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Earth’s axis tilted nearly 80 centimeters east, study

Climate model estimates show significant groundwater depletion during the 20th century, consistent with global mean sea level (GMSL) budget analysis. It has been proposed that an important anthropogenic contribution is sea level rise due to groundwater …

Scientists Create an Avian Flu Detection Kit

Avian influenzas, particularly the highly pathogenic avian flu H5N1, have caused huge amounts of wild and agricultural birds to die or be culled over the past few years, and the virus has moved into many other animals, including dairy cows and pigs. About …

Uranus's swaying moons will help spacecraft seek out hidden oceans

When NASA's Voyager 2 flew by Uranus in 1986, it captured grainy photographs of large ice-covered moons. Now nearly 40 years later, NASA plans to send another spacecraft to Uranus, this time equipped to see if those icy moons are hiding liquid water …

Despite Stringent Efforts, Ryugu Sample was Rapidly Contaminated on Earth

Microbes are everywhere on Earth. If a place can harbor life, there are probably microbes there. This includes the frozen lakes of Antarctica, the intensely hot springs of Yellowstone, and the human gastrointestinal tract. So when scientists were able to …

How Expectations Shape Our Gaze in a Changing World

Summary: Our expectations about potential changes in a scene influence how we move our eyes, even when viewing static images. Participants looked more at areas with a high “potential for change” (PfC)—such as objects likely to move—when they expected the …

Phages, towards a targeted alternative to antibiotics

With the rapid development of antibiotics in the 1930s, phage therapy -- using viruses known as bacteriophages or phages to tackle bacterial infections -- fell into oblivion. But as the current rise in antibiotic resistance is making it increasingly …

A clue to what lies beneath the bland surfaces of Uranus and Neptune

These are just two proposals that planetary scientists have come up with for what lies beneath the thick, bluish, hydrogen-and-helium atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune, our solar system's unique, but superficially bland, ice giants. A planetary …

'Multivitamins' could save coral reefs from climate destruction

Corals act more like us humans than one might think. These aquatic structures host an array of marine life while also depending on their microenvironment to survive and grow. Just like humans take multivitamins to stay healthy, corals rely on essential …

The explosive secret of the squirting cucumber: Incredible footage reveals how the species can blast mucilage out at ...

'Squirting cucumber' may sound like a vulgar euphemism, but it's truly one of the most remarkable species in the natural world. The quirky plant, a relative of the edible cucumber, ejects its seeds at a whopping 44mph – even faster than the …

Earth to say goodbye to ‘mini moon’, as scientists reveal when they think it will return

Nonlinear compton scattering with a multi-petawatt laser producing ultra-bright gamma rays

In a groundbreaking study recently published online in the journal Nature Photonics, a team of researchers has successfully demonstrated nonlinear Compton scattering (NCS) between an ultra-relativistic electron beam and an ultrahigh intensity laser pulse …

All-optical nonlinear Compton scattering achieved with multi-petawatt laser producing ultra-bright gamma rays

All-optical nonlinear Compton scattering achieved with multi-petawatt laser producing ultra-bright gamma rays by Riko Seibo Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 26, 2024 In a major advancement for strong field physics, researchers from the Institute for Basic Science…

AURIN, QUT team wins ArcGIS StoryMaps contest

A team from the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network (AURIN) and the Queensland Institute of Technology (QUT) have won their category in the UN World Data Forum’s 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition. Their winning entry, ‘Understanding Heat Risk …

Combating climate change: Recyclable batteries remove CO2 from the atmosphere

With the new climate protection Act, Germany has committed to achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. To achieve this, emissions must be avoided, CO2 removed from the atmosphere and fossil fuels replaced with renewable energy sources. According to …

Hunger hormone leptin can direct neural development in a leptin receptor-independent manner

Researchers from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences have uncovered the first example of activity-dependent development of hypothalamic neural circuitry. Although previous research has shown that the hormone leptin acts directly on …

Managing forests with smart technologies

Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity. This threatens natural resources, …

Quantum mechanism identified as a key to accelerating ocean temperatures

From: University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Accelerating rates of heat uptake by oceans that don’t fit current climate models can now be explained by quantum physics according to an Australian scientist. In a recent paper published in the Journal of …

"Non-recyclable" plastic gets new life via sunlight and its own pigment

Many disposable objects are made of black plastic, which has so far proven to be very hard to recycle. US scientists have devised a new method of recycling black polystyrene, however, simply using sunlight and an ingredient that's already present in …

Breakthrough: Previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water identified

Since the 1980s, its been known that a mysterious contaminant forms in chloraminated drinking water, but only now has a Swiss-American research team been able to identify the unknown product in US drinking water systems. A team of researchers from the …

PERTHERA ANNOUNCES LANDMARK STUDY SHOWING MULTI-OMIC TESTING’S ROLE IN IMPROVING OUTCOMES FOR METASTATIC BREAST CANCER

MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Perthera, the industry leader in Precision Oncology Decision Support, in collaboration with researchers from George Mason University and The Side-Out Foundation, announces the …

Biomed Industries, Inc. Unveils Groundbreaking research on NA-931 as a Potential Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

Biomed Industries, Inc. Unveils Groundbreaking Research on NA-931 as a Potential Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder at World Conference on Addiction Medicine SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Biomed Industries, …

REACH OUT AND READ CHOSEN AS ONLY U.S.-BASED NONPROFIT FOR NEW YORK TIMES HOLIDAY IMPACT PRIZE

Pulitzer Prize winner and philanthropist Nicholas Kristof spotlights nonprofits tackling some of society’s “most pressing challenges” BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas …

IRLabs Launches Online Store Offering Infrared Detection and Cryogenic Equipment

TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IRLabs, a leader in infrared detection and custom cryogenic solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new online store, providing research institutions and cryogenic …

Ben Williamson Appointed Executive Director of Animal Outlook, Leading Groundbreaking Animal Protection Investigations

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Animal Outlook, a national non-profit animal protection organization, is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Williamson as its new Executive Director. With over a …

Healthcare Professionals Descending further into a Mental Health Crisis

Ruled by Technology, Protocol, and AI, Healthcare Professionals are descending further into a Mental Health Crisis and Rising Suicide Rates as we approach 2025. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The medical …

Taejun Ryu, CEO of Korean tech PR firm 'Team Cookie', won 'Rising Star' at the KPRA Awards

“Helping tech startups that have innovative technology but struggle with storytelling and brand marketing” SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Team Cookie, a PR firm specializing in tech startups, announced …

Revolutionizing Collegiate Athlete Safety: Sani Sport to Combat Pathogens in College Athletics Equipment

College Sports Solutions and Sani Sport Unite to Prioritize Athlete Safety with Industry-Leading Equipment Sanitation Solutions ATLANTA, VA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- College Sports Solutions (CSS), a leader in …

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Leads the Way in Paediatric Interventional Oncology with IASIOS Enrolment

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital becomes the first paediatric hospital to pursue accreditation in interventional oncology. VIENNA, AUSTRIA, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital takes a …

Vista Apex Donates Cleaning Supplies to Support Local Dog Shelter, Woof Gang Rescue

Vista Apex supports Woof Gang Rescue with a donation of cleaning supplies, helping the nonprofit provide safe, clean spaces for dogs awaiting their homes. RACINE, WI, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vista Apex, a leading …

NPS Atomic Fountain for Research in Quantum Sensing, Nears Completion of First Phase

NPS physicists are on track to bring a new atomic fountain online – the largest of its kind in the world – for applications to quantum sensing experiments. MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naval …

Advanced Genomics APAC Announces Partnership with 3BIGS to Expand Cancer Genomic Testing Services Across Asia-Pacific

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, November 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Genomics APAC is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with South Korea-based 3BIGS to bring advanced cancer genomic testing services to the Asia-Pacific market. Through …

InSphero and FDA’s NCTR Publish the Largest Benchmarking Study on Early-stage Liver Toxicity Using 3D Liver Microtissues

InSphero’s 3D liver microtissues predicted liver toxicity with 80% accuracy in a study with 152 drugs, advancing human-based safety testing. ZüRICH, SWITZERLAND, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- InSphero, the global leader in 3D cell …

A novel method to shed light on heat waves

A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher developed a machine learning model that uses data stored in paleoclimate archives, such as tree rings, to investigate how shifts in climate impact atmospheric blocking, a weather phenomenon linked to …

AI Breakthrough Ushers in New Era of Personalized Medicine

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI Biotechnology company Ainnocence is transforming healthcare through AI-driven advances in antibody, cell, and gene therapy design. Their proprietary third-generation …

AHVAP Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

AHVAP Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) is announcing the results of our 2025 Board of …

Evaluating the Potential for a Sustainable NMC Cathode Supply Chain in North America

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North America is on the verge of a new era of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. In recent years, governments, mining companies, and automakers have spent hundreds of billions of …

Urinary Drainage Bags Market to Witness 4.9% CAGR by 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Westford, USA, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that Urinary Drainage Bags Market size will attain the value of USD 3.11 Billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 4.9% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The growing older population across the …

Healthcare Interoperability Solutions Market to Evolve at a Stellar 12.9% CAGR through 2031 | SkyQuest Technology

Westford, USA, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SkyQuest projects that the healthcare interoperability solutions market size will attain a value of USD 10.13 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 12.9% over the forecast period (2024-2031). Rising adoption of …

PowerPatent Unveils Special Year-End Discounts on Advanced AI-Powered Patent Drafting Solutions

Take advantage of PowerPatent's exclusive year-end discounts on AI-powered patent drafting tools and solutions, designed to enhance efficiency and innovation. HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PowerPatent …