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Phys.org / Most freshwater eels eaten worldwide are from threatened species, study finds
Professor Kenzo Kaifu and Research Fellow Hiromi Shiraishi of Chuo University, together with Professor Yu-Shan Han of National Taiwan University, conducted the world's first quantitative study to reveal the global consumption ...
Phys.org / Injectable and self-healable glowing hydrogel achieves ultra-sensitive detection of formaldehyde
Researchers from the Institute of Polymer Science and Engineering at National Taiwan University have developed a multifunctional hydrogel sensor for detecting formaldehyde.
Phys.org / Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old ceremonial site in Jordan
A research team led by the University of Copenhagen has uncovered a remarkable Early Bronze Age ritual landscape at Murayghat in Jordan. The discovery can shed new light on how ancient communities responded to social and ...
Phys.org / Developing drugs—with tens of thousands of minuscule droplets on a small glass plate
A glass plate, a delicate tube and an oil bath are all that is required: thanks to a new method, researchers at ETH Zurich can produce tens of thousands of tiny droplets within minutes. This enables them to test enzymes and ...
Phys.org / New insights into how salt gathers at common solvent surfaces
New research led by Flinders University has shed light on one of chemistry's big mysteries by describing how simple salts exist near the surface of liquid solvents.
Phys.org / Quantum networks bring new precision to dark matter searches
Detecting dark matter—the mysterious substance that holds galaxies together—is one of the greatest unsolved problems in physics. Although it cannot be seen or touched directly, scientists believe dark matter leaves weak ...
Phys.org / Planet formation depends on when it happens: New model shows why
A new study led by UNLV scientists sheds light on how planets, including Earth, formed in our galaxy—and why the life and death of nearby stars are an important piece of the puzzle.
Phys.org / Scientist tackles key roadblock for AI in drug discovery
The drug development pipeline is a costly and lengthy process. Identifying high-quality "hit" compounds—those with high potency, selectivity, and favorable metabolic properties—at the earliest stages is important for ...
Phys.org / AI-powered model enhances atmospheric calibration precision for astronomical observation and geodetic measurement
Researchers from the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a hybrid deep learning model that can accurately predict atmospheric delay, a key source of error in astronomical observations ...
Phys.org / New druggable protein discovered in Leishmania parasites
Leishmaniasis belongs to the class of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that particularly affect people in the poorest tropical regions of the world. NTDs are less studied and therapeutically addressed than other diseases.
Phys.org / Exchange of genetic diversity between species accelerates evolutionary adaptation in songbirds
Climate change is rapidly altering our environment—and posing major challenges for many animal species. Whether they can adapt depends largely on their genetic diversity. An international study involving researchers from ...
Phys.org / Exploring the power of plants to make drugs out of sunlight
Plants are consummate chemists, using the sun's energy and carbon dioxide from the air, to conjure a dazzling array of complex natural products in ways that cannot be replicated synthetically in the lab.
