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Phys.org / Study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs
After-school programs are in high demand among families, but mismatches in cost, location and program type can prevent students from accessing the opportunities they need most, according to a new USC study.

Medical Xpress / A missing protein may hold key to rejuvenating aging blood cells
As our hair goes gray and our muscles weaken with age, our immune system also changes. In particular, the stem cells that become blood or immune cells can develop mutations, potentially leading to cancers or other dysfunctions.

Phys.org / Quantum mechanics trumps the second law of thermodynamics at the atomic scale
Two physicists at the University of Stuttgart have proven that the Carnot principle, a central law of thermodynamics, does not apply to objects on the atomic scale whose physical properties are linked (so-called correlated ...

Phys.org / How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley's comet
The Orionids—one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet—will peak with the arrival of a new moon, providing an excellent opportunity to see shooting stars without interference from moonlight.

Medical Xpress / Over 20% of young adults use cannabis or alcohol to help them sleep, study finds
Researchers at the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, report that more than one in five young adults in the US use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep. Nearly half of those who use cannabis said ...

Tech Xplore / China's power paradox: record renewables, continued coal
Call it the China power paradox: while Beijing leads the world in renewable energy expansion, its coal projects are booming too.

Phys.org / Sticky secrets: What ancient chewing gum is telling us about Neolithic communities
Ancient bones, artifacts and texts offer numerous insights into the past, as does the chewing gum that Neolithic people chewed on and spat out long ago. Analysis of lumps of birch bark tar from ancient settlements has revealed ...

Tech Xplore / How a fabric patch uses static electricity in your clothes to let you chat with AI and control smart devices
There could soon be a new way to interact with your favorite AI chatbots—through the clothing you wear. An international team of researchers has developed a voice-sensing fabric called A-Textile. This flexible patch of ...

Phys.org / Southern Ocean's low-salinity Antarctic waters continue absorbing CO₂ despite climate model predictions
Climate models suggest that climate change could reduce the Southern Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2). However, observational data actually shows that this ability has seen no significant decline in recent decades.

Phys.org / Hidden for centuries: Archaeologists unearth ancient Roman water basin
In the heart of the ancient Roman city of Gabii, located just 11 miles east of Rome, a team of archaeologists led by University of Missouri professor Marcello Mogetta has made a remarkable discovery: the remains of a massive ...

Medical Xpress / Leukemia cells evade treatment by reshaping their mitochondria, researchers discover
Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions have discovered why a powerful leukemia drug eventually fails in most patients—and found a potential way to overcome that resistance.

Phys.org / Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us
A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the "reminiscence bump," ...