Polarized neutron reflectometry of Cr2Te3 thin films and their heterostrucutres with (Bi,Sb)2Te3. Credit: Reports on Progress in Physics (2025). DOI: 10.1088/1361-6633/add9c5 “This is like giving the magnet a boost,” explains…
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Killer whales may use kelp brushes to slough off rough skin
A brush with kelp may help some killer whales clean up nicely. A group of killer whales (Orcinus orca ater) residing in the Salish Sea off the coast of British…
Campaigners to issue a call for reforms to the UN climate process
More than 200 climate campaign groups will issue a joint call for reforms to the way United Nations (UN) climate talks are conducted, saying that the negotiations have “reached breaking…
Moon dust is less toxic than urban air pollution, scientists discover
Moon dust may not be as harmful to humans as had been thought, with a new experiment showing that the typical air pollution on a busy street is more toxic…
3 years after abortion rights were overturned, contraception access is at risk
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization eliminated a nearly 50-year constitutional right to abortion and returned the authority to regulate…
Here are 3 marketing strategies I use to make Philadelphia healthier
In Philadelphia, the leading causes of death are heart disease, cancer and unintentional drug overdose. While some of these deaths are caused by things out of our control – like…
Crash dummies used in car safety tests are still modeled after men despite higher risks for women
A THOR-5F female crash test dummy is shown in a drivers seat at Humanetics in Farmington Hills, Mich., Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Paul Sancya Maria Weston Kuhn had…
Antibiotics and energy inhibitors effectively kill aggressive melanoma cells by blocking mitochondrial pathways
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Simple insulin resistance test may also predict cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients
Credit: Artem Podrez from Pexels Insulin resistance detected by routine triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index can flag people with early Alzheimer’s who are four times more likely to present rapid cognitive decline,…
7 doctor-approved tips for outdoor fitness without injury
by I. Edwards Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts…
