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Phys.org / Algorithms reveal how propane becomes propylene for everyday products
Countless everyday products, from plastic squeeze bottles to outdoor furniture, are derived by first turning propane into propylene.
Phys.org / How adolescents can become resilient to digital misinformation
Young people are particularly susceptible to misleading information on social media. Yet insights from developmental psychology show that they also have unique strengths to build resilience. In a new perspective paper led ...
Phys.org / Baker's yeast carrier makes bee propolis a more potent medicine, study finds
A team of researchers from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague has developed a novel method to enhance the natural healing properties of bee propolis, a potent remedy known for its antibacterial, antioxidant, ...
Medical Xpress / Enzyme provides promising path to degenerative joint diseases cure
Degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis and intervertebral disk degeneration are conditions that affect millions of people worldwide, leading to pain and reduced mobility. These diseases remain incurable because current ...
Phys.org / Gene editing produces plants that are indigestible to pests
Insects that feed on starch can find veritable feasts in corn, pea, and bean crops or warehouses. It is no coincidence that the ancestors of these commercial plants developed α-amylase inhibitor proteins, which make the ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers reveal intricate control system for key immune gene
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: It must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer, yet restrained enough to avoid attacking the body's own tissues.
Phys.org / Invisible groundwater threatens aging urban infrastructure, researchers warn
Groundwater rise as a result of climate change poses a significant threat to coastal cities, says University of Rhode Island assistant professor of geosciences Christopher Russoniello. Russoniello and colleagues recently ...
Phys.org / Tracing mountain water to its hidden sources
In mountain regions like the Rockies, headwater streams make up more than 70% of the river network and support the downstream waterways and communities. These headwaters are also home to many forms of aquatic life. While ...
Phys.org / The hidden impacts of drinking-water treatment on urban streams
Aging lead-pipe drinking water systems, along with the public health measures implemented to reduce their risks, are reshaping the chemistry and health of nearby urban streams. New research from University of Pittsburgh biogeochemists, ...
Phys.org / Largest RNA language model to date offers new way to predict behavior and boost drug discovery
RNA plays a vital role in how our genes are expressed and how diseases develop. Yet, because RNA molecules constantly change shape, understanding how they work has long been a major scientific challenge.
Phys.org / Mushroom material takes on plastic packaging at Belgian start-up
On a gleaming new production line in Brussels, Julien Jacquet shows off a row of milky-white soap bar wrappers—made by what is billed as Europe's first factory for mushroom-based packaging.
Phys.org / Which came first: The sponge or the comb jelly? Scientists weigh in
In the world of phylogenetics, there's team sponge and team comb jelly. Which creature roots the animal tree of life—the simple sponge or the more complex comb jelly—has stirred fierce debate among phylogeneticists, researchers ...
