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Phys.org / The US and China are planning moon bases: Designs may cut construction waste and improve life on Earth

The NASA Artemis program, now supported by 67 countries under the Artemis Accords, plans to return humans to the moon by 2028. A recent White House Executive Order has gone further, directing NASA to establish a permanent ...

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Medical Xpress / Existing drugs could be repurposed for longevity by tapping network of aging-related genes

The quest to prolong life has gone on for as long as human existence itself, from the mythical Fountain of Youth to quick-fix fads like intermittent fasting, supplements and injections. But if you take a look in your medicine ...

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Phys.org / Moderate harmful algal bloom predicted for western Lake Erie. Could impact coastal recreation by mid-July

NOAA and its research partners are forecasting a moderate harmful algal bloom (HAB) in western Lake Erie this summer. This year's bloom is expected to measure 3.5 on the HAB severity index, with a potential range of 3 to ...

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Tech Xplore / Researchers create PaperTok, an AI system that helps users turn research papers into short, engaging videos

Students in the University of Washington's Prosocial Computing Group noticed a trend on social media: People were using generative artificial intelligence to make short science videos. The trouble was that these people weren't ...

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Phys.org / Europe heat wave shattering temperature records

Europe's heat wave has smashed several temperature records, the U.N.'s weather and climate agency said Friday, adding that it would determine the full impact once the phenomenon has ended.

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Tech Xplore / AI can be an ally in rooting out ransomware threats

AI can be used to prevent cybersecurity threats linked to ransomware, says University of Cincinnati researcher Nelly Elsayed.

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Phys.org / Genomics study reveals how endangered island oaks exhibit contrasting evolutionary paths

Researchers have conducted a conservation genomics study on two critically endangered island oaks—Quercus bawanglingensis and Quercus pseudosetulosa. They assembled high-quality chromosome-level genomes and revealed how natural ...

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Medical Xpress / Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat: 44% of workers said they have experienced a heat-related illness

Hot weather is already having a negative impact on U.K. construction workers' health and well-being, and most construction sites are not set up to protect them, researchers have found.

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Phys.org / Flooding rains, ocean gains: How a huge Murray flood gave the sea a feast

For decades, the rivers of the Murray-Darling Basin have been heavily regulated by dams and irrigation networks. As a result, the volume of water entering the ocean is about 60% smaller than 100 years ago. But nature broke ...

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Medical Xpress / Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus

Ding—that's an all-too-familiar sound, designed to instantly capture your attention. The average adult receives at least 46 push notifications a day from their smartphone—roughly one every 20 minutes during waking hours.

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Medical Xpress / Young New Zealanders are waiting too long for bowel cancer diagnosis, study finds

Younger people with bowel cancer in Aotearoa are waiting months for a diagnosis, are frequently misdiagnosed and often receive little information and support, according to the largest nationwide study of its kind published ...

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Medical Xpress / Early pregnancy air pollution exposure linked to persistent depressive symptoms

Exposure to common air pollutants during early pregnancy may increase the likelihood of persistent depressive symptoms throughout pregnancy, according to a new study led by Tracy Bastain and co-authored by Carrie Breton, ...

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