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Physics & Astronomy

Newborn Stars Discovered in Dark Cosmic Cloud

The dark cloud is part of the larger, parent nebula known as M17, a vast region of our galaxy with a bright, central star cluster. “We believe we've managed to…

Life & Chemistry

Jasmine’s Calming Effect: A Natural Alternative to Valium

Instead of a sleeping pill or a mood enhancer, a nose full of jasmine from Gardenia jasminoides could also help: in collaboration with Dr. Olga Sergeeva and…

Trade Fair News

Northern France Showcases Eco Innovations at IFAT 2023

The Northern France stand will be located in Hall C3 (Stand 213/314), as well as in the open-air exhibition ground (Stand 501/9). It will showcase eight…

Studies and Analyses

Teens’ Summer Drinking Trends Before College: Key Insights

University of Rhode Island Psychology Professor Mark Wood, a nationally recognized alcohol researcher, wants parents to be aware that this is a time when teens…

Life & Chemistry

New Biofuels Processing Method for Mobile Facilities

“What's important is that you can process all kinds of available biomass — wood chips, switch grass, corn stover, rice husks, wheat straw …,” said Rakesh…

Health & Medicine

Barrow Scientist Pioneers Insightful Insula Research

This special edition contains 21 articles describing the latest research and insights from scientists and clinicians from around the world who recognize the…

Power and Electrical Engineering

New System Cuts Heating Costs in Cold Climates

The research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, builds on previous work that began about five years ago at Purdue's Ray W. Herrick Laboratories, said…

Studies and Analyses

Higher-Protein Diets Aid Weight Loss but Risk Bone Density

“We know that when overweight, postmenopausal women reduce their energy intake to successfully lose weight, they can lose less lean body mass when they consume…

Life & Chemistry

New Method Simplifies Study of Cancer Proteins

W. Andy Tao, an assistant professor of biochemistry, said these specific proteins, called phosphoproteins, can be mapped and analyzed so that we can find ways…

Life & Chemistry

Ticking biological clock increases women's libido, new research shows

Such “reproduction expediting” includes one-night stands and adventurous bedroom behavior, the research shows. In a paper published in the July edition of…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

What plant genes tell us about crop domestication

Anyone who has seen teosinte, the wild grass from which maize (corn) evolved, might be forgiven for assuming many genetic changes underlie the transformation…

Studies and Analyses

Scripps Research Reveals New Mechanism in Cocaine Use Control

Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute have found that a particular type of genetic material plays a key role in determining vulnerability to cocaine…

Life & Chemistry

New Clue to Cellular Aging: Insights from Biologists

The underlying theory is that if the healthy portion of an individual’s life span can be extended, it may delay the onset of certain age-related diseases. In…

Earth Sciences

GOES-13 Satellite Monitors Organization of System 96L

GOES-13 is one of a two Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites that monitor weather over the U.S. GOES-13 covers the eastern U.S. and GOES-11…

Agricultural & Forestry Science

'Business as usual' crop development won't satisfy future demand

“Global change is happening so quickly that its impact on agriculture is taking the world by surprise,” said Don Ort, U of I professor of crop sciences and…

Studies and Analyses

Inactivity 'no contributor' to childhood obesity epidemic

A new report from the EarlyBird Diabetes Study suggests that physical activity has little if any role to play in the obesity epidemic among children. Obesity…

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