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Tech Xplore / An integrated data model for next-generation bridge maintenance

Japan is facing the urgent challenge of aging infrastructure, amidst ineffective linking of on-site experience and expertise with vast amounts of digital data in maintenance operations. This is especially the case for bridges ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Engineering
Phys.org / Drones: An ally in the sky to help save elephants

They say an elephant never forgets—and it turns out they can learn to adapt to drones. Once seen as a source of alarm, drones are now proving to be surprisingly elephant-friendly and a valuable research tool. Previously, ...

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / RNA in action: Filming ribozyme self-assembly

RNA is a central biological macromolecule, now widely harnessed in medicine and nanotechnology. Like proteins, RNA function often depends on its precise three-dimensional structure. A recent study published in Nature Communications ...

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: Scientists

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Negative consequences do not deter young adults from using alcohol and cannabis together, study finds

Young adults who experience negative consequences from using both alcohol and cannabis simultaneously are likely to have fewer drinks the next time they drink, but are more likely to use cannabis and alcohol together.

Nov 28, 2025 in Addiction
Tech Xplore / This common action is putting you at risk of being deepfaked

As we move further into the Computer Age, fake news, digital deceit and widespread use of social media are having a profound impact on every element of society, from swaying elections and manipulating science-proven facts, ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Security
Phys.org / North and Baltic seas show widespread contamination by MRI contrasting agents

A comprehensive study by the CritMET research group, led by Prof. Michael Bau, a geochemist at Constructor University in Bremen, provides evidence of widespread contamination of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea with MRI contrast ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Potential new second-line option for advanced biliary tract cancer identified

Biliary tract cancers, including intrahepatic, perihilar, and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder cancer, are among the most aggressive gastrointestinal malignancies. Treatment options remain limited once the ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Reducing alcohol use may reduce falls risk in people with mild cognitive impairment

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who drink heavily may be at higher risk for falls than those with MCI who do not have alcohol use disorder. A preliminary study of adults published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Addiction
Phys.org / Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers

DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study showed Thursday.

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Devastating stellar storm seen on red dwarf star

A first ever detection of a coronal mass ejection from a small red dwarf could have big consequences for life on any nearby planets.

Nov 28, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / COVID lockdown linked to increase in early child development issues

Lockdown and social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with increased developmental concerns about young children in Scotland, research suggests.

Nov 27, 2025 in Pediatrics