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Phys.org / Peanut waste can be turned into high-quality futuristic graphene
Researchers at UNSW have discovered a new way to make graphene, a remarkable "wonder material," using just discarded peanut shells. The development opens the door to cheaper, more sustainable electronics and energy storage ...
Phys.org / Wildfire smoke linked to rise in violent assaults, 11-year study finds
A new study spanning 11 years of data has revealed a clear link between wildfire smoke pollution and an increase in violent assaults in Seattle. These findings represent the first direct causal evidence that short-term exposure ...
Medical Xpress / Chondrocytes' behavior reveals novel targets for bone growth disorders
Achondroplasia, also known as short-limb dwarfism, is associated with neurological symptoms and complications due to narrowing of the skeletal structures surrounding the spinal cord. Despite achondroplasia being the most ...
Medical Xpress / Researchers find important clue to healthy heartbeats
A tiny region in a little-known muscle protein may hold the key to a healthy, steady heartbeat, as well as possible clues to future treatment of devastating heart ailments. Washington State University researchers have found ...
Medical Xpress / Largest study shows cardiac screening in young people identifies hidden heart risk and saves lives
New research led by City St George's, University of London has found that routine heart screening in young people can identify potentially life-threatening cardiac conditions and save lives, and that repeat checks are essential ...
Phys.org / A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a 'crematorium for satellites'
When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not consider climate change or the ozone layer. Space may feel separate from the environmental systems that sustain life on Earth. But increasingly, ...
Phys.org / The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading: Why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails
The desert tortoise, a once-resilient reptile, is a keystone species in the Mojave Desert, where other animals depend for their survival on the burrows it digs. But it is imperiled in California thanks in part to an unusual ...
Phys.org / Australians are rethinking inner city living
In a post-COVID world, CBD living is losing appeal with Australian residents opting for lower-density housing, according to new research from Adelaide University. Published in Regional Studies, the research examined the future ...
Medical Xpress / Science for living: Can using AI risk prediction in breast cancer screening improve early detection?
Artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, but what does that mean for breast cancer screening? Researchers at UMass Chan Medical School are exploring how an AI-based tool might help identify women at higher risk for ...
Phys.org / From the Late Bronze Age to today, the Old Irish Goat carries 3,000 years of Irish history
New research has revealed that the Old Irish Goat shares a 3,000-year genetic link with goats living in Ireland during the Late Bronze Age. The findings suggest that the rare indigenous breed represents a continuous Irish ...
Phys.org / Southern California's celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome new egg after ravens destroy first clutch
An egg-citing plot twist has emerged in what's already been an eventful nesting season for Big Bear's celebrity bald eagle couple. Jackie laid an egg on Tuesday afternoon, offering new hope for babies this year after a previous ...
Phys.org / Why plants may bloom earlier: Tiny dew droplets are triggering early flowering in plants
Plants around the world are flowering earlier in the year, a trend attributed to climate change. But there could be another hitherto hidden trigger. Scientists led by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggest ...
