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Phys.org / Scientists outline case for next-generation ocean iron fertilization field trials

A team of ocean and climate researchers is calling for a new generation of carefully designed ocean iron fertilization (OIF) field trials to determine whether this marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) method can safely and ...

16 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / How to close the justice gap: What a health-linked legal model showed in three years

A three-year study has found that legal services work best when they are designed with communities, delivered face-to-face and closely linked to health and well-being, offering important lessons for improving access to justice ...

15 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Workplace drinking in focus: How one free case of nonalcoholic drinks can cut short-term alcohol intake

Providing nonalcoholic beverages has been identified as a potential strategy for reducing alcohol consumption. A study by University of Tsukuba published in Heliyon has confirmed that even a single provision of one case of ...

14 hours ago in Addiction
Phys.org / Research team finds E. coli, other pathogens in Potomac River after sewage spill

Following one of the largest sewage spills in U.S. history, University of Maryland researchers have detected high levels of fecal-related bacteria and disease-causing pathogens in the Potomac River, raising urgent public ...

16 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / Stem cell brain implants aim to replace dopamine cells in Parkinson's trial

Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than one million people in the United States, with approximately 90,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although available treatments can help ...

Phys.org / Why has SpaceX not launched from Kennedy Space Center this year?

SpaceX launched 26 missions from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39-A in 2025, including four human spaceflight missions. That era is coming to an end. A massive crane was put in place this week with speculation it will ...

16 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / What patients want at life's end: Study finds 90% want a say, but key topics go unasked

As Hong Kong moves toward implementing landmark legislation to protect people's end-of-life care wishes, a research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has developed and tested a pioneering ...

15 hours ago in Other
Tech Xplore / AI-powered solar aquaculture reveals a scalable pathway for food, energy and climate action

Researchers in Taiwan demonstrate that installing solar panels above clam ponds can simultaneously support aquaculture and renewable energy under increasing climate stress. Using real-world farm data, the study shows that ...

17 hours ago in Engineering
Phys.org / Removing southern African fences may help wildlife and boost economy

Fences intended to protect cattle from catching diseases from wildlife and other livestock in southern Africa are in disrepair, restrict wild animal migrations and likely intensify human-elephant conflict—but a plan to ...

17 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / Natto fermentation actively produces health-promoting supersulfide molecules, study reveals

Supersulfide molecules, metabolites from plants that are important in cellular metabolism, are attracting attention in the medical and nutritional fields for their potential in supporting health and disease prevention. Natto, ...

17 hours ago in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / COVID-19 restrictions linked to global decline in children's movement skills

A new study examines how COVID-19 restrictions affected children and adolescents' movement skills, analyzing measured changes in motor competence before and after lockdowns, school closures and reduced access to physical ...

16 hours ago in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Pittsburgh study links dark roofs and roads to higher heat and social vulnerability

Cities are increasingly becoming the epicenter of climate-related risks, with research showing that impervious surfaces (e.g., roofs, streets, sidewalks, parking lots) are a major driver of urban climate impacts because they ...

17 hours ago in Earth