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Phys.org / Single-image method can accurately evaluate fibrous material porosity
Researchers from Skoltech Engineering Center's Hierarchically Structured Materials Laboratory have developed a new method to determine the porosity of fibrous materials using a single image taken with a standard optical microscope.
Phys.org / China's durian craze has turned this tropical fruit into a tool of diplomacy
Distinctive in taste and famously divisive, durian is not everyone's choice of fruit. This was certainly the case for some Chinese explorers when they first encountered it during the Ming Dynasty's early maritime voyages.
Medical Xpress / Locally brewed alcohol and chewing tobacco drive 62% of mouth cancer cases in India, study suggests
Even a low daily intake of alcohol—just 9 g or around one standard drink—is linked to a 50% heightened risk of mouth (buccal mucosa) cancer in India, with the greatest risk associated with locally brewed alcohol, finds ...
Phys.org / Second bird flu case confirmed on Queen Anne's County farm
Maryland officials have confirmed a second positive test for bird flu at a commercial poultry operation in Queen Anne's County, the 10th detection in the state in 2025, as public health experts warn the virus continues to ...
Medical Xpress / Gut bacteria shift early in inflammatory bowel disease, study reveals
Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international study has found—offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and future treatments.
Medical Xpress / Nine-gene blood signature and methylene blue offer hope for cerebral malaria
Malaria continues to place a substantial burden on many emerging economies, contributing to significant loss of life, long-term disability, and economic disruption. According to the World Health Organization, the disease ...
Phys.org / Why we sometimes avoid the truth and other times can't stop looking for it
A new study by Prof. Yaniv Shani of the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University and Prof. Marcel Zeelenberg of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences reveals a surprising insight into how we deal ...
Tech Xplore / How electric pulses enhance heat treatment for lightweight magnesium metals
Electropulsing treatment (EPT) is a state-of-the-art technology for rapidly heating metallic materials. The highly energy-efficient and eco-sufficient process utilizes a pulsed current or "electropulse," achieving unique ...
Phys.org / Southeast Asia's greenhouse gas emissions demand urgent regional action
A new regional assessment shows that Southeast Asia is a major net source of greenhouse gases, with land-use change and rising fossil fuel use overwhelming natural carbon sinks, reservoirs that store carbon-containing chemical ...
Phys.org / Q&A: How changing your diet could help save the world
For many of us, the holiday season can mean delightful overeating, followed by recriminatory New Year's resolutions.
Medical Xpress / TIGIT protein inhibition could help immune system target cancer cells
Researchers at the University of Sharjah are exploring a promising approach that could enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer, potentially paving the way for new treatments.
Tech Xplore / Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
Many of Waymo's self-driving cars blocked streets of San Francisco during a mass power outage Saturday and forced the company to temporarily suspend service, raising questions about the cars' ability to adapt to real-world ...