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Brain cells mimic muscle signaling to enhance learning and memory
Our biceps and our brain cells may have more in common than previously thought.This post was originally published on this site
Year: 2025
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Flu season in the US is the most intense it’s been in at least 15 years
The U.S. winter virus season is in full force, and by one measure is the most intense in 15 years.This post was originally published on this site
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UK govt bans ‘bird gatherings’ as avian flu outbreak worsens
The UK government announced Friday an imminent ban in England on “bird gatherings” such as fairs, markets and shows, seeking to stop the spread of a highly contagious avian influenza.This post was originally published on […]
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CDC posts, then deletes, data on bird flu
Scientists are calling on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to disclose data about the risks of bird flu to people and pets that was posted briefly online Wednesday and quickly deleted.This […]
Phys.org-Social Sciences
Social media’s double-edged sword: Study links both active and passive use to rising loneliness
In an age where social media promises to connect us, a Baylor University study reveals a sobering paradox—the more time we spend interacting online, the lonelier we may feel.This post was originally published on this […]
Phys.org-Environment
Initiative calls for global collaboration to reconstruct climate of past 100 million years
TIMES is the title of the international team’s project, which is an acronym for “Time Integrated Matrix for Earth Sciences.” The idea behind it is to launch a global program with the aim of synchronizing […]
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Early screening and lifestyle changes are key to preventing cancer cases
Every minute, 38 people are diagnosed with cancer, and 18 people die from it globally, according to the World Health Organization, and it’s estimated to increase by 77% to 35 million in 2050. But what […]
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Concentrations of selected PFAS up in firefighters after 2023 Maui wildfires
Maui County firefighters involved in the response to the 2023 Maui wildfires had higher median summed concentrations of some perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) than other responders, according to research published in the Feb. 6 […]
Phys.org-Social Sciences
A new perspective on well-being—consumer agency in immersive service
Consumers frequently experience immersive service in health care (e.g., hospital stays, residential care), education (e.g., school/university attendance) or hospitality (e.g., air travel, resorts) among others. Such immersive services are provided to millions of consumers daily […]
Artificial Intelligence
AI model masters new terrain at NASA facility one scoop at a time
Extraterrestrial landers sent to gather samples from the surface of distant moons and planets have limited time and battery power to complete their mission. Aerospace and computer science engineering researchers at The Grainger College of […]