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Phys.org / Plasma technology could help plant-based packaging replace plastic
A new study has found a sustainable and scalable way to improve the durability of plant-based packaging; it's a discovery that researchers say could help curb the environmental footprint of plastic. Researchers used advanced ...
Medical Xpress / When the brain gets tired, endurance suffers
After a day spent perusing reports, juggling emails, resolving conflicts and making decisions, a bike ride will seem more taxing, even though your legs aren't any weaker. To shed light on this phenomenon, Benjamin Pageaux, ...
Phys.org / How families can support children's early mathematics learning at home
For parents whose children have just entered kindergarten or first grade, new fall routines can bring excitement—and some anxiety.
Medical Xpress / New method makes AI brain-disorder screening more transparent and computationally efficient
A research team at InfoLab, Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), led by Professor Tamer Abuhmed, has developed a new vision transformer architecture called the 4D fMRI CrossFormer (4DfCF) to analyze four-dimensional functional ...
Phys.org / Under stress, bacterial RNA and proteins tell different stories
During infection, bacteria encounter rapidly changing and stressful environments inside the body. To understand how they adapt, researchers often measure messenger RNA (mRNA), which carries information from genes that can ...
Medical Xpress / White matter 'bridge' bundles link brain hierarchy levels to broader mental functions
To enable movement, perception, memory, reasoning, emotion and various other functions, the human brain heavily relies on communication between different regions. This communication also takes place via white matter, tissue ...
Phys.org / Two native turtles are vying to survive in a coastal Australian river. One doesn't belong there
The Manning River helmeted turtle (Myuchelys purvisi) might just be Australia's most beautiful freshwater turtle.
Medical Xpress / Gene map reveals how transplanted stem cells repair damaged heart muscle
Researchers led by Assistant Professor Lynn Yap of the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have uncovered new insights into how unspecialized cells, also known as stem cells, ...
Phys.org / Medieval Chinese skeleton may reveal first evidence of a brutal punishment
Ancient Chinese authorities used many creative ways to punish people, often with methods designed to mark them for life. One brutal example mentioned repeatedly in historical texts is cutting off a person's nose. However, ...
Phys.org / Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity
Imagine your child asks you out of the blue, "If we speak Spanish, will they take you away?" Or imagine them suddenly asking what an offensive slur means. When a child asks these types of questions, it can be difficult to ...
Medical Xpress / Cardiovascular health and exercise: How much aerobic activity do you really need?
As a physician, I am often asked by patients how much aerobic exercise is truly necessary for optimal cardiovascular health.
Medical Xpress / Changing the way we age: Discovery could help preserve muscle strength
A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Missouri could help older adults maintain the muscle strength they need to stay active and independent, whether that means safely crossing the street or playing with their grandchildren.