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Phys.org / Some companies claim they can 'resurrect' species. Does that make people more comfortable with extinction?

Less than a year ago, United States company Colossal Biosciences announced it had "resurrected" the dire wolf, a megafauna-hunting wolf species that had been extinct for 10,000 years.

10 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Partner's spending habits can impact relationship dynamics

There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners ...

10 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Nature as therapy: Research shows how the outdoors can help us to heal

Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

9 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Catalonia's climate was wetter 10 million years ago

A study by the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP-CERCA) with the involvement of the UAB indicates that between 12.5 and 9 million years ago, in the Vallès-Penedès basin, rainfall was twice as high ...

5 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago: Here's why

How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20–25% of the variation ...

10 hours ago in Genetics
Phys.org / The type of job you do could be affecting your ability to save money—and not just because of the salary

It's often said that millions of people in the UK don't save enough—with one in ten adults saving no money at all. That figure from a 2025 report from the Financial Conduct Authority regulator came with a warning that it's ...

10 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Distinct isotopes of combustion-derived water vapor identified

Water vapor (H2Ov) is an essential component of Earth's atmosphere, playing critical roles in climate regulation, weather patterns, and the water cycle. Its sources primarily come from natural processes such as ocean evaporation ...

4 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Discovery of a photophobic response in Apusomonads reveals insights into Opisthokont origins

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified a photophobic response (light avoidance) in the unicellular apusomonad Podomonas kaiyoae. The study provides critical insight into the evolution of complex flagellar and ...

4 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / High levels of testosterone in the blood raise risk of coronary artery disease in men

High levels of testosterone in the blood have been linked to a greater risk of coronary artery disease in men, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge published in The Journal of Clinical ...

Medical Xpress / Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here's how much it's OK to drink

Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.

10 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / 'Ghost' providers hinder access to health care for Medicaid patients

Almost one-third of physicians who are enrolled in Medicaid don't actually care for a single patient covered by Medicaid insurance, according to new research led by Oregon Health & Science University.

5 hours ago in Medical economics
Phys.org / Seed dormancy discovery could optimize barley growth

A new discovery by researchers from Adelaide University, in collaboration with Denmark's Carlsberg Research Laboratory, will allow barley growers to optimize seed dormancy for their crops and improve growing efficiency. The ...

11 hours ago in Biology