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Phys.org / Rodent eradication sparks insect boom on Lord Howe Island

The removal of invasive rodents from Lord Howe Island has triggered a rebound of invertebrate life, with researchers from the University of Sydney and collaborators documenting sharp increases in the abundance of insects ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Whole health approach cuts chronic pain disruption in veterans after 12 months

A new study finds that an interdisciplinary, individualized approach to pain management, including coaching support and health goal planning, may reduce the impact of chronic pain on veterans. The findings are published in ...

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Sweden hits smoke-free goal of under 5% daily smokers

Sweden met its target of becoming smoke-free in 2025 with less than 5% of the population smoking cigarettes daily, though a quarter of the population still used nicotine daily in some form, such as vapes and snus, a report ...

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Doing puzzles and joining clubs could help you age well: New research

Growing old is a fact of life. But thanks to improved health care and innovative technology, more of us are living longer and healthier lives.

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Phys.org / A beautiful death: How a dying star created the Crystal Ball Nebula

Planetary nebulae like the Crystal Ball Nebula (NGC 1514) are sort of like stellar obituaries. Though crystal balls supposedly reveal the future, the Crystal Ball Nebula tells us more about the past. It shows us how a binary ...

18 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Could sodium replace lithium as the dominant ingredient in batteries?

The world we live in today runs on batteries. But the lithium ion batteries that dominate the market are expensive and environmentally demanding to extract. The raw materials for lithium ion batteries are scarce and concentrated ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Aging with purpose: The surprising science of frailty reversal

Some of the most powerful interventions to slow or improve frailty are also the most ordinary: regular movement, adequate nutrition, and meaningful social connection.

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Medical Xpress / When bariatric surgery may lower cancer risk: Insulin, sex and genes offer new clues

Substantial and sustained weight loss has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and cancer-related death, mainly in women. Two new studies now provide clues to why the risk is reduced—and suggest that gender, metabolism ...

15 hours ago
Phys.org / New material could help NASA melt moon rocks, harness lunar resources

A material recently discovered and tested at NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland could help astronauts pack lighter for future missions to the moon. NASA is researching ways explorers could "live off the land" by harnessing ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven.

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Medical Xpress / How 'zebra striping' on a night out can help you drink less—and potentially avoid a hangover

On a typical night out, the rhythm of drinking can be hard to control. Rounds arrive quickly, glasses are topped up before they're empty, and intentions to "take it slow" often dissolve by the second or third drink. If you're ...

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Phys.org / When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments—new research

As conflict continues in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and elsewhere, the cost is being recorded not only in deaths and displacement, but also in ruined libraries, mosques, churches, museums, archives and historic neighborhoods.

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