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Phys.org / Iron Age seeds reveal the origins of Iberian wine
Spain and Portugal are two of the world's most popular wine-growing countries, with regions such as Rioja and the Douro Valley producing millions of bottles every year. This winemaking tradition dates back thousands of years, ...
Medical Xpress / Promising AI tool to speed up endometriosis diagnosis
The AI tool, called "EndoFusion," is a recent development from IMAGENDOÒ, an ongoing collaborative study led by Adelaide University researchers. In this latest study, researchers found the framework could accurately identify ...
Medical Xpress / Are girls getting their periods earlier? And can parents do anything about it?
Do you remember how old you were when you got your first period? And whether it was considered early, late or about average?
Medical Xpress / Cancer care uses biological tests to guide treatment. Why doesn't psychiatry?
For many people with depression, schizophrenia or other psychiatric conditions, finding the right medication means trying one medication, waiting weeks to see how it goes and often trying another. Unlike conditions such as ...
Medical Xpress / Stable frontal signals, flexible hippocampal ones: How the brain preserves context as goals change
While humans are completing a task, they can temporarily store information in their minds while also manipulating and adapting it based on changing circumstances. To support this capability, known as working memory, the brain ...
Phys.org / New thermal insulator outperforms any material found in nature
Researchers have engineered a new material that is an extreme thermal insulator, is exceptionally stiff and can be printed as a thin film at large scales. The material has one of the lowest thermal conductivity profiles of ...
Phys.org / A molecular bridge connects two signaling pathways critical for pollen development
Cells rely on complex signaling networks in which different molecular pathways communicate with one another. Small GTPases act as molecular switches in these networks, controlling diverse cellular processes such as intracellular ...
Medical Xpress / Rainwater tanks may be harboring hidden health risks
Rainwater tanks are a popular way for Australians to save water, but new research has found they can also harbor potentially harmful bacteria and metals that could pose health concerns.
Phys.org / Scientists simulate cosmic crashes to test whether icy moons gain or lose their ability to sustain life
Many of the moons orbiting Saturn, Uranus and Neptune likely conceal oceans of liquid water beneath miles of icy shell. Because life as we know it needs water, these buried oceans rank among the most promising places to search ...
Medical Xpress / Children's pupils may reveal shifting attention in ADHD, especially when off medication
The eyes are more than lenses to the outside world; they can also be windows that offer a glimpse into what's happening inside our bodies. What if the eyes could help us understand how attention shifts from one moment to ...
Medical Xpress / Tiny tactile sensor could help distinguish tissues during minimally invasive surgery
Minimally invasive surgery is a promising approach that allows doctors to intervene inside the body through small incisions, typically using advanced instruments. These can include small robotic instruments controlled by ...
Tech Xplore / How AI models decide not to answer a question
Large language models (LLMs), the artificial intelligence (AI) systems supporting the functioning of ChatGPT, Gemini and similar conversational platforms, are often expected to answer queries, generate texts for specific ...
