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Phys.org / Plasma treatment keeps cut flowers fresher for two weeks without chemicals

From long‑distance transport to chemical preservatives, most cut flowers come with a hidden environmental cost—something a new Griffith University experiment aims to rethink.

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Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Prehistoric dentistry; sleep and aging; our photogenic sun

This week in science news: Are you a mosquito magnet? Here's why. Researchers using topological mathematics have uncovered a hidden rule in abstract art that corresponds to people's perceptions. And scientists developed a ...

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Medical Xpress / How lungs balance defense and damage by tuning responses to deeper threats

Barrier organs that form boundaries between the body and the outside environment, such as the lungs, skin, and intestines, face a difficult balancing act. They must respond quickly to threats such as infection, but they also ...

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Medical Xpress / Severe childhood malaria linked to cognitive impairment later in life

Severe childhood malaria is linked to long-term cognitive impairment, according to a new study from Indiana University School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators at Makerere University in Uganda. The findings, ...

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Phys.org / New recyclable protein textiles could cut microplastic pollution and lower clothing waste

The textile industry produces a substantial portion of the world's waste, with only about 12% of fiber materials ending up in recycling. Textiles also account for much of the microplastics in oceans. During every wash cycle, ...

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Medical Xpress / Q&A: Examining the quality of life after esophageal and gastric cancer treatment

The survival rates of patients with esophageal and gastric cancers have improved. However, many survivors continue to experience long-term symptoms. On May 29, Kenneth Färnqvist will defend his thesis "The architecture of ...

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Phys.org / Lobster embryo microbiomes remain resilient in future ocean conditions, sequencing reveals

As ocean temperatures rise and marine ecosystems change, scientists are working to understand how valuable species like the American lobster will respond. New research from William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine ...

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Phys.org / If AI can translate instantly, why learn another language?

From live speech translation in video calls to auto-dubbing on TikTok, the technology to dissolve language barriers has arrived. Real-time translation powered by artificial intelligence (AI) is now embedded in everyday life.

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Medical Xpress / People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder have higher rates of suicidal thinking, planning and attempts

People with premenstrual dysphoric disorder—a more serious form of premenstrual syndrome, commonly known as PMS—are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than people without it.

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Phys.org / Student-built system unlocks fully autonomous electroporation for 96- and 384-well workflows

Inside the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA, where some of the most advanced and technical automated infrastructure on campus resides, two students saw an opportunity hiding in plain sight.

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Medical Xpress / Blood test that detects tumor DNA could help guide treatment when cancer has spread

A blood test that detects tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream may help select the most effective treatment options for cancer patients whose tumors have started to spread, according to one of the largest randomized controlled ...

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Medical Xpress / FDA official who scrutinized COVID shots and antidepressants is out in latest shake-up

A Food and Drug Administration official involved in scrutinizing the safety of antidepressants, COVID-19 vaccines and other widely used therapies has been removed from her role leading the agency's drug program.

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