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Phys.org / The Peace-Athabasca Delta is at risk. Here's what we can do to evaluate the threats
River deltas are among the most complex and productive environments on Earth. Yet, they face serious threats from upstream industrialization and climate change, which alter supplies of water, sediment and contaminants. Even ...
Phys.org / Corals in extreme coastal bays show greater resilience to climate stress
Corals living in coastal bays with strongly fluctuating temperatures and environmental conditions are better able to withstand heat and other stressors than their counterparts on more stable reefs. This is shown by research ...
Tech Xplore / Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations—here's how AI can improve them
Self-driving cars have made impressive progress. They can follow lanes, keep their distance, and navigate familiar routes with ease. However, despite years of development, they still struggle with one critical problem: the ...
Medical Xpress / Docetaxel rechallenge linked to longer survival than cabazitaxel, study suggests
A common clinical question for medical oncologists treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer is, should patients who previously received docetaxel and progress on it, reuse docetaxel or switch to cabazitaxel ...
Medical Xpress / 3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Expert shares tips to reduce risk
As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says ...
Phys.org / Intense heat waves directly threaten crops and native species. Here's what we can do
During Australia's unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia.
Medical Xpress / Heads or tails: Does it matter what part of a therapy dog gets patted?
Is it a scratch behind the ears while staring into those puppy dog eyes, or is it a gentle pat on the back and a wagging tail that makes spending time with a therapy dog so comforting? New research from UBC Okanagan suggests ...
Medical Xpress / A single sample classifier can predict cancer-associated fibroblast subtypes in patient samples
In a collaboration between several labs at UNC Lineberger, researchers have defined cancer-associated fibroblast (CAF) subtypes that are clinically robust, prognostic, and predictive of immunotherapy response and developed ...
Phys.org / New research proposes public health shift: Change agricultural production to make staple foods healthier
A new Perspective article from an SDSU researcher advocates improving wheat and other staple foods through agricultural techniques, making the food people love to eat healthier. Ali Parsaeimehr, assistant research professor ...
Medical Xpress / Aortic stenosis: 200 newly identified genes raise hope for future treatments
A new study on aortic stenosis, the most common form of heart valve disease, has identified more than 200 new genes that predispose individuals to this condition, for which no treatment currently exists. The discovery of ...
Tech Xplore / Small nuclear reactors move forward: Will Maryland catch up?
Small, possibly portable, nuclear reactors that can't melt down are moving toward reality in the United States, with what may be the first two coming online or beginning construction this year.
Phys.org / How sailing voyages can inspire the next generation of ocean scientists and advocates
Setting sail from the busy port of Plymouth in Devon, the tall ship Pelican of London takes young people to sea, often for the first time.
