Every year, the Journal of Comparative Physiology A honors the best articles in two categories: Original Research and Review/Review-History. The winners are picked by the Editorial Board and the readers who access the articles online. The 2025 awards have been announced, and they spotlight some fasc
A silent threat lurks in the blood of millions. It is a tiny particle called Lp(a). It is a mystery to many. It is a danger to some. It is a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. It is a problem for about 64 million people in the United States alone. It is a problem that goes unnoticed.
The Middle East is boiling over with tension. Iran has made it clear that direct talks with the US are off the table. This decision comes after President Trump sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader. The letter was a warning, hinting at possible military action if Iran doesn't back down from its nuc
The world is buzzing with gadgets that need frequent charging. This is a problem. Smartphones, electric cars, and other devices rely on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have some serious drawbacks. They need to be recharged often and they are not great for the environment. Mining lithium
There is a growing interest in using rainwater for various purposes, including washing cars. However, this practice might not be as safe as it seems. Researchers have looked into the potential dangers of using roof-collected rainwater for high-pressure vehicle washing. They focused on the risk of ex
The former leader of a once-promising media company got a break just before heading to prison. Carlos Watson, co-founder of Ozy Media, had his nearly 10-year sentence reduced by the then-president. This happened just hours before he was set to begin his prison term for financial fraud. Media indust
The way particles move in liquids isn't always straightforward. It's easy to assume that particles just float along with the current. But there's a weird thing that happens sometimes. Particles can actually move against the flow, going upstream. This is what scientists call upstream contamination. I
Cryptocurrency has become a major player in the U. S. political and financial scenes. It's everywhere, even if you've never bought a single coin. Whether you like it or not, crypto is now part of your life. It's in the stock market, influencing elections, and even in your retirement fund. So, it's t
The ocean's carbon cycle could be greatly affected by nano and microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are everywhere in the marine environment. Copepods are tiny ocean creatures that play a big role in moving carbon from the surface to the deep ocean. They do this by producing fecal
A tense rescue mission is underway in Lithuania. Four U. S. Army soldiers are missing. They vanished during a routine training exercise. The soldiers were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. Their mission was to retrieve another vehicle in the Pabrade training area. This spot is near Lit
