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Environment
Low emission zones associated with improved air quality in Belgian cities.
Socioeconomic deprivation in low emission zones in Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent, 2022 NO2 overlay. Credit: Environmental International (2025). doi:10.1016/j.envint.2025.109515 Working together for a request from health insurance company Muturités Libres, a team of health and environmental researchers from multiple Belgian institutions found that converting parts of the city into low emission zones (LEZS) improves air quality. In their study published…
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Environment
Improved distribution of green spaces in Barcelona can prevent 178 premature deaths each year, the study says
(a) Domains simulated by the model. (b) Use of land considered in the model, along with the weather department used for verification. Credit: Environment International (2025). doi:10.1016/j.envint.2025.109313 Greening every third street in Barcelona city can prevent the premature death of up to 178 people each year. Furthermore, in the months that heatwaves occur, urban trees and gardens can help prevent…
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Physics
Improved spin-density correlation simulations give researchers clearer insight into neutron stars
Neutrinos travel through a gas of neutrons and are sensitive to the correlation between the spin and density of the neutronic material. These correlations determine how much energy is transferred from the neutrino to the neutron. Credit: Dean Lee When a star dies in a supernova, its remains can become a neutron star. Inside a neutron star, protons and electrons…
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Environment
Improved monitoring of mine remediation: selenium isotopes are a good indicator of cleanup operations
Credit: Canadian Light Source A new testing technique developed using synchrotron light could significantly improve the way we monitor the effectiveness of remediation practices to remove selenium contamination from mining activities. Selenium is a naturally occurring nutrient that humans and animals need in small amounts to maintain good health. However, exposure to higher concentrations can cause neurological problems in humans…
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Nanotechnology
Improved nano-sized cell particles discovered to enhance cancer immunotherapy and reduce side effects
Electron micrograph of artificial extracellular vesicles (magnification 23,000x). Courtesy: NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Immunotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer. It stimulates an immune response to more effectively recognize and attack cancer cells. Treatments may involve using substances to boost the immune system, teaching immune cells to…
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