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Phys.org / Sniffing out cancer: Trained dogs can detect hemangiosarcoma by scent

Cancer is a leading cause of death in both humans and pets; studies suggest that between one-third and one-half of all dogs will develop cancer during their lifetime.

8 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Alpha-2 receptor drugs reduce heavy alcohol drinking, study finds

Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and causes more than 140,000 deaths annually in the U.S. alone. Individuals with AUD also often struggle ...

4 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Super-Earths; superagers; how we grieve pets

This week, a new analysis of Jupiter's atmosphere estimated that the gas giant has 1.5 times more oxygen than the sun. Researchers in Brazil identified a protein that allows pancreatic cancer to infiltrate nerves and spread ...

8 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / 'Cosmic clock' reveals Australian landscapes' history and potential future

Curtin University researchers have demonstrated a new way to uncover the ancient history of Australia's landscapes, which could offer crucial insights into how our environment responds to geological processes and climate ...

5 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Low-income and diverse communities face 33% more air pollution in major northern cities, UK study shows

Low-income and ethnically diverse communities in post-industrial Northern English cities face up to 33% more air pollution than their neighbors in wealthier areas, according to new University of Sheffield research.

5 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Study separates human and hydrological causes of nitrogen loss in Mississippi Basin

Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign can now differentiate between human-derived and hydrological contributions of riverine nitrogen pollution in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. The advancement, published ...

9 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / The FDA unveils a new food pyramid that promotes red meat and protein

For years, the federal government advised Americans to limit red meat and foods high in saturated fats. However, new federal dietary guidelines elevate protein, dairy and healthy fats to the top of a redesigned food pyramid—a ...

5 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Higher farm productivity linked to slower growth in agricultural emissions

A new study shows that increasing production on farms and reducing emissions can go hand-in-hand, with researchers finding that improved farm productivity has been the driving force in keeping greenhouse gas emissions from ...

9 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Science is best communicated through identity and culture: How researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately benefits from scientific ...

5 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Early humans relied on simple stone tools for 300,000 years in a changing east African landscape

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape ...

7 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Video: Why 'basic science' is the foundation of innovation

At first glance, some scientific research can seem, well, impractical. When physicists began exploring the strange, subatomic world of quantum mechanics a century ago, they weren't trying to build better medical tools or ...

7 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Novel liquid biopsy technology lowers barriers for more efficient cancer diagnostics

A novel liquid biopsy technology is set to advance cancer diagnostics and monitoring by overcoming the long-standing challenge of simultaneously achieving high sensitivity, broad coverage, and simple workflow. A team of researchers ...

6 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer