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Phys.org / Edible oat protein nanofibrils can combat iron deficiency more effectively
Iron deficiency is widespread globally. Women are particularly affected, with one in five in Europe suffering from iron deficiency. The consequences are anemia, constant fatigue, chronic headaches and a weakened immune system.
Phys.org / Sex-determination gene in bees and ants identified
Most species on Earth exist as two biological sexes, and the exchange of genes between males and females is vital for their survival. Yet, what actually determines whether an individual develops into a male or female varies ...
Phys.org / Urban greenness for mental health benefits: Researchers uncover optimal 'dose'
As cities around the world grapple with escalating mental health challenges, researchers from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have pinpointed the ideal levels of urban greenness that maximize psychological well-being. Published ...
Phys.org / How a major Bay Area earthquake could endanger health care access
No one knows when the next major earthquake will strike. In the meantime, researchers are working to understand how these events could disrupt access to health care in densely populated regions—and how best to prepare for ...
Phys.org / Machine learning automates material analysis and design using X-ray spectroscopy data
Understanding the properties of different materials is an important step in material design. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an important technique for this, as it reveals detailed insights about a material's composition, ...
Phys.org / Explainable AI reveals how chemical sensors detect odors
NIMS has been developing chemical sensors as a key component of artificial olfaction technology (olfactory sensors), with the aim of putting this technology into practical use. In a new study, explainable AI (XAI) was used ...
Phys.org / Bashofu textiles combine banana fiber structure and artisan skill for sustainable comfort
For as long as humans have been around, we have been using our hands and senses to create beautiful and useful objects from the natural environment around us. While the artisans of old may not have the precision tools or ...
Phys.org / Precision genetic engineering points to a future of sustainable agriculture
As Earth's climate warms and changes, sustainable agricultural practices are critical for feeding a rapidly growing population. Can we genetically engineer crops to adapt to drought and other effects of a warming climate?
Phys.org / Americans support universities' broader social roles but oppose political activism
From free speech to sustainability, Americans broadly agree that universities should engage in a range of societal issues beyond their core education and research missions—while avoiding political activism, a Cornell economist ...
Phys.org / Silver nanowire electrodes get a conductivity surge with new coating technique
Researchers at UNIST have unveiled a simple, yet effective method to replace the insulating coating—known as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)—that covers silver nanowires (AgNWs), enabling significantly better electrical conductivity ...
Phys.org / Novel climate biostress model and sentinel system seek to track global climate impacts
An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) has unveiled a conceptual model and integrative monitoring framework designed to reveal how climate change ...
Phys.org / Zebrafish larvae's camouflage control traced to specific eye and brain cells
The ability of some animals to dynamically change color to match the brightness of their surroundings is one of nature's great survival tools, allowing flatfish to blend into sandy seabeds, frogs to adjust to the bottom of ...
