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
The world is buzzing with excitement about a daring space adventure. Four brave individuals, led by a wealthy crypto investor, are preparing to orbit Earth over its poles. This mission, funded by a Maltese investor named Chun Wang, is a first in human space travel. The crew includes a Norwegian film
Crime doesn't happen in a vacuum. It's influenced by where people live and grow up. This idea tackles a big question: why do some places have more crime than others? The concept of cumulative risk is key here. It's not just about one thing going wrong. It's about many things adding up over time. Th
Heart health is a big deal. Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. It is important to keep an eye on your heart. Many people use smartwatches to track their heart rate and steps. Now, researchers have come up with a new way to use this data. They suggest a simple math trick. Divid
Cancer research is always looking for new tools. One promising area is using AI to pull useful information from medical records. These records are often written in a way that's hard to search through. That's where large language models come in. They can understand and process human language, making
Young people who move to new countries often go through tough times. These experiences can lead to serious mental health issues. However, many of these young immigrants and refugees show incredible strength and resilience. This is a critical topic that needs more attention. The journey of these youn
In a somber turn of events, four US soldiers lost their lives during a training exercise in Lithuania. The soldiers, part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division from Fort Stewart, Georgia, were on a tactical mission near the city of Pabrade. This area is close to the Belarus border, a region that
Human bocavirus 1, or HBoV1, is a sneaky virus that can cause a range of respiratory issues in kids and stomach troubles in adults. It belongs to the Parvoviridae family. The problem is, scientists have a hard time studying it. They need better tools to understand how it works and to develop treatme
Large language models, or LLMs, often create false information. This is a big problem for users who expect accurate responses. Why do these models make up answers instead of admitting they don't know? New research is shedding light on this issue. LLMs are designed to predict what comes next in a se
A big rescue operation is underway in Lithuania. It all started when four U. S. soldiers went missing during a training exercise. They were part of the 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division and were on a mission to recover another Army vehicle. Their armored vehicle, an M88 Hercules, was found underwat
