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Medical Xpress / Capturing cancer cells from blood could help doctors choose the right breast cancer treatment
Doctors may be able to spare patients unnecessarily aggressive breast cancer treatments by collecting and testing cancer cells in patients' blood, research from the University of Michigan and the University of Kansas suggests.
Phys.org / Kids have high trust of scientists, despite TV depictions
Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little impact—and only in certain situations, a new study shows.
Phys.org / Crystal-free mechanoluminescence illuminates new possibilities for next-generation materials
In the 17th century, Francis Bacon described a simple experiment—scraping and fracturing hard sugar in the dark to see sparks of light. This phenomenon is called mechanoluminescence (ML) or triboluminescence (TL), the process ...
Phys.org / Young stars ejecting plasma could offer clues into the sun's past
The sun is frequently ejecting huge masses of plasma, called coronal mass ejections (CMEs), into space. They often occur together with sudden brightenings called flares, and sometimes extend far enough to disturb Earth's ...
Medical Xpress / Mindfulness and self-compassion—allies in the struggle with depression
People who practice self-compassion and mindfulness are less susceptible to symptoms of depression and anxiety. Why is this? Scientists, including researchers from SWPS University, have studied the interplay between self-compassion ...
Tech Xplore / Fast chargers are expanding quickly, but American EV drivers still fear running out of juice
For most Americans, there's less reason than ever to worry about finding chargers to fuel up an electric vehicle. But charging worries remain a top hesitation for potential buyers, second only to sticker shock.
Medical Xpress / Identifying young people at risk of cardiac arrest
Many young people who suffered sudden cardiac death had recently sought medical care. More frequent use of electrocardiograms (EKG) could help prevent such cases, according to researchers at the University of Gothenburg.
Phys.org / Spider web 'decorations' may help pinpoint location of captured prey
The long-standing mystery around why spider webs sometimes feature "extra touches" known as stabilimenta has been revisited in a new study which suggests that their wave-propagation effects could help spiders locate captured ...
Phys.org / Simple checklist can help you choose the best way to green your space
A practical, evidence-based checklist developed by scientists at the University of Surrey is helping everyone from keen gardeners to local councils plan their next greening project with confidence.
Medical Xpress / Maxing out your fiber intake can have broad health benefits
The amount of fiber you consume can have significant impacts on your body. From healthy digestion, to reducing your risk of developing cancer, eating fiber has huge benefits—which may be why the fibermaxxing trend is taking ...
Medical Xpress / Stillbirths in the US exceed previous estimates: Study finds many occur with no clinical risk factors
Stillbirths occur at a higher rate in the U.S. than previously reported, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Mass General Brigham.
Phys.org / How missing nutrients rewire fly brains to seek out beneficial microbes
New research from the Champalimaud Foundation (CF) reveals how missing just one essential amino acid can change gene expression and the brain's sensory systems, prompting animals to seek out protein-rich yeast and gut bacteria ...
