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Tech Xplore / Why colder temps can be better for aircraft deicing systems
Deicing technologies often rely on heat to melt ice. But University of Texas at Dallas researchers have found that, under extreme cold, making ice even colder can weaken its grip on surfaces.
Phys.org / Scaling up the detection of genome-edited rice lines
A new open-access study introduces RiSpy, a data-driven fingerprinting framework that makes the identification of genome-edited (GE) rice lines more robust, scalable and broadly applicable. Researchers from Sciensano, together ...
Phys.org / Motivational traits may help explain why some people report greater well-being
"People who are determined, passionate and believe in their ability to improve appear more likely to flourish and experience meaningful, engaging lives," says Professor Hermundur Sigmundsson at NTNU's Department of Psychology.
Phys.org / Most Americans reject political violence, but support can vary sharply by party
Republicans and conservatives are more likely than Democrats or liberals to justify political violence in 17 surveyed situations, according to a study published in PLOS One by Garen J. Wintemute of the University of California, ...
Phys.org / Transfer learning corrects alloy calculations to predict unexplored materials
Metals can be transformed into alloys by adding different elements, allowing their strength, stability and other properties to be tailored. A key parameter for understanding these properties is the volume size factor (VSF), ...
Phys.org / Tons of fishing gear and plastic are washing up on Seychelles beaches. We tracked where it was coming from
Vast quantities of plastic and fishing gear are washing up along the shores of the Seychelles, destroying fragile ecosystems and causing significant economic problems.
Tech Xplore / Your robotic vacuum is a witness: What home robots mean for evidence, privacy and the law
A husband in Taiwan suspected his wife of having an affair. In September 2023, he found a used toothbrush at their vacation home, and garage video showed an unfamiliar man driving his wife there. Three months later, he opened ...
Medical Xpress / Cardiac rehabilitation cuts hospital admissions and heart attack risk
Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation reduces hospital admissions by a third and heart attack risk by more than a quarter, as well as remaining beneficial in the long term, a new Cochrane review finds. The evidence also suggests ...
Medical Xpress / Ancestral diet-inspired pregnancy trial boosts growth in key fetal brain region
A nutrition program for pregnant women inspired by ancestral dietary patterns and adapted to locally available foods in Ecuador increased growth in a key fetal brain region, according to a study led by researchers at Washington ...
Medical Xpress / Cancer drug pushes mutant blood stem cells to become short-lived immune cells
The biologic drug interferon-alpha can benefit patients with blood cancers called myeloproliferative neoplasms by forcing mutant blood stem cells to become shorter-lived white blood cells, according to a study by Weill Cornell ...
Phys.org / Pufferfish taste receptor more versatile than a human's, detecting both savory L- and sweet D-amino acids
Our sense of taste is critical for survival, alerting us to substances that provide vital nutrients and those that might poison us. Now, a team led by researchers from the University of Osaka has discovered how one such taste ...
Phys.org / New breeding approach targets crop rotations, not yield alone
Breeding crops for farming systems rather than yield alone could exploit untapped genetic potential and help farmers cut fertilizer bills.
