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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.
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 ...
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 ...
Phys.org / Can Coloradans coexist better with beavers? State wildlife officials craft plan to manage industrious rodents
Depending on who's talking, beavers can be any of the following: unsung ecological heroes, nuisance rodents bent on wreaking havoc, cute creatures brimming with charisma—or a hunting target.
Phys.org / Traumatic events in communities can make organizations more risk-averse
Violent traumatic events—such as mass shootings and acts of domestic terrorism—have become increasingly common in the United States. Yet, despite their growing prevalence, little research has examined how these events ...
Phys.org / How multitrophic interactions alleviate phosphorus limitation in subtropical ecosystems
A research team led by Prof. Wang Kelin from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has uncovered how multitrophic organisms adapt to phosphorus (P) limitation in subtropical ecosystems.
Phys.org / England's national curriculum review misses opportunity to revitalize language learning
The decline of language education in England is a familiar and depressing story. Take-up of French at GCSE is down from 25% in 2009–10 to 18% in 2024–25. German has halved in the same period from 10% to 5%.
Tech Xplore / Five crucial ways LLMs can endanger your privacy
The privacy concerns around large language models like ChatGPT, Anthropic and Gemini are more serious than just the data the algorithms ingest, according to a Northeastern University computer science expert.
Medical Xpress / Having a cannabis dispensary in the neighborhood linked to increased harm rates
A population-based natural experiment study examined the association between exposure to cannabis retail stores and cannabis-related harms. The study found that exposure to retail stores was associated with increased rates ...
Medical Xpress / Taking prenatal supplements associated with 30% lower risk of autism
Researchers from Curtin University in Australia and multiple universities in Ethiopia report that prenatal folic acid and multivitamin supplementation is associated with a roughly 30% lower risk of autism spectrum disorder ...
Medical Xpress / 'Footsteps illusion' experiment reveals how social circle may influence body image perception
A study led by Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) has determined that the size and composition of our social support networks directly influence how we perceive our body image. The findings could help us in treating ...
Tech Xplore / More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI. Is human writing headed for extinction?
The line between human and machine authorship is blurring, particularly as it's become increasingly difficult to tell whether something was written by a person or AI.
