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Phys.org / Haven or trap? Study finds sinkholes protect endangered tree at evolutionary cost
Are giant sinkholes in China's karst mountains havens or traps for the rare plants that inhabit them? A new study finds they are both—offering refuge from heat and drought while gradually eroding the evolutionary potential ...
Phys.org / Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest
In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), scientists have identified a previously unknown species of African monkey—one of the rarest discoveries in modern primatology.
Medical Xpress / First death reported in Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak that has sickened dozens of people in New York City has claimed its first life, health officials said Friday.
Medical Xpress / Blood gene test detects 90% of early-stage pancreatic cancers
Researchers at Kanazawa University report that blood-based gene expression tests may enable early pancreatic cancer screening and improve long-term survival.
Phys.org / Cave-dwelling snail discovered in Greece, named after Hermes and the nymph who nurtured him
A team of researchers from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has discovered a completely new genus and species of subterranean freshwater snail in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. The species, Cyllena ...
Phys.org / Small but mighty dung beetles take a big bite out of farm methane
Dung beetles are quietly performing a vital climate change mitigation service for Australia's livestock sector, slashing methane emissions from cattle manure by 85%, a new Southern Cross University study has found.
Medical Xpress / Loneliness strongly linked to poorer mental health and well-being, study finds
People who feel lonely are much more likely to experience poorer mental health and lower well-being, a new collaborative study led by the University of Bristol, Nesta and Amsterdam UMC has found. Loneliness was also found ...
Phys.org / New study reveals editorial trends at top science journals
Studies published in prestigious academic journals receive more attention from scholars and media outlets, shaping public discourse and potentially accelerating academic careers. While the path to publication is often murky, ...
Phys.org / New computational imaging method cuts X-ray dose while preserving high resolution
Researchers have shown that it's possible to take clear, high-resolution X-ray images using very little radiation. With more development, the new approach could eventually make medical X-ray diagnostics less risky and more ...
Phys.org / Roadless rule helps protect clean drinking water for 25 million Americans, new study shows
Approximately 90% of the U.S. population relies on public water systems. A significant portion of the water supplying those systems comes from forested lands, which means policies affecting forests also affect water access.
Medical Xpress / Study shows where women live can shape heart health for decades
Women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods face worse heart health and experience faster declines as they approach menopause, according to a long-term study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute.
Medical Xpress / New multiple sclerosis criteria could reveal disease before symptoms appear
The international guidelines for diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS), called the McDonald criteria, underwent their most significant overhaul in a decade in 2024. The internationally recognized framework is used to diagnose ...
