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Phys.org / Strategic tree planting could help Canada become carbon neutral by mid-century

A new study finds that Canada could remove at least five times its annual carbon emissions with strategic planting of more than six million trees along the northern edge of the boreal forest. The paper, "Substantial carbon ...

4 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Your sense of self is deeply tied to your memory—here's how

You might say you have a "bad memory" because you don't remember what cake you had at your last birthday party or the plot of a movie you watched last month. On the other hand, you might precisely recall the surface temperature ...

2 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Voices of the Victorians analyzed in new research about northern accent development

The Barrow-in-Furness accent is very different from the rest of Lancashire and Cumbria because of an intense mixing and rapid population change in the late 1800s, says new research by Lancaster University, which used the ...

3 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Huayuan biota decodes Earth's first Phanerozoic mass extinction

Around 540 million years ago, Earth's biosphere underwent a pivotal transformation, shifting from a microbe-dominated world to one teeming with animal life, as nearly all major animal phyla appeared abruptly in the fossil ...

3 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / New federal plan aims to use more donor organs, improve transplant safety

U.S. health officials unveiled proposed changes to the nation's transplant system, hoping to help more patients get lifesaving organs, even when donations aren't perfect.

3 hours ago in Surgery
Phys.org / NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts blast off on a lunar flyby.

5 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Inner 'self-talk' helps AI models learn, adapt and multitask more easily

Talking to oneself is a trait which feels inherently human. Our inner monologs help us organize our thoughts, make decisions, and understand our emotions. But it's not just humans who can reap the benefits of such self-talk.

3 hours ago in Computer Sciences
Medical Xpress / Rethinking longevity: Genes account for 50% of human lifespan variation, study suggests

What determines how long we live—and to what extent is our lifespan shaped by our genes? Surprisingly, for decades, scientists believed that the heritability of human lifespan was relatively low compared to other human ...

6 hours ago in Gerontology & Geriatrics
Medical Xpress / How digital health tools strengthen care when patients are the core focus

From patient portals and text messages to wearable devices and artificial intelligence, digital health technologies are becoming a significant part of medical care. But technology alone isn't enough to improve health outcomes. ...

4 hours ago in Health informatics
Medical Xpress / Why be concerned about radon?

Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water—and it can get trapped inside homes, offices or schools. There's no known safe level of radon. There are no symptoms associated ...

9 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Stroke prevention and treatment during and after pregnancy are key to women's health

Stroke during pregnancy or shortly after delivery is rare, yet it can be life-threatening. Increased awareness and coordinated care of women during pregnancy for stroke risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and recovery are ...

4 hours ago in Cardiology
Phys.org / How to cut harmful emissions from ditches and canals

Ditches and canals are the underdog of the freshwater world. These human-made waterways are often forgotten, devalued, and perceived negatively—think "dull as ditchwater." But these unsung heroes have a hidden potential ...

4 hours ago in Earth