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Swarms of miniature robots clean up microplastics and microbes, simultaneously (video)
When old food packaging, discarded children’s toys and other mismanaged plastic waste break down into microplastics, they become even harder...
THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point
PULLMAN, Wash. – When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the...
‘Mathematical microscope’ reveals novel, energy-efficient mechanism of working memory that works even during sleep
UCLA Health researchers have discovered a mechanism that creates memories while reducing metabolic cost, even during sleep. This efficient memory...
An AI leap into chemical synthesis
Chemistry, with its intricate processes and vast potential for innovation, has always been a challenge for automation. Traditional computational tools,...
In South Africa, tiny primates could struggle to adapt to climate change
In the “sky islands” of the Soutpansberg Mountains of South Africa, two closely related species of primate jostle for space....
Researchers at uOttawa boost efficacy of solar panels
Solar energy is a crucial asset in the fight against climate change, and researchers at the University of Ottawa have...
Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — How well bees tolerate temperature extremes could determine their ability to persist in a changing climate....
Limited adaptability makes freshwater bacteria vulnerable to climate change
Freshwater resources are limited, accounting for only 3.5% of Earth’s water, with just 0.25% accessible on the surface. Nevertheless, freshwater...
Study: Pressure to be “perfect” causing burnout for parents, mental health concerns for their children
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Is the status of “perfect parent” attainable?Credit: The Ohio State University College of Nursing COLUMBUS, OHIO –...
Study exposes alarming risks to Scotland’s food delivery couriers
A new study highlighting the risks encountered by food delivery couriers reveals a majority feel ‘unsafe’ when at work with...
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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