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Phys.org / Cryopreserved sperm could help safeguard the future of endangered pupfish
Using cryopreserved sperm alongside larger breeding populations in zoos and aquaria could dramatically improve the long-term survival prospects of endangered pupfish, according to new research.
Medical Xpress / Potential new TB vaccines could save millions of lives: Gavi
New tuberculosis vaccines expected to become available from 2029 could save more than 7 million lives over a decade, Gavi said Monday, but only if sufficient supply is ensured for the countries most in need.
Phys.org / Mapping charge-carrier dynamics to guide more efficient organic solar cells
A Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) research team led by professors Taeyeon Kim and Doo-Hyun Ko of the Department of Chemistry recently published a comprehensive review titled "Carrier Dynamics in Nonfullerene Acceptor Organic ...
Phys.org / Gender representation key to women's job interest, study suggests
Women make up about half the U.S. population, yet remain a minority in many professions, such as politics, technology, science and academia.
Medical Xpress / When a tick bite no longer means a trip to the emergency room
In 2021, Nova Scotia began allowing pharmacists to prescribe preventive treatment for Lyme disease after high-risk tick bites. Researchers found that emergency department visits for tick bites dropped by roughly 50% after ...
Phys.org / School segregation endures in Baltimore region, report finds
Although public schools in Baltimore City are predominantly Black, the district is doing a better job of reducing segregation among its student body than suburban systems that are able to draw from more diverse populations, ...
Phys.org / Low-cost phone lessons keep children learning during emergency school closures across five countries
The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns forced people to find ways to get things done remotely. Companies developed systems that made working from home run smoothly. Educators also had to shift to mobile phones and group video calls ...
Medical Xpress / Women who hit menopause early see faster brain aging and earlier Alzheimer's diagnosis
Menopause is more than just the end of a woman's reproductive years. It brings a cascade of hormonal changes that can affect overall well-being, giving rise to a range of physical and emotional symptoms. A recent study published ...
Medical Xpress / Lymphatic vessels use Reelin protein to help regulate embryonic heart growth
A Northwestern Medicine study has uncovered a previously unknown signaling system that helps regulate heart growth during development, according to the study published in the journal Genes & Development.
Tech Xplore / Slow the AI race? Investors weigh the potential cost
Calls to rein in the development of ever more powerful AI models are fueling fears over the massive capital outlays in the sector—and the prospect that profits from the promised revolution might not be enough to cover them.
Phys.org / Ghana's local architecture has adapted to change for centuries. It can teach us about climate resilience
When people discuss architecture in Ghana, attention often focuses on modern buildings: concrete houses, glass offices, shopping malls and ambitious urban developments. Yet across the country, another architectural tradition ...
Medical Xpress / Common epilepsy drug levetiracetam presents potential clot risk for patients taking blood thinners
Researchers from the University of Liverpool and the University of Zurich have identified a potential safety consideration involving levetiracetam, one of the world's most commonly prescribed antiseizure medications.
