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'Astounding' Roman statues unearthed at Norman church ruins on route of HS2
11hHeads of man, woman and child found on site of Stoke Mandeville church built in 1080 and abandoned 800 years later Roman statues of a man, woman and child have been uncovered by archaeologists at an abandoned medieval church on the route of the HS2 high-speed railway. The discovery was "utterly astounding", according to Rachel Wood, the lead archaeologist at the site in Stoke Mandeville, Buckingh
Vaccinplåster på försök nästa år
16hSpruträdda kan snart få det betydligt lättare att ta vaccin. Inom en snar framtid kan den traditionella metoden med nålar ersättas med ett plåster som slussar ner vaccinet genom huden, tror forskare.
Stigmatisering er stadig et problem for hiv-smittede: Jens følte sig farlig ved lægen
15hEn stor del af sundhedsansatte mangler grundlæggende viden om hiv, indikerer undersøgelse.
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22hMelbourne and Victoria's regions reunited and major events to be held at Flemington Racecourse and Sidney Myer Music Bowl Victorian Covid restrictions: what rules and regulations have changed? Vaccine rollout tracker ; cases and data tracker Biden admits to Macron the US was 'clumsy' in Aukus submarine deal Get our free news app ; get our morning email briefing There have been 236 new locally-acq
Is it worth trying to sway the most staunch climate deniers?
22hThanks to algorithms that learn about social media users' content preferences, Facebook timelines, Twitter feeds, suggested YouTube videos, and other news streams can look startlingly different from one person's online account to the next. Media and communication experts often wrestle with how to rein in the forces that further polarize people with different views, especially people who sit on opp
A better way to raise chickens for low-intensity, small stakeholders
23hHow can rural producers in Rwanda better produce chicken for both household consumption and profit? University of Tennessee researchers are suggesting a hybrid model for the Rwandan broiler industry, among other improvements, in a new journal article.
Morro Bay seagrass loss causes change in fish populations
23hThe loss of seagrass habitat caused a dramatic shift in fish species in Morro Bay. Areas once covered with lush seagrass meadows and unique fish species are now home to muddy-seafloor-loving flatfish, according to a paper by Cal Poly researchers published in the October 2021 print edition of Estuaries and Coasts.
FDA approves BioNTech/Pfizer jab for 5 to 11-year-olds
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US expected to become first country to authorise vaccine for younger children
This squirrel watches its neighbor's back
23hUnlike meerkats that take individual turns watching for predators while the rest forage, Barbary ground squirrels found off the coast of Africa stand sentry together — a behavior called synchronous vigilance, according to a new study.
Harvard Student Strike a Warning to University
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23hHarvard THE Strike
Graduate students planned a three-day-long strike to demand fair pay, union security, and improved protections against sexual harassment and discrimination. If an agreement isn't met, the union says they may strike longer, potentially disrupting university research.
Play Hundreds Of Retro Video Games With 59% Off This Mini Gaming Console
23hThese days, you can play modern video games in a car's dashboard , but it wasn't so long ago that video games were confined to huge bulky consoles in the den. If you're missing that feeling of playing a 2D classic on the rug downstairs, the Mini Game Entertainment System with 620 Built-In Classic Games brings back that feeling, in a much smaller package. The Feeling You Remember As you can see ab
Man Who Coined the Term "Cyberspace" Says He Can't Send Emails
23hEmailmancer Influential sci-fi author William Gibson, widely credited with coining the term "cyberspace" and imagining an ahead-of-its time vision of the internet back in his 1984 novel "Neuromancer," is having computer trouble. "Current contact info," he tweeted today . "If you email me, I receive it, but a glitch is making it impossible for me to email you my reply. If you text me at my usual n
Treatments for Disease Pandemics
23hResearchers develop new vaccines and therapeutics to combat the spread of infectious diseases.
Innovative chip resolves quantum headache
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23hQuantum Caltech Amazon
Quantum physicists are reporting an international achievement for Denmark in the field of quantum technology. By simultaneously operating multiple spin qubits on the same quantum chip, they surmounted a key obstacle on the road to the supercomputer of the future. The result bodes well for the use of semiconductor materials as a platform for solid-state quantum computers.
A Double-Edged Sword: When the Immune System Turns Against Us
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1dImmunotherapy Cancer Cells
Klaus Ley and Neeloffer Mookherjee will explore the relationships between inflammation, autoimmunity, and pathology.
Drones show promise in speeding up communication with underwater robots for ocean surveys
1dResearchers have investigated the performance capability of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as a communication platform with autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for ocean and seafloor monitoring research. Studies suggest that UAVs exhibit suitable communication performance for underwater measurement up to approximately 1 km from the shore, owing to their operation speed, robust hovering control,
Two provably consistent divide-and-conquer clustering algorithms for large networks [Applied Mathematics]
1dIn this article, we advance divide-and-conquer strategies for solving the community detection problem in networks. We propose two algorithms that perform clustering on several small subgraphs and finally patch the results into a single clustering. The main advantage of these algorithms is that they significantly bring down the computational cost…
MDM2, MDMX, and p73 regulate cell-cycle progression in the absence of wild-type p53 [Cell Biology]
1dThe p53 tumor suppressor protein, known to be critically important in several processes including cell-cycle arrest and apoptosis, is highly regulated by multiple mechanisms, most certifiably the Murine Double Minute 2–Murine Double Minute X (MDM2–MDMX) heterodimer. The role of MDM2–MDMX in cell-cycle regulation through inhibition of p53 has been well…
Power spectra reveal distinct BOLD resting-state time courses in white matter [Neuroscience]
1dAccurate characterization of the time courses of blood-oxygen-level–dependent (BOLD) signal changes is crucial for the analysis and interpretation of functional MRI data. While several studies have shown that white matter (WM) exhibits distinct BOLD responses evoked by tasks, there have been no comprehensive investigations into the time courses of spontaneous…
Yersiniabactin contributes to overcoming zinc restriction during Yersinia pestis infection of mammalian and insect hosts [Microbiology]
1dYersinia pestis causes human plague and colonizes both a mammalian host and a flea vector during its transmission cycle. A key barrier to bacterial infection is the host's ability to actively sequester key biometals (e.g., iron, zinc, and manganese) required for bacterial growth. This is referred to as nutritional immunity….
SARS-CoV-2 evolution in animals suggests mechanisms for rapid variant selection [Microbiology]
1dSARS-CoV-2 spillback from humans into domestic and wild animals has been well documented, and an accumulating number of studies illustrate that human-to-animal transmission is widespread in cats, mink, deer, and other species. Experimental inoculations of cats, mink, and ferrets have perpetuated transmission cycles. We sequenced full genomes of Vero cell–expanded…
Demonstration of the role of cell wall homeostasis in Staphylococcus aureus growth and the action of bactericidal antibiotics [Microbiology]
1dBacterial cell wall peptidoglycan is essential, maintaining both cellular integrity and morphology, in the face of internal turgor pressure. Peptidoglycan synthesis is important, as it is targeted by cell wall antibiotics, including methicillin and vancomycin. Here, we have used the major human pathogen Staphylococcus aureus to elucidate both the cell…
Mammalian sperm hyperactivation regulates navigation via physical boundaries and promotes pseudo-chemotaxis [Developmental Biology]
1dMammalian sperm migration within the complex and dynamic environment of the female reproductive tract toward the fertilization site requires navigational mechanisms, through which sperm respond to the tract environment and maintain the appropriate swimming behavior. In the oviduct (fallopian tube), sperm undergo a process called "hyperactivation," which involves switching from…
Fevers and the social costs of acute infection in wild vervet monkeys [Environmental Sciences]
1dFevers are considered an adaptive response by the host to infection. For gregarious animals, however, fever and the associated sickness behaviors may signal a temporary loss of capacity, offering other group members competitive opportunities. We implanted wild vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) with miniature data loggers to obtain continuous measurements of…
Serum apolipoprotein A-I depletion is causative to silica nanoparticles-induced cardiovascular damage [Environmental Sciences]
1dThe rapid development of nanotechnology has greatly benefited modern science and engineering and also led to an increased environmental exposure to nanoparticles (NPs). While recent research has established a correlation between the exposure of NPs and cardiovascular diseases, the intrinsic mechanisms of such a connection remain unclear. Inhaled NPs can…
Conformation-sensitive antibody reveals an altered cytosolic PAS/CNBh assembly during hERG channel gating [Biochemistry]
1dThe human ERG (hERG) K+ channel has a crucial function in cardiac repolarization, and mutations or channel block can give rise to long QT syndrome and catastrophic ventricular arrhythmias. The cytosolic assembly formed by the Per-Arnt-Sim (PAS) and cyclic nucleotide binding homology (CNBh) domains is the defining structural feature of…
Configurational fingerprints of multicellular living systems [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
1dCells cooperate as groups to achieve structure and function at the tissue level, during which specific material characteristics emerge. Analogous to phase transitions in classical physics, transformations in the material characteristics of multicellular assemblies are essential for a variety of vital processes including morphogenesis, wound healing, and cancer. In this…
Live agent preference and social action monitoring in the macaque mid-superior temporal sulcus region [Neuroscience]
1dMentalizing, the ability to infer the mental states of others, is a cornerstone of adaptive social intelligence. While functional brain mapping of human mentalizing has progressed considerably, its evolutionary signature in nonhuman primates remains debated. The discovery that the middle part of the macaque superior temporal sulcus (mid-STS) region has…
Kinetic proofreading of lipochitooligosaccharides determines signal activation of symbiotic plant receptors [Plant Biology]
1dPlants and animals use cell surface receptors to sense and interpret environmental signals. In legume symbiosis with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, the specific recognition of bacterial lipochitooligosaccharide (LCO) signals by single-pass transmembrane receptor kinases determines compatibility. Here, we determine the structural basis for LCO perception from the crystal structures of two lysin…
The middle cingulate cortex and dorso-central insula: A mirror circuit encoding observation and execution of vitality forms [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences]
1dActions with identical goals can be executed in different ways (gentle, rude, vigorous, etc.), which D. N. Stern called vitality forms [D. N. Stern, Forms of Vitality Exploring Dynamic Experience in Psychology, Arts, Psychotherapy, and Development (2010)]. Vitality forms express the agent's attitudes toward others. In a series of fMRI…
Accurate model of liquid-liquid phase behavior of intrinsically disordered proteins from optimization of single-chain properties [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
1dMany intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) may undergo liquid–liquid phase separation (LLPS) and participate in the formation of membraneless organelles in the cell, thereby contributing to the regulation and compartmentalization of intracellular biochemical reactions. The phase behavior of IDPs is sequence dependent, and its investigation through molecular simulations requires protein models..
Flexible complementary circuits operating at sub-0.5 V via hybrid organic-inorganic electrolyte-gated transistors [Chemistry]
1dElectrolyte-gated transistors (EGTs) hold great promise for next-generation printed logic circuitry, biocompatible integrated sensors, and neuromorphic devices. However, EGT-based complementary circuits with high voltage gain and ultralow driving voltage (<0.5 V) are currently unrealized, because achieving balanced electrical output for both the p- and n-type EGT components has not been…
Mammalian face as an evolutionary novelty [Evolution]
1dThe anterior end of the mammalian face is characteristically composed of a semimotile nose, not the upper jaw as in other tetrapods. Thus, the therian nose is covered ventrolaterally by the "premaxilla," and the osteocranium possesses only a single nasal aperture because of the absence of medial bony elements. This…
Phase separation in the outer membrane of Escherichia coli [Biophysics and Computational Biology]
1dGram-negative bacteria are surrounded by a protective outer membrane (OM) with phospholipids in its inner leaflet and lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in its outer leaflet. The OM is also populated with many β-barrel outer-membrane proteins (OMPs), some of which have been shown to cluster into supramolecular assemblies. However, it remains unknown how…
Concept2 RowErg review
1dRobust and reliable, the Concept2 RowErg (formerly called the Concept2 Model D) deserves its reputation as one of the world's most popular rowing machines
Flying Solo: Parthenogenesis Discovered in California Condors
1dGenetic analyses uncover asexual reproduction by two female California condors despite access to fertile mates.
Same RNA Acts in Neurodegeneration and Cancer
1dThe long noncoding RNA MINCR, implicated in ALS and Alzheimer's disease as well as several types of cancer, appears to function differently when present at high versus low levels.
UK speeds up Covid booster rollout in care homes
1dWait time for residents cut from six to five months as ministers look to accelerate programme for third jabs with infection rates at high levels
Best All-in-One Printer to Meet Your Work-From-Home Needs
1dIf you're working from a home office or, well, an office-office, a printer is still a must-buy gadget. While 3D printers offer more creative possibility, all-in-one printers are a great blend of form and functionality, as a printer, scanner, copier, and sometimes a fax into one device. All-in-one printers are typically either use inkjet or laser technology, with the addition of a copier/scanner o
Oil Companies Will Be Subpoenaed After Historic Congressional Hearing
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1dExxon Democrats House
A House committee has been investigating the role fossil fuel companies have played in disseminating climate misinformation — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Linking the past and present: Reconstructing the dragonfly and damselfly family tree
1dResearchers used transcriptomics (a type of gene sequencing) calibrated using information from the fossil record to create the first phylogenetic reconstruction of the insect order Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), covering 105 species. This reconstruction of the evolutionary history allowed robust estimations of the species divergence time (or first appearance, around 200 million years ago)
Abdul Qadeer Khan (1936–2021)
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02997-3 Materials scientist behind Pakistan's nuclear-weapons business.
Author Correction: Association between the relative abundance of gastric microbiota and the risk of gastric cancer: a case-control study
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00573-3
Dogs can pick out individual words when we speak to them
1dInfants are able to identify individual words in continuous speech, even if they can't understand them – and now it seems dogs can as well
Researchers set 'ultrabroadband' record with entangled photons
1dResearchers take advantage of quantum entanglement to generate an incredibly large bandwidth using a thin-film nanophotonic device that could lead to advances in metrology, sensing and quantum networks for information processing and communications.
Meanders in river beds help the climate
1dRiver beds that can shift naturally are more efficient carbon sinks than straightened rivers.
Scientists eliminate key Alzheimer's feature in animal model
1dA study finds that changing the biochemistry of parts of brain cells abolished the formation of amyloid beta plaques in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The finding might eventually lead to treatments that prevent the memory-robbing condition in humans.
Blasting the 'zombie' out of water-saving tech
1dScientists suggest that reliance on modern irrigation technologies as a water-use efficiency strategy is a 'zombie idea' — one that persists no matter how much evidence is thrown against it. Technology adoption as a water-saving method for improving irrigation efficiency is ineffective, and can actually worsen water scarcity, according to researchers.
Uncovering how injury to the pancreas impacts cancer formation
1dPioneering research shows that acinar cells in the pancreas form new cell types to mitigate injury but are then susceptible to cancerous mutations.
Kolde kontanter eller fyreseddel: Kan udenlandske tiltag give flere vaccinerede i Danmark?
1dSundhedsministeren vil have flere vaccineret mod covid-19, hvis Danmark skal holdes åbent.
From Clowns to Buttons, These Weird Phobias Afflict Many People
1dIf you have a persistent fear of being buried alive, or clusters of holes, you're not alone. Nearly 20 million people in the U.S. have at least one phobia.
Inflation uncertainty highest in four decades
1dConsumer sentiment has remained virtually unchanged in the past three months, at levels comparable to the pandemic low point in April 2020, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers.
Extra hour for early voting an easy win in Texas, but some election reform measures draw mild support
1dThe majority of Texans support, at varying intensities, the newly enacted state laws aimed at reshaping elections in the state, according to a new five-year survey project from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs and Texas Southern University Jordan-Leland School of Public Affairs.
World Bank report recognises importance of measurement beyond GDP
1dThe World Bank's flagship report, The Changing Wealth of Nations/ for the first time emphasizes the importance of social capital to sustainability. By including the role of trust, social norms and community cohesiveness in securing a sustainable future, it represents a major advance in the international effort to go beyond GDP for the measurement of progress.
The Amazon is still burning. Can UN summit in Glasgow address such climate failures?
1dBy all measures, Giovane Garrido Mendonça should be a logger.
California lawmakers call for changes after Orange County oil spill
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1dCalifornia Orange County
Weeks after a massive oil spill marred the Orange County coast with significant environmental and economic damage, state lawmakers met in Sacramento on Thursday to demand that those responsible "be held accountable," with one legislator calling for an end to offshore drilling in California.
Unlocking molecular shape puzzles to build better chemosensors
1dWe live in times when technology has become a regular part of our lives. Besides many portable devices, smartphones or wrist-worn fitness trackers are equipped with sensors to measure health parameters like pulse or blood saturation with oxygen. The appearance of such devices on the market made our lives easier. It revolutionized medicine, enabling us to check even the glucose level at home.
New potential drug target for pneumonia
1dResearchers report that a recently discovered inflammatory mediator, interleukin-26, appears to have an important role in pneumonia and contribute to the killing of bacteria.
Drug-like molecule points to novel strategies for cancer therapy
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1dLike Strategies Cancer
A decade ago, genome sequencing revealed a big surprise: about 50 percent of human cancers are linked to mutations in what are known as epigenetic regulators, which control the activity of genes. Medical researchers have now developed a new drug-like molecule that can counteract the effects of mutated epigenetic regulators, which are known to drive certain types of cancer including lymphoma.
Can we defeat death? "The quest to make death optional — or at least meaningfully defer it beyond current norms — is no longer a fringe pursuit," Financial Times
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A Startup Is Creating Digital Human Servants to Work in the Metaverse
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New force of nature may have been discovered from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN
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Non-thermal atmospheric plasma stimulates new bone formation in critical bone defects of animal model
1dA recent project has revealed new bone formation in critical bone defects of an animal model with an exposure to a pencil-type non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma at surgery.
When you recommend someone for an opportunity, follow through
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-03004-5 Sponsoring someone is not a one-off act. Their success is your success, so support them throughout the process.
Common antidepressant slashes risk of COVID death
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02988-4 Fluvoxamine is both inexpensive and highly effective at preventing mild COVID-19 from turning severe.
Sparring Over Fauci Turns to Puppies
1dRight-wing backlash against National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases head Anthony Fauci intensified this week over an unexpected issue: beagle puppies. The dispute was sparked last Friday by a letter to Fauci from a bipartisan group of legislators, who criticized NIAID for using dogs in research.
Computational discovery of complex alloys could speed the way to green aviation
1dExperts have identified the way to tune the strength and ductility of a class of materials called high-entropy alloys. The discovery may help power-generation and aviation industry develop more efficient engines.
Lower antibiotic resistance in intestinal bacteria with forgotten antibiotic
1dA forgotten antibiotic, temocillin, led to lower selection of resistant bacteria than the standard treatment for febrile urinary tract infection. Thus, temocillin may be useful in treating severe urinary tract infections that give rise to fever, and contribute to a reduced spread of resistant bacteria in hospitals.
Researchers identify core genetic networks driving human embryonic stem cell behavior
1dResearchers uncovered key networks that simultaneously control pluripotency and readiness for cell death (apoptosis), helping to ensure optimal conditions for embryonic development. The study's findings offer new insights into cancer genetics and a novel approach for regenerative medicine research.
Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy
1dCerebral palsy (CP) affects around two out of every 1000 children born worldwide. Physical therapy is the foremost way of improving movement, balance, and posture in children with CP. Research has shown that hippotherapy, a form of physical therapy involving horse riding, is effective for treating CP. But how exactly does it help? In a recent study, researchers explore this question and provide in
New speed record set for measurements of water-air flows
1dFor the first time, researchers at D-BAUG have measured air-water flows with velocities exceeding 40 m/s. To this end, two challenging measurement campaigns were carried out in the tunnel spillway of a 225 m high dam, for which special probes first had to be developed. With the new data, existing design guidelines can be validated, and so-called scale effects can be assessed more accurately. This
Life on Mars? Implication from analog sites in Qaidam Basin, northwestern China
1dAstrobiology is a scientific field that studies the origin,evolution, and distribution of life and habitability in the universe. Mars is the most promising planet for the discovery of extraterrestrial life in the solar system; thus, exploration of Martian life and habitable environment have been a special focus in planetary science.
The crystal symmetry dependence of high-harmonic generation in monolayer dichalcogenides
1dThe light-matter interaction has long been one of the most advanced areas in physics. Recently, it has attracted more attentions due to the rapid development of ultra-short lasers, and a variety of ultra-fast phenomena have been experimentally achieved, including band structure, transition dipole moments, and Berry curvature.
Dadbod FTW, amirite? Dictionary adds hundreds of new words
1dDadbod, amirite, TBH and FTW are now dictionary-appropriate.
The goal in mind
1dScientists discover the brain's internal goal map enabling animals to navigate precisely to a chosen destination.
Gene signature identifies drivers of treatment resistance in metastatic breast cancer
1dA multi-institution team of researchers has discovered a genetic signature that can identify drivers of poor outcomes in advanced estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer, which could one day lead to personalized treatment for patients.
The early bird gets…the truffle? Birds hunt for fungi, too
1dScientists used to think that only mammals sought out truffles, but a new study shows that birds also pursue these underground fungi. The researchers collected the feces of two common ground-dwelling bird species in Patagonia and found they contained truffle DNA and viable truffle spores. The spread of truffles is important to the health of forest ecosystems, where truffle species and other mycorr
'Trade-offs' between wellbeing and resilience
1dThere can be 'trade-offs' between increasing human wellbeing and improving the resilience of societies and ecosystems, researchers say.
Lifting the veil over mysterious desert truffles: Terfezia's ecology and diversity towards cultivation
1dDeveloping below the soil surface, desert truffles are hard to find. Recently, researchers updated the number of known species of the desert truffle genus Terfezia occurring in Portugal from three to ten species. They thoroughly characterized their ecological preferences, adding new knowledge on Terfezia's cryptic lifestyle. These findings are of major importance, as desert truffles have a high ec
Behavioral synchronization in complex societies of feral horses
1dScientists used a drone and a multi-agent computerized system for complex social structure modeling to test, for example, whether individuals in a herd of feral horses synchronize according to their social network. For this hypothesis, two sub-models were created, one of which only takes into an account the same unit group members. The other sub-model applies to the entire herd. The simulation and
A new perspective on the journey to net-zero | Amina J. Mohammed
1dClimate action can be a vehicle to deliver dignity, opportunity and equality for all. UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed invites us to reimagine what the journey to net-zero could look like if we invest in people's climate efforts while prioritizing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals — a blueprint of interlinked global goals to protect humanity and our warming planet. "It's time to m
Kathryn Whitehead: How can we safely deliver vaccines to the right cells?
1dmRNA vaccines are groundbreaking—but the mRNA inside them is fragile. Kathryn Whitehead explains how scientists have created the right "packing material" to safely deliver these to the right cells. (Image credit: Bret Hartman/Bret Hartman / TED )
Author Correction: Redox status of cysteines does not alter functional properties of human dUTPase but the Y54C mutation involved in monogenic diabetes decreases protein stability
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-01241-2
Journal study suggests forcing open peer review could lead to more bias
1dAn entomologist at the University of Kentucky has found that requiring peer review reviewers to sign their names to their review comments could bias their results. In his paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, Charles Fox, describe how he studied peer-reviewed articles for one prominent journal and what he learned about the process.
How mining companies can better protect workers from injury and death
1dNew research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has identified some key causes of workplace fatalities in the Western Australian mining and resources sector, which could assist companies to reduce the number of workers injured on the job.
Advanced water treatment techniques will help ensure sustainability of global water supplies
1dAdvanced water cleaning techniques are needed to meet United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) and ensure our water supplies remain sustainable, say University of Sheffield researchers.
A new giant dataset tracks the societal factors that drove military technology
1dStarting around 3,000 years ago, a wave of innovation began to sweep through human societies around the globe. For the next millennium the continued emergence of new technologies had a dramatic effect on the course of human history.
Assembling materials using charged polymers
1dSoft matter can be found in many everyday materials, such as food, cosmetics, and the cells in our own bodies. The structure of these tiny, soft materials is determined by various interactions, one of which is electrostatic interaction. For his Ph.D. research, Christian Sproncken used electrostatic interactions to assemble soft materials into various structures consisting of charged polymer chains
Best air purifiers: The top-rated cleaners for improving the air quality in your home
1dThe best air purifiers will help you breathe cleaner air in your home.
Exploring the rise of emissions in the shadow of global climate negotiations
1dThis November, world leaders will meet once again to negotiate and discuss measures to address the global climate crisis. The question is, will COP26 in Glasgow make any difference? A recently published research article identifies key reasons behind the world's 30-year record of failure to bring down global emissions.
Climate change: We're acting, but are we making a difference?
1dIt's a big question: Is the world doing enough to adapt to the effects of climate change?
Runoff, sediment flux in High Mountain Asia could limit food, energy for millions
1dRivers flowing from the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding high Asian mountains which support one-third of the world's population have experienced rapid increases in annual water and sediment runoff since the 1990s, and the volume of sediment washed downstream could more than double by 2050 under the worst-case scenario, a team of scientists has found.
A novel way to generate visible light
1dVisible light is extremely important in nature. Seen by the human eye, it is the most intense light emitted by the sun to reach the earth's surface and is an essential element for fundamental biological processes underlying life. However, it is difficult to generate coherent visible light, like the light of a laser, that is intense for a short amount of time, in the order of the femtosecond.
Remind me, which Black Mirror episode was this from? Oh, nevermind… 🤖
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Why We Love Fall So Much
1dWe've conditioned ourselves into thinking change is fun — and packed the season with tons of nostalgia.
Keller Rinaudo: How can delivery drones save lives?
1dIn rural areas, basic health care can be out of reach. Keller Rinaudo founded Zipline, a delivery company that uses drones to deliver necessary medical supplies within hours, even minutes. (Image credit: Ryan Lash/Ryan Lash / TED)
Erika Hamden: What does it take to send a telescope into the stratosphere?
1dAstrophysicist Erika Hamden spent 10 years building FIREBall, a telescope that reaches the stratosphere and looks for clues to how stars form. Launching it was more challenging than she ever imagined. (Image credit: Ryan Lash/Ryan Lash / TED)
Integrated edge localized mode suppression and divertor power flux control for ITER
1dUsing Resonant Magnetic Perturbations (RMP), researchers led by Prof. Sun Youwen from the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences took the lead in demonstrating the integrated Edge Localized Mode (ELM) and divertor power flux control in target plasmas with parameters close to International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) high fusion gain (Q) operation.
High-resolution climate system model reproduces tropical cyclone activities better
1dTropical cyclones (TC) are extreme weather phenomena that feature intense wind speeds and heavy rainfall, causing severe economic losses and human casualties.
Study: Cutting carbon emissions and air pollution in cities has the potential to dramatically improve child health
1dImproved air quality in cities resulting from cutting carbon emissions could lead to large reductions in childhood asthma cases, premature births and incidences of babies born at an unhealthily low weight, according to a study carried out by researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
Severe heatwaves on the rise
1dExtreme heatwaves that may have happened once every decade are in danger of becoming an annual occurrence unless steps are taken to address climate change, a study suggests.
Study: Polluters sometimes game system to avoid penalties
1dLocal and state agencies generally monitor air quality on an intermittent schedule, such as once every six days, for example.
Jumping out of a Plane with DB Cooper's Parachute | Expedition Unknown
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Extremt mansideal bakom gängvåldet
1dEn stark maskulinitet där vapen och våld romantiseras är vanligt i kriminella gäng. Men ofta är denna machokultur en kompensation för ett tidigt utanförskap. Att jobba med manlig identitet kan vara en del av lösningen. Bilderna är medvetet förnedrande. Den unge mannen sitter på golvet i en lägenhet påtvingad typiska "kvinnokläder". Det var i april 2020 som rapparen Nils Grönberg, med artistnamnet
Researchers invent chemical reaction that could accelerate drug discovery
1dMedicines come from chemical reactions, and better chemical reactions lead to better medicines.
Tid i fly, biler og robotter skal tæmmes med datatrafik
1dPLUS. DTU forsker undersøger, hvordan man bedst synkroniserer tid på tværs af mange forbundne sensorer, aktuatorer og processorer.
COVID lockdowns gave some teen girls a break from stress
1dWhile lockdowns in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic were challenging for teen girls' mental health, they also offered a respite from their packed everyday lives. That's a warning sign for how stressful the lives of teens have become, researchers say. Even before the pandemic, experts sounded the alarm about teen mental health. "Over the last decade, we've been seeing these really skyrocket
When just a few termites take the bait, it kills the whole colony
1dLess is more when it comes to just how many subterranean termites have to eat a chemical known as a chitin synthesis inhibitor before the entire colony is eliminated, a study of 1.68 million termites shows. For the study, which appears in the Journal of Pest Science , researchers took a closer look at how much bait it takes to eliminate a subterranean colony. As a prominent industry standard used
The Moon and Your Mood
1dFor decades, we've heard that Earth's only satellite doesn't really impact human behavior. But new research says that it may.
Before Going Meta, Mark Zuckerberg Must Fix Facebook
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Plus: The great Pamela McCorduck, the future of Apple products, and yet another crazy weather event.
Facebook Teases New High-End 'Project Cambria' VR Headset
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1dFacebook Project Cambria
Facebook's current Oculus headsets clock in at much lower prices than the headsets of yesteryear, and yet they're still impressive pieces of hardware. However, the social media giant is working on a headset that isn't going to compete on price. The company teased the upcoming Project Cambria VR headset at the Connect conference, saying it will be a high-end experience rather than a replacement fo
EEG helps predict if treatment will benefit people with epilepsy
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1dRutgers Epilepsy Patients
Combining electroencephalogram data with clinical observations can help doctors to better determine if generalized epilepsy patients will respond to treatment, according to a new study. For the study researchers used a new statistical model that is 80% accurate in distinguishing between drug-resistant and drug-responsive generalized epilepsy. "Traditionally, we had few tools available to help us
Barbary ground squirrels look for predators together as a survival strategy
1dGround squirrels have few natural defenses against predators, so they rely on an early warning system to identify threats and alert others to run for cover.
Ancient genes vital for dolphin survival
1dAncient genes that predate the last Ice Age may be the key to survival, at least if you are a dolphin, according to new research led by the University of St Andrews.
Israel, touting technology, aims for zero emissions by 2050
1dIsrael said Friday its hope to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as thousands of protesters gathered in Tel Aviv to demand action ahead of next week's U.N. summit on climate change.
Proposed Centaur mission could catch comets in the act of formation
1dFrom Mercury to the depths of the distant Kuiper Belt, there aren't many unexplored corners of the solar system out there. One class of object, however, remains to be visited: the transitional Centaurs out beyond the orbit of Jupiter. Now, a new study from the University of Chicago recently accepted in The Planetary Science Journal looks at the feasibility of sending a mission by mid-century to in
Imported deforestation: How Europe contributes to tree loss worldwide
1dForest area is increasing in Europe, mainly because farms are getting fewer and smaller. This should be good news, but it must be put into perspective alongside the loss of forest that the EU's growing agricultural imports cause in third countries. We call this "imported deforestation."
What Kind of Problem is Global Warming
1dFraming is important, and often exists below our conscious awareness. If we are not even aware that we are framing an issue in a certain way, and that other framings are possible, this will influence our thinking in ways that we cannot anticipate or correct for. Sometimes a particular framing is deliberate, a strategy for propaganda and rhetorical advantage. This is often done in order to win a d
Identifying ways to make equestrian sport safer for horses and riders
1dIn the first study of horse falls in over 20 years, University of Bristol academics have identified some simple interventions to reduce the risk of injury in equestrian sport—making it safer for both horses and riders.
Peatlands protect against wildfire and flooding, but they're still under attack in Canada
1dWhen record-breaking wildfires in western Russia killed 65 people, injured 1,068, destroyed 3,500 homes and caused billions in damages in 2010, it was no longer business-as-usual in Russia's response to the impacts of climate change.
Studying Terfezia, the mysterious desert truffles, with an eye toward ecology and cultivation
1dIn a caring, symbiotic relationship, mycorrhizal fungi live and feed in the roots of specific plants, while providing water and nutrients to their "companion." In arid and semi-arid environments, mycorrhization processes are essential to the survival of both plants and fungi. Moreover, the fungus' hyphal network, which spreads within the soil connecting several plant individuals, is of utmost impo
How echolocation adapts to environments
1dEran Amichai, a postdoctoral fellow in ecology, evolution, environment and society, studies how echolocation signals differ within a population of big brown bats. Amichai records echolocation signals to identify specific bats, and then films the individuals in a large chamber with open and wooded areas to see whether the unique sensory signals are optimized for open or wooded environments.
Lithium metal batteries with diluted high concentration electrolytes to power the future
1dResearchers from Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology investigate the impact of high concentration electrolyte (HCE) dilution on lithium metal battery (LMB) cycling over a wide temperature. Their comprehensive study reveals that dilution of HCE significantly improves Li+ ion transport at lower temperatures and thermal stability of solid-electrolyte interface at higher temperatures,
Do wine judges give higher scores to wines made with less-known grape varieties?
1dAn analysis of almost 30,000 different wines shows that wine judges give higher scores to wines made with less well-known varieties of grape. Details of the study are reported in the International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business.
Including small, sharp landscape contrasts refines weather forecasts
1dBy leveraging a popular weather forecasting model, environmental engineers at Duke University have demonstrated that sharp contrasts in relatively small land features play an outsized role in local weather developments, which can in turn influence larger climate trends. The study indicates that the addition of such detailed data, which is currently overlooked in climate and weather forecast models
Climate Change Drives Escalating Drought
1dThe past two decades have seen some of the most extreme dry periods in U.S. history — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Are you really smart, or is it just Google?
1dThe ability to quickly google the answer to just about any question changes how people perceive their own intelligence, research finds. People lose sight of where their memory ends and where the internet begins, the findings indicate. "When we're constantly connected to knowledge, the boundaries between internal and external knowledge begin to blur and fade," says Adrian Ward, assistant professor
Farverig tegning af covid virker for beroligende på os
1dPLUS. Den verdenskendte 3D-tegning af coronavirus har ifølge spanske forskere en 'lav didaktisk værdi', og den udbredte brug i medierne under pandemien kan have påvirket befolkningens adfærd i den forkerte retning.
How We Detect Caramel Candy Scent
1dPinpointing the receptor responsible for the tasty treat's aroma underscores the importance of smell — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
PODCAST: Hvad er tid, og hvordan opfatter vi den?
1dEr tiden blot en illusion, eller er den en realitet i sig selv? Var blockchain bare en hype? Og spænder planen om energiøer i virkeligheden ben for udbygning af vindkraften? Lyt med i ugens Transformator.
Curbing fossil fuels and a look inside cells — the week in infographics
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02975-9 Nature highlights three key infographics from the week in science and research.
Beware of rainbows
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02961-1 The sacred and profane.
Author Correction: Oxygen-rich microporous carbons with exceptional hydrogen storage capacity
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26590-4
Fossilized Poop Shows How Ancient Dogs Adapted to People
1dMicrobe DNA trapped in 3,500-year-old fossils shows canine adaptation to agricultural diets — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Report by former Motherisk lab director of cocaine exposure in a child is subjected to an expression of concern
1dA pediatrics journal has issued an expression of concern for a 2007 paper by a group of Canadian researchers whose leader, Gideon Koren, resigned in 2015 under a cloud after concerns surfaced about the integrity of the data in hundreds of his published studies. Koren, once a prominent pediatrician and pharmacologist at the University of … Continue reading
How 'sleep misperception' fools people into thinking they don't sleep
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1dNight Sleep Study Heart
Nature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02942-4 Research on slumbering volunteers reveals the surprising stage when we feel most deeply asleep.
Kulturminister efter Facebook-afsløringer: »Det her er den vigtigste opgave på mit bord«
1dKulturminister Ane Halsboe-Jørgensen er overrasket over whistleblower Frances Haugens seneste afsløringer af, at Facebook tilsyneladende har ignoreret viden om, at virksomhedens platforme har skadelige effekter. Nu ser hun det som sin vigtigste opgave at gribe ind.
Kæmpe datasæt til AI-træning er fyldt med pornografi, vold og racisme
1dPLUS. Det er nemt at samle gigantiske datasæt, men det kan tage år at finde og fjerne deres problematiske indhold, advarer forskere.
Färre resistenta tarmbakterier med bortglömt antibiotikum
1dEtt bortglömt antibiotikum, temocillin, gav färre resistenta tarmbakterier jämfört med standardbehandling mot urinvägsinfektion med feber. Temocillin kan vara ett bra alternativ för behandling vid svår urinvägsinfektion och bidra till minskad spridning av resistenta bakterier på sjukhus. Den kliniska effekten var lika bra för temocillin som för standardbehandlingen med cefotaxim, och även biverkn
Værd at Vide: Mysteriet om søvnen
1dPLUS. Er søvn nødvendig, hvis hjernen ikke skal brænde sammen? Forskerne nærmer sig en forklaring, men der er stadig meget, de ikke ved eller kan forklare.
Enigmatic Falklands 'fox' might have hitched a ride with humans
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02946-0 Findings suggest that people lived on the islands earlier than thought — and could have imported the canid called the warrah.
All in the mind: what the placebo effect looks like in the brain
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02939-z When pain relief is expected, specific circuits in the brainstem become more active.
The faint little galaxies that could shed light on the early cosmos
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02943-3 Small galaxies seem to be forming stars the old-fashioned way: in splendid isolation.
Erfaren økonom bliver ny bestyrelsesformand for Epilepsihospitalet Filadelfia
1dEpidemihospitalet Filadelfia står over for et formandsskifte. Kjeld Møller Pedersen takker, efter 20 år som bestyrelsesmedlem og 14 år som bestyrelsesformand, af og giver stafetten videre. Afløseren er fundet indenfor hospitalets egne rækker.
Safety and efficacy of prophylactic tirofiban infusion for acute intracranial intraprocedural stent thrombosis
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00872-9
High-pressure thermal conductivity and compressional velocity of NaCl in B1 and B2 phase
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00736-2
The evaluation of novel oral vaccines based on self-amplifying RNA lipid nanparticles (saRNA LNPs), saRNA transfected Lactobacillus plantarum LNPs, and saRNA transfected Lactobacillus plantarum to neutralize SARS-CoV-2 variants alpha and delta
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00830-5
Chronic kidney disease and pregnancy outcomes
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00670-3
Screw stripping and its prevention in the hexagonal socket of 3.5-mm titanium locking screws
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00720-w
Patient-derived organoids as a platform for modeling a patient's response to chemoradiotherapy in esophageal cancer
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00706-8
Evaluation of cochlear implant electrode scalar position by 3 Tesla magnet resonance imaging
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00824-3
Grip strength as a predictor of depressive symptoms among vulnerable elderly Europeans with musculoskeletal conditions
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41598-021-00751-3
Author Correction: Berberine is an insulin secretagogue targeting the KCNH6 potassium channel
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26635-8
The importance of electrode interfaces and interphases for rechargeable metal batteries
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26481-8 Metal electrode interfaces and interphases are critical for the development of future high-energy metal batteries. Here, Dr Jelena Popovic-Neuber discusses the state of the art, issues and strategies to improve the stability of metal electrodes toward practical battery systems.
Enhanced on-chip phase measurement by inverse weak value amplification
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26522-2 Weak value amplification in a compact format can lead to improved measurement capabilities in practical applications. Here the authors demonstrate weak value amplification in an integrated photonic chip with a multimode interferometer.
Magnetic memory driven by topological insulators
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26478-3 It remains challenging to integrate topological insulators (TI) with magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJ) for spintronics applications. Here, the authors achieve a large tunneling magnetoresistance ratio and a low switching current density in a TI-MTJ device at room temperature, very promising for TI-driven magnet
Normal & reversed spin mobility in a diradical by electron-vibration coupling
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26368-8 In this manuscript, Negri, Zheng, Casado et al develop a stable and flexible diradical. Using a combination of experimental and theoretical techniques, they show how heating leads to change in the electronic and spin delocalizations ocurring between quinoidal and aromatic forms, and elucidate a unique spin-vi
Microglia-specific overexpression of α-synuclein leads to severe dopaminergic neurodegeneration by phagocytic exhaustion and oxidative toxicity
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26519-x Whether microglial activation constitutes a primary pathological event in synucleinopathies is not known. Here, the authors generated a mouse model over-expressing α-synuclein in microglial cells and found these mice developed progressive dopaminergic neuron degeneration and microglia developed a reactive, pr
Somatic driver mutation prevalence in 1844 prostate cancers identifies ZNRF3 loss as a predictor of metastatic relapse
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26489-0 Biomarkers of prostate cancer metastasis have been difficult to determine with confidence. Here the authors analyse mutation prevalence in 1844 prostate cancers and show that ZNRF3 loss is enriched in metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer and associated with metastasis of localized disease.
Subnanometer high-entropy alloy nanowires enable remarkable hydrogen oxidation catalysis
1dNature Communications, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/s41467-021-26425-2 High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have attracted increasing attention in diverse field. Here, the authors report PtRuNiCoFeMo HEA with enhanced activity, stability and preferable CO anti-poisoning in alkaline hydrogen oxidation reaction.
Klimaneutral plast er tættere på end hidtil antaget
1dPLUS. En gruppe forskere argumenter i en ny analyse for, at det vil være muligt at eliminere netto-klimapåvirkning fra plast i 2050.
Book Excerpt: Sounding the First Alarm on Covid-19
1dShanghai scientist Zhang Yongzhen faced an agonizing decision after his team mapped the genome of a mysterious new coronavirus from Wuhan. Each day the genetic information wasn't publicly available meant another day before tests for the infection could be developed, potentially jeopardizing global health.
Scientists join international push to ban harmful fisheries subsidies
1dThree hundred scientists from 255 institutions in 46 countries, including Professor Dirk Zeller and Ph.D. candidate Lincoln Hood from The University of Western Australia, are asking members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to ban harmful fisheries subsidies at the 12th Ministerial Conference to be held in Geneva, Switzerland next month.
For tribes, 'good fire' a key to restoring nature and people
1dElizabeth Azzuz stood in prayer on a Northern California mountainside, arms outstretched, grasping a handmade torch of dried wormwood branches, the fuel her Native American ancestors used for generations to burn underbrush in thick forest.
EU vil udskyde nye regler for udstyr til medicinske test
1dEU-Kommissionen foreslår en længere frist på forordningen om medicinsk udstyr til in-vitro-diagnostik, IVDR.
Brazil emissions rose in 2020 despite pandemic: study
1dBrazil's greenhouse gas emissions rose by 9.5 percent last year, mostly because of deforestation, a report said Thursday, making it one of the only major economies not to cut pollution as the pandemic hit.
Drought to downpour: California weather whiplash is climate change sentinel
1dIt had been completely dry in Sacramento for six months. Then the heavens opened and a record-breaking amount of rain fell in one day.
Hjemmetræning har positiv effekt for lungepatienter
1dNår personer med lungesygdomme træner i og omkring eget hjem, har det en positiv effekt, viser statusartikel. Reservelæge håber, at hjemmetræning kan være et tilbud til dem, der ikke er interesseret eller er forhindret i at deltage i strukturel rehabilitering.
Retspsykiatriske patienter får helende omgivelser
1dDet har været mere end ti år undervejs, men nu står den fysiske fremtid for retspsykiatrien i Roskilde klar, og i løbet af november flytter patienter fra det gamle Sct. Hans og Glostrup retspsykiatri ind i nybyggede omgivelser. Nybyggeriet skal blandt andet give bedre mulighed for rehabilitering og for at have en meningsfyldt hverdag under opholdet. Håbet er, at det betyder hurtigere bedring og k
AI Generates Hypotheses Human Scientists Have Not Thought Of – Machine-learning algorithms can guide humans toward new experiments and theories
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The #2 ranked Pentagon official Bemoans Pentagon's Excess Classification
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Klimatforskare fattar sig kort i ny skrift: "Allvarligt men inte kört"
1dInför klimatmötet COP26 i Glasgow som börjar på söndag ger Kungliga Vetenskapsakademien ut en enkel sammanfattning av läget, som är "allvarligt men inte kört". Sju klimatforskare förmedlar forskarsamhällets samlade kunskap på 15 sidor.
Don't Jump to Conclusions About So-Called TikTok Tics
1dA lot of people, even some experts, are making assumptions about so-called "TikTok tics" that might be inaccurate or even harmful for young people with Tourette syndrome. The post first appeared on Science-Based Medicine .
Region Nordjylland er førende i at tilbyde hjemmebehandling til patienter med lungesygdom
1dAalborg Universitetshospital har gode resultater med hjemmebehandling til patienter, der lider af lungesygdommen Alfa-1-antitrypsin-mangel. Målet er, at patienterne kan leve et så normalt liv som muligt trods sygdommen.
KU-fysikeres nye chip løser kvante-hovedpine
1dFysikere fra Københavns Universitet har gjort en ny dansk landvinding inden for kvanteteknologi….
Schneider Shorts 29.10.2021 – Down by Law
1dSchneider Shorts 29.10.2021 – fluvoxamine officially a COVID-19 game-changer, lab leak still just a conspiracy theory, Retraction Watchdogs catch a cheating student, papermill customers get sanctioned, and lawsuits everywhere: Sabatini sues Whitehead, Macchiarini trial begins in Sweden, Athira Pharma separates from cheating CEO while facing investor lawsuits, and Raoult finally facing criminal cha
Here's How Anesthesia Affects Your Brain
1dDespite its long history, scientists have only just begun to unravel the mysteries of sedation.
Glansbilledet af Doktor Hansen krakelerer
1dLEDER: Det er oplagt at spørge, hvor solidariteten er henne hos alle dem, der hylder glansbilledet af familielægen? Solidariteten med patienterne og med de læger, der skal dække de mindre attraktive områder?
En sundhedsreform med fokus på kvalitet, patientflow og ulighed, tak
1dSTIKPILLEN: Når alt kommer til alt, er det afgørende, at en ny sundhedsstruktur kan mindske den sociale og geografiske ulighed i sundhed, som vi har fået dokumenteret de seneste årtier.
Sagen om kræftudredning peger på tre ømme tæer i visionen om det nære sundhedsvæsen
1dKRONIK: Visionen er klar: Fremtidens sundhedsvæsen skal være nært, og den praktiserende læge skal spille en central rolle. Den aktuelle problematik om praktiserende lægers manglende adgang til diagnostiske undersøgelser til patienter med vage symptomer på kræft eller alvorlig sygdom viser imidlertid, at der er langt fra vision til virkelighed.
Topdirektører fra Roche og Biogen: Vi har brug for en ny demenshandlingsplan
1dDEBAT: Det går ikke godt nok på demensområdet. Hverken i forhold til opsporing, diagnosticering eller behandling. Så hvad sker der, når der i fremtiden kommer 50 pct. flere patienter med en demenssygdom? Der er behov for en ny handlingsplan for demens, så vi sammen kan håndtere udfordringerne, skriver de to adm. direktører for hhv. Roche Pharmaceuticals i Danmark og Biogen i et fælles debatindlæg.
The search for people who never get COVID
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02978-6 An international team of researchers wants to find people who are genetically resistant to SARS-CoV-2, in the hope of developing new drugs and treatments.
A Mars colony could be a hydrogen factory, providing propellant for the inner solar system. A new paper from Dr. Mikhail Shubov at the University of Massachusetts Lowell discusses just such an eventuality. Hydrogen is useful in myriad applications.
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Three Atoms Thick Black Phosphorus Material Allows Scientists to Control Light More Precisely Than Ever Before
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Sono Motors semi-solar powered car now has 15,000 Sion reservations valued at $385 million, SEV price increase to come
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The US Government announces funding for net-zero renewables-powered microgrids to respond to threats from climate change, cyberattacks & natural disasters.
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Blockchain giver mange løfter men få resultater
1dBlockchain-teknologien er udråbt til at skulle vende op og ned på verden. Men revolutionen lader vente på sig, og eksperter er uenige om teknologiens fremtid.
Serial radiation therapy is safe and effective as alternative treatment to systemic therapy for kidney cancer, study suggests
1dIn a new single-arm study, researchers reported that radiation therapy as monotherapy is a safe and effective noninvasive treatment for oligometastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC).
Microorganisms produce elemental carbon
1dCarbon occurs on the Earth in a variety of structures and forms. Elemental Carbon is usually formed under conditions of high pressure and temperature. Researchers have now, for the first time, identified microorganisms that produce elemental carbon.
For knee replacement patients, physical therapy reduces risk of chronic opioid use
1dEven low levels of physical therapy were associated with lower risk of chronic opioid use after total knee replacement. The team's analysis of over 67,000 patient records revealed that the longer a patient waits to start physical therapy, the greater the eventual odds of chronic opioid use.
Smart material switches between heating and cooling in minutes
1dEngineers have developed smart material technology that, with the flip of a switch, can alternate between harvesting heat from sunlight and allowing an object to cool. The window-like device has no moving parts and could be a boon for HVAC savings, potentially cutting energy usage by nearly 20% in the United States alone.
Scientists' fears of racial bias surge amid US crackdown on China ties
1dNature, Published online: 29 October 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-02976-8 Poll shows that researchers of Chinese descent worry about surveillance by the US government and have stepped back from collaborations in China.
Bagsiden: Farfars vindmåler til svæveflyvning
1dDer er ikke den store tvivl på Bagsiden: Farfar brugte sit apparat til at sikre optimale forhold for sin store hobby.
Unlocking the technology to produce unbreakable screens
1dCracked phone screens could become a thing of the past thanks to breakthrough research The researchers have unlocked the technology to produce next-generation composite glass for lighting LEDs and smartphone, television and computer screens. The findings will enable the manufacture of glass screens that are not only unbreakable but also deliver crystal clear image quality.
How legumes give oxygen to symbiotic bacteria in their roots
1dScientists discover the genetics inside legumes that control the production of an oxygen-carrying molecule, crucial to the plant's close relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The finding offers the potential to give other plants the ability to produce ammonia from bacteria — reducing the need for the fossil fuel-dependent and polluting practice of applying synthetic fertiliser to crops.
Structurally constrained effective brain connectivity
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Facial Action Coding System (FACS) Practice | Action Unit 5 (AU5)
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Sending up the bat signal on forest use by endangered species
1dDeep in an Indiana forest, a team of scientists skulked atop hillsides after dark. Carrying radios and antennas, they fanned out, positioning themselves on opposite ridges to wait and listen. Their quarry? Endangered Indiana bats and threatened northern long-eared bats.
Satellite images show positive impact of conservation efforts for China's coastal wetlands
1dAn international, interdisciplinary research team is using satellite images to measure the changes of coastal wetlands in China from the early 1980s to the present. The research team is also assessing the effects of conservation efforts on preserving and recovering these important ecosystems.
Warming climate will increase number of harmful algae blooms
1dA new study shows how changes in light conditions have a significant influence on the growth and impact of harmful algae blooms. The bottom line: a warming climate looks good for the growth of toxic algae and may disrupt other organisms that are part of the food web — whether they graze on this algae or are consumed by it.
Intriguing insect fossils preserved in amber
1dWhat zoologists have discovered in samples of ancient amber — insect larvae with unusual morphologies and larvae of early flying insects.
Technology's impact on worker well-being
1dIn the traditional narrative of the evolving 21st century workplace, technological substitution of human employees is treated as a serious concern, while technological complementarity — the use of automation and artificial intelligence to complement workers — is viewed as a good thing. But a new study tells a more nuanced story, demonstrating that the integration of automation and AI in the work
NASA Employee Says SpaceX's Starship Is About to Change Everything
1dNASA Jet Propulsion Lab system architect Casey Handmer is impressed with SpaceX's progress toward developing a rocket capable of sending astronauts to the Moon and even Mars. "Two years ago Starship was a design concept and a mock up," Handmer wrote in a lengthy post on his personal blog about the hyper-ambitious rocket. "Today it's a 95 percent complete prototype that will soon fly to space and
NASA Wants Your Help Improving Perseverance Rover's AI
1dNASA's Perseverance rover is the most advanced machine ever sent to the red planet with a boatload of cameras and a refined design that should stand the test of time. Still, it's just a robot, and sometimes human intuition can help a robot smarten up. If you're interested in helping out, NASA is calling on any interested humans to contribute to the machine learning algorithms that help Perseveran
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