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Phys.org / Why are more researchers now screened out of citations leaders' list? A highly cited scientist's view

The Web of Science and Clarivate named Alliance researcher Christophe Béné one of the world's top-cited researchers for the fourth consecutive year in the field of multi-disciplinary sciences.

17 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Antifungal resistance is making thrush hard to treat. Here's why

Thrush is one of the most common infections in the world. It's caused by the fungi Candida—specifically, the yeast Candida albicans. Although yeast infections are normally treated easily with antifungal drugs, a growing ...

Phys.org / Non-timber products have the potential to finance reforestation projects

The cost of forest restoration is a considerable obstacle, sparking discussions in recent years about how to make it economically viable. Since native wood management, carbon credits, and payment for ecosystem services are ...

17 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / UK space weather probe captures biggest solar radiation spike in almost 20 years

New balloon-mounted space radiation probes developed by the Surrey Space Center at the University of Surrey have captured their first measurements of a major solar storm, confirming the research team's model, which indicates ...

18 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Cause of partner's death linked to widowhood mortality—differences more pronounced in cohabiting couples

Researchers at the University of Oulu, Finland, have identified significant differences in mortality among widows and widowers from cohabiting versus married relationships, depending on the deceased partner's cause of death. ...

17 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / How supplemental feeding boosts reproductive conditions of urban squirrels

Urbanization is rapidly growing worldwide, often bringing negative effects on wildlife through loss of habitat and disturbances such as light pollution and noise. Yet some species manage to adapt to cities, either due to ...

17 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Probiotics and prebiotics offer safer alternatives to antibiotics in animal agriculture

A new study by researchers at Shinshu University highlights the essential role of gut microbiota in livestock health and productivity. The researchers show how probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics can safely enhance growth ...

17 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Corticosteroid use does not appear to increase infectious complications in non-COVID-19 pneumonia

A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the association between corticosteroid therapy, mortality, and infectious complications in adults with severe non-COVID-19 pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ...

17 hours ago in Medications
Phys.org / 'Quiet divorcing' puts a new name to an old problem: The slow erosion of intimacy

Some relationships end loudly, most end quietly. There is no dramatic fight or sudden revelation. Instead, partners gradually stop showing up for each other in small, everyday ways.

20 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / How fast you can walk before hip surgery may determine how well you recover

Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) is a common treatment for hip osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease caused by cartilage in the hip joint wearing down. However, clinical outcomes vary between patients, and ...

17 hours ago in Surgery
Tech Xplore / Virtual battery model paves way for electric vehicle simulations

Studies on integrating electric vehicles (EVs) into local energy markets have been hindered by the high computational complexity associated with EV modeling. Seyed Mahoor Ebrahimi's doctoral dissertation at the University ...

17 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Tech Xplore / Crypto hacks: Price drops often outweigh direct losses

In the crypto world, reports of cyberattacks tend to focus mainly on the funds that vanish immediately. A new study by researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) now shows that the indirect consequences—such as falling ...

17 hours ago in Business