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Phys.org / Galileo, Copernicus, Cleansky, IRIS² must work together to secure Europe's place in the space race
"Seeing the Earth from above is a powerful reminder of our interdependence," said Thomas Pesquet. The words of France's 10th astronaut to head into space are a reminder of how we are "in this together," something the world's ...
Medical Xpress / Markers of chronic disease discovered in young, healthy drinkers
Alcohol use appears to trigger specific biological changes in the human body that are linked to the development of chronic disease. These biological changes are already apparent in young adults with a short history of alcohol ...
Phys.org / Advanced optical imaging reveals hidden activity in blood immune cells
A routine blood sample contains a diverse collection of immune cells that can reveal important clues about health and disease. These cells, known as peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), are widely used to study infections, ...
Tech Xplore / AI could pose 'existential risk to humanity': UN rights chief
The United Nations rights chief warned Monday that artificial intelligence could pose an "existential threat to humanity," demanding immediate action to reduce the risks.
Medical Xpress / New framework boosts the accuracy of disease risk prediction from genetic data
Investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University have developed a computational framework to improve how genetic data is used to estimate an individual's inherited risk of developing conditions like Alzheimer's disease, ...
Tech Xplore / Steam-assisted method makes lightweight magnesium tougher and conductive
Magnesium alloys are attractive for advanced energy technologies because of their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio. However, despite being the lightest structural metals available, they corrode rapidly in acidic environments, ...
Medical Xpress / Mitochondrial DNA mutations may help turn aging hearts toward failure
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which accumulate in many tissues as we age, can actively contribute to impaired heart function. Until now, it has been difficult ...
Phys.org / Climate change images are getting scarier—could fear help drive action?
Over the summer, Europe provided a stark new set of images of climate change. Wildfires raced across forests and grasslands, rivers and reservoirs dried up in droughts, and extreme heat disrupted everyday life.
Phys.org / New blending method gives common polymers a visible, reversible stress signal
Polymeric materials, such as plastics and rubbers, are essential in everyday life. However, detecting where mechanical stress is concentrated inside them remains a challenge.
Phys.org / Tree species diversity protects forests from climate extremes, study finds
New research has found that tree species diversity can play a crucial role in protecting forests from the growing threat of extreme climate events. The study analyzed data from 88,116 separate forest plots across the United ...
Medical Xpress / CBD may fall short in treating alcohol use disorder, despite promising animal studies
Evidence for the effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) as a treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains elusive, though ongoing research is warranted, according to an updated review of studies.
Medical Xpress / Researchers find sex-specific benefits of experimental stroke therapy
Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, or MagLab, have shown that a potential stroke treatment derived from stem cells may be more effective for women.
