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Medical Xpress / Why discarded brain 'noise' matters: Overlooked networks may reshape mental health treatment
Scientists who use imaging to understand the brain's complexity often focus on the strongest signals and ignore the rest. But this strategy, researchers warn, may reveal only the tip of the iceberg. A study published in Nature ...
Tech Xplore / Scientists discover how to boost solid-state battery energy density and longevity
Imagine a battery that stores more power, lasts longer, and remains safe even under stress. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago have discovered how ...
Medical Xpress / Early folic acid supplementation may halve the risk of birth defects in women using antiseizure medication
Women taking antiseizure medication for epilepsy have around a 45% reduced risk of major congenital anomalies in their children—if they initiate high-dose folic acid before pregnancy. This is the finding of a large Nordic ...
Phys.org / Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The University of Manchester. A major review of global evidence has found that online interactions can ...
Phys.org / Out of sight, but not out of trouble: Groundwater contamination in NZ reveals a legacy of human pressure
The latest official stocktake of the state of New Zealand's freshwater carries many of the headline messages we have come to expect.
Phys.org / Saving coral reefs will require ruthless selection over generations to beat future heat waves
Assisted evolution could help corals survive future heat waves, but careful trait choice and strong repeated selection will be needed for it to be effective. As global temperatures rise, marine heat waves are becoming more ...
Medical Xpress / Previously unknown stem cells may power children's height gain during puberty
Two previously unknown stem cell types appear to play a central role in children's height growth, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg. The study also shows that growth hormone can act directly on these ...
Tech Xplore / This AI mines the numbers buried in scientific papers and turns them into usable data fast
Numbers are the language of science—yet in research articles, they are often buried within the text and difficult to analyze. Researchers at Jülich have developed an AI system that automatically identifies these numbers, ...
Phys.org / As modern crops turn 'lazy' underground, old sorghum may hold key to future food security
A greater focus on roots during plant breeding could ensure staple grain crops continue to feed the world as recycled nutrients substitute conventional fertilizers in the future, a University of Queensland study published ...
Medical Xpress / Songbird brains can generate new neurons: Can human brains do the same?
Despite its small size—it could sit in the palm of your hand—the zebra finch is a remarkable learner. A songbird native to Australia, it's renowned for its ability to pick up new songs. That talent has made it a favorite ...
Phys.org / A student-led experiment sets new limits in the search for axions
In the era of precision cosmology, research often means big science: large observatories, highly complex instruments, international collaborations and substantial funding. Yet even in such an advanced field, progress is still ...
Medical Xpress / Maternal RSV vaccination cuts infant hospitalization risk by over 80%, major study finds
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause severe respiratory illness in infants and young children, including lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is ...
