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Designing exceptional gas-separation polymer membranes using machine learning
2dThe field of polymer membrane design is primarily based on empirical observation, which limits discovery of new materials optimized for separating a given gas pair. Instead of relying on exhaustive experimental investigations, we trained a machine learning (ML) algorithm, using a topological, path-based hash of the polymer repeating unit. We used a limited set of experimental gas permeability dat
Food web controls on mercury fluxes and fate in the Colorado River, Grand Canyon
2dMercury (Hg) biomagnification in aquatic food webs is a global concern; yet, the ways species traits and interactions mediate these fluxes remain poorly understood. Few pathways dominated Hg flux in the Colorado River despite large spatial differences in food web complexity, and fluxes were mediated by one functional trait, predation resistance. New Zealand mudsnails are predator resistant and a
The activity of sulfono-{gamma}-AApeptide helical foldamers that mimic GLP-1
2dExisting long α-helix mimicking necessitates the retention of most natural amino acid residues to maintain their biological activity. Here, we report the exploration of helical sulfono–AApeptides with entire unnatural backbones for their ability to structurally and functionally mimic glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1). Our findings suggest that efficient construction of novel GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1R
From force-responsive molecules to quantifying and mapping stresses in soft materials
2dDirectly quantifying a spatially varying stress in soft materials is currently a great challenge. We propose a method to do that by detecting a change in visible light absorption. We incorporate a spiropyran (SP) force–activated mechanophore cross-linker in multiple-network elastomers. The random nature of the network structure of the polymer causes a progressive activation of the SP force probe
Legionella effector AnkX displaces the switch II region for Rab1b phosphocholination
2dThe causative agent of Legionnaires disease, Legionella pneumophila , translocates the phosphocholine transferase AnkX during infection and thereby posttranslationally modifies the small guanosine triphosphatase (GTPase) Rab1 with a phosphocholine moiety at S76 using cytidine diphosphate (CDP)–choline as a cosubstrate. The molecular basis for Rab1 binding and enzymatic modification have remained
Targeting pulmonary tumor microenvironment with CXCR4-inhibiting nanocomplex to enhance anti-PD-L1 immunotherapy
2dAnti–programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 (PD-L1) therapy is extraordinarily effective in select patients with cancer. However, insufficient lymphocytic infiltration, weak T cell–induced inflammation, and immunosuppressive cell accumulation in the tumor microenvironment (TME) may greatly diminish the efficacy. Here, we report development of the FX@HP nanocomplex composed of fluorinated polymerized CX
A multistage assembly/disassembly strategy for tumor-targeted CO delivery
2dCO gas molecule not only could selectively kill cancer cells but also exhibits limited anticancer efficacy because of the lack of active tumor-targeted accumulation capability. In this work, a multistage assembly/disassembly strategy is developed to construct a new intelligent nanomedicine by encapsulating a mitochondria-targeted and intramitochondrial microenvironment–responsive prodrug (FeCO-TP
Bioinorganic hybrid bacteriophage for modulation of intestinal microbiota to remodel tumor-immune microenvironment against colorectal cancer
2dMounting evidence suggests that the gut microbiota contribute to colorectal cancer (CRC) tumorigenesis, in which the symbiotic Fusobacterium nucleatum ( Fn ) selectively increases immunosuppressive myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) to hamper the host's anticancer immune response. Here, a specifically Fn -binding M13 phage was screened by phage display technology. Then, silver nanoparticles
ATAC-seq identifies thousands of extrachromosomal circular DNA in cancer and cell lines
2dExtrachromosomal circular DNAs (eccDNAs) are somatically mosaic and contribute to intercellular heterogeneity in normal and tumor cells. Because short eccDNAs are poorly chromatinized, we hypothesized that they are sequenced by tagmentation in ATAC-seq experiments without any enrichment of circular DNA. Indeed, ATAC-seq identified thousands of eccDNAs in cell lines that were validated by inverse
Dissolved oxygen from microalgae-gel patch promotes chronic wound healing in diabetes
2dChronic wounds in diabetes undergo a lifetime risk of developing into diabetic foot ulcers. Oxygen is crucial to wound healing by regulating cell proliferation, migration, and neovascularization. However, current oxygen therapies, including hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and topical gaseous oxygen (TGO), mainly employ gaseous oxygen delivery, which is much less effective in penetrating the skin. Here, w
Blind People Could 'See' Letters That Scientists Drew on Their Brains with Electricity
2dScientists stimulated the brain using electrodes implanted on its surface — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A Psychologist Explains How to Cope With Video Chat When You're Socially Anxious
2dZooming is all the rage, and that's causing social anxiety to rear its ugly head among some people.
Blind People Could 'See' Letters That Scientists Drew on Their Brains with Electricity
2dScientists stimulated the brain using electrodes implanted on its surface — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Lab-grown algae might help save corals from climate change
2dHardy Reef in Queensland, Australia, which is still healthy and vibrant (The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)/) Coral reefs are in trouble. In April, Australian scientists reported that the Great Barrier Reef was suffering from another large-scale coral bleaching episode—the third in five years. This year's bleaching appears to be even more widespread than thos
Is it safe to go back to school?
2dGovernments face tough decisions and logistical challenges in restarting children's education. But some scientists believe the risk is manageable
Daily briefing: The vast ecosystem deep underground
2dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01478-3 Deep life (but not as we know it), the first large ancient-genome studies of East Asia and tackling one of the biggest drug-making challenges the world has ever faced.
AJR details COVID-19 infection control, radiographer protection in CT exam areas
2dIn an open-access article published ahead-of-print by the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a team of Chinese radiologists discuss modifications to the CT examination process and strict disinfection of examination rooms, while outlining personal protection measures for radiographers during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak.
Drive for cross-border solidarity to beat pandemic
2dAfrican nations develop platform to pool orders for medical equipment
Researchers find the key to preserving 'The Scream'
2d"The Scream" is among the most famous paintings of the modern era. The familiar image is interpreted as the ultimate representation of anxiety and mental anguish. There are a number of versions of "The Scream," namely two paintings, two pastels, several lithographic prints and a few drawings and sketches. The two most well-known versions are the paintings that Edvard Munch created in 1893 and 1910
We may have missed half the microplastics in the ocean
2dCollecting microplastics on the ocean's surface with three kinds of net has revealed far more stringy fibres of plastic than previous studies found
Covid-19 news: UK infection rate has risen in past week
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
British urged to binge on berries amid fears of glut
2dCancellation of Wimbledon and other summer events over coronavirus set to squash soft fruit demand
Reproducibility: bypass animals for antibody production
2dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01474-7
Satellites eye Typhoon Vongfong landfall in the Philippines
2dAfter Tropical Cyclone Vongfong made landfall in the Philippines early on May 14 and began tracking through the country, imagery from NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite showed the storm was weakening.
Ten-year results display strong safety and efficacy profile for TPV device
2dTen-year follow-up results of the US Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Trial of the Melody transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) were presented today during the SCAI 2020 Scientific Sessions Virtual Conference. Findings showed favorable outcomes for long-term function, safety, and efficacy for congenital patients who underwent Melody valve implantation within an existing dysfunctional right ven
'Pivotal' trial results display favorable outcomes for use of TPV device
2dA percutaneous transcatheter therapy for congenital heart disease (CHD) patients with severe pulmonary regurgitation (PR) has been slow to materialize, in comparison to transcatheter pulmonary valve (TPV) therapy for a dysfunctional surgical RV-PA conduit which was first implanted twenty years ago as the Melody TPV. Findings from the Medtronic Harmony TPV Pivotal Trial were presented today during
The US Will Help a Taiwan Firm Build a Chip Plant in Arizona
2dThe announcement comes as the Commerce Department issues new restrictions on sales to Huawei, the latest sign of US-China friction.
Observation of intervalley transitions can boost valleytronic science and technology
2dAn international research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has observed light emission from a new type of transition between electronic valleys, known as intervalley transmissions. The research provides a new way to read out valley information, potentially leading to new types of devices.
The sprint to solve coronavirus protein structures — and disarm them with drugs
2dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01444-z Stopping the pandemic could rely on breakneck efforts to visualize SARS-CoV-2 proteins and use them to design drugs and vaccines.
China demand pushes iron ore back above $90 a tonne
2dRise in price of steelmaking ingredient suggests nation's economy is recovering after lockdowns
Shrub encroachment on grasslands can increase groundwater recharge
2dA new study led by Adam Schreiner-McGraw, a postdoctoral hydrology researcher at the University of California, Riverside, modeled shrub encroachment on a sloping landscape and reached a startling conclusion: Shrub encroachment on slopes can increase the amount of water that goes into groundwater storage. The effect of shrubs is so powerful that it even counterbalances the lower annual rainfall amo
Blood clotting abnormalities reveal COVID-19 patients at risk for thrombotic events
2dWhen researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, used a combination of two specific blood-clotting tests, they found critically ill patients infected with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) who were at high risk for developing renal failure, venous blood clots, and other complications associated with blood clots, such as stroke.
Scientists break the link between a quantum material's spin and orbital states
2dUntil now, electron spins and orbitals were thought to go hand in hand in a class of materials that's the cornerstone of modern information technology; you couldn't quickly change one without changing the other. But a study at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory shows that a pulse of laser light can dramatically change the spin state of one important class of materials
How do plants forget?
2dThe study now published in Nature Cell Biology reveals more information on the capacity of plants, identified as 'epigenetic memory,' which allows recording important information to, for example, remember prolonged cold in the winter to ensure they flower at the right time during the spring.
The dreaming brain tunes out the outside world
2dScientists from the CNRS and the ENS-PSL in France and Monash University in Australia have shown that the brain suppresses information from the outside world, such as the sound of a conversation, during the sleep phase linked to dreaming. This ability could be one of the protective mechanisms of dreams. The study was carried out in collaboration with the Centre du Sommeil et de la Vigilance, Hôtel
Will social distancing extend until mid-2021?
2dIn the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, social distancing measures may need to remain in place until mid-2021, according to a new study. A cautious, measured approach to relaxing COVID-19 restrictions will protect the most vulnerable members of society and support the health service, experts say. Researchers used a detailed mathematical model calibrated against data on the age distribution of cases
Engineers Are 3D-Printing a Nuclear Reactor
2dDIY A team of engineers and nuclear physicists has an unusual plan to revolutionize the nuclear energy industry: they want to 3D print a functional reactor in their lab. While tinkering around with tried-and-true methods for building a nuclear power plant is sure to raise an eyebrow , the team from the Oak Ridge National Lab told Wired that they see 3D printing as a way to drag the nuclear energy
The Science Books We're Reading in Summer 2020
2dNo matter how you spend your summer, you'll need a good book to keep you company.
Regional differences in Covid-19 transmission rate emerge in England
2dLondon has seen steeper decline in R rate but north has slower fall in infections, and estimates vary Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Transmission rates of Covid-19 remain dangerously close to levels that could bring a second wave, even before the easing of some restrictions this week, as the focus shifts to transmission rates in the north of England. The latest offi
Good News on the Human Immune Response to the Coronavirus
2dOne of the big (and so far unanswered) questions about the coronavirus epidemic is what kind of immunity people have after becoming infected. This is important for the idea of "re-infection" (is it even possible?) and of course for vaccine development. We're getting more and more information in this area, though, and this new paper is a good example. A team from the La Jolla Institute for Immunol
Brazil loses second health minister in a month
2dResignation of Nelson Teich follows disputes with president over coronavirus response
Paying for the Covid-19 pandemic will be painful
2dInterest rates will not stay low forever; spending cuts and higher taxes will be needed
COVID-19 could force a rethink of America's safety net
2dIf history is any indication, the economic fallout and increased political demands caused by the coronavirus could pressure government leaders into building a new safety net for lower income groups, new research suggests. "However, the political possibilities that emerge from the current crisis will likely be colored by real world beliefs and prejudices about who is worthy of economic support and
Early humans thrived in this drowned South African landscape
2dAn interdisciplinary, international team of scientists has reconstructed the paleoecology the Paleo-Agulhas Plain, a now-drowned landscape on the southern tip of Africa that was high and dry during glacial phases of the last 2 million years and may have been instrumental in shaping the evolution of early modern humans.
The media is messing with us. At least, our memories.
2dModern media isn't necessarily harming our memory systems though it is impacting what we remember. We used to retain reams of valuable information; now we're more likely to memorize URLs and passwords. The process of deep learning is being sacrificed to our addiction to novelty. You'll likely have to be Gen X (or older) to understand this question: do you remember your childhood phone number? Edu
Parents' brains sync up when caring for children together
2dFar from being a mental drain, parenthood seems to rewire gray matter for improved empathy and emotional regulation. A recent study published in Nature Scientific Reports found that couples who co-parent together display similar brain activity, suggesting they become greatly attuned to each other. These findings suggest time spent parenting together improves care, coordination, and empathy. When
What It's Like to Survive Being Shot by the Police
2dVideo by Jackson Tisi In November 2012, Leon Ford was pulled over by two Pittsburgh police officers. It was a routine traffic stop—at least, it was supposed to be, until one of the officers, who is white, mistook Ford , who is black, for a wanted gang member. Ford was able to confirm his identity with a license, insurance, and registration papers. Nonetheless, one of the officers jumped into Ford
Electric Street Cars Are More Efficient than Horses
2dOriginally published in June 1899 — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Books Briefing: Forecasting Reality
2dThe writer Robin Sloan's speculative short story "The Conspiracy Museum," part of The Atlantic 's new Shadowland project, is set at the grand opening of a Smithsonian institution—one dedicated to the human tendency to conjecture (wildly, and sometimes dangerously) about invisible social forces. Sloan's story not only recognizes the prominence of this kind of thinking in the history of organized s
NASA analyzes developing System 90L in Straits of Florida
2dA low-pressure area designated as System 90L appears to be developing in the Straits of Florida, located between Southern Florida and Cuba. NASA's Aqua satellite measured cloud top temperatures within the developing system and found some stronger storms.
Controlling cells with light
2dPhotopharmacology investigates the use of light to switch the effect of drugs on and off. Now, for the first time, scientific teams from Jena, Munich, and New York have succeeded in using this method to control a component of cells that was previously considered inaccessible.
Using telehealth to transition diabetes inpatients to virtual care during COVID-19
2dData collected over a 15-week period showed that using virtual care to manage diabetes patients in the hospital does not have a negative impact on their glycemic outcomes.
'Zombie' fires are burning the Arctic after smouldering under snow
2dUnprecedented Arctic fires from last summer appear to have smouldered in the underground peat of the tundra through winter and reignited this month as snow melted
Så undviks sprickor i betong, direkt vid gjutningen
2dBehovet av miljövänlig och stark betong ökar i Sverige. Om byggingenjörerna kan sätta in åtgärder mot sprickor direkt under byggprocessen hårdnar hårdna bättre. En ny betongmetod framtagen vid betonglabb vid Luleå tekniska universitet kan spara 50 miljoner per år. Flera stora infrastrukturprojekt pågår just nu, som bygget av Förbifart Stockholm och tunnlar och broar för Götaälv och Mälarbanan. Sv
We're Being Tested
2dPresident Trump pointed out yesterday that if we didn't do any testing for the virus we would have very few cases, which forces us to confront the issues posed by testing in general.
First Observation of a Pauli Quantum Crystal
2dQuantum physicists predicted the Pauli exclusion principle should create spectacular crystals. Now they've found them for the first time.
How to get your grill ready for summer
2dIf you've neglected your grill, a bit of work will have it looking (and cooking) great. (Whitson Gordon/) Few things are more exciting than that first 60-degree day after a harsh winter, when you can finally break out the grill and… stare in disbelief at the rusty, charred mess in front of you. Before you admit defeat and order pizza, give that grill a good deep cleaning—you'd be surprised what a
U.S. layoffs surged to record high of 11.4 million in March
2dU.S. layoffs soared in March to a record 11.4 million after state and local governments closed restaurants, bars, movie theaters and other nonessential businesses in response to the intensifying viral outbreak.
Black holes and neutron stars merge unseen in dense star clusters
2dMergers between black holes and neutron stars in dense star clusters are quite unlike those that form in isolated regions where stars are few. Their associated features could be crucial to the study of gravitational waves and their source. Dr. Manuel Arca Sedda of the Institute for Astronomical Computing at Heidelberg University came to this conclusion in a study that used computer simulations. Th
Dogs Caught Coronavirus From Their Owners, Genetic Analysis Suggests
2dThere is no evidence that dogs can pass the virus to people, however — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Viral infection: Early indicators of vaccine efficacy
2dLudwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich researchers have shown that a specific class of immune cells in the blood induced by vaccination is an earlier indicator of vaccine efficacy than conventional tests for neutralizing antibodies.
Light, fantastic: the path ahead for faster, smaller computer processors
2dPhotonic chips have huge potential for the future of computers and telecommunications. Australian and German physicists have now developed hybrid architecture to overcome some of the engineering hurdles facing this technology. Their results are published in Nature Communications.
McMaster chemists develop foolproof new test to track the fats we eat
2dA team of researchers at McMaster University has developed a reliable and accurate blood test to track individual fat intake, a tool that could guide public health policy on healthy eating.
Heart attacks, heart failure, stroke: COVID-19's dangerous cardiovascular complications
2dA new guide from emergency medicine doctors details the potentially deadly cardiovascular complications COVID-19 can cause.
Global cooling event 4,200 years ago spurred rice's evolution, spread across Asia
2dA major global cooling event that occurred 4,200 years ago may have led to the evolution of new rice varieties and the spread of rice into both northern and southern Asia, an international team of researchers has found.
Sanofi/vaccine: needle points
2dDispute illustrates the disproportionate contribution of the US to funding new treatments
Bizarre new species discovered… on Twitter
2dWhile many of us use social media to be tickled silly by cat videos or wowed by delectable cakes, others use them to discover new species. Included in the latter group are researchers from the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark. Indeed, they just found a new type of parasitic fungus via Twitter.
Fiat Chrysler in talks to build €6.3bn state-backed credit line
2dDebt facility for carmaker would be biggest to carry government guarantee in Italy's banking history
Is the virus, not lockdowns, doing most of the economic damage?
2dSpending data from Sweden and Denmark signals a surprisingly small gap in consumer spending
Bizarre new species discovered… on Twitter
2dWhile many of us use social media to be tickled silly by cat videos or wowed by delectable cakes, others use them to discover new species. Included in the latter group are researchers from the University of Copenhagen's Natural History Museum of Denmark. Indeed, they just found a new type of parasitic fungus via Twitter.
Dead Sea Scroll fragments thought to be blank reveal text
2dNew research has revealed that four Dead Sea Scroll manuscript fragments housed at The University of Manchester's John Rylands Library, which were previously thought to be blank, do in fact contain text.
Scientists Are Creating Mouse-Human Hybrids
2dMighty Mouse A team of scientists has created the most thoroughly-integrated mouse-human hybrid yet. Eventually, doctors hope that these chimeras — organisms engineered to have the cells of multiple animals — could serve as more accurate models for medical research, or even farm human organs for patients on donor waitlists, Science News reports . Those days are still far off, but the biological t
Considering a New Career? This Adobe CC Training Can Kickstart Your Graphic Design Biz
2dIt's no secret that COVID-19 has rocked the world of many. Whether it be through layoffs, a whole new world of working (or school-ing) from home, or just general boredom, the new normal is, well, a far cry from what most of us consider "normal." So, while we wait for llamas to save us from this global pandemic , it's not a terrible idea to do something worthwhile with all this extra time. If you'
New technology will show how RNA regulates gene activity
2dThe discovery of a huge number of long non-protein coding RNAs, aka lncRNAs, in the mammalian genome was a major surprise of the recent large-scale genomics projects. An international team including a bioinformatician from the Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology has developed a reliable method for assessing the rol
Coronapod: Fighting the misinformation pandemic
2dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01475-6 With questionable coronavirus content flooding airwaves and online channels, what's being done to limit its impact?
Coronavirus diaries: We'll meet again
2dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01476-5 A brief return to the lab reminds John Tregoning of the limitations of remote meetings and how much he misses his research group, sharing data and chats about rubbish television.
New technology will show how RNA regulates gene activity
2dAn international team of researchers has developed a reliable method for assessing the role of such RNAs. The new technique and the data obtained with it allow generating important hypotheses on how chromatin is composed and regulated, as well as identifying the specific functions of lncRNAs.
Like thunder without lightning
2dMergers between black holes and neutron stars in dense star clusters are quite unlike those that form in isolated regions where stars are few. Their associated features could be crucial to the study of gravitational waves and their source. Dr Manuel Arca Sedda of the Institute for Astronomical Computing at Heidelberg University came to this conclusion in a study that used computer simulations.
If used with caution, SARS-CoV-2 serological assays can guide reintroduction of workforce
2dWith several high-quality serological assays for SARS-CoV-2 now available, the key challenge in using them to help people return to 'normal life,' write Florian Krammer and Viviana Simon in this Perspective, will be to apply them in a strategic manner — one that considers their unique sensitivity and specificity levels, acknowledges the questions they don't yet answer, and more.
Impacts of different social distancing interventions detectable two weeks later, shows German modeling study
2dIn Germany, growth of COVID-19 cases declined after a series of three social distancing interventions, detectable at a two-week delay following each intervention, but only after the third- a far-reaching contact ban — did cases decline significantly.
Bizarre new species discovered… on Twitter
2dA new species of fungus has been discovered via Twitter and christened accordingly — Troglomyces twitteri. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen are behind the discovery of this unique fungal parasite that grows around the reproductive organs of millipedes.
New technology will show how RNA regulates gene activity
2dThe discovery of a huge number of long non-protein coding RNAs, aka lncRNAs, in the mammalian genome was a major surprise of the recent large-scale genomics projects. An international team including a bioinformatician from the Research Center of Biotechnology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology has developed a reliable method for assessing the rol
Pine martens like to have neighbors—but not too near
2dPine martens need neighbours but like to keep their distance, according to new research.
Pine martens like to have neighbors—but not too near
2dPine martens need neighbours but like to keep their distance, according to new research.
ExoMars rover upgrades and parachute tests
2dThe second ExoMars mission, scheduled for launch to the Red Planet in 2022, is taking advantage of the extra time to upgrade some of the rover's instruments and get ready for the next parachute high-altitude drop tests.
Watching the in situ hydrogen diffusion dynamics in magnesium on the nanoscale
2dSwitchable materials that have extreme material contrast and short switching times with negligible degradation can contribute to active plasmonic and nanophotonic systems. In order to understand their supreme properties, researchers must gather in-depth knowledge about nanoscopic processes. In a new study now published on Science Advances, Julian Karst and a team of scientists at the University of
The pandemic is killing the attraction of megacities
2dYou cannot be in the urban swing of things if there is no swing
We're Being Tested
2dPresident Trump pointed out yesterday that if we didn't do any testing for the virus we would have very few cases, which forces us to confront the issues posed by testing in general. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Corona-nedlukningen flyttede fokus på Twitter fra frygt til tillid – men også mistilid
2dEn ny kortlægning og analyse af corona-debatten på Twitter viser et markant skifte i stemningen…
Report: COVID Has Spread to the World's Largest Refugee Camp
2dTwo residents of the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh have tested positive for the coronavirus, the BBC reports . While they have been treated in isolation, a further 1,900 refugees are being tested — indicating fear that the pandemic could sweep through one of the world's most vulnerable populations. The two Rohingya refugees who tested positive were living in a camp with a population
Parents that know a child's preferences can assertively guide exercise
2dA parent who knows a child's preferences and participates in the activities can guide the child assertively without diminishing the child's enthusiasm for physical activity and exercise.
Estimated rates of COVID-19 in border counties in Iowa vs. Illinois
2dThis study compares COVID-19 cases in border counties in Iowa, which didn't issue a stay-at-home order, with cases in border counties in Illinois, which did.
Exploring climate change impacts through popular proverbs
2dThe proverbs related to environmental issues traditionally used by the local population in rural areas of Spain are currently considered imprecise and unreliable due to climate change impacts. This is the result of a study carried out by the Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) that presents a novel way of using the local knowledge embodie
Metagenomics reveals distinct microbiotypes in the giant clams Tridacna maxima
2dNew research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong, The Cawthron Institute and James Cook University, highlights the impacts of benthic species assemblages on the giant clams Tridacna maxima. The findings were recently published in the journal Microbiome.
Eavesdropping on single molecules with light by replaying the chatter
2dScientists have pioneered a new technique to expose hidden biochemical pathways involving single molecules at the nanoscale.
Clarification of microbial community structures around Antarctic lakes
2dThe research group of Assistant Prof. Yuu Hirose of the Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science at Toyohashi University of Technology, Niigata University, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), and the National Institute of Polar Research, has revealed the community structure of microorganisms living around freshwater lakes in the Langhovde and Skarvsnes ice-f
We're Being Tested
2dPresident Trump pointed out yesterday that if we didn't do any testing for the virus we would have very few cases, which forces us to confront the issues posed by testing in general. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Eavesdropping on single molecules with light by replaying the chatter
2dScientists have pioneered a new technique to expose hidden biochemical pathways involving single molecules at the nanoscale.
Metagenomics reveals distinct microbiotypes in the giant clams Tridacna maxima
2dNew research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong, The Cawthron Institute and James Cook University, highlights the impacts of benthic species assemblages on the giant clams Tridacna maxima. The findings were recently published in the journal Microbiome.
No evidence 'Madagascar cure' for covid-19 works, says WHO
2dThere is no evidence a herbal drink promoted by the president of Madagascar as a cure for covid-19 is effective, according to the head of the World Health Organization in Africa
To ud af fem danske fisk har det i maven: Her er det, du skal vide om plastik i havet
2dPlastik er overalt i naturen, men du skal ikke være bekymret for at spise det, siger professor.
Why the Coronavirus Hits Kids and Adults So Differently
2dEditor's Note: The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here . Only after New York City passed its current coronavirus peak did pediatricians notice a striking, new pattern: Dozens of kids who had been exposed to COVID-19 were coming in sick, but they weren't coughing. They didn't have severe respiratory distress. Instead, they had sky
Changelog: Covid Tracing Tracker updates as they happen
2dTechnology Review is running a project to monitor and observe the development and deployment of automated contact tracing apps aimed at curbing the spread of covid-19. Each weekday we review submissions, source information and update our database . This page lists changes, documentation, and reasoning where it is required. If you have a change to submit to the database, here's how to do it . Wedn
A soft touch for robotic hardware
2dRobots can be made from soft materials, but the flexibility of such robots is limited by the inclusion of rigid sensors necessary for their control. Researchers created embedded sensors, to replace rigid sensors, that offer the same functionality but afford the robot greater flexibility. Soft robots can be more adaptable and resilient than more traditional rigid designs. The team used cutting-edge
'Coronavirus murders': Media narrative about domestic abuse during lockdown misses the point
2dIn more "normal" times, two women a week are murdered by their partners in the UK, but these crimes rarely make the news. Now, following lockdown around the world, there has been a flurry of reports of a surge in domestic violence and abuse (DVA) cases. Domestic abuse has been deemed newsworthy. Has it taken a global health crisis to shine a light on violence against women in the home?
Why young people commit crime and how moral education could help
2dThere is a significant link between moral emotions and offending behavior in young people. Moral emotions are learnt—and more attention needs to be given to the teaching of morals in childhood to address this link between morality and crime.
When Did Homo Sapiens First Appear?
2dDetermining when the first modern human emerged on the scene is tricky.
Sourdough is having its moment, but how does it work?
2dAs we stay at home, a lot of folks are doing their own bread baking and as commercial yeast can be hard to come by, many are experimenting with sourdough. "It's really a glorified paper-mache paste, right? And you know you've got the consistency right if it's the same gloppiness as applesauce or toothpaste," says Erin McKenney, a lecturer in applied ecology and co-leader of the Wild Sourdough Cit
Pine martens like to have neighbors — but not too near
2dPine martens need neighbors but like to keep their distance, according to new research.
A soft touch for robotic hardware
2dRobots can be made from soft materials, but the flexibility of such robots is limited by the inclusion of rigid sensors necessary for their control. Researchers created embedded sensors, to replace rigid sensors, that offer the same functionality but afford the robot greater flexibility. Soft robots can be more adaptable and resilient than more traditional rigid designs. The team used cutting-edge
Coming Soon: A Nuclear Reactor—With a 3D-Printed Core
2dA nuclear reactor core is one of the most extreme human-made environments on the planet. These scientists just figured out how to print one.
So you want to be a coronavirus contact tracer? There's a class for that
2dHunting down people exposed to the coronavirus and quarantining them is seen as a vital step in controlling its spread, and now Johns Hopkins University has created a free online course to turn people of all backgrounds into a nationwide force of hunters.
University of Tartu study shows a low prevalence of the coronavirus in Estonia
2dThe results of a study conducted by the University of Tartu on the prevalence of the coronavirus were presented to the Government Committee responsible for the emergency situation on Tuesday. The results from the second week of the study continue to confirm the low prevalence of the virus in Estonia.
Model of critical infrastructures reveals vulnerabilities
2dAn interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding — a realistic concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Exploring climate change impacts through popular proverbs
2dThe proverbs related to environmental issues traditionally used by the local population in rural areas of Spain are currently considered imprecise and unreliable due to climate change impacts. This is the result of a study carried out by the Institut de Ciència i Tecnologia Ambientals of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) that presents a novel way of using the local knowledge embodie
Eavesdropping on single molecules with light by replaying the chatter
2dScientists have pioneered a new technique to expose hidden biochemical pathways involving single molecules at the nanoscale.
Treatment guidance for lung cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
2dTo help oncologists address the many challenges COVID-19-positive lung cancer patients present, a team of global lung cancer specialists this week published a review of lung cancer treatments for patients with COVID-19 in the current issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, the official journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).
Are 'eccentric' exercises best for ACL injuries?
2dEccentric exercises could dramatically increase muscle volume and improve outcomes for people with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, a new study with rats shows. The findings challenge conventional wisdom about which exercises are most beneficial during post-injury physical therapy, researchers say. People with ACL injuries can lose up to 40% of the muscle strength in the affected leg–wi
Applying the analogy method to improve the forecasting of strong convection
2dStrong convective weather, including thunderstorms, severe winds, hail, tornados, and short-term heavy rainfall, is a type of weather phenomenon that is extremely difficult to predict owing to its small spatial scales and short-term duration. In recent years, high-resolution numerical models have become the focus for weather forecasters to predict strong convective weather. They output simulated r
Essential supermarket workers face everyday suffering and managerial abuse, study finds
2dThe coronavirus outbreak has highlighted how important essential supermarket workers are, but in reality, they are often amongst the most poorly paid and undervalued employees within our society.
Bats Are Not Our Enemies
2dThe viruses they carry spill over into humans mostly when we encroach on their territory or drag them into ours—and bats do great good as well — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The language of being human | Poet Ali
2dYou speak far more languages than you realize, says Poet Ali. In a profound talk, he reveals how the idea of "language" goes far beyond a lexicon of words, communicating universal experiences like love, laughter and loneliness — and serving as a portal to cultures, feelings and thoughts that unite us all.
Bats Are Not Our Enemies
2dThe viruses they carry spill over into humans mostly when we encroach on their territory or drag them into ours—and bats do great good as well — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Study: COVID Patients Suffering Acute Kidney Damage
2dAccording to a new study conducted at Northwell Health, a large medical system located in New York, over a third of COVID-19 patients experienced acute kidney injury, Reuters reports . "We found in the first 5,449 patients admitted, 36.6% developed acute kidney injury," Kenar Jhaveri, associated chief of nephrology at Hofstra/Northwell and co-author of the study published in the journal Kidney In
Without intervention, model shows COVID-19 will drag at least 3.6 million Indonesians into poverty
2dThe COVID-19 lockdowns are projected to cause a decline in economic growth due to the restrictions on labour activities and economic production.
Four species of Elvis worm identified on the deep sea floor
2dA team of researchers from the University of California and CNRS-Sorbonne Université has identified four species of deep-sea worms that until now have been referred to as Elvis worms. In their paper published in the journal ZooKeys, the group describes the worms, how they were named, and some odd behavior they managed to capture on video.
K2-25: An eccentric hot Neptune with the mass of seven Earths
2dOf the roughly 4,300 exoplanets confirmed to date, about ten percent of them are classified as "hot Jupiters." These are planets with masses between about 0.4 and 12 Jupiter-masses and orbital periods less than about 110 days (implying that they orbit close to their star—usually much closer than Mercury is to the Sun—and have hot surface temperatures). A "hot Neptune" has a smaller mass, closer to
Chromium speciation in marine carbonates and implications on atmospheric oxygenation
2dThe oxidation of Earth's early atmosphere and ocean played an important role in the evolution of life. Reconstructing the paleo-redox conditions is crucial for the understanding of the coevolution of life and environment. The Cr isotopic composition in sedimentary rocks have been increasingly used as an emerging paleo-redox indicator. It is largely based on the assumption that when the atmospheric
Four species of Elvis worm identified on the deep sea floor
2dA team of researchers from the University of California and CNRS-Sorbonne Université has identified four species of deep-sea worms that until now have been referred to as Elvis worms. In their paper published in the journal ZooKeys, the group describes the worms, how they were named, and some odd behavior they managed to capture on video.
Sea skaters are a super source of inspiration
2dTiny sea skaters, as insect ocean pioneers, may hold the secret to developing improved water repellant materials. A KAUST study also provides insights into the insect's physical features, including the hairs and waxy coating that cover its body, and its movement to evade the sea's dangers.
Sea skaters are a super source of inspiration
2dTiny sea skaters, as insect ocean pioneers, may hold the secret to developing improved water repellant materials. A KAUST study also provides insights into the insect's physical features, including the hairs and waxy coating that cover its body, and its movement to evade the sea's dangers.
Light And Art Come Together
2dCelebrate the International Day of Light on May 16, 2020 Light And Art Come Together Video of Light And Art Come Together Technology Friday, May 15, 2020 – 10:30 Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor Celebrating the International Day of Light, May 16, 2020. #IDL2020 #Seethelight https://www.lightday.org/ Keep up to date with the latest content from Inside Science Filed under Optics Lasers Republish Autho
One in ten patients with major vascular event, infection, or cancer will be misdiagnosed
2dAccording to a new study published in De Gruyter's open access journal Diagnosis, approximately one in 10 people (9.6%) in the United States with symptoms caused by major vascular events, infections, or cancers will be misdiagnosed.
Worldwide IOF-ISCD survey of bone densitometry units published
2dA landmark global study of fracture liaison services carried out at the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit at University of Southampton in collaboration with the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), 25% of DXA facilities report not being accredited by professional or government organizations. The survey also
Sea skaters are a super source of inspiration
2dA study of marine Halobates species highlights how their waterproofing techniques, size and acceleration capability helped them colonize the ocean.
New bone-graft biomaterial gives patients a nicer smile and less pain
2dA new recipe for a bone-graft biomaterial that is supercooled before application should make it easier to meet dental patients' expectation of a good-looking smile while eliminating the pain associated with harvesting bone from elsewhere in their body.
Pine martens like to have neighbors — but not too near
2dPine martens need neighbors but like to keep their distance, according to new research.
Applying the analogy method to improve the forecasting of strong convection
2dAn analogy-based method in strong convection forecasts was introduced by using numerical model output.
Enhancement of bitter taste sensor reduces salt intake and improves cardiovascular dysfunction
2dResearchers from China for the first time found long-term high salt intake blunted the TRPM5-mediated aversive behavior to high salt concentrations, consequently promoting high salt intake and hypertension. Moreover, they also found that activation of TRPM5 by bitter melon extract ameliorates high salt-induced cardiovascular dysfunction.
UHN-U of T-led study shows antiviral drug can speed up recovery of COVID-19 patient
2dAn international team of researchers led by Dr. Eleanor Fish, emerita scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, and professor in the University of Toronto's Department of Immunology, has shown for the first time that treatment with interferon-α2b may significantly accelerate recovery of COVID-19 patients.
Soccer returns in empty stadiums: Research shows home advantage disappears
2dFor millions of football fans, we've had nothing but repeats to watch to get our fix in recent months. But starting from May 16, elite European football kicks off, courtesy of the German Bundesliga. But there will be a few differences.
How cells decide the way they want to recycle their content
2dAutophagy is a housekeeping process through which cells remove dysfunctional contents to balance energy sources during times of stress. Now, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identified a novel molecular mechanism by which a type of autophagy, called alternative autophagy, is activated. In a new study published in Nature Communications, they showed how a specific phosphor
5 Skulls That Shook Up the Story of Human Evolution
2dSkull finds can change the way we think about human origins — but often not without controversy.
How cells decide the way they want to recycle their content
2dAutophagy is a housekeeping process through which cells remove dysfunctional contents to balance energy sources during times of stress. Now, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identified a novel molecular mechanism by which a type of autophagy, called alternative autophagy, is activated. In a new study published in Nature Communications, they showed how a specific phosphor
Monitoring glaciers with optical fibers
2dSeismic monitoring of glaciers is essential to improving our understanding of their development and to predicting risks. SNSF Professor Fabian Walter has come up with a new monitoring tool in the form of optical fibers. The fibers are capable of monitoring entire glaciers.
Regional differences for ecosystems in Canada's three oceans under climate change
2dMarine species are projected to decline in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans yet increase in Arctic waters—this, according to climate change scenarios created by researchers using state-of-the-art modeling.
Mauna Kea has had more than a million deep long-period earthquakes over the past 20 years
2dA team of researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Oregon has found evidence that Mauna Kea has experienced over 1 million deep, long-period earthquakes (DLPs) over the past 19 years. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their study of the long-dormant volcano on Hawaii's Big Island, and what they learned about it. Robin Matoza with the Univ
Regional differences for ecosystems in Canada's three oceans under climate change
2dMarine species are projected to decline in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans yet increase in Arctic waters—this, according to climate change scenarios created by researchers using state-of-the-art modeling.
Pandemic decision: Caregiving at home or a nursing home?
2dHow should people choose between caregiving at home and a nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic? Nursing home residents and workers account for about one-third of COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far, according to media reports. "Probably the most important question is, do they want to go home with you?" Sheria Robinson-Lane , a gerontologist and assistant professor at the University o
Who's in charge of lifting U.S. lockdowns?
2dIn a nation with more than 90,000 governments, responses to the coronavirus pandemic have highlighted the challenges posed by the United States' system of federalism, where significant power rests with states and local governments. Wisconsin's Supreme Court just overturned their governor's order for residents to stay at home—and then several cities and counties imposed their own restrictions, very
The High Drama of a Homemade Survivor Game
2dEach installment of The Friendship Files features a conversation between The Atlantic 's Julie Beck and two or more friends, exploring the history and significance of their relationship. This week she talks with a group of college students separated by the pandemic who turned their fandom for the reality-competition show Survivor into their own at-home Survivor competition—complete with immunity
Chromium speciation in marine carbonates and implications on atmospheric oxygenation
2dQin and colleagues examined chromium (Cr) valence states in sedimentary carbonates and found that Cr(III) dominates in all samples formed in different geological periods. This finding is in apparent contradiction with the previous assumption that marine carbonates directly incorporate Cr(VI) from seawater, suggesting that some positive Cr isotopic values recorded in these rocks cannot be necessari
Clarification of microbial community structures around Antarctic lakes
2dA research team lead by Toyohashi University of Technology has revealed the community structure of microorganisms living around freshwater lakes, ice-free areas of Antarctica. An analysis of samples collected from lake shores, puddles, etc. using a next-generation sequencer has verified that cyanobacteria and tardigrades are widely distributed and specific eukaryotic algae are dominant in certain
Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is calling
2dMojito, appletini or a simple glass of fizz — they may take the edge off a busy day, but if you find yourself bingeing on more than a few, you could be putting your physical and mental health at risk according new research at the University of South Australia.
Quantifying the impact of interventions
2dSince the beginning of March, public life in Germany has been severely restricted due to the corona pandemic. Following the encouraging decline in the number of new cases of COVID-19, the debate on the effectiveness of interventions taken to date and on further relaxation of the restrictions is meanwhile gaining momentum.
Metagenomics reveals distinct microbiotypes in the giant clams Tridacna maxima
2dNew research conducted at CRIOBE and ENTROPIE research units, with the collaboration of the Swire institute of Marine Science of The University of Hong Kong, The Cawthron Institute and James Cook University, highlights the impacts of benthic species assemblages on the giant clams Tridacna maxima. The findings were recently published in the journal Microbiome.
R numbers offer no easy answers for UK to lift lockdown
2dModelling shows far fewer new infections occurring in London than the rest of Britain
A sustainable Arctic has to include Indigenous groups
2dFor more than a century, Inuit communities have carried the burden of colonialism, leading to impoverishment and suffering. The Arctic is rapidly transforming due to climate change, which only further afflicts traditional indigenous ways of life and showcases a form of neocolonialism.
Innovative virus research may save wheat and other crops
2dUC Riverside scientists have solved a 20-year-old genetics puzzle that could result in ways to protect wheat, barley, and other crops from a devastating infection.
REI Anniversary Sale: 21 Best Summer Outdoor Deals for 2020
2dHeading out? Whether it's for a solo run or hike, try to keep your distance. We hope our picks from these outdoor retailers can help.
Innovative virus research may save wheat and other crops
2dUC Riverside scientists have solved a 20-year-old genetics puzzle that could result in ways to protect wheat, barley, and other crops from a devastating infection.
Image: Hubble views galaxy host to two supernovae
2dApproximately 85 million light-years from Earth, in the constellation of Libra, is the beautiful galaxy NGC 5861, captured here by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope.
Light, fantastic: The path ahead for faster, smaller computer processors
2dLight is emerging as the leading vehicle for information processing in computers and telecommunications as our need for energy efficiency and bandwidth increases.
Rush back to work risks hundreds of thousands of lives
2dNew research outlines the effects on the economy and health outcomes of three distinct quarantine scenarios. The World Health Organized officially declared COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-Cov-2 virus, a pandemic on March 11. Nearly two months later, many municipalities and states around the country have decided to relax some of the limitations put in place to prevent the disease from spr
Boeing's new autonomous fighter jet has a pop-off, swappable nose
2dThe first finished "Loyal Wingman" prototype. (Boeing /) The US military's most futuristic and problematic fighter jet is the F-35, a very expensive aircraft that costs the Air Force around $82 million a pop. Exorbitant price tags like that, and other considerations, are spurring aircraft makers and air forces to think about ways to augment the fighter jets they have—planes flown by people—with s
Forsøg: Almindelig tale får spyt til at hænge i luften i op til 14 minutter
2dEt amerikansk forsøg viste, at de mange tusinder små dråber spyt, der flyver ud under samtale, kan bære virus i luften i flere minutter.
Forget Exercise—These Mice Got Ripped With Gene Therapy
2dTrying to hack fitness is a multi-million-dollar industry; we've all seen at least one ad featuring a purported miracle product that claims it can make people lose weight and look great—without even trying. From low-effort exercise machines to strange-ingredient diets to fat-burning belts and bands, there's no shortage of attempts to make it easy to be fit. A gene therapy trial performed on mice
Scientists study the impact of renewable energy on the economies of countries
2dResearchers at SUSU School of Economics and Management have analyzed the use of renewable energy sources for the economies of G7 countries. The study revealed the relationship between the economic development of regions with a large share of the energy industry in the economic sector and the environmental situation in these countries. The study finds positive impacts of the use of renewable resour
Light-emitting silicon for photonic computing
2dIf computers transmitted data using photons instead of electrons, they would perform better and use less power. European researchers are now studying a new light-emitting alloy of silicon and germanium to obtain photonic chips, which can revolutionize computing
Vollebak's Metal Jacket Is Armor Against … Something
2dWith its copper-infused garment, the company is looking to provide disease-resistant clothing—but has yet to actually test it.
Researchers reveal common origin of fermi bubbles and galactic center x-ray outflows
2dRecently, researchers at the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory have presented a new model that for the first time simultaneously explains the origins of both the Fermi bubbles and the Galactic center biconical X-ray structure, which was discovered in 2003.
How cells decide the way they want to recycle their content
2dResearchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identified a new phosphorylation site of Ulk1 as a novel regulating mechanism of alternative autophagy. By inducing DNA damage in MEFs using etoposide, the researchers found that Ulk1 became phosphorylated at the serine 746 site by RIPK3 in alternative autophagy, but not canonical autophagy (see Figure). These findings could help to under
Scientists develop noninvasive ultrasound neuromodulation technique
2dResearchers from the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a noninvasive ultrasound neuromodulation technique, which could potentially modulate neuronal excitability without any harm in the brain.
'Weird as hell': the Covid-19 patients who have symptoms for months
2dResearchers keen to work out why some people are suffering from 'long tail' form of the virus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage In mid-March Paul Garner developed what he thought was a "bit of a cough". A professor of infectious diseases, Garner was discussing the new coronavirus with David Nabarro, the UK's special envoy on the pandemic. At the end of the Zoom call, N
Public Discord Grows Amid Lockdowns and Mixed Virus Messages
2dMost experts warn that lifting coronavirus lockdown orders too soon could lead to a resurgence of cases unless there is a robust program to test, trace, and isolate infected people. But there are political and economic questions, too — and in the absence of such testing, the public is getting restless.
Tiny particle, big payoff
2dUC Riverside scientists have solved a 20-year-old genetics puzzle that could result in ways to protect wheat, barley, and other crops from a devastating infection.
Low-income adults less likely to receive preventive heart disease care
2dCompared with higher-income adults, Americans living at or below the federal poverty level are significantly less likely to be screened for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors or receive preventive counseling, regardless of existing CVD status. Results suggest nationwide intervention may be required to adequately address disparities in health care for low-income individuals who have no exist
Affordable Care Act linked to better heart failure care for minorities, yet disparities persist
2dHeart failure patients from underserved racial or ethnic groups who live in states that have adopted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid Expansion are more likely to receive recommended medical care than if they live in states that did not adopt the ACA Medicaid Expansion. Hispanic patients with heart failure were more likely to be prescribed recommended medications, and Asian patients were mor
Social good creates economic boost
2dAs unemployment rates skyrocket around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a world-first study out of Australia and Sweden has found social venture start-ups not only alleviate social problems but are also much more important for job creation than previously thought.
Social good creates economic boost
2dAs unemployment rates skyrocket around the world in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a world-first study has found social venture start-ups not only alleviate social problems but also are much more important for job creation than previously thought.
'Hot and messy' entanglement of 15 trillion atoms
2dQuantum entanglement is a process by which microscopic objects like electrons or atoms lose their individuality to become better coordinated with each other. Entanglement is at the heart of quantum technologies that promise large advances in computing, communications and sensing, for example, detecting gravitational waves.
How a 1,000‑year‑old tsunami in the Indian Ocean points to greater risk than originally thought
2dThe December 2004 trans-oceanic tsunami, generated by the 9.2 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake, changed the way people look at the sea and was a true turning point in tsunami science. The greatest impact of the tsunami was felt in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, and Thailand where more than 200,000 people lost their lives.
Reliable pet feeders for when you can't make it home in time for dinner
2dIt's chow time. (Amazon/) When you're rushing through coffee, collecting dry cleaning to drop off, and answering emails at the same time, sometimes you forget (or almost forget) to feed your dog before leaving the house. That's one scenario in which a pet feeder comes in handy. Another? When you want to take a weekend trip but can't find a cat sitter. Give yourself (and your best friend) a bit of
UK drops French exemption from 14-day quarantine for visitors
2dOnly key workers crossing Channel will be excluded but disputes over cross-border restrictions emerge across Europe
Researchers reveal common origin of Fermi bubbles and galactic center X-ray outflows
2dA pair of gigantic gamma-ray bubbles centered on the core of the Milky Way galaxy were discovered by the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope 10 years ago. But how these so-called "Fermi bubbles" arose was a mystery.
Malaria parasite ticks to its own internal clock
2dResearchers have long known that all of the millions of malaria parasites within an infected person's body move through their cell cycle at the same time. They multiply in sync inside red blood cells, then burst out in unison every few days. But how the parasites keep time was unclear. Now, a study finds that malaria has its own internal clock that causes thousands of genes to ramp up and down at
Image: Tiny NASA satellite captures first image of clouds and aerosols
2dThe Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (HARP) CubeSat achieved "first light" on April 16. The tiny satellite sent back its very first image over Europe with bright splashes of colors defining clouds and aerosols, which are tiny particles in the atmosphere. HARP's measurements help us better understand how clouds and aerosols impact weather, climate and air quality.
Vangsted skal styre nyt corona-testcenter
2dDirektør i Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed Anne-Marie Vangsted skal lede det nye Testcenter Danmark. Enhedschef og overlæge Anette Lykke Petri konstitueres som direktør for styrelsen.
Genome-wide pattern found in tumors from brain cancer patients predicts life expectancy
2dFor the past 70 years, the best indicator of life expectancy for a patient with glioblastoma — the most common and the most aggressive brain cancer — has been age at diagnosis. Now, an international team of scientists has experimentally validated a predictor that is not only more accurate but also more clinically relevant: a pattern of co-occurring changes in DNA abundance levels, or copy number
Washington Post's depictions of autism shift from 'cause and cure' to acceptance
2dThe Washington Post's depiction of autism has shifted over the years from a focus on 'cause and cure' toward one of acceptance and accommodation, say the authors of a study that examined 315 articles published from 2007 to 2017.
Detailed analysis of immune response to SARS-CoV-2 bodes well for COVID-19 vaccine
2dA new study documents a robust antiviral immune response to SARS-CoV-2 in a group of 20 adults who had recovered from COVID-19. The findings show that the body's immune system is able to recognize SARS-CoV-2 in many ways, dispelling fears that the virus may elude ongoing efforts to create an effective vaccine.
First identified nuclear fragments with a mass number up to 75 at Radioactive Ion Beam Line in Lanzou
2dRecently, the projectile fragmentation experiment of 78Kr at 300MeV/u was performed at the Heavy-Ion Research Facility in Lanzhou (HIRFL) at the Institute of Modern Physics.
New research examining dinosaur tooth fossils provides crucial insight into vertebrate evolution
2dIn the age of giant reptiles, sauropods were the biggest of all. Long-tailed, long-necked species like Diplodocus and Apatosaurus were the largest dinosaurs. From tip to tail, some sauropods were up to 40 metres long.
More people pedal to work in bike-share cities
2dBefore the COVID-19 pandemic, bike commuting increased 20% in cities that introduced bike share systems, according to a new study. If you've lived in a major or mid-size city for the past couple of years, you probably have seen bike-sharing bikes propped against a tree, strewn along the sidewalk, or standing "docked" at a station. The often brightly colored bikes with whimsical company names prom
How to Write Science Fiction That Isn't 'Useful'
2dThis interview contains spoilers for "The Conspiracy Museum." Read the story here . " The Conspiracy Museum ," a new short story by Robin Sloan, appears as part of "Shadowland," The Atlantic 's project about conspiracy thinking in America. To mark its publication, Sloan and Ellen Cushing, the special-projects editor at the magazine, discussed the story over email. Their conversation has been ligh
Great coolers that keep foods fresh and ready to eat
2dStay chill. (Depositphotos/) There's no denying it—when you're far from your kitchen or takeout, an ordinary sandwich can taste extraordinary. With the right cooler, you can save lunches, snacks, and even multi-course meals for later that retain their temperature and freshness. Clever use of aluminum foil, insulated containers, and even heated bricks can turn your cooler into a warmer for use all
Strong locks to protect your bike against theft
2dKeep your wheels where you want them. (Josh Bean via Unsplash/) Heist film fans know that for every security system that can't be beat, there's someone who can beat it. Protecting your bike is no different. If someone really wants your red vintage Schwinn, they can probably figure out how to steal it. However, good bike locks can offer powerful deterrents to bike rustlers on the prowl, especially
Differences in frugivores affect consumption of fruits and seed dispersal in tropical forests
2dFrugivory and seed dispersal are key processes that shape both plant and animal communities, and are important in the maintenance and regeneration of forest ecosystems threatened by environmental changes.
US states coronavirus tracker | Free to read
2dFind any US state in the live-updating and customisable version of the FT's Covid-19 trajectory charts
John Houghton (1931–2020)
2dNature, Published online: 15 May 2020; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-01365-x An IPCC founder and tenacious advocate for climate action.
Differences in frugivores affect consumption of fruits and seed dispersal in tropical forests
2dFrugivory and seed dispersal are key processes that shape both plant and animal communities, and are important in the maintenance and regeneration of forest ecosystems threatened by environmental changes.
HIV-1 viral cores enter nucleus collectively through nuclear endocytosis-like pathway
2dIn a study published online in Science China Life Sciences on May 15, ZHANG Xian-En's team from Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and collaborators discovered how HIV-1 viral cores can enter the nucleus. The researchers made their observations by combining cellular molecular imaging and electron microscopy.
Thief ants steal—and eat—the young of other ants, decimating their populations
2dNew study suggests thief ants have a profound impact on their ecosystem
20 Things You Didn't Know About Horses
2dHorses were domesticated some 5,000 years ago and have played a pivotal role in human history ever since.
HIV-1 viral cores enter nucleus collectively through nuclear endocytosis-like pathway
2dIn a study published online in Science China Life Sciences on May 15, ZHANG Xian-En's team from Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and collaborators discovered how HIV-1 viral cores can enter the nucleus. The researchers made their observations by combining cellular molecular imaging and electron microscopy.
Biased studies linked antidepressants in pregnancy to autism
2dTaking antidepressants during pregnancy does not appear to increase the child's risk of autism, according to a new meta-analysis. The review in the American Journal of Psychiatry examines 14 studies, many of which identified a connection between antidepressant use during pregnancy and autism. However, that research failed to account for ascertainment bias, which occurs when one group of patients
Asymptomatic spread makes testing key for COVID-19 fight
2dThe prevalence of asymptomatic cases—people infected with the virus who can spread it to others but don't feel sick—is one of the most challenging aspects of the coronavirus pandemic, researchers say. In Iceland, where a broad testing effort resulted in 5% of the country's population getting tested for COVID-19, a lab study suggested that as many as 50% of people who have the disease show no symp
Will Empty Bleachers Change the Psychology of Sports?
2dWhen German and US soccer kick off this summer, there will be no crowds. That might squelch the home-field advantage—and the emotion that drives players.
Why Facebook Censored an Anti-Trump Ad
2dPlus: A strategy code named Pandemic, an unexpected Supreme Court reference, and an update for subscribers.
Hancock claim of 'protective ring' round care homes questioned
2dONS figures show care home deaths in England and Wales could be double official toll
An inmate's love for math leads to new discoveries
2dThere are many examples of mathematical breakthroughs achieved in prison. Maybe the most famous is from the French mathematician Andre Weil, who came up with his hugely influential conjectures while in a military prison in Rouen, France. Another mathematical giant, Srinivasan Ramanujan, started off with no formal training in mathematics and produced most of his revolutionary results in complete is
Fare for personskade: Helsingør Stadion ramt af nye problemer
2dJordvoldene omkring banen på det nye Helsingør Stadion risikerer at styrte sammen, fordi de er anlagt forkert. Sammen med buler i banen og dårlige materialer er byggeriet blevet en træls kæde af fejl.
Mapping how evolutionary forces affect cancer growth could help doctors choose biopsies
2dA computer model that uses the principles of evolution to map the growth of populations of cancer cells in tumors could help doctors choose where to take biopsies from tumors, improving decisions about treatment.
Mapping how evolutionary forces affect cancer growth could help doctors choose biopsies
2dA computer model that uses the principles of evolution to map the growth of populations of cancer cells in tumors could help doctors choose where to take biopsies from tumors, improving decisions about treatment.
Study the effect of long-term oxygen deficiency
2dResearchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a method to study how muscle cells in the blood vessels of the lung permanently contract because of long-term oxygen deficiency. This phenomenon leads to increased pressure in the vessels of the lung and the strain on the heart increases. The effect is evident in lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the
Vissa måste äta mer socker för att känna söt smak – och får mer karies
2dPersoner med en speciell genvariant behöver äta mer socker för att känna söt smak, och de får också mer karies i tänderna. Det visar en ny avhandling vid Umeå universitet. Avhandlingen visar också att även personer som inte har den vanligaste kariesbakterien i munnen kan drabbas. – En slutsats är att man skulle kunna använda smaktest eller gentest för att identifiera personer som är i riskgrupp o
Study the effect of long-term oxygen deficiency
2dResearchers at Luleå University of Technology have developed a method to study how muscle cells in the blood vessels of the lung permanently contract because of long-term oxygen deficiency. This phenomenon leads to increased pressure in the vessels of the lung and the strain on the heart increases. The effect is evident in lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the
A study highlights the African affinities of the southwestern European Acheulean
2dThe Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) is the co-leader of a study published this week in the Journal of Paleolithic Archaeology that presents a synthesis of human occupation in the Iberian Peninsula Atlantic margin during the Early and Middle Paleolithic, and highlights the African affinities of Acheulean industry in southwestern Europe.
Biprodukter gör mjölkkor mer produktiva
2dNär mjölkkor utfodras med mycket spannmål och bönor som komplement till vallfoder äter de mer potentiella livsmedel än vad de producerar i form av mjölk. Men om man ersätter spannmål och bönor med biprodukter, såsom betfiber, drank, rapsmjöl och kli, så producerar korna mycket mer livsmedel än vad de äter. Människor och lantbrukets djur konkurrerar om de proteinfoder som jorden kan producera. Joh
Materials science group loses four papers, has four more flagged
2dA Springer Nature journal has retracted four papers by a group of materials scientists in France, Spain and Tunisia, and slapped expressions of concern on four more. All eight papers, from Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, share three common authors: Abdelmajid Lassoued, Salah Ammar, and Abdellatif Gadri, of Université de Gabès in Tunisia. … Continue reading
How Accurate Are Tests to Detect Coronavirus on Surfaces?
2dLabs and companies are already distributing some, but they vary drastically in price and potential performance
Tour operators are experiencing a run on deposits
2dA 2018 EU directive that forced tour operators to honour refunds within 14 days has inadvertently turned them into undercapitalised banks.
Purification of wastewater may lead to an imbalance between nitrogen and phosphorus
2dThe amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in surface water has been reduced through purification of wastewater. Nonetheless, toxic algae blooms still flourish frequently. Because the purification plants are better at removing phosphorus than nitrogen, the balance between these two elements is shifting on a global scale. This results in a comparatively high level of nitrogen in the purified water, whic
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