AI study reveals individuality of tongue's surface

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 3D images of the human tongue have revealed that the surface of our tongues are unique to each of us, new findings suggest. The results offer an unprecedented insight into the biological make-up of our tongue's surface and how our sense of taste and touch differ from person to person.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231214132635.htm

Mothers and children have their birthday in the same month more often than you'd think -- and here's why

Do you celebrate your birthday in the same month as your mum?  If so, you are not alone. The phenomenon occurs more commonly than expected -- a new study of millions of families has revealed.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231214132608.htm

This adaptive roof tile can cut both heating and cooling costs

In a new study, researchers present an adaptive tile, which when deployed in arrays on roofs, can lower heating bills in winter and cooling bills in summer, without the need for electronics.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231213143900.htm

Scientists unveil complete cell map of a whole mammalian brain

Researchers have created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian brain. This atlas serves as a map for the mouse brain, describing the type, location, and molecular information of more than 32 million cells and providing information on connectivity between these cells.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231213112909.htm

Using next-gen CRISPR tool, scientists create unprecedented molecular map of human immune response

In a study of historic scale, scientists have created an intricate map of how the immune system functions, examining the detailed molecular structures governing human T cells using the next-generation CRISPR tool known as base editing. Their findings uncover detailed information that could help overcome the limitations of today's immunotherapies and identify new drug targets for a wide range of diseases, including autoimmune diseases and cancer.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231213112428.htm

New chemical method advances toward targeted RNA medicine

A new scientific method holds importance in the creation of customized medicine aimed at precisely targeting diseased cells, representing a pivotal stride towards more efficient and gentle treatments to optimize patients' quality of life. The novel method has been developed to enhance the synthesis of therapeutic oligonucleotides for targeted drugs.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231213112029.htm

A sugar analysis could reveal different types of cancer

In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers have developed an effective way to interpret the changes in sugar molecules that occur in cancer cells.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231213011648.htm

NASA's Webb stuns with new high-definition look at exploded star

Like a shiny, round ornament ready to be placed in the perfect spot on a holiday tree, supernova remnant Cassiopeia A (Cas A) gleams in a new image.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231212163407.htm

Hallmark quantum behavior in bouncing droplets

In a study that could help fill some holes in quantum theory, the team recreated a 'quantum bomb tester' in a classical droplet test.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231212163351.htm

Archaeologists unearth one of earliest known frame saddles

Recovered from looters, a new archaeological discovery from a cave in western Mongolia could change the story of the evolving relationship between humans and horses around the world.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231212131053.htm

How a drought led to the rise of skateboarding in 1970s California

Why did professional skateboarding arise in southern California in the 1970s? Was it a coincidence, or was it a perfect storm of multiple factors? It's fairly well-known that a drought in southern California in the mid-1970s led to a ban on filling backyard swimming pools, and these empty pools became playgrounds for freestyle skateboarders in the greater Los Angeles area. But a new cross-disciplinary study shows that beyond the drought, it was the entanglement of environmental, economic and technological factors that led to the explosive rise of professional skateboarding culture in the 1970s.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231212112320.htm

Underwater architects: The 'burrowing effect' of foraminifera on marine environments

Impact of single-cell organisms on sediment oxygen levels and bacterial diversity measured for the first time.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211224105.htm

Extreme rainfall increases ag nutrient runoff, conservation strategies can help

Nutrient runoff from agricultural production is a significant source of water pollution in the U.S., and climate change that produces extreme weather events is likely to exacerbate the problem. A new study looks at how extreme rainfall impacts runoff and suggests possible mitigation strategies.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211200124.htm

Clues to preventing Alzheimer's come from patient who, despite genetics, evaded disease

A woman who never developed Alzheimer's despite a strong genetic predisposition may hold the key to stopping the disease in its tracks. Studying the woman's unique complement of genetic mutations, researchers have found clues that could help cut the link between the early, asymptomatic stage and the late stage, when cognitive decline sets in.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211163510.htm

Holidays crank up kilos for kids

On the cusp of summer holidays, Aussie kids are looking forward to some well-deserved time off. But too much downtime could create health problems, as new research shows that holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211114628.htm

New geophysical technique enhances imaging of fluid-filled rocks finding connections with microearthquakes

Scientists have recently introduced a new method called ambient noise differential adjoint tomography, which allows researchers to visualise rocks with fluids better, leading to potential advancements in the discovery of water and oil resources, as well as applications in urban geologic hazard and early warning systems for tsunamis and the understanding of the water cycle.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211114611.htm

Caffeine highs and lows soccer players should be aware of

Caffeine can have a negative impact on football players' decision-making skills, new research shows. A study has found that while consuming caffeine before a game can improve the accuracy of football passes, it can have an adverse effect on more tactical play involving a higher number of passes.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211114550.htm

Similarity between vitamin B12 loss and multiple sclerosis revealed

Researchers describe a novel molecular link between vitamin B12 and MS that takes place in astrocytes -- important non-neuronal glial cells in the brain.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211114545.htm

Non-invasive technology for the high-throughput characterization of cancer cells

The electrical properties of cancer cells can provide information on their cancer type, state, and drug resistance. However, conventional platforms to measure these properties are complex and can only analyze a few cells. Researchers have successfully developed a high-throughput device that measures the electrical properties of cancer cells through continuous flow electrorotation. The new platform offers a high degree of automation and can simultaneously analyze several cells.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211114539.htm

Researchers combine biopolymers derived from the ocean to replace synthetic plastic films

Crustacean and seaweed materials combined in a unique way could provide a sustainable alternative to plastic films.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/12/231211114519.htm