No significant PFAS emissions caused by waste incineration, study finds
Fluoropolymers have become an integral part of modern society, both in industrial and consumer applications. When these high-performance materials reach the end of their...
Study finds intense exercise may suppress appetite in healthy humans
A vigorous workout does more to suppress hunger levels in healthy adults than does moderate exercise, and females may be especially susceptible to this...
Crustacean with panda-like coloring confirmed to be a new species
Decades after it was first found in Japan, a crustacean species with unique black-and-white coloring resembling a panda has been confirmed to be new...
Researchers improve speed and accuracy of 3D surface measurements
Researchers have developed a faster and more accurate method for acquiring and reconstructing high-quality 3D surface measurements. The approach could greatly improve the speed...
Young people’s moods directly affected by social media ‘likes’
Young people today are growing up in a social media-saturated world where technology plays a central role in shaping most of their experiences. And...
Study of chick peeps could improve understanding of animal emotions
Understanding animal emotions has been a long-running question at the forefront of welfare studies, but a new study may hold the key to decoding...
Experimental drug engineered to prevent heart failure after heart attacks
An experimental therapeutic monoclonal antibody therapy could become the first to directly enhance tissue repair in the heart following a heart attack.
AI in medicine: New approach for more efficient diagnostics
Researchers have developed a new AI tool that uses imaging data to also detect less frequent diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
In pioneering study, gene technology outperforms standard newborn screening tests
Early results from 4,000 babies show that genome sequencing picks up many more serious health conditions than standard newborn screening and is favored by...
Opioids may negatively impact hormone health
A new scientific statement released today by the Endocrine Society highlights research gaps associated with the negative effects of opioid use on the endocrine...
