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Phys.org / Research reveals missed opportunities to save George Floyd's life
The murder of George Floyd could have been avoided if police had responded to the concerns of bystanders, reveals research led by Lancaster University.
Medical Xpress / Working women are too often left to deal with endometriosis alone. But big changes could be coming
Endometriosis is a long-term and invisible gynecological condition that affects around 1.5 million women in the UK alone. It's known for its unpredictable and debilitating symptoms, like chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods ...
Phys.org / Targeting malaria at the source: Drug-treated nets eliminate parasites in resistant mosquitoes
Researchers have identified a type of chemical compound that, when applied to insecticide-treated bed nets, appears to kill the malaria-causing parasite in mosquitoes.
Tech Xplore / AI may soon account for half of data center power use if trends persist
Alex de Vries-Gao, a PhD candidate at VU Amsterdam Institute for Environmental Studies, has published an opinion piece about the results of a simple study he conducted involving the possible amount of electricity used by ...
Medical Xpress / Early prediction of preterm birth in cell-free RNA could reshape prevention strategies
Children born before 37 weeks of gestation have a considerably increased risk of dying before they reach the age of five. Predicting the risk of preterm birth (PTB) and hence implementing preventive strategies is complicated ...
Phys.org / Hopes for alien life dim as doubts emerge over exoplanet K2-18b chemical signals
When astronomers announced last month they might have discovered the most promising hints of alien life yet on a distant planet, the rare good news raised hopes humanity could soon learn we are not alone in the universe.
Phys.org / Diamond nanoparticles get a quantum upgrade with shell inspired by TV technology
Putting hypersensitive quantum sensors in a living cell is a promising path for tracking cell growth and diagnosing diseases—even cancers—in their early stages.
Medical Xpress / 3D-printed device enables precise modeling of complex human tissues in the lab
A new, easily adopted, 3D-printed device will enable scientists to create models of human tissue with even greater control and complexity. An interdisciplinary group of researchers at the University of Washington and UW Medicine ...
Phys.org / From peasant fodder to posh fare: How snails and oysters became luxury foods
Oysters and escargot are recognized as luxury foods around the world—but they were once valued by the lower classes as cheap sources of protein.
Medical Xpress / Hay fever: Why symptoms are so bad this year, and what to do if your usual remedies aren't working
Hay fever can be annoying at the best of times. But this year, many people are reporting their usual symptoms are worse than ever before—with their normal go-to remedies doing little to provide relief.
Medical Xpress / Swept-source anterior segment optical coherence tomography can help distinguish early childhood glaucoma
The noninvasive swept-source anterior-segment optical coherence tomography (SS-ASOCT) can diagnose early-onset childhood glaucoma, according to a study published online May 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Tech Xplore / Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed nationwide missile defense system
President Donald Trump announced a plan to build a missile defense system, called the Golden Dome, on May 20, 2025. The system is intended to protect the United States from ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles, and missiles ...
