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Phys.org / Atomic-level engineering of Cu nanoclusters improves conversion of CO₂ to fuel

Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a promising strategy that converts harmful carbon dioxide into valuable fuels and chemicals by precisely altering nanoclusters made of copper.

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Resetting psoriasis memory may help body stop repeat flare-ups

Stress, bad weather, strep throat, alcohol or cuts—there are a number of triggers that can set off psoriasis. At the same time, a great deal is happening in research on this skin disease, and new ways of controlling the immune ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Nature-based mental health care is worth the investment, researchers say

A new study underlines the annual AU$7 trillion (US$5 trillion) value of nature in mental health benefits and is calling for urgent government action to expand access to nature as a frontline response to the worsening global ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / From birdsong to galaxies: Unleashing the potential of citizen science

Everyone could contribute dramatically more to scientific knowledge if given better recognition, administrative support and funding stability, new research has found. An international collaboration of 16 organizations used ...

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Researchers develop chimeric allergen receptors as a new immunotherapy approach for asthma

Genetically engineered CAR T cells expressing artificial receptor proteins are increasingly used in the clinic to boost the immune system's response against leukemias and other cancers. In a study published in the Journal ...

12 hours ago
Tech Xplore / ABC will trial using AI for journalism. What are the risks and benefits?

Earlier today, the ABC flagged a shift in its position on generative artificial intelligence (AI) use in its news production. Despite previous caution, a recent deal with U.S. tech company Anthropic has opened the door for ...

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Phys.org / A new approach to measuring sheep liveweight

Sheep farmers could soon be able to estimate their flock's live weight and fleece weight in real time, without the need for labor-intensive handling. The new system, being developed by CSIRO, Australia's national science ...

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Learning languages could net you a younger brain, study says

Is your teenager thinking about taking a Spanish or French class? Tell them there's a hidden benefit to picking up another language—their brain might age more slowly, a new study says.

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Phys.org / Emotional ups and downs boost engagement but reduce sales in livestream influencer selling

Influencers who frequently switch between emotions during livestreams may attract more likes and comments, but they are likely to sell fewer products, according to new research from QUT. Published in the Journal of the Academy ...

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Medical Xpress / Editing AI mistakes can cost doctors time when writing to patients

Errors and irrelevant details mean physicians may spend more time editing AI-drafted responses than it would take to write them, a large study of an online patient portal shows. Artificial intelligence is spreading rapidly ...

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Novel biomarker research offers new hope in the fight against colorectal cancer

Emerging discoveries in liquid biomarker research promise to transform the early detection, diagnosis and treatment monitoring of colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study, offering less invasive alternatives to traditional ...

13 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Researchers discover a smarter way to solve vehicle routing problems using adaptive swarm learning

Combinatorial optimization problems are often encountered in real-world applications, including logistics, scheduling and network design. These problems involve finding the best possible solution from a finite set of discrete ...

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