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Phys.org / Why many birds add fresh plants to their nests remains unclear despite signs of healthier offspring
As they build their nests, many birds are known to interweave dried grasses and other materials with green plants, such as fresh leaves, grass stems, herbs and aromatic leaves. While this behavior is well documented, why ...
Medical Xpress / More than 2,300 psilocybin users report real-world outcomes in Oregon and Colorado
Over the past few decades, some psychiatrists and medical researchers have been running controlled clinical trials to assess the potential therapeutic value of psychedelics, substances that alter perception, mood and thinking ...
Phys.org / 'Buy now, pay later' may reshape retail prices, inventory, research finds
"Buy now, pay later" plans—which allow consumers to split purchases into a handful of interest-free installments—have become a common way for Americans to pay for everything from furniture to groceries. New research from ...
Phys.org / Tiny root hairs, big impact: How bacteria help plants survive drought
What helps plants cope better with drought? With heat waves and periods of extreme drought becoming increasingly common worldwide, the need for drought-tolerant plants is increasingly urgent. With the help of bacteria, plants ...
Phys.org / Mechanical memory helps explain how cells adapt their movement to changing environments
Cells in our bodies squeeze through dense tissue channels, thread past neighboring cells and navigate every nook and cranny within the extracellular matrix—the mesh-like network that surrounds and supports cells. How well ...
Medical Xpress / Cannabis addiction climbs fast while alcohol use disorder slowly declines across the USA
Alcohol is second on the list of the most addictive drugs in America. By altering the brain's chemistry and triggering the release of pleasure-inducing chemicals like dopamine, alcohol can create a strong desire to repeat ...
Tech Xplore / From X-ray speckles to solar magnetic fields, AI shrinks data while keeping crucial details
Next-generation science experiments will collect more data than ever—so much so that they'll surpass the capabilities of current data storage and analysis methods. To help, researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National ...
Phys.org / Relentless heat and drought take a toll on herders' physical and mental health, in Kenya and the US
If being outside in the heat for even a few minutes felt miserable this summer, imagine what it's like for herders who are always out walking with their livestock and rarely get a break.
Phys.org / Tiny ocean plankton hold clues to the future of Maine lobster
The future of Maine's lobster industry may depend on a creature the size of a sesame seed. Researchers at the University of Maine have discovered that planktonic baby lobsters, or larvae, preferentially feed on Calanus finmarchicus, ...
Phys.org / Scientists identify design rules for the best thermoelectric materials
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used a theoretical framework to derive design rules for creating new thermoelectric materials. The efficiency of converting thermal energy to electricity is often determined ...
Medical Xpress / Dual therapy activates immune defenses while damaging lung cancer DNA
A new preclinical study has demonstrated that combining HER3-DXd with olaparib significantly improves treatment responses in lung cancer models. This combination therapy induces irreparable DNA damage in cancer cells while ...
Tech Xplore / Simple steel wire reinforcement improves earthquake resistance of suspended cable trays
Cable tray systems are essential for supporting electrical and communication cables in buildings, but their failure during earthquakes can disrupt critical services and pose serious safety risks. Researchers have now validated ...
