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Phys.org / The twisted nanotubes that tell a story: Geometry-based approach can transmit magnon-based data
In collaboration with scientists in Germany, EPFL researchers have demonstrated that the spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes can be leveraged to transmit data based on quasiparticles called magnons, rather than ...
Phys.org / Nearly 8,000 animal species are at risk as extreme heat and land-use change collide
Almost 8,000 animal species could be pushed closer to extinction by the end of this century as the interacting effects of climate change-driven extreme heat and human land-use change create increasingly unsuitable conditions ...
Phys.org / Elusive species face the greatest threat from human land use, global analysis finds
A study by University of Liverpool researchers reveals that the species hardest to detect—those rarely seen, recorded, or included in scientific monitoring—are also the most vulnerable to human-driven habitat change.
Phys.org / Microneedle system delivers biofertilizer directly into plants, boosting growth with less waste
Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed dissolving microneedle patches that deliver living "biofertilizer" straight into plant tissue. In greenhouse tests, Choy Sum and Kale grew faster—by ...
Phys.org / The Methuselah worm: The oldest university in the U.S. is home to the world's oldest ribbon worm
Penicillin, X-rays, vulcanized rubber—some of the greatest scientific discoveries happened by accident. Thanks to his love of invertebrates, William & Mary Biology Professor Jon Allen has added another entry to that list ...
Phys.org / Platelet-inspired nanoparticles can boost brain-computer interface electrode performance
Scientists working to enhance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology—which allows people to control devices with their thoughts—have found they can improve the performance of electrodes implanted in the brain by targeted ...
Medical Xpress / Inconsistent sleep patterns in adolescents found to have widespread negative effects on the developing brain
Adolescents often sleep less than recommended and have substantially different sleep patterns on weekdays and weekends. Their mismatch in sleep timing between school and free days, known as social jet lag, has been linked ...
Medical Xpress / PFAS in pregnant women's drinking water put their babies at higher risk, study finds
When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," the risks to their babies' health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include ...
Phys.org / Novel kirkovirus may be associated with colitis in horses
In a pilot study, researchers from North Carolina State University have found a novel kirkovirus that may be associated with colitis—and potentially small colon impactions—in horses. The study could offer a route to new ...
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Why knowing your family's surgical history might be key to preventing emergency gallbladder surgery
People might attribute midnight bouts of chest pain or waves of nausea to food poisoning, stress or a stubborn case of indigestion, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest that knowing your family's surgical past could pinpoint ...
Medical Xpress / Dual-action arts and well-being program transforms dementia care
A new arts and well-being program co-developed by the University of South Australia, Flinders University and the University of Adelaide shows that supporting the social needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers ...
Tech Xplore / Speech-to-expression: Controlling digital head avatars via audio signals
Realistic digital avatars are becoming increasingly relevant, for example in virtual and augmented reality applications, video conferencing, films and computer games, or in medicine. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute ...
