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Phys.org / Newly discovered parasite linked to coastal seabird deaths

Along the Gulf Coast, black skimmers have long been a familiar sight—gliding just above the water with their bright orange beaks slicing through the surface to feed.

8 hours ago
Phys.org / Curiosity Blog, Sols 4961-4967: Approaching a break in the rock record?

Curiosity spent the week continuing to climb her way through the layers of Mount Sharp, exploring the sedimentary rock strip chart of Martian history. The rover has reached a layer where the science team had spotted a possible ...

5 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Press-needle therapy shows potential for pediatric allergic rhinitis

For children with allergic rhinitis (AR), press-needle therapy, especially in addition to medication, is potentially effective in improving clinical response, symptoms and quality of life, according to a review published ...

4 hours ago
Medical Xpress / AI can accurately detect left ventricular dysfunction from electrocardiograms

Artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of electrocardiogram (ECG) data can simultaneously detect subtypes of left ventricular (LV) dysfunction and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study ...

4 hours ago
Phys.org / Japan probe made closest-ever asteroid flyby: space agency

A Japanese probe flew 400 meters (1,312 feet) from a near-Earth asteroid this month, marking the closest approach ever recorded for such a mission, the space agency said.

5 hours ago
Phys.org / Mathematical model devised to protect bacteriophages without hindering their action

A study by researchers in the UAB Department of Mathematics and the Center for Mathematical Research (CRM) presents a model describing the behavior of encapsulated bacteriophages within the gastrointestinal tract. Its objective ...

2 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Team success can hide individual mistakes

Is failure necessary for learning? In many cases, yes. Scientists have long known that success can reduce how much people learn from their mistakes. But what happens in a team setting, where outcomes depend on more than one ...

4 hours ago
Phys.org / Consumer confidence rises for second straight month; views remain downbeat amid high prices

Consumer sentiment confirmed its early-July reading, landing almost 12% above June, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.

5 hours ago
Phys.org / The Arctic Ocean keeps permafrost carbon firmly locked

Permafrost in the Arctic stores large quantities of organic carbon. When frozen ground thaws or coastal sections erode, this carbon can enter the sea, where microorganisms can break it down and convert it into climate-damaging ...

12 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Porous 3D-printed feet cut quadruped robot power use

Quadruped robots, which walk on four legs, are increasingly used for tasks such as inspection, transportation and search-and-rescue operations. However, their repeated leg movements consume far more energy than the rolling ...

5 hours ago
Phys.org / Getting outside despite your 9‑to‑5 job can improve your mental health

The modern workday unfolds largely indoors. Long hours spent commuting, sitting in meetings and staring at screens can make time outdoors feel like a luxury. Finding time for nature in an already packed workday can feel impossible, ...

6 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Glass-ceramic method locks sulfate-rich radioactive waste into durable solids

ANSTO researchers have developed a novel wasteform capable of safely immobilizing sulfate-bearing radioactive wastes, addressing a long-standing challenge in radioactive waste management and opening new opportunities for ...

5 hours ago