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Phys.org / Quebec wildfire smoke left forest moths with deformed wings, research finds
Over the course of the summer of 2023, Quebec experienced its worst wildfire season on record. By its end, some 4.5 million hectares (11.1 million acres) of the province's boreal forest had burned. While the effects of the ...
Tech Xplore / Miniature optical sensor achieves 25,000-fold higher airborne ultrasound responsivity per unit area
A joint research team led by Professors Sangyoon Han and Jaesok Yu of the Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at DGIST has developed the world's first miniature optical ultrasonic sensor, thinner than a human ...
Phys.org / Isle of Jura research casts new light on how rivers carve through landscapes
The waters of the remote Scottish island of Jura have long been famous for making whiskey. Now, the island's rivers have helped geologists learn more about how rivers erode rocks, providing new evidence that what streams ...
Phys.org / Nepal glacier saw exceptional heat before collapse caused deadly floods: Researcher
The mountain section whose collapse triggered fatal floods in Nepal and China on Aug. 26 had experienced unprecedented heat for the time of year, meteorological data analyzed by a researcher show.
Phys.org / Dark plasma regions reveal overlooked source of reactive atomic oxygen
Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have found a way to make plasma more effective for its wide-ranging uses, from antimicrobial applications to surface conditioning in the semiconductor industry. They mapped the ...
Medical Xpress / Dopamine-targeting treatments show only modest benefits for anhedonia, prompting calls for new research approaches
Dopamine has long been considered central to understanding anhedonia—the loss of pleasure, interest and motivation that is a common feature of depression and other mental health conditions. However, a new international expert ...
Medical Xpress / Predicting response to biologics for severe asthma through breath analysis
Severe eosinophilic asthma can now be treated with biologic therapies that reduce attacks and, in some cases, allow corticosteroid dose reductions. However, not all patients respond to these treatments, and it remains difficult ...
Phys.org / Searching for unknown fungi in the Norwegian mountains
During some days in August, science takes center stage. The experts are surveying the little-known diversity of fungi found in the alpine Dryas heath. They may even discover species that have never been described scientifically ...
Medical Xpress / Vaccine protects against multiple fungal infections without hurting the gut
A vaccine created by University of Georgia researchers to battle multiple life-threatening fungal infections has successfully achieved protective immunity in preclinical animal models while maintaining the biodiversity of ...
Tech Xplore / Straw houses could help UK meet housing targets while cutting emissions
The UK could meet its housing targets of up to 300,000 new homes each year by swapping high-carbon building materials for straw without running out of supply, according to new research.
Medical Xpress / Incidence of acute kidney injury is higher in summer, especially among young people in Japan
A new study led by researchers at Kumamoto University has found a clear seasonal pattern in community-acquired acute kidney injury (AKI) among people younger than 65 in Japan, with incidence peaking in summer and showing ...
Tech Xplore / Urban planning tool incorporates city priorities in picking energy project sites
Supporting a new urban industrial site may require more energy, but options are limited within city limits. Putting a large battery installation next to a local landmark or a Revolutionary War site is rarely viable.
