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Dialog / Bacterial protein reveals a hidden rule for controlling calcium
A small change in acidity can transform the world around us. A squeeze of lemon changes the taste of food. Vinegar preserves vegetables. Stomach acid helps break down a meal. These familiar effects come from protons—tiny ...
Phys.org / 'Major' damage as super typhoon hits US islands
A "super typhoon" with the force of a Category 5 hurricane tore through the U.S. Pacific territories of the Northern Marianas and Guam on Monday, with authorities saying they had received reports of "major" damage on the ...
Tech Xplore / ABC will trial using AI for journalism. What are the risks and benefits?
Earlier today, the ABC flagged a shift in its position on generative artificial intelligence (AI) use in its news production. Despite previous caution, a recent deal with U.S. tech company Anthropic has opened the door for ...
Medical Xpress / Violence may bring menopause up to 20 months earlier, review suggests
A study by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Granada has revealed that exposure to violence against women throughout life has lasting effects that extend into middle age. The research, published ...
Tech Xplore / Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as it revamps Xbox
Microsoft said Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs—roughly 2% of its global workforce—in a cost-cutting move that will deliver a sweeping restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming division.
Medical Xpress / Social media affects teen dental confidence
Using social media can have a negative impact on adolescents' confidence about the appearance of their teeth, new research shows. University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have co-authored a paper, published in ...
Medical Xpress / Memories of childhood trauma remain stable over time but change more often in children than adults
Traumatic memories of childhood maltreatment typically remain consistent over time, according to a major new study led by King's College London and published in Nature Mental Health. The paper focuses on traumatic memories ...
Medical Xpress / Learning languages could net you a younger brain, study says
Is your teenager thinking about taking a Spanish or French class? Tell them there's a hidden benefit to picking up another language—their brain might age more slowly, a new study says.
Phys.org / A new approach to measuring sheep liveweight
Sheep farmers could soon be able to estimate their flock's live weight and fleece weight in real time, without the need for labor-intensive handling. The new system, being developed by CSIRO, Australia's national science ...
Medical Xpress / Paying stores to curb tobacco, alcohol and lottery ads shows early promise
An initiative focused on partnering with retailers to decrease the influence of tobacco, alcohol and lottery marketing is showing promise and could present a more effective way to protect public health throughout the country, ...
Phys.org / Thousands flee new wave of European wildfires
Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands of people to flee their homes and prompted authorities to ban spectators from Monday's Tour de France stage, which was threatened by one inferno.
Medical Xpress / We still misunderstand addiction. Here's what you should know
When most people hear the word addiction, they picture someone whose life has visibly unraveled. Yet addiction is often hidden in plain sight—affecting people in workplaces, schools, sporting clubs and family homes.
