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Phys.org / Gramma the Galapagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141

After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galapagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.

Nov 25, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / New female crash dummy aims to make cars safer for women

For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are taking a step to better protect women behind the wheel.

Nov 25, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Bright squeezed vacuum reveals hidden quantum effects in strong-field physics

In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have demonstrated that quantum light, particularly bright squeezed vacuum (BSV), can drive strong-field photoemission at metal needle tips.

Nov 20, 2025 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Pill form of semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimer's in large trial

A pill version of semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, did not slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced on Nov. 24.

Nov 25, 2025 in Medical research
Phys.org / The Suez Rift—once deemed inactive—is still drifting, study reveals

The tectonic plates under Africa and Asia are slowly drifting apart, as the Gulf of Suez that separates these two land masses continues to widen at a rate of about 0.26–0.55 millimeters per year.

Nov 20, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Moss spores survive 9 months outside International Space Station

Mosses thrive in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the peaks of the Himalayas to the sands of Death Valley, the Antarctic tundra to the lava fields of active volcanoes. Inspired by moss's resilience, researchers ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / From publications to policy: New global analysis reveals how academic research shapes sustainable development policy

A new report from Springer Nature, in partnership with Overton, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nov 25, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / What we need to know to stop a listeria outbreak

Six people have died and 25 have been hospitalized across 18 states from illness caused by food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes since an outbreak linked to precooked meals was first reported by the U.S. Centers for ...

Medical Xpress / Researchers highlight genetic factors in pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Children's National Hospital in Washington D.C. are uncovering how rare inherited genetic variants contribute to the development of brain and spinal cord tumors ...

Nov 24, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / 'Zap-and-freeze' technique successfully used to watch human brain cell communication

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have used a "zap-and-freeze" technology to watch hard-to-see brain cell communications in living brain tissue from mice and humans.

Nov 24, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Gelada baboons fake fertility to protect their young from infanticide when new males take over

In nature, it is not usual for animals to be deceptive, as evolution has typically favored communication that benefits both the sender and receiver by conveying reliable information. But, there are exceptions, particularly ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Pharmacy education needs planetary health focus to boost environmental action

New Monash University research has found that while pharmacy students understand pharmacists' role in planetary health, many struggle to apply these principles in practice or link issues like antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Other Sciences