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Phys.org / Climate enters the overshoot era—science and policy need to react

The International Court of Justice reiterated in 2025 that the 1.5°C limit is the countries' primary agreed target under the Paris Agreement. With record-high global temperatures in recent years, the world is firmly on track ...

5 hours ago in Earth
Phys.org / Identifying mechanisms that support nanoparticle therapy for autoimmune diseases

Northwestern Medicine scientists in the laboratory of Stephen Miller, Ph.D., professor emeritus of Microbiology–Immunology, have identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms required for the antigen-specific tolerance ...

5 hours ago in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / New metric can help physicians to monitor lung health

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma before symptoms start. ...

6 hours ago in Inflammatory disorders
Phys.org / Researchers identify key gene for enhancing oil yield and quality in Jatropha

Jatropha curcas is a perennial woody plant species of the Euphorbiaceae family. This drought-resistant shrub is widely recognized for its potential to produce biodiesel and bio-jet fuel on marginal lands, avoiding competition ...

5 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / How microorganisms on rock surfaces shape groundwater

Deep beneath the Earth's surface, in the pores and crevices of rock, live huge communities of microorganisms. They are invisible to the naked eye—yet they play a central role in the quality of our groundwater and in global ...

6 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Inside the newborn mind: Babies categorize objects in the brain at just two months old, neuroscientists discover

Babies as young as two months old are able to categorize distinct objects in their brains—much earlier than previously thought—according to new research from neuroscientists at Trinity College Dublin. The research, which ...

11 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Targeting the 'good' arm after stroke can lead to better motor skills

Traditional stroke rehabilitation therapy focuses on restoring strength and movement to the more impaired side of the body, but a new randomized clinical trial has revealed that targeted therapy for the less impaired arm ...

11 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / New formula unravels vines' parasitic nature

Twisting upwardly on trees and other plants—along with houses and even lampposts—vines are a wonder of nature. However, their marvels mask their parasitic behavior: in attaching to other life forms, vines block sunlight ...

12 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / In Sweden, young adults feel most dissatisfied while the oldest thrive

Young adults in Sweden feel significantly worse than older people in almost all areas of life. While older Swedes rank among the happiest in the world, young adults struggle with loneliness and psychological distress. These ...

2 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / The tension between moral pursuits and personal authenticity

French Post-Impressionist Paul Gauguin created innovative, enduring paintings and sculptures set on Tahiti and other Pacific islands, but he had to leave his family to pursue his art. He also impregnated and abandoned multiple ...

7 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Biologists discover alternative systems that help cells control genes

Researchers at the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have uncovered how eukaryotic cells can control gene activity even after losing one of their major gene-regulatory systems during evolution. ...

13 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Climate worry ties to depression, but hope plus action may ease it

Climate worry is associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms among Finns of all ages. However, these symptoms are less common among individuals whose climate-related hope is combined with various forms of action, such ...

5 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry