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Inexpensive microplastic monitoring through porous materials and machine learning
Optical analysis and machine learning techniques can now readily detect microplastics in marine and freshwater environments using inexpensive porous metal...
Simple food swaps could cut greenhouse gas emissions from household groceries by a quarter
Switching food and drink purchases to very similar but more environmentally friendly alternatives could reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from...
Mystery of ‘slow’ solar wind unveiled by Solar Orbiter mission
Scientists have come a step closer to identifying the mysterious origins of the ‘slow’ solar wind, using data collected during...
Study suggests ‘biodegradable’ teabags don’t readily deteriorate in the environment and can adversely affect terrestrial species
Some teabags manufactured using plastic alternatives do not degrade in soil and have the potential to harm terrestrial species, a...
Monitoring diseases through sweat becomes accessible to everyone
Sweat contains biomarkers that can monitor various health conditions, from diabetes to genetic disorders. Sweat sampling, unlike blood collection, is...
Scientists uncover a multibillion-year epic written into the chemistry of life
The origin of life on Earth has long been a mystery that has eluded scientists. A key question is how...
Mathematical model driven evolutionary therapy dosing exploiting cancer cell plasticity
Cancer poses significant challenges due to the development of resistance and the likelihood of relapse. Resistance may arise from permanent...
Algorithms could help improve judicial decisions
A new paper in the Quarterly Journal of Economics, published by Oxford University Press, finds that replacing certain judicial decision-making...
Biodiversity in the margins: Merging farmlands affects natural pest control
A new study published in the Journal of Applied Ecology demonstrates how the diversity and abundance of arthropods decrease when hedgerows and...
Statins associated with decreased risk for CVD and death, even in very old adults
Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday 27 May 2024 Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on...
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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