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Medical Xpress / 'Zap-and-freeze' snapshots catch brain cells in the act of learning
Researchers at Leipzig University's Carl Ludwig Institute for Physiology, working in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, have achieved an important breakthrough in brain research. The so-called zap-and-freeze technique, ...
Phys.org / Ecosystem interactions shape spread of wasting disease
The expansive, dense eelgrass beds that line much of the U.S. coastline provide invaluable habitat and other services to support rich coastal ecosystems.
Medical Xpress / Why sexual assault care falls short in rural areas
Survivors of sexual assault in rural communities often struggle to access specialized care. New research from The University of Texas at Arlington helps explain why.
Tech Xplore / Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Everyone—politicians and the public—is talking about energy costs. In particular, they're talking about data centers that drive artificial intelligence systems and their increasing energy demand, electricity costs and ...
Medical Xpress / Brain on jazz: Musical improvisation moves beyond pure inspiration to dynamic reconfiguration
An international research team investigated the brains of 16 jazz pianists while they played a piece from memory, improvised based on the melody, and freely improvised based on the chord changes. The analysis of how different ...
Phys.org / New electrochemical process turns hazardous cobalt-laden wastewater into a resource
Reagent-free (photo)electrochemical systems effectively break down cobalt–organic complexes while simultaneously recovering cobalt, presenting a promising strategy for advanced wastewater treatment and resource recovery.
Medical Xpress / Mobile fetal heart monitoring linked to fewer newborn deaths in Tanzania
Some 99% of global newborn deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where pregnant women often struggle to access adequate fetal monitoring. In Tanzania, with 24 neonatal deaths per 1,000 live births, a new ...
Medical Xpress / Flu season starts early in NYC as cases rise fast
Flu season is getting an early start in New York City, with doctors reporting a sharp jump in cases weeks sooner than normal.
Phys.org / Fruit ripeness predicted by reading leaf chemistry: Light-based technique avoids crop loss
How can you tell if fruit has reached its optimal ripeness without picking it, touching it or carrying out any test that might damage it? A research team from the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at ...
Medical Xpress / Disappointment alters brain chemistry and behavior, mouse study shows
From work meetings to first dates, it's essential to adjust our behavior for success. In certain situations, it can even be a matter of life or death. So how do we switch our behavior when situations change?
Phys.org / Scientists discover fungus that kills toxic algae threatening human health
A team of researchers from Yokohama National University, Japan, have discovered a previously unknown species of marine fungus that can kill harmful, bloom-forming algae.
Medical Xpress / Heavy menstruation common among teenage girls—questionnaire can reveal risk of iron deficiency
More than half of teenage girls experienced heavy bleeding and 40% had an iron deficiency. The research, led by Lund University in Sweden, also shows that young teenage girls who experience heavy menstrual bleeding—and ...
