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Biochemistry May 2, 2024

Research team develop porous sponge material for enhancing kidney hemostasis and repair

A POSTECH research team have crafted a material aimed at swiftly staunching kidney bleeding and facilitating wound recovery. Their research featured in the online edition of Biomaterials.

Astronomy May 1, 2024

Euclid telescope: Scientist reports on his quest to understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy

On July 1, 2023, Euclid, a unique European space telescope was launched from Cape Canaveral. The launch was undoubtedly the highlight of my career as an astronomer, but witnessing the result of years of work being put on ...

Plants & Animals Apr 30, 2024

Invasive termites dining in our homes will soon be a reality in most cities, says research

With climate change continuing its relentless march, the world faces not only rising temperatures and extreme weather but also an insidious threat to our homes: invasive termites. And the bill could be steep; invasive termites ...

Plants & Animals Apr 30, 2024

A rare and little-known group of monkeys could help save Africa's tropical forests

Conservationists and scientists from almost 20 institutions in the United States, Europe, and Africa, have concluded that immediate conservation efforts to protect red colobus monkey species could have cascading net positive ...

Economics & Business Apr 25, 2024

Nature degradation could cause a 12% loss to UK GDP, new analysis suggests

The deterioration of the UK's natural environment could lead to an estimated 12% loss to GDP, according to new analysis. In comparison, the financial crisis of 2008 took around 5% off the value of the UK GDP, while the COVID-19 ...

General Physics Apr 25, 2024

First experimental proof for brain-like computer with water and salt

Theoretical physicists at Utrecht University, together with experimental physicists at Sogang University in South Korea, have succeeded in building an artificial synapse. This synapse works with water and salt and provides ...

Veterinary medicine Apr 24, 2024

AI tool recognizes serious ocular disease in horses

Colloquially known as moon blindness, equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is an inflammatory ocular disease in horses, which can lead to blindness or loss of the affected eye. It is one of the most common eye diseases in horses ...

Cell & Microbiology Apr 24, 2024

Study suggests that cells possess a hidden communication system

Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations?

Environment Apr 22, 2024

Opinion: Environmental sustainability and consumption

One of the politically destructive strands of environmental advocacy criticizes material consumption and attempts to make people feel guilty for air travel and other forms of behavior that pollutes the environment.

Plants & Animals Apr 20, 2024

This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

A ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton, researchers reported Thursday.

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