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Pulsed field ablation procedures found safe and effective for atrial fibrillation patients
Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is safe for treating patients with common types of atrial fibrillation (AF), according to the largest...
Study: Weaker ocean circulation could enhance CO2 buildup in the atmosphere
As climate change advances, the ocean’s overturning circulation is predicted to weaken substantially. With such a slowdown, scientists estimate the...
UNC researchers identify potential treatment for Angelman syndrome
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the maternally-inherited UBE3A gene and...
Zero-emissions trucks alone won’t cut it: Early retirement of polluters key to California’s emission goals
California must implement early retirement for existing heavy-duty vehicles as well as introducing zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) to protect Black, Latino...
It’s time to rethink our attitude to fatness, academic argues
Prejudice against fat people is endemic in our society and public health initiatives aimed at reducing obesity have only worsened...
Genomic data integration improves prediction accuracy of apple fruit traits!
Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed tremendous progress in the tools used for genomic analysis. While it’s...
Hexagonal perovskite oxides: Electrolytes for next-generation protonic ceramic fuel cells
This study presents a significant advancement in fuel cell technology. Researchers from Tokyo Tech identified hexagonal perovskite-related Ba5R2Al2SnO13 oxides (R...
Visualizing short-lived intermediate compounds produced during chemical reactions
Immobilizing small synthetic molecules inside protein crystals proves to be a promising avenue for studying intermediate compounds formed during chemical...
University teaching staff decreases in public universities and increases in private universities in Spain
The evolution of the number of permanent lecturers in public and private universities has varied substantially over the last decade....
Braiding community values with science is key to ecosystem restoration
Up on the “roof of the world”, one of the world’s largest ecosystem restoration projects is taking place. The Qinghai-Tibetan...
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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