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Museum scientists: Prepare for next pandemic now by preserving animal specimens in natural history
1dIt's been more than a year since the first cases were identified in China, yet the exact origins of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a mystery. Though strong evidence suggests that the responsible coronavirus originated in bats, how and when it crossed from wildlife into humans is unknown.
A bucket of water can reveal climate change impacts on marine life in the Arctic
1dClimate change prompts many important questions, not least how it affects animals and plants: Do they adapts, gradually migrate to different areas or become extinct? And what is the role played by human activities? This applies not least to Greenland and the rest of the Artic, which are expected to face the greatest effects of climate changes.
Family court decisions distorted by misuse of key research, say experts
1dFamily courts are misunderstanding and misusing research around how children form close relationships with their caregivers, say an international group of experts.
Scientists identify 'immune cop' that detects SARS-CoV-2
1dScientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have identified the sensor in human lungs that detects SARS-CoV-2 and signals that it's time to mount an antiviral response.
High doses of saccharin don't lead to diabetes in healthy adults, study finds
1dFor those trying to live a healthy lifestyle, the choice between sugar and artificial sweeteners such as saccharin can be confusing. A new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Medicine found the sugar substitute saccharin doesn't lead to the development of diabetes in healthy adults as previous studies have suggested.
Study of flowers with two types of anthers solves mystery that baffled Darwin
1dMost flowering plants depend on pollinators such as bees to transfer pollen from the male anthers of one flower to the female stigma of another flower, enabling fertilization and the production of fruits and seeds. Bee pollination, however, involves an inherent conflict of interest, because bees are only interested in pollen as a food source. A new study describes a pollination strategy involving
Enlightening dark ions
1dEvery field has its underlying principles. For economics it's the rational actor; biology has the theory of evolution; modern geology rests on the bedrock of plate tectonics.
Dansk kabelgigant skal udvikle prototype til verdens længste superleder
1dPLUS. Trods besværlig køling og dyre materialer kan et superledende kabel være den billigste løsning til at opgradere transmissionskapaciteten i den tæt beboede storby München. Nu går et konsortium af partnere med danske NKT iblandt i gang med at udvikle en prototype.
New study of Earth's crust shows global growth spurt three billion years ago
1dCurtin University researchers have used ancient crystals from eroded rocks found in stream sediments in Greenland to successfully test the theory that portions of Earth's ancient crust acted as 'seeds' from which later generations of crust grew.
Disneyland Will Turn Into a Giant Vaccine Distribution Center
1dThe iconic Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California will transform into a "super site" for COVID-19 vaccinations in the surrounding Orange County later this week, CNN reports , opening up its doors to thousands of residents per day to receive the shot. "The Disneyland Resort, the largest employer in the heart of Orange County, has stepped up to host the county's first Super [point-of-dispensing]
Man Has Only Two Password Guesses Left to Recover $236 Million in Bitcoin
1dLocked Out With recent highs in the price of Bitcoin, an unfortunate phenomenon is emerging: People who accrued vast fortunes in the cryptocurrency are realizing that they've long since lost the passwords to their encrypted digital wallets. Take Stefan Thomas, a programmer in San Francisco, who told The New York Times that he has 7,002 Bitcoin tucked away — currently worth about $236 million, nea
Soil degradation costs U.S. corn farmers a half-billion dollars every year
1dOne-third of the fertilizer applied to grow corn in the U.S. each year simply compensates for the ongoing loss of soil fertility, leading to more than a half-billion dollars in extra costs to U.S. farmers every year, finds new research from the University of Colorado Boulder.
How many tests after vasectomy? Guideline update leads to change in practice
1dA change in evidence-based guidelines for vasectomy may have led to a reduction in the number of follow-up tests to confirm the procedure was successful, reports a study in Urology Practice®, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
UCF researchers use advanced light to reveal how different biofuels behave
1dVehicles have evolved to become more efficient and sophisticated, but their fuel hasn't necessarily evolved along with them. The Department of Energy is determined to identify cleaner burning and renewable alternatives to gasoline, and through the work of two UCF researchers, the DOE is one step closer to that goal.
Discovery of a new approach to inhibiting a highly treatment-refractory liver cancer
1dBlocking placental growth factor (PlGF), a member of the vascular endothelial growth factor family, inhibits the progression of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and enhances the efficacy of chemotherapy in mouse models. This novel approach to targeting the connective tissue microenvironment of ICC, a rare but notoriously treatment-resistant form of liver cancer, could pave the way for combina
Study identifies immune response biomarkers, novel pathways in four marine mollusc species
1dA new study involving the University of Maine assessed immune responses in four economically important marine mollusc species — the blue mussel, soft-shell clam, Eastern oyster, and Atlantic jackknife clam — and identified new biomarkers relating to changes in protein function involved in novel regulatory mechanisms of important metabolic and immunological pathways.
Formula predicts ideal dose of stem cells to cure HIV
1dScientists have determined the optimal conditions following a stem cell transplant that could control HIV without the need of an everyday pill, according to a study published today in eLife .
Scientists study use of abundant enzyme in tumor cells to monitor cancer treatment
1dAfter 14 years studying the action of the enzyme LMWPTP in tumor cells, Brazilian researchers conclude that the molecule is associated with chemotherapy resistance and metastasis.
Researchers develop laser-based process to 3D print detailed glass objects
1dResearchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass. With further development, the new method could be useful for making complex optics for vision, imaging, illumination or laser-based applications.
Hip fracture incidence expected to increase two-to-three fold in some Eurasian countries
1dA new report on the burden of osteoporosis in the Russian Federation and seven other Eurasian countries warns of increasing fracture rates due to expected demographic changes, and poor access to diagnosis and treatment.
Higher live birth rates found after transferring fresh rather than frozen embryos…
1dLeveraging national data from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART), the Brigham researchers found that, in cycles using freshly retrieved donor eggs, fresh embryo transfers were indeed associated with significantly higher live birth rates compared to frozen embryo transfers. The team's findings are published in JAMA.
Suicide among individuals with autism spectrum disorder
1dNational register data from Denmark were used to examine if people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have higher rates of suicide attempts and suicide compared to those without ASD and to identify potential risk factors.
Singing a tumor test song
1dSinging may be the next-generation, noninvasive approach to determining the health of a patient's thyroid. When a person sings, the vibrations create waves in the tissue near the vocal tract called shear waves. If a tumor is present in the thyroid, the elasticity of its surrounding tissue increases, stiffening, and causing the shear waves to accelerate. Using ultrasound imaging to measure these wa
Rate of neonatal abstinence syndrome, maternal opioid-related diagnoses in US
1dVariations and changes in national and state rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome and maternal opioid-related diagnoses were examined in this observational study.
Can sodium-ion batteries replace trusty lithium-ion ones?
1dSodium-ion batteries are a potential replacement for lithium batteries, but different anodes are needed for the same level of performance. Amorphous carbon is known to be a useful anode, because it has defects and voids that can be used to store sodium ions. Nitrogen/phosphorus-doped carbon also offers appealing electrical properties. In Applied Physics Reviews , researchers describe how they appl
Disposable helmet retains cough droplets, minimizes transmission to dentists
1dDentists and otolaryngologists are at particular risk of infection of COVID-19, since they need direct access to the mouth, nose, and throat of patients. The current solutions are expensive, not highly effective, and not very accessible. In Physics of Fluids, researchers discuss their design of an open-faced helmet that is connected to a medical-grade air filtration pump from the top that creates
Tissue stiffness likely drives immune responses in many chronic diseases
1dStiffness in our tissues causes tension in our cells. Research shows that stiffness impacts the innate immune system by upping its metabolism. Buck Institute findings suggest the cellular tension likely sets off an inflammatory loop that contributes to the development of chronic diseases of aging. Researchers present an emerging way of looking at how the immune system functions, possibilities for
Wearable electronics for continuous cardiac, respiratory monitoring
1dA small and inexpensive sensor, announced in Applied Physics Letters and based on an electrochemical system, could potentially be worn continuously by cardiac patients or others who require constant monitoring. A solution containing electrolyte substances is placed into a small circular cavity that is capped with a thin flexible diaphragm, allowing detection of subtle movements when placed on a pa
UK science advisers: publish evidence behind COVID vaccine changes
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00045-8 Countries that change established coronavirus vaccine schedules must be transparent, both to maintain public trust and so others can benefit from their knowledge.
Fossils' soft tissues helping to solve puzzle that vexed Darwin
1dRemarkably well-preserved fossils are helping scientists unravel a mystery about the origins of early animals that puzzled Charles Darwin.
The Arctic Ocean Is Teeming With Microfibers From Clothes
1dScientists find an average of 40 microplastic particles per cubic meter of the northern water. The likely source? The synthetic clothing in our washing machines.
Wearable electronics for continuous cardiac, respiratory monitoring
1dA highly sensitive wearable sensor for cardiorespiratory monitoring could potentially be worn continuously by cardiac patients or others who require constant monitoring.
Best computer speakers: Make music, video chats, and more a whole lot clearer
1dElevate your audio with these great computer speakers. (Sebastian Bednarek via Unsplash/) Let's face it: The audio capability of your PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone probably isn't anywhere near powerful enough to get the party started. Sure, many computers deliver sound that might be passable if you're watching a tutorial, catching the latest viral video, or participating in a Zoom happy hour,
A Late Burst of Climate Denial Extends the Era of Trump Disinformation
1dTwo Trump administration officials have been reassigned over the posting of debunked papers, with the imprimatur of the White House, that questioned the scientific consensus on climate change.
Unsure how to help reverse insect declines? Scientists suggest simple ways
1dEntomologist Akito Kawahara's message is straightforward: We can't live without insects. They're in trouble. And there's something all of us can do to help.
Tapping the brain to boost stroke rehabilitation
1dStroke survivors who had ceased to benefit from conventional rehabilitation gained clinically significant arm movement and control by using an external robotic device powered by the patients' own brains.
Study finds NRA stakeholders conflicted in wake of shootings
1dA recent study finds that, in the wake of a mass shooting, National Rifle Association (NRA) employees, donors and volunteers had extremely mixed emotions about the organization – reporting higher levels of both positive and negative feelings about the NRA, as compared to people with no NRA affiliation.
New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm function
1dUniversity of Washington researchers helped six Seattle-area people with spinal cord injuries regain some hand and arm mobility.
Texas A&M research explores how melanoma grows and spreads
1dThe first step in treating cancer is understanding how it starts, grows and spreads throughout the body. A relatively new cancer research approach is the study of metabolites, the products of different steps in cancer cell metabolism, and how those substances interact.
SARS-CoV-2 can infect neurons and damage brain tissue, study indicates
1dUsing both mouse and human brain tissue, researchers at Yale School of Medicine have discovered that SARS-CoV-2 can directly infect the central nervous system and have begun to unravel some of the virus's effects on brain cells. The study, published today in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM), may help researchers develop treatments for the various neurological symptoms associated with COV
Scientists reveal how gut microbes can influence bone strength in mice
1dGut microbes passed from female mice to their offspring, or shared between mice that live together, may influence the animals' bone mass, says a new study published today in eLife .
Extreme droughts may hit 2X as many people by century's end
1dBy the late 21st century, the global land area and number of people facing extreme droughts could more than double, going from 3% during 1976-2005 to 7%-8%, researchers report. "More and more people will suffer from extreme droughts if a medium-to-high level of global warming continues and water management is maintained at its present state," says lead author Yadu Pokhrel, associate professor of
How carbon capture networks could help curb climate change | Bas Sudmeijer
1dWhat if we could build a global waste disposal service for carbon? In this forward-thinking talk, carbon capture advisor Bas Sudmeijer proposes building CO2 networks: partnerships between cities around the world that would share the cost and geological resources needed to trap emissions deep in the earth — and give us a shot at stalling climate change.
Julius Schachter, Renowned Chlamydia Researcher, Dies at 84
1dStarting in the late 1960s, the UCSF microbiologist pioneered investigations into the deadly disease that have led to the near eradication of trachoma, a chlamydia-related eye infection.
NASA Reportedly Detects Signal Coming From One of Jupiter's Moons
1dGanymede Signal NASA's Juno space probe has made an exciting discovery in Jupiter's orbit, according to a NASA ambassador: the small spacecraft reportedly detected an FM radio signal coming from the Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. It's almost certainly a natural signal, the ambassador said. "It's not E.T," Patrick Wiggins, one of NASA's Ambassadors to Utah, told local Utah news station KTVX rep
NASA Extends Jupiter and Mars Missions
1dNASA builds its hardware to last. Missions like Curiosity, Hubble, and New Horizons have survived long past their initial design life. This allows NASA to wring out every bit of science from its most successful missions, and now you can add Juno and InSight to the list. NASA has given both robotic explorers a new lease on life, and Juno will expand its focus to include Jupiter's moons. The InSigh
Shortening college athlete COVID quarantine may boost adherence without increasing risk
1dCatherine O'Neal, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine's branch campus in Baton Rouge, is a co-author of a paper reporting that shortening the length of quarantine due to COVID exposure when supported by mid-quarantine testing may increase compliance among college athletes without increasing risk.
Cats may help increase empathy, decrease anxiety for kids with autism
1dWhile there is plenty of existing research emphasizing the benefits of dogs for children with autism, Carlisle's newest study has found cats may help increase empathy while decreasing separation anxiety for children with autism.
New humanized mouse model provides insight into immunotherapy resistance
1dWistar scientists have created an advanced humanized immune system mouse model that allows them to examine resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapies in melanoma. It has revealed a central role for mast cells.
Spatial distribution of planktonic ciliates in the western Pacific Ocean: Along the transect from Shenzhen (China) to Pohnpei (Micronesia)
1dAnnouncing a new publication for Marine Life Science & Technology journal. In this research article the authors Hungchia Huang, Jinpeng Yang, Shixiang Huang, Bowei Gu, Ying Wang, Lei Wang and Nianzhi Jiao from Xiamen University, Xiamen, China and Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China consider the spatial distribution of planktonic ciliates in the western Pacific Ocea: along a transect from Shen
Julius Schachter, Renowned Chlamydia Researcher, Dies at 84
1dStarting in the late 1960s, the UCSF microbiologist pioneered investigations into the deadly disease that have led to the near eradication of trachoma, a chlamydia-related eye infection.
The attack on the Capitol had all the ingredients of a COVID-19 superspreader event
1dThe events that occurred were concerning for more than just political reasons. (Cameron Smith on Unsplash/) Any time an event is held, COVID-19 infection is a risk. After all, the virus loves nothing more than people crowding together and talking loudly. But of course, not all events are created equal: The risk of spreading COVID-19 at a 10-person outdoor wedding where everyone is masked up is go
Her bliver roer og halm til biogas – men regler står i vejen
1dPLUS. Stadigt flere landmænd bruger halm i deres biogasanlæg takket være samensilering med våde, sukkerholdige afgrøder som roer. Men en politisk fastsat grænse for den slags energiafgrøder gør det svært at drive biogasproduktion.
The Capitol Rioters Weren't 'Low Class'
1dThey were business owners , CEOs , state legislators , police officers , active and retired service members, real-estate brokers , stay-at-home dads , and, I assume, some Proud Boys. The mob that breached the Capitol last week at President Donald Trump's exhortation, hoping to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, was full of what you might call "respectable people." They left d
Nationalparkernas besöksmaterial särskiljer människor från naturen
1dPandemin har fått många svenskar att bege sig ut i skog och mark och inte minst nationalparkerna har varit välbesökta. Forskare vid Linköpings universitet har studerat besöksinformation om svenska nationalparker och resultatet visar att materialet – kanske motsatt sitt syfte – späder på föreställningen om att människan inte är en del av naturen. Sveriges 30 nationalparker är områden som är särski
Protecting lungs from ventilator-induced injury
1dAn unfortunate truth about using mechanical ventilation to save lives is that the pressure can cause further lung damage. Scientists have identified a helpful molecule produced by immune cells during ventilation and are working to boost that natural process in pursuit of a therapy that could lower the chances for lung damage in patients on vents.
Cold snap brings Spain lowest temperatures in 20 years
1dMuch of Spain struggled Tuesday in the aftermath of a massive snowfall that hardened into ice amid a record cold snap that turned streets and roads into safety hazards in areas unaccustomed to extreme winters.
Sustainable transportation: Clearing the air on nitrogen doping
1dProton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are an energy storage technology that will help lower the environmental footprint of transportation. These fuel cells make use of a chemical reaction known as oxygen reduction. This reaction needs a low-cost catalyst for widespread commercial applications. Nitrogen-doped carbon is one such catalyst, but the chemical details of how nitrogen doping works are
Study finds risk factors linked to COVID-19 mental health impacts for college students
1dA study of students at seven public universities across the United States has identified risk factors that may place students at higher risk for negative psychological impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Bespoke' analysis of DNA packaging sheds light on intricacies of the fundamental process
1dResearchers from Skoltech and their colleagues have optimized data analysis for a common method of studying the 3D structure of DNA in single cells of a Drosophila fly. The new approach allows the scientists to peek with greater confidence into individual cells to study the unique ways DNA is packaged there and get closer to understanding this crucial process's underlying mechanisms.
A bucket of water can reveal climate change impacts on marine life in the Arctic
1dWe know very little about marine life in the Arctic. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, are trying to change that. They have shown that a simple water sample makes it possible to monitor the presence, migration patterns and genetic diversity of bowhead whales in an otherwise hard-to-reach area. The method can be used to understand how climate changes and human activit
Rotten egg gas could guard against Alzheimer's disease
1dTypically characterized as poisonous, corrosive and smelling of rotten eggs, hydrogen sulfide's reputation may soon get a face-lift thanks to Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers. In experiments in mice, researchers have shown the foul-smelling gas may help protect aging brain cells against Alzheimer's disease.
Scientists have synthesized an unusual superconducting barium superhydride
1dA new exotic compound, BaH12, has been discovered by experiment and theory. Unusually, it is a molecular metal and demonstrates the superconducting transition around 20?K at 140?GPa
Hospitals must help their own COVID long-haulers recover, experts argue
1dThousands of frontline health care workers risked their lives to save others during the pandemic. Some are suffering long-term complications of COVID-19. Yet there are no clear guidelines in most institutions to provide the necessary support to help their workers recover and return to work. Without accommodations, COVID long-haulers may be forced to leave the health care workforce — at a time whe
New technology reveals fast and slow twitch muscle fibers respond differently to exercise
1dScientists at the University of Copenhagen have performed the most in-depth analysis of fast and slow twitch muscle fibers and the different ways they respond to exercise. Their novel approach uses large scale protein analysis of freeze-dried muscle samples, which opens the door for new analyses of muscle samples that are located in freezers around the world.
Museum scientists: Prepare for next pandemic now by preserving animal specimens in natural history
1dIt's been more than a year since the first cases were identified in China, yet the exact origins of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a mystery. Though strong evidence suggests that the responsible coronavirus originated in bats, how and when it crossed from wildlife into humans is unknown.
Study finds future too warm for baby sharks
1dA new study conducted at the New England Aquarium finds that as climate change causes the ocean to warm, baby sharks are born smaller, exhausted, undernourished, and into environments that are already difficult for them to survive in.
Artificial intelligence puts focus on the life of insects
1dScientists are combining artificial intelligence and advanced computer technology with biological know how to identify insects with supernatural speed. This opens up new possibilities for describing unknown species and for tracking the life of insects across space and time
Turbulent dynamics in the human brain could revolutionize the understanding of its functionality
1dAccording to a new study, published on 8 December in Cell Reports , by Gustavo Deco, director of the Center for Brain and Cognition, and Morten L. Kringelbach, researcher at the Department of Psychiatry of the University of Oxford (United Kingdom) and the Center for Music in the Brain of the University of Aarhus (Denmark).
New taxonomy of non-skeletal rare disorders with impact on bone
1dA new paper published in Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Skeletal Rare Diseases Working Group provides a first taxonomic classification of selected non-skeletal rare congenital disorders with an impact on bone physiology on the basis of phenotypes. The diseases have been described according to the systemic disease; genetic defect; pathophysiolog
Strategy tested in mice protects against SARS-CoV-2 & coronaviruses that represent human threats
1dAn immunization strategy tested in mice protects against infection from SARS-CoV-2, as well as from potentially emerging animal coronaviruses, researchers say.
How will SARS-CoV-2 severity change in the next decade?
1dWhat will the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak look like ten years from now as it passes from pandemic to endemic, maintained at a constant baseline level in populations without being fueled by outside infections?
New small antibodies show promising effects against COVID-19 infection
1dResearchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have developed, in collaboration with researchers in Germany and the US, new small antibodies, also known as nanobodies, which prevent the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus from entering human cells. The research study, published in Science, shows that a combined nanobody had a particularly good effect – even if the virus mutated. According to the researchers, t
New promising antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
1dAn international team led by the University of Bonn (Germany) identified and further developed novel antibody fragments against the SARS coronavirus-2. These "nanobodies" are smaller than classic antibodies penetrating the tissue better and can be produced in larger quantities. The researchers also combined the nanobodies into potentially particularly effective molecules attacking different parts
Another common cold virus? Modeling SARS-CoV-2's progress through the ages
1dWhat is the endgame for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that is causing worldwide devastation? If it becomes endemic — circulating in the general population — and most people are exposed in childhood, SARS-CoV-2 may join the ranks of mild cold-causing coronaviruses that currently circulate in humans, according to a model developed by Emory and Penn State scientists.
Healthcare Nutrition Council leads the way on medical food discussions
1dMedical foods help patients manage their nutritional needs, yet it can be very difficult for patients to have access to them. In August 2019, the Healthcare Nutrition Council (HNC), in partnership with the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), held the Medical Foods Workshop: Science, Regulation, and Practical Aspects.
DiosCURE to develop highly specific single-chain antibodies against SARS-CoV-2
1dPreclinical studies demonstrated that the identified candidates selectively target two distinct epitopes of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein at once, which largely prevents the emergence of escape mutants.
Fossils' soft tissues helping to solve puzzle that vexed Darwin
1dRemarkably well-preserved fossils are helping scientists unravel a mystery about the origins of early animals that puzzled Charles Darwin.
Record drop in cancer mortality for second straight year due to improved lung cancer treatment
1dOverall cancer death rates in the United States dropped continuously from 1991 through 2018 for a total decrease of 31%, including a 2.4% decline from 2017 to 2018.
Ekspertrapport: Brooperatør burde have forhindret fatalt italiensk brokollaps
1dPLUS. Selv om designet var den grundlæggende årsag til, at en italiensk motorvejsbro kollapsede i 2018, så både kunne og burde selskabet, der drev broen, have forhindret kollapset med bedre overvågning og vedligehold, lyder det i en ny ekspertrapport.
Some kindergartners are more likely later to be heavy users of online tech, according to new research
1dSpecific groups of kindergartners in the U.S. are more likely to be frequent users of social networking, online gaming or messaging by the end of fifth grade, according to our new study in the journal Child Development. My colleagues and I identified these groups based on analyses of data from 10,460 U.S. schoolchildren followed over six years. Understanding which children are frequent users of on
Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list
1dThe interior least tern, a hardy Midwestern bird that survived a craze for its plumage and dam-building that destroyed much of its habitat, has soared off the endangered species list.
Recovered Midwestern bird soars off endangered species list
1dThe interior least tern, a hardy Midwestern bird that survived a craze for its plumage and dam-building that destroyed much of its habitat, has soared off the endangered species list.
New functions of integrin and talin discovered by an international research network
1dResearchers at Tampere University, Finland, have published new results in collaboration with an international research network that help to understand the biological phenomena mediated by cell membrane integrin receptors and contribute to the development of methods for the treatment of cancer.
Extra living costs pile financial pressure on low-income families during lockdown
1dThe pandemic has placed significant financial pressures on poorer households—with the cost of extra food, energy, and remote learning having a greater impact on low-income families, a new study shows.
New functions of integrin and talin discovered by an international research network
1dResearchers at Tampere University, Finland, have published new results in collaboration with an international research network that help to understand the biological phenomena mediated by cell membrane integrin receptors and contribute to the development of methods for the treatment of cancer.
Coronavirus Will Resemble the Common Cold, Scientists Predict
1dOnce immunity is widespread in adults, the virus rampaging across the world will come to resemble the common cold, scientists predict.
Image: Madrid snowbound
1dCaptured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission on 11 January 2021 at 12:14 CET, this image of Madrid in Spain appears to have been taken in black and white. In fact, it is a true-colour image—but the heaviest snowfall in 50 years has blanketed the region, turning the landscape white.
New insights from original Domesday survey revealed
1dA new interpretation of the survey behind Domesday Book—the record of conquered England compiled on the orders of William the Conqueror in 1086—has emerged from a major new study of the survey's earliest surviving manuscript.
Model could lead to personalized artificial hips that last
1dModeling how artificial hips hold up over time could make life better for people with replacement joints, researchers report. Their new computational study simulates and tracks how hips evolve, uniquely incorporating fluid dynamics and roughness of the joint surfaces, as well as factors clinicians typically use to predict how well implants will stand up over their expected 15-year lifetime. The r
Future too warm for baby sharks
1dAs climate change causes the world's oceans to warm, baby sharks are born smaller, exhausted, undernourished and into environments that are already difficult for them to survive in.
Blodförlust underskattas mer om offret är kvinna
1dLekmän har svårt att uppskatta hur allvarlig blodförlusten är hos en skadad person. Små volymer blod överskattas och stora volymer underskattas. Blodförlusten underskattas mer för kvinnliga offer än manliga offer, oavsett volym och den upplevs också som mindre livshotande när kvinnor blöder. Forskare från Linköpings universitet och Old Dominion University , USA, ville undersöka allmänhetens förmå
Flyer tipping
1dYou would be forgiven for not paying attention to the usual suspects of climate denial right now, but they are trying to keep busy anyway. Last week (January 8), Roy Spencer [ Update Jan 13 : now deleted] posted a series of Climate Change "flyers" on his personal blog that purported to be organised by David Legates (NOAA, detailed to Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), nominally on le
Meet Assembloids, Mini Human Brains With Muscles Attached
1dIt's not often that a twitching, snowman-shaped blob of 3D human tissue makes someone's day. But when Dr. Sergiu Pasca at Stanford University witnessed the tiny movement , he knew his lab had achieved something special. You see, the blob was evolved from three lab-grown chunks of human tissue: a mini-brain, mini-spinal cord, and mini-muscle. Each individual component, churned to eerie humanoid pe
Using electricity to increase the amount of data that can be stored by DNA
1dA team of researchers at Columbia University has developed a way to allow DNA strands to store more data. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group applied a small amount of electricity to DNA strands to allow for encoding more information than was possible with other methods.
Study finds NRA stakeholders conflicted in wake of shootings
1dA recent study finds that, in the wake of a mass shooting, National Rifle Association (NRA) employees, donors and volunteers had extremely mixed emotions about the organization—reporting higher levels of both positive and negative feelings about the NRA, as compared to people with no NRA affiliation.
In 25 years the number of hoverfly species has fallen sharply in German nature reserves
1dBesides a sharp decrease in the total biomass of flying insects in German nature reserves, the diversity of species has also declined. Researchers from Radboud University have shown that this applies to hoverflies. Insect populations have declined across the board, especially among more common species. The researchers will publish their results on 12 January in a special edition of PNAS that is de
Using electricity to increase the amount of data that can be stored by DNA
1dA team of researchers at Columbia University has developed a way to allow DNA strands to store more data. In their study, published in the journal Science, the group applied a small amount of electricity to DNA strands to allow for encoding more information than was possible with other methods.
UK government must urgently rethink lateral flow test roll out, warn experts
1dUK government plans to widen the roll out of the Innova lateral flow test without supporting evidence risks serious harm, warn experts in The BMJ today.
Like plants do: non-classical photosynthesis by earth's inorganic semiconducting minerals
1dAlthough much is known about biological photosynthesis, its evolutionary origin remains a mystery. In a recent study, scientists from Peking University, China, investigate the interaction between sunlight and minerals abundant on the Earth surface and propose novel mechanisms behind non-classical photosynthesis. Their work sheds light on the chemical history of our planet and suggests a way in whi
The three days pregnancy sickness is most likely to start pinpointed
1dResearchers from the University of Warwick have narrowed the time frame that nausea and vomiting during pregnancy will potentially start to just three days for most women, opening up the possibility for scientists to identify a biological cause for the condition.
Low fitness linked to higher psoriasis risk later in life
1dIn a major register-based study, scientists at University of Gothenburg, Sweden, have now demonstrated a connection between inferior physical fitness in young adults and elevated risk of the autoimmune disease psoriasis. For the male recruits to compulsory military training who were rated as the least fit, the risk of developing psoriasis later was 35 percent higher than for the fittest.
Sustainable transportation: clearing the air on nitrogen doping
1dResearchers from the University of Tsukuba elucidated the initial reaction pathways on the pyridinic nitrogen atoms at the armchair edges of doped carbon catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells. This will help optimize a low-carbon technology for future transportation needs.
Hope for children with rare heart condition: novel stem cell therapy to save the day
1dIn a new study, scientists at Okayama University isolated cardiac stem cells and assessed their potential use as regenerative therapy in young patients with cardiac defects. They confirmed the safety and effectiveness of their proposed treatment in early-phase trials and even identified the mechanism through which the stem cells improved cardiac function. Based on these preliminary findings, they
SUTD develops new model of influence maximization
1dThe model will enhance the robustness of networks to adversarial attacks and will benefit both practitioners and organizations.
Rising health risks mean stronger regulations needed for smokeless tobacco
1dResearchers at the University of York are calling for more stringent regulatory measures to reduce the health burden of smokeless tobacco, a product often found in UK stores without the proper health warnings and as a result of illicit trading.
New functions of integrin and talin discovered by an international research network
1dResearchers at Tampere University, Finland, have published new results in collaboration with an international research network that help to understand the biological phenomena mediated by cell membrane integrin receptors and contribute to the development of methods for the treatment of cancer.
In 25 years the number of hoverfly species has fallen sharply in German nature reserves
1dBesides a sharp decrease in the total biomass of flying insects in German nature reserves, the diversity of species has also declined. Researchers from Radboud University have shown that this applies to hoverflies. Insect populations have declined across the board, especially among more common species. The researchers will publish their results on 12 January in a special edition of PNAS that is de
Experts call for rethink of lateral flow mass testing for Covid in UK
1dGovernment urged to pause non-lab tests for asymptomatic cases amid fears over accuracy Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Experts are calling on the UK government to halt or pause its mass testing programme for people without symptoms in care homes, schools, communities and potentially at home, warning that the lateral flow devices it has bought are inaccurate and can
The Meaning of Trump's Mass Cancellation
1dS ix days after the Capitol riot, it seems unlikely that President Donald Trump will be removed from office before the end of his term, either by the invocation of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment or by conviction in the Senate. But Trump is already facing a stranger, more wide-ranging, and deeply 21st-century form of public punishment. The president has been canceled by corporate America. Several majo
Micropillar compression for finding heat-tolerant alloys
1dMetals containing niobium silicide are promising materials that can withstand high temperatures and improve efficiency of gas turbines in power plants and aircraft. But it has been difficult to accurately determine their mechanical properties due to their complex crystal structures. Now, scientists at Kyoto University in Japan have measured what happens at the micro-level when pressure is applied
Creating a healthier design studio culture through a new approach to critique
1dAlternative approaches to understanding critique in the field of design studio teaching are discussed in the Journal of Design Research. Jason McDonald of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah and Esther Michela of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S., suggest that rather than viewing critique as being primarily about educational outcomes, such as accumulating design knowled
Fresh sea spray turns 'sour' after being airborne
1dAerosols are everywhere. These tiny liquid or solid particles populate the atmosphere, emerging from natural and artificial sources like volcanoes and oceans, and fossil fuels and agriculture. Ranging in size from less than the width of the smallest viruses to roughly the diameter of a human hair, aerosols are mighty in their impact on climate and human health.
Now Is the Time to Reestablish Reality
1dWe need to agree on the evidence—so we can disagree on what to do in light of it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Researchers put forage plants to the test in intensive grazing trial
1dUsing two years of data from summer grazing at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, Master of Science candidate Cassidy Sim is looking at how well new forage varieties persist when grazed at high stock density, which varieties are preferred by the cattle and how the temperament of the animals influence their grazing behavior.
A Guide to Live-cell Imaging and Analysis
1dPerforming assays in real time revolutionizes cell culture!
Researchers put forage plants to the test in intensive grazing trial
1dUsing two years of data from summer grazing at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence, Master of Science candidate Cassidy Sim is looking at how well new forage varieties persist when grazed at high stock density, which varieties are preferred by the cattle and how the temperament of the animals influence their grazing behavior.
The pandemic has pushed citizen panels online
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00046-7 It's time to apply research on in-person public deliberation to the virtual world.
Restoring peat bogs could slow climate change – and revive a forgotten world
1dBogs, mires, fens and marshes—just their names seem to conjure myth and mystery. Though today, our interest in these waterlogged landscapes tends to be more prosaic. Because of a lack of oxygen, they can build up vast quantities of organic matter that doesn't decompose properly. This is known as peat. Peatlands could contain as much as 644 gigatons of carbon – one-fifth of all the carbon stored in
Did Dinosaurs Sleep at Night?
1dEven Tyrannosaurus rexes needed to nap sometimes. A still-growing fossil record is showing how dinosaurs used to doze.
Making hydrogen energy with the common nickel
1dPOSTECH joint research team develops a nickel-based catalyst system doped with oxophilic transition metal elements.
Groundwater drives rapid erosion of the Canterbury coastline, New Zealand
1dGroundwater flow and seepage can form large gullies along coastal cliffs in the matter of days, it has been discovered.
Characteristics of severe thunderstorm and lightning activity in the Beijing metropolitan region
1dSevere thunderstorm is a kind of high-impact weather process producing lightning, heavy precipitation, hails, and wind gust, and still very difficult to be forecasted accurately up to now. A recent study published in Science China: Earth Sciences reported the characteristics of thunderstorm and lightning activity in the Beijing metropolitan region, and the result indicated that lightning data coul
How anorexia nervosa alters body awareness
1dPeople with anorexia nervosa have a distorted relationship with the dimensions of their body. A study by the team at the Clinic for Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy at LWL University Hospital at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) has shown that, in addition to the conscious body image, what is known as the body schema – unconscious body awareness – is also distorted. It normally adapts to the c
Protection against corona: 82 percent ventilate more frequently
1dDespite cold temperatures, the population counts on fresh air to avoid contracting the coronavirus. This is shown by the results of the 26th edition of the BfR-Corona-Monitor, a regular survey by the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). In all age groups, about four out of five respondents say they ventilate more frequently.
MicroLED neural probe for neuroscience
1dAssociate Professor Hiroto Sekiguchi and Ph.D. candidate Hiroki Yasunaga at Toyohashi University of Technology have developed a . This MicroLED tool can optogenetically control and observe neural activity in the brain. Neural activity was successfully recorded using the neural probe, and sufficient light output was obtained from the MicroLED to activate neural activity. The developed MicroLED tool
No disassembly required: Non-destructive method to measure carrier lifetime in SiC
1dTo develop high-voltage devices made with silicon carbide (SiC), a common semiconducting material, it is necessary to understand its charge carrier lifetime distribution within thick layers. However, available carrier lifetime measurement methods involve the destruction of the sample. Fortunately, in a recent study at Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, scientists have developed a novel non-des
Singapore and US scientists uncover the structure of Wnt, Wntless proteins
1dPreventing Wnt from hitching a ride may offer new avenue for novel treatments for cancer and fibrosis.
Exciting times for efficient heavy-atom-free OLEDs
1dAn international team including researchers from Osaka University has created an OLED material that combines the mechanisms of thermally activated delayed fluorescence and room-temperature phosphorescence. The hybrid emitter contains only abundant elements, making it more cost-effective and sustainable than heavy-atom-containing alternatives. By combining the two mechanisms the researchers demonst
Penn Medicine surgeons develop universal patient-reported outcomes tool to improve hernia care
1dPenn Medicine researchers have successfully developed, tested, and implemented a first-of-its-kind, patient-informed questionnaire tool for ventral hernia repair surgery patients that could be broadly used to improve the way clinicians care for patients and potentially outcomes.
Progress made on youth drowning in Aust, NZ, Canada – but more work required
1dTen years of data from Australia, New Zealand and Canada reveals a drop in drowning deaths among people under 20 – but a large increase in drowning for adolescent females and First Nations peoples.
Knowledge of cycad branching behavior improves conservation
1dResearch on cycad trees in Colombia, Guam, and the Philippines has illuminated how knowledge of their branching behavior may benefit conservation decisions for the endangered plants. In a study published in the December issue of the journal Horticulturae , scientists from the University of Guam and the Montgomery Botanical Center in Florida show that the number of times a cycad tree produces a bra
Comprehensive characterization of vascular structure in plants
1dPlant researchers and bioinformatics researchers have succeeded for the first time in identifying the functions of the different cell types in the leaf vasculature of plants.
Neuroscientists identify brain circuit that encodes timing of events
1dNeuroscientists shed new light on how the timing of a memory is encoded in the hippocampus, and suggest that time and space are encoded separately.
Higher coffee intake may be linked to lower prostate cancer risk
1dDrinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available evidence.
Number of people suffering extreme droughts will double
1dA global research effort offers the first worldwide view of how climate change could affect water availability and drought severity in the decades to come. By the late 21st century, global land area and population facing extreme droughts could more than double — increasing from 3% during 1976-2005 to 7%-8%, according to a professor of civil and environmental engineering.
Scientists uncover the genomic differences of marine and freshwater microalgae
1dScientists have successfully cultured and sequenced 107 microalgae species from 11 different phyla indigenous to varied locations and climates to gain insights on genomic differences in saltwater and freshwater microalgae.
Pillar-like molecules as biosensors for metabolites
1dResearchers report that a molecule known as pillar[6]arene can form a host-guest compound with a cancer-associated metabolite. The phenomenon can be used to efficiently detect the metabolite in crude biological samples, which is important for preventing and treating metabolic syndrome and associated pathologies.
Big data analysis finds cancer's key vulnerabilities
1dA new analysis of almost 10,000 patients found that tumors could be stratified into 112 subtypes regardless of the cancer's origin.
Link between gut microbes, diet and illnesses revealed
1dDiets rich in healthy and plant-based foods encourages the presence of gut microbes that are linked to a lower risk of common illnesses including heart disease, research has found.
New study identifies immune response biomarkers, novel pathways to support Mollusca aquaculture
1dUnderstanding the immune systems of oysters and clams is important in monitoring the effects of pollution and climate change on the health of molluscan species and the potential impacts on the aquaculture industry. Their immune responses also can serve as indicators of changes in ocean environments.
Child marriage is still happening in Canada
1dBetween 2000 and 2008, over 3,600 marriage certificates were issued to children in Canada under the age of 18, research finds. Canada is at the forefront of global efforts to end child marriage abroad, yet the practice remains legal and persists across the country. In recent years, an increasing number of child marriages have been common-law unions. Child marriage, defined as formal or informal (
Common microbes team up to degrade polymer composites
1dPolymer composites are durable, lightweight replacements for wood, metal or other materials and are used widely in everything from pipelines and utility poles to airplanes and cars.
Two-thirds of Earth's land is on pace to lose water as the climate warms
1dThe world watched with a sense of dread in 2018 as Cape Town, South Africa, counted down the days until the city would run out of water. The region's surface reservoirs were going dry amid its worst drought on record, and the public countdown was a plea for help.
New study identifies immune response biomarkers, novel pathways to support Mollusca aquaculture
1dUnderstanding the immune systems of oysters and clams is important in monitoring the effects of pollution and climate change on the health of molluscan species and the potential impacts on the aquaculture industry. Their immune responses also can serve as indicators of changes in ocean environments.
Study analyzes U.S., European free speech traditions, suggests inevitable clashes
1dAmericans take great pride in the tradition of free speech. Enshrined in the Constitution, the tradition is quite different than those of Europe and other parts of the world, which not only provide different histories but the possibility for clashes on what is and is not permissible speech. Such disagreements are especially likely when the largest arbiters of speech today, social media platforms,
Mandatory remote teaching could reduce inequality during the pandemic – but delivering it will be difficult
1dThe lives of millions of parents and children were turned upside down when COVID-19 forced school lockdowns in April 2020. With a new national lockdown announced for England on January 4 2021, many parents and schools have once again been caught unprepared.
The realization of a single-quantum-dot heat valve
1dWhile many research teams worldwide are trying to develop highly performing quantum computers, some are working on tools to control the flow of heat inside of them. Just like conventional computers, in fact, quantum computers can heat up significantly as they are operating, which can ultimately damage both the devices and their surroundings.
Climate change linked to decline of migratory Arctic fish
1dClimate change is proving a major risk to one of Canada's vital fish species according to new research published in Nature Climate Change.
Why Bolivia's second largest lake disappeared – and how to bring it back
1dA huge lake in Bolivia has almost entirely disappeared. Lake Poopó used to be the country's second largest, after Lake Titicaca, and just a few decades ago in its wet season peak it would stretch almost 70km end to end and cover an area of 3,000 sq km – the size of a small country like Luxembourg. Today, the lake is largely a flat expanse of salty mud.
Airtight corn sacks help fight hunger during the COVID-19 pandemic
1dOptimized on-farm grain storage boosts food security in sub-Saharan Africa, as an ETH study in Kenya during the COVID-19 pandemic shows.
Nätverka nödvändigt ont för introverta entreprenörer
1dProfessionella nätverk är ett måste för att bygga en startup, från idé till konkurrenskraftigt företag. Olust och oförmåga att nätverka kan äventyra unga och lovande företags framtid. Olika aktörer kan och bör bidra till att introverta entreprenörer blir aktiva nätverkare, visar en studie om indiespelindustrin i Sverige. Faktum är att många företagare har en introvert personlighet som kan innebär
Climate change linked to decline of migratory Arctic fish
1dClimate change is proving a major risk to one of Canada's vital fish species according to new research published in Nature Climate Change.
Struggling families say a lack of food makes home-learning difficult
1dAlmost one in five (19%) of parents of primary school pupils from families who are financially struggling reported that a lack of food made learning from home more difficult.
A planet called KOI-5Ab orbits in a triple-star system with a skewed configuration
1dShortly after NASA's Kepler mission began operations back in 2009, it identified what was thought to be a planet about the size of Neptune. Called KOI-5Ab, the planet, which was the second new planet candidate to be found by the mission, was ultimately forgotten as Kepler racked up more and more planet discoveries. By the end of its mission in 2018, Kepler had discovered a whopping 2,394 exoplanet
Toward exawatt-class lasers
1dUltra-intense lasers with ultra-short pulses and ultra-high energies are powerful tools for exploring unknowns in physics, cosmology, material science, etc. With the help of chirped pulse amplification (CPA) (2018 Nobel Prize in Physics), the current record has reached 10 petawatts (or 1016 Watts). In a study recently published in Scientific Reports, researchers from Osaka University proposed a co
Da tvangen kom ind ad bagdøren
1dVaccination mod COVID-19 nærmer sig en form for pression, og det er blevet stadig sværere at være vaccineskeptiker, skriver Per Betzonich-Wilken, dr.phil. og censor ved lægeuddannelsen.
Brain cell molecules shown in first-ever nanoscale 3-D images of whole living cells
1dA new fluorescence microscopy technique has produced the world's first nanoscale 3-D images of molecules in a whole, living cell, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reported.
Superbugs have an arsenal of defenses—but we've found a new way around them
1dResearchers have not discovered any new antibiotics in decades. But our new research, published today in Nature Microbiology, has found a way to give a second wind to the antibiotics we do have.
Exciting times for efficient, heavy-atom-free OLEDs
1dOrganic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays are now very popular features of many mainstream products including smartphones and televisions. OLEDs have the advantages of being low cost, light, flexible, and easy to modify, making them ideal display materials. However, current OLEDs that achieve commercially viable quantum efficiencies contain rare metal atoms such as iridium and platinum that inc
Brain cell molecules shown in first-ever nanoscale 3-D images of whole living cells
1dA new fluorescence microscopy technique has produced the world's first nanoscale 3-D images of molecules in a whole, living cell, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology reported.
Superbugs have an arsenal of defenses—but we've found a new way around them
1dResearchers have not discovered any new antibiotics in decades. But our new research, published today in Nature Microbiology, has found a way to give a second wind to the antibiotics we do have.
Researchers develop oral insulin nanoparticles that could be an alternative to jabs
1dScientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed insulin nanoparticles that may one day become the basis for an oral medicine, and an alternative to insulin injections for diabetic patients.
Nanosheet-based electronics could be one drop away
1dA surprisingly simple method improves 'drop casting' fabrication of tiled nanosheets that could be used in next-generation electronic devices. All you need is a pipette and a hotplate.
Master designers: Architects of the brain revealed
1dIn a study published in Cell Reports , researchers at Kanazawa University identify pathways in the brain which enable neurons to assemble into functional units resembling tall columns.
iCeMS makes highly conductive antiperovskites with soft anion lattices
1dA new structural arrangement of atoms shows promise for developing safer batteries made with solid materials. Scientists at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) designed a new type of 'antiperovskite' that could help efforts to replace the flammable organic electrolytes currently used in lithium ion batteries. Their findings were described in the journal Natur
High levels of clinician burnout identified at leading cardiac centre
1dMore than half the clinicians surveyed at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre reported burnout and high levels of distress according to a series of studies published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal Open (CMAJ-OPEN). In the studies carried out before the COVID-19 pandemic, 78% of nurses, 73% of allied health staff and 65% of physicians described experiencing burnout.
FAU develops simplified COVID-19 diagnostic method to ramp up widespread testing
1dA simplified COVID-19 testing protocol can detect minimal quantities of the SARS-CoV-2 using samples from the nose and throat as well as saliva and may be useful in testing patients with low viral titers such as asymptomatic patients or testing individuals prior to quarantine release. The high sensitivity method can be used in laboratories with minimal molecular biology equipment and expertise, an
Endocrine Society recommends government negotiation and other policies to lower out-of-pocket costs
1dThe Endocrine Society is calling on policymakers to include government negotiation as part of an overall strategy to reduce insulin prices in its updated position statement published today in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Conflict between divorced parents can lead to mental health problems in children
1dA study from Arizona State University's REACH Institute has found that when children are exposed to conflict between their divorced or separated parents, they experience fear of abandonment. This worry about being abandoned in response to interparental conflict was associated with future mental health problems in children, especially for children who had strong relationships with their fathers.
Master of disguise is new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle
1dA resemblance to moss, lichens and fungi made for fantastic cover by a new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle described by an Oregon State University College of Science researcher.
Three-site study highlight effectiveness of FEND nasal calcium rich salts
1dIn a paper published in Molecular Frontiers Journal, researchers from Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bangalore, India study the effectiveness of FEND product to significantly improve airway hygiene by reducing and suppressing respiratory droplets potentially containing airborne pathogens and other contaminants.
UTSW researchers identify new gene involved in breast cancer growth
1dDALLAS – Jan. 12, 2021 – A team of UT Southwestern researchers has identified a gene involved in the growth of breast cancer, a finding that could lead to potential new targets for treatment.
Anthropogenic heat flux increases the frequency of extreme heat events
1dScientists of Institute of Atmospheric Phyics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed a case study of Beijing, China, analyzing anthropogenic heat data based on energy consumption. They find anthropogenic heat increased the frequency and trend of the extreme heat events, while the extreme cold events were opposite.
NTU Singapore develops oral insulin nanoparticles that could be an alternative to jabs
1dNTU Singapore scientists have developed insulin nanoparticles that may become an alternative to insulin injections for diabetics.Delivering insulin orally would be preferable over insulin jabs because it causes less pain, but remains challenging because insulin gets degraded in the gut before it can reach the bloodstream to regulate blood glucose.To overcome this challenge, the scientists designed
Towards Exawatt-class lasers
1dResearchers from Osaka University propose a concept for next-generation ultra-intense lasers, possibly increasing the current record from 10 Petawatts to 500 Petawatts.
K-State medical director contributes to research behind updated CDC quarantine guidance
1dKyle Goerl, the medical director of Kansas State University's Lafene Health Center, is part of a collaborative team that has published recent research on SARS-CoV-2 transmission and quarantine periods.
The cicada's deafening shriek is the sound of summer, and humans have been drawn to it for thousands of years
1dAround Australia, the buzz-saw siren of cicadas heralds the beginning of summer. With 237 recorded species of cicada in Australia, almost no area of the country is untouched by their song. Up to 800 species in Australia are still to be scientifically recognized.
How one pathogen evades the immune system
1dAn LMU research team led by Nicolai Siegel has uncovered a mechanism that enables the parasite that causes sleeping sickness in humans to escape the attention of the immune system. The finding may also be relevant to other infectious diseases.
The cicada's deafening shriek is the sound of summer, and humans have been drawn to it for thousands of years
1dAround Australia, the buzz-saw siren of cicadas heralds the beginning of summer. With 237 recorded species of cicada in Australia, almost no area of the country is untouched by their song. Up to 800 species in Australia are still to be scientifically recognized.
SpaceX's next idea: Catch Super Heavy boosters with the launch tower
1dSpaceX is getting closer and closer to realizing the design for its Starship and Super Heavy launch system. Once complete, it will be the world's first fully reusable launch system and will facilitate trips to low Earth orbit (LEO), the moon and Mars. Construction began on the system's booster element (Super Heavy) this past summer and, according to a recent tweet by Musk, will be "caught" by its
How one pathogen evades the immune system
1dAn LMU research team led by Nicolai Siegel has uncovered a mechanism that enables the parasite that causes sleeping sickness in humans to escape the attention of the immune system. The finding may also be relevant to other infectious diseases.
The Four Most Pressing Science Priorities for the Next President
1d— Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The Four Most Pressing Science Priorities for the Next President
1d— Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
'Horse-race' coverage may hinder Senate candidates
1dMedia coverage focused on strategy over issues can harm the electoral success of Senate candidates, according to research on the news coverage of more than 150 races. The new study, published in the Journal Political Communication , focuses on how media coverage affected United States Senate campaigns over five election cycles between 2008 and 2016. It comes as the high-stakes runoff election in
How your daily screen time affects your wellbeing
1dFocusing your eyes—and your mind—on a device for too long may have negative effects on your health. (Mehdi Lamaaffar from Unsplash/) These days, far too many of us end our work days by closing one screen and turning to another. And with COVID-19 cases continuing to spike across the country, staying home and staring at various screens is admittedly one of the more responsible ways to spend your fr
Postapocalyptic Video Games Saved Me From Pandemic Despair
1dStories of people clawing their way back from despair, bonding together, and having fun in the process are exactly what we all need right now.
Neptune-sized exoplanet discovered by NGTS survey
1dAn international team of astronomers reports the discovery of a new exoplanet as part of the Next Generation Transit Survey (NGTS). The newly found alien world, designated NGTS-14Ab, is about 30% larger than Neptune. The finding was detailed in a paper published January 5 on arXiv.org.
Cosmic Mysteries, Zombie Battles and Science for the Future
1dScientists are figuring out the loss of smell in COVID—but not the energy of the not so empty cosmos — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
New study of Earth's crust shows global growth spurt three billion years ago
1dCurtin University researchers have used ancient crystals from eroded rocks found in stream sediments in Greenland to successfully test the theory that portions of Earth's ancient crust acted as 'seeds' from which later generations of crust grew.
Study pinpoints hurdles faced by women and minorities in U.S. chemistry departments
1dInsufficient interactions with academic advisors and peers and financial problems are derailing career aspirations of women and minority groups pursing graduate degrees in the nation's highest-funded chemistry programs, according to a newly published study.
COVID-19 news from Annals of Internal Medicine
1dSaliva sampling could be a similarly sensitive, less costly alternative to nasal swabs for COVID-19 testing
UCLA scientists develop method to more efficiently isolate and identify rare T cells
1dScientists from the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have developed a technique that will enable researchers to more efficiently isolate and identify rare T cells that are capable of targeting viruses, cancer and other diseases.
NASA Will Launch Europa Clipper on Commercial Rocket
1dMany planetary scientists believe that Europa might be our best bet to find evidence of alien life in our own backyard. Although, it's a big backyard, and the planned Europa Clipper mission needs a powerful rocket to reach the Jovian moon. Congress previously required that this mission launch on the massively delayed Space Launch System (SLS), but the most recent NASA budget has untied the agency
Praktiserende læger får vigtig rolle i vaccineplanens næste fase
1dSårbare borgere over 65 år i eget hjem vil i løbet af de næste uger modtage en vaccine mod COVID-19. Ligesom på landets plejehjem vil mange borgere blive mødt af en praktiserende læge, mens også pensionerede læger og sygeplejersker står klar til at vaccinere.
Barncancer slår hårdare mot pappors ekonomi
1dI dag drabbas omkring 370 barn av cancer i Sverige varje år, enligt Barncancerfonden. I en studie från Uppsala universitet visar forskare att pappan till ett cancersjukt barn drabbas hårdast ekonomiskt på lång sikt, medan mamman istället får det bättre ekonomiskt.
Speciation in the presence of gene flow
1dSpatial isolation is known to promote speciation—but LMU researchers have now shown that, at least in yeast, the opposite is also true. New ecological variants can also evolve within thoroughly mixed populations.
Scientists investigate phages that can kill the world's leading superbug, Acinetobacter baumannii
1dA major risk of being hospitalised is catching a bacterial infection.
Long-range energy transport in perovskite nanocrystal films
1dHigh efficiency solar cells and light-emitting devices are end-goal targets towards a more sustainable world. Nanostructures possess distinct advantages due to their exceptional optical and electronic properties under the influence of light. Yet, their wide-spread application in real-world devices is limited by their poor transport properties. Scientists discovered that nanocrystals made with hali
Monash University leads breakthrough against antibiotic-resistance
1dNew research published today has discovered how to revert antibiotic-resistance in one of the most dangerous superbugs.
Climate change reduces the abundance and diversity of wild bees, study finds
1dWild bees are more affected by climate change than by disturbances to their habitats, according to a team of researchers led by Penn State. The findings suggest that addressing land-use issues alone will not be sufficient to protecting these important pollinators.
Forskere identificerer seks subtyper af prædiabetes
1dForskere har kortlagt, at der med brede penselstrøg findes seks forskellige subtyper af prædiabetes med hver deres forskelle og karakteristika.
Speciation in the presence of gene flow
1dSpatial isolation is known to promote speciation—but LMU researchers have now shown that, at least in yeast, the opposite is also true. New ecological variants can also evolve within thoroughly mixed populations.
New glue sticks easily, holds well, and is a gas to pull apart
1dTemporary glues may not steal headlines, but they can make everyday life easier.
Reconstructing the solar system's original architecture
1dAs the solar system was developing, the giant planets (Jupiter and Saturn) formed very early, and as they grew, they migrated both closer to and further away from the sun to stay in gravitationally stable orbits.
Where does untreated wastewater go in developing countries?
1dTo limit the spread of disease and reduce environmental pollution, human waste (excreta) needs to be safely contained and effectively treated. Yet 4.2 billion people, more than half of the world's population, lack access to safe sanitation.
Scientists investigate phages that can kill the world's leading superbug, Acinetobacter baumannii
1dA major risk of being hospitalised is catching a bacterial infection.
Synergistic collaboration leads to new strategy for biomedical 3-D imaging
1dWhen it comes to getting a three-dimensional look at cells in the human body, it is not much different than figuring out precisely where a firefly is in a field at night. We can tell which direction it is in, but it is challenging to know how far away it is.
Master of disguise is new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle
1dA resemblance to moss, lichens and fungi made for fantastic cover by a new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle described by an Oregon State University College of Science researcher.
The metabolism of clownfish decreases when their homes are damaged by climate change
1dThe metabolism of clownfish—or anemonefish—decreases when their sea 'homes' are damaged by climate change, according to a new study.
'Bespoke' analysis of DNA packaging sheds light on intricacies of the fundamental process
1dResearchers from Skoltech and their colleagues have optimized data analysis for a common method of studying the 3-D structure of DNA in single cells of a Drosophila fly. The new approach allows the scientists to peek with greater confidence into individual cells to study the unique ways DNA is packaged there and to get closer to understanding the underlying mechanisms of this crucial process. The
Anthropogenic heat flux increases frequency of extreme heat events
1dAnthropogenic, or human-made, heat flux in the near-surface atmosphere has changed urban thermal environments.
Eastern and central China become brighter due to clean air action
1dSince 2013, China has implemented the strictest ever air pollution control policies, which resulted in substantial reductions in aerosol concentrations.
How does distance and density dependence vary across life stages of plants?
1dThe Janzen–Connell (J-C) hypothesis suggests that specialized natural enemies cause distance‐or density‐dependent mortality among host plants and is regarded as an important mechanism for species coexistence. However, there remains significant debate over the generality and magnitude of J-C effects, especially its role in shaping macro-scale diversity patterns.
Ionic phases of ammonia-rich hydrate discovered at high densities
1dA research team has studied the spontaneous ionization of ammonia hemihydrate (AHH) under compression and discovered ionic phases of ammonia-rich hydrate at high densities.
Master of disguise is new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle
1dA resemblance to moss, lichens and fungi made for fantastic cover by a new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle described by an Oregon State University College of Science researcher.
The metabolism of clownfish decreases when their homes are damaged by climate change
1dThe metabolism of clownfish—or anemonefish—decreases when their sea 'homes' are damaged by climate change, according to a new study.
'Bespoke' analysis of DNA packaging sheds light on intricacies of the fundamental process
1dResearchers from Skoltech and their colleagues have optimized data analysis for a common method of studying the 3-D structure of DNA in single cells of a Drosophila fly. The new approach allows the scientists to peek with greater confidence into individual cells to study the unique ways DNA is packaged there and to get closer to understanding the underlying mechanisms of this crucial process. The
How does distance and density dependence vary across life stages of plants?
1dThe Janzen–Connell (J-C) hypothesis suggests that specialized natural enemies cause distance‐or density‐dependent mortality among host plants and is regarded as an important mechanism for species coexistence. However, there remains significant debate over the generality and magnitude of J-C effects, especially its role in shaping macro-scale diversity patterns.
What Those Animal Pelts Tell Us About the Future of the Far Right
1d(Saul Loeb / AFP/ Getty) Last week's takeover of the U.S. Capitol unleashed all kinds of questions—about the fragility of democracy and the future of the republic, about policing, about accountability, about America's most violent fringes and how fringe they really are. But also: What's up with all the animal skins? Why, during one of the scariest periods in recent national history, were hinterla
Stafetten rejser videre: Julie går otte kilometer for at hylde jordemoder
1dJordemoder formidler om de ting, der er svære at google sig til. Nu får hun bevægelses-stafetten.
SmartDot Scam
1dWould you be willing to pay $35 for a sticker you put on the back of your phone? What if it had "magical" properties that protect you from something that is not harmful in the first place? That is the idea (it seems to me) behind the SmartDot product, made in the UK. On Amazon they claim: "smartDOT Radiation Protection is a low powered magnet programmed with an intelligent combination of natural
Vaccine makers in Asia rush to test jabs against fast-spreading COVID variant
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00041-y Investigations are under way in China and India over fears that new SARS-CoV-2 variants could undermine vaccines.
Job Screening Service Halts Facial Analysis of Applicants
1dBut it's still using intonation and behavior to assist with hiring decisions.
Omori Is the Horror RPG of Your Dreams (or Nightmares)
1dAs an elegant exploration of psychology and grief, it has the promise of Undertale—and it might have slipped under your radar.
Google's New Union Is Already Addressing Political Issues
1dThe Alphabet Workers Union isn't seeking better pay and benefits. It wants to influence the company's policies on social and other issues.
Climate change reduces the abundance and diversity of wild bees, study finds
1dWild bees are more affected by climate change than by disturbances to their habitats, according to a team of researchers led by Penn State. The findings suggest that addressing land-use issues alone will not be sufficient to protecting these important pollinators.
Climate change reduces the abundance and diversity of wild bees, study finds
1dWild bees are more affected by climate change than by disturbances to their habitats, according to a team of researchers led by Penn State. The findings suggest that addressing land-use issues alone will not be sufficient to protecting these important pollinators.
Did We Receive a Message from a Planet Orbiting the Nearest Star?
1dA radio blip, seemingly from Proxima Centauri, where an Earth-size planet world orbits in the habitable zone, is tantalizing—but it's probably not a signal from aliens — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How to include Indigenous researchers and their knowledge
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00022-1 Researchers from Native American and Indigenous communities explain how colleagues and institutions can help them to battle marginalization.
Sjællandske kommuner klar til at passe sygehusenes patienter
1dKommunerne i Region Sjælland stiller 20 pladser til rådighed til patienter indlagt på sygehusene i tilfælde af stigende coronapres. Regionens læger er stadig behandlingsansvarlige, mens kommunen tager sig af plejeopgaverne.
Energy from solar wind favors the north
1dUsing information from ESA's Swarm satellite constellation, scientists have made a discovery about how energy generated by electrically-charged particles in the solar wind flows into Earth's atmosphere—surprisingly, more of it heads towards the magnetic north pole than towards the magnetic south pole.
Image: Frosty scenes in Martian summer
1dThe CaSSIS camera onboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter captured remnant frost deposits in a region near Sisyphi Tholus, in the high southern latitudes of Mars (74ºS/246ºE).
Scientists measure local vibrational modes at individual crystalline faults
1dOften admired for their flawless appearance to the naked eye, crystals can have defects at the nanometer scale, and these imperfections may affect the thermal and heat transport properties of crystalline materials used in a variety of high-technology devices.
Astronomers measure enormous planet lurking far from its star
1dScientists aren't usually able to measure the size of gigantic planets, like Jupiter or Saturn, which are far from the stars they orbit. But a UC Riverside-led team has done it.
'Super Earth' discovered near one of our galaxy's oldest stars
1dA hot, rocky "super Earth," near one of the oldest stars in the galaxy has taken a team of planet-hunting scientists by surprise.
The obliquity of Mars: Periodic bedding in Tithonium Chasma
1dEarth's seasons are caused by the tilt of our planet's rotational axis to the orbital plane or obliquity. Mars' obliquity is currently about 25 degrees, which is not much different from Earth's 23 degrees. However, numerical calculations by scientists at the Paris Observatory and Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggest that this near-agreement is a coincidence.
Scientists uncover how the Wntless protein carries Wnts in its signalling pathways
1dResearchers from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore and Columbia University in the U.S. have solved how Wnt proteins, which play a fundamental role in cell proliferation and differentiation, hitch a ride to travel from their cellular factory to the cell surface. Drugs that interfere with Wnt transport, like the made-in-Singapore anti-cancer drug ETC-159, can be used to treat diseases with excess
Så holdt den stille igen: Frostproblemer stadig ikke løst på Aarhus Letbane
1dPLUS. Isproblemerne har varet siden vinteren 2018/2019, hvor isklump rev en pantograf af toget. Særligt høj luftfugtighed udfordrer.
Scientists uncover how the Wntless protein carries Wnts in its signalling pathways
1dResearchers from Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore and Columbia University in the U.S. have solved how Wnt proteins, which play a fundamental role in cell proliferation and differentiation, hitch a ride to travel from their cellular factory to the cell surface. Drugs that interfere with Wnt transport, like the made-in-Singapore anti-cancer drug ETC-159, can be used to treat diseases with excess
Astronomers finally measure polarized light from exoplanet
1dAn international team led by Dutch astronomers has, after years of searching and defying the boundaries of a telescope, for the first time directly captured polarized light from an exoplanet. They can deduct from the light that a disk of dust and gas is orbiting around the exoplanet in which moons are possibly forming. The researchers will soon publish their findings in the journal Astronomy & Ast
How a Well-Meaning Health Policy Created California's Coronavirus Nightmare
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1dNHS Covid Patients
Everyone's worst pandemic nightmare is happening in Los Angeles. Intensive-care units are overflowing with patients gasping for breath, and there might not be enough ventilators to go around. If a patient has virtually no chance of survival, ambulances have been told not to bother transporting them to a hospital at all. People experiencing a heart attack or kidney stones can't count on a bed bein
What are the new coronavirus variants and how do we monitor them?
1dOver the course of the pandemic, scientists have been monitoring emerging genetic changes to Sars-Cov-2. Mutations occur naturally as the virus replicates but if they confer an advantage – like being more transmissible – that variant of the virus may go on to proliferate. This was the case with the 'UK' or B117 variant, which is about 50% more contagious and is rapidly spreading around the country
What are the new coronavirus variants and how do we monitor them? – podcast
1dOver the course of the pandemic, scientists have been monitoring emerging genetic changes to Sars-Cov-2. Mutations occur naturally as the virus replicates but if they confer an advantage – like being more transmissible – that variant of the virus may go on to proliferate. This was the case with the 'UK' or B117 variant, which is about 50% more contagious and is rapidly spreading around the countr
Public Health England steps up surveillance of South African Covid variant
1dScientists concerned highly transmissible B1351 may offer resistance to vaccines Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Public Health England is to step up its surveillance of a highly transmissible variant of coronavirus that arrived in the UK after fuelling a surge in the number of cases in South Africa. The new variant was detected in the UK shortly before Christmas when
Kina præsenterer nyt højhastighedstog til at køre i ekstrem kulde
1dMed et unikt bremsesystem kan et nyt kinesisk højhastighedstog køre sikkert i temperaturer helt ned til -40 grader, oplyser China Railway Beijing Group.
How Many Microcovids Would You Spend on a Burrito?
1dSix nerdy roommates used public health data to create an online Covid-risk points system for every activity—and protect their pandemic pod.
A Startup Will Nix Algorithms Built on Ill-Gotten Facial Data
1dThe FTC applies a novel remedy, going a step further than simply deleting the source photos.
Jumbled up sentences show that AIs still don't really understand language
1dMany AIs that appear to understand language and that score better than humans on a common set of comprehension tasks don't notice when the words in a sentence are jumbled up, which shows that they don't really understand language at all . The problem lies in the way natural language processing (NLP) systems are trained; it also points to a way to make them better. Researchers at Auburn University
Comprehensive characterization of vascular structure in plants
1dThe leaf vasculature of plants plays a key role in transporting solutes from where they are made—for example from the plant cells driving photosynthesis—to where they are stored or used. Sugars and amino acids are transported from the leaves to the roots and the seeds via the conductive pathways of the phloem.
Comprehensive characterization of vascular structure in plants
1dThe leaf vasculature of plants plays a key role in transporting solutes from where they are made—for example from the plant cells driving photosynthesis—to where they are stored or used. Sugars and amino acids are transported from the leaves to the roots and the seeds via the conductive pathways of the phloem.
Florida manatee with 'Trump' etched on back prompts investigation
1dAn investigation is launched after the marine mammal was found with the president's name on its body.
Climate Deniers Shift Tactics to 'Inactivism'
1dFossil fuel interests are trying to blame climate change on individuals while also sowing division, says Michael Mann, one of their prime targets — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Climate Deniers Shift Tactics to 'Inactivism'
1dFossil fuel interests are trying to blame climate change on individuals while also sowing division, says Michael Mann, one of their prime targets — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
What 1919 Teaches Us About Pent-Up Demand
1dA hundred years ago, a world war and a pandemic wreaked havoc on baseball and other industries. But pent-up demand helped them come roaring back. (Image credit: Library of Congress)
Stay local England exercise rule open to interpretation, minister admits
1dKit Malthouse says people need to use common sense, as Met police chief calls for more clarity Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The UK government's "stay local" instruction for outdoor exercise in England in its current form is "open to interpretation", the policing minister has said. Kit Malthouse suggested it should be common sense to define what staying local meant
Poor gut health connected to severe COVID-19, new review shows
1dIn a review published this week in mBio, researchers examined emerging evidence suggesting that poor gut health adversely affects COVID-19 prognosis.
Gut microbes may antagonize or assist in anorexia
1dAnorexia is a debilitating eating disorder, and was long thought to be purely psychological. New research is challenging this by revealing that gut microbes may have a significant role in anorexia. A recent review examines the evidence that gut microbes can contribute to anorexia and may provide a new method to treat it.
Twitter lukker 70.000 konti efter angreb på Capitol
1dI kølvandet på sidste uges angreb på Kongressen i Washington har Twitter ikke blot lukket præsident Trumps profil. Ifølge Twitter selv har man lukket mere end 70.000 konti.
Nye gennemsigtige skærme og et virvar af LED-forkortelser
1dPLUS. MicroLED, miniLED, OLED, QLED og QNED er ingredienserne i et blodigt slag om den foretrukne skærmteknologi. I baggrunden står en brille med indbygget skærm.
Interview: Corona fik sat gang i en afmattet vaccineverden
1dPLUS. Engang havde professor Ali Salanti svært ved at få midler til sin vaccineforskning. Indtil coronaen dukkede op.
Stjärnor förflyttas genom "gravitationsknuffar"
1dDe massiva stjärnor som finns i ytterområdena hos många spiralgalaxer har inte bildats där, utan har på grund av gravitationskrafter från andra unga stjärnor, knuffats från de platser där de en gång bildades. Dessa objekt verkar vara så kallade skenstjärnor som flyttat sig till platser där det inte kan bildas några stjärnor alls. För ungefär tio år sedan upptäckte forskarvärlden att ultraviolett
Climate change: US emissions in 2020 in biggest fall since WWII
1dUS greenhouse gas emissions tumbled below their 1990 level last year, because of Covid-19 shutdowns.
How MAGA Extremism Ends
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1dHouse Trump Capitol
For the past four years, Donald Trump has been playing two roles: one as president, and the other as the rallying point for a coalition of theocrats, internet fantasists, white supremacists, and various other authoritarians who are in no way committed to peaceful transitions of power. Wednesday's insurrection at the United States Capitol made Trump's latter role all too clear. Before he incited t
Negative Covid test required to enter England from Friday
1dTravellers must show evidence of negative test taken in 72 hours before departure Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage International travellers will need to present a negative Covid-19 test to enter England from 4am on Friday. The government confirmed the start date on Tuesday morning after announcing the plans last week . Passengers will be required to take a test in the
Covid Took a Bite From U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2020
1dEmissions plunged more than 10 percent. If the trend can be sustained, it would put the United States within striking distance of one of its major goals under the Paris climate agreement.
Community power could boost confidence in vaccination programmes
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00049-4
COVID-19: research on tech habits needs industry support
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00047-6
Decentralize the energy system so COVID does not slow clean energy
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00043-w
Reshoring EU agriculture risks undermining SDGs
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00048-5
How COVID unlocked the power of RNA vaccines
1dNature, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00019-w The technology could revolutionize efforts to immunize against HIV, malaria, influenza and more.
On the reporting and analysis of a cancer evolutionary adaptive dosing trial
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20174-4
Response to Mistry
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20175-3
Avalanche criticality during ferroelectric/ferroelastic switching
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20477-6 While classical approaches rely on the study of individual ferroelectric domain wall movement on long time scales, the authors consider collective movements of domain walls during short time scales, characterized by discrete jumps, as indicators of avalanches on a broad range of scales.
Collective synthesis of acetylenic pharmaceuticals via enantioselective Nickel/Lewis acid-catalyzed propargylic alkylation
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20644-9 Chiral acetylenic derivatives are found in many bioactive compounds and are versatile building blocks in organic synthesis. Here, the authors report a mild enantioselective nickel/Lewis acid-catalyzed asymmetric propargylic substitution reaction which is applied to the collective synthesis of seven biological
Experimental evidence for scale-induced category convergence across populations
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20037-y Category systems exhibit striking agreement across many cultures, yet paradoxically individuals exhibit large variation in the categorization of novel stimuli. Here the authors show that critical mass dynamics explain the convergence of independent populations on shared category systems.
Nickel isotopic evidence for late-stage accretion of Mercury-like differentiated planetary embryos
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20525-1 Based on Nickel isotope analysis of meteorites and terrestrial rocks, the authors suggest that the Bulk Silicate Earth has a sub-chondritic Nickel isotope composition. This signature is thought to result from the impact and accretion of a Mercury-like impactor which originated from the innermost Solar System.
Functional cooperativity between the trigger factor chaperone and the ClpXP proteolytic complex
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20553-x ClpXP is the main ATP-dependent proteolytic complex in bacteria, is essential for maintaining cellular protein homeostasis and is also critical for bacterial pathogenesis. Here, the authors establish a functional link between ClpXP and trigger actor, a chaperone involved in the early stages of protein folding
Time-frequency super-resolution with superlets
1dNature Communications, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20539-9 Identifying the frequency, temporal location, duration, and amplitude of finite oscillation packets in neurophysiological signals with high precision is challenging. The authors present a method based on multiple wavelets to improve the detection of localized time-frequency packets.
Is one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine enough?
1dIn an ideal world, everyone would be receiving their second dose on schedule. But sloppy vaccine distribution and coordination efforts around the country could mean that many won't get their second dose on time. (Pixabay/) In the last few weeks, approximately 5.3 million people received their first shot of one of two newly-authorized COVID-19 vaccines from drug makers Pfizer and Moderna. Like mos
"The most horrific time of my career." What do you do when you realize years of your published work is built on an error?
1dIn September 2019 Nicola Smith, a molecular pharmacologist in Australia, faced a brutal decision. She'd realized that she'd made a mistake — or rather, failed to catch a mistake in her group's research before the crippling error was published — in two academic articles which were the culmination of years of work. And she could … Continue reading
Author Correction: Frequency-dependent drug screening using optogenetic stimulation of human iPSC-derived cardiomyocytes
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80763-7
Retraction Note: Dishonesty is more affected by BMI status than by short-term changes in glucose
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80528-2
High performing flexible optoelectronic devices using thin films of topological insulator
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80738-8
Polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum dihydropteroate synthetase and dihydrofolate reductase genes in Nigerian children with uncomplicated malaria using high-resolution melting technique
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80017-6
Targeted sequencing to identify genetic alterations and prognostic markers in pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80613-6
Influence of different elicitors on BIA production in Macleaya cordata
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-79802-0
Novel CFD modeling approaches to assessing urine flow in prostatic urethra after transurethral surgery
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-79505-6
Effectiveness of a toothpaste and a serum containing calcium silicate on protecting the enamel after interproximal reduction against demineralization
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 12 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80844-7
Webbföreläsning: Hur långt räcker det logiska tänkandet?
1dArrangör: Svenska nationalkommittén för logik, metodologi och filosofi. Föreläsning med Sven Ove Hansson. Föreläsningen sänds live via Zoom. Deltagare har möjlighet att ställa frågor efter föreläsningen. Frågestunden modereras av John […] The post appeared first on Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
The Pandemic's Toll on Children's Mental Health
1dThe proportion of children who arrived in emergency departments with mental health issues increased 24 percent from mid-March through mid-October of 2020, compared with 2019. An already beleaguered system for treating mental illness is grappling with the increased demand amid reduced capacity due to Covid-19.
Protecting lungs from ventilator-induced injury
1dAn unfortunate truth about using mechanical ventilation to save lives is that the pressure can cause further lung damage. Scientists have identified a helpful molecule produced by immune cells during ventilation and are working to boost that natural process in pursuit of a therapy that could lower the chances for lung damage in patients on vents.
Future too warm for baby sharks
1dAs climate change causes the world's oceans to warm, baby sharks are born smaller, exhausted, undernourished and into environments that are already difficult for them to survive in.
Why independent cultures think alike when it comes to categories: It's not in the brain
1dA study from the Network Dynamics Group (NDG) at Penn's Annenberg School for Communication conducted an experiment in which people were asked to categorize unfamiliar shapes. Individuals and small groups created many different unique categorization systems while large groups created systems nearly identical to one another.
New humanized mouse model provides insight into immunotherapy resistance
1dWistar scientists have created an advanced humanized immune system mouse model that allows them to examine resistance to immune checkpoint blockade therapies in melanoma. It has revealed a central role for mast cells.
Volkswagen opdager fejl og vil have alle Golf 8 forbi værksted
1dVolkswagen vil installere ny kontrolenhed og køre softwareopdateringer for at få den indbyggede skærm til radio og GPS til at virke igen.
Why independent cultures think alike when it comes to categories: It's not in the brain
1dImagine you gave the exact same art pieces to two different groups of people and asked them to curate an art show. The art is radical and new. The groups never speak with one another, and they organize and plan all the installations independently. On opening night, imagine your surprise when the two art shows are nearly identical. How did these groups categorize and organize all the art the same w
Future too warm for baby sharks
1dNew research has found as climate change causes the world's oceans to warm, baby sharks are born smaller, exhausted, undernourished and into environments that are already difficult for them to survive in.
Future too warm for baby sharks
1dNew research has found as climate change causes the world's oceans to warm, baby sharks are born smaller, exhausted, undernourished and into environments that are already difficult for them to survive in.
Forskningsresultat om corona-immunitet trækker overskrifter: 'Måske vi skal tage det med et gran salt'
1dUndersøgelsen er nemlig lavet på et spinkelt grundlag, lyder kritikken fra dansk professor.
Drinking water in several Chinese cities contains high levels of persistent chemicals
1dDrinking water in several cities and regions in China contains high levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), according to a study published in Environmental Sciences Europe. The findings, from a team of researchers at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, suggest that elimination of these chemicals from drinking water in affected cities and regions in China is urgently neede
From macaques to crabs, wildlife faces threat from face masks
1dMasks that helped save lives during the coronavirus pandemic are proving a deadly hazard for wildlife, with birds and marine creatures ensnared in the staggering number of discarded facial coverings littering animal habitats.
From macaques to crabs, wildlife faces threat from face masks
1dMasks that helped save lives during the coronavirus pandemic are proving a deadly hazard for wildlife, with birds and marine creatures ensnared in the staggering number of discarded facial coverings littering animal habitats.
Study: Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West
1dWildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming temperatures fueled more destructive blazes, according to a study released Monday.
Discovery of quantum behavior in insulators suggests possible new particle
1dIn a surprising discovery, Princeton physicists have observed an unexpected quantum behavior in an insulator made from a material called tungsten ditelluride. This phenomenon, known as quantum oscillation, is typically observed in metals rather than insulators, and its discovery offers new insights into our understanding of the quantum world. The findings also hint at the existence of an entirely
Roman Space Telescope could image 100 Hubble ultra deep fields at once
1dOne of the Hubble Space Telescope's most iconic images is the Hubble Ultra Deep Field, which unveiled myriad galaxies across the universe, stretching back to within a few hundred million years of the Big Bang. Hubble peered at a single patch of seemingly empty sky for hundreds of hours beginning in September 2003, and astronomers first unveiled this galaxy tapestry in 2004, with more observations
GridTape: An automated electron microscopy platform
1dHow are networks of neurons connected to make functional circuits? This has been a long standing question in neuroscience. To answer this fundamental question, researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School developed a new way to study these circuits and in the process learn more about the connections between them.
GridTape: An automated electron microscopy platform
1dHow are networks of neurons connected to make functional circuits? This has been a long standing question in neuroscience. To answer this fundamental question, researchers from Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School developed a new way to study these circuits and in the process learn more about the connections between them.
'We Tried to Warn You'
1dWhile reporting on Facebook's operations in Myanmar in 2018, I wrote about mobs hunting down people in the streets, violent animosity toward a beleaguered minority group, and the targeting of journalists (some of whom were branded as terrorists)—all of which could be traced back to hate-filled misinformation that had rippled across social media unimpeded. At the time, a Facebook employee, an Amer
The odd structure of ORF8: Mapping the coronavirus protein linked to disease severity
1dA team of HIV researchers, cellular biologists, and biophysicists who banded together to support COVID-19 science determined the atomic structure of a coronavirus protein thought to help the pathogen evade and dampen response from human immune cells. The structural map—which is now published in the journal PNAS, but has been open-access for the scientific community since August—has laid the ground
Så testades den svenska kvantdatorn med ett realistiskt problem
1d1 | Vad är det ni har lyckats göra? – Vi har uppdraget att bygga en svensk kvantdator, och vi vill bygga den utifrån vilka problem som kan vara relevanta att lösa. Min kollega Göran Johansson tog kontakt med ett företag som optimerar flygrutter. De föreslog att vi skulle arbeta med problemet att på bästa sätt tilldela flygplan till flygturer.
The odd structure of ORF8: Mapping the coronavirus protein linked to disease severity
1dA team of HIV researchers, cellular biologists, and biophysicists who banded together to support COVID-19 science determined the atomic structure of a coronavirus protein thought to help the pathogen evade and dampen response from human immune cells. The structural map—which is now published in the journal PNAS, but has been open-access for the scientific community since August—has laid the ground
Dit bio-skrald skal bruges som gødning på markerne
1dForskere bag stort EU-projekt vil udvikle teknologi, der gør det lettere at omdanne skraldet i vores…
Wim Hof, the Iceman
1d, is extraordinarily resistant to extreme cold. His Wim Hof Method (WHM) combines breathing exercises, cold exposure, and meditation. Hyperventilation has been shown to reduce the body's response to inflammation, but Hof's extravagant claims of health benefits are not supported by scientific evidence. The post Wim Hof, the Iceman first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Caligula's Garden of Delights, Unearthed and Restored
1dRelics from the favorite hideaway of ancient Rome's most infamous tyrant have been recovered and put on display by archaeologists.
The History Behind 'Mob' Mentality
1dWhy do some mass gatherings turn violent? Experts in crowd behavior say there's still much to learn.
This is what an 'overwhelmed NHS' looks like. We must not look away | Christina Pagel
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1dNHS Covid Patients
With the NHS stretched to the limit by Covid, here is the grim truth of what is unfolding in Britain's hospitals Christina Pagel is director of UCL's Clinical Operational Research Unit Coronavirus – latest updates England currently has more than 30,000 patients in hospital with Covid-19. This is 62% more than at the first peak in April. Chris Whitty wrote in the Sunday Telegraph that the NHS face
Socioekonomisk status avgörande för överlevnad efter hjärtstopp
1dSvenska sjukhuspatienter med lägre socioekonomisk status får vänta längre innan de får hjärt-lungräddning när de drabbas av hjärtstopp och har lägre sannolikhet att överleva jämfört med patienter med högre socioekonomisk bakgrund, visar en studie från Linnéuniversitetet. Forskargruppen på Linnéuniversitetet har analyserat 24 217 plötsliga hjärtstoppsfall som inträffat på svenska sjukhus mellan 20
Mjölk i kosten vid amning kan skydda barnet mot allergi
1dBarn till mammor som dricker komjölk under amningen löper minskad risk att utveckla födoämnesallergi. Den slutsatsen drar livsmedelsforskare på Chalmers tekniska högskola. Studien bygger på en kartläggning av drygt 500 svenska kvinnors matvanor och förekomsten av allergi hos deras barn vid ett års ålder. – Vi har konstaterat att mammor till friska ettåringar konsumerade mer komjölk under amningen
Vård uppfyller inte behov hos äldre med intellektuell funktionsnedsättning
1dI en unik studie från Lunds universitet har hälsan hos äldre personer med intellektuell funktionsnedsättning och psykisk ohälsa kartlagts. Fokus har varit på affektiv sjukdom och ångestsjukdom. Resultaten visar på flerfaldig sårbarhet hos den studerade gruppen, med ökad risk för samsjuklighet, övermedicinering, fler oplanerade vårdbesök och fler besök inom slutenvården.
Despite Isolation, Tasmanian Tiger Pups Were More Like Wolves Than Other Marsupials
1dConvergent evolution in action.
Kostnadseffektiv vaccinering – eller inte
1dAtt vaccinera barn mot vattkoppor skulle spara pengar, men däremot inte att erbjuda alla 65-åringar vaccination mot bältros. Det är exempel på resultat i en avhandling vid Göteborgs universitet som studerat kostnadseffektivitet av vaccinationer i de nationella vaccinationsprogrammen. Frågan om vaccinationer är självklart aktuell under pågående pandemi. Vaccination mot covid-19 behandlas inte i de
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Food insufficiency linked to depression, anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic
1dA new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found a 25% increase in food insufficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food insufficiency, the most extreme form of food insecurity, occurs when families do not have enough food to eat. Among the nationally representative sample of 63,674 adults in the US, Black and Latino Americans had over twice the risk of food insufficiency
The odd structure of ORF8: Mapping the coronavirus protein linked to disease severity
1dA team of biologists who banded together to support COVID-19 science determined the atomic structure of a coronavirus protein thought to help the pathogen evade and dampen response from human immune cells. The structural map – which is now published in the journal PNAS, but has been open-access for the scientific community since August – has laid the groundwork for new antiviral treatments and ena
Comprehensive characterization of vascular structure in plants
1dWith funding from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, two teams of plant researchers and bioinformatics researchers under the leadership of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) have succeeded for the first time in identifying the functions of the different cell types in the leaf vasculature of plants. They present their fundamental findings in the current edition of the journal "The Plant
The changing paradigm of next-generation semiconductor memory development
1dThe Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) has announced that the research team led by Dr. Kim Kyoung-Whan at the Center for Spintronics has proposed a new principle about spin memory devices, which are next-generation memory devices. This breakthrough presents new applicability that is different from the existing paradigm.
Tweaking AI software to function like a human brain improves computer's learning ability
1dComputer-based artificial intelligence can function more like human intelligence when programmed to use a much faster technique for learning new objects, say two neuroscientists who designed such a model that was designed to mirror human visual learning.
Survey finds Americans may delay medical appointments, emergency care during pandemic
1dA new national survey by the Orlando Health Heart & Vascular Institute finds many Americans would delay doctor's appointments and even emergency care when COVID-19 rates are high. The survey found 67 percent of Americans are more concerned about going to medical appointments when COVID-19 rates are high in their area and nearly three in five (57 percent) are hesitant to go to the hospital even for
NYUAD study finds fragmented sleep patterns can predict vulnerability to chronic stress
1dNew research from NYU Abu Dhabi's Laboratory of Neural Systems and Behavior for the first time used an animal model to demonstrate how abnormal sleep architecture can be a predictor of stress vulnerability. These important findings have the potential to inform the development of sleep tests that can help identify who may be susceptible — or resilient — to future stress.
WHO's Covid mission to Wuhan: 'It's not about finding China guilty'
1dScientists express caution about what they may find and the political sensitivity around investigation Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When the scientists on the World Health Organization's mission to research the origins of Covid-19 touch down in China as expected on Thursday at the beginning of their investigation they are clear what they will – and what they will
Few Vaccines Actually Prevent Infection – Here's Why That's Not Actually a Problem
1dMeet 'sterilising immunity'.
Workplace surveillance may hurt us more than it helps
1dMany employers are monitoring staff, some deciding 'who's a superstar and who's slacking off'
EU-dom presser Sundhedsplatformen: Region H til krisemøde med europæiske Epic-kunder
1dEuropæiske Epic-kunder arbejder knokler for at finde en løsning på problematikken om, at sundhedsdata flyder mellem USA og Europa i forbindelse med supportsager. Nu danner en række kunder fælles front med ét meget specifikt krav til Epic.
Efter dødsulykke: Kilometervis af autoværn skal laves om
1dPLUS. Vejdirektoratet vil fjerne de betonlåg, der ligger mellem midterautoværnene på knap 11 km af en ringvej i hovedstadsområdet. Lågene var aldrig blevet testet, og sidste år blev en kvindelig billist dræbt af betonfragmenter fra lågene, da en lastbil ramte autoværnet.
New Zealand records seventh-hottest year, with extreme weather more likely
1dIt has been nearly four years since New Zealand experienced a month with below-average temperatures, researchers say New Zealand recorded its seventh-hottest year on record in 2020, and marked nearly four years since it experienced a month with below-average temperatures. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) has been collecting New Zealand's temperature records since th
Scientists Engineer New 'Living Materials' by Hacking The Basis of Kombucha
1dAnyone want to try this at home?
New Lidar on Chip Prototype for Autonomous Vehicles — a Substantial Improvement from Lidar System Based on Rotating Mirrors
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Self-driving truck company TuSimple plans major Tucson expansion – Hopes to demonstrate fully driverless operations on limited routes of its hub-to-hub interstate network sometime in 2021
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New Research Could Enable Direct Data Transfer From Computers to Living Cells
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Samsung presents new robots that can clean your house and pour you a glass of wine
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Utility Black Hills Energy plans 200MW PV project, 80% emissions reduction in Colorado
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Renewables account for most new U.S. electricity generating capacity in 2021
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Beam me up? The paradoxes and potential of human teleportation
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Can AI Really Evolve into Superintelligence All by Itself?
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Hacker Locks Internet-Connected Chastity Cage, Demands Ransom
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Amazon, Walmart, and other companies use artificial intelligence to decide whether it makes economic sense to process a return. For inexpensive items or large ones that would incur hefty shipping fees. It is often cheaper to refund the purchase price and let customers keep the products.
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Millions of miles of roads encircle the globe, but their basic design and construction has changed little for centuries. Here's how to make safer, more sustainable, less polluting roadways.
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Hey folks, here's the entire Computer Science curriculum organized in 1000 YouTube videos that you can just play and start learning. There are 40 courses in total, further organized in 4 academic years, each containing 2 semesters. I hope that everyone who wants to learn, will find this helpful.
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Study shows how robots are developing "theory of mind" – and maybe even empathy
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Algorithms and the coronavirus pandemic – Backlash grows over governments' use of automated decision making tools
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Elon Musk's Starlink internet satellite service has been approved in the UK, and people are already receiving their beta kits
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Renewables tighten chokehold on nuclear- report "The economic for renewables keeps getting better while nuclear's grow worse" "Over the last five years, the LCOE of nuclear has risen by over 50 percent, while renewables have now become the cheapest of any type of power generation."
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Airdrie cancer patient first Albertan to undergo legal magic mushroom therapy
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India plans to build reusable rockets in the 2020's ISRO announces
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Geothermal Energy Is on the Verge of a Big Breakthrough
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mRNA Vaccines Could Vanquish Covid Today, Cancer Tomorrow
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Ocean pollutants 'have negative effect on male fertility'
1dHarbour porpoises exposed to PCBs had shrunken testicles, suggesting sperm and fertility effects.
Climate change has caused billions of dollars in flood damages
1dFlooding has caused hundreds of billions of dollars in damage in the U.S. over the past three decades. Researchers found that 36 percent of the costs of flooding in the U.S. from 1988 to 2017 were a result of intensifying precipitation, consistent with predictions of global warming.
New catalyst can make natural gas burn cleaner
1dResearchers have developed a cutting edge catalyst made up of 10 different elements — each of which on its own has the ability to reduce the combustion temperature of methane — plus oxygen. This unique catalyst can bring the combustion temperature of methane down by about half — from above 1400 degrees Kelvin down to 600 to 700 degrees Kelvin.
Zombie movies and psychological resilience
1dTales of post-apocalyptic landscapes in which few survivors emerge into a new and much different world have long been popular tales woven by screenwriters and authors. While many enjoy these stories, thinking of them as nothing but a guilty pleasure, they may not realize that immersing themselves in fiction has prepared them for the reality of 2020, according to a team of researchers.
Why COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia
1dCOVID pneumonia is significantly different from pneumonia caused by other causes, reports a new study. It shows how hijacks the lungs' own immune cells and uses them to spread across the lung over weeks. The infection leaves damage in its wake and fuels the fever, low blood pressure and damage to the kidneys, brain, heart and other organs in patients with COVID-19. Scientists discovered a target f
Researchers report quantum-limit-approaching chemical sensing chip
1dResearchers are reporting an advancement of a chemical sensing chip that could lead to handheld devices that detect trace chemicals — everything from illicit drugs to pollution — as quickly as a breathalyzer identifies alcohol.
Using light to revolutionize artificial intelligence
1dAn international team of researchers, including Professor Roberto Morandotti of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), just introduced a new photonic processor that could revolutionize artificial intelligence, as reported by the prestigious journal Nature.
COVID-19 drug prospects boosted by discovery of short form of coronavirus's 'entry point'
1dA shadow over the promising inhaled interferon beta COVID-19 therapy has been cleared with the discovery that although it appears to increase levels of ACE2 protein — coronavirus' key entry point into nose and lung cells — it predominantly increases levels of a short version of that protein, which the virus cannot bind to.
Biomarkers in fathers' sperm linked to offspring autism
1dEpigenetic biomarkers in human sperm have been identified that can indicate a propensity to father children with autism spectrum disorder. In the study, researchers identified a set of genomic features, called DNA methylation regions, in sperm samples from men who were known to have autistic children. Then in a set of blind tests, they were able to use the presence of these features to determine w
Study shows meaningful lockdown activity is more satisfying than busyness
1dWith much of the world practicing varying degrees of social distancing and lockdown, researchers have been investigating the key to happiness in isolation.
The Atlantic Daily: A Time for Consequences
1dEvery 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 . CARLOS BARRIA / REUTERS Today saw perhaps the biggest consequence of the attack on the Capitol yet: The House of Representatives moved one step closer to impeaching President Donald Trump for inc
Social media companies are done with Trump. Now what?
1dThe social media world has been in upheaval since Wednesday. (Brett Jordan via Pexels/) The social media landscape looks a lot different today than it did just one week ago. After the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol building on January 6, most of the major social media companies took action against President Donald Trump and some of his supporters. Those moves have had a ripple effect that reache
New catalyst can make natural gas burn cleaner
1dResearchers have developed a cutting edge catalyst made up of 10 different elements — each of which on its own has the ability to reduce the combustion temperature of methane — plus oxygen. This unique catalyst can bring the combustion temperature of methane down by about half — from above 1400 degrees Kelvin down to 600 to 700 degrees Kelvin.
Levels of stress hormone in saliva of newborn deer fawns may predict mortality
1dThe first-ever study of the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the saliva of newborn white-tailed deer fawns yielded thought-provoking results that have researchers suggesting predation is not the only thing in the wild killing fawns.
Researchers find nonnative species in Oahu play greater role in seed dispersal
1dOahu's ecosystems have been so affected by species extinctions and invasions that most of the seeds dispersed on the island belong to nonnative plants, and most of them are dispersed by nonnative birds.
Herd Immunity Won't Happen in 2021, WHO Warns – Even With Vaccines
1dCOVID-19 isn't going anywhere anytime soon.
Why we have breakup sex, according to psychology
1dA July 2020 study aimed to better understand post-breakup behavior, specifically why we have breakup sex. This research established there are three main reasons people engage in breakup sex: relationship maintenance, ambivalence, and hedonism. Experts weigh in on whether or not breakup sex can be beneficial. A July 2020 research study sought to better understand post-breakup behavior by looking a
Concerning drop in the number of people with mental health problems seeking help revealed
1dDuring April 2020, while the UK was in full lockdown, there was a drop of more than a third in the number of people seeking help for mental illness or self-harm according to research involving 14 million people registered at general practices across the four nations of the UK which was published today in The Lancet Public Health.
2 Gorillas In California Contract The Coronavirus
1dGorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park developed a cough last week. The apes were tested and found to have the virus. It may have come through a human staffer, despite precautions. (Image credit: Christina Simmons/San Diego Zoo Global Archives)
Behold six galactic collisions, masterfully captured by Hubble
1dThe peculiar galaxy NGC 3256, pictured above, is about 100 million light-years from Earth and is the result of a past galactic merger, which created its distorted appearance. (ESA/Hubble, NASA/) To ring in the new year, NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) dropped six captivating images of galaxies smashing into one another. The vistas were taken by the Hubble Space Telescope as part of the r
Best office chair: Get comfy, stay productive with our office furniture picks
1dIf you're looking for a comfy place to work from, here are some of the best office chairs. (Raj Rana via Unsplash/) If you've ever worked from home for a week and tried to use your laptop on the kitchen table, or on your knees on the sofa, you'll have quickly worked out that there are some very good reasons why office chairs are in a category of their own—and look different from your average kitc
A Personal Crusade
1dMeet Stanford University's Ronald W. Davis, who pivoted his research to study myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome after doctors diagnosed his son with the disorder.
Pregnant COVID-19 Patients
1dSee a news report on a study of expectant mothers with SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Mobileye Puts Lidar on a Chip—and Helps Map Intel's Future
1dIt's been a rocky stretch for the chipmaker. But a bright spot was on display at this year's CES.
5 Unethical Medical Experiments Brought Out of the Shadows of History
1dPrisoners and other vulnerable populations often bore the brunt of unethical medical experimentation.
Are You Smarter Than Your Dog?
1dCheck out the optical illusion that researchers put before canines, finding that fido and master have opposite reactions.
Discovery of quantum behavior in insulators suggests possible new particle
1dA team led by Princeton physicists discovered a surprising quantum phenomenon in an atomically thin insulator made of tungsten ditelluride. The results suggest the formation of completely new types of quantum phases previously hidden in insulators.
Eight Gorillas in Zoo Catch Coronavirus
1dEight gorillas at the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for COVID-19, the Associated Press reports , the first known case of their species catching the coronavirus in the United States and possibly the world. Somehow, they caught the bug despite the fact that the zoo has been closed since December 6. Gorillas are an endangered species and share 98.4 percent of their DNA with humans, prompting co
Research shapes safe dentistry during COVID-19
1dResearch has been used to shape how dentistry can be carried out safely during the COVID-19 pandemic by mitigating the risks of dental aerosols.
SARS-CoV-2 infection demonstrated in a human lung bronchioalveolar tissue model
1dResearchers have demonstrated that SARS-CoV-2 replicates efficiently in their model resembling the human bronchioalveolar system that is thought to play a critical role in progression of infection towards pneumonia and ARDS.
ALMA captures distant colliding galaxy dying out as it loses the ability to form stars
1dGalaxies begin to 'die' when they stop forming stars, but until now astronomers had never clearly glimpsed the start of this process in a far-away galaxy. Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), astronomers have seen a galaxy ejecting nearly half of its star-forming gas. This ejection is happening at a startling rate, equivalent to 10,000 Suns-worth of gas a year. The team b
Arecibo observatory helps find possible 'first hints' of low-frequency gravitational waves
1dData from Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has been used to help detect the first possible hints of low-frequency disturbances in the curvature of space-time. The results were presented today at the 237th meeting of the American Astronomical Society, which was held virtually, and are published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters
GridTape: An automated electron microscopy platform
1dScientists have developed an automated, faster, and more rapid electron microscopy technique, called GridTape, that enables them to label and read the location of every neuron in a tissue sample. The team used GridTape to map the circuity of the spinal cord nerve of the fruit fly. The technique not only provides a comprehensive map of neuronal circuits; it can also be used to study nerve circuitry
This Custom Pillow Is Made To Order Based on Your Body's Specific Sleep Needs
1dIf you're one of 68-percent (That's an estimated 164 million) Americans who find themselves struggling with sleep at least once a week, know you're not alone. Often the solution can be as simple as getting comfortable. According to sleep experts at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital, the solution may be as simple as getting comfortable. That's right, it turns out anything that will m
An Unusual Merger Seems to Have Created a New Type of Star
1dNew Star A team of astronomers suspects it found a brand-new type of star, which the European Space Agency (ESA) compares to a set of "cosmic neon lights." The star, which glows a rich shade of green when viewed through an X-ray telescope, has baffled astronomers since it was first spotted in 2019. But now ESA scientists seem to have gotten to the bottom of things, CNET reports , finding that the
Why COVID-19 pneumonia lasts longer, causes more damage than typical pneumonia
1dCOVID pneumonia is significantly different from pneumonia caused by other causes, reports a new study in Nature. It shows how hijacks the lungs' own immune cells and uses them to spread across the lung over weeks. The infection leaves damage in its wake and fuels the fever, low blood pressure and damage to the kidneys, brain, heart and other organs in patients with COVID-19. Scientists discovered
Breakthrough on diarrhea virus
1dResearchers have at the atomic level succeeded in mapping what a virus looks like that causes diarrhea and annually kills about 50,000 children in the world. The discovery may in the long run provide the opportunity for completely new types of treatments for other viral diseases such as COVID-19.
Machine learning accelerates discovery of materials for use in industrial processes
1dResearch led by scientists at the University of Toronto and Northwestern University employs machine learning to craft the best building blocks in the assembly of reticular framework materials for use in a targeted application. The findings demonstrate that the use of artificial intelligence approaches can help in proposing novel materials for diverse applications such as clean energy, sensoring an
Potential jurors favor use of artificial intelligence in precision medicine
1dPhysicians who follow artificial intelligence (AI) advice may be considered less liable for medical malpractice than is commonly thought, according to a new study of potential jury candidates in the U.S. Published in the January issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM). The study provides the first data related to physicians' potential liability for using AI in personalized medicine, which c
Researchers find nonnative species in oahu play greater role in seed dispersal networks
1dUniversity of Wyoming researchers headed a study that shows nonnative birds in Oahu, Hawaii, have taken over the role of seed dispersal networks on the island, with most of the seeds coming from nonnative plants.
Researchers find nonnative species in oahu play greater role in seed dispersal networks
1dUniversity of Wyoming researchers headed a study that shows nonnative birds in Oahu, Hawaii, have taken over the role of seed dispersal networks on the island, with most of the seeds coming from nonnative plants.
UK Approves Arthritis Drugs for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
1dThe immunosuppressive drugs tocilizumab and sarilumab improved survival and recovery time of intensive care COVID-19 patients, according to a preprint.
Engineering and biology researchers collaborate to aid coral reef restoration
1dResearchers tested how well staghorn coral skeletons withstand the forces of nature and humans in a new study. The findings will inform efforts to successfully transplant nursery-reared coral into the wild.
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects
1dThe world's vital insect kingdom is undergoing "death by a thousand cuts," the world's top bug experts said.
Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park
1dSeveral gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the United States and possibly the world.
"Swiss Army knife" catalyst can make natural gas burn cleaner
1dReza Shahbazian-Yassar, professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago.
Manatees had a terrible 2020. Rainfall and floodgates are partly to blame
1dIn a year when a third of manatee fatalities in Florida were not investigated because COVID-19 restrictions limited necropsies and boat strikes once again topped deaths caused by humans, one indicator stood out: manatees killed by floodgates and locks.
Scientists decry death by 1,000 cuts for world's insects
1dThe world's vital insect kingdom is undergoing "death by a thousand cuts," the world's top bug experts said.
Gorillas test positive for coronavirus at San Diego park
1dSeveral gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the coronavirus in what is believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the United States and possibly the world.
Manatees had a terrible 2020. Rainfall and floodgates are partly to blame
1dIn a year when a third of manatee fatalities in Florida were not investigated because COVID-19 restrictions limited necropsies and boat strikes once again topped deaths caused by humans, one indicator stood out: manatees killed by floodgates and locks.
Levels of stress hormone in saliva of newborn deer fawns may predict mortality
1dThe first-ever study of the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the saliva of newborn white-tailed deer fawns yielded thought-provoking results that have Penn State researchers suggesting predation is not the only thing in the wild killing fawns.
Scientists unveil latest femtosecond laser
1dWould you like to capture a chemical transformation inside a cell live? Or maybe revolutionize microchips' production by printing paths in a layer that has a thickness of just 100 nanometers? These and many other goals can now be achieved with the latest femtosecond laser created by a team of scientists led by Dr. Yuriy Stepanenko.
Parliamentary candidates not picked to fight "winnable seats" in areas with less tolerance
1dThe study found a "systematic and quantifiable pattern" of political parties officers opting against fielding minority candidates where they perceive that their non-white appearance might prevent a win. This includes constituencies already held by the party, and those within reach, requiring just a small swing in the vote to change hands.
Scientists make sustainable polymer from sugars in wood
1dScientists from the University of Bath have made a sustainable polymer using the second most abundant sugar in nature, xylose.
Engineers' reactor converts gas directly into acetic acid
1dA sweet new process is making sour more practical.
Researchers develop new one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials
1dA team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers has discovered a groundbreaking one-step process for creating materials with unique properties, called metamaterials. Their results show the realistic possibility of designing similar self-assembled structures with the potential of creating "built-to-order" nanostructures for wide application in electronics and optical devices.
Best protein powder: Better nutrition in a bottle
1dImprove your daily routine with a great protein powder. (Indivar Kaushik via Unsplash/) Whether you're a frequent gym-goer or just trying to improve your diet, a great protein powder can leave you looking good and feeling better with minimal effort involved. Protein is a necessary part of the human diet and most commonly found in fish or meat dishes, though it's also a primary part of some nuts a
Levels of stress hormone in saliva of newborn deer fawns may predict mortality
1dThe first-ever study of the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the saliva of newborn white-tailed deer fawns yielded thought-provoking results that have Penn State researchers suggesting predation is not the only thing in the wild killing fawns.
Researchers find nonnative species in Oahu play greater role in seed dispersal
1dOahu's ecosystems have been so affected by species extinctions and invasions that most of the seeds dispersed on the island belong to nonnative plants, and most of them are dispersed by nonnative birds.
Michigan winters, as generations have known them, may be coming to an end
1dKarl Schwartz wishes he was simply chasing glory on the snowmobile racing track. Instead, in recent years, he has been forced to chase increasingly elusive cold weather.
Water emissions put a damper on the coal-to-gas transition [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]
1dUnanticipated environmental and ecological consequences of human decision-making extend back at least as far as the early history of agriculture (1). Activities undertaken with the best of intentions, from biomanipulations (2) to alternative energy technologies (3), have had unexpected side effects leading to problematic, and sometimes long-term, socioecological change. As…
Levels of stress hormone in saliva of newborn deer fawns may predict mortality
1dThe first-ever study of the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in the saliva of newborn white-tailed deer fawns yielded thought-provoking results that have Penn State researchers suggesting predation is not the only thing in the wild killing fawns.
Zombie movies prepared you for the pandemic
1dTales of post-apocalyptic landscapes in which few survivors emerge into a new and much different world have long been popular tales woven by screenwriters and authors. While many enjoy these stories, thinking of them as nothing but a guilty pleasure, they may not realize that immersing themselves in fiction has prepared them for the reality of 2020, according to a team of researchers.
Public use of Nazi salute rocks archaeology conference
1dVirtual format meant offensive words and gesture were recorded
Engineers create hybrid chips with processors and memory to run AI on battery-powered devices
1dTransactions between processors and memory can consume 95 percent of the energy needed to do machine learning and AI, which severely limits battery life. A team of engineers has designed a system that can run AI tasks faster, and with less energy, by harnessing eight hybrid chips, each with its own data processor built right next to its own memory storage.
Immune cells discovered in the lungs improve virus defense
1dResearchers have discovered immune cells resident in the lungs that persist long after a bout of flu. Experiments with mice have shown that these helper cells improve the immune response to reinfection by a different strain of the flu virus. The discovery could yield approaches to developing longer-lasting vaccinations against quickly-mutating viruses.
You're simply not that big a deal: now isn't that a relief?
1dThere is a meme that speaks directly to the hearts and minds of the overly self-conscious. Perhaps you've seen it; it goes something like this: 'Brain: "I see you are trying to sleep. May I offer you a selection of your most embarrassing memories from the past 10 years?"' At first, it seems odd to think that this meme is so popular among those of us whom you would call 'millennials', who grew up
Robot dances show how messy swarms get organized
1dResearchers have used small robots to show off a new theory about when and how groups of particles, robots, or animals with seemingly messy behavior become orderly. The theory addresses a remaining challenge across science and engineering. In the 19th century, scientists and engineers developed the discipline of statistical mechanics, which predicts how groups of simple particles transition betwe
A psychologist explains how hope can make a difference in impossible times
1dUncertainty can be scary, but it also means that the possibilities are endless. (Ambreen Hasan/Unsplash/) Jacqueline S. Mattis is a Dean of Faculty, Rutgers University – Newark. This story originally featured on The Conversation . The raging coronavirus pandemic, along with political turbulence and uncertainty, have overwhelmed many of us. From almost the start of 2020, people have been faced wit
'Swiss Army knife' catalyst can make natural gas burn cleaner
1d'Swiss Army knife' catalyst can bring the combustion temperature of methane down by about half – from above 1400 degrees Kelvin down to 600 to 700 degrees Kelvin.
Advances in understanding autism, based on "mosaic" mutations
1dTwo studies in today's Nature Neuroscience , led by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and Harvard Medical School (HMS), implicate mosaic mutations arising during embryonic development as a cause of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The findings open new areas for exploring the genetics of ASD and could eventually inform diagnostic testing.
Analytical measurements can predict organic solar cell stability
1dresearchers have developed an analytical measurement "framework" which could allow organic solar cell researchers and manufacturers to determine which materials will produce the most stable solar cells prior to manufacture.
Neuroscientists identify brain circuit that encodes timing of events
1dMIT neuroscientists shed new light on how the timing of a memory is encoded in the hippocampus, and suggest that time and space are encoded separately.
Small towns are bigger than we think
1dFewer than one percent of the global population live in truly remote hinterlands, sharpening the need for better understanding of how urban forms impact food systems and development opportunities, according to ground-breaking new research by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the University of Twente. Smaller cities and towns and their catchment areas play an outsized role in how people pur
Many people may stick with virtual mental health care
1dA new study suggests that more than half of people receiving mental health care will want to keep getting care virtually after the pandemic subsides. One year ago, only 26 video visits with University of Michigan mental health providers had happened in nearly six months, compared with more than 30,000 in-person visits. But Jennifer Severe, one of the three psychiatrists who helped launch a test o
Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing — but unlikely to work for everyone
1dMindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all non-clinical settings, say a team of researchers. They also found that mindfulness may be no better than other practices aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing.
Can a mother's stress impact children's disease development?
1dA researcher finds that stress on an expectant mother could affect her baby's chance of developing disease — perhaps even over the course of the child's life.
Increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk
1dPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study. The analysis found that lower risk was associated with at least 38 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day — more than current recommendations of at least 30 minutes a day five days a week.
2D compound shows unique versatility
1dA unique two-dimensional material shows distinct properties on each side, depending on polarization by an external electric field. The pairing of antimony and indium selenide could have applications in solar energy and quantum computing.
New one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials
1dA team has discovered a groundbreaking one-step process for creating materials with unique properties, called metamaterials.
Cracking the code of a shapeshifting protein
1dA shapeshifting immune system protein called XCL1 evolved from a single-shape ancestor hundreds of millions of years ago. Now, researchers have discovered the molecular basis for how this happened. In the process they uncovered principles that scientists can use to design purpose-built nanoscale transformers for use as biosensors, components of molecular machines, and even therapeutics.
Tweaking one layer of atoms on a catalyst's surface can make it work better
1dWhen an LNO catalyst with a nickel-rich surface carries out a water-splitting reaction, its surface atoms rearrange from a cubic to a hexagonal pattern and its efficiency doubles. Deliberately engineering the surface to take advantage of this phenomenon offers a way to design better catalysts.
Study links severe COVID-19 disease to short telomeres
1dPatients with severe COVID-19 disease have significantly shorter telomeres, according to a new study. Researchers postulate that telomere shortening as a consequence of the viral infection impedes tissue regeneration and that this is why a significant number of patients suffer prolonged sequelae.
Tory MPs demand plan to ease coronavirus restrictions
1dConservatives seize on progress with UK government's vaccine programme
Bad Weather Leaves SpaceX Dragon Stuck at Space Station
1dWeather Delays A SpaceX Dragon cargo ship was supposed to autonomously undock from the International Space Station and head home on Monday morning, but bad weather down on Earth has left it temporarily stranded. For now, the cargo ship remains attached to the ISS while NASA and SpaceX work on a backup schedule to send it home, Space.com reports . This mission was supposed to mark the first autono
Study maps urban-rural catchment areas and points to ways to optimize policy and planning coordination for agriculture
1dFewer than 1% of people globally live in truly remote hinterlands, sharpening the need for better understanding of how urban forms impact food systems as well as social and economic development, according to ground-breaking new research by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the University of Twente.
Ocean acidification is transforming California mussel shells
1dThe large mollusk known as the California mussel makes its home in the rocky shoreline along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska. Considered a "foundational" animal, Mytilus californianus provides homes for hundreds of other species and offers a rich food source for species ranging from spiny lobsters to humans.
Climate change has caused billions of dollars in flood damages
1dIn a new study, Stanford researchers report that intensifying precipitation contributed one-third of the financial costs of flooding in the United States over the past three decades, totaling almost $75 billion of the estimated $199 billion in flood damages from 1988 to 2017.
2D compound shows unique versatility
1dA unique two-dimensional material shows distinct properties on each side, depending on polarization by an external electric field. The pairing of antimony and indium selenide could have applications in solar energy and quantum computing.
Post-surgical patch releases non-opioid painkiller directly to the wound
1dA team of scientists has developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for days and then dissolves away. The polymer patch provides a controlled release of a drug that blocks the enzyme COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2,) which drives pain and inflammation.
Carbon monoxide reduced to valuable liquid fuels
1dA sweet new process is making sour more practical. Engineers are turning carbon monoxide directly into acetic acid — the widely used chemical agent that gives vinegar its tang — with a continuous catalytic reactor that can use renewable electricity efficiently to turn out a highly purified product.
Ocean acidification is transforming California mussel shells
1dThe large mollusk known as the California mussel makes its home in the rocky shoreline along the Pacific Coast from Mexico to Alaska. Considered a "foundational" animal, Mytilus californianus provides homes for hundreds of other species and offers a rich food source for species ranging from spiny lobsters to humans.
Unique study incorporates fluid dynamics and more to evaluate, enhance future implants
1dRice University engineers hope to make life better for those with replacement joints by modeling how artificial hips are likely to rub them the wrong way.
Sveder mælk og har selvlysende pels: Gener afslører, hvorfor næbdyr har så bizarre egenskaber
1dKortlægning af næbdyrets dna viser, at vi havde en fælles forfader for 187 millioner år siden.
Oncotarget: HIV +/- patients with lymphoma as a predictor of outcome & tumor proliferation
1dThe Oncotarget author's hypothesis is that ADC values will inversely correlate with Ki-67 expression and that tumors with higher ADC values above the median will have improved OS and PFS
Research finds increased first-trimester exercise may reduce gestational diabetes risk
1dPregnant women who exercise more during the first trimester of pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing gestational diabetes, according to a new study led by Samantha Ehrlich, an assistant professor in the Department of Public Health at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The analysis found that lower risk was associated with at least 38 minutes of moderate intensity exercise each day–mo
University at Buffalo researchers report quantum-limit-approaching chemical sensing chip
1dUniversity at Buffalo researchers are reporting an advancement of a chemical sensing chip that could lead to handheld devices that detect trace chemicals — everything from illicit drugs to pollution — as quickly as a breathalyzer identifies alcohol.
Researchers report quantum-limit-approaching chemical sensing chip
1dUniversity at Buffalo researchers are reporting an advancement of a chemical sensing chip that could lead to handheld devices that detect trace chemicals—everything from illicit drugs to pollution—as quickly as a breathalyzer identifies alcohol.
Study shows tweaking one layer of atoms on a catalyst's surface can make it work better
1dScientists crafting a nickel-based catalyst used in making hydrogen fuel built it one atomic layer at a time to gain full control over its chemical properties. But the finished material didn't behave as they expected: As one version of the catalyst went about its work, the top-most layer of atoms rearranged to form a new pattern, as if the square tiles that cover a floor had suddenly changed to he
Post-surgical patch releases non-opioid painkiller directly to the wound
1dA team of scientists has developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for days and then dissolves away. The polymer patch provides a controlled release of a drug that blocks the enzyme COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2,) which drives pain and inflammation.
Carbon monoxide reduced to valuable liquid fuels
1dA sweet new process is making sour more practical. Engineers are turning carbon monoxide directly into acetic acid — the widely used chemical agent that gives vinegar its tang — with a continuous catalytic reactor that can use renewable electricity efficiently to turn out a highly purified product.
Scientists make sustainable polymer from sugars in wood
1dScientists have made a sustainable polymer using the second most abundant sugar in nature, xylose.
'Flashing' new 2D materials
1dScientists extend their technique to produce graphene in a flash to tailor the properties of 2D dichalcogenides, quickly turning them into metastable metallics for electronic and optical applications.
Measurements of pulsar acceleration reveal Milky Way's dark side
1dIt is well known that the expansion of the universe is accelerating due to a mysterious dark energy. Within galaxies, stars also experience an acceleration, though this is due to some combination of dark matter and the stellar density. In a new study, researchers have now obtained the first direct measurement of the average acceleration taking place within our home galaxy, the Milky Way.
New proposed multifunctional nanomaterial could enhance solar energy, quantum computing
1dAn atypical two-dimensional sandwich has the tasty part on the outside for scientists and engineers developing multifunctional nanodevices.
Cracking the code of a shapeshifting protein
1dA shapeshifting immune system protein called XCL1 evolved from a single-shape ancestor hundreds of millions of years ago. Now, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) discovered the molecular basis for how this happened. In the process they uncovered principles that scientists can use to design purpose-built nanoscale transformers for use as biosensors, components of molecular machin
Cracking the code of a shapeshifting protein
1dA shapeshifting immune system protein called XCL1 evolved from a single-shape ancestor hundreds of millions of years ago. Now, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) discovered the molecular basis for how this happened. In the process they uncovered principles that scientists can use to design purpose-built nanoscale transformers for use as biosensors, components of molecular machin
Instead of pushing students toward entrepreneurship, they should be helped with understanding personal priorities
1dMany policymakers and educational institutions hope to boost their economies by stimulating students' entrepreneurial intentions. To date, most research concluded that entrepreneurship education could increase these intentions by improving the image that students have of entrepreneurship as a career option, making them see how their environment can help them become entrepreneurs or increasing thei
Carrot cement: How root vegetables and ash could make concrete more sustainable
1dConcrete has become our building material of choice for countless structures such as bridges, towers and dams. But it also has a huge environmental footprint mostly due to carbon dioxide emissions from the production of cement—one of its main constituents. Researchers are now experimenting with root vegetables and recycled plastic in concrete to see whether this can make it stronger—and more susta
The 'Shared Psychosis' of Donald Trump and His Loyalists
1dForensic psychiatrist Bandy X. Lee explains the outgoing president's pathological appeal and how to wean people from it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The 'Shared Psychosis' of Donald Trump and His Loyalists
1dForensic psychiatrist Bandy X. Lee explains the outgoing president's pathological appeal and how to wean people from it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Listening to Black Women: The Innovation Tech Can't Crack
1dTech creators and journalists ignore the insights and experiences of Black women—and fail to see the harm of their "innovations."
The 'Shared Psychosis' of Donald Trump and His Loyalists
1dForensic psychiatrist Bandy X. Lee explains the outgoing president's pathological appeal and how to wean people from it — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Can a mother's stress impact children's disease development?
1dA University of Cincinnati researcher finds that stress on an expectant mother could affect her baby's chance of developing disease — perhaps even over the course of the child's life.
A potent weapon against lymphomas
1dMDC researchers have developed a new approach to CAR T-cell therapy. The team has shown in Nature Communications that the procedure is very effective, especially when it comes to fighting follicular lymphomas and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, the most common type of blood cancer in adults.
2D compound shows unique versatility
1dA unique two-dimensional material shows distinct properties on each side, depending on polarization by an external electric field. The pairing of antimony and indium selenide could have applications in solar energy and quantum computing.
COVID-19 pandemic indirectly disrupted heart disease care
1dDeaths from ischemic heart disease and hypertensive diseases in the United States increased during the COVID-19 pandemic over the prior year, while globally, COVID-19 was associated with significant disruptions in cardiovascular disease testing. These findings are from two papers publishing in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that examined the indirect effects of the pandemic on c
Mindfulness can improve mental health and wellbeing — but unlikely to work for everyone
1dMindfulness courses can reduce anxiety, depression and stress and increase mental wellbeing within most but not all non-clinical settings, say a team of researchers at the University of Cambridge. They also found that mindfulness may be no better than other practices aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing.
Spikes in cardiovascular deaths shown to be an indirect cost of COVID-19 pandemic
1dIn a new study from BIDMC, researchers analyzed data from the National Center for Health Statistics to compare the rate of cardiovascular-related deaths before and after the onset of the pandemic in the United States, relative to the same periods in the prior year. The observational study found that cardiovascular deaths unrelated to COVID-19 increased during the pandemic.
Computational model offers help for new hips
1dEngineers design a computational model that will ultimately serve as the engine to predict how long a hip implant could last for a specific patient. The unique model incorporates fluid dynamics and the physics of implant wear and aims to streamline trial-and-error in the design of future implants.
'Galaxy-sized' observatory sees potential hints of gravitational waves
1dScientists believe that planets like Earth bob in a sea of gravitational waves that spread throughout the universe. Now, an international team has gotten closer than ever before to detecting those cosmic ripples.
Early warning system fills in gaps in infectious disease surveillance
1dResearchers have developed an infectious disease early warning system that includes areas lacking health clinics participating in infectious disease surveillance. The approach compensates for existing gaps to support better observation and prediction of the spread of an outbreak, including to areas remaining without surveillance.
Laypeople have difficulty estimating severity of blood loss
1dWhen an accident occurs, the reactions of bystanders are important. Researchers have studied whether laypeople realize the severity of the situation when someone in their proximity begins to bleed, and whether they can estimate how much the person is bleeding. The results show a discrepancy related to the victim's gender: for a woman losing blood, both blood loss and life-threatening injuries were
Electrically switchable qubit can tune between storage and fast calculation modes
1dTo perform calculations, quantum computers need qubits to act as elementary building blocks that process and store information. Now, physicists have produced a new type of qubit that can be switched from a stable idle mode to a fast calculation mode. The concept would also allow a large number of qubits to be combined into a powerful quantum computer.
More than just a sun tan: Ultraviolet light helps marine animals to tell the time of year
1dChanges in daylength are a well-established annual timing cue for animal behavior and physiology. An international collaboration of scientists now shows that, in addition to day-length, marine bristle worms sense seasonal intensity changes of UVA/deep violet light to adjust the levels of important neurohormones and their behavior.
Same difference: Predicting divergent paths of genetically identical cells
1dA set of biomarkers not traditionally associated with cell fate can accurately predict how genetically identical cells behave differently under stress, according to a new study. The findings could eventually lead to more predictable responses to pharmaceutical treatments.
Impacts of climate change on our water and energy systems: it's complicated
1dResearchers have developed a science-based analytic framework to evaluate the complex connections between water and energy, and options for adaptations in response to an evolving climate.
Marijuana use typically drops at the beginning of the year, then climbs in summer and fall
1dMarijuana use increases throughout the calendar year, with use up 13 percent on average at the end of each year compared to the beginning.
New evidence of health threat from chemicals in marijuana and tobacco smoke
1dScientists have uncovered new evidence of the potential health risks of chemicals in tobacco and marijuana smoke.
'Reckless' Christmas easing of rules blamed for Ireland Covid surge
1dCountry has world's highest rate of infection with critics blaming socialising over festive period Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ireland emerged from a six-week lockdown in early December with the European Union's lowest coronavirus infection rate. It eased restrictions in belief it could contain a rise in the virus over Christmas unlike, say, Germany and the UK, c
A two-pronged attack on antibiotic-resistant microbes
1dNature, Published online: 11 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-020-03660-z Isoprenoid molecules are essential in many disease-causing microorganisms, and intermediates made during their synthesis trigger immune-defence responses by γδ T cells. 'Immunoantibiotics' exploit this dual vulnerability.
How can countries stretch COVID vaccine supplies? Scientists are divided over dosing strategies
1dNature, Published online: 11 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00001-6 Researchers worry that efforts to free up limited vaccine doses are driven by desperation rather than data.
Computational model offers help for new hips
1dEngineers design a computational model that will ultimately serve as the engine to predict how long a hip implant could last for a specific patient. The unique model incorporates fluid dynamics and the physics of implant wear and aims to streamline trial-and-error in the design of future implants.
Researchers acquire 3D images with LED room lighting and a smartphone
1dResearchers demonstrate that 3D optical imaging can be performed with a cell phone and LEDs without requiring any complex manual processes to synchronize the camera with the lighting.
Study shows tweaking one layer of atoms on a catalyst's surface can make it work better
1dWhen an LNO catalyst with a nickel-rich surface carries out a water-splitting reaction, its surface atoms rearrange from a cubic to a hexagonal pattern and its efficiency doubles. Deliberately engineering the surface to take advantage of this phenomenon offers a way to design better catalysts.
Cracking the code of a shapeshifting protein
1dA shapeshifting immune system protein called XCL1 evolved from a single-shape ancestor hundreds of millions of years ago. Now, researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) discovered the molecular basis for how this happened. In the process they uncovered principles that scientists can use to design purpose-built nanoscale transformers for use as biosensors, components of molecular machin
Post-surgical patch releases non-opioid painkiller directly to the wound
1dA Duke-led team of scientists has developed a bio-compatible surgical patch that releases non-opioid painkillers directly to the site of a wound for days and then dissolves away. The polymer patch provides a controlled release of a drug that blocks the enzyme COX-2 (cyclooxygenase-2,) which drives pain and inflammation. The study appears Jan. 10, 2021 in the Journal of Controlled Release .
Rice 'flashes' new 2D materials
1dRice University scientists extend their technique to produce graphene in a flash to tailor the properties of 2D dichalcogenides, quickly turning them into metastable metallics for electronic and optical applications.
Instead of pushing students entrepreneurship, they should be helped to make a better decision
1dAccording to an international study by two researchers at Pompeu Fabra University and at Abu Dhabi University, entrepreneurship education today does not help students understand what motivates them. Furthermore, the fact that students have motivational self-knowledge and clear priorities does help them to make decisions in favour of or against entrepreneurship.
Elusive link between seizures, cell signaling protein ID'd in zebrafish
1dA team of Virginia Tech scientists led by Yuchin Albert Pan, an associate professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, have identified a new link between seizures and connexin 36 deficiency. The discovery, published Jan. 11 in Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience , found that this interaction may make the brain more prone to having seizures.
Those 'gas masks' at the Capitol were actually escape hoods
1dThe Scape CBRN 30 escape respirator. (courtesy of ILC Dover /) The violent, deadly incursion into the Capitol last week produced a shocking stream of images, and among them was the bizarre sight of some people wearing spacesuit-like transparent pieces of gear over their heads. For example, David Trone, a Democratic congressman from Maryland, tweeted on January 6, saying, "I am safe. We have been
Billion-Dollar Disasters Shattered U.S. Record in 2020
1dThe 22 events that each caused at least $1 billion in damage show the increasing costs of climate change — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Metastable metallic nanoparticles could find use in electronics, optics
1dRice University scientists have extended their technique to produce graphene in a flash to tailor the properties of other 2-D materials.
Scientists Have Discovered an Entirely New Way Snakes Can Move, And It's So Weird
1d"Nothing I'd ever seen compares to it."
The SolarWinds Hackers Shared Tricks With a Russian Spy Group
1dSecurity researchers have found links between the attackers and Turla, a sophisticated team suspected of operating out of Moscow's FSB intelligence agency.
The CIA's Declassified UFO Documents Are Now All Available Online
1dData Dump Every declassified file that the CIA has on unidentified flying objects — or at least all the files the agency admits to having — is now available online thanks to a decades-long effort to access its declassified records. You can now download the records straight from the Black Vault, a privately-owned database of declassified records, according to Motherboard . The collection, which no
Orphaned rhinos find safe refuge in S.Africa sanctuary
1dRhinoceros calf "Jessie" was just four-months-old when she arrived at a shelter in northern South Africa, bleeding from a cut to the shoulder and deeply traumatised.
What Did Cleopatra Really Look Like?
1dShe likely wasn't the ravishing seductress depicted by Hollywood — but that's what Roman propagandists want you to think.
Orphaned rhinos find safe refuge in S.Africa sanctuary
1dRhinoceros calf "Jessie" was just four-months-old when she arrived at a shelter in northern South Africa, bleeding from a cut to the shoulder and deeply traumatised.
Daily briefing: 2020 was the joint hottest year ever recorded
1dNature, Published online: 11 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00050-x Only 2016 was as hot as 2020, and it had a warmth-boosting El Niño. Plus, the trouble with new COVID vaccine trials and how machine learning is cleaning up microscopy images.
A Colonoscopy Alternative Comes Home
1dAn at-home test for colon cancer is as reliable as the traditional screening, health experts say, and more agreeable.
Oncotarget: Targeted lymphodepletion with a CD45-directed antibody radioconjugate
1d"Here the Oncotarget authors describe the results of preclinical studies with an anti-mouse CD45 antibody 30F11"
Scientists 'program' living bacteria to store data
1dNew method enables electronic conversion of data into DNA
Vaccination programmes face new sense of urgency
1dWorrying data show virus is resurgent in many countries
Madrid paralysed after heavy snowfall
1dArmed with picks and shovels, residents of Madrid on Monday slowly shovelled out of Spain's worst snowstorm in decades which turned roads and pavements into skating rinks.
COVID vaccines are getting thrown out thanks to strict distribution rules
1dEffective vaccines are still our best way to end the COVID-19 pandemic, but so far, their distribution has been off to a slow start. (Pixabay/) While 2021 has already had enough events to last a decade, we are technically still in the first half of January. And many Americans, myself included, have a lot of high hopes for this year, but we still have a tremendous amount of work to do in order to
A safer, less expensive and fast charging aqueous battery
1dResearchers have developed a new battery anode that overcomes the limitations of lithium-ion batteries and offers a stable, high-performance battery using seawater as the electrolyte.
To understand periodontal disease, researchers examine the surprising behavior of T cells
1dIn diseases characterized by bone loss -such as periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis — there is a lot that scientists still don't understand. What is the role of the immune response in the process? What happens to the regulatory mechanisms that protect bone? Researchers now describe a mechanism that unlocks a piece of the puzzle.
Researchers acquire 3D images with LED room lighting and a smartphone
1dResearchers demonstrate that 3D optical imaging can be performed with a cell phone and LEDs without requiring any complex manual processes to synchronize the camera with the lighting.
Balinese temple monkeys are sophisticated thieves
1dThey prove that human beings are not the only species able to negotiate a deal
The Pro-Trump Twitter Alternative Parler Has Gone Offline
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1dParler AWS Amazon Twitter
Masks Off Parler, the Twitter-like social platform popular among the far-right, was taken offline early Monday morning. It's the latest in a multiple-day deplatforming campaign that saw President Donald Trump as well as accounts boosting QAnon conspiracy theories banned from online platforms . But before the site shut down, Vice News reports that a hacker who goes by the moniker "Crash Override"
Swaddles to keep your little one cozy and comfortable
1dMust-have for all parents. (Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash /) For the first 3 to 4 months of life the best way to sleep is to be wrapped up tight. Not only is this comfortable for your little one, but it suppresses their startle reflexes which encourages them to sleep longer and keeps them warm without the use of loose blankets, which can be dangerous. They also make great gifts for those of you with
New process more efficiently recycles excess CO2 into fuel
1dFor years, researchers have worked to repurpose excess atmospheric carbon dioxide into new chemicals, fuels and other products traditionally made from hydrocarbons harvested from fossil fuels. The recent push to mitigate the climactic effects of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has chemists on their toes to find the most efficient means possible. A new study introduces an electrochemical reactio
A new approach to film atoms and molecules vibrating inside solids
1dTheoretical and experimental scientists have come together to watch solids vibrate.
Asian water towers on tighter budget despite a warmer and wetter climate
1dThe 'Third Pole' centered on the Tibetan Plateau is home to headwaters of over 10 major Asian rivers. These glacier-based water systems, also known as the Asian Water Towers, will have to struggle to quench the thirst of downstream communities despite more river runoff brought on by a warmer climate, according to a recent study published in Nature Climate Change.
Link between driver of ovarian cancer and metabolism opens up new therapeutic strategies
1dWistar scientists found mutations that inactivate the ARID1A gene in ovarian cancer increase utilization of the glutamine amino acid making cancer cells dependent on glutamine metabolism. Researchers also showed that pharmacologic inhibition of glutamine metabolism may represent an effective therapeutic strategy for ARID1A-mutant ovarian cancer.
Using light to revolutionize artificial intelligence
1dAn international team of researchers, including Professor Roberto Morandotti of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), just introduced a new photonic processor that could revolutionize artificial intelligence, as reported by the prestigious journal Nature.
Scientists make sustainable polymer from sugars in wood
1dScientists from the University of Bath have made a sustainable polymer using the second most abundant sugar in nature, xylose.
Study finds Dense Breast Notification legislation has not met all desired goals
1dLittle previous research has examined the effects of Dense Breast Notifications (DBNs), but a new study suggests the legislatively required notifications have achieved partial success: women living in states in which in DBNs are mandated had higher rates of being informed about personal breast density and of having had breast density discussions with providers, though rates were low overall.
Carbon monoxide reduced to valuable liquid fuels
1dRice engineers develop a reactor to produce liquid acetic acid directly from carbon monoxide.
Researchers develop new one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials
1dA team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers has discovered a groundbreaking one-step process for creating materials with unique properties, called metamaterials.
Oncotarget: PD-1/PD-L1 expression in anal squamous intraepithelial lesions
1dDr. Margot Bucau from The Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard said, "Anal intraepithelial neoplasia (AIN) is the precursor lesion for anal squamous cell carcinomas (ASCC).
UVA-led team expands power grid planning to improve system resilience
1dResearchers' paper in Nature Energy demonstrates that modernizing power grids and using renewable energy will be cheaper than repairing hurricane damage.
Rice model offers help for new hips
1dRice University engineers design a computational model that will ultimately serve as the engine to predict how long a hip implant could last for a specific patient. The unique model incorporates fluid dynamics and the physics of implant wear and aims to streamline trial-and-error in the design of future implants.
Imagining a face reactivates face-detecting neurons in humans
1dFace-sensitive neurons in humans employ distinct activity patterns to encode individual faces; those patterns reactivate when imagining the face, according to research recently published in JNeurosci.
Green glowing gecko under UV-light
1dResearchers at the LMU, the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology and Hochschule München have discovered a new mechanism for fluorescence in a terrestrial vertebrate
Bacterium produces pharmaceutical all-purpose weapon
1dFor some years, an active substance from the leaves of an ornamental plant has been regarded as a possible forerunner of a new group of potent drugs. So far, however, it has been very laborious to manufacture it in large quantities. That could now change: Researchers at the University of Bonn have identified a bacterium that produces the substance and can also be easily cultivated in the laborator
The Day I Learned What Data Science Is
2dWhat is data science? What does a data scientist do? How do I become a data scientist? These are commonly asked questions on data science social media sites and often debated in academic circles. These can be difficult questions to answer because data science is so new and rapidly evolving. Further, the answers are heavily dependent on the backgrounds of those doing the answering. For example, a
Green glowing gecko under UV-light
2dResearchers at the LMU, the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology and Hochschule München have discovered a new mechanism for fluorescence in a terrestrial vertebrate
Bacterium produces pharmaceutical all-purpose weapon
2dFor some years, an active substance from the leaves of an ornamental plant has been regarded as a possible forerunner of a new group of potent drugs. So far, however, it has been very laborious to manufacture it in large quantities. That could now change: Researchers at the University of Bonn have identified a bacterium that produces the substance and can also be easily cultivated in the laborator
Scientists synthesize an unusual superconducting barium superhydride
2dA group of scientists from Russia, China and the United States predicted and then experimentally obtained barium superhydrides, new unusual superconductors. The study was published in Nature Communications.
Researchers acquire 3-D images with LED room lighting and a smartphone
2dAs LEDs replace traditional lighting systems, they bring more smart capabilities to everyday lighting. While you might use your smartphone to dim LED lighting at home, researchers have taken this further by tapping into dynamically controlled LEDs to create a simple illumination system for 3-D imaging.
The Carbon Skyscraper
2dFirst published by The Washington Post/Capital Weather Gang (January 12, 2021) Speed kills. That's why firing bullets from a gun is more dangerous than tossing them by hand. Why skydivers use parachutes. Why roads have speed limits. And why it's critical to understand how quickly human activity will drive the climate to change, compared to past rates. Will we cause gradual shifts that civilizatio
Bacterium produces pharmaceutical all-purpose weapon
2dFor some years, an active substance from the leaves of an ornamental plant has been regarded as a possible forerunner of a new group of potent drugs. So far, however, it has been very laborious to manufacture it in large quantities. That could now change: Researchers have identified a bacterium that produces the substance and can also be easily cultivated in the laboratory.
New process more efficiently recycles excess CO2 into fuel
2dFor years, researchers have worked to repurpose excess atmospheric carbon dioxide into new chemicals, fuels and other products traditionally made from hydrocarbons harvested from fossil fuels. The recent push to mitigate the climactic effects of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has chemists on their toes to find the most efficient means possible. A new study introduces an electrochemical reactio
An augmented immune response explains the adverse course of COVID-19 in patients with hypertension
2dCOVID-19 patients who also suffer from high blood pressure are more likely to fall severely ill with the disease, which also leaves them at greater risk of death. Scientists have now found that the immune cells of patients with hypertension are already pre-activated, and that this pre-activation is greatly enhanced under COVID-19.
One in five brain cancers fueled by overactive mitochondria
2dA new study has found that up to 20% of aggressive brain cancers are fueled by overactive mitochondria and new drugs in development may be able to starve the cancers.
How different plants can share their genetic material with each other
2dThe genetic material of plants, animals and humans is well protected in the nucleus of each cell and stores all the information that forms an organism. For example, information about the size or color of flowers, hair or fur is predefined here. In addition, cells contain small organelles that contain their own genetic material. These include chloroplasts in plants, which play a key role in photosy
Bacterium protects rice plants from diseases
2dResearchers were able to demonstrate how a specific bacterium inside the seeds of rice plants effectively and in an eco-friendly way inhibits destructive plant pathogens.
Being a mom isn't why most women support gun control laws
2dMothers are not more likely to support gun control efforts, a new study shows. In fact, the researchers report that parenthood doesn't have a substantial effect on the gun control views of men or women. "To be clear, most women—including most moms—support more restrictive gun laws. But it's not because they're parents." "Everybody 'knows' that moms are more politically liberal on gun control issu
Jack Steinberger obituary
2dNobel prizewinning scientist whose work played a significant role in the development of modern particle physics theory Jack Steinberger, who has died aged 99, was one of the three winners of the Nobel prize for physics in 1988 for their work with neutrinos and the discovery of the muon-neutrino. This research did much to advance understanding of fundamental particles. The reality of the ghostly n
Best VR headsets: Bring your entertainment to life
2dExperience video games in an entirely new way with a VR headset. (Stella Jacob via Unsplash/) It's seemingly been "the next frontier" in gaming and entertainment for years now, but slowly virtual reality is becoming more accessible, more versatile, and more engaging for a lot more people. From disposable cardboard eyepieces that work with smartphones to full-fledged VR gear, the barrier for entry
RNA Vaccines And Their Lipids
2dSo now that people (not enough of them!) are getting vaccinated in the US with the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna mRNA vaccines, let's talk about some more details of what are in those injections and what happens once the shot is given. The workings of an mRNA vaccine touch on a lot of different cellular processes and a lot of drug-delivery issues, so we can Talk Corona while also talking drug disco
BAME parliamentary candidates not picked to fight 'winnable seats' in areas with less tolerance towa
2dPolitical parties are increasingly likely to avoid selecting ethnic minority candidates for 'winnable' constituencies at General Elections in areas where there are less tolerant attitudes toward diversity, research suggests.
Laser harmony
2dWould you like to capture a chemical transformation inside a cell live? Or maybe revolutionize microchips' production by printing paths in a layer that has a thickness of just 100 nanometers? These and many other goals can now be achieved with the latest femtosecond laser created by a team of scientists led by Dr. Yuriy Stepanenko.
Good results for groin hernia operations not performed by doctors in Sierra Leone
2dIn countries with a severe shortage of surgeons it is common for some operations to be done by medical staff with lower formal qualifications. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, have led a study on the safety and efficacy of a common surgical procedure. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that inguinal hernia operations performed by associate clinicians at a Sierra Leone ho
Use of telehealth jumped as pandemic shutdown began
2dAs the pandemic shutdown occurred, emergency regulations were enacted to promote the use of telehealth. A new study finds that use of telehealth jumped sharply during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic shutdown, with the approach being used more often for behavioral health services than for medical care.
Militia Expert Warns Trump's Capitol Insurrectionists Could Try Again
2dFieldwork shows white men fighting against equality gains by women and minority groups in the U.S.—and longing to return to a past that nullifies such changes — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Militia Expert Warns Trump's Capitol Insurrectionists Could Try Again
2dFieldwork shows white men fighting against equality gains by women and minority groups in the U.S.—and longing to return to a past that nullifies such changes — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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