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Medical Xpress / Elucidated protein structures in the malaria parasite offer opportunities for new vaccines
Using millions of microscope images magnified up to 130,000 times, researchers from Radboud University Medical Center and Toronto have unraveled the structure of two key proteins in the malaria parasite. With this knowledge, ...

Phys.org / New species of deep-sea shark and crab discovered off Western Australia
Researchers have described a new species of deep-sea lanternshark and crab, both with the help of specimens collected from a CSIRO-led 2022 voyage of CSIRO research vessel (RV) Investigator.

Medical Xpress / Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study
For children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.

Phys.org / 'Molecular bodyguard' helps bacterial infections persist in hostile environments
Researchers at Umeå University have identified a key molecular player that helps bacteria survive the hostile environment inside the body. Their study, published in the journal mBio, reveals how the protein RfaH acts as ...

Phys.org / Livestream sellers who act on real-time data and intuition can boost sales by 40%
In an era dominated by algorithms and automation, new research from the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School reveals that human intuition still holds a critical edge.

Phys.org / Access to official information and trust in government boost expatriate voting among undocumented immigrants
The global increase in migration—with approximately 3.6% of the global population living as expatriates—has resulted in many countries extending external voting rights to their overseas citizens. This has prompted scholarly ...

Phys.org / Researchers unearth origins of Ancient Egypt's Karnak Temple
Researchers have carried out the most comprehensive geoarchaeological survey of Egypt's Karnak Temple near Luxor—one of the ancient world's largest temple complexes and a UNESCO World Heritage site welcoming millions of ...

Phys.org / First-of-its-kind report reveals rise of athlete-owned media
Athlete-owned media is more than a trend; it's an economic and cultural shift. By creating content and owning their own platforms, athletes are deciding which stories get told, expanding representation and bringing fans closer ...

Medical Xpress / AI-supported cervical cancer screening tested in Kenya and Tanzania
AI can be used to detect cervical cancer in women in resource-limited parts of the world. However, for this method to work, investments are needed in health care staff, reliable supply chains and trust in these communities. ...

Tech Xplore / The lord of the ring mouse—a lightweight, ring-based computer mouse lasts over a month on a single charge
As the use of wearable devices such as augmented reality (AR) glasses has slowly but steadily increased, so too has the desire to control these devices in an easy and convenient way. Ring controllers worn on the finger already ...

Phys.org / Color influences life or death food choices for seabirds foraging at sea, research reveals
Seabirds foraging at sea face deadly threats from eating plastics and being caught up in longline fisheries bycatch, but a new study reveals their color preferences play a big part in their vulnerability to these human activities.

Phys.org / Programmable optical chip merges photons to change color
Cornell researchers have built a programmable optical chip that can change the color of light by merging photons, without requiring a new chip for new colors.