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Phys.org / Slanguage: How '6-7' makes sense even though it means nothing
The expression "6-7" spread like wildfire last year, making its way outside the realm of usual adolescent slang and into the collective discourse, popping up at public sports events, in Halloween costumes and even in teachers' ...
Phys.org / Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy. Telescopes in schools can help
The night sky has long sparked wonder and curiosity. Early civilizations studied the stars and tracked celestial events, predicted eclipses and used their observations to construct calendars, develop maps and formulate religious ...
Phys.org / How personality traits influence the way we flirt with others
Flirting is often seen as playful behavior that signals interest to a potential partner. But according to new research, there is much more to the teasing, light-hearted conversation and coquettish glances than meets the eye. ...
Medical Xpress / Genes that predispose an individual to pancreatic cancer identified
A new study by the National Cancer Research Center (CNIO) has identified several sets of genes related to the predisposition to develop pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (the most common type of pancreatic cancer), as well ...
Phys.org / Deforestation and economic traps created by flue-cured tobacco in Zimbabwe revealed
A new study into one of the world's most popular tobacco leaf production processes has revealed its particularly damaging harms to the environment and how it impacts farmers' lives in Zimbabwe.
Medical Xpress / Yoga accelerates opioid withdrawal recovery when combined with standard care, study finds
Opioid addiction, or opioid use disorder (OUD), is a major global health issue, and recovery from OUD is marked with high relapse rates. During withdrawal, patients experience severe symptoms, which are partly due to dysregulation ...
Phys.org / High-speed AFM imaging reveals how brain enzyme forms a dodecameric ring structure
Scientists at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, have captured real-time images showing how a key brain enzyme organizes itself to help memory formation.
Phys.org / Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Each year on the holiday that bears his name, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his immense contributions to the struggle for racial equality. What is less often remembered but equally important is that King saw the ...
Phys.org / Bacterial energy model reveals how antimicrobial resistance spreads in the environment
Bacteria can sneakily evade our best efforts at eradication by developing resistance to various pressures in their environment, for example, antibiotic-resistant bacteria stubbornly survive the usual deadly effects of antibiotics. ...
Phys.org / AI uncovers risks in chemical safety tests for aquatic life
The bioconcentration factor shows the concentration of chemical substances in fish as compared to the surrounding water. It is the standard measure for determining the bioaccumulation of chemicals in the environment.
Medical Xpress / New insight into the immune signals driving inflammation in multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease characterized by nerve damage and consequent impairments in vision, movement, balance and mental function. In MS, the immune system mistakenly starts attacking myelin, ...
Phys.org / El Niño events projected to cut life expectancy gains and cost trillions by 2100
The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the planet's greatest driver of year-to-year climate swings, shapes temperature, rainfall, and extreme weather around the world. Its impact ranges from heat waves and floods to air ...
