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Phys.org / Farm waste could lock away carbon for decades
Agricultural waste that is usually burned or left to rot could play a far bigger role in tackling climate change if it were instead used in long-lasting building materials, according to new research from the University of ...
Medical Xpress / AI model more accurately predicts cardiac event risk from PET scan data
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. To save lives, constantly improving diagnostic and risk assessments is vital. One researcher from the University of Missouri School of Medicine ...
Phys.org / Life in fossil bones: What we can learn from tiny traces of ancient blood chemicals
Blood tests are useful tools for doctors and scientific researchers: they can reveal a lot about a body's health. Usually, a blood sample is taken to get a picture of the large molecules that are present, such as cholesterols, ...
Medical Xpress / Kidney transplants: Key to long-term survival discovered
A research team led by Prof. Dr. Christian Hinze, senior physician at the MHH Clinic for Kidney and Hypertension Diseases at Hannover Medical School (MHH), has gained new insights into the treatment of kidney transplant patients. ...
Dialog / Unlocking the high-performance potential of CF₃SF₄
Fluorine has changed the world of medicine. You might not see it, but newly approved drugs contain at least one fluorine atom. This tiny but powerful element is the "hidden engine" that makes our medications more stable and ...
Medical Xpress / Study maps 30 rheumatoid arthritis biopsies, linking joint scarring to treatment resistance
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of its own joints, causing chronic pain, swelling, and stiffness. While there have been remarkable advancements ...
Phys.org / Restoring ecosystem function can reverse desertification in Europe's drylands
Desertification is accelerating under climate change, threatening biodiversity, food security, and human well-being across the Mediterranean Basin, southern Europe, and the Middle East. Water scarcity and land degradation ...
Phys.org / Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions?
Reports that Victoria Police are issuing anti-association orders to "youth gang members" has sparked fresh debate about how to best deal with youth gang violence in Australia.
Phys.org / The New START treaty is ending. What does that mean for nuclear risk?
On February 4, the New START Treaty, the last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, is set to expire. Signed in 2010, the agreement caps deployed strategic nuclear forces at 1,550 ...
Tech Xplore / Supercomputer simulations reveal how to keep hydrogen flames stable
Solar panels and wind turbines increasingly dot the landscape, but the future of clean energy may well depend on how smoothly we burn hydrogen. Yet as anyone who's lit a gas grill or fireplace knows, igniting a flame can ...
Medical Xpress / Fever rates elevated after powered intracapsular tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy
Powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (PITA) is associated with higher rates of fever one week postoperatively compared with cold adenotonsillectomy in children, according to a study published online Dec. ...
Phys.org / A world-first mouse that makes gene activity visible
DNA can be thought of as a vast library that stores all genetic information. Cells do not use this information all at once. Instead, they copy only the necessary parts into RNA, which is then used to produce proteins—the ...
