Sea anemone study shows how animals restore 'shape' following major injury

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is vital for survival, enabling animals to maintain...

Parasite genome analysis provides a new approach to predicting malaria drug resistance

Researchers at University of California San Diego analyzed the genomes of hundreds of malaria parasites to determine which genetic variants are most likely to confer drug resistance. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-parasite-genome-analysis-approach-malaria.ht...

WhatsApp Beta introduces option to share custom and official sticker packs

WhatsApp is testing a feature allowing users to create and share sticker packs within the app. Currently in beta for select Android users, it aims to simplify sharing, with a potential wider rollout soon. Users can join the beta programme to access it early. source https://www.livemint.c...

Researchers find a possible solution to the cosmic ray muon puzzle

Scientists have a problem with cosmic rays—they produce too many muons at the Earth's surface. Cascades of muons are byproducts of high-energy cosmic rays as they collide with nuclei in the upper atmosphere, and scientists see more muons at Earth's surface than standard physics models predict. source...

How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Inspired Two New Christmas Movies

The Kansas City Chiefs have been having a moment for a while, boasting three Super Bowl titles in the last five years.  But the team’s name recognition has leapt to a whole new level since tight end Travis Kelce began dating Taylor Swift. Sales of Kelce jerseys have spiked and...

Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity—the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been studying the principles of electricity since the 1600s. Benjamin Franklin, famous for his kite...

How to Navigate the Holidays on a Weight-Loss Drug

Holiday season means food—and a lot of it, from work events to social gatherings with friends and family. “When I talk to my patients, instead of calling it the most beautiful time of year, I call it the most challenging time of the year,” says Dr. Andres Acosta, a physician in the...

Wood ants that actively combat plant diseases could be used in organic apple orchards

The small industrious wood ant can do more than just build high nests in spruce forests. A newly published article in the journal Microbial Ecology reveals that ants combat a range of plant diseases, including those affecting apples. At the same time, ants hunt pests like winter moth larvae,...

Why parents need to be like Big Ted and 'talk aloud' while they use screens with their kids

Screen use and internet safety are two of the top concerns Australian parents have about their kids' health and well-being—even ranking ahead of diet, exercise and depression. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-parents-big-ted-aloud-screens.ht...

Dictionary.com Names ‘Demure’ as Its Word of the Year for 2024

Popular online dictionary platform Dictionary.com has officially announced its annual word of the year, and they’ve made a very mindful choice. Their 2024 Word of the Year is the viral sensation “demure,” which took off on TikTok in August of this year. It was popularized by TikToker...

KKR Full Squad, IPL 2025: List Of Players Bought By Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR Full Squad, IPL 2025:Here's the complete of list of players bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2025 auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kkr-full-squad-ipl-2025-complete-list-of-players-bought-by-kolkata-knight-riders-70937...

Ant stings can be painful—here's how to avoid getting stung this summer (and what to do if you do)

With the start of summer just days away, many of us will be looking forward to long sunny days spent at the beach, by the pool, out camping or picnicking in the park. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-ant-painful-stung-summer.ht...

Earth Bids Farewell to Its Temporary ‘Mini Moon’

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Planet Earth is parting company with an asteroid that’s been tagging along as a “mini moon” for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday, overcome by the stronger tug of the sun’s gravity. But it will zip closer...

At Least 11 Killed In Israeli Strikes in Beirut as Diplomats Push For Cease-fire

BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israeli airstrikes Saturday killed at least 11 people and injured dozens in central Beirut, officials said, as diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire. Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the death toll could rise as emergency responders dug through the rubble looking...

Why CEOs Are Cheering Donald Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary

The announcement that President-elect Donald Trump’s long-anticipated pick for Treasury Secretary will be hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is being received well by business leaders and markets, who are reassured that Bessent finally emerged on top after a selection process and jockeying...

Meet Pam Bondi: Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General

NEW YORK — Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, was chosen by Donald Trump to serve as U.S. attorney general hours after his first choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration after a federal sex trafficking investigation and ethics probe made his ability to be confirmed...

JJ Velazquez on Finding Freedom, From Sing Sing to Sing Sing

Over Thanksgiving of 2002, an NBC Dateline producer named Dan Slepian paid a visit to Greenhaven Correctional Facility, a couple hours north of New York City, to see David Lemus. That year, while planning a series in which he followed New York detectives solving murders, Slepian had...

Quack-like underwater sounds off the coast of New Zealand in the '80s may have been a conversation, researcher says

Mysterious, repeating sounds from the depths of the ocean can be terrifying to some, but in the 1980s, they presented a unique look at an underwater soundscape. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-quack-underwater-coast-zealand-80s.ht...

Geospatial mapping study shows drought trend in ag-dominated Arkansas Delta

The Delta, a regional powerhouse for Arkansas agriculture built by river flows, is showing a trend of increasing droughts. Using satellite imagery, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers comprehensively analyzed drought dynamics over five years to reveal this and other short...

New organic molecule design can lead to long-lasting, durable OLEDs for displays

Scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology used in smartphones, TVs, and other electronic displays. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-molecule-durable-oleds-displays.ht...

Greenland's meltwater will slow Atlantic circulation, climate model suggests

A team of climate scientists in Germany and China has found evidence, using a climate model, that in the coming years, freshwater inputs to the Irminger Sea Basin will have the biggest impact on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Their paper is published in the journal...

I've studied organizational failure for decades—the Church of England needs more than a new leader

In a book I wrote with a colleague on organizational failures (The Apology Impulse) the inability of many of them to confront their failures, except to say a meaningless "we're sorry," is legend. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-ive-organizational-failure-decades-church.ht...

Investment in support services effective in increasing diversity, retention of apprentices in highway construction

New research from Portland State University demonstrates that a substantial initiative from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) and Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is an effective tool for improving the recruitment and retention of a more diverse workforce. source...

Even a Magical Cynthia Erivo Can’t Cast a Spell Strong Enough to Save Wicked

It’s a drag to feel you’re being held hostage by someone else’s nostalgia. The stage show Wicked is beloved by many; it’s been playing on Broadway for 20 years and counting, which means a lot of little girls, and others, have happily fallen under the poppy-induced spell of Winnie Holzman...

Recovering in-demand metals for new electronics—researchers find industrial-strength adsorbents soak up lanthanum

Nearly all technology today—from cellphones to computers to MRI scanners—contains rare earth elements (REEs). The global market for REEs is predicted to reach $6.2 billion (USD) this year and $16.1 billion (USD) by 2034. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-recovering-demand-metals-elect...

A New Era of Climate Geopolitics is Playing Out at COP29

The annual United Nations climate change summits are always a little crazy: tens of thousands of delegates from every corner of the globe descending on a far-flung city for two weeks of heated discussions on the future of global climate policy.  This time around the conference—known...

Entomologists call on public for help in spotting invasive insects

The next time you see an interesting bug, take a photo on your smartphone, and post it online. You just might catch an invasive species new to your area. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-entomologists-invasive-insects.ht...

New study reveals possible origins of dark matter in 'Dark Big Bang' scenario

Recent research by a student-faculty team at Colgate University unlocks new clues that could radically change the world's understanding of the origin of dark matter. source https://phys.org/news/2024-11-reveals-dark-big-scenario.ht...

Chaos Erupts As Massive Crowd Gathers At 'Pushpa 2' Promotions In Patna

Chaos erupted in Patna's historic Gandhi Maidan on Sunday, where a massive crowd turned up to catch a glimpse of actors Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandana who were in the city for the promotion of their... source https://www.ndtv.com/patna-news/chaos-erupts-in-patna-as-massive-crowd-gathers...