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Fluorescent imaging tracks metabolism of cells in real time
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Fluorescent imaging tracks metabolism of cells in real time

Cornell researchers have designed a new, faster form of two-photon fluorescence imaging for observing cell metabolism in real time, a method that could enable quicker screening of new therapeutic treatments. The findings were published Sept. 4 in Science Advances. The co-lead authors are former postdoctoral researcher Lu Ling, Ph.D. '20, and doctoral student Jack Crowley, M.S. '22.

📅 2026-10-09 19:20:01    •    Phys.org
'October is the ideal time to get vaccinated': Flu season is kicking off early, experts say
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'October is the ideal time to get vaccinated': Flu season is kicking off early, experts say

Flu season is off to an early start in some parts of the U.S., data shows. In a typical year, U.S. flu activity starts building in late fall — typically in October or November — and peaks between December and February. This year, flu activity is currently low but rising nationwide: During the week ending Sept. 26, 3.4% of respiratory samples tested by clinical labs were positive for flu, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. That's about seven times the rate that was seen at the same point last year. About 0.5% of samples tested positive during the week ending Sept. 27, 2025."This particular year, it appears to be starting early — like right now," Dr. William Sc...

📅 2026-10-09 19:10:00    •    Live Science
Cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation—it functions as an extension of school violence, say researchers
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Cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation—it functions as an extension of school violence, say researchers

A new study of 4,200 adolescents revealed that cyberbullying rarely occurs in isolation; it almost always functions as an extension of physical and verbal aggression already present in the school environment. The study, conducted at the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp) in Brazil, mapped students' involvement in bullying and found that the lines between victims and perpetrators often blur in a cycle of violence spanning both the physical and digital worlds.

📅 2026-10-09 19:00:08    •    Phys.org
Nightjar wings reveal a trade-off between hunting slowly and traveling far
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Nightjar wings reveal a trade-off between hunting slowly and traveling far

The European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is a nocturnal migratory bird that travels between Europe and southern Africa each year. However, its wings are not only used for long-distance journeys. When hunting insects, the nightjar must be able to slow down, turn sharply and fly at low speeds. Researchers at Lund University have now shown how this trade-off is reflected in the bird's flight mechanics. The study is published in the journal PLOS Biology.

📅 2026-10-09 18:40:14    •    Phys.org
Scientists discover 5 hidden brain patterns behind depression
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Scientists discover 5 hidden brain patterns behind depression

Depression may not be one biological condition, but several distinct patterns of brain activity hiding under the same diagnosis. Researchers studying 263 people with depression identified five brain profiles, each showing different patterns of communication between brain regions and associations with symptoms such as anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse.

📅 2026-10-09 18:34:02    •    ScienceDaily
Q&A: How does AI affect our engagement at work?
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Q&A: How does AI affect our engagement at work?

AI is being integrated into our work at a growing rate. Andreas Bergqvist, a Ph.D. student at the Department of Information Technology, has teamed up with colleagues to investigate how AI, automation and robotization affect work engagement.

📅 2026-10-09 18:20:25    •    Phys.org