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Medical Xpress / Study shows that key protein can slow aging

The United States is a rapidly aging country. By the year 2050, nearly 1 in 4 Americans will be 65 or older, and many will live into their 90s and beyond. This leads to health care and social support concerns and also begs ...

21 hours ago in Genetics
Phys.org / Dual-atom platinum–ruthenium catalyst achieves efficient low-temperature carbon monoxide oxidation

A research team from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an efficient, stable, atomic-scale catalyst for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation. This advancement offers promising ...

19 hours ago in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / The pitfalls of one-size-fits-all AI mental health treatment

After developing an AI tool to recommend antidepressants based on medical history, George Mason University researchers are now examining whether additional patient demographics, such as race and ethnicity, can improve the ...

18 hours ago in Health informatics
Phys.org / Simulations and supercomputing calculate one million cislunar orbits

Satellites and spacecraft in the vast region between Earth and the moon and just beyond—called cislunar space—are crucial for space exploration, scientific advancement and national security. But figuring out where exactly ...

21 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away. Ohio's example shows mixed results

Cellphones are everywhere—including, until recently, in schools.

21 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / How high temperatures disrupt anthocyanin metabolism in red kiwifruit

Red-fleshed kiwifruit, valued for its high anthocyanin content and associated health benefits, is increasingly threatened by rising temperatures. Global warming severely inhibits anthocyanin accumulation, leading to flesh ...

20 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Neutron scans reveal hidden water in famous martian meteorite

New tools unlock new discoveries in science. So when a new type of non-destructive technology becomes widely available, it's inevitable that planetary scientists will get their hands on it to test it on some meteorites. A ...

23 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Why reinforcement learning breaks at scale, and how a new method fixes it

From autonomous cars to video games, reinforcement learning (machine learning through interaction with environments) can have an important impact. That may feel especially true, for example, when you're a passenger late for ...

23 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / Researchers urge focus on child obesity and gut health to reduce risk of diabetes

University of Toronto researchers are calling for more study of obesity, gut bacteria and metabolic conditions that arise in childhood and adolescence, with an eye to curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes. The team says ...

19 hours ago in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Medical Xpress / Guideline-based treatment is linked to better outcomes for kids with anxiety and depression

Twenty-two percent of U.S. doctors prescribing initial treatment for children with a new diagnosis of anxiety or depression during a recent six-year period chose medications that are not federally approved for use in children ...

19 hours ago in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Lüften sounds simple, but 'house-burping' is more complicated in Pittsburgh

Recently, the German term "lüften" has been circulating on social media and trending on Google. The term refers to the practice of opening windows and doors to replace stale indoor air with outdoor air, a longtime practice ...

22 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Gray wolf crosses into Nevada after breaking from California pack

A spotted gray wolf has left his California pack and trotted across Silver State lines, wildlife biologists say.

14 hours ago in Biology