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Phys.org / Glyphosate ban could cost Illinois farmers millions annually
A new analysis from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Illinois Soybean Association finds that Illinois corn and soybean farmers could lose up to $609 million per year—representing a 3.6% revenue loss—if ...
Phys.org / The starry night redux: Dark energy camera captures stars, nebulae, clusters, and more in a rich, van Gogh-esque scene
The 570-megapixel Department of Energy-fabricated Dark Energy Camera (DECam) captures a vibrant scene filled with swirls and stars reminiscent of Van Gogh's The Starry Night. This new cosmic masterpiece features the glowing ...
Phys.org / Invasive aoudad pose deadly risk to native bighorn sheep
An invasive species found across West Texas may pose a greater threat to native bighorn sheep than previously understood.
Tech Xplore / Lower printing temperatures cut defects in aluminum 3D-printed parts, study finds
Scientists at The University of Manchester have uncovered how subtle changes in temperature during a promising metal 3D printing process can significantly affect the quality of aluminum components.
Tech Xplore / Researchers develop key technology to make personalized AI safer
The era of building "personalized AI" by training AI models on individual or corporate documents and data is beginning. However, while such customization can improve task performance, it can also weaken a model's existing ...
Phys.org / Zirconium tweak unlocks stronger cast aluminum alloy with ductility boost
Researchers at the Department of Materials Engineering (MatE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and collaborators have developed a new lightweight cast aluminum alloy that is both exceptionally strong and remarkably ductile, ...
Medical Xpress / Spain's liver transplants now generate more economic value than they cost, study says
Public investment in liver transplants not only saves lives and substantially improves patients' survival and quality of life but also generates a positive long-term social and economic return. That is the finding of a pioneering ...
Medical Xpress / Blood-based test can predict risk of developing symptoms of Alzheimer's up to a decade early
A blood test for the biomarker phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) recently received federal clearance, but questions have emerged about the extent to which such tests can accurately predict whether a cognitively healthy individual ...
Medical Xpress / Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial finds
In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly ...
Phys.org / Bio-metal: Exploring the metallic mystery of an ancient maw
When playing the classic game "20 Questions," one may begin with the common opener: "Animal, vegetable, or mineral?"
Dialog / How the built environment can help protect mental health in a changing climate
When people think about climate change, they often picture melting glaciers, stronger storms, rising temperatures, or prolonged droughts. These visible consequences dominate headlines and shape public discussions. Yet another ...
Phys.org / Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside
Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.
