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Phys.org / Scientists uncover hidden phosphorus reservoir vital for future food production

Researchers have developed a simpler, more cost-effective method to measure a biologically important form of phosphorus in soils, providing new insights into nutrient cycling that could help improve sustainable agricultural ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Ancient curse tablet bears rare Greek inscription with binding spell intended to harm enemies

Heidelberg University researchers have deciphered the inscription on an ancient curse tablet, which was once used to invoke deities and demons in order to harm an enemy. The "magical" artifact from the Roman province of Lower ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Helios quantum computer tops 99.9% fidelity rates for one- and two-qubit operations

A public-private partnership in the Mountain West announced new results today that mark steady progress toward the Department of Energy's goal of fault-tolerant quantum computing, systems large and reliable enough to solve ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Floating litter extends over Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the US

A study led by researchers from the Smithsonian Institution and the UB reveals that reducing single-use plastic is essential for protecting coastal ecosystems. Floating litter has also invaded Chesapeake Bay, the largest ...

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Dialog / 'Contaminated' cultures: Can conservation protect nature while excluding Indigenous peoples?

At an international heritage symposium in Japan, I heard a word that stayed with me: "contaminated." The discussion concerned whether Indigenous peoples needed to be named explicitly in a new World Heritage framework. One ...

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Medical Xpress / Parents of newborn girls are more likely to refuse lifesaving vitamin K and hepatitis B vaccine shot, researchers find

A simple shot given shortly after birth can protect babies from a rare but potentially life-threatening condition known as vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB). When newborns don't have enough vitamin K, their blood can't ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Ancient amber fossil captures mites marching in line

Many animals exhibit fascinating collective behaviors, which allow them to move, search for food, reproduce and avoid threats more effectively than they would alone. One of these behaviors is queuing migration, which essentially ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Molecular fossils reveal secrets of Earth's recovery from ancient global warming event

Scientists have uncovered new evidence from one of Earth's most extreme ancient warming events, revealing how the climate may recover long after human-driven CO2 emissions cease.

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Medical Xpress / Integrated trauma therapy found to be effective for people with co-occurring psychosis and PTSD

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, has found that people with psychosis experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder ...

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Phys.org / A 19-year 'goldmine' of mountain cloud and rainwater samples provides fresh insights about air pollution

Rainfall history is just as critical to predicting air pollution as where the air came from, a team led by University of Michigan Engineering researchers, in collaboration with scientists at the Appalachian Mountain Club ...

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Medical Xpress / Americans' ability to afford health care falls to 5-year low

New research released from the West Health-Gallup Center on Healthcare in America finds that fewer than half of Americans (49%) are considered "Cost Secure," meaning they can consistently afford health care and prescription ...

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Medical Xpress / Colorectal tumors use mitochondrial complex II to stockpile iron, but eliminating it causes cell death

Scientists know that colorectal cancer cells require large amounts of iron and that as cancer becomes more aggressive, the cells have even higher amounts of iron. Normal cells with high levels of iron would undergo a type ...

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