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Phys.org / Shark strongholds: Remote Pacific islands host thriving populations as coastal marine reserves falter

One of the most comprehensive surveys to date of shark and other large predator fish in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) ocean finds that remote marine protected areas (MPAs)—including the Galapagos, Malpelo, Clipperton, ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Mystery foot belongs to ancient human relative: Scientists

Newly discovered fossils prove that a mysterious foot found in Ethiopia belongs to a little-known, recently named ancient human relative who lived alongside the species of the famous Lucy, scientists said Wednesday.

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Metabolites produced in intestine play central role in controlling obesity and diabetes, study shows

A study conducted at Harvard University identified a group of metabolites that travel from the intestine to the liver and then to the heart, where they are pumped throughout the body. These metabolites play an important role ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Overweight & Obesity
Medical Xpress / Kimchi acts as a 'precision regulator' for the immune system, 12-week clinical trial suggests

Amid concerns about the simultaneous spread of multiple respiratory diseases, such as colds and influenza, with the change of seasons in current times, a clinical study has scientifically proven that kimchi, a traditional ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Earthquakes shake up Yellowstone's subterranean ecosystems

Up to 30% of life, by weight, is underground. Seismic activity may renew the energy supply for subterranean ecosystems. Published in PNAS Nexus, Eric Boyd and colleagues chronicled the ecological changes in subsurface microbial ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Survey raises estimate of African forest elephant numbers

DNA pulled from the dung of African forest elephants has given experts a more accurate—and higher—population estimate for the elusive animal, but the species remains critically endangered, a study showed Thursday.

Nov 27, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How antibody therapy clears Alzheimer's plaques: Key immune mechanism identified

Lecanemab, sold under the name Leqembi, is a monoclonal antibody therapy for Alzheimer's disease that clears toxic amyloid plaques and delays cognitive decline. Researchers from VIB and KU Leuven have now demonstrated the ...

Medical Xpress / COVID lockdown linked to increase in early child development issues

Lockdown and social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with increased developmental concerns about young children in Scotland, research suggests.

Nov 27, 2025 in Pediatrics
Phys.org / The surprising world of animal penises and what they reveal about humans

In the animal kingdom, penises can be spiked, split, corkscrewed—even detachable. They're one of the most diverse structures in biology. The human penis is so uniform, it's an anatomical outlier. Understanding why penises ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Your daily orange juice could be helping your heart

Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought. Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday drink may be doing far more in the body than quenching thirst.

Nov 28, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Satellites spot surprising tsunami patterns: Massive Kamchatka quake challenges old models

A satellite deployed to measure ocean surface heights was up to the challenge when a massive earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami in late July.

Nov 27, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Non-toxic solvent enables near-perfect recycling of mixed-fiber textiles

We are producing more textiles than ever before: worldwide, well over one hundred million tons of textiles are manufactured every year—more than twice as much as in the year 2000. This makes it increasingly important not ...

Nov 26, 2025 in Chemistry