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Medical Xpress / Q&A: Altered lipid metabolism as a possible culprit in age-related vision loss
When we think of the age-old adage about getting old, "What new ache or pain will each new day bring?" we often imagine ailments such as joint or bone pain, a hyperactive bladder, or even memory loss, but Kevin Schey, Stevenson ...
Phys.org / Alien aurora: Researchers discover new plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have made a new discovery by observing and analyzing the first new type of plasma wave in Jupiter's aurora. This research helps us understand "alien aurora" on other ...
Tech Xplore / New dataset for smarter 3D printing released
Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Peregrine software, used to monitor and analyze parts created through powder bed additive manufacturing, has released its most advanced dataset to date.
Medical Xpress / Firearm suicides increasing among older women at an alarming rate, study finds
Older men are 13 times more likely to die by firearm suicide than women, but a new study by Boston University School of Public Health and the University of California, Los Angeles Luskin School of Public Affairs has found ...
Medical Xpress / Light pills could transform understanding of how the gut controls the body
Scientists have long struggled with how to study the gut's vast nervous system—often called the body's "second brain"—without damaging it. Current research methods are invasive and often require complex surgeries that ...
Phys.org / Wave of hope as bumper whales return with record sightings
In the face of a devastating harmful algal bloom, scientists have hailed this year's whale season in South Australia as a beacon of light for marine ecology and conservation.
Phys.org / Yes, vets sometimes prescribe human drugs to pets—but don't try it at home
When your dog starts limping or your cat comes down with a sniffle, it's natural to worry. For many families, pets are more than just animals—and we want them to have a standard of medical care similar to our own.
Medical Xpress / Assessing severe surgical complications from cesarean deliveries
Cesarean delivery is the most common inpatient surgery in the U.S. but it also carries inherent surgical risks, including vascular, visceral, soft tissue, and nerve damage, which can lead to significant maternal health complications ...
Phys.org / Pseudolaw is high theater, but no laughing matter for the courts
The Australian legal system is grappling with a disruptive new movement that is not only tying up the courts, councils and police, but also posing an unprecedented threat to democracy.
Phys.org / Are women better lawmakers than men? A nuanced yes, researcher finds
Women face an uphill battle to political election, and they continue to confront barriers to success afterward. But the type of legislature in their states can make a difference.
Phys.org / 20 years after Hurricane Katrina: How levee failures changed America
When Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005, it wasn't just another storm—it was one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. Entire neighborhoods disappeared, families were scattered, and lives were split into "before" and ...
Phys.org / NASA science, cargo launch on 33rd SpaceX resupply mission to station
Following a successful launch of NASA's SpaceX 33rd commercial resupply mission, new scientific experiments and cargo for the agency are bound for the International Space Station.
