A University of Queensland-led study has discovered two new species of extinct kangaroos that couldn't hop but may be ancestral to modern wallabies and kangaroos. The ancient creatures lived around 15-23 million years ago in a densely forested landscape, outcompeting their fanged cousins.
The European Society of Cardiology has launched the first European advice on emergency care for patients with acute heart failure. The guidance highlights that mortality from acute heart failure is even higher than from a heart attack, and that care lags 30 years behind standard treatment pathways for heart attacks.
A team of researchers found gene flow from early modern humans into Neanderthals around 100,000 years ago. This discovery challenges previous estimates and suggests that some modern humans may have left Africa earlier than thought.
A James Cook University study found that turtles are left vulnerable due to gaps in reporting of bycatch, a common cause of sea turtle deaths. The researchers recommend pooling bycatch records across fisheries and states over time to better measure the impact on turtle populations.
Researchers at KAUST created a low-cost sensor using everyday materials to detect external stimuli. The 'Paper Skin' sensor performs well as an artificial skin application while integrating multiple functions using cost-effective materials.
Astronomers have found a massive tail of hydrogen gas extending from a nearby galaxy, measuring five times longer than the galaxy itself. The discovery suggests that this phenomenon is common in galaxy clusters, and could be indicative of many other galaxies having similar features.
A European Heart Rhythm Association/European Society of Cardiology survey found that patients with no schooling missed treatment targets more often and were less aware of bleeding risks. The study highlights the importance of providing user-friendly education about risk factors for stroke and adequate use of anticoagulants.
Researchers at Hiroshima University have linked stomach (gastric) and prostate cancer to a specific type of DNA called T-UCRs. The study identifies a potential regulatory pathway of stomach (gastric) cancer, providing new insights into cancer genetics.
The Daya Bay Collaboration has obtained the most precise measurement of reactor antineutrino energy spectrum ever recorded, showing a surprising excess of antineutrinos at an energy of around five million electron volts. This deviation of up to four standard deviations suggests that current calculations may need refinement.
Researchers discovered that E. coli uses bio-films to protect itself from the bacterial predator Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus, allowing it to survive in fragmented environments. This finding could lead to the development of alternative antibiotics that target specific harmful bacteria while leaving benign ones untouched.
Insect taste organs on their legs help guide feeding behavior, with specific neurons processing information differently in the brain and influencing movement towards food or away from it.