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Phys.org / Global warming is speeding breakdown of major greenhouse gas, research shows

Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that climate change is causing nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance, to break down in the atmosphere more quickly than previously ...

18 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Supermassive black holes sit in 'eye of their own storms,' studies find

Gigantic black holes lurk at the center of virtually every galaxy, including ours, but we've lacked a precise picture of what impact they have on their surroundings. However, a University of Chicago-led group of scientists ...

14 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / New framework maps seven pillars for judging research trustworthiness

A new paper proposes a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings across methods and approaches. The paper, titled "A Framework for Assessing the Trustworthiness of Research Findings," ...

12 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Two in five cancers worldwide are likely preventable, says new research

Nearly 40% of new cancer cases worldwide in 2022 may be associated with modifiable risk factors, according to an analysis of 36 cancer types from 185 countries. The findings suggest that reducing exposures such as tobacco ...

12 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Under snowpacks, microbes drive a winter-to-spring nitrogen pulse, study finds

When snow blankets the landscape, it may seem like life slows down. But beneath the surface, an entire world of activity is unfolding.

13 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / GLP-1 drugs tied to lower-calorie, lower-sugar food purchases

Researchers at Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen reported that starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) coincided with slightly healthier supermarket purchases. Grocery purchases from GLP-1RA users in Denmark contained ...

20 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / RNA molecule discovery could lead to potential new breast cancer therapy

QIMR Berghofer scientists have discovered a cancer-fighting RNA molecule that could hold the key to a new way of treating the most common form of breast cancer. The team are developing their findings into a potential RNA-based ...

13 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Premature aging may result from immune responses triggered by faulty DNA repair

DNA is often described as the instruction manual for building the fundamental components of life. Proteins are helpers that aid DNA in carrying out essential processes such as replication, repair, and transcription. Under ...

Phys.org / Agave or bust! Mexican long-nosed bats head farther north in search of sweet nectar

Mexican long-nosed bats have a taste for agave, their tongues designed to lap up the famous desert plant's nectar during nightly flights. It's not just a means of satisfying taste buds. It's a matter of fueling up for an ...

13 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / AI systems could identify math anxiety from student inputs and change feedback

Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most effective way to address it, many teachers struggle to deliver this level of support at scale within ...

14 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Why the idea of an 'ideal worker' can be so harmful for people with mental health conditions

In the modern world of work, the "ideal worker" is a dominant yet dangerous concept that can dictate workplace norms and expectations. This archetype describes an employee who is boundlessly productive, constantly available ...

7 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / WHO says Nipah virus risk is low after two cases reported in India

The World Health Organization (WHO) says there is a low risk that the deadly Nipah virus will spread beyond India, where two people tested positive.