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Phys.org / This 'living plastic' activates and self-destructs on command

Many plastic products are designed to be used only once, yet the material itself lasts for years. But a new strategy is addressing this problem by creating products that self-destruct on command, known as living plastics. ...

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Medical Xpress / Blocking a cellular inflammation process could result in effective therapy for pancreatic cancer

Scientists at The Wistar Institute and clinical researchers from ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have discovered a vulnerability in pancreatic cancer that could be targeted as a potential ...

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Science X / Atlantic bluefin's comeback reveals an ocean-spanning mix that could upend how this iconic fish is managed

Atlantic bluefin tuna, the largest of all tuna species, declined precipitously toward commercial collapse in the early 2000s after decades of overfishing. The species has since rebounded across most of its range, a recovery ...

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Medical Xpress / Stopping and restarting certain GLP-1s to lose weight may make the drug less effective

Inconsistent use of some GLP-1 weight-loss medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may significantly lessen their effectiveness, according to a new preclinical study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the ...

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Phys.org / Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather

Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest—most often in a tree—to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces ...

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Phys.org / A bright moon may dim the Eta Aquarid meteor shower made up of Halley's comet debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley's comet. But a bright moon will spoil the fun this year, making the display harder to glimpse.

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Phys.org / Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.

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Phys.org / Gold digging is not exclusive to women: New study uncovers common attributes

Gold digging is often seen as a female behavior focused on exploiting wealthier partners for material gain, but science suggests this stereotype may be too narrow. Past studies have shown both men and women value resources ...

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Science X / That split-second panic when something rushes toward you may hinge on one deceptively simple sound cue

Those jolts of terror that seem to occur whenever a noise comes closer? While we assume that this is an age-old survival reaction, modern revelations show that there may be an easier explanation for what's occurring.

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Medical Xpress / Lithium not working? Large-scale study highlights favorable treatment strategies for bipolar disorder

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition estimated to affect between 1% and 3% of people worldwide. Its main symptoms include extreme mood swings, ranging from periods of high activity and emotional high (i.e., mania) ...

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Phys.org / Locked in stone for 210 million years, this newly identified crocodile cousin was built to crush larger prey

On a fateful day 210 million years ago, two crocodile cousins about the size of jackals stood side-by-side amid the low ferns of a humid riverbank that would one day become northern New Mexico. One of the crocs, Hesperosuchus ...

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Phys.org / Why Eurovision stays unpredictable after 70 years of copycats and rule changes

The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has been attracting millions of fans every year since it was launched back in 1956. At the same time, it represents a unique opportunity for research. Almost no other major cultural event ...

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