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Marine heatwaves are emerging as a threat not just to coral reefs and fisheries, but to human health and well-being. Researchers warn that unusually hot oceans can fuel stronger storms, trigger harmful algal blooms…
A one-year study tracking high school students suggests addictive use of short-form videos limits teenagers' ability to focus on the future. This shortened perspective makes it harder for them to bounce back from…
A new study suggests that the advanced brain aging often seen in people with anxiety and depression is partly explained by differences in cognitive skills like memory and processing speed, rather than the psychiatric…
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The smart health rehab cities program administration has unveiled an expanded ...
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly used in scientific writing, but their effect on individual productivity is difficult to…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceOpen crystal lattices such as cubic diamond are central to three-dimensional photonic band-gap materials, yet their…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceVision begins in the retina, an accessible outpost of the brain located at the back of the eye. When we directly view an…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceDespite their widespread use, immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) remains effective in only a small subset of patients…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceWhy do behavior, lifespan, and reproduction evolve together? The pace-of-life syndrome (POLS) predicts such integration, yet…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceMany diseases, particularly age-related diseases, are thought to involve oxidative stress. Vascular abnormalities occur in…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificancePrimary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a fatal disease of obscure etiology with no effective treatment options. endoplasmic…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceOur understanding of immune mechanisms within the tuberculosis (TB) granuloma has advanced greatly with the advent of…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceMicrobial protein production using a two-stage process with acetate as an intermediate can provide a sustainable and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceLichens are ubiquitous in most terrestrial ecosystems and yet remain poorly understood. In lichens, fungi form a mutualistic…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceEnzyme emergence is an ongoing process that began ~4 billion years ago. Here, we show that the modern biosphere-scale…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceA major challenge in managing food-related water scarcity lies in the mismatch between basin-scale hydrological systems and…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceAccurate chromosome segregation during cell division depends on precise regulation of force-generating motor proteins in the…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceMalnutrition weakens the intestinal barrier, allowing bacteria to translocate from the gut and cause invasive infections…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceRetrotransposons encode a protein with nicking endonuclease and reverse transcriptase activities. This protein binds…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceHow is generative AI shaping the public funding landscape? Using confidential NSF and NIH proposal submissions from two…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceHigh-profile cases such as Louisiana’s “Cancer Alley” have raised public concerns about the proximity of hazardous sites…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 33, August 2026. SignificanceIce shelves provide a key source of stability to the Antarctic Ice Sheet by buttressing the flow of grounded ice. As ice…
Adolescents who use nicotine are more likely to report symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems than their peers who do not use nicotine. Girls appear to be particularly ...
Dr. Richard Blake shares steps that may help repair parent-child estrangement, from stabilizing mental health to avoiding moralized language.
Spread the loveFor years, it’s felt like a universally accepted truth: too much screen time is bad for kids. Parents have been bombarded with guidelines, warnings, and well-meaning advice, all ...
New research reveals that physical social isolation harms the aging brain independently of subjective feelings of loneliness. Simulated public health interventions show that reconnecting isolated older adults can…
When temperatures climb, most conversations around teenagers and heat tend to focus on dehydration, heat exhaustion and staying indoors. But new research suggests there may be another effect that ...
A study of nearly 2,000 Dutch high schoolers reveals that when it comes to being someone's crush, a strong network of friends and one-on-one interactions matter far more than a widespread reputation for physical…
Daily 100% fruit juice or smoothie intake may reduce depression scores in adults A 4-week UK trial supported increased fruit and ...
A new study reveals that people with psychopathic traits are much more likely to excuse blatant deceptions on dating apps, such as lying about relationship status, age, or even gender.
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