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Medical Xpress / Virtual reality tool may offer easier vision testing, early research shows
Could a virtual reality headset offer a cheaper, easier, and more comfortable method of testing a person's vision, particularly among patients with a degenerative eye condition called geographic atrophy? It's a question that ...
Medical Xpress / Toys contain worrying levels of toxic elements, Brazilian study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), in collaboration with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have identified high levels of toxic substances in plastic toys sold in Brazil. The study analyzed 70 ...
Phys.org / How continents peel from below to trigger oceanic volcanoes
Earth scientists have discovered how continents are slowly peeled from beneath, fueling volcanic activity in an unexpected place: the oceans.
Phys.org / West Coast mammal-eating killer whales are two distinct communities that rarely mix, finds study
New research has confirmed that West Coast transient killer whales who live between British Columbia and California are two distinct subpopulations: inner and outer coast transients.
Tech Xplore / Fractal-based metamaterial improves sound fields in car cabins
Car enthusiasts will pay hundreds of dollars for stereo systems that will improve the sound quality in their cars. However, the inherent directionality of speakers and complex shapes of car cabins can exacerbate sound disparities ...
Phys.org / What a missing signal tells us about alien worlds
When the James Webb Space Telescope detected potential biosignatures in the atmosphere of K2-18 b last year, the discovery sparked intense debate. Here was a sub-Neptune exoplanet 124 light years away, possibly harboring ...
Phys.org / What happens to ecosystems when you restore iconic top predators? It's more complicated than you might think
Across North America, mountain lions, bears and gray wolves have made a remarkable comeback over the last 50 years. Once nearly exterminated, these animals have been recovering their populations and returning to the landscapes ...
Medical Xpress / Drug candidate slows motor neuron disease progression and preserves muscle function in preclinical study
A drug candidate found to protect nerve cells damaged by motor neuron disease (MND), could offer new hope to people living with the devastating condition.
Phys.org / Beyond Matrigel: An engineered hydrogel for 3D stem cell culture
Scientists at the University of Osaka have developed a novel hydrogel that enables the efficient, three-dimensional (3D) culture of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
Medical Xpress / Sickle cell disease pain brought into focus with newly developed app
Pain is a constant, complex companion that clinicians often struggle to understand and measure for people living with sickle cell disease. Traditional pain scales reduce this deeply personal experience to a single number ...
Phys.org / China's stranded astronauts 'in good condition' after space debris delays planned return
The stranded crew of a Chinese space mission is "in good condition, working and living normally," China's Manned Space Engineering office said on Tuesday.
Medical Xpress / Engineering study takes 'quantum leap' to detect kidney disease
The kidney is one of the body's most vital organs, responsible for filtering waste, balancing electrolytes and maintaining overall health. Any impairment to its function can lead to serious and often irreversible consequences.
