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Phys.org / Nanoplastics detected in farm animal cells: Study warns of possible human consequences

Scientists at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) in Dummerstorf and the University of Udine have detected the uptake of nanoplastics in farm animal cell cultures. The results provide evidence of potential ...

Oct 13, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Textile nerves—a new thread in the future of wearable electronics

What if your clothes could sense, respond, and even help you move? That's the vision behind the doctoral project on "textile nerves"—conductive fibers designed for electronic and ionotronic textiles. Claude Huniade, who ...

Phys.org / Green solvents could unlock plant protein from rapeseed waste

Heriot-Watt University researchers have developed a new method to extract high-quality protein from rapeseed waste using environmentally friendly solvents, potentially offering a sustainable solution to the world's growing ...

Oct 13, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Lab tests explore effects of nitrogen fertilizer run-off on marine sponges

New research investigating whether nitrogen fertilizer run-off affects marine sponges suggests these animals have a high tolerance to nitrogen, but some species may be better able to cope than others.

Oct 13, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Millions of birds are migrating—here's how to help keep them safe

As millions of birds migrate south for the winter, many face dangerous obstacles on their journey, and experts say people can help them have a safe trip.

Oct 13, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / New method brings growth charts to children with rare genetic condition

Growth charts for children with rare genetic disorders—giving health care professionals and families clearer guidance on how a child is developing—have been created by an international team, led by the University of Bristol. ...

Oct 13, 2025 in Genetics
Phys.org / Study reveals global patterns and drivers of soil microbial succession

Ecologists have long studied how biological communities assemble following disturbances, a process known as ecological succession. Understanding the dynamics of soil microbes, Earth's most abundant organisms, remains challenging.

Oct 13, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / UK heat waves overwhelm natural ecological safeguards to increase wildfire risk

Heat waves in the UK have led to unseasonable drying of vegetation bypassing natural ecological processes that limit the spread of wildfires, a new study has found.

Oct 13, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Sinking balls of krill food could be good news for the planet

Antarctic krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures, are an important species in the Southern Ocean ecosystem and global carbon cycle, in part because of their poop. Their dense and rich fecal pellets sink rapidly, transporting carbon ...

Oct 8, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / ADHD: Women are diagnosed five years later than men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age

Scientists have found that ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) in women is diagnosed approximately five years later than in men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age. Women with ADHD also suffer greater ...

Oct 13, 2025 in Attention deficit disorders
Phys.org / Algae and water fleas in lakes: Light color influences food webs

Phytoplankton is an important component of the food-web and is predated by a wide variety of aquatic organisms, such as water fleas, copepods and fish. These microscopic algae also play a crucial role in Earth's climate, ...

Oct 13, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / People-pleasing chatbots may boost your ego, but they can weaken your judgment

Most people enjoy receiving praise occasionally, but if it comes from sycophantic chatbots, it could be doing you more harm than good. Computer scientists from Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University have found ...

Oct 8, 2025 in Consumer & Gadgets