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Phys.org / Study questions water safety beliefs
A Washington State University-led study in Guatemala found the sources of drinking water people believe to be safe and clean often contain potentially dangerous bacteria.
Tech Xplore / Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design
Two UBC Okanagan engineering students are transforming classroom research into a practical tool for communities facing increasing wildfire risk.
Medical Xpress / How stem cell therapy can regenerate brain tissue after a stroke
Every year, millions of lives are suddenly, swiftly transformed by a stroke, which occurs when a blood vessel traveling towards the brain becomes obstructed, causing neurons to die off. Strokes are among the leading causes ...
Phys.org / Millions at risk as Myanmar wells surpass WHO arsenic guidelines
Twelve million people in Myanmar's Ayeyarwady Delta face serious long-term health risks from the harmful substance, arsenic, in their drinking water.
Tech Xplore / EU moves to delay 'high-risk' AI rules, cut cookie banners
The EU executive proposed rolling back key AI and data privacy rules on Wednesday as part of a push to slash red tape and help Europe's high-tech sector catch up with global rivals.
Phys.org / Report calls for protection and restoration to help temperate rainforests thrive
Temperate rainforests are among the rarest habitats on Earth, supporting unique biodiversity and providing vital benefits from climate regulation and natural flood management to supporting human well-being.
Medical Xpress / Should we eat dinner earlier in winter? Why timing might matter more than you think
Once the clocks have gone back and darkness falls before many of us even leave work, the rhythms of winter can feel heavier—shorter days, darker evenings, and often, later dinners. But shifting when we eat during the winter ...
Phys.org / Hidden vessel traffic could threaten Scotland's Marine Protected Areas
Most vessel traffic in Scotland's Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is going undetected, potentially putting at risk the marine creatures these sites are meant to protect, new research has found.
Medical Xpress / Can iguana poop make you sick? What the South Florida experts say
Iguanas are becoming a growing health concern in South Florida, with doctors and residents warning that the invasive reptiles can spread salmonella through their droppings and even their bites. The issues have already sent ...
Medical Xpress / First fully synthetic brain tissue model engineered by scientists
For the first time, scientists have grown functional, brain-like tissue without using any animal-derived materials or added biological coatings. The development opens the door to more controlled and humane neurological drug ...
Phys.org / Illuminating the messages that cells leave behind: Cells trek along vesicle 'breadcrumbs'
In stunning new time-lapse videos, biological nanoparticles scoot and flit across a starry field of glowing dots. Guided by the invisible chemistry of attraction, these microscopic travelers eventually group together to form ...
Medical Xpress / A microfluidic gradient generator for faster personalized medicine
Scientists from National Taiwan University and the National Institutes of Applied Research of Taiwan have developed a rapid and accurate microfluidic device that generates precise drug gradients and outperforms manual dilution, ...