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Phys.org / Rubin Observatory opens a deep window on a famous cosmic field
A new Vera C. Rubin Observatory image featuring hundreds of thousands of distant galaxies in and around the COSMOS field marks the observatory's first LSST Camera image and catalog release for science.
Medical Xpress / Are governments hungry to make healthy food retail policies stick?
The places we live, work, study and play are important locations for governments to improve population health by curbing unhealthy diets that cause preventable diseases and deaths. Think cafes in public hospitals, eateries ...
Medical Xpress / How your conscious and unconscious mind interact
Have you ever heard the phrase "you only use 10% of your brain"? In reality, there is no way to measure consciousness in percentage terms—partly because the brain has no static baseline.
Phys.org / Smart bioink shields delicate neural cells during precision 3D printing
3D bioprinting allows scientists to build custom tissue structures for medicine, but printing soft tissues like the human brain remains a major challenge. The strong pushing forces required to squeeze biological materials ...
Phys.org / Pollen movement tracked from ground to sky with new modeling method
Plant biologists and engineers have extended their studies to the skies to track airborne pollen once it leaves a crop. In a new study, published in Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, researchers established an accurate ...
Phys.org / US Northwest battles wildfires after Spokane neighborhoods scorched
Wildfires supercharged by drought and intense heat tore through the northwestern U.S. city of Spokane, forcing the evacuation of 65,000 people and reducing hundreds of buildings to cinders as firefighters raced Monday to ...
Medical Xpress / The relationship between the look of streets, feelings of safety, and sleep
Your neighborhood's "streetscape"—the physical environment of your street—is something you have probably never consciously thought about, despite seeing it every day. But what if the streetscape was affecting you on a subconscious ...
Medical Xpress / Hot weather can make pain worse. Here's why
This summer's amber heat warnings have brought with them many health risks.
Medical Xpress / Farewell Romeo and Juliet. Is digital tech killing old-fashioned love?
The use of dating apps and pornography websites has grown rapidly in recent years, supporting what may develop into a form of addiction—while potentially undermining traditional beliefs in romance and 'true' love. To delve ...
Medical Xpress / In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain‑related health care
About 90 miles (145 kilometers) north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for every 2,407 people. But in Yarnell ...
Phys.org / What makes us happy?
Maybe to some degree. But a new international study suggests the communities we live in matter a whole lot, too. Researchers analyzed responses from 97,220 people across 66 countries and identified five broad factors associated ...
Phys.org / Ant teams beat gravity-based puzzle solvers
Ants live in highly organized colonies and cooperate daily to tackle a wide range of problems. Their striking group behaviors have fascinated biologists for centuries and even inspired the development of various artificial ...
