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Phys.org / Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments

Scientists have long known that light can sometimes appear to exit a material before entering it—an effect dismissed as an illusion caused by how waves are distorted by matter.

13 hours ago in Physics
Phys.org / The genomic journey of modern and archaic humans may be older than we thought

Research conducted at the Department of Biology, University of Padova, has identified critical genomic milestones in the evolution of Homo sapiens, including key chromosomal rearrangements and specific gene variants that ...

11 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Introducing perceptein, a protein-based artificial neural network in living cells

Westlake University in China and the California Institute of Technology have designed a protein-based system inside living cells that can process multiple signals and make decisions based on them.

11 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Study sheds new light on what causes long-term disability after a stroke, offers new path toward possible treatment

A recent study by Simon Fraser University researchers has revealed how an overlooked type of indirect brain damage contributes to ongoing disability after a stroke.

Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Chicxulub meteorite found guilty; Good news and bad news for LLMs

It's the last week before Christmas and not a creature is stirring, not even a mouse model bred to exhibit characteristics of ADHD for in vivo studies of central nervous system stimulants. This week, we reported on the discovery ...

12 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Archaeological study documents rare Christian tattoo in medieval Nubia

Recently, a team of researchers published their study on a medieval Nubian tattoo in Antiquity. The researchers conducted a post-excavation analysis on individuals who had been interred at the Ghazali Monastery Cemetery (Sudan). ...

13 hours ago in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Robot mimics traditional Chinese massage techniques for therapeutic use

In recent years, roboticists have developed a wide range of systems that could eventually be introduced in health care and assisted living facilities. These include both medical robots and robots designed to provide companionship ...

11 hours ago in Robotics
Phys.org / NASA cameras to capture interaction between Blue Ghost lander, moon's surface

Say cheese again, moon. We're coming in for another close-up.

6 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Salt-seeking behavior traced to specific brain neurons

Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences. Conversely, too much salt ...

11 hours ago in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Microscopic cell changes linked to cancer's rapid growth in stiff tissues

In 2022 alone, over 20 million people were diagnosed with cancer, and nearly 10 million died from the disease, according to the World Health Organization. While the reaches of cancer are massive, the answer to more effective ...

11 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Yoga has many health benefits as you age—but is it also the secret to longevity?

Yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. But is it also the secret to a long life? This is what Daisy Taylor, a centenarian from Chelmsford, England, reports.

6 hours ago in Gerontology & Geriatrics
Phys.org / The moon might be older than scientists previously thought; a new study shines light on its history

A physicist, a chemist and a mathematician walk into a bar. It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but in my case, it was the start of an idea that could reshape how scientists think about the history of the moon.

8 hours ago in Astronomy & Space