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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.

Nov 19, 2025 in Earth
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.

Nov 19, 2025 in Engineering
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 ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Neuroscience
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.

Nov 19, 2025 in Earth
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.

Nov 19, 2025 in Internet
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.

Nov 19, 2025 in Biology
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 ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Endocrinology & Metabolism
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.

Nov 19, 2025 in Biology
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 ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Health
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 ...

Nov 18, 2025 in Neuroscience
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 ...

Nov 18, 2025 in Nanotechnology
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, ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer