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Phys.org / Violating the 3rd law of black hole mechanics in vacuum gravity
Black holes, regions in space where gravity is so strong that nothing can escape, have been widely studied over the past decades, due to their unique and intriguing properties. Einstein's theory of general relativity predicts ...
Medical Xpress / Reducing side effects from breast cancer treatment
Most breast cancers are worsened by estrogens. To combat the recurrence of these cancers, clinicians treat patients with inhibitors for estrogen production, like letrozole. But many patients do not adhere to this treatment ...
Science X / Hidden immune-microbiome link may explain lung disease's mysterious origin
Over the last few years, people have become quite aware of the gut microbiome and its impact on our overall health. Microbiome, however, isn't exclusive to the gut, as a host of bacteria also reside inside our lungs, and ...
Phys.org / Understanding Earth's hidden east-west symmetry could improve climate models
Earth is divided into two halves: the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Both reflect equal amounts of sunlight (albedo) even though they have different landmasses and weather patterns, especially cloud distribution. Why ...
Medical Xpress / Study proposes reconsidering how histone deacetylase inhibitors work in cancer treatment
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are challenging the traditional understanding of how cancer drugs called histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors function. For decades, scientists believed ...
Phys.org / The path to teen radicalization isn't as straight as people think
Amid growing public concern about the radicalization of young people, there is a widespread misconception that radicalization logically and inevitably progresses to violence.
Dialog / Sweet basil carbon dots show potential for sustainable agriculture
What if a common herb found in the kitchen could help farmers grow healthier crops? As the global population grows and agriculture faces increasing environmental challenges, scientists are searching for innovative ways to ...
Phys.org / Secondary silylium ion drives one-pot ketone sulfonamidation, reaching 95% yields
A research team has developed a novel organocatalysis method based on a silylium Lewis acid. This technology employs an ion-pair catalyst combining a diethylsilylium ion with a weakly coordinating anion, enabling the direct ...
Medical Xpress / Trial to test AI for prostate MRI cancer diagnosis
A new UCL-led international trial will assess whether AI can perform as well as expert radiologists at detecting prostate cancer on MRI scans.
Phys.org / Mobile money can fight poverty, but trust is vital
Mobile money can help people without bank accounts take part in the economy, but trust and fairness will ultimately determine whether it succeeds, a new study has found.
Medical Xpress / New clinical AI learns when to be confident and when to hold back
Combining clinical expertise and experience with the vast and ever-increasing knowledge of artificial intelligence has the potential to transform health care by providing earlier diagnoses and predicting outcomes. However, ...
Phys.org / Warming unlocks ancient carbon in Tibetan permafrost, triggering climate tipping point
A new study in Nature Communications finds a critical climate tipping point in Tibetan permafrost ecosystems. Warming of 2–4 degrees Celsius triggers a self-reinforcing cycle of carbon release that could significantly accelerate ...