Forest loss intensifies climate change by increasing temperatures and cloud level, which leads to decrease of water
Montane forests are often cloudy, wet, cold, and occur on isolated mountains in Africa. They are rich in biodiversity and...
A wearable sensor supported by machine learning models is used to monitor and quantify freezing of gait (FOG) episodes in people with Parkinson’s disease
An international machine learning contest initiated by researchers at Tel Aviv University produced remarkable resultsCredit: Tel Aviv University. An international...
Will climate change lead to the extinction of a newly discovered tarantula species?
A new species of tarantula spider, Aphonopelma jacobii, has been discovered from the Chiricahua Mountains in southeastern Arizona. This small,...
Validated simulations optimize solar power generation with row-crop agriculture
West Lafayette, Ind. — A Purdue University research team has demonstrated how to optimize yield in corn fields equipped with...
Electric reactor could cut industrial emissions
Currently, industrial processes in the U.S. account for approximately a third of the country’s carbon dioxide emissions – even more...
For some older adults with kidney failure, dialysis may not be the best option
Whether dialysis is the best option for kidney failure and, if so, when to start, may deserve more careful consideration,...
Simple alternative criteria identify people with the most to gain from lung cancer screening
Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday 19 August 2024 Annals of Internal Medicine Tip Sheet Embargoed...
Less severe forest fires can reduce intensity of future blazes
Not all forest fires have devastating effects. Low- and moderate-severity forest wildfires can reduce the intensity of future conflagrations for...
Illinois researchers develop index to quantify circular bioeconomy
URBANA, Ill. – As the world faces the challenges of mitigating climate change and providing resources for a growing population,...
Chinese Medical Journal study charts the incidence and mortality of digestive system cancers
Cancers of the digestive system mainly include esophageal, gastric, liver, gallbladder, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. With an estimated 20 million...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies