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Phys.org / Centuries‑old logbooks reveal how bowhead whales are recovering from near extinction
Bowhead whales have the greatest life span of any mammal on Earth. They can reach over 200 years in age thanks in part to their slow metabolism and cancer-suppressing genes.
Medical Xpress / Potentially reversible ALS mechanism changes understanding of the disease
In Canada, between 3,000 and 4,000 people are living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease that remains incurable. ALS is best known for the degeneration of motor neurons, which are responsible for controlling ...
Phys.org / Atmospheric rivers over Japan intensify 8% in 42 years, raising flood risk
Atmospheric rivers (ARs) are long, narrow bands of intense water vapor transport that move large amounts of moisture from low to midlatitudes, resembling giant rivers in the sky. They are gaining widespread attention because ...
Medical Xpress / How Aboriginal nations fought 1830s smallpox
As Aboriginal nations mounted a series of coordinated and strategic campaigns to defend Country against invading settlers, the smallpox epidemic spread across the southeast from 1830 to 1832.
Phys.org / Distant climate patterns determine how cold Japan's winters become
Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism behind Japan's extreme winter weather, revealing how distant climate patterns interact to intensify cold waves and heavy snowfall.
Medical Xpress / Medically tailored meals produce better health and lower costs, analysis finds
At least a dozen U.S. states are rolling out medically tailored meals in pilot projects through Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program serving 71 million Americans who qualify based on income or disability status.
Medical Xpress / Stressing about your baby's growth check? Here's what you need to know
If you've ever taken your child to a maternal, child and family health nurse for a growth check, you might have felt a mix of curiosity and anxiety.
Tech Xplore / Liquid metal unlocks hydrogel that stretches 900% and resists freezing when other electrolytes fail
A research group led by Prof. Sungjune Park from the Department of Chemical Engineering has developed an ultra-stretchable, anti-freezing hydrogel electrolyte using liquid metal particles. The material can stretch up to nine ...
Tech Xplore / Researchers develop adaptive electric vehicle charging method to reduce battery degradation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) have developed an adaptive charging strategy for lithium-ion batteries that could help electric vehicles (EVs) charge efficiently while reducing a major ...
Medical Xpress / GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic show promise for more than weight loss, but what's science vs. hype?
You've probably heard of Ozempic or Wegovy. These are the injectable drugs that have become household names for weight loss and diabetes.
Medical Xpress / PET imaging reveals synaptic loss in multiple sclerosis across preclinical and human studies
A new PET imaging approach that measures synaptic density in the spinal cord provides a quantitative way to assess the brain's functional wiring in patients with multiple sclerosis. With this personalized information, physicians ...
Phys.org / Budget-friendly, lab-grown steak with realistic texture
A team of Israeli scientists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a novel method to significantly lower the production costs of cultivated meat. The new study demonstrates that preloading plant-derived cellulose ...
