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Phys.org / Bees can swim and use visual cues to survive water crashes

When a bee crashes into water, it may still be able to swim to safety. New research from Michigan State University confirms that honeybees can propel themselves across the water's surface, and their movement is purposeful ...

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Phys.org / Strange winds on seven hot Jupiters reveal strongest signs yet of exoplanet magnetic activity

A team of astronomers has found the strongest evidence yet that some planets outside our solar system may be magnetic. Using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) and the Gemini North telescope, ...

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Phys.org / France follows England in measuring hottest spring on record

France experienced its hottest spring on record, the country's weather service said Tuesday, after an exceptional early heat wave that also broke seasonal highs in England and Wales.

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Medical Xpress / Simple blood test may help detect and stage Alzheimer's disease

Scientists may be one step closer to staging Alzheimer's disease with a simple blood test.

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Medical Xpress / Existing drug enhances muscle repair during GLP-1 weight-loss treatment in mice

Millions of Americans are currently taking GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss. But along with the fat, many are quietly losing something else: muscle. Unlike fat, muscle doesn't return quickly, and ...

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Medical Xpress / Blood proteins may flag diabetic retinal degeneration before symptoms appear

An AI-assisted model based on 71 different blood proteins could help doctors better predict retinal degeneration in diabetic patients before symptoms occur, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine by Huangdong Li ...

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Phys.org / Connected boards echo climate rules, yet many firms move pollution instead

The good news: When environmental rules pressure one company, the effect can spread through shared boardroom ties, leading connected firms to reduce emissions, too.

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Medical Xpress / Novel prostate cancer treatment can reduce risk of disease progression by half, clinical trial shows

A Phase III clinical trial led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, FASCO, senior director of clinical research at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor of internal medicine at the University of Utah (the U), has found that a combination ...

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Phys.org / Scientists identify 'mystery beetle' attacking blueberry farms across North Carolina

North Carolina's blueberry farmers may have a beetle problem. A new study from North Carolina State University has identified destructive beetles inhabiting North Carolina blueberry fields as Prionus imbricornus, a species ...

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Medical Xpress / Acetaminophen reaffirmed as first-line medication for treating pain and fever during pregnancy

Acetaminophen remains the recommended first-line medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy, according to an updated statement from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM). A comprehensive review of the available ...

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Phys.org / Antibiotic resistance turns up in Australian horses, raising new concerns about animal and human infections

Research into a common environmental germ that can cause severe infections in people and animals has raised concern that horses are starting to develop antibiotic resistance towards it. The University of the Sunshine Coast ...

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Medical Xpress / Older brains work harder to stay upright, with nearly 50% longer delay

Aging is known to degrade sensory systems, posing a major challenge to balance control and resulting in an increased risk of falls. Despite its importance, though, the role of the brain has only been explored indirectly, ...

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