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Phys.org / Scientists find quasi-moon orbiting the Earth for the last 60 years—and it's not the first one
Everyone who has ever lived on Earth has been well-aware of the moon, but it turns out Earth also has some frequent temporary companions. These "quasi-moons" are small asteroids that enter into a kind of resonance with Earth's ...
Medical Xpress / New pill lowers stubborn BP in kidney patients
A novel pill that blocks the hormone aldosterone shows promise for lowering blood pressure and potentially delaying the progression of kidney disease in people with both conditions.
Tech Xplore / New technology turns paintings into holograms, bringing art to life
Artists are always looking for new ways to create and express themselves. A growing trend is the use of multiple layers of see-through materials, such as Plexiglas, to create paintings that have real depth, transforming two-dimensional ...
Phys.org / Pinning down protons in water—a basic science success story
The movement of protons through electrically charged water is one of the most fundamental processes in chemistry. It is evident in everything from eyesight to energy storage to rocket fuel—and scientists have known about ...
Medical Xpress / Patients who had cataracts removed or eyesight corrected with a new type of lens have good vision over all distances
Patients who have a new type of lens implanted in their eyes during surgery for cataracts or to correct their eyesight have excellent or good vision over distances both near and far, and often no longer need spectacles for ...
Tech Xplore / Color-changing strip enables affordable nanoplastic analysis using ordinary microscope
A joint team from the University of Stuttgart in Germany and the University of Melbourne in Australia has developed a new method for the straightforward analysis of tiny nanoplastic particles in environmental samples. One ...
Phys.org / Dandelions control the dispersal of their seeds through asymmetrical attachment, finds study
Don't be disappointed if all the fluffy seeds of a dandelion don't fly away with a single blow. The gust of wind from your lungs may be strong, but the dandelion's natural desire to control how its seeds are dispersed is ...
Phys.org / By working together, cells can extend their senses beyond their direct environment
The story of the princess and the pea evokes an image of a highly sensitive young royal woman so refined, she can sense a pea under a stack of mattresses. When it comes to human biology, it also takes an abnormal individual ...
Medical Xpress / Informing parents not enough to fight childhood obesity: Study
Government-led programs attempting to curb childhood obesity by educating parents do not work, an international study published Thursday concluded, and researchers are calling for policies that prioritize society-wide solutions.
Phys.org / Second exoplanet found orbiting nearby star Gliese 536
Using radial velocity measurements, an international team of astronomers has identified a second planet orbiting a nearby M-dwarf star known as Gliese 536. The newfound alien world turns out to be at least a few times more ...
Phys.org / QROCODILE experiment advances search for dark matter using superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors
Over the past decades, many research teams worldwide have been trying to detect dark matter, an elusive type of matter that does not emit, reflect or absorb light, using a variety of highly sensitive detectors. Ultimately, ...
Medical Xpress / Some patients could use special eye drops instead of reading glasses as they age, researcher says
Everybody develops presbyopia as they age—a difficulty in focusing on near objects and text—and often must resort to reading glasses. However, the solution might be as simple as using special eye drops two or three times ...
