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Measuring electron emission from irradiated biomolecules
3dWhen fast-moving ions cross paths with large biomolecules, the resulting collisions produce many low-energy electrons which can go on to ionize the molecules even further. To fully understand how biological structures are affected by this radiation, it is important for physicists to measure how electrons are scattered during collisions. So far, however, researchers' understanding of the process ha
Making N-C bonds directly from dinitrogen: Summary and perspective
3dAs the most abundant constituent in Earth's atmosphere, dinitrogen (N2) is the main nitrogen source of N-containing compounds in the Earth. Therefore, N2 fixation and activation are essential both for nature and humans. Nevertheless, the high bond dissociation energy (942 kJ/mol) and large HOMO-LUMO gap (10.82 eV) make N2 exhibit extremely low reactivity and may be regarded as an inert gas.
More than 1,600 square kilometers of Brazilian Amazon deforested in July
3dMore than 1,600 square kilometers of Brazil's Amazon rainforest were cleared in July, a significant reduction on the record 2019 numbers—though the total area deforested this year remains higher than 2019, according to official data published on Friday.
How to Identify Rocks and Other Questions From Our Readers
3dDon't miss the season finale of the National Museum of Natural History's popular YouTube series, the "Doctor Is In"
Skoltech supercomputer helps scientists reveal most influential parameters for crop
3dSkoltech researchers have used the supercomputer to perform a very precise sensitivity analysis to reveal crucial parameters for different crop yields in the chernozem region of Russia, famous for its high-quality, fertile soil. Agricultural lands occupy 13 percent of the territory of Russia, droughts, dryness, humus reserves exhaustion are the major negative factor for national agriculture. Being
NASA sounding rocket finds helium structures in sun's atmosphere
3dHelium is the second most abundant element in the universe after hydrogen. But scientists aren't sure just how much there actually is in the Sun's atmosphere. NASA's HERSCHEL sounding rocket has taken the first global measurements of helium in the extended solar atmosphere – a key piece of information for understanding our space environment.
Experts: Better COVID-19 testing is still vital to 'reopening'
3dWhether America is ready to "reopen" depends on the nation's COVID-19 testing capabilities, regional spread of the virus, and political leadership, two experts argue. "We keep looking for a silver bullet. But when you have four tools and put them all together, the combination is the silver bullet." Speaking at a virtual event, Emily Oster, a professor of economics, and incoming dean of the Brown
'Ultima' Fandom Is Still Going Strong
3dNeed proof? 'Spam Spam Spam Humbug,' a podcast dedicated to the computer role-playing games, is now in its fifth year.
How to host a virtual party that's absolutely lit
3dSometimes a hat can make an outfit. The same goes for parties and the PopSci team knows it. (Purbita Saha/) Follow all of PopSci's COVID-19 coverage here , including tips on enjoying summer activities , ways to tell if your symptoms are just allergies , and advice on which masks to buy . It seems like it's been 84 years since planning a party started with finding a venue, but the pandemic has sho
Measuring electron emission from irradiated biomolecules
3dResearchers have successfully determined the characteristics of electron emission when high-velocity ions collide with adenine – one of the four key nucleobases of DNA.
Scientists use CRISPR to knock down gene messages early in development
3dResearchers have harnessed the technology to target gene messages (messenger RNA) involved in early vertebrate development.
Updating Turing's model of pattern formation
3dNew research revisits the Turing instability mechanism; proving mathematically how the instabilities which give rise to patterns can occur through simple reactions, and in widely varied environmental conditions.
Measuring electron emission from irradiated biomolecules
3dResearchers have successfully determined the characteristics of electron emission when high-velocity ions collide with adenine – one of the four key nucleobases of DNA.
Pinpointing the cells that keep the body's master circadian clock ticking
3dScientists have developed a genetically engineered mouse and imaging system that lets them visualize fluctuations in the circadian clocks of cell types in mice. The method gives new insight into which brain cells are important in maintaining the body's master circadian clock. But they say the approach will also be broadly useful for answering questions about the daily rhythms of cells throughout t
Scientists use CRISPR to knock down gene messages early in development
3dResearchers have harnessed the technology to target gene messages (messenger RNA) involved in early vertebrate development.
Huge ring-like structure on Ganymede's surface may have been caused by violent impact
3dImage data reanalysis has revealed that ancient tectonic troughs are concentrically distributed across almost the entire surface of Jupiter's moon Ganymede. Computer simulation results suggest that this giant crater could have resulted from the impact of an asteroid with a 150-kilometer radius. If so, this the largest impact structure identified in the solar system so far.
Heavier smoking linked to skyrocketing health risks
3dEach cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than 30 per cent, according to a new study.
COVID-19: The virus and the vasculature
3dIn severe cases of COVID-19, the infection can lead to obstruction of the blood vessels in the lung, heart and kidneys. Researchers have now shown that activated immune cells and blood platelets play a major role in these pathologies.
COVID recovery choices shape future climate
3dA new study warns that even with some lockdown measures staying in place to the end of 2021, without more structural interventions global temperatures will only be roughly 0.01°C lower than expected by 2030. However, the study estimates that including climate policy measures as part of an economic recovery plan with strong green stimulus could prevent more than half of additional warming expected
COVID-19: The long road to recovery
3dResearchers have identified a pattern of longer-term symptoms likely to be experienced by people who were hospitalized with the COVID-19 infection. They include fatigue, breathlessness, psychological distress — including problems with concentration and memory — and a general decline in quality of life.
Thousands Volunteer for COVID-19 Vaccine Study
3dLate-stage clinical trials of the first two coronavirus vaccine candidates in the U.S. plan to recruit 60,000 Americans — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Trump Has Launched a Three-Pronged Attack on the Election
3dAs President Donald Trump reflects on his sinking approval ratings and grows more desperate by the day, he's been floating a dictator's dream: postponing the November election. Even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Trump loyalists, including the Federalist Society co-founder Steven Calabresi, swiftly rejected this authoritarian fantasy. So Trump has retreated to a fallback positio
Journal that published paper linking 5G to COVID-19 blames "substantial manipulation of the peer review"
3dThe journal that allowed a bizarre article linking Covid-19 to 5G cell phone waves to "slip through the net" now blames rigged peer review for the fishy paper. The article, which earned raspberries from the likes of Elisabeth Bik (who called it potentially the "worst" paper of the year) and others, was retracted shortly after … Continue reading
Bill Gates Called Most US Coronavirus Tests "Garbage"
3dWealthy philanthropist and public health advocate Bill Gates, who's been critical of the U.S. coronavirus response since the beginning , shared some new thoughts about the diagnostic testing situation in the country. Specifically, he says it's utter trash. "The majority of all U.S. tests are completely garbage, wasted," Gates told Wired in a lengthy interview today. His frustration wasn't necessa
Florida current is weaker now than at any point in the past century
3dA key component of the Gulf Stream has markedly slowed over the past century — that's the conclusion of a new research paper.
Atlantic hurricanes linked to weather system in East Asia
3dClimate researchers have found a link between hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean – and threaten the United States – and a weather system in East Asia. A jet stream originating in East Asia carries an atmospheric wave to the Atlantic Ocean that affects wind shear – a key element in whether tropical storms develop.
Covid-19 Testing Delays Continue to Plague U.S.
3dFor months, public health experts have said that widespread, rapid Covid-19 testing is essential for controlling the pandemic, which has now killed an estimated 160,100 people in the U.S., with around 1,000 new deaths per day. While the U.S. has ramped up its efforts, wait times for test results remain long.
Researchers find link between Atlantic hurricanes and weather system in East Asia
3dClimate researchers led by the University of Iowa have found a link between hurricanes that form in the Atlantic Ocean – and threaten the United States – and a weather system in East Asia. A jet stream originating in East Asia carries an atmospheric wave to the Atlantic Ocean that affects wind shear – a key element in whether tropical storms develop.
Pinpointing the cells that keep the body's master circadian clock ticking
3dUT Southwestern scientists have developed a genetically engineered mouse and imaging system that lets them visualize fluctuations in the circadian clocks of cell types in mice. The method, described online in the journal Neuron, gives new insight into which brain cells are important in maintaining the body's master circadian clock. But they say the approach will also be broadly useful for answerin
New test better predicts which babies will develop type 1 diabetes
3dA new approach to predicting which babies will develop type 1 diabetes moves a step closer to routine testing for newborns which could avoid life-threatening complications.
Does physician burnout, depression, career satisfaction differ by race/ethnicity?
3dThis survey study of US physicians examined whether there were differences by race/ethnicity in burnout, symptoms of depression, career satisfaction and work-life balance.
Heart attack case rates, treatment approaches, outcomes during COVID-19 pandemic
3dThe increases and decreases in patient volume and associated changes in treatment experienced by individuals presenting with acute heart attack (myocardial infarction) before and immediately after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic are examined in this observational study.
Scientists use CRISPR to knock down gene messages early in development
3dResearchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Andalusian Center of Developmental Biology at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, have harnessed the technology to target gene messages (messenger RNA) involved in early vertebrate development.
Seabird Poop Is Worth More Than $1 Billion Annually
3dScientists put a price tag on guano's global benefits, which range from agricultural fertilizer to coral reef enricher
Scientists use CRISPR to knock down gene messages early in development
3dSince its discovery, scientists have been using the much-lauded gene editing tool CRISPR to alter the DNA of model organisms and uncover the functions of thousands of genes. Now, researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Andalusian Center of Developmental Biology at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, have harnessed the technology to tar
Lead poisoning could reduce gene expression in humans
3dScientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning.
Machine learning research may help find new tungsten deposits in SW England
3dGeologists have developed a machine learning technique that highlights the potential for further deposits of the critical metal tungsten in SW England.
Scientists use CRISPR to knock down gene messages early in development
3dSince its discovery, scientists have been using the much-lauded gene editing tool CRISPR to alter the DNA of model organisms and uncover the functions of thousands of genes. Now, researchers at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri, and the Andalusian Center of Developmental Biology at Pablo de Olavide University in Seville, Spain, have harnessed the technology to tar
Florida current is weaker now than at any point in the past century
3dA key component of the Gulf Stream has markedly slowed over the past century—that's the conclusion of a new research paper in Nature Communications published on August 7. The study develops a method of tracking the strength of near-shore ocean currents using measurements made at the coast, offering the potential to reduce one of the biggest uncertainties related to observations of climate change o
40 Years Ago: The Titanic Was Found and Lost
3dThe most famous shipwreck in all of history was still a needle in a haystack at the bottom of the ocean when Discover's debut issue hit newsstands in 1980.
The Supreme Court Is Avoiding Talking About Race
3dSupreme Court justices typically write opinions that say more than what is strictly necessary to decide the case before them. In those opinions, the justices also communicate with their colleagues, other courts, and the country about the issues, values, and people they deem especially important. When it comes to the possibility and history of racism, however, most of the current justices—with the
How researchers overturned US sanctions on a virtual summer school
3dNature, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02347-9 US rules forced an online neuroscience course to block people in Iran from signing up, but the organizers won a last-minute reprieve.
Why deforestation and extinctions make pandemics more likely
3dNature, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02341-1 Researchers are redoubling efforts to understand links between biodiversity and emerging diseases — and use that information to predict and stop future outbreaks.
New-generation carbon dioxide gas separation system using gate-type adsorbents
3dThe Paris Agreement of 2015 set a goal of reducing CO2 emissions, a greenhouse gas that has caused global warming to levels of less than 2°C more than before the Industrial Revolution. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to reduce industrial energy consumption, half of which is used in separation processes for purifying, distilling and drying chemicals. It takes a lot of energy and is c
Epirubicin-loaded nanomedicines beat immune checkpoint blockade resistance in glioblastoma
3dA nanomedicine-based strategy for chemo-immunotherapy (CIT) of glioblastoma (GBM), which has the worst prognosis among brain tumors, was successfully developed. In vivo experiments demonstrated that the combined use of epirubicin-encapsulating nano-micelles (Epi/m) with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) eradicated PTEN-negative GBM, which is highly resistant to ICI alone. Due to the synergistic e
Updating Turing's model of pattern formation
3dIn 1952, Alan Turing published a study which described mathematically how systems composed of many living organisms can form rich and diverse arrays of orderly patterns. He proposed that this 'self-organization' arises from instabilities in un-patterned systems, which can form as different species jostle for space and resources. So far, however, researchers have struggled to reproduce Turing patte
Physicists have a massive problem as Higgs boson refuses to misbehave
3dPhysicists at CERN hope seeing the Higgs boson do something unexpected could reveal why different particles vary in mass, but so far it is behaving exactly as predicted
Machine Detects COVID-19 in 90 Minutes
3dA small UK-based DNA testing company called DnaNudge has come up with a toaster-sized machine that can detect COVID-19 in just 90 minutes, Bloomberg reports , no lab analysis needed. The UK's National Health Service has already ordered 5,000 of the machines, as well as cartridges to start testing coronavirus patients, as part of a $211 million contract. The machine was originally designed to help
Huge ring-like structure on Ganymede's surface may have been caused by violent impact
3dResearchers from Kobe University and the National Institute of Technology, Oshima College have conducted a detailed reanalysis of image data from Voyager 1, 2 and Galileo spacecraft in order to investigate the orientation and distribution of the ancient tectonic troughs found on Jupiter's moon Ganymede. They discovered that these troughs are concentrically distributed across almost the entire surf
Measuring electron emission from irradiated biomolecules
3dThrough a study published in EPJ D, researchers have successfully determined the characteristics of electron emission when high-velocity ions collide with adenine – one of the four key nucleobases of DNA.
Making N-C bond directly from N2: summary and perspective
3dN-Containing organic compounds are of vital importance to lives. Practical and catalytic synthesis of valuable N-containing organic compounds directly from dinitrogen (N2), not through ammonia (NH3), is a holy-grail in chemistry and chemical industry. Recently, scientists from Peking University, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (CAS), and Fudan University in China summarize the previous works
Florida current is weaker now than at any point in the past century
3dA key component of the Gulf Stream has markedly slowed over the past century–that's the conclusion of a new research paper in Nature Communications published on August 7, 2020.
Updating Turing's model of pattern formation
3dResearch published in EPJ B revisits the Turing instability mechanism; proving mathematically how the instabilities which give rise to patterns can occur through simple reactions, and in widely varied environmental conditions.
Novel approach reduces SCA1 symptoms in animal model
3dManipulating a novel mechanism that regulates ATXN1 levels reduced ATXN1 and improved some of the symptoms of neurodegenerative disease SCA1 in animal models.
Success in promoting plant growth for biodiesel
3dIn JST Strategic Basic Research Programs, a group led by Zhongrui Duan (Researcher, Waseda University) and Motoki Tominaga (Associate professor, Waseda University) succeeded in promoting plant growth and increasing seed yield by heterologous expression of protein from Arabidopsis (artificially modified high-speed motor protein) in Camelina sativa, which is expected to be a useful plant for biodies
Success in promoting plant growth for biodiesel
3dIn JST Strategic Basic Research Programs, a group led by Zhongrui Duan (Researcher, Waseda University) and Motoki Tominaga (Associate professor, Waseda University) succeeded in promoting plant growth and increasing seed yield by heterologous expression of protein from Arabidopsis (artificially modified high-speed motor protein) in Camelina sativa, which is expected to be a useful plant for biodies
Origins of life: Chemical evolution in a tiny Gulf Stream
3dChemical reactions driven by the geological conditions on the early Earth might have led to the prebiotic evolution of self-replicating molecules. Scientists at Ludwig-Maximilians Universitaet (LMU) in Munich now report on a hydrothermal mechanism that could have promoted the process.
Subpolar marginal seas play a key role in making the subarctic Pacific nutrient-rich
3dA group of researchers has discovered why the western subarctic Pacific Ocean, which accounts for only 6 percent of the world's oceans, produces an estimated 26 percent of the world's marine resources.
Oldest enzyme in cellular respiration isolated
3dResearchers have found what is perhaps the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration. They have been able to isolate the extremely fragile 'Rnf' protein complex from the heat-loving bacterium Thermotoga maritima. In fact, the genes that encode for the enzyme were already discovered. However, the researchers have now succeeded for the first time in isolating the enzyme and thus in proving that it reall
Origins of life: Chemical evolution in a tiny Gulf Stream
3dChemical reactions driven by the geological conditions on the early Earth might have led to the prebiotic evolution of self-replicating molecules. Scientists now report on a hydrothermal mechanism that could have promoted the process.
A titanate nanowire mask that can eliminate pathogens
3dResearchers are working on a membrane made of titanium oxide nanowires, similar in appearance to filter paper but with antibacterial and antiviral properties. Their material works by using the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide: when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the fibers convert resident moisture into oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide, which have the ability to destroy p
How plants distinguish beneficial from harmful microbes
3dPlants recognize beneficial microbes and keep harmful ones out, which is important for healthy plants production and global food security. Scientists have now discovered how legumes use small, well-defined motifs in receptor proteins to read molecular signals produced by both pathogenic and symbiotic microbes. These remarkable findings have enabled the researchers to reprogram immune receptors int
Experts urge evaluation of diet at routine check-ups
3dUnhealthy dietary patterns are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as well as other chronic diseases. Clinician-delivered diet counseling can improve diet behaviors and heart disease risk factors. Quick, simple dietary assessment tools can be a part of routine office visits and integrated into electronic health records for follow-up.
New Zealand's Southern Alps glacier melt has doubled
3dGlaciers in the Southern Alps of New Zealand have lost more ice mass since pre-industrial times than remains today, according to a new study. The study mapped Southern Alps ice loss from the end of the Little Ice Age — roughly 400 years ago — to 2019. It found that relative to recent decades, the Southern Alps lost up to 77% of their total Little Ice Age glacier volume.
New reporter mouse strain offers powerful genetic tool to identify P2X2-expressing cells
3dResearchers created a reporter mouse strain in pursuit of a new way to answer an old question: Is purinergic receptor gene P2X2 expressed in particular populations of sensory nerve cells? They were surprised, but encouraged, to find P2X2 expressed in a very limited subset of neurons.
Origins of life: Chemical evolution in a tiny Gulf Stream
3dChemical reactions driven by the geological conditions on the early Earth might have led to the prebiotic evolution of self-replicating molecules. Scientists at Ludwig-Maximilians Universitaet (LMU) in Munich now report on a hydrothermal mechanism that could have promoted the process.
Researchers discover how plants distinguish beneficial from harmful microbes
3dLegume plants know their friends from their enemies, and now we know how they do it at the molecular level. Plants recognize beneficial microbes and keep harmful ones out, which is important for healthy plants production and global food security. Scientists have now discovered how legumes use small, well-defined motifs in receptor proteins to read molecular signals produced by both pathogenic and
Oldest enzyme in cellular respiration isolated
3dResearchers from Goethe University have found what is perhaps the oldest enzyme in cellular respiration. They have been able to isolate the extremely fragile 'Rnf' protein complex from the heat-loving bacterium Thermotoga maritima. In fact, the genes that encode for the enzyme were already discovered. However, the researchers have now succeeded for the first time in isolating the enzyme and thus i
Subpolar marginal seas play a key role in making the subarctic Pacific nutrient-rich
3dA group of researchers from three Japanese universities has discovered why the western subarctic Pacific Ocean, which accounts for only 6 percent of the world's oceans, produces an estimated 26 percent of the world's marine resources.
Why the Beirut blast created a mushroom cloud
3dThe blast at the Port of Beirut from August 4 seen on a rendered satellite map. Authorities and aid workers are still searching for the dead and injured. (Vampy1/Deposit Photos/) The powerful explosion that rocked Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday has so far killed more than 150 people , injured thousands, and destroyed dozens of buildings in the country's capital city. But one aspect of the explosion
Researchers discover how plants distinguish beneficial from harmful microbes
3dLegume plants know their friends from their enemies, and now we know how they do it at the molecular level. Plants recognize beneficial microbes and keep harmful ones out, which is important for healthy plants production and global food security. Scientists have now discovered how legumes use small, well-defined motifs in receptor proteins to read molecular signals produced by both pathogenic and
A titanate nanowire mask that can eliminate pathogens
3dResearchers are working on a membrane made of titanium oxide nanowires, similar in appearance to filter paper but with antibacterial and antiviral properties. Their material works by using the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide: when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the fibers convert resident moisture into oxidizing agents such as hydrogen peroxide, which have the ability to destroy p
Oldest enzyme in cellular respiration isolated
3dIn the first billion years, there was no oxygen on Earth. Life developed in an anoxic environment. Early bacteria probably obtained their energy by breaking down various substances by means of fermentation. However, there also seems to have been a kind of "oxygen-free respiration." This was suggested by studies on primordial microbes that are still found in anoxic habitats today.
Oldest enzyme in cellular respiration isolated
3dIn the first billion years, there was no oxygen on Earth. Life developed in an anoxic environment. Early bacteria probably obtained their energy by breaking down various substances by means of fermentation. However, there also seems to have been a kind of "oxygen-free respiration." This was suggested by studies on primordial microbes that are still found in anoxic habitats today.
The Empty Nesters Who Run a Bookstore—And Live Together
3dEach installment of The Friendship Files features a conversation between The Atlantic 's Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with VaLinda Miller, whose empty-nest syndrome inspired her to buy a bookstore, and Arrylee Satterfield, her best friend, whom she hired to run it. After some hardships, the store changed loca
'Wishful thinking': the dangers of UK hype during Covid-19
3dFrom the UK government over-promising on testing to scientific spin on a vaccine, realism is in short supply Revealed: UK's rapid Covid test not yet approved by regulators Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage They were billed by the UK health secretary, Matt Hancock, as "lifesaving" and "hugely beneficial": two new coronavirus tests that claim to deliver results within 90
Revealed: UK's rapid Covid test not yet approved by regulators
3dExclusive: no data on accuracy of this and other test bought by government has been published 'Wishful thinking': dangers of UK hype during Covid-19 Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One of two 90-minute rapid coronavirus tests bought by the UK government and announced on Monday has yet to be approved by regulators, while no data on the accuracy of either has been publ
4 ways schools can keep teachers from quitting
3dNew research into why teachers leave the profession could help schools avoid an exodus of instructors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Teacher turnover causes learning setbacks, with a bigger impact on high-poverty schools, researchers say. Replacing teachers is expensive, and vacancies are hard to fill. The study in the Journal of Vocational Behavior looked at data from 3,201 teachers in grades K-1
Smartwatch tracks medication levels to personalize treatments
3dEngineers have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat. This wearable technology could be incorporated into a more personalized approach to medicine — where an ideal drug and dosages can be tailored to an individual.
Success in promoting plant growth for biodiesel
3dScientists succeeded in promoting plant growth and increasing seed yield by heterologous expression of protein from Arabidopsis (artificially modified high-speed motor protein) in Camelina sativa, which is expected as a useful plant for biodiesel. The study is expected to apply to other plant resources for biodiesel, such as corn, rice, and sugar cane.
Stellar egg hunt with ALMA
3dAstronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) took a census of stellar eggs in the constellation Taurus and revealed their evolution state. This census helps researchers understand how and when a stellar embryo transforms to a baby star deep inside a gaseous egg. In addition, the team found a bipolar outflow, a pair of gas streams, that could be telltale evidence of a t
1 in 4 UK puppies may be being acquired before minimum recommended age
3dOne in four puppies in the UK may be being acquired before the recommended minimum age — a figure that is considerably higher than what has been reported before — suggests new research.
COVID-19 crisis exposes imbalance in EU state aid for aviation sector
3dDr Steven Truxal, an aviation law expert in The City Law School, says state aid offered to airlines in response to the current crisis raises questions around unfair competition between European carriers and may be the subject of future challenge by carriers outside the EU.
Genetic cause of congenital malformation discovered
3dSpontaneous mutations of a single gene are likely to cause serious developmental disorders of the excretory organs and genitalia. This is shown in an international study led by the University of Bonn and published in the journal "Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology". The researchers also owe their findings to an unusual model organism: the zebrafish.
New-generation CO2 gas separation system using gate-type adsorbents
3dScientists in Japan designed a gate-type adsorbent tower system that captures and separates mixed gases, CO2, to enable lowering greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources.
Heavier smoking linked to skyrocketing health risks
3dEach cigarette smoked a day by heavier smokers increases the risk of contracting some diseases by more than 30 per cent, according to a new international study published today.
The Deck Is Not Rigged: Poker and the Limits of AI
3dTuomas Sandholm, a computer scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, is not a poker player—or much of a poker fan, in fact—but he is fascinated by the game for much the same reason as the great game theorist John von Neumann before him. Von Neumann, who died in 1957, viewed poker as the perfect model for human decision making, for finding the balance between skill and chance that accompanies our
6,600-year-old gravesites in Poland suggest wealth gap existed earlier than thought
3dA team of researchers from Sweden, the U.S., Poland and the U.K. has found evidence that suggests the wealth gap in human communities goes back at least 6,600 years. In their paper published in the journal Antiquity, the group describes their study of skeletons in an ancient Polish graveyard and what they found.
EPA 'double standard' puts kids at risk of lead poisoning
3dNew rules from the Environmental Protection Agency stand to put more than 35,000 kids in the United States at increased risk of lead poisoning, say researchers. The EPA is moving to revise protective standards for dust lead levels on floors and windowsills in buildings constructed before 1978. "Lead exposure presents a major risk to hundreds of thousands of children across the nation, and it's im
New Guinea is #1 for island plant diversity
3dIn terms of plants, New Guinea is the most diverse island in the world, according to a new study. The study presents a list of almost 14,000 plant species, compiled from online catalogues and verified by plant experts. The results are invaluable for research and conservation, and also underline the importance of expert knowledge in the digital era. Almost 20 times the size of Switzerland, New Gui
New acid mine drainage treatment turns waste into valuable critical minerals
3dA new way to treat acid mine drainage (AMD) could help transform the environmental pollution problem into an important domestic source of the critical rare earth elements needed to produce technology ranging from smart phones to fighter jets, according to scientists.
Re-engineering antibodies for COVID-19
3dA researcher is using 'in silico' analysis to fast-track passive immunity.
Lead poisoning could reduce gene expression in humans
3dScientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning.
Huge ring-like structure on Ganymede's surface may have been caused by violent impact
3dImage data reanalysis by researchers from Kobe University and the National Institute of Technology, Oshima College have revealed that ancient tectonic troughs are concentrically distributed across almost the entire surface of Ganymede. Computer simulation results suggest that this giant crater could have resulted from the impact of an asteroid with a 150km radius. If so, this the largest impact st
Machine learning research may help find new tungsten deposits in SW England
3dGeologists have developed a machine learning technique that highlights the potential for further deposits of the critical metal tungsten in SW England.
Researchers discover how plants distinguish beneficial from harmful microbes
3dPlants recognize beneficial microbes and keep harmful ones out, which is important for healthy plants production and global food security. Scientists have now discovered how legumes use small, well-defined motifs in receptor proteins to read molecular signals produced by both pathogenic and symbiotic microbes. These remarkable findings have enabled the researchers to reprogram immune receptors int
Epirubicin-loaded nanomedicines beat immune checkpoint blockade resistance in glioblastoma
3dA nanomedicine-based strategy for chemo-immunotherapy (CIT) of glioblastoma (GBM), which has the worst prognosis among brain tumors, was successfully developed.
A titanate nanowire mask that can eliminate pathogens
3dResearchers in Lásló Forró's lab at EPFL, Switzerland, are working on a membrane made of titanium oxide nanowires, similar in appearance to filter paper but with antibacterial and antiviral properties. Their material works by using the photocatalytic properties of titanium dioxide: when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, the fibers convert resident moisture into oxidizing agents such as hydrogen pe
Hubble makes the first observation of a total lunar eclipse by a space telescope
3dTaking advantage of a total lunar eclipse, astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have detected ozone in Earth's atmosphere. This method serves as a proxy for how they will observe Earth-like planets around other stars in the search for life. This is the first time a total lunar eclipse was captured from a space telescope and the first time such an eclipse has been studied in ultrav
Smartwatch tracks medication levels to personalize treatments
3dEngineers at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering and their colleagues at Stanford School of Medicine have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat. This wearable technology could be incorporated into a more personalized approach to medicine — where an ideal drug and dosages can be tailored to
Coronavirus lockdown will have 'negligible' impact on the climate, says new study
3dHere in the UK, with traffic noise back to drowning out birdsong, and foreign holidays back on the cards, it is easy to forget the weeks of cleaner air. If we do not seize the opportunity to pause, reflect and plan transformative change, the COVID-19 years could end up being just a small and temporary blip in our overall climate trajectory.
Russia wants to return to Venus, build reusable rocket
3dThe head of Russia's space agency said Friday that Roscosmos wants to return to Venus and bring back soil samples and build spacecraft that will surpass Elon Musk's rockets.
Lions are less likely to attack cattle with eyes painted on their backsides
3dThe predation of livestock by carnivores, and the retaliatory killing of carnivores as a result, is a major global conservation challenge. Such human-wildlife conflicts are a key driver of large carnivore declines and the costs of coexistence are often disproportionately borne by rural communities in the global south.
UK-India experts seek to stop antibiotic waste that creates more superbugs
3dWaste generated by India's drug manufacturing industry could be damaging environmental bacteria and creating 'superbugs' that are resistant to antibiotics—prompting a UK-India scientific intervention.
Study finds platypus paddles in 'surprising' Sydney waterways
3dA pilot study of one of Australia's most elusive creatures, the platypus, has revealed they are living in unlikely, urban locations in Sydney.
Lions are less likely to attack cattle with eyes painted on their backsides
3dThe predation of livestock by carnivores, and the retaliatory killing of carnivores as a result, is a major global conservation challenge. Such human-wildlife conflicts are a key driver of large carnivore declines and the costs of coexistence are often disproportionately borne by rural communities in the global south.
Home-educated children left without qualifications as exams replaced with teacher-predicted grades, study shows
3dThe cancelation of exams this year in favor of teacher-predicted grades has had a "significantly detrimental" impact on many home-educated children, who are not able to gain qualifications this summer, a study warns.
UK-India experts seek to stop antibiotic waste that creates more superbugs
3dWaste generated by India's drug manufacturing industry could be damaging environmental bacteria and creating 'superbugs' that are resistant to antibiotics—prompting a UK-India scientific intervention.
Study finds platypus paddles in 'surprising' Sydney waterways
3dA pilot study of one of Australia's most elusive creatures, the platypus, has revealed they are living in unlikely, urban locations in Sydney.
Worries about COVID-19 divide along racial, ethnic lines, state poll finds
3dMore than three of every four Californians say that the COVID-19 pandemic poses a threat to their health and their finances, but the risks are felt far more acutely by people of color, according to a new poll from UC Berkeley's Institute for Governmental Studies (IGS).
New Theory Says We've Been Wrong About How Bubbles Pop
3dFor 20 years, scientists believed that gravity caused some popped bubbles to collapse; new experiments turn that understanding on its head. ViscousBubble.jpg A viscous bubble collapsing under the force of surface tension. Image credits: Oliver McRae Physics Friday, August 7, 2020 – 09:00 Meredith Fore, Contributor (Inside Science) — What do a volcanologist, a pulmonologist, and a glassmaker hav
Forskning bekræfter: Zoonoserne breder sig, når vi ødelægger naturen
3dRotter og flagermus breder sig og skaber grobund for smitsomme sygdomme, når vi ødelægger økosystemerne for større dyr, bekræfter ny forskning.
Study could lead to power over the New World screwworm
3dScientists have long had a name for a gruesome insect that feeds on the live flesh of warm-blooded mammals: C. hominivorax, Latin for "man eater." But now, they have the parasite's number.
Lead poisoning could reduce gene expression in humans
3dScientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning.
Eye-catching conservation tool protects livestock, lions, and livelihoods
3dPainting eyes on the rumps of livestock can protect them from attacks by lions in landscapes where they coexist, a joint study from UNSW Sydney, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and Botswana Predator Conservation shows.
Scientists discover curious clues in the war between cystic fibrosis bacteria
3dSeveral kinds of bacteria can cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause pneumonia, typically infects infants or young children and persists for life, while Burkholderia cepacia complex species only infect teenagers and adults. Although Burkholderia infections are rare, when they do take hold, they are deadly. Now, UNC School of Medicine scie
Algorithm predicts the compositions of new materials
3dA machine-learning algorithm that can predict the compositions of trend-defying new materials has been developed by RIKEN chemists1. It will be useful for finding materials for applications where there is a trade-off between two or more desirable properties.
Subpolar marginal seas play a key role in making the subarctic Pacific nutrient-rich
3dA group of researchers from three Japanese universities has discovered why the western subarctic Pacific Ocean, which accounts for only 6 percent of the world's oceans, produces an estimated 26 percent of the world's marine resources.
Study could lead to power over the New World screwworm
3dScientists have long had a name for a gruesome insect that feeds on the live flesh of warm-blooded mammals: C. hominivorax, Latin for "man eater." But now, they have the parasite's number.
Lead poisoning could reduce gene expression in humans
3dScientists have unveiled a correlation between high blood lead levels in children and methylation of genes involved in haem synthesis and carcinogenesis, indicating a previously unknown mechanism for lead poisoning.
Eye-catching conservation tool protects livestock, lions, and livelihoods
3dPainting eyes on the rumps of livestock can protect them from attacks by lions in landscapes where they coexist, a joint study from UNSW Sydney, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and Botswana Predator Conservation shows.
Scientists discover curious clues in the war between cystic fibrosis bacteria
3dSeveral kinds of bacteria can cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which can cause pneumonia, typically infects infants or young children and persists for life, while Burkholderia cepacia complex species only infect teenagers and adults. Although Burkholderia infections are rare, when they do take hold, they are deadly. Now, UNC School of Medicine scie
Researchers warn of climate repercussions if Brazilian highway through the Amazon is paved
3dA pair of researchers with the National Institute for Research in Amazonia has posted an open letter in the journal Science warning of the negative repercussions of resuming paving of a road through a part of the Amazon. In their letter, Lucas Ferrante and Philip Martin Fearnside suggest that resumption of paving will lead to releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, further c
NSD2 enzyme appears to prevent cellular senescence
3dUsing comprehensive genetic analysis, Kumamoto University researchers have found, for the first time, that the NSD2 enzyme blocks cell aging. Inhibition of NSD2 function in normal cells leads to rapid senescence of cells and the amount of NSD2 in senescent cells is significantly reduced. It is hoped that these findings will help clarify the mechanisms of aging, the development of control methods f
Adding another dimension to a cell culture model for pulmonary arterial hypertension
3dPulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare disease in which excessive proliferation of the cells of pulmonary arterial walls obstructs the blood flow in the lungs. A group of scientists based in Okayama, Japan, has now used 3D cell culture technology to recapitulate the pathogenetic process involved in pulmonary arterial hypertension in the laboratory, with potential applications in drug testing.
Success in promoting plant growth for biodiesel
3dScientists of Waseda University in Japan succeeded in promoting plant growth and increasing seed yield by heterologous expression of protein from Arabidopsis (artificially modified high-speed motor protein) in Camelina sativa, which is expected as a useful plant for biodiesel. The study is expected to apply to other plant resources for biodiesel, such as corn, rice, and sugar cane.
Alport syndrome: Research highlights link between genotype and treatment effectiveness
3dA large-scale analysis of the clinical characteristics of Alport syndrome in Japanese patients has revealed for the first time in the world that the effectiveness of existing treatment with ACE inhibitors and/or angiotensin receptor blockers (RAS inhibitors) varies depending on the type of mutation in the syndrome's causal gene (COL4A5).
Stellar egg hunt with ALMA
3dAstronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) took a census of stellar eggs in the constellation Taurus and revealed their evolution state. This census helps researchers understand how and when a stellar embryo transforms to a baby star deep inside a gaseous egg. In addition, the team found a bipolar outflow, a pair of gas streams, that could be telltale evidence of a t
Origins of life: Chemical evolution in a tiny Gulf Stream
3dChemical reactions driven by the geological conditions on the early Earth might have led to the prebiotic evolution of self-replicating molecules. Scientists at Ludwig-Maximilians Universitaet (LMU) in Munich now report on a hydrothermal mechanism that could have promoted the process.
COVID-19 – The virus and the vasculature
3dIn severe cases of COVID-19, the infection can lead to obstruction of the blood vessels in the lung, heart and kidneys. Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich researchers have now shown that activated immune cells and blood platelets play a major role in these pathologies.
Renewables in Europe: Land requirements can be reduced at low cost
3dTransitioning our energy supply from coal, oil and gas to wind and solar power is feasible. However, renewables require more land than conventional forms of energy generation. A new study explores the options to reduce the land requirements of a fully renewable energy supply in Europe and their possible impact on the cost of electricity.
Study finds parents can help kids eat healthier by knowing their own sense of self-control
3dYoung children naturally like sugar and salt in food and develop food preferences based on what their parents serve them, but new research suggests that how parents view self-regulation also is a contributing factor. The research explored the underlying dynamics of parental food preferences and how they are passed along to children by example at family mealtime.
Hulu Cancels 'High Fidelity' Right When We Need It Most
3dAt the beginning of quarantine, it was a lifeline for folks missing the thing people used to call "going out."
Will TikTok Lead Trump to Build America's Own Great Firewall?
3dPlus: Absurd takes from the archives, a tribute to small devices, and another setback for Covid testing.
Burgers Won't Save the Planet—but Fast Food Might
3dFast food joints are cheap, convenient, and widely available. And if they swapped out beef for alternative proteins, they could transform the food system.
New reporter mouse strain offers powerful genetic tool to identify P2X2-expressing cells
3dUniversity of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine researchers created a reporter mouse strain in pursuit of a new way to answer an old question: Is purinergic receptor gene P2X2 expressed in particular populations of sensory nerve cells? They were surprised, but encouraged, to find P2X2 expressed in a very limited subset of neurons.
Potentially predictive humoral immune response markers in COVID-19 patients
3dResults of partnership between the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT and Harvard and UW Medicine identify five markers of the humoral immune response that may be able to predict COVID-19 patient outcomes.
How covid-19 spawned a plastic pandemic – and what we can do about it
3dHygiene fears and the demand for masks have unleashed a plastic pollution pandemic, while industry lobbyists are pushing to roll back bans on single-use plastics
Why it's important to save parasites
3dUnlike the many charismatic mammals, fish and birds that receive our attention, parasites are thought of as something to eradicate—not something to protect.
Why it's important to save parasites
3dUnlike the many charismatic mammals, fish and birds that receive our attention, parasites are thought of as something to eradicate—not something to protect.
Building a prairie and watching for bees
3dIt's early evening as I follow the researchers to their work site on the Phillips Tract, just east of Urbana. When we get there, I immediately notice two things: We are standing in a vast grid of prairie plots with neatly mowed paths between them, and there are tents—dozens of dollhouse-sized tents.
The promise of using WhatsApp for low-tech distance learning
3dWhatsApp is one of the most widely-used communication apps in South Africa. Though it's often portrayed in the news as a way to spread disinformation, it shows surprising potential as a tool for online learning during the era of social distancing.
Building a prairie and watching for bees
3dIt's early evening as I follow the researchers to their work site on the Phillips Tract, just east of Urbana. When we get there, I immediately notice two things: We are standing in a vast grid of prairie plots with neatly mowed paths between them, and there are tents—dozens of dollhouse-sized tents.
Researchers tease out the unique chemical fingerprint of the most aggressive free radical in living things
3dFree radicals—atoms and molecules with unpaired electrons—can wreak havoc on the body. They are like jilted paramours, destined to wander about in search of another electron, leaving broken cells, proteins and DNA in their wakes.
Q&A: What's math got to do with peace?
3dLarry Liebovitch is a professor in the Department of Physics and the Department of Psychology at Queens College, and at the Physics Program of the Graduate Center, City University of New York. He is also a core faculty member of the Sustaining Peace Project at the Earth Institute's Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict, and Complexity (AC4). He recently developed a mathematical model simula
Future Cars Will Be Made of Magnesium
3dOriginally published in August 1946 — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
An AI can make selfies look like they're not selfies
3dComputer software can now edit selfie photos so it doesn't appear the person in the image is holding the camera in their outstretched arm
Covid-19 lockdowns will have little lasting impact on global warming
3dGlobal lockdowns to halt the spread of the coronavirus will have a negligible impact on global warming, researchers have found. If measures stay in place until 2021, global temperatures will only be 0.01°C lower than expected by 2030
Obesity may cause cancer simply because larger organs have more cells
3dWe've just discovered that people who are obese have larger organs and thus more cells that might mutate, which could explain their higher risk of getting some cancers
Q&A: A deep dive into the income gap between Black and non-Black Virginians
3dThe socioeconomic gap between Black Americans and non-Black Americans hasn't changed considerably in a half-century, fueling assertions that many social institutions disproportionately exclude Blacks and are structurally racist, Hamilton Lombard said.
Tuatarans arvsmassa avslöjar en lång evolutionär historia
3dTuataran, en sällsynt reptil som bara finns på Nya Zeeland, kan bli mer än 100 år gammal. Ett internationellt forskarteam har kartlagt genomet och sett att tuataran bildade en egen evolutionär gren redan för 250 miljoner år sedan. Dessutom har den fler gener som skyddar mot åldersrelaterade skador än något annat undersökt ryggradsdjur. Forskarnas kartläggning, eller sekvensering, av genomet är de
Parents' desire for one boy and one girl pushed trend in family patterns
3dNature, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02313-5 A change in the sex ratio of offspring in the United Kingdom might reflect shifting attitudes about gender.
UK quarantine measures: where are the Covid hotspots?
3dFT analysis shows cases in France rising but that it is still in better position than some restricted countries
Pesticides and industrial pollutants found in snow atop Arctic glaciers
3dResearchers recently found pesticides and industrial compounds deposited in snow atop four high-elevation glacier sites on the Norwegian archipelago Svalbard, often considered a "pristine" environment. The long journey of these compounds—likely originating in the United States and Eurasia—shows the far-reaching impacts of industrial pollution.
How to Write an Imperfect Black Woman
3dAmerica has been talking a lot about Black women lately. The deaths of Breonna Taylor, Oluwatoyin Salau, and Dominique Fells, among many others, have reignited conversations about the women who inhabit a strange space between invisibility and hypervisibility, for whom safety is rare. These discussions have turned into calls to protect their bodies in life and to say their names in death, but they
Fine-tuning metabolic gene expression to identify variants in yeast genes
3dScientists have developed a more nuanced library approach to tuning gene expression in metabolic pathways. Compared to the traditional way, which leverages an all-or-nothing approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of gray. The ability to fine-tune the level of gene expression allowed researchers to identify variations of essential genes in metabolic networks that were mis
Why scientists intentionally spilled oil into a Canadian lake
3dCanada sits on the third-largest oil reserve in the world. Most of it is in the Alberta oilsands, where companies extract bitumen, a crude oil with the consistency of peanut butter.
Fine-tuning metabolic gene expression to identify variants in yeast genes
3dScientists have developed a more nuanced library approach to tuning gene expression in metabolic pathways. Compared to the traditional way, which leverages an all-or-nothing approach to expression, scientists can now opt for various shades of gray. The ability to fine-tune the level of gene expression allowed researchers to identify variations of essential genes in metabolic networks that were mis
No, Really—These Republicans Are Serious About Big Tech Antitrust
3dLast week's hearing with Silicon Valley CEOs provided a rare glimmer of hope that Congress can, occasionally, work across the aisle.
The End Is Nearer for 'Forever Chemicals' in Food Wrappers
3dYour takeout may come with a dose of chemicals known as PFAS—but the FDA's push to get rid of some of them will take five years.
Do You Really Need to Spend More Than $400 on a Phone?
3dThis week, we discuss the growing trend of mid-range smartphones, why they're good, and why they're bad.
It's been 75 years since Hiroshima, yet the threat of nuclear war persists
3dIt is important to mark the solemn 75th anniversary of the first and only use of atomic weapons against cities as not only a remembrance of a tragic past event, but as a reminder of an ever-present threat that we have failed to address.
'We're still so tired': Europe's doctors brace for second Covid-19 wave
3dWhen the Guardian spoke to staff in March they had no time for reflection. So what do they think of the new surge now? Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage During the initial peak of Spain's Covid-19 pandemic in the spring, the virus displayed an unexpected mercy. In its spread, ferocity and awful novelty, it left health workers too tired and overwhelmed to look beyond th
Why are indoor settings higher risk for Covid – and are restaurants safe?
3dExperts say poor airflow, reduced distancing and prolonged exposure are key factors in the spread of coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage In Aberdeen it was pubs, restaurants and golf courses . In Prague it was a nightclub . In California it was a church . Why does Covid-19 appear to spread more easily in some places than others? Prof Devi Sridhar, the chair o
This worst-case climate scenario might be the most realistic
3dA worst-case climate scenario will mean many more severe storms in our future (Artur Aldyrkhanov/Unsplash/) With news every day of environmental protections being stripped away , hotter summers , more powerful storms, and biodiversity in crisis , it's perhaps easy to assume we're on a dangerous path for climate change. However, among climate scientists, there's a surprising amount of debate aroun
Kommentar: Du saver demokratiet over med din brug af Facebook, Magnus Heunicke
3dPernille Tranberg: Vores demokratisk valgte og stats-lønnede minister bruger Facebook, som var det en neutral infrastruktur i lighed med telefonnettet.
Lockdown emissions fall will have 'no effect' on climate
3dThe unprecedented fall in greenhouse gas emissions from lockdowns during the pandemic will do "nothing" to slow climate change without a lasting switch from fossil fuels, an international team of researchers said Friday.
Bugs, mice, and people may share one 'brain ancestor'
3dHumans, mice, and flies share the same genetic mechanisms that regulate the formation and function of brain areas involved in attention and movement control, according to a new study. The findings shed light on the deep evolutionary past connecting organisms with seemingly unrelated body plans. They also may help scientists understand the subtle changes that can occur in genes and brain circuits
Britain braces for record-breaking high temperatures
3dBritain braced for record-breaking temperatures Friday as forecasters warned the public to take additional care in the heat.
Canon R5 / R6 Cameras Overheat More Quickly Than Shutterbugs May Like
3dCameras are not my usual coverage — I tend to leave the topic to my colleague and professional photographer David Cardinal — but recent news from Canon camera testing caught my eye. It seems the recently released Canon EOS R5 and R6 both have a tendency to overheat when used in their highest-fidelity modes. The impact of this problem differs between the R5 and R6, but it hits both in a meaningful
Shorter meetings but longer days: How COVID-19 has changed the way we work
3dOne of the many things COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on is the way many of us work.
No one is truly there to help: Why so little is known about the reasons people go missing
3dAs part of new research into missing persons in Australia, I have been asking people who return after disappearing what they needed or wanted. Mary, who has gone missing four times in the last few years, responded, "I just wanted someone to ask if I was OK when I came back."
Hormones control paternal interest in offspring
3dBasing their research on an unexpected interspecies difference between rats and mice, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University have mapped a system in the brain that controls paternal behavior towards offspring. A key component in this behavior is the hormone prolactin, which prepares females for motherhood and has now been shown to control paternal behavior as well. The study
Q&A: Harnessing sound to better monitor aging pipeline infrastructure
3dUnderground pipelines, some as old as the cities they service, are often far past their intended lifespan and the need for replacing them looms as an expense most municipalities can't afford.
Hormones control paternal interest in offspring
3dBasing their research on an unexpected interspecies difference between rats and mice, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University have mapped a system in the brain that controls paternal behavior towards offspring. A key component in this behavior is the hormone prolactin, which prepares females for motherhood and has now been shown to control paternal behavior as well. The study
Glass-like wood insulates heat, is tough, blocks UV and has wood-grain pattern
3dNeed light but want privacy? A new type of wood that's transparent, tough, and beautiful could be the solution. This nature-inspired building material allows light to come through (at about 80%) to fill the room but the material itself is naturally hazy (93%), preventing others from seeing inside.
Liver Fairies
3dLiver scientists have a hypothesis – that the biological functioning of the liver, from the organism level down to the cellular level – is actually responsible for all the functions that appear to correlate with the liver. This is not a controversial hypothesis. If, for example, those with severe liver disease, such as cirrhosis, lose the ability to make certain clotting factors, to regulate thei
Software that monitors students during tests perpetuates inequality and violates their privacy
3dThe coronavirus pandemic has been a boon for the test proctoring industry. About half a dozen companies in the US claim their software can accurately detect and prevent cheating in online tests. Examity , HonorLock , Proctorio , ProctorU , Respondus and others have rapidly grown since colleges and universities switched to remote classes. While there's no official tally, it's reasonable to say tha
The Anti-Abortion-Rights Movement Prepares to Build a Post-Roe World
3dIn most circles, abortion does not make for polite dinner-table conversation, especially if you happen to be running a billion-dollar global franchise. So for years, Cheryl Bachelder kept quiet. She stood out professionally as the rare female CEO of a major corporation, overseeing Popeyes while chasing after three daughters and, eventually, four grandsons. As a Christian, she watched with distast
Taking My Children to See Frederick Douglass
3dIllustration by Mark Harris; Mark Summerfield / Alamy; Library of Congress T he water under the Chesapeake Bay Bridge whipped against itself, the wind lifting up handfuls of foamy white and slapping them back down. The sky was a pearly blue, and thick, milky clouds hung above us like bulging lanterns. As we passed over the bridge—4.3 miles connecting Maryland's eastern and western shores—I rolled
Miljøstyrelsen vil ikke undersøge blyforurening i danske børn
3dPLUS. Unicefrapport anslår, at 27.000 danske børn og unge har sundhedsskadelige mængder bly i kroppen. Miljøstyrelsen afviser at undersøge sundhedsfaren med begrundelsen, at blyforureningen alligevel ikke kan reduceres yderligere
Science-Based Satire: Area Child Killed by Unwieldy Backpack
3dWas a child recently murdered by a heavy backpack? Do unwieldy backpacks cause scoliosis and long term general health problems? Should we care what chiropractors have to say about pediatric spinal health? No. This isn't remotely true and honestly I'm a little surprised that you would even ask me that. It's satire.
Bill Gates on Covid: Most US Tests Are 'Completely Garbage'
3dThe techie-turned-philanthropist on vaccines, Trump, and why social media is "a poisoned chalice."
A 'Covid Slide' Could Widen the Digital Divide for Students
3dAs coronavirus cases rise, many school districts will begin the year with at least some online learning. Students without tech access could fall further behind.
How Bloomberg's Digital Army Is Still Fighting for Democrats
3dWith expensive data and tech heavy hitters, Hawkfish is backing the former mayor's promise to take on Donald Trump.
A Cure for COVID-19 Will Take More Than Personal Immunity
3dOur communal systems actually do much of the heavy lifting to keep us healthy or help us heal — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Model Suggests Toxic Transformation on Venus
4dA recent study shows how Venus could have explosively changed from habitable to deadly — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Nation's First Civil-Rights Law Needs to Be Fixed
4dAs America reckons with its history of racial injustice, systemic inequalities, and white supremacy, perhaps more profoundly today than at any time since Reconstruction , Congress should take a look at the nation's oldest federal civil-rights law. That law, the Civil Rights Act of 1866 , could easily be made into a much more powerful tool against structural racism. The key first section of the la
"Am I going crazy or am I being stalked?" Inside the disturbing online world of gangstalking
4dJenny's story is not linear, the way that we like stories to be. She was born in Baltimore in 1975 and had a happy, healthy childhood—her younger brother Danny fondly recalls the treasure hunts she would orchestrate and the elaborate plays she would write and perform with her siblings. In her late teens, she developed anorexia and depression and was hospitalized for a month. Despite her struggles
College-Educated Professionals Are Capitalism's Useful Idiots
4dF rom my parents' teenage years in the 1930s and '40s through my teenage years in the 1970s, American economic life became a lot more fair and democratic and secure than it had been when my grandparents were teenagers. But then all of a sudden, around 1980, that progress slowed, stopped, and in many ways reversed. I didn't really start understanding the nature and enormity of the change until the
Six months into Covid pandemic, the UK's isolation programme is still a mess | Anthony Costello
4dThe government is asking people who may have coronavirus to isolate – but it has no idea of whether they're doing so Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage On 13 February, 83 British citizens left Arrowe Park hospital , Wirral, after 14 days of isolation, following their evacuation from Wuhan at the end of January. Two weeks was the appropriate quarantine response to potent
Coronavirus Live News and Updates
4dLawmakers and White House officials are still divided over pandemic aid as a program to help small businesses is set to end. The Ohio governor tested positive — and then negative — for the virus.
A Star Went Supernova in 1987. Where Is It Now?
4dAstronomers might have found the ultradense remnant of an explosion that wracked a nearby galaxy.
A randomized, double-blind water taste test to evaluate the equivalence of taste between tap water and filtered water in the Taipei metropolis
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70272-y
NOTCH2 participates in Jagged1-induced osteogenic differentiation in human periodontal ligament cells
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70277-7
Experimental and numerical investigations on the failure processes and mechanisms of composite coal–rock specimens
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70411-5
Novel behavior in a polymer solution: the disappearance of the melting temperature (Tm) and enthalpy change (ΔHm) of the solvent
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70331-4 Novel behavior in a polymer solution: the disappearance of the melting temperature (T m ) and enthalpy change (ΔH m ) of the solvent
An ambient temperature collection and stabilization strategy for canine microbiota studies
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70232-6
Investigation of alpl expression and Tnap-activity in zebrafish implies conserved functions during skeletal and neuronal development
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70152-5
Standardized distances for placement of REBOA in patients with aortic stenosis
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70364-9
Chemical carving lithography with scanning catalytic probes
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-70407-1
Single-cell analysis uncovers fibroblast heterogeneity and criteria for fibroblast and mural cell identification and discrimination
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17740-1 To define and distinguish fibroblasts from vascular mural cells have remained challenging. Here, using single-cell RNA sequencing and tissue imaging, the authors provide a molecular basis for cell type classification and reveal inter- and intra-organ diversity of these cell types.
Universal growth of ultra-thin III–V semiconductor single crystals
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17693-5 Here, the authors synthesize a variety of ultra-thin III–V single crystals, ranging from ultra-narrow to wide bandgap semiconductors, through enhancing the interfacial interaction between the III–V crystals and the growth substrates.
Artificial van der Waals hybrid synapse and its application to acoustic pattern recognition
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17849-3 Designing high-performance and energy efficient neural network hardware remains a challenge. Here, the authors develop a van der Waals hybrid synaptic device that features linear and symmetric conductance-update characteristics and demonstrate the feasibility for hardware neural network performing acoustic pat
Genomic and enzymatic evidence of acetogenesis by anaerobic methanotrophic archaea
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17860-8 Ocean cold seeps are poorly understood relative to related systems like hydrothermal vents. Here the authors use high pressure bioreactors and microbial communities from a cold seep mud volcano and find a previously missing step of methane conversion to acetate that likely fuels heterotrophic communities.
Machine learning-based prediction of acute coronary syndrome using only the pre-hospital 12-lead electrocardiogram
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17804-2 Diagnosing a heart attack requires excessive testing and prolonged observation, which frequently requires hospital admission. Here the authors report a machine learning-based system based exclusively on ECG data that can help clinicians identify 37% more heart attacks during initial screening.
Revealing the role of crystal orientation of protective layers for stable zinc anode
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17752-x Zinc affinity plays a key role in the zinc plating and stripping processes but its internal mechanism is still unclear. Here, the authors report a protective layer with controllable zinc affinity by adjusting the crystal orientation to suppress the dendrite growth on the zinc anode interface.
A nature-inspired hydrogen-bonded supramolecular complex for selective copper ion removal from water
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17757-6 Heavy metals and metalloids pose major threats to health and environmental ecosystems, thus systems for low-cost remediation are needed. Here the authors report the scalable design of a hydrogen-bonded organic–inorganic framework for selective removal of trace heavy metal ions from water.
Reply to "Acid inhibitors and allergy: comorbidity, causation and confusion"
4dNature Communications, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-17830-0
How falling solar costs have renewed clean hydrogen hopes
4dThe world is increasingly banking on green hydrogen fuel to fill some of the critical missing pieces in the clean-energy puzzle. US presidential candidate Joe Biden's climate plan calls for a research program to produce a clean form of the gas that's cheap enough to fuel power plants within a decade. Likewise, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union have all published h
Climate change: UK peat emissions could cancel forest benefits
4dUK peatland emissions could cancel out all carbon reductions from new and existing forests.
New Zealand's Southern Alps glacier melt has doubled
4dGlaciers in the Southern Alps of New Zealand have lost more ice mass since pre-industrial times than remains today, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds. The study mapped Southern Alps ice loss from the end of the Little Ice Age — roughly 400 years ago — to 2019. It found that relative to recent decades, the Southern Alps lost up to 77% of their total Little Ice Age glacier vo
Experts urge evaluation of diet at routine check-ups
4dUnhealthy dietary patterns are a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as well as other chronic diseases.Clinician-delivered diet counseling can improve diet behaviors and heart disease risk factors.Quick, simple dietary assessment tools can be a part of routine office visits and integrated into electronic health records for follow-up.
Transgender and gender-diverse individuals more likely to be autistic
4dTransgender and gender-diverse adults are three to six times more likely as cisgender adults (individuals whose gender identity corresponds to their sex assigned at birth) to be diagnosed as autistic, according to a new study by scientists at the University of Cambridge's Autism Research Centre.
COVID recovery choices shape future climate
4dA new international study, led by the University of Leeds, warns that even with some lockdown measures staying in place to the end of 2021, without more structural interventions global temperatures will only be roughly 0.01°C lower than expected by 2030. However, the study estimates that including climate policy measures as part of an economic recovery plan with strong green stimulus could prevent
Covid-19: lack of diversity threatens to undermine vaccine trials, experts warn
4dOxford and Moderna trials draw from strikingly white cohort, for a virus that has disproportionately affected people of colour The remarkably fast progress of two leading contenders for an effective coronavirus vaccine has raised hopes the pandemic may be speedily tamed. But some experts have warned the vaccine trials risk being undermined by a lack of diversity among their participants. Related:
How meditation can change your life and mind
4dThere are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to what mindfulness is and what meditation can do for those who practice it. In this video, professors, neuroscientists, psychologists, composers, authors, and a former Buddhist monk share their experiences, explain the science behind meditation, and discuss the benefits of learning to be in the moment. "Mindfulness allows us to shift our relationsh
Climate change: Lockdown has 'negligible' effect on temperatures
4dNew research says that the lockdown, by itself, will make little difference to climate change.
Yes, Emissions Have Fallen. That Won't Fix Climate Change
4dThe drop in carbon pollution will cool the planet only a tiny bit. So how about this: Revive the economy and the Earth by pouring money into green tech.
New Zealand's Southern Alps glacier melt has doubled
4dGlaciers in the Southern Alps of New Zealand have lost more ice mass since pre-industrial times than remains today, according to a new study.
Book Review: Why You Should Think Twice About Showering
4dIn "Clean: The New Science of Skin," James Hamblin explores our obsession with cleansers and skin-potions and seeks to upend some popular wisdom about personal hygiene. Sketching the outlines of a map of new, largely uncharted scientific territory, Hamblin looks to a future where we may not shower at all.
Japanere opfinder ansigtsmaske som kan oversætte til otte sprog
4dSoftware, som oprindeligt blev udviklet til robotter, skal forbedre kommunikationen under coronakrisen, lyder det fra opfinderne.
Extreme Biotech: Understanding Extremophile Biology to Impact Human Health
4dJaclyn Winter and Shiladitya DasSarma will discuss how they harness the unique biology of extremophiles for the discovery and development of new therapeutics.
Tracking Pangolin Traffic Networks
4dWorking at bushmeat markets in Africa, researchers are trying to trace the trade networks of the mammals.
It is possible to pay attention to science and then help actual animals on purpose | First Dog on the Moon
4dThe Tasmanian government is trying to keep the orange bellied parrot alive but is chopping down everywhere the swift parrot lives Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading…
Argentine marshland threatened by worst fires in decades
4dRavaged by drought, the Parana Delta in Argentina, one of the largest and most biodiverse in the world, has been burning like never before since the beginning of the year.
Atlantic in for very busy hurricane season: US forecasters
4dThis year's Atlantic hurricane season could be one of the busiest on record, with as many as 25 named storms, forecasters said Thursday.
Pjecer til nybagte forældre kommer fra mælkeindustrien: Kritisabelt mener forskere
4dInformation om sund kost til nyfødte burde være Sundhedsstyrelsens opgave, lyder kritikken.
Test accurately IDs people whose gonorrhea can be cured with simple oral antibiotic
4dA test designed by UCLA researchers can pinpoint which people with gonorrhea will respond successfully to the inexpensive oral antibiotic ciprofloxacin, which had previously been sidelined over concerns the bacterium that causes the infection was becoming resistant to it.
The costs and benefits of addressing customer complaints
4dResearchers from Michigan State University, University of South Florida, St. John's University, and American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) published a new paper that analyzes relationships between customer complaints, complaint handling by companies, and customer loyalty to understand how customer complaint management affects companies' performance and to inform companies how to manage custom
New science behind biodegradable algae-based flip-flops
4dAs the world's most popular shoe, flip-flops account for a troubling percentage of plastic waste that ends up in landfills, on seashores and in our oceans. Scientists at the University of California San Diego have spent years working to resolve this problem, and now they have taken a step farther toward accomplishing this mission.
Photos of the Week: Ribblehead Viaduct, Lobster Party, Dragon Splashdown
4dBack to school in Georgia, a raccoon on the mike in California, Highland cattle in Scotland, damage after the explosion in Beirut, a pyrocumulus cloud in California, a bunker shot in England, rafts in a Chinese water park, flooding in Sudan, huge walls in Croatia, cooling in a pool in Spain, and much more
Chemotherapy for rare cancer fine-tuned with organoids
4dA patient-specific tumor organoid model developed at Wake Forest is being used to identify the most effective chemotherapy protocol to treat appendix and colon tumors, a personalized medicine approach that is showing promise.
The costs and benefits of addressing customer complaints
4dDeveloping a strategy to achieve an optimal recovery-loyalty yield is more advantageous than adopting the mantra that the customer is always right.
Racism and Birth Inequities, From Biology to Society
4dImage Credit: UNICEF Black mothers in the US are 3-4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white mothers (NPR/ProPublica). In addition, 40.6% of Black births are preterm, compared to 33.1% of white births (CDC). Compounding evidence suggests that the lived experience of racism in the US, rather than genetics, health behaviors (e.g. smoking), […]
The Tragic Physics of the Deadly Explosion in Beirut
4dA blast injury specialist explores the chemistry—and history—of explosions like the one captured in videos that swept across the world.
New insight into the evolution of complex life on Earth
4dA novel connection between primordial organisms and complex life has been discovered, as new evidence sheds light on the evolutionary origins of the cell division process that is fundamental to complex life on Earth.
'Roaming reactions' study to shed new light on atmospheric molecules
4dFor the first time, a team of chemists has lifted the hood on the mechanics involved in the mysterious interplay between sunlight and molecules in the atmosphere known as 'roaming reactions', which could make atmospheric modelling more accurate.
Children's pester power a future target for interventions
4dChildren's pester power may contribute to improvements in their family's food environments. A new study highlights the potential for children to influence food consumption and habits at home.
Long-term human impacts on reef fish
4dIn a new study investigating human impacts on resource fish biomass on the Island of Hawai'i, researchers observed an alarming 45% decrease in fish biomass over a decade of surveys. The scientists proposed actionable solutions to mitigate future losses.
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Inhibition of PIKfyve kinase prevents infection by Zaire ebolavirus and SARS-CoV-2 [Medical Sciences]
4dVirus entry is a multistep process. It initiates when the virus attaches to the host cell and ends when the viral contents reach the cytosol. Genetically unrelated viruses can subvert analogous subcellular mechanisms and use similar trafficking pathways for successful entry. Antiviral strategies targeting early steps of infection are therefore…
Chronic Gq signaling in AgRP neurons does not cause obesity [Neuroscience]
4dMaintaining energy homeostasis requires coordinating physiology and behavior both on an acute timescale to adapt to rapid fluctuations in caloric intake and on a chronic timescale to regulate body composition. Hypothalamic agouti-related peptide (AgRP)-expressing neurons are acutely activated by caloric need, and this acute activation promotes increased food intake and…
The histone methyltransferase DOT1L prevents antigen-independent differentiation and safeguards epigenetic identity of CD8+ T cells [Immunology and Inflammation]
4dCytotoxic T cell differentiation is guided by epigenome adaptations, but how epigenetic mechanisms control lymphocyte development has not been well defined. Here we show that the histone methyltransferase DOT1L, which marks the nucleosome core on active genes, safeguards normal differentiation of CD8+ T cells. T cell-specific ablation of Dot1L resulted…
PIP2: A critical regulator of vascular ion channels hiding in plain sight [Physiology]
4dThe phosphoinositide, phosphatidylinositol 4,5-bisphosphate (PIP2), has long been established as a major contributor to intracellular signaling, primarily by virtue of its role as a substrate for phospholipase C (PLC). Signaling by Gq-protein–coupled receptors triggers PLC-mediated hydrolysis of PIP2 into inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate and diacylglycerol, which are well known to modulate vascular…
Brain circuits signaling the absence of emotion in body language [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences]
4dAdaptive social behavior and mental well-being depend on not only recognizing emotional expressions but also, inferring the absence of emotion. While the neurobiology underwriting the perception of emotions is well studied, the mechanisms for detecting a lack of emotional content in social signals remain largely unknown. Here, using cutting-edge analyses…
Large-scale informatic analysis to algorithmically identify blood biomarkers of neurological damage [Medical Sciences]
4dThe identification of precision blood biomarkers which can accurately indicate damage to brain tissue could yield molecular diagnostics with the potential to improve how we detect and treat neurological pathologies. However, a majority of candidate blood biomarkers for neurological damage that are studied today are proteins which were arbitrarily proposed…
The Atlantic Daily: What Will Happen to Social Life This Winter?
4dEvery weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox . (BRIAN L. FRANK / THE NEW YORK TIMES / NIH / THE ATLANTIC) This pandemic was once counted in weeks, then months; now we measure time in seasons, and hope that doesn't slip into years. Today, we r
Lovsvigt: Beboere har ikke været ude på deres altan i fem år
4dPLUS. Selv om flere altaneksperter anbefaler, at Dorthe Poulsens nedslidte altan bør tjekkes grundigt, nægter ejerforeningen. Og domstolene står bag foreningen. Derfor skal lovgivningen laves om, mener ekspert.
Most Americans don't have enough assets to withstand 3 months without income
4dA new study found that 77% of low- to moderate-income American households fall below the asset poverty threshold, meaning that if their income were cut off they would not have the financial assets to maintain at least poverty-level status for three months.
New science behind algae-based flip-flops
4dSustainable flip-flops: A team of researchers has formulated polyurethane foams made from algae oil to meet commercial specifications for midsole shoes and the foot-bed of flip-flops.
Uber's Now a Food Delivery Company—and It's Still Losing Money
4dThe pandemic has slashed demand for rides and boosted orders for UberEats. Neither segment is profitable.
New science behind algae-based flip-flops
4dSustainable flip-flops: A team of researchers has formulated polyurethane foams made from algae oil to meet commercial specifications for midsole shoes and the foot-bed of flip-flops.
The Viral Loads of Asymptomatic Coronavirus Carriers Are Surprisingly High, Study Reveals
4dThis could help to explain asymptomatic spread.
COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics: Who Gets It First and Other Issues
4dContributing editor W. Wayt Gibbs spoke with Arthur Caplan, head of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine's division of medical ethics, about some of the ethical issues that researchers have to… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
COVID-19 Vaccine Ethics: Who Gets It First and Other Issues
4dContributing editor W. Wayt Gibbs spoke with Arthur Caplan, head of the NYU Grossman School of Medicine's division of medical ethics, about some of the ethical issues that researchers have to… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Waning attention to climate change amid pandemic could have lasting effects
4dWith COVID-19 dominating the headlines, searches for climate change are on the decline. That worries authors of a new study showing that even brief, involuntary attention to environmental issues moves people to care more and act.
Avalanches inspire tool to predict 'black swan' events
4dA new computational method could help predict unprecedented, extreme "black swan" events, researchers report. A black swan event is a highly unlikely but massively consequential incident, such as the 2008 global recession and the loss of one-third of the world's saiga antelope in a matter of days in 2015. "Existing methods rely on what we have seen to predict what might happen in the future, and
Prehistoric 'Hell Ant' Stuck in Amber Has Been Mauling Its Prey For 99 Million Years
4dScientists have never seen anything like this.
A retraction and a retraction request as Twitter users call out sexism, fat-shaming, and racism
4dOverweight people are more dishonest, women with endometriosis are more attractive, and affirmative action needs to stop: Papers with these three conclusions have come under intense scrutiny on social media in recent days, with at least one retracted. First up, a study — widely criticized for being sexist — which claimed to find that Women … Continue reading
Collision avoidance systems affect a driver's gaze in 4 ways
4dOpen road testing of three collision avoidance systems shows that drivers' responses to an alert generated from these system fall into four categories, researchers report. A collision avoidance system, or pre-crash alert generated by a vehicle, can often be found as an optional safety feature in today's vehicles to help reduce possible accidents and save lives. However, these systems are not alwa
Cats prefer free meals over working for food
4dUnlike most animals, domestic cats prefer eating for free to working out a simple puzzle to get their food, researchers report. Given a choice between free food and performing a task for food, most animals will perform a task. This is called contrafreeloading and has been known since the 1970s. But domestic cats are different, according to the new study presented this week at a virtual meeting of
Genes related to Down syndrome abnormalities may protect against solid tumors
4dScientists have discovered that a set of genes with decreased expression in individuals with Down syndrome may lead to clinical abnormalities in this population, such as poor muscle development and heart valve problems. Impairment in these same genes may also protect people with Down syndrome from developing solid tumors.
Best Moringa Powders, Capsules and Tea Leaf Products in 2020
4dComplete user review guide on the best moringa health supplements of 2020 featuring the top moringa powders, capsules and tea leaf blends to buy with FAQ benefits and side effects research.
Total confirmed coronavirus cases in Africa pass 1 million
4dWorld Health Organization warns figure is 'the tip of the iceberg' and that the true number could be much higher Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage More than 1 million people in Africa have been infected by the Covid-19 virus, health authorities on the continent have announced. Confirmed Covid cases in African countries have risen fivefold in the the past two months and
Get More Done At Work With The Help Of This Project Management Training
4dGetting things done has never been more important at work, and project managers are the ones making it happen, even now. Nearly a million people worldwide have secured a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification around the world. And as projects across industries become more complex, the need for project and quality managers will only keep rising. The Premium 2020 Project & Quality Mana
1 in 4 UK puppies may be being acquired before minimum recommended age
4dOne in four puppies in the UK may be being acquired before the recommended minimum age–a figure that is considerably higher than what has been reported before–suggests research published in the latest edition of Vet Record.
'Avoid surgery' for most cases of common wrist fracture in young people, urge researchers
4dStudy finds plaster casts are just as effective at healing scaphoid waist fractures in the wrist as surgery.
Large proportion of NHS workers may have already had COVID-19
4dNew research finds a high prevalence of anosmia among NHS healthcare workers between February and April. Nearly two thirds of participants lost their sense of smell or taste in the period.The study also finds a strong association between smell loss and positive Covid-19 test results, with those who had lost their sense of smell being five times more likely to test positive – suggesting a large pro
1 in 4 UK puppies may be being acquired before minimum recommended age
4dOne in four puppies in the UK may be being acquired before the recommended minimum age—a figure that is considerably higher than what has been reported before—suggests research published in the latest edition of Vet Record.
1 in 4 UK puppies may be being acquired before minimum recommended age
4dOne in four puppies in the UK may be being acquired before the recommended minimum age—a figure that is considerably higher than what has been reported before—suggests research published in the latest edition of Vet Record.
Author Correction: Absolute spectroscopy near 7.8 μm with a comb-locked extended-cavity quantum-cascade-laser
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-69879-y Author Correction: Absolute spectroscopy near 7.8 μm with a comb-locked extended-cavity quantum-cascade-laser
Author Correction: Reliability of Total Grain-Size Distribution of Tephra Deposits
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-69881-4
Author Correction: High-Gain Metasurface in Polyimide On-Chip Antenna Based on CRLH-TL for Sub-Terahertz Integrated Circuits
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-69882-3
Publisher Correction: A New Landscape of Multiple Dispersion Kinks in a High-Tc Cuprate Superconductor
4dScientific Reports, Published online: 07 August 2020; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-69656-x Publisher Correction: A New Landscape of Multiple Dispersion Kinks in a High- T c Cuprate Superconductor
COVID-19: Immune system derails
4dContrary to what has been generally assumed so far, a severe course of COVID-19 does not solely result in a strong immune reaction — rather, the immune response is caught in a continuous loop of activation and inhibition.
How Do Low-Carb Diets Work for Weight Loss?
4dLow-carb dieting seems to help sometimes with weight loss. But the science behind why is inconclusive.
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