:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Organoids created from patients' bladder cancers could guide treatmentResearchers have created patient-specific bladder cancer organoids that mimic many of the characteristics of actual tumors. The use of organoids, tiny 3-D spheres derived from a patient's own tumor, may be useful in the future to guide treatment of patients.
:: Origins and spread of fluted-point technology in the Canadian Ice-Free Corridor and eastern Beringia [Anthropology]Fluted projectile points have long been recognized as the archaeological signature of early humans dispersing throughout the Western Hemisphere; however, we still lack a clear understanding of their appearance in the interior “Ice-Free Corridor” of western Canada and eastern Beringia. To solve this problem, we conducted a geometric morphometric shape…
:: Origins and spread of fluted-point technology in the Canadian Ice-Free Corridor and eastern Beringia [Anthropology]Fluted projectile points have long been recognized as the archaeological signature of early humans dispersing throughout the Western Hemisphere; however, we still lack a clear understanding of their appearance in the interior “Ice-Free Corridor” of western Canada and eastern Beringia. To solve this problem, we conducted a geometric morphometric shape…
:: OSR1 regulates a subset of inward rectifier potassium channels via a binding motif variant [Biochemistry]The with-no-lysine (K) (WNK) signaling pathway to STE20/SPS1-related proline- and alanine-rich kinase (SPAK) and oxidative stress-responsive 1 (OSR1) kinase is an important mediator of cell volume and ion transport. SPAK and OSR1 associate with upstream kinases WNK 1–4, substrates, and other proteins through their C-terminal domains which interact with linear…
:: OSU Professor Falsified Data on Eight Papers, ResignsChing-Shih Chen's research involved anticancer therapeutics that were being tested in clinical trials.
:: Otte genstande om ugen kan forkorte dit liv – men nyt studie får ikke Sundhedsstyrelsen til at ændre holdningProfessor mener, at alkohol-anbefalinger skal være ens for både mænd og kvinder.
:: Our eyesight is sharpest at twilight – and now we may know whyWe see best at dawn and dusk, and this could be because our brain activity changes at these times, making it easier to distinguish signals from background noise
:: Our humanity contains multitudes: Dehumanization is more than overlooking mental capacities [Social Sciences]A longstanding conclusion of work on dehumanization is that the denial of humanity facilitates violence, in part by loosening restraints against harming others (1–3). Rai et al. (4) propose that dehumanization only begets instrumental violence. They claim that dehumanization does not facilitate moral violence because moral violence necessitates blame and…
:: Our Planet, Ourselves: How Climate Change Results in Emerging Diseases– Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Our Planet, Ourselves: How Climate Change Results in Emerging Diseases– Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Our sun—three different wavelengthsFrom March 20-23, 2018, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory captured three sequences of our sun in three different extreme ultraviolet wavelengths. The resulting images illustrate how different features that appear in one sequence are difficult, if not impossible, to see in the others.
:: Our survey found 'questionable research practices' by ecologists and biologists – here's what that meansCherry picking or hiding results, excluding data to meet statistical thresholds and presenting unexpected findings as though they were predicted all along – these are just some of the "questionable research practices" implicated in the replication crisis psychology and medicine have faced over the last half a decade or so.
:: 'Out of control' Chinese space lab to meet fiery end on MondayAn abandoned space laboratory is set to meet a fiery end as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere Monday morning Beijing time, Chinese and European space authorities said Sunday, hitting a speed of around 26,000 kilometres an hour before disintegrating.
:: Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitorA telescope in outback Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our Solar System late last year. When 'Oumuamua was first discovered, astronomers thought it was a comet or an asteroid from within the Solar System. But after studying its orbit and discovering its long, cylindrical shape, they realised 'Oumuamua was neither and had come from interstellar spa
:: Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitorA telescope in outback Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our solar system late last year.When 'Oumuamua was first discovered, astronomers thought it was a comet or an asteroid from within the solar system. But after studying its orbit and discovering its long, cylindrical shape, they realized 'Oumuamua was neither and had come from interstellar spac
:: Outback radio telescope listens in on interstellar visitorA telescope in outback Western Australia has been used to listen to a mysterious cigar-shaped object that entered our Solar System late last year.
:: Ovarian cancer vaccine improves women’s survival ratesA personalised cancer vaccine that trains the immune system to attack tumours has had encouraging results in women with ovarian cancer
:: Over halvdelen af kommunerne har tilknyttet faste læger på plejehjem62 pct. af landets kommuner har tilknyttet faste læger på et eller flere plejehjem. Projektchef i Vive mener, at der er en faglig gevinst for lægerne ved at være med i ordningen
:: Overblik: Sådan kan du blive ramt af en storkonfliktI dag er sidste deadline for at nå til enighed om en ny overenskomst. Erklærer Forligsmanden forhandlingerne for at være brudt sammen, er en storkonflikt en realitet. Få overblik over, hvordan det rammer dig og din afdeling her.
:: Overblik: Sådan kan du blive ramt af en storkonfliktI dag er sidste deadline for at nå til enighed om en ny overenskomst. Erklærer Forligsmanden forhandlingerne for at være brudt sammen, er en storkonflikt en realitet. Få overblik over, hvordan det rammer dig og din afdeling her.
:: Overdose antidote promotes stroke recovery in ratsThe life-saving drug used to treat opioid overdose, naloxone, reduces brain inflammation in the aftermath of stroke in male rats. The preclinical research, published in eNeuro, lays the groundwork for developing the first drug to promote recovery from a leading cause of adult disability.
:: Overestimated mutation rateAt the start of the epidemic in West Africa, the Ebola virus did not change as rapidly as thought at the time. ETH researchers explain why scientists misjudged it at the time.
:: Overlooked 'organ' could play role in cancer spreadThanks to a laser-equipped mini-microscope developed by a French start-up, scientists have discovered a previously undetected feature of the human anatomy that could help explain why some cancers spread so quickly.
:: Overraskelse: Gen bag ’den søde tand’ forbundet med mindre kropsfedtSidste år fandt forskere fra Københavns Universitet ud af, at særligt stor sukkertrang…
:: Oversized galactosides as a probe for conformational dynamics in LacY [Biochemistry]Binding kinetics of α-galactopyranoside homologs with fluorescent aglycones of different sizes and shapes were determined with the lactose permease (LacY) of Escherichia coli by FRET from Trp151 in the binding site of LacY to the fluorophores. Fast binding was observed with LacY stabilized in an outward-open conformation (kon = 4–20…
:: Oversized galactosides as a probe for conformational dynamics in LacY [Biochemistry]Binding kinetics of α-galactopyranoside homologs with fluorescent aglycones of different sizes and shapes were determined with the lactose permease (LacY) of Escherichia coli by FRET from Trp151 in the binding site of LacY to the fluorophores. Fast binding was observed with LacY stabilized in an outward-open conformation (kon = 4–20…
:: Oxford Dodo was shot in head, scans findThe world-famous specimen is the world's best-preserved example of the extinct bird.
:: Oxidative unzipping of multiwall carbon nanotubes to graphene nanoribbonsGraphene, a two-dimensional lattice of carbon atoms, has attracted enormous interest from a broad base of the research community for more than a decade. Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs), narrow strips of quasi one-dimensional graphene, possess complementary features relative to their two-dimensional counterpart of graphene sheets. Based on theoretical calculations, the electrical properties of GNRs can
:: Pacemakere og infusionspumper er sårbare over for cyberangrebPatienter risikerer at blive udsat for cyberangreb, når medicinsk udstyr forbindes med omverdenen. Nye supersygehuse skal stille større krav til leverandører, lyder det fra eksperter
:: Painkillers in pregnancy may affect baby's future fertilityTaking painkillers during pregnancy could affect the fertility of the unborn child in later life, research suggests. Scientists at the University of Edinburgh looked at the effects of paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen on samples of human fetal testes and ovaries. Their findings add to a growing body of evidence that the medicines should be used with caution during pregnancy.
:: Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfacesWalls are what they are — big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are used. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost using sim
:: Paint job transforms walls into sensors, interactive surfacesWalls are what they are — big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are used. Researchers found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost using simple tools and techniques, such as a paint roller.
:: Paint transforms walls into interactive touchpadsWith a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, researchers can create walls that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are in use. The researchers found that they could transform dumb walls into smart walls at relatively low cost—about $20 per square meter—using simple tools and techniques, such as a paint roller. These new capabilities might en
:: Paleo Profile: Martin's Sea TurtleThis Cretaceous chelonian is close to the origin of the hard-shelled sea turtles that still swim the oceans — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paleo Profile: The Climbing DwarfBeautiful fossils offer a rare look at what covered the bodies of some of our protomammal relatives — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paleo Profile: The Shortened FaceA small skull found in Connecticut offers a new view to ancient reptilian bites — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paleo Profile: The Shortened FaceA small skull found in Connecticut offers a new view to ancient reptilian bites — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Palm trees have been spotted changing sex for the first timeFour Quindío wax palms in Colombia have changed sex from male to female, which was thought to be impossible for such plants
:: Palm trees have been spotted changing sex for the first timeFour Quindío wax palms in Colombia have changed sex from male to female, which was thought to be impossible for such plants
:: Pancreatitis in minorities linked to triglycerides, gallstones, alcohol abusePancreatitis in ethnic minorities is linked to very high levels of triglycerides and the risk is further increased by alcohol abuse and gallstones, according to a study published in the journal Endocrine Practice.
:: Panel Recommends FDA Approval of Epilepsy Drug Derived from MarijuanaDecision paves path to the U.S.'s first medication made from marijuana — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Paralyzed patient feels sensation againUsing a tiny array of electrodes implanted in the brain's somatosensory cortex, Caltech scientists have induced sensations of touch and movement in the hand and arm of a paralyzed man.
:: Paralyzed patient feels sensation againUsing a tiny array of electrodes implanted in the brain's somatosensory cortex, scientists have induced sensations of touch and movement in the hand and arm of a paralyzed man.
:: Parents struggle to discuss sex with LGBTQ teensParents of LGBTQ children feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they try to educate them about sex and dating, reports a new study. Parents don't know what constitutes safe sexual behaviors for LGBTQ teens and need resources to help them. Parents play an important role in helping their children learn how to have healthy sexual relationships.
:: Parents struggle to discuss sex with LGBTQ teensParents of LGBTQ children feel especially uncomfortable and unequipped when they try to educate them about sex and dating, reports a new study. Parents don't know what constitutes safe sexual behaviors for LGBTQ teens and need resources to help them. Parents play an important role in helping their children learn how to have healthy sexual relationships.
:: Paris to sue Airbnb over undeclared listingsParis is taking home-sharing giant Airbnb to court for failing to remove ads from people who have not properly declared their properties, city authorities said Thursday.
:: Parkering: Københavns Kommune vælger software over sensorerMatematiske modeller er bedre til at forudsige trafikken end fysiske sensorer, der tæller biler.
:: Parkin function in Parkinson's disease
:: Parkinson and binge eating: A new study investigates the reason whyThe results of a new study show that 'binge eating,' which affects some Parkinson patients, would be associated to an impairment of a cognitive function called 'working memory.' This deficit would cause the patients to gorge themselves on, since it would prevent them keeping in memory the long-term goal of a healthy eating behavior. The authors have also investigated reward sensitivity and its com
:: Parkinson and binge eating: A new study investigates the reason whyThe results of a new study show that 'binge eating,' which affects some Parkinson patients, would be associated to an impairment of a cognitive function called 'working memory.' This deficit would cause the patients to gorge themselves on, since it would prevent them keeping in memory the long-term goal of a healthy eating behavior. The authors have also investigated reward sensitivity and its com
:: Parkinson's disease among patients with inflammatory bowel diseasePatients with inflammatory bowel disease appeared more likely than patients without the disorder to develop Parkinson's disease, while anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy for inflammatory bowel disease was associated with reduced incidence of Parkinson's in a new study that analyzed administrative claims data for more than 170 million patients.
:: PARP Inhibitors Are Improving the Outlook of Hard-to-Treat CancersWith three recent FDA approvals, and a number of Phase 3 trials ongoing, the drugs are seeing a surge in interest.
:: PARP-1 protects against colorectal tumor induction, but promotes inflammation-driven colorectal tumor progression [Medical Sciences]Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common tumor entities, which is causally linked to DNA repair defects and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here, we studied the role of the DNA repair protein poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) in CRC. Tissue microarray analysis revealed PARP-1 overexpression in human CRC, correlating with…
:: Partier benytter omstridt Facebook-tracker til overvågning af deres besøgendeFlere danske partier bruger Facebook Pixels til at målrette Facebook-reklamer mod folk, der besøger deres hjemmesider. Hyklerisk, lyder det fra kritikere.
:: Patentkontor drukner i gode opfindelserEuropæiske firmaer udvikler og forsker på livet løs. Hittepåsomheden bliver belønnet af Den Europæiske Patentmyndighed, som melder om et rekordstort antal nye patenter.
:: Patentkontor drukner i gode opfindelserEuropæiske firmaer udvikler og forsker på livet løs. Hittepåsomheden bliver belønnet af Den Europæiske Patentmyndighed, som melder om et rekordstort antal nye patenter.
:: 'Paternal' and 'maternal' DNA in fungi active at different timesMany types of mushroom have two different nuclei in their cells, one from the 'father' and another from the 'mother." Researchers at the universities of Delft, Utrecht and Wageningen have discovered that the genes from the parental DNAs are expressed at different times in mushroom development. "This means that when genes involved in mushroom formation are identified, we first need to find out whet
:: Paternally inherited cis-regulatory structural variants are associated with autismThe genetic basis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is known to consist of contributions from de novo mutations in variant-intolerant genes. We hypothesize that rare inherited structural variants in cis-regulatory elements (CRE-SVs) of these genes also contribute to ASD. We investigated this by assessing the evidence for natural selection and transmission distortion of CRE-SVs in whole genomes of
:: Path to a booming Australian solar thermal energy marketA report out from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) this month published responses from industry stakeholders on the viability of a concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy market in Australia: Paving the way for concentrated solar thermal in Australia.
:: Path to a booming Australian solar thermal energy marketA report out from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) this month published responses from industry stakeholders on the viability of a concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy market in Australia: Paving the way for concentrated solar thermal in Australia.
:: Path to a new era of microelectronicsA new microchip technology capable of optically transferring data could solve a severe bottleneck in current devices by speeding data transfer and reducing energy consumption by orders of magnitude, according to a new article.
:: Pathways to spatial recognitionAt the Janelia Research Campus, postdoctoral research scientist Mark Cembrowski, who is part of Group Leader Nelson Spruston's lab, has been leading an effort to parse the cellular, molecular, and behavioral components of spatial recognition. Their discoveries, described April 19 in the journal Cell, offer new insight into the neuroscience of memory-guided navigation.
:: Pathways to spatial recognitionResults from research aimed at parsing the cellular, molecular, and behavioral components of spatial recognition offer new insight into the neuroscience of memory-guided navigation.
:: Patienters sikkerhed i fare: Holbæk Sygehus får fem påbudStyrelsen for Patientsikkerhed kræver, at Holbæk Sygehus igangsætter en række initiativer med henblik på at forbedre patientsikkerheden. Vicedirektør siger, at ledelsen længe har været i fuld gang med at løse problemerne, bl.a. ved at nedbringe antallet af patienter.
:: Patients in major prostate cancer study older, sicker than average patient populationResearchers at Henry Ford Hospital compared the patient population of a major US prostate cancer study with patients found in three US cancer databases, ultimately finding the patients of the study to be inconsistent with the average prostate cancer patient. The researchers found the patients of the Prostate Cancer Intervention versus Observation Trial (PIVOT) to be between three and eight times m
:: Patients who travel abroad for plastic surgery can bring home serious complicationsWith the promise of inexpensive procedures luring patients to travel abroad for plastic surgery, medical tourism has become an expanding, multi-billion-dollar industry. But while the initial procedure may be cheap, it can place a significant burden on US public health systems when patients return from abroad with complications. A new study describes the magnitude of medical complications that can
:: Patients with high-risk clinical features are at high risk for acute aortic dissectionPatients with one or more high-risk clinical features (tearing pain, hypotension, pulse deficit, neurologic deficit, new murmur) should be considered high risk for acute aortic dissection (AAD).
:: Patients with Medicaid have limited access to physical therapy in MassachusettsPatients with Medicaid in Massachusetts have limited access to reimbursable physical therapy (PT) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, according to a new study.
:: Patients with Medicaid have limited access to physical therapy in MassachusettsPatients with Medicaid in Massachusetts have limited access to reimbursable physical therapy (PT) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgery, according to a new study.
:: Patterns of plant carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentration in relation to productivity in China’s terrestrial ecosystems [Biological Sciences]Plant nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) content regulate productivity and carbon (C) sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. Estimates of the allocation of N and P content in plant tissues and the relationship between nutrient content and photosynthetic capacity are critical to predicting future ecosystem C sequestration under global change. In this…
:: Patterns of plant carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus concentration in relation to productivity in China’s terrestrial ecosystems [Biological Sciences]Plant nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) content regulate productivity and carbon (C) sequestration in terrestrial ecosystems. Estimates of the allocation of N and P content in plant tissues and the relationship between nutrient content and photosynthetic capacity are critical to predicting future ecosystem C sequestration under global change. In this…
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr. Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paucity of phosphorus hints at precarious path for extraterrestrial lifeWork by Cardiff University astronomers suggests there may be a cosmic lack of a chemical element essential to life. Dr. Jane Greaves and Dr. Phil Cigan will present their results at the European Week of Astronomy and Space Science in Liverpool.
:: Paul Nakasone Will Have to Balance NSA Needs With US Cyber Command BackgroundThe appointment of Paul Nakasone raises the question again: Should the NSA and Cyber Command be controlled by one man?
:: Paul Nakasone Will Have to Balance NSA Needs With US Cyber Command BackgroundThe appointment of Paul Nakasone raises the question again: Should the NSA and Cyber Command be controlled by one man?
:: Paul Ryan Makes His ExitPaul Ryan RepublicanUpdated on April 11 at 9:46 a.m. ET For months, House Republicans and Democrats alike have traded bets on whether Speaker Paul Ryan would run for reelection. Now, it seems, they have their answer. At a House Republican conference meeting on Wednesday morning, Ryan informed colleagues that he will not seek reelection in his Wisconsin district, according to multiple House Republican sources. A sour
:: Paul Ryan Personifies the Devil's Bargain the GOP Struck With TrumpPaul Ryan, who once aspired to advance the vision of conservative icon Jack Kemp, will leave Washington carrying a more tarnished legacy—as the most important enabler of Donald Trump. No one in the GOP was better equipped, by position and disposition alike, to resist Trump’s racially infused, insular nationalism, or to define a more inclusive competing vision for the party. Instead, Ryan chose to
:: Paul Ryan’s Sad LegacyPaul Ryan RepublicansPaul Ryan announced Wednesday morning that that he will not run for reelection in his Wisconsin district, ending his tumultuous, historical, and brief tenure as speaker of the House. Throughout his career in Washington, Ryan enjoyed the reputation of being a policy whiz and a fastidious student of the federal budget. Among audiences in the nation’s often innumerate capital, an appendix has a kind
:: Paul Ryan's Eventual Exit From Congress Tops This Week's Internet NewsLast week, the internet was locked in heated discussions about Michael Cohen, Facebook, and House Speaker Paul Ryan.
:: Paul Ryan's Unrealized Conservative VisionPaul Ryan RepublicansPaul Ryan’s dream for much if not all of his time in Congress was to leave a deeply conservative imprint on American social and fiscal policy—to reshape and slim down the safety-net programs of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security so as to control the ballooning national debt. After 20 years, all he got was some tax cuts. Ryan will leave the House next year having achieved more in politics tha
:: Pay less, get more: Spotify to bundle Premium service with HuluIt may not be a buy-one-get-one-free deal, but an offering from Spotify and Hulu comes pretty close.
:: Payment reform fix?Hospital payment experiment in Maryland failed to deliver on the promise of shifting care from hospitals toward less expensive outpatient and primary care settings.Researchers say that weak incentives for physicians may have limited the program's effectiveness.
:: Payment reform fix?Hospital payment experiment in Maryland failed to deliver on the promise of shifting care from hospitals toward less expensive outpatient and primary care settings.Researchers say that weak incentives for physicians may have limited the program's effectiveness.
:: 'Peace agreements have always only succeeded with genuine trust'Gifts, peace banquets and reconciliation rituals: according to historians, peace agreements have historically been reached if, above all, specific trust could be established between opponents.
:: Pediatric cancer drug shows 93 percent response rateA first-of-its-kind drug targeting a fused gene found in many types of cancer was effective in 93 percent of pediatric patients tested, researchers say.
:: Pediatric obesity, depression connected in the brain, Stanford study findsEarly-life obesity and depression may be driven by shared abnormalities in brain regions that process rewards, according to researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
:: Pediatric obesity, depression connected in the brainEarly-life obesity and depression may be driven by shared abnormalities in brain regions that process rewards, according to researchers.
:: Penguins go through the flowColonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This 'liquid' organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while also keeping members together.
:: Penguins go through the flowColonies of breeding king penguins behave much like particles in liquids do, according to a new study by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and international colleagues. This 'liquid' organization and structure enables breeding colonies to protect themselves against predators while also keeping members together.
:: Penn study finds relationship between PTEN loss, potential for immune response in BRCA 1/2-deficient ovarian cancerhe protein known as phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) is frequently mutated or affected by cancer as tumors develop. Now a new study from the Basser Center for BRCA at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania shows PTEN may serve as a marker for whether a patient with BRCA 1-2 deficient ovarian cancer is likely to respond to checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
:: People use emotion to persuade, even when it could backfireWe intuitively use more emotional language to enhance our powers of persuasion, according to new research. The research shows that people tend toward appeals that aren't simply more positive or negative but are infused with emotionality, even when they're trying to sway an audience that may not be receptive to such language.
:: People use emotion to persuade, even when it could backfireWe intuitively use more emotional language to enhance our powers of persuasion, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The research shows that people tend toward appeals that aren't simply more positive or negative but are infused with emotionality, even when they're trying to sway an audience that may not be receptive to s
:: People Voted for Trump Because They Were Anxious, Not PoorFor the past 18 months, many political scientists have been seized by one question: Less-educated whites were President Trump’s most enthusiastic supporters. But why, exactly? Was their vote some sort of cri de coeur about a changing economy that had left them behind ? Or was the motivating sentiment something more complex and, frankly, something harder for policy makers to address? After analyzi
:: People who live in diverse neighbourhoods are more helpful – here's how we knowWhether or not diversity is a good thing is still a topic of much debate. Though many businesses tout the benefits of diversity, American political scientist Robert Putnam holds that diversity causes people to hunker down, creating mistrust in communities.
:: People who need self-care the most aren’t getting it. Just ask a trucker.Health Wellness is for everyone. The app Rolling Strong is just one of several efforts to bring self-care and wellness practices to everyone. But there are some obstacles in the way.
:: People who tell themselves to get excited rather than trying to relax can improve their performance during anxiety-inducing activities such as public speaking and math tests.submitted by /u/randomusefulbits [link] [comments]
:: People who tell themselves to get excited rather than trying to relax can improve their performance during anxiety-inducing activities such as public speaking and math tests.submitted by /u/randomusefulbits [link] [comments]
:: People who use medical marijuana more likely to use and misuse prescription drugsCan medical marijuana help to fight the opioid epidemic? Many believe that it can. But a new study finds that people who use medical marijuana actually have higher rates of medical and non-medical prescription drug use–including pain relievers. The study appears in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), published by Wolters Kl
:: People who use medical marijuana more likely to use and misuse prescription drugsCan medical marijuana help to fight the opioid epidemic? Many believe that it can. But a new study finds that people who use medical marijuana actually have higher rates of medical and non-medical prescription drug use–including pain relievers. The study appears in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, the official journal of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), published by Wolters Kl
:: People with diabetes visit the dentist less frequently despite link between diabetes, oral healthAdults with diabetes are less likely to visit the dentist than people with prediabetes or without diabetes, finds a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine.
:: People with false-positive cancer screening results may be more likely to receive future screeningAn analysis of electronic medical records indicates that patients who previously had a false-positive breast or prostate cancer screening test are more likely to obtain future recommended cancer screenings.
:: People with Type 2 diabetes who eat breakfast later, more likely to have a higher BMIBeing an "evening person" is linked to higher body mass indices among people with Type 2 diabetes, and having breakfast later in the day seems to be what drives this association, according to a new article.
:: People with Type 2 diabetes who eat breakfast later, more likely to have a higher BMIBeing an 'evening person' is linked to higher body mass indices among people with Type 2 diabetes, and having breakfast later in the day seems to be what drives this association, according to a new paper in the journal Diabetic Medicine.
:: Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibioticIt sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of antimicrobial substances, such as triclocarban (TCC), which end up in the water and soil used to grow crops. Scientists report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that TCC and related molecules can end up in food, with p
:: Pepper plant sops up personal care product antibioticIt sometimes can be hard to find toothpastes, soaps and other toiletries without antibiotics. Their popularity has caused an increase in environmental levels of antimicrobial substances, such as triclocarban (TCC), which end up in the water and soil used to grow crops. Scientists report in the ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that TCC and related molecules can end up in food, with p
:: Peptide induces chirality evolution in a single gold nanoparticleFor the first time, scientists have successfully created optically active, chiral gold nanoparticles using amino acids and peptides. Many chemicals significant to life have mirror-image twins (left-handed and right-handed structures), a characteristic that is conventionally called chirality. This study describes how chirality, which is typically observed in organic molecules, can be extended to th
:: Peptide induces chirality evolution in a single gold nanoparticleScientists have created a synthesis method to make optically active and chiral gold nanoparticles using amino acids and peptides for the first time. Many chemicals significant to life have mirror-imaged twins and such characteristics are conventionally called as chirality. This study describes how the chirality, typically observed in organic molecules, can be extended to three-dimensional metallic
:: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavitiesResearchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
:: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavitiesResearchers have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
:: Peptide-based biogenic dental product may cure cavitiesResearchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities.
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these high-temperature, high-stress conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelec
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these high-temperature, high-stress conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelec
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Performing under pressure: Modeling oxidation in high-stress materialsEach year, the effects of corroding materials sap more than $1 trillion from the global economy. As certain alloys are exposed to extreme stress and temperatures, an oxide film begins to form, causing the alloys to break down even more quickly. What precisely makes these conditions so conducive for corrosion, however, remains poorly understood, especially in microelectromechanical devices. Chinese
:: Perineuronal Nets: A Mechanism to Control Brain PlasticityThe neuronal coverings that mediate synaptic changes are involved in everything from memory to psychiatric disorders, affecting autism, Alzheimer's, and addiction.
:: Perovskite technology is scalable, but questions remain about the best methodsAs perovskite solar cells set efficiency records and the nascent technology becomes more stable, another major challenge remains: the issue of scalability, according to researchers at the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).
:: Personal recollections of an astrophysicist shed new light on the 1995 discovery on 51 Pegasi bIn recent history, a very important achievement was the discovery, in 1995, of 51 Pegasi b, the first extrasolar planet ever found around a normal star other than the Sun.
:: Personalized T cell therapy shows signs of clinical effectiveness against HBV-related HCCILC 2018: HBV DNA integration profile of tumour cells used to guide T cell adoptive immunotherapy in a liver transplant patient with HBsAg-negative HCC metastases in the lungs.
:: Personalized tumor vaccine shows promise in pilot trialA new type of cancer vaccine has yielded promising results in an initial clinical trial. The personalized vaccine is made from patients' own immune cells, which are exposed to the contents of the patients' tumor cells, and injected into the patients to initiate a wider immune response. The trial, conducted in advanced ovarian cancer patients, showed that about half of the vaccinated patients had s
:: Pervasive contingency and entrenchment in a billion years of Hsp90 evolution [Evolution]Interactions among mutations within a protein have the potential to make molecular evolution contingent and irreversible, but the extent to which epistasis actually shaped historical evolutionary trajectories is unclear. To address this question, we experimentally measured how the fitness effects of historical sequence substitutions changed during the billion-year evolutionary history…
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides give bees a hard timeScientists have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides having negative impacts on beesScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Pesticides having negative impacts on beesScientists from the University of Würzburg have investigated the impact of a new pesticide on the honeybee. In high doses, it has a negative impact on the insects' taste and cognition ability.
:: Peter Grünberg, 78, Winner of an ‘iPod Nobel,’ Is DeadA discovery of how to store vast amounts of data by manipulating magnetic and electrical fields paved the way for devices like the smartphone.
:: Petrichor, the smell of rain (video)The smell that accompanies a spring shower is so evocative that it has its own word: petrichor. Watch as Reactions explores the unique chemistry behind the smell of rain:https://youtu.be/2txpbrjnLiY.
:: Petrichor, the smell of rain (video)The smell that accompanies a spring shower is so evocative that it has its own word: petrichor. Watch as Reactions explores the unique chemistry behind the smell of rain:https://youtu.be/2txpbrjnLiY.
:: Pharmacological activation of estrogen receptor beta augments innate immunity to suppress cancer metastasis [Biochemistry]Metastases constitute the greatest causes of deaths from cancer. However, no effective therapeutic options currently exist for cancer patients with metastasis. Estrogen receptor β (ERβ), as a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, shows potent tumor-suppressive activities in many cancers. To investigate whether modulation of ERβ could serve as a…
:: Pharmacological activation of estrogen receptor beta augments innate immunity to suppress cancer metastasis [Biochemistry]Metastases constitute the greatest causes of deaths from cancer. However, no effective therapeutic options currently exist for cancer patients with metastasis. Estrogen receptor β (ERβ), as a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, shows potent tumor-suppressive activities in many cancers. To investigate whether modulation of ERβ could serve as a…
:: PharmaMar discovers new data on the mechanism of action of plitidepsin in tumor cellsPharmaMar (MSE: PHM) has presented during the AACR meeting (American Association for Cancer Research) in Chicago new data about how plitidepsin works on the tumor cells.
:: PharmaMar discovers new data on the mechanism of action of plitidepsin in tumor cellsPharmaMar (MSE: PHM) has presented during the AACR meeting (American Association for Cancer Research) in Chicago new data about how plitidepsin works on the tumor cells.
:: Phase 2 studies of two novel treatments for primary biliary cholangitis report encouraging resultsOngoing Phase 2 studies of tropifexor and seladelpar report promising preliminary efficacy, safety and tolerability results, paving the way for longer-term studies in patients with primary biliary cholangitis
:: Philadelphians Drink Less Sugary Soda, More Water, After TaxA new study suggests that residents of Philadelphia are 40 percent less likely to drink sweetened beverages daily compared with people in cities that don't have a soda tax in place. (Image credit: Matt Rourke/AP)
:: Philadelphians Drink Less Sugary Soda, More Water, After TaxA new study suggests that residents of Philadelphia are 40 percent less likely to drink sweetened beverages daily compared with people in cities that don't have a soda tax in place. (Image credit: Matt Rourke/AP)
:: Philippines to deploy riot police for Boracay tourist closureThe Philippines is set to deploy hundreds of riot police to top holiday island Boracay to keep travellers out and head off potential protests ahead of its six-month closure to tourists, the government said Tuesday.
:: Philippines to deploy riot police for Boracay tourist closureThe Philippines is set to deploy hundreds of riot police to top holiday island Boracay to keep travellers out and head off potential protests ahead of its six-month closure to tourists, the government said Tuesday.
:: Philosophical debate helps make maximum security prisoners less macho and more tolerantProfound Socratic philosophical debate has helped tackle macho inmate culture and aid rehabilitation among prisoners in a maximum security jail, research says.
:: Phononic SEIRA—enhancing light-molecule interactions via crystal lattice vibrationsA study published in Light: Science & Applications opens new avenues for fundamental studies of vibrational strong coupling, as well as for the development of novel infrared sensors for chemical recognition of very small amounts of molecules. The interaction of light and matter at the nanoscale is a key element for many fundamental studies and technological applications, ranging from light harvest
:: Photographing the Lights of America's Prisons—and the Lives InsideStephen Tourlentes has spent more than two decades photographing the bright glow of prisons on the periphery of society.
:: Photoperiodic control of seasonal growth is mediated by ABA acting on cell-cell communicationIn temperate and boreal ecosystems, seasonal cycles of growth and dormancy allow perennial plants to adapt to winter conditions. We show, in hybrid aspen trees, that photoperiodic regulation of dormancy is mechanistically distinct from autumnal growth cessation. Dormancy sets in when symplastic intercellular communication through plasmodesmata is blocked by a process dependent on the phytohormone
:: Photos From State Dinners PastOn Tuesday, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the first official state dinner of this administration at the White House, honoring visiting French President Emmanuel Macron. As Mrs. Trump’s team and White House staff work on the final details for the formal event, we present a look back at some state dinners held by past U.S. presidents, from Eisenhower to Obama.
:: Photos of the Week: Holy Week Rodeo, Volkswagen Graveyard, Soccer on an Ice FloeGigantic rice bowls in Hong Kong, a basketball-playing robot in Tokyo, a chocolate gorilla in Belgium, walled cats in China, considerate drum practice in Japan, the Museum of Selfies in California, the Naked Pig Skiing Carnival in China, and much more.
:: Photos of the Week: Newborns, Chocolate Hills, Teacher of the YearA baby visits the U.S. Senate floor, a sandstorm descends on Iran, a rabbit watches Austrian asparagus, ruins remain after an ISIS occupation in Malawi, the sun sets behind a St. Petersburg skyscraper, Boston Marathoners end up miserably wet, orca whales hunt seal pups in Argentina, Israel celebrates its independence day, and much more.
:: Photos of the Week: Walls, Whales, the Pope With a LlamaProtests in France and Gaza, a homemade full-scale Airbus 320 replica in China, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on Capitol Hill, celebrating the Buddhist new year in Nepal and Myanmar, the Commonwealth Games in Australia, a toppled statue in China, Orthodox Easter observations, and much more.
:: Photos of the Week: Walls, Whales, the Pope With a LlamaProtests in France and Gaza, a homemade full-scale Airbus 320 replica in China, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies on Capitol Hill, celebrating the Buddhist new year in Nepal and Myanmar, the Commonwealth Games in Australia, a toppled statue in China, Orthodox Easter observations, and much more.
:: Photos: Dinosaurs Sloshed Around Ancient LagoonResearchers have found about 50 dinosaur footprints in what used to be a warm, muddy lagoon on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland.
:: Photos: Dinosaurs Sloshed Around Ancient LagoonResearchers have found about 50 dinosaur footprints in what used to be a warm, muddy lagoon on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland.
:: Photosynthesis in plants key to speedy evolutionIn a study of 11 different plant species, published in Molecular Biology and Evolution, researchers at the University of Oxford have shown that the speed at which plants evolve is linked to how good they are at photosynthesis.
:: Phylogenetic homogenization of amphibian assemblages in human-altered habitats across the globe [Ecology]Habitat conversion is driving biodiversity loss and restructuring species assemblages across the globe. Responses to habitat conversion vary widely, however, and little is known about the degree to which shared evolutionary history underlies changes in species richness and composition. We analyzed data from 48 studies, comprising 438 species on five…
:: Physical interaction of junctophilin and the CaV1.1 C terminus is crucial for skeletal muscle contraction [Physiology]Close physical association of CaV1.1 L-type calcium channels (LTCCs) at the sarcolemmal junctional membrane (JM) with ryanodine receptors (RyRs) of the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is crucial for excitation–contraction coupling (ECC) in skeletal muscle. However, the molecular mechanism underlying the JM targeting of LTCCs is unexplored. Junctophilin 1 (JP1) and JP2…
:: Physicians, Depression and BurnoutWhen I applied for medical school, I knew I was signing up for hard work—but I had not expected this — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Physicists control transitions between different states of matterAn international group of physicists managed for the first time to experimentally observe the transition between two states of matter, propagating polariton-solitons and a Bose-Einstein condensate. Furthermore, physicists developed a theoretical model to explain such transitions and found a way to switch between the states by changing the laser pumping power in the polariton formation process. The
:: Physicists explore a safe alternative to X-ray security scannersA team of physicists at the University of Sussex are developing the science to create a safe and efficient 'paint' that can reveal, with terahertz (THz) radiation, the contents of luggage or objects hidden in clothing.
:: Physicists gain control over transitions between different states of matterAn international group of physicists managed for the first time to experimentally observe the transition between two different states of matter: propagating polariton-solitons and a Bose-Einstein condensate. Furthermore, physicists developed a theoretical model to explain such transitions and found a way to switch between the different states by changing the laser pumping power in the polariton fo
:: Physics Explains Why Braves Fans Can’t Beat the FreezeA spandex-clad superhero keeps beating Atlanta Braves fans…even when they have a huge head start.
:: Physiological constraints on marine mammal body size [Evolution]Body size has widely been recognized as one of the most important determinants of organismal form and function (1). Extremes in size can be especially illuminating of the drivers and constraints in body size evolution, and marine mammals provide a remarkable set of test cases because their independent invasions of…
:: Physiological constraints on marine mammal body size [Evolution]Body size has widely been recognized as one of the most important determinants of organismal form and function (1). Extremes in size can be especially illuminating of the drivers and constraints in body size evolution, and marine mammals provide a remarkable set of test cases because their independent invasions of…
:: Phytophthora palmivora establishes tissue-specific intracellular infection structures in the earliest divergent land plant lineage [Plant Biology]The expansion of plants onto land was a formative event that brought forth profound changes to the earth’s geochemistry and biota. Filamentous eukaryotic microbes developed the ability to colonize plant tissues early during the evolution of land plants, as demonstrated by intimate, symbiosis-like associations in >400 million-year-old fossils. However, the…
:: Phytophthora palmivora establishes tissue-specific intracellular infection structures in the earliest divergent land plant lineage [Plant Biology]The expansion of plants onto land was a formative event that brought forth profound changes to the earth’s geochemistry and biota. Filamentous eukaryotic microbes developed the ability to colonize plant tissues early during the evolution of land plants, as demonstrated by intimate, symbiosis-like associations in >400 million-year-old fossils. However, the…
:: Pigeons and Doves 101In which we briefly consider pigeons and doves… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Pigeons and Doves 101In which we briefly consider pigeons and doves… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Plan for 2020 U.S. census is fatally flawed, critics say
:: Plan for quantum supremacyThings are getting real for researchers in the UC Santa Barbara John Martinis/Google group. They are making good on their intentions to declare supremacy in a tight global race to build the first quantum machine to outperform the world's best classical supercomputers.
:: Planet of the apis: Nasa develops plan to launch 'Marsbees'A new breed of robotic bees co-created by Japanese scientists could be dispatched to the red planet to look for signs of life, or rather flatulence Name: Marsbees Age: Embryonic. Continue reading…
:: Planetary nurseries are far more varied and beautiful than we expectedSpace Planets are basically just giant dust bunnies. At an ESO site in Chile’s Atacama Desert, a unique telescope has allowed astronomers to make unprecedented observations of the “dusty disks” that form around young…
:: Planning for hurricanesRainstorms in 1960 look different from those in 2017, both in terms of intensity and rainfall.
:: Plant diversity enhances productivity and soil carbon storage [Biological Sciences]Despite evidence from experimental grasslands that plant diversity increases biomass production and soil organic carbon (SOC) storage, it remains unclear whether this is true in natural ecosystems, especially under climatic variations and human disturbances. Based on field observations from 6,098 forest, shrubland, and grassland sites across China and predictions from…
:: Plant diversity enhances productivity and soil carbon storage [Biological Sciences]Despite evidence from experimental grasslands that plant diversity increases biomass production and soil organic carbon (SOC) storage, it remains unclear whether this is true in natural ecosystems, especially under climatic variations and human disturbances. Based on field observations from 6,098 forest, shrubland, and grassland sites across China and predictions from…
:: Plant responses to CO2 are a question of time
:: Planting Milkweed for Monarchs? Make Sure It's NativeNon-native milkweed species planted in the southern U.S. could harm monarch butterflies as temperatures rise. Jason G. Goldman reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Planting Milkweed for Monarchs? Make Sure It's NativeNon-native milkweed species planted in the southern U.S. could harm monarch butterflies as temperatures rise. Jason G. Goldman reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Plants 'hedge their bets' in germination—the route to better crop yieldsResearchers at the University of Birmingham have revealed how plants 'hedge their bets' by getting their seeds to germinate at different times. Their work identifies routes to reduce variability in agriculture and produce more consistent outcomes for farmers and food production, according to research published today.
:: Plants love carbon dioxide, but too much could be bad for themMost plants were expected to grow more as CO2 levels rise, but a 20-year experiment suggests that the extra CO2 is somehow stunting plant growth, which could make climate change worse
:: Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structurePlants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research.
:: Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structurePlants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research by the University of Plymouth, University of Oxford, Queen's University Belfast, Swansea University and the Natural History Museum, London.
:: Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structurePlants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research.
:: Plants use advertising-like strategies to attract bees with colour and scentWatching plants and pollinators such as bees can teach us a lot about how complex networks work in nature.
:: Plantwatch: Planning loophole threatens ancient woodlandsAncient woods are being destroyed for development. A consultation is their only hope Many of Britain’s ancient woodlands are being threatened by a loophole in national planning policy. Ancient woodlands cover less than 3% of the UK, and have existed since 1600 in England and Wales, and 1750 in Scotland. These are our richest places for wildlife on land, home to more threatened species than any ot
:: Plantwatch: Planning loophole threatens ancient woodlandsAncient woods are being destroyed for development. A consultation is their only hope Many of Britain’s ancient woodlands are being threatened by a loophole in national planning policy. Ancient woodlands cover less than 3% of the UK, and have existed since 1600 in England and Wales, and 1750 in Scotland. These are our richest places for wildlife on land, home to more threatened species than any ot
:: Plastic bag litter falls in UK seasA study of litter in UK seas shows the number of plastic bags has fallen, amid a rise in other types of plastic rubbish.
:: Plastic bag litter falls in UK seasA study of litter in UK seas shows the number of plastic bags has fallen, amid a rise in other types of plastic rubbish.
:: Plastic packaging is often pollution for profitYou benefit from plastic from the moment you get up and use your toothbrush or kettle. Plastic is embedded in agriculture – and it keeps you alive if you end up in hospital. Even some of our money is made from it. Yet I can't watch the news without being bombarded by the evils of plastic. As a polymer scientist, it feels like my life's work is dismissed as immoral by even my hero Sir David Attenbo
:: Plastic straw and cotton bud ban proposedPlan for a ban in England is announced as Commonwealth leaders are urged to tackle plastic waste.
:: Plasticity in early immune evasion strategies of a bacterial pathogen [Microbiology]Borrelia burgdorferi is one of the few extracellular pathogens capable of establishing persistent infection in mammals. The mechanisms that sustain long-term survival of this bacterium are largely unknown. Here we report a unique innate immune evasion strategy of B. burgdorferi, orchestrated by a surface protein annotated as BBA57, through its…
:: Plasticity in early immune evasion strategies of a bacterial pathogen [Microbiology]Borrelia burgdorferi is one of the few extracellular pathogens capable of establishing persistent infection in mammals. The mechanisms that sustain long-term survival of this bacterium are largely unknown. Here we report a unique innate immune evasion strategy of B. burgdorferi, orchestrated by a surface protein annotated as BBA57, through its…
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:: Playing quantum catch in new researchResearchers 'pitch' a qubit — a tiny bit of quantum data — from one physical point in a microwave cavity to a separate point in a different cavity. It is the first time an end-to-end quantum transmission has been done on demand.
:: Please Help Name These Adorable Bald Eagle Hatchlings. Democracy Depends on It.For the love of democracy, please vote on what these adorable baby eagles should be named.
:: PLO er tilfreds med nye ændringer af vagtlægegebyretPraktiserende lægers formand er glad for, at færre læger skal betale det omstridte vagtlægegebyr, men fastholder kritikken af, at gebyret ikke helt afskaffes.
:: Plugin-hybridbiler udleder mindre CO2 end både benzin- og elbilerHvis CO2-emissionen fra en plugin-hybridbil sammenlignes med en dieseldrevet Golf, skal hybridbilen køre 15.000 km, før den ekstra ‘CO2-omkostning’ til produktion af batterier og forbrug af el er udlignet. En gennemsnitlig elbil skal køre 43.000 km, og for en stor elbil er det tilsvarende tal min…
:: Pluto’s moon Charon gets 12 new names sci-fi and mythology geeks will loveThe IAU has just approved a dozen new names for features on Pluto’s moon Charon. They draw from an array of famous authors, characters, mythical objects and one U.S. filmmaker. Read More
:: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, gets its first official feature namesLegendary explorers and visionaries, real and fictitious, are among those immortalized by the IAU in the first set of official surface-feature names for Pluto's largest moon, Charon. The names were proposed by the New Horizons team and approved by IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature.
:: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, gets its first official feature namesLegendary explorers and visionaries, real and fictitious, are among those immortalized by the IAU in the first set of official surface-feature names for Pluto's largest moon, Charon. The names were proposed by the New Horizons team and approved by IAU Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature.
:: Pluto's largest moon, Charon, gets its first official feature namesLegendary explorers and visionaries, real and fictitious, are among those immortalized by the IAU in the first set of official surface-feature names for Pluto's largest moon, Charon.
:: Poachers versus PoopThe key to saving elephants and other species may lie in the DNA contained in their droppings, says conservation biologist Samuel Wasser — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Point Nemo, Earth's watery graveyard for spacecraftOne place China's Earth-bound and out-of-control spacelab, Tiangong-1, will probably not hit on Sunday is the forlorn spot in the southern Pacific Ocean where it was supposed to crash.
:: Poison projectScientist Vladimir Uglev has no doubt the agent that poisoned the Skripals was made in Russia.
:: Poker face' stripped away by new-age techDolby Laboratories chief scientist Poppy Crum tells of a fast-coming time when technology will see right through people no matter how hard they try to hide their feelings.
:: 'Poker face' stripped away by new-age techDolby Laboratories chief scientist Poppy Crum tells of a fast-coming time when technology will see right through people no matter how hard they try to hide their feelings.
:: Poking tiny dents into solar panels makes them work betterMost solar cells are limited by how much energy their electrons can absorb. Denting their materials could help them harvest more electricity and breeze past that limit
:: Poland broke EU law by logging in ancient forest: courtPoland's rightwing government broke the law by logging in one of Europe's last primeval forests, a UNESCO world heritage site, the European Union's top court ruled Tuesday.
:: Poland broke EU law by logging in ancient forest: courtPoland's rightwing government broke the law by logging in one of Europe's last primeval forests, a UNESCO world heritage site, the European Union's top court ruled Tuesday.
:: Polarization has strong impact on electrons, study showsNew research helps understand movement of electrons in two-dimensional systems.
:: Polarization has strong impact on electrons, study showsNew research helps understand movement of electrons in two-dimensional systems.
:: Polarization has strong impact on electrons, study showsThe movement of thousands of electrons underlies electronics. Yet, ubiquitous as electrons are, the particulars of their behavior continue to stump physicists. One phenomenon has proven especially puzzling: how electrons move under the influence of polarized electromagnetic waves.
:: Policy driver of soil organic carbon accumulation in Chinese croplands identifiedChina's croplands have experienced drastic changes in management practices related to fertilization, tillage and residue treatment since the 1980s. The impact of these changes on soil organic carbon (SOC) has drawn major attention from the scientific community and decision-makers because changes in SOC may not only affect future food production but also water and soil quality, as well as greenhous
:: Policy driver of soil organic carbon accumulation in Chinese croplands identifiedScientists from the Institute of Soil Science and collaborators conducted a comprehensive study that determined changes in SOC over the last three decades and identified the dominant agronomic, economic and policy drivers behind these changes and their implications for future carbon sequestration in Chinese croplands.
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:: Politics this week
:: Politics this week
:: Politics this week
:: Poll finds youth distrust social media, planning to voteAs debate swirls about tech companies' responsibility to protect their users' data and Congress questions Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg about third parties mining information about millions of site users, a new poll suggests that the romance between college-age Americans and social media may be cooling, or at least isn't passionate.
:: Poll: For many online Americans, Facebook is a habitSocial media is a daily way of life for many Americans.
:: Poll: Privacy debacle prompts social-media changesFacebook Content PostsIf you've made changes to how you use social media since Facebook's Cambridge Analytica privacy debacle, you're not alone.
:: Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeineUsing caffeine as a catalyst, MIT researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other medical applications.
:: Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeineUsing caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other medical applications.
:: Polymer synthesis gets a jolt of caffeineUsing caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for drug delivery and other medical applications.
:: Polymer-graphene nanocarpets to electrify smart fabricsScientists developed a versatile modification method of graphene without destroying it, which can build strong covalent bonds with polymers. Conductive materials obtained through such method are promising for the development of flexible organic electronics.
:: Polymer-graphene nanocarpets to electrify smart fabricsScientists developed a versatile modification method of graphene without destroying it, which can build strong covalent bonds with polymers. Conductive materials obtained through such method are promising for the development of flexible organic electronics.
:: Poor nations will feel climate change before rich ones
:: Poor planning by railways leading to losses for farmersWestern Canadian grain farmers may reap financial losses in the billions in years to come, unless the country's railroads ramp up their capacity to get crops to market, says a University of Alberta expert.
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:: Pornhub Will Now Accept Verge CryptocurrencyVerge Pornhub PaymentsBy accepting Verge, Pornhub could help make cryptocurrency transactions in general more mainstream.
:: Pornhub Will Now Accept Verge CryptocurrencyVerge Pornhub PaymentsBy accepting Verge, Pornhub could help make cryptocurrency transactions in general more mainstream.
:: Porous salts for fuel cellsScientists have developed a new class of crystalline porous organic salts with high proton conductivity for applications such as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells. As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, polar channels that contain water play a critical role in proton conduction. At about 60 °C and high humidity, their proton conductivity is one of the best yet found in a porous mater
:: Porous salts for fuel cellsScientists have developed a new class of crystalline porous organic salts with high proton conductivity for applications such as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells. As reported in the journal Angewandte Chemie, polar channels that contain water play a critical role in proton conduction. At about 60 °C and high humidity, their proton conductivity is one of the best yet found in a porous mater
:: Porous salts for fuel cellsScientists have developed a new class of crystalline porous organic salts with high proton conductivity for applications such as proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells.
:: Porsche's 919 Hybrid Evo Wallops F1's Fastest CarsIgnoring the regulations that govern motorsports, the 919 Hybrid Evo beat F1 champ Lewis Hamilton's record time at Belgium's famed Spa Francorchamps track.
:: Portland State researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Portland State researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA Portland State University research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Position statement: Avoid using medical marijuana to treat sleep apneaMedical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
:: Position statement: Avoid using medical marijuana to treat sleep apneaMedical cannabis and synthetic marijuana extracts should not be used for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, according to a position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
:: Possible novel method for stopping untreatable pediatric brain cancersResearchers used an experimental molecular therapy in preclinical laboratory tests to effectively treat several types of deadly pediatric brain cancer and now propose advancing the treatment to clinical testing in children. Scientists report testing the small molecule 6-thio-2'deoxyguanosine (6-thio-dG) in brain cancer stem cells derived from tumor cells donated by patients. Researchers also teste
:: Possible novel method for stopping untreatable pediatric brain cancersResearchers used an experimental molecular therapy in preclinical laboratory tests to effectively treat several types of deadly pediatric brain cancer and now propose advancing the treatment to clinical testing in children. Scientists report testing the small molecule 6-thio-2'deoxyguanosine (6-thio-dG) in brain cancer stem cells derived from tumor cells donated by patients. Researchers also teste
:: Postnatal perturbation by Zika virus
:: Postnatal perturbation by Zika virus
:: Post-surgical opioids can, paradoxically, lead to chronic painGiving opioids to animals to quell pain after surgery prolongs pain for three weeks and primes specialized immune cells in the spinal cord to be more reactive to pain, according to a new study by the University of Colorado Boulder. The authors say the paradoxical findings could add a new wrinkle to the conversation about the national opioid epidemic.
:: Post-surgical opioids can, paradoxically, lead to chronic painGiving opioids to animals to quell pain after surgery prolongs pain for three weeks and primes specialized immune cells in the spinal cord to be more reactive to pain, according to a new study. The authors say the paradoxical findings could add a new wrinkle to the conversation about the national opioid epidemic.
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:: Potential cost savings for early detection and treatment of type 2 diabetesA large study showed that for individuals diagnosed with diabetes, screening is associated with a reduction in healthcare costs due to fewer admissions and doctor's visits and a reduction in prescribed medication.
:: Potential gender bias against female researchers in peer review of research grantsIs peer review biased? Female health researchers who applied for grants from Canada's major health research funder were funded less often than male counterparts because of potential bias, and characteristics of peer reviewers can also affect the result, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
:: Potential gender bias against female researchers in peer review of research grantsIs peer review biased? Female health researchers who applied for grants from Canada's major health research funder were funded less often than male counterparts because of potential bias, and characteristics of peer reviewers can also affect the result, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential of manipulating gut microbiome to boost efficacy of cancer immunotherapiesThe composition of bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract may hold clues to help predict which cancer patients are most apt to benefit from the personalized cellular therapies that have shown unprecedented promise in the fight against hard-to-treat cancers.
:: Potential source of gender differences in migrainesFindings from a new study conducted in rats reveal that females may be more susceptible to migraines and less responsive to treatment because of the way fluctuations in the hormone estrogen affect cells in the brain.
:: Power of negative exampleWhile peers are significant, family remains highly important for adolescents as well, according to HSE researchers. However, many young people do not see their parents as role models.
:: Power-sucking Bitcoin 'mines' spark backlashBitcoin "miners" who use rows of computers whirring at the same time to produce virtual currencies began taking root along New York's northern border a couple of years ago to tap into some of the nation's cheapest hydroelectric power, offering an air of Silicon Valley sophistication to this often-snowy region.
:: Practice leaders' and facilitators' perspectives on quality improvement may differPractice facilitators and practice leaders agreed on the value of a facilitated quality improvement program, but reached different judgments on practices' intensity and pace of change.
:: Practices with poor prescribing performance more likely to prescribe homeopathyNew research published today by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine finds that general practices in England with the worst prescribing quality scores are 2.1 times more likely to prescribe homeopathy than practices with the best prescribing quality scores.
:: Practicing Tai Chi helps improve respiratory function in patients with COPDCurrently, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is used where available to improve exercise capacity and quality of life, but the treatment requires access to trained staff and specialized facilities. A new study looked at Tai Chi as a lower cost, more easily accessed treatment option. Investigators found that this slow, methodical form of exercise is equivalent to PR for improving respiratory function i
:: Practicing Tai Chi helps improve respiratory function in patients with COPDCurrently, pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is used where available to improve exercise capacity and quality of life, but the treatment requires access to trained staff and specialized facilities. A new study looked at Tai Chi as a lower cost, more easily accessed treatment option. Investigators found that this slow, methodical form of exercise is equivalent to PR for improving respiratory function i
:: Prague zookeepers use puppet to raise endangered magpieZookeepers in Prague have turned into puppeteers in an effort to save the critically endangered Javan green magpie.
:: Prague zookeepers use puppet to raise endangered magpieZookeepers in Prague have turned into puppeteers in an effort to save the critically endangered Javan green magpie.
:: Precancerous colon polyps in patients with Lynch syndrome exhibit immune activationColon polyps from patients with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary condition that raises colorectal cancer risk, display immune system activation well before cancer development, according to research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The preclinical research challenges traditional models of cancer immune activation and suggests immunotherapy may be useful for colorectal cancer prev
:: Precarious Life of Texas Farmworkers Becomes Riskier with WarmingIncreasing heat, drought and mosquito-borne diseases make this work more dangerous — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Precise characterization of KRAS4b proteoforms in human colorectal cells and tumors reveals mutation/modification cross-talk [Chemistry]Mutations of the KRAS gene are found in human cancers with high frequency and result in the constitutive activation of its protein products. This leads to aberrant regulation of downstream pathways, promoting cell survival, proliferation, and tumorigenesis that drive cancer progression and negatively affect treatment outcomes. Here, we describe a…
:: Precise characterization of KRAS4b proteoforms in human colorectal cells and tumors reveals mutation/modification cross-talk [Chemistry]Mutations of the KRAS gene are found in human cancers with high frequency and result in the constitutive activation of its protein products. This leads to aberrant regulation of downstream pathways, promoting cell survival, proliferation, and tumorigenesis that drive cancer progression and negatively affect treatment outcomes. Here, we describe a…
:: Preconception zinc deficiency could spell bad news for fertilityThe availability of micronutrients in the ovarian environment and their influence on the development, viability and quality of egg cells is the focus of a growing area of research. A new study shows that zinc deficiency can negatively affect the early stages of egg development, reducing the ability of the egg cells to divide and be fertilized. This may affect fertility months in the future. Resear
:: Preconception zinc deficiency could spell bad news for fertilityThe availability of micronutrients in the ovarian environment and their influence on the development, viability and quality of egg cells is the focus of a growing area of research. A new study shows that zinc deficiency can negatively affect the early stages of egg development, reducing the ability of the egg cells to divide and be fertilized. This may affect fertility months in the future. Resear
:: Predicting reaction performance in C-N cross-coupling using machine learningMachine learning methods are becoming integral to scientific inquiry in numerous disciplines. We demonstrated that machine learning can be used to predict the performance of a synthetic reaction in multidimensional chemical space using data obtained via high-throughput experimentation. We created scripts to compute and extract atomic, molecular, and vibrational descriptors for the components of a
:: Predicting water storage beyond 2-5 years over global semiarid regionsScientists from Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences made skillful prediction for terrestrial water storage over one-third of land areas (excluding Antarctic, Greenland, and desert regions) beyond two to five years, especially for semiarid regions where deep soil water and aquifer have a long memory and a non-negligible variability. The hindcast skill can be further enhanc
:: Predicting water storage beyond 2-5 years over global semiarid regionsScientists from Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences made skillful prediction for terrestrial water storage over one-third of land areas (excluding Antarctic, Greenland, and desert regions) beyond two to five years, especially for semiarid regions where deep soil water and aquifer have a long memory and a non-negligible variability. The hindcast skill can be further enhanc
:: Predicting which trees are at greatest risk of beetle invasionThis study shows that the composition of forests is more important than other factors when predicting where the destructive pest will strike next.
:: Pregnant moms and their offspring should limit added sugars in their diets to protect childhood cognitionA new study has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar. Substituting diet soda for sugar-sweetened versions during pregnancy also appeared to have negative effects. However, children's fruit consumption had beneficial effects and was associated with higher cognitive scores
:: Pregnant moms and their offspring should limit added sugars in their diets to protect childhood cognitionA new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine has determined that poorer childhood cognition occurred, particularly in memory and learning, when pregnant women or their offspring consumed greater quantities of sugar. Substituting diet soda for sugar-sweetened versions during pregnancy also appeared to have negative effects. However, children's fruit consumption had beneficia
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180 million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prehistoric reptile pregnant with octupletsPalaeontologists have discovered part of the skeleton of a 180-million-year-old pregnant ichthyosaur with the remains of between six and eight tiny embryos between its ribs.
:: Prenatal cannabis use associated with low birth weightsWith marijuana use during pregnancy on the rise, a new study shows that prenatal cannabis use was associated with a 50 percent increased likelihood of low birth weight, setting the stage for serious future health problems including infection and time spent in neonatal intensive care units.
:: PrEP Campaign Aims To Block HIV Infection And Save Lives In D.C.PrEP is shorthand for a pill that prevents HIV infection, if taken daily. As Washington, D.C. aims to cut new infections in half by 2020, it hopes to quadruple the number of residents on the medicine. (Image credit: Tyrone Turner/ WAMU)
:: Presentations at #AGS18 address advance care planning, osteoporosis, hypertension and fallsBreaking barriers to advance care planning for incarcerated older adults, improving osteoporosis screenings for older men, and exploring the link between hypertension treatment and an increased risk for falls are among headline presentations anchoring the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS18), held May 3-5 (pre-conference day May 2) at the Walt Disney World Swan
:: Presentations at #AGS18 address advance care planning, osteoporosis, hypertension and fallsBreaking barriers to advance care planning for incarcerated older adults, improving osteoporosis screenings for older men, and exploring the link between hypertension treatment and an increased risk for falls are among headline presentations anchoring the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting (#AGS18), held May 3-5 (pre-conference day May 2) at the Walt Disney World Swan
:: Preserving Aboriginal language with technology When a language dies, a whole swathe of cultural practices and perceptions die too. In Australia, people are using technology to preserve and celebrate language and culture.
:: Preserving Aboriginal language with technology When a language dies, a whole swathe of cultural practices and perceptions die too. In Australia, people are using technology to preserve and celebrate language and culture.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers of the Goethe University and the University Tor Vergata in Rome have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Preserving fertility during chemotherapyOne of the most significant impairments of the quality of life after a chemotherapy is infertility. Researchers of the Goethe University and the University Tor Vergata in Rome have now identified the mechanism of chemotherapy-induced infertility in females.
:: Presidential affairs: How have allegations of sexual impropriety affected American politics?When you look at the history of it, a strange pattern emerges. Read More
:: Preventing fractures and falls: Shedding light on the USPSTF's new recommendationsThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new recommendation statements on preventing fractures and falls in older adults, casting doubt on vitamin D and calcium supplements but advocating for exercise and other interventions. JoAnn Manson, M.D., and Shalender Bhasin, M.D., are available to speak with reporters and can offer context and take-home messages for the new recommendati
:: Preventing fractures and falls: Shedding light on the USPSTF's new recommendationsThe US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released new recommendation statements on preventing fractures and falls in older adults, casting doubt on vitamin D and calcium supplements but advocating for exercise and other interventions. JoAnn Manson, M.D., and Shalender Bhasin, M.D., are available to speak with reporters and can offer context and take-home messages for the new recommendati
:: Preventing sexual violence—lessons from rebel armies in Burundi and UgandaI conduct research on wartime sexual violence. But hold on.
:: Preview: Shadow streaming service may succeed where OnLive, others failedThe biggest obstacle for Blade's Shadow service is the past.
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to Penn State researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to Penn State researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more likely to s
:: Primary care doctors may be unsure when kids' bad moods are serious or notFamily medicine doctors and pediatricians are less confident than psychiatrists in their abilities to tell the difference between normal irritability and possibly bigger issues in children and adolescents, according to researchers. Primary care providers and pediatricians were also more likely to prescribe medications when they thought there was a problem, while psychiatrists were more likely to s
:: Primary pancreatic organoid tumor models for high-throughput phenotypic drug screeningA multidisciplinary team of scientists share recent advancements in innovative in-vitro cancer biology methods for screening drug-like molecules in cancer tissue relevant models in a new report published online ahead-of-print at SLAS Discovery. Entitled Advanced Development of Primary Pancreatic Organoid Tumor Models for High-Throughput Phenotypic Drug Screening, the report can be accessed for fre
:: Printed thermo-plasmonic heat patterns for neurological disorder treatmentScientists have developed a highly customized neural stimulation method. The research team developed a technology that can print the heat pattern on a micron scale to enable the control of biological activities remotely.
:: Printed thermo-plasmonic heat patterns for neurological disorder treatmentScientists have developed a highly customized neural stimulation method. The research team developed a technology that can print the heat pattern on a micron scale to enable the control of biological activities remotely.
:: Prions Are ForeverThe lethal proteins are in the Hard-to-Kill Hall of Fame–and may be more common than we realize — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Prions Are ForeverThe lethal proteins are in the Hard-to-Kill Hall of Fame–and may be more common than we realize — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Probing the complex nature of concussionConcussion is a major public health problem, but not much is known about the impacts that cause concussion or how to prevent them. A new study suggests that the problem is more complicated than previously thought.
:: Probing the ultimate plasmon confinement limits with a van der Waals heterostructureThe ability to confine light into tiny spatial dimensions is important for applications such as microscopy, sensing, and nanoscale lasers. Although plasmons offer an appealing avenue to confine light, Landau damping in metals imposes a trade-off between optical field confinement and losses. We show that a graphene-insulator-metal heterostructure can overcome that trade-off, and demonstrate plasmo
:: Problemerne hober sig op for TeslaEndnu et produktionsmål er forpasset, 123.000 biler skal have fikset styretøjet, en bil kørte galt, og Elon Musk kom med en noget malplaceret aprilsnar – det har ikke skortet på nyheder fra Tesla.
:: Problemerne hober sig op for TeslaEndnu et produktionsmål er forpasset, 123.000 biler skal have fikset styretøjet, en bil kørte galt, og Elon Musk kom med en noget malplaceret aprilsnar – det har ikke skortet på nyheder fra Tesla.
:: Processes and patterns of interaction as units of selection: An introduction to ITSNTS thinking [Evolution]Many practicing biologists accept that nothing in their discipline makes sense except in the light of evolution, and that natural selection is evolution’s principal sense-maker. But what natural selection actually is (a force or a statistical outcome, for example) and the levels of the biological hierarchy (genes, organisms, species, or…
:: Processes and patterns of interaction as units of selection: An introduction to ITSNTS thinking [Evolution]Many practicing biologists accept that nothing in their discipline makes sense except in the light of evolution, and that natural selection is evolution’s principal sense-maker. But what natural selection actually is (a force or a statistical outcome, for example) and the levels of the biological hierarchy (genes, organisms, species, or…
:: Processing power beyond Moore's LawIn 1965, businessman and computer scientist Gordon Moore observed that the number of transistors in a dense integrated circuit doubles approximately every two years, which means a doubling of computer processing power. The prediction was so accurate that this phenomenon was dubbed "Moore's Law."
:: Prof Stephen Hawking funeral: Legacy 'will live forever'Tributes led by actor Eddie Redmayne are paid at the funeral of the visionary scientist in Cambridge.
:: Professor Amitay receives Air Force grant to study flow separation on wing surfacesMichael 'Miki' Amitay, the James L. Decker '45 Endowed Chair in Aerospace Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has received a grant from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to study the phenomenon of flow separation on aircraft wings, which could lead to improved aerodynamic performance in future-generation air vehicles.
:: Professor defends role in Cambridge Analytica data scandalThe psychologist behind an app that harvested data from 50 million Facebook users defended his role in the scandal Sunday, saying he "never heard a word" of opposition from the social media giant.
:: Professor voices concerns over robots and AI taking over PRRobots are on the rise in the field of communication and news gathering. Does this threaten not only jobs but the ethical basis of society?
:: Professor: Ny type storage er vinderen, når man skal gemme data i 30 årDiske, der crasher, og højt strømforbrug er storage-teknologiens akilleshæl. En ny generation af NV RAM er en enhjørning, som kan udkonkurrere tape og gøre eksplosion i datamængder til at betale.
:: Professor: Ny type storage er vinderen, når man skal gemme data i 30 årDiske, der crasher, og højt strømforbrug er storage-teknologiens akilleshæl. En ny generation af NV RAM er en enhjørning, som kan udkonkurrere tape og gøre eksplosion i datamængder til at betale.
:: Profile of Alexander Y. Rudensky, winner of the 2018 Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science [Profile]In October 2017, the Chicago-based MacArthur Foundation announced the names of the latest winners of the renowned “genius” grants: fellowships awarded for “originality, insight, and potential,” to outstanding scientists, writers, visual artists, and members of other professions. Of the 24 fellows selected, at least one-third are immigrants to the United…
:: Profile of Dorothy L. Cheney and Robert M. Seyfarth [Profiles]Field studies in Africa over the past four decades by ethologists Dorothy Cheney and Robert Seyfarth have uncovered a trove of insights into the behavior, communication, and social cognition of nonhuman primates. The pair’s research further reveals evolutionary antecedents of the human mind. University of Pennsylvania professors emeriti, Cheney and…
:: Profile of Warren J. Leonard [Profile]The immune system is the human body’s natural defense against disease. Many molecules and cells take part in the immune response, including cytokines, a critical group of intercellular signaling molecules that influence the development and actions of immune cells. Warren J. Leonard. Image courtesy of Bill Branson (National Institutes of…
:: Programmed self-assembly of peptide-maȷor histocompatibility complex for antigen-specific immune modulation [Immunology and Inflammation]A technology to prime desired populations of T cells in the body—particularly those that possess low avidity against target antigen—would pave the way for the design of new types of vaccination for intractable infectious diseases or cancer. Here, we report such a technology based on positive feedback-driven, programmed self-assembly of…
:: Prolonged acetaminophen use during pregnancy linked to increased ASD and ADHD riskAcetaminophen is one of the most common medications used for treatment of pain and fever reduction during pregnancy and is considered safe in humans. Now, in a first-of-its-kind meta-analysis, researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have found a link between prolonged use of drugs containing acetaminophen (paracetamol or Tylenol) during pregnancy, and increased risk of autism spectrum di
:: Promise for safer opioid pain relieverResearchers have engineered a new compound that animal tests suggest could offer the pain-relieving properties of opioids such as morphine and oxycodone without the risk of addiction.
:: Promises, promises: Facebook's history with privacy"We've made a bunch of mistakes." "Everyone needs complete control over who they share with at all times." "Not one day goes by when I don't think about what it means for us to be the stewards of this community and their trust."
:: Promising cell study provides hope of effective treatment of Parkinson's diseaseThere is a significant decrease in the level of calcium when nerve cells are affected by Parkinson's disease. If the calcium level is kept stable, severe symptoms in Parkinson's patients may be prevented. This is shown by a recent laboratory study from Aarhus University.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a demographer.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a demographer.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a Penn State demographer.
:: Proper data analysis might be among Hurricane Maria's casualtiesThe ability to use statistics to guide decision-making may be collateral damage of Hurricane Maria's devastating blow to Puerto Rico, according to a Penn State demographer.
:: Proposal to rescue postdocs from limbo draws darts
:: Proposed border wall will harm Texas plants and animals, scientists sayIn the latest peer-reviewed publication on the potential impacts of a border wall on plants and animals, conservation biologists say that border walls threaten to harm endangered Texas plants and animals and cause trouble for the region's growing ecotourism industry.
:: Prostate cancer breakthrough as UK team develops more accurate testUltrasound technique overcomes problems with current methods to diagnose the most common cancer in men Scientists have announced the development of a highly accurate and reliable technique for diagnosing prostate cancer. The Dundee University-based team say they have used an ultrasound process called shear wave elastography (SWE) to detect prostate tumours. The method is non-invasive and cheaper t
:: Protect your privacy online with these data-guarding browser extensionsDIY How to fight web trackers. As you explore the internet, trackers can follow you, recording data about your online activities. Use these browser extensions to stop them in their…tracks.
:: Protect your privacy online with these data-guarding browser extensionsDIY How to fight web trackers. As you explore the internet, trackers can follow you, recording data about your online activities. Use these browser extensions to stop them in their…tracks.
:: Protected: Easter Egg Surprise!There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
:: Protecting the Bornean bantengNew research has found that preserving large forest areas is essential in protecting the most endangered large mammal in Sabah.
:: Protecting the Bornean bantengNew research has found that preserving large forest areas is essential in protecting the most endangered large mammal in Sabah.
:: Protein analysis enables precise drug targetingResearchers from MIPT and several U.S. and Chinese universities have solved the structure of one of the most important nervous system proteins in complex with a number of drug molecules. The discovery opens up opportunities for developing new medications with regulated action and fewer side effects. The paper was published in the journal Cell.
:: Protein analysis enables precise drug targetingResearchers from MIPT and several US and Chinese universities have solved the structure of one of the most important nervous system proteins in complex with a number of drug molecules. The discovery opens up opportunities for developing new medications with regulated action and fewer side effects. The paper was published in the journal Cell.
:: Protein can slow intestinal tumor growthA new mechanism for regulating stem cells in the intestine of fruit flies has been discovered by researchers at Stockholm University. In addition, it was discovered that a certain protein can slow the growth of tumors in intestinal tissue. A better understanding of these mechanisms can teach us more about how diseases in human intestines occur, as well as contribute to the development of new medic
:: Protein can slow intestinal tumor growthA new mechanism for regulating stem cells in the intestine of fruit flies has been discovered. In addition, it was discovered that a certain protein can slow the growth of tumors in intestinal tissue. A better understanding of these mechanisms can teach us more about how diseases in human intestines occur, as well as contribute to the development of new medicine to cure them.
:: Protein moonlightingA class of proteins involved in essential cell functions has an unexpected role, UCSB scientists discover.
:: Prototype of most advanced quantum memory presented by two Kazan universitiesIn this paper we experimentally demonstrated a broadband scheme of the multiresonator quantum memory-interface. The microwave photonic scheme consists of the system of mini-resonators strongly interacting with a common broadband resonator coupled with the external waveguide. We have implemented the impedance matched quantum storage in this scheme via controllable tuning of the mini-resonator frequ
:: Proving precognition, programming a screenwriter, and other tales from the fieldScience Scientists share their favorite stories. When one crow sees another dead on the ground, it caws an alarm. Then others—five to six on average, but in rare cases as many as 60—fly in and perch on branches,…
:: Proving what can't be seenNew research published in The Astrophysical Journal examines an interesting light source that was captured by four different telescopes each pointing in a different direction in the sky.
:: Proxima Centauri just released a flare so powerful it was visible to the unaided eyeSince its discovery was announced in August of 2016, Proxima b has been an endless source of wonder and the target of many scientific studies. In addition to being the closest extra-solar planet to our Solar System, this terrestrial planet also orbits within Proxima Centauri's circumstellar habitable zone (aka. "Goldilocks Zone"). As a result, scientists have naturally sought to determine if this
:: PSA Peugeot Citroen rides to higher sales, backed by Opel VauxhallFrench carmarker PSA Peugeot Citroen said Tuesday its acquisition of the Opel and Vauxhall brands last year helped drive sales up more than 42 percent in the first quarter.
:: Pseudoscience: The Conspiracy Against ScienceAn excellent new book examines pseudoscience in 22 essays by prominent scientists from various fields.
:: Pseudoscience: The Conspiracy Against ScienceAn excellent new book examines pseudoscience in 22 essays by prominent scientists from various fields.
:: Psst! A whispering gallery for light boosts solar cellsTrapping light with an optical version of a whispering gallery, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a nanoscale coating for solar cells that enables them to absorb about 20 percent more sunlight than uncoated devices. The coating, applied with a technique that could be incorporated into manufacturing, opens a new path for developing low-cost, hig
:: Psst! A whispering gallery for light boosts solar cellsTrapping light with an optical version of a whispering gallery, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a nanoscale coating for solar cells that enables them to absorb about 20 percent more sunlight than uncoated devices.
:: Psychodermatology?A new specialty, psychodermatology, was invented to address the interaction of the mind and the skin. The effects of stress on the skin are not well defined, and the need for this new specialty is questionable.
:: Psychodermatology?A new specialty, psychodermatology, was invented to address the interaction of the mind and the skin. The effects of stress on the skin are not well defined, and the need for this new specialty is questionable.
:: Psychological Weapons of Mass PersuasionThe truth about the controversial science that has everyone worried — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen: ‘We are each our own worst critic’The clinical psychologist’s new book studies the negative effects and benefits of social anxiety in the age of social media Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist, regular contributor to Scientific American and host of the award-winning podcast The Savvy Psychologist . Her new book about social anxiety, How to Be Yourself , has been described by Susan Cain (bestselling author of Quiet ) as “g
:: Psychologist Ellen Hendriksen: ‘We are each our own worst critic’The clinical psychologist’s new book studies the negative effects and benefits of social anxiety in the age of social media Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist, regular contributor to Scientific American and host of the award-winning podcast The Savvy Psychologist . Her new book about social anxiety, How to Be Yourself , has been described by Susan Cain (bestselling author of Quiet ) as “g
:: Psychophysical evidence for auditory motion parallax [Neuroscience]Distance is important: From an ecological perspective, knowledge about the distance to either prey or predator is vital. However, the distance of an unknown sound source is particularly difficult to assess, especially in anechoic environments. In vision, changes in perspective resulting from observer motion produce a reliable, consistent, and unambiguous…
:: Psychophysical evidence for auditory motion parallax [Neuroscience]Distance is important: From an ecological perspective, knowledge about the distance to either prey or predator is vital. However, the distance of an unknown sound source is particularly difficult to assess, especially in anechoic environments. In vision, changes in perspective resulting from observer motion produce a reliable, consistent, and unambiguous…
:: Psykiatere udskriver patienter, før de er færdigbehandledeSeks ud af ti voksenpsykiatere sender jævnligt patienter hjem, før de er færdigbehandlede, viser ny undersøgelse. »Det er uanstændigt,« siger Lægeforeningens formand.
:: Psykiatridirektør: Udvikling kræver omprioriteringOmplacering eller opsigelse af ansatte i psykiatrien i Region Sjælland skal skabe plads til, at virksomheden kan udvikle sig. Det siger psykiatridirektør Michael Werchmeister.
:: Psykiatrien i Region Sjælland vil flytte og fyre ansattePsykiatrien i Region Sjælland skal finde 23 mio. kr. på budgettet. Ledelsen ønsker derfor at flytte rundt på en række læger, sygeplejersker, plejere og sekretærer. FOA frygter, det vil få mange til at søge væk og gøre det sværere at rekruttere.
:: Psykiatri-overlæge er bekymret for at overtage kommunernes misbrugsbehandlingUdsigten til at skulle overtage misbrugsbehandlingen af psykiatriske patienter fra kommunerne bekymrer ledende overlæge i Psykiatri Øst, da han er bange for, at kommunernes store engagement på området vil forsvinde.
:: Public Event: Managing Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Neurodegenerative DiseaseNeuropsychiatric symptoms such as agitation, aggression and psychosis are frequently found in patients with neurodegenerative disorders. These symptoms increase the already significant burden of neurodegenerative diseases and complicate diagnosis and disease management, yet effective diagnostics and treatments are lacking. Towards the goal of reducing this burden, this symposium will review state
:: Public health benefits of vaping outweigh risksThe benefits of vaping as a way to quit smoking far outweigh the health risks youths face if they go from electronic to traditional cigarettes, a new study suggests. An analysis found that in the most likely of several simulations, nearly 3.3 million life-years could be saved by the year 2070. “I don’t think this paper resolves the argument once and for all. But we have to go with the best eviden
:: Pulling valuable metals from e-waste makes financial senseElectronic waste — including discarded televisions, computers and mobile phones — is one of the fastest-growing waste categories worldwide. For years, recyclers have gleaned usable parts, including metals, from this waste stream. That makes sense from a sustainability perspective, but it's been unclear whether it's reasonable from an economic viewpoint. Now researchers report that recovering gol
:: Pulling valuable metals from e-waste makes financial senseElectronic waste — including discarded televisions, computers and mobile phones — is one of the fastest-growing waste categories worldwide. For years, recyclers have gleaned usable parts, including metals, from this waste stream. That makes sense from a sustainability perspective, but it's been unclear whether it's reasonable from an economic viewpoint. Now researchers report that recovering gol
:: Pulsed corona discharge removes pharmaceutical residues from wastewaterA doctoral dissertation by a candidate at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) examines the removal of harmful organic substances such as pharmaceutical residues from wastewater using only electricity. According to practical tests, pulsed corona discharge (PCD) may significantly reduce the environmental burden of pharmaceutical residues.
:: Pulsed corona discharge removes pharmaceutical residues from wastewaterNew research examines the removal of harmful organic substances, such as pharmaceutical residues, energy efficiently from wastewater using only electricity. According to practical tests, pulsed corona discharge (PCD) may significantly reduce the environmental burden of pharmaceutical residues.
:: PUMA amplifies necroptosis signaling by activating cytosolic DNA sensors [Medical Sciences]Necroptosis, a form of regulated necrotic cell death, is governed by RIP1/RIP3-mediated activation of MLKL. However, the signaling process leading to necroptotic death remains to be elucidated. In this study, we found that PUMA, a proapoptotic BH3-only Bcl-2 family member, is transcriptionally activated in an RIP3/MLKL-dependent manner following induction of…
:: Punjab, India: Mass treatment of a population with chronic hepatitis C infection produces high rates of cureA program of decentralized public healthcare achieves high rates of cure regardless of genotype or the presence of cirrhosis: the Punjab Model.
:: Punk, butt-breathing turtle joins unlucky clubBoasting a green, punk hairdo and the unusual ability to breathe through its backside, an Australian turtle has become famous overnight—but not only for its eccentricity.
:: Punk-Rock Turtle Has 'Green Hair,' Will Probably Die AloneNo, that's not hair. This endangered turtle's mohawk is made of algae.
:: Putting proteins in their proper placeA host of nuclear RNA-binding proteins, when misplaced outside the nucleus, form the harmful clumps seen in several brain disorders, including FTD and ALS. Clumps that form from these disease proteins are composed of sticky fibrils that damage nerve cells. Researchers are trying to reverse the formation of these and put the RNA-binding proteins back in their proper place, inside the nucleus.
:: Putting proteins in their proper placeA host of special molecules called nuclear RNA-binding proteins (RBPs), when misplaced outside the nucleus, form the harmful clumps seen in several brain disorders, including frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). "Clumps that form from these disease proteins are composed of sticky fibrils that damage nerve cells," said James Shorter, PhD, an associate professor of
:: Python leads researchers to a big snake sex party with six males and a 15-foot, 115-pound femaleWildlife experts call it a "breeding aggregation." It's a more respectable way of saying snake sex party.
:: Q&A: 3-D Printing Rockets with Relativity Space CEO Tim EllisAfter years of stealthy activity, the start-up is making big moves and revealing its plans to overturn more than a half century of tradition in aerospace manufacturing — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Q&A: Hanging Out the Wash in the Fresh, Clean AirWhat makes the laundry smell so good when it’s been outdoors?
:: Q&A: Trump, the post office and AmazonA task force will study the U.S. Postal Service under an executive order from President Donald Trump, who has spent weeks criticizing online retailer Amazon and accused it of not paying enough in shipping costs.
:: Q&A: Trump, the post office and AmazonA task force will study the U.S. Postal Service under an executive order from President Donald Trump, who has spent weeks criticizing online retailer Amazon and accused it of not paying enough in shipping costs.
:: Q&A: What Lies Beneath Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?The mysterious, orangish storm has shrunk in diameter in recent decades, but has increased in height and depth.
:: Qatar Airways to expand despite 'large loss': chiefQatar Airways will continue to expand even as it prepares to announce "large" annual losses due to a blockade by neighbours, the airline's chief executive said on Monday.
:: Quality assurance for autonomous systemsCyber-physical systems combine electronics, software and mechanics. They are highly complex, and in addition to many application possibilities, raises a whole range of issues. They are dependent on error-free software, and the issue of proven quality assurance thus becomes increasingly urgent. Using the example of autonomous vehicles, a team from TU Graz's Institute of Software Engineering togethe
:: Quality assurance for autonomous systemsCyber-physical systems combine electronics, software and mechanics. They are highly complex, and in addition to many application possibilities, raises a whole range of issues. They are dependent on error-free software, and the issue of proven quality assurance thus becomes increasingly urgent. Using the example of autonomous vehicles, a team from TU Graz's Institute of Software Engineering togethe
:: Quanta Magazine
:: Quantitative analysis of millions of relatives
:: Quantitative analysis of population-scale family trees with millions of relativesFamily trees have vast applications in fields as diverse as genetics, anthropology, and economics. However, the collection of extended family trees is tedious and usually relies on resources with limited geographical scope and complex data usage restrictions. We collected 86 million profiles from publicly available online data shared by genealogy enthusiasts. After extensive cleaning and validati
:: Quantum Correlations Reverse Thermodynamic Arrow of TimeSome laws aren’t meant to be broken. Take the second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy — a measure of disorder — never decreases in an isolated system. Glass shatters, cream disperses in coffee, eggs scramble — but never the reverse. This is why heat always moves from hot to cold: Doing so increases the overall entropy. The law is so fundamental to our physical reality that some ph
:: Quantum Correlations Reverse Thermodynamic Arrow of TimeSome laws aren’t meant to be broken. Take the second law of thermodynamics, which states that entropy — a measure of disorder — never decreases in an isolated system. Glass shatters, cream disperses in coffee, eggs scramble — but never the reverse. This is why heat always moves from hot to cold: Doing so increases the overall entropy. The law is so fundamental to our physical reality that some ph
:: Quantum Mechanics Creates a Totally Random Number GeneratorA perfectly provable random number generator is the bedrock of good cryptography. This scientist wants to make one.
:: Quantum physicists achieve entanglement recordEntanglement is of central importance for the new quantum technologies of the 21st century. A German-Austrian research team is now presenting the largest entangled quantum register of individually controllable systems to date, consisting of a total of 20 quantum bits. The physicists in Innsbruck, Vienna and Ulm are pushing experimental and theoretical methods to the limits of what is currently pos
:: Quantum physicists achieve entanglement recordEntanglement is of central importance for the new quantum technologies of the 21st century. A German-Austrian research team is now presenting the largest entangled quantum register of individually controllable systems to date, consisting of a total of 20 quantum bits. The physicists in Innsbruck, Vienna and Ulm are pushing experimental and theoretical methods to the limits of what is currently pos
:: Quantum physicists achieve entanglement recordEntanglement is of central importance for the new quantum technologies of the 21st century. A research team is now presenting the largest entangled quantum register of individually controllable systems to date, consisting of a total of 20 quantum bits. The physicists are pushing experimental and theoretical methods to the limits of what is currently possible.
:: Quantum Radar Could Make Stealth Technology ObsoleteUsing entangled photons, scientists want to create a 'quantum radar' that can detect stealth bombers.
:: Quantum radar will expose stealth aircraftStealth aircraft in the Canadian arctic will be no match for a new quantum radar system.
:: Quantum shift shows itself in coupled light and matterA team led by Rice University scientists used a unique combination of techniques to observe, for the first time, a condensed matter phenomenon about which others have only speculated. The research could aid in the development of quantum computers.
:: Quantum shift shows itself in coupled light and matterResearchers observe and measure a Bloch-Siegert shift in strongly coupled light and matter in a vacuum. The project could aid in the development of quantum computers.
:: Quantum shift shows itself in coupled light and matterResearchers observe and measure a Bloch-Siegert shift in strongly coupled light and matter in a vacuum. The Rice University-led project could aid in the development of quantum computers.
:: Quantum simulator offers faster route for prime factorizationFactoring very large numbers into their prime "building blocks" is extremely difficult for classical computers, and this difficulty underlies the security of many cryptographic algorithms. While it's easy to factor the number 20 as the product of the primes 2 x 2 x 5, for example, factoring larger numbers becomes exponentially more difficult when using classical factoring algorithms.
:: Quinoa: Health Benefits & Nutrition FactsQuinoa, a plant from the Andes, is packed with protein, fiber and various vitamins and minerals.
:: Qwerty og 123456: Vores kodeord til hjemmesider kan snart være fortidNye standarder for kodeord og sikkerhed kan gøre dine genbrugte kodeord overflødige.
:: Raccoons' bizarre behavior gets locals' attention in USRaccoons are normally shy, nocturnal creatures. But they've been acting out in the US state of Ohio, where police report strange and menacing raccoon behavior in broad daylight.
:: Raccoons' bizarre behavior gets locals' attention in USRaccoons are normally shy, nocturnal creatures. But they've been acting out in the US state of Ohio, where police report strange and menacing raccoon behavior in broad daylight.
:: Race and gender still an issue at academic conferencesIn the midst of social justice movements such as #MeToo, pervasive sexist and racist attitudes are being examined across all sectors, including academia.
:: Race for Mexico's 'cocaine of the sea' pushes two species toward extinctionThe dried fish parts don't look like much to the novice eye, but the totoaba swim bladders discreetly displayed in this shop in Guangzhou, China sell for up to $20,000.
:: Rachel Carson: Life, Discoveries and LegacyRachel Carson challenged the use of pesticides and sparked an environmental revolution.
:: Radikale: Vi skal producere lige så meget grøn el og varme, som vi forbruger
:: Radikale: Vi skal producere lige så meget grøn el og varme, som vi forbruger
:: Radio Atlantic: Becoming White in AmericaIn her new book Futureface , Alex Wagner writes that “immigration raises into relief some of our most basic existential questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? And in that way, it’s inextricably tied to an exploration of American identity.” In the book, Alex explores her own American identity – daughter of a Burmese immigrant mother and a small-town Irish Catholic father – and asks how true the s
:: Radio Atlantic: Becoming White in AmericaIn her new book Futureface , Alex Wagner writes that “immigration raises into relief some of our most basic existential questions: Who am I? Where do I belong? And in that way, it’s inextricably tied to an exploration of American identity.” In the book, Alex explores her own American identity – daughter of a Burmese immigrant mother and a small-town Irish Catholic father – and asks how true the s
:: Radio Atlantic: The Syria Disaster, Seven Years InLong the crossroads of civilizations, Syria has now spent seven years as the proxy warzone of great powers. With over half a million dead and millions more displaced, the conflict is now “arguably the world’s largest humanitarian disaster since World War II,” writes Andrew Tabler in The Atlantic . “The Syrian Civil War now threatens to morph into the Syria War—a regional conflagration which seems
:: Radio receiver ‘listens’ for dark matter particlesResearchers have developed a way to “listen” for the signs of dark matter axions, the particles that may make up dark matter. “We’ve built a radio that looks for a radio station, but we don’t know its frequency.” Forty years ago, scientists theorized a new kind of low-mass particle that could solve one of the enduring mysteries of nature: what dark matter is made of. Now a new chapter in the sear
:: Radio telescope records a rare 'glitch' in a pulsar's regular pulsing beatPulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars and sometimes they abruptly increase their rotation rate. This sudden change of spin rate is called a "glitch" and I was part of a team that recorded one happening in the Vela Pulsar, with the results published today in Nature.
:: Radiotherapy offers new treatment option for liver cancerA novel technique that delivers high doses of radiation to tumors while sparing the surrounding normal tissue shows promise as a curative treatment option for patients with early-stage liver cancer, according to a new study.
:: RAF looks to space for the futureThe Royal Air Force is pushing boundaries, 100 years since it began. Three women serving with the RAF explain.
:: Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholderScience Magical phenomena are even cooler when you understand the science behind them. Rainbows are perhaps the closest things we have to real magic. They appear like beautiful, ghostly apparitions in the sky just as the rain clears and the sun peeks out…
:: Rainbows are (literally) in the eye of the beholderScience Magical phenomena are even cooler when you understand the science behind them. Rainbows are perhaps the closest things we have to real magic. They appear like beautiful, ghostly apparitions in the sky just as the rain clears and the sun peeks out…
:: Ramp compression of iron provides insight into core conditions of large rocky exoplanetsIn a paper published today by Nature Astronomy, a team of researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Rochester have provided the first experimentally based mass-radius relationship for a hypothetical pure iron planet at super-Earth core conditions.
:: Ramp compression of iron provides insight into core conditions of large rocky exoplanetsIn a paper published today by Nature Astronomy, a team of researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University and the University of Rochester have provided the first experimentally based mass-radius relationship for a hypothetical pure iron planet at super-Earth core conditions.
:: Rampage Is a Big, Noisy NothingIt’s telling that two of Rampage ’s big set pieces end with a gigantic albino gorilla laughing and giving the finger straight into the camera. It’s certainly the most apt representation of the viewing experience for this Dwayne Johnson–starring creature feature, an epic disaster movie that sees a mutated gorilla, crocodile, and wolf tear apart downtown Chicago. I went in looking for some good che
:: 'Rampage': 14 Unanswered Questions About the Rock’s New MovieAlmost none of them are about wigs.
:: Ramped up fight-or-flight response points to history of warfare for humans and chimpsHumans and chimpanzees recently evolved a more active fight-or-flight response compared to other primates, possibly in response to the threat of warfare.
:: Ramt af cyberangreb: Halvdelen bliver ramt igen inden for et årEr man en gang blevet ramt af et målrettet cyberangreb, er der stor chance for, at du bliver ramt igen inden for et år. Det viser nye tal fra sikkerhedsfirmaet FireEyes kunder.
:: RAND identifies new strategies for countering Russian social mediaA new RAND Corporation report finds that Russia is waging a social media campaign in the Baltics, Ukraine and nearby states to sow dissent against neighboring governments, as well as NATO and the European Union.
:: Randa Jarrar, Moral Grandstanding, and ForbearanceLast week, the Fresno State creative writing professor Randa Jarrar sparked the latest round of debate about free speech on college campuses when she reacted to Barbara Bush’s death by speaking ill of the dead on Twitter. “Barbara Bush was a generous and smart and amazing racist who, along with her husband, raised a war criminal,” she wrote. “Fuck outta here with your nice words.” In an unintenti
:: Random fact roundup: Google, sharks, and moneyWhat do Google, sharks, and money have in common? They're all in our weekly random fact roundup. Read More
:: Random fact roundup: Luck, death, and TexasWhat do luck, death, and Texas have in common? They're all part of our weekly random fact roundup. Read More
:: Random fact roundup: Puppies, monarchy, and Abraham LincolnWhat do puppies, world monarchies, and Abraham Lincoln have in common? Why, they're all part of our awesome series (drumroll, please) Random Fact Roundup! Read More
:: Randomized clinical trial examines therapies for chronic spinal painIn a randomized clinical trial of patients with chronic spinal pain, a program that combined education to help patients think differently about pain with an exercise program that increasingly introduced movements patients feared or avoided (pain neuroscience education plus cognition-targeted motor control training) appeared better than usual care (combining education on back and neck pain and gene
:: Randomized controlled trials of interventions to reduce gender bias in academic hiringThis article is part of an ongoing blog series, titled Inequality in STEM: a Dive Into the Data . In this series, we cover recent research exploring and quantifying inequality in STEM. We'll discuss different aspects of inequality, including barriers to career advancement and a chilly social climate, as well as the efficacy of various interventions to combat bias. Our goal with these pieces is to
:: Randomized controlled trials of interventions to reduce gender bias in academic hiringThis article is part of an ongoing blog series, titled Inequality in STEM: a Dive Into the Data . In this series, we cover recent research exploring and quantifying inequality in STEM. We'll discuss different aspects of inequality, including barriers to career advancement and a chilly social climate, as well as the efficacy of various interventions to combat bias. Our goal with these pieces is to
:: Rapamycin resolves genetic defects in yeastScientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have taken one step closer to potential cures for several human genetic diseases, and the answers have been found in the humble cells of fission yeast.
:: Rapid enhancement of chemical weathering recorded by extremely light seawater lithium isotopes at the Permian-Triassic boundary [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]Lithium (Li) isotope analyses of sedimentary rocks from the Meishan section in South China reveal extremely light seawater Li isotopic signatures at the Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB), which coincide with the most severe mass extinction in the history of animal life. Using a dynamic seawater lithium box model, we show that…
:: Rapid rise in mass school shootings in the United States, study showsMore people have died or been injured in mass school shootings in the United States in the past 18 years than in the entire 20th century. In a new study, researchers have reviewed the history of mass school shootings in the U.S. and found some alarming trends.
:: Rapport: Datacentre vil stå for en tredjedel af Danmarks elforbrugNi store datacentre vil fra 2040 sluge enorme mængder el, men til gengæld levere store mængder overskudsvarme.
:: Rare brain disease in children: Major breakthroughs in Rasmussen's encephalitisResearchers are banding together to conquer a rare orphan pediatric disease. They have recently proven what scientists had already suspected: the disease is autoimmune, which means that it attacks patients using their own immune system.
:: Rare brown bear dies in Italy capture operationThe endangered animal died in Italy during an attempt to fit him with a collar to track movements.
:: Rare coastal martens under high risk of extinction in coming decadesThe coastal marten, a small but fierce forest predator, is at a high risk for extinction in Oregon and northern California in the next 30 years due to threats from human activities.
:: Rare coastal martens under high risk of extinction in coming decadesThe coastal marten, a small but fierce forest predator, is at a high risk for extinction in Oregon and northern California in the next 30 years due to threats from human activities.
:: Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind — this new process takes a simpler approachA new recycling process developed at the US Department of Energy's Critical Materials Institute turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environmental issues typically associated with mining e-waste for valuable materials.
:: Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind — this new process takes a simpler approachA new recycling process turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environmental issues typically associated with mining e-waste for valuable materials.
:: Rare earth magnet recycling is a grind, but new process takes a simpler approachA new recycling process developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Critical Materials Institute (CMI) turns discarded hard disk drive (HDD) magnets into new magnet material in a few steps, and tackles both the economic and environmental issues typically associated with mining e-waste for valuable materials.
:: Rare English charnel house can now be seen onlineExperts recreate 3D version of medieval bone store beneath Northamptonshire church Down steep narrow stone stairs beneath Holy Trinity church in Rothwell, Northamptonshire, there is a small, damp chamber crammed with human bones – believed to be one of only two medieval charnel houses in England still holding their original human remains. The 13th-century charnel house – or bone store – at Rothwe
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeA series of rare dinosaur footprints discovered on the Isle of Skye in Scotland is helping experts establish details of an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeDozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rare Scottish dinosaur prints give key insight into era lost in timeDozens of giant footprints discovered on a Scottish island are helping shed light on an important period in dinosaur evolution.
:: Rats, cats, and people trade-off as main course for mosquitoes in Baltimore, Md.Understanding how neighborhood dynamics regulate mosquito bites is key to managing diseases like West Nile virus and Zika virus. Today in Parasites & Vectors, researchers report that in Baltimore, Md., socioeconomic differences between neighborhoods influence bite risk, with rats being a primary blood meal source in lower income neighborhoods.
:: RAVPower Power Bank Exclusive DealFacebook Cambridge AnalyticaA WIRED deal on an outstanding battery pack, Air Force-grade smartwatch, and other gadgets galore.
:: Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomes: Otago researchUniversity of Otago researchers have discovered raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables.
:: Raw fruit and vegetables provide better mental health outcomesResearchers have discovered raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables.
:: Raytheon's New Radar Could Help Bring Flying Cars to Our CitiesAs drones and flying cars move into reality, we need radar systems better equipped for keeping an eye on everyone.
:: RB1 gene mutations underlie clinical resistance to CDK 4/6 inhibitor breast cancer therapyA multi-institutional research team has identified what may be a novel mechanism underlying acquired resistance to CDK 4/6 inhibitor treatment for breast cancer.
:: Readers debate dinosaur designation and moreReaders had questions about the dino family tree and Venus' habitability.
:: Readers debate dinosaur designation and moreReaders had questions about the dino family tree and Venus' habitability.
:: Readers Respond to the December 2017 IssueLetters to the editor from the December 2017 issue of Scientific American — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Reading the entire human genome – one long sentence at a timeFifteen years ago, the Human Genome Project announced they had cracked the code of life. Nonetheless, the published human genome map was incomplete and parts of our DNA remained to be deciphered. Now, a new study published in the journal Nature Biotechnology brings us closer to a complete genetic blueprint by using a nanotechnology-based sequencing technique.
:: Reality CheckIt's not as easy to recycle your takeaway coffee cup as people may have thought.
:: Reality CheckIt's not as easy to recycle your takeaway coffee cup as people may have thought.
:: Really Random NumbersRandom numbers are essential for secure cyber communications. But making truly random numbers is harder than it seems. Now scientists have devised a way to make the most random random numbers ever.
:: Real-time imaging of DNA loop extrusion by condensinIt has been hypothesized that SMC protein complexes such as condensin and cohesin spatially organize chromosomes by extruding DNA into large loops. We directly visualized the formation and processive extension of DNA loops by yeast condensin in real time. Our findings constitute unambiguous evidence for loop extrusion. We observed that a single condensin complex is able to extrude tens of kilobas
:: Real-time imaging of DNA loop extrusion by condensinIt has been hypothesized that SMC protein complexes such as condensin and cohesin spatially organize chromosomes by extruding DNA into large loops. We directly visualized the formation and processive extension of DNA loops by yeast condensin in real time. Our findings constitute unambiguous evidence for loop extrusion. We observed that a single condensin complex is able to extrude tens of kilobas
:: Real-time monitoring could reduce First Nations water advisories by one third, study findsUniversity of Guelph researchers have found that drinking water advisories in First Nations communities caused by equipment malfunction, inadequate disinfection and high microbial counts could be reduced by introducing real-time monitoring systems.
:: Real-time monitoring could reduce First Nations water advisories by one third, study findsUniversity of Guelph researchers have found that drinking water advisories in First Nations communities caused by equipment malfunction, inadequate disinfection and high microbial counts could be reduced by introducing real-time monitoring systems.
:: Recent land loss in Mississippi Delta vastly exceeds prehistoric land gainA study of the evolution of the Mississippi Delta reveals that a thousand years ago, even as sea levels rose, new land in the region grew at steady rates. Unfortunately, the study also shows, this resilience of the delta is greatly outpaced by modern land loss in the region. This suggests that only a small portion of the Mississippi Delta will be sustainable in future, as the
:: Recent Ocean Heat Waves Have "Forever" Altered Great Barrier ReefAt least 30 percent of corals died off in 2016, and more extreme heat is likely in store — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Recombinant immunotoxins with albumin-binding domains have long half-lives and high antitumor activity [Medical Sciences]Recombinant immunotoxins (RITs) are chimeric proteins consisting of a Fv that binds to a cancer cell and a portion of a protein toxin. One of these, Moxetumomab pasudotox, was shown to be effective in treating patients with some leukemias, where the cells are readily accessible to the RIT. However, their…
:: Reconfigurable metasurfaces
:: Reconsidering the Nobel Prize
:: Reconstructing what makes us tickA major issue that limits modeling to predict cardiac arrhythmia is that it is impossible to measure and monitor all the variables that make our hearts tick, but researchers have now developed an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to model the electrical excitations in heart muscle. Their work, appearing in Chaos, draws on partial differential equations describing excitable media and echo
:: Reconstructing what makes us tickA major issue that limits modeling to predict cardiac arrhythmia is that it is impossible to measure and monitor all the variables that make our hearts tick, but researchers have now developed an algorithm that uses artificial intelligence to model the electrical excitations in heart muscle. Their work draws on partial differential equations describing excitable media and echo state networks to cr
:: Reconstruction of major North Atlantic circulation system shows weakeningRising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have affected one of the global ocean's major circulation systems, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), slowing the redistribution of heat in the North Atlantic Ocean. The resulting changes have been felt along the Northeast US Shelf and in the Gulf of Maine, which has warmed 99 percent faster than the global ocean over the past
:: Record breaking fiber transmission speed reportedNICT Network System Research Institute and Fujikura Ltd. (Fujikura, President: Masahiko Ito) developed a 3-mode optical fiber, capable of wide-band wavelength multiplexing transmission with standard outer diameter (0.125 mm) that can be cabled with existing equipment. The researchers have successfully demonstrated a transmission experiment over 1045 km with a data-rate of 159 Tb/s. Multimode fiber
:: Record concentration of microplastic in Arctic sea iceExperts have recently found higher amounts of microplastic in arctic sea ice than ever before. However, the majority of particles were microscopically small.
:: Record concentration of microplastics found in ArcticDiscovery prompts fear that melting ice will allow more plastic to be released back into the oceans.
:: Recovering SAS orders 50 Airbus A320-neosSAS said Tuesday it had ordered 50 Airbus A320-neos for its short and medium-haul routes, a sign of improving fortunes for the Scandinavian carrier after some difficult years.
:: Recruiting practices is costlyRecruiting practices for large scale quality improvement initiatives is difficult and costly ($5,529 per enrolled practice on average), and even more expensive for practices with no prior relationship with the study team.
:: Recurrences in an isolated quantum many-body systemThe complexity of interacting quantum many-body systems leads to exceedingly long recurrence times of the initial quantum state for all but the smallest systems. For large systems, one cannot probe the full quantum state in all its details. Thus, experimentally, recurrences can only be determined on the level of the accessible observables. Realizing a commensurate spectrum of collective excitatio
:: Recurring coherence
:: Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phoneUBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fiberglass and resin — two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone — bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.
:: Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phoneUBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fiberglass and resin — two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone — bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.
:: Recycling experts hit milestone in quest for zero-waste phoneUBC researchers have perfected a process to efficiently separate fibreglass and resin – two of the most commonly discarded parts of a cellphone – bringing them closer to their goal of a zero-waste cellphone.
:: Recycling hope for plastic-hungry enzymeScience created a 'wonder material' in plastic; now nature is helping to unmake it.
:: Reddit CEO says racism allowed, but not 'welcome,' on the siteReddit has a history of allowing its users to say just about anything. On Wednesday, its CEO said racist language is just fine—officially giving license to the hatred that already lives on the site, which bills itself as the front page of the internet.
:: Redemption for self-reactive antibodies
:: Reduction of lipid accumulation rescues Bietti’s crystalline dystrophy phenotypes [Medical Sciences]Bietti’s crystalline dystrophy (BCD) is an intractable and progressive chorioretinal degenerative disease caused by mutations in the CYP4V2 gene, resulting in blindness in most patients. Although we and others have shown that retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells are primarily impaired in patients with BCD, the underlying mechanisms of RPE cell…
:: Refining diabetes into five types
:: Refining diabetes into five types
:: Refining the fine-structure constant
:: Reforestation to enhance the soil carbon sink
:: Refusing to accept GM food is safe is like climate change denialEnvironmentalist Mark Lynas, who once destroyed GM crops and then made headlines by ending his opposition, is stepping up his call for reason to triumph
:: Refusing to accept GM food is safe is like climate change denialEnvironmentalist Mark Lynas, who once destroyed GM crops and then made headlines by ending his opposition, is stepping up his call for reason to triumph
:: Regering: Teknologineutrale udbud skal skaffe de næste 1000 MWIfølge regeringens oplæg skal alle teknologier i teorien konkurrere om de 4,2 mia. kroner, der er afsat til teknologineutrale udbud.
:: Regeringen vil slippe markedskræfterne løs i kampen mellem sol og vindRegeringen vil fundamentalt ændre måden, der gives støtte til nye, vedvarende energiprojekter på.
:: Regeringen vil slukke FM-signalet i 2021Senest i 2021 skal FM-signalet slukkes, bebuder regeringen i sit udspil til nyt medieforlig.
:: Regeringen vil slukke FM-signalet i 2021Senest i 2021 skal FM-signalet slukkes, bebuder regeringen i sit udspil til nyt medieforlig.
:: Regeringen ændrer sundhedsloven efter SvendborgsagenRegeringen vil ændre sundhedsloven, så det tydeligt fremgår, om det er et organisatorisk ansvar eller den enkelte læges. Ændringen sker på baggrund af Svendborgsagen.
:: Regional health system growth and implications for stroke careNew research shows that stroke patients are increasingly being transferred out of smaller community and rural hospitals and sent to larger medical centers for their care and rehabilitation. While this is a positive sign for patients who need more advanced treatments, the trend has drawbacks in terms of cost and points to the need to improve the coordination of care between hospitals.
:: Regioner slås om ny uddannelse til ambulancebehandlereKampen om at få lov til at udbyde den nye uddannelse til ambulancebehandler er i gang. Region Midtjylland og Nordjylland mener, at de hver især har den bedste placering til uddannelsen
:: Regular nut intake linked to lower risk of heart rhythm irregularity (atrial fibrillation)Eating several servings of nuts every week may help lower the risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity, atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter, finds research published online in the journal Heart.
:: Regular nut intake linked to lower risk of heart rhythm irregularity (atrial fibrillation)Eating several servings of nuts every week may help lower the risk of developing the heart rhythm irregularity, atrial fibrillation, also known as heart flutter, finds research published online in the journal Heart.
:: Regular stretching shown to improve muscles in elderlyDaily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published today in the Journal of Physiology.
:: Regular stretching shown to improve muscles in elderlyDaily muscle stretching could bring health benefits to elderly people with reduced mobility, according to new research published today in the Journal of Physiology.
:: Rejsen er slut: Kinesisk rumfartøj brænder op over StillehavetHovedparten af rumfartøjet brændte op i mødet med atmosfæren over Stillehavet.
:: Relationship between legal cannabis and opioid prescribing examinedAlternative methods of pain management have been a topic of discussion as the United States grapples with the opioid and heroin epidemic. New research finds that medical and adult-use cannabis laws were associated with lower opioid prescribing rates.
:: Relationship between legal cannabis and opioid prescribing examinedAlternative methods of pain management have been a topic of discussion as the United States grapples with the opioid and heroin epidemic. New research finds that medical and adult-use cannabis laws were associated with lower opioid prescribing rates.
:: Remembering Animation's Legendary Isao TakahataMuch of Isao Takahata’s 1991 animated film Only Yesterday is told through vivid recollections: Its Japanese title, Omoide Poro Poro , literally means “memories come tumbling down.” The protagonist, Taeko Okajima, is a 27-year old woman heading to the Japanese countryside on vacation when she is idly struck by memories of her 10-year-old self, formative stories and events that take on new meaning
:: Remembering Peter ClaeysI was very sorry to learn this week that Peter Claeys, whom you see in action above and in the family photo below, had died recently in Lille, at age 62. With his family’s permission, here is their announcement, followed by my appreciation: A notice from the family of Peter Claeys, in Belgium. Read On »
:: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm waste, research findsEach year, farmers in the U.S. purchase tens of millions of pounds of antibiotics that are approved for use in cows, pigs, fowl and other livestock.
:: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm waste, research findsEach year, farmers in the US purchase tens of millions of pounds of antibiotics approved for use in cows, pigs, fowl and other livestock. When the animals' manure is repurposed as fertilizer or bedding, traces of the medicines leach into the environment, raising concerns about how agriculture contributes to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research holds troublesome insights with reg
:: Remnants of antibiotics persist in treated farm wasteEach year, farmers in the US purchase tens of millions of pounds of antibiotics approved for use in cows, pigs, fowl and other livestock. When the animals' manure is repurposed as fertilizer or bedding, traces of the medicines leach into the environment, raising concerns about how agriculture contributes to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. New research holds troublesome insights with reg
:: Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cellsA remote command could one day send immune cells on a rampage against a malignant tumor. The ability to mobilize, from outside the body, targeted cancer immunotherapy inside the body has taken a step closer to becoming reality.
:: Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cellsCancer immune cell therapy has made headlines with astounding successes like saving former US President Jimmy Carter from brain cancer. But immunotherapy has also had many tragic flops. Georgia Tech researchers working to optimize the innovative treatment have implanted a genetic switch that activates T-cells when they are inside of tumors. Remote-control light waves resembling those used in a TV
:: Remote-control shoots laser at nano-gold to turn on cancer-killing immune cellsCancer immune cell therapy has made headlines with astounding successes like saving former US President Jimmy Carter from brain cancer. But immunotherapy has also had many tragic flops. Researchers working to optimize the innovative treatment have implanted a genetic switch that activates T-cells when they are inside of tumors. Remote-control light waves resembling those used in a TV remote combin
:: Removing the enablers: Reducing number of tumor-supporting cells to fight neuroblastomaInvestigators at the Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases at Children's Hospital Los Angeles provide preclinical evidence that the presence of tumor-associated macrophages — a type of immune cell — can negatively affect the response to chemotherapy against neuroblastoma. Their findings suggest that combination therapy might be effective in patients with high-risk disease, even those w
:: Reorganization of brain outputs in deaf catsCats deaf from an early age have increased outgoing connections from the auditory cortex to a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal to a particular location in its environment. The study, published in JNeurosci, is the first to examine the reorganization of outputs from the sensory cortex following hearing loss.
:: Reorganization of brain outputs in deaf catsCats deaf from an early age have increased outgoing connections from the auditory cortex to a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal to a particular location in its environment. The study is the first to examine the reorganization of outputs from the sensory cortex following hearing loss.
:: Reorganization of brain outputs in deaf catsCats deaf from an early age have increased outgoing connections from the auditory cortex to a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal to a particular location in its environment. The study is the first to examine the reorganization of outputs from the sensory cortex following hearing loss.
:: Repeat spawning comes with tradeoffs for troutSteelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit associated with repeat spawning. But it comes with a tradeoff.
:: Repeat spawning comes with tradeoffs for troutSteelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit associated with repeat spawning. But it comes with a tradeoff.
:: Repeat spawning comes with tradeoffs for troutSteelhead trout that spawn multiple times have more than twice the lifetime reproductive success of single spawning trout, suggesting there is a substantial benefit associated with repeat spawning. But it comes with a tradeoff, according to new research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
:: Reply to Chien: Clarification of the effect of ligand on {gamma}{delta}-TCR repertoire selection [Biological Sciences]In our recent publication (1), we report that the EGYEL motif, previously found to promote T22-reactivity, was depleted from the mature CD24low pool of γδ-T cells that developed in H-2T–deficient mice, indicating that ligand was influencing the γδ-T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire (1). In her letter, Chien (2) suggests that…
:: Reply to Chien: Clarification of the effect of ligand on {gamma}{delta}-TCR repertoire selection [Biological Sciences]In our recent publication (1), we report that the EGYEL motif, previously found to promote T22-reactivity, was depleted from the mature CD24low pool of γδ-T cells that developed in H-2T–deficient mice, indicating that ligand was influencing the γδ-T cell receptor (TCR) repertoire (1). In her letter, Chien (2) suggests that…
:: Reply to Fincher et al.: Conceptual specificity in dehumanization research is a feature, not a bug [Social Sciences]Fincher et al. (1) argue that our conceptualization of dehumanization as “the failure to engage in social cognition of other human minds” (2) is too narrow. Importantly, Fincher et al. (1) do not dispute our actual findings. They agree that reduced perception of mental and emotional states in victims generates…
:: Reply to Gilchrist et al.: Possible roles for VAC14 in multiple infectious diseases [Biological Sciences]Our studies of the SNP rs8060947 determine that the A allele is associated with increased invasion of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and increased susceptibility to typhoid fever (1). Gilchrist et al. (2) now provide evidence that the A allele is also associated with increased risk for bacteremia, and the association…
:: Reply to Gilchrist et al.: Possible roles for VAC14 in multiple infectious diseases [Biological Sciences]Our studies of the SNP rs8060947 determine that the A allele is associated with increased invasion of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and increased susceptibility to typhoid fever (1). Gilchrist et al. (2) now provide evidence that the A allele is also associated with increased risk for bacteremia, and the association…
:: Reply to Mortensen et al.: The zymogen form of complement component C1 [Biological Sciences]In their letter, Mortensen et al. (1) query our model of zymogen C1. It was assembled from overlapping crystal structures with constraints imposed by known interactions (2). The starting point was the protease subcomponent, C1r2C1s2, which comprises two antiparallel C1r-C1s dimers (mediated via CUB1-EGF-CUB2 contacts) linked through a central interaction…
:: Reply to Xi et al.: Water table fluctuation is well recognized and discussed in our study [Physical Sciences]We appreciate the comments by Xi et al. (1) and agree that a fluctuating groundwater table is one of the reasons that roots are observed below the water table. We discuss this issue in Fan et al. (2), with roots found below the water table for reasons that include groundwater…
:: Report shows widespread lack of support for high-ability, low-income students in U.S.Low-income students with advanced academic abilities are far less likely than their wealthier peers to have access to resources that would help them succeed, according to a new report co-authored by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
:: Report shows widespread lack of support for high-ability, low-income students in U.S.Low-income students with advanced academic abilities are far less likely than their wealthier peers to have access to resources that would help them succeed, according to a new report co-authored by researchers from Johns Hopkins University.
:: Report: Breakthrough on devastating citrus disease unlikelyFlorida's citrus industry got some dire news Tuesday from an organization that advises the federal government on science and technical matters.
:: Reporter’s Notebook: How’s the Air in London? ‘We Should Be Worried’Our reporter visited an artist’s “pollution pods” to sample the smog and haze he recreated from some of the world’s most contaminated cities.
:: Reptiles Are Concentrated in Specific Locations, Often UnprotectedLizards, snakes and turtles are concentrated in largely unprotected areas — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Republicans more persuasive than scientists on climate changeRegardless of political affiliation, people are more likely to believe facts about climate change when they come from Republicans speaking against what has become a partisan interest in this country, according to a new study.
:: Research brief: Vaccines to treat opioid abuse and prevent fatal overdosesA team of scientists from the University of Minnesota Medical School and Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation at Hennepin Healthcare is developing vaccines against heroin and prescription opioids, such as oxycodone and fentanyl.
:: Research debunks 'myth' that strenuous exercise suppresses the immune systemNew research suggests that rather than dampen immunity, endurance sports can actually boost the body's ability to fight off illness.
:: Research debunks 'myth' that strenuous exercise suppresses the immune systemNew research suggests that rather than dampen immunity, endurance sports, like this weekend's London Marathon, can actually boost the body's ability to fight off illness.
:: Research explains link between exercise and appetite lossEver wonder why intense exercise temporarily curbs your appetite? In research described in today's issue of PLOS Biology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine researchers reveal that the answer is all in your head — more specifically, your arcuate nucleus.
:: Research gives new ray of hope for solar fuelA team of Renewable Energy experts from the University of Exeter has pioneered a new technique to produce hydrogen from sunlight to create a clean, cheap and widely-available fuel.
:: Research gives new understanding of 17th century Scottish natural historyA new examination of a pre-industrial Scottish natural history book gives a new understanding of post-industrial environmental change in the country.
:: Research gives new understanding of 17th century Scottish natural historyIn a new paper published in the Royal Society Journal of the History of Science: Notes and Records Dr Lee Raye of Swansea University College of Arts and Humanities has re-examined a section of the Latin natural history text Scotia Illustrata by Robert Sibbald. The original book, written by Sibbald in Edinburgh and published in six sections in 1684, is one of the first natural science books ever pr
:: Research may explain controversies related to great magma eruptionsThe modern continents were formed when Pangea broke into pieces during the Mesozoic period. The splitting of Africa from Antarctica started with great magma eruptions that flooded over an area millions of square kilometres wide.
:: Research may explain controversies related to great magma eruptionsThe modern continents were formed when Pangea broke into pieces during the Mesozoic period. The splitting of Africa from Antarctica started with great magma eruptions that flooded over an area millions of square kilometres wide.
:: Research models how deadly virus moves among Pacific salmon, troutFor the first time researchers studying a deadly virus modeled how it spreads to young trout and salmon in the waters of the Columbia River Basin, showing that migrating adult fish are the main source of exposure.
:: Research paints underwater pictures with soundSilent marine robots that record sounds underwater are allowing researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) to listen to the oceans as never before.
:: Research predicts likelihood of HIV testing based on race, sex/gender & sexual orientationA new study has identified factors that lead to increased HIV testing among young adults, specifically how a person's race, sex/gender, and sexual orientation is connected to their likelihood of getting tested for HIV.
:: Research predicts likelihood of HIV testing based on race, sex/gender & sexual orientationA new study has identified factors that lead to increased HIV testing among young adults, specifically how a person's race, sex/gender, and sexual orientation is connected to their likelihood of getting tested for HIV.
:: Research reveals insects were major food source millions of years agoInsects could have accounted for almost half of the daily diet of early man millions of years ago, new research has claimed.
:: Research reveals new aspects of superconductivity and correlated phenomenaDiscovered accidentally over a century ago, the phenomenon of superconductivity inspired a technological revolution. In 1911, while studying the behavior of solid mercury supercooled to 4 K (-269 °C), Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes (1853-1926) observed for the first time that certain materials conduct electricity without resistance or losses at temperatures in the vicinity of absolute zero
:: Research reveals new aspects of superconductivity and correlated phenomenaThe exotic behaviors displayed by organic compounds subjected to low temperatures are explored in a study developed in Brazil, whose results were published in Physical Review B.
:: Research reveals pressures facing tour guidesThe rapid growth of adventure tourism has created opportunities in New Zealand, but the well-being of tourist guides is often overlooked.
:: Research reveals stronger people have healthier brainsA study of nearly half a million people has revealed that muscular strength, measured by handgrip, is an indication of how healthy our brains are. The study, published in Schizophrenia Bulletin, also showed that maximal handgrip was strongly correlated with both visual memory and reaction time in over one thousand people with psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
:: Research shows how genetics can contribute for advances in 2G ethanol productionProduction of second-generation (2G) ethanol from sugarcane requires enzymatic hydrolysis in which enzymes from microorganisms act together to break down and convert the carbohydrates in sugarcane straw and bagasse into sugars capable of undergoing fermentation.
:: Research shows how genetics can contribute for advances in 2G ethanol productionThe study focused three fungi species which produce enzymes with application in biomass degradation; scientists in Brazil reveal how these substances are regulated and how they can interact synergically.
:: Research shows possible new target for immunotherapy for solid tumorsResearch from the University of Cincinnati (UC) reveals a potential new target to help T cells (white blood cells) infiltrate certain solid tumors.
:: Research shows social class has a strong influence on cultural tastesA major national survey of over 1,200 Australians, led by Western Sydney University, found that social class has a strong influence on a person's cultural tastes – with level of education and occupation being key factors in determining cultural preferences.
:: Research suggests alternative treatment for beta blocker intolerant heart attack patientsBeta blockers have become a prescription drug staple for recovering heart attack patients. However, these blood pressure-reducing medications cannot be tolerated by many patients who are at higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, including those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, the elderly, and diabetics. As seen in the March 26 issue of Thyroid, researchers
:: Research ties persistence of 'white flight' to race, not socioeconomic factors"White flight" from the city to the suburbs has long been identified as producing racially segregated communities. Some scholars have argued the behavior is motivated not by race but by a desire to live in more stable and prosperous neighborhoods.
:: Research ties persistence of 'white flight' to race, not socioeconomic factorsExamining population trends in racially mixed suburbs, Indiana University sociologist Samuel Kye finds that white flight occurs when nonwhite residents move in, regardless of socioeconomic factors.
:: Researcher examines police perjury as part of legal cultureUConn law professor Julia Simon-Kerr's scholarship focuses on evidence, particularly on how legal issues of credibility are shaped by cultural presumptions. A recent article, "Systemic Lying," was accepted for presentation at the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum.
:: Researcher examines police perjury as part of legal cultureUConn law professor Julia Simon-Kerr's scholarship focuses on evidence, particularly on how legal issues of credibility are shaped by cultural presumptions. A recent article, "Systemic Lying," was accepted for presentation at the Harvard/Stanford/Yale Junior Faculty Forum.
:: Researcher follows dairy cows' carbon footprints from barn to fieldSometimes dairy scientist Michel Wattiaux approaches his research like a cop at a traffic stop. He uses a breath analyzer to check for problematic products of fermentation.
:: Researcher follows dairy cows' carbon footprints from barn to fieldSometimes dairy scientist Michel Wattiaux approaches his research like a cop at a traffic stop. He uses a breath analyzer to check for problematic products of fermentation.
:: Researcher in Facebook data scandal apologizesThe academic at the center of the Facebook data-misuse scandal apologized for his actions, but said he thought he did nothing wrong at the time.
:: Researcher is thirsty for sustainable EvergladesSmall-scale droughts can have big effects on the Florida Everglades. Ph.D. student Anteneh Abiy is digging deep into these abnormally low rainfall events. He doesn't have to do go too far into weather data to begin his work. 2017 was drier than usual. The Everglades received 6 inches of rainfall less than the annual average.
:: Researchers achieve HD video streaming at 10,000 times lower powerEngineers at the University of Washington have developed a new HD video streaming method that doesn't need to be plugged in. Their prototype skips power-hungry components and has something else, like a smartphone, process the video instead.
:: Researchers achieve HD video streaming at 10,000 times lower powerEngineers have developed a new HD video streaming method that doesn't need to be plugged in. Their prototype skips power-hungry components and has something else, like a smartphone, process the video instead.
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers analyze genome of deadly, drug-resistant pathogenInfections by microbes like bacteria and fungi that don't respond to available antimicrobial treatments pose an increasingly dangerous public health threat around the world. In the United States alone, such infections kill 23,000 people annually. To better understand the molecular drivers behind resistance, researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, re
:: Researchers apply experimental economics to Mexican water scarcityAriel Dinar considers himself transformed.
:: Researchers are using machine learning to understand microbial relationshipsThe ecosystem in and around the Amazon River is the most bio-diverse in the world. But it has some competition when considering the roughly thirty feet of the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This microbiome—the sum total of microorganisms in a particular environment—has been the research focus of late for Carnegie Mellon Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Professor Radu Marculescu.
:: Researchers are using machine learning to understand microbial relationshipsThe ecosystem in and around the Amazon River is the most bio-diverse in the world. But it has some competition when considering the roughly thirty feet of the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This microbiome—the sum total of microorganisms in a particular environment—has been the research focus of late for Carnegie Mellon Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Professor Radu Marculescu.
:: Researchers at LSTM take a novel approach to snakebite treatmentResearchers at LSTM's Alistair Reid Venom Research Unit are looking at treatment for snakebite in a completely different way and have shown that it is possible to treat the bite from one snake with antivenom produced from a completely different species that causes the same pathology in humans.
:: Researchers build DNA replication in a model synthetic cellResearchers at Delft University of Technology, in collaboration with colleagues at the Autonomous University of Madrid, have created an artificial DNA blueprint for the replication of DNA in a cell-like structure. Creating such a complex biological module is an important step towards an even more ambitious goal: building a complete and functioning synthetic cell from the bottom up.
:: Researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Researchers chart a new way to look at concussionA research team studying concussion has published an interactive diagram showing the many facets of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) — from sleep problems to mood disorders to the increased danger of dementia — and how they connect with and affect each other.
:: Researchers conduct chemical analysis of globular cluster NGC 5824Italian researchers have investigated the chemical composition of NGC 5824, a massive globular cluster in the Milky Way galaxy. Their analysis, based on observational data provided by the Very Large Telescope array, offers some hints into the nature of this cluster. The study was published March 26 in a paper on arXiv.org.
:: Researchers conduct first-ever combustion experiment with X-raysThe U.S. Army Research Laboratory's Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Propulsion made an historic first with its experiment in a gas turbine combustor using X-rays. The data will help advance gas turbine engine designs for higher power density and efficiency, scientists said.
:: Researchers connect the data to show an accelerating trend for marine heatwaves in our oceansAn international study in Nature Communications co-authored by researchers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes (CLEX) and the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) reveals globally marine heatwaves have increased over the past century in number, length and intensity as a direct result of warming oceans.
:: Researchers create new Bose-Einstein condensateResearchers at Aalto University, Finland, have created a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons. Nearly 100 years ago, Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose predicted that quantum mechanics could force a large number of particles to behave in concert as if they were only a single particle. This form of matter was called a Bose-Einstei
:: Researchers create new Bose-Einstein condensateResearchers at Aalto University, Finland, have created a Bose-Einstein condensate of light coupled with metal electrons, so-called surface plasmon polaritons. Nearly 100 years ago, Albert Einstein and Satyendra Nath Bose predicted that quantum mechanics could force a large number of particles to behave in concert as if they were only a single particle. This form of matter was called a Bose-Einstei
:: Researchers create super sponge that mops up oil spillsAustralian scientists say new polymer can remove crude oil and diesel from seawater • Sign up to receive the top stories in Australia every day at noon Oil spills could be soaked up by a new floating substance that combines waste from the petroleum industry and cooking oil, according to new research led by South Australia’s Flinders University. The new polymer, made from sulphur and canola cookin
:: Researchers deliver open-source simulator for cyber physical systemsCyber physical systems (CPS) are attracting more attention than ever thanks to the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its combination with artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and the cloud. These interacting networks of physical and computational components will provide the foundation of critical infrastructure, form the basis of 'smart' services, and improve the qual
:: Researchers demonstrate the presence of beta-amyloid dimers in the brains of patients with Alzheimer'sA study headed by researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the Institut Européen de Chimie et Biologie (IECB) in France proposes that the presence of two beta-amyloid molecules bound together (beta-amyloid dimers) could provide a new biomarker for AD.
:: Researchers demonstrate the presence of beta-amyloid dimers in the brains of patients with Alzheimer'sA study headed by researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and the Institut Européen de Chimie et Biologie (IECB) in France proposes that the presence of two beta-amyloid molecules bound together (beta-amyloid dimers) could provide a new biomarker for AD.
:: Researchers describe one of the darkest planets ever foundA team of researchers with Keele University in the U.K. has described one of the darkest planets ever observed. In their paper uploaded to the arXiv preprint server, the team describes the planet and where it appears to stand among other dark planets.
:: Researchers describe role of novel mutations in fosfomycin resistanceResearchers identified novel chromosomal mutations and described their role in the development of resistance of Escherichia coli (E. coli) to broad-spectrum antibiotic fosfomycin, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: Researchers design upgrade device for mass spectrometersResearchers from Skoltech and MIPT have developed a device for upgrading mass spectrometers used to analyze the chemical makeup of unknown substances. The new device analyzes one substance from four different perspectives. Alternatively, it enables multiple samples to be examined simultaneously. By contrast, conventional mass spectrometers analyze one substance at a time. The research paper was pu
:: Researchers develop algorithm to locate fake users on many social networksBen-Gurion University of the Negev (Beer-Sheva, Israel) and University of Washington (Seattle) researchers have developed a new generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
:: Researchers develop algorithm to locate fake users on many social networksBen-Gurion University of the Negev (Beer-Sheva, Israel) and University of Washington (Seattle) researchers have developed a new generic method to detect fake accounts on most types of social networks, including Facebook and Twitter.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestBiologists at the University of California San Diego have developed a method of manipulating the genes of an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestBiologists at the University of California San Diego have developed a method of manipulating the genes of an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestUC San Diego biologists have created the world's first gene drive system–a mechanism for manipulating genetic inheritance–in Drosophila suzukii, an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop first gene drive targeting worldwide crop pestUC San Diego biologists have created the world's first gene drive system–a mechanism for manipulating genetic inheritance–in Drosophila suzukii, an agricultural pest that has invaded much of the United States and caused millions of dollars in damage to high-value berry and other fruit crops.
:: Researchers develop injectable bandageA penetrating injury from shrapnel is a serious obstacle in overcoming battlefield wounds that can ultimately lead to death.Given the high mortality rates due to hemorrhaging, there is an unmet need to quickly self-administer materials that prevent fatality due to excessive blood loss.
:: Researchers develop more comprehensive acoustic scene analysis methodResearchers have demonstrated an improved method for audio analysis machines to process our noisy world. Their approach hinges on the combination of scalograms and spectrograms—the visual representations of audio—as well as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), the learning tool machines use to better analyze visual images. In this case, the visual images are used to analyze audio to better identi
:: Researchers develop more comprehensive acoustic scene analysis methodResearchers have demonstrated an improved method for audio-analysis machines to process our noisy world. Their approach hinges on the combination of scalograms and spectrograms — the visual representations of audio — as well as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), the learning tool machines use to better analyze visual images. In this case, the visual images are used to analyze audio to better
:: Researchers develop nanoparticle films for high-density data storageNew nanoparticle-based films that are more than 80 times thinner than a human hair may provide materials that can holographically archive more than 1,000 times more data than a DVD in a 10-by-10-centimeter piece of film.
:: Researchers develop nanoparticle films for high-density data storageNew nanoparticle-based films that are more than 80 times thinner than a human hair may provide materials that can holographically archive more than 1,000 times more data than a DVD in a 10-by-10-centimeter piece of film.
:: Researchers develop prototype of advanced quantum memoryEmployees of Kazan Federal University and Kazan Quantum Center of Kazan National Research Technical University demonstrated an original layout of a prototype of multiresonator broadband quantum-memory interface.
:: Researchers develop smart sensors to prevent power outagesWho turned out the lights?
:: Researchers develop smartphone reader for quicker infection testingWashington State University researchers have developed a low-cost, portable laboratory on a phone that works nearly as well as clinical laboratories to detect common viral and bacterial infections.
:: Researchers Develop Sperm-Robot Hybrids to Deliver Drugs, Assist FertilizationThe artificially motorized cells may one day help fight cancers in the female reproductive tract.
:: Researchers discover how colliding oxygen molecules absorb lightScientists at Radboud University have managed to do what had never been tried before: accurately describe how colliding oxygen molecules absorb light. Our atmosphere consists of approximately 20 percent oxygen molecules, which constantly collide with each other and with the 80 percent of nitrogen molecules, and in doing so absorb light. The new theory describes the mechanism by which this takes pl
:: Researchers discover new mechanism of antibiotic resistance in leprosy and tuberculosisA Virginia Tech research team in collaboration with researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have discovered a mechanism responsible for antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
:: Researchers discover new mechanism of antibiotic resistance in leprosy and tuberculosisA Virginia Tech research team in collaboration with researchers from the University of Missouri-Columbia have discovered a mechanism responsible for antibiotic resistance in the bacteria that cause tuberculosis and leprosy.
:: Researchers discover potential source of gender differences in migrainesFindings from a new study conducted in rats reveal that females may be more susceptible to migraines and less responsive to treatment because of the way fluctuations in the hormone estrogen affect cells in the brain.
:: Researchers discover three new, highly threatened chameleon species in MadagascarMadagascar is a chameleon paradise. A team of researchers has now discovered three new species, among them a beautifully coloured rainbow chameleon. These species are all restricted to very small ranges, and are probably highly threatened.
:: Researchers engineer new pathways for self-assembled nanostructuresOne way that scientists control the structure of materials at the nanoscale – where features are a few to several hundred nanometers (nm) – is by using "self-assembly," in which molecules are designed such that they spontaneously come together to form a desired structure or pattern. Self-assembly is a powerful approach to controlling order at the nanoscale and is one way that scientists can design
:: Researchers engineer new proteins to help solve global problemsResearchers from Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute have made significant progress in the science of protein engineering, achieving a breakthrough which has implications for tackling global problems from diseases to climate change.
:: Researchers engineer new proteins to help solve global problemsResearchers from Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute have made significant progress in the science of protein engineering, achieving a breakthrough which has implications for tackling global problems from diseases to climate change.
:: Researchers engineer yeast to manufacture complex medicineStanford University bioengineers have figured out a way to make noscapine, a non-narcotic cough suppressant that occurs naturally in opium poppies, in brewer's yeast.
:: Researchers explore little-known, deadly fungal infectionsA new study sheds light on little-known fungal infections caused by the fungus Cryptococcus. There are currently no vaccines available for any fungal infection, which can be extremely deadly to patients under treatment for diseases like HIV, AIDS and cancer.
:: Researchers find combination for small data storage and tinier computersIt may sound like a futuristic device out of a spy novel, a computer the size of a pinhead, but according to new research from the University of New Hampshire, it might be a reality sooner than once thought. Researchers have discovered that using an easily made combination of materials might be the way to offer a more stable environment for smaller and safer data storage, ultimately leading to min
:: Researchers find doubling shelter cats' space radically reduces upper respiratory diseaseFeline upper respiratory infection in shelter cats can be dramatically decreased by doubling cage sizes and providing cats with two compartments, reported Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of California, Davis.
:: Researchers find doubling shelter cats' space radically reduces upper respiratory diseaseFeline upper respiratory infection in shelter cats can be dramatically decreased by doubling cage sizes and providing cats with two compartments, reported Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers at the University of California, Davis.
:: Researchers find evidence of added auditor scrutiny involving credit default swapsInstitutions that monitor public companies include governments and regulators, financial media, analysts, shareholders, debtholders and auditors. A forthcoming paper that includes two University of Kansas School of Business professors suggests that reduced monitoring incentives among bondholders lead to increased monitoring efforts by auditors.
:: Researchers find manganese oxide-coated filters remove contaminants from hospital wastewaterResearchers at Penn State have developed a water filtration system that removes contaminants and reduces toxicity in hospital wastewater.
:: Researchers find new trigger for onset of colon cancer, which may lead to better therapiesA new function of a colon cancer gene has been found to bring several activators of this disease to a halt. This discovery changes long-held views on exactly how this key gene acts, and may lead to identification of additional drug targets, and better designed targeted therapies for colon cancer patients that can kill cancer cells but spare the normal cells in the colon.
:: Researchers find new way of exploring the afterglow from the Big BangResearchers have developed a new way to improve our knowledge of the Big Bang by measuring radiation from its afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background radiation. The new results predict the maximum bandwidth of the universe, which is the maximum speed at which any change can occur in the universe.
:: Researchers find new way of exploring the afterglow from the Big BangResearchers have developed a new way to improve our knowledge of the Big Bang by measuring radiation from its afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background radiation. The new results predict the maximum bandwidth of the universe, which is the maximum speed at which any change can occur in the universe.
:: Researchers find new way of exploring the afterglow from the Big BangResearchers have developed a new way to improve our knowledge of the Big Bang by measuring radiation from its afterglow, called the cosmic microwave background radiation. The new results predict the maximum bandwidth of the universe, which is the maximum speed at which any change can occur in the universe.
:: Researchers find polyploidy has occurred many times during the evolution of insectsUniversity of Arizona biology researchers have made a discovery that helps resolve a conundrum that has puzzled scientists for more than a century.
:: Researchers find resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia. The findings are publ
:: Researchers find resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia. The findings are publ
:: Researchers find that swarms of tiny organisms mix nutrients in ocean watersSwarms of tiny oceanic organisms known collectively as zooplankton may have an outsize influence on their environment. New research at Stanford shows that clusters of centimeter-long individuals, each beating tiny feathered legs, can, in aggregate, create powerful currents that may mix water over hundreds of meters in depth.
:: Researchers fly and sail to stormiest place on Earth to study cloud processesBy ship and by plane, Department of Atmospheric Science researchers ventured to the stormiest place on Earth, the Southern Ocean, to collect cloud, aerosol and precipitation data for a project called SOCRATES. Knowledge gained during the Southern Ocean Clouds, Radiation, Aerosol Transport Experimental Study is expected to enhance weather and climate modeling and forecasting capabilities across the
:: Researchers focus on how bacteria cause food poisoningCampylobacter is the most common cause of bacterial food poisoning in the world according to the World Health Organization, and with over a million people in the U.S. infected every year, it's not surprising that there is a need to understand why this spiral-shaped microbe causes disease.
:: Researchers Getting Smarter About Pairing Cancer TreatmentsMultidrug combinations lead to better results for cancer patients, but efficiently identifying them is proving difficult.
:: Researchers have evidence that might explain the unexpected presence of energetic electrons in Mercury's magnetic tailTheoretical physicists used simulations to explain the unusual readings collected in 2009 by the Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission. The origin of energetic electrons detected in Mercury's magnetic tail has puzzled scientists. This new study, appearing in Physics of Plasmas, provides a possible solution to how these energetic electrons form.
:: Researchers have evidence that might explain the unexpected presence of energetic electrons in Mercury's magnetic tailTheoretical physicists used simulations to explain the unusual readings collected in 2009 by the Mercury Surface, Space Environment, Geochemistry, and Ranging (MESSENGER) mission. The origin of energetic electrons detected in Mercury's magnetic tail has puzzled scientists. This new study, appearing in Physics of Plasmas, provides a possible solution to how these energetic electrons form.
:: Researchers have placed an electron in a dual state — neither freed nor bound — thus confirming a hypothesis from the 1970sHalf a century ago, Walter Henneberger wondered if it was possible to free an electron from its atom, but still make it stay around the nucleus. Scientists considered it was impossible. For the first time, physicists have managed to control the shape of the laser pulse to keep an electron both free and bound to its nucleus, and were at the same time able to regulate the electronic structure of thi
:: Researchers identify brain mechanism linking PTSD and opioid addictionResearchers at Western University have shown that the recall of traumatic memories enhances the rewarding effects of morphine, shedding light on the neurobiological link between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid addiction.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants "know" it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants "know" it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants 'know' it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers identify the cells that trigger floweringHow do plants 'know' it is time to flower? A new study uncovers exactly where a key protein forms before it triggers the flowering process in plants.
:: Researchers illuminate the path to a new era of microelectronicsA new microchip technology capable of optically transferring data could solve a severe bottleneck in current devices by speeding data transfer and reducing energy consumption by orders of magnitude, according to an article published in the April 19, 2018 issue of Nature.
:: Researchers inaugurate a new era of precision antimatter studiesThe ALPHA experiment at CERN, led by Swansea University scientists, has carried out the most precise and accurate measurement ever done on antimatter.
:: Researchers invent nano-coating for synthetic leather that cleans itself—and won't get sticky on a hot dayIf you've ever stained your favorite leather-look jacket or had to peel your bare legs from a sticky vinyl car seat in the summer, the solution to your woes just might be found on the surface of a lotus leaf.
:: Researchers investigate 'why clothes don't fall apart'Cotton thread is made of many tiny fibers, each just 2-3 cm long, yet when spun together the fibers are capable of transmitting tension over indefinitely long distances. From a physics perspective, how threads and yarns transmit tension—making them strong enough to keep clothes from falling apart—is a long-standing puzzle that is not completely understood.
:: Researchers measure a record concentration of microplastic in Arctic sea iceExperts at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have recently found higher amounts of microplastic in Arctic sea ice than ever before. However, the majority of particles were microscopically small. Ice samples from five regions throughout the Arctic Ocean contained up to 12,000 microplastic particles per litre of sea ice. Further, the types of plastic
:: Researchers optimize lung stem cell engineering processThe Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston University and Boston Medical Center has engineered two new categories of lung epithelial cells in vitro using pluripotent stem cells. Published in Stem Cell Reports, CReM researchers detailed their use of single cell RNA sequencing, a state-of-the-art technique they employed to generate the most comprehensive profile to date of air sack-like (
:: Researchers optimize lung stem cell engineering processThe Center for Regenerative Medicine (CReM) at Boston University and Boston Medical Center has engineered two new categories of lung epithelial cells in vitro using pluripotent stem cells.
:: Researchers probe the complex nature of concussionIt seems simple enough: Taking a hard hit to the head can give you a concussion. But, Stanford researchers report March 30 in Physical Review Letters, in most cases, the connection is anything but simple.
:: Researchers produce 50x more stable adsorbentA KAIST research team have developed a technology to increase the stability of amine-containing adsorbents by 50 times, moving another step toward commercializing stable adsorbents that last longer.
:: Researchers produce 50x more stable adsorbentA KAIST research team have developed a technology to increase the stability of amine-containing adsorbents by 50 times, moving another step toward commercializing stable adsorbents that last longer.
:: Researchers propose a blockchain data network to boost manufacturingResearchers are proposing the creation of a public, open-source network that uses blockchains — the technology behind cryptocurrencies — to share verifiable manufacturing data. The system could be used as a peer-to-peer network that allows companies to find small- and medium-sized manufacturers that are capable of producing specific components on a reliable basis.
:: Researchers propose key elements of antimicrobial stewardship for hospitals worldwideIn a study to be published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, researchers identify essential elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) that could be applicable to hospitals in both high-income and low-income countries.
:: Researchers propose key elements of antimicrobial stewardship for hospitals worldwideIn a study to be published in the journal Clinical Microbiology and Infection, researchers identify essential elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) that could be applicable to hospitals in both high-income and low-income countries.
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues. For example, animals may select habitats to occupy based on food availability, but mortality may be highest in habitats with the highest food availability. A new Mammal Review article examines how the brown (grizzly) bear can fall into such traps in hum
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues. For example, animals may select habitats to occupy based on food availability, but mortality may be highest in habitats with the highest food availability. A new Mammal Review article examines how the brown (grizzly) bear can fall into such traps in hum
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues.
:: Researchers provide potential explanation for declines in brown bear populationsAnimals may fall into what are called evolutionary and ecological traps when they make poor decisions using seemingly reliable environmental cues.
:: Researchers report four new insights into diet and healthWhat we eat plays a significant role in our health. The Experimental Biology 2018 meeting (EB 2018) will showcase new research into how diet could be used to fight cancer and how specific eating patterns can encourage weight loss.
:: Researchers report overnight cycle of water movement in treesA high-precision, three-dimensional survey of 21 different species of trees has revealed an as-yet unknown cycle of subtle canopy movement during the night. Such 'sleep cycles' differed from one species to another. Detection of anomalies in overnight movement could become a future diagnostic tool to reveal stress or disease in crops.
:: Researchers reveal history through exhumation of Otago gravesExhumation and analysis of skeletons and burial sites in the historic Otago town of Lawrence is underway, with University of Otago researchers conducting The Otago Historic Cemeteries Bioarchaeology Project.
:: Researchers show how male Costa's hummingbirds control the acoustics of a tail song produced during high speed divesIn the world of Costa's hummingbirds, it's not size that matters—it's sound. During breeding season, male Costa's perform a high-speed dive during which they "sing" to potential mates using their tail feathers.
:: Researchers study extended X-ray emission in the PKS 1718−649 radio sourceAn international team of researchers has performed of extended X-ray emission in the radio source known as PKS 1718−649. The study, published April 11 in a paper on the arXiv pre-print repository, reveals more details about physics of the environment of this source and could be helpful in disclosing its real nature.
:: Researchers study extended X-ray emission in the PKS 1718−649 radio sourceAn international team of researchers has performed of extended X-ray emission in the radio source known as PKS 1718−649. The study, published April 11 in a paper on the arXiv pre-print repository, reveals more details about physics of the environment of this source and could be helpful in disclosing its real nature.
:: Researchers suggest ancient preserved circulatory and nervous systems in China are actually biofilmsA small team of researchers from Germany and China has found evidence that suggests ancient preserved circulatory and nervous systems found in Chengjiang, China, are actually the remains of biofilms. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes their study of hundreds of fossils collected from the Chengjiang site and what they found.
:: Researchers take a novel approach to snakebite treatmentResearchers at LSTM's Alistair Reid Venom Research Unit are looking at treatment for snakebite in a completely different way and have shown that it is possible to treat the bite from one snake with antivenom produced from a completely different species that causes the same pathology in humans.
:: Researchers to keep working to free whale from fishing lineResearchers off the coast of Provincetown said Saturday they'll keep trying to free an endangered North Atlantic right whale from fishing line wrapped around her jaw.
:: Researchers to keep working to free whale from fishing lineResearchers off the coast of Provincetown said Saturday they'll keep trying to free an endangered North Atlantic right whale from fishing line wrapped around her jaw.
:: Researchers trace biological development via CRISPER-Cas9-induced scarring on DNATechnologies such as RNA sequencing are now revealing which genes are expressed in each individual cell. All cells can then be arranged systematically using similar expression profiles. Dr. Jan Philipp Junker, head of the Quantitative Developmental Biology research group at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association (MDC), says, "Whenever we use such a technology t
:: Researchers uncover mechanism of scar-free wound healing in fruit fly embryosStitches help deep cuts heal, but can leave a scar. Now, a new study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Toronto may help scientists and medical professionals move toward scar-free wound repair.
:: Researchers uncover origin of virus-fighting plasma B cellsA group of researchers led by RIKEN and Osaka University have discovered an important mechanism that governs how B cells are chosen to become plasma B cells, which move through the body releasing antibodies, acting as an important component of the body's fight against viral infections and other invaders.
:: Researchers uncover origin of virus-fighting plasma B cellsA group of researchers led by RIKEN and Osaka University have discovered an important mechanism that governs how B cells are chosen to become plasma B cells, which move through the body releasing antibodies, acting as an important component of the body's fight against viral infections and other invaders.
:: Researchers use CRISPR to edit DNA outside of the cell for the first timeScientists at Christiana Care Health System's Gene Editing Institute have developed a potentially breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool. It could allow researchers to take fragments of DNA extracted from human cells, put them into a test tube, and quickly and precisely engineer multiple changes to the genetic code, according to a new study published today in the CRISPR Journal.
:: Researchers use CRISPR to edit DNA outside of the cell for the first timeScientists at Christiana Care Health System's Gene Editing Institute have developed a potentially breakthrough CRISPR gene-editing tool. It could allow researchers to take fragments of DNA extracted from human cells, put them into a test tube, and quickly and precisely engineer multiple changes to the genetic code, according to a new study published today in the CRISPR Journal.
:: Researchers use diamond impurities to see on the microscopic scaleIt's not often that you see 50-year-old equipment in a modern physics laboratory, let alone find it at the center of cutting-edge research. But then, most such labs aren't run by Ronald Walsworth.
:: Researchers use 'environmental DNA' to identify killer whales in Puget SoundWhen endangered killer whales swim through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, they leave behind traces of "environmental DNA" that researchers can detect as much as two hours later, a new study has found.
:: Researchers use 'environmental DNA' to identify killer whales in Puget SoundWhen endangered killer whales swim through the sheltered waters of Puget Sound, they leave behind traces of 'environmental DNA' that researchers can detect as much as two hours later has found.
:: Researchers use search engines, social media to predict syphilis trendsNew research finds that internet search terms and tweets related to sexual risk behaviors can predict when and where syphilis trends will occur.
:: Researchers use smart phone to make a faster infection detectorWashington State University researchers have developed a low-cost, portable laboratory on a phone that works nearly as well as clinical laboratories to detect common viral and bacterial infections.The work could lead to faster and lower-cost lab results for fast-moving viral and bacterial epidemics, especially in rural or lower-resource regions where laboratory equipment and medical personnel are
:: Reserving the right to stretch
:: Resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia.
:: Resilience counteracts effects of childhood abuse and neglect on healthResearchers have determined that psychological resilience has a positive effect on health outcomes for people living with schizophrenia. This is the first study to quantitatively assess the effects of both childhood trauma and psychological resilience on health and metabolic function in people living with schizophrenia.
:: Resistent hybrid-skadedyr kan true landbrugForskere har fundet nyt skadedyr i Brasilien med pesticid-resistente gener. Det kan true landbruget verden over.
:: Resonances to 'taste' loins and hams without opening themResearchers from the University of Extremadura (Spain) have developed a methodology that allows us to know the properties of hams and whole loins using magnetic resonance imaging, the same non-invasive technique used in medicine. The method has already been made available to the meat industry.
:: Resonances to 'taste' loins and hams without opening themResearchers from the University of Extremadura (Spain) have developed a methodology that allows us to know the properties of hams and whole loins using magnetic resonance imaging, the same non-invasive technique used in medicine. The method has already been made available to the meat industry.
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:: Restaurants could save a lot of dough by letting sick employees stay homeScience A single outbreak of norovirus—or any foodborne illness—can cost quite a lot. Foodborne illness costs the U.S. more than $15 billion annually, according to USDA estimates—never mind the miserable nights spent groaning over the toilet. But how much…
:: Restoring blood vessel stability
:: Restroom Hand Dryers Are Blowing Bacteria EverywhereUsing a restroom hand dryer? Your digits aren't as clean as you think.
:: Rethinking the fight as surge of malaria deaths in conflict zones threatens to upend progressTen years of progress globally in the fight against malaria have masked the rapid rise of infections and deaths in African countries experiencing conflict and famine, though new strategies implemented in places like the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and northern Nigeria could provide a way forward, according to research presented this week at the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MI
:: Rethinking the fight as surge of malaria deaths in conflict zones threatens to upend progressTen years of progress globally in the fight against malaria have masked the rapid rise of infections and deaths in African countries experiencing conflict and famine, though new strategies implemented in places like the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and northern Nigeria could provide a way forward, according to research presented this week at the 7th Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MI
:: Retro Report: A Drug to End Addiction? Scientists Are Working on It.Researchers are studying a promising drug that could block the delivery of opioids from blood to brain, giving addicts a path to recovery.
:: Rev Up Photosynthesis To Boost Crop YieldsPhotosynthesis actually is an inefficient process, but a biological chemist is trying to crank it up. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Rev Up Photosynthesis To Boost Crop YieldsPhotosynthesis actually is an inefficient process, but a biological chemist is trying to crank it up. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Reversal of orbital angular momentum arising from an extreme Doppler shift [Physics]The linear Doppler shift is familiar as the rise and fall in pitch of a siren as it passes by. Less well known is the rotational Doppler shift, proportional to the rotation rate between source and receiver, multiplied by the angular momentum carried by the beam. In extreme cases the…
:: Reversing brain injury in newborns and adultsResearchers at OHSU in Portland, Ore., have identified a new molecule within the brain's white matter that blocks the organ's ability to repair itself following injury. By preventing the production of this molecule, it is possible to create an effective pathway that allows the brain to continue its regenerative process. This may help to limit long-term physical and mental disability associated wit
:: Review examines everything we know about Internet gaming disorderAn analysis of all published articles on Internet gaming disorder (IGD) notes that the condition has a complex psychosocial background, and many personal, neurobiological, familial, and environmental factors may put certain individuals at increased risk.
:: Review of Vitamin D Research identifies ethical issues in placebo useGeorge Washington University's Dr. Leigh Frame reviewed several studies using placebo groups in clinical trials that may pose ethical issues.
:: Review of Vitamin D Research identifies ethical issues in placebo useGeorge Washington University's Dr. Leigh Frame reviewed several studies using placebo groups in clinical trials that may pose ethical issues.
:: Review: Apple's New iPad is the best tablet for almost everybodyThe Apple iPad is a gadget that appeals to a really wide audience.
:: Review: Book shows Apollo 8 was a big risk for 3 astronauts"Rocket Men" (Random House), by Robert Kurson
:: Review: Book shows Apollo 8 was a big risk for 3 astronauts"Rocket Men" (Random House), by Robert Kurson
:: Review: Inventing the MathematicianSara N. Hottinger’s thoughtful book addresses Western cultural narratives about who does mathematics — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Revisiting a tragedy at Gombe
:: Revisiting a tragedy at Gombe
:: Revisiting King's Final and Most Haunting Sermon“The Drum Major Instinct” is one of Martin Luther King Jr.’s finest sermons and perhaps his most haunting. He delivered it exactly two months before his assassination, on February 4, 1968, at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he served as co-pastor with his father. In both substance and style, the sermon is vintage late King: He fiercely articulates the imperatives of faith and citizenship
:: Revisiting the origins of modern horses
:: Revisiting the origins of modern horses
:: Rewritable multi-event analog recording in bacterial and mammalian cellsWe present two CRISPR-mediated analog multi-event recording apparatus (CAMERA) systems that use base editors and Cas9 nucleases to record cellular events in bacteria and mammalian cells. The devices record signal amplitude or duration as changes in the ratio of mutually exclusive DNA sequences (CAMERA 1) or as single-base modifications (CAMERA 2). We achieved recording of multiple stimuli in bact
:: Rewriting My Grandfather’s MLK StoryOur stories, for all their intangibility, come to define who we are. My grandfather was reticent about race, so I grew up believing that his being Creole was simply a fact: the makeup of our blood; the additional boxes we checked on forms; the wiry curl of his hair and the slight wave in mine. He was born in Jim Crow Louisiana, married a Japanese woman in the 1950s, and became a successful doctor
:: Rewriting My Grandfather’s MLK StoryOur stories, for all their intangibility, come to define who we are. My grandfather was reticent about race, so I grew up believing that his being Creole was simply a fact: the makeup of our blood; the additional boxes we checked on forms; the wiry curl of his hair and the slight wave in mine. He was born in Jim Crow Louisiana, married a Japanese woman in the 1950s, and became a successful doctor
:: Rheumatology leaders respond to Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance proposed ruleIn comments submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the American College of Rheumatology expressed concern that the Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance proposed rule could weaken consumer protections that enable individuals living with rheumatic diseases to access quality, affordable care.
:: Rhino census in India's Kaziranga park counts 12 moreA census suggests that one-horn rhino numbers have increased by 12 to 2,413 in the national park.
:: Ride-sharing platforms may be taking the place of managers in the gig economyRatings, ride assignments and other aspects of Uber's ride-sharing computer platform in some ways subtly serve as the manager for the company's drivers, according to an international team of researchers.
:: Ride-sharing platforms may be taking the place of managers in the gig economyRatings, ride assignments and other aspects of Uber's ride-sharing computer platform in some ways subtly serve as the manager for the company's drivers, according to an international team of researchers.
:: Right Whales Seem to Think before They SpeakRather than always making the same call in response to the same stimuli, North Atlantic right whales are capable of changing their vocalizations. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Rigide journalføringskrav hæmmer overblikket i journalenEr hele denne skriftliggørelse af vores patientkontakter og alle selvfølgelighederne til gavn for patientsikkerheden? For mig er svaret klart.
:: Rigide krav til journalføring hæmmer overblikket i journalenKrav om alt – stort og småt – skal skrives ned gør det vanskeligere at få overblik i journalerne, og det tager kostbar tid fra patienterne.
:: Rings and gaps in a developing planetary systemThe discovery of an exoplanet has most often resulted from the monitoring of a star's flicker (the transiting method) or its wobble (the radial velocity method). Discovery by direct imaging is rare because it is so difficult to spot a faint exoplanet hidden in the glare of its host star. The advent of the new generation of radio interferometers (as well as improvements in near-infrared imaging), h
:: 'Rip Van Winkle' plants hide underground for up to 20 yearsScores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times, a new study has found.
:: 'Rip Van Winkle' plants hide underground for up to 20 yearsScores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times, a new study has found.
:: 'Rip Van Winkle' plants hide underground for up to 20 yearsScores of plant species are capable of living dormant under the soil for up to 20 years, enabling them to survive through difficult times, a new study has found.
:: Rise of the ATM hackers – how scammers are getting free moneyHacking into cash machines to get them to spit out money or just blasting them open is on the rise, whilst card skimmers are decreasing in popularity
:: Rise of the ATM hackers – how scammers are getting free moneyHacking into cash machines to get them to spit out money or just blasting them open is on the rise, whilst card skimmers are decreasing in popularity
:: Risikoen for infektionssygdomme stiger ved både højt og lavt kolesterolDet såkaldt gode kolesterol, HDL, hænger sammen med infektionssygdomme, viser ny forskning…
:: Rising CO2 levels might not be as good for plants as we thoughtA 20-year experiment spots a reversal in the way two kinds of plants take up extra carbon from the atmosphere.
:: Rising temperatures are opening new territories for venomous creatures—including your backyardAnimals Welcome to the neighborhood, fire ants! Sure is hot out today! “There’s always winners and losers, and it seems that some of the organisms that are doing well and may do well into the future are the venomous species,” says Isabelle…
:: Risk of type 1 diabetes climbs when one population of T cells fallsJoslin researchers hypothesize that microbes in the gut, where most of the pTreg cell population is switched on, may be responsible for generating Treg cells and thus protecting against the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells that cause type 1 diabetes.
:: Risk of type 1 diabetes climbs when one population of T cells fallsJoslin researchers hypothesize that microbes in the gut, where most of the pTreg cell population is switched on, may be responsible for generating Treg cells and thus protecting against the autoimmune attack on pancreatic beta cells that cause type 1 diabetes.
:: Risk stages defined for children with chronic kidney diseaseExperts in pediatric kidney disease have published a new staging system to help doctors better predict the length of time until a child with chronic kidney disease will need to undergo a kidney transplant or start receiving dialysis. Although this type of prognostic guide exists for adults, this is the first such tool specific to children.
:: Risk-based optimization scheme boosts confidence and profitability for future mixed-technology power plantsA scheme to balance risks may help realize the benefits of being able to combine complementary power technologies, such as thermal generation, wind power and energy storage. Such benefits include lower capital costs and more responsive and reliable energy delivery while leveraging renewable energy technologies
:: Risk-based reboot for global lab biosafety
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesGriffith University has participated in the first international dating study of the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesScientists have dated the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: River's evolution unfolds with fresh mix of dating techniquesScientists have dated the fluvial terraces of the Lower Moulouya river in northeast Morocco. An unprecedented combination of dating methods has helped to construct a chronological framework to decipher environmental changes over the past 1.5 million years at a local and regional level.
:: Rivers of Blood:" The Legacy of a Speech That Divided BritainOn April 20, 1968, Enoch Powell, a leading member of the Conservative Party in the British parliament, made a speech that would imprint itself into British memory—and divide the nation with its racist, incendiary rhetoric. Speaking before a group of conservative activists, Powell said that if immigration to Britain from the country’s former colonies continued, a violent clash between white and bl
:: Rivers worldwide threatened by pharma waste: studiesRiver systems around world are coursing with over-the-counter and prescription drug waste harmful to the environment, researchers said Tuesday.
:: Rlip depletion prevents spontaneous neoplasia in TP53 null mice [Medical Sciences]TP53 (p53) is a tumor suppressor whose functions are lost or altered in most malignancies. p53 homozygous knockout (p53−/−) mice uniformly die of spontaneous malignancy, typically T-cell lymphoma. RALBP1 (RLIP76, Rlip) is a stress-protective, mercapturic acid pathway transporter protein that also functions as a Ral effector involved in clathrin-dependent endocytosis….
:: RNA-mediated gene regulation is less evolvable than transcriptional regulation [Evolution]Much of gene regulation is carried out by proteins that bind DNA or RNA molecules at specific sequences. One class of such proteins is transcription factors, which bind short DNA sequences to regulate transcription. Another class is RNA binding proteins, which bind short RNA sequences to regulate RNA maturation, transport,…
:: RNAs help molecules come together in liquid-like droplets within living cellsResearchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill collaborated to determine how proteins and messenger RNAs condense into liquid-like droplets within cells. The activity is a normal biological process, but it can lead to neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease when it goes awry. The researchers found that the process is regulated by molecules of RNA that recognize each oth
:: Road salt pollutes drinking water wells in suburban New York StateRoad salt applied during the winter lingers in the environment, where it can pollute drinking water supplies. In a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Quality, researchers identify landscape and geological characteristics linked to elevated well water salinity in a suburban township in Southeastern New York.
:: Road salt pollutes drinking water wells in suburban New York stateRoad salt applied during the winter lingers in the environment, where it can pollute drinking water supplies. In a recent study in the Journal of Environmental Quality, researchers identify landscape and geological characteristics linked to elevated well water salinity in a suburban township in Southeastern New York.
:: Robert Baker, Bat Biologist, DiesThe Texas Tech University professor also investigated the effects of the Chernobyl disaster on surrounding wildlife.
:: Robert Baker, Bat Biologist, DiesThe Texas Tech University professor also investigated the effects of the Chernobyl disaster on surrounding wildlife.
:: Robot designed for faster, safer uranium plant pipe cleanupOhio crews cleaning up a massive former Cold War-era uranium enrichment plant in Ohio plan this summer to deploy a high-tech helper: an autonomous, radiation-measuring robot that will roll through miles of large overhead pipes to spot potentially hazardous residual uranium.
:: Robot designed to defend factories against cyberthreatsIt's small enough to fit inside a shoebox, yet this robot on four wheels has a big mission: keeping factories and other large facilities safe from hackers.
:: Robot designed to defend factories against cyberthreatsIt's small enough to fit inside a shoebox, yet this robot on four wheels has a big mission: keeping factories and other large facilities safe from hackers.
:: Robot developed for automated assembly of designer nanomaterialsVan der Waals heterostructures are assemblies of atomically thin two-dimensional (2-D) crystalline materials that display attractive conduction properties for use in advanced electronic devices.
:: Robot helps seriously ill Everton fan make historyA seriously ill teenage Everton fan made history on Monday by becoming the world's first 'virtual matchday mascot' ahead of his beloved team's home Premier League match with Newcastle United.
:: Robot-patenter breder sig i danske virksomhederFlere danske robotvirksomheder får patenter på deres robotteknologier. Det giver bedre muligheder for at tage skridtet fra iværksætter-virksomhed til markedsmodne virksomheder.
:: Robots are about as good as you at assembling IKEA furniture
:: Robots don’t take people’s jobs – they make new onesA German study casts doubt on the story that automation will destroy jobs. Could it be true elsewhere?
:: Robotskelet kan give mormor og bygningsarbejdere superkræfterEt stort skridt for cyborgs: Danske forskere har udviklet et nyt led til exoskeletter, som er ligeså godt som menneskers.
:: Robotskelet kan give mormor og bygningsarbejdere superkræfterEt stort skridt for cyborgs: Danske forskere har udviklet et nyt led til exoskeletter, som er ligeså godt som menneskers.
:: Robotter skal tage sig nænsomt af den fynske rygeostSydfynsk mejeri med speciale i rygeoste automatiserer udskæring og pakning af ostene. Omstillingen er nødvendig for at imødekomme efterspørgslen og kunne eksportere den fynske specialitet til udlandet.
:: Robust and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen productionScientists were able to observe the smallest details of hydrogen production with the synthetic mineral pentlandite. This makes it possible to develop strategies for the design of robust and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen production.
:: Robust and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen productionTeams of scientists from the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and the University of Warwick were able to observe the smallest details of hydrogen production with the synthetic mineral pentlandite. This makes it possible to develop strategies for the design of robust and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen production.
:: Robust and inexpensive catalysts for hydrogen productionResearchers from the Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and the University of Warwick were able to observe the smallest details of hydrogen production with the synthetic mineral pentlandite. This makes it possible to develop strategies for the design of robust and cost-effective catalysts for hydrogen production. The working groups of Prof. Wolfgang Schuhmann and Dr. Ulf-Peter Apfel from the RUB and the
:: Robust, linear correlations between growth rates and {beta}-lactam-mediated lysis rates [Systems Biology]It is widely acknowledged that faster-growing bacteria are killed faster by β-lactam antibiotics. This notion serves as the foundation for the concept of bacterial persistence: dormant bacterial cells that do not grow are phenotypically tolerant against β-lactam treatment. Such correlation has often been invoked in the mathematical modeling of bacterial…
:: Robust, linear correlations between growth rates and {beta}-lactam-mediated lysis rates [Systems Biology]It is widely acknowledged that faster-growing bacteria are killed faster by β-lactam antibiotics. This notion serves as the foundation for the concept of bacterial persistence: dormant bacterial cells that do not grow are phenotypically tolerant against β-lactam treatment. Such correlation has often been invoked in the mathematical modeling of bacterial…
:: Rochester scientists discover gene controlling genetic recombination ratesGenetic recombination is vital to natural selection, yet some species display far more crossover than others. Scientists in Rochester have discovered a gene in fruit flies that is responsible for the evolution of these recombination rates.
:: Rocks, clocks, and zombie lineages | :: Elsa PanciroliRecent research on solenodon molecules reminds us the study of fossils is far from extinct We can now extract DNA from pretty much anything. If US crime series are anything to go by (they are not), sequencing it only takes an afternoon at a desktop computer, and an expression of determination. DNA can not only help identify murderers, but tell us how animal groups are related to one another. In t
:: Rocky start for China's James Watson center
:: Rocky start for China's James Watson center
:: Role of metabolic spatiotemporal dynamics in regulating biofilm colony expansion [Systems Biology]Cell fate determination is typically regulated by biological networks, yet increasing evidences suggest that cell−cell communication and environmental stresses play crucial roles in the behavior of a cell population. A recent microfluidic experiment showed that the metabolic codependence of two cell populations generates a collective oscillatory dynamic during the expansion…
:: Role of metabolic spatiotemporal dynamics in regulating biofilm colony expansion [Systems Biology]Cell fate determination is typically regulated by biological networks, yet increasing evidences suggest that cell−cell communication and environmental stresses play crucial roles in the behavior of a cell population. A recent microfluidic experiment showed that the metabolic codependence of two cell populations generates a collective oscillatory dynamic during the expansion…
:: Roles of the CSE1L-mediated nuclear import pathway in epigenetic silencing [Genetics]Epigenetic silencing can be mediated by various mechanisms, and many regulators remain to be identified. Here, we report a genome-wide siRNA screening to identify regulators essential for maintaining gene repression of a CMV promoter silenced by DNA methylation. We identified CSE1L (chromosome segregation 1 like) as an essential factor for…
:: Roll maneuvers are essential for active reorientation of Caenorhabditis elegans in 3D media [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Locomotion of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a key observable used in investigations ranging from behavior to neuroscience to aging. However, while the natural environment of this model organism is 3D, quantitative investigations of its locomotion have been mostly limited to 2D motion. Here, we present a quantitative analysis of…
:: Roll maneuvers are essential for active reorientation of Caenorhabditis elegans in 3D media [Biophysics and Computational Biology]Locomotion of the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans is a key observable used in investigations ranging from behavior to neuroscience to aging. However, while the natural environment of this model organism is 3D, quantitative investigations of its locomotion have been mostly limited to 2D motion. Here, we present a quantitative analysis of…
:: Rolls-Royce and Boeing invest in UK space engineBoeing and Rolls-Royce are investing in the UK company developing a revolutionary propulsion system.
:: Rome wasn’t built in a day but these days it feels as if it may collapse in one | :: Tobias JonesBlame the rain, the government or just geology, but extreme weather events are on the rise in Italy So far this year, Rome has suffered an astonishing 44 sinkholes . Every two or three days, a new crater appears in the Italian capital’s asphalt. They’re normally the size of a small room, a few metres wide and a few metres deep. In February, though, six cars were sucked down into the bowels of the
:: Rome wasn’t built in a day but these days it feels as if it may collapse in one | :: Tobias JonesBlame the rain, the government or just geology, but extreme weather events are on the rise in Italy So far this year, Rome has suffered an astonishing 44 sinkholes . Every two or three days, a new crater appears in the Italian capital’s asphalt. They’re normally the size of a small room, a few metres wide and a few metres deep. In February, though, six cars were sucked down into the bowels of the
:: Rosalind Franklin University leads study in solving the structure of ATP synthaseA team of scientists headed by Rosalind Franklin University Professor David M. Mueller, Ph.D., has solved the structure of mitochondrial ATP synthase, an enzyme that makes ATP, adenosine triphosphate, the major energy source of cells.
:: Rosalind Franklin University leads study in solving the structure of ATP synthaseA team of scientists headed by Rosalind Franklin University Professor David M. Mueller, Ph.D., has solved the structure of mitochondrial ATP synthase, an enzyme that makes ATP, adenosine triphosphate, the major energy source of cells.
:: Rotational forces can be a killer in a crash, but these helmets can handle itTechnology MIPS helmets use slippery tech to protect your head. Your head is full of valuable goo. Protect it with these lids.
:: Rotten egg gas around planet UranusUranus Eggs CloudsThe planet Uranus has clouds made up of hydrogen sulphide, the gas that gives rotten eggs their unpleasant smell.
:: Rudy Giuliani Isn't the Big Trump Legal StoryRudy Giuliani TeamSometimes the biggest news items on a given day aren’t the most telling ones. Consider three stories on Thursday about President Trump’s legal issues. First, Bloomberg reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein told the president last week that he is not a target of either Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation nor of a separate investigation in Manhattan that produced a raid on
:: Run faster, learn betterLearning and performance can be enhanced by locomotor activity in mice, concludes a new study.
:: Rundspørge: Læger i tvivl om journalføringMange læger er i tvivl, om de journalfører korrekt, viser ny rundspørge.
:: Rundspørge: Læger i tvivl om journalføringMange læger er i tvivl, om de journalfører korrekt, viser ny rundspørge.
:: Running Backward Toward a Marathon World RecordRunning Backward Toward a Marathon World Record An attempt to run the fastest ever backward marathon highlights how wrong-way locomotion could assist in rehabilitation and athletic training. running-backwards.gif Image credits: Eadweard Muybridge via Wikimedia Commons Sports Friday, April 13, 2018 – 11:15 Peter Gwynne, Contributor (Inside Science) — The Boston Marathon is not only the world’s ol
:: Running facial recognition on buildings to unlock architectural secretsAbout a decade ago, a modest update to Apple's iPhoto software showed me a new way to study architectural history. The February 2009 update added facial recognition, allowing users to tag friends and loved ones in their photos. After a few faces were tagged, the software would begin to offer suggestions.
:: Russia adds Google IPs to registry of banned sitesRussia's communications watchdog agency says it is adding some Google IP addresses to the state register of banned sites, as a dispute over a banned messaging app intensifies.
:: Russia Bans Telegram, China's Facial Recognition, and More Security News This WeekRussia bans popular encrypted chat app Telegram, China's facial recognition system flexes, and more security news this week.
:: Russia Bans Telegram, China's Facial Recognition, and More Security News This WeekRussia bans popular encrypted chat app Telegram, China's facial recognition system flexes, and more security news this week.
:: Russia blocks some Google, Amazon servers after Telegram banRussia's communications watchdog says it is blocking access to some servers owned by tech giants Google and Amazon in order to comply with a court order to block a popular messaging app.
:: Russia blocks some Google, Amazon servers after Telegram banRussia's communications watchdog says it is blocking access to some servers owned by tech giants Google and Amazon in order to comply with a court order to block a popular messaging app.
:: Russia is laying the foundations for huge future hacks
:: Russia is laying the foundations for huge future hacks
:: Russian begins blocking messaging app TelegramRussia's communications watchdog said Monday it has begun enforcing a nationwide ban for the popular messaging app Telegram.
:: Russian court blocks Telegram messaging app in privacy rowA Russian court on Friday ordered that a popular messaging app, Telegram, be blocked after the company rejected to share encryption data with authorities.
:: Russian forces are reportedly jamming US drones over Syria
:: Russian scientists learned to perform a diagnosis by analyzing salivaResearchers of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) within the framework of the Project 5-100 developed a unique method of immune diseases diagnosing before the symptoms appear. Scientists proposed a laser-correlation spectroscopic technique (also called dynamic light scattering) for studying the immune response in body fluids, for example, in saliva.
:: Russian sent to US on charges he hacked Dropbox, othersA Russian man arrested over a year ago in the Czech Republic made his first appearance Friday in a U.S. courtroom, denying that he hacked computers at LinkedIn, Dropbox and other U.S. companies, compromising the personal information of millions of Americans.
:: Russian spy poisoning: Nerve agent inspectors back UKThe international chemical weapons watchdog confirms the UK's analysis of the nerve agent in Salisbury.
:: Russian submarines are lurking near the underwater cables that power the internetIn recent months, Russian ships have been spotted near the underwater cables that enable telecommunications service between North America and overseas nations. Read More
:: Russians protest over 'toxic' landfill near MoscowThe Russian capital has no recycling programme and its expanding rubbish landfills are causing health problems.
:: Russians protest over 'toxic' landfill near MoscowThe Russian capital has no recycling programme and its expanding rubbish landfills are causing health problems.
:: Ruth Nussenzweig, Who Pursued Malaria Vaccine, Dies at 89Dr. Nussenzweig’s research into one of the world’s most deadly diseases laid the groundwork for an approach once thought beyond reach.
:: Rwandan Reconciliation Through Radio Soap OperaIn the ruins of the recently-ended Rwandan civil war, a team of radio performers attempted to unite Hutus and Tutsis through a soap opera. (Image credit: Stephanie Aglietti/AFP/Getty Images)
:: Rørbæk: Lovændring er et skridt i den rigtige retningDen stærkt kritiske læge Kristian Rørbæk Madsen tager godt imod sundhedsministerens melding om, at sundhedsloven skal ændres oven på Svendborg-sagen. Han advarer dog Christiansborg-politikerne mod at lægge hele ansvaret hos regioner og sygehusledelser.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists at McGill University, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists at McGill University, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Safety concerns over tungstenNew research shows how and where tungsten accumulates in bones of mice exposed to the element through drinking water. The findings, by a team of chemists and biologists, could add to doubts over the once-universal assumption that tungsten poses little or no health risk to the general human population.
:: Saks Fifth Avenue data breached: parent firmA hack at Saks and Lord & Taylor stores in North America has compromised customer payment data, their parent company announced on Sunday.
:: Salad PanicThese are nervous days for salad enthusiasts. The green, beating heart of the American salad, romaine lettuce, has been ripped from shelves and refrigerators at the insistence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in response to a small but potentially serious outbreak. On Friday the same agency that has long urged people to eat more leafy greens issued an alert to Americans: “Do not
:: Salk Institute Suspends Cancer Scientist Inder VermaThe prominent researcher has been put on administrative leave pending an investigation into unspecified allegations.
:: Salmon farms are in crisis – here's how scientists are trying to save themSalmon farming is facing a huge challenge in the form of a tiny pest. The parasitic sea louse is infecting salmon stocks worldwide, causing devastating losses for salmon farmers and increased prices for shoppers. But scientists are working hard to tackle this global problem, with a combination of new ways to biologically and mechanically remove the lice and to make the salmon more resilient to inf
:: Salt boosts creation of 2-D materialsSalt simplifies the process of making novel two-dimensional materials. As reported in Nature, simulations by Rice University scientists show how labs in Singapore, China and Taiwan were able to make dozens of 2-D compounds, including many novel materials.
:: Samantha's suffering—why sex machines should have rights tooLate in 2017 at a tech fair in Austria, a sex robot was "molested" repeatedly and left in a "filthy" state. The robot, named Samantha, received a barrage of male attention, which resulted in her sustaining two broken fingers. This incident confirms worries that the possibility of fully functioning sex robots raises both tantalising possibilities for human desire (by mirroring human/sex-worker rela
:: Samantha's suffering—why sex machines should have rights tooLate in 2017 at a tech fair in Austria, a sex robot was "molested" repeatedly and left in a "filthy" state. The robot, named Samantha, received a barrage of male attention, which resulted in her sustaining two broken fingers. This incident confirms worries that the possibility of fully functioning sex robots raises both tantalising possibilities for human desire (by mirroring human/sex-worker rela
:: Same-sex marriage contributes to weakening of LGBQ community, study findsIn 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Eleven years later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Gaining the right to marry helped lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) people feel included and accepted in society—but also contributed to a weakening of the LGBQ community as a result, according to a new study from t
:: Same-sex marriage contributes to weakening of LGBQ community, study findsIn 2004, Massachusetts became the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. Eleven years later, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. Gaining the right to marry helped lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) people feel included and accepted in society—but also contributed to a weakening of the LGBQ community as a result, according to a new study from t
:: SAMHD1 suppresses innate immune responses to viral infections and inflammatory stimuli by inhibiting the NF-{kappa}B and interferon pathways [Microbiology]Sterile alpha motif and HD-domain–containing protein 1 (SAMHD1) blocks replication of retroviruses and certain DNA viruses by reducing the intracellular dNTP pool. SAMHD1 has been suggested to down-regulate IFN and inflammatory responses to viral infections, although the functions and mechanisms of SAMHD1 in modulating innate immunity remain unclear. Here, we…
:: SAMHD1 suppresses innate immune responses to viral infections and inflammatory stimuli by inhibiting the NF-{kappa}B and interferon pathways [Microbiology]Sterile alpha motif and HD-domain–containing protein 1 (SAMHD1) blocks replication of retroviruses and certain DNA viruses by reducing the intracellular dNTP pool. SAMHD1 has been suggested to down-regulate IFN and inflammatory responses to viral infections, although the functions and mechanisms of SAMHD1 in modulating innate immunity remain unclear. Here, we…
:: SAMMENHÆNG ‘Sundhedsklynger’ – hvordan i praksis?PLO er meget enig i de problemstillinger, som får tre prominente debattører til stille forslaget om at skabe ‘sundhedsklynger’. Men hvilken form for ledelse forestiller de sig egentlig? Det er ikke klart. Til gengæld vil vi gerne være med til at udfordre den nuværende struktur.
:: Sandcastles and surprising origins of basic cellular functionsCells comprising a tissue can pack into disorderly geometries much as do grains of sand in a sandcastle. In doing so they can freeze into a fixed shape—as in a sandcastle—or flow like sand poured from a beach bucket. The finding, reported by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Northeastern University, and MIT, provides insights into organ formation in an embryo, healing of a
:: Sandcastles and surprising origins of basic cellular functionsCells comprising a tissue can pack into disorderly geometries much as do grains of sand in a sandcastle. The finding provides insights into organ formation in an embryo, healing of a wound, and even invasion of cells into surrounding tissue, as occurs in cancer.
:: Sandcastles and surprising origins of basic cellular functionsCells comprising a tissue can pack into disorderly geometries much as do grains of sand in a sandcastle. The finding provides insights into organ formation in an embryo, healing of a wound, and even invasion of cells into surrounding tissue, as occurs in cancer.
:: Santos shares soar after Harbour Energy takeover bidShares in Australian energy giant Santos soared Tuesday after US private investment company Harbour Energy Tuesday made a Aus$13.5 billion (US$10.3 billion) all-cash offer for the firm.
:: Santos shares soar after Harbour Energy takeover bidShares in Australian energy giant Santos soared Tuesday after US private investment company Harbour Energy Tuesday made a Aus$13.5 billion (US$10.3 billion) all-cash offer for the firm.
:: SAP more ambitious after soaring Q1 profitsGerman business software maker SAP lifted its full-year forecasts Tuesday, as it hailed a lift-off in profits in the first quarter and saw new opportunities after buying a US software firm.
:: Sapolsky on the Biology of Good and EvilGuest post by Carl Sherman “We’re a miserably violent species,” said Dana Alliance member Robert M. Sapolsky . “But we’re also a profoundly empathic, compassionate species. “How do we make sense of this… how do we understand the biology of it?” Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D. In his keynote lecture that launched the “Learning & the Brain” conference in New York City last week, Sapolsky, Ph.D., professo
:: Satellite aims to discover thousands of nearby exoplanets, including at least 50 Earth-sized onesThere are potentially thousands of planets that lie just outside our solar system—galactic neighbors that could be rocky worlds or more tenuous collections of gas and dust. Where are these closest exoplanets located? And which of them might we be able to probe for clues to their composition and even habitability? The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) will be the first to seek out these
:: Saudi Arabia threatens to turn Qatar into an islandThe Saudi blockade of its tiny neighbour Qatar could soon change the very geography of the region. Read More
:: Saudi Arabia to end its 35-year cinema ban with screening of ‘Black Panther’Saudi Arabia AMC BlackSaudi Arabia began closing its cinemas in 1979. Now, the government is reopening theaters in an effort to diversify and modernize its economy. Read More
:: Saudi Arabia to end its 35-year cinema ban with screening of ‘Black Panther’Saudi Arabia AMC BlackSaudi Arabia began closing its cinemas in 1979. Now, the government is reopening theaters in an effort to diversify and modernize its economy. Read More
:: Saudi Crown Prince: Iran's Supreme Leader 'Makes Hitler Look Good'This much, at least, can be said for Mohammed bin Salman, the putatively reformist crown prince of Saudi Arabia: He has made all the right enemies. Among those who would celebrate his end are the leaders of ISIS, al-Qaeda, Hezbollah, and Hamas, as well as Yemen’s Houthi rebels, and the entire clerical and military leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran. As a bonus, there are members of his ow
:: Saving a Fussy Predator in Europe, With Help From 50,000 RabbitsAfter nearing extinction 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx has made a comeback in southern Spain and Portugal, thanks to a vast recovery program funded by the European Union.
:: Saving a penalty: How science helps predict soccer scoresEver since the first penalty kicks were introduced to soccer in 1891, experts, coaches and supporters have puzzled over the question of why some goalkeepers are better at stopping penalties than others. A new review now demonstrates that simply learning which corner to dive to is not enough. It is important that goalkeepers also perfectly calculate their dive to get to the corner at the right time
:: Saving a penalty: How science helps predict the scoreEver since the first penalty kicks were introduced to soccer in 1891, experts, coaches and supporters have puzzled over the question of why some goalkeepers are better at stopping penalties than others. A new review of the available literature now proves that simply learning which corner to dive to is not enough. It is important that goalkeepers also perfectly calculate their dive to get to the co
:: Saving a penalty: How science helps predict the scoreHave you ever wondered how top goal keepers such as Manuel Neuer or Gianluigi Buffon decide which corner to dive to in a penalty kick situation? You are in good company. Ever since the first penalty kicks were introduced to soccer in 1891, experts, coaches and supporters have puzzled over the question of why some goalkeepers are better at stopping penalties than others. A new review of the availab
:: Saving lives: Swapping cars for shared bicyclesA new study underscores the health and economic benefits of the 12 largest European bicycle-sharing systems.
:: Saving pollinators is about more than just honeybeesAnimals Wild insects are the most important and vulnerable pollinators. The decline of pollinators is linked with destruction of natural habitats like forests and meadows, the spread of pests such as Varroa mite and diseases like foulbrood,…
:: Saving the bison: Polish bison off to help Spanish herd growSeven young female bison from Poland are being shipped off to help boost a herd in Spain and expand the population of Europe's largest animal, which is on the endangered species list.
:: 'Scaffolding' method allows biochemists to see proteins in remarkable detailBiochemists have achieved a major goal in biology: seeing at near atomic detail the smallest protein ever visualized by the technique whose development won the 2017 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Until now, this method has not worked with the small proteins inside cells.
:: 'Scaffolding' method allows biochemists to see proteins in remarkable detailUCLA biochemists have achieved a major goal in biology: seeing at near atomic detail the smallest protein ever visualized by the technique whose development won the 2017 Nobel Prize in chemistry. Until now, this method has not worked with the small proteins inside cells.
:: Scalable manufacturing process spools out strips of graphene for use in ultrathin membranesEngineers have developed a scalable manufacturing process that spools out strips of graphene for use in ultrathin membranes.
:: Scaling up efforts to restore forestsWe are at the cusp of a transformation that is changing societal perspectives and values on our environment. The Bonn Challenge – which seeks to restore 150 million hectares of forest by 2020 – represents a global response to deforestation, land degradation, and climate change.
:: Scaling up efforts to restore forestsWe are at the cusp of a transformation that is changing societal perspectives and values on our environment. The Bonn Challenge – which seeks to restore 150 million hectares of forest by 2020 – represents a global response to deforestation, land degradation, and climate change.
:: Scaling up to supremacy
:: Scandal-hit Volkswagen expected to name new CEOGerman car giant Volkswagen is set to replace chief executive Matthias Mueller Thursday, as it seeks to turn the page on the "dieselgate" emissions scandal that has dogged the company since 2015.
:: Scenes From Coachella 2018Last weekend, the first part of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival took place in Indio, California. Thousands of music fans gathered to hear performances by artists on multiple stages, including headliner Beyoncé on Saturday. Also featured were Kendrick Lamar, David Byrne, Jean-Michel Jarre, X Japan, Cardi B, Miguel, St. Vincent, and many more. The festival wraps up next weekend, A
:: Scenes From Coachella 2018Last weekend, the first part of the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival took place in Indio, California. Thousands of music fans gathered to hear performances by artists on multiple stages, including headliner Beyoncé on Saturday. Also featured were Kendrick Lamar, David Byrne, Jean-Michel Jarre, X Japan, Cardi B, Miguel, St. Vincent, and many more. The festival wraps up next weekend, A
:: Scenes from the 2018 March for Science'I'm not a mad scientist. I'm absolutely furious.'
:: Scenes from the 2018 March for Science'I'm not a mad scientist. I'm absolutely furious.'
:: Scholars: In #MeToo movement, lessons of restorative and transitional justice importantA new paper from a team of University of Illinois legal scholars argues that reformers of the burgeoning #MeToo movement ought to heed the core principles of restorative and transitional justice and take into account the needs of both victims and offenders, as well as the larger community.
:: Scholars: In #MeToo movement, lessons of restorative and transitional justice importantA new paper from a team of University of Illinois legal scholars argues that reformers of the burgeoning #MeToo movement ought to heed the core principles of restorative and transitional justice and take into account the needs of both victims and offenders, as well as the larger community.
:: School lunch decisions made by the child and not the parentWhile school lunches in the UK are subject to food standards, the contents of packed lunches are not as closely scrutinized, and studies have raised concern regarding the nutritional quality of packed lunches. A new study found that children, not their parents, are often the primary decision maker of whether they will eat a school lunch or what is packed for their lunch.
:: School lunch decisions made by the child and not the parentWhile school lunches in the UK are subject to food standards, the contents of packed lunches are not as closely scrutinized, and studies have raised concern regarding the nutritional quality of packed lunches. A new study found that children, not their parents, are often the primary decision maker of whether they will eat a school lunch or what is packed for their lunch.
:: School-based yoga can help children better manage stress and anxietyParticipating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps third-graders exhibiting anxiety improve their well-being and emotional health, according to a new Tulane University study published in the journal Psychology Research and Behavior Management.
:: School-based yoga can help children better manage stress and anxietyParticipating in yoga and mindfulness activities at school helps third-graders exhibiting anxiety improve their well-being and emotional health, according to a new study.
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:: Science and Twitter join forces to uncover a globally imperiled plant speciesWhat happens when researchers and social media combine forces in the name of science? A rare wildflower from the US and a team of Twitter-savvy botanists tell us a tale of symbiosis between science and modern technology.
:: Science and Twitter join forces to uncover a globally imperiled plant speciesWhat happens when researchers and social media combine forces in the name of science? A rare wildflower from the US and a team of Twitter-savvy botanists tell us a tale of symbiosis between science and modern technology.
:: Science and Twitter join forces to uncover a globally imperiled plant speciesWhat happens when researchers and social media combine forces in the name of science? A rare wildflower from the US and a team of Twitter-savvy botanists tell us a tale of symbiosis between science and modern technology.
:: Science and Twitter join forces to uncover a globally imperiled plant speciesWhat happens when researchers and social media combine forces in the name of science? A rare wildflower from the US and a team of Twitter-savvy botanists tell us a tale of symbiosis between science and modern technology.
:: Science course brings to life a new way of teachingArizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration recently released new research on its flagship Smart Course, Habitable Worlds. The study found that its student-centered, exploration-focused design resulted in high course grades and demonstrable mastery of content.
:: Science course brings to life a new way of teachingArizona State University's School of Earth and Space Exploration recently released new research on its flagship Smart Course, Habitable Worlds. The study found that its student-centered, exploration-focused design resulted in high course grades and demonstrable mastery of content.
:: Science fans have many reasons to take to the streets againA global rally against the denigration of science was a huge event in 2017. The need for a repeat this weekend is strong, says Jonathan Berman
:: Science for state legislatures
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:: Science isn't broken, but we can do better—here's howEvery time a scandal breaks in one of the thousands of places where research is conducted across the world, we see headlines to the effect that "science is broken".
:: Science isn't broken, but we can do better—here's howEvery time a scandal breaks in one of the thousands of places where research is conducted across the world, we see headlines to the effect that "science is broken".
:: Science Says: Amount of straws, plastic pollution is hugeCities and nations are looking at banning plastic straws and stirrers in hopes of addressing the world's plastic pollution problem. The problem is so large, though, that scientists say that's not nearly enough.
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:: Science's "Reproducibility Crisis" Is Now Political AmmunitionA report from the National Association of Scholars takes on the reproducibility crisis in science. Not everyone views the group’s motives as pure.
:: ScienceTake: How a Common Beetle May Offer Deep Insights Into EvolutionA molecular biologist has turned a childhood obsession with a common beetle into a scientific quest.
:: ScienceTake: How a Common Beetle May Offer Deep Insights Into EvolutionA molecular biologist has turned a childhood obsession with a common beetle into a scientific quest.
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:: Scientific challenges and opportunities for remediating radioactive wasteOne of the nation's enduring scientific challenges has been to find effective ways of remediating millions of gallons of chemical and radioactive waste remaining from Cold War activities. Now a team of experts has combed through more than 100 studies to determine what is known of the complex chemical and rheological aspects of the waste and identify scientific issues that must be resolved to final
:: Scientific guidelines for using cannabis to treat stress, anxiety and depressionIn a first-of-a-kind study, Washington State University scientists examined how peoples' self-reported levels of stress, anxiety and depression were affected by smoking different strains and quantities of cannabis at home.
:: Scientist at centre of Facebook data scandal faces MPsThe Russian-American academic who developed an app that allowed political consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to farm the data of 87 million Facebook users faces questions Tuesday by British lawmakers.
:: Scientist Behind Dolly the Sheep, a Key to Parkinson’s Research, Has the Disease HimselfDr. Ian Wilmut said he received the diagnosis four months ago and would participate in a major research program to test new types of treatments.
:: Scientist debunks 5 food allergy mythsA surge in childhood food allergies across the United States has turned classrooms into homemade-treat-free zones and parents into experts at scanning labels. But what’s fact and what’s fiction? Ruchi Gupta has been at the forefront of food allergy research, applying her findings both in her clinical practice and in her home. After Gupta began her career, her daughter was diagnosed with peanut, t
:: Scientist debunks 5 food allergy mythsA surge in childhood food allergies across the United States has turned classrooms into homemade-treat-free zones and parents into experts at scanning labels. But what’s fact and what’s fiction? Ruchi Gupta has been at the forefront of food allergy research, applying her findings both in her clinical practice and in her home. After Gupta began her career, her daughter was diagnosed with peanut, t
:: Scientist in Facebook data scandal says being scapegoatedThe academic behind the app that allowed consulting firm Cambridge Analytica to farm the data of some 87 million Facebook users said Tuesday he was being scapegoated while the social network was being "mined left and right by thousands" of companies.
:: Scientists accidentally create mutant enzyme that eats plastic bottlesThe breakthrough, spurred by the discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a Japanese dump, could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis Scientists have created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles – by accident. The breakthrough could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis by enabling for the first time the full recycling of bottles. The new research was spurred by t
:: Scientists accidentally engineer mutant bacteria that gorges on plastic bottlesEnzyme Plastic BottlesIt's not a solution yet, but perhaps the start of one. Read More
:: Scientists accidentally engineer mutant bacteria that gorges on plastic bottlesEnzyme Plastic BottlesIt's not a solution yet, but perhaps the start of one. Read More
:: Scientists Built A New Microscope To Watch Cells, And The Footage is BreathtakingStunning new microscope images reveal human cancer cells slinking through blood cells and show molecules coursing through a zebrafish embryo's tiny ear canal.
:: Scientists create gold nanoparticles in waterAn experiment that, by design, was not supposed to turn up anything of note instead produced a "bewildering" surprise, according to the Stanford scientists who made the discovery: a new way of creating gold nanoparticles and nanowires using water droplets.
:: Scientists create innovative new 'green' concrete using grapheneA new greener, stronger and more durable concrete that is made using the wonder-material graphene could revolutionise the construction industry.
:: Scientists create innovative new 'green' concrete using grapheneA new greener, stronger and more durable concrete that is made using the wonder-material graphene could revolutionise the construction industry.
:: Scientists create innovative new 'green' concrete using grapheneA new greener, stronger and more durable concrete that is made using the wonder-material graphene could revolutionize the construction industry.
:: Scientists create 'Swiss army knife' for electron beamsDESY scientists have created a miniature particle accelerator for electrons that can perform four different functions at the push of a button. The experimental device is driven by a Terahertz radiation source and can accelerate, compress, focus and analyze electron bunches in a beam. Its active structures measure just a few millimeters across. The developers present their 'Segmented Terahertz Elec
:: Scientists create 'Swiss army knife' for electron beamsDESY scientists have created a miniature particle accelerator for electrons that can perform four different functions at the push of a button. The experimental device is driven by a Terahertz radiation source and can accelerate, compress, focus and analyze electron bunches in a beam. Its active structures measure just a few millimeters across. The developers present their 'Segmented Terahertz Elec
:: Scientists create technology that measures tumors' drug resistance up to 10 times fasterA group of scientists from VCU Massey Cancer Center and UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a new, high-speed microscopy platform that can measure a cancer cell's resistance to drugs up to 10 times faster than existing technology, potentially informing more effective treatment selection for cancer patients. The technology is being presented in abstract form today at the America
:: Scientists create technology that measures tumors' drug resistance up to 10 times fasterScientists have developed a new, high-speed microscopy platform that can measure a cancer cell's resistance to drugs up to 10 times faster than existing technology, potentially informing more effective treatment selection for cancer patients.
:: Scientists decipher the magma bodies under YellowstoneUsing supercomputer modeling, scientists have unveiled a new explanation for the geology underlying recent seismic imaging of magma bodies below Yellowstone National Park.
:: Scientists decipher the magma bodies under YellowstoneUsing supercomputer modeling, scientists have unveiled a new explanation for the geology underlying recent seismic imaging of magma bodies below Yellowstone National Park.
:: Scientists decipher the magma bodies under YellowstoneUsing supercomputer modeling, University of Oregon scientists have unveiled a new explanation for the geology underlying recent seismic imaging of magma bodies below Yellowstone National Park.
:: Scientists demonstrate new driver of extinctionThe lengths that some males go to attract a mate can pay off in the short-term. But according to a new study from scientists at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History (NMNH), extravagant investments in reproduction also have their costs.
:: Scientists develop haptic interface with seven degrees of freedomHaptic interfaces allow humans to handle dangerous or delicate materials. From laparoscopic surgery to radioactive waste removal to the simple act of putting a mobile on vibrate, robotics are getting touchy.
:: Scientists develop method to repair damaged structures deep inside the earScientists found a new way to fix cells deep inside the ear, which could help millions of people who suffer hearing loss.
:: Scientists develop method to repair damaged structures deep inside the earScientists found a new way to fix cells deep inside the ear, which could help millions of people who suffer hearing loss.
:: Scientists discover a link between superconductivity and the periodic tableScientists from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and Skoltech have discovered a general principle for calculating the superconductivity of hydrides based on the periodic table alone. Turned out that certain elements capable of forming superconducting compounds are arranged in a specific pattern in the periodic table.
:: Scientists discover a link between superconductivity and the periodic tableScientists from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and Skoltech have demonstrated the high-temperature superconductivity of actinium hydrides and discovered a general principle for calculating the superconductivity of hydrides based on the periodic table alone. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
:: Scientists discover a pathway that monitors a protein import into mitochondriaIf there's one fact that most people retain from elementary biology, it's that mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell. As such, they break down molecules and manufacture new ones to generate the fuel necessary for life. But mitochondria rely on a stream of proteins to sustain this energy production. Nearly all their proteins are manufactured in the surrounding gel-like cytoplasm, and must be
:: Scientists discover a role for 'junk' DNAResearchers have determined how satellite DNA, considered to be 'junk DNA,' plays a crucial role in holding the genome together.
:: Scientists discover a role for 'junk' DNAResearchers at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have determined how satellite DNA, considered to be "junk DNA," plays a crucial role in holding the genome together.
:: Scientists discover a role for 'junk' DNAResearchers at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have determined how satellite DNA, considered to be 'junk DNA,' plays a crucial role in holding the genome together.
:: Scientists discover dozens of new genes for hair colourForensic scientists a step closer to predicting a suspect’s hair colour from crime scene DNA alone Forensic scientists are a step closer to predicting the colour of a suspect’s hair from their DNA alone after the discovery of more than 100 new genes that influence the shade of a person’s locks. A test based on the new genetic markers was 10-20% more accurate than existing forensic tests and was m
:: Scientists discover first subglacial lakes in Canadian ArcticAn analysis of radar data led scientists to an unexpected discovery of two lakes located beneath 550 to 750 meters of ice underneath the Devon Ice Cap, one of the largest ice caps in the Canadian Arctic. They are thought to be the first isolated hypersaline subglacial lakes in the world.
:: Scientists discover first super salty subglacial lakes in Canadian ArcticAn analysis of radar data led scientists to an unexpected discovery of two lakes located beneath 550 to 750 meters of ice underneath the Devon Ice Cap, one of the largest ice caps in the Canadian Arctic. They are thought to be the first isolated hypersaline subglacial lakes in the world.
:: Scientists discover gene controlling genetic recombination ratesGenetic recombination is vital to natural selection, yet some species display far more crossover than others. Scientists have discovered a gene in fruit flies that is responsible for the evolution of these recombination rates.
:: Scientists discover gene controlling genetic recombination ratesGenetics is a crapshoot. During sexual reproduction, genes from both the mother and the father mix and mingle to produce a genetic combination unique to each offspring. In most cases, the chromosomes line up properly and crossover. In some unlucky cases, however, "selfish DNA" enters the mix, causing abnormal crossovers with deletions or insertions in chromosomes, which can manifest as birth defec
:: Scientists discover greener way of making plasticsResearchers at the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) at Swansea University have found a way of converting waste carbon dioxide into a molecule that forms the basis of making plastics. The potential of using global ethylene derived from carbon dioxide (CO2) is huge, utilising half a billion tonnes of the carbon emitted each year and offsetting global carbon emissions.
:: Scientists discover hidden structure of enigmatic 'backwards' neural connectionsThe long-standing mystery of the organisation of 'backwards' connections in the visual system has been solved. Scientists in Lisbon, Portugal, discovered that they tell the brain where not to look.
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:: Scientists discover mechanism behind motor neurone diseaseAn international team found that a protein causes brain cells to die when it is stuck in the jelly phase.
:: Scientists discover new DNA structure that's not a double helixScientists have identified an alternative DNA structure described as a "twisted knot" inside living human cells. They're calling it the i-motif. Read More
:: Scientists discover new method for measuring cellular ageA team led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute and Cedars-Sinai have developed a straightforward, computational way to measure cellular age, a feat that may lead to better, simpler screening and monitoring methods for cancer and other diseases.
:: Scientists discover new method for measuring cellular ageScientists have developed a straightforward, computational way to measure cellular age, a feat that may lead to better, simpler screening and monitoring methods for cancer and other diseases.
:: Scientists discover new way that HIV evades the immune systemHIV uses our own cellular machinery to disable a signalling pathway (an assembly line of molecules) that produces anti-viral weaponry in the body. The scientists behind the discovery believe It should open the door to a new era of HIV research aiming to cure and eradicate this deadly virus.
:: Scientists discover new way that HIV evades the immune systemHIV uses our own cellular machinery to disable a signalling pathway (an assembly line of molecules) that produces anti-viral weaponry in the body. The scientists behind the discovery believe It should open the door to a new era of HIV research aiming to cure and eradicate this deadly virus.
:: Scientists explore underwater frontiers with submersible tablet computersA team of experienced science divers has created the world's first submersible touchscreen for a tablet computer, whose applications are already helping marine scientists, law enforcement, explorers and other professionals toil beneath the waves and could usher in a new era of underwater ICT.
:: Scientists explore underwater frontiers with submersible tablet computersA team of experienced science divers has created the world's first submersible touchscreen for a tablet computer, whose applications are already helping marine scientists, law enforcement, explorers and other professionals toil beneath the waves and could usher in a new era of underwater ICT.
:: Scientists finally confirm that Uranus is surrounded by fart cloudsUranus Eggs CloudsSpace But the cold would kill you before the smell did. Sometimes science simply confirms what we already know to be true. You know what I’m talking about: researchers will find evidence that losing sleep makes you cranky and…
:: Scientists find excess mitochondrial iron, Huntington's disease linkNew research identifying a pathway for Huntington's disease helps lay the foundation for developing drug therapies.
:: Scientists find excess mitochondrial iron, Huntington's disease linkThe research identifying a pathway for Huntington's disease helps lay the foundation for developing drug therapies.
:: Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilitiesA multidisciplinary team of researchers at Kessler Foundation and the University of New Hampshire, Institute on Disability (UNH-IOD), have authored a new article that identifies how Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers to employment.
:: Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilitiesA multidisciplinary team of researchers have authored a new article that identifies how Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers to employment.
:: Scientists find positive workplace experiences among Americans with disabilitiesA multidisciplinary team of researchers have authored a new article that identifies how Americans with disabilities are striving to work and overcoming barriers to employment.
:: Scientists find some human cancers to be 'evolutionary accidents'New research, published in Biological Reviews and conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool and Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (Brasília, Brazil) has found some type of cancers unique to humans may be a result of evolutionary accidents.
:: Scientists find some human cancers to be 'evolutionary accidents'New research, published in Biological Reviews and conducted by researchers from the University of Liverpool and Escola Superior de Ciências da Saúde (Brasília, Brazil) has found some type of cancers unique to humans may be a result of evolutionary accidents.
:: Scientists Find Very Young Cells in Even Very Old BrainsA new study finds baby nerve cells even in very old brains. But the research remains controversial.
:: Scientists Find Very Young Cells in Even Very Old BrainsA new study finds baby nerve cells even in very old brains. But the research remains controversial.
:: Scientists found a ‘new organ,’ but it might not be what you’re expectingHealth The interstitium helps hold our organs together, but it might do more than that. In a report out last week in the journal Scientific Reports , doctors identified what they think could be a previously unrecognized organ. The structure is a network of…
:: Scientists found a ‘new organ,’ but it might not be what you’re expectingHealth The interstitium helps hold our organs together, but it might do more than that. In a report out last week in the journal Scientific Reports , doctors identified what they think could be a previously unrecognized organ. The structure is a network of…
:: Scientists generate an atlas of the human genome using stem cellsScientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have generated an atlas of the human genome that illuminates the roles our genes play in health and disease. The gene atlas, created using a state-of-the-art gene editing technology and human embryonic stem cells, enables a new functional view on how we study the human genome, and provides a tool that will change how we study and treat cancer and
:: Scientists generate an atlas of the human genome using stem cellsScientists from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have generated an atlas of the human genome using a state-of-the-art gene editing technology and human embryonic stem cells, illuminating the roles that our genes play in health and disease. The scientists have reported their findings in the journal Nature Cell Biology.
:: Scientists generate an atlas of the human genome using stem cellsScientists have generated an atlas of the human genome that illuminates the roles our genes play in health and disease. The gene atlas, created using a state-of-the-art gene editing technology and human embryonic stem cells, enables a new functional view on how we study the human genome, and provides a tool that will change how we study and treat cancer and genetic disorders.
:: Scientists Genetically Engineered Flies to Ejaculate Under Red LightHumans have spent a lot of time figuring out ways to get animals to ejaculate. They have fashioned artificial vaginas , inserted electric probes , and donned helmets that encourage birds to hump their heads . Now, Shir Zer-Krispil, from Bar-Ilan University in Israel, has developed perhaps the greatest technique of all: She genetically engineered flies to automatically ejaculate whenever they walk
:: Scientists harvest first vegetables in Antarctic greenhouseScientists in Antarctica have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without earth, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets.
:: Scientists harvest first vegetables in Antarctic greenhouseScientists in Antarctica have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without earth, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets.
:: Scientists have tracked down an elusive 'tangled knot' of DNAIt's DNA, but not as we know it. In a world first, Australian researchers have identified a new DNA structure—called the i-motif—inside cells. A twisted 'knot' of DNA, the i-motif has never before been directly seen inside living cells.
:: Scientists identify 170 potential lung cancer drug targets using unique cellular libraryAfter testing more than 200,000 chemical compounds, UT Southwestern's Simmons Cancer Center researchers have identified 170 chemicals that are potential candidates for development into drug therapies for lung cancer.
:: Scientists identify connection between dopamine and behavior related to pain and fearScientists have for the first time found direct causal links between the neurotransmitter dopamine and avoidance — behavior related to pain and fear. Researchers have long known that dopamine plays a key role in driving behavior related to pleasurable goals, such as food, sex and social interaction. In general, increasing dopamine boosts the drive toward these stimuli. But dopamine's role in allo
:: Scientists identify connection between dopamine and behavior related to pain and fearScientists have for the first time found direct causal links between the neurotransmitter dopamine and avoidance — behavior related to pain and fear. Researchers have long known that dopamine plays a key role in driving behavior related to pleasurable goals, such as food, sex and social interaction. In general, increasing dopamine boosts the drive toward these stimuli. But dopamine's role in allo
:: Scientists identify genetic catalysts that speed up evolution of antibiotic resistanceResearchers at Oxford University have shown that it is possible to identify genetic catalysts that accelerate the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria—and that this knowledge could be used to design treatments to stifle the development of resistance.
:: Scientists identify genetic catalysts that speed up evolution of antibiotic resistanceResearchers at Oxford University have shown that it is possible to identify genetic catalysts that accelerate the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria — and that this knowledge could be used to design treatments to stifle the development of resistance.
:: Scientists identify potential targets for new autoimmune disease treatmentsResearchers have provided new insight into how a gene associated with autoimmunity contributes to disease in humans.
:: Scientists identify potential targets for new autoimmune disease treatmentsResearchers have provided new insight into how a gene associated with autoimmunity contributes to disease in humans.
:: Scientists identify unique binding mechanism of antifreeze moleculeAntifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs), produced by polar fishes, are known as the inhibitor of ice growing while its mechanism has remained a mystery. Using molecular simulations, scientists have identified a unique molecular binding mechanism that helps keep non-mammalian creatures in sub-zero temperatures from freezing. The finding has potential future applications for better preserving food and biol
:: Scientists identify unique binding mechanism of antifreeze moleculeScientists have identified a unique molecular binding mechanism that helps keep non-mammalian creatures in sub-zero temperatures from freezing. Antifreeze glycoproteins (AFGPs), produced by polar fishes, inhibit ice growth to prevent their bodies from freezing. This ice binding mechanism, which scientists knew was soft and flexible, remained a mystery until now. Using molecular simulations, scient
:: Scientists introduce magnetic data storage of the futureSingle-molecule magnets (SMMs) have been attracting a lot of attention recently. This is because of the increased demand for faster, longer-lasting and lower-energy IT systems, and the need for higher data storage capacity.
:: Scientists invent cheaper and greener wastewater treatmentA new energy-efficient process developed at Murdoch University is set to revolutionise wastewater treatment by significantly reducing the industry's electricity consumption.
:: Scientists learn how to avoid a roadblock when reprogramming cellsOver a decade ago, Shinya Yamanaka and Kazutoshi Takahashi made a discovery that would revolutionize biomedical research and trigger the field of regenerative medicine. They learned how to reprogram human adult cells into cells that behave like embryonic stem cells. Scientists were shocked that something so complex could be done so simply, and they had thousands of questions.
:: Scientists learn how to avoid a roadblock when reprogramming cellsScientists at the Gladstone Institutes, in Nobel Laureate Shinya Yamanaka's laboratory, helped answer lingering questions about cellular reprogramming.
:: Scientists make counter-intuitive observations in hybrid quantum systemsScientist have found that the cooling of quantum systems coupled to a common reservoir can lead to counter-intuitive behavior, where one of the quantum systems actually heats up. Due to the symmetries originated by the coupling to the reservoir, each system does not individually decay to its ground state. When a system is much smaller than the other, the collective relaxation can drive the small d
:: Scientists make counter-intuitive observations in hybrid quantum systemsScientist have found that the cooling of quantum systems coupled to a common reservoir can lead to counter-intuitive behavior, where one of the quantum systems actually heats up. Due to the symmetries originated by the coupling to the reservoir, each system does not individually decay to its ground state. When a system is much smaller than the other, the collective relaxation can drive the small d
:: Scientists make counter-intuitive observations in hybrid quantum systemsScientist have found that the cooling of quantum systems coupled to a common reservoir can lead to counter-intuitive behavior, where one of the quantum systems actually heats up.
:: Scientists make counter-intuitive observations in hybrid quantum systemsScientist have found that the cooling of quantum systems coupled to a common reservoir can lead to counter-intuitive behavior, where one of the quantum systems actually heats up.
:: Scientists mimic a worm's lethal jaw to design and form resilient materialsKnown as the polychaete worm, it uses the tip of its jaw to inject lethal venom. The design of the jaw, with a gradient of hard materials at the tip connected to softer tissues, dissipates force and prevents serious damage to the jaw. The gradient in mechanical properties is correlated to the number of metal ions available for bonding. This mechanism inspired a novel approach to generate stiffness
:: Scientists Must Unravel a Thorny Mummy ControversyWhen researchers extract DNA from human remains the rights of the dead remain murky — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Scientists Must Unravel a Thorny Mummy ControversyWhen researchers extract DNA from human remains the rights of the dead remain murky — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Scientists plan huge European AI hub to compete with USExclusive: In an open letter, the scientists say the proposed Ellis institute is essential to avoid brain drain to big tech firms Leading scientists have drawn up plans for a vast multinational European institute devoted to world-class artificial intelligence (AI) research in a desperate bid to nurture and retain top talent in Europe. The new institute would be set up for similar reasons as Cern
:: Scientists record brain activity of free-flying batsJohns Hopkins University researchers have developed a way to study the brain of a bat as it flies, recording for the first time what happens as a roving animal focuses and refocuses its attention.
:: Scientists records brain activity of free-flying batsJohns Hopkins University researchers have developed a way to study the brain of a bat as it flies, recording for the first time what happens as a roving animal focuses and refocuses its attention.
:: Scientists re-create brain neurons to study obesity and personalize treatmentScientists have re-created brain neurons of obese patients using 'disease in a dish' technology, offering a new method to study the brain's role in obesity and possibly help tailor treatments to specific individuals.
:: Scientists reveal cryo-electron microscopy structure of a herpesvirus capsid at 3.1 AngstromThe herpesvirus is genetically and structurally one of the most complex viruses. It spreads within the host population efficiently, causing a range of diseases in humans, including congenital disorders and cancers.
:: Scientists reveal cryo-electron microscopy structure of a herpesvirus capsid at 3.1 AngstromThe herpesvirus is genetically and structurally one of the most complex viruses. It spreads within the host population efficiently, causing a range of diseases in humans, including congenital disorders and cancers.
:: Scientists reveal cryo-electron microscopy structure of a herpesvirus capsid at 3.1 ÅUsing a combination of 'block-based' reconstruction and accurate Ewald sphere corrections, the researchers at the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with coworkers reconstructed the 3.1 Å structure of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) B-capsid and built the atomic model, thus expanding the understanding of the assembly mechanism of the capsid.
:: Scientists reveal cryo-electron microscopy structure of a herpesvirus capsid at 3.1 ÅUsing a combination of 'block-based' reconstruction and accurate Ewald sphere corrections, the researchers at the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with coworkers reconstructed the 3.1 Å structure of the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) B-capsid and built the atomic model, thus expanding the understanding of the assembly mechanism of the capsid.
:: Scientists roll 2-D cadmium telluride into nanoscrollsA team of scientists from the Faculty of Chemistry and the Faculty of Materials Science, MSU, together with foreign colleagues, discovered that two-dimensional sheets of cadmium telluride can spontaneously fold into nanoscrolls. This effect may be used in electronics and photonics. The results of the study were published in Chemistry of Materials.
:: Scientists say forensics needs more actual scienceMany forensic science methods commonly used in criminal cases and portrayed in popular TV police dramas have never been scientifically validated and may lead to unjust verdicts, experts argue in a new editorial. “We wanted to alert people that this is a continuing and a major issue…” In the editorial, which appears in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , six independent s
:: Scientists see neurons fire in brain of flying batResearchers can now study the brain of a bat in flight, recording for the first time how a roving animal’s neurons fire as it shifts attention to the next obstacle in its path. The new wireless technology let scientists see what happens in the brains of animals as they behave naturally, uninhibited by laboratory constraints. Because bats share the same basic brain structure as all mammals, includ
:: Scientists show how salt lowers reaction temperatures to make novel materialsA dash of salt can simplify the creation of two-dimensional materials, and thanks to Rice University scientists, the reason is becoming clear.
:: Scientists solve eggshell mystery of how chicks hatchProtein called osteopontin found to nanostructure of shell, making it much easier to break from the inside It’s been a tough one to crack, but scientists say they have zoomed in, to an unprecedented degree, on the structure of shells surrounding chicken embryos, revealing how they change to allow young birds to hatch. Before being laid, bird eggs form a hard calcium-rich shell with three main lay
:: Scientists solve mystery of how Giant's Causeway was formedVolcanologists use samples from Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland to recreate famous hexagonal columns in laboratory According to legend, the Giant’s Causeway was built by the Irish giant, Finn MacCool, as a crossing to confront his Scottish rival. Scientists have an alternative explanation, and for the first time they have reproduced in the laboratory the process through which the causeway’s 40,000 ne
:: Scientists solve structure of intellectual disability proteinScientists at the University of Dundee have identified the effects of a mutation that gives rise to a form of intellectual disability.
:: Scientists Solve the Molecular Puzzle of 'Flammable Ice'Where does "flammable ice" come from?
:: Scientists Spot the Shadow of a Strange Wind Blowing Past a Black HoleThe white-hot winds blowing through space, carrying vast pillars of matter away from the event horizons of black holes, are even stranger than scientists thought.
:: Scientists Spot the Shadow of a Strange Wind Blowing Past a Black HoleThe white-hot winds blowing through space, carrying vast pillars of matter away from the event horizons of black holes, are even stranger than scientists thought.
:: Scientists stumbled upon a plastic-eating bacterium—then accidentally made it strongerEnvironment Hungry, hungry enzymes. We’re slowly suffocating a lot of natural ecologies with our trash. Fish, birds, and other animals all unwittingly consume the five trillion tons of plastic (and…
:: Scientists stumbled upon a plastic-eating bacterium—then accidentally made it strongerEnvironment Hungry, hungry enzymes. We’re slowly suffocating a lot of natural ecologies with our trash. Fish, birds, and other animals all unwittingly consume the five trillion tons of plastic (and…
:: Scientists suggest a giant sunshade in the sky could solve global warmingScholars from developing countries call for greater say in solar geoengineering research, arguing poor nations have most at stake It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: the creation, using balloons or jets, of a manmade atmospheric sunshade to shield the most vulnerable countries in the global south against the worst effects of global warming. But amid mounting interest in “solar geoenginee
:: Scientists suggest a giant sunshade in the sky could solve global warmingScholars from developing countries call for greater say in solar geoengineering research, arguing poor nations have most at stake It sounds like the stuff of science fiction: the creation, using balloons or jets, of a manmade atmospheric sunshade to shield the most vulnerable countries in the global south against the worst effects of global warming. But amid mounting interest in “solar geoenginee
:: Scientists teach computers how to analyze brain cellsIn the early days of neuroscience research, scientists painstakingly stained brain cells and drew by hand what they saw in a microscope. Fast forward to 2018 and machines may be able to learn how to do that work. According to a new study in Cell, it may be possible to teach machines how to pick out features in neurons and other cells that have not been stained or undergone other damaging treatment
:: Scientists teach computers how to analyze brain cellsIn the early days of neuroscience research, scientists painstakingly stained brain cells and drew by hand what they saw in a microscope. Fast forward to 2018 and machines may be able to learn how to do that work. According to a new study in Cell, it may be possible to teach machines how to pick out features in neurons and other cells that have not been stained or undergone other damaging treatment
:: Scientists teach computers how to analyze brain cellsIn the early days of neuroscience research, scientists painstakingly stained brain cells and drew by hand what they saw in a microscope. Fast forward to 2018 and machines may be able to learn how to do that work. According to a new study, it may be possible to teach machines how to pick out features in neurons and other cells that have not been stained or undergone other damaging treatments.
:: Scientists to build the avian tree of lifeWith the support of the National Science Foundation, scientists have embarked on a large-scale project to build the evolutionary tree of all bird species using cutting-edge technologies to collect DNA from across the genome. This project, called OpenWings, will produce the most complete evolutionary tree of any vertebrate group to-date.
:: Scientists uncover connection between post-natal sensory experiences and brain developmentNew research by neuroscientists sheds light on links between brain growth and sensations experienced by animals soon after birth. The researchers have identified a form of neural feedback in zebrafish that could link development of the body with that of the brain. The findings suggest mobility restrictions or insufficient sensory stimuli impact the production of new brain cells and brain developme
:: Scientists uncover connection between post-natal sensory experiences and brain developmentNew research by University of Toronto neuroscientists sheds light on links between brain growth and sensations experienced by animals soon after birth. The researchers have identified a form of neural feedback in zebrafish that could link development of the body with that of the brain. The findings suggest mobility restrictions or insufficient sensory stimuli impact the production of new brain cel
:: Scientists uncover details of viral infections that drive environmental, human healthBelow the surface of systems as large and ancient as an ocean and as small and new as a human baby are communities of viruses and bacteria that interact to influence everything from worldwide oxygen levels to the likelihood a newborn will fall ill.
:: Scientists uncover details of viral infections that drive environmental, human healthNew research from The Ohio State University offers a glimpse into the complexity of interactions between bacteria and the viruses — or phages — that infect them.
:: Scientists uncover details of viral infections that drive environmental, human healthNew research offers a glimpse into the complexity of interactions between bacteria and the viruses — or phages — that infect them.
:: Scientists uncover how to stop cyber intrusionsResearchers have found a proverbial smoking gun signature of the long sought-after Majorana particle, and the find, they say, could block intruders on sensitive communication networks.
:: Scientists uncover how to stop cyber intrusionsU.S. Army-funded researchers at the University of California in Los Angles have found a proverbial smoking gun signature of the long sought-after Majorana particle, and the find, they say, could block intruders on sensitive communication networks.
:: Scientists unearth vital link between fat, immunity and heat regulationScientists from Trinity College Dublin have discovered a key, previously unknown role for a population of cells that live in our fat — these cells regulate our body heat and protect us against cold shock. The discovery opens the door to future treatments in which weight loss (or gain) is the desired goal, as activating the pathway involved may stimulate the body to burn (or not burn) white fat.
:: Scientists unearth vital link between fat, immunity and heat regulationScientists have discovered a key, previously unknown role for a population of cells that live in our fat — these cells regulate our body heat and protect us against cold shock. The discovery opens the door to future treatments in which weight loss (or gain) is the desired goal, as activating the pathway involved may stimulate the body to burn (or not burn) white fat.
:: Scientists unlock path to use cell's own nanoparticles as disease biomarkersDeveloping a method to identify individual cell messengers, called extracellular vesicles, means they can now be used to detect cancer and other disease and be engineered for regenerative medicine.
:: Scientists unlock path to use cell's own nanoparticles as disease biomarkersDeveloping a method to identify individual cell messengers, called extracellular vesicles, means they can now be used to detect cancer and other disease and be engineered for regenerative medicine.
:: Scientists unlock path to use cell's own nanoparticles as disease biomarkersResearchers at the University of Sydney have established a method to identify individual nanoparticles released by human cells, opening the way for them to become diagnostic tools in the early-detection of cancers, dementia and kidney disease.
:: Scientists unveil new tool in fight against US coastline erosion – video reportScientists working on solutions to fight the decades of erosion suffered by Louisiana’s coastline have unveiled a new tool: an enormous replica of the Mississippi river. The model will help scientists devise a state plan that will involve diverting nutrient-rich river water into marshes and wetlands that have been overwhelmed by salty water from the Gulf of Mexico Continue reading…
:: Scientists unveil new tool in fight against US coastline erosion – video reportScientists working on solutions to fight the decades of erosion suffered by Louisiana’s coastline have unveiled a new tool: an enormous replica of the Mississippi river. The model will help scientists devise a state plan that will involve diverting nutrient-rich river water into marshes and wetlands that have been overwhelmed by salty water from the Gulf of Mexico Continue reading…
:: Scientists use carbon nanotube technology to develop robust water desalination membranesA research team of Shinshu University, Japan, has developed robust reverse osmosis membranes that can endure large-scale water desalination. The team published their results in early February in Scientific Reports.
:: Scientists use carbon nanotube technology to develop robust water desalination membranesA research team of Shinshu University, Japan, has developed robust reverse osmosis membranes that can endure large-scale water desalination. To meet the demand of potable water at low cost, more robust membranes capable of withstanding harsh conditions, while remaining chemically stable to tolerate cleaning treatments, are necessary. The key lays in carbon nanotechnology. A multi-walled carbon nan
:: Scientists use machine learning to speed discovery of metallic glassBlend two or three metals together and you get an alloy that usually looks and acts like a metal, with its atoms arranged in rigid geometric patterns. But once in a while, under just the right conditions, you get something entirely new: a futuristic alloy called metallic glass. Now new research reports a shortcut for discovering and improving metallic glass — and, by extension, other elusive mate
:: Scientists use machine learning to speed discovery of metallic glassBlend two or three metals together and you get an alloy that usually looks and acts like a metal, with its atoms arranged in rigid geometric patterns. But once in a while, under just the right conditions, you get something entirely new: a futuristic alloy called metallic glass. Now new research reports a shortcut for discovering and improving metallic glass — and, by extension, other elusive mate
:: Scientists use rocket scanner to learn how whales hearResearchers have used a scanner designed for rockets to collect the first-ever computed tomography (CT) scan of an entire minke whale. By combining the CT scan results with custom-developed computer simulation tools, the researchers model how the whales hear sounds produced by other whales or by human-created (anthropogenic) sources such as ship propellers.
:: Scientists use rocket scanner to learn how whales hearResearchers have used a scanner designed for rockets to collect the first-ever computed tomography (CT) scan of an entire minke whale. By combining the CT scan results with custom-developed computer simulation tools, the researchers model how the whales hear sounds produced by other whales or by human-created (anthropogenic) sources such as ship propellers.
:: Scientists' warning—biodiversity in Europe continues to declineAt its meeting in Medellin (Colombia), the World Biodiversity Council (IPBES) presented its studies on biodiversity and ecosystem services in various regions of the world. They show that the increasing intensity of conventional agriculture and forestry is leading to a decline in biodiversity. Findings concerning Europe and Central Asia indicate that the appropriation of nature for human needs, suc
:: Scoliosis surgery in children with cerebral palsy: Quality of life benefits outweigh risksFor children with severe cerebral palsy (CP), surgery for scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) significantly improves the quality of life (QoL) for them and their caregivers, a new study finds.
:: Scoliosis surgery in children with cerebral palsy: Quality of life benefits outweigh risksFor children with severe cerebral palsy (CP), surgery for scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine) significantly improves the quality of life (QoL) for them and their caregivers, a new study finds.
:: Scotland: Direct-acting antiviral agent therapy reduces the burden of HCV-related decompensated cirrhosisNational surveillance data and cost-effectiveness modeling provide complementary evidence to support the scale-up of DAA therapy in Scotland.
:: Scott Pruitt Bypassed the White House to Give Big Raises to Favorite AidesScott Pruitt EPAIn early March, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt approached the White House with a request: He wanted substantial pay raises for two of his closest aides. The aides, Sarah Greenwalt and Millan Hupp, were part of the small group of staffers who had traveled with Pruitt to Washington from Oklahoma, where he had served as attorney general. Greenwalt, a 30-year-old who had w
:: Scott Pruitt Bypassed the White House to Give Big Raises to Favorite AidesScott Pruitt EPAIn early March, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt approached the White House with a request: He wanted substantial pay raises for two of his closest aides. The aides, Sarah Greenwalt and Millan Hupp, were part of the small group of staffers who had traveled with Pruitt to Washington from Oklahoma, where he had served as attorney general. Greenwalt, a 30-year-old who had w
:: Screening for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis achieving sustained virological response is likely to be cost effectiveA Canadian study suggests that biannual or annual ultrasound screening for HCC is likely to be cost effective after a sustained virological response in those with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis, but not in those with advanced fibrosis without cirrhosis.
:: Screening for tarmkræft finder sygdommen i et tidligt stadieNyt studie fra Regionshospital Randers viser, at tarmkræft diagnosticeres i et tidligere stadie hos dem, der deltager i en screening. Det øger sandsynligheden for overlevelsen.
:: Screenings miss half of diabetic, prediabetic patientsScreening patients for diabetes based solely on their age and weight — a recommendation from a leading medical expert group — could miss more than half of high-risk patients, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study of a nationwide sample. These limited screening criteria also missed more racial and ethnic minorities, most notably Asians.
:: Se historien bag DanfossFredag før påske åbnede Danfoss Museum Mads Clausens fødegård, hvor det danske industrieventyr begyndte, i renoveret form og med digitale 'effekter'. Fremover kan alle, der besøger Danfoss Universe, blive klogere på, hvordan virksomheden så ud og udviklede sig fra de allerførste år til i dag. Stuehuset står, som det så ud omkring 1940-1950, men der er lagt et digitalt lag over, så man kan gå på op
:: Se historien bag DanfossFredag før påske åbnede Danfoss Museum Mads Clausens fødegård, hvor det danske industrieventyr begyndte, i renoveret form og med digitale 'effekter'. Fremover kan alle, der besøger Danfoss Universe, blive klogere på, hvordan virksomheden så ud og udviklede sig fra de allerførste år til i dag. Stuehuset står, som det så ud omkring 1940-1950, men der er lagt et digitalt lag over, så man kan gå på op
:: Sea lion colony confirmed, but work still neededWhile celebrating the Department of Conservation's announcement of a New Zealand sea lion (rāpoka) breeding colony on Stewart Island, a Massey University marine mammal specialist is calling further action to protect the endangered species.
:: Sea Monkeys’ show how tiny critters churn oceanSwarms of tiny ocean organisms known collectively as zooplankton may have an outsize influence on their environment. These clusters of centimeter-long individuals, each beating tiny feathered legs, can, in aggregate, create powerful currents that may mix water over hundreds of meters in depth. Although the work was carried out in the lab, the research is the first to show that migrating zooplankt
:: Sea Turtles Use Magnetic Fields to Find Their Birthplace BeachUsing loggerhead genetics, researchers traced the routes of turtles that return decades after birth to nest near their original homes.
:: Seagrass habitat metabolism increases short-term extremes and long-term offset of CO2 under future ocean acidification [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences]The role of rising atmospheric CO2 in modulating estuarine carbonate system dynamics remains poorly characterized, likely due to myriad processes driving the complex chemistry in these habitats. We reconstructed the full carbonate system of an estuarine seagrass habitat for a summer period of 2.5 months utilizing a combination of time-series…
:: Sean Hannity’s Ethical MessMichael Cohen S. HannityGenuinely stunning moments are hard to come by these days, but one arrived on Monday in a courtroom in New York City. Michael Cohen, President Trump’s fixer, was in court, trying to shield documents seized in a raid Monday on his office, home, and hotel room from prosecutors. Cohen had invoked attorney-client privilege to ask the court to hold documents back, but there have been questions about t
:: Sean Hannity’s Ties to Two More Trump-Connected LawyersThis post was updated on April 17 at 4:24 p.m. Sean Hannity has had no shortage of lawyers. In court on Monday, his name was disclosed as the third “mystery client” of Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen. Though Hannity says he was never actually Cohen’s client, he does appear to have used the legal services of other well-connected Trump-world lawyers in a different matter a year ago. On
:: Sean Hannity’s Ties to Two More Trump-Connected LawyersThis post was updated on April 17 at 4:24 p.m. Sean Hannity has had no shortage of lawyers. In court on Monday, his name was disclosed as the third “mystery client” of Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen. Though Hannity says he was never actually Cohen’s client, he does appear to have used the legal services of other well-connected Trump-world lawyers in a different matter a year ago. On
:: Searching for signs of ice on Mars using radarSearching for signs of ice on Mars is complex. To explore whether ice lurks beneath the surface of the Red Planet, ESA's Mars Express uses its radar to probe the interior.
:: Second-order spinal cord pathway contributes to cortical responses after long recoveries from dorsal column injury in squirrel monkeys [Neuroscience]Months after the occurrence of spinal cord dorsal column lesions (DCLs) at the cervical level, neural responses in the hand representation of somatosensory area 3b hand cortex recover, along with hand use. To examine whether the second-order spinal cord pathway contributes to this functional recovery, we injected cholera toxin subunit…
:: Second-order spinal cord pathway contributes to cortical responses after long recoveries from dorsal column injury in squirrel monkeys [Neuroscience]Months after the occurrence of spinal cord dorsal column lesions (DCLs) at the cervical level, neural responses in the hand representation of somatosensory area 3b hand cortex recover, along with hand use. To examine whether the second-order spinal cord pathway contributes to this functional recovery, we injected cholera toxin subunit…
:: Secrets of the sea bed: Hunt for Stone Age site in North SeaUK and Belgian scientists explore the seabed off Norfolk after prehistoric finds.
:: Security News This Week: Julian Assange Has Lost His Internet PrivilegesAs always, we’ve rounded up all the news we didn’t break or cover in depth this week.
:: Seeing the clasps that stabilize prion fibrils
:: Selection of a pyrethroid metabolic enzyme CYP9K1 by malaria control activitiesResearchers from LSTM, with partners from a number of international institutions, have shown the rapid selection of a novel P450 enzyme leading to insecticide resistance in a major malaria vector.
:: Selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) fails to extend survival in the SORAMIC study palliative cohortILC 2018: The addition of SIRT to sorafenib in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma was associated with no overall survival benefits compared with sorafenib alone, but may offer benefits in some subgroups of patients
:: Self-driving car companies should not be allowed to investigate their own crashesFollowing another fatal Tesla crash, accident investigators have announced that they have stopped working with the company. Self-driving cars urgently need ‘ethical black boxes’ so that we can all learn from their mistakes. Self-driving cars are learning to drive. The algorithms that control them need to be fed vast quantities of real world data in order to improve. Cities and freeways, particula
:: Self-inflicted gunshot wound survivors may deny suicide attempt, face barriers to careResearchers have found that more than one-third of patients who denied that their self-inflicted gunshot wound resulted from a suicide attempt most likely had indeed tried to kill themselves, and commonly were sent home from the hospital without further mental health treatment.The findings indicate there are significant barriers to treatment for people who have made suicide attempts, and highlight
:: Self-rating mental health as 'good' predicts positive future mental healthResearchers have found that when a person rates their current mental health as 'positive' despite meeting criteria for a mental health problem, it can predict good mental health in the future, even without treatment.
:: Self-rating mental health as 'good' predicts positive future mental healthResearchers have found that when a person rates their current mental health as 'positive' despite meeting criteria for a mental health problem, it can predict good mental health in the future, even without treatment.
:: Self-regulation in children, adolescentsA wide-range of programs to help children and adolescents with self-regulation appear to be effective.
:: Senate Democrats Call for Investigation of Pruitt's Unusual RaisesScott Pruitt EPAScott Pruitt’s unusual hiring habits came under greater scrutiny on Thursday. Senators Tom Carper and Sheldon Whitehouse wrote to the inspector general of the Environmental Protection Agency, calling for a deeper probe of Scott Pruitt’s use of a special hiring authority granted to him by the Safe Drinking Water Act. In the letter , Carper and Whitehouse—top Democrats on the Environment and Public
:: Senate Democrats Call for Investigation of Pruitt's Unusual RaisesScott Pruitt EPAScott Pruitt’s unusual hiring habits came under greater scrutiny on Thursday. Senators Tom Carper and Sheldon Whitehouse wrote to the inspector general of the Environmental Protection Agency, calling for a deeper probe of Scott Pruitt’s use of a special hiring authority granted to him by the Safe Drinking Water Act. In the letter , Carper and Whitehouse—top Democrats on the Environment and Public
:: Senators: E.P.A. Files Undercut Pruitt’s Need for First-Class TravelIn a letter, two Democratic senators claim to have a document disputing the E.P.A. chief’s need for costly travel and other security measures.
:: 'Send in the drones' to protect soilDrones should be used to locate and penalise farmers who let soil run off their fields, a report will say.
:: 'Send in the drones' to protect soilDrones should be used to locate and penalise farmers who let soil run off their fields, a report will say.
:: Sending electrons on a rollercoaster rideA first-of-its-kind X-ray instrument for frontier research with high-brightness X-rays is now in operation at Argonne National Laboratory. The new device utilizes a unique superconducting technology that speeds electrons on a path much like that of a rollercoaster.
:: Sense of control and meaning helps protect women from anxietyPeople who feel in control of their lives and who find purpose and meaning in life are less likely to have anxiety disorders even when going through the toughest times, according to a study led by the University of Cambridge.
:: Sensing interactions between moleculesAn experimental approach to visualize structures of organic molecules with exceptional resolution is reported by physicists and chemists.
:: Sensing interactions between moleculesIn a recent study published in the scientific journal Nature Nanotechnology, physicists and chemists of the University of Münster (Germany) describe an experimental approach to visualising structures of organic molecules with exceptional resolution. The key to this newly developed microscopic method is the high stability of a particularly sharp and atomically defined probe tip.
:: Sensing interactions between moleculesAn experimental approach to visualize structures of organic molecules with exceptional resolution is reported by physicists and chemists from the University of Münster, Germany. The study is published in the scientific journal "Nature Nanotechnology".
:: Sensitive new assay detects hepatitis B infection in single liver cells and serumChronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) can progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A study published in The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics describes a new HBV assay that offers advantages over currently used methods because it has the capability to detect closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in serum, single cells, and preserved tissue samples. This assay can be used to diagnose HCC at an ear
:: Sensor strategy a boon for synthetic biologyRice University synthetic biologists have invented a technology to dial up or down the sensitivity of bacterial biosensors. Researchers say the technique could enable the engineering of tailor-made biosensors for diagnostic gut bacteria, detection of environmental pollutants or automated control of nutrient levels in soil.
:: Sensor-carrying drones ‘talk’ to each otherNew hardware and software that can coordinate sensor-carrying drones may be able to assist in evaluating local atmospheric conditions, measuring electronic signals such as Wi-Fi, and mapping areas in three dimensions. Application programming interfaces (APIs) will allow users to customize the drones to meet specific sensing requirements. “The system is designed to be application-agnostic in the s
:: Sensordata skal flyde over radio- og tv-sendenettetSvenske Teracom, der står for driften af det danske digitale tv- og radiosendenet, vil etablere et nyt netværk dedikeret til sensordata med det langtrækkende Lorawan-netværksteknologi.
:: Sensordata skal flyde over radio- og tv-sendenettetSvenske Teracom, der står for driften af det danske digitale tv- og radiosendenet, vil etablere et nyt netværk dedikeret til sensordata med det langtrækkende Lorawan-netværksteknologi.
:: Sensors in public spaces can help create cities that are both smart and sociableHow are smart cities meant to meet citizen needs? Big data from a network of sensors can give managers and planners a real-time, big-picture overview of traffic flows, public transport patronage, and water and power use. However, the needs of people in the city must be met at both the meta and micro levels.
:: Separating Fact from Fiction in Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Anti-D Immunoglobulin for the Prevention of Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and NewbornThe Healthy Home Economist, a pseudoexpert in health and wellness with no actual education or training in medicine, is telling mothers to avoid a safe and effective approach to preventing a deadly pregnancy complication that used to result in the death of thousands of babies every year.
:: Serum attacks mosquito spit protein to fight malariaResearchers have developed serum that reduces infection from malaria in mice, according to a new study. The serum works by attacking a protein in the saliva of the mosquitos infected with the malaria parasite rather than the parasite itself. If the novel approach proves effective in further studies, it could potentially be used to enhance existing malaria vaccines, the researchers says. “It’s a n
:: Serum attacks mosquito spit protein to fight malariaResearchers have developed serum that reduces infection from malaria in mice, according to a new study. The serum works by attacking a protein in the saliva of the mosquitos infected with the malaria parasite rather than the parasite itself. If the novel approach proves effective in further studies, it could potentially be used to enhance existing malaria vaccines, the researchers says. “It’s a n
:: Setting Fires and Restoring an American LandscapeWhere development and fragmentation have disrupted natural cycles, teams run controlled burns every spring to help sustain prairies and other ecosystems that have long been shaped by fire.
:: Seven reasons people no longer want to be teachersThe programs are long and intense, the creativity and relationships aspect of the vocation has been eroded, there is pervasive negativity in the media, and comparatively poor salary and working conditions. Read More
:: Seven thought experiments that will make you question everythingPhilosophers love to use thought experiments, here are seven of the most useful for making you reflect on everything around you. Read More
:: Seven-day antibiotic course delivers similar outcomes to 14-days for Gram-negative bacteraemiaA seven-day course of antibiotic treatment for Gram-negative bacteraemia (GNB), a serious infection that occurs when bacteria get into the bloodstream, was shown to offer similar patient outcomes as a 14-day course, according to research presented at the 28th European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID).
:: Seven-year follow-up shows lasting cognitive gains from meditationGains in the ability to sustain attention developed through intensive meditation training are maintained up to seven years later, according to a new study.
:: Seven-year follow-up shows lasting cognitive gains from meditationGains in the ability to sustain attention developed through intensive meditation training are maintained up to seven years later, according to a new study.
:: Severity of menopause symptoms could help predict heart diseaseHeart disease remains the leading cause of death in women. A study of 138 menopausal women examined the association of mood, symptoms, and quality of life measures with the key markers of vascular aging, a major risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society.
:: Sex and race disparities in cardiovascular health could be reducedSubstantial sex and racial gaps exist for cardiac rehabilitation referral at hospital discharge, especially among females, African-Americans, Hispanic and Asian patients leading to less favorable outcomes and/or survival rates.
:: Sex life of the blue-ringed octopusWhat one of the world's most venomous marine creatures gets up to after dark.
:: Sexual behaviour and interest (All Welcome)submitted by /u/SexbassMcSexington [link] [comments]
:: Sexual behaviour and interest (All Welcome)submitted by /u/SexbassMcSexington [link] [comments]
:: Sexual objectification influences visual perceptionIt has been suggested that sexually objectified women or men are visually processed in the same fashion of an object. Far from being unanimously accepted, this claim has been criticized by a lack of scientific rigor. A team of the University of Vienna and scientists of the University of Trieste and SISSA have explored the conditions under which this phenomenon persists. The results of the study we
:: Sexual signals not so strict
:: Shadow profiles—Facebook knows about you, even if you're not on FacebookFacebook Mark ZuckerbergFacebook's founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg faced two days of grilling before US politicians this week, following concerns over how his company deals with people's data.
:: Shaking Up Guinness Drinkers: Why a Martini Glass May Be Best for the BrewA mathematician says this actually might be the best glass to use to serve Guinness.
:: Shaking Up Guinness Drinkers: Why a Martini Glass May Be Best for the BrewA mathematician says this actually might be the best glass to use to serve Guinness.
:: Shaking up megathrust earthquakes with slow slip and fluid drainageMegathrust earthquakes are the most powerful type of earthquake, occurring at subduction zones where one tectonic plate is pushed beneath another. By contrast, slow slip events (SSEs) release seismic stress at a lower rate than large earthquakes, re-occurring in cycles across months to years. These processes can take place along the megathrust and other planes of weakness in response to loading, r
:: Shameless Bacterial Predator Remodels Its Own PreyBacterial big game hunters drill into victims, brace the hole, and then seal the wound behind them — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
:: Shanghai gets automated bank with VR, robots, face scanningMissed paying dues on your Communist Party membership? There's a bank for that – and it's fully automated.
:: Shaping proteins to understand chaperone-related diseasesChaperones are a set of proteins that are specialised to assist proteins in the human body. They help proteins to fold to the right shape and protect them from adapting wrong shapes. The research group of Alireza Mashaghi, assistant professor and principal investigator at LACDR, investigates these structures. Vahid Satarifard, graduate student in the research group: "More than fifty diseases have
:: Shaping the Future of TravelPowering nearly 600 million bookings for 1.3 billion passengers in 2012, Amadeus provides the digital technology backbone for the travel ecosystem.