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Tech Xplore / Clean concrete: How shrimp waste can transform sustainable construction

Cement production is responsible for around 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, primarily due to the production of Portland cement. In response to this environmental challenge, geopolymers—materials obtained through the ...

20 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Reactions to data breaches fade faster than expected

Data breaches, such as the recent incidents at Odido and Basic-Fit, trigger feelings of anxiety and loss of trust among both victims and those who may have been affected. New international research shows that although data ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / GLP-1 medicine improves liver health independent of weight loss, study finds

Researchers at Toronto's Sinai Health have found that semaglutide—the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1—acts directly on a subset of liver cells to improve organ function and ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Raising vaping taxes reduces teen nicotine use for some

Over the past decade, as youth e-cigarette use reached what the Surgeon General labeled epidemic proportions, at least 30 U.S. states and numerous local municipalities have implemented excise taxes on electronic nicotine ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Do beaver dams really make flooding worse? Research casts doubt on beavers as flood culprits

Beavers (Castor canadensis) are widely recognized as ecosystem engineers, building dams that reshape water flow and alter the physical structure of rivers and streams.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / New genetic discovery reveals why some plants are born to survive in a warming world

A genetic master map of ancient grasses could be the key to future-proofing global food supplies, according to a new study revealing why some crops are naturally better at surviving climate change than others.

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Adoption of immersive technologies in dental education remains limited on a global scale

Recent advancements in digital and immersive technologies underscore the need for transformation in dental education; however, a new international study reveals that their adoption remains strikingly limited. Traditional ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Blood mutations are tied to deadly aortic aneurysms—and osteoporosis drugs may stop them

Aortic aneurysms are characterized by abnormal enlargement of the aorta, the primary artery responsible for carrying blood from the heart. Rupture often leads to sudden death, and currently, no effective drug therapies are ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Antibiotics are designed to kill harmful bacteria and help the body recover from infection. But some antibiotics may also push bacteria to release tiny particles that can make inflammation worse.

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New primary care campaign seeks to cut benzodiazepine overuse with reviews and patient support

The widespread use of benzodiazepines—better known as sleeping pills or anxiety medication—among the population has become a serious public health issue. These psychotropic drugs, central nervous system depressants prescribed ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Researchers unveil new AI-driven system set to transform coral reef restoration

UK researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind bespoke AI system designed to assess coral health and detect early stress, helping to prevent restoration projects from failing. Led by PhD research student at the University ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Mixed reality platform performs on par with standard screens in skull base surgery

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists and engineers demonstrates that a mixed reality (MR) streaming platform can deliver surgical performance comparable to traditional 2D video monitors ...

20 hours ago