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Medical Xpress / Strategic changes in water treatment could prevent disease outbreaks

A new study from researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows how strategic changes in water treatment effectively treated a deadly outbreak of Legionnaires' disease. For the first time, the study, published ...

Phys.org / AI model learns yeast DNA 'language' to boost protein drug output

Industrial yeasts are a powerhouse of protein production, used to manufacture vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and other useful compounds. In a new study, MIT chemical engineers have harnessed artificial intelligence to optimize ...

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Overweight, obesity remained highly prevalent in US youths in 2024

Excess youth overweight and obesity remained highly prevalent in the United States in 2024, according to a study published online Feb. 10 in JAMA Network Open.

7 hours ago in Overweight & Obesity
Phys.org / UAE extends Mars probe mission until 2028

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it would extend its Mars probe mission, now in its fifth year, for an additional three, underlining the oil-rich state's space ambitions.

8 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / AI 'arms race' risks human extinction, warns top computing expert

Tech CEOs are locked in an artificial intelligence "arms race" that risks wiping out humanity, top computer science researcher Stuart Russell told AFP on Tuesday, calling for governments to pull the brakes.

8 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Phys.org / China has slashed air pollution, but the 'war' isn't over

Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.

8 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Record-breaking Antarctic drill reveals 23 million years of climate history

An international team featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York has drilled the longest ever sediment core from under an ice sheet, providing a record stretching back millions of years that ...

9 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Review finds wide gaps in 'silent trials' used to test medical AI

A review led by Adelaide University researchers has found there's a lack of clear guidelines around the early testing of AI tools in health clinics during a process known as silent trials. The global scoping review, published ...

8 hours ago in Health informatics
Phys.org / Q&A: What is Lunar New Year?

The new moon on Feb. 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, a celebration originating in China that today is celebrated around the world. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse, symbolizing ...

5 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Family matters: How growing up together molds us

When psychologist Darby Saxbe began studying how parenthood shapes the brain, she made a seismic discovery that upended a long-held assumption: that only mothers undergo major biological shifts after a child's birth. Her ...

9 hours ago in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / AI model reads social media language to flag mental health risks

Mental health problems are among the most pressing of public health challenges, affecting millions across different age groups and societies. Depression, anxiety, and stress-related conditions rank among the leading causes ...

8 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / Study finds 95 ways to help autistic youth join physical activity

Researchers investigating how to increase participation in physical activity by autistic children and teens say key strategies include creating predictable routines, involving family members and ensuring safe and sensory-friendly ...

8 hours ago in Autism spectrum disorders