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Here’s what the first mRNA flu vaccine could mean for flu season
Compared with standard flu shots, Moderna’s mFlusiva generates stronger, longer-lasting immunity and is more effective at preventing infection, data show.
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This week's Short Wave news roundup
NPR's science podcast rounds up new studies about a wandering black hole, humans' ability to detect AI-generated text, and the impact of cougars on vehicle-deer collisions.
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Sticky or slippery? Snails can change their slime to meet the moment
Snails are slimy. But there's more to that goo of theirs than meets the eye. It's a fact that may help inspire the creation of new materials.
ResearchAug 6, 2026
The link between vitamin intake and depression largely vanishes when factoring in lifestyle
While higher vitamin intake is often linked to better mental health, a new study reveals that this relationship mostly disappears once socioeconomic status, daily habits, and overall physical health are taken into…
ResearchAug 6, 2026
Sugar may have been a key ingredient in human evolution
A sweet tooth for sugars from fruits and honey may have helped fuel brain growth in our primate cousins and early human ancestors, a new study suggests.
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The income, mental health and physical health triangle, unpacked
Income, mental health and physical health form a triangle of mutual influence. A new nationwide Danish cohort study asks what happens when someone sits at two corners at once.
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ADHD medication helps children focus by stabilizing brain networks, new study suggests
A common ADHD medication helps children focus by stabilizing how different regions of the brain communicate, reducing the rapid shifts in neural connections that often lead to distraction.
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Greetings from a wildlife park in central Sri Lanka that's a haven for elephants
At a time of increased conflict between elephants and humans, as elephant habitats are converted to intensive agriculture, the Hurulu Eco Park is a place where the animals can graze unimpeded.
ResearchAug 6, 2026
APS Teaching Fund Supports Training for New Therapy Approaches
Projects will teach the science of memory, train undergraduates to deliver clinical interventions, and present a reflective model for viewing therapeutic processes with young people.
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Single people who pursue novel activities report better psychological health, study finds
Being single offers a unique chance for personal growth. A recent psychology study suggests that single adults who view their relationship status as an opportunity to try new things experience greater daily well-being…
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Teacher-reported kindergarten development among children exposed to prescription opioids during pregnancy
by Omaymah Abulannaz, Chelsea A. Ruth, Andi Camden, Marni Brownell, M. Florencia Ricci, Roxana Dragan, Depeng Jiang, Geert ‘t Jong, Lauren E. Kelly Background Few studies have provided inconsistent findings on the…
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An RPP-YOLOv11 model for road crack detection
by Yuhong Xue, Ligang Zheng, Yangyang Shi, Jiafeng Bai Accurate and efficient road crack detection serves as a critical component in smart transportation systems and infrastructure maintenance. Existing YOLO series…
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Vitamin B12 combined with methylene blue alleviates experimental septic shock and is associated with modulation of KCNMB1 and the cGMP-PRKG pathway
by Keji Shan, Jinling Zhao, Kun Tang, Yuying Lei, Fukang Mao Background Septic shock is characterized by severe circulatory failure, microvascular dysfunction, and metabolic derangement. Methylene blue (MB) and vitamin…
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Hyperhomocysteinemia in sudden sensorineural hearing loss: Evidence from a prospective clinical study
by Murat Akın, Orhan Kemal Kahveci Objective To compare baseline and post-treatment homocysteine levels in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and to evaluate the potential role of homocysteine in the…
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Exploring the influencing factors of academic doctoral students’ academic innovation behavior in the context of generative artificial intelligence: Self-determination theory and motivation-opportunity-ability perspectives
by Yanqin Liu, Miao Zhang, Yuwen Peng Purpose Although generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has increasingly reshaped academic research practices, existing studies have mainly examined its technical affordances or…
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Study on the performance of cement composites using composite-activated coal gangue
by Chaoyang Luo, Jing Bi This study investigated the feasibility of utilizing thermally activated coal gangue as a partial replacement for Portland cement through a composite activation strategy involving red mud and…
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Developing a clinical case definition for Chikungunya fever in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
by Florian Vogt, Antoine Nkuba-Ndaye, Anja De Weggheleire, Sheila Makiala-Mandanda, Placide Mbala-Kingebeni, Benoit Mputu-Ngoyi, Eddy Kinganda-Lusamaki, Elisabeth Pukuta, Lorenzo Subissi, Birgit De Smet, Jozefien Buyze…
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Machine learning–inspired design of a modified spider-shaped MIMO antenna for 5G-advanced wireless communications
by Ashwini Kumar, Ashish Kumar, Gurprince Singh, Neeraj, I. M. Ibrahim, A. J. A. Al-Gburi A modified Spider Shaped Four Element Multi Input Multi Output Antenna (SSFEMIMOA) is suggested for the 5G-advanced, and sub-6 GHz…
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Viviendo entre dos culturas: Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Psychological Acculturation Scale among Latinx caregivers
by Alejandro L. Vázquez, Cynthia M. Navarro Flores, Lucybel Mendez, Jasmine Coleman, Gabriela A. Nagy, Araceli Garcia, Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez This study evaluated the structure, internal consistency…
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Magnetic bead-based enhancement of qPCR detection rates in low-density Plasmodium falciparum samples: A comparative analysis of nucleic acid extraction methods
by Ruo-qiao Wen, Wei Ning, Fang Peng, Miao-miao Wang, Jie-peng Huang, Bin Tian Background In post-elimination malaria settings, monitoring asymptomatic low-density infections following Artemisinin-based Combination…
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Young-onset stroke in the UAE: A single-centre retrospective analysis of risk factors and outcomes
by Sobia Siddiq, Saryia Adra, Kamel A. Samara, Batool Aldaher, Mohamad Emad Aldeen Mahfouz, Nour Sakan, Fathima Musfira, Roomiyah Riyaz Assadi, Ahlam Mohamed Almarzooqi, Hiba Jawdat Barqawi, Eman Abu-Gharbieh Background…
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Comparison of clip and needle electrodes for multifrequency bioimpedance analysis in anesthetized dogs
by Jun Tamura, Takaharu Itami, Keiko Kato, Chihiro Sugita, Norihiko Oyama, Kazuto Yamashita Multifrequency bioimpedance analysis provides resistance, reactance, and phase angle measurements that are used to characterize…
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Classification of sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease based on resting state scalp-recorded electroencephalogram-derived indices
by Chisho Takeoka, Tetsushi Yada, Toshimasa Yamazaki, Yoshiyuki Kuroiwa, Toshiaki Hirai, Kimihiro Fujino, Hidehiro Mizusawa, Masaki Takao, Yasuo Terao, Masahito Yamada Prion disease is a general term for a disease that…
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Efficacy of ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block in laparoscopic common bile duct exploration: A double-blinded randomized controlled study
by Qianqian Jia, Lili Zhang, Yang Han, Yating Yang, Qian Sun, Zhuo Liu, Chenxi Wu, Qiujun Wang, Fei Liu, Shujuan Liang Background Ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIPB) is a modified block…
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Cross-serotype immunity elicited by a consensus dengue NS1 mRNA vaccine in mice
by Kittipan Tharakhet, Eakachai Prompetchara, Chirayus Khawsang, Supichcha Saithong, Papatsara Kaewpang, Nongnaphat Yostrerat, Pachara Wangsoontorn, Jenjira Sontikun, Sawaros Tantratorn, Thidarat Khotprathum, Kieu Lam…
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Guazuma ulmifolia butanol extract protects against cadmium-induced hepatotoxicity via HO-1/Sirt-1 activation, miRNA–lncRNA modulation, and metabolic reprogramming
by Osama Ahmed Elsabagh, Abdelbaset M. Elgamal, Heba A. Hassan, Naglaa M. Ammar, Zeinab A. El-Gendy, Mohamed A. El-Saied, Mawada Mohamed Ali, Reham S. Ibrahim, Ahmed H. El-Desoky, Emad M. Hassan, Mohamed A. Farag…
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HIF-1α inhibits the TLR4/NF-κB signaling pathway and modulates intestinal flora in diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
by Xing He, Dechun Wang, Bin Yang, Hezhong Yan, Honglin Ma, Haiqing Li, Jiaoxue Wang, Qian Gao, Senyuan Yu, Xilu Hou, Shicun Guo, Guobin Liao, Xiaowei Duan, Jun Tang Background This study explored the regulatory effects…
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The use of artificial intelligence models for interpretation and triage of clinical referral letters to acute and specialist care pathways: Protocol for a systematic review
by James Foley, Enda Hession, Etimbuk Umana, Fiona Boland Background Clinical referral letters direct patients into acute, urgent, and specialist care pathways, but their triage is typically manual, heterogeneous, and…
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BOLDconnectR: An R package for streamlined retrieval, transformation, and analysis of DNA barcode data on BOLD
by Sameer M. Padhye, Liliana Ballesteros-Mejia, Josh Agda, Jireh Agda, Paul D. N. Hebert, Sujeevan Ratnasingham DNA barcode data are essential infrastructure for biodiversity science as they enable scalable species…
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Measuring trust in public health authorities in the United States: An item response theory analysis
by Samantha Kloft, Raquel Guimaraes, Jung-Hee Hyun, Daniel López-Cevallos Trust in public health authorities is central to effective public health governance, shaping communication, policy implementation, and collective…