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Phys.org / A 'wasteful' plant process makes a key prenatal vitamin—climate change may reduce it
New research from Michigan State University reveals that photorespiration—long considered a wasteful process—is essential for producing a crucial nutrient for preventing birth defects.
Phys.org / Sensors reveal surprising drop in methane emissions after flooding in coastal wetlands
University of Toledo environmental researchers trooped through the woods and wetlands of the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge for a week in early June. Their mission? To outfit an approximately 16-acre site with nearly 300 ...
Phys.org / Roll-to-roll method streamlines DNA sequencing with faster, more efficient fluidics
Researchers at Beijing Genomics and IMDEA Nanociencia institutes have introduced a novel method that could significantly accelerate efficiency and reduce the cost of handling fluidics in DNA sequencing.
Phys.org / Wading through the noise: New audio tool pinpoints river species
When people think of nature sounds, they likely imagine birds singing at dawn or frogs calling after rain. But beneath the surface of our rivers is a whole soundscape that most of us have never even thought to listen to—until ...
Phys.org / Experimental method successfully resolves five molecules in the same condensate without using fluorescence
Biological condensates are small, membraneless organelles typically consisting of multiple proteins and nucleic acids within cells. They are involved in a diverse array of cellular processes but, despite their importance, ...
Phys.org / Fruit fly research shows that mechanical forces drive evolutionary change
A tissue fold known as the cephalic furrow, an evolutionary novelty that forms between the head and the trunk of fly embryos, plays a mechanical role in stabilizing embryonic tissues during the development of the fruit fly ...
Phys.org / 'Major floods and droughts every 15 years': AI forecasts a crisis for Pakistan
A new study led by Professor Jonghun Kam's team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has uncovered a shocking forecast for Pakistan's future. Using a cutting-edge AI model, the research predicts that the ...
Phys.org / Proboscis monkeys' big noses boost vocal identity
The prominent noses of male proboscis monkeys, long thought to be merely visual signals, play a crucial role in vocal communication, enhancing individual identity. A new study published in the Journal of the Royal Society ...
Phys.org / Sugar-coated nanoparticles could target deadly breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer is particularly aggressive and difficult to treat; but recent research may offer a new way to target the often-deadly disease.
Phys.org / Mapping an entire subcontinent for sustainable development
Using the first complete dataset of more than 415 million buildings across 50 countries in sub‐Saharan Africa, researchers at the University of Chicago created an unprecedented approach to urban development, down to each ...
Phys.org / Researchers explore new strategies to develop environmentally safe polymer materials
Traditional polymers such as plastics are widely utilized for their chemical inertness and durability. However, these very properties make them non-degradable in nature and cause long-term environmental damage due to their ...
Phys.org / 'Mob breaker' TRIM37 prevents abnormal cell division by eliminating extra spindle poles
In 2000, researchers discovered that mutations that inactivate a gene known as TRIM37 cause a developmental disease called Mulibrey nanism. The extremely rare inherited disorder leads to growth delays and abnormalities in ...
