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Phys.org / Astronomers trace a runaway star to a former companion's supernova
Astronomers have strengthened long-standing predictions that massive runaway stars could have originated in binary pairs, and were dramatically ejected into space when their companion stars underwent supernova explosions. ...
Medical Xpress / AI model can accelerate antibody drug production
As instigators of immunity, monoclonal antibodies are marvels of modern medicine, lab-made proteins that can treat cancers, autoimmune diseases, and many other conditions. With the market for these therapies forecast to double ...
Medical Xpress / One-third of dementia cases are linked to non brain-related diseases, study finds
Dementia is a term used to describe memory loss, impaired reasoning, difficulties communicating and other mental impairments that can be caused by Alzheimer's disease, other neurodegenerative disease, strokes, severe infections, ...
Phys.org / Scents of the afterlife: Identifying embalming recipes by 'sniffing' the air around Egyptian mummies
If you have ever stood close to an ancient Egyptian mummy, you may remember a distinctive, lingering odor. For a long time, it was assumed that this was simply due to age and decay. However, scientists have discovered that ...
Phys.org / SpaceX shifts focus from Mars to moon, Musk says
SpaceX is putting its longstanding focus of sending humans to Mars on the back burner to prioritize establishing a settlement on the moon, founder Elon Musk said Sunday.
Medical Xpress / First of its kind daily HIV treatment shows promising results
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have led the clinical development of the first non-integrase strand-transfer inhibitor (INSTI) single tablet treatment for HIV, among growing concern for the potential of widespread ...
Phys.org / Improving predictions for 'tailor-made' wheat with AI and big data
Climate change and evolving growing conditions present new challenges for breeding. It is important to take local environmental conditions into account. An international team led by the IPK Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics ...
Medical Xpress / Wastewater study finds illicit tobacco use in Australia rose 150% since 2017
A study of wastewater samples has revealed that illicit tobacco use has increased by 150% in Australia. University of Queensland researchers used samples taken across Australia and found that while general tobacco use has ...
Medical Xpress / ADHD symptoms predict distinct creative problem-solving styles and superior solving ability
Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive function, may experience a surprising benefit: a natural inclination toward a type of intuitive ...
Phys.org / Drastic seaweed growth threatens marine life and fishing—but also offers opportunities
Large blooms of seaweed are increasingly being reported along coastlines globally, from Europe and Asia to the tropics and beyond.
Phys.org / Encapsulated PbS quantum dots boost solar water splitting without sacrificial agents
A research team affiliated with UNIST has developed stable and efficient chalcogenide-based photoelectrodes, addressing a longstanding challenge of corrosion. This advancement paves the way for the commercial viability of ...
Medical Xpress / Study reveals insights about brain regions linked to OCD, informing potential treatments
A new study reveals that certain brain regions are more active in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during cognitively demanding tasks. The findings could help inform new ways in which the condition is treated ...