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Phys.org / Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing—until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
Phys.org / Whole-genome sequencing reveals that Japanese and Ryukyu wild boars share a common ancestor
The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is widely distributed across Eurasia and has also colonized the Japanese archipelago, where two subspecies are recognized: the Japanese wild boar (JWB, Sus scrofa leucomystax) and the Ryukyu wild ...
Phys.org / Pluto's hazy atmosphere may be collapsing as it moves farther from the sun
Pluto is on an icy march away from the sun. In 2114, it will turn back, but until then, its elliptical orbit will carry it to colder and darker parts of the outer solar system. This is Pluto's first time entering the outer ...
Medical Xpress / Autism therapy spending quintuples, prompting federal push for state oversight
Medicaid spending on autism therapy quintupled in four years, climbing to $10 billion in 2025 from about $2 billion in 2021, The New York Times reports.
Phys.org / Study finds strong link between conspiracy beliefs, antisemitism and anti-Israel attitudes
New research from Rutgers University–Newark psychologist Kent Harber reveals a strong connection between conspiracy theories, antisemitic attitudes and hostility toward Israel.
Phys.org / Study finds it's where you log, not just how much, that determines flood risk
Watersheds that are flatter, drier and warmer are generally more vulnerable to increases in flooding after trees are harvested. Those with greater variation in elevation spread runoff out over time, reducing flood peaks.
Phys.org / Zoo education strengthens people's connection to nature
Zoos offer people the opportunity to experience animals and engage with the natural world. Alongside recreation, they also play important roles in species conservation and scientific research. Education is another core mission ...
Phys.org / Four labs find experimental differences can undermine AI catalyst predictions
To turn abundant carbon dioxide into valuable fuel, we need a fast and efficient way to determine which catalysts work best over the longest time. AI models have the potential to help guide catalyst selection, but as with ...
Phys.org / Climate change may be making us lonelier: How heat waves and extreme weather disrupt social connections
Severe storms, heat waves and wildfires can shut down the social life of a community, flooding out festivals, canceling community events and keeping people indoors.
Medical Xpress / Not all exercise is equal when it comes to metabolic syndrome risk
Not every disease announces itself with obvious symptoms. Some develop quietly, going unnoticed until they begin to take a serious toll on health. Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is one of them. Rather than a single disease, it ...
Phys.org / Why we overestimate the positive impact of our actions on the climate
Why is recycling waste or switching off the lights sometimes perceived as more effective for the climate than giving up air travel? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) surveyed nearly 3,000 people and identified ...
Tech Xplore / Why AI wants you to buy more, and mindfulness could help you buy less
You search online for a pair of sneakers. Minutes later, similar shoes appear on social media feeds. A shopping site offers a limited-time discount and suggests a matching jacket. This is no longer just an ad shown to millions ...
