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Phys.org / Ultrasound unlocks protein from cauliflower waste and could add value to existing crops

An RMIT University innovation uses ultrasound to extract leaf protein from discarded cauliflower leaves, identifying a potential new use for vegetable scraps. The process could help food manufacturers turn vegetable waste ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Report reveals how digital tools are transforming biodiversity crisis response

Scientists who study plant physiology and evolution have a new tool in their toolkit: a machine learning algorithm that can scan digital plant specimen collections and quickly measure leaf size and thickness.

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Vertical marine heat wave study offers classification scheme for coastal resource management

Marine heat waves (MHWs) are events characterized by prolonged warm coastal and ocean conditions with wide-ranging impacts on ecosystem health and associated industries. While research on MHWs has historically relied on surface-water ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Babies with fetal growth restriction may face years of developmental effects, from heart rate to brain growth

Fetal growth restriction may affect babies' heart rate, pain response, brain structure, growth and early development long after birth, according to a new study led by UCL and King's College London researchers. For the first ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / AI can clone your voice. Why that's powerful—and dangerous

Using artificial intelligence, scammers can duplicate someone's voice with just seconds of audio, says the University of Cincinnati's Kimberly Hyun. Impostor scams are one of the most common forms of fraud, according to the ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / Rethinking plant photoprotection: New insights into antenna protein CP26

Plants must carefully strike a balance between harvesting sunlight to fuel photosynthesis and protecting themselves from light damage. Part of this balancing act is performed by antenna proteins that are bound to light-harvesting ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Asteroid or comet? Meteor or meteorite? How to identify and classify the rocks you see streaking through the sky

Have you ever been out at night and seen a streak of light blast across the sky and disappear? Ever wonder where that shooting star came from, or how it got to be in your sky?

20 hours ago
Phys.org / New national publication gives teachers guidance on AI in the classroom

With artificial intelligence tools available on every phone, laptop and tablet, higher education has struggled to implement consistent recommendations for how and when AI can be used. A new national guide seeks to change ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Smell loss can be as devastating as Parkinson's and stroke

For millions of people, the ability to smell morning coffee or taste a home-cooked meal is something they barely think about. But a new study shows that when those senses disappear, life can quickly become bleak, with patients ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / AAP says pediatricians should support school-based high-quality nutrition

Pediatricians should participate in and advocate for efforts to support school-based high-quality nutrition education programs, according to an American Academy of Pediatrics policy statement published in Pediatrics.

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Could daytime light exposure help protect against dementia?

New research in General Psychiatry has uncovered a link between higher levels of daytime light exposure and a lower risk of dementia.

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Future Martian colonists will need a new relativistic clock

We think of atomic clocks as the definitive timekeepers. They are famous for being accurate down to the picosecond. Unfortunately, they are still subject to general relativity, so if you put them on a different planet, they ...

22 hours ago