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Phys.org / For time-critical events: NINJA prepares for first on-sky observations
This summer, Subaru Telescope will welcome a new near-infrared spectrograph, NINJA, for its first on-sky engineering observations. NINJA is a new spectrograph designed for time-critical observations of rapidly evolving cosmic ...
Phys.org / As Chagos governance is slated to shift, new research reveals the true scale of fishing
Domestic fisheries catches in the Chagos Archipelago are 25 times higher than official statistics show, according to a recent study by Sea Around Us—Indian Ocean and Sea Around Us researchers.
Medical Xpress / Muscles matter for diabetes risk, new study finds
A major new international study led by Curtin University has found diabetes risk is about more than body weight or obesity, revealing that muscle health also likely plays a major role in whether people develop the condition.
Tech Xplore / Researchers identify 'blind spots' in AI security research
Lancaster University researchers have identified gaps in AI security research following a government-commissioned thematic review.
Phys.org / Researcher creates seawater isotope database to improve climate data reconstructions and projections
A Florida State University paleoclimatologist led the creation of a global database hosting thousands of seawater isotope measurements collected over almost 50 years that will aid scientists in generating more accurate climate ...
Phys.org / First-of-its-kind surgery performed on western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Mizani, a 12-year-old male western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, underwent a first-of-its-kind mastoidectomy to treat an infection that had spread into portions of his skull. The surgery was performed ...
Phys.org / Underwater microphones detect dolphins in Sea of Japan bays about once every ten days
When residents of two coastal communities along the Sea of Japan reported observing dolphins in nearby waters, it caught the attention of some scientists. The marine environment has been changing rapidly in the Sea of Japan, ...
Medical Xpress / First diagnostic X-rays in space mark new era for astronaut health
A team of crew members aboard a commercial spaceflight acquired the first diagnostic X-rays during an orbital flight. Results of the mission were published today in Radiology.
Phys.org / Well-designed urban street plantings provide relief from summer heat
New research shows that improvements in tree, shrub and grass plantings along city streets in Queensland can substantially improve pedestrians' thermal comfort.
Medical Xpress / There's one reason why so many cold and flu tablets don't actually work
You've got the sniffles, and your nose is running like a faucet. The tissues feel like sandpaper. Many Australians reach for cold and flu tablets, expecting them to "clear the sinuses" and get them through a cold. They often ...
Medical Xpress / Less than 3 in 100 US women are accepted to be egg donors
Though thousands of women in the United States step forward to donate their eggs each year, new research led by The University of Manchester in the U.K. published in Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology reveals only a tiny ...
Medical Xpress / Don't blame the block: Study finds nerve blocks alone don't increase pain sensitivity in healthy volunteers
Nerve blocks—local anesthetic injections that block pain signals—are a valuable opioid-sparing technique for controlling pain after surgery. However, some patients experience temporary sharp increases in pain as the nerve ...
