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1dNOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.
Secrets of tree hyraxes in Kenya uncovered with new research techniques
6hTree hyraxes are medium-sized mammals living in the canopies of tropical forests. They are shy and only move at night, which is why next to nothing has been known about their living habits or behavior so far.
Monkeypox may have been circulating in UK for years, scientists say
3hUK confirmed cases in outbreak rise to 78, and experts say virus may have been spreading unseen for some time Public health officials have confirmed seven more cases of monkeypox in England, bringing the UK total to 78, as scientists said the virus may have been circulating unseen for several years. The sudden surge in monkeypox, which is usually found in west and central Africa, has been recorde
Genetic roots of three mitochondrial diseases identified via new approach
4hWhen something goes wrong in mitochondria, the tiny organelles that power cells, it can cause a bewildering variety of symptoms such as poor growth, fatigue and weakness, seizures, developmental and cognitive disabilities, and vision problems. The culprit could be a defect in any of the 1,300 or so proteins that make up mitochondria, but scientists have very little idea what many of those proteins
Smallpox drug helped treat monkeypox in one UK patient in 2021
16hA drug developed for smallpox was given to a person with monkeypox in 2021, and it seemed to shorten their illness compared with other cases
Ancient Romans may have triggered decline of the world's rarest seals
16hPopulations of Mediterranean monk seals began shrinking when seafaring civilisations expanded around the Mediterranean basin
Investigating whether epigenetic aging is the manifestation of one or more aging hallmarks
6hA team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in the U.K. and the U.S. has conducted an investigation into whether epigenetic aging is the manifestation of one or more aging hallmarks. In their paper published in the journal Nature Aging, the group describes subjecting human cells to three kinds of abuse and then testing them to see if the cells aged epigenetically.
F.D.A. Chief Details 'Shocking' Conditions at Baby Formula Plant
1hAgency inspectors found a leaking roof, standing water and cracked production equipment before a facility shutdown that led to major shortages.
The Story of Abortion Pills and How They Work
2hMifepristone and misoprostol are a safe and effective way to end a pregnancy, but many people around the world still don't know these drugs exist.
At the Graveyard With Anne
8hI like to stroll the graveyard in the middle of town With my friend Anne, though we seldom agree On what an epitaph we happen to read implies. I'm inclined to find the one-line gravestone, Dr. Noah Vedder, M.D. , as sadly comic. If we can't take our money into the dark, I read it as saying, at least we can take our titles. But Anne, whose sympathies are aroused More quickly than mine, reads it mo
Corporations Pledge to Buy 'Green' at Davos Gathering
11hA global buyers' club of more than 50 companies, including Microsoft and Ford Motor, say they will buy "green" steel, aluminum and other commodities by 2030.
Ecological toll of Japan's switch to farming revealed by 1850s maps
16hIshikari Lowland in Japan was converted to farmland beginning 150 years ago, and an analysis suggests it has experienced a 70 per cent drop in bird numbers since then
Climate change on course to hit US Corn Belt especially hard, study finds
1dClimate change will make the U.S. Corn Belt unsuitable for cultivating corn by 2100 without major technological advances in agricultural practices, an Emory University study finds.
Say Cheese! Snap's Pixy Is a Fun and Unique Selfie Drone
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7hSnap Pixy Selfie Drone
The adorable Snapchat flying camera makes it easier to capture precious moments—if you don't mind short battery life and looking a little goofy.
London's Science Museum Surveys Cancer's History and Treatment
7hA history of the disease's treatment, from gory past techniques to promising advances, is on show at the Science Museum in London.
Developing next-generation superconducting cables
1dResearchers at Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS), in collaboration with Colorado-based Advanced Conductor Technologies, have demonstrated a new, ready-to-use superconducting cable system—an improvement to superconductor technology that drives the development of technologies such as all-electric ships or airplanes.
The Download: Google's AI cuteness overload, and America's fight for gun control
6hThis is today's edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. The dark secret behind those cute AI-generated animal images Another month, another flood of weird, wonderful and cute images generated by an artificial intelligence. In April, OpenAI showed off its new picture-making neural network, DALL-E 2 , which could pro
Covid-19 news: England and Wales omicron death toll similar to flu
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16hCOVID-19 Pfizer Monday
A regular round-up of the latest coronavirus news, plus insight, features and interviews from New Scientist about the covid-19 pandemic
Living with dogs (but not cats) as a toddler might protect against Crohn's disease
1dYoung children who grow up with a dog or in a large family may have some protection later in life from a common inflammatory bowel disease known as Crohn's disease, according to a new study.
UN chief Guterres urges graduates to shun 'climate wreckers'
1dThe head of the United Nations implored graduating college students on Tuesday to reject jobs at companies that fund the fossil fuel industry he described as "killing our planet."
How eating eggs can boost heart health
1dResearchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood.
Neuropathic pain caused by miswiring and abnormal end organ targeting
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04777-z Longitudinal imaging of nerve fibres in mice reveals that reinnervation after nerve injury can lead to neuropathic pain, which is mediated through aberrant patterns of reinnervation in denervated areas by nociceptors.
Qubit teleportation between non-neighbouring nodes in a quantum network
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04697-y A quantum network formed by three optically connected nodes comprising solid-state qubits demonstrates the teleportation of quantum information between two non-neighbouring nodes, negating the need for a direct connection between them.
Why Claude Shannon Would Have Been Great at Wordle
6hIf you've interacted with another human being this year, you've probably heard of Wordle, the addictive word-guessing game the coder Josh Wardle created for his partner and then sold to The New York Times for over $1 million. You might even be one of the millions who enjoy guessing those five-letter words seemingly selected with just the right balance of difficulty and solvability. Source
An HIV drug appears to boost memory in mice, study shows
7minA new study finds that an HIV drug can reverse memory loss in aging mice. This type of memory helps humans do things like associate a name with a face. It typically starts to decline in middle age.
'Mind blowing' ancient settlements uncovered in the Amazon
12minNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01458-9 The urban centres are the first to be discovered in the region, challenging archaeological dogma.
Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences
14minHumans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Study reveals cause, potential precision therapies for aggressive type of lymphoma
16minDNA mutations are essential to the rapid development of an array of antibody-producing immune cells called B cells that collectively can recognize a vast number of specific targets. But this process can go awry in people with a mutation in a gene called SETD2, leading to a type of aggressive blood cancer, according to a new study.
Archaeologists reveal pre-Hispanic cities in Bolivia with laser technology
16minSeveral hundred settlements from the time between 500 and 1400 AD lie in the Bolivian Llanos de Mojos savannah and have fascinated archaeologists for years. Researchers have now visualized the dimensions of the largest known settlement of the so-called Casarabe culture. Mapping with the laser technology LIDAR indicates that it is an early urbanism with a low population density — the only known ca
First Australians ate giant eggs of huge flightless birds, ancient proteins confirm
16minScientists settle debate surrounding species that laid eggs exploited by early Australian people around 50,000 years ago. Shell proteins point to Genyornis, which was among the 'mega-fauna' to go extinct a few thousand years after humans arrived on the continent.
Review identifies gaps in our understanding of how machine learning can aid stock valuation
17minOver the past two decades, researchers have used big data and machine learning (ML) methods to provide insight relevant for equity valuation. Many of these studies either use or inform on accounting variables. In a paper published in KeAi's The Journal of Finance and Data Science, Doron Nissim, a Professor of Accounting at Columbia Business School in the U.S., has reviewed a selection of these stu
Protein nanoparticle vaccine shows potential for broader, safe SARS-CoV-2 vaccines
22minA nanoparticle vaccine that combines two proteins that induce immune responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that has caused the global pandemic, has the potential to be developed into broader and safe SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, according to researchers in the Institute for Biomedical Sciences at Georgia State University.
Light Up Your Summer With The Best Memorial Day Weekend Fire Pit Sales
28minSummer nights can get a little chilly, but you can extend the time you spend outdoors well into fall by getting a fire pit. Many of the best fire pits are currently discounted thanks to Memorial Day Weekend sales, which means now is the best time to pick one up. Newer fire pits are designed to mitigate the amount of smoke they produce by changing the trajectory of their airflow through proper ven
Best Wired Earbuds in 2022
28minThe popularity of wireless headphones is undeniable, but there are still several reasons to keep a wired pair of earbuds around just in case. Wired earbuds don't have any latency (lag), which is introduced when listening to music wirelessly. Latency isn't an issue if you're casually listening to music, but can be a pain if you're trying to record or edit audio. Another benefit to using wired earb
We Have to Fix America's Broken Culture of Guns
30minThe most important thing you need to know about yesterday's tragic school shooting in Texas is that absolutely no laws are going to change as a result of it. In the 14 years since the Supreme Court found an individual right to bear arms under the Second Amendment in the landmark case of D.C. v. Heller , the federal judiciary has only grown more conservative. The courts will likely bar any meaning
Wikipedia's enduring, nuanced perspective on truth | Katherine Maher
37minEven with public trust at an all-time low, Wikipedia continues to maintain people's confidence. How do they do it? Former CEO of Wikimedia Foundation Katherine Maher delves into the transparent, adaptable and community-building ways the online encyclopedia brings free and reliable information to the public — while also accounting for bias and difference of opinion. "The seeds of our disagreement
Researchers teleport quantum information across rudimentary quantum network
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47minQuantum QPhoton
Researchers have succeeded in teleporting quantum information across a rudimentary network. This first of its kind is an important step towards a future quantum Internet. This breakthrough was made possible by a greatly improved quantum memory and enhanced quality of the quantum links between the three nodes of the network.
How the universe got its magnetic field
57minWhen we look out into space, all of the astrophysical objects that we see are embedded in magnetic fields. This is true not only in the neighborhood of stars and planets, but also in the deep space between galaxies and galactic clusters. These fields are weak—typically much weaker than those of a refrigerator magnet—but they are dynamically significant in the sense that they have profound effects
Noninvasive assessment of foot perfusion in cholesterol-fed rabbits using dynamic volume perfusion CT with an upslope method
1hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12756-7
Boomer Humor Was Wrong: Video Games Might Make Kids Smarter
1h"TV will rot your brain!" We've all heard that old canard. The idea that screen time makes kids dumber is a staple of the "Father, I cannot click the book" genre of boomer humor. But science is turning that narrative on its head. A newly published report using data from an ABCD Study indicates that screen time doesn't rot kids' brains after all. On the contrary: video games might actually make ki
World's largest vats for growing 'no-kill' meat to be built in US
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Extreme storms will grow bigger as the world warms
1hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01448-x Rising temperatures will mean that intense storms in the mid-latitudes will sprawl over a larger area.
A century of science boycotts
1hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01475-8 Researchers have severed global ties before — what happened?
Cryogenic electron microscopy reveals drug targets against common fungus
1hMost people carry the fungus Candida albicans on their bodies without it causing many problems. However, a systemic infection with this fungus is dangerous and difficult to treat. Few antimicrobials are effective, and drug resistance is increasing. An international group of scientists, including Albert Guskov, associate professor at the University of Groningen, have used single-particle cryogenic
Finding superconductivity in nickelates
1hThe study of superconductivity is littered with disappointments, dead ends, and serendipitous discoveries, according to Antia Botana, professor of physics at Arizona State University.
Florida Lab to Mimic Category 6 Hurricanes with 200-Mile-per-Hour Wind
2hWith what will be one of the world's most advanced hurricane simulators, researchers will be able to reproduce wind, rain and storm surge — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Boeing's Starliner Returns to Earth: How to Watch
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2hBoeing Starliner Earth
A successful return to Earth of the capsule on Wednesday could set up a flight for NASA with astronauts aboard before the year's end.
A novel environmental DNA monitoring method for identifying rare and endangered fish species sold in markets
2hIn a paper recently published in Methods in Ecology and Evolution, researchers in the Conservation Forensics Lab at The University of Hong Kong have outlined a powerful new tool for monitoring trade of rare and endangered fish species in Hong Kong wet markets. Using environmental DNA (eDNA) present in the drain runoff water of fish markets, researchers were able to extract and sequence enough DNA
Astrophysics student discovers link between global warming and locally unstable weather
2hClimate change gives rise to more unstable weather, local droughts and extreme temperature records, but a coherent theory relating local and global climate is still under active development. Now a Danish astrophysics student at the Niels Bohr Institute used a mathematical approach to unveil how global temperature increase engenders locally unstable weather on Earth.
Secure communication with light particles that sidesteps the reliance on polarization
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2hScientists Quantum
A new communication system has been developed to exchange symmetric keys between parties in order to encrypt messages so that they cannot be read by third parties. In cooperation with Deutsche Telekom, researchers led by physics professor Thomas Walther succeeded in operating a quantum network that is scalable in terms of the number of users and at the same time robust without the need for trusted
Snap, crackle, pop: Healthy coral reefs are brimming with noise
2hA healthy coral reef is loud. Like a busy city, the infrastructure leads to more organisms and activity, and more background noise. Every time an invertebrate drags their hard shell over the coral, or a fish takes a bite of its food, they add to the soundscape.
How do smallholders transform to sustainable production in North China?
2hSmallholders are the main body of China's agricultural producers, numbering about 203 million, accounting for 98% of all kinds of agricultural production enterprises. They often invest excess resources in the production process, and the efficiency of their resource utilization is low, resulting in serious environmental impacts, such as air pollution, soil degradation, eutrophication, and resource
Explosions help probe elusive atmospheric waves
2hInfrasound waves can probe some of the most complex weather patterns hidden to normal observations, but finding a powerful enough source of infrasound waves can be a challenge unless there is a munitions factory nearby.
Secrets of thymus formation revealed
2hThe thymus is a crucial organ of the immune system. In the thymus, the well-known T cells mature: As killer cells, they recognize and destroy virus-infected or malignant cells, and as so-called helper T cells they assist the body in antibody formation. In the last decades, Thomas Boehm's research group at the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics in Freiburg has identified the gene
Molecular 'Möbius strip' gives carbon a twist
2hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01450-3 An iconic rotated structure is created from hexagons of carbon atoms.
New research on tidal flats is 'wake up call' for US coastal communities
2hAbout 29 percent of the United States' population live in coastline counties—more than 41 million are in Atlantic counties. This high population density poses a critical challenge to sustainable developments in coastal areas.
Roboticists go off road to compile data that could train self-driving ATVs
2hResearchers took an all-terrain vehicle on wild rides through tall grass, loose gravel and mud to gather data about how the ATV interacted with a challenging, off-road environment. They drove the heavily instrumented ATV aggressively at speeds up to 30 miles an hour. They slid through turns, took it up and down hills, and even got it stuck in the mud — all while gathering data such as video, the
White roofs and rooftop lawns can mitigate urban heat island effect, researchers say
3hAlleviating the urban heat-island effect through regulating urban landscape can improve human thermal comfort and living environment in urban residential areas. However, most previous studies focused on the single environmental factor of temperature, ignoring the actual human feeling of thermal comfort, which is affected not only by temperature, but also by humidity, wind speed, and radiation, etc
A harmless bird virus shows ominous changes
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01447-y Sampling at Chinese animal markets shows worrying mutations in some strains of Newcastle disease virus.
Long COVID risk falls only slightly after vaccination, huge study shows
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01453-0 Results suggest that vaccines offer less protection against lingering symptoms than expected.
The optimal duration for the wrinkle test in a clinical setting
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-13083-7
The effect of body mass reduction on functional stability in young obese women
3hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12959-y
High air pollution from fracking in Ohio county
3hResidents of Belmont County in eastern Ohio have long suffered from health problems they suspected were the result of air pollution from fracking facilities, but regulators dismissed and downplayed their concerns. With technical assistance from volunteer scientists, local advocacy groups set up their own network of low-cost sensors. They found that the region's three EPA sensors were not providing
Silicone wristbands track firefighters' exposures to harmful chemicals
3hResearchers have used silicone wristbands to track firefighters' exposures to 134 potentially carcinogenic chemicals. Analysis of the chemicals absorbed by the wristbands over a six-day shift show that while some exposures are linked to being at the scene of a fire, others aren't. This suggests that just being a firefighter means you are exposed to more of these compounds than the average adult, r
Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding has protective effect on childhood asthma
3hA new study shows that a longer period of exclusive breastfeeding was associated with decreased odds of current asthma.
Ukraine's agricultural research is threatened by the war
3hA gene bank in Kharkiv has escaped by the skin of its teeth
Injecting Cockroaches with CRISPR Gene Edits Their Offspring
3hA new method has allowed researchers to conduct the first gene knock-out and knock-in edits on cockroaches and may extend to many other insects.
An ocean first: Underwater drone tracks CO2 in Alaska gulf
3hIn the cold, choppy waters of Alaska's Resurrection Bay, all eyes were on the gray water, looking for one thing only.
Morphology of Palaeospondylus shows affinity to tetrapod ancestors
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04781-3 Detailed structural analysis of Palaeospondylus gunni from the Middle Devonian period shows strong resemblance to Eusthenopteron and Panderichthys, indicating that it was a sarcopterygian and most probably a stem-tetrapod.
Fossil biomolecules reveal an avian metabolism in the ancestral dinosaur
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04770-6 Molecular analyses of modern and fossil skeletal samples reveal that elevated metabolic rates consistent with endothermy evolved independently in mammals and plesiosaurs, and ornithodirans: Exceptional metabolic rates are ancestral to dinosaurs and pterosaurs and were acquired before energetically costly adaptations, such as fl
CCR5 closes the temporal window for memory linking
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04783-1 A molecular mechanism involving CCR5 and CCL5 determines the temporal window in which a memory can be linked with subsequent memories, and in aged mice an increase in CCR5 is associated with defects in memory linking.
Developmental dynamics of two bipotent thymic epithelial progenitor types
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04752-8 Two populations of thymic progenitors are identified, an early bipotent progenitor type biased towards cortical epithelium and a postnatal bipotent progenitor type biased towards medullary epithelium.
Black-hole image sheds light on Milky Way mysteries
3hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01462-z A growing body of evidence, including observations that produced the first image of Sagittarius A*, is starting to reveal the inner workings of our Galaxy's core.
Florida wildlife officials say some manatee food growing
3hWildlife officials working to prevent threatened Florida manatees from starving to death say they're encouraged that some of the marine mammals' favorite food is growing naturally in a key area.
From drones to sensors, Malaysian durian grower goes high-tech
3hDrones spraying pesticide, sensors taking soil readings, sprinklers that squirt fertiliser at the touch of a button—a Malaysian plantation is using high-tech methods to boost its crop of pungent durians.
Boeing's Starliner faces one more challenge as it returns to Earth
3hBoeing's Starliner capsule headed back to Earth Wednesday in the final step of a key test flight to prove itself worthy of providing rides for NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
Researchers discover new isotope thorium-207 and odd-even staggering in α-decay energies
3hA research team at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), together with their collaborators, has recently synthesized a new isotope thorium-207, and discovered a regular and distinct odd-even staggering (OES) in α-decay energies for nuclei with Z>82 and N
Hot-blooded T. rex and cold-blooded Stegosaurus: Chemical clues reveal dinosaur metabolisms
3hThere's a new method for determining whether dinosaurs were hot- or cold-blooded, using clues in their bones that indicated how much the individual animals breathed in their last hour of life. The study shows that the bird-hipped dinosaurs like T. rex and Brachiosaurus were hot-blooded, while the lizard-hipped dinosaurs like Triceratops and Stegosaurus were cold-blooded.
When it comes to monkeypox, we must look to history
3hUniversal smallpox vaccination may not be necessary but complacency is not an option in viral outbreaks
New research into AMP-activated protein kinase could make cancer treatments more efficient
4hA team led by Professor of Biology, Senior Vice Provost of Research at NYU Abu Dhabi, and UAE national Sehamuddin Galadari, has discovered a novel structural modification in AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) during anticancer therapy that could pave the way for the development of more effective cancer treatments.
30-Second Deliveries? This Startup Wants to Build a Hyperloop for Packages
4hElon Musk's Boring Company has long been trying to build underground tunnels for hyperloop transit, and reportedly finished digging said tunnels under the Las Vegas convention center in 2020. The company also won a contract to build a high-speed transit system between Chicago's O'Hare airport and the city center, which are 16 miles apart. That trip would allegedly take 12 minutes at speeds up to
Regrow, not reuse: How restoring abandoned farms can mitigate climate change
4hAround the world, hundreds of millions of acres of land are being abandoned due to what's known as "rural outmigration," or people leaving for urban centers. Some people leave in search of economic prosperity. Others are forced out due to conflict or the effects of climate change. Together with globalization and mechanization, these population shifts are changing the economics of farming in these
Extreme heat tied to higher all-cause mortality
4hExtreme heat was associated with higher all-cause mortality from 2008 to 2017, according to a study published online May 19 in JAMA Network Open.
The Complicated Story of the White Tiger
4hThere are few white tigers left in the world and the animal faces problems with inbreeding because of its unique genetic variant.
Some nomadic birds look for social cues to stop migrating
4hBirds of a feather not only flock together but also appear to settle down together.
Neural Crossword Solver Outperforms Humans for the First Time
4hBut AI-enhanced algorithm still trails humans at cryptic crosswords.
Best Subwoofers for Cars in 2022
4hThe best subwoofers make the most of your music, combining resonant bass with a great low-frequency rumble that you feel more than hear. Finding a good car subwoofer has less to do with size than it does with several other factors. You can fill your trunk with speakers, and power them with an amplifier so strong it dims your headlights. That might blow fuses and rattle your fillings, but in the e
Genetic roots of 3 mitochondrial diseases ID'd via new approach
4hResearchers have identified the genetic causes of three mitochondrial diseases by figuring out what dozens of poorly understood mitochondrial proteins do. The functions of hundreds more mitochondrial proteins remain unknown, indicating that this approach could be a promising path to finding better ways to diagnose and treat the bewildering array of conditions linked to malfunctioning mitochondria.
Mice choose best escape route without ever experiencing threat
4hEscaping imminent danger is essential for survival. Animals must learn a new environment fast enough for them to be able to choose the shortest route to safety. But how do they do this without ever having experienced threat in the new environment?
Secure communication with light particles
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4hScientists Quantum
While quantum computers offer many novel possibilities, they also pose a threat to internet security since these supercomputers make common encryption methods vulnerable. Based on the so-called quantum key distribution, researchers have developed a new, tap-proof communication network.
Epigenetic markers predict complications in patients with type 2 diabetes
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4hType 2 Diabetes Brain
A new study supports the notion that patients with type 2 diabetes patient should be divided into subgroups and given individualized treatment. The study demonstrates that there are distinct epigenetic differences between different groups of patients with type 2 diabetes. The epigenetic markers are also associated with different risks of developing common complications in type 2 diabetes, such as
When male buddies become less important than female mating partners
4hClose friendships among males are rare in the animal kingdom, as males usually compete for rank and access to females. However, male friendships can also be beneficial for male reproduction, as friends can provide support in climbing the rank ladder or defending females from other males. Scientists have now investigated the benefits of male friendships in wild Guinea baboons in Senegal.
Researchers develop new biobattery for hydrogen storage
4hA team of microbiologists has succeeded in using bacteria for the controlled storage and release of hydrogen. This is an important step in the search for carbon-neutral energy sources in the interest of climate protection.
Japan tries—again—to revitalize its research
4hLatest effort would spend billions on a few universities, but skeptics give it long odds
X-ray analysis hints at answers to fossil mystery
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01473-w New insights into a mysterious fossil animal, and uncovering ancient settlements hidden in the Bolivian Amazon.
Divergent transcriptional regulation of astrocyte reactivity across disorders
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04739-5 Transcriptional changes associated with astrocyte reactivity are highly heterogeneous and are customized from vast numbers of potential DEGs through context-specific combinatorial interactions amongst transcriptional regulators.
Defining mitochondrial protein functions through deep multiomic profiling
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04765-3 A multiomics resource characterizing human mitochondrial proteins enables identification of biological functions and supports genetic diagnosis of mitochondrial pathologies.
ADAR1 masks the cancer immunotherapeutic promise of ZBP1-driven necroptosis
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04753-7 A small molecule can bypass the RNA-editing enzyme ADAR1 to directly activate the Z-form nucleic acid sensor ZBP1, induce necroptosis in tumour fibroblasts and reverse resistance to immune checkpoint blockade in mouse models of melanoma.
Cilia metasurfaces for electronically programmable microfluidic manipulation
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04645-w Artificial cilia composed of surface electrochemical actuators are combined in arrays to create arbitrary flow patterns in liquids, and, when integrated with light-powered CMOS circuits, enable programmable wireless operation at low voltage.
Free-electron lasing with compact beam-driven plasma wakefield accelerator
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04589-1 Using a compact, particle-beam-driven plasma-based accelerator to accelerate high-quality electron beams that are completely characterized in the six-dimensional phase space, free-electron lasing is observed with narrow-band amplified radiation in the infrared range.
Mitochondrial uncouplers induce proton leak by activating AAC and UCP1
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04747-5 Common protonophores—previously known as protein-independent proton translocators—activate mitochondrial heat production due to H+ leak through the ADP/ATP carrier and uncoupling protein 1.
Discovery of bioactive microbial gene products in inflammatory bowel disease
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04648-7 A computational system termed MetaWIBELE (workflow to identify novel bioactive elements in the microbiome) is used to identify microbial gene products that are potentially bioactive and have a functional role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease.
Generation of specialized blood vessels via lymphatic transdifferentiation
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04766-2 A study of zebrafish identifies an innate mechanism of blood vessel formation through the transdifferentiation of lymphatic endothelial cells, and provides in vivo evidence for a link between cell ontogeny and functionality in endothelial cells.
Demonstration of fault-tolerant universal quantum gate operations
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04721-1 A fault-tolerant, universal set of single- and two-qubit quantum gates is demonstrated between two instances of the seven-qubit colour code in a trapped-ion quantum computer.
Targeting SLC7A11 improves efferocytosis by dendritic cells and wound healing in diabetes
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04754-6 Transcriptomic, genetic and pharmacological analysis identifies SLC7A11 as an inhibitor of efferocytosis in dendritic cells, and increased expression of this protein may cause slower wound healing in diabetes.
Strongly correlated electron–photon systems
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04726-w The control of light–matter interactions as a way to manipulate and synthesize strongly correlated quantum matter is discussed, highlighting a field termed 'strongly correlated electron–photon science'.
Electrically tunable quantum confinement of neutral excitons
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04634-z Electrically controlled quantum confinement of excitons to below 10 nm is achieved in a 2D semiconductor by combining in-plane electric fields with interactions between excitons and free charges.
Realizing repeated quantum error correction in a distance-three surface code
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04566-8 By using 17 physical qubits in a superconducting circuit to encode quantum information in a surface-code logical qubit, fast (1.1 μs) and high-performance (logical error probability of 3%) quantum error-correction cycles are demonstrated.
Enhanced silica export in a future ocean triggers global diatom decline
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04687-0 Mesocosm experiments in different biomes show that future ocean acidification will slow down the dissolution of biogenic silica, decreasing silicic acid availability in the surface ocean and triggering a global decline of diatoms as revealed by Earth system model simulations.
Evolution of Earth's tectonic carbon conveyor belt
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04420-x Oceanic plate carbon reservoirs are reconstructed and the fate of subducted carbon is tracked using thermodynamic modelling, challenging previous views and providing boundary conditions for future carbon cycle models.
Cobalt-electrocatalytic HAT for functionalization of unsaturated C–C bonds
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41586-022-04595-3 A perspective is given on how an electrocatalytic approach, inspired by decades of energy storage studies, can be used in the context of efficient cobalt-hydride generation with a variety of applications in modern organic synthesis.
Sinking diatoms trap silicon in deep seawater of acidified oceans
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01365-z The seas are acidifying as a result of carbon dioxide emissions. It now emerges that this will alter the solubility of the shells of marine organisms called diatoms — and thereby change the distribution of nutrients and plankton in the ocean.
Nerve regrowth can be painful
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01243-8 Neuronal fibres have been tracked as they regrow into the skin following nerve injury in mice. The analysis reveals that mis-wiring of pain-sensing fibres generates hypersensitivity to touch in skin associated with the injury.
Clues to the identity of the fossil fish Palaeospondylus
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01366-y For more than a century, scientists have pondered over mysterious fossils of an aquatic vertebrate, and argued about the type of creature this species represents. Newly analysed specimens might help to solve this puzzle.
Breakthrough in teleportation furthers quantum network development
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01364-0 Innovations have been developed that facilitate quantum teleportation between nodes in a quantum network that do not neighbour each other, paving the way for complex network configurations.
An immune molecule segregates memories in time
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01166-4 An immune molecule has an unexpected role in memory formation — specifically, in limiting the window of time in which newly forming memories can be contextually linked.
Large-scale early urban settlements in Amazonia
4hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01367-x An aerial technique that can capture hidden signs of human modifications of ancient landscapes has provided data that will prompt a rethink about the types of settlement inhabited by early societies in the Amazon region.
Fast-breeding sea urchin provides new model for genetic research
4hMany people may not realize that the humble sea urchin is a titan when it comes to the study of biology. Now, researchers from Japan have discovered that sea urchins could help biological studies go further than ever before.
Early urbanism found in the Amazon
4hMore than 20 years ago, Dr. Heiko Prümers from the German Archaeological Institute and Prof. Dr. Carla Jaimes Betancourt from the University of Bonn, at that time a student in La Paz, began archaeological excavations on two "mounds" near the village of Casarabe in Bolivia. The Mojos Plains is a southwestern fringe of the Amazon region. Even though the savannah plain, which flooded several months a
Muskoxen Headbutts May Cause Brain Damage: Study
4hResearchers report molecular evidence of traumatic brain injury in headbutting animals, but other experts aren't convinced.
Novel environmental DNA monitoring method for identifying rare and endangered fish species sold in Hong Kong wet markets
4hResearchers have outlined a powerful new tool for monitoring trade of rare and endangered fish species in Hong Kong wet markets. Using environmental DNA (eDNA) present in the drain runoff water of fish markets, researchers were able to extract and sequence enough DNA to identify over 100 species of fish that had passed through the market.
Public police are a greedy institution
5hThe ongoing calls from communities to defund public police, that grew louder following the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor in 2020, have raised several crucial questions.
Where are the next zoonotic viruses lurking?
5hUntil recently, we knew of only two percent of the possible interactions between mammals and viruses, or the "virome." However, a new artificial intelligence (AI) technique has identified potential new host-virus interactions, increasing the size of the known virome by a factor of 15.
New wood fossil record of taxodioxylon reported from Chuxiong, Yunnan
5hBased on an early geochronological study, the Lvhe coal mine strata were identified as late Miocene and belonging to the Xiaolongtan Formation. Previous research on the Lvhe sediments has led to the discovery of numerous fossils, such as woods, leaves, and fruits. Yet no fossil insects had been discovered so far from the succession.
The Netherlands is not on course to achieve the SDGs
5hThe Netherlands is not on course to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2030. In fact, at this pace, no single country will achieve this. That is one of the conclusions from the sixth national SDG report and the CBS Monitor, which were published on 18 May 2022. On the part of NWO, WOTRO is part of the steering group of SDG-Nederland and contributes on behalf of the knowledge instit
Survivors of childhood trauma reveal the support needed from workplaces
5hChildhood trauma affects 1 in 5 adults, with around 8.5 million people aged 18 to 74 years having experienced at least one form of child abuse before the age of 16 in the U.K. The response to this trauma is often ongoing and impacts interpersonal relationships, which can negatively affect health and well-being throughout life.
Modeling the behavior and dynamics of microswimmers
5hThe understanding of the clustering and movement of microswimmers has a range of applications from human health to tackling ecological problems.
Revisiting the history of the CPT theorem
5hA new review looks at an important and often overlooked aspect of physics that suggested symmetry in the particle zoo and how it could be broken.
Revealing coastline dynamics of the Danube Delta
5hHundreds of satellite images spanning 30 years have been compiled to show the evolution of the Danube Delta—the second largest river delta in Europe. These findings were presented today at ESA's Living Planet Symposium taking place this week in Bonn, Germany.
India wheat export ban stays despite G7 pressure
5hIndia's ban on wheat exports has denied the country's farmers and traders an opportunity to earn money from the sale of wheat in the global market that is currently facing shortages of the prime staple as a result of Russia's war in Ukraine, say analysts.
Younger generations are changing the face of the labor market
5hThe workplace is changing: workers are in short supply and they want more autonomy, more recognition and greater flexibility to work from home. Is this a generational shift?
New discovery about distant galaxies: Stars are more massive than we thought
5hA team of astrophysicists has arrived at a major result regarding star populations beyond the Milky Way. The result could change our understanding of a wide range of astronomical phenomena, including the formation of black holes, supernovae and why galaxies die.
Wake up and smell the burning rubbish? Secrets of disordered smell found
5hResearchers have discovered the secrets of why certain food and drinks smell (and likely taste) disgusting to people with parosmia.
Agent Orange: A Potent Herbicide with Damaging Health Effects
5hExposure to the herbicide named Agent Orange still causes harmful health effects to humans and may continue to for generations.
3 ways to make flying more climate-friendly | Ryah Whalen
5hAir travel opens our eyes to the world, but it also comes at a high cost to the environment. Piloting us into a future of green aviation, innovator Ryah Whalen shares three ways to lower the industry's carbon footprint through smarter designs, eco-friendly fuel and new technology — so we can continue to explore the planet without hurting it.
Fin whale songs shed light on migration patterns
5hA Curtin University-led research team has uncovered valuable information on the migration patterns of the fin whale, as well as where they breed and feed, which will help aid in the monitoring and protection of the species.
Children and adolescents can walk efficiently at the same pace as adults
5hAna Mateos and Jesús Rodríguez, scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH), have published an experimental energy study in the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, which shows that children and adolescents can walk at a speed close to the optimal pace for adults, with hardly any locomotion energy costs or departing from their own optimal speed. Th
Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline
5hScientists have demonstrated that normal brain aging is accelerated by approximately 26% in people with progressive type 2 diabetes compared with individuals without the disease, reports a new study.
Scientists build subcellular map of entire brain networks
5hResearchers have developed an imaging technique to capture information about the structure and function of brain tissue at subcellular level — a few billionth of a meter, while also capturing information about the surrounding environment. The unique approach, overcomes the challenges of imaging tissues at different scales, allowing scientists to see the surrounding cells and how they function, so
Studying ways to maximize environmental benefits of green algae
5hThere's a special class of green algae that has the potential to revolutionize sustainability efforts. These so-called diatoms are abundant in nature and their structures could be used for environmentally friendly, high-value products, technologies to clean our air and new methods to purify our water. Furthermore, their residual biomass could become sources of green energy, reducing future carbon
Predicting bat host hotspots to help prepare for future coronavirus outbreaks
5hA new research paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences identifies locations of bats that may host coronavirus based on climate, native forests, and caves where these bats inhabit.
Showing that species thrive through social connections
5hThe term biodiversity invites images of lush rainforests, dynamic estuaries, and other biomes where a kaleidoscope of species interact within their communities. We could assume the same holds true for biodiversity at the microscopic level.
Daily briefing: Skydiving salamanders caught on film
5hNature, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01471-y How wandering salamanders survive descents from the world's tallest trees. Plus, an unusual use of gene-editing to boost vitamin D in tomatoes and how robot inventors are threatening to break the patent system.
Planetary waves, cut-off lows and blocking highs: What's behind record floods across the Southern Hemisphere?
5hFrom February to May 2022, many places in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia have seen record-breaking daily and monthly rainfall. Repeated periods of persistent and intense rain have caused devastating and widespread floods.
Offenders turning remorse into self-punishment to show contrition can sway people in their favor
5hIn one of the first demonstrations of its kind, the Flinders University-led international study questioned hundreds of adults about acts of self-punishment which managed to garner their sympathy for the offender.
Spacesuits are leaking water and NASA is holding off any spacewalks until they can solve the problem
5hNASA's spacesuits are getting old. The extra-vehicular mobility units—EMUs for short—were designed and built for spacewalks outside NASA's space shuttles, which flew for the last time in 2011. Nowadays, the EMUs are an integral part of maintaining and upgrading the International Space Station (ISS) exterior, providing the crew with the ability to live and work in the vacuum of space for extended p
Fusion experts tackle cooling strategies for fusion fuel cycle
6hTo achieve practical energy from fusion, extreme heat from the fusion system "blanket" component must be extracted safely and efficiently. Oak Ridge National Laboratory fusion experts are exploring how tiny 3D-printed obstacles placed inside the narrow pipes of a custom-made cooling system could be a solution for removing heat from the blanket.
Cornea T cells protect eyes from viral infections, researchers discover
6hThe cornea — the transparent protective outer layer of the eye critical to helping us see — produces a delicate and limited immune response to fight infections without damaging our vision, according to a new study.
AI can predict cancer risk of lung nodules
6hAn artificial intelligence (AI) tool helps doctors predict the cancer risk in lung nodules seen on CT, according to a new study.
Horses and pigs sense harsh speaking tones
6hHow we speak matters to animals. Horses, pigs and wild horses can distinguish between negative and positive sounds from their fellow species and near relatives, as well as from human speech. The study provides insight into the history of emotional development and opens up interesting perspectives with regards to animal welfare.
Uenighed om innovative prisaftaler: »Det lyder jo godt, men …«
6hDen første del af sundhedsreformen har åbnet døren på klem for de såkaldte innovative prisaftaler. Næste år vil man søsætte en undersøgelse, der skal granske mulighederne for at inkorporere dem i tilskudssystemet. Mens tiltaget får ros af Lægemiddelindustrien, ser LVS skeptisk til.
Arctic engineers develop innovative radar method to detect polar bears
6hRiding through Canadian polar bear country in a Tundra Buggy—essentially a monster truck that keeps riders safely distanced from wildlife—a BYU engineering capstone team scoured the landscape with sharp eyes. When they finally spotted their first polar bear of the day, they ecstatically sent its GPS coordinates to the helicopter above. (The polar bear, enjoying a nap, remained unmoved by the sight
Gel grabs drinking water right out of dry air
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6hGel Film Water Air
A new low-cost gel film made of abundant materials can pull water from the air in even the driest climates, report researchers. More than a third of the world's population lives in drylands, areas that experience significant water shortages . The new gel film could offer a solution to help people in these areas access clean drinking water. The materials that facilitate this reaction cost a mere $
Ombudsmanden: Alt for lang sagsbehandlingstid i Styrelsen for Patientklager
6hStyrelsen for Patientklagers sagsbehandlingstid i klagesager om aktindsigt i patientjournaler er alt for lang, lyder kritikken fra Ombudsmanden på baggrund af egne undersøgelser. I et enkelt tilfælde var styrelsen tre et halvt år om at behandle patientens klagesag.
The Westerlund 1 cluster: A giant stellar nursery amidst darkness
6hStars tend to form in clusters or groups of between ten and several thousand stars that share the same age and composition, although in different evolutionary phases. Among the clusters in the Milky Way, the very young Westerlund 1 (Wd 1) cluster stands out in its inner regions. With an age of less than ten million years—for comparison, the sun is five billion years old—it is considered the most m
Pets or threats? Goldfish might be harmful to biodiversity
6hInvasive species are one of the leading causes of global biodiversity loss, and the pet trade is responsible for a third of all aquatic invasive species. Pet owners releasing unwanted pets into the wild is a major problem. Whilst many believe this is a humane option, new research suggests that attempting to "save" the life of a goldfish could in fact lead to catastrophic outcomes for native biodiv
A vicious cycle of oxygen loss threatens water quality in lakes
7hScientists have recently confirmed that the world's lakes are rapidly losing oxygen. With a seven-year, whole-ecosystem study, a team of freshwater scientists at Virginia Tech has been one of the first to take the next step in asking: What does it mean for water quality that oxygen is declining globally?
Male friendships vs. male reproductive success in wild Guinea baboons
7hClose friendships among males are rare in the animal kingdom, as males usually compete for rank and access to females. However, male friendships can also be beneficial for male reproduction, as friends can provide support in climbing the rank ladder or defending females from other males. Scientists from the German Primate Center (DPZ) investigated the benefits of male friendships in wild Guinea ba
The business benefits of hiring people with intellectual disabilities
7hThere are many reasons to employ people living with intellectual disability. Most obvious is that it's the right thing to do—it helps promote social justice, diversity, corporate social responsibility, and equal opportunity.
Asteroids reveal our solar system's chaotic infancy
7hThe early solar system was more chaotic than previously thought, according to a new, more precise reconstruction of the early history of several asteroids. Before the Earth and other planets formed, the young sun was still surrounded by cosmic gas and dust. Over the millennia, rock fragments of various sizes formed from the dust. Many of these became building blocks for the later planets. Others
Risk för komplikationer vid typ 2-diabetes kan förutses
7hEn studie visar att det finns tydliga epigenetiska skillnader mellan olika grupper av patienter med typ 2-diabetes. Skillnaderna kan även kopplas till risker att utveckla vanliga komplikationer. Resultaten ger ytterligare stöd för mer individanpassad behandling av sjukdomen, menar forskare vid Lunds universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Ny app underlättar råd om fysisk aktivitet
7hFysisk aktivitet på recept är ett sätt att förbättra kondition och hälsa. Men för att kunna ordinera rätt träningsdos för patienter behöver många individuella faktorer vägas in. Nu har forskare vid Lunds universitet utvecklat en app som snabbt gör jobbet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Åtgärder krävs för unga migranters sexuella hälsa
7hUnga migranter är en grupp som har svårt att utnyttja sina rättigheter till sexuell och reproduktiv hälsa. För att komma till rätta med det behövs en rad åtgärder. Det visar en ny avhandling vid Umeå universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Oatlys varumärkesaktivism ett vinnande koncept
7hGränsen mellan marknadsföring och politik suddas ut när varumärken medvetet skapar konflikter med sina konkurrenter och blir aktivister. Det menar forskare som studerat mjölkkriget mellan mejerijättarna och uppstickaren Oatly. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Barnmorskor vill följa kvinnor från graviditet till födsel
7hMånga barnmorskor är positiva till en särskild vårdmodell som innebär mer kontinuitet för kvinnor under hela perioden från graviditet till nybliven förälder. Det visar en studie från Uppsala universitet. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Var beredd på extremväder
7hI Sverige har antalet dagar med hetta över 30 grader mångdubblat, skogsbränder, översvämningar och torka ökar i intensitet. Sveriges beredskap för extremväder är usel, menar forskare. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Rätt diagnos räddar liv vid lungcancer
7hDe flesta lungcancerfall kan inte opereras. Patologens diagnos utgör underlag när läkarna väljer mellan olika behandlingar. – Vi har fått fram ny forskning som ger direkta resultat i vården, säger Hans Brunnström, docent och patolog. Inlägget dök först upp på forskning.se .
Nyt IC5-tog bliver forsinket: Leveres først i 2025
7hPLUS. DSB forventer nu at modtage de 100 el-togsæt fra den franske togproducent Alstom et halvt år efter den oprindelige tidsplan.
Nyt kapitel i sagaen om Niels Bohr-bygningen: Vejdirektoratet undersøger for skimmelsvamp
7hPLUS. Det er uklart, hvordan fugten er trængt ind, og om den har ført skimmelsvamp med sig.
A quantum drum that stores quantum states for record-long times
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7hQuantum India Q-Cat
Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, have improved the coherence time of a previously developed quantum membrane dramatically. The improvement will expand the usability of the membrane for a variety of different purposes. With a coherence time of one hundred milliseconds, the membrane can for example store sensitive quantum information for further processing in a quan
Migratory bird species get a different early start than non-migratory species
7hIn all vertebrates, mothers transfer variable amounts of hormones into eggs and embryos, which influence development and traits of offspring in later lives. In a recent study the researchers looked at the transferred hormones in different bird species eggs, and found a hundredfold difference in the thyroid hormones, which control development and growth in birds. Migratory and precocial bird specie
Novel macrophage-mediated mechanism promotes peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer
7hA research team at the School of Biological Sciences, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), has revealed novel cellular and molecular interactions between cancer cells and tumor-associated macrophages that promote peritoneal metastasis of ovarian cancer. These findings provide important insights into the therapeutic strategy of ovarian cancer and are now published in Advanced Science, an interdiscipl
Mystery mechanism in small peptide shows big promise for fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria
7hSince the advent of penicillin more than 90 years ago, antibiotic drugs have saved countless lives by preventing and treating bacterial infections. However, bacteria are rapidly developing new ways to resist antibiotics, making some of modern medicine's most powerful drugs less effective against many life-threatening infections, such as gonorrhea, Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Koalas exposed to double-whammy health threat
7hAn AIDS-like virus plaguing Australia's koala population is leaving them more vulnerable to chlamydia and other threatening health conditions, University of Queensland research has found.
The social transmission of stress in animal collectives
7hStress is a widespread phenomenon that occurs when, for example, humans feel threatened or overwhelmed, have too much work or are in imminent danger. We communicate to others that we are stressed through our behavior and physiological changes. Thus, stress can also convey information and even be useful for survival in certain situations. On the other hand, the massive spread of stress, which can b
NASA-supported solar sail could take science to new heights
7hAs NASA's exploration continues to push boundaries, a new solar sail concept selected by the agency for development toward a demonstration mission could carry science to new destinations.
Spatial distribution of anti-Asian hate tweets during COVID-19
7hIn January of 2020, SARS-CoV-2 reached the United States. With it came an even faster-spreading virus—xenophobic rhetoric referring to the pandemic's epicenter in Wuhan, China. Politicians flooded news outlets and social media with distrust of the Chinese government and labeled COVID-19 as the "Chinese flu," "Wuhan flu," "Kung flu" and more.
"Vi producerar patientspecifika 3D-implantat som förkortar operationstiden"
7hEinar Heiberg och hans team utvecklar och skriver ut 3D-modeller av organ och medicinsk utrustning. Syftet är bland annat att hjälpa kirurger att förbereda sig inför svåra operationer. "Min vision är att vid komplicerade operationer så ska kirurgen redan ha gjort operationen flera gånger i förväg."
The road to success when it comes to mitigating flood disasters
7hAs Australia continues to mop up after one of the wettest years on record, councils might want to consider a new flood mitigation strategy — permeable pavements to suit specific soil and rainfall conditions.
Medarbejderflugt presser børn- og ungdomspsykiatrien i Region Syddanmark
7hFlere børn og unge udredes og behandles inden for psykiatrien i Region Syddanmark, men der bliver færre og færre speciallæger til at tage hånd om de unge mennesker. Det sætter både udredningsretten og behandlingskvaliteten under »stærkt pres« på området, og derfor går Region Syddanmark nu på jagt efter holdbare løsninger.
New Antiobesity Drugs Help People Shed Dozens of Pounds, but They Must Be Taken for a Lifetime
7hInjectable weight-loss medicines reduce appetite but raise questions of long-term safety and affordability — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
NASA invests in a new solar sail concept that could propel a mission to the Sun
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On-the-fly 3D metrology of volumetric additive manufacturing
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CRISPR tomatoes genetically engineered to be richer in vitamin D
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UK zoo cryogenically freezes rare animal tissue to protect against extinction
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A novel method could enable us to make cars from petroleum waste
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Pokémon Go developer studio Niantic has just launched a key building block of the augmented reality future
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New laser treatment vaporizes arterial plaques | Unlike other surgical treatments, the team expects their new technique to stop arteries from narrowing again.
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INTEGRA's PIPETBOY acu 2 pipette controller takes a deep dive into cellular physics
7hThe biophysics research team at the University of Bayreuth has been taking advantage of the most popular and unrivaled pipette controller, INTEGRA's PIPETBOY acu 2, for the preparation of buffers, media and samples in its cell culture workflows, simplifying culture set-up, splitting and media exchange.
Author Correction: Comparison of intravenous sedation using midazolam versus dexmedetomidine in elderly patients with dementia: a randomized cross-over trial
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12641-3
Effect of adjuvant therapy with teriparatide in patients with thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral fractures who underwent vertebroplasty with posterior spinal fusion
7hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12655-x
Binge drinking harms teen rat brains
7hBinge drinking has a powerful effect on teenage brains, according to study with rats. The study also indicates that even low and moderate amounts of alcohol can significantly affect brain function. Binge drinking is the most common, costly, and deadly pattern of excessive alcohol use in the US, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Defined as consuming five or more drink
Heino Knudsen: Region Sjælland vil være en friregion
8hAdministrativt arbejde og unødvendige registreringer skal væk. Region Sjælland håber at få lov til at blive en friregion. »Vi bør sætte fagligheden mere fri,« siger regionsrådsformand Heino Knudsen (S).
Tidy town
8hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01397-5 Keeping track of trash.
The Controversial Condition of Sensory Processing Disorder
8hSome experts say Sensory Processing Disorder does not exist, while others argue it deserves more recognition.
Sundhedsstyrelsens vicedirektør efter redegørelse: »Tydeligt at Region Midtjylland har udfordringer med karkirurgien«
8hI en første udtalelse fra Sundhedsstyrelsen om Region Midtjyllands redegørelse for, hvordan de vil varetage karkirurgien i regionen, understreger styrelsens vicedirektør, Helene Probst, behovet for at undersøge området nærmere nationalt og sikre et ensartet behandlingstilbud af højest mulig kvalitet til karkirurgiske patienter i alle regioner.
Men Is a Brutal Film With Pathetic Villains
9hThis story contains spoilers for the film Men . Alex Garland's film Men has a deceptively simple premise: A woman rents a home in the English countryside to recuperate after a personal tragedy but is soon stalked by several residents of the town. The horror movie is replete with jump scares and potent dread. The biggest quirk is that all the characters threatening her—including a lecherous vicar
Our Favorite Mattresses Are on Sale for Memorial Day
9hRing in the summer with a brand-new bed, mattress topper, or cover.
Retraction Note: γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) administration improves action selection processes: a randomised controlled trial
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-13116-1
The effects of contracting Covid-19 on cognitive failures at work: implications for task performance and turnover intentions
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-13051-1
Exploration for adequate non-diffractive beam generation in dense scattering media
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12810-4
Novel electrochemical PMI marker biosensor based on quantum dot dissolution using a double-label strategy
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12444-6
Agreements between mean arterial pressure from radial and femoral artery measurements in refractory shock patients
9hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12975-y
How the revamped Large Hadron Collider will hunt for new physics
9hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01388-6 The particle-smashing machine has fired up again — sparking fresh hope it can find unusual results.
Alternativer duer ikke: Norges forsvar får dispensation til at bruge plastskeer
10hNorges forsvar bliver nu undtaget forbuddet mod brug af plastbestik, da deres søgen efter et alternativ til det ikke har båret frugt.
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The case for increasing diversity in tissue-based functional genomics datasets to understand human disease susceptibility
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30650-8 Tissue-based functional genomics resources including molecular quantitative trait loci datasets lack diversity in ancestry and tissue types and thus are inadequate for comprehensively investigating gene regulation. Global efforts to increase the tissue diversity will help achieve more equitable medical care.
The potential of polygenic scores to improve cost and efficiency of clinical trials
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30675-z Polygenic scores can identify individuals with high disease risk based on inborn DNA variation. We explore their potential to enrich clinical trials by identifying individuals based on higher risk of disease ('prognostic enrichment'), or increased probability of benefit ('predictive enrichment').
Rhodium-catalyzed selective direct arylation of phosphines with aryl bromides
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30697-7 The widespread use of biaryl monophosphines is frequently hampered by the challenges associated with their modular preparation. Here, the authors report a protocol that appends arenes to arylphosphines to access a series of these compounds via rhodium-catalysed P(III)- directed ortho C–H activation, enabling one-
Analogue cosmological particle creation in an ultracold quantum fluid of light
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30603-1 Under certain conditions light can act as a fluid like a Bose-Einstein condensate. Here the authors discuss an analogy of cosmological particle creation using such a quantum fluid of light.
Risk caused by the propagation of earthquake losses through the economy
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30504-3 The integration of risk analysis and spatial CGE modeling frameworks allowed for measuring the direct and indirect consequences of extreme events via novel probabilistic risk indicators which incorporate elements of uncertainty and systemic effects
Biogenesis of a bacterial metabolosome for propanediol utilization
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30608-w Bacteria have evolved proteinaceous microcompartments (BMCs) to control the passage of metabolites and facilitate catabolism in a micro-environment. Here, Yang et al. apply fluorescence microscopy to characterize the protein-protein interaction and assembly involved in the de novo biogenesis of propanediol-utiliz
Transcriptional adaptation of olfactory sensory neurons to GPCR identity and activity
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30511-4 Olfaction in mammals relies on a toolbox composed of a varied set of sensory neurons. Here, the authors report in mice that this olfactory neuronal diversity relies both on the chemoreceptor that each neuron expresses and on the experience of this neuron.
Mutational signatures are markers of drug sensitivity of cancer cells
10hNature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41467-022-30582-3 Mutational signatures can reveal the impact of mutagenic processes in cancer, including exposure to therapy. Here, the authors develop an approach that can accurately predict drug responses in cancer using mutational signatures while simultaneously correcting for germline variants with an ancestry matching proced
Kontroversiel gasledning til Lolland-Falster godkendt af Miljøstyrelsen
10hPLUS. Belært af fejl i Baltic Pipe-projektet har Miljøstyrelsen og Energinet haft ekstra fokus på beskyttelse af bilag IV-arter såsom flagermus og markfirben, når den nye gasledning skal bygges
Dolphins Recognize Companions By the Taste Of Their Urine
10h(Photo: Peter Asprey/Wikimedia Commons) Earlier this week, we found out that bottlenose dolphins self-medicate by rubbing their bodies against coral. But this sea creature's peculiar intelligence doesn't appear to stop there. According to research out of Scotland, bottlenose dolphins can also recognize one another by the taste of their urine. Three marine biologists at the University of St Andrew
Polymer-assisted enzyme induced carbonate precipitation for non-ammonia emission soil stabilization
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12773-6
Impact of the revised definition on incidence and outcomes of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12693-5
Evaluating the performance characteristics of five lateral flow assays for the detection of the SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid antigen
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12805-1
Prussian blue technique is prone to yield false negative results in magnetoreception research
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12398-9
Pinolenic acid exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-atherogenic effects in peripheral blood-derived monocytes from patients with rheumatoid arthritis
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12763-8
Belgian endive-derived biostimulants promote shoot and root growth in vitro
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12815-z
EF-hand protein, EfhP, specifically binds Ca2+ and mediates Ca2+ regulation of virulence in a human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12584-9 EF-hand protein, EfhP, specifically binds Ca 2+ and mediates Ca 2+ regulation of virulence in a human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Symptom burden correlates to impairment of diffusion capacity and exercise intolerance in long COVID patients
10hScientific Reports, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12839-5
Schools need research to guide the recovery from COVID disruption
11hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01429-0 Evidence from around the world can help children to catch up, and could improve education as a whole.
COVID derailed learning for 1.6 billion students. Here's how schools can help them catch up
11hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01387-7 The pandemic is the largest disruption to education in history. But research has identified ways to help children make up lost ground. Will they work in classrooms around the world?
Cash and action are needed to avert a biodiversity crisis
11hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01430-7 To stop catastrophic losses of animal and plant species, countries need to move ahead with talks and give generously — despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
It Took 35 years to Get a Malaria Vaccine. Why?
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11hCOVID-19 19 Vaccine
At a time when Covid-19 vaccines were developed and authorized in less than one year, the delay for malaria raises a question: Why did a vaccine for a leading global killer take so long to arrive? The answer involves multiple challenges: a vexing parasite, chronic lack of urgency, and scarce research funding.
Hydrogen Alkaline Water Pitcher – Rich Hydrogen Water Generator
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Tesla battery research group unveils paper on new high-energy-density battery that could last 100 years
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More than 1 in 5 adult Covid survivors in the U.S. may develop Long Covid
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Dark matter-free galaxies, alarming tree deaths and the dawn of farming
12hNature, Published online: 25 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01386-8 The latest science news, in brief.
Terrawatch: is Earth's core going rusty?
12hRusty bits on Earth's core could explain how the atmosphere became oxygenated Whether it is your bike or a garden fork that you forgot to put away, most of us are familiar with the rapid rusting that happens when iron-containing objects are exposed to the elements. But it isn't just iron left out in the rain that is vulnerable: research suggests Earth's biggest deposit of iron – its core – could
Dansk fysikstuderende vender op og ned på stjernehimlen
13hDen 23-årige fysikstuderende Albert Sneppen kommer nu med et nyt banebrydende resultat om stjerner…
Tedros re-elected as director-general of World Health Organization
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Former Ethiopian minister faces difficult task of rebuilding trust in global health body
Using origami and kirigami to inspire reconfigurable yet structural materials
13hOrigami, the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures, has long served as inspiration for industrial design. The concept of folding has been used to build reconfigurable structures, which change their function by changing their shape. These structures are promising for applications such as nanorobots for drug delivery, foldable solar panels for aerospace, and morphable clad
Heike Walles guilty of research misconduct
14hFormer star of German regenerative medicine Heike Walles gets slapped with research misconduct and a retraction by her former employer, the University of Würzburg. She and her husband, the Macchiarini-trained surgeon Thorsten Walles, left Würzburg years ago for Magdeburg where nobody minds.
Slow-growing reef corals as climate archives: A case study of the Middle Eocene Climatic Optimum 40 Ma ago
14hOxygen and carbon stable isotope data from reef corals prove algal symbiosis and subdued seasonality during Eocene hyperthermal.
Cheap gel film pulls buckets of drinking water per day from thin air
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Electrify America EV charging network now 100% powered by renewable energy
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issue with the video card
15hHey guys. I've been having this issue with my video card, it's the error 43. For some reason i just can't download the driver, when i start my PC it shows this error, and it won't go away. I can't download this driver, it downloads everything exept the graphic one, and I can't do anything on my pc with this error, i can't play any games or anything. I already used a script and the error was gone,
Bæredygtig foregangspraksis: »Det skal jo også fungere i hverdagen»«
16hLægefællesskabet i Grenå har sagt ja til at være foregangspraksis for grøn omstilling og får hjælp af konsulenter til at finde bæredygtige løsninger. Men det tager tid.
Bæredygtighed i almen praksis: »Vi kan hver især løfte lidt«
16hLægeparret Mikkel og Marianne Thusgaard har taget nogle store skridt i en grøn omstilling af deres praksis, men de er også pragmatiske.
Klimakamp er også en sag for praktiserende læger
16hInitiativet Grøn Praksis sonderer terrænet for bæredygtig praksisdrift i Danmark – og henter inspiration i udlandet.
Mange kvinder vil gerne tale med praksispersonale om overgangsalder
16hMange kvinder går rundt med symptomer på overgangsalder uden at sætte ord på det. Men der er faktisk meget, man kan gøre for at afhjælpe nogle af symptomerne, fortæller konsultationssygeplejerske Susanne Malmstrøm, der bakkes op af tidligere praktiserende læge Lotte Hvas, der har skrevet en bog om emnet.
To Conserve and Protect: The Quest for Universal Vaccines
16hPatrick Wilson discusses the challenges in designing universal vaccines and his work developing one for influenza.
How dazzling bacteria get their rainbow
18hNature, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01451-2 A bacterial colony's diet underlies its iridescence.
RIP Renowned Futurist Hazel Henderson (1933-2022) – who kick-started conversation on topics like the green economy and the transition to a renewable energy economy, in the 1960's/70's.
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Trade and foreign fishing mediate global marine nutrient supply
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Mitigating climate disruption in time: A self-consistent approach for avoiding both near-term and long-term global warming
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Twisting for soft intelligent autonomous robot in unstructured environments
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Aerosol particle emission increases exponentially above moderate exercise intensity resulting in superemission during maximal exercise
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Neural representations of others' traits predict social decisions
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Dynamic transformation between bilayer islands and dinuclear clusters of Cr oxide on Au(111) through environment and interface effects
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
A quantitative synthesis of soil microbial effects on plant species coexistence
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Enhanced spatial resolution in magnetic resonance imaging by dynamic nuclear polarization at 5 K
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Interfacial engineering of plasmonic nanoparticle metasurfaces
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Translation initiation site of mRNA is selected through dynamic interaction with the ribosome
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Zinc finger protein 280C contributes to colorectal tumorigenesis by maintaining epigenetic repression at H3K27me3-marked loci
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Design principles of PI(4,5)P2 clustering under protein-free conditions: Specific cation effects and calcium-potassium synergy
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Spontaneous exciton dissociation in organic photocatalyst under ambient conditions for highly efficient synthesis of hydrogen peroxide
19hProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 119, Issue 22 , May 2022.
Plant scientists welcome UK bill to deregulate crop engineering
21hCampaigners warn against loosening of gene editing rules made possible by Brexit
Highest efficiency 1-sun solar cell
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22hSolar Cell Efficiency
Researchers have created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination. This is believed to be the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions.
Keep Calm and Save Big During These Memorial Day Mattress Sales
23hMemorial Day is for barbecues, reflection on the American spirit, and mattress sales. Buying a new mattress outside of Memorial Day is almost criminal, considering the deals you can typically nab, and this year is no outlier. Here are some of the can't-miss deals from some of the best brands in sleep. Save $500 or More on a Purple Mattress and Stand Purple mattresses feature inspired design, with
Startups near state lines gravitate toward side with lower property tax
23hResearchers at Iowa State University found significantly different state tax rates affect where new businesses set up shop near state lines. Their study published in the journal Small Business Economics shows the fourth greatest distortion in the U.S. is between Iowa and its northwest neighbor.
New gene identified in arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
23hResearchers have used advanced sequencing technology to better understand the heart disease arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, in which heart muscle tissue is replaced by fat cells. Using explanted human hearts, they found regions in which heart muscle was actively degenerated and identified a new gene, ZBTB11, that drives heart muscle cell degradation.
A good defect? Researchers discover helicoidal screw dislocations in layered polymers
23hResearchers recently discovered a helicoidal-shaped defect in layered polymers, uncovering how solvents can diffuse through layers and produce color changes.
Experts forecast the wind plant of the future to be taller and more economical
23hAnticipating key features of wind plants a decade or more ahead of their installation can inform today's investment, research, and energy system planning decisions. Researchers elicited opinions from more than 140 of the world's leading experts about their expectations of future wind plant design in 2035.
Hubble reaches new milestone in mystery of universe's expansion rate
23hNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has calibrated more than 40 'milepost markers' of space and time to help scientists precisely measure the expansion rate of the universe — a quest with a plot twist.
Scientists discover gene plays critical role in embryo development
23hDeveloping drugs that affect the function of the Cnpy4 gene, which is involved in human embryo development, may provide potential new treatment options for diseases, including cancer.
Parachutes for spacecraft are challenging to design and worrisome to engineers
23hBoeing's Starliner capsule is to return to Earth after a stay at the Space Station as part of a test mission before it flies astronauts. The parachutes are among the systems engineers are monitoring.
Economic resilience actions help businesses avert losses when disaster strikes
23hIn the face of catastrophic events, scenes of property destruction give the first indications of economic loss for businesses. Interruptions to the companies' ability to produce goods and services, however, actually have a much greater effect on their bottom line.
Breakthrough in quantum universal gate sets: A high-fidelity iToffoli gate
23hResearchers have demonstrated the first three-qubit high-fidelity iToffoli native gate in a superconducting quantum information processor and in a single step. This demonstration adds a novel easy-to-implement native three-qubit logic gate for universal quantum computing.
Scientists develop method for seasonal prediction of Western wildfires
23hThis summer's Western wildfire season is likely to be more severe than average but not as devastating as last year's near-record, according to an experimental prediction method that predicts wildfire season months in advance.
The stark disparity in a virus's deadly toll on kids
23hNature, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01446-z More than 95% of the 101,000 children who died in 2019 of respiratory syncytial virus lived in less wealthy countries.
Going virtual hurts student career prospects
23hAs in-person scientific meetings and gathering have been replaced by virtual meetings during the pandemic, students and young professionals are seeing career fairs and networking events transition into remote experiences that simply lack the same impact as getting together.
What a load of trash: New study finds UK litter is dominated by plastics and drink packaging
23hA new study looking at litter in the UK has revealed the types of materials and products being dumped in its hedgerows and waterways.
What is an abortion?
1dAn abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can happen spontaneously, as in the case of a miscarriage, or by medical or surgical means.
Monarch butterfly numbers in Mexico rise by 35%
1dMexican experts said Monday that 35% more monarch butterflies arrived this year to spend the winter in mountaintop forests, compared to the previous season.
How cities in the West have water amid drought
1dAs drought and climate change tighten their grip on the American West, the sight of fountains, swimming pools, gardens and golf courses in cities like Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Boise, and Albuquerque can be jarring at first glance.
Traveling wave of light sparks simple liquid crystal microposts to perform complex dance
1dMastering control over the dynamic interplay among optical, chemical and mechanical behavior in single-material, liquid crystalline elastomers, results in microposts that combine bending, twisting and turning into complex dances. The advancement could contribute toward further development of soft robotics and other devices.
Stress among wildlife
1dHow stress is transmitted from one animal to another is the study topic of behavioral ecologists and collective behavior researchers.
Emulating impossible 'unipolar' laser pulses paves the way for processing quantum information
1dA laser pulse that sidesteps the inherent symmetry of light waves could manipulate quantum information, potentially bringing us closer to room temperature quantum computing.
La Niña Lives! — And That's Bad News
1dThere's a good chance the weather-disrupting phenomenon will persist for a rare third year, possibly exacerbating already severe drought in the U.S. West.
Sociological study finds genes play a significant role in shaping our cultural tastes
1dDo you like opera and classical music? Would you rather go to pop concerts? Or do you belong with those who are all-consuming when it comes to music, books, movies, and other cultural manifestations?
Volkswagen chief says German car giant will overtake Tesla on electric vehicle sales by 2025
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California startup SpinLaunch has successfully tested a new way of getting into space. It says it can use a vacuum centrifuge to fire satellites weighing up to 200kg into orbit, without the need for any rockets.
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Climate change on course to hit U.S. Corn Belt especially hard, study finds
1dClimate change will make the U.S. Corn Belt unsuitable for cultivating corn by 2100 without major technological advances in agricultural practices, a new study finds.
Secret to treating 'Achilles' heel' of alternatives to silicon solar panels revealed
1dA team of researchers has found that the tiny defects which limit the efficiency of perovskites — cheaper alternative materials for solar cells — are also responsible for structural changes in the material that lead to degradation.
What rigorous evidence has to say about summer youth employment programs
1dAges 14 through 24 are marked by critical transitions as youth begin to make decisions about the future. Early employment is one type of formative experience that can have significant benefits for youths' trajectory into adulthood: In their first one or two jobs, youth can start to develop connections to employers, a work history, and soft skills that can be used in multiple areas of their lives.
Best TVs Under $1,000
1dTelevisions are becoming more and more affordable, but a meager investment in one of the best TVs under $1,000 can nab you some seriously flashy devices. For anyone looking for an eye-catching living room screen, or perhaps a show-stopper for a home theater, spending a little more than usual isn't just prudent, it's necessary for big, bright screens with fantastic audio and immersive picture qual
'Happy hormone' dopamine plays role in identifying emotions
1dEmotion-recognition among people with disorders such as Parkinson's disease or schizophrenia may be affected by changes in the levels dopamine in the brain, say researchers.
How anesthetics affect brain functions
1dModern anesthesia is one of the most important medical achievements. Whereas before, patients had to suffer hellish agonies during every operation, today anesthesia enables completely painless procedures. One feels nothing and can remember nothing afterwards. It is already known from electroencephalography (EEG) studies on patients that during anesthesia the brain is put into a deep sleep-like sta
Tracking ancient earthquakes by taking the temperatures of faults
1dUnderstanding ancient earthquakes helps researchers estimate the hazards posed by modern earthquakes. Reported in a new study, geologists have come up with a new way to estimate intensity of these old events: take their temperature.
Author Correction: Activation of lysosomal mediated cell death in the course of autophagy by mTORC1 inhibitor
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12521-w
Association between climate variables and pulmonary tuberculosis incidence in Brunei Darussalam
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12796-z
Impact of shear wave dispersion slope analysis for assessing the severity of myocarditis
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12935-6
Assessment of antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and antiviral impact of a green zinc oxide/activated carbon nanocomposite
1dScientific Reports, Published online: 24 May 2022; doi:10.1038/s41598-022-12648-w
The "internet may be a challenging venue": Biomedical engineering group up to four retractions
1dA group of biomedical engineering researchers has lost four papers because they appear to be recycling their images from other papers. The retractions for the group, from Banaras Hindu University in India, span papers published between 2011 and 2014. The retractions began in 2020, after anonymous PubPeer commenters pointed out the similarities between images. The … Continue reading
Curbing other climate pollutants, not just CO2, gives Earth a chance
1dSlashing emissions of carbon dioxide by itself isn't enough to prevent catastrophic global warming, a new study shows. But if we simultaneously also reduce emissions of methane and other often overlooked climate pollutants, we could cut the rate of global warming in half by 2050 and give the world a fighting chance.
Significant energy savings using neuromorphic hardware
1dNew research illustrates neuromorphic technology is up to sixteen times more energy-efficient for large deep learning networks than other AI systems.
NOAA hurricane forecast 2022: Up to 21 named storms possible; as many as 10 hurricanes could form
1dFederal forecasters expect yet another busy Atlantic hurricane season in 2022: As many as 10 hurricanes forming, meteorologists said Tuesday.
Human or seal? Who has the best underwater hearing?
1dMillions of years ago, all mammals lived on land, but at some point, several species left land and evolved to a life in the sea: think of seals and whales, which today are adapted to life under water.
Research does not support the adage 'boys will be boys'
1dA study in social psychology recently completed at the University of Helsinki indicates that there are not many thoroughly girlish girls or boyish boys. It examines the girlishness and boyishness of Finnish adolescents completing their basic education.
[New Study] Conspiracy theories provide simple and immediate answers to important events. That is why they are attractive to present-oriented people who look for immediate explanations of complex and difficult situations.
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Unmitigated economic impact of polyphagous shot hole borer in South Africa estimated at $18.45 billion
1dThe potential economic impact of the polyphagous shot hole borer in South Africa amounts to a whopping $18.45 billion over the next ten years, and municipalities will have to bear the brunt of this cost if nothing is done to stem the tide.
Researchers develop algorithm to divvy up tasks for human-robot teams
1dResearchers have developed an algorithmic planner that helps delegate tasks to humans and robots. The planner, 'Act, Delegate or Learn' (ADL), considers a list of tasks and decides how best to assign them. The researchers asked three questions: When should a robot act to complete a task? When should a task be delegated to a human? And when should a robot learn a new task?
Reducing TV viewing to less than one hour a day could help prevent more than one in ten cases of coronary heart disease
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1dOne Hours Heart Disease
Watching too much TV is associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease regardless of an individual's genetic makeup, say scientists. The researchers show that — assuming a causal link — 11% of cases of coronary heart disease could be prevented if people watched less than an hour of TV each day.
Human influence is the culprit for warm and wet winters in northwest Russia
1dA research team reveals the reason behind hot and wet winters in northwest Russia from 2019/20 winter. Anthropogenic influence found to be the reason for widespread warming according to the CMIP6 data.
Research boosts 'game-changing' technology to strengthen drug development
1dResearchers have boosted pioneering technology to show whether potential treatments are worth progressing into human trials, in a game-changing move that could dramatically reduce the high failure rates in drug discovery and development.
The timing of warm period determines the time interval between flowering and leaf unfolding
1dWarming-induced shifts in vegetation phenology have substantially affected the terrestrial energy balance as well as carbon and water cycles, which in turn exert biophysical and biogeochemical feedback to the climate system. Spring phenology of temperate and boreal tree species has advanced significantly with warming in recent decades, but most previous studies focused on a single phenophase, such
While the fetal clock develops, mom's behavior tells the time
1dDuring fetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes within the fetus's developing clock respond to rhythmic behavior in the mother, according to a new study publishing May 24th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Alena Sumová and colleagues of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague. The findings contribute to our understanding of the development of the in
Electrode design paves way for better biofuel cells, electrochemical devices
1dEnzyme electrodes are useful in a range of applications, including biosensing systems and electrochemical devices. Biofuel cells (BFCs) are especially promising candidates for powering a variety of bioelectronic devices by converting biochemical energy into electricity under mild biological conditions.
Statistical physics rejects theory of 'two Ukraines'
1dWhen reading news and analyses of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, researchers in Spain perceived many conflicting messages being transmitted. The most notable one is the theory of "two Ukraines" or the existence of ideologically pro-West and pro-Russian regions.
Exploring what gives titanium implants their remarkable biocompatibility
1dScientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) used photoelectrochemical measurement and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to clarify the source of titanium's biocompatibility when implanted into the body, as with hip replacements and dental implants. They find that its reactivity with the correct ions in the extracellular fluid allows the body to recognize it. This work may lead to
Sidekick microbubbles carry anti-cancer drugs, damage tumor vessels
1dMicrobubbles can assist with localized drug delivery in a patient's body by popping at a target site to create enhanced permeability of tumor blood vessels. By temporarily increasing the porosity of the blood vessels, the microbubbles can create a means for coinjected anti-cancer drugs to preferentially leak into the tumor for treatment.
Wax worm saliva contains enzymes capable of breaking down plastics
1dA team of CSIC researchers has discovered that wax worm saliva degrades plastic; a discovery with numerous applications for treating or recycling plastic waste. Back in 2017, the team discovered that this worm species (the lepidopteran Galleria mellonella) is able to break down plastic (polyethylene), and now they have discovered just how it does this: its saliva contains enzymes (pertaining to th
Reference genomes provide first insights into genetic roots of mustelid physiological and behavioral diversity
1dMustelids are the most ecologically and taxonomically diverse family within the order Carnivora. From the tayra in the neotropics to the wolverine in the subarctic, they inhabit a variety of ecological niches and developed corresponding species-specific traits related to their diet, reproductive strategy and morphology. An international team of scientists conducted a comparative analysis of whole
Zimbabwe rallies allies to push for legal ivory trade
1dZimbabwe will this week press a drive to legalise the ivory trade, inviting officials from 15 nations to meet in a national park that's a beacon of success in protecting elephants.
Blind cave creatures light the way towards further understanding of human traits with DNA
1dIn watery underground caverns, there are creatures that live in an eternal midnight. Over the course of generations, these animals have adapted to their isolated and unique environments, and scientists believe their pasty skin and blind eyes may hold secrets to evolution––and to genetic adaptations that could cast light on longevity, surviving starvation, and eye diseases in humans.
Exploring how diverse social networks reduce accent judgments
1dEveryone has an accent. But the intelligibility of speech doesn't just depend on that accent; it also depends on the listener. Visual cues and the diversity of the listener's social network can impact their ability to understand and transcribe sentences after listening to the spoken word.
Children will reclaim the burden of school meal debt as federal subsidies from COVID-19 end
1dAs a federal program to serve meals to all US public school students during COVID-19 ends on June 30, the consequences of unpaid school meal debt will resurface for the millions of students nationwide facing food insecurity.
Researchers use bacteria to enhance concrete resistance
1dConcrete, with its low cost, good compressive strength, and manufacturing convenience, is one of the most widely used materials in construction. However, with accelerating urbanization, natural aggregates for mixing with concrete, such as sand and gravel, are in short supply.
What are pulsars?
1dPulsars are the ultradense cores of gigantic stars that emit beams of radio waves in regular pulses, like cosmic lighthouses.
Tesla Storing Thousands of Employees at an "Old Military Camp" in China
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Mandatory Quarantine Tesla is reportedly isolating thousands of workers at its Shanghai, China gigafactory in an old military camp to make sure they aren't infected with COVID-19, according to Bloomberg , orders to meet the government's strict quarantine requirements. The electric carmaker is becoming increasingly desperate to get production back on track amid China's attempts to suppress any new
Save Big on Home Appliances During Best Buy's Memorial Day Sale
1dThree-day weekends in America mean one thing: go-for-broke sales on everything from mattresses to used cars. Best Buy is offering big savings including induction stoves, smart fridges, and washer/dryers from big brands like LG, Samsung, KitchenAid, and more. Here's a peek at the can't-miss Memorial Day home appliance sale. Get a $250 Gift Card When You Buy Four or More Samsung Appliances Why upgr
Deadly Heat in India and Pakistan 'Highly Unlikely' without Climate Change
1dA weeks-long heat wave in India and Pakistan was 30 times more likely because of human-caused warming — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Citizen Science Month 2022: Turning Curiosity Into Impact Around the Country
1dThis year's month-long celebration of Citizen Science featured Ben Franklin, oil spill mapping and more!
Den første længere rumtur ændrer nye astronauters hjerner
1dPLUS. MRI-scanninger af astronauters hjerner efter rumfart viser øgede mængder ophobet væske, men kun hos astronauterne, der havde været oppe for første gang.
Desire for son in Nepal may impact on girls' health and wellbeing — new study
1dThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research. Girls in Nepal are breastfed for fewer months than boys on average, with girls with older sisters but no brothers being the most disadvantaged, says the study. And this shorter breastfeeding time is linked to a greater risk of death for Nepali infants in the study.
Cystic fibrosis: Restoring airway integrity
1dCystic fibrosis is a rare genetic disease which can cause very serious symptoms. In particular, patients suffer from chronic bacterial infections that can lead to respiratory failure. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, which regulates water movement across the cell membrane. Consequently, mucus quality is altered, it is no longer capable of capturing undesirable bacteria and expelling the
Scientists discover a potential new marker to personalized therapy for breast cancer
1dA new study has discovered that 'crown-like structures' surrounding breast tumors in overweight and obese patients could hinder their response to therapy. The findings of this study could potentially be used to improve personalized treatment for patients with HER2+ overexpressed breast cancer.
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