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Phys.org / Webb telescope sheds light on ancient 'monster stars' that may reveal the birth of black holes
Using data from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers from the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) have revealed the universe's most mysterious distant objects, known as little red dots, may actually ...
Phys.org / CRISPR discovery could lead to single diagnostic test for COVID, flu, RSV
Across all domains of life, immune defenses foil invading viruses by making it impossible for the viruses to replicate. Most known CRISPR systems target invading pathogens' DNA and chop it up to disable and modify genes, ...
Medical Xpress / Whooping cough vaccination for pregnant women strengthens babies' immune systems, international study shows
International research led by Radboud University Medical Center shows that vaccinating women during pregnancy leads to the transfer of antibodies to their newborns. Antibodies from the mother are transferred to the baby through ...
Phys.org / Long day at work? Go ahead and watch some TV, research suggests
Brain dead after a hard day of work? It turns out it's totally fine to park yourself in front of the TV. It might even make recovery—an essential part of burnout prevention—easier.
Medical Xpress / New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods
Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost ...
Phys.org / New species of bush tomato with visible nectar glands discovered in the Australian outback
A recent study led by Bucknell University Professor Chris Martine, biology, the David Burpee Professor of Plant Genetics and Research, has identified and described a new species of bush tomato with a special connection to ...
Medical Xpress / Study tracks declines in annual checkups as teens become young adults
It's common that as kids get to high school and transition to adulthood, they begin to skip yearly wellness visits with a pediatrician or other primary care provider. And, as expected, skipping those checkups can have serious ...
Phys.org / Sandblasting on Mars: Camera reveals how prevailing winds shape elongated landforms in volcanic zone
Martian winds can have quite an impact. ESA's Mars Express has spotted them whipping up sand grains and acting as a cosmic sandblaster, carving out intriguing grooves near Mars's equator.
Phys.org / How a parasite 'gave up sex' to find more hosts—and why its victory won't last
Australian researchers have uncovered how a particular strain of a diarrhea-causing parasite managed to infect more animal species, offering new insights into how parasitic infections emerge and spread to people.
Phys.org / Inflatable fabric robotic arm picks apples
A low-cost, simple robotic apple picker arm developed by Washington State University researchers may someday help with fruit picking and other farm chores.
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Touted as non-contact, flag football is still a game of hard knocks
Pigskin passers are invading athletic fields once dominated by soccer and lacrosse teams. But these blitzers aren't suited up like gladiators.
Tech Xplore / Self-powered eye tracker harnesses energy from blinking and is as comfortable as everyday glasses
Assistive devices that enable those who can no longer move their bodies to control wheelchairs or communicate by moving only their eyes function by using eye-tracking technologies, but these technologies often have limitations ...
