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Excess forest mortality is consistently linked to drought across Europe
2dNature Communications, Published online: 03 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19924-1 Droughts pose an increasingly important threat to forests. Here the authors analyse a high-resolution Landsat-based dataset of forest canopy mortality in Europe over 1987–2016 to show that drought is already a major driver of tree mortality.
Docking of acetyl-CoA carboxylase to the plastid envelope membrane attenuates fatty acid production in plants
2dNature Communications, Published online: 03 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20014-5 In plants, light-dependent activation fatty acid synthesis (FAS) is mediated in part by acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase). Here the authors identify a family of genes encoding carboxyltransferase interactors that attenuate FAS in the light by docking acetyl-CoA carboxylase to the plastid envelope.
TGFβ promotes widespread enhancer chromatin opening and operates on genomic regulatory domains
2dNature Communications, Published online: 03 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19877-5 The TGFβ signaling pathway has been shown to regulate transcription by regulating enhancer activity. Here, the authors perform a comprehensive analysis of enhancers in normal mammary epithelial gland cells to elucidate how TGFβ-dependent enhancers control gene transcription in these cells.
Synthesis of high-titer alka(e)nes in Yarrowia lipolytica is enabled by a discovered mechanism
2dNature Communications, Published online: 03 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-19995-0 Alka(e)nes with chain lengths in C5-C23 range are ideal fuel components. Here, the authors report that high-titer production of alak(e)nes in pathway engineered Yarrowia lipolytica, which is enabled by the finding that acyl-CoA is another substrate of fatty acid photodecarboxylase (FAP).
Teamwork, rapid data monitoring needed to improve nation's heart health
2dCollecting and promptly analyzing heart health and treatment data can help experts understand what healthcare delivery changes are needed to improve heart health. Collaboration between researchers and healthcare professionals can improve population health efforts to prevent heart disease.When healthcare systems monitor data in real-time and implement changes based on those data, best practices in
Antarctic place names recognise 'modern explorers'
2dMaps will feature peaks and glaciers named after British individuals who've advanced polar science.
Når isen smelter: Massevis af sjældne stenalderfund vælter frem i Norge
2dFundene har ligget bevaret i isen i 6000 år.
Gavin Williamson: UK is 'a much better country than every single one of them'
2dEducation secretary lauds vaccine rollout saying scientists in UK better than in France, Belgium or US Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has claimed the UK was the first country in the world to clinically approve a coronavirus vaccine because the country has "much better" scientists than France, Belgium or the US. Williamson s
Bedre behandling af diabetes: Nyt insulin-molekyle kan selv styre blodsukkeret
2dForskere fra Københavns Universitet og biotech-virksomheden Gubra har udviklet et nyt insulin-molekyle,…
Global stocks set record high on optimism over stimulus and vaccines
2dInvestors look past weak economic data to bet on an end to coronavirus crisis
China: Moon probe preparing to return rock samples to Earth
2dChina said Thursday its latest lunar probe has finished taking samples of the moon's surface and sealed them within the spacecraft for return to Earth, the first time such a mission has been attempted by any country in more than 40 years.
Midday fireball, boom thrill gazers from Ontario to Virginia
2dA noontime boom that was heard and felt from southern Ontario to Virginia was likely caused by a disintegrating meteor, according to an organization in western New York that keeps track of such phenomena.
Rätt koldioxidskatt kan minska utsläpp
2dSkatt på koldioxid förs fram som lösningen på klimatkrisen, ändå beskattas i dag bara drygt en femtedel av världens koldioxidutsläpp. Varför är det så? – Det är elefanten i rummet. Alla vet att det behövs ett pris på kol. Men det verkar ha fastnat i att alla är livrädda för kostnadsökningar. Om ett land lägger en extra kostnad på företagen, då kan andra länder få ett övertag och produktionen flytt
New activity found for CHD7, a protein factor vital in embryonic development
2dResearch by Kai Jiao, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and in Germany has yielded fundamental insights into the causes of severe birth defects known as CHARGE syndrome cases. These congenital birth defects include severe and life-threatening heart malformations.
NASA: Mystery object is 54-year-old rocket, not asteroid
2dA mysterious object temporarily orbiting Earth is a 54-year-old rocket, not an asteroid after all, astronomers confirmed Wednesday.
New activity found for CHD7, a protein factor vital in embryonic development
2dResearch by Kai Jiao, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and in Germany has yielded fundamental insights into the causes of severe birth defects known as CHARGE syndrome cases. These congenital birth defects include severe and life-threatening heart malformations.
Once in a lifetime floods to become regular occurrences by end of century
2dSuperstorm Sandy brought flood-levels to the New York region that had not been seen in generations. Causing an estimated $74.1 billion in damages, it was the fourth-costliest U.S. storm behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and hurricanes Harvey and Maria in 2017 according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Now, due to the impact of climate change, researchers at Stevens Institute
Why does it matter if most Republican voters still think Biden lost?
2dAs President-elect Joe Biden and his administrative team officially begin the transition process, only about 20 percent of Republican voters consider him the true winner of the election. Nearly half of all respondents—48 percent—still expect President Donald Trump to be inaugurated for a second term on January 20, despite plenty of indicators to the contrary. Those are among the findings of the la
Medicine-carriers made from human cells can cure lung infections
2dScientists used human white blood cell membranes to carry two drugs, an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory, directly to infected lungs in mice.
Understanding bacteria's metabolism could improve biofuel production
2dA new study reveals how bacteria control the chemicals produced from consuming 'food.' The insight could lead to organisms that are more efficient at converting plants into biofuels.
Cluster of Alaskan islands could be single, interconnected giant volcano
2dA small group of volcanic islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain might be part of a single, undiscovered giant volcano, say scientists presenting the findings Monday, 7 December at AGU's Fall Meeting 2020. If the researchers' suspicions are correct, the newfound volcanic caldera would belong to the same category of volcanoes as the Yellowstone Caldera and other volcanoes that have had super-eruptions
Incredible vision in ancient marine creatures drove an evolutionary arms race
2dAncient deep sea creatures called radiodonts had incredible vision that likely drove an evolutionary arms race according to new research published today.
Scientists predict 'optimal' organism stress levels
2dScientists have created an evolutionary model to predict how animals should react in stressful situations.
Understanding bacteria's metabolism could improve biofuel production
2dA new study reveals how bacteria control the chemicals produced from consuming 'food.' The insight could lead to organisms that are more efficient at converting plants into biofuels.
Scientists predict 'optimal' organism stress levels
2dScientists have created an evolutionary model to predict how animals should react in stressful situations.
Voyager spacecraft detect new type of solar electron burst
2dMore than 40 years since they launched, the Voyager spacecraft are still making discoveries.
Satellitbilleder bekræfter: Klimaforandringerne rammer skævt
2dForskere fra Københavns Universitet har ved hjælp af satellitbilleder fra de sidste årtier…
Frozen Covid vaccines can reach developing nations, says DHL
2dLogistics group can deliver to nations in sub-Saharan Africa, South America and South Asia
Everything you need to know about the Pfizer/BioNTech covid-19 vaccine
2dA coronavirus vaccine made by Pfizer and BioNTech has received emergency authorisation in the UK and will begin to be available to the public soon
Where's the AI Doctor?
2dPattern recognition is what AIs are good at, and looking at the symptoms of diseases and making diagnosis is basically that. It shouldn't be much more difficult than playing go. And in the same way that current AIs are capable of defeating the greatest masters of this game, the same will happen in medicine. And as Yuval Harari observed, even if creating this doctor costs a lot, we only have to do
"Recent scientific developments have led me to the conclusion that the aging problem will be essentially solved by the year 2000-perhaps sooner" Dr. Bernard Strehler, Professor of Biology at USC Los Angeles (May 12, 1974)
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Brazil's Amazon: Deforestation 'surges to 12-year high' – Deforestation of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil has surged to its highest level since 2008, the country's space agency (Inpe) reports.
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Elon Musk is 'highly confident' SpaceX will land humans on Mars by 2026
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Which job fields are relatively safe from technology and automation in the next 10-15 years and why? Which job areas are in trouble?
2dI'm at a point where I'm looking to change career. However I'm very concerned about having to retrain for a role which may face difficulties in respect to employment. I'm a lurker in the sub and frequently see discussions surrounding automation and UBI, so I'm sure you will have some interesting insights submitted by /u/kingo15 [link] [comments]
Scientists reverse age-related vision loss, eye damage from glaucoma in mice
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In The Year 2525 – Zager and Evans (song about the future, released in 1969)
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[Lex Fridman video 16 min] DeepMind Solves Protein Folding
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The Navy Is Firing a Mysterious Weapon Today. It Sure Sounds Like a Railgun.
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U.K. seeks site for world's first fusion power station
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Germany energy regulator to close 4,788MW of coal plants – to be replaced with renewables.
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Doctors could soon be prescribing you spend more time outdoors as part of new pilot program. Canada's first evidence-based nature prescription program your doctor can now write you a prescription to go outside and enjoy nature
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Chemistry professor uses old materials to make newer, better solar cells
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Rise Of The Recycling Robots: They are coming—for your trash. Sorting through 67 million tons of glass, plastic and paper is dirty, low-paid, mind-numbing work.
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Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence: How Can They Be Used Together? – We share everything that is online
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Scientists make breakthrough in aging research after demonstrating successful reversal of vision loss in an aged mouse with glaucoma. "The data indicates that the reversal of DNA methylation age could be an effective strategy to give complex tissues the ability to resist age-related decline."
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India becoming a global force in wind energy and solar power
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Aston Martin Linked To Study Spreading Misinformation About EVs
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Britain's Vaccine Nationalism
2d"This is going to be a fantastic year for Britain," read the tweet, posted by Boris Johnson. Underneath, the prime minister was pictured staring resolutely into the camera, both thumbs up in the air. The date was January 2, 2020—11 months ago, but seemingly from a different world. Surveying the scene in the last month of 2020, far from being a fantastic year, one in which Britain would unshackle
Fair value? Fixing the data economy
2dEach innovation challenges the norms, codes, and values of the society in which it is embedded. The industrial revolution unleashed new forces of productivity but at the cost of inhumane working conditions, leading to the creation of unions, labor laws, and the foundations of the political party structures of modern democracies. Fossil fuels powered a special century of growth before pushing gove
Government watchdog warns about paid physician speeches touting drugs and medical devices
2dPaid speeches at lavish events touting drugs and medical devices risk charges of anti-kickback law violations, warns a recent government Special Fraud Alert. Will companies and doctors take heed this time? The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy extends life, the telomeres, and everything
2dTelomere dysfunction is a common problem in older men. Dr Shai Efrati can help: Book your appointment for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy now!
Scientists Invent a Microscope That Can Safely Look Straight Through Your Skull
2dIt borrows some techniques from… astronomy.
Cooling electronics efficiently with graphene-enhanced heat pipes
2dResearchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have found that graphene-based heat pipes can help solve the problems of cooling electronics and power systems used in avionics, data centres, and other power electronics.
Medicine-carriers made from human cells can cure lung infections
2dScientists used human white blood cell membranes to carry two drugs, an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory, directly to infected lungs in mice. The nano-sized drug delivery method successfully treated both the bacterial growth and inflammation in the mice's lungs. The study shows a potential new strategy for treating infectious diseases, including COVID-19.
Understanding bacteria's metabolism could improve biofuel production
2dA new study reveals how bacteria control the chemicals produced from consuming 'food.' The insight could lead to organisms that are more efficient at converting plants into biofuels.
Cluster of Alaskan islands could be single, interconnected giant volcano
2dsmall group of volcanic islands in Alaska's Aleutian chain might be part of a single, undiscovered giant volcano, say scientists presenting the findings Monday, 7 December at AGU's Fall Meeting 2020. If the researchers' suspicions are correct, the newfound volcanic caldera would belong to the same category of volcanoes as the Yellowstone Caldera and other volcanoes that have had super-eruptions wi
Octapharma presents research on congenital & acquired bleeding disorders at ASH Meeting
2dOctapharma USA will present multiple clinical research posters focused on the efficacy and safety of fibryga®, Fibrinogen (Human) Lyophilized Powder for Reconstitution, for Intravenous Use in the treatment of congenital and acquired bleeding disorders during the 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, a virtual medical congress to be held December 5 – 8, 2020.
Scientists predict 'optimal' stress levels
2dScientists have created an evolutionary model to predict how animals should react in stressful situations.
Voyager spacecraft detect new type of solar electron burst
2dThe Voyager spacecraft continue to make discoveries even as they travel through interstellar space. In a new study, University of Iowa physicists report on the Voyagers' detection of cosmic ray electrons associated with eruptions from the sun–more than 14 billion miles away.
The Geographical Origins of Thanksgiving Foods
2dCulture cmeyers Wed, 11/25/2020 – 13:16 Image Media credits Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator Celebrating the Indigenous people of the Americas who revolutionized what the world eats. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer https://www.insidescience.org/news/geographical-origins-thanksgiving-foods
Tess Joosse
2dContributor is a journalist and student in the science communication graduate program at UC Santa Cruz. She grew up in Chicago, studied biology at Oberlin College, and now lives in California. You can find her on Twitter @tessjoosse , where she tweets about writing, baking, and her dog Leo. Author social media Twitter Author Articles Earth Supermoons Carve Away at Sandy Beaches by Commandeering
Why You Should Probably Get a COVID-19 Vaccine Even if You've Already Had the Disease
2dHuman cgorski Mon, 10/12/2020 – 12:36 Image A vaccine could confer long-term protection even if a natural infection does not. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 Nala Rogers, Staff Writer https://insidescience.org/news/why-you-should-probably-get-covid-19-vaccine-eve…
The 2020 Nobel Prizes In Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry
2dCulture tconnell Tue, 10/06/2020 – 08:44 Image The announcements of this year's winners begin on October 5. Click on the image to see all of our related coverage. Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Inside Science Staff /nobel-coverage/2020
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Deep Blue Notes: episode three
2dWildlife recordist Chris Watson and sound artist Prof Tony Myatt conclude their three-part odyssey to the west coast of Mexico to record the songs of blue whales in the Sea of Cortez. In the port of Loreto, Chris and Tony visit a local organisation set up to protect local wildlife, and Chris talks to whale communication expert Dr Valeria Vergara. They also turn to spectral analysis to see if they
Deep Blue Notes: episode three – podcast
2dWildlife recordist Chris Watson and sound artist Prof Tony Myatt conclude their three-part odyssey to the west coast of Mexico to record the songs of blue whales in the Sea of Cortez. In the port of Loreto, Chris and Tony visit a local organisation set up to protect local wildlife, and Chris talks to whale communication expert Dr Valeria Vergara. They also turn to spectral analysis to see if they
'This Is Suicidal': 2020 Is on Track to Be Second-Hottest Year on Record
2dHow many more warnings do we need?
Neuroscientists Found Which Part of Our Brains Tells Real Words Apart From Srhlil
2dIt's a pretty special skill.
The Denisovans Expand Their Range Into China
2dEvidence of the ancient humans was limited to a cave in Siberia—but now, scientists have found genetic remains of the Denisovans in China. Christopher Intagliata reports.
Health chiefs rule out private sector jumping vaccine queue
2dPfizer reiterates decision to supply the NHS only and confidence in its supply chain
The Denisovans Expand Their Range Into China
2dEvidence of the ancient humans was limited to a cave in Siberia—but now, scientists have found genetic remains of the Denisovans in China. Christopher Intagliata reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
America Is Careening Toward a Pandemic Nightmare Scenario
2dToday the United States blew by two grim pandemic milestones. The country recorded a record 195,695 coronavirus cases and reported 100,226 hospitalizations, passing the 100,000 mark for the first time, according to the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic . While the 2,733 deaths today did not break the all-time record, this was the first day since May with more than 2,500 deaths, as well as th
Ozone breaks down THC deposited on surfaces from thirdhand cannabis smoke
2dResearchers have discovered that ozone — a component of outdoor and indoor air — can react with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, on glass or cotton surfaces to produce new compounds, which they characterized for the first time.
Rethinking race and kidney function
2dRemoving race from clinical tools that calculate kidney function could have both advantages and disadvantages for Black patients.
Du kan ikke forudsige resultatet af en fodboldkamp ved hjælp af Machine Learning, men …
2dDer bliver indsamlet data om fodboldspillere og fodboldhold som aldrig før. De bruges til at bygge avancerede modeller, der skal hjælpe trænere med at sætte det optimale hold og finde talenter.
Orca deaths found to be a result of human activity
2dA team that looked at how 55 orcas in the Pacific Ocean died found cases linked both directly and indirectly to human activity
Heat inside Mars may have melted ice and made watery habitats for life
2dGeothermal energy on Mars may have melted ice below the planet's surface billions of years ago, creating an environment that could have been suitable for life
Covid-19 news: UK care homes may get authorised Pfizer vaccine first
2dThe latest coronavirus news updated every day including coronavirus cases, the latest news, features and interviews from New Scientist and essential information about the covid-19 pandemic
Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico collapses after 57 years
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2dArecibo Puerto Rico
The Arecibo Observatory telescope in Puerto Rico has collapsed, just weeks after the US National Science Foundation revealed plans to decommission the 57-year-old structure
Google's AI can keep Loon balloons flying for over 300 days in a row
2dAn artificially intelligent pilot created by Google and Loon can keep huge stratospheric balloons in the air for hundreds of days at a time to act as floating cell towers in remote areas
How is China beating covid-19 and are the reported numbers reliable?
2dChina, the country at the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, now sees few cases and deaths. How has it done it and are the official numbers trustworthy?
Did Europe's lockdowns work, and which countries got it right?
2dMany European countries are exiting a second lockdown, but each had different strategies – did they work, and could they have been avoided?
UK approves Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for rollout next week
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2dUK Pfizer Covid Vaccine
The UK has become the first country to approve a coronavirus vaccine, with the first shots set to be administered to vulnerable people in the coming days
People experiencing a migraine climbed inside an MRI to find out why
2dNoisy MRI machines are an unpleasant place to have a migraine, but scanning people in the middle of an attack has revealed which brain regions may be responsible for the condition
UK takes step towards world's first nuclear fusion power station
2dThe UK has embarked on a step to building the world's first nuclear fusion power station, by launching a search for a 100-plus hectare site where it can be plugged into the electricity grid
Bird beak extra sense evolved more than 70 million years ago
2dSome birds can detect the movement of hidden prey by plunging their beaks into soil or water – and the "sixth sense" may have begun to evolve in predatory dinosaurs
Saving forests to fight climate change will cost $393 billion annually
2dLimiting warming to 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels will require $393 billion each year to incentivise forest managers to store more carbon in their forests
Rocking flies with a vibrating lullaby helps them sleep for longer
2dFruit flies that are lulled by gentle vibrations while they fall sleep snooze for longer, a finding that could explain why babies like to be rocked or why people fall asleep in the car
Tiny island survived tsunami that helped separate Britain and Europe
2dA tsunami swept across the North Sea 8150 years ago – but the Dogger archipelago that existed in the area at the time survived the disaster
DeepMind's AI biologist can decipher secrets of the machinery of life
2dAI firm DeepMind's latest creation, AlphaFold, can predict the shape of proteins from their sequence alone. This fiendish problem normally requires time-consuming experiments, but is key to understanding the machinery of life
Ivy is multiplying across Europe's forests as the climate warms
2dIvy is multiplying across European forests, riding a perfect storm of warmer conditions and forest management practices
Armoured liquid marbles connected together in a chain 1.7 metres long
2dLiquid marbles that can be picked up and handled have now been linked together in a 1.7-metre-long chain – and could be used as chemical microreactors
China's Chang'e 5 probe is the start of a new era of lunar exploration
2dChang'e 5 is set to bring moon rocks back to Earth for the first time in more than four decades – and China has even more ambitious plans for lunar missions in the coming years
DTU: Vi kan genanvende langt mere plast – alligevel taber miljøet
2dPLUS. Bedre sortering og mere genanvendelige produkter kan øge genanvendelsen af plast. Men vores forbrug af plast vokser hurtigere.
Prdm16 is a critical regulator of adult long-term hematopoietic stem cell quiescence [Developmental Biology]
2dRegulation of quiescence is critical for the maintenance of adult hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). Disruption of transcription factor gene Prdm16 during mouse embryonic development has been shown to cause a severe loss of fetal liver HSCs; however, the underlying mechanisms and the function of Prdm16 in adult HSCs remain unclear….
Decoding DMD transcriptional networks using single-nucleus RNA sequencing nucleus RNA sequencing [Commentaries]
2dDuchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is an X chromosome-linked disease, and it is the most common form of muscular dystrophy caused by genetic mutations in the Dmd gene (1). The Dmd gene contains 79 exons, spans 2.4 Mb, and is the single largest gene in the human genome (2). This gene…
Consumptive coagulopathy of severe yellow fever occurs independently of hepatocellular tropism and massive hepatic injury [Microbiology]
2dYellow fever (YF) is a mosquito-transmitted viral disease that causes tens of thousands of deaths each year despite the long-standing deployment of an effective vaccine. In its most severe form, YF manifests as a hemorrhagic fever that causes severe damage to visceral organs. Although coagulopathy is a defining feature of…
Transforming yeast peroxisomes into microfactories for the efficient production of high-value isoprenoids [Applied Biological Sciences]
2dCurrent approaches for the production of high-value compounds in microorganisms mostly use the cytosol as a general reaction vessel. However, competing pathways and metabolic cross-talk frequently prevent efficient synthesis of target compounds in the cytosol. Eukaryotic cells control the complexity of their metabolism by harnessing organelles to insulate biochemical pathways….
Genome analyses reveal the hybrid origin of the staple crop white Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) [Evolution]
2dWhite Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata) is an important staple tuber crop in West Africa. However, its origin remains unclear. In this study, we resequenced 336 accessions of white Guinea yam and compared them with the sequences of wild Dioscorea species using an improved reference genome sequence of D. rotundata. In…
Nonequilibrium models of optimal enhancer function [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
2dIn prokaryotes, thermodynamic models of gene regulation provide a highly quantitative mapping from promoter sequences to gene-expression levels that is compatible with in vivo and in vitro biophysical measurements. Such concordance has not been achieved for models of enhancer function in eukaryotes. In equilibrium models, it is difficult to reconcile…
Inner Workings: Early Mars may have boasted a large ocean and cool climate [Astronomy]
2dWhen Mariner 4 buzzed Mars in 1965, it revealed a dry, desiccated world that stood in stark contrast to the habitable planet dreamed of by decades of science fiction writers. Subsequent observations revealed the apparent scars of rivers and deltas, and even potential sea shorelines. The revelations brought hope that…
Polyphosphate is an extracellular signal that can facilitate bacterial survival in eukaryotic cells [Cell Biology]
2dPolyphosphate is a linear chain of phosphate residues and is present in organisms ranging from bacteria to humans. Pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis accumulate polyphosphate, and reduced expression of the polyphosphate kinase that synthesizes polyphosphate decreases their survival. How polyphosphate potentiates pathogenicity is poorly understood. Escherichia coli K-12 do not…
Vind med Ingeniørens julekalender: 3. december
2dVær med i Ingeniørens julekalender 2020. Hver dag med nye præmier!
New microscope technique reveals details of droplet nucleation
2dA new microscopy technique allows researchers to directly observe the process of nucleation, which leads to the formation of droplets and bubbles on surfaces. The advance may facilitate the design of improved, more efficient surfaces for a variety of industrial processes.
Researchers develop plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
2dResearchers have developed — for the first time — a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can, in real-time, detect and monitor arsenic levels in the belowground environment, with significant advantages over conventional methods used to measure arsenic in the environment. The new sensor will improve arsenic detection and will help safeguard food safety, and will be useful for agricu
Cell membranes in super resolution
2dFor the first time ever, expansion microscopy allows the imaging of even the finest details of cell membranes. This offers new insights into bacterial and viral infection processes.
Reconstruction of eye tissue gives new insight into outer retina
2dResearchers used a newly developed imaging technique called serial block face scanning electron microscopy, to produce a digital reconstruction of eye tissues from the outer retina, at very high resolution. This is the first time this technology has been used to fully reconstruct cells from the retina and could provide new insights into the causes of irreversible blinding diseases.
A new paper in JPSP suggests that if you start off a negotiation, you should focus on what you are offering to the other party rather than on what you are requesting from them.
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The Hidden meaning behind our Dreams ( What are Dreams trying to tell you? )
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We humans are always thinking one thing or another, even during meditation we are seeking peace and awareness. We will find out how effective Meditation can be to rid us of the constant chatter in our brain to help us lead more aware life.
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New microscope technique reveals details of droplet nucleation
2dA new microscopy technique allows researchers to directly observe the process of nucleation, which leads to the formation of droplets and bubbles on surfaces. The advance may facilitate the design of improved, more efficient surfaces for a variety of industrial processes.
Researchers develop plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
2dResearchers have developed — for the first time — a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can, in real-time, detect and monitor arsenic levels in the belowground environment, with significant advantages over conventional methods used to measure arsenic in the environment. The new sensor will improve arsenic detection and will help safeguard food safety, and will be useful for agricu
Vaping CBD May Not Impair Your Driving Ability, Latest Research Confirms
2dHere's what you need to know.
The Atlantic Daily: Trump Might Fade Away
2dEvery 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 CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY The Trumpian vortex isn't what it used to be. Weeks after Donald Trump's defeat, the current is slowing: The president is commanding far less attention in his last weeks of
Time Flows Toward Order – Issue 93: Forerunners
2dThe one law of physics that virtually all scientists believe will never be found to be wrong is the second law of thermodynamics. Despite this exalted status, it has long been associated with a great mystery and a bleak implication. The mystery is that all the known laws of nature except one do not distinguish a temporal direction. The second law, however, asserts the existence of an all-powerful
Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV – Issue 93: Forerunners
2dImagine that someone asked you to come up with a sequence of five words. In any other year, some idiosyncratic combination would likely come to mind. This year, though, one five-word sequence that has been etched into the memories of many Americans, and many worldwide, stands out—"person, woman, man, camera, TV." Donald Trump, touting his ability to memorize these words as part of a cognitive hea
Five Scientists on the Heroes Who Changed Their Lives – Issue 93: Forerunners
2dThe Man Who Loved Physics By Alan Lightman Several years ago, I attended a Buddhist retreat in which I was introduced to the idea of the "retinue," a constellation of influential and supportive people whom one imagines in an enveloping cloud as one meditates. Mentors. I took the concept one step further and decided to create an actual photo montage that I could hang on the wall above my desk: my
The Problem with a New Study on Mentorship in Science – Facts So Romantic
2dArguably the best prescription to improve the situation facing women in science is for there to be more women in science. Oleg Golovnev / Shutterstock The increasing visibility of women in leadership roles is one of the few success stories in the struggle for equality in science. But a new study, which connects how often scientists' later publications get cited with the gender of their early coau
The tree of cortical cell types describes the diversity of neurons in the brain
2dThe tree of cortical cell types provides one of the most detailed and complete characterizations of the diversity of neural types in the brain so far.
Scientists reverse age-related vision loss, eye damage from glaucoma in mice
2dResearchers at Harvard Medical School have successfully reversed age-related vision loss in animals as well as eye damage stemming from with a condition mimicking human glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness around the world.
Research reveals how a fungal infection activates inflammation
2dScientists have shed light on the mechanisms that underlie how Aspergillus fumigatus activates the inflammasome, with implications for therapeutic development.
New butterfly-inspired hydrogen sensor is powered by light
2dA new bioinspired prototype offers a total package of features unmatched by any hydrogen sensor currently on the market. While commercial hydrogen sensors only work at 150C or higher, the new tech is powered by light instead of heat. And the sensor can detect hydrogen at concentrations from as little as 10 ppm (for medical diagnoses) to 40,000 ppm (the level where the gas becomes potentially explo
This 3D printer doesn't gloss over the details
2dA new 3D printing system enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D printed surface. The advance could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics.
AI abdominal fat measure predicts heart attack and stroke
2dAutomated deep learning analysis of abdominal CT images produces a more precise measurement of body composition and predicts major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, better than overall weight or body mass index (BMI).
Patients with heart rhythm disorder warned against heavy alcohol consumption
2dFourteen drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to research.
'Ditch high definition and new tech to fight climate change'
2dScientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions.
Self-repairing gelatin-based film could be a smart move for electronics
2dDropping a cell phone can sometimes cause superficial cracks to appear. But other times, the device can stop working altogether because fractures develop in the material that stores data. Now, researchers have made an environmentally friendly, gelatin-based film that can repair itself multiple times and still maintain the electronic signals needed to access a device's data. The material could be u
Plant-inspired alkaloids protect rice, kiwi and citrus from harmful bacteria
2dPlants get bacterial infections, just as humans do. When food crops and trees are infected, their yield and quality can suffer. Although some compounds have been developed to protect plants, few of them work on a wide variety of crops, and bacteria are developing resistance. Now, researchers have modified natural plant alkaloids into new compounds that kill bacteria responsible for diseases in ric
US expert warns on vaccinating care-home residents first
2dGovernment medical adviser says jabs could prove less effective for frail patients
Anti-doping education: Teaching athletes about morality in sport can help reduce doping
2dElite athletes can be persuaded not to take banned substances – either by appealing to their sense of morality or educating them about the risks of using performance-enhancing drugs, according to a new study.
Nine years on, the psychological effects of the Syrian war on school children in Damascus
2dAlmost a decade of civil and military unrest has left Syrian children mentally scarred, angry and traumatised, according to new research.
Do All Galaxies Have Dark Matter?
2dThe discovery of two ghostly galaxies created a hullabaloo in the astronomical community. But the jury's still out on what's really going on.
Replacing red meat with plant foods may reduce the risk of heart disease
2dReplacing red meat with high quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be associated with a modestly reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), suggests a study published by The BMJ today.
Birth defects linked to greater risk of cancer in later life
2dPeople born with major birth defects face a higher risk of cancer throughout life, although the relative risk is greatest in childhood and then declines, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Coronavirus live news: former French president dies of Covid complications; global deaths near 1.5m
2dValéry Giscard d'Estaing was 94 and served as France's leader from 1974 to 1981 ; Lilly to supply 650,000 more doses of bamlanivimab to US government ; Spain caps parties at 10 people Former French president Valéry Giscard d'Estaing dies aged 94 Beware fake coronavirus vaccines, says Interpol Rural US hospitals ravaged by surge in cases US braces for Covid surge after Thanksgiving holidays Dozens
Hotter Planet Already Poses Fatal Risks, Health Experts Warn
2dA new report presented climate change as an immediate public health danger and urged lawmakers to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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'We Don't Have To Live This Way': Doctors Call For Climate Action
2dHeat waves, air pollution and extreme weather are making people sick and, increasingly, killing people. A key report by global physicians says fossil fuels are to blame. (Image credit: Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images)
Author Correction: Observed controls on resilience of groundwater to climate variability in sub-Saharan Africa
2dNature, Published online: 03 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2985-2
Gut-wrenching footage documents Arecibo telescope's collapse
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03421-y Instrument platform crashed into the telescope's dish, irrevocably ending the facility's role in astronomy.
Researchers restore lost sight in mice, offering clues to reversing aging
2dBut many hurdles remain before approach can be tried in people
'Malicious and misconceived.' Indian vaccine producer hits back at complaint from trial volunteer
2dSerum Institute of India rejects link between its vaccine and neurological symptoms—but declines to provide details
So, Uh, Astronauts Routinely Smuggle Booze Into Space
2dLet's say, for the sake of argument, that you're an astronaut, with a ticket to the International Space Station, where you'll be hanging out for months, if not nearly an entire year. While you're now part of an incredibly elite group of people ever to travel into space, you're also not immune to enjoying (like most of the rest of human civilization since time immemorial) a good drink. Would you t
C.D.C. Officials Shorten Recommended Quarantine Periods
2dThe agency also urged Americans to stay home during the coming holidays, and to get tested if they do travel.
Scientists Are Trying to Save This Seahorse Paradise in the Bahamas
2dResearchers are rushing to save a Bahamian pond critical to the understanding of seahorse ecology — as well as their evolution.
How One Person in Pakistan Made a Difference for Air Quality
2dAir pollution kills hundreds of thousands of people every year in Pakistan, yet no one was monitoring air quality. Now a group of citizen scientists is prompting change.
UK approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, will begin shots in days
2dThe U.K. issued emergency authorization Wednesday for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, becoming the first nation in the West to approve a rigorously tested vaccine. The U.S. will meet on December 10 to decide whether to approve Pfizer's vaccine, which achieved an efficacy rate of 90 percent in clinical trials. Moderna has also produced a vaccine that could be approved in the U.S. later in De
After CDC guidance, little change in opioid prescriptions to those at risk of misuse
2dResearch from Saint Louis University finds that among patients at risk for opioid misuse, the odds of receiving a Schedule II opioid (those with high abuse potential) for non-cancer pain were similar to those not at risk, despite new prescribing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Many Trial Volunteers Got Placebo Vaccines. Do They Now Deserve the Real Ones?
2dSome vaccine experts worry that "unblinding" the trials and giving all of the volunteers vaccines would tarnish the long-term results.
Stone Age 'Venus Figurines' Have a New Explanation, And It's Surprisingly Touching
2dA curious hypothesis.
Why you want Qualcomm's new Snapdragon chip inside your next phone
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 chip will live inside high-end Android phones. (Qualcomm/) It's easy to buy a smartphone—even a powerful flagship device—without ever thinking about the hardware inside. Even if you do dig into the spec sheets, you'll typically find whatever Qualcomm's latest chip is inside most high-end Android phones. Today, Qualcomm announced the latest version of its chip, the Snapdr
Once in a lifetime floods to become regular occurrences by end of century
2dSuperstorm Sandy brought flood-levels to the New York region that had not been seen in generations. Now, due to the impact of climate change, researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have found that 100-year and 500-year flood levels could become regular occurrences for the thousands of homes surrounding Jamaica Bay, New York by the end of the century.
RUDN University physicists described a new type of amorphous solid bodies
2dMany substances with different chemical and physical properties, from diamonds to graphite, are made up of carbon atoms. Amorphous forms of solid carbon do not have a fixed crystal structure and consist of structural units–nanosized graphene particles. A team of physicists from RUDN University studied the structure of amorphous carbon and suggested classifying it as a separate type of amorphous s
The FDA Approved a Device to Stop Nightmares
2dBad Dreams Determined to help his war veteran father, whose PTSD gave him trouble sleeping, Tyler Skluzacek invented a smartwatch that can disrupt nightmares by measuring heart rate and body movements during sleep, Wired reports . Skluzacek first showed off an early version at a hackathon in 2015: a Pebble smartwatch that could send vibrations when heart rate or body movements increased at night
Incredible vision in ancient marine creatures drove an evolutionary arms race
2dAncient deep sea creatures called radiodonts had incredible vision that likely drove an evolutionary arms race according to new research published today.
Why does it matter if most Republican voters still think Biden lost?
2dAs President-elect Joe Biden and his administrative team officially begin the transition process, only about 20 percent of Republican voters consider him the true winner of the election. Nearly half of all respondents–48 percent–still expect President Donald Trump to be inaugurated for a second term on January 20, despite plenty of indicators to the contrary. Those are among the findings of the
Less COVID-19 transmission seen in countries with more intense testing
2dLacking vaccines, countries have relied on multiple non-pharmaceutical interventions to control COVID-19 transmission. Despite the urging of the World Health Organization (WHO) in March to "test, test, and test," policy makers disagree on what is adequate testing.
Study finds 10 metabolites associated with risk of stroke
2dMetabolites are small molecules found in our body's cells. They come from the food we eat, chemical processes happening within our bodies and microbes. A new analysis of recent studies has found that the levels of 10 metabolites detected in the blood are associated with a person's risk of stroke. The research is published in the December 2, 2020, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of
The Dangerous Blind Spot of The Undoing
2dUpdated at 9:46 p.m. ET on December 2, 2020. This article contains spoilers through the series finale of The Undoing . The Sunday finale of The Undoing was the most-watched episode of any HBO show since the last episode of Big Little Lies . The Undoing is a whodunit about the murder of a woman found, by her fourth-grade son, with her décolletage displayed and her face in pieces. Sex sells, accord
To increase organs available for transplant, reassess organ procurement organizations' metrics
2dA new paper analyzes the metrics used to evaluate organ procurement organizations and proposes three complimentary metrics to reflect more accurate and equitable performance rankings.
New activity found for CHD7, a protein factor vital in embryonic development
2dResearch has yielded fundamental insights into the causes of severe birth defects known as CHARGE syndrome cases. These congenital birth defects include severe and life-threatening heart malformations. Researchers successfully inactivated the gene for CHD7 in the neural crest cells of mouse embryos, and then rigorously probed how this change in developing cardiac neural crest cells caused severe d
Understanding quality of life for caregivers of persons with traumatic brain injury
2dNew research uses a unique survey tool to understand how caring for a person with TBI impacts the caregiver's mental health and well-being.
COVID-19 May Have Arrived in US in December: Study
2dSARS-CoV-2 antibodies detected in blood donor samples indicate infections could have occurred in the US more than a month before the first confirmed case, but some experts remain skeptical.
Supernova surprise creates elemental mystery
2dMichigan State University (MSU) researchers have discovered that one of the most important reactions in the universe can get a huge and unexpected boost inside exploding stars known as supernovae.
Supernova surprise creates elemental mystery
2dMichigan State University (MSU) researchers have discovered that one of the most important reactions in the universe can get a huge and unexpected boost inside exploding stars known as supernovae.
Scientists fear that 'covidization' is distorting research
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03388-w Some researchers worry that shifting priorities towards pandemic-focused science comes at the expense of other disciplines.
INTERPOL: COVID Vaccine Will Be "Liquid Gold" to Organized Crime
2dOn Wednesday, the United Kingdom approved Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine , and more nations are likely to soon follow. As the world pivots from vaccine development to vaccine distribution, the international law enforcement agency INTERPOL warns that organized crime will likely try to hoard doses of the vaccine. "As governments are preparing to roll out vaccines, criminal organizations are planning
The most daring aerospace innovations of 2020
2dThe year's most important developments in the world of aerospace. (NASA/) The COVID-19 pandemic has been terrible for the commercial aviation industry, but that hasn't stopped aerospace innovation from cruising along over the past year. The list below highlights a giant airliner with folding wingtips, a fighter-jet drone that uses artificial intelligence, and even a nuclear-powered rover that's z
New Yorkers believe pandemic will persist, but express hope in wake of election
2dAs COVID-19 surges nationwide, 78% of New York City residents believe it is likely or very likely the city will again experience a resurgence of cases similar to that seen last April. However, the November Presidential election appears to have triggered an optimism among New Yorkers: more than half feel "more hopeful" about the country's economic recovery (55%) and the government's ability to cont
No nanoparticle risks found in field tests of spray sunscreens
2dPeople can continue using mineral-based aerosol sunscreens without fear of exposure to dangerous levels of nanoparticles or other respirable particulates, according to Penn State research published in the journal Aerosol Science and Engineering.
Climate change as a catalyst in Greater Cahokia
2dWater and air are highly mutable resources that exist in a myriad of physical states and dimensions, and due to their affectivity, these entities participate in a multitude of interactions capable of sustaining life, transforming environments, and shaping human behavior. As air and water circulate between the atmosphere and the landscape through the process of evapotranspiration, humans interact w
A combined strategy in catalyst design for Suzuki cross-couplings
2dThe Suzuki cross-coupling reaction is a widely used technique for combining organic compounds and synthesizing complex chemicals for industrial or pharmaceutical applications. The process requires the use of palladium (Pd) catalysts and, as of today, two main types of Pd-based materials are used in practice as heterogeneous catalysts.
New platform generates hybrid light-matter excitations in highly charged graphene
2dGraphene, an atomically thin carbon layer through which electrons can travel virtually unimpeded, has been extensively studied since its first successful isolation more than 15 years ago. Among its many unique properties is the ability to support highly confined electromagnetic waves coupled to oscillations of electronic charge—plasmon polaritons—that have potentially broad applications in nanotec
Chaotic early solar system collisions resembled 'asteroids' arcade game
2dOne Friday evening in 1992, a meteorite ended a more than 150 million-mile journey by smashing into the trunk of a red Chevrolet Malibu in Peekskill, New York. The car's owner reported that the 30-pound remnant of the earliest days of our solar system was still warm and smelled of sulfur.
No poaching occurring within most Channel Islands marine protected areas
2dFish are thriving and poachers are staying out of marine protected areas around California's Channel Islands, a new population analysis by an Oregon State University researcher shows.
No poaching occurring within most Channel Islands marine protected areas
2dFish are thriving and poachers are staying out of marine protected areas around California's Channel Islands, a new population analysis by an Oregon State University researcher shows.
Smoking, tobacco use among teens continues to drop even as use of e-cigs grows
2dDespite the increase in use of e-cigarettes among adolescents, cigarette and smokeless tobacco prevalence declined more rapidly between 2012 and 2019 than in previous periods, according to a new study.
Horrifying Hack Takes Over iPhones Just by Pointing an Antenna at Them
2dPassion Project During the coronavirus lockdown, professional hacker Ian Beer, a member of Google's hacking team Project Zero, developed a way to remotely hijack iPhones — simply by pointing a homebrewed antenna at them. Beer's technique requires only about $100 worth of equipment, Motherboard reports , and granted him total control of whatever phones he targeted. This is Beer's specialty, but th
Best Online Therapy Services – The Top 6 Virtual Therapy Sites and Apps Available Online
2dWe Look At The 6 Best Online Therapy Sites For Online Mental Health Counseling. From BetterHelp to TalkSpace and Amwell, We Count Down Good Therapy Services For Teen Counseling, Family Therapists, CBT & More [2020]
After shipping, pallets pose big risk to public, cause many accidents, injuries
2dShipping pallets — often used as display platforms in retail settings or seen as raw material for household projects — were responsible for sending more than 30,000 people to the emergency rooms of U.S. hospitals over a recent five-year period, according to a new study.
Bluestar Genomics, UChicago publish whole genome map of key biomarker for detecting cancer
2dBluestar Genomics, an innovative company leading the development of next-generation epigenomic approaches to cancer detection, and University of Chicago today announce the publication of a genome-wide 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) map across multiple human tissue types. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications , demonstrated the robust performance of 5hmC as a globa
New Yorkers believe pandemic will persist, but express hope in wake of election
2dAs COVID-19 surges nationwide, 78% of New York City residents believe it is likely or very likely the city will again experience a resurgence of cases similar to that seen last April. However, the November Presidential election appears to have triggered an optimism among New Yorkers: more than half feel "more hopeful" about the country's economic recovery (55%) and the government's ability to cont
Drug attenuates weight gain in animals fed a high-fat diet
2dMedication originally developed to kill bacteria displayed the capacity to increase cell energy expenditure in tests with mice. Researchers are testing compounds with a similar structure that could give rise to novel approaches to the treatment of obesity
What social distancing does to a brain
2dScientists discover a neuropeptide that reflects the current state of a fish's social environment
Glide into a new roller skater's heart with these cool gifts
2dLet's get rolling. (PopSci/) Roller skating never stopped being cool, but this year the sport has picked up legions of new fans. And why not? It's an outdoor activity in a time when socializing indoors is dangerous, it's perfectly suited for making viral videos on Instagram or TikTok, and it makes you look really cool (when you're not falling). If you have any friends or family members who've got
Climate change: PM aims for world-leading UK emissions cuts
2dBoris Johnson is set to unveil plans for world-leading emissions UK cuts – but are they enough?
Did COVID-19 Heal Nature?
2dA global shutdown in 2020 seemed to turn over city streets (and, supposedly, canals) to wildlife. Ecologists saw something deeper.
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Staggered return planned for university students after Christmas
2dStudies will continue online for many over five-week period to minimise risk of Covid transmission Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Students in England will be asked to stay at home after Christmas and continue their studies online at the start of the new year as part of a staggered return to university to minimise the risk of Covid transmission. The government wants
China Releases Footage of Lander Touching Down on Lunar Surface
2dMoon Landing China released video footage today of its Chang'e-5 spacecraft approaching and then safely landing on the surface of the near side of the Moon. The footage shows the small craft zooming over countless craters of various sizes before slowing down and descending vertically for touchdown. China now has three landers currently operating on the Moon. No other country has safely landed on
Photos: The Reality of the Current Coronavirus Surge
2dAs the number of cases of COVID-19 worldwide nears 65 million, and the number of deaths attributed to the disease approaches 1.5 million, many countries are enduring a crushing surge in numbers. The toll on health-care workers, families, and the victims of the disease has been enormous. Gathered below are photographs from around the world of the current battle against COVID-19, taken over the pas
Chimpanzee sanctuaries are under fire. Can a new science-based tool improve ape welfare?
2dApproach aims to help sanctuaries provide better care for retired research chimps
U.N. Commission Removes Cannabis From Its Most Strict Drug Control List
2dThe vote follows World Health Organization guidance saying that due to cannabis' therapeutic use and other factors, it "is not consistent with the criteria" for a Schedule IV drug. (Image credit: Luke Dray/Getty Images)
Moderna to Begin Testing Its Coronavirus Vaccine in Children
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The company said the trial would involve children ages 12 through 17.
New machine learning tool tracks urban traffic congestion
2dUsing public data from the entire 1,500-square-mile Los Angeles metropolitan area, PNNL researchers reduced the time needed to create a traffic congestion model by an order of magnitude, from hours to minutes.
No nanoparticle risks to humans found in field tests of spray sunscreens
2dPeople can continue using mineral-based aerosol sunscreens without fear of exposure to dangerous levels of nanoparticles or other respirable particulates, according to Penn State research published in the journal Aerosol Science and Engineering .
Physical activity key to helping reduce menopause symptoms
2dCLEVELAND, Ohio (December 2, 2020)–Women being treated for cancer often experience menopause quite suddenly with common symptoms, such as hot flashes, amplified more than had menopause occurred naturally. A new study suggests that the intensity and volume of physical activity could mitigate some of those symptoms. Study results are published online in Menopause , the journal of The North American
Combined exercise, mindfulness training may help reduce fatigue in cancer survivors
2dA new study shows that breast cancer survivors may benefit from a combination of exercise and mindfulness training. When used together, the two approaches seem to help reduce fatigue. The preliminary results may help improve intervention techniques used for cancer patients.
What's killing killer whales?
2dPathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats — many stemming from human interactions.
COVID-19 can impact young children's hearts
2dA 2-month-old infant diagnosed with COVID-19 experienced reversible myocardial injury and heart failure, similar to COVID-19 related heart issues seen in adults, according to a case published in JACC: Case Reports . The infant recovered with normal heart function and was discharged with no heart failure medications.
Study on placenta membrane cells identifies genetic markers associated with preterm birth
2dA new research study from the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center led by investigators at the University of Chicago has identified new genetic markers associated with gestational length, providing new insights into potential risk factors for preterm birth.
African trade routes sketched out by mediaeval beads
2dThe chemical composition of glass beads and their morphological characteristics can reveal where they come from. Archaeologists from the University of Geneva analyzed glass beads found at rural sites in Mali and Senegal from between the 7th and 13th centuries AD. The scientists demonstrate that the glass they are made of probably came from Egypt, the Levantine coast and the Middle East. The result
Stress hormones can reawaken sleeping tumor cells, raising risk of cancer recurrence
2dStress hormones and immune cells called neutrophils may contribute to the recurrence of tumors years after treatment by awakening dormant cancer cells, suggests a study of mice and data from 80 patients with lung cancer.
Major depressive disorder may be defined by a distinct gut microbiome
2dScientists have identified 3 bacteriophages, 47 bacterial species, and 50 fecal metabolites that were significantly more or less abundant in people with major depressive disorder (MDD) compared with healthy controls, according to a study in 311 individuals. The findings provide evidence that MDD may be characterized by gut microbiome disturbances. Jian Yang and
Flightless birds more common globally before human-driven extinctions
2dThere would be at least four times as many flightless bird species on Earth today if it were not for human influences, finds a study led by UCL researchers, published in Science Advances .
Small and large birth weight linked to genetics of mother and baby — except in tiniest babies
2dGenetics of mother and baby contribute to most cases where babies are born very large or very small, according to new research.
'Message in a bottle' tracks plastic pollution
2dElectronic tags released in the Ganges river show plastic pollution can travel thousands of kilometres in just a few months.
The making of mysterious mazes: how animals got their complex colorations
2dA researcher at Osaka University uncovered a simple mechanism underlying the intricate skin patterns of animals through comprehensive analyses of the diversity of fish colorations.
Best region for life on Mars was far below surface
2dThe most habitable region for life on Mars would have been up to several miles below its surface, likely due to subsurface melting of thick ice sheets fueled by geothermal heat, a Rutgers-led study concludes. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, may help resolve what's known as the faint young sun paradox – a lingering key question in Mars science.
What's killing killer whales?
2dPathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats–many stemming from human interactions. The study also presents a baseline understanding of orca health.
A baseline comparison of killer whale stranding deaths in the northeastern Pacific/Hawaii
2dOne of the first studies to analyze trends across orca necropsy reports reveals human activity as a cause of death for studied orcas across every age group, according to a study published December 2, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Stephen Raverty from the Ministry of Agriculture, Canada, and colleagues.
Satellite-tagged bottles show promise for tracking plastic litter through rivers
2dA new study demonstrates the potential for plastic bottles tagged with tracking devices to deepen our understanding of how plastic pollution moves through rivers. Emily Duncan of the University of Exeter, U.K., and colleagues present this research in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on Dec 2, 2020.
Videoscope analysis of a Neanderthal skeleton reveals detailed dental information
2dVideoscope analysis of a well-preserved Neanderthal skeleton from Altamura, Italy reveals detailed dental information, including tooth wear and tooth loss.
Glass beads from medieval sites suggest more complex trade networks
2dGlass beads from remote medieval sites in Mali and Senegal suggest long distance trade networks may have been more extensive than previously thought — while a modern bead fragment also implicates a modern grave looter!
Optimal horse racing speed pinpointed by mathematical analysis
2dOptimal horse racing speed over the course of a flat race pinpointed by mathematical analysis to help achieve the fastest time, including adjustments for racecourse topography
Green tea compound blocks key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme
2dChemical compounds in foods or beverages like green tea, muscadine grapes, and dark chocolate can bind to and block the function of a particular enzyme, or protease, in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, according to a new study. Proteases are important to the health and viability of cells and viruses, says study corresponding author De-Yu Xie, professor of plant and microbial biology at North Carolina State
Rapid evolution of coordinated and collective movement in response to artificial selection
2dCollective motion occurs when individuals use social interaction rules to respond to the movements and positions of their neighbors. How readily these social decisions are shaped by selection remains unknown. Through artificial selection on fish (guppies, Poecilia reticulata ) for increased group polarization, we demonstrate rapid evolution in how individuals use social interaction rules. Within
Landscapes of bacterial and metabolic signatures and their interaction in major depressive disorders
2dGut microbiome disturbances have been implicated in major depressive disorder (MDD). However, little is known about how the gut virome, microbiome, and fecal metabolome change, and how they interact in MDD. Here, using whole-genome shotgun metagenomic and untargeted metabolomic methods, we identified 3 bacteriophages, 47 bacterial species, and 50 fecal metabolites showing notable differences in a
A novel cardiomyogenic role for Isl1+ neural crest cells in the inflow tract
2dThe degree to which populations of cardiac progenitors (CPCs) persist in the postnatal heart remains a controversial issue in cardiobiology. To address this question, we conducted a spatiotemporally resolved analysis of CPC deployment dynamics, tracking cells expressing the pan-CPC gene Isl1 . Most CPCs undergo programmed silencing during early cardiogenesis through proteasome-mediated and PRC2 (
Context-specific control over the neural dynamics of temporal attention by the human cerebellum
2dPhysiological methods have identified a number of signatures of temporal prediction, a core component of attention. While the underlying neural dynamics have been linked to activity within cortico-striatal networks, recent work has shown that the behavioral benefits of temporal prediction rely on the cerebellum. Here, we examine the involvement of the human cerebellum in the generation and/or tem
Groundwater production from geothermal heating on early Mars and implication for early martian habitability
2dIn explaining extensive evidence for past liquid water, the debate on whether Mars was primarily warm and wet or cold and arid 4 billion years (Ga) ago has continued for decades. The Sun's luminosity was ~30% lower 4 Ga ago; thus, most martian climate models struggle to elevate the mean surface temperature past the melting point of water. Basal melting of ice sheets may help resolve that paradox.
Potassium isotopic heterogeneity in subducting oceanic plates
2dOceanic crust and sediments are the primary K sinks for seawater, and they deliver considerable amounts of K to the mantle via subduction. Historically, these crustal components were not studied for K isotopes because of the lack of analytical precision to differentiate terrestrial variations. Here, we report a high-precision dataset that reveals substantial variability in oceanic plates and prov
Anthropogenic extinctions conceal widespread evolution of flightlessness in birds
2dHuman-driven extinctions can affect our understanding of evolution, through the nonrandom loss of certain types of species. Here, we explore how knowledge of a major evolutionary transition—the evolution of flightlessness in birds—is biased by anthropogenic extinctions. Adding data on 581 known anthropogenic extinctions to the extant global avifauna increases the number of species by 5%, but quad
The chaperonin CCT controls T cell receptor-driven 3D configuration of centrioles
2dT lymphocyte activation requires the formation of immune synapses (IS) with antigen-presenting cells. The dynamics of membrane receptors, signaling scaffolds, microfilaments, and microtubules at the IS determine the potency of T cell activation and subsequent immune response. Here, we show that the cytosolic chaperonin CCT (chaperonin-containing TCP1) controls the changes in reciprocal orientatio
Breaking medical data sharing boundaries by using synthesized radiographs
2dComputer vision (CV) has the potential to change medicine fundamentally. Expert knowledge provided by CV can enhance diagnosis. Unfortunately, existing algorithms often remain below expectations, as databases used for training are usually too small, incomplete, and heterogeneous in quality. Moreover, data protection is a serious obstacle to the exchange of data. To overcome this limitation, we pr
Pattern blending enriches the diversity of animal colorations
2dAnimals exhibit a fascinating variety of skin patterns, but mechanisms underlying this diversity remain largely unknown, particularly for complex and camouflaged colorations. A mathematical model predicts that intricate color patterns can be formed by "pattern blending" between simple motifs via hybridization. Here, I analyzed the skin patterns of 18,114 fish species and found strong mechanistic
A birds-eye view of brain activity in socially interacting mice through mobile edge computing (MEC)
2dSocial cognition requires neural processing, yet a unifying method linking particular brain activities and social behaviors is lacking. Here, we embedded mobile edge computing (MEC) and light emitting diodes (LEDs) on a neurotelemetry headstage, such that a particular neural event of interest is processed by the MEC and subsequently an LED is illuminated, allowing simultaneous temporospatial visu
Resurrecting the ancient glow of the fireflies
2dThe color of firefly bioluminescence is determined by the structure of luciferase. Firefly luciferase genes have been isolated from more than 30 species, producing light ranging in color from green to orange-yellow. Here, we reconstructed seven ancestral firefly luciferase genes, characterized the enzymatic properties of the recombinant proteins, and determined the crystal structures of the gene
Structure and assembly of CAV1 8S complexes revealed by single particle electron microscopy
2dHighly stable oligomeric complexes of the monotopic membrane protein caveolin serve as fundamental building blocks of caveolae. Current evidence suggests these complexes are disc shaped, but the details of their structural organization and how they assemble are poorly understood. Here, we address these questions using single particle electron microscopy of negatively stained recombinant 8S comple
Enoxacin induces oxidative metabolism and mitigates obesity by regulating adipose tissue miRNA expression
2dMicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been implicated in oxidative metabolism and brown/beige adipocyte identity. Here, we tested whether widespread changes in miRNA expression promoted by treatment with the small-molecule enoxacin cause browning and prevent obesity. Enoxacin mitigated diet-induced obesity in mice, and this was associated with increased energy expenditure. Consistently, subcutaneous white and
Disparate compound eyes of Cambrian radiodonts reveal their developmental growth mode and diverse visual ecology
2dRadiodonts are nektonic stem-group euarthropods that played various trophic roles in Paleozoic marine ecosystems, but information on their vision is limited. Optical details exist only in one species from the Cambrian Emu Bay Shale of Australia, here assigned to Anomalocaris aff. canadensis . We identify another type of radiodont compound eye from this deposit, belonging to ' Anomalocaris ' brigg
Macrophage activation on "phagocytic synapse" arrays: Spacing of nanoclustered ligands directs TLR1/2 signaling with an intrinsic limit
2dThe activation of Toll-like receptor heterodimer 1/2 (TLR1/2) by microbial components plays a critical role in host immune responses against pathogens. TLR1/2 signaling is sensitive to the chemical structure of ligands, but its dependence on the spatial distribution of ligands on microbial surfaces remains unexplored. Here, we reveal the quantitative relationship between TLR1/2-triggered immune r
Transcriptome and regulatory maps of decidua-derived stromal cells inform gene discovery in preterm birth
2dWhile a genetic component of preterm birth (PTB) has long been recognized and recently mapped by genome-wide association studies (GWASs), the molecular determinants underlying PTB remain elusive. This stems in part from an incomplete availability of functional genomic annotations in human cell types relevant to pregnancy and PTB. We generated transcriptome (RNA-seq), epigenome (ChIP-seq of H3K27a
Histone H3.3 beyond cancer: Germline mutations in Histone 3 Family 3A and 3B cause a previously unidentified neurodegenerative disorder in 46 patients
2dAlthough somatic mutations in Histone 3.3 (H3.3) are well-studied drivers of oncogenesis, the role of germline mutations remains unreported. We analyze 46 patients bearing de novo germline mutations in histone 3 family 3A ( H3F3A ) or H3F3B with progressive neurologic dysfunction and congenital anomalies without malignancies. Molecular modeling of all 37 variants demonstrated clear disruptions in
Spontaneous chemical functionalization via coordination of Au single atoms on monolayer MoS2
2dSurface functionalization of metallic and semiconducting 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have mostly relied on physi- and chemi-sorption at defect sites, which can diminish the potential applications of the decorated 2D materials, as structural defects can have substantial drawbacks on the electronic and optoelectronic characteristics. Here, we demonstrate a spontaneous defect-free fun
BRAF inhibition protects against hearing loss in mice
2dHearing loss caused by noise, aging, antibiotics, and chemotherapy affects 10% of the world population, yet there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs to prevent it. Here, we screened 162 small-molecule kinase-specific inhibitors for reduction of cisplatin toxicity in an inner ear cell line and identified dabrafenib (TAFINLAR), a BRAF kinase inhibitor FDA-approved for cancer t
Metachronal patterns in artificial cilia for low Reynolds number fluid propulsion
2dCilia are hair-like organelles, present in arrays that collectively beat to generate flow. Given their small size and consequent low Reynolds numbers, asymmetric motions are necessary to create a net flow. Here, we developed an array of six soft robotic cilia, which are individually addressable, to both mimic nature's symmetry-breaking mechanisms and control asymmetries to study their influence o
Satellite-based estimates of decline and rebound in Chinas CO2 emissions during COVID-19 pandemic
2dChanges in CO 2 emissions during the COVID-19 pandemic have been estimated from indicators on activities like transportation and electricity generation. Here, we instead use satellite observations together with bottom-up information to track the daily dynamics of CO 2 emissions during the pandemic. Unlike activity data, our observation-based analysis deploys independent measurement of pollutant c
Regulatory encoding of quantitative variation in spatial activity of a Drosophila enhancer
2dDevelopmental enhancers control the expression of genes prefiguring morphological patterns. The activity of an enhancer varies among cells of a tissue, but collectively, expression levels in individual cells constitute a spatial pattern of gene expression. How the spatial and quantitative regulatory information is encoded in an enhancer sequence is elusive. To link spatial pattern and activity le
Research suggests our galaxy's brightest gamma-ray binary system may be powered by a magnetar star
2dA research team has shed new night on the massive star and its neutron star companion, which are thought to be at the core of the gamma-ray binary system LS 5039.
A hint of new physics in polarized radiation from the early universe
2dAstronomers developed a new method to calibrate detectors to the light from dust in our Galaxy, thereby describing a new physics, with 99.2 percent accuracy, that may show parity symmetry breaking.
Oddly satisfying metamaterials store energy in their skin
2dResearchers have developed a way for a material to store energy in its skin through invertible domes.
Parents shouldn't worry about their baby's inconsistent sleep patterns
2dNew parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night around the time they reach six months of age. But according to a new study parents should view sleep consolidation as a process, instead of a milestone to be achieved at a specific age.
Living with autonomous systems 'we can trust'
2dAutonomous systems are affecting virtually all aspects of society, so future designs must be guided by a broad range of societal stakeholders, according to a new report.
Dutch families reveal human 'cancer suppression system'
2dAs time goes by, the tips of your chromosomes—called telomeres—become shorter. This process has long been viewed as an unwanted side-effect of aging, but a recent study shows it is in fact good for you. "Telomeres protect the genetic material," says Titia de Lange, professor at Rockefeller University. "The DNA in telomeres shortens when cells divide, eventually halting cell division when the telo
Scientists Unimpressed by Google's Protein Folding Algorithm
2dUnimpressed Earlier this week, the Google-owned AI development company DeepMind announced with great fanfare that it had built an algorithm capable of predicting how proteins would fold based on their molecular composition. If it holds up, it's a stunning achievement that's eluded scientists for decades. But Business Insider reports that many experts in the field remain unimpressed, instead calli
The best way to win a horse race? Mathematicians may have the answer
2dAnalyses of GPS-tracked competitions reveal fast starts lead to strong finishes
Elektronisk flaskpost kartlägger skräp i haven
2dÅtminstone 150 miljoner ton plastskräp flyter runt i haven och varje år tillkommer ytterligare åtta miljoner ton. Kunskapen om varifrån plastskräpet kommer och vart det tar vägen är bristfällig. Oceanografiska modeller ger en del ledtrådar, men det finns behov av detaljerade data om enskilda plastföremåls rörelser i världshaven. Nu har ett forskarteam med medlemmar från USA, Bangladesh och England
The Journey of Electronic Bottles and the Ocean Plastic Crisis
2dResearchers loaded containers with trackers and released them in the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal, giving new insight into how plastic pollution travels.
Sleep through the night? Babies tend to mix it up
2dYour baby's ability to sleep through the night is a process, not a milestone, a new study shows. New parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night around the time they reach six months of age. Tracking 44 infants over a period of two weeks showed that sleeping patterns vary greatly–not only for different babies, but also night-to-night for the same baby. In the study in the
These Advanced Probiotics Are Designed to Promote GI Health
2dThese days the science is very clear when it comes to the important role probiotics play in promoting and sustaining gut health. Unfortunately, most people get their information about probiotics from TV doctors, health bloggers, and international food conglomerates, who are trying to sell "probiotic" supplements, foods, and beverages that don't actually provide any known health benefits. However,
Best region for life on Mars was far below surface
2dThe most habitable region for life on Mars would have been up to several miles below its surface, likely due to subsurface melting of thick ice sheets fueled by geothermal heat, a Rutgers-led study concludes.
Flightless birds more common globally before human-driven extinctions
2dThere would be at least four times as many flightless bird species on Earth today if it were not for human influences, finds a study led by UCL researchers.The study, published in Science Advances, finds that flightlessness evolved much more frequently among birds than would be expected if you only looked at current species.
What's killing killer whales? Orca report covering a decade of necropsies identifies threats
2dPathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats—many stemming from human interactions.
African trade routes sketched out by mediaeval beads
2dThe chemical composition of glass beads and their morphological characteristics can reveal where they come from. Archaeologists from the University of Geneva analyzed glass beads found at rural sites in Mali and Senegal from between the 7th and 13th centuries AD. The scientists demonstrate that the glass they are made of probably came from Egypt, the Levantine coast and the Middle East. The result
'Message in a bottle' tracks plastic pollution
2dElectronic tags released in the Ganges river show plastic pollution can travel thousands of kilometres in just a few months.
The making of mysterious mazes: How animals got their complex colorations
2dWhy do leopards have spots and zebras have stripes? Many biologists have tried to answer these questions and have provided interesting hypotheses, including camouflage, thermoregulation, and insect repellent. But how did animals get these skin patterns? It is still difficult to answer this question. Evolutionary mechanisms underlying the diversity of animal colorations, especially complex and elab
Flightless birds more common globally before human-driven extinctions
2dThere would be at least four times as many flightless bird species on Earth today if it were not for human influences, finds a study led by UCL researchers.The study, published in Science Advances, finds that flightlessness evolved much more frequently among birds than would be expected if you only looked at current species.
What's killing killer whales? Orca report covering a decade of necropsies identifies threats
2dPathology reports on more than 50 killer whales stranded over nearly a decade in the northeast Pacific and Hawaii show that orcas face a variety of mortal threats—many stemming from human interactions.
The making of mysterious mazes: How animals got their complex colorations
2dWhy do leopards have spots and zebras have stripes? Many biologists have tried to answer these questions and have provided interesting hypotheses, including camouflage, thermoregulation, and insect repellent. But how did animals get these skin patterns? It is still difficult to answer this question. Evolutionary mechanisms underlying the diversity of animal colorations, especially complex and elab
Sensor can detect scarred or fatty liver tissue
2dMIT engineers have now developed a diagnostic tool, based on nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), that could be used to detect both fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis.
Chaotic early solar system collisions resembled 'asteroids' arcade game
2dOne Friday evening in 1992, a meteorite ended a more than 150 million-mile journey by smashing into the trunk of a red Chevrolet Malibu in Peekskill, New York. Nearly 30 years later, a new analysis of that same Peekskill meteorite and 17 others by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has led to a new hypothesis about how asteroids formed duri
Social, behavioral modifications can be positive trigger to mitigating gun violence
2dLarge-scale behavior change is a critical component when it comes to mitigating the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, as one West Virginia University researcher points out, it can also be leveraged to address a separate, yet, equally important, persistent public health crisis: gun violence in our nation's schools.
How cats get their stripes
2dNewly uncovered developmental mechanism may pattern the coats of other mammals, too
Rocks may hold clues to Earth's galactic history
2dIf you want to understand a part of Earth's galactic history, you may be able to find the answer in the crystal structure of a rock, research shows. The study outlines a method using paleo-detectors, an idea inspired by work from the 1960s, which used ancient minerals to search for new physics. The idea is this: The Earth is constantly showered with cosmic rays . Cosmic rays are particles produce
UK's triumph at approving Covid vaccine must not become a chest-thumping exercise
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2dUK Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
Analysis: Being first country in the world to license a jab for the virus is also fraught with unknown pitfalls Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The obvious joy and excitement over the UK's approval of a vaccine against Covid , opening a way out of the pandemic, had barely begun to abate before questions started to arise over the speed with which the UK appeared to ha
Piers Corbyn found guilty of breaching regulations at lockdown protest
2dBrother of former Labour leader spoke at May event in London's Hyde Park Piers Corbyn, the brother of the former Labour party leader, has been found guilty of breaching emergency health regulations at an anti-lockdown protest in London's Hyde Park. During the two-day trial in Westminster magistrates court, the 73-year-old weather forecaster and climate change denier argued that his rights to free
The Guardian view on a vaccination programme: keep politics out of it | Editorial
2dThere is a job of public reassurance ahead that will be made harder if partisanship and ministerial grandstanding get in the way Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When the history of the pandemic is written, the tragic cost will be balanced with stories of human ingenuity and resilience. The speed with which effective vaccines have been developed will feature prominent
'The scientists have done it': Boris Johnson hails Covid vaccine
2dPM says news brings 'sure and certain knowledge' that people can reclaim their lives Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Boris Johnson has declared that the nation is no longer resting on the hope of a return to normality by spring but instead has the "certain knowledge" that people can reclaim their lives, as he hailed the arrival of the newly approved Covid-19 vaccine.
2020 Is a Record Year for Disaster Shelters, Red Cross Says
2dThe combination of hurricanes, wildfires, and the pandemic meant the organization provided four times as much assistance as in an average year — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
UK vaccine approval triggers flurry of responses from other countries
2dRussia and Italy follow with announcements, while US go-ahead could be granted soon after December 10
Vaccine approval brings a ray of economic hope
2dA robust recovery could usher in a repeat of the Roaring Twenties
Watch the Moon Landing of China's Chang'e-5 Spacecraft
2dWithin hours of arriving, it started drilling and scooping lunar rocks and soil to bring back to Earth.
No poaching occurring within most Channel Islands marine protected areas
2dFish are thriving and poachers are staying out of marine protected areas around California's Channel Islands, a new population analysis by an Oregon State University researcher shows.
Daily briefing: Arecibo telescope has suffered a catastrophic collapse
2dNature, Published online: 01 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03424-9 The Arecibo telescope is lost. Plus, how COVID vaccines are being divvied up around the world and what the much-loved programming language Rust can do for scientists.
Big data analysis suggests role of brain connectivity in epilepsy-related atrophy
2dAn international study has found a link between the brain's network connections and grey matter atrophy caused by certain types of epilepsy, a major step forward in our understanding of the disease.
Greenland ice sheet faces irreversible melting
2dScientists predict Greenland ice sheet will pass a threshold beyond which it will never fully regrow and sea levels will be permanently higher in as little as 600 years under current climate change projections, as Greenland's climate would be permanently altered as the ice sheet shrinks.
Covid hospitalisations top 100,000 for first time in US
2dLos Angeles issues stay-at-home order as CDC head warns of 'most difficult time' in US public health history
Author Correction: Benchmarking of cell type deconvolution pipelines for transcriptomics data
2dNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20288-9
Author Correction: Near-real-time monitoring of global CO2 emissions reveals the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
2dNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20254-5 Author Correction: Near-real-time monitoring of global CO 2 emissions reveals the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic
US Clean Air Act saved 1.5 billion birds
2dThe improved air quality and reduced ozone pollution that followed the 1970 passage of the US Clean Air Act and later amendments have saved the lives of 1.5 billion birds across the continent, according to new research. The research shows that pollution regulations that are nominally designed to protect human health can provide value for other species as well, says Eric Zou, an assistant professo
When the rains stopped
2dWhat can archaeologists tell us about the impacts of climate change on human history? Facets of human life, like breathing, cooking, bathing, agriculture, and engaging with the outdoors, become intertwined with a region's hydroclimate. Interactions with air and water, in turn, influence the ways humans construct and modify their societies.
Nanomaterials enable dual-mode heating and cooling device
2dEngineers at Duke University have demonstrated a dual-mode heating and cooling device for building climate control that, if widely deployed in the U.S., could cut HVAC energy use by nearly 20 percent. The invention uses a combination of mechanics and nanomaterials to either harness or expel certain wavelengths of light. Depending on conditions, rollers move a sheet back and forth to expose either
Having it both ways: a combined strategy in catalyst design for Suzuki cross-couplings
2dcientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have designed a novel catalyst for the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction, which is widely used in the synthesis of industrial and pharmaceutical organic chemicals. Their strategy of loading an intermetallic Pd compound onto a support sharing the same element yields a stable and cost-effective catalyst that outperforms commercially available alte
New platform generates hybrid light-matter excitations in highly charged graphene
2dColumbia University researchers report that they have achieved plasmonically active graphene with record-high charge density without an external gate. They accomplished this by exploiting novel interlayer charge transfer with a two-dimensional electron-acceptor known as ?-RuCl3. "This work allows us to use graphene as a plasmonic material without metal gates or voltage sources, making it possible
Circadian gene mutation increases self-administration of cocaine in mice
2dUniversity of Pittsburgh researchers reveal a molecular basis for the deep and fundamental connection between the disruption in circadian rhythms and predisposition to substance abuse.
Learning Styles Are More Myth Than Reality
2dMany people believe that they have a dominant learning style, and that it's tied to academic and career success. But the science to support this theory is weak.
Making the workplace safer with innovative covid-19-fighting solutions
2dAs businesses of all sizes welcome a fearful and anxious workforce back to the office, they are simultaneously challenged with ensuring a safe work environment. The stark reality facing business owners still navigating the covid-19 pandemic is the diligence required to limit infectious spread. Corporations are taking note: plexiglass barriers, clearly marked walkways, and hand-sanitizing stations
Lab-Grown Meat Is Officially Going on Sale, for the First Time Ever
2dChicken Taste US-based company Eat Just's lab-grown meat is going for sale in Singapore following regulatory approval, The Guardian reports , marking the first time such a product has been authorized for sale in a yet-unidentified restaurant. The company is also going through regulatory processes to eventually get their product approved in the United States. Unlike plant-based meats — your classi
Social Distancing Plummeted In Lead-Up To Fall Surge, Survey Finds
2dSocial distancing fell dramatically between spring and fall and the gap between Democrats and Republicans widened. But both ends of the political spectrum agree on some measures to fight COVID-19. (Image credit: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
Dog owners may catch COVID-19 more often, but the reason will surprise you
2dFido doesn't need a mask, but he also doesn't need to be going on puppy play dates while rates are rising. (Photo by Helena Lopes from Pexels/) You probably already know the ins-and-outs of how to protect yourself from COVID-19 when it comes to dealing with other human beings. If you do have to be around people, don't get too close, wear a mask, and try to stay outside. But, having a friendly dog
DeepMind AI solves 50-year-old biology problem in breakthrough advance
2dScientists have long been puzzled by how specific chains of amino acids go on to form three-dimensional proteins. DeepMind developed a system that's able to predict "protein folding" in a fraction of the time of human experiments, and with unprecedented accuracy. The achievement could greatly improve drug research and development, as well as bioengineering pursuits. In 1994, a group of scientists
A brainstem peptide system activated at birth protects postnatal breathing
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2991-4 A peptidergic brainstem circuit is identified that supports the initiation and establishment of breathing by providing a supplementary respiratory drive immediately after birth.
Podcast: Facial recognition is quietly being used to control access to housing and social services
2dFacial recognition technology is being deployed in housing projects, homeless shelters, schools, even across entire cities—usually without much fanfare or discussion. To some, this represents a critical technology for helping vulnerable communities gain access to social services. For others, it's a flagrant invasion of privacy and violation of human dignity. In this episode, we speak to the advoc
Roly polies transfer environmental toxins to threatened fish populations in California
2dRoly poly bugs may be a source of fun for kids and adults but these little bugs that form into balls at the slightest touch are causing problems for some threatened fish.
Roly polies transfer environmental toxins to threatened fish populations in California
2dRoly poly bugs may be a source of fun for kids and adults but these little bugs that form into balls at the slightest touch are causing problems for some threatened fish.
Study: Telemedicine use disparity during COVID-19 among head and neck cancer patients
2dRetrospective research by Henry Ford otolaryngologists found telemedicine use disparity among head and neck cancer patients.
Personality changes predict early career outcomes
2dA new study by a University of Houston psychologist may hold the key to job success. It finds young people who develop higher levels of conscientiousness and emotional stability during the transition to employment tend to be more successful in some aspects of their early careers.
Amphibian die-offs worsened malaria outbreaks in Central America
2dThe global collapse of frogs and other amphibians due to the amphibian chytrid fungus exacerbated malaria outbreaks in Costa Rica and Panama during the 1990s and 2000s, according to new research. The findings provide the first evidence that amphibian population declines have directly affected human health and show how preserving biodiversity can benefit humans as well as local ecosystems.
Amphibian die-offs worsened malaria outbreaks in Central America
2dThe global collapse of frogs and other amphibians due to the amphibian chytrid fungus exacerbated malaria outbreaks in Costa Rica and Panama during the 1990s and 2000s, according to new research.
Amphibian die-offs worsened malaria outbreaks in Central America
2dThe global collapse of frogs and other amphibians due to the amphibian chytrid fungus exacerbated malaria outbreaks in Costa Rica and Panama during the 1990s and 2000s, according to new research.
Ozone breaks down THC deposited on surfaces from thirdhand cannabis smoke
2dSecond- and thirdhand tobacco smoke have received lots of attention, but much less is known about the compounds deposited on surfaces from cannabis smoke. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have discovered that ozone—a component of outdoor and indoor air—can react with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, on glass or cotton surfaces
Greenland ice sheet faces irreversible melting
2dIn a study published this week in The Cryosphere, researchers from the National Centre for Atmospheric Science and University of Reading demonstrate how climate change could lead to irreversible sea level rise as temperatures continue to rise and the Greenland ice sheet continues to decline.
Plant-inspired alkaloids protect rice, kiwi and citrus from harmful bacteria
2dPlants get bacterial infections, just as humans do. When food crops and trees are infected, their yield and quality can suffer. Although some compounds have been developed to protect plants, few of them work on a wide variety of crops, and bacteria are developing resistance. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have modified natural plant alkaloids into new
Plant-inspired alkaloids protect rice, kiwi and citrus from harmful bacteria
2dPlants get bacterial infections, just as humans do. When food crops and trees are infected, their yield and quality can suffer. Although some compounds have been developed to protect plants, few of them work on a wide variety of crops, and bacteria are developing resistance. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have modified natural plant alkaloids into new
Researchers determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks and rapidly causes damage to human lung cells
2dIn a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2. By combining bioengineered human alveolar cells with sophisticated, highly precise mas
Researchers determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks and rapidly causes damage to human lung cells
2dIn a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2. By combining bioengineered human alveolar cells with sophisticated, highly precise mas
An archaeological project analyzes informal commerce in the colonial Caribbean
2dThe historical archaeologist Konrad A. Antczak, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie researcher with the UPF Department of Humanities and member of the Research Group on Colonialism, Gender and Materialities (CGyM), has recently returned from archaeological fieldwork in the Dutch islands of Curaçao and Bonaire, in the southern Caribbean. He has conducted excavations in this region locating a camp with a wareh
Researchers develop new class of plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
2dScientists from Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP), an Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT's research enterprise in Singapore, have engineered a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can detect and monitor, in real-time, levels of the highly toxic heavy metal arsenic in the
Method could improve SARS-CoV-2 testing in variety of sewage systems
2dWith the purpose of contributing to a monitoring or early-warning system for pandemic spread through a given region, a Swedish research team has reportedly optimized a method for concentrating SARS-CoV-2 particles in municipal sewage systems.
Carbon dioxide converted to ethylene—the 'rice of the industry'
2dIn recent times, electrochemical conversion (e-chemical) technology—which converts carbon dioxide to high-value-added compounds using renewable electricity—has gained research attention as a carbon capture utilization (CCU) technology. This green carbon resource technology employs electrochemical reactions using carbon dioxide and water as the only feedstock chemical to synthesize various compound
UK approval of Covid vaccine is a giant hooray for science
2dThe surge in optimism is fully warranted but must also be accompanied by forbearance
A machine learning solution for designing materials with desired optical properties
2dUnderstanding how matter interacts with light—its optical properties—is critical in a myriad of energy and biomedical technologies, such as targeted drug delivery, quantum dots, fuel combustion, and cracking of biomass. But calculating these properties is computationally intensive, and the inverse problem—designing a structure with desired optical properties—is even harder.
Electronic waste on the decline, new study finds
2dA new study, led by a researcher at the Yale School of the Environment's Center for Industrial Ecology and published recently in the Journal of Industrial Ecology, has found that the total mass of electronic waste generated by Americans has been declining since 2015. In an age when most of us can't imagine life without our digital devices, this surprising finding has ramifications for both how we
Singapore godkender laboratorie-lavet kød: Firma arbejder på at levere til Europa
2dDer går nogle år endnu, før kunstigt kød rammer det europæiske marked.
Protein molecules in cells function as miniature antennas
2dResearchers led by Josef Lazar of the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague) have demonstrated that molecules of fluorescent proteins act as antennas with optical properties (i.e. the ability to absorb and emit light) dependent on their spatial orientation. First discovered in jellyfish, fluorescent proteins are nowadays widely used in studie
CVS to Give Out Covid-19 Treatment in Nursing Homes
2dThe three-month pilot program involves just 1,000 doses in seven big cities. It's not clear how much impact that will have as demand surges.
Roly polies transfer environmental toxins to threatened fish populations in California
2dNew research finds steelhead trout in a stream on the California coast accumulate mercury in their bodies when the fish eat roly polies and similar terrestrial bugs that fall into local waterways. The new study corroborates earlier findings that mercury can make its way to the top of the food chain in coastal California.
The tree of cortical cell types describes the diversity of neurons in the brain
2dThe tree of cortical cell types provides one of the most detailed and complete characterizations of the diversity of neural types in the brain so far.
RUDN University professor suggested how to clean up space debris
2dA specialist in spacecraft movement control analyzed the process of placing vehicle stages, boosters, and other space debris into the so-called disposal orbit and suggested cleaning lower orbits up with a spacecraft that has modules with engine units on board. These modules will attach to space debris objects and move them away. As for the geostationary orbit, a preferable way to clean it up would
Protein molecules in cells function as miniature antennas
2dResearchers led by Josef Lazar of the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague) have demonstrated that molecules of fluorescent proteins act as antennas with optical properties (i.e. the ability to absorb and emit light) dependent on their spatial orientation. First discovered in jellyfish, fluorescent proteins are nowadays widely used in studie
Natural three-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystal
2dNonlinear photonic crystals (NPCs) are transparent materials that have a spatially uniform linear susceptibility, yet a periodically modulated quadratic nonlinear susceptibility. These engineered materials are used extensively for studying nonlinear wave dynamics and in many scientific and industrial applications. Over the past two decades, there has been a continuous effort to find a technique th
Researchers determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks and rapidly causes damage to human lung cells
2dResearchers have identified host proteins and pathways in lung cells whose levels change upon infection by the SARS-CoV-2, providing insights into disease pathology and new therapeutic targets to block COVID-19.
Bleach-alternative COVID-19 surface disinfectants may pollute indoor air, study finds
2dCleaning surfaces with hydrogen peroxide-based disinfectants has the potential to pollute the air and pose a health risk, according to new research.
Ongoing anticoagulant treatment does not seem to protect against severe COVID-19
2dDOAC (direct oral anticoagulant) pills are used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation by preventing blood clots. Even though blood clots are thought to contribute to complications from the new coronavirus infection, users of this class of drug do not seem to be protected against severe COVID-19, a new study finds.
Liz Hall obituary
2dMy friend and colleague Liz Hall, who has died aged 71 of cancer, was a psychotherapist whose work with survivors of sexual abuse helped to develop therapeutic practice significantly in that area. Over the years Liz was involved in devising and delivering multidisciplinary training on sexual abuse, starting in 1987 when she co-authored, with me, Surviving Child Sexual Abuse: A Handbook for Helpin
The 9 top health and medicine breakthroughs of 2020
2dThe year's most important developments in the world of health. (Allergan plc/) Despite the upheaval the coronavirus pandemic has brought, uneasy times also set a course for innovation. Pharmaceutical companies have pivoted to vaccine development, while biotechnology laboratories at major corporations and universities have become laser-focused on developing accurate testing devices, including an e
A Broken Piece of Internet Backbone Might Finally Get Fixed
2dEfforts to secure the Border Gateway Protocol have picked up critical momentum, including a big assist from Google.
The Arecibo telescope has collapsed: A look at its 57-year history
2dThe Arecibo Observatory's main telescope collapsed on Tuesday morning. Although officials had been planning to demolish the telescope, the accident marked an unceremonious end to a beloved astronomical tool. The Arecibo radio telescope has facilitated many discoveries in astronomy, including the mapping of near-Earth asteroids and the detection of exoplanets. The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Ric
Eventually, Other Stars Will Steal our Solar System's Planets
2dEmpty Nest Billions of years from now, the Sun will lose the ability to keep the planets of our solar system — and one by one, they'll leave the nest. It's common knowledge that the Sun will eventually exhaust its fuel supply and expand into a red giant. The aging beast will engulf Mercury, Venus, and likely Earth and Mars as well. But now Universe Today reports that scientists have predicted the
Kidney disease leading risk factor for COVID-related hospitalization
2dAn analysis of Geisinger's electronic health records has revealed chronic kidney disease to be the leading risk factor for hospitalization from COVID-19.
Taking Two Different Vaccines?
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2dUK Pfizer Covid Vaccine
We seem to be heading for a world with multiple coronavirus vaccines in it, and right off, I have to say that that this is a very good situation. But it has its complications, and one that I know many people have been wondering about is, what if you get two different ones? That could happen in several ways, of course, with the different vaccines themselves, the order in which a person is exposed
Ozone breaks down THC deposited on surfaces from thirdhand cannabis smoke
2dSecond- and thirdhand tobacco smoke have received lots of attention, but much less is known about the compounds deposited on surfaces from cannabis smoke. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology have discovered that ozone –a component of outdoor and indoor air — can react with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, on glass or cotton sur
Unmet job expectations linked to a rise in suicide, deaths of despair
2dThe study, published in JAMA Network Open, is the first to link the rise in suicide and drug-poisoning deaths among men without a college degree to declines in working-class jobs.
Study shows promising material can store solar energy for months or years
2dLancaster University researchers studying a crystalline material have discovered it has properties that allow it to capture energy from the sun. The energy can be stored for several months at room temperature, and it can be released on demand in the form of heat.With further development, these kinds of materials could offer exciting potential as a way of capturing solar energy during the summer mo
Greenland ice sheet faces irreversible melting
2dScientists predict Greenland ice sheet will pass a threshold beyond which it will never fully regrow and sea levels will be permanently higher in as little as 600 years under current climate change projections, as Greenland's climate would be permanently altered as the ice sheet shrinks.
Big data analysis suggests role of brain connectivity in epilepsy-related atrophy
2dAn international study has found a link between the brain's network connections and grey matter atrophy caused by certain types of epilepsy, a major step forward in our understanding of the disease.
Plant-inspired alkaloids protect rice, kiwi and citrus from harmful bacteria
2dPlants get bacterial infections, just as humans do. When food crops and trees are infected, their yield and quality can suffer. Although some compounds have been developed to protect plants, few of them work on a wide variety of crops, and bacteria are developing resistance. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have modified natural plant alkaloids into new
People returning home from skilled nursing facilities need tailored instructions
2dTransitions from a skilled nursing facility to home are burdensome to already vulnerable individuals and are points in time where errors and gaps in care are more likely. COVID-19 has exacerbated transitional challenges, which can affect quality of life and cause the patient to lose progress made during their stay at a care facility.
Japan is about to bring back samples of an asteroid 180 million miles away
2dOn December 5, Earth is getting a delivery of something literally out of this world: some small grains and dust snatched up from an asteroid 180 million miles away. Once safely back on Earth, the fragments of Ryugu will help scientists learn more about how the solar system formed. JAXA, Japan's space agency, launched Hayabusa2 six years ago, on December 3, 2014. The spacecraft made it to Ryugu fo
Cellular ageing: turning back the clock restores vision in mice
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03418-7 A trio of genes may be key to making cells young again, and ultra precise measurement of a fundamental physics constant.
Enhanced triple-α reaction reduces proton-rich nucleosynthesis in supernovae
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2948-7 The triple-α reaction rate in proton-rich core-collapse supernovae is found to be enhanced at high nucleon densities, suppressing the formation of proton-rich nuclei from gallium to cadmium.
Inference in artificial intelligence with deep optics and photonics
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2973-6 Recent work on optical computing for artificial intelligence applications is reviewed and the potential and challenges of all-optical and hybrid optical networks are discussed.
Thermochemical lithosphere differentiation and the origin of cratonic mantle
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2976-3 A model is proposed for the origin of cratonic lithospheric mantle in which rifting and melting in the hot, early Earth mantle leave behind large volumes of stiffer, depleted mantle.
Determination of the fine-structure constant with an accuracy of 81 parts per trillion
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2964-7 The fine-structure constant is determined with an accuracy of 81 parts per trillion using matter-wave interferometry to measure the rubidium atom recoil velocity.
Autonomous navigation of stratospheric balloons using reinforcement learning
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2939-8 Data augmentation and a self-correcting design are used to develop a reinforcement-learning algorithm for the autonomous navigation of Loon superpressure balloons in challenging stratospheric weather conditions.
Reprogramming to recover youthful epigenetic information and restore vision
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2975-4 Expression of three Yamanaka transcription factors in mouse retinal ganglion cells restores youthful DNA methylation patterns, promotes axon regeneration after injury, and reverses vision loss in a mouse model of glaucoma and in aged mice, suggesting that mammalian tissues retain a record of youthful epigenetic information
Reversal of biological clock restores vision in old mice
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03403-0 'Reprogramming' approach seems to make old cells young again.
Standard model of particle physics tested by the fine-structure constant
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03314-0 A highly precise measurement of a physical constant known as the fine-structure constant provides a stringent test of the standard model of particle physics, and sets strong limits on the existence of speculative particles.
Sight restored by turning back the epigenetic clock
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03119-1 Neurons progressively deteriorate with age and lose resilience to injury. It emerges that treatment with three transcription factors can re-endow neurons in the mature eye with youthful characteristics and the capacity to regenerate.
Bacterial species singled out from a diverse crowd
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03315-z Microscopy methods that reveal the spatial patterns of individual types of microbe are limited by the number of different species that can be monitored together. A new technique now provides progress on this front.
Autonomous balloons take flight with artificial intelligence
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03313-1 An artificially intelligent controller can station a stratospheric balloon for weeks at a time without full knowledge of surrounding winds, opening up the prospect of unsupervised environmental monitoring.
Structure of the class D GPCR Ste2 dimer coupled to two G proteins
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2994-1 A cryo-electron microscopy structure of the yeast pheromone receptor Ste2, a class D G-protein-coupled receptor, in its active state reveals that Ste2 is a homodimer that couples to two G proteins.
Ultrafast structural changes within a photosynthetic reaction centre
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-3000-7 Time-resolved serial femtosecond crystallography is used to reveal the structural changes that stabilize the charge-separation steps of electron-transfer reactions in the photosynthetic reaction centre of Blastochloris viridis on a timescale of picoseconds.
Availability of food determines the need for sleep in memory consolidation
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2997-y Hunger status in a fly is shown to drive either sleep-dependent or sleep-independent memory formation through different mushroom body circuits.
Distinct hypothalamic control of same- and opposite-sex mounting behaviour in mice
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2995-0 Ultrasonic vocalizations of male mice distinguish aggressive, male-directed mounting from reproductive, female-directed mounting behaviours, which are represented by distinct ESR1-expressing populations of neurons in the ventromedial hypothalamus and medial preoptic area, respectively.
Highly multiplexed spatial mapping of microbial communities
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2983-4 High-phylogenetic-resolution microbiome mapping by fluorescence in situ hybridization (HiPR-FISH) enables the spatial mapping of hundreds of species of microorganisms and shows how microbial networks in the mouse gut are affected by antibiotic treatment.
The neuropeptide Pth2 dynamically senses others via mechanosensation
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2988-z In zebrafish, the expression levels of the neuropeptide Pth2 change as exposure to conspecifics is limited or increased, and these changes track the presence of individuals and group density through mechanical stimulations induced by the movements of other fish.
Structure of the shutdown state of myosin-2
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2990-5 The structure of myosin-2 in the shutdown state reveals how the shutdown state is stabilized and how phosphorylation of light chains allows myosin to be activated.
ALDH4A1 is an atherosclerosis auto-antigen targeted by protective antibodies
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2993-2 An autoantibody found in a mouse model of atherosclerosis recognizses ALDH4A1, and infusion of the antibody delays plaque formation in mice.
Cryo-EM structure of the inhibited (10S) form of myosin II
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-3007-0 High-resolution cryo-electron microscopy structure of smooth muscle myosin II in the inhibited state enables increased understanding of the functions of the head and tail regions in regulation of myosin activity and the pathological mechanisms of disease mutations.
Galactosaminogalactan activates the inflammasome to provide host protection
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41586-020-2996-z Galactosaminogalactan of Aspergillus fumigatus acts as a pathogen-associated molecular pattern that activates the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is crucial for anti-fungal host defence.
Elon Musk "Highly Confident" SpaceX Will Land Humans on Mars Within 6 Years
2dMars 2026 During an interview in Berlin, Germany this week, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said he is "highly confident" that his space company will land humans on the Martian surface as soon as 2026, as CNBC reports . "If we get lucky, maybe four years," he added. "We want to send an uncrewed vehicle there in two years." These ambitious timelines all depend on the company's development of the Starship , a
Xenophobic and racist policies in the US may have harmful effect on birth outcomes
2dThe first U.S. Executive Order of the 2017 travel ban targeting individuals from Muslim majority countries may be associated with preterm births for women from those countries residing in the U.S., according to a new study conducted at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research also showed that structurally xenophobic and racist policies in the U.S. may have a harmful effect
Academic dishonesty: Fear and justifications
2dWhy do some students cheat by looking over someone's shoulder, furtively searching for test answers on the internet, using cheat sheets during exams or paying others to complete their coursework? How do they rationalise their behaviour to continue to think of themselves as decent people? A study conducted by the HSE Centre for Sociology of Higher Education offers some answers.
Research reveals how a fungal infection activates inflammation
2dScientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shed light on the mechanisms that underlie how Aspergillus fumigatus activates the inflammasome, with implications for therapeutic development.
Living with autonomous systems "we can trust"
2dAutonomous systems are affecting virtually all aspects of society, so future designs must be guided by a broad range of societal stakeholders, according to a new report led by the Oden Institute at UT Austin.
Cell membranes in super resolution
2dFor the first time ever, expansion microscopy allows the imaging of even the finest details of cell membranes. This offers new insights into bacterial and viral infection processes.
AI abdominal fat measure predicts heart attack and stroke
2dAutomated deep learning analysis of abdominal CT images produces a more precise measurement of body composition and predicts major cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, better than overall weight or body mass index (BMI), according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Oddly satisfying metamaterials store energy in their skin
2dResearchers have developed a way for a material to store energy in its skin through invertible domes.
Patients with heart rhythm disorder warned against heavy alcohol consumption
2dFourteen drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to research published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). "Our study suggests that atrial fibrillation patients should avoid heavy alcohol consumption to prevent stroke and other complications," said author Dr. Boyou
Researchers determine how the SARS-CoV-2 virus hijacks and rapidly causes damage to human lung cells
2dIn a multi-group collaborative involving the National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories (NEIDL), the Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM), and the Center for Network Systems Biology (CNSB), scientists have reported the first map of the molecular responses of human lung cells to infection by SARS-CoV-2.
Rethinking race and kidney function
2dRemoving race from clinical tools that calculate kidney function could have both advantages and disadvantages for Black patients.
New microscope technique reveals details of droplet nucleation
2dA microscopy technique developed at MIT and elsewhere allows researchers to directly observe the process of nucleation, which leads to the formation of droplets and bubbles on surfaces. The advance may facilitate the design of improved, more efficient surfaces for a variety of industrial processes.
Scientists reverse age-related vision loss, eye damage from glaucoma in mice
2dResearchers at Harvard Medical School have successfully reversed age-related vision loss in animals as well as eye damage stemming from with a condition mimicking human glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness around the world.
CNIC scientists identify a new diagnostic and therapeutic target for cardiovascular disease
2dScientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have identified a mitochondrial protein as a potential marker for the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and as a possible target for future treatments. The study is published today in the journal Nature.
A French team has improved the measurement of a fundamental physical constant
2dA team of French researchers has just conducted the most accurate measurement to date of the fine-structure constant, which characterizes the strength of interaction between light and charged elementary particles, such as electrons. This value has just been determined with an accuracy of 11 significant digits; improving the precision of the previous measurement by a factor of 3.
Visualisation reveals how a protein 'hunkers down' to conserve energy
2dA visualisation made from nearly 100,000 electron microscope images has revealed the ingenious way a protein involved in muscle activity shuts itself down to conserve energy. The protein is called myosin and it is known as a molecular motor because of the way it interacts with other proteins and energy molecules to generate force and movement. It is found inside muscle fibres where it forms long m
Continents prone to destruction in their infancy, study finds
2dMonash University geologists have shed new light on the early history of the Earth through their discovery that continents were weak and prone to destruction in their infancy.
France will carry out border checks to stop skiers from spreading Covid
2dCoronavirus clusters in Alpine resorts played key role in early spread of virus in Europe Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage France will carry out random border checks over the holiday season targeting French skiers on their way to and from foreign resorts – particularly Switzerland and Spain – where slopes stay open, the prime minister, Jean Castex, has said. "The goal
Techtopia #171: Skab meningsfuld teknologi for mennesker
2dHvordan designer vi teknologi til mennesker og ikke bare til processer? Det spørgsmål søger interaktionsdesigner Vanessa Carpenter at skabe et svar på.
VVM blåstempler udbygning af vej til Nykøbing Falster
2dEn udbygning af E55 mellem Nykøbing Falster og Sydmotorvejen er har god samfundsøkonomi og vil ikke give mere støj. Et lille antal ejendomme vil dog blive berørt.
Dr. Michael Davidson, Who Studied Infectious Disease, Dies at 77
2dHe told a friend that he would have relished the chance to help end the coronavirus pandemic had he still been active in the field. The virus claimed him instead.
New AI-Based Navigation Helps Loon's Balloons Hover in Place
2dReinforcement learning might be the next step in keeping broadband-carrying balloons afloat above remote areas. Could Venus be next?
Chinese Robot Mission Successfully Collects Moon Rocks
2dPackage Secured China's entirely robotic Chang'e-5 mission has successfully scooped up samples from the surface of the Moon. The uncrewed lunar lander, which landed on the Moon on Tuesday, is expected to bring the first samples of lunar rocks and soil back down to Earth since the mid 1970s. It's already gathered some during its first day on the job, Business Insider reports , putting the mission
The best gadgets of 2020
2dThe year's most important developments in the world of gadgets. (Apple/) Every year we demand more and more from our gadgets. We expect new models to come with a boost in power, improved efficiency, and a list of fancy new features that look good on a spec sheet. Those upgrades typically come with a price hike, but several of this year's honorees manage to offer exciting tech upgrades for conside
Protein molecules in cells function as miniature antennas
2dResearchers led by Josef Lazar from IOCB Prague have demonstrated that molecules of fluorescent proteins act as antennas with optical properties (i.e. the ability to absorb and emit light) dependent on their spatial orientation. First discovered in jellyfish, fluorescent proteins are nowadays widely used in studies of molecular processes in living cells and organisms. The newly described propertie
Unexpected finding reveals new target for aggressive form of lung cancer
2dAn MSK team has found that a particular subset of lung adenocarcinomas is aggressive due to a combination of two mutations that allow them to block ferroptosis, a type of cell death.
Operations on screen: Creating an accessible surgery simulator
2dThe Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is hosting a project to create a low-cost surgery simulator; a much more accessible tool than those currently available and which could be used to train both surgeons who are in the early stages of their career and those who are more experienced.
Brexit opens the door to tougher anti-smoking measures
2dNo-deal Brexit likely to raise cigarette and tobacco pricesIt offers the UK opportunities to strengthen its world-leading tobacco control measures, by creating greater flexibility to respond to industry action and market developments, according to new research from the University of Bath.
Discovery of plant amyloids could help create varieties with improved seed quality
2dA research team, which included scientists from St Petersburg University, has shownfor the first time that special amyloid fibrils are found in plants. These fibrils areresponsible for the 'conservation' of nutrients in plant seeds.
Visualisation reveals how a protein 'hunkers down' to conserve energy
2dA visualization made from nearly 100,000 electron microscope images has revealed the ingenious way a protein involved in muscle activity shuts itself down to conserve energy.
New microscope technique reveals details of droplet nucleation
2dNucleation is a ubiquitous phenomenon that governs the formation of both droplets and bubbles in systems used for condensation, desalination, water splitting, crystal growth, and many other important industrial processes. Now, for the first time, a new microscopy technique developed at MIT and elsewhere allows the process to be observed directly in detail, which could facilitate the design of impr
Researchers improve the measurement of a fundamental physical constant
2dThe validation and application of theories in physics require the measurement of universal values known as fundamental constants.
Continents prone to destruction in their infancy, study finds
2dMonash University geologists have shed new light on the early history of the Earth through their discovery that continents were weak and prone to destruction in their infancy.
Visualisation reveals how a protein 'hunkers down' to conserve energy
2dA visualization made from nearly 100,000 electron microscope images has revealed the ingenious way a protein involved in muscle activity shuts itself down to conserve energy.
New glue sticks easily, holds strongly, and is a gas to pull apart
2dTemporary glues may not steal headlines, but they can make everyday life easier.
Self-repairing gelatin-based film could be a smart move for electronics
2dDropping a cell phone can sometimes cause superficial cracks to appear. But other times, the device can stop working altogether because fractures develop in the material that stores data. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials have made an environmentally friendly, gelatin-based film that can repair itself multiple times and still maintain the electronic signals needed to acce
Active camouflage artificial skin in visible-to-infrared range
2dCephalopods' exceptional ability to hide against any background has inspired researchers to replicate their fascinating ability to camouflage in the infrared (IR) and visible spectrum. Recent advances offered a number of physical mechanisms to reproduce the cloaking functionalities of cephalopods. However, most of the work has focused on either camouflaging in the visible or IR camouflage range on
Physicists Nail Down the 'Magic Number' That Shapes the Universe
2dAs fundamental constants go, the speed of light, c , enjoys all the fame, yet c 's numerical value says nothing about nature; it differs depending on whether it's measured in meters per second or miles per hour. The fine-structure constant, by contrast, has no dimensions or units. It's a pure number that shapes the universe to an astonishing degree — "a magic number that comes to us with no under
Scientists invent a new type of microscope that can see through an intact skull
2dNon-invasive microscopic techniques such as optical coherence microscopy and two-photon microscopy are commonly used for in vivo imaging of living tissues. When light passes through turbid materials such as biological tissues, two types of light are generated: ballistic photons and multiply scattered photons. The ballistic photons travel straight through the object without experiencing any deflect
New butterfly-inspired hydrogen sensor is powered by light
2dInspired by the surface of butterfly wings, researchers have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that produces ultra-precise results at room temperature.
An aerialist on listening to your body's signals | Adie Delaney
2dIn the circus, flying confidently through the air requires consistent communication with your fellow performers. Check out how aerialist and educator Adie Delaney teaches her students about trust and safety on the trapeze — and provides helpful lessons for navigating everyday life on the ground.
Unga med utomeuropeisk bakgrund dricker mindre
2dUngdomar med svensk bakgrund dricker mer än ungdomar med utomeuropeisk bakgrund, visar en ny studie från Malmö universitet. Svenska ungdomars alkoholintag har kontinuerligt minskat sedan millennieskiftet. Då hade 80 procent av ungdomarna i årskurs 9 druckit alkohol. Nu är andelen nere på omkring 40 procent enligt nationella undersökningar. (Nedgången beror inte på att alkoholen bytts ut mot något
U.K. seeks site for world's first fusion power station
2dSpherical Tokamak for Energy Production reactor would be small—key to avoiding astronomical costs
The UK Just Approved the Pfizer Covid Vaccine. What Happens Next?
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2dUK Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
When early results from the final trials began to roll in, scientists were well prepared. Now, they face the logistical challenge of putting the vaccine to work.
Sensors for a 'smart' wound bandage may track healing, immune response: Study
2dResearchers from Skoltech and the University of Texas at Austin have presented a proof-of-concept for a wearable sensor that can track healing in sores, ulcers, and other kinds of chronic skin wounds, even without the need to remove the bandages. "The next step is to utilize this sensor technology for in vivo studies and real-time monitoring of wound treatment effectiveness on human subjects in cl
Reconstruction of eye tissue gives new insight into outer retina
2dResearchers used a newly developed imaging technique called serial block face scanning electron microscopy, to produce a digital reconstruction of eye tissues from the outer retina, at very high resolution. This is the first time this technology has been used to fully reconstruct cells from the retina and could provide new insights into the causes of irreversible blinding diseases.
FT Health: National systems must learn lessons from pandemic
2dOECD compares country performance, UK first to approve vaccine after large-scale trials, HIV funding gap widens
Psychology research shows 'water cooler talk' can have big benefits
2dIn settings where people are working together on a task, making time for small talk allows for a newly-described behavior called 'reciprocity in conversation,' which is associated with higher levels of task enjoyment.
Peeking into the pods of black soybeans
2dScientists have furthered understanding of how plants make a common pigment that might have medicinal applications.
Kids with empathetic moms may be more generous
2dYoung kids who've experienced compassionate parenting may be more generous than their peers, a new study suggests. In lab studies, children tested at ages 4 and 6 showed more willingness to give up the tokens they had earned to fictional children in need when two conditions were present—if they showed bodily changes when given the opportunity to share and had experienced positive parenting that m
The Second Monolith Has Now Also Disappeared
2dX-Files 2.0 Reuters reports that the second mysterious monolith , spotted near an archeological site in northern Romania, has disappeared. If you're keeping count, that's the second mysterious metal monolith that has disappeared without a trace recently. Last week, a monolith spotted in the Utah wilderness also disappeared — in what some open-minded folks would call an alien abduction. As it late
How the U.K. Approved a Covid Vaccine So Fast, and What's Next
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2dUK Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
When early results from the final trials began to roll in, scientists were well prepared. Now, they face the logistical challenge of putting the vaccine to work.
New glue sticks easily, holds strongly, and is a gas to pull apart
2dResearch introduces temporary adhesives that don't require tearing or ripping to pull apart.
Unga med utomeuropeisk bakgrund dricker mindre
2dUngdomar med svensk bakgrund dricker mer än ungdomar med utomeuropeisk bakgrund, visar en ny studie från Malmö universitet. Svenska ungdomars alkoholintag har kontinuerligt minskat sedan millennieskiftet. Då hade 80 procent av ungdomarna i årskurs 9 druckit alkohol. Nu är andelen nere på omkring 40 procent enligt nationella undersökningar. I Skåne är siffran något högre och ligger på cirka 55 pro
Author Correction: Clearance of HIV infection by selective elimination of host cells capable of producing HIV
2dNature Communications, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20218-9
China's Chang'e-5 Moon mission returns colour pictures
2dThe robotic Chang'e-5 probe starts work to gather lunar samples it can send to Earth for study.
Science snapshots from Berkeley Lab
2dMachine learning tool can also calculate the optical properties of a known structure; CUORE experiment in Italy is designed to find theorized process called neutrinoless double-beta decay
SMART researchers develop plant nanobionic sensor to monitor arsenic levels in soil
2dResearchers from Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) have developed — for the first time — a novel type of plant nanobionic optical sensor that can, in real-time, detect and monitor arsenic levels in the belowground environment, with significant advantages over conventional methods used to measure arsenic in the environment. The new sensor will improve arsenic detection an
Self-repairing gelatin-based film could be a smart move for electronics
2dDropping a cell phone can sometimes cause superficial cracks to appear. But other times, the device can stop working altogether because fractures develop in the material that stores data. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials have made an environmentally friendly, gelatin-based film that can repair itself multiple times and still maintain the electronic signals needed to acce
Common neural circuit and potential target for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder
2dAnxiety disorders are the most frequent comorbid conditions with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Yet the shared neural substrates and the common effective therapeutic target remain unknown. Scientists at School of Life Sciences, Nanjing University dissect a common glutamatergic neuronal circuit, from the prelimbic prefrontal cortex (PrL) to the nucleus accumbens (NAc) core, involved in both anxiety
Carbon dioxide converted to ethylene — the 'rice of the industry'
2dIn recent times, 'e-chemical' technology — which converts carbon dioxide to high-value-added compounds using renewable electricity — has gained research attention as a carbon capture utilization technology. Ethylene, referred to as the 'rice of the industry,' is widely used to produce various chemical products and polymers, but it is more challenging to produce from electrochemical CO2 reduction
This 3D printer doesn't gloss over the details
2dA new 3D printing system designed by MIT researchers enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D printed surface. The advance could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics.
Active camouflage artificial skin in visible-to-infrared range
2dCephalopods' exceptional ability to hide into any background has inspired researchers to replicate their fascinating ability to camouflage in the infrared (IR) and visible spectrum. Recent advances offered a number of physical mechanisms to reproduce the cloaking functionalities of cephalopods. However, most of works focused on either camouflaging in the visible or IR camouflage range only: not du
Targets for avoidable sight loss 'not being met': 30-year study finds
2dA new global study has found no significant reduction in the number of people with treatable sight loss since 2010.
Researchers validate theory that neutrinos shape the universe
2dA research team including Kavli IPMU Principal Investigator Naoki Yoshida has, in a world first, succeeded in performing a 6-dimensional simulation of neutrinos moving through the universe.
Photonics meets surface science in a cheap and accurate sensor for biological liquids
2dSkoltech researchers and their colleagues from Russia and Israel have come up with a new, simple and inexpensive method of testing liquid biological samples that can be further developed to work in clinical settings, including real-time testing during surgery. The paper was published in the journal Light: Science & Applications.
Biomedical engineers find active particles swim against the current
2dResearchers are beginning to understand the behavior of so-called "active" particles, which, if it can be controlled, has potential implications for engineered drug delivery systems and smart 3-D printing, according to an interdisciplinary Penn State research team.
Healthy muscles are a carrot on a string for healthy lungs
2dScientists show effectiveness of carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine called 'Ninjin'yoeito' in improving muscle atrophy in the hind legs of mice exposed to cigarette smoke, positioning the medicine as a potential treatment for sarcopenia frailty-related complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
New glue sticks easily, holds strongly, and is a gas to pull apart
2dResearch introduces temporary adhesives that don't require tearing or ripping to pull apart.
New lab-on-a-chip infection test could provide cheaper, faster portable diagnostics
2dA tiny new silicon-based lab-on-chip test could pave the way for cheap handheld infectious disease testing.
Cancer cells 'remove blindfold' to spread
2dCells are effectively 'blindfolded' as they lose sensitivity to their surroundings early in cancer progression, but scientists used a new method to find some cancer cells are able to switch this sense back on in order to move and spread. In future, these cells could potentially be targeted by treatments before cancer spreads to give patients a better chance of recovery.
More evidence that cellular 'death by iron' could be promising avenue of cancer treatment
2dGenetic mutations that give cancers a metabolic boost may also leave them vulnerable to drugs that promote a particular form of cell death, researchers have found.
How automated vehicles can impede driver performance, and what to do about it
2dA new study is underscoring the importance of drivers keeping their eyes on the road — even when they are in an automated vehicle (AV). The findings revealed that drivers can become over-reliant on AV technology. This was especially true with a type of in-vehicle display the team coined as takeover request and automation capability (TORAC).
Outlook: Allergies
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02775-7 A condition whose impact goes far beyond adverse reactions.
How blockchain and genetic engineering could make food safer for people with allergies
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02780-w The two technologies might ultimately bring an end to 'may contain' food labels, which consumers find confusing.
Research round-up: Allergies
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02776-6 'Itch-proof' cosmetics, keeping inflammation-causing T cells in check, and other highlights from allergy and immunology studies.
Cracking the meat-allergy mystery with the tick-bite link
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02783-7 An unusual reaction to mammalian meat is challenging the immunological understanding of allergies.
The race to deliver the hypoallergenic cat
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02779-3 Researchers are looking beyond allergen immunotherapy to help people whose pets make them sneeze.
Inside China's response to COVID
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03361-7 Researchers and officials reveal how the pandemic has shifted the country's scientific landscape and global reputation.
Microbial ambassadors against food allergies
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02781-9 Early disruptions in the composition of the gut microbiome can directly influence digestive and immune function in ways that put children at greater risk.
The peanut snack that triggered a fresh approach to allergy prevention
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02782-8 Early oral exposure to some allergenic foods is now seen as a key prevention strategy, but tackling inhalant allergies remains a challenge.
Food allergies: the psychological toll
2dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02778-4 Bullying, anxiety and depression can have a huge impact on the lives of people with allergies and their families.
Valuing 'natural capital' vital to avoid next pandemic, global experts warn
2dPandemics will emerge more often, kill more people than COVID-19 and do even more damage to the world economy unless urgent steps are taken to address risk drivers such as deforestation, warns a major new report on biodiversity and pandemics.
Valuing 'natural capital' vital to avoid next pandemic, global experts warn
2dPandemics will emerge more often, kill more people than COVID-19 and do even more damage to the world economy unless urgent steps are taken to address risk drivers such as deforestation, warns a major new report on biodiversity and pandemics.
Newly discovered ghostly circles in the sky can't be explained by current theories, astronomers excited
2dIn September 2019, my colleague Anna Kapinska gave a presentation showing interesting objects she'd found while browsing our new radio astronomical data. She had started noticing very weird shapes she couldn't fit easily to any known type of object.
We're just beginning to understand how our genes and COVID-19 mix
2dUsing a massive database of genetic information, researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston identified a genetic variant that the scientists think influences how the immune system responds to COVID-19. (Unsplash/) Among the most baffling pieces of the COVID-19 pandemic is how the disease presents: While some people who contract the illness are totally asymptomatic or become
Research suggests our galaxy's brightest gamma-ray binary system may be powered by a magnetar star
2dA research team led by Kavli IPMU graduate student Hiroki Yoneda has shed new night on the massive star and its neutron star companion, which are thought to be at the core of the gamma-ray binary system LS 5039.
New butterfly-inspired hydrogen sensor is powered by light
2dA new bioinspired prototype offers a total package of features unmatched by any hydrogen sensor currently on the market. While commercial hydrogen sensors only work at 150C or higher, the new tech is powered by light instead of heat. And the sensor can detect hydrogen at concentrations from as little as 10 ppm (for medical diagnoses) to 40,000 ppm (the level where the gas becomes potentially explo
Parents shouldn't worry about their baby's inconsistent sleep patterns
2dNew parents often expect their baby to start sleeping through the night around the time they reach six months of age. But according to a new study led by McGill Professor Marie-Helene Pennestri, parents should view sleep consolidation as a process, instead of a milestone to be achieved at a specific age.
Natural three-dimensional nonlinear photonic crystal
2dNonlinear photonic crystals are playing a prominent role in laser and nonlinear optics. Here, Scientists in China presented a natural potassium-tantalate-niobate (KTN) nonlinear photonic crystal with 3D Rubik's domain structures. The composite rotated domains could be useful for different phase-matching conditions with rich reciprocal vectors along arbitrary direction. KTN crystal breaks strict re
A hint of new physics in polarized radiation from the early universe
2dYuto Minami at KEK and Eiichiro Komatsu at Kavli IPMU developed a new method to calibrate detectors to the light from dust in our Galaxy, thereby describing a new physics, with 99.2 percent accuracy, that may show parity symmetry breaking.
Scientists invent a new type of microscope that can see through an intact skull
2dResearchers at IBS invented a new type of microscope called reflective matrix microscope, which uses adaptive optics techniques
NTU Singapore study suggests self-determination as key to avoid caregiver burden
2dA Singapore study of family caregivers of the terminally ill suggests that self-determination is the key factor that can protect them from caregiver burden — a negative state impacting a carer's wellbeing.
Breakthrough NASA Study Discovers Surprising Key to Astronauts' Health in Space
2dThanks to SpaceX , traveling beyond Earth now seems pretty tangible for us commoners. True, a ticket to the International Space Station currently ru n s $55 million (ouch). Technologically, however, the triumphant splashdown of SpaceX's astronaut-carrying Dragon capsule earlier this year shows they have the chops to make commercial space travel work. A casual jaunt over to Mars no longer seems li
Researchers ask public for help finding lingering ash trees
2dThe search is on for lingering ash, those rare trees that have managed to survive the deadly onslaught of the emerald ash borer. Finding them in the forest is like looking for a needle in the haystack, but the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Forestry to find as many as possible in an effort to save the species.
Entry barriers for women are amplified by AI in recruitment algorithms, study finds
2dHuman gender biases that limit recruitment opportunities for women are mimicked and exacerbated by artificial intelligence (AI) used for sorting resumés, according to new research.
Science confirms what we all know: Gentrification disproportionately affects minorities
2dA new study by a Stanford sociologist has determined that the negative effects of gentrification are felt disproportionately by minority communities, whose residents have fewer options of neighborhoods they can move to compared to their white counterparts.
Creating a next-generation photonic-electronic integration circuit
2dGlobal internet is growing at a compound rate of 24% per year, reaching 3.3 zettabytes per year by 2021. High-speed optical communication is urgently needed in this ever-connected world, and to keep up with this growth, developments in the fabrication of optical transceivers are sorely needed. Ph.D. candidate Xiao Liu, of the TU/e Department of Electrical Engineering, researched new ways to integr
Dark energy camera snaps deepest photo yet of galactic siblings
2dImages from the Survey of the MAgellanic Stellar History (SMASH) reveal a striking family portrait of our galactic neighbors—the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. The images represent a portion of the second data release from the deepest, most extensive survey of the Magellanic Clouds. The observations consist of roughly 4 billion measurements of 360 million objects.
Researchers ask public for help finding lingering ash trees
2dThe search is on for lingering ash, those rare trees that have managed to survive the deadly onslaught of the emerald ash borer. Finding them in the forest is like looking for a needle in the haystack, but the University of Kentucky Department of Forestry and Natural Resources is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Forestry to find as many as possible in an effort to save the species.
New lab-on-a-chip infection test could provide cheaper, faster portable diagnostics
2dA tiny new silicon-based lab-on-chip test could pave the way for cheap handheld infectious disease testing.
Environmental exposures affect therapeutic drugs
2dHumans are exposed to various environmental or dietary molecules that can attenuate or even increase the effect of therapeutic drugs. Studies on the industrial chemical bisphenol A and the phytoestrogen genistein, for example, have shown drug-exposome interactions. However, interactions between exposures and therapeutic agents have not been systematically investigated to date, conclude chemists.
HETDEX project on track to probe dark energy
2dThree years into its quest to reveal the nature of dark energy, the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment (HETDEX) is on track to complete the largest map of the cosmos ever. The team will create a three-dimensional map of 2.5 million galaxies that will help astronomers understand how and why the expansion of the universe is speeding up over time.
Cell membranes in super resolution
2dExpansion microscopy (ExM) enables the imaging of cells and their components with a spatial resolution far below 200 nanometres. For this purpose, the proteins of the sample under investigation are cross-linked into a swellable polymer. Once the interactions between the molecules have been destroyed, the samples can be expanded many times over with water. This allows detailed insights into their s
Cell membranes in super resolution
2dExpansion microscopy (ExM) enables the imaging of cells and their components with a spatial resolution far below 200 nanometres. For this purpose, the proteins of the sample under investigation are cross-linked into a swellable polymer. Once the interactions between the molecules have been destroyed, the samples can be expanded many times over with water. This allows detailed insights into their s
China lands spacecraft on moon to collect lunar rocks – video
2dChina has successfully landed a probe on the moon's surface, according to state media. The Chang'e-5 spacecraft drilled into the surface of the moon to collect soil early on Wednesday, the first probe to collect lunar samples in four decades. If the return journey is successful, China will be only the third country to have retrieved samples from the moon, following the US and the Soviet Union in
The very lonely seismometer: A 'dormant' earthquake monitoring program's last remnants
2dIn mid-November 2020, we received an email from one Karl Zuk. It regarded a hike he had just taken at Mountain Lakes Park, a hilly, forested area about 60 miles north of New York City, owned by Westchester County. Zuk had been descending a steep, muddy trail in the dusk of late afternoon when he glimpsed what looked like a TV antenna amid a tangle of bare tree trunks well off the trail.
SOHO's pioneering 25 years in orbit
2dThe ESA-NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is celebrating its twenty-fifth launch anniversary.
DeepMind co-founder: Gaming inspired AI breakthrough
2dThe discovery is expected to advance medical research in treating disease.
UK Becomes First Western Country to Approve COVID Vaccine
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3dUK Pfizer BioNTech Vaccine
The UK has officially licensed the COVID-19 vaccine developed by multinational pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German partner BioNTech. The country will begin vaccinating high risk groups as soon as next week with 800,000 initial doses, according to officials. Most if not all will be administered to healthcare workers. Medical authorities in the US and Europe have yet to approve the Pfizer vacc
Healthy muscles are a carrot on a string for healthy lungs
3dScientists show effectiveness of carrot-based Japanese herbal medicine called "Ninjin'yoeito" in improving muscle atrophy in the hind legs of mice exposed to cigarette smoke through an increased expression of PGC-1α, positioning the medicine as a potential treatment for sarcopenia frailty-related complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Their findings were published online
Peeking into the pods of black soybeans
3dNagoya University scientists have furthered understanding of how plants make a common pigment that might have medicinal applications.
Study finds COVID-19 hindering US academic productivity of faculty with young children
3dThe academic productivity of higher education faculty In the United States in the science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) fields with very young children suffered as a result of the stay-at-home orders during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the University of Flori
Chemistry professor uses old materials to make newer, better solar cells
3dA Florida State University research team is mixing the old with the new to create a more stable solar cell.
Not all blackened landscapes are bad. We must learn to love the right kind
3dThe devastation wrought by last summer's unprecedented bushfires created blackened landscapes across Australia. New life is sprouting, but with fires burning again in New South Wales and Queensland we have once more seen burnt land and smoke plumes.
2020 one of three hottest years ever recorded: UN
3dThis year is on course to be one of the three warmest ever recorded and could even top the record set in 2016, the United Nations said Wednesday.
Environmental exposures affect therapeutic drugs
3dHumans are exposed to various environmental or dietary molecules that can attenuate or even increase the effect of therapeutic drugs. Studies on the industrial chemical bisphenol A and the phytoestrogen genistein, for example, have shown drug-exposome interactions. However, interactions between exposures and therapeutic agents have not been systematically investigated to date, conclude chemists.
Cancer-killing virus: Activates immune system against colon cancer
3dA cancer-killing virus that scientists developed could one day improve the immune system's ability to eradicate tumors in colon cancer patients, reports a new study. The preclinical research is a first step to showing that oncolytic virus CF33 can target hard-to-treat tumors that 'handcuff' the immune system and keep T cells from activating the immune system to kill cancer cells.
Flashy lizards are more attractive to mates and to predators
3dIn the lizard world, flashy colors attract the interest of females looking for mates. But they can make colorful males desirable to other eyes, too — as lunch, according to new research.
Cutting UK overseas aid could harm the fight against future pandemics | Matthew Baylis and Fiona Tomley
3dIn our age of emerging pathogens, funding for global research into zoonotic diseases such as Covid-19, Ebola and Sars is vital Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage This year, we've seen how a previously unknown animal virus can spill over into the human population in one country, pass rapidly between people, and spread across the world in days. With nearly 1.5m reported d
Nye tal bekymrer: Almen praksis laver meget få lungeundersøgelser
3dMere end et halvt år inde i coronakrisen er antallet af lungefunktionsundersøgelser i almen praksis fortsat i bund. Det viser nye tal fra Danske Regioner. »Uden undersøgelsen kan det være meget svært at vurdere, om patienten er alvorligt syg eller ej,« lyder det fra bekymret overlæge på Vejle Sygehus.
Report: Climate change damaging more World Heritage sites
3dClimate change is increasingly damaging the U.N.'s most cherished heritage sites, a leading conservation agency warned Wednesday, reporting that Australia's Great Barrier Reef and dozens of other natural wonders are facing severe threats.
How does the spider spin its self-assembled silk?
3dResearchers report on a new model for spider silk assembly. The key to spider silk 'spinning' is a combination of acidification and a process known as liquid-liquid phase separation, or LLPS.
Coronapandemin – en möjlighet för att nå målen i Parisavtalet
3dCoronapandemin innebär en gyllene möjlighet för länder att ställa om och investera i klimatvänlig energi när återhämtningspaket nu ska delas ut. Det konstaterar forskare i en ny rapport som också visar att utsläppsnivåer av koldioxid fortsätter att öka mer än vad klimatmålen tillåter.
How your phone's low power mode actually works
3dBattery-saving tech can make sure you're not left with a dead phone. (Mia Baker/Unsplash/) Smartphone battery life is a precious resource: If you don't manage it carefully, you might find yourself unable to make calls, take photos , or check social media by the end of the night. A dead phone is pretty much useless until you can find a charging point. To extend your phone's battery capacity, Andro
The most significant security innovations of 2020
3dThe year's most important developments in the world of security. (Textron Systems/) Who gets access? That's the question that drives every security measure and innovation that's landed on PopSci's annual compendium since we launched the category in 2008. Every year, that question gets bigger and bigger. In 2020, the world quaked under a global pandemic that took 1.4 million lives, the US saw a re
Discrimination on social media results in higher depression, anxiety among minority males
3dExposure to ethnic discrimination on social media is associated with higher symptoms of depression and anxiety among young Hispanic males, according to a study by researchers at Florida International University's Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work.
How thyroid function affects stress-related heart problems
3dChest pain, shortness of breath, heart flutter and palpitations: these symptoms are not only characteristic of a heart attack, but can also be caused by another, as yet little researched condition. So-called Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a rare but life-threatening disease of the heart that can occur during extreme stress events. Heart and hormone research teams in Bochum and Mannheim have now shown
Electronic waste on the decline, new study finds
3dA new study, led by a researcher at the Yale School of the Environment's Center for Industrial Ecology and published recently in the Journal of Industrial Ecology, has found that the total mass of electronic waste generated by Americans has been declining since 2015. This surprising finding has ramifications for both how we think about electronic waste's future and for the laws and regulations reg
Psychology research shows 'water cooler talk' can have big benefits
3dIn settings where people are working together on a task, making time for small talk allows for a newly-described behavior called "reciprocity in conversation," which is associated with higher levels of task enjoyment.
Controlling Host Cell Proteins in Drug Development
3dDownload this white paper to learn how scientists detect and manage host cell proteins in production workflows!
Satellites can see the pollution trails from individual ships
3dAll hands have to be on deck if the world is going to tackle degradation, and one of the biggest emitters is also one of the least well known—international shipping. A 2018 study estimated that pollution emitted from cargo ships resulted in 400,000 annual premature deaths from lung cancer and heart disease. Many of those deaths resulted from the sulfur dioxide the ships were belching into the air.
Japan giver Nasa baghjul: Dumper asteroide-sten i outbacken – og rejser videre
3dPLUS. Om kort tid passerer det japanske fartøj Hayabusa-2 Jorden og dumper en samling sten fra asteroiden Ryugu i den australske ødemark. Next stop: Asteroiden KY26. Retning: Mars.
Kontakt i beta-celler bestemmer effekt af diabetesmedicin
3dEn kontakt i beta-cellerne i bugspytkirtlen er afgørende for, hvordan GLP1-receptoragonister og DPP4-hæmmere kontrollerer udskilning af insulin fra bugspytkirtlen, viser et nyt studie.
Novel biocatalytic membrane removes micropollutants in an efficient and stable way
3dMicropollutants such as endocrine disrupters, pesticides and pharmaceuticals have detrimental effects on public health and aquatic ecosystems, even at trace level. Biocatalytic membranes exhibit high micropollutant removal efficiency due to the integration of enzyme catalysis and membrane separation.
Novel biocatalytic membrane removes micropollutants in an efficient and stable way
3dMicropollutants such as endocrine disrupters, pesticides and pharmaceuticals have detrimental effects on public health and aquatic ecosystems, even at trace level. Biocatalytic membranes exhibit high micropollutant removal efficiency due to the integration of enzyme catalysis and membrane separation.
Singapore Approves a Lab-Grown Meat Product, a Global First
3dThe approval for a U.S. start-up's "cultured chicken" product is a small victory for the nascent laboratory meat industry. Less clear is whether other countries will follow.
Video i detaljer: Optagelser afslører, hvad der førte til eksplosionen i Beirut
3dRækken af begivenheder, der førte til den enorme eksplosion i Beirut i august, er dokumenteret gennem et utal af videooptagelser i denne dokumentar, der er udarbejdet af en international forskergruppe med base i London. Mere end 200 mennesker omkom.
Novel metal-organic framework nanosheets developed for anticorrosive coating
3dThe marine functional materials group led by Prof. Wang Liping at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has successfully prepared ultrathin metal-organic framework (MOF) nanosheets via surfactant-assisted bottom-up method.
Watershed
3dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03384-0 The lie of the land.
This bodily fluid could provide new biomarkers
3dA minimally invasive technique for sampling a largely unexplored bodily fluid called dermal interstitial fluid uses an array of tiny needles. Biochemical information about the body most commonly comes from analysis of blood—which represents only 6% of bodily fluids—but valuable information may also be found in other bodily fluids that are traditionally hard to get. Researchers have now developed
New tuberous species of begonia found in southern Yunnan
3dBegonia comprises the sixth-largest genus of angiosperms and the number of accepted species of Begonia currently reaches more than 1,991 species. In China, about 221 species have been recorded according to the Flora of China.
Elephants found to have the highest volume of daily water loss ever recorded in a land animal
3dA team of researchers from Duke University, the University of the Witwatersrand and Hunter College has found that elephants have the highest volume of daily water loss ever recorded in a land animal. In their paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, the group describes experiments they conducted with captive elephants to measure how much water they lose.
New tuberous species of begonia found in southern Yunnan
3dBegonia comprises the sixth-largest genus of angiosperms and the number of accepted species of Begonia currently reaches more than 1,991 species. In China, about 221 species have been recorded according to the Flora of China.
Elephants found to have the highest volume of daily water loss ever recorded in a land animal
3dA team of researchers from Duke University, the University of the Witwatersrand and Hunter College has found that elephants have the highest volume of daily water loss ever recorded in a land animal. In their paper published in the journal Royal Society Open Science, the group describes experiments they conducted with captive elephants to measure how much water they lose.
Øjenlæger: Studie og udsagn om diabetiske øjenforandringer er mangelfulde og forvirrer
3dI en artikel i Dagens Medicin foreslås det blandt andet, at intervallet for screening for diabetiske øjenforandringer kan forlænges i op til ti år. Men der er ingen evidens for, at diabetespatienter kan nøjes med at få screenet deres øjne med så mange års mellemrum. Et sådant udsagn bidrager kun til unødig forvirring og usikkerhed hos landets diabetespatienter, skriver tre øjenspecialister.
Livsfarlige slangebid: Nu har danske forskere bud på modgift
3dDanske forskere har måske fundet en ny type modgift mod slangebid, der kan fremstilles nemt, billigt…
Otillgänglig vulkan undersöks med drönarepm
3dSpecialutvecklade drönare har använts för att samla in data från aldrig tidigare utforskade vulkaner. Data som gör det lättare för lokala samhällen att förutsäga framtida utbrott. Forskningen vid vulkanen Manam i Papua Nya Guinea förbättrar också förståelsen för hur vulkaner påverkar klimatet. Forskare på Chalmers har spelat en viktig roll i den internationella forskargrupp som utvecklat de speci
Sediment cores from Dogger Littoral suggest Dogger Island survived ancient tsunami
3dA team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.K. has found evidence that suggests the ancient Dogger Island survived a tsunami approximately 8,150 years ago. In their paper published in the journal Antiquity, the group describes their analysis of core samples taken from the sea bed where Dogger Island was once located and what they found.
China's space ambitions: Robot on Mars, a human on the moon
3dChina's landing of its third probe on the moon is part of an increasingly ambitious space program that has a robot rover en route to Mars, is developing a reusable space plane and is planning to put humans back on the lunar surface.
How lessons from bees, leaves and our own blood may help us save civilization
3dOnce upon a time, everything theoretically could be managed with neatly functioning human inventions: wars could be won, diseases cured, weather predicted, crops improved. These days, things seem to be spinning out of control: violent weather, catastrophic wildfires, political upheavals, a global pandemic—all in a world increasingly crowded and interconnected by modern technology and transport, wh
How lessons from bees, leaves and our own blood may help us save civilization
3dOnce upon a time, everything theoretically could be managed with neatly functioning human inventions: wars could be won, diseases cured, weather predicted, crops improved. These days, things seem to be spinning out of control: violent weather, catastrophic wildfires, political upheavals, a global pandemic—all in a world increasingly crowded and interconnected by modern technology and transport, wh
Differences in immunity and blood vessels likely protect children from severe COVID-19
3dDifferences in the immune systems and better blood vessel health were among the factors protecting children from severe COVID-19, according to a new review.
New glue sticks easily, holds strongly, and is a gas to pull apart
3dResearch introduces temporary adhesives that don't require tearing or ripping to pull apart.
Why there's a lot more to love about jacarandas than just their purple flowers
3dEvery spring, streets across Australia turn purple with the delicate, falling flowers of jacarandas. This year, they'll likely be flowering over Christmas.
Why there's a lot more to love about jacarandas than just their purple flowers
3dEvery spring, streets across Australia turn purple with the delicate, falling flowers of jacarandas. This year, they'll likely be flowering over Christmas.
In the far future, stellar flybys will completely dismantle the solar system
3dConsumption and disintegration.
Scientists discover new way to measure turbulence of large planets and exoplanets
3dThe swirls, eddies, and wavy bands of Jupiter and Saturn may remind us of a soothing, starry, starry night—but they reveal these two gas giants to be stormy, turbulent places. The turbulence produces energy cascades, a non-linear transfer of energy between different scales of motion. These are as fundamental to understanding planetary dynamics as the cardiovascular system is to understanding the h
Researchers develop new electrode structure for all-solid-state secondary battery
3dSouth Korean researchers have developed a new type of electrode structure for all-solid-state secondary batteries. If this technology is adopted, the energy density of the batteries could increase significantly when compared to existing technologies, contributing tremendously to the development of high-performance secondary batteries.
China spacecraft collects moon samples to take back to Earth
3dA Chinese spacecraft took samples of the moon's surface Wednesday as part of a mission to bring lunar rocks back to Earth for the first time since the 1970s, the government said, adding to a string of successes for Beijing's increasingly ambitious space program.
The Suicide Holiday Myth, Now with COVID
3dThere is no association between the holidays and suicide – that is a myth. The effect of the pandemic is less clear. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Second cyclone in a week threatens Sri Lanka, India
3dSri Lanka and southern India battened down the hatches for the second time in a week on Wednesday ahead of the scheduled arrival of another cyclone from the Bay of Bengal.
DeepMind AI Speeds Up the Time to Determine Proteins' Structures
3dThe technology solves proteins' 3-D shapes in minutes, when traditional methods may take years.
What will the climate be like when Earth's next supercontinent forms?
3dIn roughly 200 million years, the continents will once again unite into a supercontinent. A new study explores how the next Pangea could affect the global climate.
Climate change: 2020 set to be one of the three warmest years on record
3dProvisional figures indicate that 2020 will be one of the hottest in a record dating back to 1850.
Så går vi i gang: Forundersøgelser til energi-øer for 1,1 mia kroner
3dHavbund, havudsigt, usprængte bomber. Det er den største forundersøgelse, Energinet nogensinde har udført.
Double Your Laptop's Screen Size With a Portable Monitor
3dThe Vissles-M is an excellent and easy-to-use touchscreen monitor that sits next to your computer, embiggening your WFH workspace.
Kræftlæger frygter for antibiotikaresistens: Det er på alle måder bekymrende
3dNy undersøgelse blandt 30 danske onkologer og hæmatologer viser, at over halvdelen af de adspurgte er bekymrede for antibiotikaresistens, som på sigt frygtes at blive en global sundhedskrise.
The Future of Mars Exploration
3dJoin Scientific American for a conversation about the next steps in humanity's reconnaissance of Mars. Featuring Casey Dreier, senior space policy adviser at The Planetary Society, and space… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
China Lander Reaches Moon, Will Return Samples This Month
3dThe Chinese Lunar Exploration Program is still firing on all cylinders despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. China's National Space Administration has announced the Chang'e-5 lander has successfully reached the lunar surface . While there, the robot will conduct various experiments and collect a bit of the moon for return to Earth. If successful, this will be the first new sample of lunar reg
Ensure most deprived have access to Covid vaccine, UK advisers urge
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Vaccination committee head says rollout should be structured to mitigate against health inequalities Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People from minority ethnic backgrounds and deprived communities must get timely access to the new Covid vaccine, the head of a government advisory body has said, as the UK's medicines regulator said no corners had been cut in licensing
A68a: World's biggest iceberg is fraying at the edges
3dHigh resolution imagery shows ocean waves are taking their toll on the giant ice block called A68a.
Logging in to get kicked out: Inside America's virtual eviction crisis
3dWhen Gabrielle Diamond and her boyfriend, Brian Cox, showed up for eviction court on October 15, they were more than a little nervous. The two had been renting a bedroom in transitional housing for veterans in Kansas City, Missouri, since January, paying $600 per month for their month-to-month lease. Almost as soon as they moved in, Diamond says, the issues started. The building was unclean and a
Two Global Efforts Try to Trace the Origin of the Covid Virus
3dBoth teams want to know when—or how often—the virus passed from animals to people. But the trail may have gone cold, and the search has gotten political.
This Company Uses AI to Outwit Malicious AI
3dRobust Intelligence is among a crop of companies that offer to protect clients from efforts at deception.
The Pandemic Gives Us a Chance to Change How We Get Around
3dCity transportation ecosystems are suddenly getting more diverse, creating an opportunity to (finally) rethink the car.
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Walking or Running
3dOur favorite zero-drop, minimalist footwear will let you feel the ground beneath your feet.
The U.S. Has Embraced Immigrant Tech Entrepreneurs. Now It's Europe's Turn
3dThings are finally changing in the E.U., but there's still a long way to go — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
On Climate, Biden Must Do More than Undo Trump's Damage
3dThe new administration cannot just go back to the future on carbon emissions — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Minority Rule Cannot Last in America
3dRALPH MORSE / PIX INC. / THE LIFE IMAGES COLLECTION / GETTY Minority rule is fast becoming the defining feature of the American republic. In 2000 and 2016, presidential candidates who received fewer votes than their opponents were nevertheless sent to the White House. Joe Biden's 2020 victory came not because he won nearly 7 million more votes nationally than President Donald Trump, but rather be
On Climate, Biden Must Do More than Undo Trump's Damage
3dThe new administration cannot just go back to the future on carbon emissions — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Beware fake coronavirus vaccines, says Interpol
3dAgency warns police forces to prepare for criminal gangs to try to sell illicit vaccines Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Interpol has issued a global alert to law enforcement agencies around the world warning them that organised crime networks may try to sell fake Covid-19 vaccines or steal real supplies. The global police coordination agency, based in France, said o
Därför ökar influensa risken för dödlig bakterieinfektion
3dNär influensa-pandemin Spanska sjukan drog fram för hundra år sedan avled mellan 50 och 100 miljoner människor. Många var barn och unga, till skillnad från vid vanlig årstidsinfluensa som oftare tar äldre människors liv. Birgitta Henriques Normark, professor i klinisk bakteriologi vid Karolinska institutet, var intresserad av orsaken. – Vi ville förstå varför så många unga personer avled och vilka
Could COVID delirium bring on dementia?
3dNature, Published online: 02 December 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03360-8 Delirium is very common on COVID wards. Researchers are testing whether these temporary bouts of confusion could bring on permanent cognitive decline.
'Wonderful news to wake up to': U.K. greenlights Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
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Rollout may start next week, prioritizing health workers, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations
Why Trump Might Just Fade Away
3dP resident Donald Trump has made one thing painfully clear: After he grudgingly leaves the White House, he will keep doing what he can to stay in the news. He will tweet insults and conspiracy theories. He may start his own television channel. And according to members of his inner circle, he may even run for president in 2024. After half a decade under his spell, many pundits and political observ
Salesforce overtager Slack i trecifret milliardhandel
3dAmerikanske Salesforce smækker 172 milliarder kroner på bordet og køber virksomheden Slack, der sammen med andre samarbejdsplatforme har opnået stor tilslutning under corona-nedlukningen. Men handlen er endnu ikke helt godkendt.
Berømt rumteleskop kollapset
3dDet næsten 60 år gamle Arecibo-teleskop i den puertoricanske jungle kollapsede katastrofalt tirsdag. Årsagen til det uventede kollaps undersøges fortsat.
Nye halvledere og stållegeringer øger elbilernes rækkevidde
3dPLUS. Elbiler er meget andet end batterier, og nu er der kommet fokus på både mere effektive halvledermaterialer i effektelektronikken og nye legeringer i elmotorerne.
The fight to stop the next pandemic starts in the jungles of Borneo
3dBornean villagers live and work in the fields surrounding Mount Palung National Park, where deforestation has put locals at a greater risk of catching animal-borne diseases. (Bryan Watt/) In the early 1990s , Kinari Webb took a year off college to join a Harvard researcher studying orangutans in Indonesia's rainforested Gunung Palung National Park. As the aspiring primatologist dissected dung sam
No 10 and regulator contradict Hancock's 'because of Brexit' Covid vaccine claim
3dSpeedy approval for Pfizer/BioNTech jab was possible under existing European law Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Both Downing Street and the UK's medicines regulator have contradicted a claim by Matt Hancock that Brexit helped the UK become the first western country to license a vaccine against coronavirus. The health secretary asserted on Wednesday morning that "bec
The election is over, but voter fraud conspiracies aren't going away
3dPresident Trump's conspiracy-theory-fueled plan to overturn his defeat in the 2020 elections targeted six states that President-elect Joe Biden narrowly won: Wisconsin, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada and Georgia. All six of those states have now certified their vote counts —with recounts sometimes even increasing the victory margin for Biden. The confirmation of the results has correlate
Brasiliens præsident kritiseres for øget skovrydning i Amazonas
3dSkovrydning i den brasilianske del af verdens største regnskov, Amazonas, har i 2020 nået det højeste niveau i 12 år. Flere miljøorganisationer mener, at ansvaret ligger hos den brasilianske regering og præsident Jair Bolsonaro.
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