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Phys.org / Study reveals impact of extreme heat and drought on Australia's jarrah forests

Western Australia's jarrah forests were unevenly impacted by the record-breaking 2023–2024 heat wave and subsequent drought, with some areas experiencing more severe tree die-off than others, according to a new study.

12 hours ago in Earth
Tech Xplore / OpenAI blocked from using Cameo name for its AI video features

OpenAI has been temporarily blocked from using the word "Cameo" in a product that allows people to generate videos based on prompts amid a trademark dispute.

11 hours ago in Business
Medical Xpress / Robotic pets help dementia patients recover and return home

For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests. This disorientation often leads to a condition called delirium, which can slow down recovery ...

Medical Xpress / Early prenatal care, considered best for moms and babies, is on the decline in the US

Early prenatal care improves the chances of having a healthy pregnancy and baby. But a new federal report shows it's been on the decline.

14 hours ago in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tech Xplore / OpenAI's Altman tells leaders regulation 'urgently' needed

The world urgently needs to regulate artificial intelligence, OpenAI head Sam Altman said Thursday at a summit in New Delhi to address the risks and opportunities posed by the fast-evolving technology.

15 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / FDA will drop two-study requirement for new drug approvals, aiming to speed access

The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous studies to win approval for new drugs, the latest change from Trump administration officials vowing to speed up the availability ...

15 hours ago in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Scientists discover 'bacterial constipation,' a new disease caused by gut-drying bacteria

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have found two gut bacteria working together that contribute to chronic constipation. The duo, Akkermansia muciniphila and Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, destroy the intestinal mucus ...

19 hours ago in Gastroenterology
Phys.org / Colossal's techy new HQ helps Dallas startup be 'in your face' with de-extinction mission

An animatronic dire wolf looks around then tilts its head to greet you in the lobby. An animated megalodon shark circles its prey in a conference room made of floor-to-ceiling screens before striking and "breaking" the glass.

20 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Baby milk toxin risk 'low' after recalls: EU agencies

Widespread recalls of powdered milk for infants mean the risk of exposure to a toxin that can cause nausea and diarrhea are now low, two EU agencies said on Thursday.

9 hours ago in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Hidden insect diversity in grass shoots threatened by mowing

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and other insects that live ...

22 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / New farm accounting method measures natural capital across 50 Australian farms

La Trobe University researchers have developed a new way to measure and report the environmental performance of farms in a move that could pave the way for future "sustainability ratings" on consumer food and fiber products. ...

21 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / What freezing plants in blocks of ice can tell us about the future of Svalbard's plant communities

How will a warming Arctic affect plant growth on Svalbard? Researchers encased plant plots in a thick layer of ice during the winter and used little greenhouses to heat up those plots in the summer. The surprise? The plants ...

22 hours ago in Biology