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Researchers identify signs tied to more severe cases of RSV

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011175858.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 17:58

Clinician-scientists analyzed samples from patients' airways and blood, finding distinct changes in children with severe cases of RSV, including an increase in the number of natural killer (NK) cells in their airways. The descriptive study, which focuses…

New 3D printing technique creates unique objects quickly and with less waste

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141558.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 14:15

A new technique enables makers to finely tune the color, shade, and texture of 3D-printed objects using only one material. The method is faster and uses less material than other approaches.

NASA's Hubble, New Horizons team up for a simultaneous look at Uranus

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141556.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 14:15

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and New Horizons spacecraft simultaneously set their sights on Uranus recently, allowing scientists to make a direct comparison of the planet from two very different viewpoints. The results inform future plans to study like…

How did the building blocks of life arrive on Earth?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141553.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 14:15

Researchers have used the chemical fingerprints of zinc contained in meteorites to determine the origin of volatile elements on Earth. The results suggest that without 'unmelted' asteroids, there may not have been enough of these compounds on Earth for…

'Inside-out' galaxy growth observed in the early universe

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141247.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 14:12

Astronomers have used the NASA/ESA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to observe the 'inside-out' growth of a galaxy in the early universe, only 700 million years after the Big Bang.

Dance, gibbon, dance!

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011141154.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 14:11

Female crested gibbons display jerky, almost geometric patterns of movement. Researchers have studied these conspicuous movements, which are comparable to human dances. They describe the structure of the dances, their rhythm and the contexts in which the…

Genomic study identifies human, animal hair in 'man-eater' lions' teeth

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241011140945.htm

Published: October 11, 2024 14:09

Scientists analyzed hairs extracted from the broken teeth of two 19th century 'man-eater' lions. Their analysis revealed DNA from giraffe, human, oryx, waterbuck, wildebeest and zebra as prey, along with hairs that originated from the lions.

Scientists cut harmful pollution from hydrogen engines

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010205911.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 20:59

Scientists have discovered a low-cost method to significantly reduce this pollution from hydrogen internal combustion engines by improving the efficiency of their catalytic converters. The researchers found that infusing platinum in catalytic converters…

How your skin tone could affect your meds

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010205906.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 20:59

Skin pigmentation may act as a 'sponge' for some medications, potentially influencing the speed with which active drugs reach their intended targets, a pair of scientists report.

A look into 'mirror molecules' may lead to new medicines

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010205852.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 20:58

Chemists have developed a new chemical reaction that will allow researchers to synthesize selectively the left-handed or right-handed versions of 'mirror molecules' found in nature and assess them for potential use against cancer, infection, depression,…

Loss of lake ice has wide-ranging environmental and societal consequences

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010142529.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 14:25

The world's freshwater lakes are freezing over for shorter periods of time due to climate change. This shift has major implications for human safety, as well as water quality, biodiversity, and global nutrient cycles.

How a bunch of seemingly disorganized cells go on to form a robust embryo

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010142527.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 14:25

Embryo development starts when a single egg cell is fertilized and starts dividing continuously. Initially a chaotic cluster, it gradually evolves into a highly organized structure. Scientists have now provided new insights into the process, emphasizing…

To make children better fact-checkers, expose them to more misinformation -- with oversight

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010124900.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 12:49

Researcherers say a pair of experiments with children ages 4 to 7 shows that, given children's natural skepticism and early exposure to the internet's boundless misinformation, it is crucial for adults to teach them practical fact-checking skills. Instead…

Understanding how smiling influences relationship building during real-life conversations

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010124850.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 12:48

Smiling during conversations often elevates the experience of knowing someone, but this understanding has been subjective. A new study investigated the reciprocal relationship between people who indulge in smiling during face-to-face conversations. The…

Fossils and fires: Insights into early modern human activity in the jungles of Southeast Asia

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241010002142.htm

Published: October 10, 2024 00:21

Studying microscopic layers of dirt dug from the Tam Pa Ling cave site in northeastern Laos has provided a team of archaeologists further insights into some of the earliest evidence of Homo sapiens in mainland Southeast Asia. The site, which has been…

The new fashion: Clothes that help combat rising temperatures

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009215428.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 21:54

A team of international researchers has developed a natural fabric that urban residents could wear to counter rising temperatures in cities worldwide, caused by buildings, asphalt, and concrete.

Inspired by Spider-Man, a lab recreates web-slinging technology

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009215417.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 21:54

Researchers took the imaginary scenes from Spider-Man seriously and created the first web-slinging technology in which a fluid material can shoot from a needle, immediately solidify as a string, and adhere to and lift objects.

In double breakthrough, mathematician solves two long-standing problems

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183553.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 18:35

A professor who has devoted his career to resolving the mysteries of higher mathematics has solved two separate, fundamental problems that have perplexed mathematicians for decades.

In studying the mating rituals of fruit flies, scientists may have learned something about how brains evolve

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183551.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 18:35

Researchers have identified how the architecture of brain circuits helps different species flexibly adapt to new mating signals across evolutionary timeframes.

Do people with MS have an increased risk of cancer?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183548.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 18:35

A new study has found some cancers to be slightly more frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in people without MS. Types of cancers found to have a small increased risk include bladder, brain and cervical cancers. The study does not prove…

NASA's Hubble watches Jupiter's Great Red Spot behave like a stress ball

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009183537.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 18:35

Astronomers have observed Jupiter's legendary Great Red Spot (GRS), an anticyclone large enough to swallow Earth, for at least 150 years. But there are always new surprises -- especially when NASA's Hubble Space Telescope takes a close-up look at it.…

Viruses are teeming on your toothbrush, showerhead

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009122630.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 12:26

Microbiologists found that showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses -- most of which have never been seen before.

Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009121344.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 12:13

Using peptides and a snippet of the large molecules in plastics, materials scientists have developed materials made of tiny, flexible nano-sized ribbons that can be charged just like a battery to store energy or record digital information.

A matter of taste: Electronic tongue reveals AI 'inner thoughts'

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009121229.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 12:12

Researchers recently developed electronic tongue capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content; diverse products, including soda types and coffee blends; signs of spoilage in fruit juices; and instances of…

Another step towards decoding smell

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241009121121.htm

Published: October 9, 2024 12:11

We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food is not as tasty as it once was, or we no longer react to dangers such as the smell of smoke. Researchers have investigated the neuronal mechanisms of human odor…

Will AI tools revolutionize public health? Not if they continue following old patterns, researchers argue

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008201419.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 20:14

A new article shares findings from an extensive literature analysis of AI's current trajectory in health care.

Atomic-level mechanism in polycrystalline materials

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008201417.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 20:14

Researchers show that for the first time they have achieved atomic-scale observations of grain rotation in polycrystalline materials. Using state-of-the-art microscopy tools, the scientists were able to heat samples of platinum nanocrystalline thin films…

Team engineers new enzyme to produce synthetic genetic material

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008201414.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 20:14

A research team describes how they engineered an efficient new enzyme that can produce a synthetic genetic material called threose nucleic acid. The ability to synthesize artificial chains of TNA, which is inherently more stable than DNA, advances the…

Transition to a circular bioeconomy requires getting prices right

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008163931.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 16:39

A circular bioeconomy that reduces and recycles waste, transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable bio-based alternatives, and regenerates natural systems is critical for feeding and fueling the world's growing population in environmentally sustainable…

Oh my meniscus: Age poses risk of further knee injury in children

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008150412.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 15:04

A research team evaluated the treatment outcomes for discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) with osteochondritis dissecans. Age was found to be a risk factor for osteochondritis dissecans relapse or post-operative occurrence, and surgery on patients ages 9 and…

Adding fall blooming plants may help both managed and wild bees in cities

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008150246.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 15:02

There are nearly 4,000 native bee species in the United States, contributing to pollination in agricultural, urban and natural landscapes. Honey bees, however, are not native to the U.S., which has led to concerns that managed honey bee populations might…

New seed fossil sheds light on wind dispersal in plants

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008150236.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 15:02

Scientists have discovered one of the earliest examples of a winged seed, granting insight into the origin and early evolution of wind dispersal strategies in plants.

Asymmetric placebo effect in response to spicy food

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008144630.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 14:46

The expectations humans have of a pleasurable sensation asymmetrically shape neuronal responses and subjective experiences to hot sauce, according to a new study.

Echoes in the brain: Why today's workout could fuel next week's bright idea

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008144627.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 14:46

In a pioneering longitudinal study, researchers found that the everyday effects of sleep, exercise, heart rate and mood -- both good and bad -- could linger in our brains for over two weeks.

What we can learn from hungry yeast cells

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122552.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:25

Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany and at University of Virginia School of Medicine have revealed a new cellular adaptation to starvation, in which the mitochondria of yeast cells get coated by ribosomes.…

Transition to low-carbon futures: New research uncovers rise in legal challenges to climate action

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122550.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:25

As the global push towards low-carbon societies accelerates, a new study reveals that justice concerns are increasingly surfacing in legal disputes over climate policies and projects. This phenomenon, described as 'just transition litigation', emphasizes…

One-time cooperation decisions unaffected by increased benefits to society

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122350.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:23

Until now, it was considered certain that people are more likely to cooperate if the benefits from cooperation are higher. A recently published, large-scale study has now called this finding into question: in over 2000 study participants, the researchers…

A new technique that makes competition between tumor cells visible can help personalize treatments for multiple myeloma

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122345.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:23

A new tool detects the evolutionary advantages of multiple myeloma cells over the different treatments available. The information it provides can help prevent the tumor from becoming resistant to drugs.

Holographic 3D printing has the potential to revolutionize multiple industries

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122240.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:22

Researchers have developed a novel method of 3D printing that uses acoustic holograms. The process is called holographic direct sound printing (HDSP). It builds on a method introduced in 2022 that described how sonochemical reactions in microscopic…

How diabetes-risk genes make cells less resilient to stress

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122237.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:22

Researchers have now discovered that DNA sequence changes known to increase a person's risk for diabetes are linked to how well pancreatic cells can handle two different kinds of molecular stress. In people with these DNA changes, the insulin-producing…

The secret strength of our cell guards

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008122235.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 12:22

Proteins control most of the body's functions, and their malfunction can have severe consequences, such as neurodegenerative diseases or cancer. Therefore, cells have mechanisms in place to control protein quality. In animal and human cells, chaperones of…

Increase access to nature in all daily environments and in education

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103825.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 10:38

Although access to nature is a basic human right, people's actual use of green spaces is subject to inequalities. A research team analyzed what conditions make it more likely that people are exposed to nature across generations: the availability of green…

Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103818.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 10:38

A cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are at high risk -- and could be implemented as a cost effective public mental health measure.

Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103809.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 10:38

Engineers built a solar-powered desalination system that produces large quantities of clean water despite variations in sunlight throughout the day. Because it requires no extra batteries, it offers a much more affordable way to produce drinking water,…

New apps will enable safer indoor navigation for visually impaired

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241008103803.htm

Published: October 8, 2024 10:38

Two new apps will enable blind people to navigate indoor buildings with spoken directions from a smartphone app, providing a safe method of wayfinding where GPS doesn't work.

AI speeds up the discovery of energy and quantum materials

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007222754.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 22:27

Unearthing new LEDs, solar cells, and photodetectors requires extensive knowledge surrounding the optical properties of materials. Calculating these takes time and resources. Yet researchers unveiled a new AI tool that can accurately, and crucially much…

Harnessing natural killer T cells to advance cancer immunotherapy for solid tumors

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007160301.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 16:03

In the fight against cancer, chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy has achieved notable success in treating blood cancers. However, it has been largely ineffective against solid tumors. A study demonstrates that a different immunotherapy approach…

Study explores novel therapeutic treatment for glioblastoma

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007160255.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 16:02

Researchers discovered combining the brain-penetrating antipsychotic drug pimozide with a clinically investigative glutamine metabolism inhibitor, CB-839, can overcome tumor resistance and effectively suppress GBM growth.

AI and quantum mechanics team up to accelerate drug discovery

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007134022.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 13:40

SMU have created SmartCADD. This open-source virtual tool combines artificial intelligence, quantum mechanics and Computer Assisted Drug Design (CADD) techniques to speed up the screening of chemical compounds, significantly reducing drug discovery…

Winds of change: James Webb Space Telescope reveals elusive details in young star systems

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007115547.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 11:55

Planet-forming disks, maelstroms of gas and dust swirling around young stars, are nurseries that give rise to planetary systems, including our solar system. Astronomers have discovered new details of gas flows that sculpt those disks and shape them over…

Space oddity: Most distant rotating disc galaxy found

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007115056.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 11:50

Researchers have discovered the most distant Milky-Way-like galaxy yet observed. Dubbed REBELS-25, this disc galaxy seems as orderly as present-day galaxies, but we see it as it was when the Universe was only 700 million years old. This is surprising…

After injury, these comb jellies can fuse to become one

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007114928.htm

Published: October 7, 2024 11:49

Researchers have made the surprising discovery that one species of comb jelly (Mnemiopsis leidyi) can fuse, such that two individuals readily turn into one following an injury. Afterwards, they rapidly synchronize their muscle contractions and merge…

New therapeutic target for cardiac arrhythmias emerges

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004171115.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 17:11

Researchers identified a lipid that is involved in regulating cardiac ion channels, providing insights into possible mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias in heart failure and a potential pathway for future therapeutic development.

Real-time data shows what happens when people lose their balance

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004153716.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 15:37

The study concludes that among older adults, voice recorders are effective at capturing the circumstances and context in which they lost their balance and potentially fell, without relying on recall later.

Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience?

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004121719.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 12:17

Magic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny from a hat or sawing someone in half, but tricks that rely on sound are scarce. A new article explores why creating a…

Research points to potential new treatment for aggressive prostate cancer subtype

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004121704.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 12:17

Researchers describe the mechanisms of how alterations in the CDK12 gene drive prostate cancer development and report on a promising degrader that targets CDK12 and a related gene to destroy tumors.

Pterosaurs needed feet on the ground to become giants

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004121701.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 12:17

A study determines when and how pterosaurs went from tiny tree-climbers to towering terrestrial titans Flying reptiles first came down from the trees in the mid-Jurassic Period, paving the way for giants with 10-meter wingspans. Fingers and toes point to…

Scientists uncover auditory 'sixth sense' in geckos

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004121658.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 12:16

Researchers discover that geckos use a mechanism usually associated with balance to sense vibrations, leading to new insights about how animals hear and feel their surroundings.

Drier winter habitat impacts songbirds' ability to survive migration

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004121656.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 12:16

A new study shows environmental conditions in migratory birds' winter homes carry over to affect their ability to survive spring migration and the breeding season.

Role of gamma-delta T cells in cancer immunology

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241004121653.htm

Published: October 4, 2024 12:16

A new study reveals critical insights into the role of gamma-delta T cells across 33 cancer types, shedding light on their potential as clinical biomarkers and therapeutic targets in cancer treatment. This comprehensive analysis represents a significant…

Improved water quality offsets in growing cities could protect Reef

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003221637.htm

Published: October 3, 2024 22:16

New research shows how growing Queensland regions can learn from biodiversity and carbon offsetting efforts to better meet water quality targets.

Hoarding disorder: 'Sensory CBT' treatment strategy shows promise

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003221635.htm

Published: October 3, 2024 22:16

Rehearsing alternative outcomes of discarding through imagery rescripting shows promise as a treatment strategy for people who hoard, a study by psychology researchers has shown.

Liquefied natural gas carbon footprint is worse than coal

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241003182223.htm

Published: October 3, 2024 18:22

Liquefied natural gas leaves a greenhouse gas footprint that is 33% worse than coal, when processing and shipping are taken into account, according to a new study.