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Phys.org / DNA from 4,000-year-old plague discovered—the oldest cases to date in Britain

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified three 4,000-year-old British cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague—the oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date, reported in a paper ...

31 minutes ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Understanding how couples integrate finances

When it comes to how couples manage money, not everyone jumps to join their accounts.

54 minutes ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Study proposes achromatic metalens with varifocal performance

Metalenses, comprising one of the most prominent applications of metasurfaces, demonstrate promising abilities to replace traditional lenses. By manipulating the phase distribution of metalenses composed of appropriately ...

33 minutes ago in Physics
Phys.org / Hubble captures jellyfish galaxy JW39

The jellyfish galaxy JW39 hangs serenely in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This galaxy lies over 900 million light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices and is one of several jellyfish galaxies ...

46 minutes ago in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Climate models unveil changing landscape for wind energy in Northern Hemisphere

Wind energy, an important renewable power source, has witnessed rapid growth in recent years due to its abundance, cleanliness, safety, and mature generation technology.

33 minutes ago in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / Examining the benefits of creatine for mothers and babies

The benefits of creatine are well known for helping with muscle performance, and now attention has turned to whether it can help mothers and babies have a safer birth.

54 minutes ago in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Medical Xpress / Study reveals way to predict side-effect risk from common immune suppressant medication

A major new study has found a method to identify people who may experience blood, kidney, or liver related side effects from methotrexate, the most commonly used immune-suppressing medicine with 1.3 million users in the UK.

24 minutes ago in Medications
Tech Xplore / US ends probe into Tesla allowing video games while vehicles are moving, says feature was disabled

U.S. highway safety regulators have closed an investigation into Tesla allowing video games to be played on center touch screens while vehicles are moving.

36 minutes ago in Automotive
Medical Xpress / Study: Australian children needed more mental health medications during the pandemic

Data from General Practice (GP) visits has found doctors prescribed up to three-and-a-half times more antidepressants and anti-anxiety medication for children aged five to nine than forecast in pre-pandemic mapping.

39 minutes ago in Medications
Phys.org / Using artificial intelligence for culture medium optimization

Cell culture is a vital technology used in pharmaceutical production and regenerative medicine. It is heavily influenced by the composition of the medium, a nutrient-rich solution facilitating cell growth. Optimizing and ...

39 minutes ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Digital support can significantly reduce anxiety among autistic adults

A digital innovation that provides autistic adults with 24/7 support and practical tools to manage the challenges of everyday life has been shown to significantly reduce anxiety levels.

22 minutes ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Facebook fitness and Insta-vitamins: How social media shapes women's health

A new study led by researchers from the University of Sydney has found young women's engagement with social media plays a major role in shaping how they think—and act—in relation to their health.

9 minutes ago in Psychology & Psychiatry