown giant pandas
A multi-institutional team of geneticists in China has discovered the gene mutation responsible for a brown coat in giant pandas. In their study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ...
6 Mar 15:02 · phys.org
Self-assembled Na-doped zinc oxide for the detection of lung cancer biomarker VOCs at low concentrations
Developing high-performance gas sensors for the detection of lung cancer markers at low concentrations is a crucial step towards achieving early lung cancer monitoring through breath tests. Metal oxide ...
13 May 21:24 · phys.org
Why are bees making less honey? Study reveals clues in five decades of data
Honey yields in the U.S. have been declining since the 1990s, with honey producers and scientists unsure why, but a new study has uncovered clues in the mystery of the missing honey.
4 Jan 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Astrophysical simulations predict new detectable gravitational wave source from collapsing stars
The death of a massive, rapidly spinning star can shake the universe. And the resulting ripples—known as gravitational waves—could be felt by instruments on Earth, according to new research published ...
22 Aug 15:41 · phys.org
Arctic precipitation rates to double as temperatures rise, finds new study
The Arctic is often cited for a plethora of impacts resulting from anthropogenic climate change, including glacier retreat and reductions in floating sea ice, meltwater incursions changing ocean salinity, ...
8 Apr 13:10 · phys.org
Molecular study of newly discovered tardigrade species helps explain ability to withstand high doses of radiation
A team of biologists affiliated with several institutions in China has learned more about the means by which tardigrades are able to withstand high doses of radiation. In their study, published in the ...
25 Oct 13:54 · phys.org
Sliver of cool surface water helps the ocean absorb more carbon, study shows
Subtle temperature differences at the ocean surface allow more carbon dioxide (CO2) to be absorbed, new research shows.
25 Oct 09:00 · phys.org
Higher bacterial counts detected in single-serving milks, researchers report
Scientists have detected higher bacterial counts in commercial, paperboard single-serving containers two weeks after processing than milk packaged in larger containers from the same facilities.
11 Mar 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Research reveals impact of gut microbiome on hormone levels in mice
Researchers have shown that the balance of bacteria in the gut can influence symptoms of hypopituitarism in mice. They also showed that aspirin was able to improve hormone deficiency symptoms in mice with this condition.
26 Sep 00:00 · ScienceDaily
'Weird' new planet retains atmosphere despite nearby star's relentless radiation
A rare exoplanet that should have been stripped down to bare rock by its nearby host star's intense radiation somehow grew a puffy atmosphere instead—the latest in a string of discoveries forcing scientists ...
5 Jun 15:00 · phys.org
'Carbon vault' peat suffers greatly from drought, finds study
Peatlands are affected more by drought than expected. This is concerning, as these ecosystems are an important ally in the fight against climate change. Following long periods of drought, peat is able ...
10 Jan 22:12 · phys.org
Bubbling, frothing and sloshing: Long-hypothesized plasma instabilities finally observed
Scientists have observed new details of how plasma interacts with magnetic fields, potentially providing insight into the formation of enormous plasma jets that stretch between the stars.
27 Aug 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Global climate databases work with incorrect data for the tropics, study shows
Accurate climate data is immensely important for climate change predictions and modeling. Using a unique climate data set of 170 stations, mainly from the mountains of Tanzania including Kilimanjaro, ...
15 Mar 13:45 · phys.org
Scientists describe 153 new species in 2023
Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences described 153 new animal, plant, and fungi species in 2023, enriching our understanding of Earth's biodiversity and strengthening our ability to regenerate ...
21 Dec 21:52 · phys.org
Scientists discover ‘dark oxygen’ being produced by seabed metals in ground-breaking study
A team of scientists has discovered that oxygen is being produced by metallic nodules thousands of meters below the surface of the Pacific Ocean.
23 Jul 11:37 · CNBC
Scientists detect extraterrestrial metal in 3,000-year-old treasure from Spain
This may have been the Bronze Age, but craftsmen in Spain somehow got their hands on meteorite iron.
12 Mar 17:08 · ZME Science
IIT Mandi study deploys robots to unravel homing behaviour in animals
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi on Monday revealed in a new study how animals navigate back home after foraging, even when confronted with unexpected detours.
26 Aug 11:44 · The Hans India
Europe's earliest cities relied on fertilizer and plant protein, isotope analysis shows
Nutrition in Trypillia mega-sites is currently the focus of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1266 at Kiel University (CAU). In the forest steppe northwest of the Black Sea—today the territory ...
19 Dec 16:01 · phys.org
Researchers identify gene involved in neuronal vulnerability in Alzheimer's disease
Early stages of neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by the accumulation of proteins in discrete populations of brain cells and degeneration of these cells. For most diseases, this selective vulnerability pattern is unexplained, yet it could yield major insight into pathological mechanisms.
11 Mar 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Astronomers detect a blazar exhibiting sinusoidal radio variability
An international team of astronomers reports the detection of a blazar with highly significant sinusoidal radio variability using the Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO). The finding was detailed in ...
13 Aug 12:40 · phys.org
Researchers uncover protein responsible for cold sensation
Researchers have identified the protein that enables mammals to sense cold, filling a long-standing knowledge gap in the field of sensory biology.
11 Mar 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Detailed model suggests organic matter on Mars was formed from atmospheric formaldehyde
Although Mars is currently a cold, dry planet, geological evidence suggests that liquid water existed there around 3 to 4 billion years ago. Where there is water, there is usually life. In their quest ...
19 Sep 13:55 · phys.org
Lychee's dormant dance: Genetic maestro LcSVP2 controls the rhythm of rest
Bud dormancy is a vital survival strategy for temperate fruit trees, helping them withstand unfavorable environmental conditions. However, in evergreen perennials like lychee, dormancy can occur even ...
27 Aug 16:31 · phys.org
High levels of carbon monoxide, mould found in homes on Ontario reserves: study
A study has found air inside homes on four remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario contained carbon monoxide, fine particles, mould and other substances that increase the risk of respiratory infections.
28 Dec 11:01 · National Post
Indian Ocean sea-surface temperatures found to be accurate predictor of dengue outbreaks
A team of Earth scientists, health care workers and meteorologists affiliated with several institutions in China, and working with several international partners, reports that global dengue severity in ...
13 May 15:53 · phys.org
Locked in a glacier: Virus adaptations to extreme weather provide climate change insights
Ancient viruses preserved in glacial ice hold valuable information about changes in Earth's climate, a new study suggests.
26 Aug 15:40 · phys.org
Microscopic defects in ice shape how massive glaciers flow, study shows
A glacier's flow depends on how microscopic defects move through the ice, according to new research that also yielded a new model for predicting how glaciers will flow, ultimately contributing to sea-level rise.
3 Jun 00:00 · ScienceDaily
Oceans absorbed record levels of heat in 2023, study finds
Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Earth's oceans absorbed unprecedented levels of heat responsible for global warming in 2023, fueling a year of adverse climate events around the world, a Chinese-led multinational scientific team reported Thursday.
11 Jan 13:33 · UPI
The ocean may be storing more carbon than estimated in earlier studies
The ocean's capacity to store atmospheric carbon dioxide is some 20% greater than the estimates contained in the latest IPCC report. These are the findings of a study published in the journal Nature led ...
6 Dec 16:00 · phys.org
Researchers discover highest second-harmonic generation response in deep-ultraviolet phosphate
In the field of nonlinear optics (NLO), deep-ultraviolet (DUV) NLO crystals have garnered attention due to their crucial role in all-solid-state lasers. With ongoing research, the demand for these DUV ...
18 Sep 16:33 · phys.org
Life might survive the sulfuric acid clouds of Venus, new experiments find
Venus may be a hellscape by our standards, but there’s a chance that some forms of life could evolve there. A new MIT study has now found that the building blocks of life are surprisingly stable in highly concentrated sulfuric acid – which Venus’ clouds happen to be made of.
25 Mar 03:57 · New Atlas
Lakes and seas on Titan may be shaped by waves
The bodies of liquid methane and ethane on Saturn’s largest moon have been a source of debate for years. Simulations shed new light.
27 Aug 21:00 · MIT Technology Review
Jupiter has at least three magnetosheath jets, finds Voyager 2 data study
A team of astrophysicists and astronomers from Harbin Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University and Peking University has found evidence from Voyager 2 data showing that Jupiter has at least three ...
11 Jan 15:14 · phys.org
A chemical cocktail of micropollutants amplified effect of algal toxins in 2022 mass fish mortality event: Study
Tons of dead fish, mussels and snails were seen floating on the Oder River (Germany) in early August 2022. It soon became clear what was causing the environmental disaster in the German-Polish border ...
6 Sep 15:25 · phys.org
Exploring the bactericidal activity of T1-spanin against drug-resistant bacteria
Given the worldwide prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria, the research community is on the lookout for alternative bactericidal treatment approaches. In a recent study, Japanese researchers have now ...
12 Mar 17:28 · phys.org
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