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Phys.org / The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns

The first center for dispersing sterile screwworm flies from U.S. soil in decades opened Monday in Texas, part of a larger effort to keep the flesh-eating parasite they spawn from crossing the Mexican border and wreaking ...

16 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / US to scrap cornerstone of climate regulation this week

President Donald Trump's administration is expected to finalize this week its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas pollution.

9 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Fever chills explained: How brain signals push warmth-seeking to fight infection

When running a fever during infection, we often feel chills, which prompt us to take action to warm ourselves, such as turning on a heater or adding layers of clothing. Increased body temperature helps inhibit pathogen growth ...

15 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Americans are asking too much of their dogs

Americans love dogs. Nearly half of U.S. households have one, and practically all owners see pets as part of the family—51% say pets belong "as much as a human member." The pet industry keeps generating more and more jobs, ...

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / No animal alive today is 'primitive.' Why are so many still labeled that way?

We humans have long viewed ourselves as the pinnacle of evolution. People label other species as "primitive" or "ancient" and use terms like "higher" and "lower" animals.

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / The workplace wasn't designed for humans, and it shows

Input. Output. Targets met. Value created. Performance delivered. Strip work down to its essentials and for many people, this is what remains: a machine-like focus on producing, performing and optimizing.

22 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Crystals in a new light: Research team proposes rethinking crystal structure analysis

Every crystal's shape is a mirror of the internal arrangement of its molecules, but the molecules in photoswitchable crystals can expand, twist and change properties—from their color to their electronic conductivity—with ...

22 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Modulated UV-C light increases the shelf life of guavas, study shows

The application of modulated UV-C light to guavas—emitted in pulses or cycles rather than continuously—combated anthracnose. This fungal disease is caused by microorganisms belonging to the Colletotrichum gloeosporioides ...

22 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Parents of children with medical complexity report major challenges with at-home medical devices

Parents of children with medical complexity report that they rely on various medical devices for essential care of their kids at home, yet the processes of obtaining and using these devices are inadequate and often pose safety ...

20 hours ago in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / What is gout—and what are the early warning signs to look out for

New research indicates that a drug commonly prescribed for gout may also lower the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at an appropriate dose.

22 hours ago in Arthritis & Rheumatism
Medical Xpress / Is your diet causing UTIs? Here's how it may be at fault

UTIs can be painful, and they're not something people like to talk about. But they happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.

23 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Using vaginal microbiota to improve predictions of neonatal sepsis

Early-onset neonatal bacterial infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in preterm newborns. It is most often caused by ascending infection via the maternal genital tract. Identifying risk situations ...