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Medical Xpress / Injectable peptides are the new anti‑aging trend. But what evidence do we have they're safe for humans?
Injectable peptides are the new anti-aging trend sweeping the beauty industry. These compounds are promoted on social media as tools for skin repair, collagen production and "cellular rejuvenation." They are widely available ...
Phys.org / Top takeaways from the Artemis II mission
NASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—on the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
Phys.org / Researchers enhance original forestry decision-making software
Mississippi State researchers have developed an updated version of a widely used forestry decision-making tool, improving accessibility and usability while maintaining its analytical strength.
Phys.org / Nicotine's last biosynthesis steps mapped in wild tobacco, ending a long mystery
Nicotine, a potent insecticidal alkaloid unique to the nightshade family, has been employed in agriculture as a pesticide since 1690. It also has therapeutic potential for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, ...
Phys.org / 'Howl at the moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm
When NASA flight director Zebulon Scoville was working a shift during the uncrewed Artemis I test flight, he realized the US space agency wasn't consistently livestreaming the spacecraft's journey to Earth.
Tech Xplore / Mythos AI alarm bells: Fair warning or marketing hype?
Anthropic postponing the release of its new AI model Claude Mythos, said to be so skilled at coding it could be a wicked weapon for hackers, has encountered a mix of alarm and skepticism.
Phys.org / Study suggests decriminalization could improve safety for independent sex workers under Bill C-36
They choose their clients, set their own rates and manage their businesses like any other entrepreneur. They are independent sex workers—women who work without pimps or agencies, often away from the streets and organized ...
Medical Xpress / Novel, fast-acting therapy benefits patients with platelet disorder in phase 2 trial
Results from a phase 2 clinical trial designed and overseen by researchers at Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute show that the investigational medication mezagitamab can effectively boost platelet counts in patients with ...
Phys.org / AI and drones can select the most resilient wheat
Making wheat more resilient to climate change without compromising yields has become an urgent priority for the agricultural sector. Now, a study led by a research team from the University of Barcelona and the Agrotecnio ...
Phys.org / From bias to balance: How AI can reshape hiring decisions
A study of HR professionals shows inclusion-focused AI can reduce disability discrimination and improve fairness in real-world recruitment scenarios. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organizations hire. From ...
Phys.org / New research shows habitat restoration projects have paid off for Forest Park in St. Louis
Over the past few decades, a collaboration of St. Louis regional groups have partnered to be good stewards of Forest Park, one of the largest urban parks and wildlife areas in the country. Organizations such as Forest Park ...
Phys.org / With drones, geophysics and artificial intelligence, researchers prepare to do battle against land mines
When Jasper Baur was a freshman at New York's Binghamton University, his interests centered on earth sciences. Then he got involved in a seemingly unrelated pursuit: harnessing drone-mounted geophysical instruments to aid ...