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Phys.org / The discovery of the Great Barrier Reef's whale maternity ward
It started with a simple message: "This is the year to do something small for something huge." Now, 17 years later, the Whitsundays region has some of the best protection in the world for migrating humpback whales.
Medical Xpress / Can total joint replacement particles reach the brain?
Total joint replacement is a proven treatment to relieve chronic knee pain, but concerns have been raised that particles from the device may migrate to the brain and cause memory problems. New research from Rush University ...
Medical Xpress / World's first solar ambulance is energy independent while delivering health care in Kenya
Student team Solar Team Eindhoven from Eindhoven University of Technology has successfully completed the first practical tests of the solar ambulance Stella Juva in Kenya. The ambulance generates more solar energy than it ...
Phys.org / Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded
As rescue teams searched for missing people following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, Earth scientists reviewed satellite imagery for clues to the cause and assessed the devastation.
Medical Xpress / A liver signaling pathway may explain why colorectal cancer weakens muscle and bone
Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and Indiana University School of Medicine have identified a biological process that may help explain why colorectal cancer can cause severe muscle and bone loss, especially ...
Phys.org / Inspired by nature, scientists engineer tiny 'nitrogen factories' that could help future cereal crops
As fertilizer prices remain elevated, researchers at South Dakota State University are developing an innovative solution to corn's nitrogen supply problems by taking inspiration from an ancient Mexican variety and root nodules ...
Phys.org / Dog-friendly dining isn't just a trend, it's good for business, new research shows
Restaurants that go beyond simply allowing dogs on patios by offering dedicated menu items for them can significantly boost customer traffic, spending and word-of-mouth, according to new research from Toronto Metropolitan ...
Medical Xpress / A doctor's take: Cyclospora or Salmonella? The key differences and how to protect yourself
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness, like the cyclosporiasis cases that have led to hundreds of illnesses, two deaths and produce recalls in several states, remind us that food safety is an ongoing concern.
Phys.org / Does the Nepal glacier collapse signal a new climate risk?
Does the devastating flooding unleashed by the collapse of a section of a glacier in the Nepali Himalayas signal a new kind of risk in a world warmed by climate change? Here's what scientists told AFP.
Tech Xplore / Brain-reading earbuds are already here, prompting urgent questions about children and neurodata
While it may sound like science fiction, earbuds that read brain activity are already on sale. Wearable technology company Neurable claims that its headphones, equipped with electroencephalography (EEG) sensors, can track ...
Phys.org / Compound with the potential to treat drug-resistant HIV identified
A large international team has developed a new compound that showed strong antiviral activity against HIV, including some drug-resistant variants.
Medical Xpress / Mimicry connects smokers and can make quitting difficult
Going out for a smoke together and mimicking behaviors associated with smoking can double tobacco consumption and make quitting more difficult. Researchers from SWPS University examined mimicry as a "social glue" in interactions ...
