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Phys.org / Machine learning discovers quasars acting as lenses
Quasars acting as strong gravitational lenses are among the rarest finds in astronomy. Out of nearly 300,000 quasars cataloged in the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, only twelve candidates were identified, and just three confirmed. ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers find simple way to make kale healthier by pairing it with oil-based dressings
Think that kale salad you're eating is a superfood? Without the right ingredient it might not be living up to its hype. But don't worry.
Phys.org / Forensic linguistics: How dark web criminals give themselves away with their language
Shannon McCoole ran one of the world's largest dark web child abuse forums for around three years in the early 2010s. The forum provided a secure online space in which those interested in abusing children could exchange images, ...
Phys.org / New computational tool helps scientists interpret complex single-cell data
Researchers from Turku Bioscience Center at the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a new computational method to interpret complex single-cell data. The method helps researchers identify and group cell types across ...
Medical Xpress / Non-opioid pain relief: Brain's 'cleanup crew' reveals a new target
Chronic pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans, interfering with their everyday activities and quality of life. An estimated 24.3% of adults in the United States experienced chronic pain in 2023, and current treatment ...
Medical Xpress / Discarded roselle seeds produce coffee-like brew with high antioxidant levels after 30-minute roast
Roselle seeds, an often discarded by-product of the Hibiscus sabdariffa plant, could offer a viable caffeine-free alternative to coffee, according to new research in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and ...
Tech Xplore / Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier, so why isn't it replacing fossil fuels faster?
You might not know it from the headlines, but there is some good news about the global fight against climate change.
Tech Xplore / Turbocharging hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has upgraded its hydrogen-powered heavy-duty internal combustion engine (H2-ICE) with a state-of-the-art turbocharger. The upgrades have significantly improved performance across the board, ...
Phys.org / Student cheating dominates talk of generative AI in higher ed, but universities and companies face ethical issues
Debates about generative artificial intelligence on college campuses have largely centered on student cheating. But focusing on cheating overlooks a larger set of ethical concerns that higher education institutions face, ...
Phys.org / How adding plants to your driveway could reduce winter flood risks
When it comes to adapting cities to a rapidly and dramatically changing climate, the garden is on the frontline of the fight. Gardens act as green sinkholes, allowing excess rainwater to escape, as well as helping to cool ...
Phys.org / Seven in ten people think the papers regularly publish false information
The resignation of the BBC's director general and CEO of news is only the latest symptom of a deeper malaise in the media, a crisis of trust that runs through broadcasters and newspapers alike.
Phys.org / Reduced air pollution is making clouds reflect less sunlight
Winter is setting in across the Northern Hemisphere, and with it, cold and cloudy winter days. Clouds play a vital role in the environment, providing rain but also reflecting sunlight before it reaches Earth's surface.
