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Phys.org / NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage
The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began.
Phys.org / A rush for critical minerals echoes oil extraction injustice as harms fall on world's most vulnerable, scientists warn
Mining critical minerals such as lithium and cobalt fuels the "green" energy and digital transitions essential to meeting climate goals. But building the technologies that enable a sustainable future is generating severe, ...
Phys.org / You'd better start paying attention to the manosphere. You're living in it
As the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran in late February, the social media posts by some US national security agencies took a particular turn.
Phys.org / Understanding how oxygen is delivered to tissues at the microscopic level
Researchers at Kyushu University and Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a new computational model that can simulate the transport of oxygen by red blood cells (RBCs) through tiny blood vessels—or capillaries—and their ...
Medical Xpress / Swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography may predict diabetic nephropathy
Nonperfusion area detected by swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) may predict diabetic nephropathy (DN) severity, according to a study published in the July issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
Medical Xpress / Independent, academic cancer trials are vital to improve patient outcomes worldwide
Independent, academic clinical cancer trials are essential to improving patient outcomes, reducing inequalities in care, and strengthening health care systems worldwide, according to a new initiative published in The Lancet ...
Phys.org / Team develops modulator for compact photonic integrated circuits
Researchers at Skoltech have developed an ultra-compact electro-optic modulator based on silicon photonics and plasmonics that enables high-efficiency optical signal control within a small device footprint. The development ...
Tech Xplore / Anxiety, resentment around AI spur violence against tech's figureheads
Several proponents of artificial intelligence (AI) have become the victims of violent acts in recent days, reflecting the existential dread around the emerging technology—and the public's growing resentment towards its advocates.
Phys.org / Wingbeat radar signatures let AI sort bees, wasps and other insects
Pollinating insects are important for agriculture and ecological flourishing, but they are difficult to monitor, as identification is tricky, labor-intensive, and typically requires killing some insects. Publishing in PNAS ...
Medical Xpress / Deterioration in cognitive function precedes cardiovascular disease events in seniors
For older adults, deterioration in cognitive function is seen prior to cardiovascular disease (CVD) events, according to a study published online April 20 in JAMA Network Open.
Medical Xpress / Statement highlights how brain health is shaped by lifetime mental, physical, environmental and lifestyle factors
Brain health isn't determined only by genetics or what happens later in life. A growing body of research shows that a range of factors—from mental health and sleep to the environment, lifestyle and social conditions—play ...
Phys.org / Having a religious affiliation doesn't prevent betting on sports
Having a religious affiliation doesn't stop people from betting on sports in the United States, according to a new study. Results showed that people who infrequently attend religious services are more likely to gamble on ...
