New mapping techniques empower bird conservation in Colombia
Researchers have introduced a transformative approach to mapping bird species distribution across Colombia, harnessing community science data and innovative modeling techniques.
Common drug shows promise in extending lifespan
Scientists say mifepristone, used in cancer and reproductive care, could pave the way for anti-aging treatments.
Quantum experiments and high-performance computing: New methods enable complex calculations to be completed extremely...
Scientists have used high-performance computing at large scales to analyze a quantum photonics experiment. In specific terms, this involved the tomographic reconstruction of experimental...
Cancer prevalence across vertebrate species decreases with gestation time, may increase with adult mass
Cancer prevalence rates varied widely across vertebrate species and generally increased with higher adult mass and decreased with longer gestation time, according to new...
Scientists develop grain-sized soft robots controlled by magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery
A team of scientists has developed grain-sized soft robots that can be controlled using magnetic fields for targeted drug delivery, paving the way to...
Non-electric touchpad takes sensor technology to extreme conditions
Researchers have developed the world's first soft touchpad that can sense the force, area and location of contact without electricity. The device utilizes pneumatic...
Microbes feed on iron: New study reveals how they do it
Corroding microbes are a costly menace for industries relying on hidden and underground iron structures like sprinklers and oil pipelines. A recent study sheds...
New precision medicine approach helps detect subgroups of people with obesity at high risk...
Obesity is a common cause of diabetes, heart disease and early death, but risk differs greatly from one person to the next. A pioneering...
Plant diversity enhances soil carbon retention
A new study shows that increasing plant diversity in agriculture can be used to improve the carbon sequestration potential of agricultural soils. As the...
Gene named for mythical Irish land could aid muscle function after traumatic nerve injuries
Researchers describe how a gene called NANOG can improve the regrowth of damaged nerves after traumatic nerve injuries, like those sustained in motor vehicle...
