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Phys.org / 'Nano-origami' reshapes liquid droplets into six-pointed stars
For the first time, researchers in France and Israel have observed how an emulsified liquid droplet can transform from a hexagon into a six-pointed star shape in response to rising temperature. Publishing their results in ...
Medical Xpress / Former American football players show higher risk of later-life memory and mental health issues
American football is a high-octane contact sport in which repetitive head impacts (RHI) are a common sight. Researchers investigated the link between playing football and brain health, memory, and mental well-being later ...
Phys.org / When unpaid cooking, cleaning and child care get a dollar value, income inequality in the US shrinks
When economists track inequality, they typically focus on income and spending.
Medical Xpress / Microbe exposure may not protect against developing allergic disease
The "hygiene hypothesis" suggests exposure to diverse types of microbes may protect against developing diseases caused by allergens, but a new study in mice reveals that adults' exposure to diverse microbes and allergens ...
Phys.org / Most plastic waste is contaminated. Our new 'nano' recycling tech embraces this messy reality
A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected in huge volumes. Yet even for this item, the reality of recycling is messy: labels, inks, caps, food ...
Medical Xpress / A questionnaire allows for reliable measurement of cancer patients' concerns
The fear that cancer will progress or worsen is one of the most common concerns among people living with the disease. Identifying and measuring this concern is key to providing appropriate psychological care and improving ...
Phys.org / Black soldier fly larvae show promise for safe organic waste removal
People and animals create lots of waste that is usually sent to landfills, incinerated, or stored in engineered ponds such as manure lagoons. Now, researchers report a potential removal method using insects, specifically ...
Medical Xpress / High-dose folic acid prevents diabetic peripheral neuropathy in mice, study finds
Florida State University researchers have demonstrated that significantly increasing dietary folic acid in mice can prevent peripheral neuropathy, a condition commonly associated with diabetes and other health issues. The ...
Phys.org / Study reveals reported crop yield gains from breeding may be overstated
A new study suggests that decades of reported gains in crop yields from plant breeding may be significantly overstated, challenging a common method used worldwide to measure genetic progress. The international research team ...
Phys.org / Nitrous oxide, a product of fertilizer use, may harm some soil bacteria
Plant growth is supported by millions of tiny soil microbes competing and cooperating with each other as they perform important roles at the plant root, including improving access to nutrients and protecting against pathogens. ...
Medical Xpress / Trauma patients recover faster when medical teams know each other well, new study finds
When a trauma patient enters the emergency department, their potential for survival often depends on what happens within the first minutes after their arrival. After studying trauma resuscitation teams at UPMC Presbyterian ...
Tech Xplore / Will AI drones, robots and wearable sensors revolutionize workplace safety?
Around 60% of Canadian employees can expect their job to be transformed through artificial intelligence (AI). For many, AI will complement, rather than replace, their work. For some, it could prevent illness, injury or death.
