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Phys.org / Jaw versatility enabled the ecological success of amniotes, paleontologists find
New research conducted by paleontologists from the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN) and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin reveals a burst in jaw variety in the earliest amniotes—which includes the ancestors of all reptiles, ...
Phys.org / Iron-based magnetic material achieves major reduction in core loss
A research team from NIMS, Tohoku University and AIST has developed a new technique for controlling the nanostructures and magnetic domain structures of iron-based soft amorphous ribbons, achieving more than a 50% reduction ...
Phys.org / Chlorine and potassium found in supernova remnant at unexpectedly high levels
"Why are we here?" is humanity's most fundamental and persistent question. Tracing the origins of the elements is a direct attempt to answer this at its deepest level. We know many elements are created inside stars and supernovae, ...
Phys.org / Receptor with 'rubber band' paves way for new pain and cancer drugs
The human P2X4 receptor plays an important role in chronic pain, inflammation and some types of cancer. Researchers at the University of Bonn and the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) have now discovered a mechanism that can ...
Phys.org / Atomic switches bring molecular electronics closer to reality
Silver-based atomic switches that create stable electrical connections between individual molecules and electrodes have been developed by researchers from Japan, addressing a key challenge in wiring molecular electronics. ...
Phys.org / The microbiome of an entire country mapped for the first time
An international research team led by Aalborg University with contributions from the University of Vienna has systematically mapped the microbiome of an entire country for the first time. In the study "Microflora Danica," ...
Phys.org / High-resolution GlyT2 structures point to non-opioid analgesic options
Glycine is a major inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces nerve activity, helping to regulate pain signals, motor control and sensory processing. Glycine transporter 2 (GlyT2) is a key regulator of glycinergic neurotransmission ...
Medical Xpress / Millions of Abbott glucose sensors recalled after faulty readings linked to deaths
Millions of people rely on continuous glucose monitors to help manage diabetes. But a new alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that some sensors from Abbott may give incorrect blood sugar readings, ...
Phys.org / Unbee-lievable: Botswana elephants not easily fooled as scientists seek solution to human-elephant conflict
In Botswana, coexisting with the country's 130,000 elephants can be a daily negotiation. For rural families, tending a crop means hoping these "gentle giants" don't wander through and cause damage while searching for food ...
Phys.org / Sargasso Sea shift reveals dramatic decline in some historic seaweed populations
A study led by researchers at the University of South Florida's College of Marine Science has found that certain populations of the seaweed sargassum have experienced a significant decline over the past decade, even as increased ...
Phys.org / Magnetism switching in antiferromagnets: Two distinct mechanisms successfully visualized
A research team led by Ryo Shimano of the University of Tokyo has successfully visualized two distinct mechanisms through which up and down spins, inherent properties of electrons, switch in an antiferromagnet, a material ...
Tech Xplore / 'OCTOID,' a soft robot that changes color and moves like an octopus
Underwater octopuses change their body color and texture in the blink of an eye to blend perfectly into their surroundings when evading predators or capturing prey. They transform their bodies to match the colors of nearby ...
