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Phys.org / NASA's newest space telescope launches on a quest to explore the hidden universe
NASA's newest crown jewel blasted off Sunday to hunt for planets around other stars, explore secret dark energy and survey the cosmos like never before.
Medical Xpress / Catheter ablation does not improve quality of life related to atrial fibrillation
Catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) did not significantly improve AF-related quality of life compared with a sham procedure, despite reducing AF recurrence. These were the main findings of the PVI-SHAM-AF trial ...
Medical Xpress / Five ways the human body can sync up with other people
The myth that when women live together their menstrual cycles become synchronized has long persisted—despite research showing there's no evidence that this so-called McClintock effect exists. Any overlap that does happen ...
Phys.org / Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal
Blinking keeps eyes moist, sweeps away bits of dirt and dust, and helps the brain rest when processing visual information. But in dogs, it may also serve another function as a subtle social signal. That was one of the conclusions ...
Medical Xpress / Magnesium may guard vision, but timing and concentration narrow the therapeutic window
Retinal ganglion cells, known as RGCs, are the retina's final link to the brain. They collect processed visual information, and their axons form the optic nerve. When these cells die, the lost connection cannot easily be ...
Phys.org / A never-before-seen picture of eagle migrations
In 1899, scientists began tracking avian migration by placing a small ring with an identifier around birds' ankles. Researchers then had to recapture the birds elsewhere, leaving the journey between those points a mystery. ...
Phys.org / Three common study myths busted by a learning expert—and better strategies to use instead
As high school and university students approach exam periods, study sessions often increase in frequency and intensity.
Tech Xplore / Four hybrid gasoline fuels achieve 95 to 102 octane with renewable additives
Researchers have developed four new high-octane gasoline formulations using renewable fuel additives, reporting improvements in knock resistance, volatility, fuel stability and combustion-related properties compared with ...
Phys.org / Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded
As rescue teams searched for missing people following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, Earth scientists reviewed satellite imagery for clues to the cause and assessed the devastation.
Medical Xpress / Walking performance and daily activity are linked to better quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis
A study by the University of Eastern Finland found that quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is strongly associated with walking performance and functional capacity.
Phys.org / Environmental, social and governance investor pressure sometimes causes firms to shift pollution to suppliers
Investors who evaluate companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly expected to act as private regulators, using their influence as stakeholders to pressure firms to act more sustainably. ...
Medical Xpress / Number of people with dementia living at home could double by 2040
A study conducted at the University of Helsinki indicates that the total number of people with dementia will grow significantly in the coming years, and the number of those living at home may even more than double after 2018.
