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Phys.org / X-ray four-wave mixing captures elusive electron interactions inside atoms and molecules

Scientists at the X-ray free-electron laser SwissFEL have realized a long-pursued experimental goal in physics: to show how electrons dance together. The technique, known as X-ray four-wave mixing, opens a new way to see ...

19 hours ago in Physics
Medical Xpress / Molecular 'switch' that turns on inflammation in obesity points to new therapeutic targets

A team led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers has uncovered a molecular pathway that links obesity to widespread inflammation, providing long-sought insight into why obesity increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, ...

17 hours ago in Inflammatory disorders
Medical Xpress / Dual therapy shows promise for childhood brain cancer

Researchers at the Children's Cancer Institute and UNSW Sydney have tested a new way of treating childhood brain cancer by combining two medicines in lab studies. They found using the two treatments together may work better ...

16 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / New interactive map models dust exposure from shrinking Great Salt Lake

Most people can imagine why a shrinking Great Salt Lake would mean unhealthy dust storms for the Wasatch Front, or why refilling the lake through water conservation could reduce dust exposure. Now, there is a data-based modeling ...

10 hours ago in Earth
Tech Xplore / Tougher solid electrolyte advances long-sought lithium metal batteries

A solid—rather than liquid—electrolyte between the opposite electrodes of a battery should, in theory, enable a rechargeable lithium metal battery that is safer, packs much more energy, and charges considerably faster ...

19 hours ago in Engineering
Phys.org / Most beef cattle in South America experience hundreds to thousands of hours of heat-related discomfort each year: Study

A new study has quantified, for the first time, how much heat stress beef cattle actually experience across South America—as cumulative time spent in heat-related discomfort.

11 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / FDA-cleared brain stimulation device for ADHD is not effective, new clinical trial finds

A large multicenter clinical trial led by King's College London with 150 children and adolescents has shown that a device cleared by the US FDA to treat ADHD is not effective in reducing symptoms.

19 hours ago in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / US flu activity fell for a second week. But experts worry the season is far from over

The U.S. flu season appears to be waning with two straight weeks of decline in measures of flu activity, according to the latest government data released Friday.

Medical Xpress / Influence of dog ownership on exercise self-efficacy and physical activity: Differences before and after COVID-19

Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined how dog ownership and exercise self-efficacy affected physical activity among Japanese office workers before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / Is feeding birds and other wildlife a good thing or a bad thing?

Is that bird feeder in your backyard really helping nature? How about feeding the chipmunks that come to your patio? Or handouts to wildlife in their natural environment, far from human habitation?

13 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data show

Dallas is discharging less greenhouse gas than it did a decade ago, according to a newly released environmental report from the city.

5 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Research reveals clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for so many

A study from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Center reveals new clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, opening the door for more effective, personalized treatments.

12 hours ago in Medications