Science News

78 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Heat Therapy for Frogs May Reduce Fertility Despite Curing Fungal Infection · Treating green and golden bell frogs with heat therapy to cure chytrid fungus substantially reduces their sperm levels.
• Personalized Brain Mapping May Ease Chronic Pain via Electrical Stimulation · Stanford researchers use personalized brain mapping to deliver electrical stimulation that relieves chronic face pain in some patients.
• Motor Neurons Direct Movement Sequences in Fruit Flies · Research shows motor neurons send feedback signals to the brain to coordinate movement sequences in fruit flies.
• Scientists Struggle to Solve Mysteries of Static Electricity · Researchers at the Electrostatics Society of America admit that the causes of static electricity remain elusive despite centuries of study.
• Thunderquakes Map Subsurface Geology Using Existing Fiber Optics · Scientists used thunder-induced seismic waves to map underground geology beneath a U.S. university campus.
• Soil Microbes Help Plants Recruit Wasps Against Future Herbivore Attacks · Research shows soil microbes persist after herbivore attacks, enabling plants to attract parasitoid wasps for future protection.
• Science News: Independent nonprofit source for accurate science and medicine information · Science News, founded in 1921, remains an independent nonprofit dedicated to accurate science reporting.
• Shock Wave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction Gains Traction Despite Medical Skepticism · Men increasingly seek shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction, though leading physician groups cite spotty evidence of long-term benefits.
• Epstein-Barr Virus Linked to Multiple Sclerosis and Other Diseases · Scientists link the Epstein-Barr virus to multiple sclerosis, cancer, and autoimmune diseases, noting its high prevalence.
• Nature's Puncture Tools Vary in Shape to Balance Durability and Efficiency · Researchers found no single best shape for biological puncture tools like spines and tusks.
• White House Autism Endorsement Boosts Dispensing of Unproven Leucovorin Drug · A White House briefing promoting leucovorin for autism correlated with a sharp rise in pediatric prescriptions despite lack of evidence.
• Scientists Tackle Persistent Mystery of Static Electricity Mechanisms · Researchers are collaborating to solve the fundamental mystery of how static electricity transfers charge between objects.
• Documentary 'Lion' Follows Real Cub Kio's Journey to Kingship · New documentary 'Lion' chronicles real-life lion cub Kio's growth in Kenya's Maasai Mara.
• New Star S301 Offers Direct Test of Milky Way Black Hole Spin · Astronomers discovered star S301, the fastest in the galaxy, to probe the spin of Sagittarius A*.
• New Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccine Stable Without Refrigeration · Researchers report a new tetanus and diphtheria vaccine remains effective without refrigeration for up to a year.
• Japanese Shrews Grow Noses in Winter While Brains Shrink · Long-clawed shrews in Japan expand their snouts during winter to warm air and enhance smell.
• Spider-Man's Power Inhibitor Based on Real siRNA Therapies · Spider-Man: Brand New Day depicts a superpower inhibitor based on real short interfering RNA genetic therapies.
• Grove Snails Adjust Calcium Levels to Switch Between Sticky and Slippery Mucus · Researchers found grove snails alter calcium concentrations to produce five distinct mucus types for different functions.
• COVID-19 Vaccines Linked to Longer Survival in Brain Cancer Patients · A study finds brain cancer patients vaccinated before surgery lived twice as long as unvaccinated peers.
• Brutal drought linked to Brazil's 2016 yellow fever outbreak · A 2015 drought in South America may have triggered Brazil's 2016 yellow fever outbreak by driving infected monkeys and mosquitoes into cities
• Light-Based Scan Shows Promise in Early Detection of NEC in Preterm Babies · Researchers develop light-based technology to detect necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants, with a pilot study showing 100% accuracy but notable false positives
• Fictional Photographic Memory Debunked by Science · Scientific research reveals human memory is not perfect, debunking the myth of photographic memory.
• New Study Suggests Gluons, Not Quarks, Carry Proton's Baryon Number · A study suggests gluons, not quarks, carry the proton's baryon number, challenging previous assumptions.
• Strong magnetic fields may suppress plasma outbursts on distant stars · A new experiment suggests stellar magnetic fields can block coronal mass ejections, potentially affecting habitability.
• Fossil Evidence Suggests Mammal Ancestors Gave Live Birth 90 Million Years Earlier Than Thought · Growth rings in a 236-million-year-old cynodont fossil suggest live birth evolved far earlier than previously believed.
• Estrogen-Only Hormone Therapy Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Markers in Women · Women using estrogen-only hormone therapy showed fewer Alzheimer’s brain markers at autopsy compared to non-users.
• AstroRad vest reduces radiation exposure in Artemis I test · AstroRad vest tested on Artemis I reduced radiation exposure by 60% during simulated solar particle events
• Female Frogs Struggle with Mate Selection Amid Abundant Options · Female frogs face decision-making challenges and potential dangers when exposed to excessive mating calls, according to a study.
• Newborn Cancer Screening Could Save Lives, But Ethical and Practical Challenges Remain · Newborn cancer screening may prevent severe outcomes but raises ethical and practical concerns about genetic testing and risk communication.
• Bamboo Toilet Paper's Environmental Claims Under Scrutiny · Bamboo toilet paper's environmental benefits are debated, with experts questioning its sustainability and invasion risks