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Phys.org / Epigenetic switch found to halt fat cell formation in adipose tissue
Metabolic diseases such as obesity, fatty liver, and insulin resistance are rapidly increasing worldwide, but fundamental methods to regulate the process of fat formation remain limited. In particular, once adipocytes (fat ...
Phys.org / Lit bots beware: AI creative writing faces reader skepticism, study shows
When it comes to creative writing, score one for the humans over the machines. For now, anyway. New research finds that people evaluate creative writing less favorably when they learn it was generated in whole or part by ...
Phys.org / Early warning for wine spoilage glows in the dark
Researchers built a living biosensor made of bacteria that lights up when it detects acetic acid, the main chemical signal that wine is starting to spoil. It works in real time, even in high-alcohol conditions, so wineries ...
Phys.org / Scientists reveal gold precipitation mechanism at pyrite-water interface
Gold is generally associated with pyrite (iron disulfide, FeS2), and pyrite-induced gold precipitation is critical to the formation of high-grade gold deposits. However, the role of pyrite in precipitating gold from fluids ...
Medical Xpress / Athletes with better jumping ability generate faster golf club head speed, study shows
There is an old saying in golf that you drive for show and putt for dough. And if you want to have drives that put on a big show, you must have good club head speed. New research from the University of Kansas is helping determine ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Even small amounts of online math practice can improve skills
An analysis of data from 200,000 students using a computer-assisted math program supports an optimistic view of skill-focused, mastery-based learning, even with limited use.
Medical Xpress / Racism packs a punch for those enduring it over a lifetime
Black Americans die younger than their White counterparts, with an estimated 1.63 million "excess" deaths having occurred between 1999 and 2020. These excess deaths are predominantly attributable to chronic conditions like ...
Tech Xplore / Cars and planes could avoid hazardous ice, freezing rain with new sensors
Pilots, drivers and automated safety systems in cars and airplanes could be alerted to icy hazards by a pair of sensors developed at the University of Michigan.
Medical Xpress / As taurine fuels leukemia, it may also impact bone health
In a basic science study last year, researchers discovered that taurine, available in energy drinks and as a supplement, feeds the growth of leukemia stem cells. A new study recently published by the same Wilmot Cancer Institute ...
Medical Xpress / AI uses animal imaging data to enhance surgical precision in humans
Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD), and Mannheim University Medical Center (UMM) are presenting a method that enables artificial intelligence (AI) to learn how to ...
Medical Xpress / Hidden risks of firefighter gear revealed in an effort to improve safety and performance
When firefighters respond to an emergency, the gear they wear to protect themselves can also create challenges that could jeopardize their performance and safety. Their gear is bulky, and it may not fit perfectly. Those challenges ...
Phys.org / Harvestmen arachnids apparently use fluorescent patterns for species recognition
A research team from Munich has identified a previously unknown communication mechanism in harvestmen. Five closely related species show species-specific, strongly fluorescent structures on their backs that become especially ...
