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Phys.org / Iron core-shell catalyst boosts hydrogen economy of direct syngas to olefin conversion

Scientists have developed a new iron-based catalyst that improves the typically low hydrogen atom economy (HAE) in the direct synthesis of olefins—small hydrocarbon molecules. It converts the water produced as a by-product ...

Nov 10, 2025 in Chemistry
Tech Xplore / Google proposes adtech changes to avoid breakup after EU fine

Google on Friday announced changes to its advertising services to avert the risk of a breakup, two months after Brussels hit the US giant with a massive fine.

Nov 14, 2025 in Internet
Medical Xpress / UK study exposes cancer care deficit for patients with learning disabilities

People in England with a learning disability have a higher risk of cancer, especially before age 50, according to a study by researchers from The University of Manchester and The ChristieNHS Foundation Trust.

Nov 14, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Study explores whether sustainable development research is really focused on well-being

The success of the United Nations' global sustainability targets is often measured through economic growth—but what about how people feel and live?

Nov 14, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / White matter connections may drive adolescent cognitive gains, study suggests

Adolescence, the life stage that marks the transition between childhood and adulthood, is known to be a vital period for the brain's development. During this critical phase, people's mental abilities, including their problem-solving ...

Nov 10, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Sodium bicarbonate fails to boost survival in patients with severe acidemia

Montpellier University Hospital leads a 43-center French effort that reports no reduction in day 90 all-cause mortality with sodium bicarbonate infusion for critically ill adults with severe metabolic acidemia and moderate ...

Tech Xplore / As AI data scrapers sap websites' revenues, some fight back

A swarm of AI "crawlers" is running rampant on the internet, scouring billions of websites for data to feed algorithms at leading tech companies—all without permission or payment, upending the online economy.

Nov 14, 2025 in Internet
Phys.org / Military spending remains cornerstone of San Diego's economy, impact report reveals

The military continues to play a vital role in powering San Diego's economy, supporting nearly 357,000 local jobs and contributing $61.3 billion to the region's total economic output, according to the 2025 Military Economic ...

Nov 14, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Estrogen's role in boosting dopamine and cognition: Experiments uncover how hormones influence learning

Researchers have long established that hormones significantly affect the brain, creating changes in emotion, energy levels, and decision-making. However, the intricacies of these processes are not well understood.

Nov 11, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?

Drinking beverages sweetened with sugar can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, cavities, diabetes and other health problems. More than 20 years of public health campaigns significantly reduced the consumption of sugar-sweetened ...

Nov 14, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / First full simulation of 50-qubit universal quantum computer achieved

A research team at the Jülich Supercomputing Center, together with experts from NVIDIA, has set a new record in quantum simulation: for the first time, a universal quantum computer with 50 qubits has been fully simulated—a ...

Nov 11, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Evidence of ancient underground water reveals Mars may have stayed habitable longer than believed

Scientists from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have uncovered new evidence that water once flowed beneath the surface of Mars, revealing that the planet may have remained habitable for life much longer than previously ...

Nov 12, 2025 in Astronomy & Space