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Phys.org / Tracing the quick synthesis of an industrially important catalyst
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have successfully traced the mechanism behind how an industrially important "superbase" catalyst is synthesized in a faster, microwave-assisted reaction. They took measurements ...
Medical Xpress / For community-treated hepatitis C patients, earlier cure confirmation shows promise
Millions of people in the U.S. and around the world are living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). But over the past decade, direct-acting antivirals (DAA) have proven effective against HCV, curing more than 95% of those who complete ...
Medical Xpress / Cut vaccine mandates? SC lawmakers take cue from Trump administration in 2026
As South Carolina faces climbing measles cases, a lawmaker wants to ban all vaccine mandates for children under two-years-old.
Medical Xpress / Everyday chemicals, global consequences: How disinfectants contribute to antimicrobial resistance
During the COVID-19 pandemic, disinfectants became our shield. Hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes and antimicrobial sprays became part of daily life. They made us feel safe. Today, they are still everywhere: in homes, hospitals ...
Medical Xpress / Mixing lab rigor with real life, researchers craft new recipe for groundbreaking alcohol studies
Nearly 80% of Americans aged 12 and older have consumed alcohol at least once in their lives, and 10% of the population suffers from alcohol use disorder. And yet, scientists still know surprisingly little about how alcohol ...
Medical Xpress / Why we get—and how to beat—the 'holiday blues'
For some, it's the most wonderful time of the year.
Phys.org / Urban areas insurance feasibility and structure explored in new report
From offsetting higher temperatures as cities heat up and cultivating healthier communities, to contributing to local economies and delivering other critical services, the range of benefits of trees in urban settings are ...
Phys.org / Lily-like plants reveal centromere type evolution paths
The centromere is necessary for the transport of chromosomes during cell division and, therefore, for the correct transmission of genetic information. Most plants and animals have chromosomes with a single centromere, known ...
Medical Xpress / Why you should spend more time with a dog this Christmas
As daylight shortens and routines slow down, many people experience a dip in mood and motivation. The run-up to Christmas is marketed as joyful, but for a large number of households it brings family strain and a surprising ...
Phys.org / Beetles block mining of Europe's biggest rare earths deposit
As Europe seeks to curb its dependence on China for rare earths, plans to mine the continent's biggest deposit have hit a roadblock over fears that mining operations could harm endangered beetles, mosses and mushrooms.
Medical Xpress / Lesser-known remedy for ankle arthritis
A somewhat uncommon procedure is proving to be an effective solution for problems associated with ankle arthritis.
Medical Xpress / Inside the FDA's vaccine uproar
Six days after a senior FDA official sent a sweeping internal email claiming that COVID vaccines had caused the deaths of "at least 10 children," 12 former FDA commissioners released an extraordinary warning in the Dec. 3 ...
