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Phys.org / Sniffing out cancer: Trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma by scent

Cancer is a leading cause of death in both humans and pets; studies suggest that between one-third and one-half of all dogs will develop cancer during their lifetime.

4 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / NASA's new moon rocket heads to the pad ahead of astronaut launch as early as February

NASA's giant new moon rocket headed to the launch pad Saturday in preparation for astronauts' first lunar fly-around in more than half a century.

5 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Decoded rules of microRNA strand selection reveal conserved, programmable features

MicroRNAs, whose discovery was recognized with the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, are central regulators of gene expression, yet a fundamental question has remained unanswered: how cells choose between the two ...

2 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Super-Earths; superagers; how we grieve pets

This week, a new analysis of Jupiter's atmosphere estimated that the gas giant has 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun. Researchers in Brazil identified a protein that allows pancreatic cancer to infiltrate nerves and spread ...

4 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Horses can smell human fear when we sweat

Horses can smell your fear. If you are experiencing this emotion while standing near a horse, they will be able to detect it through your scent alone, which changes their behavior and physiology. That's the conclusion of ...

3 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / The FDA unveils a new food pyramid that promotes red meat and protein

For years, the federal government advised Americans to limit red meat and foods high in saturated fats. However, new federal dietary guidelines elevate protein, dairy and healthy fats to the top of a redesigned food pyramid—a ...

1 hour ago in Health
Phys.org / Study separates human and hydrological causes of nitrogen loss in Mississippi Basin

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can now differentiate between human-derived and hydrological contributions of riverine nitrogen pollution in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The advancement, published ...

5 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Higher farm productivity linked to slower growth in agricultural emissions

A new study shows that increasing production on farms and reducing emissions can go hand-in-hand, with researchers finding that improved farm productivity has been the driving force in keeping greenhouse gas emissions from ...

5 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Science is best communicated through identity and culture: How researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific ...

1 hour ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Elastic strain engineering boosts green hydrogen production with affordable catalysts

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have demonstrated improved and more affordable catalytic materials used to produce green hydrogen.

3 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Detecting single-electron qubits: Microwaves could probe quantum states above liquid helium

One intriguing method that could be used to form the qubits needed for quantum computers involves electrons hovering above liquid helium. But it wasn't clear how data in this form could be read easily.

3 hours ago in Physics
Phys.org / Mobile app forecasts future vineyard climates to help winegrowers adapt to change

What will the climate of a given region be like in 20, 30 or 50 years? Climate analogs provide a robust methodological framework to address this question by identifying regions whose current climate matches the future climate ...

4 hours ago in Biology