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Phys.org / When indoor plants go overboard: Too much greenery can raise stress levels, research finds
Indoor greenery enhances well-being, but new research shows that too much can overwhelm people. The findings could guide the design of healthier indoor environments.
Phys.org / Depletion of Ukraine's soils threatens long-term global food security
Beyond the disruption to Ukraine's food exports, the war is jeopardizing the country's long-term ability to remain the "breadbasket of Europe," because its soils are gradually losing vital crop nutrients.
Phys.org / AC instead of DC unlocks nano-LEDs for VR headsets and near-eye displays
LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, are essential components in near-eye displays like virtual reality and augmented reality headsets and smart glasses, along with electronics like cameras and medical equipment.
Phys.org / Molecular dynamics simulations use atomistic force field to capture RNA folding with high accuracy
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is one of life's most versatile molecules, with roles going far beyond being a messenger of genetic code, as it is fundamentally involved in gene regulation, processing, and maintenance across all living ...
Phys.org / AI assistant developed for every step of the scientific process
Researchers have developed an AI-powered 'scientific assistant' designed to accelerate the scientific process by helping them identify new research questions, analyze and interpret data, and produce scientific documents.
Phys.org / When only the strong shells survive: Archaeology's fresh approach to turn oyster shells into tools of conservation
We've feasted on them, built economies around them and in some places nearly erased them from our coasts. Today, 85% of the world's oyster reefs are gone. Many fisheries are collapsing, and those in Florida are no exception: ...
Phys.org / Genetics may influence our choice of academic field
What we choose to study—whether fine art or finance—is one of the most influential decisions in our lives. It shapes not only career trajectories, but also income, fertility, and well-being. As access to education is ...
Phys.org / Pink sea anemone that 'builds a home' for hermit crabs discovered off Japan's deep-sea coast
Researchers from Kumamoto University and collaborating institutions have discovered a new species of deep-sea sea anemone that builds shell-like "homes" for hermit crabs—an extraordinary case of mutualism and co-evolution ...
Phys.org / Dynamics of Denisovan ancestry in Eurasians over the past 40,000 years revealed
Modern humans inherited part of their ancestry from multiple, genetically distinct Denisovan groups through interbreeding events. However, the history of contact with Denisovans remains unclear.
Phys.org / Physicists achieve high precision in measuring strontium atoms using rubidium neighbor
Having good neighbors can be very valuable—even in the atomic world. A team of Amsterdam physicists was able to determine an important property of strontium atoms, a highly useful element for modern applications in atomic ...
Phys.org / Scientists uncover key mechanisms that drive an enzyme linked to aging and cancer
Sir2, an enzyme belonging to sirtuins, has been shown to be involved in the deacetylation of proteins. Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo reveal that a tandem allosteric effect of reactant and product is responsible ...
Phys.org / Optimizing avalanche photodiode design for photodetection in the ultraviolet wavelength
Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes (GM-APDs) are highly sensitive light detectors, capable of detecting single photons. Photons of certain wavelengths, when absorbed by photodiodes, generate electron-hole pairs in a process ...
