Ultrawide binary objects in the Kuiper belt may not have come from the earliest solar system, research suggests
Trying to understand the makeup and evolution of the solar system's Kuiper belt has kept researchers busy since it was hypothesized soon after the discovery of Pluto in 1930. In particular, binary pairs ...
26 Nov 12:25 · phys.org
PNA5 targets Parkinson’s cognitive symptoms, may slow decline
Mice given PNA5, a therapy candidate targeting Parkinson’s cognitive symptoms, performed better on tests of memory and spatial recognition.
26 Nov 13:15 · Parkinson's News Today
Preserved dopamine pools seen in Parkinson's patients with tremor
Parkinson's patients with tremor may have dopamine pools in the caudate nucleus, a specific region of the brain, per a study.
26 Nov 13:45 · Parkinson's News Today
Shock as 60 metres of beauty spot washed away in Devon
An old railway has been left dangling
26 Nov 15:07 · PlymouthLive
DWP changes to benefits - which conditions are to be targeted
Government has launched massive plan to get people back to work - and stop benefits of people refusing to search for jobs
26 Nov 15:52 · DevonLive
Lesbian couple over the moon with IVF pregnancy after months of struggle
Same-sex couples face more barriers than heterosexual couples when it comes to conceiving with the help of the NHS
26 Nov 16:38 · NottinghamshireLive
Council spends £265k repainting road markings - but they're too small
Bungling work men painted the parallel parking spaces a foot narrower than requested, meaning many motorists were left unable to fit their cars in them.
26 Nov 16:46 · Mail Online
Machine learning tool detects early signs of Alzheimer's in mice
Subtle signs of Alzheimer's disease can emerge decades before a diagnosis-;often in the form of irregular behaviors that reflect very early stages of brain dysfunction.
26 Nov 17:32 · News-Medical
Study suggests wild boars could be potential source of hepatitis E transmission to humans
Over the last few decades, wild boar populations have increased in the urban areas of Barcelona and in other parts of Catalonia. This wild animal is an important reservoir of the hepatitis E virus, the ...
26 Nov 17:34 · phys.org
NOAA research predicts an increase in active Atlantic hurricane seasons
Tropical cyclones are among the most deadly and costly natural disasters that affect the United States and many other countries each year. This has led the scientific community to prioritize improving ...
26 Nov 17:34 · phys.org
First U.S. trial uses non-viral CRISPR to correct sickle cell mutation
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is enrolling patients in an innovative clinical trial that seeks to cure sickle cell disease.
26 Nov 17:35 · News-Medical
Researchers develop a rapid, hands-free test for detecting bacteria in liquids
A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a color change to confirm the presence of disease-causing pathogens, promising much easier diagnostic tests and greater food safety.
26 Nov 17:53 · phys.org
Twisted light gives electrons a spinning kick: Researchers develop a novel way to control quantum interactions
It's hard to tell when you're catching some rays at the beach, but light packs a punch. Not only does a beam of light carry energy, it can also carry momentum. This includes linear momentum, which is ...
26 Nov 18:10 · phys.org
Improved catalyst turns harmful greenhouse gases into cleaner fuels and feedstocks
A chemical reaction can convert two polluting greenhouse gases into valuable building blocks for cleaner fuels and feedstocks, but the high temperature required for the reaction also deactivates the catalyst. ...
26 Nov 18:15 · phys.org
Study discovers how algae produce a hormone they use to communicate
A study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production. The ...
26 Nov 19:03 · phys.org
Scientists successfully use harmless viruses to investigate the nervous system in frogs
Virus. When you hear the word, you probably shudder. But not all viruses are bad or cause disease. Some are even used for therapeutic applications or vaccination. In basic research, they are often employed ...
26 Nov 19:11 · phys.org
Fruit fly study offers new insights into sperm evolution
Sperm are the most diverse and rapidly evolving cell type. Why sperm have undergone such dramatic evolution is a mystery that has stumped biologists for more than a century.
26 Nov 19:33 · phys.org
Final data and undiscovered images from NASA's NEOWISE
While NASA's NEOWISE telescope ended its journey through space on Nov. 1, 2024, the team at IPAC, a science center at Caltech, was working on one further gift from the prolific mission.
26 Nov 19:43 · phys.org
Rainwater insufficient to replenish the Guarani Aquifer owing to overuse and drought, study warns
A study conducted by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil measured the contributions of rainwater and groundwater to the maintenance of springs and rivers in the vicinity of Brotas, ...
26 Nov 19:44 · phys.org
Maritime pine seeds remember temperature conditions
The seeds of maritime pines remember the temperatures they experienced during early development. This memory persists in young trees for at least two years after germination. The above discovery was made ...
26 Nov 19:46 · phys.org
Cobalt ions, not covalent organic frameworks themselves, drive catalytic activity, study finds
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are less stable as catalysts than previously thought but remain highly active. COFs are promising designer catalysts, for example for the sustainable production of chemicals ...
26 Nov 19:47 · phys.org
Unexplained heat-wave 'hotspots' are popping up across the globe
Earth's hottest recorded year was 2023, at 2.12°F above the 20th-century average. This surpassed the previous record set in 2016. So far, the 10 hottest yearly average temperatures have occurred in the ...
26 Nov 19:56 · phys.org
Families reveal experiences of homelessness in study
The challenges of working and becoming homeless and the barriers to finding rental accommodation to escape homelessness are among the experiences revealed by families in a new study.
26 Nov 20:01 · RTE.ie
Astronomers discover a 'hot Neptune' in a tight orbit
A Neptune-sized planet, TOI-3261 b, makes a scorchingly close orbit around its host star. Only the fourth object of its kind ever found, the planet could reveal clues as to how planets such as these form.
26 Nov 20:15 · phys.org
Bandwidth measurements show how pulsar signals distort as they move through space
A study that sheds new light on how pulsar signals—the spinning remnants of massive stars—distort as they travel through space, published in The Astrophysical Journal, was led by Dr. Sofia Sheikh, ...
26 Nov 20:22 · phys.org
OKEANOS—A mission that would have returned samples from the Trojan asteroids
Getting a mission to the point of officially being accepted for launch is an ordeal. However, even when they aren't selected for implementation, their ideas, and in some cases, their technologies, can ...
26 Nov 20:42 · phys.org
Scientists enhance Seaglider technology to measure carbon dioxide
Scientists around the world rely on ocean monitoring tools to measure the effects of climate change. Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and their industry partners have advanced the technology ...
26 Nov 20:49 · phys.org
Conservation program prepares captive parrots for life in the wild
Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) are working with parrot free-flight experts and partners in Brazil in an effort to increase the success rate ...
26 Nov 20:53 · phys.org
NASA satellite data reveal role of green spaces in cooling cities
As any urban dweller who has lived through a heat wave knows, a shady tree can make all the difference. But what happens when there's no shade available?
26 Nov 21:22 · phys.org
Targeting bacterial defense mechanisms for effective antibiotic treatment
In addition to the urgent need for new antibiotics, alternative strategies are required to tackle the problem of antibiotic resistance. Michaela Wenzel, Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, ...
26 Nov 21:22 · phys.org
Benchmarking the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility
It's a paper that's been more than four decades in the making. Published in Physical Review Accelerators and Beams, a study has re-benchmarked the main particle accelerator at the U.S. Department of Energy's ...
26 Nov 21:32 · phys.org
UK's 'world-leading' climate law in crisis as emissions targets at risk
The UK's world-leading Climate Change Act has had a "transformative" effect on fighting global warming, but progress is now at risk, a report warns
26 Nov 21:53 · ChronicleLive
Rising number of single women turn to IVF to become mums
Some 6% of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycles in 2022 were for single women, a rise from 2% in 2012, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) said.
26 Nov 22:00 · ChronicleLive
Inquiry families still fear hospital building safety
Relatives say they are not reassured that problems have been solved at Scotland’s biggest hospital campus.
26 Nov 22:42 · BBC News
How public forests in the U.S. nourish and heal millions
Forests in the U.S. provide over 255,000 metric tons of food and medicines annually, sustaining millions through wild harvesting and grazing, with profound cultural, nutritional, and economic benefits.
26 Nov 22:54 · News-Medical
Tragic zoo death of two baby elephants inside of a month leaves workers heartbroken
Two pregnant Asian elephants at Blackpool Zoo have both lost their calves this autumn, staff have said.
27 Nov 00:35 · Manchester Evening News
Only the sharpest minds can solve all four brainteasers in a minute
This task is a little out of the ordinary as it asks puzzlers to tackle four brainteasers which have different levels of difficulty and only the smartest can do all four in a minunte
27 Nov 01:30 · The Mirror
Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers
Eight people have been detained after a suspected methanol poisoning left six foreign tourists dead.
27 Nov 01:42 · BBC News
Norway’s apology to Sami and other minority groups for assimilation policies
Norway parliament apologises to Sami and other minority groups for assimilation policies
27 Nov 02:00 · The Hindu
Everyone can see the trees but only people with the highest IQ can spot polar bear
A new visual illusion is putting Brits’ brain power to the test - the trees are easy to see but can you spot the polar bear in under seven seconds amongst the snowy landscape?
27 Nov 02:00 · The Mirror
Scientists decode ovarian aging with groundbreaking molecular atlas
Researchers unveil a comprehensive multi-omics atlas of ovarian aging, highlighting coordinated gene expression changes, mTOR signaling, and cellular communication as key to understanding fertility decline.
27 Nov 02:19 · News-Medical
CBRN facility to become a reality soon
Visakhapatnam: After a long wait, approval for a secondary level Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) medical management centre gained momentum as a memorandum of understanding was...
27 Nov 02:26 · The Hans India
Mitochondrial energy shutdown triggers inflammatory response instead of cell death
Whether cells in the human body survive or die under stress depends, among other things, on their mitochondria.
27 Nov 02:31 · News-Medical
Paisa Vasool! Beggars rule the roost at traffic signals
Nearly 3,500 beggars and transgenders harass citizens at busy traffic signals across the city
27 Nov 02:34 · The Hans India
Placental defects linked to congenital heart defects
Congenital heart defects are the most common form of human birth defect, but we still don't fully understand what causes them.
27 Nov 02:35 · News-Medical
Emory University Hospital performs first U.S. implant of novel ventricular assist device
On Nov. 18, the heart failure and transplantation team at Emory University Hospital (EUH) made history, performing the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of ventricular assist device (VAD), which provides crucial care to patients with failing hearts.
27 Nov 02:52 · News-Medical
Cardiovascular disease risk linked to early brain decline in men
Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, face brain health decline a decade earlier-;from their mid 50s to mid 70s-;than similarly affected women who are most susceptible from their mid 60s to mid 70s, suggest the findings of a long term study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.
27 Nov 02:59 · News-Medical
'Rad' Rotorua skatepark project rolls closer to reality
Plans to turn a hill of grass into a multisport skatepark are rolling forward with concept designs on the way.
27 Nov 03:05 · RNZ
Barriers and boulders installed at Nottinghamshire beauty spot to stop big problem
The area has had significant issues of waste being dumped
27 Nov 04:00 · NottinghamshireLive
'It's a real problem' - Otago University wants glass bottle ban
It's a bid to clean up the perennial problem of broken glass in the streets of North Dunedin.
27 Nov 04:17 · RNZ
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