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Phys.org / Discovery of histidine-ADP-ribose molecule reveals new bacterial immune strategy
A research team has uncovered a previously unknown type of immune signaling molecule—a novel compound combining histidine and ADP-ribose—produced by bacteria's Thoeris II defense system in response to viral infection. ...
Medical Xpress / What's that rash? Put some thought into asking Google for medical help
Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best advice.
Phys.org / When a comet hits a tidally locked exo-Earth
Comets that have hit Earth have been a mixed bag. Early in Earth's history, during the solar system's chaotic beginning, they were likely the source of our planet's water, ultimately making up about 0.02% of the planet's ...
Phys.org / Molecular engineering approach could boost hydrogen evolution reaction activity by up to 50 times in alkaline media
Electrolyzers are devices that can split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity and via a process known as electrolysis. In the future, these devices could help to produce hydrogen gas from water, which is valuable ...
Phys.org / Depictions of the Milky Way found in ancient Egyptian imagery
An interest in understanding the role that the Milky Way played in Egyptian culture and religion has led University of Portsmouth Associate Professor of Astrophysics, Dr. Or Graur to uncover what he thinks may be the ancient ...
Phys.org / Clustered neurons in bat midbrain encode categories of vocalizations, study finds
The ability to quickly recognize sounds, particularly the vocalizations made by other animals, is known to contribute to the survival of a wide range of species. This ability is supported by a process known as categorical ...
Phys.org / ChatGPT vs. students: Study reveals who writes better
AI-generated essays don't yet live up to the efforts of real students, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UK).
Medical Xpress / Semaglutide effectively treats liver disease in two thirds of patients, research finds
Results from the ESSENCE Phase III clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine show treating patients with semaglutide can halt and even reverse liver disease.
Phys.org / Seeds, skills, and supports: What determines farmers' climate resilience in South Asia
South Asia, home to some of the vulnerable agricultural regions, is already experiencing the harsh impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall are particularly affecting the rain-fed farming systems ...
Medical Xpress / Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles
Health care workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to a new study led by Katie Laird of De Montfort University, published ...
Tech Xplore / Flying squirrel-inspired drone with foldable wings demonstrates high maneuverability
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, have already proved to be valuable tools for a wide range of applications, ranging from film and entertainment production to defense and security, agriculture, logistics, ...
Medical Xpress / Investigational test detects earliest stages of autoimmune assault that causes type 1 diabetes, scientists report
An investigational blood test for type 1 diabetes can accurately detect the disorder's characteristic autoimmunity with only small samples of blood, a feature that makes it ideal to screen pediatric patients, scientists in ...