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Jellyfish under attack: Study uncovers parasitic spillover of a burrowing sea anemone

Many marine organisms, like sea anemones, struggle to spread across the ocean, especially if they lack long, mobile larval stages. Unlike their jellyfish relatives, sea anemones do not have a medusa stage, making their dispersal challenging. Their on.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 10th, 2024

Brain cells mature faster in space but stay healthy: ISS study

Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, Scripps Research scientists, in collaboration with th.....»»

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Study claims all observables in nature can be measured with a single constant: The second

A group of Brazilian researchers has presented an innovative proposal to resolve a decades-old debate among theoretical physicists: How many fundamental constants are needed to describe the observable universe? Here, the term "fundamental constants".....»»

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Companies issuing RTO mandates “lose their best talent”: Study

Despite the risks, firms and Trump are eager to get people back into offices. Return-to-office (RTO) mandates have caused companies to lose some of their best workers, a study tra.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated News2 hr. 14 min. ago

The physics of random stacking: Perspectives on stability and chaos

Pile up blocks until the tower collapses. But why does the tower always end up collapsing? Is it possible that it can be built ad infinitum? A study published in the International Journal of Solids and Structures explores the fascinating and complex.....»»

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Mathematics reveals how the size of cellular components is regulated

Sebastian Persson uses mathematical models as a complement to experiments to study biological systems in his doctoral thesis. He has also developed software to more efficiently work with dynamic models......»»

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Submarines for space exploration

Submarines are emerging as a unique research platform to study human adaption to extreme environments—from ocean depths to outer space......»»

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Jovian vortex hunters contribute to storm study

Jumping Jupiter! The results are in, storm chasers! Thanks to your help over the last two years, the Jovian Vortex Hunter project has published a catalog of 7,222 vortices, which you can download. Each vortex is an enormous swirling windstorm in Jupi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

World Cup soccer getting faster for men and women alike, historical video footage reveals

If the experience of watching a FIFA World Cup soccer final is intense, spare a thought for the players, who are competing at an ever increasing intensity, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Performance Analysis in Spo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

New model maps monkey habitats to aid conservation efforts

A monkey mapping study could boost conservation of animal species that share their habitats with humans......»»

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What to do about organizational charlatans and false performers at work—study shares employee insights

Most people will know someone who talks a big game at work, but when it comes down to it, isn't as competent as they pretend to be. These "organizational charlatans" or "false performers" exist in every kind of organization, and their behaviors can n.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

Study maps bed bugs" genomes in unprecedented detail to find out why they just won"t die

Scientists mapped near-gap-free and near-error-free genomes of a susceptible bed bug strain and a superstrain around 20,000 times more insecticide-resistant, offering the broadest look yet at the full scope of their resistance mutations......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

Antarctica"s tipping points threaten global climate stability

Antarctica is approaching a series of cascading tipping points that could reshape ecosystems and intensify global climate disruptions, according to a new study by an international team of scientists, including researchers from the University of Tasma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

Systematic bias may sway family courts and affect parental rights, particularly for fathers

A new study is exposing how race, gender, and religion intersect to create inequities in custody cases with biases—including racism, Islamophobia, and sexism—often shaping outcomes to the detriment of fathers and their children......»»

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Most coastal Arctic infrastructure faces instability by 2100, study warns

A new study has produced the first map of all coastal communities and infrastructure across the Arctic, showing the vulnerability of the built environment to threats from climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

Captive tilapia study shows cold-blooded animals using behaviorally-induced fever to battle infection

A team of life scientists at East China Normal University has found that at least one type of cold-blooded animal uses behaviorally-induced fever to battle infections. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the g.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

XAI benefits to hydrological modeling obscured by hype

Hydrologic modelers are increasingly using explainable AI (XAI) to provide additional insight into complex hydrological problems, but a new University of Adelaide study suggests XAI's insights may not be as revolutionary as proponents suggest......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News5 hr. 14 min. ago

UK"s inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find

The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of a new study......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 46 min. ago

Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee "techno-strain"

A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being "hyperconnected" to digital technology, making it difficult for people to switch off from work......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 46 min. ago

Protective salt marshes along coasts are in danger across the globe but it"s not too late to act, researchers say

Salt marshes are among coastal habitats endangered by both rising sea levels and urban development......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 46 min. ago

PFAS detected in firefighter gloves, hoods, and wildland gear

The protective clothing worn by wildland firefighters often contains PFAS, according to a new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The study also found PFAS in hoods and gloves worn by firefighters who respond to buil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News8 hr. 46 min. ago