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Dec 16, 2025

Study Explores Role of Neutrophils in Canine Atopic Dermatitis

The work is a first step toward understanding the role that these immune cells may play in the early stages of allergic skin response.

Dec 9, 2025

Novel Kirkovirus May Be Associated with Colitis in Horses

A novel kirkovirus may be associated with colitis – and potentially small colon impactions – in horses.

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Dec 2, 2025

Researchers Confirm New Rickettsia Species Found in Dogs

A new Rickettsia species, dubbed Rickettsia finnyi, is associated with symptoms similar to those of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in dogs, but has not yet been found in humans.

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Dec 1, 2025

Why Researchers Are Studying Lipid Levels in Chimpanzee Blood

The research holds value for zoos, wildlife conservation and – maybe – human health.

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Nov 20, 2025

How Modified Robotic Prosthetics Could Help Address Hip, Back Problems for Amputees

The new approach can help address health challenges associated with an amputation.

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Nov 20, 2025

Paschalis Gkoupidenis Wins Sherwin I. Seligsohn Innovation Award

Gkoupidenis received the distinction for his pioneering work in developing organic brain-inspired electronics.

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Nov 19, 2025

How a New Modeling Method Could Make Energy Systems More Efficient – Even in an Uncertain Future

The new method helps policymakers determine which parts of an energy system have the biggest impact and merit extra attention.

Nov 17, 2025

PRRSV Vaccine Effectiveness Linked to T Cell Response

The effectiveness of current vaccines against PRRSV is due to the response of T cells against the disease, rather than the production of antibodies.

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Nov 17, 2025

Researchers Unveil First-Ever Defense Against Cryptanalytic Attacks on AI

Security researchers have developed the first functional defense mechanism capable of protecting against “cryptanalytic” attacks used to “steal” the model parameters that define how an AI system works.

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Nov 13, 2025

How Parents and Kids Really Feel About AI-Generated Images in Children’s Books

Parents and kids raised some concerns about errors in the AI-generated illustrations.

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Nov 12, 2025

Hourly Weather Data Reveals Climate Trends in U.S.

Over the past forty years, parts of the northeast have lost almost 1 1/2 weeks of temperatures below freezing, while portions of some states in the Gulf and Southwest have gained almost 1 1/2 weeks of temperatures that cause heat stress.

Nov 6, 2025

Study: Composite Metal Foam Could Lead to Safer Hazmat Transportation

Composite metal foam can withstand tremendous force – enough to punch a hole in a railroad tank car – at much lower weight than solid steel.

A pack of Nanotyrannus brazenly attacks a juvenile T. rex. Illustration by Anthony Hutchings.

Oct 30, 2025

Nanotyrannus Confirmed: Dueling Dinosaurs Fossil Rewrites the Story of T. rex

A complete Nanotyrannus skeleton has just ended one of paleontology’s longest-running debates.

Oct 27, 2025

High Levels of Short-Chain PFAS Found in Wilmington Residents’ Blood

High levels of ultrashort-chain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) were found in blood samples taken from Wilmington, N.C. residents between 2010-2016.

Oct 21, 2025

Increasing Heat is Super-Charging Arctic Climate and Weather Extremes

A “pushing and triggering” mechanism has has driven the Arctic climate system to a new state, which will likely see consistently increased frequency and intensity of extreme events across the atmosphere, ocean and cryosphere this century.