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Phys.org / Most men do not subscribe to toxic masculinity traits, study finds
A growing niche space, the manosphere, has been taking shape in today's online forums and social media, preaching an aggressive definition of what it means to be a man. It promotes traits such as misogyny, dominance, and ...
Phys.org / Novel biosensor enables real-time tracking of iron (II) in living cells
Iron is an essential trace element in biological cells. The concentration of the element and its so-called redox state—it can exist either in a doubly ionized state as iron (II) (Fe2+) or a triply ionized state as iron ...
Medical Xpress / COVID-19 infection linked to increased mask-wearing due to silent risk awareness
Researchers at The University of Osaka have found that individuals in Japan who have been infected with COVID-19 are more likely to wear masks than those who have not. In a four-year-long study, they discovered this change ...
Medical Xpress / Two days of oatmeal can reduce cholesterol level
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by a trial by the University of Bonn, which has now been published in Nature Communications. The participants ...
Medical Xpress / Alcohol-intoxicated, severely injured patients often misdiagnosed, receive less treatment before hospital arrival
Physical trauma is the leading cause of death in young adults. About 1 in 4 patients with multiple trauma is alcohol-intoxicated at the time of injury, typically suffering from a fall or a traffic accident. The medical assessment ...
Phys.org / Astrophysicists discover largest sulfur-containing molecular compound in space
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), in collaboration with astrophysicists from the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB), CSIC-INTA, have identified the largest sulfur-bearing molecule ever ...
Medical Xpress / Esophageal cancer: What it is, symptoms, and how it's treated
Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside the esophagus. This tube starts in the back of the throat, goes through the neck and connects with the stomach in the abdomen. The wall of the esophagus is about a quarter-inch ...
Phys.org / Proposed new mission will create artificial solar eclipses in space
When a solar storm strikes Earth, it can disrupt technology that's vital for our daily lives. Solar storms occur when magnetic fields and electrically charged particles collide with Earth's magnetic field. This type of event ...
Phys.org / Drones yield an efficient method for measuring coastal currents
Accurate measurements of surface currents are crucial for coastal monitoring, rip current detection, and predicting the path of pollutants. Several methods exist to measure surface currents, some of which are costly and time-consuming. ...
Phys.org / Journey to center of Milky Way with upcoming NASA Roman core survey
At the heart of our own galaxy, there is a dense thicket of stars with a supermassive black hole at the very center. NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will provide the deepest-ever view of this zone, revealing stars, ...
Tech Xplore / Artificial metacognition: Giving an AI the ability to 'think' about its 'thinking'
Have you ever had the experience of rereading a sentence multiple times only to realize you still don't understand it? As taught to scores of incoming college freshmen, when you realize you're spinning your wheels, it's time ...
Medical Xpress / Microbes living in our mouths could hold the key to obesity prevention
Scientists may have found a new way to spot early signs of obesity, which could lead to novel prevention strategies. A study published in the journal Cell Reports has discovered that people living with obesity have a distinct ...
