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Phys.org / Gaia constraints on a 10 Myr nearby supernova
What can an ancient supernova teach scientists about Earth and celestial objects? This is what a study recently published in Astronomy & Astrophysics hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated the interaction of ...
Medical Xpress / Magnetic microcatheters offer precise, minimally invasive delivery for reproductive medicine
A new international study led by the Nanobiosystems group at CIC nanoGUNE, is developing miniature, non-invasive, precise robotic catheters for use in reproductive medicine and gynecological health.
Phys.org / Flightless ancestor shows brain evolution in pterosaurs and birds took different paths
Flight is a rare skill in the animal world. Among vertebrates, it evolved only three times: in bats, birds, and the long-extinct pterosaurs. Pterosaurs were the pioneers, taking to the skies more than 220 million years ago, ...
Tech Xplore / Harnessing the power of AI to help revolutionize Olympic-level figure skating
American figure skater Andrew Torgashev was at an invitation-only camp organized by U.S. Figure Skating not long ago, a chance for elite athletes preparing for the high-level Grand Prix season to work out any flaws in their ...
Phys.org / Rising levels of banned toxic chemicals found in otters from Wales
New research has found that the levels of toxic industrial chemicals, which were banned more than 40 years ago, are rising in otters in Wales.
Phys.org / Fire suppression and winter warming jointly drive dieback of natural Mongolian pine forests
Researchers from the Institute of Applied Ecology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have revealed the mechanism behind the dieback of natural Mongolian pine (Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica) forests on sandy land. ...
Phys.org / Astrometry suggests possible exomoon orbiting gas giant HD 206893 B
Have scientists finally confirmed the existence of the first exomoon? This is what a study released on the preprint server arXiv, and accepted for publication in Astronomy & Astrophysics, hopes to address. A large international ...
Phys.org / Study reveals how pond depth and light drive greenhouse gas emissions
When Meredith Holgerson arrived at Cornell in 2020, she began searching for the perfect ponds. Poring over maps, taking tips, she'd traipse into the woods of central New York with an inflatable kayak strapped to her back.
Phys.org / Exposing the hidden carbon cost of potash imports into Brazil
Brazil's potash imports carry higher carbon footprints than models predict, Newcastle research finds.
Phys.org / Nigeria's low-cost private schools are the only option for millions: Is closing them a good idea?
Nigeria's basic education landscape consists of public (government) schools and a diverse private sector. Private schools in Nigeria refer to educational institutions that are run by private individuals, religious organizations, ...
Phys.org / New research finds banks' algorithms are driving Americans deeper into debt
A new study from King's Business School at King's College London and the Federal Reserve Board shows most credit-limit increases are automated, targeting borrowers already in debt.
Medical Xpress / COVID worsened Poland's abortion access, according to study
A new study led by King's has uncovered how the COVID-19 pandemic amplified barriers to abortion access in Poland, exposing the intersection of health emergencies with structural inequalities.
