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Medical Xpress / How your neighborhood could be aging you
There's a growing consensus that your ZIP code is a strong predictor of your health and lifespan. Now, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health have determined that neighborhood conditions may be driving aging at ...
Phys.org / Light-driven method enables sustainable production of porous semiconducting polymers
Researchers at Koç University have developed a light-driven method to produce porous semiconducting polymers under ambient conditions without the need for metal catalysts. The study, led by Prof. Dr. Önder Metin from the ...
Phys.org / 'Oldest octopus' fossil is no octopus at all, scans reveal
A famous 300-million-year-old fossil that was thought to be the world's oldest octopus—even featuring in the Guinness Book of Records—has turned out to be something else altogether. In what amounts to a case of mistaken identity, ...
Medical Xpress / New study challenges widespread belief about fish oil's effects on brain
A first-of-its-kind study led by the Medical University of South Carolina raises questions about the value of fish oil supplements for people with repetitive mild traumatic brain injuries. In work published in Cell Reports, ...
Phys.org / Turmeric and ginger extract may boost implant bonding and kill 92% bacteria
An extract of turmeric and ginger helps bone implants bond strongly while killing bacteria and cancer cells, according to new research from Washington State University with implications for millions of patients with joint ...
Medical Xpress / What is muscle memory, and can I improve mine?
Whether it's riding a bike or knitting a sweater, there are some tasks you do without thinking. These are commonly associated with "muscle memory," the idea your body can remember how to perform complex tasks and, over time, ...
Phys.org / Earthrise to Earthset: How the planet's climate has changed since the photo that inspired the environmental movement
A new Earthset image has been captured by the crew of Artemis II, 58 years since the iconic Earthrise photograph taken by the crew of Apollo 8. Over these past six decades, the climate has changed dramatically.
Medical Xpress / Study predicts HIV infections could rise 10% if CDC testing funds end
Timely HIV diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing transmission. To help make this happen, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides funding for HIV testing to local health departments ...
Phys.org / Expert explains how AI could redefine the scope of engineering work
In an editorial, National Academy of Engineering President Tsu-Jae Liu presents a forward-looking perspective on the role of artificial intelligence in engineering. She describes AI not as a replacement for engineers, but ...
Phys.org / US plans tariffs up to 100% on some brand-name drugs
The United States is planning new tariffs on some name-brand medicines.
Phys.org / This protein helps cancer cells survive treatment—and points to new treatments
Researchers at Umeå University have contributed new insights into how cancer cells protect themselves from cell death. The study provides a deeper understanding of how key proteins interact within the cell and could, in the ...
Medical Xpress / How childhood dementia begins in brain cells
An Australian-led international research collaboration has delivered a promising breakthrough in the quest to better understand and treat childhood dementia. Recently published in the journal Nature Communications, the study ...