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Phys.org / Antitrust settlement could lower cost of buying a home
Since the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed in March to pay $418 million to settle an antitrust lawsuit, researchers at Texas McCombs see the potential to curb artificially high real estate commissions.

Phys.org / Urbanization reshapes soil microbes: Bacteria adapt, fungi resist
Urbanization is reshaping soil microbial communities worldwide, driving an unexpected homogenization of bacterial populations while fungal communities remain more resistant to change.

Medical Xpress / Study identifies key heart marker predicting ischemic stroke and dementia
A research team from the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified a strong predictor of ischemic stroke and dementia, a discovery that could lead to improved patient outcomes. The findings were recently published ...

Phys.org / Air pollution and traffic noise increase the risk of stroke through combination effect
Research from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), Karolinska Institutet shows that air pollution and traffic noise together may pose a greater risk for stroke than either factor alone. The researchers found that ...

Phys.org / Microalgae and bacteria team up to convert carbon dioxide into useful products
Scientists have spent decades genetically modifying the bacterium Escherichia coli and other microbes to convert carbon dioxide into useful biological products. Most methods require additional carbon sources, however, adding ...

Tech Xplore / Forensic investigation of highway embankment collapse conducted to improve road infrastructure durability
Roads and highways are the lifeline of a country. The United States has over 4 million miles of public roads, including the Interstate Highway System. It's critical to prevent damage and maintain roads highways to support ...

Medical Xpress / Experts concerned as NIH axes critical vaccine study funds
Hundreds of U.S. research projects aimed at boosting vaccine confidence have been shut down—just as preventable diseases like measles and flu are on the rise.

Medical Xpress / How controversial nutritionist John Harvey Kellogg pioneered the path to modern plant-based eating
When you hear the name Kellogg, Corn Flakes might be the first thing that comes to mind. But John Harvey Kellogg is famous for more than just breakfast cereals.

Medical Xpress / Computational platform helps unlock A20's dual role in cancer immunotherapy
There is an urgent need for precision immunotherapy strategies that simultaneously target both tumor cells and immune cells to enhance treatment efficacy. Identifying genes with dual functions in both cancer and immune cells ...

Phys.org / When farmers and scientists collaborate, biodiversity and agriculture can thrive: Here's how
The Burren region of County Clare, Ireland, is famous for its distinctive limestone habitat, coastal landscape, rich wildlife and unusual archaeology. Several hundred farmers also manage livestock on this land.

Phys.org / What Britons and Europeans really think about immigration—new analysis
When we hear about immigration from politicians and media across Europe, the story is almost always negative. In some countries, this is old news. The UK tabloid press has printed thousands of anti-migrant articles over the ...

Phys.org / Planned blackouts are becoming more common, and not having cash on hand could cost you
Are you prepared for when the power goes out? To prevent massive wildfires in drought-prone, high-wind areas, electrical companies have begun preemptively shutting off electricity. These planned shutdowns are called public ...