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Phys.org / AMOC collapse simulations reveal what could happen to the ocean's carbon

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is the system of currents responsible for shuttling warm water northward and colder, denser water to the south. This "conveyor belt" process helps redistribute heat, ...

4 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Astronomers build molecular cloud atlas for nearby Andromeda galaxy

Astronomers from Cardiff University, UK, have employed the Combined Array for Research in Millimeter-wave Astronomy (CARMA) to explore the nearby Andromeda galaxy. Results of the observational campaign, published December ...

8 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / 'Platypus' objects in the early universe look like stars but behave like galaxies

Scientists at the University of Missouri have identified a small group of unusual objects in the early universe. Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Haojing Yan and his team at Mizzou's College of Arts and Science ...

4 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / How a biological version of rock-paper-scissors determines if lizard colors are maintained or lost

Two new studies into lizard colors reveal how one species maintains its colorful diversity while others are losing their ancient colors. And the changes are being driven by the biological equivalent of rock-paper-scissors.

8 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Proteins that spread Parkinson's pathology in the brain identified

Two proteins found on the surface of motor neurons in the brain may be essential in the progression of Parkinson's disease, according to new Yale School of Medicine (YSM) research.

4 hours ago in Neuroscience
Tech Xplore / What the New Year's fire at a Swiss bar tells us about fire prevention

In the early hours of Jan. 1, 2026, a fire ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people and injuring 116, many of them severely.

2 hours ago in Engineering
Phys.org / New tools turn grain crops into living biosensors

A collaborative team of researchers from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, the University of Florida, Gainesville and University of Iowa have developed tools that allow grasses—including major grain crops like corn—to ...

5 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Infants receiving nirsevimab fare better against RSV compared to those with maternal vaccination

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. For most healthy adults and children, it causes only mild, cold-like symptoms and goes away on its own. Infants under 6 months ...

8 hours ago in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Americans generally like wolves, except when we're reminded of our politics

Management of gray wolves (Canis lupus) has a reputation for being one of the most contentious conservation issues in the United States. The topic often conjures stark images of supporters versus opponents: celebratory wolf ...

2 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / How a persistent chemical enters our surface waters: Modeling TFA formation and distribution in the atmosphere

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are not called "forever chemicals" for nothing. These fluorine-containing organic molecules are difficult to break down and are likely to remain in the environment for ...

2 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Vitamin C may help protect fertility from a harmful environmental chemical

A new discovery at the University of Missouri reveals that vitamin C may help protect reproductive health from a harmful environmental chemical. Using a fish model, researchers found that exposure to potassium perchlorate, ...

5 hours ago in Health
Tech Xplore / Ancient board game tactics help AI unlock optimal cooling strategies

It's a simple law of physics: When electricity or fuel powers a machine, the machine gets hotter. Finding new ways to cool machines quickly and controllably can mean the difference between a functioning electrical grid and ...

4 hours ago in Engineering