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Phys.org / Looking inside a well-preserved Neanderthal nose to solve a mystery about our ancestors' faces

A long-standing debate in paleontology about whether the distinctive Neanderthal nose evolved purely for the cold weather may have finally been solved, and it's all thanks to an ancient, exceptionally preserved nasal cavity.

Nov 18, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Synthetic stress hormone dexamethasone could reduce certain breast cancer metastases

The drug dexamethasone supplements cancer treatments to alleviate side effects of chemotherapy such as nausea or inflammation. Researchers at the University of Basel, Switzerland, have now discovered that it also fights metastases ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Medications
Medical Xpress / Study demonstrates proof of concept for preventing esophageal cancer

Trinity St James's Cancer Institute (TSJCI) researchers demonstrated the power of a structured, quality-assured Barrett's Esophagus Registry to prevent and detect early esophageal cancer.

Nov 24, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Microbial innovation and engineering design offer fresh solutions for plastic waste

Chemical engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo have joined forces to take on a pressing environmental problem by using synthetic biology to turn plastic waste into valuable resources. The multidisciplinary ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / European agricultural greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by 40% without compromising food security, says study

European farmers can reduce agricultural climate emissions by 40% while also reducing pressure on biodiversity and maintaining current levels of food production, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications.

Nov 24, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / New platform tests AI fairness and accuracy in diabetic eye disease screening

Researchers have developed the world's first real-world head-to-head testing platform to determine whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are fit for NHS use to detect disease in a fair, equitable, transparent ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Ophthalmology
Tech Xplore / Clean energy found in old coal mines

Cumberland, B.C. was built on coal mining—both literally and practically. Thousands of workers were employed and millions of tons of coal were exported over 80 years before the mines were shuttered, leaving deep holes in ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Energy & Green Tech
Tech Xplore / Researchers develop model to accurately predict vessel turnaround time at ports

In the 21st century, as global trade expands and cargo volumes surge, ports face mounting pressure to operate efficiently. A key challenge lies in accurately predicting vessel turnaround time (VTT)—the period between a ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Engineering
Phys.org / Scientist captures tiny particles for clues on what sparks lightning

Using lasers as tweezers to understand cloud electrification might sound like science fiction, but at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) it is a reality. By trapping and charging micron-sized particles ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Nanoflowers rejuvenate old and damaged human cells by replacing their mitochondria

Biomedical researchers at Texas A&M University may have discovered a way to stop or even reverse the decline of cellular energy production—a finding that could have revolutionary effects across medicine.

Nov 21, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Innovative tool offers palm owners, growers new line of defense against trunk rot, protecting iconic trees

Ever wonder why some palm varieties flourish while others suddenly bend at the trunk or topple over completely?

Nov 24, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Maybe that's not liquid water on Mars after all

Ancient Mars boasted abundant water, but the cold and dry conditions of today make liquid water on the Red Planet seem far less probable. However, the Mars Advanced Radar for Subsurface and Ionosphere Sounding (MARSIS) detected ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Astronomy & Space