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Study: Ducks in the UK are still regularly shot with lead, despite ban

Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, research published in Environmental Pollution shows......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgSep 17th, 2024

Infrared quantum ghost imaging illuminates—but doesn"t disturb—living plants

A study published in the journal Optica demonstrates live plant imaging of several representative plant samples, including the biofuel crop sorghum. By employing a novel detector, researchers obtained clear images of living sorghum plants with a ligh.....»»

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Uncovering the evolutionary origins of the hepatitis E virus

An international team of virologists, mammalian ecologists and zoologists has uncovered the evolutionary origins of the hepatitis E virus. In their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group analyzed genomic da.....»»

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Women entrepreneurs who take a scientific approach to decision-making find new markets, study suggests

New research co-authored by Bayes Business School suggests that women entrepreneurs who take a scientific approach to decision-making are more likely to find new uses and target markets for their product or service, making them more likely to transla.....»»

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Proteomics method identifies ligand-binding proteins and binding sites in complex systems

In a study published in Nature Methods, a research group developed a highly sensitive proteomics method called peptide-centric local stability assay (PELSA), which enables the simultaneous identification of ligand-binding proteins and their binding s.....»»

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Tim Cook visits Apple UK headquarters with King Charles III

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday visited Apple’s UK headquarters accompanied by His Majesty King Charles III. Cook, who has been spending a few days in London, took the opportunity to invite the king to visit the company’s offices and meet with stu.....»»

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The origin of genetic code: Study finds textbook version needs revision

Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform—from bacteria to blue whales—shares the same genetic code. How and when this code came about has been the subject of much scientific controversy......»»

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Data-driven study finds gender inequality in academic publishing

Editors of academic journals hold an influential position in their field. They have decision-making power over which authors and papers get published, set journal policy, and help shape the trajectory of their discipline. It is also a role in which w.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 3 min. ago

Dogs walked off-leash cause 20% more disturbance to protected lowland heaths, UK study finds

Researchers at Royal Holloway University of London have used GPS trackers to measure where dogs roamed during walks in lowland heaths in South-East England, home to several protected birds like the European nightjar and Dartford Warbler. They found t.....»»

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Climate change intensified back-to-back Philippines storms: Study

Human-induced climate change fueled a rare string of back-to-back typhoons that battered the Philippines this year and boosted the chances of powerful storms making landfall, a new study said on Thursday......»»

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Neanderthal-human interbreeding lasted 7,000 years, new study reveals

A new analysis of DNA from ancient modern humans (Homo sapiens) in Europe and Asia has determined, more precisely than ever, the time period during which Neanderthals interbred with modern humans, starting about 50,500 years ago and lasting about 7,0.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 35 min. ago

Study shows diverse virus populations coexist on single strains of gut bacteria

Viruses that infect and kill bacteria, called phages, hold promise as new treatment types for dangerous infections, including strains that have become resistant to antibiotics. Yet, virologists know little about how phages persist in the populations.....»»

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Floods, insufficient water, sinking river deltas: Hydrologists map changing river landscapes across the globe

A study in Science by researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and University of Cincinnati has mapped 35 years of river changes on a global scale for the first time......»»

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Study reveals complex bacterial dynamics of urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major widespread health issue that affects millions of patients globally every year. These infections are not only uncomfortable, but also challenging to treat, as they may often reoccur after the first infection.....»»

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Leafy greens study introduces model to evaluate food safety control strategies

You've probably heard of product recalls involving lettuce, spinach, or other leafy greens. Consuming these popular vegetables are among the main causes of food poisoning, affecting thousands of people every year. Leafy greens can become contaminated.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News20 hr. 35 min. ago

TikTok makes teenagers happy, says researcher

Is TikTok ruining today's youth? Not at all, according to a study led by Emilie Owens, researcher at the University of Oslo. The study is published in the journal International Research in Children's Literature......»»

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El Niño exacerbates effects of drought on Amazon groundwater and increases fire risk, study finds

The risk of fires in the Amazon is greater in regions where groundwater storage is compromised, especially when El Niño exacerbates the drought. Using satellite images and data from fires, researchers have been able to demonstrate the relationship b.....»»

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New model find molecular interactions key to creating order in active systems

Non-reciprocal interactions can increase the order in an active system. This is the finding of a study by scientists from the department of Living Matter Physics at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-DS)......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Montserrat"s wandering turtles highlight need for conservation without borders

Sea turtles that nest in Montserrat migrate and feed in the waters of multiple Caribbean countries and territories—according to a new study that highlights the need for international conservation efforts......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Atomic force microscopy reveals microtubule defects at submolecular resolution

In a study recently published in the journal Nano Letters, researchers from Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan, used frequency-modulated atomic force microscopy to reveal the submolecular structure of micr.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024

Air pollution has contributed to 16 million deaths in India in the past decade: Study

Several schools in Delhi close during winter for at least two weeks because of high air pollution levels. Every winter, widespread crop burning in north India and weather conditions add to the already high air pollution levels from traffic, industry.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 12th, 2024