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Phys.org / Q&A: Using AI to accelerate the discovery and design of therapeutic drugs
In the pursuit of solutions to complex global challenges including disease, energy demands, and climate change, scientific researchers, including at MIT, have turned to artificial intelligence, and to quantitative analysis ...
Medical Xpress / Diabetes drug may slow kidney aging, study in fast-aging fish finds
A group of medications often used to treat diabetes may also help protect aging kidneys, according to a new study.
Phys.org / School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?
Most public debate about schooling focuses on what happens inside the classroom—on lessons, tests and academic results.
Phys.org / Why does this river slice straight through a mountain range? After 150 years, scientists finally know
The western U.S. is a geologists' dream, home to the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, active volcanoes and striking sandstone arches. But one landform simply doesn't make sense.
Phys.org / AC/DC in surgery and lo-fi beats in the office: What the science says about working to music
Phil is in prep for surgery. As the anesthetic is about to be administered, the anesthetist says, "Oh, and by the way, during the procedure the surgical team will be listening to the hard rock classic, You Shook Me All Night ...
Phys.org / What to do when your home is at risk of falling into the sea—the hard choices facing Britain's storm-battered coasts
Recent storms washed away large sections of roads in the UK after sea defenses were damaged. For residents, it was a shock. But for coastal scientists, it was not unexpected.
Phys.org / Achieving sustainable electrosynthesis of ethylamine at an industrial scale
From dyes to pharmaceuticals to emulsifiers—ethylamine (EA) is a versatile component used in many industries. The downside of EA is that its production is terribly complicated and energy intensive. However, it is not a ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic testing in sports: Fairness, human rights and the law
Testing the biological sex of an athlete is becoming more common in sport, with governing bodies defending the practice as safeguarding fairness for women. But as the introduction of mandatory genetic testing raises questions ...
Tech Xplore / Why bitcoin is losing its luster after stratospheric rise
Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency, sank this week, wiping out gains sparked by Donald Trump's presidential election victory in November 2024.
Medical Xpress / STS: Assessment of more than one nodal station tied to increased upstaging, survival in NSCLC
For adults with clinically node-negative non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), assessment of more than one N1 nodal station is associated with increased nodal upstaging and improved survival, according to a study presented ...
Medical Xpress / The reason why many older Americans skip seasonal vaccines
Many middle-aged folks and seniors are shrugging off their annual flu or COVID-19 shot for a very simple reason, a new survey has found.
Phys.org / Digital ghosts: Are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?
For centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training.
