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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 14:48 EDT

Why people think they're right, even when they are wrong

If you smugly believe you're right in a disagreement with a friend or colleague, a new study suggests why you may actually be wrong. Researchers found that people naturally assume they have all the information they need to make a decision or support their position, even when they do not. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:26 EDT

Viruses are teeming on your toothbrush, showerhead

Microbiologists found that showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming with an extremely diverse collection of viruses -- most of which have never been seen before. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:23 EDT

Heavy metals in the ocean become more toxic

Toxic trace elements such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium naturally occur in small quantities in coastal seas. However, human activities, such as industry and agriculture, contribute significantly larger amounts. A new study has examined how climate change already affects the distribution and accumulation of these elements and how it could impact them in the future. One of the findings: Climate-related natural events are releasing more contaminants, which pose a... Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:16 EDT

Are ideas contagious?

As flu season approaches, researchers are discovering that the flu and fake news have far more in common than we may think. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:15 EDT

Genetic analysis of 25,000 Chinese mothers and infants reveals unique genes associated with disease risk

Genome-wide association studies have great potential for advancing our understanding of the genetic background of diseases, but so far, few association studies have focused on maternal and newborn diseases, and most have been based on predominantly European populations. To fill these gaps, researchers generated and analyzed full-genome DNA sequences from non-invasive prenatal blood tests collected from over 25,000 pregnant women, all of whom were Han Chinese. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:13 EDT

Over 160,000 new viruses discovered by AI

161,979 new RNA viruses have been discovered using a machine learning tool that researchers believe will vastly improve the mapping of life on Earth and could aid in the identification of many millions more viruses yet to be characterized. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:13 EDT

Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials

Using peptides and a snippet of the large molecules in plastics, materials scientists have developed materials made of tiny, flexible nano-sized ribbons that can be charged just like a battery to store energy or record digital information. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:13 EDT

Study probes how eating less can extend lifespan

Researchers tracked the health of nearly one thousand mice on a variety of diets to see if these diets would extend the mice's lifespan. The study was designed to ensure that each mouse was genetically distinct, which allowed the team to better represent the genetic diversity of the human population. By doing so, the results are made more clinically relevant, elevating the study to one of the most significant investigations... Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:12 EDT

A matter of taste: Electronic tongue reveals AI 'inner thoughts'

Researchers recently developed electronic tongue capable of identifying differences in similar liquids, such as milk with varying water content; diverse products, including soda types and coffee blends; signs of spoilage in fruit juices; and instances of food safety concerns. They found that results were even more accurate when artificial intelligence used its own assessment parameters to interpret the data generated by the electronic tongue. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:12 EDT

Study uncovers mutations and DNA structures driving bladder cancer

How bladder cancer originates and progresses has been illuminated as never before. Researchers found that antiviral enzymes that mutate the DNA of normal and cancer cells are key promoters of early bladder cancer development, and that standard chemotherapy is also a potent source of mutations. The researchers also discovered that overactive genes within abnormal circular DNA structures in tumor cells genes drive bladder cancer resistance to therapy. These findings are... Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/09/2024 12:11 EDT

Another step towards decoding smell

We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food is not as tasty as it once was, or we no longer react to dangers such as the smell of smoke. Researchers have investigated the neuronal mechanisms of human odor perception for the first time. Individual nerve cells in the brain recognize odors and react specifically to the smell, the image and... Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/08/2024 20:14 EDT

Team engineers new enzyme to produce synthetic genetic material

A research team describes how they engineered an efficient new enzyme that can produce a synthetic genetic material called threose nucleic acid. The ability to synthesize artificial chains of TNA, which is inherently more stable than DNA, advances the discovery of potentially more powerful, precise therapeutic options to treat cancer and autoimmune, metabolic and infectious diseases. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/08/2024 20:14 EDT

Atomic-level mechanism in polycrystalline materials

Researchers show that for the first time they have achieved atomic-scale observations of grain rotation in polycrystalline materials. Using state-of-the-art microscopy tools, the scientists were able to heat samples of platinum nanocrystalline thin films and observe the mechanism driving grain rotation in unprecedented detail. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/08/2024 16:39 EDT

Transition to a circular bioeconomy requires getting prices right

A circular bioeconomy that reduces and recycles waste, transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable bio-based alternatives, and regenerates natural systems is critical for feeding and fueling the world's growing population in environmentally sustainable ways. But it's a complicated concept, and significant questions remain about how it should be implemented and how to get buy-in from farmers, industry, and consumers in a market economy. A new paper by noted agricultural... Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/08/2024 16:39 EDT

El Niño linked to accelerated ice loss in tropics

Natural climate patterns such as El Nino are causing tropical glaciers to lose their ice at an alarming rate, a new study has found. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/08/2024 15:04 EDT

Oh my meniscus: Age poses risk of further knee injury in children

A research team evaluated the treatment outcomes for discoid lateral meniscus (DLM) with osteochondritis dissecans. Age was found to be a risk factor for osteochondritis dissecans relapse or post-operative occurrence, and surgery on patients ages 9 and under was found to be related to the occurrence of osteochondritis dissecans. Read more ›

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ScienceDaily · 10/08/2024 15:02 EDT

New seed fossil sheds light on wind dispersal in plants

Scientists have discovered one of the earliest examples of a winged seed, granting insight into the origin and early evolution of wind dispersal strategies in plants. Read more ›

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