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COVID-19 warnings were on Twitter well before the outbreak of the pandemic
11hA new study of researchers at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, published in Scientific Reports, has identified tracks of increasing concern about pneumonia cases on posts published on Twitter in seven countries, between the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020. The analysis of the posts shows that the "whistleblowing" came precisely from the geographical regions where the primary outbreaks
Forskere: Mennesker står bag stort set al global opvarmning
5hNaturlige faktorer har kun spillet en ubetydelig rolle, konkluderer nyt studie.
Torskene kæmper for livet i Østersøen: 'Jeg tror ikke, at vi kan nå at redde dem'
4hIltsvind, orm og sult plager torskene i den østlige Østersø, som har det værre end nogensinde.
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Simulating 800,000 years of California earthquake history to pinpoint risks
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Wetter weather affects composition, numbers of tiny estuarial phytoplankton
nowResearch from North Carolina State University shows that extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and increased precipitation, affect both the amount and the composition of picophytoplankton in the Neuse River Estuary. The work is a first step in determining how a wetter climate may affect the estuarine ecosystem.
Biologists unravel full sequence of DNA repair mechanism
nowEvery living organism has DNA, and every living organism engages in DNA replication, the process by which DNA makes an exact copy of itself during cell division. While it's a tried-and-true process, problems can arise.
Biologists show for the first time that mosses have a mechanism to protect them against cold
nowA team led by plant biologists at the Universities of Freiburg and Göttingen in Germany has shown for the first time that mosses have a mechanism to protect them against cold that was previously known only in flowering plants. Professor Ralf Reski at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies (CIBSS) at the University of Freiburg and Professor Ivo Feussner at th
Study reveals a diverse cephalopod fauna in the canary current large marine ecosystem
nowAn extensive review of cephalopod fauna from the Northwest African Atlantic coast was performed by researchers from the University of Vigo (Spain) and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO). The study was based on the collections gathered in 1,247 bottom trawl stations carried out during ten multidisciplinary surveys in the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME).
Finding a way to stop chemotherapy from damaging the heart
2minThere could be an intervention on the horizon to help prevent heart damage caused by the common chemotherapy drug doxorubicin, new research suggests.
Iran Blames Bitcoin For Massive Electric Grid Blackouts
3minIran's capital of Tehran and several other Iranian cities have experienced major blackouts over the past few weeks, exacerbating an already serious phase of the coronavirus pandemic. Within days, the government decided to crack down on an unusual culprit for the power grid troubles: Bitcoin miners, as the Associated Press reports . The government shut down some 1,600 cryptocurrency centers across
Biologists unravel full sequence of DNA repair mechanism
6minEvery living organism has DNA, and every living organism engages in DNA replication, the process by which DNA makes an exact copy of itself during cell division. While it's a tried-and-true process, problems can arise.
Biologists show for the first time that mosses have a mechanism to protect them against cold
6minA team led by plant biologists at the Universities of Freiburg and Göttingen in Germany has shown for the first time that mosses have a mechanism to protect them against cold that was previously known only in flowering plants. Professor Ralf Reski at the Cluster of Excellence Centre for Integrative Biological Signalling Studies (CIBSS) at the University of Freiburg and Professor Ivo Feussner at th
Study reveals a diverse cephalopod fauna in the canary current large marine ecosystem
6minAn extensive review of cephalopod fauna from the Northwest African Atlantic coast was performed by researchers from the University of Vigo (Spain) and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO). The study was based on the collections gathered in 1,247 bottom trawl stations carried out during ten multidisciplinary surveys in the Canary Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME).
Increasing ocean temperature threatens Greenland's ice sheet
6minScientists at the University of California, Irvine and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have for the first time quantified how warming coastal waters are impacting individual glaciers in Greenland's fjords. Their work is the subject of a study published recently in Science Advances.
Less job stress for workers at financially transparent firms
6minEmployees feel significantly less job distress if they work at companies that are open and transparent about the firm's finances, including budgets and profits, a new study found.
How complex oscillations in a quantum system simplify with time
6minQuantum physics allows to make statements about the behavior of a wide variety of many-particle systems at the atomic level, from salt crystals to neutron stars. In quantum systems, many parameters do not have concrete values, but are distributed over various values with certain probabilities. Often this distribution takes the form of a simple Gaussian bell curve that is encountered also in classi
Governments need to set clear rules for vaccinating health care workers against COVID-19
17minAn analysis undertaken by Faculty of Law professors and a physician-researcher from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa feels provincial and territorial governments should set clear rules for vaccinating health care workers against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in public and private settings.
In ED patients with chest and abdominal pain, care delivered by physicians and APPs is similar
17minIn patients matched on complexity and acuity presenting to the emergency department with chest pain and abdominal pain, the care delivered by advanced practice providers (APPs) and emergency physicians is largely similar with respect to diagnostic test ordering and admission decisions.
The surprises of color evolution
18minNature is full of color. For flowers, displaying color is primarily a means to attract pollinators. Insects use their color vision not only to locate the right flowers to feed on but also to find mates. The evolutionary interaction between insects and plants has created complex dependencies that can have surprising outcomes. Casper van der Kooi, a biologist at the University of Groningen, uses an
NASA's Roman mission will probe galaxy's core for hot Jupiters, brown dwarfs
18minWhen it launches in the mid-2020s, NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will explore an expansive range of infrared astrophysics topics. One eagerly anticipated survey will use a gravitational effect called microlensing to reveal thousands of worlds that are similar to the planets in our solar system. Now, a new study shows that the same survey will also unveil more extreme planets and planet-
The surprises of color evolution
18minNature is full of color. For flowers, displaying color is primarily a means to attract pollinators. Insects use their color vision not only to locate the right flowers to feed on but also to find mates. The evolutionary interaction between insects and plants has created complex dependencies that can have surprising outcomes. Casper van der Kooi, a biologist at the University of Groningen, uses an
Better bundled: New principle for generating X-rays
18minX-rays are usually difficult to direct and guide. X-ray physicists at the University of Göttingen have developed a new method with which the X-rays can be emitted more precisely in one direction. To do this, the scientists use a structure of thin layers of materials with different densities of electrons to simultaneously deflect and focus the generated beams. The results of the study were publishe
Hollywood Can't Afford to Rush
19minIn early December, it seemed like a dam was about to break in Hollywood. With the pandemic certain to stretch on for more than a year and little hope of theaters worldwide returning to full capacity, WarnerMedia announced that it would release all of its 2021 movies on HBO Max and in theaters simultaneously . The massive decision sparked concerns that other major movies would be rebranded as at-h
Proud of vaccine success, Warp Speed's ex–science head talks politics, presidents, and future pandemics
21minMoncef Slaoui candidly discusses Trump, the shortcomings of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and the joy of getting his first dose
SARS-CoV-2 Isn't Going Away, Experts Predict
22minAs politicians try to schedule an end to the pandemic, scientists say the virus will stick around as an endemic disease similar to the common cold.
Dairy calves benefit from higher-protein starter feed, study says
24minDairy producers know early nutrition for young calves has far-reaching impacts, both for the long-term health and productivity of the animals and for farm profitability. With the goal of increasing not just body weight but also lean tissue gain, a new University of Illinois study finds enhanced milk replacer with high crude-protein dry starter feed is the winning combination.
3-D printed Biomesh minimizes hernia repair complications
24minHernias are one of the most common soft tissue injuries. Hernias form when intra-abdominal content, such as a loop of the intestine, squeezes through weak, defective or injured areas of the abdominal wall.
Spatial decoupling of light absorption and reaction sites in n-Si photocathodes for solar water splitting
24minSolar-driven photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting is an attractive approach to convert solar energy into chemical energy. Among many photoelectrode materials, crystalline silicon (c-Si) has drawn considerable attention because of its earth abundance, narrow bandgap, and suitable band edge position for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, c-Si suffers from low photovoltage generated fr
Reactive halogen from domestic coal burning aggravates winter air pollution
24minHalogen atoms (Cl and Br) strongly influence the atmospheric chemical composition. Since 1970s, scientists discovered that these atoms were responsible for depletion of ozone in the stratosphere and ground-level ozone of the Arctic. In the past decade, there is emerging recognition that halogen atoms also play important roles in tropospheric chemistry and air quality. However, the knowledge of hal
Dairy calves benefit from higher-protein starter feed, study says
24minDairy producers know early nutrition for young calves has far-reaching impacts, both for the long-term health and productivity of the animals and for farm profitability. With the goal of increasing not just body weight but also lean tissue gain, a new University of Illinois study finds enhanced milk replacer with high crude-protein dry starter feed is the winning combination.
Diners Attacked Chili's Hostess for Enforcing COVID Rules
25minProsecutors in Baton Rouge, Louisiana charged seven people today for attacking the teenage hostess at their local Chili's who tried to enforce the restaurant's coronavirus protocols. Back in August, a group of 11 tried to get a table at Chili's but were stopped at the door, according to The Advocate . That's because the restaurant only allowed six people to a table in an effort to make dining a l
Apple: Keep Your New iPhone At Least 6 Inches Away From Pacemaker
25minIt's best to keep your MagSafe-enabled iPhone away from your pacemaker or implanted defbrillator during normal use. That's according to a new support document published by Apple over the weekend, as first spotted by MacRumors . "Medical devices such as implanted pacemakers and defibrillators might contain sensors that respond to magnets and radios when in close contact," the document reads. "To a
Men Are Losing the Ability to Reproduce, Researcher Warns
25minCommon chemicals called phthalates, which are found in products including plastics, cosmetics, and food packaging, seem to have a serious impact on our health — and even humanity's ability to reproduce. That's according to Shanna Swan, a reproductive epidemiologist at Mt. Sinai who told The Intercept in a new interview that these chemicals likely have serious implications for the future of humani
Scientists Trying to Build Medical AI That's Less Racist Than Doctors
25minA new medical artificial intelligence system seems to actually be better than human doctors at diagnosing Black patients — because it takes doctors' biases out of the equation. Typically, AI algorithms built to spot disease or other medical conditions will be trained on doctors' assessments of x-rays or MRI scans. That way, according to the conventional logic, the AI would be granted expert insig
Gaming CEO: Brain Interfaces Will Allow Us to Edit Our Feelings
25minThe CEO of legendary gaming company Valve, Gabe Newell, says his company is working on a brain-computer interface (BCI) headset that could make video games more immersive than ever. In an interview with New Zealand 1 News — the CEO has been spending time on the island nation during the pandemic — Newell argued that "eyes were created by this low-cost bidder that didn't care about failure rates an
US imposes South Africa travel ban and extends other restrictions
30minLimits kept on travel from UK, Ireland and continental Europe amid fears of more infectious variants
Television-makers are pitting rival technologies against each other
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Clues hint at how asteroid Ryugu lost its water
45minRocks on Ryugu, a "rubble pile" near-Earth asteroid recently visited by Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft, appear to have lost much of their water before they came together to form the asteroid, new research suggests. Last month, Japan's Hayabusa2 mission brought home a cache of rocks collected from Ryugu. While analysis of those returned samples is just getting underway, researchers are using data fr
Moderna Developing Booster Shot for New Virus Variant B.1.351
46minNew data suggest that the company's approved COVID-19 vaccine protects against different virus variants, but could be less effective against the one that originated in South Africa.
Experts: Don't restrict parent visits to child's hospital bedside
52minParents and guardians are "essential caregivers" and should be allowed at their child's hospital bedside without restriction, especially if they live in the same house, experts argue in a new statement. Since hospitals began curtailing visitation to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many allow only one parent at the bedside of pediatric patients. The authors based their consensus statement on respo
Newly discovered subset of brain cells fight inflammation with instructions from the gut
59minA team led by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, has shown that a specific astrocyte sub-population can do the opposite, instead serving a protective, anti-inflammatory function within the brain based on signals regulated by the bacteria that reside in the gut.
SARS-CoV-2 reacts to antibodies of virus from 2003 SARS outbreak, new study reveals
59minA new study demonstrates that antibodies generated by the novel coronavirus react to other strains of coronavirus and vice versa, according to research published today by scientists from Oregon Health & Science University.
Domino effects and synchrony in seizure initiation
59minIn a brain with a neurological disorder like epilepsy, synchronization between groups of neurons can grow to a dangerous extent when a collection of brain cells begins to emit excess electricity. Researchers used a mathematical model to explore the interplay between neurons that leads to these transitions in synchronization during the onset of seizures.
Increasing ocean temperature threatens Greenland's ice sheet
59minScientists at the University of California, Irvine and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have for the first time quantified how warming coastal waters are impacting individual glaciers in Greenland's fjords. Their work, the subject of a recent Science Advances study, can help climate scientists better predict global sea level rise from the increased melting.
Biomarkers in mother's plasma predict a type of autism in offspring with 100% accuracy
59minUC Davis MIND Institute researchers used machine learning to crunch 10,000 autoantibody pattern combinations to identify maternal biomarkers associated with a sub-type of autism. The findings have implications for early diagnosis and intervention.
Special Issue, Volume 10 of Inter Faculty – Resonance
59minThe Special Issue, Volume 10, of Inter Faculty takes up the theme of resonance in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic and its ensuing societal shifts. It brings together different perspectives from a broad spectrum of researchers from the Human and Social Sciences, placing the individual studies within the wider consideration of a critical turning point for humankind in relation to the natural wo
Ice age Siberian hunters may have domesticated dogs 23,000 years ago
1hResearchers combine ancient DNA from people and dogs to spell out story of dog domestication
Most patients find teledermatology appointments suitable alternative to office visits
1hResearchers at the George Washington University (GW) surveyed dermatology patients at the GW Medical Faculty Associates to evaluate patient satisfaction with teledermatology appointments. The team found the majority of patients found the experience a suitable alternative to in-person office visits.
Light pollution linked to preterm birth increase
1hScientists conducted the first study to examine the fetal health impact of light pollution based on a direct measure of skyglow, an important aspect of light pollution. Using an empirical regularity discovered in physics, called Walker's Law, a team from Lehigh University, Lafayette College and the University of Colorado Denver in the U.S., found evidence of reduced birth weight, shortened gestati
Major discovery helps explain coral bleaching
1hAn EPFL scientist has made a major breakthrough in the understanding of coral bleaching — a process that causes corals to lose their color and eventually leads to their death. The process is triggered by warmer ocean temperatures, and, according to the study, it begins much earlier than previously thought. The bleaching apparently results from a disturbance in the metabolic equilibrium between co
Flaming Lips Use of Plastic Bubbles at Concerts Leave Covid-19 Experts Unsure
1hMedical professionals questioned how well the individual plastic bubbles protected band members and concertgoers from the coronavirus.
Earth Has Lost 28 Trillion Tons of Ice since the Mid-1990s
1hMelt has accelerated over recent decades, contributing to sea level rise — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Dogs May Have Come From an Ice Age Meetup of Carnivores in Siberia
1hResearchers propose that some remote ancestors of Native Americans may have been the first humans to forge the bond with wolves that led to domestication.
It's a cosmic miracle that life on Earth's lasted this long
1hEarth's deserts are more inhabitable than entire planets and exoplanets. (Cerqueira/Unsplash/) Toby Tyrrell is a professor of Earth System Science at the University of Southampton. This story originally featured on The Conversation . It took evolution 3 or 4 billion years to produce Homo sapiens. If the climate had completely failed just once in that time then evolution would have come to a crash
The First People to Settle in The Americas Brought Their Dogs With Them
1hA relationship that changed the world.
First people to enter the Americas likely did so with their dogs
1hThe first people to settle in the Americas likely brought their own canine companions with them, according to new research which sheds more light on the origin of dogs.
Major discovery helps explain coral bleaching
1hCorals, like all animals, must eat to live. The problem is that most corals grow in tropical waters that are poor in nutrients, sort of like ocean deserts; it's this lack of nutrients that makes the water around coral reefs so crystal clear. Because food is not readily available, corals have developed a remarkable feeding mechanism that involves a symbiotic relationship with single-celled algae. T
Recovery of ovarian function in infertile mammals lacking gonadotropin release
1hGonadotropins are any hormones that are released from the anterior pituitary to stimulate the gonads, or sex glands, to carry out their reproductive functions. The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is therefore fundamental for mammalian reproduction. In a healthy reproductive system GnRH is produced by the brain in pulses. Reports suggest that at least 25% of ovarian disorders are due to dysfu
Major discovery helps explain coral bleaching
1hCorals, like all animals, must eat to live. The problem is that most corals grow in tropical waters that are poor in nutrients, sort of like ocean deserts; it's this lack of nutrients that makes the water around coral reefs so crystal clear. Because food is not readily available, corals have developed a remarkable feeding mechanism that involves a symbiotic relationship with single-celled algae. T
Recovery of ovarian function in infertile mammals lacking gonadotropin release
1hGonadotropins are any hormones that are released from the anterior pituitary to stimulate the gonads, or sex glands, to carry out their reproductive functions. The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is therefore fundamental for mammalian reproduction. In a healthy reproductive system GnRH is produced by the brain in pulses. Reports suggest that at least 25% of ovarian disorders are due to dysfu
Opportunities to better detect, manage and treat patients with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation
1hAtrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a higher risk of complications including ischemic stroke, cognitive decline, heart failure, myocardial infarction and death. AF frequently is undetected until complications such as stroke or heart failure occur. A new report led by Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researcher Emelia J. Benjamin, MD, ScM, builds upon a recently conducted Nationa
Study finds shorter radiation regimen safe, effective for men with advanced prostate cancer
1hUCLA researchers found shortening a traditional 45-day course of radiation to a five-day course delivered in larger doses is safe and as effective as conventional radiation for men with high-risk forms of prostate cancer.
How fast could SARS-CoV-2 be detected?
1hResearchers from Peking University developed an accurate, high-speed (?10 min for RNA analysis and ?5 min for immunoassay), portable bifunctional electrical detector based on graphene field-effect transistors for SARS-CoV-2 through either nucleic acid hybridization or antigen-antibody protein interaction. This approach enables high-throughput point-of-care testing outside of specialized diagnostic
SpaceX Launches Record-Setting 143 Satellites in First Rideshare Mission
1hIt's undeniable that SpaceX has become the most innovative company in aerospace when you realize how often we have to say the following: SpaceX has set another record. This time, the company founded by Elon Musk has shattered the record for most satellites delivered to space in a single launch. On Sunday (Jan. 24), SpaceX launched the Transporter-1 mission with an incredible 143 satellites . Not
Could some people get COVID from food and drink?
1hNo evidence yet indicates that food or drinks can transmit the virus that causes COVID-19, but new research suggests that people with esophagus problems may be vulnerable to infection after swallowing the virus. Studying tissue from patients with a common disorder called Barrett's esophagus, the researchers found that although cells in a healthy esophagus cannot bind to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, esop
Microneedle patch tests for antibodies without the ouch
1hA new nearly pain-free microneedle patch can test for antibodies and more in the fluid between cells, researchers report. Blood draws can hurt. Veins can burst, or even roll—like they're trying to avoid the needle. Doctors often use blood samples to check for biomarkers of disease: antibodies that signal a viral or bacterial infection, such as SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, or cy
FEMA Plan Would Free Up Billions for Preventing Climate Disasters
1hEmergency management officials aim to funnel up to $10 billion into preventing climate disasters. The plan "would dwarf all previous grant programs of its kind," one analyst said.
Daily briefing: Retracted COVID papers are still being cited
1hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00224-7 Most citations of discredited Surgisphere research fail to mention retractions. Plus, why the world's pandemic warning system failed when COVID hit and how uncertainty can sharpen our thinking.
Barriers, not demographics, affect willingness to pursue veterinary care, survey finds
1hA survey of dog owners from across the U.S. shows that when it comes to seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access—including a lack of trust—have more effect on the decision-making process than differences in race, gender or socioeconomic status. The results could aid veterinarians in developing outreach strategies for underserved communities.
Climate change increases coastal blue carbon sequestration
1hCoastal Blue Carbon (BC), which includes mangrove and saltmarsh tidal wetlands, of which was first coined a decade ago to describe the disproportionately large contribution of coastal vegetated ecosystems to global carbon sequestration. The role of BC in climate change mitigation and adaptation has now reached international prominence. Recent studies have reported BC's unique role in mitigating cl
A new class of superconductors
1hA new theory that could explain how unconventional superconductivity arises in a diverse set of compounds might never have happened if physicists Qimiao Si and Emilian Nica had chosen a different name for their 2017 model of orbital-selective superconductivity.
Boosting the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems
1hSystems for capturing and converting carbon dioxide from power plant emissions could be important tools for curbing climate change, but most are relatively inefficient and expensive. Now, researchers at MIT have developed a method that could significantly boost the performance of systems that use catalytic surfaces to enhance the rates of carbon-sequestering electrochemical reactions.
Flerovium – supertungt grundämne, men utan stabila öar
1hDet supertunga grundämnet 114, flerovium, har skapats på labb genom kärnfusion. Förhoppningen var att upptäcka en "magisk" variant som är extra långlivad. Experimentet lyckades – men någon stabil variant fanns inte. Nu riktar Lundaforskarna istället ögonen mot grundämne 120. Redan i slutet av 1960-talet lanserades teorier om en möjlig förekomst av supertunga grundämnen. Deras mest långlivade atom
Barriers, not demographics, affect willingness to pursue veterinary care, survey finds
1hA survey of dog owners from across the U.S. shows that when it comes to seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access—including a lack of trust—have more effect on the decision-making process than differences in race, gender or socioeconomic status. The results could aid veterinarians in developing outreach strategies for underserved communities.
Survey: barriers, not demographics, affect willingness to pursue veterinary care
1hWhen it comes to seeking veterinary care for dogs, barriers to access – including a lack of trust – have more effect on the decision-making process than differences in race, gender or socioeconomic status.
Reactive halogen from domestic coal burning aggravates winter air pollution
1hDuring the winter in the North China Plain, scientists found high concentrations of reactive halogen gases (BrCl, HOBr, Cl2) in the atmosphere which was associated with widespread coal burning in rural areas. Halogen atoms released from BrCl and Cl2 under sunlight significantly increased the oxidative capacity, and has the potential to boost the productions of secondary aerosols – the major compon
Borderline personality disorder: Don't ignore it
1hBorderline Personality Disorder is treatable. New University of Houston research is the first to show that adolescent borderline pathology follows a similar downward course after discharge from inpatient treatment previously demonstrated for adults.
Boosting the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems
1hResearchers at MIT have developed a method to boost the performance of carbon capture systems that use catalytic surfaces to enhance the rates of carbon-sequestering electrochemical reactions.
Genome editing to treat human retinal degeneration
1hGene editing therapies, including CRISPR-Cas systems, offer the potential to correct mutations causing inherited retinal degenerations, a leading cause of blindness. Technological advances in gene editing, continuing safety concerns, and strategies to overcome these challenges
The public health employment picture: Are graduates meeting the demands of the workforce?
1hIn a study to gain understanding of the future public health workforce, researchers conducted a large-scale analysis of first employment outcomes of public health graduates and found that 78 percent were employed; only 5 percent were not employed and job seeking. These indicators may ultimately expand public health's reach and lead to healthier communities. The study is the first national analysis
Photocatalytic reaction in the shadow
1hPhotoelectrochemical water splitting is a promising technology to convert solar energy into value-added fuels. Theoretically, silicon-based metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) photocathode can achieve high efficiency. However, the parasitic light absorption caused by catalysts and metals, as well as the lack of metals to form a large band-offset with p-Si, severely limit their performances. Scient
Climate change increases coastal blue carbon sequestration
2hCoastal wetlands are important ecosystems, especially in mitigating climate change. Prof. Faming Wang from South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Prof. Sanders from Southern Cross University,Australia worked together with several colleagues around the globe to examine coastal blue carbon burial rates. They showed that climate change will increase the carbon sequestration ca
What's in a name? A new class of superconductors
2hA new theory that could explain how unconventional superconductivity arises in a diverse set of compounds might never have happened if physicists Qimiao Si and Emilian Nica had chosen a different name for their 2017 model of orbital-selective superconductivity.
CHEOPS finds unique planetary system
2hThe CHEOPS space telescope detects six planets orbiting the star TOI-178. Five of the planets are in a harmonic rhythm despite very different compositions – a novelty. CHEOPS is a joint mission by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Switzerland, under the aegis of the University of Bern in collaboration with the University of Geneva.
3-D printed Biomesh minimizes hernia repair complications
2hA newly-designed 3D-printed Biomesh effectively minimized postsurgical complications of hernia repair in an animal model.
Bioorthogonally catalyzed lethality strategy generates targeting drugs within tumor
2hSelectively killing tumor while not causing damage to normal cells still remains a challenge in cancer chemotherapy. Professor Hongke Liu from Nanjing Normal University together with Professor Jing Zhao and Professor Zijian Guo from Nanjing University developed a novel strategy—bioorthogonally-catalyzed lethality to generate efficient anticancer species between two non-toxic components only with
Nearly one in four families hesitant to take their child to ER during COVID-19 pandemic
2hDuring the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly one in four families responded that they would be unlikely to bring their child to the Emergency Department if they had an emergency condition, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in the journal Academic Emergency Medicine.
Researchers engineer antibody that acts against multiple SARS-like viruses
2hResearchers have engineered an antibody that neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 with a potency that 'rivals' current lead SARS-CoV-2 clinical neutralizing antibodies, and that also broadly neutralizes a range of clade 1 sarbecoviruses.
Mapping mutations that escape antibodies against COVID-19 suggests prior mapping incomplete
2hA new approach to mapping viral mutations that 'escape' leading clinical antibodies has revealed mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 virus that allow it to evade treatments, including a single amino-acid mutation that fully escapes Regeneron's antibody cocktail.
In preclinical models, antiviral better inhibits COVID-19 than Remdesivir; further studies warranted
2hWorking in preclinical models, researchers report that plitidepsin, a drug with limited clinical approval for the treatment of multiple myeloma, is more potent against SARS-CoV-2 than remdesivir, an antiviral that received FDA emergency use authorization for the treatment of COVID-19 in 2020.
Adagio publishes preclinical data on lead coronaviruses antibody
2hAdagio Therapeutics Publishes Preclinical Data in Science Demonstrating Best-in-Class Breadth and Potency Against SARS-CoV-2, Including Known Circulating Resistance Variants, and a Range of Pre-Emergent Coronaviruses.
New materials with high oxygen-ion conductivity opening sustainable future
2hScientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech), Imperial and High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute of Materials Structure Science, discover new Ba7Nb4MoO20-based materials with high oxygen-ion (oxide-ion O2-) conductivities—"the hexagonal perovskite-related oxides"—and shed light on the underlying mechanisms responsible for their conductivity. Their findings lead
Dietary adherence and the fight against obesity
2hWhile eating less and moving more are the basics of weight control and obesity treatment, finding ways to help people adhere to a weight-loss regimen is more complicated. Understanding what features make a diet easier or more challenging to follow can help optimize and tailor dietary approaches for obesity treatment.
A microscopic look at aneurysm repair
2hResearch from the University of Pittsburgh and the Mayo Clinic, published in Experimental Mechanics, is the first to show that there are two phases of wall restructuring after an aneurysm forms, the first beginning right away to reinforce the weakened points.
NASA's Roman mission will probe galaxy's core for hot Jupiters, brown dwarfs
2hNASA's Roman Space Telescope will conduct a microlensing survey to reveal worlds that are similar to the planets in our solar system. Now, a new study shows that the same survey will also unveil more extreme planets and planet-like bodies in the heart of the galaxy, thanks to their gravitational tug on the stars they orbit.
COVID-19 cases, deaths in US increase with higher income inequality
2hUS counties with higher income inequality faced higher rates of COVID-19 infections and deaths in the first 200 days of the pandemic, according to a new study. Counties with higher proportions of Black or Hispanic residents also had higher rates. The findings, published by JAMA Network Open, were based on county-level data for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. The lead author was Tim Liao, a soci
RUDN University linguists conducted comprehensive study of how Russian speakers perceive Greek sound
2hLinguists from RUDN University found out how Russian speakers differentiate between similar consonants of the Greek language and associate them with Russian sounds.
The surprises of color evolution
2hNature is full of colour. For flowers, displaying colour is primarily a means to attract pollinators. Insects use their colour vision not only to locate the right flowers to feed on but also to find mates. The evolutionary interaction between insects and plants has created complex dependencies that can have surprising outcomes. Casper van der Kooi, a biologist at the University of Groningen, uses
Better bundled: new principle for generating X-rays
2hX-rays are usually difficult to direct and guide. X-ray physicists at the University of Göttingen have developed a new method with which the X-rays can be emitted more precisely in one direction. To do this, the scientists use a structure of thin layers of materials with different densities of electrons to simultaneously deflect and focus the generated beams. The results of the study were publishe
Dairy calves benefit from higher-protein starter feed, Illinois study says
2hDairy producers know early nutrition for young calves has far-reaching impacts, both for the long-term health and productivity of the animals and for farm profitability. With the goal of increasing not just body weight but also lean tissue gain, a new University of Illinois study finds enhanced milk replacer with high crude-protein dry starter feed is the winning combination.
Watching decision making in the brain
2hA team of neuroscientists and engineers have developed a system that can show the neural process of decision making in real time, including the mental process of flipping between options before expressing a final choice.
With new design, stretchable electronics perform better under strain
2hResearchers have created stretchable electronics that are less compromised by deformation. They also created several circuit elements with the design, which could lead to even more types of stretchable electronics.
For veterans after suicide attempts, gender affects recovery needs
2hWhat care do veterans need when recovering after suicide attempts? The answer may be different for women compared to men veterans, reports a qualitative study in Medical Care, part of a special issue devoted to new research on suicide risk and prevention in women. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.
How to Watch SpaceX's Starship Launch Today
2hSN9's Turn SpaceX is set to conduct its second ever high altitude test flight of its gigantic Starship spacecraft this afternoon. The Elon Musk-led company has yet to confirm if it will provide an official livestream of the event, as it did for Starship prototype SN8's maiden flight on December 9. Luckily, SpaceX enthusiasts from NASASpaceflight who are following the events near the test site in
Less job stress for workers at financially transparent firms
2hEmployees feel significantly less job distress if they work at companies that are open and transparent about the firm's finances, including budgets and profits, a new study found.Researchers examining data from the U.K. found that at companies with more financial transparency, workers felt more secure in their jobs, more committed to their employers and – most significantly – said they had better
How complex oscillations in a quantum system simplify with time
2hWith a clever experiment, physicists have shown that in a one-dimensional quantum system, the initially complex distribution of vibrations or phonons can change over time into a simple Gaussian bell curve. The experiment took place at the Vienna University of Technology, while the theoretical considerations were carried out by a joint research group from the Freie Universität Berlin and HZB.
The future of social networks might be audio
3hEvery morning, as Nandita Mohan sifts through her emails, her college pals are in her ear—recounting their day, reminiscing, reflecting on what it's like to have graduated in the throes of a pandemic. Mohan, a 23-year-old software programmer in the Bay Area, isn't on the phone, nor is she listening to an especially personal podcast; she's using Cappuccino , an app that takes voice recordings from
'The problem is greater than it's ever been': US universities urged to invest in mental-health resources
3hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00229-2 National Academies report finds that graduate students are at risk in mental-health 'crisis' on campuses nationwide.
Poor mental health may up chance for early death
3hPoor early-life mental health may jeopardize later-life physical health, according to a new study. The study in the journal JAMA Network Open indicates that people who experience psychiatric conditions when they are young are likely to experience excess age-related physical diseases when they are older. "Our health care system often divides treatment between the brain and the body. Integrating th
Biologists unravel full sequence of DNA repair mechanism
3hResearchers led by the University of Iowa have observed the entire sequence in break-induced replication, a method by which organisms from viruses to humans repair breaks in DNA that cannot be fixed otherwise but can introduce or cause genomic rearrangements and mutations contributing to cancer development.
Anti-freeze for cell membranes
3hMosses and flowering plants took different genetic routes to evolve a similar defense mechanism.
Study reveals a diverse cephalopod fauna in the canary current large marine ecosystem
3hAn extensive review of cephalopod fauna from the Northwest African Atlantic coast was performed by researchers from the University of Vigo (Spain) and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO).
Musicians have more connected brains than non-musicians
3hThe brains of musicians have stronger structural and functional connections compared to those of non-musicians, regardless of innate pitch ability, according to new research from JNeurosci.
Elusive 19th century Alaskan fort located using radar tech
3hResearchers from Cornell University and the National Park Service have pinpointed and confirmed the location of the remnants of a wooden fort in Alaska—the Tlingit people's last physical bulwark against Russian colonization forces in 1804—by using geophysical imaging techniques and ground-penetrating radar.
Analysis details racial inequity and corrective strategies in research grant funding
3hAn analysis by Nicholas Gilpin, Ph.D., Professor of Physiology and Associate Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and Michael Taffe, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, summarizes long-standing racial inequities in federal funding for biosciences research from the National Institutes of Healt
How will seafarers fare once automated ships take over? Scientists predict the future
3hArtificial intelligence and automation are changing the world, one industry at a time! Whatever humans can do, machines are learning to also do effectively, with lower costs and fewer errors. The maritime shipping industry is no different. Ships are now increasingly automated (called maritime autonomous surface ships or MASSs), reducing the need for human input. While this bodes well for labor and
Apple's Newest Fitness Feature: Celeb-Hosted Outdoor Walks
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3hApple Time Walk Feature
The company's latest subscription product combines outdoor fitness with podcasting, though you'll need an Apple Watch to enjoy it.
Covid linked to risk of mental illness and brain disorder, study suggests
3hOne in eight people who get coronavirus also have first psychiatric or neurological illness within six months, research finds Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage One in eight people who have had Covid-19 are diagnosed with their first psychiatric or neurological illness within six months of testing positive for the virus, a new analysis suggests, adding heft to an emergi
5 graphs that show how bad COVID-19 is in LA County
3hLos Angeles is experiencing dark days. (Pixabay/) Last summer, California was a model for how to handle the pandemic . Despite its large population, it managed to keep cases much lower than did East Coast states. But in 2021, Los Angeles is the face of COVID in the US. Los Angeles County has now topped one million cases and has more than 15,160 deaths. Of course, neither LA nor the state of Calif
Ba7Nb4MoO20-based materials with high oxygen-ion conductivity opening sustainable future
3hScientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology , Imperial and High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) Institute of Materials Structure Science, discover new Ba7Nb4MoO20-based materials with high oxygen-ion (oxide-ion O2-) conductivities–"the hexagonal perovskite-related oxides"–and shed light on the underlying mechanisms responsible for their conductivity. Their findings lead the way to
Simulating 800,000 years of California earthquake history to pinpoint risks
3hA new study presents a prototype Rate-State earthquake simulator that simulates hundreds of thousands of years of seismic history in California. Coupled with another code, the framework can calculate the amount of shaking that would occur for each quake. The new approach improves the ability to pinpoint how big an earthquake might occur in a given location, allowing building code developers and st
Missing protein helps small cell lung cancer evade immune defenses
3hSmall cell lung cancer (SCLC) cells are missing a surface protein that triggers an immune response, allowing them to hide from one of the body's key cancer defenses, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests. The findings, reported online today in Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, could lead to new treatments for SCLC, which has no effective
Wetter weather affects composition, numbers of tiny estuarial phytoplankton
3hExtreme weather events, such as hurricanes and increased precipitation, affect both the amount and the composition of picophytoplankton in the Neuse River Estuary. The work is a first step in determining how a wetter climate may affect the estuarine ecosystem.
Clean air issues take a top spot in Biden's agency priorities
3hPresident Joe Biden teed up a slew of clean air and carbon issues as top environmental priorities for his administration in a new executive order signed this week.
Gener spelar roll vid främre korsbandsskada
3hDet är sedan tidigare känt att val av skor, underlag och typ av idrott är faktorer som kan bidra när man drabbas av korsbandsskada. Nu har forskare vid Lunds universitet i en epidemiologisk studie sett att även generna spelar en betydande roll. Genom att analysera data från svenska tvillingregistret och data från nationella patientregistret kunde forskarna se hur många enäggstvillingar respektive
Fauci Says He Opened an Envelope of Suspicious Powder
3hDr. Anthony Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and top White House coronavirus adviser , says that the death threats against him and his family began almost as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the United States. The World Health Organization first — and finally — declared that the coronavirus outbreak was a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Fauci
Pompeii's museum comes back to life to display amazing finds
3hDecades after suffering bombing and earthquake damage, Pompeii's museum has been reborn, showing off exquisite finds from excavations of the ancient Roman city.
ISIS and the Taliban use different strategies to appeal to women in English-language magazines
3hISIS, Al Qaeda, and the Taliban use their English-language magazines to encourage women to support jihad in different ways, according to new research.
Adding or subtracting single quanta of sound
3hResearchers perform experiments that can add or subtract a single quantum of sound—with surprising results when applied to noisy sound fields.
Climate change in antiquity: Mass emigration due to water scarcity
3hThe absence of monsoon rains at the source of the Nile was the cause of migrations and the demise of entire settlements in the late Roman province of Egypt. This demographic development has been compared with environmental data for the first time by professor of ancient history, Sabine Huebner of the University of Basel—leading to a discovery of climate change and its consequences.
Frön överför sin livsmiljö till nästa generation
3hBeror växternas livsmiljö, det så kallade mikrobiomet, på arv eller miljö? Det är en fråga forskare brottats med länge. Forskning vid Stockholms universitet visar att ekollon själva innehåller mängder av mikroorganismer, som de sedan överför till ekplantan. – Idén att själva fröet skulle vara länken mellan moderträdets mikroorganismer och den nya plantans framtida miljö har diskuterats mycket. Vi
Scientists show impact of human activity on bird species
3hScientists have shown where bird species would exist in the absence of human activity under research that could provide a new approach to setting conservation priorities.
Integrated disease management saves olive trees from Verticillium wilt
3hOlive trees are some of the most important woody crops in the world, and Verticillium wilt, caused by the Verticillium dahliae fungus, is the most concerning disease for farmers in the olive sector.
Scientists show impact of human activity on bird species
3hScientists have shown where bird species would exist in the absence of human activity under research that could provide a new approach to setting conservation priorities.
Spreading focus for better imaging
3hExtreme Ultraviolet (EUV) light in microscopy offers the advantage of obtaining a high-resolution image combined with spectral information about the object under study. However, because EUV microscopy uses diffraction instead of lenses, imaging with more than one wavelength is challenging. Researchers at ARCNL and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have found a work-around by designing a new class of di
Integrated disease management saves olive trees from Verticillium wilt
3hOlive trees are some of the most important woody crops in the world, and Verticillium wilt, caused by the Verticillium dahliae fungus, is the most concerning disease for farmers in the olive sector.
The liver processes coconut oil differently than rapeseed oil
4hCoconut oil has increasingly found its way into German kitchens in recent years, although its alleged health benefits are controversial. Scientists at the University of Bonn have now been able to show how it is metabolized in the liver. Their findings could also have implications for the treatment of certain diarrheal diseases. The results are published in the journal Molecular Metabolism.
New IU study finds most high-school age youth are willing to wear masks
4hA new study from Indiana University researchers finds that most high-school age youth are willing to wear masks to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
The stark health and well-being impacts of 'cocooning' on older people
4hFindings of a new study published by researchers from Trinity College Dublin and St James's Hospital outline the health impacts faced by older people while cocooning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The findings are published in the Quarterly Journal of Medicine here: https://bit.ly/3qGKJoI.
Epilepsy research focused on astrocytes
4hA significant number of epilepsy patients does not respond to currently available drugs. A collaboration between researchers in Japan and at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) now addressed a cell type in the brain that has so far not received much attention in epilepsy therapy. In the current edition of the Journal of Neuroscience, they describe that astrocytes might be a potential ne
Så skulle befolkningsutvecklingen varit utan kriget i Syrien
4hHur skulle Sveriges befolkningsutveckling sett ut utan inbördeskriget i Syrien? Forskare har beräknat hur den skulle ha sett ut – utan flyktingströmmen efter Syrienkriget. Bland annat skulle 34 kommuner upplevt en befolkningsminskning istället för en ökning år 2016, visar studien. I studien har forskarna utgått ifrån hypotetiska scenarier för att beräkna den demografiska utvecklingen i Sverige oc
Nanomedicine's 'crown' is ready for its close up
4hAn international team of researchers has developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines — emerging diagnostics and therapies that are very small yet very intricate — interact with patients' biomolecules.
Nuclear war could trigger big El Niño and decrease seafood
4hA nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented El Niño-like warming episode in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, slashing algal populations by 40 percent and likely lowering the fish catch, according to a new study. The research shows that turning to the oceans for food if land-based farming fails after a nuclear war is unlikely to be a successful strategy – at least in the equatorial Pacific.
Human muscle fights inflammation all by itself
4hHuman muscle has an innate ability to ward off the damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised, according to a new study. Researchers made the discovery using lab-grown, engineered human muscle, demonstrating the potential power of the first-of-its-kind platform in such research endeavors. "Lots of processes are taking place throughout the human body during exercise, and it is difficu
Are Juries Free From Racial Bias Possible?
4hThe right to a fair trial by an impartial jury is a fundamental principle of the U.S. justice system. Research has shown that jurors are not infallible to bias, and that there are ways to address the problem.
Did you solve it? Irresistibly small and intolerably cute
4hThe answers to today's micro puzzles Earlier today I set you 12 micro puzzles. (There's an extra one at the bottom of this article.) The first six were 'equatum' puzzles: Continue reading…
Ancient South American Civilizations Bloomed in the Desert Thanks to Seabird Poop
4hPrehistoric farmers fertilized their crops with the waste, which they imported from the coast
Author Correction: Environmental variability supports chimpanzee behavioural diversity
4hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-21010-z
Nanomedicine's 'crown' is ready for its close up
4hAn international team of researchers has developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines — emerging diagnostics and therapies that are very small yet very intricate — interact with patients' biomolecules.
Continuous monitoring of proteins a game-changer for patients with deteriorating health
4hA world-first discovery could become a game-changer for patients at risk of rapid health deterioration, such as heart complications, stroke, sepsis and cancer. Researchers developed an antibody as a biosensor, to continuously monitor rapid changes in the concentration of EGFR, a protein present on cancer cells and in body fluids.
Elusive 19th century Alaskan fort located using radar tech
4hResearchers from Cornell University and the National Park Service have pinpointed and confirmed the location of the remnants of a wooden fort in Alaska – the Tlingit people's last physical bulwark against Russian colonization forces in 1804 – by using geophysical imaging techniques and ground-penetrating radar.
Study: Negative mental health effects of pandemic lockdowns spike, then fade
4hSocial distancing policies correlated with immediate increases in interest in information about 'isolation' and 'worry' – but those effects tapered off two to four weeks after their respective peaks, says new research co-written by Dolores Albarracín, a professor of psychology and of business administration at Illinois, and Bita Fayaz Farkhad (pictured), an economist and a postdoctoral researcher
Older minority cancer patients have worse surgery outcomes than similar white patients
4hOlder minority cancer patients with poor social determinants of health are significantly more likely to experience negative surgical outcomes compared to white patients with similar risk factors, according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.
Post-surgery death rates higher among cancer patients in lower-income countries
4hResearch by an international team of medical experts has found cancer patients could be up to four times more likely to die following cancer surgery in low to lower-middle income countries than in high-income countries. It also revealed lower-income countries are less likely to have post-operative care infrastructure and oncology services.
Elon Musk Says He's a Huge Fan of Biden, for One Reason
4hFocus on Climate Tesla CEO Elon Musk told Fortune on Friday that he's very excited for Joe Biden's presidency — and there's one big reason why: Biden's concerns over climate change. "I'm super fired up that the new administration is focused on climate," Musk told Fortune . Liberate Texas The CEO's endorsement for a more left-leaning administration is somewhat surprising considering Musk's dismiss
Waymo CEO Blasts Tesla's Self-Driving Tech
4hCar Talk Once again, extremely niche trash talk is being exchanged in the world of self-driving cars. John Krafcik, the CEO of the Google-affiliated self-driving car company Waymo, told Germany's Manager Magazine th at in his view, Elon Musk's Tesla doesn't even register as a competitor in the autonomous driving space. "For us, Tesla is not a competitor at all," Krafcik told Manager . "We manufac
The Pandemic Is Finally Softening. Will That Last?
4hIn the past week, a new picture has emerged in COVID-19 data: The pandemic seems to be receding from its high-water mark in the United States. The most dependable metric of COVID-19's spread—the number of people currently in the hospital with the disease—is in its first sustained, week-over-week decline since September, according to the COVID Tracking Project at The Atlantic . Hospitalizations fe
Puzzling six-exoplanet system with rhythmic movement challenges theories of how planets form
4hUsing a combination of telescopes, including the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory (ESO's VLT), astronomers have revealed a system consisting of six exoplanets, five of which are locked in a rare rhythm around their central star. The researchers believe the system could provide important clues about how planets, including those in the Solar System, form and evolve.
Dinosaur embryo find helps crack baby tyrannosaur mystery
4hThey are among the largest predators ever to walk the Earth, but experts have discovered that some baby tyrannosaurs were only the size of a border collie dog when they took their first steps.
When galaxies collide
4hIt was previously thought that collisions between galaxies would necessarily add to the activity of the massive black holes at their centers. However, researchers have performed the most accurate simulations of a range of collision scenarios and have found that some collisions can reduce the activity of their central black holes. The reason is that certain head-on collisions may in fact clear the
Global ice loss increases at record rate
4hThe rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet is speeding up, according to new research. And the findings also reveal that the Earth lost 28 trillion tons of ice between 1994 and 2017 – equivalent to a sheet of ice 100 meters thick covering the whole of the UK.
Microbes fuelled by wind-blown mineral dust melt the Greenland ice sheet
4hScientists have identified a key nutrient source used by algae living on melting ice surfaces linked to rising sea levels. They discovered that phosphorus containing minerals may be driving ever-larger algal blooms on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Continuous monitoring of proteins a game-changer for patients with deteriorating health
4hA world-first discovery could become a game-changer for patients at risk of rapid health deterioration, such as heart complications, stroke, sepsis and cancer. Researchers developed an antibody as a biosensor, to continuously monitor rapid changes in the concentration of EGFR, a protein present on cancer cells and in body fluids.
Women influenced coevolution of dogs and humans
4hA cross-cultural analysis found several factors may have played a role in building the relationship between humans and dogs, including temperature, hunting and surprisingly – gender. The analysis used ethnographic information from 144 traditional, subsistence-level societies from all over the globe. People were more likely to regard dogs as a type of person if the dogs had a special relationship w
A stem cell based cell culture model for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
4hNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a widespread condition in the Western World. In order to improve our understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying the etiology of NAFLD, Dr. Nina Graffmann, Prof. James Adjaye and the team of the Institute for Stem Cell research and Regenerative Medicine, University Hospital Duesseldorf, differentiated induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived f
Analysis details racial inequity and corrective strategies in research grant funding
4hAn analysis by Nicholas Gilpin, PhD, Professor of Physiology and Associate Director of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Center of Excellence at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and Michael Taffe, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego, summarizes long-standing racial inequities in federal funding for biosciences research from the National Institutes of Health (N
Drink and drug risk is lower among optimistic pupils with 'happy' memories, says study
4hTeenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, take fewer drugs and enjoy learning, according to research published in the peer-reviewed journal Addiction Research & Theory.
Turbulence model could enhance rotorcraft, munitions performance
4hDesign of Army aerial vehicles and weapon systems relies on the ability to predict aerodynamic behavior, often aided by advanced computer simulations of the flow of air over the body. High-fidelity simulations assist engineers in maximizing how much load a rotorcraft can lift or how far a missile can fly, but these simulations aren't cheap. A new turbulence model could change that
How will seafarers fare once automated ships take over? Scientists predict the future
4hResearchers from the Korea Maritime and Ocean University show that automation in the shipping industry will lead to an overall increase in shore-based jobs. However, they warn that this will have to be complemented with concerted policy measures to provide the necessary technical training to job seekers and veteran seafarers who will need to adapt to the new technological paradigm.
Immune cells found in the brain are behind the depression experienced in inflammation
4hSpecial immune cells found in the brain, microglia, play a key role in the processes that make you feel uneasy and depressed in correlation with inflammation. This is the conclusion of a study using mice carried out by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. The results have been published in the scientific journal Immunity, and suggest that microglial cells contribute to the negative mood ex
Vaccine Roundup: Merck Wipes Out (and More)
4hWe have a good amount of news in the coronavirus vaccine world, so it's time for another look over the field. My most recent overview post is here , from late December, with this one from mid-December, and about ten days ago I looked at news from J&J and SinoVac (also summarized below). I'm going to try to round up a lot of lesser-known efforts in this post as well. Viral vector vaccines: The big
Researchers develop promising way to find new cancer drugs
5hThe enzymes in human cells known as histone deacetylases, or HDACs, are targets for a handful of anticancer drugs because of their ability to affect gene expression. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have developed a new method to investigate how these enzymes work on a molecular level. This new method can also help identify more precise possible anti-cancer drug candidates at a v
Protein anchors as a newly discovered key molecule in cancer spread and epilepsy
5hCertain anchor proteins inhibit a key metabolic driver that plays an important role in cancer and developmental brain disorders. Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the University of Innsbruck, together with a Europe-wide research network, discovered this molecular mechanism, which could open up new opportunities for personalized therapies for cancer and neuronal diseases.
Stimulating brain pathways shows origins of human language and memory
5hScientists have identified that the evolutionary development of human and primate brains may have been similar for communication and memory.
ISIS and the Taliban use different strategies to appeal to women in English-language magazines
5hISIS, Al Qaeda, and the Taliban use their English-language magazines to encourage women to support jihad in different ways, according to new research.
Integrated disease management saves olive trees from Verticillium wilt
5hThe University of Cordobas's Agronomy Department (abbreviated to DAUCO in Spanish) reduced the occurrence of Verticillium wilt in a commercial olive plantation by applying an Integrated Disease Management strategy.
NASA is destroying this iconic launcher platform (and no one wants the parts)
5hNASA's Mobile Launcher Platform-2 supported the launches of historic Apollo missions, including two crewed missions to the Moon. The space agency is in the process of deconstructing the platform to make space for its new Space Launch System (SLS). NASA's Artemis program aims to launch three missions, including a crewed mission to the lunar surface in 2024. NASA plans to scrap its Mobile Launcher
Expert: Risk of right-wing extremist violence 'remains high'
5hTerrorism experts, including John Horgan, have been sounding the alarm for months that we are experiencing a dangerous slide toward extremism and political violence. "It is an exceptionally dangerous time. The United States is in a very precarious spot right now." The siege at the US Capitol that took place in the wake of President Trump's disinformation campaign challenging the results of the 20
Charles Darwin's 165-year-old "wind hypothesis" finally proven true
5hCharles Darwin speculated that wingless insects thrived on windy islands because they weren't blown off the land. While the reasoning was slightly faulty, researchers have now proved Darwin's 165-year-old "wind hypothesis." This finding is yet another example of how environments shape the animals that inhabit them. All animals adapt to their environment. Even humans, self-isolating animals that w
First observation of the early link between proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease
5hStudy conducted by researchers from the GIGA CRC In vivo Imaging laboratory at ULiège demonstrates, for the first time in humans, how the first deposits of tau proteins in the brainstem are associated with neurophysiological processes specific to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease development.
HIV treatment in Ethiopia is a 'socioeconomic challenge'
5hFor those who are diagnosed and have begun treatment for HIV, it is standard practice to regularly monitor viral load in the blood to assess response to treatment. A study of people living with HIV in Ethiopia shows that poverty and labour mobility are linked to high viral load despite treatment, indicating treatment failure. The researchers behind the study recommend that socioeconomic conditions
Transformations within reach: Pathways to a sustainable and resilient world
5hIt is clear that COVID-19 has drastically changed our world, but how can we use the lessons learnt to build a more resilient and sustainable future? The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the International Science Council (ISC) have drawn on the combined strengths and expertise of the two organizations to help find a way forward.
A new mechanism protects against cancer cell migration and neuron hyperexcitability
5hG3BP proteins inhibit the metabolic driver MTOR – a signaling protein that plays a central role in tumor diseases and developmental disorders of the brain. This is reported in this week´s issue of the renowned journal Cell. The study was led by scientists from the University of Innsbruck and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in collaboration with the Medical University of Innsbruck and a Eu
Adding or subtracting single quanta of sound
5hResearchers perform experiments that can add or subtract a single quantum of sound–with surprising results when applied to noisy sound fields.
Climate change in antiquity: mass emigration due to water scarcity
5hThe absence of monsoon rains at the source of the Nile was the cause of migrations and the demise of entire settlements in the late Roman province of Egypt. This demographic development has been compared with environmental data for the first time by professor of ancient history, Sabine Huebner of the University of Basel – leading to a discovery of climate change and its consequences.
Fighting cancer from a chair
5hCisplatin has been used to treat cancer since the 1970s. Since then, many other platinum-containing cytostatic drugs have been developed, such as triplatinNC, a highly charged complex that contains three ligand-bridged platinum atoms. Unlike cisplatin, this drug also directly inhibits metastasis. The reason for this seems to be modulation of the geometry of a sugar component of heparan sulfate, an
Advanced measurement technology for future semiconductor devices
5hA team of researchers led by Osaka University investigated beta-gallium oxide (β-Ga 2 O3), an emerging semiconductor for next-generation power devices, using an advanced method involving terahertz waves — the technology that could replace conventional yet invasive electrical semiconductor characterizations.
Genetic breakthrough to target care for deadly heart condition
5hNew genetic faults discovered in people with a heart condition that is sometimes inherited in families could transform the diagnosis and treatment of the hidden disease, according to research funded by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and published in Nature Genetics .
When galaxies collide
5hIt was previously thought that collisions between galaxies would necessarily add to the activity of the massive black holes at their centers. However, researchers have performed the most accurate simulations of a range of collision scenarios and have found that some collisions can reduce the activity of their central black holes. The reason is that certain head-on collisions may in fact clear the
Competition among human females likely contributed to concealed ovulation
5hHumans are among the few species that lack overt physical indicators of female fertility. One explanation for concealed ovulation in human females is that hiding fertility from males helps females secure resources from males for raising children. A new model developed by a team of evolutionary scientists casts doubt on this idea, showing that females might have evolved to conceal ovulation from on
Princeton team advances new route to chemically recyclable plastics
5hAs the planet's burden of rubber and plastic trash rises unabated, scientists increasingly look to the promise of closed-loop recycling to reduce waste. A team of researchers at Princeton's Department of Chemistry announces the discovery of a new polybutadiene molecule – from a material known for over a century and used to make common products like tires and shoes – that could one day advance this
Novel molecules to combat asthma and covid-related lung diseases discovered
5hAustralian researchers have made the extraordinary discovery of two molecules – one found in a commercially available dietary supplement – that provide profound protection in experimental models of asthma and can also substantially reduce the severity of asthma attacks.The molecules also appear to have a role in treating the respiratory illness that is often fatal in people with serious COVID-19.
Seasonal respiratory virus activity before, after statewide COVID-19 shelter-in-place order in Northern California
5hThe association of a shelter-in-place order with lower rates of seasonal respiratory viral activity was examined in this study.
Association of smoking with COVID-19 outcomes
5hThe results of this study suggest that cumulative exposure to cigarette smoke is an independent risk factor for hospital admission and death from COVID-19.
White turns into (extreme-)ultraviolet
5hResearchers from the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) have developed a new method to modify the spectral width of extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) light. By employing a novel phase-matching scheme in four-wave mixing, they could compress the spectral width of the initial broadband light by more than hundred times. The detailed experimental and theoretical results
Check out this 10-billion-pixel, 3D panorama of an iconic painting
5hPaintings have texture, especially those as old as Johannes Vermeer's iconic "Girl with a Pearl Earring," which dates all the way back to 1665. Up close, viewers can appreciate the peaks and valleys created by the paint itself, as well as the cracks and blemishes that have accumulated over the centuries. That kind of detail doesn't come through in a flat image—even at extremely high resolutions.
They can capture more carbon than they emit. So why aren't wooden buildings mainstream?
5hFour storeys high and made almost entirely of wood, the ZEB Lab building in Trondheim, Norway, had, even before it existed, sucked as much carbon from the atmosphere as it would probably produce in construction. Now, thanks to its arboreal origins, as well as to the sleek expanse of solar panels on its roof and to other energy efficiency measures, it is a carbon-negative building. In other words,
New galaxy sheds light on how stars form
5hA lot is known about galaxies. We know, for instance, that the stars within them are shaped from a blend of old star dust and molecules suspended in gas. What remains a mystery, however, is the process that leads to these simple elements being pulled together to form a new star.
Few indications that the new media landscape leads to increasing polarization in society
5hIncreasing political polarization is often attributed to the internet and the dramatic increase in access to sources of information—also known as the new media landscape.
What Hank Aaron Told Me
5hOne morning in Milwaukee in 1972, I read in the sports pages that my hero, Henry Aaron, was getting hate mail and death threats simply for following his dream. Hank, the superstar outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, was approaching what was then considered the greatest record in sports: the career home-run record of 714, held by the legendary Babe Ruth. During his chase of the Babe, Hank received
Seven Facts About the New Head of NASA, Steve Jurczyk
5hFormer NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine resigned at the end of the Trump presidency along with deputy administrator Jim Morhard. With their simultaneous departure, the keys to the space agency went to the third in line: associate administrator Steve Jurczyk, who now says he's running NASA from his basement . Within NASA, Jurczyk is known as a committed, hands-on leader — but he's also kept a lo
Best memory foam mattress: Sleep better on one of these picks
5hSleep soundly on one of these great memory foam mattresses. (Kim Schouten via Unsplash/) Sleep is rejuvenating and so important for our health. Yet it's so hard for so many of us to get enough quality shut-eye. The best memory foam mattress will help you fall asleep and stay that way. There are as many different types of mattresses as there are sleeping positions — cotton, wool, latex, silk, cash
Researchers advance new route to chemically recyclable plastics
5hAs the planet's burden of rubber and plastic trash rises unabated, scientists increasingly look to the promise of closed-loop recycling to reduce waste. A team of researchers at Princeton's Department of Chemistry announces the discovery of a new polybutadiene molecule—from a material known for over a century and used to make common products like tires and shoes—that could one day advance this goa
When galaxies collide: Models suggest galactic collisions can starve massive black holes
5hIt was previously thought that collisions between galaxies would necessarily add to the activity of the massive black holes at their centers. However, researchers have performed the most accurate simulations of a range of collision scenarios and have found that some collisions can reduce the activity of their central black holes. The reason is that certain head-on collisions may in fact clear the
Competition among human females likely contributed to concealed ovulation
5hHuman females rely on aids like charting, test strips or wearable tech to identify periods of fertility. Some animals, like baboons, undergo obvious physical changes during ovulation. How did fertility become so hard to detect in humans?
Researchers achieve extreme-ultraviolet spectral compression by four-wave mixing
5hResearchers from the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) have developed a new method to modify the spectral width of extreme-ultraviolet (XUV) light. By employing a novel phase-matching scheme in four-wave mixing, they could compress the spectral width of the initial broadband light by more than hundred times. The detailed experimental and theoretical results
Scientists show impact of human activity on bird species
5hScientists have shown where bird species would exist in the absence of human activity under research that could provide a new approach to setting conservation priorities.
GEFS: Searching beyond seismology for earthquake precursors
5hIn this special issue, EPJ Special Topics proposes the Global Earthquake Forecasting System (GEFS): the first collaborative initiative between multi-disciplinary researchers devoted to studying a diverse array of non-seismic earthquake precursors.
Charged up: revolutionizing rechargeable sodium-ion batteries with 'doped' carbon anodes
5hRechargeable batteries like lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are seeing a surge in demand as technologies like electric propulsion ships and other vehicles become increasingly popular. However, lithium is costly, which has driven the search for other options. Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are a more sustainable alternative but are thermodynamically unstable with graphite–the usual anode material. Now,
Preventing loneliness in children of depressed mothers may reduce adolescent suicidality
5hChildren of mothers experiencing depressive symptoms are more at risk, as adolescents, of experiencing suicidal thoughts and attempting suicide.
New galaxy sheds light on how stars form
5hDetailed observations of molecular gas in a tidal dwarf galaxy have important implications for our understanding of how stars are formed.
A Magnetar's Flare Just Helped Unlock the Secrets of These Strange Stars
5hMagnetars are the most magnetic objects in the universe, and they should be relatively common. Yet, astronomers have had a hard time studying them.
Astronomers Detect a Surprisingly Huge Galactic Birthplace in The Early Universe
5hThe earliest protocluster we've ever seen.
Competition among human females likely contributed to concealed ovulation
5hHuman females rely on aids like charting, test strips or wearable tech to identify periods of fertility. Some animals, like baboons, undergo obvious physical changes during ovulation. How did fertility become so hard to detect in humans?
Moderna Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against New COVID Variants
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5hModerna South Africa
COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna says that new research shows that its vaccine appears to work against new highly transmissible variants of the coronavirus found in the UK and South Africa, according to early lab tests. The company is also working on accelerating the development of a booster shot as well as "an emerging variant booster candidate" that could offer up greater protection against these
Tree rings chart more than 1,000 years of solar activity
6hResearchers have reconstructed solar activity back to the year 969 using measurements of radioactive carbon in tree rings. Those results help scientists better understand the dynamics of the sun and allow more precise dating of organic materials using the C14 method. What goes on in the sun can only be observed indirectly. Sunspots, for instance, reveal the degree of solar activity—the more sunsp
Street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression
6hDaily contact with trees in the street may reduce the need for antidepressants. This is the result of a study by researchers at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and Leipzig University, recently published in Scientific Reports. Street tree planting in cities may be a nature-based solution in urban planning to reduce th
Optimal information about the invisible
6hLaser beams can be used to precisely measure an object's position or velocity. Normally, a clear, unobstructed view of this object is required. Irregular environments scatter the light beam – but as it turns out, precisely this effect can be used to obtain optimum information in difficult situations.
Identification of Oligo-DNA that promotes skeletal muscle differentiation
6hSkeletal muscle is the largest tissue in the human body and is responsible not only for locomotion but for energy metabolism and heat production. Myoblasts play an important role in maintaining muscle homeostasis, but it has been reported that the differentiation ability of myoblasts decreases with age and disease and this will be one of the causes of muscle atrophy. To prevent muscle atrophy, res
Microstructured optical fibers find their 3D-printed groove
6hAdvanced laser-printing techniques prove ideal for creating tiny optical communication devices with complex internal structures.
New advances in the detection of bias in face recognition algorithms
6hA team from the Computer Vision Center (CVC) and the University of Barcelona has published the results of a study that evaluates the accuracy and bias in gender and skin colour of automatic face recognition algorithms tested with real world data. Although the top solutions exceed the 99.9% of accuracy, researchers have detected some groups that show higher false positive or false negative rates.
Graphene Flagship study predicts increased market penetration by 2025
6hGraphene Flagship experts identify key opportunities in graphene commercialisation after a comprehensive three-year analysis of production methods and potential applications.
Aluminium nödvändigt för tebusken
6hDet är inte varje dag eller ens varje decennium man läser rapporter om upptäckt av att ytterligare ett grundämne har visats vara nödvändigt för en växts normala utveckling, och allra minst gäller det om växten är en välkänd växt av stor betydelse för människan och grundämnet mycket vanligt förekommande. Att tebusken samlar på sig jordskorpans vanligaste metalliska grundämne, aluminium, har länge v
Litter provides habitat for diverse animal communities in rivers, study finds
6hIn a study of local rivers, experts at the University of Nottingham in the UK have discovered more invertebrates—animals without a backbone, such as insects and snails—living on litter than on rocks.
Dinosaur embryo find helps crack baby tyrannosaur mystery
6hThey are among the largest predators ever to walk the Earth, but experts have discovered that some baby tyrannosaurs were only the size of a Border Collie dog when they took their first steps.
Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb
6hKratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade. Almost two metric tons of kratom are imported from Southeast Asia monthly. A typical dose of kratom consists of three to five grams, suggesting over 15 million users in the U.S.
A world first in circadian clock manipulation
6hThe Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) research team of Designated Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Hirota, Postdoctoral Fellow Simon Miller, Professor Kenichiro Itami and graduate student Tsuyoshi Oshima (Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, JSPS), in collaboration with the group of Professor Ben Feringa and Postdoctoral Fellow Dušan Kolarski of Groningen Univ
Litter provides habitat for diverse animal communities in rivers, study finds
6hIn a study of local rivers, experts at the University of Nottingham in the UK have discovered more invertebrates—animals without a backbone, such as insects and snails—living on litter than on rocks.
Dinosaur embryo find helps crack baby tyrannosaur mystery
6hThey are among the largest predators ever to walk the Earth, but experts have discovered that some baby tyrannosaurs were only the size of a Border Collie dog when they took their first steps.
Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb
6hKratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade. Almost two metric tons of kratom are imported from Southeast Asia monthly. A typical dose of kratom consists of three to five grams, suggesting over 15 million users in the U.S.
Physicists Study How Universes Might Bubble Up and Collide
6hWhat lies beyond all we can see? The question may seem unanswerable. Nevertheless, some cosmologists have a response: Our universe is a swelling bubble. Outside it, more bubble universes exist, all immersed in an eternally expanding and energized sea — the multiverse. The idea is polarizing. Some physicists embrace the multiverse to explain why our bubble looks so special (only certain bubbles ca
Fauci: Single-Shot COVID Vaccine Could Be Approved Within Weeks
6hThe United States' top infectious disease expert, Anthony Fauci, believes we are just weeks away from the approval of a single-dose vaccine for COVID-19. Both vaccines that are currently available in America require two doses, spaced several weeks apart. But speaking with MSNBC 's Rachel Maddow , Fauci said that "I would think that no more than two weeks from now" until a one-dose vaccine is appr
A world first in circadian clock manipulation
6hThe Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (WPI-ITbM) research team of Designated Associate Professor Tsuyoshi Hirota, Postdoctoral Fellow Simon Miller, Professor Kenichiro Itami and graduate student Tsuyoshi Oshima (Research Fellowship for Young Scientists, JSPS), in collaboration with the group of Professor Ben Feringa and Postdoctoral Fellow Dušan Kolarski of Groningen Univ
Nytt planetsystem hittat 200 ljusår bort i Vintergatan
6hForskare i bland annat Sverige har hittat ett planetsystem, 200 ljusår bort i Vintergatan, där fem planeter rör sig i takt med varandra på ett ovanligt sätt.
Women mentoring men could help solve workplace gender bias, inequality
6hA University of Michigan business professor proposes a potential remedy for the difficult issue of workplace inequality: more women executives mentoring men.
Glemt klasse af antibiotika genoplivet af danske forskere: Kan blive vigtigt i kamp mod resistente bakterier
6hPolyæter ionoforer har potentialet til at blive et vigtigt våben i kampen mod antibiotikaresistens, men på grund af toksicitetsbegrænsninger har de ikke før nu kunne benyttes i mennesker. Det har danske forskere fra Aarhus Universitet muligvis ændret på med revolutionerende organisk kemi.
To ward off cancer and other diseases we need to change our lifestyle and focus on innovation
6hThe key factor in preventing non-communicable diseases is lifestyle management at the individual level with a focus on such innovations, which can help increase the awareness of risk factors management in society, claim an international team of researchers, among them – scientists from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuania in a recent study. According to them, the management of cancer,
Ideal surgical results less likely if cancer patients live vulnerable communities
6hA new study finds that older cancer patients are less likely to have optimal results following their cancer operation if they live in an area highly affected by social challenges, especially if they are racial-ethnic minorities.
Puzzling six-exoplanet system with rhythmic movement challenges theories of how planets form
6hUsing a combination of telescopes, including the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory (ESO's VLT), astronomers have revealed a system consisting of six exoplanets, five of which are locked in a rare rhythm around their central star. The researchers believe the system could provide important clues about how planets, including those in the Solar System, form and evolve.
A molecular handbook for human development
6hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00142-8 A large-scale, high-resolution cell atlas of gene expression and regulation in human embryos enables innovative investigation of development through multi‑organ and multi‑modal analysis.
Social media bans, restrictions have mixed impact on potential misinformation following Capitol riot
6hThe amount of potential misinformation was impacted on at least one social media platform following actions to suspend or shut down thousands of accounts, including President Donald Trump's, following the Capitol riot Jan. 6, according to a University of Michigan measure of iffy content.
The mystery of the blue flower: Nature's rare color owes its existence to bee vision
6hAt a dinner party, or in the schoolyard, the question of favorite color frequently results in an answer of "blue". Why is it that humans are so fond of blue? And why does it seem to be so rare in the world of plants and animals?
Sundhedsstyrelsen stadig ikke klar med plan for vaccination af FAPS'erne
6hPrivatpraktiserende speciallæger kan være omfattet af vaccinationsgruppe 4 ligesom deres kolleger i almen praksis og på hospitalerne, siger Sundhedsstyrelsen. Men styrelsen er endnu ikke klar med den plan for prioritering, som frustrerede FAPS'ere har efterlyst.
The mystery of the blue flower: Nature's rare color owes its existence to bee vision
6hAt a dinner party, or in the schoolyard, the question of favorite color frequently results in an answer of "blue". Why is it that humans are so fond of blue? And why does it seem to be so rare in the world of plants and animals?
People should prepare for landscapes to change, ecologist says
6hIn northern California, forests are at risk of becoming a landscape dominated by shrubs and small trees as wildfires become dramatically more intense and temperatures rise. In North Carolina, coastal forests are expected to shift inland as sea levels rise.
Titanium oxide nanotubes facilitate low-cost laser-assisted photoporation
6hA research team at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology developed a nanosecond pulse laser-assisted photoporation method using titanium-oxide nanotubes (TNT) for highly efficient and low-cost intracellular delivery. The results of their research will be published in the Applied Surface Science on 30 March 2021, 148815.
Searching beyond seismology for earthquake precursors
6hTo predict when earthquakes are likely to occur, seismologists often use statistics to monitor how clusters of seismic activity evolve over time. However, this approach often fails to anticipate the time and magnitude of large-scale earthquakes, leading to dangerous oversights in current early-warning systems. For decades, studies outside the seismology field have proposed that these major, potent
People should prepare for landscapes to change, ecologist says
6hIn northern California, forests are at risk of becoming a landscape dominated by shrubs and small trees as wildfires become dramatically more intense and temperatures rise. In North Carolina, coastal forests are expected to shift inland as sea levels rise.
Rattlesnake venom is lethal, but understanding it could save lives
6hUnraveling the complicated genetics behind the tiger rattlesnake's venom could help researchers identify new medications to treat human conditions. (University of South Florida/) The tiger rattlesnake, which lives in Arizona and northern Mexico, produces a highly unusual venom. This venom is deadlier than that of any other rattlesnake, yet also the simplest. Just a handful of toxins make up the p
Yes, customers do like it when waiters and hairdressers wear a mask – especially if it's black
6hCustomers perceive a better quality of service, feel less anxious and exhibit more trust in businesses when waiters and other service workers wear a mask, according to a new study we just submitted for peer review. And we found this to be especially true when the mask was black.
Optimal information about the invisible
6hLaser beams can be used to precisely measure an object's position or velocity. Normally, however, a clear, unobstructed view of this object is required—and this prerequisite is not always satisfied. In biomedicine, for example, structures are examined, which are embedded in an irregular, complicated environment. There, the laser beam is deflected, scattered and refracted, often making it impossibl
GECAM team reports first detection of gamma-ray transients
6hIn the early morning of Jan. 20 (Beijing Time), the Gravitational Wave High-Energy Electromagnetic Counterpart All-sky Monitor (GECAM or Huairou-1) team reported their first detection of a gamma-ray transient (GRB 210119A) in the Gamma-ray Coordinates Network (GCN). With this achievement, GECAM is now part of the global efforts to observe gamma-ray transients in the multi-wavelength multi-messenge
Puzzling six-exoplanet system with rhythmic movement challenges theories of how planets form
6hUsing a combination of telescopes, including the Very Large Telescope of the European Southern Observatory (ESO's VLT), astronomers have revealed a system consisting of six exoplanets, five of which are locked in a rare rhythm around their central star. The researchers believe the system could provide important clues about how planets, including those in the Solar System, form and evolve.
Boat strikes in protected areas could be harming whale sharks' development
6hThe biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks, are incredible animals. They can reach lengths of over 18 meters and weigh more than 19,000kg. Each shark has a unique pattern of spots on its body, like a fingerprint.
Using deep neural networks to identify features that may predict transcription factor binding
6hA team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has developed a deep neural network system to identify features that may predict transcription factor binding. In their paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence, the group describes their system possible uses for better understanding transcription-factor-based diseases.
Exchange bias set in a spin-glass phase could arise in a disordered antiferromagnet
6hA team of researchers from the University of California, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the Nuclear Research Center—Negev and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has developed a way to isolate antiferromagnet (AFM) heterostructures in the absence of a ferromagnet (FM) to study the coupling that occurs between AFM order parameters and spin-glass parameters. In their paper published
New skull of tube-crested dinosaur reveals evolution of bizarre crest
6hThe first new skull discovered in nearly a century from a rare species of the iconic, tube-crested dinosaur Parasaurolophus was announced today. The exquisite preservation of the skull, especially the bizarre tube-shaped nasal passage, finally revealed the structure of the crest after decades of disagreement.
New Fast-Charging, Low-Cost Batteries Could Be a Game-Changer for Electric Cars
6hDespite their growing popularity, electric vehicle s ales still lag behind gasoline cars, and one reason is the anxiety that comes from short ranges and slow refueling times—but r ecent breakthroughs suggest those fears might soon be dispelled. In the rush to convince people that electric vehicle s are a practical alternative to gas-guzzlers, most of the focus has been on boosting their range by
Boat strikes in protected areas could be harming whale sharks' development
6hThe biggest fish in the ocean, whale sharks, are incredible animals. They can reach lengths of over 18 meters and weigh more than 19,000kg. Each shark has a unique pattern of spots on its body, like a fingerprint.
Using deep neural networks to identify features that may predict transcription factor binding
6hA team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego, has developed a deep neural network system to identify features that may predict transcription factor binding. In their paper published in the journal Nature Machine Intelligence, the group describes their system possible uses for better understanding transcription-factor-based diseases.
Five Past Vaccine Drives and How They Worked
6hAs governments begin rolling out the biggest vaccine drives in history, a look at mass vaccination campaigns of the past offers insight into mistakes.
Titanium oxide nanotubes facilitate low-cost laser-assisted photoporation
6hToyohashi University of Technology developed a nanosecond pulse laser-assisted photoporation method using titanium-oxide nanotubes (TNTs) for highly efficient and low-cost intracellular delivery. HeLa – human cervical cancer cells were cultured in the nanotubes and submerged in a solution of biomolecules. After cells were exposed to nanosecond pulse laser, we successfully delivered propidium iodid
Dramatic increase in microplastics in seagrass soil since the 1970s
6hLarge-scale production of vegetables and fruit in Spain with intensive plastic consumption in its greenhouse industry is believed to have leaked microplastic contaminants since the 1970s into the surrounding Mediterranean seagrass beds. This is shown in a new study where researchers have succeeded in tracing plastic pollution since the 1930s and 1940s by analyzing seagrass sediments.
World lost equivalent of 255 mn jobs in 2020: UN
6hThe coronavirus pandemic took a huge toll on global jobs last year, the United Nations said Monday, with the equivalent of more than a quarter of a billion lost.
Why increasing numbers of U.S. residents live in high-risk wildfire and flood zones
6hThe U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates that around 13 million Americans are living within a 100-year flood zone. But over the last few years, researchers have found that the government's estimates are far lower than the ground realities.
Expect the new normal for New Zealand's temperature to get warmer
6hIt might be summer in New Zealand but we're in for some wild weather this week with forecasts of heavy wind and rain, and a plunge in temperatures.
COVID lockdowns drove older Australians into energy poverty
7hMany of us who endured lockdowns in Australia are familiar with the surge in energy bills at home. But for older Australians who depend on the Age Pension for income, lockdowns drove many deeper into "energy poverty." Some faced up to 50% higher bills than in 2019, as a result of COVID.
Terbium (III)-doped fluorescent glass for biomedical research
7hOptical investigations and manipulations often form the core of biological experiments. In a new report now published in Science Advances, Kazuki Okamato and a team of scientists in pharmaceutical sciences, neuroscience, medicine, physics and artificial intelligence at the University of Tokyo, Japan, introduced a new borosilicate glass material containing a rare-earth ion terbium (III) (Tb3+). The
The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
7hCoffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, but that cup can come with a price of jitters or sleeplessness. The stimulant in coffee—the thing that gives it its kick and can lead to those jitters—is caffeine and it can be addictive.
Dramatic increase in microplastics in seagrass soil since the 1970s
7hLarge-scale production of vegetables and fruit in Spain with intensive plastic consumption in its greenhouse industry is believed to have leaked microplastic contaminants since the 1970s into the surrounding Mediterranean seagrass beds. This is shown in a new study where researchers have succeeded in tracing plastic pollution since the 1930s and 1940s by analyzing seagrass sediments.
First comprehensive LCA shows reprocessed medical devices cut GHG emissions in half
7hHospitals could cut emissions associated with some medical device use in half by opting instead for reprocessed 'single-use' medical devices. The LCA evaluated the use of a remanufactured electrophysiology catheter compared with the use of original catheters for 16 different environmental impact categories and found that the use of reprocessed devices was superior in 13 categories.
Scientists use a novel ink to 3D print 'bone' with living cells
7h3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after UNSW scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells.
Dinosaur embryo find helps crack baby tyrannosaur mystery
7hThey are among the largest predators ever to walk the Earth, but experts have discovered that some baby tyrannosaurs were only the size of a Border Collie dog when they took their first steps.
A world first in circadian clock manipulation
7hA new method developed by Nagoya University and Groningen University scientists allows for reversible manipulation of the circadian clock period using a light-activated switch. Compounds which act on clock proteins were identified through large-scale chemical screening, and modified to include a light-activated switch, which was further modified to react to non-harmful visible light, creating a no
The quest for delicious decaf coffee could change the appetite for GMOs
7hCoffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, but that cup can come with a price of jitters or sleeplessness. The stimulant in coffee—the thing that gives it its kick and can lead to those jitters—is caffeine and it can be addictive.
Four steps for Earth: A holistic approach to saving the planet
7hThis decade must be the turning point, where we transform humanity's relationship with nature and put the planet on a path to recovery, argues a global team of researchers in a paper published today [Friday 22 Jan] outlining a new framework for implementing global commitments to restoring nature, The Mitigation and Conservation Hierarchy—or, more snappily, Four Steps for the Earth.
'Smart bandage' detects, could prevent infections
7hBandages are great for covering wounds, but they would be much more useful if they could also detect infections.
Wetlands have saved Australia $27 billion in storm damage over the past five decades
7hAustralia is in the midst of tropical cyclone season. As we write, a cyclone is forming off Western Australia's Pilbara coast, and earlier in the week Queenslanders were bracing for a cyclone in the state's far north (which thankfully, didn't hit).
Researchers find value in comparison of multiple strategies for mathematics teaching and learning
7hHow can cognitive science principles support the deepening of mathematics education? A team of researchers from Vanderbilt University's Peabody College of education and human development and Harvard University's graduate school of education explored how using a basic learning process—comparison—could lead to stronger outcomes for K-12 students in mathematics, and analyzed different approaches for
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US scientists working to upgrade Covid vaccines for variants, says Fauci
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7hModerna South Africa
Moderna says its vaccine works against UK and South Africa variants but it is developing new form to be used as booster US scientists are preparing to upgrade Covid-19 vaccines to address variants of the coronavirus now circulating in the UK and South Africa, Dr Anthony Fauci said on Monday. At the same time, Moderna said that though its Covid vaccine worked against the variants, it was developin
Microstructured optical fibers find their 3-D-printed groove
7hSmall-scale optical devices capable of using photons for high-speed information processing can be fabricated with unprecedented ease and precision using an additive manufacturing process developed at KAUST.
How Kenya's new personal data protection law could affect researchers
7hThe risk of infringing on privacy is growing by the day given the increased frequency and granularity of the data being collected, and advances in the technology for processing them. This has, inevitably, led to the need for laws to secure personal data privacy.
Curb population growth to tackle climate change: Now that's a tough ask
7hPopulation growth plays a role in environmental damage and climate change.
Flowers boost predatory insects' pest control skills
7hPredatory insects benefit greatly from flowers and can even survive for extended periods of time on nectar and pollen alone, according to a new study. Until now, it was believed that predatory insects needed prey to survive. The findings show that farmers can promote a consistent production of natural enemies to defeat pests by incorporating flowering strips and flowering margins in their fields.
A Step to Ease the Pandemic Mental Health Crisis
7hA technique known as psychological first aid could help reduce COVID stress and anxiety — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A Step to Ease the Pandemic Mental Health Crisis
7hA technique known as psychological first aid could help reduce COVID stress and anxiety — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As heatwaves become more extreme, which jobs are riskiest?
7hHeat is more dangerous than the cold in most Australian regions. About 2% of deaths in Australia between 2006 and 2017 were associated with the heat, and the estimate increases to more than 4% in the northern and central parts of the country.
Popular federal supply-side rental subsidy does little to prevent evictions of working-age adults, new study shows
7hFederal housing subsidies are created to provide greater housing stability and reduce eviction rates. Research at Georgia State University shows they work well for seniors in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) subsidized multifamily rental buildings, where mean annual eviction rates average nearly 11 percentage points below that for non-senior, market-rate properties.
Continuous monitoring of proteins a game-changer for patients with rapidly deteriorating conditions
7hA world-first discovery by researchers at Monash University and The University of Queensland could lead to faster and more effective treatments for chronic health complications, such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, with 'fluorescent' in vivo biosensors.
Sports may fast-track numeracy skills for Indigenous children
7hGreater sports participation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is linked with better academic performance, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
CSIRO's circular economy roadmap charts path to triple job creation
7hThe National Circular Economy Roadmap found innovation is crucial to realizing Australia's largest economic gains, which will come from designing new products and materials, including through advanced manufacturing, and in embracing new business models that will create domestic and export markets for waste streams.
Study provides insight into how the brain may have evolved
7hResearchers from The University of Western Australia have uncovered evidence of an important genetic step in the evolution of the brain. The finding highlights how genetic events that took place in our fish-like ancestors play crucial roles in human brain biology today.
Atomically precise noble metal nanoclusters
7hNoble metal nanoparticles, such as gold and silver, are well known in the research field of catalysis and biomedical applications. For example, gold and silver nanoparticles can be good catalysts for various chemical transformations, such as hydrogenation and oxidation. They can also be used for bioimaging, and as drug carriers and radiosensitizers in cancer therapy due to their optical properties
Study provides insight into how the brain may have evolved
7hResearchers from The University of Western Australia have uncovered evidence of an important genetic step in the evolution of the brain. The finding highlights how genetic events that took place in our fish-like ancestors play crucial roles in human brain biology today.
Continuous monitoring of proteins a game-changer for patients with deteriorating health
7hA world-first discovery by Australian researchers could become a game-changer for patients at risk of rapid health deterioration, such as heart complications, stroke, sepsis and cancer. Researchers developed an antibody as a biosensor, to continuously monitor rapid changes in the concentration of EGFR, a protein present on cancer cells and in body fluids.
Sport may fast-track numeracy skills for Indigenous children
7hGreater sports participation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is linked with better academic performance, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Global demand for cancer surgery set to surge
7hA new modelling study led by UNSW predicts demand for cancer surgery will rise by 52 per cent within two decades, with low-income countries bearing the greatest burden.
Long-distance and secure quantum key distribution (QKD) over a free-space channel
7hQuantum key distribution (QKD) is a technique that enables secure communications between devices using a cryptographic protocol that is partly based on quantum mechanics. This communication method ultimately allows two parties to encrypt and decrypt messages they send to each other using a unique key that is unknown to other parties.
Position-specific isotope effects in butane—a new geochemical tracer
7hPosition-specific isotope analysis (PSIA) is a technique that measures the isotope composition of a certain position in a molecule. It can provide valuable information of the formation mechanisms of a molecule.
The bird librarian
7hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00179-9 Leah Tsang helps to bring bird poisoners to justice as part of her role at Australia's oldest museum.
Plasmid-encoded toxin-antitoxin system directly controls plasmid replication: study
7hConjugative plasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements that carry genetic determinants for adaptive traits. They contribute to the global dissemination of antibiotic resistance among multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria.
Covid-19: Så farliga är de nya virusvarianterna
7hRapporter om nya virusvarianter av covid-19 kommer dagligen. Men hur farliga är egentligen de nya virusmutationerna och hur rädda ska vi vara för dem? Kristian Vlahovicek, gästprofessor i bioinformatik vid Högskolan i Skövde, följer noga utvecklingen och förklarar läget. – Alla levande organismer muterar. Det ligger i vår natur, oavsett om det rör sig om människor, djur eller virus. När ett virus
Plasmid-encoded toxin-antitoxin system directly controls plasmid replication: study
7hConjugative plasmids are extrachromosomal genetic elements that carry genetic determinants for adaptive traits. They contribute to the global dissemination of antibiotic resistance among multidrug-resistant pathogenic bacteria.
Paleontologists Might Have Discovered the Largest Dinosaur That Ever Lived
7hThe largest land animal alive today is the African bush elephant, weighing in at around 20,000 pounds. As big as elephants are, they've got nothing on some extinct megafauna. Scientists excavating a new species of dinosaur in Argentina have reported that the specimen might be the largest that ever lived. Even if it doesn't set a record, the animal was much bigger than anything alive today. Only p
NASA Will Soon Have a Helicopter on Mars
7hArtist's conception of the Mars Helicopter Scout, via Wikipedia NASA's Perseverance explorer will land on the red planet on Feb. 18, but the rover won't be the only newly arrived robotic explorer. The wheeled robot carries the Mars Helicopter Ingenuity on its belly, and NASA has posted a handy list of things to know about this mission. Although, several of the six facts seem to drive home that NA
Platinum complex inhibits metastasis through conformational modulation of heparan sulfate
7hCisplatin has been used to treat cancer since the 1970s. Since then, many other platinum-containing cytostatic drugs have been developed, such as triplatinNC, a highly charged complex that contains three ligand-bridged platinum atoms. Unlike cisplatin, this drug also directly inhibits metastasis. The reason for this seems to be modulation of the geometry of a sugar component of heparan sulfate, an
Image: Hubble takes portrait of the 'Lost Galaxy'
7hLocated in the constellation of Virgo (The Virgin), around 50 million light-years from Earth, the galaxy NGC 4535 is truly a stunning sight to behold. Despite the incredible quality of this image, taken from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, NGC 4535 has a hazy, somewhat ghostly, appearance when viewed from a smaller telescope. This led amateur astronomer Leland S. Copeland to nickname NGC 4535
NASA's deep space network welcomes a new dish to the family
7hA powerful new antenna has been added to the NASA Space Communications and Navigation's Deep Space Network (DSN), which connects us to the space robots exploring our solar system. Called Deep Space Station 56, or DSS-56, the dish is now online and ready to communicate with a variety of missions, including NASA's Perseverance rover when it lands on the Red Planet next month.
Platinum complex inhibits metastasis through conformational modulation of heparan sulfate
7hCisplatin has been used to treat cancer since the 1970s. Since then, many other platinum-containing cytostatic drugs have been developed, such as triplatinNC, a highly charged complex that contains three ligand-bridged platinum atoms. Unlike cisplatin, this drug also directly inhibits metastasis. The reason for this seems to be modulation of the geometry of a sugar component of heparan sulfate, an
Røde advarselslamper: Komponent-krise rammer danske elektronikvirksomheder
7hPLUS. Elektronikindustrien står over for den værste forsyningskrise i 20 år. Sådan lyder de bekymrende forudsigelser i elektronikindustrien. Danmarks største EMS-producent, GPV, og høreapparatsgiganten Demant oplever også et øget pres på komponenter.
Could Bobbie Hold 2 Spaceships Together in The Expanse?
7hThis scenario is very similar to a classic physics problem—but with more Martian armor.
The Wilds Is Lost With Whip-Smart Teen Drama
7hLike its spiritual predecessor, Amazon's new show is full of secrets. Unlike it, the series doesn't get bogged down in solving mysteries.
Four plants that are scientifically proven to be therapeutic
7hLet the earth provide the cure. (Chamille White/Deposit Photos/) If you're reading this, you're probably stressed. Never fear: We've dug through the evidence to reveal what science really says about finding zen—and holding onto it through tough times. Want to try meditation ? Take better baths ? Stop anxiety in its tracks ? Welcome to Calm Month . Before we could grow cultures in petri dishes and
Merck Stops Developing Both Of Its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates
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7hMerck Two Covid 19
Merck, which previously made an Ebola vaccine, had been seen as a serious contender in the worldwide race to come up with an answer to the coronavirus. (Image credit: Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Abusive bosses 'fake nice' instead of 'make nice'
7hRather than take steps to genuinely repair damage caused by their abusive behavior, such as offering sincere apologies, many of the bosses in this study were more concerned about repairing their social images.
Ancient Galaxy Clusters Offer Clues about the Early Universe
7hAstronomers can't understand how distant galaxies grew so big so fast — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Suzaku observations find X-ray intraday variability of the blazar PKS 2155−304
7hUsing the Suzaku satellite, astronomers have examined a very high energy (VHE) blazar known as PKS 2155−304. They found that the source exhibits an X-ray intraday variability, which could improve the understanding of its nature. The finding is reported in a paper published January 15 on arXiv.org.
Litter provides habitat for diverse animal communities in rivers, study finds
8hIn a study of local rivers, experts at the University of Nottingham in the UK have discovered more invertebrates – animals without a backbone, such as insects and snails – living on litter than on rocks.
Satellites beat balloons in race for flying internet
8hGoogle's Loon bows out – but thousands of satellites are taking to the skies to beam down the internet.
Researchers guide a single ion through a Bose-Einstein condensate
8hTransport processes are ubiquitous in nature, but still raise many questions. The research team around Florian Meinert from the Fifth Institute of Physics at the University of Stuttgart has now developed a new method to observe a single charged particle on its path through a dense cloud of ultracold atoms. The results were published in Physical Review Letters and are further reported in a Viewpoin
Autofocusing of microscopy images using deep learning
8hOptical microscopes are frequently used in biomedical sciences to reveal fine features of a specimen, such as human tissue samples and cells, forming the backbone of pathological imaging for disease diagnosis. One of the most critical steps in microscopic imaging is autofocusing so that different parts of a sample can be rapidly imaged all in focus, featuring various details at a resolution that i
Physicists build unique antennas that improve MRI quality and safety
8hScanners applied in research use not just one antenna that emits and receives the signal, but several of them, which can cause severe burns to inner tissues and organs. Thus, researchers are forced to power scanners with less voltage, which negatively affects the quality of their studies. Now, ITMO physicists, together with their colleagues from the M-Cube consortium, have created the first ever l
As Virus Grows Stealthier, Vaccine Makers Reconsider Battle Plans
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8hModerna South Africa
Vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech effectively protect recipients. But in a worrying sign, they are slightly less effective against a variant found in South Africa.
Author Correction: Spatial variance-mass allometry of population density in felids from camera-trapping studies worldwide
8hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-82507-7
Moderna develops new vaccine to tackle mutant Covid strain
8hUS drugmaker warns current jab is less effective against South Africa variant
Data Hint B.1.1.7 Could Be More Deadly Than Thought
8hIn addition to being more transmissible, the variant now dominant in the UK may be about 30 percent more deadly than previous strains, but much uncertainty remains.
Opertech Bio's pioneering approach to taste testing and measurement published in JPET
8hOpertech Bio, Inc., today announced the publication of a seminal research article describing the application of its pioneering TāStation® technology to the pharmacological characterization of human taste discrimination. The findings are published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, JPET.
Male breast cancer patients face high prevalence of heart disease risk factors
8hMale breast cancer patients were found to have a high prevalence of cardiovascular conditions, in a small study of this rare patient population presented at the American College of Cardiology's Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient Virtual course.
Germany to administer Covid drugs used to treat Donald Trump
8hCountry will be first in EU to use antibody cocktails after government buys 200,000 doses Specialist clinics in Germany will this week become the first hospitals in the EU to treat Covid-19 patients with expensive and experimental antibody cocktails used to treat the former US president Donald Trump after he caught the virus last October. "Monoclonal antibodies will be used in Germany as the firs
Building a healthier internet: Lessons from fighting covid-19 misinformation
8hOnline misinformation and political polarization have hampered the efforts of public health officials to stop the spread of covid-19. Are there better ways to counter the falsehoods and get more reliable information out there? The MIT Media Lab's HealthPulse project recently tried to answer that question. It ran a trial in Atlanta, a city with a large population of African-Americans, who for hist
Vizio's Rotating Soundbar Fills the Room With Great Surround
8hThe flagship (and expensive) Elevate has rotating drivers for when you play Dolby Atmos-supported movies or shows.
Danmark går sammen: Gå med Aftenshowets værter eller dyst mod dine venner
8hKom med på gåtur under 'Danmark går sammen', og del dine daglige skridt.
Video gaming is for everybody now. Here's how to get back into it.
8hSpending time indoors can always be a bit more fun. (Matilda Wormwood / Pexels/) Video games are an excellent way to relax . They can be meditative , social , or just a wild way to blow off some steam . Perhaps best of all, they demand your full attention. It's hard to play The Last of Us 2 and doomscroll through Twitter like you can with the latest popular Netflix release humming along in the ba
Baby tyrannosaurs dinosaurs were the 'size of a Border Collie'
8hScans of fossilised dinosaur remains reveal they were about 3ft long when they took their first steps.
Anomaly Hunting and Boris Johnson's Phone Call
8hThe latest internet conspiracy theory involves a phone call between President Biden and Boris Johnson's. Johnson is the first world leader that Biden has called as president, and the moment has been captured in photographs. What I find most amazing about these pictures is that it is 2021 and the phone at No 10 still has a cord. Perhaps there is a security reason for this. But what "the internet"
Colchicine or Licorice?
8hAfter chloroquine and ivermectin, another reproposed drug enters the COVID-19 circus arena: colchicine. But why not combining it with licorice?
Aging-US: Nicotinamide mononucleotide in degenerative model of retinal detachment
9h'This Aging-US article concludes that NMN administration exerts neuroprotective effects on photoreceptors'
Aging-US: PAM (PIK3/AKT/mTOR) signaling in glia: potential contributions to brain tumors
9h'The consideration of aberrant PIK3/AKT/mTOR signaling in glia during aging elucidates several therapeutic opportunities for brain tumors'.
Merck abandons bid to develop Covid-19 vaccine
9hAfter lacklustre results, company says it will shift focus to potential drugs to treat the disease
Shetland space launch plans submitted
9hThe proposals which have gone to the council and could support hundreds of jobs include three launch pads for rockets.
Physicists succeed in filming phase transition with extremely high spatial and temporal resolution
9hLaser beams can be used to change the properties of materials in an extremely precise way. This principle is already widely used in technologies such as rewritable DVDs. However, the underlying processes generally take place at such unimaginably fast speeds and at such a small scale that they have so far eluded direct observation. Researchers at the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Insti
Efficient solid-state depolymerization of waste PET
9hPlastic pollution has become one of the most complex environmental issues, especially in the context of increasing production and demand for plastic materials. While innovations in polymer chemistry have radically changed our lives in the mid-20th century, the outstanding properties of plastics such as durability, chemical stability, strength and many other characteristics pose a serious problem f
Publisher Correction: Molecular dynamics of the histamine H3 membrane receptor reveals different mechanisms of GPCR signal transduction
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81885-2
Aging-US: Growth factor beta type 1 and hypoxia-inducible factor 1 transcription complex
9h"The Aging-US authors report for the first time that in human breast cancer, AML and embryonic cells, HIF-1 and AP-1 upregulate the expression of TGF-β"
Oncotarget: Prognostic biomarker for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
9hReduced expression of TBX15 in tumor tissue represents a potential biomarker for predicting poor survival of patients with HCC
Oncotarget: Drug-resistant cells grow exponentially in metastatic prostate cancer
9hThe Oncotarget authors show that the drug-resistant, metastasis-causing cells are capable of producing drug-resistant, exponentially growing tumors, responsible for tumor growth as a patient receives different treatments
Oncotarget: Improved therapeutic efficacy of unmodified anti-tumor antibodies
9hThe Oncotarget findings suggest that MEKi induced an increased expression of tumor-associated antigens, which in combination with anti-tumor antibodies, generated a robust adaptive anti-tumor response that was sustained by immune checkpoint inhibition therapy.
New skull of tube-crested dinosaur reveals evolution of bizarre crest
9hThe first new skull discovered in nearly a century from a rare species of the iconic, tube-crested dinosaur Parasaurolophus was announced today in the journal PeerJ. The exquisite preservation of the skull, especially the bizarre tube-shaped nasal passage, finally revealed the structure of the crest after decades of disagreement.
Misslyckande att rapportera forskningsresultat – hot mot folkhälsan
9hSvenska forskare som driver kliniska läkemedelsstudier är dåliga på att offentliggöra resultaten vid studiens slut. Bara en tredjedel av resultaten har rapporterats i tid och resultat från över 200 studier saknas, visar en rapport gjord av forskare vid Lunds universitet inom Cochrane Sverige tillsammans med TranspariMed.
DB Cargo skal redegøre for seks "nye" lommevognshændelser
9hTrafikstyrelsen intensiverer nu tilsynet med DB Cargo.
"I don't think I slept for a day and a half:" Bad news for study about bad news
9hA journal has retracted a 2018 paper that linked negative news coverage to physical and mental health problems. The article, "When Words Hurt: Affective Word Use in Daily News Coverage Impacts Mental Health," was published in Frontiers in Psychology in August 2018. The study has been cited six times, according to Clarivate Analytics' Web of … Continue reading
New skull of tube-crested dinosaur reveals evolution of bizarre crest
9hThe first new skull discovered in nearly a century from a rare species of the iconic, tube-crested dinosaur Parasaurolophus was announced today in the journal PeerJ. The exquisite preservation of the skull, especially the bizarre tube-shaped nasal passage, finally revealed the structure of the crest after decades of disagreement.
The moon that made Saturn a pushover
9hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00174-0 Scientists have a new theory for how the ringed planet got its tilt.
Found at last: the 'Sapling Fort' where Native Alaskans made a stand
9hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00177-x The stout palisaded structure helped Sitka Tlingit people to force a Russian retreat in 1804.
Meteorites: 'a story written across light years down the barrel of a microscope'
9hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00188-8 Chemical clues reveal stories from the birth of the Solar System.
The Far Right's Fear of 'Glowies'
9hUpdated at 9:15 a.m. E.T . on January 25, 2021 J udging by the actions of those who stormed the Capitol, far-right extremists don't fear arrest. But they do fear one thing: glowies. During the Trump administration, many far-right groups' main concern was figuring out how to recruit more people to the cause . But as federal law-enforcement officials continue to round up people suspected of involve
Stop Ignoring the Evidence on Covid-19 Treatments
9hThe studies are in, and for many patients convalescent plasma should be out. So why do doctors having such a hard time letting go?
New Algorithms Could Reduce Racial Disparities in Health Care
9hMachine learning programs trained with patient reports, rather than doctors', find problems that doctors miss—especially in Black people.
Sun-Loving Bacteria May Be Accelerating Glacial Melting
9hScientists find that cyanobacteria cause sediments on glaciers to clump, thus absorbing more sunlight. It's not great news for fans of lower sea levels.
New skull of tube-crested dinosaur reveals evolution of bizarre crest
9hThe first new skull discovered in nearly a century from a rare species of the iconic, tube-crested dinosaur Parasaurolophus was announced today in the journal PeerJ. The exquisite preservation of the skull, especially the bizarre tube-shaped nasal passage, finally revealed the structure of the crest after decades of disagreement.
Can Shocking Images Persuade Doubters of COVID's Dangers?
9hUsing pictures to convey the pandemic's harsh reality is a communication strategy that requires nuance and empathy — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Can Shocking Images Persuade Doubters of COVID's Dangers?
9hUsing pictures to convey the pandemic's harsh reality is a communication strategy that requires nuance and empathy — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Covid deaths higher among low-paid workers in England and Wales, analysis shows
9hTrades unions say mortality rates expose 'huge inequalities' and call for increase in sick pay Workers who are regularly exposed to coronavirus through their job, including care home workers and nurses, are more likely to die from the virus than people in other professions, according to fresh analysis. People in some of the lowest-paid, manual jobs were also found to be three times more likely to
Johnson 'looking at potential of relaxing some lockdown measures' next month
9hPM says government will review data before 15 February but highlights risk of 'premature relaxation' Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The government will look at the possibility of lifting some restrictions in England from mid-February, Boris Johnson has said, though he confirmed the government was looking at tougher measures on traveller quarantine. The prime ministe
The Senate Trial Will Test Whether Republicans Care Even About Themselves
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9hHouse Trump Senate
(May-Ying Lam) Last week's maximum-security inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris rendered all the more surreal the chaos that unfolded on the Hill just weeks before. The assault on the Capitol was an attack on the country, on democracy, on free and fair elections, and on the rule of law. But at the most basic level, it was an attack on what Pierre Charles L'Enfant,
Some Ecological Damage from Trump's Rushed Border Wall Could Be Repaired
9hConservationists urge Biden to dismantle it quickly, especially in key habitats — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Some Ecological Damage from Trump's Rushed Border Wall Could Be Repaired
10hConservationists urge Biden to dismantle it quickly, especially in key habitats — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Amerikanere får digitalt vaccinepas
10hI USA kan borgere få dokumentation for vaccine digitalt, men der mangler en international standard for implementeringen af vaccinepas.
Masser af elbiler: Salget nærmer sig afgørende vendepunkt
10hElbilerne er på grund af faldende batteri-omkostninger nu meget tæt på det vendepunkt, vurderer eksperter.
Nuclear war could trigger big El Nino and decrease seafood
10hA nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented El Niño-like warming episode in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, slashing algal populations by 40 percent and likely lowering the fish catch, according to a Rutgers-led study.
Nuclear war could trigger big El Niño and decrease seafood
10hA nuclear war could trigger an unprecedented El Niño-like warming episode in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, slashing algal populations by 40 percent and likely lowering the fish catch, according to a Rutgers-led study. The research, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, shows that turning to the oceans for food if land-based farming fails after a nuclear war is unlikely to be
Techtopia #178: Fra bitcoin til Facebook-valuta
10hBliver 2021 året for e-penge? Bitcoin stiger eksplosivt, Kina udvikler en digital valuta, Facebook gør det samme – og vi spørger, hvornår kommer Amazon med en mønt?
Global absence and targeting of protective immune states in severe COVID-19
10hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03234-7
Loss of furin cleavage site attenuates SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis
10hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41586-021-03237-4
My 2020 as an 'alien' PhD student in New York
10hNature, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00200-1 Cecilia Zumajo-Cardona learnt three key lessons as an international graduate student in the United States, and is optimistic about 2021.
Daily briefing: How vaccines might change the course of the pandemic
10hNature, Published online: 22 January 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-00205-w The first real-world data from COVID vaccine programs. Plus, widespread discrimination in hiring has been laid bare by a mountain of data.
Trump Has Left Congress No Choice
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10hTrump Republican Senate
The first impeachment of Donald Trump was an act of self-preservation by Democrats. The second is an act of self-preservation by Congress. In 2019, the Democratic congressional leadership initially resisted the cries for impeachment that had been building since the party gained control of the House of Representatives; Speaker Nancy Pelosi memorably and ineffectually quipped that Trump was "almost
Republicans Can Agree to Disagree Over Democracy
10hL ess than six hours after rioters forced legislators to stop their debate over certifying the electors from Arizona on January 6, senators were back on the floor again . The insurrection failed to stop Congress from playing its constitutional role in certifying Joe Biden as the next president. That may be a metaphor for the resilience of American institutions under assault, but the Senate's quic
China's Leader Attacks His Greatest Threat
10hOn March 11, 2007, Xi Jinping, then the top Communist Party official in Zhejiang province, near Shanghai, had dinner with the U.S. ambassador to China. The meal was part of the embassy's outreach to up-and-coming Chinese officials. Xi, 53, was reputed to be among three officials in the running to replace Hu Jintao, China's dour-faced leader. Ambassador Clark T. "Sandy" Randt, a classmate of Presi
Brazil's vaccination hindered by bottlenecks and a sceptical leader
10hCountry of 211m awaits inputs from overseas, while president 'erodes confidence' in Chinese jab
Dna avslöjar falska blåbockar
10hBlåbocken är utdöd sedan år 1800 och idag finns bara enstaka exemplar bevarade på museer I Europa. Nu visar en dna-undersökning att flera av exemplaren i själva verket är närbesläktade antiloparter som även lever idag. Dock är blåbocken som är utställd på Naturhistoriska riksmuseet i Stockholm äkta. En ny dna-undersökning visar att sex av museiexemplaren har identifierats fel och istället är närb
Cykelture, rengøring og havearbejde: Alt bevægelse tæller i ny undersøgelse
11hGåture spiller en særligt stor rolle for vores folkesundhed, siger professor.
Are We Screening Too Much for Skin Cancer? It's Complicated.
11hAn analysis in the New England Journal of Medicine argues that physicians are overdiagnosing melanoma, identifying small irregularities that might never prove harmful. This can take a physical, financial, and psychological toll on patients, the authors say. Some physicians strongly disagree.
Nanomedicine's 'crown' is ready for its close up
11hAn international team of researchers led by Michigan State University's Morteza Mahmoudi has developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines — emerging diagnostics and therapies that are very small yet very intricate — interact with patients' biomolecules.
Microbes fuelled by wind-blown mineral dust melt the Greenland ice sheet
11hScientists have identified a key nutrient source used by algae living on melting ice surfaces linked to rising sea levels. They discovered that phosphorus containing minerals may be driving ever-larger algal blooms on the Greenland Ice Sheet.
Despite some advances, women still face disparities of the global burden of stroke
11hNine manuscripts featuring research from around the world are featured in a special section of the February 2021 issue of the Stroke journal, published online today.The papers address stroke disparities in women including underrepresentation in clinical trials.
Mental health is important to overall health, and heart disease prevention and treatment
11hDepression and negative psychological health conditions are associated with a less healthy heart and body, while optimism and other positive mental health states are associated with a healthier heart and body.Health care professionals should consider patients' psychological health when evaluating or treating people with or at risk for heart disease.
Illuminating cellular formaldehyde
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20758-0 Writing in Nature communications, Zhu and collaborators reported the development of a genetically encoded sensor for the detection of formaldehyde in cells and tissues. This tool has great potential to transform formaldehyde research; illuminating a cellular metabolite that has remained elusive in live struct
Preparation of iron(IV) nitridoferrate Ca4FeN4 through azide-mediated oxidation under high-pressure conditions
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20881-y High-valent metal nitrides are difficult to stabilise due to the high thermodynamic stability and chemical inertness of N2. Here, the authors employ a large volume press to prepare an iron(IV) nitridoferrate Ca4FeIVN4 from Fe2N and Ca3N2 via azide-mediated oxidation under high pressure conditions.
High oxide-ion conductivity through the interstitial oxygen site in Ba7Nb4MoO20-based hexagonal perovskite related oxides
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20859-w Oxide-ion conductors are important in various applications for clean energy. Here, authors report high oxide-ion conductivity of hexagonal perovskite-related oxide Ba7Nb3.9Mo1.1O20.05, which is ascribed to the interstitialcy diffusion and low activation energy for oxide-ion conductivity.
A binding protein regulates myosin-7a dimerization and actin bundle assembly
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20864-z Myosin-7a is found in actin bundles, microvilli and stereocilia, and plays conserved roles in hearing and vision. Here the authors identify M7BP, a myosin-7a binding protein that activates and dimerizes myosin-7a, enabling cargo transport and assembly of actin bundles and filopodia-like protrusions
Defect-driven selective metal oxidation at atomic scale
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20876-9 Crystal defects critically influence surface chemical reactions in nanomaterials, yet the basic mechanisms at play are still elusive. Here, the authors show the atomic-scale dynamics of surface oxidation at coherent planar defects in Ag and Pd, revealing how twins and stacking-faults selectively oxidize metal
Bulk tungsten-substituted vanadium oxide for low-temperature NOx removal in the presence of water
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20867-w NH3 selective catalytic reduction is an important technique for NOx removal but water vapor critically inhibits the reaction at a low temperature. Here the authors show bulk W-substituted VOx exhibits higher NOx removal ability than the TiO2 supported vanadia catalyst in the presence of water.
Tailoring the resolution of single-cell RNA sequencing for primary cytotoxic T cells
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20751-7 Single-cell RNA-seq offers the opportunity to improve efficacy of T-cell based immunotherapy. Here the authors develop a plate-based method for cytotoxic T cell profiling. It captures a higher number of transcripts and detects gene with increased dynamic range in comparison to droplet-based methods.
Creating Majorana modes from segmented Fermi surface
11hNature Communications, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-020-20690-3 Despite striking progress in promoting Majorana physics to topological quantum computation, there are many disadvantages in existing material platforms. Here, Papaj and Fu propose a new two-dimensional system for realization of Majorana physics based on a segmented Fermi surface due to the interplay between s
Dark energy: The apocalyptic wild card of the universe
11hThe universe is expanding faster and faster. Whether this acceleration will end in a Big Rip or will reverse and contract into a Big Crunch is not yet understood, and neither is the invisible force causing that expansion: dark energy. Physicist Dr. Katie Mack explains the difference between dark matter, dark energy, and phantom dark energy, and shares what scientists think the mysterious force is
The World's Rarest Turtle Has a Shot at Escaping Extinction
11hConservationists confirmed that a Swinhoe's softshell turtle found in Vietnam is female, reigniting hope for saving the species.
Anlægschef på Femern: Projektets størrelse er den største udfordring
11hPLUS. Efter flere år med kritik af trafikprognoser og juridiske slagsmål er det dyreste anlægsprojekt i danmarkshistorien officielt gået i gang.
Early warnings of COVID-19 outbreaks across Europe from social media
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81333-1
Association of serum lipopolysaccharide-binding protein level with sensitization to food allergens in children
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-79241-x
The plant AlcR-pAlcA ethanol-inducible system displays gross growth artefacts independently of downstream pAlcA-regulated inducible constructs
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-80903-z The plant AlcR- pAlcA ethanol-inducible system displays gross growth artefacts independently of downstream pAlcA- regulated inducible constructs
Cross-country evidence on the association between contact tracing and COVID-19 case fatality rates
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-020-78760-x
Engineering lithoheterotrophy in an obligate chemolithoautotrophic Fe(II) oxidizing bacterium
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81412-3
Nutrients exported from upland stream water enlarge perennial biomass crops
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81191-x
Altitude and risk of sudden unexpected infant death in the United States
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81613-w
Mapping of inhomogeneous quasi-3D electrostatic field in electro-optic materials
11hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 January 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-81338-w
Protect Pregnant Women 'Through Research,' Not 'From Research,' OB-GYNs Urge
11hAs COVID-19 vaccines roll out, doctors say it's long past time to address the exclusion of pregnant women from research on drugs and vaccines. They say better study design is the answer. (Image credit: Orbon Alija/Getty Images)
Nanomedicine's 'crown' is ready for its close up
11hAn international team of researchers led by Michigan State University's Morteza Mahmoudi has developed a new method to better understand how nanomedicines—emerging diagnostics and therapies that are very small yet very intricate—interact with patients' biomolecules.
Microbes fuelled by wind-blown mineral dust melt the Greenland ice sheet
11hScientists have identified a key nutrient source used by algae living on melting ice surfaces linked to rising sea levels.The Greenland ice sheet—the second largest ice body in the world after the Antarctic ice sheet—covers almost 80% of the surface of Greenland. Over the last 25 years, surface melting and water runoff from the ice sheet has increased by about 40%.The international research team,
Bank of England criticised for financing carbon-intensive firms
12hMPs criticise the Bank of England for providing financial help without attaching environmental strings.
US stocks waver as tech earnings loom
12hConcerns over lockdowns and vaccine rollouts hold back economically-sensitive stocks
Global ice loss increases at record rate
12hThe rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet is speeding up, according to new research. And the findings also reveal that the Earth lost 28 trillion tonnes of ice between 1994 and 2017 – equivalent to a sheet of ice 100 metres thick covering the whole of the UK.
Global ice loss increases at record rate
12hThe rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet is speeding up, according to new research.
Texas coast uses Christmas trees to rebuild storm-ravaged dunes
12hToni Capretta stands on a patch of Texas's Gulf coast where just seven months earlier the dunes were nearly her height. Now they are gone.
SpaceX rocket deploys record-setting cargo
12hSpaceX on Sunday launched its Falcon 9 rocket carrying a record number of satellites on board, the private space company said.
Starwatch: follow the moon to the Winter Hexagon
13hA fun asterism containing stars from six constellations will have you ranging across the sky The moon will guide you to a fun asterism this week called the Winter Hexagon. Asterisms are patterns made by connecting stars, whereas constellations are the areas of the sky that contain the asterisms. Continue reading…
'No more monkey selfies': scientists told images could drive illegal pet trade
13hNew guidelines say pictures posted on social media by primatologists and researchers can inadvertently damage conservation efforts Celebrity primatologists and scientists have been urged not to post selfies with chimpanzees, orangutans and other primates on social media to help conservation efforts for threatened species. Cuddling baby monkeys on camera and sharing Instagram posts interacting wit
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Study demonstrates interconnectedness of Arctic and North Pacific on multimillennial timescales
13hArctic sea ice is rapidly diminishing due to global warming, and scientists have found that sea ice dynamics have a big impact on circulation and precipitation patterns in Arctic Alaska, which lies at a climatological crossroads between the Arctic and North Pacific Oceans. Recent studies—most of which focus on current trends in the region and on what will happen in the future—have shown that circu
Kronik: Vi undervurderer temperatur- og klimaeffekter af metanudledninger
13hDer er en fastgroet blind vinkel i den måde, vi regner metan om til CO2-ækvivalenter på. Som et resultat heraf træffes mange beslutninger på et mangelfuldt og uhensigtsmæssigt vidensgrundlag. Vi risikerer dermed at accelerere klimaforandringerne og modarbejde samfundets bæredygtige omstilling. Em…
All science denial is a form of conspiracy theory
13hRegular readers of this blog know that many forms of quackery and science denial have conspiracy theories associated with them, but a further examination suggests that all forms of science denial are a form of conspiracy theory. In the middle of a deadly pandemic, science denial represents a form of conspiracy theory with potentially deadly consequences. The post first appeared on Science-Based
Can you solve it? Irresistibly small and intolerably cute
14hThe joy of micro puzzles UPDATE: Read the solutions here. Today's puzzles are bijoux. Petite. Bite-sized. They are the canapés of the conundrum world, and so deliciously moreish you will devour them all. They come in two types, and I have included six of one, and half a dozen of the other. First up: 'equatum' puzzles, devised by Justin Roughley. These are beautifully elegant number puzzles in whi
The information warriors fighting 'robot zombie army' of coronavirus sceptics
14hThe Anti-Virus website takes on figures like Toby Young and Allison Pearson – and its creators think it has them on the run Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Sometimes, Stuart Ritchie feels like he's being pursued by an army of smiley faces. The lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London, is not delusional: instead, an
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14hEn myt En förhållandevis modern myt som verkar har växt i omfattning de senaste åren är den om att kroppen behöver avgiftas med jämna mellanrum för att vi ska må … Continued Inlägget dök först upp på Vetenskap och Folkbildning .
Up to 1 in 5 Adults Faces Mental Health Problems in Middle Age, Study Finds
15hWe need to talk about this.
Black Holes Could Get So Humongous, Astronomers Came Up With a New Size Category
15hWho knows what else is out there.
Doctoral student leads paleoclimate study of precipitation and sea ice in Arctic Alaska
16hPhD candidate Ellie Broadman of Northern Arizona University's School of Earth and Sustainability developed and led a study in Arctic Alaska to investigate sea ice dynamics and their impact on circulation and precipitation patterns in Arctic Alaska on a long-term basis. She is the lead author on a paper detailing her team's findings, "Coupled impacts of sea ice variability and North Pacific atmosph
Women influenced coevolution of dogs and humans
16hA cross-cultural analysis found several factors may have played a role in building the relationship between humans and dogs, including temperature, hunting and surprisingly – gender. The analysis used ethnographic information from 144 traditional, subsistence-level societies from all over the globe. People were more likely to regard dogs as a type of person if the dogs had a special relationship w
Efficient solid-state depolymerization of waste PET
16hDespite significant methodological and technological advancements in chemical recycling of synthetic polymers, an effective mechanochemical PET degradation has not yet been described in the scientific literature, until now! Vjekoslav trukil from the Rudjer Boskovic Institute (RBI), Zagreb, Croatia, found that the challenging breakdown of waste PET under ambient conditions of temperature and press
Fine tuning first-responder immune cells may reduce TBI damage
16hImmediately after a traumatic brain injury and as long as one year later, there are increased levels of immune cells called ILCs in the brain promoting inflammation, which can worsen brain damage, scientists report. They also report for the first time that the cell energy sensor AMPK is a brake that can stop what becomes a chronic state of destructive inflammation driven by these ILCs, or innate l
Childhood cancer survivors are not more likely to terminate their pregnancies
16hStudy finds they have a reduced likelihood of becoming pregnant, however.
Mexico's Covid-sceptic president tests positive
17hAndrés Manuel López Obrador met business leaders and toured country before announcing infection
A bracing collection of salvos on the 'new Great Depression'
17hAn enjoyable, if unduly pessimistic, forecast on the post-pandemic economy
Cambridge quantum computing start-up targets global expansion
17hRiverlane aiming to lead advances in cutting edge technology
Global coronavirus report: Mexico's president tests positive; Joe Biden to reinstate travel bans
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López Obrador to speak to Putin about obtaining Russian vaccine; Biden to include South Africa in restrictions for non-US travellers Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Mexico's president, Andrés Manuel López Obrado – who has long been accused of complacency in his approach to the pandemic – has tested positive for Covid-19 and is undergoing treatment with mild symptoms,
Støttepartier om fortsat masselogning: Regeringen har et "anderledes" syn på frihed
18hJustitsminister Nick Hækkerup (S) har ved flere lejligheder sagt, at overvågning giver danskerne frihed. Det er hans støttepartier ikke helt enige med ham i.
Professor: »Vi kender ikke virussens styrke, før vi har vaccineret«
18hPLUS. Det sker typisk for 5 procent af varianterne, at de med tiden vil gennemgå en yderligere selektion, som vaccinen ikke dækker
One of The Largest Whale Carcasses Ever Found Has Washed Up in Italy
20hAuthorities don't know what killed it.
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How Space Became the Next 'Great Power' Contest Between the U.S. and China
20hThe Biden administration faces not only waves of Chinese antisatellite weapons but a history of jumbled responses to the intensifying threat.
Continued strict control measures needed to reduce new COVID-19 strains
21hA group of scientists is calling on governments to consider the continued use of strict control measures as the only way to reduce the evolution and spread of new COVID-19 variants. The experts in evolution, virology, infectious disease and genomics warn that while governments are negotiating a 'precarious balance' between saving the economy and preventing COVID-19 fatalities, stronger action now
The Lancet: World failing to address health needs of 630 million women and children affected by armed conflict
21hArmed conflicts are becoming increasingly complex and protracted and a growing threat to humanitarian access and the delivery of essential health services, affecting at least 630 million women and children–over 8% of the world's population–in 2017, according to a new four-paper Series exposing the far-reaching effects of modern warfare on women's and children's health, published today in The Lan
Why Are New SARS-CoV-2 Variants Spreading So Dramatically Around The World?
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No more needles for diagnostic tests?
23hMedical researchers have developed a biosensing microneedle patch that can be applied to the skin, capture a biomarker of interest and, thanks to its unprecedented sensitivity, allow clinicians to detect its presence.
Wet and wild: There's lots of water in the world's most explosive volcano
23hConditions inside the Shiveluch volcano include roughly 10%-14% water by weight (wt%), according to new research. Most volcanoes have less than 1% water. For subduction zone volcanoes, the average is usually 4%, rarely exceeding 8 wt%, which is considered superhydrous.
New technique builds super-hard metals from nanoparticles
23hResearchers have shown a way to make bulk metals by smashing tiny metal nanoparticles together, which allows for customized grain structures and improved mechanical and other properties.
Regulating the ribosomal RNA production line
23hThe enzyme that makes RNA from a DNA template is altered to slow the production of ribosomal RNA (rRNA), the most abundant type of RNA within cells, when resources are scarce and the bacteria Escherichia coli needs to slow its growth.
Possible new combo therapy for head and neck cancer
23hResearchers have tested a new combination therapy in animal models to see if they could find a way to make an already effective treatment even better. Since they're using a Food and Drug Administration-approved drug to do it, this could help people sooner than later.
Climate and carbon cycle trends of the past 50 million years reconciled
23hOceanographers fully reconciled climate and carbon cycle trends of the past 50 million years — solving a controversy debated in the scientific literature for decades.
Exercising muscle combats chronic inflammation on its own
23hBiomedical engineers have demonstrated that human muscle has an innate ability to ward off damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised. The discovery was made possible through the use of lab-grown, engineered human muscle, demonstrating the potential power of the first-of-its-kind platform in such research endeavors.
Tiny particles that seed clouds can form from trace gases over open sea
23hNew results from an atmospheric study over the Eastern North Atlantic reveal that tiny aerosol particles that seed the formation of clouds can form out of next to nothingness over the open ocean. The findings will improve how aerosols and clouds are represented in models that describe Earth's climate so scientists can understand how the particles — and the processes that control them — might hav
Geographic factors that affect HPV vaccination rates
23hA team of researchers have conducted the first-ever systematic review of area-level data reported in the United States between 2006 and 2020 to determine how geography, neighborhoods and sociodemographic factors impact HPV vaccination rates among adolescents and young adults.
New maintenance treatment for acute myeloid leukemia prolongs the lives of patients
23hPatients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the most common form of acute leukemia in adults, that has gone into remission following initial chemotherapy remain in remission longer and have improved overall survival when they are given a pill form of the cancer drug azacitidine as a maintenance treatment, according to a randomized, international phase 3 clinical trial.
Student uses zebrafish to study spinal deformities
23hMolecular developmental biologists used zebrafish embryos to study a gene mutation that causes scoliosis, a sideways curvature of the spine that typically occurs in humans just before puberty.
AI trained to read electric vehicle charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps
23hAlthough electric vehicles that reduce greenhouse gas emissions attract many drivers, the lack of confidence in charging services deters others. Building a reliable network of charging stations is difficult in part because it's challenging to aggregate data from independent station operators. But now, researchers have developed an AI that can analyze user reviews of these stations, allowing it to
Lack of sleep, stress can lead to symptoms resembling concussion
23hA new study suggests that a lot of people might be going through life with symptoms that resemble concussion – a finding supporting researchers' argument that athletes recovering from a brain injury should be assessed and treated on a highly individualized basis.
Plant genome editing expanded with newly engineered variant of CRISPR-Cas9
23hScientists have created a newly engineered variant of the famed gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas9. SpRY removes the barriers of what can and can't be targeted for gene editing, making it possible for the first time to target nearly any genomic sequence in plants for potential mutation.
Highly efficient grid-scale electricity storage at fifth of cost
23hResearchers have found a way to enhance hybrid flow batteries and their commercial use. The new approach can store electricity in these batteries for very long durations for about a fifth the price of current technologies, with minimal location restraints and zero emissions.
Depression in new fathers connected to relationship insecurities
23hBecoming a parent often brings great joy, but not always. Parenthood also entails challenges, stress and, for some people, it can trigger depression. A new study shows that male postnatal depression is more common in men who are insecure in their relationship with their partner.
Single atoms as a catalyst: Surprising effects ensue
1dCatalysts are getting smaller – 'single-atom' catalysts are the logical end point of this downsizing. However, individual atoms can no longer be described using the rules developed from larger pieces of metal, so the rules used to predict which metals will be good catalysts must be revamped – this has now been achieved. As it turns out, single atom catalysts based on much cheaper materials might b
Fungi strengthen plants to fend off aphids
1dResearchers have demonstrated that unique fungi strengthen the 'immune systems' of wheat and bean plants against aphids. Fungi enter and influence the amount of a plant's own defenses, resulting in fewer aphids. The results could serve to reduce agricultural insecticide use.
Coronavirus latest: US states report 8-week low in new cases as Mexican leader tests positive
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Wondering How To Stop Snoring Without Invasive Masks or Tubes? Here's Your Answer.
1dIf you clicked on this article, you're probably wondering how to stop snoring. Well, you're far from alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 90-million Americans report that they occasionally lose sleep due to snoring. Another 37 million report losing sleep from it on a regular basis. Given those staggering statistics, it should come as no surprise that there are over 300 different pat
Chips, slik og is bliver flået ned fra hylderne, efter hash er blevet lovligt i USA
1dDe første gange, du ryger hash, bliver du sulten, men med tiden falder din appetit.
Farm Protests in India Are Writing the Green Revolution's Obituary
1dThe country's agricultural transformation of the mid-20th century left a legacy of inequity — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
No Trees Harmed: MIT Aims to One Day Grow Your Kitchen Table in a Lab
1dYou've likely heard the buzz around lab-grown (or cultured) meat. We can now take a few cells from a live animal and grow those cells into a piece of meat. The process is kinder to animals, consumes fewer resources, and has less environmental impact. MIT researchers will soon publish a paper describing a proof-of-concept for lab-grown plant tissues, like wood and fiber, using a similar approach.
Cabinet divided on tighter quarantine rules for UK arrivals
1dSplit over blanket or targeted curbs on people coming from abroad to halt spread of Covid variants
Fauci on What Working for Trump Was Really Like
1dFrom denialism to death threats, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci describes a fraught year as an adviser to President Donald J. Trump on the Covid-19 pandemic.
How to knit your own Bernie mittens
1dIf you want to make cozy, patterned mittens, you've got to start with cozy, single-colored mittens. (Sandra Gutierrez G./) Knitting anything that is not a scarf or a beanie can be utterly intimidating, but I swear to you—mittens are not as hard as you think. This project is fast and simple, though it does require some basic knowledge of knitting stitches and terms. What's great about it is that n
Hedge fund Element warns of deep economic blow from new virus strain
1dEurope's investors and policymakers should cut forecasts, says fund's head of markets
How We Can Deal with 'Pandemic Fatigue'
1dThe first step is to understand that it's not just about exhaustion or tiredness or depleting a mental resource — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How We Can Deal with 'Pandemic Fatigue'
1dThe first step is to understand that it's not just about exhaustion or tiredness or depleting a mental resource — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Elon Musk's $100 million promise for the best carbon capture tech
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A closer look at the AI Incident Database of machine learning failures – Avoiding failures from the past in the future
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MIT and Harvard University researchers are building customized "brains" for robots in an attempt to make them faster, stronger and more aware of their surroundings. Robomorphic computing could 'unlock exciting behaviours', says Boston Dynamics engineer
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Nature: Restoring Vision by recovering epigenetic information. A major milestone for curing aging.
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Swiss researchers develop new metamaterial that offers reprogrammable properties
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Chipmaking is being redesigned. Effects will be far-reaching
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Electric car batteries with 5-minute charging times produced
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Biomolecule NAD+ can restore age related muscle deterioration
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What If All the Sun's Energy Was Used for Earth? Dyson Sphere Around the Sun
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Experienced well-being rises with income, even above $75,000 per year
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No more needles – Engineers developed a microneedle patch that can be applied to the skin, capture a biomarker of interest and allow clinicians to detect its presence. It is low cost, easy for clinicians or patients themselves to use, and nearly pain-free.
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Covid shows that ageing is like a disease — we should treat it accordingly
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New technique builds super-hard metals from nanoparticles
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Mars 2117 – Emirates' grand plan for Martian cities, Prototype Mars city to be tested in desert.
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Hydrogen is going to take 25% of all oil demand by 2050, Bank of America analyst says
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Lyft Test Program Offers Drivers More Rides In Exchange For 10% Pay Cut – Lyft Calls Its Feature "Priority Mode." Drivers Call It "Poverty Mode."
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Research on COVID-19 vaccination technology could lead to HIV, cancer vaccines
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Danske Tommy hjælper FBI med at fange oprørere fra stormløbet mod Kongressen
1dTeknisk kiks fra det sociale medie Parler giver internetdetektiver masser af information om oprørerne.
Shift in caribou movements may be tied to human activity
1dHuman activities might have shifted the movement of caribou in and near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to scientists who tracked them using isotopic analysis from shed antlers. The study is timely given the auction this year of oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Indigenous Alaskans opposed the leases, arguing development could disrupt the migration of caribo
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