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Phys.org / Does climate change lead to more migration? Here's why researchers can't agree on the evidence
Images of families displaced by floods, prolonged droughts or extreme storms have become a distressingly regular feature of the daily news. As the impact of climate change intensifies, so does concern over its effects on ...
Medical Xpress / SCD1 enzyme in lipid metabolism sheds light on resistance of certain cancers to treatment
The Cancer Metabolism and Tumor Microenvironment Laboratory at the University of Liège has uncovered a previously unrecognized mechanism that promotes cancer cell survival under therapeutic pressure. Published in MedComm, ...
Phys.org / New research advances amaranth as a nutritious and high-performing leafy green crop
Two complementary studies, appearing in HortScience, from Rutgers University are advancing the potential of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) as a valuable leafy green by combining detailed morphological characterization with evaluations ...
Medical Xpress / For babies hospitalized with bronchiolitis, lying on stomach shows no clear benefit over lying on back
Placing a baby on their stomach in the prone position can help them breathe more comfortably. With the chest facing down and the back facing up, this position takes pressure off the lungs, allowing for better oxygen exchange ...
Medical Xpress / Lab-grown neurofibromatosis 1 tumors reveal how benign growths turn malignant
A research team from the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) has developed a new experimental model based on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) that makes it possible to reproduce in the laboratory the progression ...
Phys.org / Europe scorched by latest heat wave
Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heat wave set to intensify from Monday across much of Europe, forcing warnings and special measures.
Medical Xpress / Can supplements keep your brain sharp? Why the evidence is more complicated than it seems
Many of us would like to keep our brains sharp as we get older. That has helped create a growing market for "brain-health" supplements. These include fish oil capsules and postbiotics, the beneficial, nonliving compounds ...
Phys.org / EU Commission's draft legislation on pesticides: European researchers highlight the risks
The European Commission has presented a new legislative package. It is intended to reform key provisions that have hitherto governed the approval of pesticides. The "Food and Feed Safety simplification package" is part of ...
Tech Xplore / Understand 'phishing?' Think again: Why cybersecurity language is failing us
Cyberattacks now cost the global economy trillions, yet most people still struggle to understand what actually happens when a breach occurs. Research by Associate Professor Sky Marsen, an applied linguist and communications ...
Phys.org / Electron-Ion Collider's radiofrequency controls system passes first real-world test
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has reached a key early milestone in developing radiofrequency control systems for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)—a next-generation research facility that ...
Phys.org / Plant‑based products need to be easier to find and consistently affordable for shoppers
There is strong evidence that transitioning from animal to more plant-based diets could improve human and planetary health, but progress has been slow. This is partly due to a misunderstanding of what drives the behavior ...
Phys.org / Analyzing wildfire behavior can help detect risk zones earlier and support fire‑smart strategies
Fire-smart risk assessment is needed to tackle the scale of wildfire destruction, which is a growing reality across the globe. Hazardous fires are more intense and more frequent, fueled both by climate change and by the no ...
