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Phys.org / Why anatomy's naughtiest mnemonics work so well

Some lovers try positions that they can't handle—I'm referring to the bones of the wrist, of course. The phrase is a classic mnemonic used to remember the eight carpal (wrist) bones—scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, ...

14 hours ago
Phys.org / Support fundamental research, prize-winning mathematician urges

French mathematician Frank Merle, who won a prestigious Breakthrough Prize on Saturday, told AFP that fundamental research must be supported because it is a "foundation stone" for the future.

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Pharmacy care clinics in Alberta handle common illnesses, easing pressure on doctors

The next time you need medical advice for a common ailment like acne, insomnia or pink eye, consider visiting your pharmacist. Pharmacists in Alberta have the widest scope of practice in Canada, and more than 100 new community ...

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Medical Xpress / Researchers use statistics and math to understand how the brain works

Nothing rivals the human brain's complexity. Its 86 billion neurons and 85 billion other cells make an estimated 100 trillion connections. If the brain were a computer, it would perform an exaflop (a billion-billion) mathematical ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / What happens when men don't feel 'man enough'?

A research team led by Lea Lorenz of the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau and Sven Kachel of the University of Kassel conducted a comprehensive meta-analysis that examined how men react to situations in which their masculinity ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Hollywood, Silicon Valley turn out for the 'Oscars of Science'

Big names from the worlds of film, technology, music and sports gathered on Saturday in Santa Monica, California, for the Breakthrough Prizes, popularly known as the "Oscars of Science."

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Chernobyl's radioactive landscape is testament to nature's resilience and survival spirit

On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world's wildest horses roam free.

17 hours ago
Dialog / Generalized optical meta-spanners empower arbitrary light paths for multitasking optical manipulation

Have you ever wished to drive microscopic matter along an arbitrarily tailored trajectory instead of just a circle? That's exactly what we set out to achieve.

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Diet tips during cancer treatment

Cancer treatments can take a toll on a person's body. A patient's treatment may cause nausea, changes in appetite, taste and smell, diarrhea, or constipation, making it harder to meet their nutritional needs. Fortunately, ...

14 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Swiss biomethane shows potential for domestic energy self-sufficiency through biomass

By using biomass intelligently, Switzerland could meet a substantial percentage of its own gas needs. This is the conclusion reached by a study led by the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI. Gas imports could be significantly reduced ...

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / It's right under your nose: Why some people can't find things in plain sight

Many households will recognize this familiar exchange. One person insists an object simply isn't there: impossible to find despite what they describe as a thorough and highly competent search. Another walks in, glances briefly ...

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Medical Xpress / Teen cannabis use rose after California legalization, reversing years of decline

Teen cannabis use in Northern California increased following the legalization of adult recreational cannabis and later declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Kaiser Permanente published in JAMA ...

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