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Tech Xplore / Researchers develop ionic liquid-modified zeolite membranes for efficient CO₂ conversion
An effective strategy to address increasing greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change is the capture and reuse of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Phys.org / Satellite data shows methane emissions are declining in part of Canada's oil patch, but more monitoring is needed
Governments in Canada's major oil and gas producing provinces, Alberta and Saskatchewan, have touted their efforts in recent years to reduce methane emissions.

Medical Xpress / New technique involving metal carbonyl allows researchers to track chemotherapy drugs inside cells
Scientists have made significant progress in developing cancer therapies that help patients across cancer types. However, they face limitations in determining the results of drug effectiveness, as well as ensuring even distribution ...

Medical Xpress / Breast cancer survivors find relief for debilitating menopause symptom
About 50% of menopausal women experience genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) that involves changes to the genitals, including the vagina, urethra and bladder. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, it can cause ...

Medical Xpress / Study identifies factors affecting survival of patients with metastatic breast cancer
Researchers have identified factors associated with survival for patients initially diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer who were seen at UT Southwestern Medical Center and its affiliated sites. Their findings, published ...

Medical Xpress / Mechanism that aggravates metabolic fatty liver disease discovered
An international collaborative study has identified the E2F2 protein as a potential new therapeutic target to prevent metabolic fatty liver disease from progressing toward more serious conditions, such as cirrhosis or liver ...

Medical Xpress / Two-drug combination could improve colorectal cancer therapy
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common tumors among people over the age of 50. Although it is known to develop from small lesions or polyps, its exact causes are unknown—only a few risk factors are known—and it is ...

Tech Xplore / Engineers harness tunnel winds to transform railways into renewable power sources
Researchers at the University of Manchester are developing pioneering technology to harness powerful wind in railway tunnels, turning them into renewable energy power stations.

Tech Xplore / Banana-selling robots pitch customers in test run in Chicago suburbs
From bananas to burgers, store aisles to sidewalks, an army of robots has descended upon Chicagoland with the singular mission to bring us food.

Phys.org / Scientists discover neural coding mechanism underlying odor-guided foraging decisions in mice
What neural and behavioral mechanisms allow mice to identify food sources, navigate toward them, and initiate consumption? A research team led by Prof. Zhang Yunfeng from the Institute of Zoology of the Chinese Academy of ...

Medical Xpress / Depression doubles mortality rates and increases suicide risk 10-fold—timely treatment can reduce risk by up to 30%
A comprehensive meta-analysis in depression and mortality, led by the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has found that people with ...

Phys.org / Proper processing key to pathogen control in recycled manure solids bedding on dairy farms
Bedding choice is a crucial factor in both cow comfort and udder health, and dairy farms in the Midwest are increasingly turning to recycled manure solids (RMS) as a cost-effective and readily available option. But because ...