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Cleaning contaminated soil using proteins
In 2020, Lausanne's soil was contaminated with dioxins from manufacturing processes. Cleaning is expensive and time-consuming, leaving officials unsure whether to proceed. EPFL scientists are...
Quantum ‘umbilical cord’ links metal and insulator states in many materials
A new state between metal and insulator.
Antibiotics and vaccines may reduce dementia risk
We urgently need new treatments to slow the progress of dementia, if not to prevent it.
Study links forever chemicals in drinking water to a range of rare cancers
An association between levels of manmade “forever chemicals” in drinking water and a range of rare cancers.
Astronomers discover record-breaking supersonic winds on exoplanet WASP-127b
Astronomers have discovered extremely powerful winds pummeling the equator of WASP-127b, a giant exoplanet. Reaching speeds up to 33 000 km/h, the winds make...
Autistic transgender/gender people face a higher risk of health issues
This is the first large-scale study on the experiences of autistic TGD people.
Neuroscientist explores how neural circuits give rise to behavior
Modeling complex behavior with a simple organism.
A new computational method gleans more information out of cosmic maps
The method treats cosmic maps as 3D grids, preserving the original data's fidelity.
Meltwater remained visible atop Antarctica’s Amery ice shelf
Spanning from the Antarctic Peninsula in the west to the Amery Ice Shelf in the east.
Psoriasis may trigger ‘leaky gut’ and hidden inflammation
Inflammation may explain stomach problems in psoriasis sufferers.
The Universe seems to be expanding fast. Too fast, even
Raising questions about current cosmological models.
Researchers mapped individual brain dynamics
Method to create precision brain models with applications to personalized medicine.
New superconducting material offers unconventional superconductivity
Student project uncovers superconductivity in polycrystalline iron nickel zirconide.
Unprecedented view of supermassive black hole in action
Enhanced understanding of AGN environments and host galaxy interactions.
Unprecedented images of Exocomet belts around nearby stars
Diversity in belt structures, from narrow rings to wide disks.
Real-time formation of black hole jets observed for the first time
A phenomenon that astronomers didn’t ever expect to see happen in real time.
Most distant and therefore oldest blazar ever seen
Early universe had more supermassive black holes than previously thought.
The economic benefits of addressing psychological stress in adolescents
Findings could be applied in government budget analyses to aid policymaking.
Neolithic people sacrificed unique ‘suns stones’ due to a volcanic eruption
A large volcanic eruption that made the sun disappear throughout Northern Europe.
Astronomers solve Sulfur mystery with Ammonium Hydrosulfide salt
The mystery of the missing sulfur gas.
A copper catalyst can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into acetaldehyde
Breakthrough in green chemistry.
Not all Hot Jupiters orbit alone
This discovery overturns our perception of the architecture of planetary systems.
The long-term benefits of girls’ education
Child deaths linked to reduced female education may equal those directly caused by conflict.
Marvel and DC Movies: Trauma and character development
The study highlights the use of unconventional approaches to explore trauma and child development.
Exploring the impact of kids’ images on social media
A study found that 75% of UK motherhood influencers' posts feature children, half linked to sponsorship.
Study unveils the unique nervous system of octopus arms
The large nerve cord running down each octopus arm is separated into segments.
