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Phys.org / Nanobubbles cleaned up the Lincoln reflecting pool: Here's how they could be used on dying seas and lakes

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in the U.S., an ozone nanobubble system has been used to keep the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool clear. Months before the celebrations, a massive cleanup ...

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Medical Xpress / Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over unpaid benefits and poor working conditions.

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Medical Xpress / Violence may bring menopause up to 20 months earlier, review suggests

A study by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Granada has revealed that exposure to violence against women throughout life has lasting effects that extend into middle age. The research, published ...

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Phys.org / AI maps 991 aromatic plants, identifies scent compounds that may improve sleep

Food scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have used machine learning to sift through more than 2,300 scent molecules from aromatic plants and identify compounds with sleep-promoting potential, an approach ...

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Medical Xpress / Airway cells, not immune cells, trigger silicosis: New understanding of a deadly disease

Silicosis—a devastating, incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust—is surging worldwide, fueled by a new wave of aggressive cases in young tradespeople working with engineered stone. Despite its growing impact, ...

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Phys.org / Scientists observe water's behavior in a single molecular layer

New research has revealed that water behaves differently when confined to spaces just one molecule thick. For the first time, scientists have directly measured the vibrational signatures of truly two-dimensional water. In ...

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Phys.org / A Super El Niño is coming: 5 hard‑won lessons the world can learn from Africa

Climate prediction scientists announced in June 2026 that El Niño, a cycle that happens every two to seven years, had formed. It was expected to develop into one of the strongest on record—a "super" El Niño.

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Tech Xplore / Microsoft cuts 4,800 job as it revamps Xbox

Microsoft said Monday it was eliminating about 4,800 jobs—roughly 2% of its global workforce—in a cost-cutting move that will deliver a sweeping restructuring of its struggling Xbox gaming division.

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Medical Xpress / Social media affects teen dental confidence

Using social media can have a negative impact on adolescents' confidence about the appearance of their teeth, new research shows. University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have co-authored a paper, published in ...

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Medical Xpress / Paying stores to curb tobacco, alcohol and lottery ads shows early promise

An initiative focused on partnering with retailers to decrease the influence of tobacco, alcohol and lottery marketing is showing promise and could present a more effective way to protect public health throughout the country, ...

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Phys.org / From birdsong to galaxies: Unleashing the potential of citizen science

Everyone could contribute dramatically more to scientific knowledge if given better recognition, administrative support and funding stability, new research has found. An international collaboration of 16 organizations used ...

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Phys.org / Emotional ups and downs boost engagement but reduce sales in livestream influencer selling

Influencers who frequently switch between emotions during livestreams may attract more likes and comments, but they are likely to sell fewer products, according to new research from QUT. Published in the Journal of the Academy ...

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