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Phys.org / Secret life of adult whitebait revealed by new research

Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) School of Biological Sciences researcher Dr. Ben Crichton has studied kōkopu—whitebait species that can live for 10 years or more. Whitebait is the collective term ...

15 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Ultralong-life aqueous batteries enabled by nanostructured electrolyte additives

A novel electrolyte technology that overcomes the persistent limitations of aqueous batteries has been developed by a Korean research team. The team, led by Professor Hoseok Park of the Department of Chemical Engineering, ...

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / How a louse-borne pathogen evades the immune system

Louse-borne relapsing fever is caused by the spirochete bacterium Borrelia recurrentis, which is transmitted by body lice (not head lice). The disease was first described by Hippocrates (460–370 B.C.). Initial symptoms include ...

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Medical Xpress / Uncertainty-aware AI and lensfree holography enable reliable automated HER2 assessment for breast cancer diagnostics

The integration of AI into digital pathology has the potential to transform cancer diagnostics by enabling scalable, quantitative analysis of tissue specimens. However, widespread deployment of AI-assisted pathology remains ...

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Phys.org / Astronomers find a four-carbon sugar in deep space

The space between stars may seem like a barren desert, but over the past few decades scientists have been finding all sorts of interesting chemicals in it. From the precursors to proteins to the building blocks of cell membranes, ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Do mandatory body cameras actually reduce police brutality?

In early June, an ABC Four Corners investigation into NSW Police showcased firsthand accounts of police using excessive force against the public.

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Medical Xpress / Brain gives up secrets in research targeting mental illness

Psychiatrists have long treated depression using transcranial magnetic stimulation—noninvasive magnetic pulses that stimulate neurons. Now, new research is allowing them to fine-tune their approach, potentially targeting ...

15 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Struggling German auto supplier Bosch pivots to robots

German industrial giant Bosch said Wednesday it will step up efforts in the field of humanoid robotics as its traditional auto parts business comes under increasing pressure.

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Phys.org / Greater international cooperation is needed to achieve the UN's global forest goals

While many people tacitly appreciate the intrinsic and aesthetic value forests and trees provide, governments and policymakers have struggled to take firm action to protect Earth's forests.

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Phys.org / A day at the museum: How to follow kids' leads to support curiosity across generations

As the school year winds down and families start planning summer activities, possibly anticipating those inevitable rainy days, I have found myself returning to a simple but powerful joy: sharing museum experiences with young ...

17 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Osprey-inspired algorithm lifts Chinese-English translation accuracy

Research published in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology has taken inspiration from the hunting behavior of the fish-eating bird of prey, the osprey, and combined this with inspiration from ...

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / When therapists can't take off the 'hat'

Licensed professional counselors have reported experiencing burnout and emotional exhaustion due to high workplace demands, a problem that has intensified over the past six years. On top of workplace pressures, mental health ...

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