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Phys.org / A protein found in the GI tract can neutralize many bacteria
The mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing inflammation and infections. Among these molecules are lectins—proteins that recognize microbes and other ...
Medical Xpress / Night-time changes in metabolism may be driving common liver disease
Researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that the most common liver disease follows a strong day-night pattern, and the metabolic changes that drive the disease are most pronounced overnight, when the body ...
Phys.org / Ancient Rome meets modern technology as tourists visit restored, frescoed home via livestream tours
One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a livestreamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics.
Tech Xplore / Microsoft says will foot AI's massive power bill
Microsoft said Tuesday it will shoulder the full electricity costs of its US data centers to prevent American households from facing higher power bills driven by surging AI energy demand.
Tech Xplore / Musk vs OpenAI trial set for April 27
A trial in the lawsuit brought by Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Samuel Altman and other defendants—including tech giant Microsoft—is scheduled to begin April 27, according to a federal court order issued Tuesday.
Phys.org / The academic study of politics is failing disabled people, with real-world consequences
Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalized in higher education—moving away from the straight, ...
Tech Xplore / Pushing organic solar cell efficiency past 18%
A joint research team from National Taiwan University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, and National Tsing Hua University has discovered a precise molecular engineering strategy. By adjusting the side chains of organic ...
Phys.org / Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy. Telescopes in schools can help
The night sky has long sparked wonder and curiosity. Early civilizations studied the stars and tracked celestial events, predicted eclipses and used their observations to construct calendars, develop maps and formulate religious ...
Medical Xpress / The journey of the molecule behind a male birth control pill
A newly published manuscript authored by Dr. Gunda Georg, YourChoice Therapeutics and Columbia University Medical Center describes the chemical journey of YCT-529, a non-hormonal male birth control pill, and the promising ...
Tech Xplore / AI could be your next line manager
AI is already doing a pretty good job at taking on some of the world's workload. It has produced academic papers, enhanced space exploration and developed medical treatments.
Phys.org / How family ownership shapes merger and acquisition decisions in emerging markets
Mergers and acquisitions can transform a company's future. For family businesses, those decisions hinge on more than financial calculations—they reflect how families balance control, identity, and risks.
Phys.org / Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Each year on the holiday that bears his name, Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered for his immense contributions to the struggle for racial equality. What is less often remembered but equally important is that King saw the ...