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Phys.org / Webb captures clearest image yet of the Lion Nebula
The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope recently imaged NGC 2392 (also known as the Lion Nebula), named for its distinctive appearance, which resembles a lion's face seen head-on.
Tech Xplore / AI creates new jobs in over half of UK firms: Study
Artificial intelligence has created new jobs in more than half of UK firms, according to a study by British bank Lloyds released Tuesday, even as fears about its impact on employment grow.
Medical Xpress / How hormone‑disrupting chemicals in everyday products can affect your thyroid and health
Endocrine disruptors are compounds capable of altering the production, transport, metabolism or action of hormones. They are found in various everyday products, such as plastic containers, the inner linings of cans, food ...
Tech Xplore / For green building, 'durable is the new 'sustainable'
Reducing the negative environmental impact of buildings—globally one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions—might be even more difficult than expected. New research from Drexel University indicates that, ...
Phys.org / Young men are 'voicemaxxing' to sound more attractive. But women aren't impressed
Looksmaxxing, fibermaxxing, proteinmaxxing, T-maxxing. There are so many TikTok trends that promise to optimize our lives.
Medical Xpress / Risk of herpes zoster among breast cancer survivors in Japan: A nationwide claims data analysis
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among Japanese women, with approximately 1 in 9 women expected to develop the disease during their lifetime. Herpes zoster (shingles) is also common, affecting approximately ...
Medical Xpress / 'No difference' results may be wrong conclusion from medical data research, scientists warn
Researchers from the Universities of Manchester, Oxford and Arkansas are urging scientists to stop treating "nonsignificant" results as proof that nothing happened. The common statistical mistake, they warn in a new paper ...
Phys.org / Ancient Egyptian tomb shows how burial trends changed over hundreds of years
The Theban Necropolis, opposite Luxor, consists of more than 400 tombs. In a new Frontiers in Environmental Archaeology study, researchers in Spain examined part of one of these tombs—chamber three in tomb TT 209—to reconstruct ...
Phys.org / Retro phone trend reveals growing desire to disconnect
From wall-mounted smartphone docks to old-fashioned coiled-phone handsets, a growing trend for retro phone accessories may be a sign that many people are looking for ways to create distance from their smartphones.
Tech Xplore / OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers—the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence—who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.
Tech Xplore / The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact
Hundreds of commercial flights will be told to change their paths over the northeastern Atlantic Ocean during the next two winters to show how minor altitude adjustments can reduce aviation's climate impact.
Medical Xpress / Early career researchers model West Nile virus corridor across Germany from 2019 to 2025
Researchers at the Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM) are using a range of mathematical models to calculate the expected spread of West Nile virus in Germany. They are also developing forecasting models ...