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Phys.org / Satellites and AI can help tackle critical invasive species problem

Satellite imagery and artificial intelligence can detect with high accuracy two invasive weed species in Australia, posing a new opportunity for defense against these pervasive plants.

14 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Across cultures, people combine reference frames to orient themselves

When walking through an unfamiliar city, we might rely on different types of directions. Head east out of the train station, take a left at the stoplight, turn at the building with the mural.

13 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Opera is not dying, but it needs a second act for the streaming era

Every few years, you'll hear a familiar refrain: "Opera is dying."

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Study finds more men taking multiple medications

Research tracking polypharmacy—people regularly taking five or more medications—found an increase in multiple medicine use during the past decade, largely driven by a growth among men.

13 hours ago in Medications
Phys.org / New synthesis method for metal-single atom catalysts dramatically boost electrolysis-based hydrogen production

Among clean energy sources, hydrogen (H2) has emerged as the preferred energy carrier, boasting a high calorific value and net zero carbon emissions. Proton-exchange-membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is a promising, clean ...

14 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / New nanocrystalline material significantly extends MEMS switch chip lifespan

Researchers from the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new class of high-performance materials for micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) switch chips, achieving an ultra-long ...

14 hours ago in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / To measure the force of TBIs, this lab is building a better brain

The medical consequences of traumatic brain injuries are well-studied and affect millions of Americans every year. But one of the brain's complexities is less explored: how much force from a car crash, explosion or other ...

13 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / HHS announces new study of cellphone radiation and health

U.S. health officials plan a new study investigating whether radiation from cellphones may affect human health.

13 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Limiting urban sprawl requires establishing clear targets and limits to expansion, new study proposes

Cities need clear limits and targets on urban sprawl to understand whether planning tools like greenbelts and denser development are working, according to new Concordia research. Applying such metrics in urban planning as ...

14 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Trauma or toxic? A deep dive into the impact of stress on kids' health

Most research on the health effects of stress focuses on adults, but a new review looks at how stress uniquely affects children.

14 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Pan-fungal vaccine proves effective against Candida auris in mice

A vaccine created by University of Georgia researchers to battle multiple life-threatening fungal infections is also effective against Candida auris in mice, according to a new study published in Vaccines by researchers in ...

Medical Xpress / Researcher develops breakthrough advancement in battling pediatric heart disease

A University of Houston pharmacology researcher and expert in cardiac development has identified a new cause of—and repair for—left ventricular non-compaction, also known as spongy heart disease. The new therapeutic approach, ...

14 hours ago in Cardiology