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Phys.org / Recently discovered SN 2024abfl is a low-luminosity Type IIP supernova, astronomers find
An international team of astronomers has conducted photometric and spectroscopic observations of a recently discovered supernova designated SN 2024abfl. Results of the observational campaign, presented February 4 on the preprint ...
Medical Xpress / Acupuncture can reduce migraine pain, and brain scans reveal who might benefit
Acupuncture may be an effective treatment for migraine without aura, a type of migraine that occurs without warning signs like flickering lights. A new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open showed that real acupuncture ...
Phys.org / Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
Concrete is all around you—in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described as the second-most used material by volume on Earth after water.
Phys.org / Costa Rica digs up mastodon, giant sloth bones in major archaeological find
Researchers in Costa Rica have unearthed fossils from a mastodon and a giant sloth that lived as many as 40,000 years ago, officials announced Friday, calling it the biggest such find here in decades.
Phys.org / Loneliness at work matters more than we think
As loneliness reaches epidemic levels worldwide, work has become one of the main settings where connection is either strengthened or lost. In 2023, Vivek Murthy, the former surgeon general of the United States, labeled loneliness ...
Medical Xpress / Why do I get butterflies in my stomach?
"Butterflies in the stomach" is that fluttery, nervous feeling you might have before a job interview, giving a speech or at the start of a romance.
Phys.org / Valentine's Day won't fix your relationship—but attachment theory might explain it
As Valentine's Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers, and carefully chosen gifts. For some, it's a day of closeness and connection. For others, it can bring anxiety, disappointment, ...
Phys.org / Children's views are rarely sought by researchers: We found a way to do it
Adults think we know what is best for children. We have responsibility for them—feeding them, clothing them, educating them, protecting them, loving them—but we also assume rights over them, and on their behalf. Adults ...
Medical Xpress / Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes can lower dengue risk by 70%, citywide experiment finds
Dengue is a mosquito-borne virus affecting millions of people each year, with symptoms ranging from flu-like illness to severe bleeding and organ failure. Scientists are now using Wolbachia, a naturally occurring bacteria ...
Phys.org / Study outlines how JWST and Ariel could team up on exoplanet atmospheres
Astronomers want to collect as much data as possible using as many systems as possible. Sometimes that requires coordination between instruments. The teams that run the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the upcoming Atmospheric ...
Medical Xpress / Microfluidic chip finds viable eggs for IVF that doctors may have missed
Infertility affects approximately 8% to 12% of couples of reproductive age worldwide, and IVF (in vitro fertilization) is often the go-to treatment option. Typically, to increase the odds of a successful pregnancy, doctors ...
Medical Xpress / A patch that sticks inside your mouth could spot inflammation early
Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and a visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift care from reactive to proactive, researchers at Texas A&M University have ...
