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Medical Xpress / Exposure to stress during early pregnancy affects offspring into adulthood, long-term monkey study reveals
Maternal stress hormone levels during early pregnancy can have a lasting effect on the stress system of the offspring. The results of a long-term study on wild Assamese macaques in Thailand indicate that maternal stress in ...
Tech Xplore / NASA's 3D-printed antenna takes additive manufacturing to new heights
In fall 2024, NASA developed and tested a 3D-printed antenna to demonstrate a low-cost capability to communicate science data to Earth. The antenna, tested in flight using an atmospheric weather balloon, could open the door ...
Phys.org / Bright comet's tail dazzles in images from spacecraft
From Jan. 11 to 15, 2025, a bright comet surged through images from the ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric Observatory) spacecraft. Called C/2024 G3 (ATLAS), the comet made its closest pass ...
Medical Xpress / Youth mental health admissions surge 65% over past decade in England
There was a 65% increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to general acute medical wards in hospitals in England because of a mental health concern between 2012 and 2022, finds a new study led by ...
Phys.org / Overlooking a low-hanging fruit in climate mitigation: Biochar has been underestimated, say researchers
A new study shows biochar to be far more effective at long-term carbon storage than previously thought. The study reveals critical flaws in the models used by the IPCC and European climate policymakers.
Medical Xpress / Green tea-based adhesive films show promise as a novel treatment for oral mucositis
Green tea shines as a natural powerhouse of antioxidants, with catechins leading the charge among its polyphenols, which protect cells from oxidative stress. These powerful compounds neutralize harmful free radicals generated ...
Phys.org / PUNCH spacecraft make final pit stop before launch
Four small suitcase-sized spacecraft, designed and built by Southwest Research Institute, have made a final Earth-side pit stop at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. NASA's Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere ...
Phys.org / Rethinking capitalism: Can it adapt to the Anthropocene's demands?
The Anthropocene is a relatively recent term, coined to define the epoch in which human activity is increasingly dictating environmental and biological change on Earth as previous periods driven by natural occurrences did ...
Medical Xpress / Insurance coverage and type of employment shape inequities in access to semaglutide
Developed initially to manage diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have skyrocketed in popularity since the US Food & Drug Administration first approved semaglutide (brand name Ozempic/Wegovy) for weight ...
Phys.org / Research team develops more holistic way to monitor lobster industry
Maine's lobster fishery—one that supports thousands of jobs statewide—is extensively monitored. Management efforts are informed by biological monitoring surveys observing changes in abundance and distribution of the lobster ...
Phys.org / Wildlife camera surveys in Vietnam reveal the conservation importance of habitat transition zones
Globally, tropical rain forests are among the most species-rich habitats and are therefore often prioritized in conservation efforts. A team of scientists from Vietnam and Germany now show that the diversity of ground-dwelling ...
Phys.org / Black kids and families are forced to overcome marked disparities in early care and education settings
Early care and education (ECE) programs were created to support the social, emotional and academic development of young children before they enter kindergarten. Yet, there are marked disparities and inequities in how Black ...