1.5C cap on warming saves global economy trillions: study :: Failing to cap global warming at two degrees Celsius or less could cost the world economy tens of trillions of dollars over the next 80 years, researchers warned Wednesday.
10 amazing new species that have been discovered in the last year :: Even though 18,000 species are discovered and named each year we are still losing ground, writes the College of Environmental Science and Forestry. Read More
10 Great Shows You Can Binge-Watch in a Single Weekend :: Happy long weekend, but RIP outside time. (And the feeling in your butt.)
10 intellectuals who were expelled on the 'Philosopher's Ships' :: Authoritarian regimes have had a long history of targeting intellectuals that don’t agree with them. What kind of people get deported? We have a list of ten people whose work got them shipped out of Russia. Read More
18 New Shows to Watch This Summer :: It’s typical at this point for each new season of television to feature a slate of movie stars making the transition onto the small screen, and this summer is no exception, serving up Kevin Costner, Hugh Grant, Amy Adams, Guy Pearce, and John Krasinski, among others. What does feel noteworthy is the glaring lack of diversity—on multiple fronts—among the freshmen series debuting over the next few
19 online AI education classes that you can take right now :: AI is the way of the future. And you can teach yourself how to master this incredible new technology from some of the top schools around the globe. In some cases, for free. Read More
2 år efter Taksøe: Danmark glider ned af den diplomatiske rangliste :: Danmark er et lille land, men har tidligere kunnet bryste sig af en diplomatisk indflydelse, der var…
23andMe Goes Global In Its Data-Mining Efforts :: The consumer genetics company is opening its data set to some researchers—and recruiting others to make that data set more robust in the first place.
3 steps to fight mass incarceration in the United States :: How do we take the “mass” out of mass incarceration? Here, Mark Kleiman, professor of public policy at the NYU Marron Institute of Urban Management, tackles that question. “To get back to our 1962 incarceration rate, now that we’re back to our 1962 crime rate,” he says, “we have let to let out 80 percent of the prisoners.” In this video, Kleiman offers three steps for making that happen. 3 reason
35 Best Memorial Day Sales (2018): Laptops, TVs, Appliances :: Summer has begun, and so have a lot of 2018 Memorial Day sales on TVs, laptops, robovacs, appliances, and more.
3D printed sugar offers sweet solution for tissue engineering, device manufacturing :: University of Illinois engineers built a 3D printer that offers a sweet solution to making detailed structures that commercial 3D printers can't: Rather than a layer-upon-layer solid shell, it produces a delicate network of thin ribbons of hardened isomalt, the type of sugar alcohol used to make throat lozenges. The water-soluble, biodegradable glassy sugar structures have multiple applications in
3D printed sugar offers sweet solution for tissue engineering, device manufacturing :: University of Illinois engineers built a 3D printer that offers a sweet solution to making detailed structures that commercial 3D printers can't: Rather than a layer-upon-layer solid shell, it produces a delicate network of thin ribbons of hardened isomalt, the type of sugar alcohol used to make throat lozenges. The water-soluble, biodegradable glassy sugar structures have multiple applications in
400 million year-old evolutionary arms race helps researchers understand HIV :: Understanding the evolution of a 400 million-year-old anti-viral protein that first emerged in marine life, is helping researchers get the upper-hand on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
400-million-year-old evolutionary arms race helps researchers understand HIV :: Researchers at Western University were interested in the origin of a gene that encodes for protein, HERC5, shown to potently inhibit HIV. In a new study published in the Journal of Virology, Stephen Barr, Ph.D., assistant professor at Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, shows that the gene first emerged in fish over 400 million years ago and has been involved in an evolutionary arms
5 ways to secure American schools from shooters :: With school shootings happening constantly around the country, here are real measures we can take to protect our kids. Read More
7 actual superpowers certain humans have, due to genetic mutation :: A lot of the powers found in the comics exist in real life. They’re just a bit different. Read More
8 Years until Red Wolf Extinction? :: As the wild population falls to just 40 animals, captive breeding may be their last chance for survival —
A ‘Quiet Revolution’ Comes to Ireland :: Updated at 1:51 p.m. ET DUBLIN—It was clear a big change was coming to Ireland even as the final votes were still being tallied: Exit polls Friday night showed an overwhelming majority of Irish citizens had voted “Yes” to overturn their country’s constitutional ban on abortion. And on Saturday, it was official. It was supposed to be a much closer contest, and the overwhelming margin in the final
A 550,000-year record of East Asian monsoon rainfall from 10Be in loess :: Cosmogenic 10 Be flux from the atmosphere is a proxy for rainfall. Using this proxy, we derived a 550,000-year-long record of East Asian summer monsoon (EASM) rainfall from Chinese loess. This record is forced at orbital precession frequencies, with higher rainfall observed during Northern Hemisphere summer insolation maxima, although this response is damped during cold interstadials. The 10 Be m
A baby elephant surprised zoo keepers :: A baby elephant surprised zoo keepers after being born to a mum whose pregnancy they thought had failed.
A beer that's truly out of this world :: Aussies are brewing a new generation of beer. One that will boldly go where no beer has gone before, solving the age-old problem of how to get drunk in space.
A beer that's truly out of this world :: Aussies are brewing a new generation of beer. One that will boldly go where no beer has gone before, solving the age-old problem of how to get drunk in space.
A Belgian Legislator Berates and Scoffs at Mark Zuckerberg :: On Tuesday, as the deadline to implement the sweeping European internet rule known as the General Data Protection Regulation approached, Mark Zuckerberg appeared before the European Parliament in Brussels to answer a few questions. The representatives of the many different parties present in the European legislative body asked some tough questions, but the format did not allow them to pin Zuckerb
A better way to control crystal vibrations :: The vibrational motion of an atom in a crystal propagates to neighboring atoms, which leads to wavelike propagation of the vibrations throughout the crystal. The way in which these natural vibrations travel through the crystalline structure determine fundamental properties of the material. For example, these vibrations determine how well heat and electrons can traverse the material, and how the ma
A better way to control crystal vibrations :: The vibrational motion of an atom in a crystal propagates to neighboring atoms, which leads to wavelike propagation of the vibrations throughout the crystal. The way in which these natural vibrations travel through the crystalline structure determine fundamental properties of the material. Now, researchers have shown that by swapping out just a small fraction of a material's atoms with atoms of a
A better way to control crystal vibrations :: The vibrational motion of an atom in a crystal propagates to neighboring atoms, which leads to wavelike propagation of the vibrations throughout the crystal. The way in which these natural vibrations travel through the crystalline structure determine fundamental properties of the material. Now, researchers have shown that by swapping out just a small fraction of a material's atoms with atoms of a
A Black Bishop Brings a Political Message to the Royal Wedding :: Maybe it was the gospel choir singing “Stand by Me.” Perhaps it was the fiery sermon on the power of love. Price Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding on Saturday had a distinctively black-church flavor to it. And the joyful avatar of this quality was Bishop Michael Curry, the presiding head of the Episcopal Church, which is part of the Anglican communion along with the Church of England. His address
A California volcano once obliterated a forest and propelled ash 280 miles. Experts say it offers a warning :: Lassen Peak had been rumbling for days. Glowing hot rocks bounded down the slopes. Lava was welling up into a freshly created crater.
A call to arms against the other retrovirus
A cascade of immune processes offers insights to triple-negative breast cancer :: Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have discovered that tumor cells reprogram metabolic pathways to gain control over a type of immune cell that allows cancer growth.
A caterpillar outwits corn defenses by gorging on fattening ‘junk’ food :: The crop plants defend themselves with zombie-maker wasps, but one pest has a desperate work-around.
A Changing Way of Life for Mongolia’s Dukha Reindeer Herders :: In north central Mongolia, in the taiga along the border with Russia, the Dukha people have lived a nomadic life for generations, roaming with their reindeer herds and hunting to fill in a diet based largely on reindeer milk. Reuters photographer Thomas Peter traveled to Mongolia’s Khovsgol Aimag, near the village of Tsagaannuur, to spend time with several Dukha families, as their traditional cul
A Civil-Rights Icon Urges Law Grads to Defend Free Speech :: This month the graduating class at Georgetown Law School marked commencement with a speech by non-voting D.C. Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, whose résumé is as impressive as any in the House of Representatives. Born in 1937, Norton received a masters in American studies and a law degree at Yale and traveled to the South for the Mississippi Freedom Summer as an organizer for the Student Non
A Classical Math Problem Gets Pulled Into Self-Driving Cars :: A century ago, the great mathematician David Hilbert posed a probing question in pure mathematics. A recent advance in optimization theory is bringing Hilbert’s work into the modern world.
A Classical Math Problem Gets Pulled Into the Modern World :: Long before robots could run or cars could drive themselves, mathematicians contemplated a simple mathematical question. They figured it out, then laid it to rest — with no way of knowing that the object of their mathematical curiosity would feature in machines of the far-off future. The future is now here. As a result of new work by Amir Ali Ahmadi and Anirudha Majumdar of Princeton University,
A Conversation with Thomas Hertog, One of Stephen Hawking's Final Collaborators :: The theoretical physicist talks with Scientific American about the far-reaching implications of his final collaboration with his late friend and mentor —
A faster way to detect Zika in mosquitoes
A Feast of Science :: Dr. Joe Schwarcz's new book is a banquet of easily digested, fascinating information about chemistry, history, science, alternative medicine, critical thinking, and current trends. It entertains as it informs.
A first look at the earliest decisions that shape a human embryo :: For the first time, scientists have shown that a small cluster of cells in the human embryo dictates the fate of other embryonic cells. The discovery of this developmental 'organizer' could advance research into 'any human diseases, and it suggests we have more in common with birds than meets the eye.
A first look at the earliest decisions that shape a human embryo :: For the first time, scientists have shown that a small cluster of cells in the human embryo dictates the fate of other embryonic cells. The discovery of this developmental 'organizer' could advance research into any human diseases, and it suggests we have more in common with birds than meets the eye.
A first look at the earliest decisions that shape a human embryo :: The factors that shape the destiny of a cell, like that of a fully formed person, remain something of a mystery. Why, for example, does one stem cell in a human embryo become a neuron rather than a muscle cell? And why does another decide to build cartilage rather than cardiac tissue?
A genetic algorithm predicts the vertical growth of cities :: The increase of skyscrapers in a city resembles the development of some living systems. Researchers have created an evolutionary genetic algorithm that, on the basis of the historical and economic data of an urban area, can predict what its skyline could look like in the coming years. The method has been applied successfully to the thriving Minato Ward, in Tokyo.
A hidden world of communication, chemical warfare, beneath the soil :: New research shows how some of these harmful microbes have to contend not just with a farmer's chemical attacks, but also with their microscopic neighbors — and themselves turn to chemical warfare to ward off threats.
A hidden world of communication, chemical warfare, beneath the soil :: New research shows how some of these harmful microbes have to contend not just with a farmer's chemical attacks, but also with their microscopic neighbors — and themselves turn to chemical warfare to ward off threats.
A hidden world of communication, chemical warfare, beneath the soil :: The soil supporting a field of crops teems with life. Untold numbers of bacteria and fungi strive for space and food. Most are harmless. Many are vital to creating healthy soil. But farmers worry about a handful of species that cause devastating crop diseases, and they often turn to chemical pesticides to keep those pathogens in check.
A House Republican Rebellion on Two Fronts :: A deepening rupture within the House Republican ranks over immigration policy has claimed another casualty: the farm bill, a far-reaching priority of Speaker Paul Ryan that would impose work requirements on recipients of food stamps. Conservatives in the House Freedom Caucus joined in an unlikely alliance with Republican moderates and the entire Democratic caucus on Friday to sink the legislation
A key switch in biological clocks :: An international team of researchers found that CK1 is the priming kinase that 'switches on' a key control point which plays an important role in regulating our biological clock.
A key switch in biological clocks :: An international team of researchers, led by Professor David Virshup from Duke-NUS Medical School, found that CK1 is the priming kinase that 'switches on' a key control point which plays an important role in regulating our biological clock.
A Location-Sharing Disaster Shows How Exposed You Really Are :: The failures of Securus and LocationSmart to secure location data are the failures of an entire industry.
A longer exciton pathway
A Matter of Taste: Can a Sweet Tooth Be Switched Off in the Brain? :: A study describes the complex brain circuitry that lets us identify, savor (or recoil from) a taste —
A Mugshots.com Indictment, Lost Grenades, and More Security News This Week :: Critical Cisco bugs, lost grenades, and more of the week's top security news.
A necessary evil? What you need to know about animal research :: Every year, millions of animals are used in scientific research across the UK. Statistics suggest that almost four million scientific procedures were carried out on animals in 2016 alone. The majority of these were reported to be on mice (73%), followed by fish (14%), rats (6%) and birds (4%). The remaining proportion was made up of other species including horses and other equines (0.23%), dogs (0
A new analysis system is able to identify pollutants from cosmetics in seawater :: A University of Cordoba study, in partnership with the University of the Balearic Islands, uses carbon-coated titanium dioxide nanotubes to analyze samples affected by parabens from lotions and shampoos.
A new analysis system is able to identify pollutants from cosmetics in seawater :: A University of Cordoba study, in partnership with the University of the Balearic Islands, uses carbon-coated titanium dioxide nanotubes to analyze samples affected by parabens from lotions and shampoos.
A new DNA editing toolkit for the alga Nannochloropsis :: Eric Poliner and a team of MSU scientists in the Farre and Benning labs have released a new genetic engineering toolkit for the alga Nannochloropsis. The alga is of interest for the production of biofuels and other oil-based chemicals.
A new guide for explorers of the submicroscopic world inside us :: The new guidelines will benefit the battle against diseases such as cancer, assist in the development of new drugs and ensure scientific results are accurate and can be reproduced.
A New Look Inside Theranos’ Dysfunctional Corporate Culture :: When a chemist raised concerns about the blood testing machines' high error rates, she was ignored. So she resigned.
A New World’s Extraordinary Orbit Points to Planet Nine :: Astronomers argue that there’s an undiscovered giant planet far beyond the orbit of Neptune. A newly discovered rocky body has added evidence to the circumstantial case for it.
A novel data-driven method to personalize cancer treatment :: Identify and prioritize treatment options based on a patient's profile of genetic alterations is a major challenge in personalized cancer medicine. Data-driven approaches such as PanDrugs can help to this end. This new computational resource has been developed by researchers from the Bioinformatics Unit at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre and is described in a paper published in Genome
A paradigm shift in heart failure treatment? :: A small, preliminary study could trigger a paradigm shift in the treatment of heart failure. The late-breaking research is published today in Circulation and presented at Heart Failure 2018 and the World Congress on Acute Heart Failure, a European Society of Cardiology congress. The study suggests that heart failure may be caused by inappropriate fluid shifts in some patients rather than an excess
A photosynthetic engine for artificial cells :: In the quest to build an artificial cell, there are two approaches: The first, reengineers the genomic software of a living cell. The second, focuses on cellular hardware, building simple, cell-like structures from the ground up that mimic the function of living cells. One of the biggest challenges in this second approach is mimicking the intricate chemical and biological reactions required for ce
A photosynthetic engine for artificial cells :: International team of researchers from Harvard University and Sogang University in Seoul have engineered a cell-like structure that harnesses photosynthesis to perform metabolic reactions, including energy harvesting, carbon fixation and cytoskeleton formation.
A promising target in the quest for a 1-million-year-old Antarctic ice core :: Ice cores offer a window into the history of Earth's climate. Layers of ice reveal past temperatures, and gases trapped in bubbles reveal past atmospheric composition. The oldest continuous ice core so far comes from Dome C in East Antarctica and extends back 800,000 years.
A promising target in the quest for a 1-million-year-old Antarctic ice core :: The oldest ice core so far provides 800,000 years of our planet's climate history. A field survey in Antarctica has pinpointed a location where an entire million years of undisturbed ice might be preserved intact.
A promising target in the quest for a 1-million-year-old Antarctic ice core :: The oldest ice core so far provides 800,000 years of our planet's climate history. A field survey in Antarctica has pinpointed a location where an entire million years of undisturbed ice might be preserved intact.
A rare great ape, a 130-foot-tall tree and an extinct marsupial lion make the Top 10 New Species list for 2018 :: The highest branches of a Brazilian forest. The permanent darkness of a cave in China. The deepest place on Earth.
A seachange needed in fisheries to give dolphins, whales and porpoises a chance :: Dolphins, whales and porpoises (cetaceans) are fascinating animals that continue to capture the imagination of humans as evidenced by the increasing number of whale watchers taking to the seas in search of a glimpse of these majestic creatures. They are amongst the most intelligent animals on our planet and play a critical role in maintaining marine ecosystem health and therefore human health. Yet
A selective class of inhibitors for the CLC-Ka chloride ion channel [Pharmacology] :: CLC proteins are a ubiquitously expressed family of chloride-selective ion channels and transporters. A dearth of pharmacological tools for modulating CLC gating and ion conduction limits investigations aimed at understanding CLC structure/function and physiology. Herein, we describe the design, synthesis, and evaluation of a collection of N-arylated benzimidazole derivatives (BIMs),…
A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus :: A nanoparticle vaccine could help eradicate polio worldwide. The vaccine, which delivers multiple doses in just one injection, could make it easier to immunize children in remote regions of Pakistan and other countries where the disease is still found.
A single-injection vaccine for the polio virus :: A nanoparticle vaccine developed by MIT researchers could help eradicate polio worldwide. The vaccine, which delivers multiple doses in just one injection, could make it easier to immunize children in remote regions of Pakistan and other countries where the disease is still found.
A stem-cell transplant in the womb appears to have saved a baby girl’s life
A stimulating approach to the treatment of diabetes :: Scientists have discovered that electric stimulation of the brain regulated the metabolism of blood sugar (or glucose) and increased insulin sensitivity in a small patient group.
A stimulating therapy for diabetes
A Surprising Reason to Worry About Low Birth Rates :: Discussion about the great American baby bust often seems meant to induce fear. The concern is that with fewer babies, economic growth will plummet, and too-few workers will have to shoulder the burden of an aging population. But if I’m being honest, the latest news about the drop in American births did not raise my blood pressure much. Maybe it’s because I, myself, am kind of “eh” on kids in gen
A switch to control the spin current :: Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have discovered a switch to control the spin current, a mechanism needed for information processing with full spin-based devices.
A system of check and balances in the blood :: Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) give rise to blood and immune cells of the body, and are therefore essential for our survival. The group of Manuela Baccarini at the Max F. Perutz Laboratories, a joint venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, has now shown how intracellular signalling can safeguard this delicate balance between activation and dormancy. Their results
A Timeline of Trump Associates Asking for Dirt on Clinton :: On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that longtime Donald Trump adviser Roger Stone tried to solicit information about Hillary Clinton from WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in September 2016. At the time, the Journal reported, Stone wrote to Randy Credico, a New York radio host who had interviewed Assange, and asked Credico to ask Assange for “any State or HRC e-mail from August 10 to Au
A Tiny Reason for Big Dinosaurs to Gather Together :: Transmission of essential bacteria might have given herbivorous dinosaurs an additional reason to form herds —
A vegetarian diet is not only good for you — it's the most affordable too :: Eating a vegetarian diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and grains is not only good for you, it's also more affordable then other healthy dietary patterns if you're buying online, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26). On average, following a vegetarian diet costs around $2 less per day than the Mediterranean- and th
A Warming Climate May Produce More Drug-Resistant Infections :: Hotter temperatures can lead to increased growth and genetic mutations —
A way to prevent pancreatic cancer from spreading post-surgery? :: New research suggests a strategy for lowering the odds of metastasis following successful pancreatic cancer surgery: The post-operative period, suggests a researcher, 'offers a window during which efforts might be made to keep cortisol levels down and T cells strong so the patient's own immune system can kill the cancer cells that have made their way to other parts of the body but until this point
A World Where School Shootings Feel InevitableParkland Texas Santa FeThe school year at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas—roughly 30 miles outside of Houston—was winding to a close. The seniors would be honored on Saturday during a baccalaureate ceremony, and they were just weeks away from graduation. Then, on Friday morning, a 17-year-old male student allegedly opened fire on campus, killing 10 people, according to Governor Greg Abbott, and wounding several
Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation :: A novel adipokine that favors the development of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation has been identified by an international research team with participation of the DZD. In cases of severe obesity, this adipokine is secreted by the adipocytes of the abdominal fat tissue and released into the bloodstream. The new findings could contribute to the development of alternative approaches for th
Abdominal fat secretes novel adipokine promoting insulin resistance and inflammation :: A novel adipokine that favors the development of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation has been identified by an international research team . In cases of severe obesity, this adipokine is secreted by the adipocytes of the abdominal fat tissue and released into the bloodstream. The new findings could contribute to the development of alternative approaches for the treatment of diseases cause
Aboriginal astronomy can teach us about the link between sky and land |Kirsten Banks :: My favourite Aboriginal constellation is the Great Celestial Emu, the dark clouds of our Milky Way manifesting as a huge emu in the sky Recently, astronomers have been calling for a “dark sky reserve” in Central Australia – minimising artificial light to make it a reclaimed area for astronomical observing. There are already 12 international dark sky reserve sites around the world, but it would be
About 1/4 of people who text about drugs text about meth :: Late night texts provide insights on America’s recreational drug use, documenting good and bad times with meth, cocaine, heroin, pills, marijuana, LSD, and ecstasy. Read More
Accelerometer vs. Gyroscope: What's the Difference? :: Many different sensors exist to identify elements like acceleration and orientation, and the most popular of this are the accelerometer and gyroscope. But each provides a different set of information.
ACP calls for policies that better support women's health :: A new position paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) examines the unique challenges women face within the US health care system and calls for policies to better support them. The paper addresses a wide range of issues, such as support for paid family and medical leave, recommendations on policies to reduce domestic violence, sexual abuse and harassment, and participation in clinical
Acquisition of virulence genes by a carrier strain gave rise to the ongoing epidemics of meningococcal disease in West Africa [Evolution] :: In the African meningitis belt, a region of sub-Saharan Africa comprising 22 countries from Senegal in the west to Ethiopia in the east, large epidemics of serogroup A meningococcal meningitis have occurred periodically. After gradual introduction from 2010 of mass vaccination with a monovalent meningococcal A conjugate vaccine, serogroup A…
ACR urges lawmakers to address rising costs and access barriers in arthritis care :: Rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals convened on Capitol Hill this week to urge legislative action on pressing policy issues affecting rheumatology care during the American College of Rheumatology's Advocacy Leadership Conference, held May 16-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Activation of intestinal tuft cell-expressed Sucnr1 triggers type 2 immunity in the mouse small intestine [Medical Sciences] :: The hallmark features of type 2 mucosal immunity include intestinal tuft and goblet cell expansion initiated by tuft cell activation. How infectious agents that induce type 2 mucosal immunity are detected by tuft cells is unknown. Published microarray analysis suggested that succinate receptor 1 (Sucnr1) is specifically expressed in tuft…
Active Hurricane Season Ahead, NOAA Says :: Will hurricane season in 2018 be as intense as last year's?
Activist groups launch campaign to break up Facebook :: A coalition of activist groups on Monday announced a campaign to break up Facebook, arguing that the huge social network "has too much power over our lives and democracy."
Activists are lobbying the FTC to break up Facebook
Activity simulator could eventually teach robots tasks like making coffee or setting the table :: Recently, computer scientists have been working on teaching machines to do a wider range of tasks around the house. Researchers demonstrate 'VirtualHome,' a system that can simulate detailed household tasks and then have artificial 'agents' execute them, opening up the possibility of one day teaching robots to do such tasks.
Actually, Kissing Is Good :: In one of the loveliest scenes of Book Club , the newest addition to the Diane Keaton oeuvre, our beloved matriarch sits across from her dashing pilot paramour (Andy Garcia) as the two dine with the hilariously CGI-ed Santa Monica sunset behind them. Their banter is sweet, the current between them electric even though the recently widowed Diane had been apprehensive about returning to the world o
Adolescents with hay fever have higher rates of anxiety and depression :: A new article shows allergies can have serious, far-reaching consequences, especially on adolescent sufferers.
Adolescents with hay fever have higher rates of anxiety and depression :: An article published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology shows allergies can have serious, far-reaching consequences, especially on adolescent sufferers.
Adoption of 'healthier' Mediterranean-style diet varies considerably across US states :: New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26) uses geospatial techniques to identify which US states have the greatest adherence to this Mediterranean-style of eating. Western and northeastern coastal areas of the USA including California, New Jersey, New York City, and Massachusetts lead the nation following this healthier eating pat
Advance genetics study identifies virulent strain of TB :: A virulent strain of tuberculosis (TB) has adapted to transmit among young adults in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Advance genetics study identifies virulent strain of TB :: LSTM's Dr Maxine Caws is co-lead investigator on an advanced genetics study published in Nature Genetics(link is external), which has shown that a virulent strain of tuberculosis (TB) has adapted to transmit among young adults in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Advanced biofuels can be produced extremely efficiently, confirms industrial demonstration :: Researchers have developed new technologies that can be used to convert industrial plants to produce fossil-free heat, electricity, fuel, chemicals and materials. The technical potential is enormous — using only Sweden's currently existing power plants, renewable fuels equivalent to 10 percent of the world's aviation fuel could be produced.
Advanced biofuels can be produced extremely efficiently :: A chance to switch to renewable sources for heating, electricity and fuel, while also providing new opportunities for several industries to produce large numbers of renewable products. This is the verdict of researchers from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, who now, after 10 years of energy research into gasification of biomass, see an array of new technological achievements.
Advanced mobile technology to manage underground utilities :: Utility companies from the UK alone create over 1.5 million street holes each year, often causing damage to third-party assets. Damage can be both expensive and dangerous, while also seriously impacting a company's reputation. Outdated and inefficient systems account for a great part of faulty interventions that costs the British economy in the region of 5.5 billion euro annually.
Afraid of lightning? Go to Antarctica – or Egypt :: Each year, lightning kills 24,000 people around the world. These maps show which regions get hit more than others. Read More
African Americans and Latinos are more likely to be at risk for depression than whites :: A new study published in the May 2018 issue of Preventive Medicine shows that African Americans and Latinos are significantly more likely to experience serious depression than Whites, but chronic stress does not seem to explain these differences.
African-Americans and Latinos are more likely to be at risk for depression than whites :: A new study shows that African-Americans and Latinos are significantly more likely to experience serious depression than whites, but chronic stress does not seem to explain these differences.
Afsløring af sensor i immunforsvaret kan bane vej for livslange vacciner :: Forskere fra DTU Bioengineering har påvist en mekanisme, der aktiverer immunforsvaret. Den håber de at kunne udnytte i flere vacciner med livslang immunitet mod f.eks. stivkrampe eller MRSA.
After 40 years in limbo: Styrene is probably carcinogenic :: "Possibly carcinogenic and should be investigated more closely." For forty years, this has been the conclusion of researchers who have been unsure of whether there is an increased risk of cancer associated with styrene. But now an impartial working group has upgraded the warning. Styrene is upgraded from possibly carcinogenic to probably carcinogenic for humans, and the decision is largely based o
After Controversy Over Industry Funding, NIH Halts Enrollment in Moderate Drinking Study :: The agency is investigating how money for the study was raised and whether it is still worth pursuing —
After Meltdown and Spectre, Another Scary Chip Flaw EmergesSpectre Intel MeltdownA new processor vulnerability known as Speculative Store Bypass could expose user data on a huge swath of devices.
After Years of Trying, Virginia Finally Will Expand Medicaid :: Sweeping Republican losses in the state’s legislative elections last year laid the groundwork for a deal with Democrats. Expanding the program is a big step forward for Obamacare.
Against metrics: how measuring performance by numbers backfires :: More and more companies are in the grip of a new phenomenon: "metric fixation." Here's what's wrong with it. Read More
Age-related racial disparities in suicide rates among youth ages 5 to 17 years :: The study shows racial disparities in suicide rates are age-related. Specifically, suicide rates for black children aged 5-12 were roughly two times higher than those of similarly-aged white children. For older children, the trend reverses back to the national average. For youth aged 13-17 years, suicide was roughly 50 percent lower in black children than in white children.
Age-related racial disparity in childhood suicide :: Age-related racial disparity exists in suicide rates among US youths.
Age-related racial disparity in suicide rates among US youth :: Researchers investigated race-related differences in suicide rates in US youth. The researchers analyzed data separately for children ages 5-12 and adolescents ages 13-17. The suicide rate was roughly two times higher for black children compared with white children of the same age group. In contrast, the suicide rate for black adolescents was half that of white adolescents. The findings suggest th
AI can now predict internet comment fights :: A team from Cornell University looks to shut down the ongoing flamewar that has taken over, well, pretty much every public area of the internet. Read More
AI Chatbots Try to Schedule Meetings—Without Enraging Us :: However trivial it may sound, it's a monstrously difficult challenge. Luckily, the employees of X.ai are some of the most dedicated nerds you’ll ever meet.
AI may well be the future but the Maybot gives it a bad name |John Crace :: Either the PM is playing a canny long game on Brexit or self-destruction is her default setting Maybe it was too much time in front of the TV watching the royal wedding. Or maybe it was just too long in the sun. Whatever it was, our politicians appeared to have returned from their weekends even less able to think straight than normal. Even the four pot plants, who can normally be relied upon to b
AI slaves—the questionable desire shaping our idea of technological progress :: From high impact Hollywood dystopic accounts such as the infamous Terminator films to public responses to the story of a burger flipping robot being "fired", the stories we tell ourselves about AI are important. These narratives have an impact on our conception and development of the technology, as well as expressing elements of our unconscious understanding of AI. Recognising the shaping effect o
AI software assists design of new material for solar cells :: Researchers from Osaka University used machine learning to design new polymers for organic photovoltaics (solar cells). After mining data from previous studies, they input the physical properties of polymers, together with the resulting solar cell efficiencies, into a Random Forest model to statistically predict the effectiveness of new materials. This informatics-based screening, combined with tr
AI software assists design of new material for solar cells :: Solar cells will play a key role in shifting to a renewable economy. Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) are a promising class of solar cells, based on a light-absorbing organic molecule combined with a semiconducting polymer.
Air Baltic orders 30 Bombardier C Series jetliners :: Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier announced Monday a firm order for 30 C Series jetliners from Latvian carrier Air Baltic, for US$2.9 billion.
Air pollution associated with acute respiratory distress hospitalization of elderly :: In a new study, researchers found significant associations between seniors' long-term exposure to two types of air pollution and hospitalization for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Air pollution plans to tackle wood burners :: Critics of the government proposals say they put too much responsibility on local councils.
AI's newest target for worker displacement: journalists? :: They're comin' right for us! Read More
Akron Zoo turns to a 3-D printer to create its own bands to microchip its birds :: The task seemed simple enough.
Alan Bean, moon-walking astronaut and artist, dies aged 86 :: The fourth man to walk on the Moon became an accomplished painter, finding inspiration in space.
Alex Jones sued over Sandy Hook conspiracies, calls it attack on 1st Amendment :: It marks the third such defamation against Jones, but it's not clear the plaintiffs will have an easy case ahead of them. Read More
Algae Living inside Salamanders Aren't Happy about the Situation :: The world’s only known vertebrate–microbe symbiosis appears to be good for the salamander, but stressful for the alga. So why do they put up with it? —
Algoritme ville have reduceret prisen for Xtandi markant :: Regneksempel viser, at danske hospitaler kunne opnå en besparelse på 230.000 kr. pr. behandling af prostatakræft ved at bruge den algoritme, som hollandske forskere har foreslået.
Alibaba shows off automated wine store in Hong Kong :: With no shop workers or cash tills and payments made using facial recognition, China's largest e-commerce platform Alibaba created a fully automated wine store at Hong Kong's Vinexpo fair Tuesday.
Alien Asteroids Are Here, Scientists Say. Get Used to Them. :: An asteroid that cohabits an orbit with Jupiter came from outside the solar system.
Aliens Could 'Slingshot' Their Way Off Earth-Like Worlds (Well, Maybe) :: Slingshot your way to space.
ALK-direktør om ny tablet mod birk: Vi har armene oppe :: Medicinalvirksomheden ALK har netop fremlagt »stærke data« fra fase 3 for effekten af en ny tablet mod birkepollen.
All-electric battery-powered ferry to turn sea travel green :: A novel fully electrified car and passenger ferry will help efforts to decarbonise maritime transport. It will also overcome limitations in distances for such boats by targeting medium-range connections.
Along Alaska's Pacific coast, early humans could have migrated to the Americas :: New dating of rocks and reanalysis of animal bones from islands along the shore of southeastern Alaska suggests that a narrow corridor between the Pacific Ocean and the Cordilleran Ice Sheet (CIS) in Alaska may have enabled the migration of humans to the Americas as early as 17,000 years ago.
Aluminum's breakup with fluoroalkenes
Amazon blocks Australia from global sites over tax :: US internet giant Amazon will block Australian shoppers from its international websites to counter new tax laws on online purchases, it announced Thursday.
Amazon forests stabilise each other during drought :: The Amazon rainforest stabilises itself, especially during dry periods, reports a new study by Wageningen University & Research, and Utrecht University in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the University of Goettingen in Germany and the Open University in the Netherlands, today in Nature Climate Change.
Amazon is selling its face-recognition tech to police departmentsAmazon Rekognition
Amazon is selling real-time facial recognition technology to police, outraging civil liberties groupsAmazon Rekognition“People should be free to walk down the street without being watched by the government.” — ACLU and a coalition of civil rights groups Read More
Amazon urged not to sell facial recognition tool to policeAmazon RekognitionThe American Civil Liberties Union and other privacy advocates are asking Amazon to stop marketing a powerful facial recognition tool to police, saying law enforcement agencies could use the technology to "easily build a system to automate the identification and tracking of anyone."
Amazon, Starbucks pledge $25,000 each to campaign for referendum on Seattle head tax :: Amazon and Starbucks are among companies that have promised to cut large checks to a campaign collecting signatures for a referendum on Seattle's head tax.
Amazon’s HQ2 could price lower-income workers out of its chosen city
Amazonian 'lookout' birds help other species live in dangerous neighborhoods :: Usually, birds of a feather flock together — but in the Amazon, some flocks feature dozens of species of all shapes and colors. A new study by San Francisco State University biologists singles out one reason why these unusually diverse flocks exist: lookout species that call in alarm when they spot dangerous predators.
Amazonian 'lookout' birds help other species live in dangerous neighborhoods :: Usually, birds of a feather flock together — but in the Amazon, some flocks feature dozens of species of all shapes and colors. A new study singles out one reason why these unusually diverse flocks exist: lookout species that call in alarm when they spot dangerous predators.
Amazonian 'lookout' birds help other species live in dangerous neighborhoods :: Usually, birds of a feather flock together—but in the Amazon, some flocks feature dozens of species of all shapes and colors. A new study by San Francisco State University biologists singles out one reason why these unusually diverse flocks exist: lookout species that call in alarm when they spot dangerous predators.
Amazon's Alexa recorded and shared a conversation without consent, report says :: An Amazon device powered by the Alexa voice software recorded a couple's private conversation in their home and sent it to someone in their contact list without their knowledge, KIRO television reported.
Amazon's Alexa won't pass on recordings if you don't set up call features :: It was every Amazon Echo owner's nightmare. Alexa, the connected speaker, really, truly, was listening in on your conservations, and behind your back, passed on the recording of a private chit-chat to someone on your Echo contact list.
Amazon's finance ambitions are said to draw attention from Fed :: U.S. banks are keeping a watchful eye on the ambitions of Amazon.com Inc. and other technology giants to break into the world of finance. So is the Federal Reserve.
Ambien Doesn’t Cause Racism :: Taking a page, perhaps, from Jamie Foxx and T-Pain , Roseanne Barr blamed it on the a-a-a-a-Ambien. On Tuesday, the controversial TV star tweeted, regarding the Obama aide Valerie Jarrett, an African American woman, that “muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes had a baby=vj.” (The tweet was soon deleted.) When her show was canceled as a result, Barr attributed the remark to the sedative sleep dr
America Is Fumbling Its Most Important Relationship :: China is an increasing problem for the United States. But the latest reactions and assumptions about China among America’s political-media leadership class hold every prospect of making China-related problems much worse. How can this be? It involves the familiar tension between short-term political shrewdness and longer-term strategic wisdom. Here’s the pattern I see: Back in the 1980s, when Japa
American Cancer Society says people should begin screening for colon, rectal cancer at 45 :: The updated recommendations come in the wake of research that shows an alarming rise of colon and rectal cancer among young adults. Read More
American 'prepping' culture influenced by media and government fears :: New research from SSPSSR finds most people hoarding items such as food and water do so 'just in case', rather than because of deeply-held, irrational beliefs that society is on the verge of an imminent collapse.
American 'prepping' culture influenced by media and government fears :: The act of 'prepping' is not driven by delusional fears of society's imminent collapse, but more a response to fears raised by the media and government over short-term, but possible, shocks to society.
Americans really don’t trust self-driving cars
America's Fastest-Growing Urban Area Has a Water Problem :: As St. George, Utah grows, it will have to cut down on its high water consumption or pay handsomely for it—or both.
Amid Ice Melt, New Shipping Lanes Are Drawn Up off Alaska :: Special protections have also been granted for wildlife and coastal communities potentially threatened by oil spills —
Ammunition with risks and side effects :: Hunting with lead shot is highly restricted or entirely banned in many countries due to the danger of poisoning birds and environment. However, alternative ammunition is not without its own risks, as was discovered in a recent study.
An Ebola Vaccine Gets Its First Real-World Test :: Scientists have known about Ebola since 1976, and the Democratic Republic of Congo has had nine outbreaks since then. But now one shot might beat it.
An eco-friendly cure for a global fish-killing disease :: Parasites are as a rule very picky about who they infect. But there are always exceptions.
An elastic fiber filled with electrodes set to revolutionize smart clothes :: EPFL scientists have found a fast and simple way to make super-elastic, multi-material, high-performance fibers. Their fibers have already been used as sensors on robotic fingers and in clothing. This breakthrough method opens the door to new kinds of smart textiles and medical implants.
An Epic Supreme Court Decision on Employment :: False dichotomy, meretricious piety, and pay-no-attention-to-that-man-behind-the-curtain misdirection are vital arrows in the quiver of any lawyer or judge, no matter of what persuasion. These tricks were on particularly egregious display in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis , a 5-4 decision announced Monday in which the Supreme Court’s conservative majority continued its drive to narrow protection for
An expanding universe and distant stars—tips on how to experience cosmology from your backyard :: For people like me, light years, the expanding universe and the Big Bang are part of daily language.
An ingestible bacterial-electronic system to monitor gastrointestinal health :: Biomolecular monitoring in the gastrointestinal tract could offer rapid, precise disease detection and management but is impeded by access to the remote and complex environment. Here, we present an ingestible micro-bio-electronic device (IMBED) for in situ biomolecular detection based on environmentally resilient biosensor bacteria and miniaturized luminescence readout electronics that wirelessly
An 'interstellar immigrant' asteroid is going 30,000mph in the wrong direction :: This asteroid is feeling itself, clearly. Read More
An unexpected chemosensor pathway for innate fear behavior against predator odor :: Innate behaviors are genetically encoded, but their underlying molecular mechanisms remain largely unknown. University of Tsukuba researchers conducted a large-scale forward genetics screening and detected an unexpected chemosensor pathway. The work establishes the first forward genetics screen to uncover the molecular mechanism of innate fear, a basic emotion and evolutionarily conserved survival
An Unusual Idea for Fixing School Segregation :: Many proposals for addressing school segregation seem pretty small, especially when compared to the scale and severity of the problem. Without the power of a court-ordered desegregation mandate, progress can feel extremely far off, if not altogether impossible. Some even believe—understandably though mistakenly —that no meaningful steps can be taken to integrate schools unless housing segregation
Analyse: Nu svarer Facebook (igen ikke) Europa-Parlamentet :: Facebook-stifter Mark Zuckerberg lovede at svare på ubesvarede spørgsmål fra tirsdagens høring i EU. Det har han nu gjort – men uden rigtigt at svare.
Ancient mound builders carefully timed their occupation of coastal Louisiana site :: A new study of ancient mound builders who lived hundreds of years ago on the Mississippi River Delta near present-day New Orleans offers new insights into how Native peoples selected the landforms that supported their villages and earthen mounds — and why these sites were later abandoned.
Animals Embryonic Organizer Now Discovered in Human Cells :: The finding confirms that a cluster of cells that directs the fate of other cells in the developing embryo is evolutionarily conserved across the animal kingdom.
Annotation tool provides step toward understanding links between disease, mutant RNA :: Researchers at Oregon State University have developed a computer program that represents a key step toward better understanding the connections between mutant genetic material and disease.
Annotation tool provides step toward understanding links between disease, mutant RNA :: Researchers have developed a computer program that represents a key step toward better understanding the connections between mutant genetic material and disease.
Annotation tool provides step toward understanding links between disease, mutant RNA :: Researchers have developed a computer program that represents a key step toward better understanding the connections between mutant genetic material and disease.
Annual Report to the Nation :: Overall cancer death rates continue to decline in men, women, and children in the United States in all major racial and ethnic groups. Overall cancer incidence, or rates of new cancers, decreased in men and were stable in women from 1999 to 2014. In a companion study, researchers reported an increase in incidence of late-stage prostate cancer and that prostate cancer mortality has stabilized after
Anomalous density fluctuations in a strange metal [Physics] :: A central mystery in high-temperature superconductivity is the origin of the so-called strange metal (i.e., the anomalous conductor from which superconductivity emerges at low temperature). Measuring the dynamic charge response of the copper oxides, χ″(q,ω), would directly reveal the collective properties of the strange metal, but it has never been…
Another “missing” component could revolutionize electronics :: A new theory predicts the existence of an electronic device that works like an inverse transistor. It could make circuits, smaller, faster, and less power hungry.
Another arrest shows why no one can hide from the genetic detectives
Another potential mechanism links androgen deprivation therapy to cardiovascular mortality :: The mechanisms by which ADT may lead to an increased risk of sudden death were unclear. Now, a team of researchers from BWH has shed some light on this issue and their findings are published findings in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Another potential mechanism links androgen deprivation therapy to cardiovascular mortality :: The mechanisms by which ADT may lead to an increased risk of sudden death were unclear.
Another Retraction for Discredited Researcher :: Robert Ryan was forced to resign from the University of Dundee in 2016 following an investigation of misconduct.
Answering a medical mystery: Why are vaccines less effective in the developing world? :: It's a question that has challenged scientists and physicians for years: why do vaccines work better in some parts of the world than in others? A new study, led in part by University of Minnesota Medical School researcher Tim Schacker, M.D., contributes to knowledge about why vaccines given in the developing world often are less effective than in the developed world.
'Antarctica is my office' :: Jon Tyler is an Antarctic guide, showing scientists how to survive the extreme environment.
Anthropologist plots new use for motion-capture technology :: Jar Jar Binks and Gollum: Two characters hailing from entirely disparate cinematic universes, yet linked in perpetuity by the same groundbreaking tool that brought them to life in "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace" and the "The Lord of the Rings" film series, respectively.
Antibacterial in your toothpaste may combat severe lung disease :: Researchers have found that when triclosan, a substance that reduces or prevents bacteria from growing, is combined with an antibiotic called tobramycin, it kills the cells that protect cystic fibrosis bacteria, known as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, by up to 99.9 percent.
Antiferromagnetic materials allow for processing at terahertz speeds :: Data hurtle down fiber-optic cables at frequencies of several terahertz. As soon as the data arrive on a PC or television, this speed must be throttled to match the data processing speed of the device components, which currently is in the range of a few hundred gigahertz only. Researchers have now developed a technology that can process the data up to hundred times faster and thus close the gap be
ANU invites citizen scientists to search for exploding stars :: The Australian National University (ANU) invites citizen scientists to join the University's search for exploding stars called supernovae, which help astronomers to measure the Universe.
Appending triphenyltriazine to 1,10-phenanthroline :: The electron-transport material is a dispensable element of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). Recently, Xu-Hui Zhu and co-workers at State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology developed a series of high Tg phenanthroline derivatives, which may provide a promising approach to high-performant and cost-effective organic electron-transport mate
Apple gets into the autonomous-vehicle race … sort of
Apple is giving $50 refunds if you paid to replace your iPhone battery last year :: Apple is refunding $50 to iPhone owners who paid for an out-of-warranty battery replacement for iPhone 6 or newer devices last year.
Apple wants your iPhone to be able to unlock your front door
Apple’s HomePod Speaker Now Supports Stereo Pairing, Multi-Room AudioHomePod AirPlay 2 OS114The smart speaker gets a much-needed update.
Apple’s HomePod Speaker Now Supports Stereo Pairing, Multi-Room AudioHomePod AirPlay 2 OS114The smart speaker gets a much-needed update.
Apple-Samsung iPhone design copying case goes to jury :: Jurors return to a Silicon Valley courtroom Monday to put a price on patented iPhone design features copied by Samsung in a legal case dating back seven years.
Applying machine learning tools to earthquake data offers new insights :: In a new study, researchers show that machine learning algorithms could pick out different types of earthquakes from three years of earthquake recordings at The Geysers in California, a major geothermal energy field. The repeating patterns of earthquakes appear to match the seasonal rise and fall of water-injection flows into the hot rocks below, suggesting a link to the mechanical processes that
Arbejdsgruppe vil standardisere allergitest i Europa :: EAACIs arbejdsgruppe ‘Interest Group Allergy Diagnosis’ mødes på kongressen med ambitionen om at blive enige om en fælles standard for de test, man bruger til at stille en allergidiagnose ud fra blodprøver.
Archaeologists discover a 1,000-year-old mummy in Peru :: Archaeologists have completed a significant excavation in Pachacamac, Peru, where they have discovered an intact mummy in especially good condition. Pachacamac's status as a Pre-Colombian pilgrimage site under the Inca empire. is confirmed by further evidence.
Archaeologists Find 'Holy Grail of Shipwrecks' Carrying Stash Worth Up to $17 Billion :: After 310 years at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, the Spanish San José shipwreck has finally been identified.
Archaeologists Just Discovered the Mangled Remains of a Slaughtered Barbarian Tribe in Denmark :: 2,000 years ago, a ragtag group of Germanic tribesmen was slaughtered in battle. How they were buried has archaeologists turning their heads.
Arctic coastal powers back 'peaceful' dialogue over disputes :: The five nations bordering the Arctic Ocean on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment made in Greenland a decade ago to "peacefully" settle their differences over the resource-rich region threatened by climate change.
Are Avocados Toast? :: What will we eat in 2050? California farmers are placing bets.
Are captive dolphins 'happy'? :: Scientists have tried to measure how dolphins at a French marine park feel about their environment.
Are humans causing cancer in wild animals? :: As humans, we know that some of our activities can cause cancer to develop in our bodies. Smoking, poor diets, pollution, chemicals used as additives in food and personal hygiene products, and even too much sun can contribute to an increased risk of cancer. But, are human activities also causing cancer in wild animals? Researchers from ASU's School of Life Sciences think so and are urgently callin
Are humans causing cancer in wild animals? :: As humans, we know that some of our activities can cause cancer to develop in our bodies. Smoking, poor diets, pollution, chemicals used as additives in food and personal hygiene products, and even too much sun can contribute to an increased risk of cancer. But, are human activities also causing cancer in wild animals? Researchers think so and are urgently calling for research into this topic.
Are pain tolerance levels similar among groups of friends? :: Are your friends very pain tolerant? Then it is likely that you are as well, provided you are a male. A recent study shows that there is a positive correlation between the pain tolerance of individuals and that of their friends.
Are pain tolerance levels similar among groups of friends? :: Are your friends very pain tolerant? Then it is likely that you are as well, provided you are a male. A recent study, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain, along with an Editorial Comment by Dr. Jeffrey Mogil, published by De Gruyter, shows that there is a positive correlation between the pain tolerance of individuals and that of their friends.
Are smartphones causing more teen suicides? :: Increases in depression and suicide appeared among teens in 2012 – the same time smartphone ownership became the norm Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of US teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33% in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23%. Even mo
Are smartphones causing more teen suicides? :: Increases in depression and suicide appeared among teens in 2012 – the same time smartphone ownership became the norm Around 2012, something started going wrong in the lives of teens. In just the five years between 2010 and 2015, the number of US teens who felt useless and joyless – classic symptoms of depression – surged 33% in large national surveys. Teen suicide attempts increased 23%. Even mo
Are the Benefits of Fish Oil Overrated? :: Fish oil supplements are the third most popular nutritional supplement. But just how firm is the evidence to support their use? —
Are We Even Playing the Same Game? :: Playing against a range of opponents opens doors for strategy and problem-solving, but also lessons that loss and failure are not the same thing —
Are We Really Prepared for the Genetic Revolution? :: Genetic data could lead to more personalized, meaningful education, but only if parents, teachers and policymakers understand genetics well enough to correctly use the information —
Are you at risk for lung cancer? :: This question isn't only for people who've smoked a lot. Seven factors, including two new ones, can predict whether you have a high risk of developing lung cancer.
Arne Duncan Is Serious: Americans Should Boycott School :: The former education secretary says it’s time for American families to boycott school to fight for stricter gun laws. Over the weekend, Arne Duncan, who served in the Obama administration, replied approvingly to a radical suggestion from a former colleague. “Maybe it’s time for America’s 50 million school parents to simply pull their kids out of school until we have better gun laws,” tweeted Pete
Artificial cells-in-cells triggered by light act as mini chemical reactors :: Artificial cells that release materials when exposed to light have been embedded in a durable membrane, allowing chemical reactions to be controlled.
Artificial enzyme can activate a gene switch :: Complex reaction cascades can be triggered in artificial molecular systems: Swiss scientists have constructed an enzyme than can penetrate a mammalian cell and accelerate the release of a hormone. This then activates a gene switch that triggers the creation of a fluorescent protein. The findings were reported by researchers from the NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering, led by the University of Base
Artificial selection reveals sex differences in the genetic basis of sexual attractiveness [Evolution] :: Mutual mate choice occurs when males and females base mating decisions on shared traits. Despite increased awareness, the extent to which mutual choice drives phenotypic change remains poorly understood. When preferences in both sexes target the same traits, it is unclear how evolution will proceed and whether responses to sexual…
As CO2 increases, rice loses B vitamins and other nutrients :: Field experiments add vitamins to list of nutrients at risk from a changing atmosphere.
As CO2 Levels Rise, Rice Becomes Less Nutritious :: New findings raise public health concerns in poorer nations where rice is a major dietary staple —
As EU privacy law looms, debate swirls on cybersecurity impact :: Days ahead of the implementation of a sweeping European privacy law, debate is swirling on whether the measure will have negative consequences for cybersecurity.
As Google Feeds Cats, Owl Lovers Cry Foul :: In a Silicon Valley park, burrowing owls are dying and disappearing. Public records and a bit of snooping uncovered a path that led to Google and its feline-loving employees.
As more solar and wind come onto the grid, prices go down but new questions come up :: Wind and solar energy are growing rapidly in the U.S. As these energy sources become a bigger part of the electricity mix, their growth raises new questions: How do solar and wind influence energy prices? And since power plants last for decades, what should policymakers and investors think about to ensure that investments in power infrastructure pay off in the future?
As The Planet Warms, We'll Be Having Rice With A Side Of CO2 :: Scientists found some rice varieties are better than others at resisting the increased levels of carbon dioxide expected to come with global warming. The trick might be getting people to switch. (Image credit: Maximilian Stock, Ltd./Getty Images/Passage)
Assessment of biomarkers of subconcussive head trauma :: Researchers evaluated the usefulness of biomarker testing in determining the potential extent of brain trauma suffered from repetitive subconcussive head impacts sustained over the course of a college football season.
Asteroid from another star system found orbiting wrong way near Jupiter :: For the first time, a permanent member of our solar system has been found to have originated elsewhere A permanent visitor from interstellar space has been found in our solar system, astronomers studying an asteroid orbiting our sun have revealed. While collisions with Earth by comets and asteroids from within our solar system are thought to have brought organic material and water necessary for l
Asteroid Impact That Wiped Out The Dinosaurs Also Caused Abrupt Global Warming :: The crash of the space rock that slammed into the Yucatan Peninsula also warmed up the Earth's atmosphere for 100,000 years. And scientists say it's a cautionary tale for people living today. (Image credit: SPL/Science Source)
Asteroid, Meteor, Meteorite and Comet: What's the Difference? :: The terms asteroid, meteor, meteorite and even comet are often used interchangeably…but what is the difference? —
Asthma management: Allocating duties :: Some examples of the persistence of incompletely resolved issues in asthma management are: 1) misdiagnosis — with the related complex consequences –, especially in children population and, 2) poor control of the disease. Also related factors as suboptimal medical management , poor education and health literacy of patients, poor adherence and elevated costs for patients and healthcare systems are
Astronaut Alan Bean, fourth person to walk on the moon, dies aged 86 :: Nasa and family announce death on Saturday Bean was lunar module pilot on Apollo 12 mission The astronaut Alan Bean, who in 1969 became the fourth person to walk on the moon, has died. He was 86. Related: Nasa's Golden Record may baffle alien life, say researchers Continue reading…
Astronaut and moonwalker Alan Bean dies at 86 :: Former Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean, who was the fourth man to walk on the moon and later turned to painting to chronicle the moon landings on canvas, has died. He was 86.
Astronomers observe unprecedented detail in pulsar 6,500 light-years from Earth :: A team of astronomers has performed one of the highest resolution observations in astronomical history by observing two intense regions of radiation, 20 kilometres apart, around a star 6500 light-years away.
Astronomers observe unprecedented detail in pulsar 6,500 light-years from Earth :: A team of astronomers has performed one of the highest resolution observations in astronomical history by observing two intense regions of radiation, 20 kilometers apart, around a star 6,500 light-years away. The observation is equivalent to using a telescope on Earth to see a flea on the surface of Pluto.
Astronomers scrutinized last year’s eclipse. Here’s what they’ve learned :: Astronomers observed the 2017 total solar eclipse from the ground and the air, and found some never-before-seen features of the sun’s atmosphere.
Astronomers spot a distant and lonely neutron star :: Astronomers have discovered a special kind of neutron star for the first time outside of the Milky Way galaxy, using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.
Astronomers Spot Potential "Interstellar" Asteroid Orbiting Backward around the Sun :: The three-kilometer-wide object is near Jupiter; future spacecraft could visit if its status is confirmed —
Asylum in Canada: ‘There’s a Perception That Canada Is Being Invaded’ :: It may seem paradoxical. Last year, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared to issue an open invitation to refugees with a tweet declaring, “to those fleeing persecution, terror & war … #WelcomeToCanada.” This year, his government is working hard to deter thousands of people who are walking over the U.S. border to seek asylum in Canada. Canada has begun granting refugee status to fewer
Atheists Are Sometimes More Religious Than Christians :: Americans are deeply religious people—and atheists are no exception. Western Europeans are deeply secular people—and Christians are no exception. These twin statements are generalizations, but they capture the essence of a fascinating finding in a new study about Christian identity in Western Europe. By surveying almost 25,000 people in 15 countries in the region, and comparing the results with d
Atomic-level study reveals why rare disorder causes sudden paralysis :: A rare genetic disorder in which people are suddenly overcome with profound weakness or temporary paralysis is caused by a hole in a membrane protein that allows sodium ions to leak across cell membranes. The results of a new study reveal the mechanisms of periodic paralysis at the atomic level and suggest designs for drugs that may prevent this ion leak and provide relief to these patients
Atomic-level study reveals why rare disorder causes sudden paralysis :: A rare genetic disorder in which people are suddenly overcome with profound weakness or temporary paralysis is caused by a hole in a membrane protein that allows sodium ions to leak across cell membranes. The results of a new study reveal the mechanisms of periodic paralysis at the atomic level and suggest designs for drugs that may prevent this ion leak and provide relief to these patients.
Atomic-scale manufacturing now a reality :: Scientists at the University of Alberta have applied a machine learning technique using artificial intelligence to perfect and automate atomic-scale manufacturing, something which has never been done before. The vastly greener, faster, smaller technology enabled by this development greatly reduces impact on the climate while still satisfying the insatiable demands of the information age.
Atomic-scale manufacturing now a reality :: Scientists at the University of Alberta have applied a machine learning technique using artificial intelligence to perfect and automate atomic-scale manufacturing, something which has never been done before. The vastly greener, faster, smaller technology enabled by this development greatly reduces impact on the climate while still satisfying the insatiable demands of the information age.
Atomic-scale manufacturing now a reality :: Scientists have applied a machine learning technique using artificial intelligence to perfect and automate atomic-scale manufacturing, something which has never been done before. The vastly greener, faster, smaller technology enabled by this development greatly reduces impact on the climate while still satisfying the insatiable demands of the information age.
Augmented reality could rule the classrooms of the future :: Today’s children and youth are very tech savvy and easily use tablets, laptops, and smartphones to access the Internet, play games and consume media. AR can put that on fast-forward. Read More
Auspicious? Meghan and Harry to Marry on Date of Royal Beheading :: The British monarchy has become a lot less bloody.
Autism is not linked to eating fish in pregnacy :: A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or autistic traits in their children.Scientists at the University of Bristol looked at the assumption that mercury exposure during pregnancy is a major cause of autism using evidence from nearly 4,500 women who took part in the Children of the '90s study.
Autism is not linked to eating fish in pregnacy :: A major study examining the fish-eating habits of pregnant women has found that they are not linked to autism or autistic traits in their children. Scientists looked at the assumption that mercury exposure during pregnancy is a major cause of autism using evidence from nearly 4,500 women who took part in the Children of the '90s study.
Automakers Are Making Car Ownership Optional :: Monthly car subscriptions through startups like Carma Car, Fair, and Flexdrive offer all the utility of ownership with none of the hassle.
Autonomous glider can fly like an albatross, cruise like a sailboat :: Engineers have designed a robotic glider that can skim along the water's surface, riding the wind like an albatross while also surfing the waves like a sailboat.
AVATS surgery shown to be option for patients deemed 'inoperable' :: A new study demonstrates that awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (AVATS) — a minimally invasive procedure that is done under local anesthesia and sedation — is a safe and effective alternative for patients with poor lung function and lung cancer who would normally be precluded from having surgery due to its risks. The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society Internationa
Avoiding obesity and maintaining stable weight both important in preventing several obesity-related cancers in women :: Avoiding obesity as well as maintaining a stable weight in middle adulthood could help prevent certain cancers in women, according to new research presented at this year's European Conference on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26).
Avoiding the car for travel could significantly lower risk of illness and death :: People who are more active when commuting to work by walking or cycling could be cutting their relative risk of developing ischaemic heart disease or stroke by 11 percent and their relative risk of dying from these diseases by 30 percent, suggests a study published in the journal Heart.
Avoiding the car for travel could significantly lower risk of illness and death :: People who are more active when commuting to work by walking or cycling could be cutting their relative risk of developing ischaemic heart disease or stroke by 11 percent and their relative risk of dying from these diseases by 30 percent, suggests a new study.
B612 plans asteroid hunt with fleet of small satellites
Babies should mix with other children to lower leukaemia risk :: Cancer researcher Mel Greaves has suggested that a lack of exposure to microbes in a baby’s first year can make children more likely to get a form of leukaemia
Baby lemur born following rare C-section :: Because they're endangered, all baby lemurs are special. But some, like Ranomasina, are extraordinary.
Baby panda born in Malaysia zoo makes public debut :: A baby panda born in a Malaysian zoo five months ago made her public debut Saturday.
Bacteria and viruses ejected from the ocean :: Certain types of bacteria and viruses are readily ejected into the atmosphere when waves break; others less so, researchers reported. A team of chemists, oceanographers, microbiologists, geneticists, and pediatric medicine specialists are attempting to understand how far potentially infectious bacteria and viruses can travel and if those that pose the greatest risks to public health are among thos
Bacteria teach us how to make green fuel from carbon dioxide :: We’ve found bacteria that turn carbon dioxide into hydrocarbons useful for fuel and plastic, and now we’ve mimicked their enzymes to do it even better
Bad Vibes? Heavy Marijuana Users Hold On to Negative Feelings :: Many people tend to look back on the past with "rose-colored glasses," remembering the good times and the good feelings… while forgetting the bad.
Ban e-cig flavors and misleading adverts to protect youth, says global respiratory group :: In a statement published in the European Respiratory Journal, a coalition of respiratory doctors and scientists from six continents have warned of the dangers posed to children and adolescents by electronic cigarettes. They are calling for an immediate ban on flavorings and on marketing e-cigarettes as lower risk alternatives to children and adolescents.
Banebrydende ny form for vaccination mod katteallergi på vej :: Medicinalfirmaet Regeneron Pharmaceuticals har en helt ny form for vaccine i pipelinen, der rummer de antistoffer kroppen har brug for til at kunne takle allergenet. Forskere kalder princippet for ‘passiv vaccination’, og vaccinen er den første af sin art.
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Basin growth strata and its structural control in the region of Zhangjiakou, North Hebei, China :: The tectonic setting and deforming kinematics of Yanshan tectonic belt are still matters of controversy. Recognizing syn-tectonic sedimentation and clarifying its relationship with structures are the key points to further reveal timing and kinematics of tectonic deformation in Yanshan belt. Now researchers in CUGB have identified five types of growth strata developed in growth structures, and sugg
Batteri og superkondensatorer skal erstatte udtjente søkabler :: En batteribank på 200 MWh kombineret med superkondensatorer skal gøre Gotland uafhængig af 30 år gamle kabler, lyder en af flere nye planer for den svenske ø.
Batteries Still Suck, But Researchers Are Working on It :: Technologists have devised a variety of ways in which lithium batteries can be tweaked to improve battery density, and maybe more importantly, battery safety.
Battling bubbles: How plants protect themselves from killer fungus :: In the battle between plants and pathogens, molecules called small RNAs are coveted weapons used by both invaders and defenders. Researchers report how plants package and deliver the sRNAs they use to fight back against plant pathogens. The study focused on Botrytis cinerea, a fungus that causes a grey mold disease in strawberries, tomatoes, and almost all fruits, vegetables, and many flowers.
Bayer says wins conditional US approval for Monsanto takeover :: German chemicals firm Bayer said on Tuesday it had won conditional approval from the US Justice Department for its proposed $62.5 billion takeover of US seeds and pesticide maker Monsanto.
Bayer selling $9B in ag business ahead of Monsanto merger :: German pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG has agreed to the U.S. government's demand that it sell about $9 billion in agriculture businesses as condition for acquiring Monsanto Co., a U.S. seed and weed-killer maker.
Bear researcher in 'dream job' attacked by grizzly :: A government wildlife worker who recently landed her dream job researching grizzly bears in a Montana mountain range is recovering from a bear attack that left her with a fractured skull and other serious injuries.
Behavioral health workforce faces critical challenges in meeting population needs :: The US mental health system faces considerable challenges in delivering behavioral healthcare to populations in need.
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Being a Couch Potato May Change Your Personality :: The largest study of its kind suggests long-term physical inactivity and character traits may be linked —
Being a Couch Potato May Change Your Personality :: The largest study of its kind suggests long-term physical inactivity and character traits may be linked —
Being excluded from EU Galileo satellite system creates 'irreparable security risk' for UK, say ministers – Politics live :: Rolling coverage of the day’s political developments as they happen Afternoon summary 4.17pm BST 4.05pm BST Ipsos MORI has released some polling today. Half think #Brexit is working out as expected while 4 in 10 think it is worse; confidence in the PM to get a good Brexit deal remains low: new @standardnews poll https://t.co/YVQ3CZKzb8 pic.twitter.com/lywF2w0cj2 Despite a torrid time on Brexit, M
Bell Labs' Gadget Communicates Human Emotions Through Touch :: Thanks to some innovations at Bell Labs, you’ll soon be able to express your heart through your sleeve.
Bendy Laser Beams Can Examine Human Tissue Like Never Before :: Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy could lead to less intrusive and more effective diagnosis for patients —
Bendy laser beams can examine human tissue like never before :: Light-sheet fluorescence microscopy is an exciting new imaging method that harnesses thin sheets of light to make images of large biological samples such as fly and fish embryos, mice and even pieces of human tissue. And its use could lead to less intrusive and more effective diagnosis for patients.
Berlin agrees to compensate power firms for nuclear exit :: The German government approved a draft law Wednesday that paves the way for energy giants RWE and Vattenfall to receive hundreds of millions of euros in compensation for the country's decision to phase out nuclear power.
Besides lava and ash, Hawaii volcano is pumping out 'vog' :: Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has had it all over the past three weeks: molten rock shooting toward the sky, lava oozing from the ground and ash clouds rising miles into the air.
Best known for aliens and Elvis, this remote town is now at the vanguard of a global revolution :: Nexus Media News How folks in rural Australia are pushing back against climate change. One small town in Australia is making a major leap into the clean energy future.
Best Weekend Tech Deals: Apple Watch, Neck Massagers, Monitors :: Computer monitors, TVs, laptops, desktops, and even the Apple Watch are all on sale this weekend.
Beta Test: Notifications :: Hi Eyewirers! We’re excited to invite you to beta test a big new feature: Notifications! The MVP (minimum viable product) consists of five notification types: one for each category of competitions (HH, versus, marathon) and two for custom text-based notifications, one with image and one without. We’ll also be testing individual notifications and notifications to different classes of players. Futu
Better online tools give you more ways to check ‘fake news’ :: Researchers have launched upgrades to two tools that counter the spread of misinformation online. The researchers have made improvements to Hoaxy and Botometer and a third tool—an educational game that aims to make people smarter news consumers—also launches alongside the upgrades. “You can now easily detect when information is spreading virally, and who is responsible for its spread.” “The major
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Better together: How ecosystem services and adaptive decision-making can improve land management :: An ecosystem services approach combined with adaptive decision-making can aid land and resource managers in administering their regions for the benefit of communities and stakeholders, according to a recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey and Resources for the Future.
Better together: How ecosystem services and adaptive decision-making can improve land management :: An ecosystem services approach combined with adaptive decision-making can aid land and resource managers in administering their regions for the benefit of communities and stakeholders, according to a recent report by the U.S. Geological Survey and Resources for the Future.
Better together: How ecosystem services and adaptive decision-making can improve land management :: An ecosystem services approach combined with adaptive decision-making can aid land and resource managers in administering their regions for the benefit of communities and stakeholders, according to a recent report by the US Geological Survey and Resources for the Future.
Better together: How ecosystem services and adaptive decision-making can improve land management :: An ecosystem services approach combined with adaptive decision-making can aid land and resource managers in administering their regions for the benefit of communities and stakeholders, according to a recent report by the US Geological Survey and Resources for the Future.
Better, faster, stronger: Building batteries that don't go boom :: Understanding how lithium reacts to pressure developed from charging and discharging a battery could mean safer, better batteries.
Beyond fossil fuel-driven nitrogen transformations :: Nitrogen is fundamental to all of life and many industrial processes. The interchange of nitrogen oxidation states in the industrial production of ammonia, nitric acid, and other commodity chemicals is largely powered by fossil fuels. A key goal of contemporary research in the field of nitrogen chemistry is to minimize the use of fossil fuels by developing more efficient heterogeneous, homogeneou
Beyond the limits of conventional electronics: stable organic molecular nanowires :: Scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology created the first thermally stable organic molecular nanowire devices using a single 4.5-nm-long molecule placed inside electroless gold-plated nanogap electrodes.
Beyond the limits of conventional electronics: stable organic molecular nanowires :: Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology created the first thermally stable organic molecular nanowire devices using a single 4.5-nm-long molecule placed inside electroless gold-plated nanogap electrodes.
Beyond the limits of conventional electronics: Stable organic molecular nanowires :: Scientists have created the first thermally stable organic molecular nanowire devices using a single 4.5-nm-long molecule placed inside electroless gold-plated nanogap electrodes.
Bid to beat obesity focuses on fat that keeps us warm :: A new technique to study fat stores in the body could aid efforts to find treatments to tackle obesity, research from the University of Edinburgh suggests. The approach focuses on energy-burning tissues found deep inside the body — called brown fat — that help to keep us warm when temperatures drop.
Bid to beat obesity focuses on fat that keeps us warm :: A new technique to study fat stores in the body could aid efforts to find treatments to tackle obesity, research suggests. The approach focuses on energy-burning tissues found deep inside the body — called brown fat — that help to keep us warm when temperatures drop.
Big Art For Our Biggest Conservation Problems :: An ambitious new project is under way to pepper the migratory routes of endangered monarch butterflies with eye-catching murals —
Big Data: »Big Data er et værktøj – ikke et mål i sig selv« :: Start i det små med konkrete eksempler, der understøtter virksomhedens forretning. Sådan lyder rådet fra Teknologisk Institut til virksomheder med Big Data-ambitioner.
Big data-analyse skal forudsige populære koncerter på Smukfest :: Et samarbejde mellem Smukfest og IBM vil sammensætte alt fra lokationsdata til Spotify-aktivitet for at gøre festivalen klogere på gæsternes adfærd.
Big Tech's Fight for Net Neutrality Moves Behind the Scenes :: Google, Facebook, and others didn't join a "Red Alert" day earlier this month, but they are backing a lawsuit to restore net neutrality rules.
Bile acids and liver cancer
Bill Nye is a scientist, because you’re not your college major :: Nye has spent almost his whole career teaching kids, but he's hated by right-wing ideologues for spreading the word of science. Read More
Bilsælgere skræmmer kunder væk fra elbiler :: En undersøgelse viser, at bilsælgere i de nordiske lande bevidst styrer kunder væk fra elbiler. Det er politikerne og industriens skyld, siger forsker.
Biochemically altered myelin triggers autoimmune demyelination [Immunology and Inflammation] :: Although immune attack against central nervous system (CNS) myelin is a central feature of multiple sclerosis (MS), its root cause is unresolved. In this report, we provide direct evidence that subtle biochemical modifications to brain myelin elicit pathological immune responses with radiological and histological properties similar to MS lesions. A…
Biologist advocates ecological approach to improving human health :: Chronic diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders and obesity may ultimately vanquish the efforts of medical intervention unless people change their diet, a biologist argues in a paper published this week.
Biophysicist works toward bio-inspired solar cell :: Even the best human-engineered solar cell is essentially a clunky dial-up modem compared to the sleek high-speed efficiency of the humble leaf. After all, plants have had about a billion years to perfect the process of photosynthesis, which uses energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (used by the plant as fuel) and oxygen (used by all of us).
Bioposer passer ikke ind i det danske affaldssystem :: Selv om alle landets kommuner fra 2023 skal indsamle madaffald fra husholdningerne, vil der kun få steder være grund til at bruge bionedbrydelige poser.
Biosensor technologies to offer more effective approaches to disease treatment :: Every cell in our bodies is shaped by its outer coating, or biomembrane, which wraps the cell in a supportive and protective blanket, allowing the cell to carry out its normal function while also defending it against attack. New technology has opened up an area of research that makes it possible to study how the biomembrane functions, including how it responds when a disease molecule attacks, pavi
Biotin supplements caused misleading test results, almost led to unnecessary procedure :: A new case report describes how a patient's use of a common over-the-counter biotin supplement caused clinically misleading test results and almost resulted in an unnecessary, invasive medical procedure.
Biotin supplements caused misleading test results, almost led to unnecessary procedure :: A new case report led by Maya Styner, M.D., of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine describes how a patient's use of a common over-the-counter biotin supplement caused clinically misleading test results and almost resulted in an unnecessary, invasive medical procedure.
Bird and turtle genomes offer clues to ancient lizardy creature :: Scientists have reconstructed the likely genome structure of a common ancestor of birds, turtles, and dinosaurs. The research, published in Nature Communications , suggests the chromosomal structure, known as a karyotype, in early dinosaurs is similar to that of most present-day birds. Working backward from the living relatives of dinosaurs can shed light on traits the fossil record can’t illumin
Birds at the head of a flock are the more efficient, tactical fliers :: Detailed tracking of a flock of juvenile storks — birds known for lengthy migrations sustained by thermal winds — reveals very different flight tactics among those leading the group and those following; notably, leaders were more efficient at harnessing thermal winds, and they also flapped less.
Birds from different species recognize each other and cooperate :: Cooperation among different species of birds is common. Some birds build their nests near those of larger, more aggressive species to deter predators, and flocks of mixed species forage for food and defend territories together in alliances that can last for years. In most cases, though, these partnerships are not between specific individuals of the other species—any bird from the other species wil
Birds from different species recognize each other and cooperate :: Scientists from the University of Chicago and University of Nebraska show how two different species of Australian fairy-wrens not only recognize individual birds from other species, but also form long-term partnerships that help them forage and defend their shared space as a group.
Birds from different species recognize each other and cooperate :: Scientists show how two different species of Australian fairy-wrens not only recognize individual birds from other species, but also form long-term partnerships that help them forage and defend their shared space as a group.
Birds had to relearn flight after meteor wiped out dinosaurs :: Fossil records suggest only flightless birds survived when T rex was wiped off the Earth Birds had to rediscover flight after the meteor strike that killed off the dinosaurs, scientists say. The cataclysm 66m years ago not only wiped out Tyrannosaurus rex and ground-dwelling dinosaur species, but also flying birds, a detailed survey of the fossil record suggests. Continue reading…
Birds play the waiting game in tough environmental conditions :: Every animal's ultimate goal in life is to generate offspring to pass on its genetic material to the next generation. But sometimes, resources are scarce and the task of reproduction is too difficult or risky. If resources are limited and tough to find, reproductive efforts may fail anyway. In these situations, it may be in an animal's best interests to not defend a territory or to breed at all, b
Birds play the waiting game in tough environmental conditions :: If resources are limited and tough to find, reproductive efforts may fail. In these situations, it may be in an animal's best interests to not defend a territory or to breed at all, but rather focus its efforts on surviving to the next breeding season. A new study from The Auk: Ornithological Advances presents some of the best evidence on how changes in environmental conditions, specifically droug
Birds play the waiting game in tough environmental conditions :: If resources are limited and tough to find, reproductive efforts may fail. In these situations, it may be in an animal's best interests to not defend a territory or to breed at all, but rather focus its efforts on surviving to the next breeding season. A new study presents some of the best evidence on how changes in environmental conditions, specifically droughts, impact the social and reproductiv
Black Americans face education, income barriers to healthy behaviors, study finds :: A new study reports educational opportunities and higher incomes may be key to closing the health gap between most black and white Americans. Researchers say socioeconomic factors, mainly wealth and education, influenced the differences in health behaviors between the groups more than other variables.
Black children commit suicide at twice the rate of white kids :: The suicide rates for young black kids are higher than those of their white counterparts, a pattern that flips in older kids, researchers find.
Black holes from an exacomputer :: Even after the direct measurement of their gravitational waves, there are still mysteries surrounding black holes. What happens when two black holes merge, or when stars collide with a black hole? This has now been simulated by researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) using a novel numerical method. The simulation code "ExaHyPE" is design
Black holes from an exacomputer :: What happens when two black holes merge, or when stars collide with a black hole? This has now been simulated by researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies using a novel numerical method. The simulation code 'ExaHyPE' is designed in such a way that it will be able to calculate gravitational waves on the future generation of 'exascale' supercompute
Black kids commit suicide at twice the rate of white children :: The suicide rates for young black kids are higher than those of their white counterparts, a pattern that flips in older kids, researchers find.
Black male teachers face unrealistic expectations :: A new book centers on interviews with black male teachers, which the author, Ed Brockenbrough, says often felt like therapy sessions for his subjects. During the long and often emotional interviews, teacher after teacher would tell Brockenbrough that it was the first time anyone had asked them what it felt like to be a black male teacher working in a predominantly black urban school district in t
Blackcurrant dye could make hair coloring safer, more sustainable :: Whether they're trying to hide some gray or embrace a new or quirky color, people adore hair dyes. But some of these dyes may be harmful to humans and the environment. Now in a study appearing in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that they have developed a natural, non-toxic hair dye derived from blackcurrant skins that is as durable as conventional dyes and capabl
Bladder cancer model could pave the way for better drug efficacy studies :: In the journal Cancer Research, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers report they have developed a model of luminal bladder cancer, one of the two subtypes of advanced bladder cancer. The researchers said this model may help them to determine which patients may respond to checkpoint inhibitors.
Blame the mother's gene: Discovery for a blinding canine eye disease :: A new gene for canine congenital eye disease has been identified by a collaborative research led by Professor Hannes Lohi's research group in the University of Helsinki. Defective RBP4 leads to vitamin A deficiency and abnormal eye development during pregnancy. The study defines a novel recessive mode of maternal inheritance, which may underlie other types of birth defects.
Blame the mother's gene: Discovery for a blinding canine eye disease :: A new gene for canine congenital eye disease has been identified by a collaborative research led by Professor Hannes Lohi's research group in the University of Helsinki. Defective RBP4 leads to vitamin A deficiency and abnormal eye development during pregnancy. The study defines a novel recessive mode of maternal inheritance, which may underlie other types of birth defects.
Blockchain skal hjælpe virksomheder med at finde partnere :: Amerikanske forskere foreslår at etablere et blockchain-baseret netværk, som kan hjælpe små og mellemstore fremstillingsvirksomheder med at dele dokumentation og data med kunderne.
Blood from umbilical cord may help fix your brain after a stroke :: Ten people have received infusions of umbilical cord blood days after having a stroke, and they seem to have recovered better than would normally be expected
Blood type affects severity of diarrhea caused by E. coli :: A new study shows that a kind of E. coli most associated with 'travelers' diarrhea' and children in underdeveloped areas of the world causes more severe disease in people with blood type A. The bacteria release a protein that latches onto intestinal cells in people with blood type A, but not blood type O or B, according to a new study.
Blue dye tablet helps identify polyps during colonoscopy :: Ingestion of a blue dye tablet during bowel prep for colonoscopy could be a significant advance in the early detection of colorectal cancer (CRC). When used in conjunction with colonoscopy, the blue dye increased adenoma detection rate (ADR) by nearly 9 percent, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2018.
Blueprint to beat cancer launched today by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) :: Overweight and obesity increase cancer risk. A new report published today by World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), and presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, shows that overweight or obesity is a cause of at least 12 cancers, five more than WCRF findings a decade ago.
BMW expands UK car recall again :: German car manufacturer BMW on Friday expanded a British safety recall for another 88,000 vehicles because of a fire risk.
Body knows best: A natural healing mechanism for inflammatory bowel disease :: The findings suggest that boosting signals in certain cells and not in others might even help treat colon cancer.
Boeing’s folding wings are cleared for takeoff
Boeing's new 777x planes have wings so wide they need to fold just to fit at the gate :: Technology Aviation can be such a drag. When airborne, the forthcoming Boeing 777x aircraft will have a majestic wingspan of 235 feet. So they'll need to fold to fit at the gate.
Bold lizards of all sizes have higher mating success :: Boldness correlates with the mating success, but not body size or sex, of yellow-spotted monitor lizards roaming the remote Oombulgurri floodplains of tropical Western Australia, ecologists report in the Ecological Society of America's open access journal Ecosphere. But boldness has a cost: bold individuals expose themselves to much higher risk of being eaten by predators during the dangerous wet
Bold lizards of all sizes have higher mating success :: Boldness correlates with the mating success, but not body size or sex, of yellow-spotted monitor lizards roaming the remote Oombulgurri floodplains of tropical Western Australia, ecologists report in the Ecological Society of America's journal Ecosphere. Bold individuals expose themselves to much higher risk of being eaten by predators during the dangerous wet season. The researchers demonstrated
Bold lizards of all sizes have higher mating success :: Boldness correlates with the mating success, but not body size or sex, of yellow-spotted monitor lizards roaming the remote Oombulgurri floodplains of tropical Western Australia, ecologists report. Bold individuals expose themselves to much higher risk of being eaten by predators during the dangerous wet season. The researchers demonstrated quantifiable behavioral syndromes in the large lizards, w
Bonnie and Clyde's getaway car has hidden lessons for cops in the self-driving vehicle era :: Cars The outlaw duo died May 23, 1934. Their stolen Ford V8 could be relevant once more. Bonnie and Clyde’s “death car”—a 1934 Ford Fordor Deluxe with a V8 engine stolen from a Topeka, Kansas driveway—symbolizes the golden age of cars, and of crime.
Bonobo females found to protect and support a female giving birth :: A team of researchers from the University of Pisa and CNRS/Université Claude Bernard Lyon has observed captive female bonobos helping one of their own give birth. In their paper published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior, Elisa Demuru, Pier Francesco Ferrari and Elisabetta Palagi describe what they witnessed, referring to it as a type of midwifery.
Boost Your Nintendo Switch Experience With These Accessories :: A rich ecosystem of Switch add-ons makes Nintendo’s compact console even more fun.
Boron nitride nanotubes enhanced for next-gen composites :: Researchers discover a way to 'decorate' electrically insulating boron nitride nanotubes with functional groups. That makes them complementary building blocks to conductive carbon nanotubes for future composite and polymer materials.
Boys continue to lag behind in reading :: When boys start school, they recognize fewer letters and their corresponding sounds than girls do. The difference is just as great at the end of the school year.
Boys who become overweight during puberty at greater risk of heart failure as adults :: Boys who become overweight during puberty are more likely to be diagnosed with heart failure when they grow up than their slimmer counterparts, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26).
Brain cancer vaccine could extend lives of patients by years :: Trial on people with form of disease that killed Tessa Jowell ‘remarkably promising’ A vaccine could add years to the lives of people with the aggressive form of brain cancer that killed the former Labour cabinet minister Tessa Jowell , trials suggest. The treatment for people with glioblastoma works by using the immune cells of patients to target their tumour. Early findings from an 11-year stud
Brain implant for OCD surprisingly helps alleviate diabetes too :: A person who has a brain implant for OCD has had an unexpected side-effect: better blood sugar control. The finding reveals the brain has a role in diabetes
Brain scientists identify 'cross talk' between neurons that control touch in mice :: Scientists report they have uncovered a previously overlooked connection between neurons in two distinct areas of the mammalian brain. The neurons, they say, control the sense of touch, and their experiments in mice offer insights into mapping brain circuitry that is responsible for normal and abnormal perception and movements linked to touch.
Brain stimulation may reduce food cravings as obesity treatment :: Stimulating the brain to alter its intrinsic reward system shows promise in the treatment of obesity, according to results presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018. The technique has yielded positive results after just a single treatment session, revealing its potential to become a safer alternative to treat obesity, avoiding invasive surgery and dru
Brain stimulation may reduce food cravings as obesity treatment :: Stimulating the brain to alter its intrinsic reward system shows promise in the treatment of obesity, according to new results. The technique has yielded positive results after just a single treatment session, revealing its potential to become a safer alternative to treat obesity, avoiding invasive surgery and drug side effects.
Brandslukning på KU: 600 medarbejdere havde ulovlig adgang til 13.600 CPR-numre :: En lang række forskellige, følsomme data har ligget og flydt rundt omkring på Københavns Universitets servere. Præcis hvor mange og hvor længe ved universitet ikke.
Brazil's austerity measures could increase avoidable child deaths, researchers find :: Cutbacks to social programs in Brazil could lead to more avoidable childhood hospitalizations and deaths compared to maintaining current funding.
Brazil's government attacks biodiversity
Breaching Norms Has a Price :: If Donald Trump was elected with any mandate, it was to shake up the orthodoxy—to challenge the establishment and its established ways of operating. To drain the swamp. What he actually delivers, however, may be transformation that even many of his supporters come to regret. Nowhere has the mandate for change been more forcefully exercised than in the field of criminal and counterintelligence inv
Breast cancer screening error may affect thousands more :: Invitation glitch could date back further than previously thought, says cancer specialist Many more women could have missed out on breast cancer screening invitations dating back further than previously thought, according to a cancer expert. The health secretary, Jeremy Hunt, said this month that women’s lives may have been cut short by an IT error , which meant 450,000 patients in England missed
Breitbart's Raheem Kassam Is Out :: Updated on May 23 at 2:23 p.m. ET Breitbart London editor Raheem Kassam has left the company, a source with direct knowledge of his departure told The Atlantic , marking the exit of one of the most visible legacies of the company’s former chairman Steve Bannon within the organization. Kassam was one of the last staunch allies of Bannon still working there. The former White House chief strategist
Brexit: UK wants £1bn back from EU if it is excluded from Galileo :: The UK steps up its war of words with the EU over being shut out of new satellite navigation system.
BRIEF: First Tree-Dwelling Birds Died with the Dinosaurs :: BRIEF: First Tree-Dwelling Birds Died with the Dinosaurs The impact that killed the dinosaurs also caused mass deforestation and sent the first tree-dwelling birds to extinction. Fern-Spores.jpg These fossilized, microscopic fern spores helped scientists connect the destruction of the planet's forests about 66 million years ago to the extinction of the first tree-dwelling birds. Image credits: A.
Britain to intensify defence against space 'threats' :: Britain will boost the number of defence personnel working in the space sector by a fifth over five years to counter "intensifying threats", Defence Minister Gavin Williamson said on Monday.
Britain's supply of electric cars at risk from Brexit: think-tank :: Britain risks a shortage of electric cars after Brexit as carmakers will lose an incentive to sell low-emission vehicles there, a Brussels-based think-tank warned.
Broad interests: Benefits for science
Broccoli in space—how probiotics could help grow veggies in microgravity :: Astronauts at the International Space Station are spending more time away from Earth, but they still need their daily serving of vegetables. In the quest to find a viable way for crew to grow their own veggies while orbiting—and possibly one day on the moon or Mars—student researchers are sending broccoli seeds coated with a healthy dose of probiotics to space.
Brumby reprieve: Australia to ban wild horses cull at national park :: Australia said Sunday the culling of wild horses in a unique national park would be banned despite fears the animals were threatening native species.
BU: Religious refusal laws harm sexual minority mental health :: A new study led by a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) researcher has found that state laws permitting the denial of services to same-sex couples because of religious or moral beliefs harm the mental health of sexual minority adults in those states.
Building a brain, cell by cell: Researchers make a mini neuron network (of two) :: Neurological research uses simplified models consisting of artificial collections of neurons. These models are often imprecise, because it is difficult to control how neurons connect to one another. Researchers at The University of Tokyo developed a technique that uses microscopic plates to guide how individual neurons grow, and showed that they can make functional connections between specific neu
Building a brain, cell by cell: Researchers make a mini neuron network (of two) :: Neurological research uses simplified models consisting of artificial collections of neurons. These models are often imprecise, because it is difficult to control how neurons connect to one another. Researchers have developed a technique that uses microscopic plates to guide how individual neurons grow, and showed that they can make functional connections between specific neurons. The findings may
Building one molecule from a reservoir of two atoms :: Chemical reactions typically proceed via stochastic encounters between reactants. Going beyond this paradigm, we combined exactly two atoms in a single, controlled reaction. The experimental apparatus traps two individual laser-cooled atoms [one sodium (Na) and one cesium (Cs)] in separate optical tweezers and then merges them into one optical dipole trap. Subsequently, photoassociation forms an
Building one molecule from a reservoir of two atoms :: Chemical reactions typically proceed via stochastic encounters between reactants. Going beyond this paradigm, we combined exactly two atoms in a single, controlled reaction. The experimental apparatus traps two individual laser-cooled atoms [one sodium (Na) and one cesium (Cs)] in separate optical tweezers and then merges them into one optical dipole trap. Subsequently, photoassociation forms an
Bulletproof batteries could make body armour for combat :: The US Air Force is developing bulletproof batteries to replace traditional armour. They are loaded with silica nanoparticles that become rigid upon impact
Bumblebees confused by iridescent colors :: A new study shows for the first time that dazzling iridescent colors in animals can act as camouflage.
Bunya pines are ancient, delicious and possibly deadly :: The Bunya pine is a unique and majestic Australian tree – my favourite tree, in fact. Sometimes simply called Bunya or the Bunya Bunya, I love its pleasingly symmetrical dome shape.
Bursts of brain activity linked to memory reactivation :: Leading theories propose sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it's long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep. In a new study, researchers set out to better understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage. The team from Northwestern and Princeton universities set out to find more direct and precisely timed evidence for t
Bursts of brain activity linked to memory reactivation :: Leading theories propose sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it's long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep. In a new study, researchers set out to better understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage. The team from Northwestern and Princeton universities set out to find more direct and precisely timed evidence for t
Bursts of brain activity linked to memory reactivation :: Leading theories propose sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it's long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep. In a new study, researchers set out to better understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage.
Bursts of brain activity linked to memory reactivation :: Leading theories propose sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it's long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep. In a new study, researchers set out to better understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage.
Business this week
Buyer beware: Some water-filter pitchers much better at toxin removal :: Scientists compared three popular pitcher brands' ability to clear dangerous microcystins from tap water. They found that while one did an excellent job, other pitchers allowed the toxins — which appear during harmful algal blooms (HABs) — to escape the filter and drop into the drinking water.
By 2035 over 4 million adults will be morbidly obese across England, Wales, and Scotland :: Across England, Wales, and Scotland, morbid obesity (BMI of 40kg/m² or over) rates in adults are expected to soar over the next 17 years, with the number of morbidly obese adults likely to exceed 4 million by 2035 — more than double the 1.9 million in 2015, according to new research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) .
By 2035 over 4 million adults will be morbidly obese across England, Wales, and Scotland :: Across England, Wales, and Scotland, morbid obesity (BMI of 40kg/m² or over) rates in adults are expected to soar over the next 17 years, with the number of morbidly obese adults likely to exceed 4 million by 2035 — more than double the 1.9 million in 2015, according to new research.
By forming clots in tumors, immune cell aids lung cancer's spread :: In the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center report that for a particular subset of lung cancer tumors, there is a high prevalence of immune cells called inflammatory monocytes. These immune cells, which normally help to build clotting scaffolds to promote wound healing, also make it possible for tumor cells to migrate and spread to other pa
By forming clots in tumors, immune cell aids lung cancer's spread :: In the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center report that for a particular subset of lung cancer tumors, there is a high prevalence of immune cells called inflammatory monocytes. These immune cells, which normally help to build clotting scaffolds to promote wound healing, also make it possible for tumor cells to migrate and spread to other pa
By forming clots in tumors, immune cell aids lung cancer's spread :: Researchers report that for a particular subset of lung cancer tumors, there is a high prevalence of immune cells called inflammatory monocytes. These immune cells, which normally help to build clotting scaffolds to promote wound healing, also make it possible for tumor cells to migrate and spread to other parts of the body.
Ca2+-activated Cl current predominates in threshold response of mouse olfactory receptor neurons [Neuroscience] :: In mammalian olfactory transduction, odorants activate a cAMP-mediated signaling pathway that leads to the opening of cyclic nucleotide-gated (CNG), nonselective cation channels and depolarization. The Ca2+ influx through open CNG channels triggers an inward current through Ca2+-activated Cl channels (ANO2), which is expected to produce signal amplification. However, a study…
Calculation untangles DNA mixtures at crime scenes :: A new way to sort out mixtures of DNA at crime scenes is freely available online . In 2017, the South Yorkshire Police contacted statistics researcher Therese Graversen of the University of Copenhagen’s mathematical sciences department for help with a homicide case that required her statistical analysis expertise. Someone had viciously beaten the victim to death in his home. English police had fo
California high court to rule on social media access :: The California Supreme Court will decide whether Facebook and other social media companies must turn over user content to criminal defendants.
California is throttling back record levels of solar—and that’s bad news for climate goals :: Without big changes, the oversupply of renewables will stall efforts to overhaul the power sector.
California's Heavy-Handed Plan to Regulate the Self-Driving Car Biz :: Self-driving industry reps are not happy with the Public Utilities Commission's proposed plan for how driverless taxis should operate—especially the requirements that they offer services for free and ban pooled rides.
California's Message To Hospitals: Shape Up Or Lose 'In-Network' Status :: Covered California, the state's health insurance exchange, will exclude hospitals from insurance networks if they don't reduce their numbers of C-sections, back scans and opioid prescriptions. (Image credit: Thanasis Zovoilis/Getty Images)
Campaign-Finance Reform Can Save the GOP :: If Republicans lose the House in 2018, expect the Trumpist right to start thinking very hard about the virtues of campaign-finance reform. Late last year, as Republicans in Congress scrambled to pass a sweeping tax overhaul, there was a palpable sense that if they failed to do so, their most devoted financial supporters might revolt. One Republican, Representative Chris Collins of New York, told
Can Genetic Counselors Keep Up With 23andMe? :: In hindsight, clicking on the email from 23andMe at 10 p.m., alone, on a particularly cold March night probably wasn’t the best idea. Still, Nancy Wurtzel thought she was prepared for the genetic-testing company to give her the news that she had inherited the gene for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease . Both her parents died from it—her father at 86 and her mother at 92. But when Wurtzel stared at t
Can Taking Ambien Really Lead to Tweets Like Roseanne's? :: After a public uproar following a racist post she made on Twitter, actress Roseanne Barr tweeted today (May 30) that she wrote the offensive tweet while on Ambien, a sedative used to treat insomnia.
Can this bird adapt to a warmer climate? Read the genes to find out :: Many animals have adaptations that help them cope with specific environments or lifestyles. Antarctic fish produce antifreeze proteins that prevent their blood from freezing in subzero temperatures. Some desert rodents survive without ever drinking a single drop of water. Humans living at high altitudes have special adaptations to cope with the low oxygen concentrations.
Can we trust studies when humans have a vested interest in the outcome? :: Lack of replication is a serious problem in science. So far, no one has an answer. Read More
Can weekend sleep make up for the detriments of sleep deprivation during the week? :: In a recent Journal of Sleep Research study, short, but not long, weekend sleep was associated with an increased risk of early death in individuals under 65 years of age.
Can weekend sleep make up for the detriments of sleep deprivation during the week? :: In a recent study, short, but not long, weekend sleep was associated with an increased risk of early death in individuals under 65 years of age.
Can You Make Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend? :: Good news for weekend snoozers.
Can you solve it? The birthday birthday problem :: Join in the celebrations UPDATE: Read the solution here Hi guzzlers, My Monday Puzzle column celebrates its third birthday this week. What better way to mark the occasion than a puzzle about a birthday! Continue reading…
Can you spot the liar in this group? :: Researchers are using data science and an online crowdsourcing platform called FlimFlam to create a screening system that can more accurately detect deception based on facial and verbal cues. “Basically, our system is like Skype on steroids…” They also hope to minimize instances of racial and ethnic profiling that TSA critics contend occur when passengers are pulled aside under the agency’s Scree
Can You Teach Evolution Without Saying the Word? Arizona Is About to Find Out. :: Mentions of evolution could be replaced with "change over time," according to the state's superintendent.
Canada blocks China purchase of construction firm Aecon :: Canada has blocked Chinese state-owned CCCC's acquisition of construction firm Aecon Group, citing on Thursday national security concerns in a decision widely expected to create a rift between Ottawa and Beijing.
Canada govt steps in to buy controversial pipeline :: Canada's government stepped in Tuesday to take over a controversial pipeline expansion project to ensure that it gets built in the face of stiff opposition from environmental activists and a regional government.
Canada's call
Canceling 'Roseanne' Wasn't About Conviction, It Was About Capital :: ABC acted swiftly yesterday, but it may not be making the grand gesture of civility many seem to think it has.
Cancer cells co-opt pain-sensing 'wasabi receptor' to survive oxidative stress :: Some cancers express unusually high levels of a neural calcium channel known as the 'wasabi receptor,' which plays a role in detecting pain, cold and other sensations. New research finds cancer cells co-opt this neural channel to increase their tolerance against toxic oxidative stress. Blocking the activity of this channel in mice curbs tumor growth and makes cancer cells more sensitive to chemoth
Cancer immunity thwarted by the microbiome
Capillary flow is harnessed for the first time :: You may never have heard of the capillary effect, but it's something you deal with every time you wipe up a spill or put flowers in water. Wouter van der Wijngaart has spent most of his life contemplating this phenomenon, which enables liquid to flow through narrow spaces like the fibres of a cloth, or upwards through the stems of flowers, without help from gravity or other forces.
Capturing CO2 using heat pumps :: Capturing the greenhouse gas CO2 from industrial processes such as cement manufacture is a demanding and therefore expensive exercise. However, by introducing a renewable powered heat pump in the capture system, the energy required to capture CO2 is reduced by three quarters.
Capturing Humor in a Sea of Red Tape :: Ole Witt’s flash photographs make bureaucracy all too real—particularly India’s, dubbed one of the worst in Asia.
Car dealer tactics stall electric car sales :: "Dismissive" dealers are a major barrier to boosting sales of electric cars says a new study.
Carnivore snacks debunk theory of turtles' strict herbivore diet :: A study has revealed the diet of green turtles is more complex than previously thought, providing insights which could influence conservation and management strategies.
Carved idol from the Urals shatters expert views on birth of ritual art :: Studies date Shigir Idol to 11,500 years ago – and cast new light on hunter-gatherers at the end of the ice age On 24 January 1894, gold prospectors were digging in the Shigir peat bog, north of the town of Yekaterinburg in the Ural mountains, when they uncovered a strange collection of carved pieces of wood. A total of 10 fragments were found beside each other. When put together, a wooden idol m
Caseload volume in gynecologic surgery important consideration for women :: Experts at the GW, led by Gaby Moawad, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, outlined some of the concerns and proposed solutions for choosing a surgeon in an article recently published in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology.
Cassowary leaping high caught on film for first time :: By hiding in camouflaged tents for months in the dense rainforest, UNSW Ph.D. student and film-maker Dan Hunter has captured fascinating footage of Australia's "dino-bird" – the elusive flightless cassowary.
Caught in a race against climate change, lizards hit an evolutionary dead end :: Nexus Media News The brown anole has little room left to evolve. Cold-blooded critters are struggling to adapt to a rapidly warming world. And they can only evolve so much.
Cause of E. coli beach closings? Gulls :: Researchers have recently published results identifying the major sources of E. coli breakouts on several beaches on Lake Michigan. They have also researched an effective method of reducing the breakouts and the resulting beach closings.
Cause of E. coli beach closings? Gulls :: Researchers have recently published results identifying the major sources of E. coli breakouts on several beaches on Lake Michigan. They have also researched an effective method of reducing the breakouts and the resulting beach closings.
Cause of E. coli beach closings? Gulls :: This summer, during the middle of a heat wave, you might want to enjoy a swim at your local beach. But summer is also the time of algal blooms and E.coli alerts—and that can put a damper on your plans to cool off.
Cause of pesticide exposure, Parkinson's link :: Previous studies have found an association between two commonly used agrochemicals (paraquat and maneb) and Parkinson's disease. Now a professor has determined that low-level exposure to the pesticides disrupts cells in a way that mimics the effects of mutations known to cause Parkinson's disease. Adding the effects of the chemicals to a predisposition for Parkinson's disease drastically increases
CDC interventions targeting diabetes in pregnancy could improve maternal and infant health :: Diabetes in pregnant women can have serious health consequences for both mother and baby, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified four target areas in which increased surveillance, screening, and preventive care can improve maternal and infant health.
CEASE therapy for autism: Homeopathic quackery and “self regulation” by naturopathic boards :: Naturopathy is quackery. If you doubt this, consider that you can't have naturopathy without homeopathy. What's even worse is when naturopaths subject autistic children to quackery like CEASE therapy. Expecting any naturopathic regulatory board to investigate quackery in naturopathy is the proverbial fox guarding the henhouse.
Celebrities Are Obsessed with the Keto Diet. Why You Shouldn't Be. :: The fad diet, which promises weight loss without sacrificing bacon, is not all it's cracked up to be.
Cell chat: Attacking disease by learning the language of cells :: Breakthrough lab-on-a-chip technology that reveals how human cells communicate could lead to new treatments for cancer and autoimmune disorders.
Cell chat: Attacking disease by learning the language of cells :: Breakthrough miniature biosensor offers unprecedented insights into how individual cells behave, allowing scientists to isolate single cells, analyze them in real time and observe their complex signalling behavior without disturbing their environment.
Cell damage caused by the pesticide DDT is palliated :: University of Cordoba researchers manage to reduce oxidative stress brought about by this well-known pesticide in mice via a selenium-enriched diet.
Cell type atlas and lineage tree of a whole complex animal by single-cell transcriptomics :: Flatworms of the species Schmidtea mediterranea are immortal—adult animals contain a large pool of pluripotent stem cells that continuously differentiate into all adult cell types. Therefore, single-cell transcriptome profiling of adult animals should reveal mature and progenitor cells. By combining perturbation experiments, gene expression analysis, a computational method that predicts future ce
Cell type transcriptome atlas for the planarian Schmidtea mediterranea :: The transcriptome of a cell dictates its unique cell type biology. We used single-cell RNA sequencing to determine the transcriptomes for essentially every cell type of a complete animal: the regenerative planarian Schmidtea mediterranea. Planarians contain a diverse array of cell types, possess lineage progenitors for differentiated cells (including pluripotent stem cells), and constitutively ex
Cell types underlying schizophrenia identified :: Scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and University of North Carolina, USA, have identified the cell types underlying schizophrenia in a new study published in Nature Genetics. The findings offer a roadmap for the development of new therapies to target the condition.
Cell types underlying schizophrenia identified :: Scientists have identified the cell types underlying schizophrenia. The findings offer a roadmap for the development of new therapies to target the condition.
Cell-like nanorobots clear bacteria and toxins from blood :: Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed tiny ultrasound-powered robots that can swim through blood, removing harmful bacteria along with the toxins they produce. These proof-of-concept nanorobots could one day offer a safe and efficient way to detoxify and decontaminate biological fluids.
Cellular recycling process is key to longer, healthier life :: Building on two decades of research, investigators at UT Southwestern have determined that 'cellular housekeeping' can extend the lifespan and healthspan of mammals.
Cellular recycling process is key to longer, healthier life :: Building on two decades of research, investigators have determined that 'cellular housekeeping' can extend the lifespan and healthspan of mammals.
Cement, extreme cold experiments to launch on Orbital cargo ship :: Food for astronauts, new space gardening gear and an experiment to test how cement forms in weightlessness are poised to launch Monday to the International Space Station aboard Orbital ATK's unmanned Cygnus spacecraft.
Centenarians' end-of-life thoughts: is their social network informed? :: People in centenarians' close social networks are often not aware of their thoughts on end-of-life issues, a new Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study reveals.
Centenarians' end-of-life thoughts: is their social network informed? :: People in centenarians' close social networks are often not aware of their thoughts on end-of-life issues, a new study reveals.
Certain tests better flag fetuses with brain disorder risk :: Fetuses with a specific, rare chromosomal aberration have a 20 percent risk of developmental or other brain disorder, new research shows. The work could lead to personalized diagnostics and counseling for pregnant women. Fetuses with this new balanced chromosomal aberration have a higher risk of developing brain disorders such as autism and mental retardation than previously anticipated, accordin
Challenges for Science in Post-Hurricane Puerto Rico :: Eight months after Irma and Maria struck, electricity is still unreliable —
Chances of Avoiding Dementia on Rise in U.S. :: More of us are getting at least a dozen good, happy years after 65 —
Change the face of nanoparticles and you'll rule chemistry! :: Depending on the lighting, the surface of appropriately crafted nanoparticles can change its topography. Researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences have shown that the molecular mechanism they have designed makes it possible, by the use of light, to effectively uncover or hide catalyst molecules. The technique they present leads to qualitatively new poss
Changes in your sperm reveal if you’ve had a difficult life :: Men carry chemical clues to childhood traumas in their sperm, and these might be passed down to their sons – but we don’t know what effects these have yet
Changes to specific MicroRNA involved in development of Lou Gehrig's disease :: A new study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The findings could serve as the foundation for the treatment of ALS in the future.
Changes to specific MicroRNA involved in development of Lou Gehrig's disease :: A new Tel Aviv University study identifies a previously unknown mechanism involved in the development of Lou Gehrig's disease, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The findings could serve as the foundation for the treatment of ALS in the future.
Cheap, small carbon nanotubes :: Carbon nanotubes are supermaterials that can be stronger than steel and more conductive than copper, but they're rare because, until now, they've been incredibly expensive.
Checking the global pulse for electric vehicles :: A team of academic researchers is seeking clarity on predictive plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) models. An examination of more than three dozen studies is providing some meaningful insights.
Checking the global pulse for electric vehicles :: A team of Argonne researchers has reviewed 40 automotive market diffusion models from 16 countries to help determine how many plug-in electric vehicles consumers will buy over the next few decades.
Cheeseburger or salad? How music volume impacts your decision :: Ambient music played in restaurants plays a major role in whether you order a healthy or unhealthy meal.
Chemists develop new blood test to quickly detect liver damage :: Chemists have developed a 'quick and robust' blood test that can detect liver damage before symptoms appear, offering what they hope is a significant advance in early detection of liver disease. Their new method can detect liver fibrosis, the first stage of liver scarring that can lead to fatal disease if left unchecked, from a blood sample in 30-45 minutes.
Chemists synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature :: Chemists have devised a way to rapidly synthesize and screen millions of novel proteins that could be used as drugs against Ebola and other viruses.
Chemists synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature :: MIT chemists have devised a way to rapidly synthesize and screen millions of novel proteins that could be used as drugs against Ebola and other viruses.
Chemists synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature :: MIT chemists have devised a way to rapidly synthesize and screen millions of novel proteins that could be used as drugs against Ebola and other viruses.
Chemsex linked with increased diagnoses of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections :: Chemsex — the use of crystallized methamphetamine, mephedrone, γ-hydroxybutyrate or γ-butyrolactone and to a lesser extent cocaine and ketamine to facilitate sex — has emerged as a new phenomenon in the UK and across Europe among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Children and adolescents in high-risk environments more likely to become violent adults :: Children and adolescents who grow up with one or more of these environmental risk factors are likely to resort to violence, aggression and crime as adults, irrespective of an underlying mental illness. This is according to a new study in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, which is published by Springer Nature
Children understand plant-animal interdependence by the age of eight :: When do children start to become aware of the relationship between animal and plant life? According to a study by the UPV/EHU, they begin to associate animals and plants with each other spontaneously in their drawings by the age of eight. The UPV/EHU researchers José Domingo Villarroel, Álvaro Antón, Teresa Nuño and Daniel Zuazagoitia are the authors of this work, published in the scientific journ
Children understand plant-animal interdependence by the age of eight :: When do children start to become aware of the relationship between animal and plant life? According to a study by the UPV/EHU, they begin to associate animals and plants with each other spontaneously in their drawings by the age of eight. The UPV/EHU researchers José Domingo Villarroel, Álvaro Antón, Teresa Nuño and Daniel Zuazagoitia are the authors of this work, published in the scientific journ
Children’s self-control: ‘Marshmallow test’ may not pick out successful kids, after all :: A replication study of the well-known “marshmallow test”—a famous psychological experiment designed to measure children’s self-control—suggests that being able to delay gratification at a young age may not be as predictive of later life outcomes as was previously thought. The replication study, which appears in Psychological Science , uses a larger and more diverse sample of children to re-examin
Chimp evolution was shaped by sex with their bonobo relatives :: Some chimpanzee populations gained useful DNA from interbreeding with bonobos, and one may even have become more gentle and “bonobo-like” in its brain structure and behaviour
Chimpanzee calls differ according to context :: An important question in the evolution of language is what caused animal calls to diversify and to encode different information. A team of scientists led by Catherine Crockford of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology found that chimpanzees use the quiet 'hoo' call in three different behavioural contexts—alert, travel and rest. The need to stay together in low visibility habitat m
Chimpanzee calls differ according to context :: An important question in the evolution of language is what caused animal calls to diversify and to encode different information. A team of scientists led by Catherine Crockford of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology found that chimpanzees use the quiet 'hoo' call in three different behavioural contexts — alert, travel and rest. The need to stay together in low visibility habita
Chimpanzee calls differ according to context :: An important question in the evolution of language is what caused animal calls to diversify and to encode different information. A team of scientists has found that chimpanzees use the quiet 'hoo' call in three different behavioral contexts — alert, travel and rest. The need to stay together in low visibility habitat may have facilitated the evolution of call subtypes.
Chimpanzees eat plants that point to new ways of treating diseases :: As cancer and other non-infectious diseases continue to rise all over the world it's become harder for scientists to find safe, effective treatments. In addition, bacteria are becoming more and more resistant to drugs and synthetic medicines have become harsher.
China aims to land on dark side of moon via launch of 'Magpie Bridge' satellite :: Relay station will eventually let teams on the ground talk to a lunar probe that China plans to launch this year in world-first mission China is one step closer to being the first country to land on the dark side of the moon. At 5.28am on Monday, the Queqiao relay satellite was launched from Sichuan province, according to Chinese state media. With Queqiao in place, China will be able to send a lu
China floods to hit U.S. economy—climate effects through trade chains :: Fluvial floods will increase due to human-made climate change, particularly in China. This might cause direct and indirect economic losses along the global supply and trade chains. The U.S. is susceptible to indirect climate-related economic losses due to its negative trade balance with China. Trump's tariffs might further reduce the resilience of the U.S. economy.
China floods to hit US economy: Climate effects through trade chains :: Fluvial floods will increase due to human-made climate change, in particular in China. This might raise direct and indirect economic losses along the global supply and trade chains. The US is susceptible to indirect climate-related economic losses due to its negative trade balance with China. Trump's tariffs might further reduce the resilience of the US economy.
China floods to hit US economy: Climate effects through trade chains :: Fluvial floods will increase due to human-made climate change, in particular in China. This might raise direct and indirect economic losses along the global supply and trade chains. The US is susceptible to indirect climate-related economic losses due to its negative trade balance with China. Trump's tariffs might further reduce the resilience of the US economy.
China is set to launch a satellite to support a future lunar rover :: China is set to launch a satellite to support a future lunar rover that will make the first-ever visit to the farside of the moon.
China launch will prep for Moon landing :: China has launched a relay satellite to prepare for a Moon rover mission planned for later in the year.
China launched a satellite to help explore the moon’s far side :: A satellite launched on 21 May will allow China's upcoming moon lander – the first to visit the far side – to receive commands and send data back to Earth
China satellite heralds first mission to dark side of Moon :: China launched on Monday a relay satellite that will allow a rover to communicate with the Earth from the far side of the Moon during an unprecedented mission later this year.
China's ambitious brain science project inches forward
China's Tencent: Tech world must tackle privacy concerns :: China's biggest tech company says the industry needs to tackle users' privacy concerns and the risks posed by advancing technologies.
Chinese giant salamanders may already be virtually extinct :: Researchers spent four years looking for Chinese giant salamanders and only found 24 – and that’s not even the worst bit of news
Chiral superconductor generates electric current when properly deformed :: Scientists around the world are busy looking for chiral superconductors, which are predicted to be ideal for building quantum computers. Until now, it has not been easy to determine whether a material is clearly a chiral superconductor or not. Together with their colleagues in Stockholm, theoretical physicists at Utrecht University have recently discovered that a unique effect occurs in chiral sup
Chiral superconductor generates electric current when properly deformed :: Scientists around the world are busy looking for chiral superconductors, which are predicted to be ideal for building quantum computers. Until now, it has not been easy to determine whether a material is clearly a chiral superconductor or not. Together with their colleagues in Stockholm, theoretical physicists at Utrecht University have recently discovered that a unique effect occurs in chiral sup
Chris Fall Picked to Lead the Department of Energys Office of Science :: Fall served in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under President Barack Obama.
Cigarette smoke directly damages muscles in the body :: Not only is smoking bad for your lungs, but new research shows that components in cigarette smoke directly damages your muscles. The research, published in The Journal of Physiology, indicates that smoking decreases the number of small blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to muscles in the legs.
Cisplatin-DNA adduct repair of transcribed genes is controlled by two circadian programs in mouse tissues [Biochemistry] :: Cisplatin is a major cancer chemotherapeutic drug. It kills cancer cells by damaging their DNA, mainly in the form of Pt-d(GpG) diadducts. However, it also has serious side effects, including nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity that limit its usefulness. Chronotherapy is taking circadian time into account during therapy to improve the therapeutic…
Cities Drive Creatures to Body Size Extremes :: Cities Drive Creatures to Body Size Extremes How the heat of cities drives animal size may offer clues about how ecosystems will respond to global warming. urban butterfly.jpg Image credits: Lewis Tse Pui Lung via Shutterstock Creature Wednesday, May 23, 2018 – 13:30 Nala Rogers, Staff Writer (Inside Science) — Cities may be shaping the body sizes of urban insects and other animals, shrinking so
Climate change broadens threat of emerald ash borer :: More Canadian cities will experience damage from the emerald ash borer than previously thought. As a result of climate change and fewer days of extreme cold, the beetle may eat its way further north than originally estimated.
Climate change could increase arable land :: Climate change could expand the agricultural feasibility of the global boreal region by 44 per cent by the end of the century, according to new research.
Climate change forced zombie ant fungi to adapt :: Zombie ants clamp on to aerial vegetation and hang for months spewing the spores of their parasitic fungi, but researchers noticed that they do not always clamp on to the same part of the plant. Now the researchers know that the choice of leaves or twigs is related to climate and that climate change forced the fungi to adapt to local conditions.
Climate change forced zombie ant fungi to adapt :: Zombie ants clamp on to aerial vegetation and hang for months spewing the spores of their parasitic fungi, but researchers noticed that they do not always clamp on to the same part of the plant. Now the researchers know that the choice of leaves or twigs is related to climate and that climate change forced the fungi to adapt to local conditions.
Climate change forced zombie ant fungi to adapt :: Zombie ants clamp on to aerial vegetation and hang for months spewing the spores of their parasitic fungi, but researchers noticed that they do not always clamp on to the same part of the plant. Now the researchers know that the choice of leaves or twigs is related to climate and that climate change forced the fungi to adapt to local conditions.
Climate change forced zombie ant fungi to adapt :: Zombie ants clamp on to aerial vegetation and hang for months spewing the spores of their parasitic fungi, but researchers noticed that they do not always clamp on to the same part of the plant. Now the researchers know that the choice of leaves or twigs is related to climate and that climate change forced the fungi to adapt to local conditions.
Climate change forced zombie ant fungi to adapt :: Zombie ants clamp on to aerial vegetation and hang for months spewing the spores of their parasitic fungi, but researchers noticed that they do not always clamp on to the same part of the plant. Now the researchers know that the choice of leaves or twigs is related to climate and that climate change forced the fungi to adapt to local conditions.
Climate change forced zombie ant fungi to adapt :: Zombie ants clamp on to aerial vegetation and hang for months spewing the spores of their parasitic fungi, but researchers noticed that they do not always clamp on to the same part of the plant. Now the researchers know that the choice of leaves or twigs is related to climate and that climate change forced the fungi to adapt to local conditions.
Climate change increasing risks of lightning-ignited fires, study finds :: Fires ignited by lightning have and will likely continue to increase across the Mediterranean and temperate regions in the Southern Hemisphere under a warmer climate, according to a new study co-led by a Portland State University researcher.
Climate Change Made Zombie Ants Even More Cunning :: The parasitic fungus that drives ants to sabotage their own colonies has adapted to zombify their quarry better in different climates.
Climate change: The families taking the EU to task :: Ten families and a group of reindeer-herding youngsters have filed suit against the European Union, seeking stronger measures against the global warming they say is already harming their livelihoods.
CLL patient goes into remission thanks to single CAR T cell :: Researchers say a patient treated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2013 went into remission because of a single CAR T cell and the cells it produced as it multiplied, and has stayed cancer free in the five years since, with CAR T cells still present in his immune system.
Closing coal, oil power plants leads to healthier babies :: While the negative health impacts of pollution from coal- and oil-burning power plants are well-documented, UC Berkeley researchers tested the flip side: do birth outcomes improve following power plant shutdowns. They reviewed state data on preterm births and fertility around eight plants before and after they were retired in California and found 20-25 percent drops in preterm birthrates and an in
Closing power plants cuts rate of preterm baby births :: Closing coal- and oil-fired power plants lowers the rate of preterm births in neighboring communities and improves fertility, two new studies show. Researchers compared preterm births and fertility before and after eight power plants in California closed between 2001 and 2011. “We were excited to do a good news story in environmental health…” Overall, the percentage of preterm births—babies born
Clothes Treated with 'Hot Feet' Coating Could Keep Ticks Away :: Spray clothes with permethrin, researchers found, and ticks tend to fall off them and die.
Clouds of plasma let us zoom in on weird flashes from space :: Space plasma magnifies the light from a distant pulsar, letting us zoom in on features so small it’s like measuring the width of a hair on the surface of Mars
Clues found to early lung transplant failure :: Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Northwestern University have uncovered cells that flow into and harm the lung soon after transplant. The resulting dysfunction is the leading cause of early death after lung transplantation and contributes to organ rejection that can lead to death months or years later. The discovery, in mice, may lead to drug therapies that
CO2-udledning fra energiproduktion stiger for første gang i 4 år :: Den ekstra udledning svarer til 170 millioner biler.
Cobalt-catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of enamides enabled by single-electron reduction :: Identifying catalyst activation modes that exploit one-electron chemistry and overcome associated deactivation pathways will be transformative for developing first-row transition metal catalysts with performance equal or, ideally, superior to precious metals. Here we describe a zinc-activation method compatible with high-throughput reaction discovery that identified scores of cobalt-phosphine com
Cocoa crops could get shady but still supply lots of chocolate :: New research clarifies how shade trees can contribute to the sustainability and productivity of cocoa crops. Chocolate consumption is increasing around the world. Yet cocoa farmers, most of them smallholders, have to cope with aging plantations, decreasing soil fertility, increasing rates of pests and disease, and the consequences of climate change. As a result, cocoa could become scarce in the f
Codon usage of highly expressed genes affects proteome-wide translation efficiency [Systems Biology] :: Although the genetic code is redundant, synonymous codons for the same amino acid are not used with equal frequencies in genomes, a phenomenon termed “codon usage bias.” Previous studies have demonstrated that synonymous changes in a coding sequence can exert significant cis effects on the gene’s expression level. However, whether…
Coin-toss cheaters also break these school rules :: A new study connects cheating for financial gain in the lab with misbehavior in school. “Several studies have documented relationships between behavior in the lab and behavior in the real world,” says Alain Cohn, assistant professor of information at the School of Information at the University of Michigan. “We extend this literature by showing that there is also such a relationship in the domain
Cold chemistry with two atoms
Cold chemistry with two atoms
Cold production of new seafloor :: Magma steadily emerges between oceanic plates. It pushes the plates apart, builds large underwater mountains and forms new seafloor. This is one of the fundamental processes that constantly change the face of the Earth. But there are also times when new seabed is created without any volcanism, by un-roofing mantle material directly at the seafloor. Scientists led by GEOMAR, Germany have published
Cold production of new seafloor :: Magma steadily emerges between oceanic plates. It pushes the plates apart, builds large underwater mountains and forms new seafloor. This is one of the fundamental processes that constantly change the face of the Earth. But there are also times when new seabed is created without any volcanism, by un-roofing mantle material directly at the seafloor. Scientists led by GEOMAR, Germany have published
Cold production of new seafloor :: Magma steadily emerges between oceanic plates. It pushes the plates apart, builds large underwater mountains and forms new seafloor. This is one of the fundamental processes that constantly change the face of the Earth. But there are also times when new seabed is created without any volcanism, by un-roofing mantle material directly at the seafloor. Scientists have now published the first estimatio
Collusion Happened :: Trump aides colluded with foreign governments. This is a simple, straightforward statement, and by this point, it ought to be an uncontroversial one. There’s ample evidence on many fronts, from legal documents to reliable reporting. This doesn’t mean that a crime was committed, because, as Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and others have pointed out, collusion is not a crime per se. But it does mean th
Columbia engineers invent a noninvasive technique to correct vision :: Columbia engineers have developed a noninvasive approach to permanently correct vision that shows great promise in preclinical models. The method uses a femtosecond oscillator for selective and localized alteration of the biochemical and biomechanical properties of corneal tissue. The technique, which changes the tissue's macroscopic geometry, is non-surgical and has fewer side effects and limitat
Columbia engineers invent a noninvasive technique to correct vision :: Columbia engineers have developed a noninvasive approach to permanently correct vision that shows great promise in preclinical models. The method uses a femtosecond oscillator for selective and localized alteration of the biochemical and biomechanical properties of corneal tissue. The technique, which changes the tissue's macroscopic geometry, is non-surgical and has fewer side effects and limitat
Combination of light and temperature naturally regulate algal abundance :: A two-year study by University of Queensland researchers has found the amount of algae on a coral reef is influenced by interaction between light and temperature, as well as by human impacts.
Combination pack battles cancer :: For efficient cancer therapy with few side effects, the active drug should selectively attain high concentration in the tumor. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientists have introduced a new approach, in which two synergistic drug components are combined into a dimer. This dimer can be incorporated into polymeric nanotransporters at exceptionally high concentration. The components are activated
Combing light for tell-tale chemical fingerprints :: A laser-based technique that can scan and lock on to molecular vibrational signals that are normally too complex to resolve clearly could enable production of sensors for multi-species identification in harsh environments, including industrial emissions.
Comcast challenges Disney for control of 21st Century Fox assets :: A full-fledged bidding war for key assets of Rupert Murdoch's 21st Century Fox erupted Wednesday as media and cable giant Comcast announced it plans an all-cash bid that would top an offer already on the table from Walt Disney Co.
Cometh the cyborg: improved integration of living muscles into robots :: Researchers at the University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science developed a novel method of growing whole muscles from hydrogel sheets impregnated with myoblasts. They then incorporated these muscles as antagonistic pairs into a biohybrid robot, which successfully performed manipulations of objects. This approach overcame earlier limitations of a short functional life of the muscles and the
Cometh the cyborg: Improved integration of living muscles into robots :: Researchers have developed a novel method of growing whole muscles from hydrogel sheets impregnated with myoblasts. They then incorporated these muscles as antagonistic pairs into a biohybrid robot, which successfully performed manipulations of objects. This approach overcame earlier limitations of a short functional life of the muscles and their ability to exert only a weak force, paving the way
Coming to Grips with the Implications of Quantum Mechanics :: The question is no longer whether quantum theory is correct, but what it means —
Comment on "Plant diversity increases with the strength of negative density dependence at the global scale" :: LaManna et al . (Reports, 30 June 2017, p. 1389) claim that subadult trees are proportionally less common at high conspecific adult density (CNDD) and that this effect increases toward the tropics and for rare species. We show that the CNDD-abundance correlation may have arisen from a methodological artifact and that a range of processes can explain the reported latitudinal pattern.
Communication in the cell: important step of signal transmission elucidated :: The effectiveness of new drugs depends crucially on a fundamental understanding of the complex processes within the cells of the body. Scientists from Stanford University in California and the Charité — Universitätsmedizin Berlin have deciphered an important molecular step of cellular signal transmission and published in the journal Nature. Their findings could help the development of specific dr
Communities with these things say they’re healthier and happier :: Diversity, health centers, and commuter trains are among the community attributes linked to well-being and quality of life, according to new research. A new nationwide study of more than 300,000 adults shows that people who live in communities that offer racial diversity, access to preventive health care, and public transportation, among other things, are more likely to report high levels of well
Company: Industrial hacking group has targets beyond Mideast :: A U.S. cybersecurity company says the hacking group behind a worrying breed of destructive software is operating well beyond the Middle East, raising the possibility that it is laying the groundwork for dangerous cyberattacks around the world.
Comparing the chemistry of water isomers :: Water molecules exist in two different forms with almost identical physical properties. For the first time, researchers have succeeded in separating the two forms to show that they can exhibit different chemical reactivities. These results were reported by researchers from the University of Basel and their colleagues in Hamburg in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
Complementing conventional antibiotics :: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major medical problem worldwide, impacting both human health and economic well-being. A new strategy for fighting bacteria has now been reported in the latest online issue of Nature by a research group headed by Professor Ivan Dikic at the Goethe University Frankfurt. The scientists revealed the molecular action mechanism of a Legionella toxin and developed a fi
Complementing conventional antibiotics :: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major medical problem worldwide, impacting both human health and economic well-being. Scientists have now developed a new strategy for fighting bacteria. The scientists revealed the molecular action mechanism of a Legionella toxin and developed a first inhibitor.
Compound in citrus oil could reduce dry mouth in head, neck cancer patients :: A compound found in citrus oils could help alleviate dry mouth caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Computer learns to detect skin cancer more accurately than doctors :: Artificial intelligence machine found 95% of melanomas in study compared to 86.6% for dermatologists A computer was better than human dermatologists at detecting skin cancer in a study that pitted people against machines in the quest for better, faster diagnostics, researchers said on Tuesday. A team from Germany, the United States and France taught an artificial intelligence system to distinguis
Computer learns to detect skin cancer more accurately than doctors :: Artificial intelligence machine found 95% of melanomas in study compared to 86.6% for dermatologists A computer was better than human dermatologists at detecting skin cancer in a study that pitted people against machines in the quest for better, faster diagnostics, researchers said on Tuesday. A team from Germany, the United States and France taught an artificial intelligence system to distinguis
Computer redesigns enzyme :: Biotechnologists used a computational method to redesign aspartase and convert it to a catalyst for asymmetric hydroamination reactions. Their colleagues in China scaled up the production of this enzyme and managed to produce kilograms of very pure building blocks for pharmaceuticals and other bioactive compounds.
Computer redesigns enzyme :: University of Groningen biotechnologists used a computational method to redesign aspartase and convert it to a catalyst for asymmetric hydroamination reactions. Their colleagues in China scaled up the production of this enzyme and managed to produce kilograms of very pure building blocks for pharmaceuticals and other bioactive compounds. This successful proof of principle study was published in Na
Computer redesigns enzyme :: University of Groningen biotechnologists used a computational method to redesign aspartase and convert it to a catalyst for asymmetric hydroamination reactions. Their colleagues in China scaled up the production of this enzyme and managed to produce kilograms of very pure building blocks for pharmaceuticals and other bioactive compounds. This successful proof of principle study was published in Na
Comsat Launch Bolsters China's Dreams for Landing on the Moon's Far Side :: The Queqiao orbiter will serve as a vital communications relay between the Earth and future lunar landers—and perform some science, too —
Congress Is About to Learn Just How Little Science Knows About Tech Addiction :: But political interest—and political capital—could drive the research needed for evidence-based policies.
Congress Passes Right to Try Bill :: Medical groups have criticized the legislation, which will give terminal patients access to experimental treatments, as dangerous and unnecessary.
Congressman Blames Sea Level Rise on Falling Rocks, Is Very Wrong :: No, "erosion" is not to blame for the alarming trends in global sea level rise.
Connecting the sea to the sky in the high Arctic :: How important is marine microbiology to clouds in the summertime high Arctic and how important is this connection for climate in the region? This is a key focus of a research expedition on the Swedish icebreaker Oden that will take place in the high Arctic this summer where Stockholm University will take a leading role.
Consciousness: How does the brain make the mind? :: In his new book, The Consciousness Instinct, Michael Gazzaniga does a deep dive into the process of consciousness. Read More
Conservation Biologist Ben Collen Dies of Bone Cancer :: The University College London researcher investigated how environmental pressures affect animals.
Conservationists fight to save animals as mass extinction looms :: Animal and plant species are vanishing at an accelerating pace around the world—sometimes even before we know that they exist—but conservationists are pushing back against the juggernaut of mass extinction.
Construction delays make new nuclear power plants costlier than ever :: The cost of building new nuclear power plants is nearly 20 percent higher than expected due to delays, a new analysis has found.
Construction delays make new nuclear power plants costlier than ever :: The cost of building new nuclear power plants is nearly 20 percent higher than expected due to delays, a new analysis has found.
Consumer DNA testing promises more than it delivers :: Chances are your DNA doesn’t contain dark secrets. But there may be lots of variety in results from testing company to company.
Consumer Reports raises concerns over Tesla Model 3 braking :: Long emergency stopping distances, difficult-to-use controls and a harsh ride stopped Tesla's Model 3 electric car from getting a recommended buy rating from Consumer Reports.
Controlled nano-assembly :: DNA, the carrier of genetic information, has become established as a highly useful building material in nanotechnology. One requirement in many applications is the controlled, switchable assembly of nanostructures. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientists have now introduced a new strategy for control through altering pH value. It is based on ethylenediamine, which only supports the assembly o
Controlled nano-assembly :: DNA, the carrier of genetic information, has become established as a highly useful building material in nanotechnology. One requirement in many applications is the controlled, switchable assembly of nanostructures. Scientists have now introduced a new strategy for control through altering pH value. It is based on ethylenediamine, which only supports the assembly of DNA components in a neutral to a
COPD: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment :: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing progressively more difficult. It affects about 11 million people in the United States.
Copenhagen best, Rome worst for clean, safe roads: study :: Bike-friendly capitals Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Oslo have Europe's cleanest and safest transport systems while heavily congested Rome has the worst, a Greenpeace study found Tuesday.
Cores From Coral Reefs Hold Secrets of the Seas’ Past and Future :: As the sun dims over the Pacific’s glassy Solomon Sea, Guillaume Iwankow dons his diving gear and descends from the research schooner Tara into a motorized dinghy. His goal is to bring back a core, an arm’s-length sample of a coral colony that chronicles decades of its lifetime. About 10 minutes after the dinghy leaves Tara , its motor slows. It’s so shallow here that reef fish dart about just in
Corporate board directors with island tax haven ties signal greater levels of tax avoidance, study finds :: U.S. companies with board directors who have connections to well-known island tax havens of the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands exhibit significantly greater tax avoidance than other companies, according to a novel study that includes two University of Kansas School of Business professors and one alumnus.
Correction for Ishikawa et al., Ion-beam irradiation, gene identification, and marker-assisted breeding in the development of low-cadmium rice [Correction] :: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Correction for “Ion-beam irradiation, gene identification, and marker-assisted breeding in the development of low-cadmium rice,” by Satoru Ishikawa, Yasuhiro Ishimaru, Masato Igura, Masato Kuramata, Tadashi Abe, Takeshi Senoura, Yoshihiro Hase, Tomohito Arao, Naoko K. Nishizawa, and Hiromi Nakanishi, which was first published November 6, 2012; 10.1073/pnas.1211132109 (Proc Na
Correction for Xu et al., Drought delays development of the sorghum root microbiome and enriches for monoderm bacteria [Correction] :: PLANT BIOLOGY Correction for “Drought delays development of the sorghum root microbiome and enriches for monoderm bacteria,” by Ling Xu, Dan Naylor, Zhaobin Dong, Tuesday Simmons, Grady Pierroz, Kim K. Hixson, Young-Mo Kim, Erika M. Zink, Kristin M. Engbrecht, Yi Wang, Cheng Gao, Stephanie DeGraaf, Mary A. Madera, Julie A….
Cosmic collisions with their neighbors may have weighed these white dwarfs down :: Space Two stars enter, one star leaves Now, a study recently submitted to the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters finds that roughly one in 10 white dwarf stars may actually be the…
Cotranslocational processing of the protein substrate calmodulin by an AAA+ unfoldase occurs via unfolding and refolding intermediates [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: Protein remodeling by AAA+ enzymes is central for maintaining proteostasis in a living cell. However, a detailed structural description of how this is accomplished at the level of the substrate molecules that are acted upon is lacking. Here, we combine chemical cross-linking and methyl transverse relaxation-optimized NMR spectroscopy to study,…
Could a particle accelerator using laser-driven implosion become a reality? :: Laser pulse compression technology invented in the late 1980s resulted in high-power, short-pulse laser techniques, enhancing laser intensity 10 million-fold in a quarter of a century.
Could a particle accelerator using laser-driven implosion become a reality? :: Scientists discovered a novel particle acceleration mechanism called 'Micro-bubble implosion,' in which super-high energy hydrogen ions (relativistic protons) are emitted at the moment when bubbles shrink to atomic size through the irradiation of hydrides with micron-sized spherical bubbles by ultraintense laser pulses.
Could a particle accelerator using laser-driven implosion become a reality? :: Scientists discovered a novel particle acceleration mechanism called 'Micro-bubble implosion,' in which super-high energy hydrogen ions (relativistic protons) are emitted at the moment when bubbles shrink to atomic size through the irradiation of hydrides with micron-sized spherical bubbles by ultraintense laser pulses.
Could A.I. redistribute wealth for us? :: Artificial intelligence and automation stand poised to put millions out of work and make inequality even more pronounced. Is it possible to solve one problem with another? Read More
Could brain stimulation be the answer to ending drug addiction? :: TMS might also help those with anxiety, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. Read More
Could illegal mines in Ghana lead to an increase in chocolate prices? :: There's a warning that cocoa plantations in Ghana are being turned into illegal gold mines.
Could intermittent fasting diets increase diabetes risk? :: Fasting every other day to lose weight impairs the action of sugar-regulating hormone, insulin, which may increase diabetes risk, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018. These findings suggest that fasting-based diets may be associated with long-term health risks and careful consideration should be made before starting such weight
Could intermittent fasting diets increase diabetes risk? :: Fasting every other day to lose weight impairs the action of sugar-regulating hormone, insulin, which may increase diabetes risk. These findings suggest that fasting-based diets may be associated with long-term health risks and careful consideration should be made before starting such weight loss programs.
Could this eye device detect schizophrenia? :: A portable device common in optometrists’ offices may hold the key to faster diagnosis of schizophrenia, predicting relapse, and symptom severity and assessing treatment effectiveness, according to a new study. In the study, which appears in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology , researchers used RETeval, a hand-held device developed to record electrical activity from the retina, to replicate and e
Could we predict the next Ebola outbreak by tracking the migratory patterns of bats? :: The researchers — Javier Buceta, Paolo Bocchini and Graziano Fiorillo — worked with satellite information and parameter sampling techniques to create their Ebola-prediction framework, which integrates data and modeling to predict the conditions linking bats' behavior with the outbreak of Ebola. They have detailed their work in a paper titled "A Predictive Spatial Distribution Framework for Filov
Could we predict the next Ebola outbreak by tracking the migratory patterns of bats? :: The researchers worked with satellite information and parameter sampling techniques to create their Ebola-prediction framework, which integrates data and modeling to predict the conditions linking bats' behavior with the outbreak of Ebola.
Could we work together with our bacteria to stop infection? :: The benefits of antibiotics to both human and animal health are undisputed. However, as microbes have become increasingly resistant to antimicrobials and other drugs, scientists have become interested in new solutions to the growing superbug crisis, including the use of defensive microbes and faecal transplants. In new research, Oxford University scientists have developed a lab-based approach, cre
Could we work together with our bacteria to stop infection? :: The benefits of antibiotics to both human and animal health are undisputed. However, as microbes have become increasingly resistant to antimicrobials and other drugs, scientists have become interested in new solutions to the growing superbug crisis, including the use of defensive microbes and faecal transplants. In new research, Oxford University scientists have developed a lab-based approach, cre
Could we work together with our bacteria to stop infection? :: The benefits of antibiotics to both human and animal health are undisputed. However, as microbes have become increasingly resistant to antimicrobials and other drugs, scientists have become interested in new solutions to the growing superbug crisis, including the use of defensive microbes and fecal transplants. In new research, Oxford University scientists have developed a lab-based approach, crea
Could we work together with our bacteria to stop infection? :: The benefits of antibiotics to both human and animal health are undisputed. However, as microbes have become increasingly resistant to antimicrobials and other drugs, scientists have become interested in new solutions to the growing superbug crisis, including the use of defensive microbes and fecal transplants. In new research, Oxford University scientists have developed a lab-based approach, crea
CPAP may reduce resting heart rate in prediabetic patients :: Patients with prediabetes who also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may improve their resting heart rate, an important measure of cardiovascular health, by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to treat their OSA, according to a randomized, controlled trial presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.
CPAP may reduce resting heart rate in prediabetic patients :: Patients with prediabetes who also have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may improve their resting heart rate, an important measure of cardiovascular health, by using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to treat their OSA, according to a randomized, controlled trial.
Crafting a human niche :: In "How Humans and Apes Are Different and Why It Matters," published in the Journal of Anthropological Research, Agustin Fuentes explores the common ancestry between humans and apes by examining characteristics that the two share. Conversely, Fuentes draws upon anthropological evidence to examine the ways in which the hominin lineage underwent changes during the Pleistocene that led to the emergen
Crafting a human niche :: Why it's important to study the deep similarities, and the critical differences, between humans and the apes to seek an anthropological and evolutionary explanation.
CRISPR-edited rice plants produce major boost in grain yield :: A team of scientists from Purdue University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has used CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology to develop a variety of rice that produces 25-31 percent more grain and would have been virtually impossible to create through traditional breeding methods.
Critical vaporization of MgSiO3 [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences] :: Inhomogeneous ab initio molecular dynamics simulations show that vaporization of MgSiO3 is incongruent and that the vapor phase is dominated by SiO and O2 molecules. The vapor is strongly depleted in Mg at low temperature and approaches the composition of the liquid near the critical point. We find that the…
Crypto currency stunt on Everest linked to Sherpa death :: A promotional stunt by an Irish tech company to bury $100,000 worth of a new cryptocurrency at Everest's summit has been linked to the death of a Sherpa guide, the company said Saturday.
Cryptocurrency addicts seek treatment at Scottish clinic :: A Scottish addiction clinic has begun treating people who are hooked on trading cryptocurrencies.
CU researchers offer insights into liver disease caused by intravenous nutrition :: University of Colorado School of Medicine's Karim C. El Kasmi, MD, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics, and Ronald Sokol, MD, professor of pediatrics, are authors of an article in the April 2018 Nature Communications that sheds light on the underlying cause of intestinal failure-associated liver disease and suggests new therapeutic approaches.
Cuba calls on US and Canada to investigate 'sonic attack' claims :: Luis Velázquez, Cuba’s most senior scientist, says joint inquiry needed to find truth behind alleged attacks on diplomats The most senior scientist in Cuba has called on his opposite numbers in the US and Canada to assess the evidence behind claims that mysterious attacks in Havana left American and Canadian diplomats with inexplicable concussion-like brain injuries. Luis Velázquez, a neurologist
Cultivating cannabis :: Not long ago, cannabis growers learned their trade mainly by trial and error, passing along tips to others behind a veil of secrecy. But with expanding legalization of cannabis in the U.S., this situation is changing. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly news magazine of the American Chemical Society, cannabis growers are starting to benefit from increased comm
Cultivating cannabis :: Not long ago, cannabis growers learned their trade mainly by trial and error, passing along tips to others behind a veil of secrecy. But with expanding legalization of cannabis in the US, this situation is changing. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly news magazine of the American Chemical Society, cannabis growers are starting to benefit from increased commun
Current lava flows are hottest, fastest of latest eruption :: The hottest and fastest-moving lava of Kilauea volcano's latest eruption spread across new parts of the Big Island Wednesday, forcing officials to order evacuations in two coastal neighborhoods over fears that the rapidly advancing flows could cut off dwindling escape routes.
Currents propel the spreading of invasive jellyfish :: Twelve years ago, the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi, originating from the North American East Coast, appeared in northern European waters. Based on the first comprehensive data collection on the occurrence of this invasive jellyfish in Europe, scientists have now shown that ocean currents play a key role for this successful invasion.
Cyclist/motorist crashes worse at stop/give way junctions :: Cyclists are being more seriously hurt in crashes with motor vehicles at intersections with 'Stop' or 'Give-way' signs than at intersections with traffic signals or without any signage, a study from QUT's Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety — Queensland has found after examining police records.
Cyclone Mekenu pummels Yemeni island, seven missing :: Seven people were missing and hundreds of others evacuated from their homes after Cyclone Mekunu hit the Yemeni island of Socotra Wednesday night, causing severe flooding and damage to houses, officials said.
Daily aspirin linked to higher melanoma risk for men :: Men who take once-daily aspirin have nearly double the risk of melanoma compared to men who don’t, according to a new study. Women, however, do not have an increased risk in this large patient population, the study found. “Given the widespread use of aspirin and the potential clinical impact of the link to melanoma, patients and health care providers need to be aware of the possibility of increas
Daily dose of baking soda may help against autoimmune diseases :: It might not be a great idea to chug a whole box of Arm and Hammer, but a small daily dose could do wonders for keeping your autoimmune system in check. Read More
Daily egg consumption may reduce cardiovascular disease :: People who consume an egg a day could significantly reduce their risk of cardiovascular diseases compared with eating no eggs, suggests a study carried out in China, published in the journal Heart.
Dansk ingeniør bygger el-trike: Kan køre over 600 km på en opladning :: Langt hen ad vejen ligner det en trehjulet mooncar, men der er lagt mange tanker og overvejelser i den dansk designede Veloks el-trike, der er udviklet af en dansk ingeniør.
Dansk metode til mere præcis diagnose af kødallergi :: Forskere fra Odense Research Center for Anaphylaxis (ORCA) præsenterer på EAACI en ny metode til hurtigt og sikkert at stille diagnosen kødallergi.
Dansk nobelprismodtager er død :: Fra tømmerhandel i Lemvig til universitet i Aarhus. Biomedicineren Jens Christian Skou er død i en alder af 99 år.
Dansk nobelprisvinder er død :: Jens Christian Skou, som i 1997 modtog Nobelprisen i kemi for sin opdagelse af natriumkaliumpumpen, er død i en alder af 99 år.
Dansk-designede ’mælkebøtte-shelters’ til Mars vinder pris :: To arkitektstuderendes forslag til primitive overnatningssteder på Mars er så smart og anderledes tænkt, at det har vundet en konkurrence. Nu forfølger vinderne drømmen om rumarkitektur.
Danske Patienter vil have kortlægning af milliarder til overbelægning :: Belægningsprocenterne på de medicinske afdelinger er fortsat høje, selvom en handleplan og 2,4 mia. kr. skulle løse det. Danske Patienter vil have kortlægning af midlerne.
Dansker vinder sølv ved VM i science: Nu skal han navngive astroide :: Benjamin Muntz fra Brønshøj strøg næsten helt til tops foran 1.750 projekter fra 80 lande.
Dark matter particles elude scientists in the biggest search of its kind :: The XENON1T experiment saw no signs of hypothetical dark matter particles called WIMPs.
Databaseret software udregner økonomien i solceller på ethvert tag i hele byen :: Big data, simulationer og detaljerede 3D-modeller gør det nu muligt at forudse omkostninger og udbytte ved at sætte solceller på taget.
Datatilsynet kritiserer Skat: Brugte ulovligt indsamlede oplysninger :: Skat har brugt ulovligt indsamlede oplysninger i en skattesag, selvom både By- og Landsret har afgjort at de var indsamlet ulovligt. Datatilsynet udtaler kritik.
Date Extended June 05, 2018: 10th International Conference on Intelligent Human Computer Interaction (IHCI 2018) :: submitted by /u/ihciconf [link] [comments]
Daydreaming May Help You Become More Socially Adept :: New research explains why relationships take up so much of our mental energy —
Deadly malaria's evolution revealed :: The evolutionary path of the deadliest human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has been revealed for the first time. This parasite is a member of the Laverania parasite family that only infect the great apes including humans, chimpanzees and gorillas. Scientists from the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators estimate that Plasmodium falciparum emerged as a human-specific parasit
Deadly malaria's evolution revealed :: The evolutionary path of the deadliest human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, has been revealed for the first time. This parasite is a member of the Laverania parasite family that only infect the great apes including humans, chimpanzees and gorillas. Scientists estimate that Plasmodium falciparum emerged as a human-specific parasite species earlier than previously thought.
Dear Therapist: I Still Obsess About My Ex From a Decade Ago :: Editor’s Note: Every Wednesday, Lori Gottlieb answers questions from readers about their problems, big and small. Have a question? Email her at dear.therapist@theatlantic.com . Dear Therapist, I’m a 40-year-old single woman. Never married, no children, and I’ve been struggling for years to get over my ex. He was my first love and we met when I was in my early 20s. It was a very immature relations
Death from Cancer Quackery – Black Salve Edition :: An Australian nurse dies of cancer while being treated by a cancer quack with a caustic substance known as black salve. How and why is this allowed to happen?
Deciphering the language of cells using observation chambers :: EPFL researchers have developed an innovative label-free method for studying the behavior of single cells continuously and in real time. By placing a cell in a small chamber containing nanosensors and observing it over many hours, it is possible to identify the cell's unique personality and understand how it communicates. This powerful new technology could be used to select the most aggressive cel
Deciphering the language of cells using observation chambers :: Researchers have developed an innovative label-free method for studying the behavior of single cells continuously and in real time. By placing a cell in a small chamber containing nanosensors and observing it over many hours, it is possible to identify the cell's unique personality and understand how it communicates. This powerful new technology could be used to select the most aggressive cells to
Decoding digital ownership: Why your e-book might not feel like 'yours' :: Despite stereotypes that paint millennials as "all technology, all the time," young people may still prefer curling up with a paper book over their e-reader—even more so than their older counterparts—according to a new study from the University of Arizona that explores consumers' psychological perceptions of e-book ownership.
Decoding digital ownership: Why your e-book might not feel like 'yours' :: People feel very differently about owning physical books versus e-books, a recent study shows. While stereotypes suggest that younger consumers prefer digital books, that is not actually the case, researchers found.
Decoding digital ownership: Why your e-book might not feel like 'yours' :: People feel very differently about owning physical books versus e-books, a recent study shows. While stereotypes suggest that younger consumers prefer digital books, that is not actually the case, researchers found.
Deep Brain Stimulation Boosts Insulin Sensitivity :: One patient with diabetes was able to reduce his medication use while receiving targeted electrical pulses.
Deep Brain Stimulation Boosts Insulin Sensitivity :: One patient with diabetes was able to reduce his medication use while receiving targeted electrical pulses.
Deep space radiation treatment reboots brain's immune system :: NASA and private company SpaceX plan to send humans to Mars within the next 15 years — but need to figure out how to protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation of deep space. Now neuroscientists have identified a potential treatment for the brain damage caused by cosmic rays — a drug that prevents memory impairment in mice exposed to simulated space radiation.
Deep space radiation treatment reboots brain's immune system :: NASA and private company SpaceX plan to send humans to Mars within the next 15 years–but need to figure out how to protect astronauts from the dangerous cosmic radiation of deep space. Now the lab of UCSF neuroscientist Susanna Rosi, PhD, has identified a potential treatment for the brain damage caused by cosmic rays–a drug that prevents memory impairment in mice exposed to simulated space radia
Defective phagosome motility and degradation in cell nonautonomous RPE pathogenesis of a dominant macular degeneration [Cell Biology] :: Stargardt macular dystrophy 3 (STGD3) is caused by dominant mutations in the ELOVL4 gene. Like other macular degenerations, pathogenesis within the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) appears to contribute to the loss of photoreceptors from the central retina. However, the RPE does not express ELOVL4, suggesting photoreceptor cell loss in STGD3…
Defence secretary unveils strategy to protect UK satellites :: Threat of space-based attack by hostile states is intensifying, says Gavin Williamson Britain must be ready to counter the “intensifying threats” to everyday life emerging in space, Gavin Williamson has said, as he announced the launch of the UK’s first defence space strategy. The defence secretary confirmed he would boost the number of personnel working in the defence space sector by a fifth ove
'Deforestation-free' palm oil not as simple as it sounds :: Genuinely 'deforestation-free' palm oil products are problematic to guarantee, according to a new study.
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Dekan Ulla Wewer hædres for uselvisk indsats for forskning i sundhedsvidenskab :: En eminent forsker, en kvalitetsbevidst og uselvisk leder og en fremtidsorienteret katalysator af dansk…
Democrats Split Over Trump's Prison Pitch :: Many Democrats believed that a years-long bipartisan push to overhaul the federal criminal-justice system died with the election of Donald Trump. The president had proudly anointed himself the “law-and-order candidate” in 2016 and appointed as his attorney general Jeff Sessions, the Senate’s leading conservative critic of reducing mandatory-minimum sentences, improving federal prison conditions,
Den rette, men dyre vej til psykisk syges inklusion :: Det er mere end besynderligt, at Psykiatrifonden ikke forholder sig til den grumme virkelighed: At det er strukturelle forbedringer af de sygeste psykisk syges vilkår, som kunne føre til inklusion
Dengue: Investigating antibodies to identify at-risk individuals :: Using an original mathematical and statistical analysis method, a team of scientists from the Institut Pasteur partnered with researchers from the United States and Thailand to analyze a Thai cohort in order to help identify individuals at risk of infection. By modeling changes in antibody levels after successive infections with the different dengue serotypes, the scientists were able to establish
Depression speeds up brain aging, find psychologists :: Psychologists at the University of Sussex have found a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages.
Depression speeds up brain aging, find psychologists :: Psychologists have found a link between depression and an acceleration of the rate at which the brain ages.
Derfor kunne KMD ikke redde Roskildes data: Filudvekslingen var fejlkodet :: Roskilde bad i 2012 KMD om mulighed for at kunne udveksle data mellem et KMD-system og kommunens ESDH. Den funktion blev kodet forkert, og selvom den aldrig blev brugt, kostede den Store Bededag Roskilde Kommune mere end 82.000 filer.
Designer cells: Artificial enzyme can activate a gene switch :: Complex reaction cascades can be triggered in artificial molecular systems: Scientists have constructed an enzyme than can penetrate a mammalian cell and accelerate the release of a hormone. This then activates a gene switch that triggers the creation of a fluorescent protein.
Designer cells: Artificial enzyme can activate a gene switch :: Complex reaction cascades can be triggered in artificial molecular systems: Swiss scientists have constructed an enzyme than can penetrate a mammalian cell and accelerate the release of a hormone. This then activates a gene switch that triggers the creation of a fluorescent protein. The findings were reported by researchers from the NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering, led by the University of Base
Designer human tissue—coming to a lab near you :: The latest issue of Philosophical Transactions B looks at the opportunities for the use of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), both from embryos and from the reprogramming of adult cells, as a scalable alternative to using human tissue for bio- and regenerative medicine applications. These special cell types have the ability to change into different types of cells, which promises an unlimited sup
Details that look sharp to people may be blurry to their pets :: Blind as a bat or eagle-eyed? Scientists compared hundreds of species by the sharpness of their sight. They found a 10,000-fold difference between the most sharp-sighted and the most blurry-eyed species, with humans ranking near the top. The researchers also created a series of images showing how different scenes might appear to animals with different acuities. The images reveal patterns that, whi
Detect the undetectable: Newly developed test allows to screen for the presence of drugs based on drug activity :: "Looks don't matter, it's what you do that counts." This quote from Skipper, from "Penguins of Madagascar" is the general theme throughout the work of Annelies Cannaert, a Ph.D. student at the Laboratory of Toxicology at Ghent University, Belgium. Annelies, who will defend her Ph.D. thesis on May 25th, developed a novel concept to detect so-called 'designer drugs." Rather than being based on a com
Determining effective methods of irrigation as water becomes increasingly scarce :: A recent study out of Texas A&M University focused on the practical applications of the global concern that potable water will become less and less accessible in the future. Melinda Knuth and her team engaged an examination of how to most efficiently divide this diminishing resource into uses (and sometimes re-uses) for what is needed to sustain human life and plant life in landscaping and horticu
Determining effective methods of irrigation as water becomes increasingly scarce :: US consumers prefer the idea of using fresh water for any watering needs. In most cases, plants irrigated with recycled water saw no negative impact when compared to the same types of plants irrigated with pure, non-recycled water.
Determining effective methods of irrigation as water becomes increasingly scarce :: US consumers prefer the idea of using fresh water for any watering needs. In most cases, plants irrigated with recycled water saw no negative impact when compared to the same types of plants irrigated with pure, non-recycled water.
Deubiquitinating enzyme USP3 controls CHK1 chromatin association and activation [Medical Sciences] :: Checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1), a Ser/Thr protein kinase, is modified by the K63-linked ubiquitin chain in response to genotoxic stress, which promotes its nuclear localization, chromatin association, and activation. Interestingly, this bulky modification is linked to a critical residue, K132, at the kinase active site. It is unclear how this…
Developing a molecular dynamics force field for both folded and disordered protein states [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: Molecular dynamics (MD) simulation is a valuable tool for characterizing the structural dynamics of folded proteins and should be similarly applicable to disordered proteins and proteins with both folded and disordered regions. It has been unclear, however, whether any physical model (force field) used in MD simulations accurately describes both…
DI om cybersikkerhedsstrategi: Småpenge – og vigtige enheder holdes udenfor :: Der lægges ikke op til et tilstrækkeligt bredt samarbejde i den nye nationale strategi for it-sikkerhed, mener DI Digital. Derfor vil DI selv tage initiativ til at involvere flere erhvervsvirksomheder.
Diamond 'spin-off' tech could lead to low-cost medical imaging and drug discovery tools :: An international team has discovered how to exploit defects in nanoscale and microscale diamonds and potentially enhance the sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear magnetic resonance systems while eliminating the need for their costly and bulky superconducting magnets.
Diamond 'spin-off' tech could lead to low-cost medical imaging and drug discovery tools :: An international team has discovered how to exploit defects in nanoscale and microscale diamonds and potentially enhance the sensitivity of magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear magnetic resonance systems while eliminating the need for their costly and bulky superconducting magnets.
Diamond 'spin-off' tech could lead to low-cost medical imaging and drug discovery tools :: It may sound contradictory, but diamonds are the key to a new technique that could provide a very-low-cost alternative to multimillion-dollar medical imaging and drug-discovery devices.
Did 250 Siberians become the first Native Americans? :: A new analysis of DNA sequences suggests the Native American founding population that migrated from Siberia consisted of approximately 250 people. Despite numerous genetic studies that have helped contribute to knowledge about how ancient groups populated the Americas, scientists have not reached a consensus about how many Native Americans made up the original population. The new study appears in
Did human activity really trigger the late Holocene rainforest crisis in Central Africa? [Physical Sciences] :: In a paper by Garcin et al. in PNAS (1), it is assumed that a sharp increase in settlement activities in the Central African rainforest during the first millennium BC caused widespread deforestation between 2,600 and 2,020 cal y BP (the late Holocene rainforest crisis or LHRC) (2, 3). Archaeology…
Did the Chicxulub asteroid knock Earth's thermometer out of the ballpark? :: When the Chicxulub asteroid smashed into Earth 65 million years ago, the event drove an abrupt and long-lasting era of global warming, with a rapid temperature increase of 5°Celsius (C) that endured for roughly 100,000 years, a new study reports.
Did the Chicxulub asteroid knock Earth's thermometer out of the ballpark? :: When the Chicxulub asteroid smashed into Earth 65 million years ago, the event drove an abrupt and long-lasting era of global warming, with a rapid temperature increase of 5°Celsius (C) that endured for roughly 100,000 years, a new study reports.
Did the Chicxulub asteroid knock Earth's thermometer out of the ballpark? :: When the Chicxulub asteroid smashed into Earth 65 million years ago, the event drove an abrupt and long-lasting era of global warming, with a rapid temperature increase of 5° Celsius (C) that endured for roughly 100,000 years, a new study reports.
Did you solve it? The birthday birthday problem :: The solution to today’s puzzle In my puzzle blog earlier today I set you the following problem: Ariel, Balthazar and Chastity are great mates, genius logicians and they always tell the truth. Neither Ariel nor Balthazar know the day or the month of Chastity’s birthday, so she decides to tell them in the following way: Continue reading…
Digging into new ethical issues around stem cells :: Discussions concerning the ethical issues related to stem cells have been ongoing for many years, but a special section in the latest issue of Perspectives in Biology and Medicine takes a deep look at some of the newest and most complex issues — including the direct global sales of services and untested and unproven products marketed as stem cells.
Digital Life: Cutting back on a constant smartphone habit :: Why are we checking Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, then Facebook again when we just wanted to check the weather?
Digitale målere skal sikre Kamstrup ny vækst :: For første gang lander målerproducenten Kamstrup i top-20 på Ingeniørens profilliste. Et heftigt udviklingsbudget og flere års solid fremgang lokker stadigt flere ingeniører til Østjylland, hvor sulten efter teknisk ekspertise er stor.
Dino-bird dandruff research head and shoulders above rest :: Palaeontologists from University College Cork (UCC) in Ireland have discovered 125 million-year-old dandruff preserved amongst the plumage of feathered dinosaurs and early birds, revealing the first evidence of how dinosaurs shed their skin.
Dino-bird dandruff research head and shoulders above rest :: Palaeontologists have discovered 125 million-year-old dandruff preserved amongst the plumage of feathered dinosaurs and early birds, revealing the first evidence of how dinosaurs shed their skin.
Dinosaurs: From Humble Beginnings to Global Dominance :: Edinburgh University paleontologist Steve Brusatte talks about his May 2018 Scientific American article, "The Unlikely Triumph of the Dinosaurs," and his new book, The Rise and Fall of the… —
Diplomats Are Getting Away With Abusing Their Children's Nannies :: Edith Mendoza was working at Damayan , a migrant workers’ organization, when she met a young woman, Sherile Pahagas, whose story was eerily like her own. Both Mendoza and Pahagas were from the Philippines. Both had searched for work on a website called greataupair.com. Both had found work at the home of a German diplomat and his wife, Pit and Mareike Koehler. And both ended up working day and nig
Direktør: Signalprogrammet er planlagt med for stor optimisme :: Projektet skulle efter de oprindelige planer gennemføres alt for hurtigt og alt for billigt, fortæller programmets direktør.
Disadvantaged students with lower grades do just as well on medical degrees :: Students from some of England's worst performing secondary schools who enroll on medical degrees with lower A Level grades, on average, do at least as well as their peers from top performing schools, a new study has revealed.
Disadvantaged students with lower grades do just as well on medical degrees :: Students from some of England's worst performing secondary schools who enroll on medical degrees with lower A Level grades, on average, do at least as well as their peers from top performing schools, a new study has revealed.
Discovery for grouping atoms invokes Pasteur :: Scientists have found a new way of joining groups of atoms together into shape-changing molecules — opening up the possibility of a new area of chemistry and the development of countless new drugs, microelectronics and materials. Discoveries of new ways to make isomers — molecules made of the same atoms connected together differently — were last reported in 1961 and before then in 1914. Proof-o
Discovery for grouping atoms invokes Pasteur :: Scientists have found a new way of joining groups of atoms together into shape-changing molecules — opening up the possibility of a new area of chemistry and the development of countless new drugs, microelectronics and materials. Discoveries of new ways to make isomers — molecules made of the same atoms connected together differently — were last reported in 1961 and before then in 1914. Proof-o
Discovery for grouping atoms invokes Pasteur :: Scientists have found a new way of joining groups of atoms together into shape-changing molecules—opening up the possibility of a new area of chemistry and the development of countless new drugs, microelectronics and materials with novel characteristics.
Discovery of long chain non-coding RNAs activating sex determination genes :: The messenger RNA (mRNA) that conveys genetic information has a region that can be translated into protein (translated region). A noncoding area (ncRNA), which has no translated region (TR), has not been thought to be important; however, recent studies revealed that ncRNAs are transcribed from thousands of loci in genomes.
Discovery of novel malaria parasite behaviour offers new target for treatment :: Researchers have demonstrated novel parasite behaviour which offers a potential new target for malaria diagnosis and intervention.
Discovery of the first body in the Solar System with an extrasolar origin :: Asteroid 2015 BZ509 is the very first object in the Solar System shown to have an extrasolar origin. This remarkable discovery was made by CNRS researcher Fathi Namouni and her Brazilian colleague Helena Morais, and is published on May 21, 2018 in MNRAS.
Discovery upends assumptions about birth defects :: Researchers have discovered that, contrary to expectation, apoptosis plays a less extensive role in birth defects than previously thought. “This challenges many of our basic assumptions about embryo development…” Since the 1940s, scientists have thought that programmed cell death, in which the body rids itself of unneeded cells, plays the main role in how babies develop in utero. Known as “apopto
Disease-causing stomach bug attacks energy generation in host cells :: Researchers report in a new study that the bacterium Helicobacter pylori — a major contributor to gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancer — resists the body's immune defenses by shutting down energy production within the cells of the stomach lining that serve as a barrier to infection.
Disease-causing stomach bug attacks energy generation in host cells :: Researchers report in a new study that the bacterium Helicobacter pylori – a major contributor to gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancer—resists the body's immune defenses by shutting down energy production within the cells of the stomach lining that serve as a barrier to infection.
Disenfranchisement study impacts new voting rights laws :: In March of this year, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed the Washington Voting Rights Act into law. The state's Voting Rights Act says that a jurisdiction is in violation of the law "…where there is a significant risk members of a protected class do not have an equal opportunity to elect candidates of choice as a result of dilution or abridgement of their rights."
Disparities in science literacy
Diurnal down-regulation of ethylene biosynthesis mediates biomass heterosis [Plant Biology] :: Heterosis is widely applied in agriculture; however, the underlying molecular mechanisms for superior performance are not well understood. Ethylene biosynthesis and signaling genes are shown to be down-regulated in Arabidopsis interspecific hybrids. Ethylene is a plant hormone that promotes fruit ripening and maturation but inhibits hypocotyl elongation. Here we report…
Divergent drivers of leaf trait variation within species, among species, and among functional groups [Ecology] :: Understanding variation in leaf functional traits—including rates of photosynthesis and respiration and concentrations of nitrogen and phosphorus—is a fundamental challenge in plant ecophysiology. When expressed per unit leaf area, these traits typically increase with leaf mass per area (LMA) within species but are roughly independent of LMA across the global…
DNA exhaust: How much control do you really have over your genetic data? :: You might want to think twice about handing your DNA over to a private company like 23andme, Ancenstry.com, and others that promise hereditary information. What, exactly, do they do with your DNA? Read More
DNA replication in HPV :: A pair of researchers from the University of Delaware Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences are investigating genetic variations in DNA replication of human papillomaviruses (HPV) and its correlation with HPV-related cancers. UD's Esther Biswas-Fiss and Subhasis Biswas—and their former doctoral student, Dr. Gulden Yilmaz (currently at Arcus Medica, PA) recently published their findings in B
DNA-based vaccine treatment for colorectal cancer to undergo first human study :: Combining a DNA vaccine, which boosts the body's immune response against tumors, with an antibody that blocks the body's natural defense against the potency of the DNA vaccine, may lead to the development of an effective treatment for late stage colorectal cancer, when a cure is not often possible. Preliminary research leading up to this trial will be presented at Digestive Disease Week® 2018.
Do Animals Ever Get Sunburned? :: Animals are at risk of sunburn, but do they ever burn their skin?
Do childhood development programs help children living in conflict and crisis settings? :: Millions of young children living in conditions of war, disaster, and displacement are at increased risk for developmental difficulties that can follow them throughout their lives.
Doc's YA Novel Treats Life and Death Issues :: Pediatric cardiologist Ismée Williams discusses her young-adult novel Water In May, about a teenage girl whose newborn has a life-threatening heart condition. —
Doctors in Commons rally to overturn ban on medicinal cannabis :: Group of MPs to campaign on issue following recent case of six-year-old Alfie Dingley Doctors in the House of Commons are to lead a campaign to change the law banning the medicinal use of cannabis, as a new all-party parliamentary group (APPG) forms to campaign for the issue. Dan Poulter, a former health minister who still works part-time as a GP, said he had already signed up fellow Conservative
Doctors who got free lunches from Big Pharma were more likely to prescribe opioids :: Free meals turn out to be powerful incentives for prescribing opioids, according to a new letter published in JAMA. Read More
Does a black hole ever die? :: Space What we know about the mysterious life cycle of a black hole. From their inception to their potential demise far in the future, black holes are a fascinating part of our universe—here’s their story as we understand it now, from…
Does Humanity Need a Backup Earth? :: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has a vision: He wants to get humans to Mars as soon as possible. Is that humanity's best option?
Does my algorithm have a mental-health problem? :: By training algorithms on human data, they learn our biases. Read More
Does pupil dilation occur before insight? :: Researchers have measured the human pupil upon gaining insight into an object. It is known that pupils dilate/narrow to adjust the amount of light entering the eye and that emotional state affects the extent of dilation/narrowing. This study indicates that dilation extent varies depending on if inspiration occurs and that dilation occurs before inspiration.
Does some dark matter carry an electric charge? :: Astronomers have proposed a new model for the invisible material that makes up most of the matter in the Universe. They have studied whether a fraction of dark matter particles may have a tiny electrical charge.
Does the brain store information in discrete or analog form? :: New evidence in favor of a discrete form of data storage could change the way we understand the brain and the devices we build to interface with it.
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Does vitamin D reduce likelihood of wheezing in preterm black infants? :: Black infants born preterm who received sustained vitamin D supplementation had a lower likelihood of recurrent wheezing by age 1.
Dogs born in the summertime more likely to suffer heart disease :: Dogs born June through August are at higher risk of heart disease than those born other months, rising in July to 74 percent higher risk, according to a study published this week in Scientific Reports from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. A correlation to outdoor air pollution may be the culprit.
Dogs born in the summertime more likely to suffer heart disease :: Dogs born June through August are at higher risk of heart disease than those born other months, rising in July to 74 percent higher risk, according to a new study. A correlation to outdoor air pollution may be the culprit.
Dolphin 'happiness' measured by scientists in France :: Animal welfare researchers measure how captive dolphins feel about their environment.
Dolphin liberation in Korea :: Biologists have carried out a scientific investigation on dolphin liberation in South Korea.
Donald Glover Fans Have Taken Over a Pro-Trump Reddit Page :: Donald Glover fans have taken control of a popular Trump fan page on Reddit. The subreddit, thedonald , which has about 17,000 subscribers, is not to be confused with Reddit’s much larger and more famous Trump fan page, The_Donald , which has over 600,000 subscribers. The takeover began on Monday when fans began posting photos and memes of the acclaimed actor and recording artist. “The One True D
Donald Trump Has All the Power :: Sunday afternoon, President Trump tweeted an extraordinary threat —extraordinary even by the standards of Donald Trump’s norm-busting use of Twitter and abusive conduct toward the Justice Department and federal investigations: “I hereby demand, and will do so officially tomorrow, that the Department of Justice look into whether or not the FBI/DOJ infiltrated or surveilled the Trump Campaign for P
Donald Trump’s Strange Letter to Kim Jong Un :: It was going to be the first meeting between an American president and a North Korean leader in history—an audacious effort to resolve the crisis over North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons. But on Thursday—after days of bitter back-and-forth between the United States and North Korea over how to approach denuclearization, with a North Korean official threatening a “nuclear-to-nuclear showdo
Donald Trump’s Strange Letter to Kim Jong Un :: It was going to be the first meeting between an American president and a North Korean leader in history—an audacious effort to resolve the crisis over North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons. But on Thursday—after days of bitter back-and-forth between the United States and North Korea over how to approach denuclearization, with a North Korean official threatening a “nuclear-to-nuclear showdo
Don't force women to risk death, injury by having a baby :: A QUT legal academic says abortion can be decriminalised without society and governments making a moral judgement.
Don't wait for a unicorn: Investing in low-carbon tech now will save money :: Waiting for a 'unicorn technology' that provides green energy at low cost could be more expensive than adopting low-carbon energy technologies now.
Don't wait for a unicorn: Investing in low-carbon tech now will save money :: Waiting for a 'unicorn technology' that provides green energy at low cost could be more expensive than adopting low-carbon energy technologies now.
Dopamine receptors mediate strategy abandoning via modulation of a specific prelimbic cortex-nucleus accumbens pathway in mice [Neuroscience] :: The ability to abandon old strategies and adopt new ones is essential for survival in a constantly changing environment. While previous studies suggest the importance of the prefrontal cortex and some subcortical areas in the generation of strategy-switching flexibility, the fine neural circuitry and receptor mechanisms involved are not fully…
Downward-facing mouse: stretching reduces tumor growth in mouse model of breast cancer :: Using a mouse model of breast cancer and a gentle stretching technique, the team evaluated tumor growth as well as changes in molecular signals of immune response and inflammation resolution. Their results appear in Scientific Reports.
Dozens feared killed in Karachi heatwave: charity :: Dozens of people are feared to have died in a heatwave gripping Pakistan's largest city Karachi this week, a charity in the sprawling metropolis said Tuesday, as temperatures hit 42 degrees Celsius (108 degrees Fahrenheit).
Drilling success: Curiosity is collecting Mars rocks :: Engineers working with NASA's Curiosity Mars rover have been hard at work testing a new way for the rover to drill rocks and extract powder from them. This past weekend, that effort produced the first drilled sample on Mars in more than a year.
Driverless cars change lanes more like humans do :: Researchers will present a new lane-change algorithm that splits the difference. It allows for more aggressive lane changes than the simple models do but relies only on immediate information about other vehicles' directions and velocities to make decisions.
Drivers brace for Egyptian ride-hailing lawsUber Arizona Self DrivingNew legislation regulating ride-hailing services in Egypt may have been welcomed by Uber and competitor Careem, but some behind the wheel fear they could be driven out of business.
Drop pessimismen – det går faktisk ret godt :: De fleste af os hænger fast i en forældet forestilling om verdens virkelige tilstand, lyder det i en ny bog fra en folkekær svensk ekspert i visualisering af data.
Drought on tap to intensify over US Southwest :: Rivers are drying up, popular mountain recreation spots are closing and water restrictions are in full swing as a persistent drought intensifies its grip on pockets of the American Southwest.
Drug combo may ease near-term risk of second stroke :: For people who have had a minor stroke or a transient ischemic stroke (TIA), combining the clot-preventing drug clopidogrel with aspirin may lower risk of having a major event within the next 90 days, new research shows. A study of 4,881 adults in 10 countries who either had a minor stroke or a TIA showed that people who took clopidogrel plus aspirin had a 25 percent lower risk of a major stroke,
Drugs that help our cells tidy up might extend lifespan :: Ramping up the body’s ability to remove damaged cells has been found to stave off organ damage and cancer in mice – could a drug get the same effect in humans?
DTU-rapport: Virksomheder baseret på DTU-patenter klarer sig godt :: En rapport fra DTU, baseret på udtræk af CVR-registret, viser at selskaber med teknologi udviklet på DTU klarer sig godt.
Dusty rainfall records reveal new understanding of Earth's long-term climate :: Ancient rainfall records stretching 550,000 years into the past may upend scientists' understanding of what controls the Asian summer monsoon and other aspects of the Earth's long-term climate, reports a University of Arizona-led international team of researchers in the May 25 issue of the journal Science.
Dusty rainfall records reveal new understanding of Earth's long-term climate :: Ancient rainfall records stretching 550,000 years into the past may upend scientists' understanding of what controls the Asian summer monsoon and other aspects of the Earth's long-term climate, reports a University of Arizona-led international team of researchers in the May 25 issue of the journal Science.
Dusty rainfall records reveal new understanding of Earth's long-term climate :: Ancient rainfall records stretching 550,000 years into the past may upend scientists' understanding of what controls the Asian summer monsoon and other aspects of the Earth's long-term climate. Milankovitch theory says solar heating of the northernmost part of the globe drives the world's climate swings between ice ages and warmer periods. The new work turns Milankovitch in its head by suggesting
Dusty rainfall records reveal new understanding of Earth's long-term climate :: Ancient rainfall records stretching 550,000 years into the past may upend scientists' understanding of what controls the Asian summer monsoon and other aspects of the Earth's long-term climate. Milankovitch theory says solar heating of the northernmost part of the globe drives the world's climate swings between ice ages and warmer periods. The new work turns Milankovitch in its head by suggesting
Dusty rainfall records reveal new understanding of Earth's long-term climate :: Ancient rainfall records stretching 550,000 years into the past may upend scientists' understanding of what controls the Asian summer monsoon and other aspects of the Earth's long-term climate. Milankovitch theory says solar heating of the northernmost part of the globe drives the world's climate swings between ice ages and warmer periods. The new work turns Milankovitch in its head by suggesting
Dutch govt appeals landmark greenhouse gases ruling :: The Dutch government on Monday appealed against a landmark 2015 court ruling which ordered it to slash greenhouse gases by a quarter by 2020.
Dutch radio antenna launched from Chinese base to position behind the Moon :: Yesterday evening Central European Summer Time, the Netherlands Chinese Low-Frequency Explorer (NCLE) was launched on board the Chinese Queqiao satellite from Xichang in the south of China, to a position behind the Moon. It is the first Dutch scientific instrument ever to travel on a Chinese space mission, and it opens a new chapter in radio astronomy. The launch of the satellite is the starting p
Dynamic switching enables efficient bacterial colonization in flow [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: Bacteria colonize environments that contain networks of moving fluids, including digestive pathways, blood vasculature in animals, and the xylem and phloem networks in plants. In these flow networks, bacteria form distinct biofilm structures that have an important role in pathogenesis. The physical mechanisms that determine the spatial organization of bacteria…
E. coli infection induces delirium in aging rats :: Activation of the immune system by an infection may temporarily disrupt formation of long-term memories in healthy, aging rats by reducing levels of a protein required for brain cells to make new connections, suggests new research published in eNeuro.
Each hour of delay in detecting abnormal lactates in patients with sepsis increases the odds of in-hospital death :: Because of a known association between elevated lactate levels and increased mortality, sepsis guidelines mandate that lactate levels should be tested soon after the onset of sepsis. A new study in the journal CHEST® found that a significant proportion of patients with suspected sepsis do not have their lactates measured within the recommended timeframe. These patients experienced delayed antibiot
Early fossil record of Euarthropoda and the Cambrian Explosion [Evolution] :: Euarthropoda is one of the best-preserved fossil animal groups and has been the most diverse animal phylum for over 500 million years. Fossil Konservat-Lagerstätten, such as Burgess Shale-type deposits (BSTs), show the evolution of the euarthropod stem lineage during the Cambrian from 518 million years ago (Ma). The stem lineage…
Early lactate measurements appear to improve results for septic patients :: The controversial Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle study adds weight to the belief that early lactate measurements can make a big difference. This follow-up study found a two percent increase in mortality for each hour of delay in patients with an abnormal lactate value.
Early lactate measurements appear to improve results for septic patients :: The controversial Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle study adds weight to the belief that early lactate measurements can make a big difference. This follow-up study found a two percent increase in mortality for each hour of delay in patients with an abnormal lactate value.
Early life trauma in men associated with reduced levels of sperm microRNAs :: Exposure to early life trauma can elevate risk for poor physical and mental health in individuals and their children. A new epigenetics study in both men and mice posits that some of the vulnerability in children may derive from stress-associated reductions in microRNAs in their father's sperm.
Early obesity may lead to school-age cognitive trouble :: Children on the threshold of obesity or overweight in the first two years of life had lower perceptual reasoning and working memory scores than lean children did when tested at ages five and eight, according to a new study. The study also indicates that IQ scores may be lower for higher-weight children. Obesity, which can dysregulate hormones that act in multiple brain regions, is associated with
Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients :: Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. The study was published in Health Services Research.
Early physical therapy benefits low-back pain patients :: Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims.
Early physical therapy linked to reduced healthcare costs and opioid use in low back pain patients :: In a Health Services Research analysis of patients with low back pain, when patients saw a physical therapist first, there was lower utilization of high cost medical services as well as lower opioid use.
Early-life obesity impacts children's learning and memory, study suggests :: A new study by Brown University epidemiologists found that children on the threshold of obesity or overweight in the first two years of life had lower perceptual reasoning and working memory scores than lean children when tested at ages five and eight. The study also indicated that IQ scores may be lower for higher-weight children.
Early-life obesity impacts children's learning and memory, study suggests :: A new study found that children on the threshold of obesity or overweight in the first two years of life had lower perceptual reasoning and working memory scores than lean children when tested at ages five and eight. The study also indicated that IQ scores may be lower for higher-weight children.
Early-life seizures prematurely wake up brain networks tied to autism :: Early-life seizures prematurely switch on key synapses in the brain that may contribute to further neurodevelopmental delay in children with autism and other intellectual disabilities, suggests a new study from researchers at Penn Medicine.
Earthquake shakes northeast China, but no apparent damage :: A moderate earthquake shook northeastern China early Monday, but no damage or injuries have been reported.
Earth's climate to increase by 4 degrees by 2084 :: A new study shows the Earth's climate would increase by 4 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels, before the end of 21st century. The study also projects precipitation changes in association with a 4 degrees Celsius global warming above the pre-industrial period using the available RCP8.5 experiments of CMIP5 models.
Earth's Ozone Layer is Under Attack–Again :: Despite a long-standing international ban, ozone-destroying chlorofluorocarbons are surging back into Earth’s atmosphere from unknown sources —
Eating at night, sleeping by day swiftly alters key blood proteins :: The first human study to look at how blood proteins vary over a 24-hour-period identified 30 with distinct time-of-day patterns and more than 100 that are disrupted by simulated night shift work
Eating to extinction—urban appetite for bushmeat sparks wildlife crisis in Cambodia :: From baby elephants to sun bears and pangolins, escalating demand for bushmeat in towns and cities is taking an increasingly heavy toll on some of Cambodia's most endangered wildlife.
Ebola outbreak: Experimental vaccinations begin in DR Congo :: Some 4,000 vaccines are being used to try to stop an outbreak that has killed at least 26 people.
Ebola Update: Funding, Vaccines, and More Deaths in DRC :: A total of 27 people have died since April, but new funds and the deployment of an experimental vaccine are expected to help contain the virus.
Ebola vaccinations begin in Congo :: A vaccination campaign is up and running to fight the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo. It’s the first of its kind.
ECDC and EMCDDA make the case for active case finding of communicable diseases in prison :: What are the most (cost-) effective ways to prevent and control communicable diseases in prison settings? In their Guidance ECDC and the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, present the evidence on active case finding as key measure to diagnose communicable diseases early. The two agencies advise to actively offer testing for hepatitis B and C and HIV to all people in prison an
Echoes Of Cuba? U.S. Employee In China Hit With 'Sensations Of Sound And Pressure' :: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "the medical indications are very similar and entirely consistent" with symptoms reported by American diplomats in Cuba, where there were reports of sonic attacks. (Image credit: U.S. Department of State)
Eczema drug eases most severe asthma symptoms :: Two new studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that a known eczema drug alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients’ ability to breathe better than standard therapies. The Food and Drug Administration approved dupilumab, injectable anti-inflammatory drug, in 2017 as a treatment for eczema, a chronic skin disease. The more than 2,000 patients enrolled in the studies suffere
Eczema drug effective against severe asthma :: New studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that the eczema drug dupilumab alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients' ability to breathe better than standard therapies. Dupilumab, an injectable anti-inflammatory drug, was approved in 2017 by the Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for eczema, a chronic skin disease.
Eczema drug effective against severe asthma :: Two new studies of patients with difficult-to-control asthma show that the eczema drug dupilumab alleviates asthma symptoms and improves patients' ability to breathe better than standard therapies. Dupilumab, an injectable anti-inflammatory drug, was approved in 2017 by the Food and Drug Administration as a treatment for eczema, a chronic skin disease.
Effect of new guideline on US adults recommended for high blood pressure treatment :: The number of US adults with high blood pressure is estimated to grow by 31 million and the number of adults recommended for antihypertensive treatment would increase by 11 million under the 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association hypertension guideline.
Effective methods for automated design of complex technical objects and systems :: In almost any field of human activity, people choose optimal options from a great variety of possible alternatives. When designing new devices, products and systems, researchers and engineers always strive to ensure that their systems have the best characteristics and are economically viable. Thus, for example, a new car being developed must be fast, consume a minimum amount of fuel, be reliable a
Eficient cost-effective cooling solution for high performance chips :: Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology, today announced that it has demonstrated for the first time a low-cost impingement-based solution for cooling chips at package level. This achievement is an important innovation to tackle the ever-increasing cooling demands of high-performance 3D chips and systems.
Efsa: Hverken dyr eller mennesker tager skade af glyphosat-rester i maden :: I en ny rapport konkluderer EU’s fødevareagentur, Efsa, at glyphosat-rester i foderet ikke truer dyrs helbred, og at grænseværdierne for kost til mennesker også hænger fint sammen. Greenpeace savner en ny tilgang fra myndighederne.
Efter dødsulykke: Uber dropper selvkørende biler i Arizona :: Firmaet vil dog snart påbegynde testkørsler med autonome biler i andre amerikanske stater.
Egypt's top court orders temporary suspension of YouTube :: An Egyptian court has ordered the suspension for one month of video-sharing website, YouTube, and others sharing a video found to be insulting the Muslim Prophet Mohammed.
Ekspert: Almindelig mad opbygger muskler lige så godt som proteinpulver :: Ved at spise den rette kost, kan man opnå lige så stor effekt uden proteintilskud, siger ekspert i idræt og ernæring.
Ekspert: Elcykler og road pricing kan afhjælpe fremtidens trængsel :: Hvis det bliver dyrere at køre i bil, og folk cykler til arbejde i stedet, vil det afhjælpe fremtidens trængsel, mener trafikforsker. Men er det muligt at lokke flere danskere op på cyklerne?
Eksperter: Nye robotter kan ikke skabe fremtidens fabrik alene :: Det er ikke nok 'bare' at udvikle robotter. Industrien er nødt til at gentænke sine processer og fremstillingsmetoder, hvis eksempelvis bilfabrikkerne skal automatiseres yderligere, mener amerikanske automationseksperter.
Elaine Ostrander (NIH) 1: Canine Genetics: Dog Genes Tell Surprising Tales :: Elaine Ostrander provides an overview of canine genetics, and explains how scientists are using genetics to decipher the molecular basis of different traits such as height and cancer risk. https://www.ibiology.org/genetics-and-gene-regulation/canine-genetics Talk Overview: Although all domestic dogs belong to the same species, different breeds display unique morphological traits and different dis
Elaine Ostrander (NIH) 2: Genomics of Dogs disease: Dog Genes Tell Surprising Tales :: Elaine Ostrander provides an overview of canine genetics, and explains how scientists are using genetics to decipher the molecular basis of different traits such as height and cancer risk. https://www.ibiology.org/genetics-and-gene-regulation/canine-genetics Talk Overview: Although all domestic dogs belong to the same species, different breeds display unique morphological traits and different dis
Electric Scooter Charger Culture Is Out of Control :: Every afternoon around 4:00 p.m., when school lets out, Brandon, an 18-year-old high-school senior in Los Angeles who asked to be referred to only by his first name, goes “Bird hunting.” He heads for his minivan and, on the drive home, he’ll swing through convenient neighborhoods, picking up about 13 Bird electric scooters along the way, tossing them into the back of his car. “I have a whole syst
Electric vehicle startup SF Motors takes over Indiana plant :: An electric vehicle startup announced Wednesday that it is retooling an Indiana factory and hopes to conduct trial runs for two new lines of vehicles by the end of the year.
Electric vehicles could save billions on energy storage :: Using electric vehicles (EVs) as mobile power storage could eliminate the need to build costly stationary grid storage for energy from renewable sources.
Electromagnetic waves: ‘Impossible’ EM drive doesn’t seem to work after all :: A rocket engine propelled by electromagnetic waves grabbed headlines, but new tests find the EM drive may actually be driven by Earth’s magnetic field
Electron tomography technique leads to 3-D reconstructions at the nanoscale :: Scientists recently found a way to harness the power of TEM to measure the structure of a material at the highest possible resolution — determining the 3-D position of every individual atom.
Electron tomography technique leads to 3-D reconstructions at the nanoscale :: Understanding the microscopic structure of a material is key to understanding how it functions and its functional properties. Advances in fields like materials science have increasingly pushed abilities to determine these features to even higher resolutions. One technique for imaging at nanoscale resolution, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), is one example of promising technology in this are
Electronic nose recognizes a variety of scents :: Freshly ground coffee, popcorn, biowaste or smoke – in the course of life, we get to know different scents and thanks to our nose, we distinguish and identify them even without seeing their source. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have now developed a sensor that can be taught different scents. The "electronic nose" is to be suited for everyday use and to smell potential hazar
Elon Musk creates another company: 'Pravda' would rate journalists' credibility :: Elon Musk had a bit of a meltdown on Twitter this week as the media reported troubles at Tesla, including missing production goals and clashing with the government about the infamous autopilot crash that happened with a Tesla car a few months ago. Going to create a site where the public can … Read More
Elon Musk Should Know Better :: We might as well begin with the most generous interpretation of Elon Musk’s peculiar behavior. For this, we must go back in time—back before the Reddit-flavored subtweets, before the bizarre earnings-call outbursts, before the supervillain cosplaying. Go back far enough, to another century, to another millennium , where, in the year 1996, you will find Elon Musk, a man in the newspaper business.
Elon Musk’s Silly War With the Media :: Elon Musk’s screed against the media began with a story about Tesla. “The holier-than-thou hypocrisy of big media companies who lay claim to the truth, but publish only enough to sugarcoat the lie, is why the public no longer respects them,” the entrepreneur tweeted Wednesday, with a link to a post on the website Electrek. The author of that post criticized news coverage of recent Tesla crashes a
Email Is Dangerous :: One week ago, a group of European security researchers warned that two obscure encryption schemes for email were deeply broken. Those schemes, called OpenPGP and S/ MIME , are not the kinds of technologies you’re using but don’t know it. They are not part of the invisible and vital internet infrastructure we all rely on. This isn’t that kind of story. The exploit, called Efail by the researchers
Embryonic gene regulation through mechanical forces :: During embryonic development genetic cascades control gene activity and cell differentiation. In a new publication of the journal PNAS, the team of Ulrich Technau of the Department of Molecular Evolution and Development at the University of Vienna reported that besides the genetic program, also mechanical cues can contribute to the regulation of gene expression during development. Comparisons with
Embryonic gene regulation through mechanical forces :: During embryonic development genetic cascades control gene activity and cell differentiation. Researchers reported that besides the genetic program, also mechanical cues can contribute to the regulation of gene expression during development. Comparisons with other animals suggests that this regulatory principle is ancient.
Embryonic gene regulation through mechanical forces :: During embryonic development, genetic cascades control gene activity and cell differentiation. In a new publication of the journal PNAS, the team of Ulrich Technau of the Department of Molecular Evolution and Development at the University of Vienna reported that besides the genetic program, mechanical cues also contribute to the regulation of gene expression during development. Comparisons with ot
Embryonic mammary gland stem cells identified :: Research team led by Prof. Cédric Blanpain has identified the mechanisms that regulate mammary gland development. Using a combination of lineage tracing, molecular profiling, single cell sequencing and functional experiments, A. Wuidart and colleagues demonstrated that mammary gland development is initiated by multipotent progenitors during the early steps of embryonic mammary gland morphogenesis,
Embryonic mammary gland stem cells identified :: Research team led by Prof. Cédric Blanpain identified the mechanisms that regulate mammary gland development. Using a combination of lineage tracing, molecular profiling, single cell sequencing and functional experiments, A. Wuidart and colleagues demonstrated that mammary gland initially develops from multipotent progenitors during the early steps of embryonic mammary gland morphogenesis whereas
Embryonic mammary gland stem cells identified :: Scientists have identified the mechanisms that regulate mammary gland development. Using a combination of lineage tracing, molecular profiling, single cell sequencing and functional experiments, they have demonstrated that mammary gland initially develops from multipotent progenitors during the early steps of embryonic mammary gland morphogenesis whereas postnatal mammary gland development is medi
Embryonic regeneration by relocalization of the Spemann organizer during twinning in Xenopus [Developmental Biology] :: The formation of identical twins from a single egg has fascinated developmental biologists for a very long time. Previous work had shown that Xenopus blastulae bisected along the dorsal–ventral (D-V) midline (i.e., the sagittal plane) could generate twins but at very low frequencies. Here, we have improved this method by…
Embryonic stem cells form useful proto-nervous system :: It’s possible to guide human embryonic stem cells to become the precursor tissue of the central nervous system, research demonstrates. The new study also reveals the important role of mechanical signals in the development of the human nervous system. While studying embryonic development using animal embryos can provide useful insights about what happens during human development, human embryos gro
Emilia Clarke Wants a Chewbacca Tattoo—and a Dragon :: The 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' actress loves her co-star.
Emily Riehl's Favorite Theorem :: The Johns Hopkins University mathematician tells us why doing category theory is like playing the viola —
Energinet ramt af fejl i nyt ERP-system: Gasforbrug og regninger må tjekkes manuelt :: Efter frasalget fra DONG skulle Dansk Gas Distribution skifte ERP-system. Det viste sig at være noget sværere end forventet.
Energy efficient homes attract premium sale and rental prices, study finds :: A new study has found people are willing to pay a premium for energy efficient homes, prompting calls for a mandatory energy efficiency rating (EER) disclosure system to be rolled out Australia-wide.
Energy wells plugged as Hawaii's volcano sends lava nearby (Update) :: Production wells at a geothermal plant under threat by lava flowing from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano have been plugged to prevent toxic gases from seeping out.
Engineers aim for the stars with new rocket engine :: A 'self-eating' rocket engine which could place small satellites in orbit more easily and more affordably is under development at universities in Scotland and Ukraine.
Engineers design color-changing compression bandage :: Engineers have developed pressure-sensing photonic fibers that they have woven into a typical compression bandage. As the bandage is stretched, the fibers change color. Using a color chart, a caregiver can stretch a bandage until it matches the color for a desired pressure, before, say, wrapping it around a patient's leg.
Engineers Don't Totally Dig Elon Musk's LA Tunneling Promises :: The Boring Company CEO makes a lot of promises about advancing tunneling and clearing congestion, but not everyone buys in.
Engineers invent a noninvasive technique to correct vision :: Nearsightedness, or myopia, is an increasing problem around the world. There are now twice as many people in the US and Europe with this condition as there were 50 years ago. In East Asia, 70 to 90 percent of teenagers and young adults are nearsighted. By some estimates, about 2.5 billion of people across the globe may be affected by myopia by 2020.
England could have new national parks in Gove review :: Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches a review of the country's protected landscapes.
Enhancing energy transport in conjugated polymers
Enhancing energy transport in conjugated polymers
Enorm datavask fandt tusindvis af borgere med ikke-eksisterende adresser :: Efter fem års arbejde er alle danske adresser og vejnavne nu samlet i Danmarks Adresseregister, hvor kvaliteten af de eksisterende adressedata er kvalitetsforbedret efter en grundig datavask, og hvor mere end 100.000 nye adresser er oprettet.
EOVSA reveals new insights into solar flares' explosive energy releases :: Last September, a massive new region of magnetic field erupted on the Sun's surface next to an existing sunspot. The powerful collision of magnetic fields produced a series of potent solar flares, causing turbulent space weather conditions at Earth. These flares were captured in their moment-by-moment progression.
Er atomkraft løsningen på klimaproblemet? :: Ne.. Måske.
Ergonomic eye-tracking technology for high-quality AR/VR experiences :: Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology, will demonstrate today at its Imec Technology Forum in Antwerp (ITF Belgium 2018), a new wireless eye-tracking technology based on electro-oculography (EOG), an ophthalmology technique used to examine eyes and record eye movement. The technology, which is integrated into a standard pair of eyeglasses, c
ESF lists top 10 new species for 2018 :: The large and small, beautiful and bizarre are among the newly discovered animals, plants and microbes announced by the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) as the Top 10 New Species for 2018.
ESF lists top 10 new species for 2018 :: The large and small, beautiful and bizarre are among the newly discovered animals, plants and microbes announced by the College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) as the Top 10 New Species for 2018.
Establishing a time scale for 10 million years ago :: The timescale is the basis to reconstruct the history of the Earth and biological evolution. A research on a chronostratigraphic sequence of the Chinese Neogene with accurate geological datings was published online in Science China: Earth Sciences.
Estimated 7,000 bodies may be buried at former asylum :: Some of the boxes stacked inside anthropologist Molly Zuckerman's laboratory contain full bones—a skull, a jaw, or a leg. Others contain only plastic bags of bone fragments that Zuckerman describes as "grit."
Ethnically mixed schools better for social cohesion, says new study of teenagers' attitudes :: Pupils from schools with greater ethnic diversity have more positive feelings towards pupils of different ethnicities, according to a new study of attitudes in English secondary schools from the University of Bristol and the London School of Economics and Political Science.
EU lawmakers to press Zuckerberg over data privacyMark Zuckerberg FacebookEuropean Union lawmakers plan to press Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday about data protection standards at the internet giant at a hearing focused on a scandal over the alleged misuse of the personal information of millions of people.
EU split over exclusion of UK from Galileo after Brexit :: France, Spain, Sweden and Netherlands among countries wishing to retain close ties on GPS system Divisions are emerging within the EU over the European commission’s decision to exclude the UK from the bloc’s new satellite navigation system , Galileo. A number of member states are said by sources in Brussels to have become sympathetic to the British cause regarding the handling of the issue by EU
Europe's largest wooden building awaits salvation off Istanbul :: Looking up at the giant wooden edifice looming over him, Erol Baytas shakes his head.
Europe's New Data Protections Will Affect You Too. Here's How. :: Yes, they mainly affect those who live inside the EU. But non-Europeans should pay attention too.
Evaluating active pressure management of induced earthquakes :: Can altering the amount or rate of fluid injection and production in an oil and gas field or carbon storage site affect induced earthquakes in that field? A physics-based simulation suggests that this type of "active pressure management" can be useful in controlling induced seismicity at certain wells.
Even a shark's electrical 'sixth sense' may be tuned to attack :: Imagine having superhuman hearing. You're at a noisy, cocktail party and yet your ears can detect normally inaudible sounds. But, unlike normal hearing, each of these sounds causes your ears to react in the same way. There is no difference between the quietest and loudest movements. According to a new study, that may be how a shark's electrosensing organ reacts when it detects teensy, tiny electri
Even moderate adherence to vegetarian diet could prevent overweight/obesity in middle age :: Eating a diet high in plant-based foods and low in animal-based foods may protect against obesity in middle aged and elderly populations, even if a vegetarian or vegan diet is not strictly followed. The new research is being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26).
Evening use of light-emitting tablets may disrupt healthy sleep :: A new Physiological Reports study reveals that evening use of light-emitting tablets can induce delays in desired bedtimes, suppress secretion of melatonin (the hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness), and impair next-morning alertness.
Evening use of light-emitting tablets may disrupt healthy sleep :: A new study reveals that evening use of light-emitting tablets can induce delays in desired bedtimes, suppress secretion of melatonin (the hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness), and impair next-morning alertness.
Everest's Hillary Step now a 'slope': climbers :: Mount Everest's Hillary Step—a rocky outcrop just below the summit—is now a slope, say climbers who recently returned from the mountain.
Everything self-driving cars calculate before changing lanes :: Technology Inside a self-driving car's lane-change calculus. To swerve or not to swerve: Inside a self-driving car's lane-change calculus.
Evolution of pallium, hippocampus, and cortical cell types revealed by single-cell transcriptomics in reptiles :: Computations in the mammalian cortex are carried out by glutamatergic and -aminobutyric acid–releasing (GABAergic) neurons forming specialized circuits and areas. Here we asked how these neurons and areas evolved in amniotes. We built a gene expression atlas of the pallium of two reptilian species using large-scale single-cell messenger RNA sequencing. The transcriptomic signature of glutamatergi
Evolution of the brain
Excess nutrients, coupled with climate change, damage the most highly resilient corals :: Experimentalists conducted a simulation of future conditions in the Red Sea caused by global warming and acidification, while simultaneously increasing levels of nutrients such as nitrate and phosphate. They found that when nitrate and phosphate were added, the coral thermal resilience was compromised while algal growth benefited from excess CO2 and nutrients. Algal dominance over corals in the re
Excess nutrients, coupled with climate change, damage the most highly resilient corals :: Experimentalists conducted a simulation of future conditions in the Red Sea caused by global warming and acidification, while simultaneously increasing levels of nutrients such as nitrate and phosphate. They found that when nitrate and phosphate were added, the coral thermal resilience was compromised while algal growth benefited from excess CO2 and nutrients. Algal dominance over corals in the re
Excess nutrients, coupled with climate change, damage the most highly resilient corals :: Over the last 30 years, 50% of the world's coral reefs have suffered significant damage due to climate change and acidification with the last three being the worst in reefs recent history. Major coral bleaching events, which transpire when water temperatures are too high, have occurred in the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean and parts of the Red Sea.
Exclusive: Facebook Opens Up About False NewsFacebook US RevengeIn a rare interview, nine Facebook executives talk about the challenge, and their progress, in battling clickbait and falsehoods.
Exclusive: Watch a new video of lightning strikes seen from space :: Space NOAA's GOES-17 satellite is ready for action. NOAA's GOES-17 satellite, launched earlier this year is now in action, and its already captured some amazing footage of lightning strikes.
Exercise doesn’t slow cognitive decline :: Moderate to high intensity exercise does not slow cognitive (mental) impairment in older people with dementia, according to new research. The research team found that although exercise improved physical fitness, it cannot be recommended as a treatment option for cognitive impairment in dementia. Nearly 47.5 million people worldwide have dementia and the view that exercise might slow cognitive dec
Exercise to stay young: 4-5 days a week to slow down your heart's aging :: Participating in exercise 4-5 days per week is necessary to keep your heart young, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology. These findings could be an important step to develop exercise strategies to slow down such aging.
Experimental drug eases effects of gluten for celiac patients on gluten-free diet :: An investigational new drug offers hope of relief for celiac disease patients who are inadvertently exposed to gluten while on a gluten-free diet. Findings of the first phase 2 study of a biologic immune modulator in celiac disease will be presented at the upcoming Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2018. Inadvertent exposure to gluten can be a frequent occurrence for celiac patients that triggers symp
Experimental drug eases effects of gluten for celiac patients on gluten-free diet :: An investigational new drug offers hope of relief for celiac disease patients who are inadvertently exposed to gluten while on a gluten-free diet. Inadvertent exposure to gluten can be a frequent occurrence for celiac patients that triggers symptoms, such as pain in the gut and diarrhea, due to intestinal damage.
Experts disclose new details about 300-year-old shipwreck :: A Spanish galleon laden with gold that sank to the bottom of the Caribbean off the coast of Colombia more than 300 years ago was found three years ago with the help of an underwater autonomous vehicle operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, the agency disclosed for the first time.
Experts look back at the impact of a global surgical safety checklist :: A new BJS (British Journal of Surgery) article examines the past decade since the Safe Surgery Saves Lives Study Group at the World Health Organization introduced a surgical safety checklist.
Experts: China far side lunar mission potentially historic :: China's ambition to soft-land a spacecraft on the far side of the moon later this year faces considerable challenges, but if successful would propel the country's space program to the forefront of one of the most important areas of lunar exploration, experts say.
Exposure of European children to electromagnetic fields is well below the maximum levels :: Measurements from more than 500 children in five countries include different sources such as mobile phones, mobile phone antennas and WiFi.
Extrasolar asteroid has been orbiting the sun for 4.5 billion years :: The object is revolving around the sun in the vicinity of Jupiter but in the opposite direction from most other celestial bodies, according to a study featuring a Brazilian scientist as co-author. Through a computer simulation, the study shows that the orbit has been stable since the giant planets were formed.
EAACI er støbeske for danske prestigekurser for specialister :: Et stort internationalt møde i fødevareallergi samt et minisymposium for speciallæger og – sygeplejersker er ved at tage form på EAACI. Danske forskere svinger dirrigentstokken.
EAACI uddeler prestigefyldt pris til forsker for stort peanut-studie :: Daniel Bovet-prisen tildeles professor Gideon Lack som anerkendelse for hans LEAP-studie, der har vendt op og ned på internationale guidelines for forebyggelse af peanutallergi.
F.Y.I.: The Elusive City Squab :: Baby pigeons take only a month to become fully developed and leave the nest, which is usually hidden and high up on a window ledge or rooftop.
Facebook boss faces European Parliament over data scandalMark Zuckerberg FacebookFacebook chief Mark Zuckerberg faces tough questions later Tuesday at the European Parliament over the fallout from the Cambridge Analytica data breach scandal.
Facebook chief faces EU grilling over his 'digital monster'Mark Zuckerberg FacebookFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced tough questions from European Union lawmakers Tuesday over what one of them branded Zuckerberg's "digital monster," and he apologized for the way the social network has been used to produce fake news, interfere in elections and sweep up people's personal data.
Facebook Is Beefing Up Its Two-Factor Authentication :: The update, now available to most users, comes several months after Facebook was criticized for spamming users' two-factor authentication phone numbers.
Facebook Is Giving Scientists Its Data to Fight Misinformation :: For the first time, researchers will be able to access Facebook's data and publish their findings without pre-approval from the company.
Facebook says it can protect you—but first it wants your most intimate photos
Facebook to label election-related 'issue ads' in US :: Facebook is expanding its advertising disclosure requirements to cover all U.S. ads on polarized issues such as gun control and abortion rights, even if they don't endorse a particular candidate.
Facebook won't pay compensation for Cambridge Analytica caseFacebook GDPR EuropeFacebook said Thursday it will not compensate users in the scandal over the misuse of their personal data by political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
Facebook, Snapchat and the Dawn of the Post-Truth Era :: Social media is destroying our notion of an agreed-upon Truth, taking us back to the oral tradition of pre-literate days.
Facebook's Zuckerberg agrees to live-stream EU parliament hearing :: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to live-stream his meeting with European Parliament members as he answers questions in the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, a top official said Monday.
Facial recognition app tracks endangered primates :: New facial recognition software and an app can help protect endangered primates—more than 60 percent of which face extinction. “Intervention is necessary to halt and reverse these population declines…” Golden monkeys have lost so much habitat, that they are only found in a handful of national parks in Africa; farming and illegal hardwood trade in Madagascar is gobbling up the island’s forests and
Facial recognition software could help endangered primates, slow illegal trafficking :: New facial recognition software can help protect endangered primates — more than 60 percent of which face extinction.
Fahrenheit 451 Tackles the Evils of Social Media :: How do you make a television movie out of a book whose premise is that televised entertainment is destroying humanity? Fahrenheit 451 , Ray Bradbury wrote in 1951 , is a warning against an age of factoids, of rolling cable-news chyrons, of attention spans so fried that our “hopscotching existence” makes it impossible to sit still with a novel. The 1953 book features a woman whose entire life revo
Failures in power grids: Dynamically induced cascades :: A reliable functioning of technical infrastructure networks is essential for our modern, high-tech society. Cascading failures, i.e. chain reactions of failures of different infrastructures, are the cause of many failures of entire networks, e.g. large parts of the European power grids.
Familiarity with junk-food ads linked with obesity in young people :: Young people who watch one extra junk-food advert a week (over the average of six) consume an additional 350 calories in foods high in salt, sugar, and fat (HFSS) every week (18,000 each year), according to the largest study of its kind in the UK involving over 3,300 teens aged 11 to 19 years.
Far from special: Humanity's tiny DNA differences are 'average' in animal kingdom :: Researchers report important new insights into evolution following a study of mitochondrial DNA from about 5 million specimens covering about 100,000 animal species.
Far from special: Humanity's tiny DNA differences are 'average' in animal kingdom :: Researchers report important new insights into evolution following a study of mitochondrial DNA from about five million specimens covering about 100,000 animal species.Mining 'big data' insights from the world's fast-growing genetic databases and reviewing a large literature in evolutionary theory, researchers at The Rockefeller University in New York City and the Biozentrum at the University of B
Farmers and cropdusting pilots on the Great Plains worried about pesticide risks before 'Silent Spring' :: It is easy to frame conservation as a clash between environmentalists and polluters. But this view can greatly oversimplify many complex choices. What does conservation look like when ideas about nature cut across political lines?
Farne Island puffin population drop sparks concern :: Initial findings in the National Trust's five-yearly survey suggest an overall decline of 12%.
Farnesoid X receptor is essential for the survival of renal medullary collecting duct cells under hypertonic stress [Physiology] :: Hypertonicity in renal medulla is critical for the kidney to produce concentrated urine. Renal medullary cells have to survive high medullary osmolarity during antidiuresis. Previous study reported that farnesoid X receptor (FXR), a nuclear receptor transcription factor activated by endogenous bile acids, increases urine concentrating ability by up-regulating aquaporin 2…
Faster genome evolution methods to transform yeast :: Scientists have created a new way of speeding up the genome evolution of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the same yeast we use for bread and beer production.
Faster genome evolution methods to transform yeast :: Scientists have created a new way of speeding up the genome evolution of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the same yeast we use for bread and beer production.
Faster genome evolution methods to transform yeast :: Scientists have created a new way of speeding up the genome evolution of baker's yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae, the same yeast we use for bread and beer production.
Fasting diets may raise risk of diabetes, researchers warn :: New study also suggests regimes that include intermittent fasting may cause other long-term health problems Fasting every other day to lose weight could have damaging side effects. That is the conclusion of a group of scientists speaking this weekend at the European Society of Endocrinology’s annual meeting. Their findings suggest that fasting-based diets may impair the action of sugar-regulating
Fatal confusion :: Drivers may be confusing autonomous cars with driver assistance technology, with sometimes fatal consequences.
Fatty liver disease research set to benefit from stem cell advance :: Scientists have developed a lab-based system for studying the most common type of liver disease, paving the way for research into new therapies. The team at the University of Edinburgh has devised a way to probe Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, which affects up to one in three people, using cells in a dish.
Faulty placenta may explain why some people get schizophrenia :: A poorly-working placenta may affect brain development in the womb, and this could explain the link between pregnancy complications and schizophrenia
FBI overstated encryption problem with cell phones :: A programming error led the FBI to vastly overstate the number of cell phones that investigators could not access because of encryption, officials said Wednesday.
FDA approves first drug that prevents migraines. Is the price tag worth it? :: The FDA has approved the first drug designed to prevent migraines, a move that could help the four million Americans who suffer from at least 15 migraine days per month. Read More
FDA halts one of the first human CRISPR studies before it begins
FDA Plans to Speed Path to Approval for Some Gene Therapies :: The agency’s first target will be hemophilia —
Feds: Uber self-driving SUV saw pedestrian; did not brakeUber Arizona NTSB SelfThe autonomous Uber SUV that struck and killed an Arizona pedestrian in March spotted the woman about six seconds before hitting her, but did not stop because the system used to automatically apply brakes in potentially dangerous situations had been disabled, according to federal investigators.
Fed-up Spanish cities are bursting Airbnb's bubble :: Spain may be one of the world's top tourist destinations, but many people in its biggest cities have grown exasperated with Airbnb-style rentals.
Fee-base form of nicotine in electronic cigarettes :: Researchers have developed methods for measuring levels of free-base nicotine in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) liquids and vapor, the levels of which are associated with harshness upon inhalation of e-cigarette vapors and tobacco smoke.
Feel the burn: Biochemical pathway that spurs beige fat cells to burn energy is discovered :: Researchers have identified a brain receptor and signaling pathway that spurs beige fat cells to burn energy, revealing a possible target for obesity therapies in humans.
Feel the burn: Biochemical pathway that spurs beige fat cells to burn energy is discovered :: Researchers have identified a brain receptor and signaling pathway that spurs beige fat cells to burn energy, revealing a possible target for obesity therapies in humans.
Fejl på milliarddyr vejrsatellit: Bliver for varm i rummet :: Ingeniører kæmper for at fikse et problem i kølesystemet på den nyeste amerikanske vejrsatellit, GOES-17 til knap 20 mia. kroner, der blev opsendt i marts.
Fejl på milliarddyr vejrsatellit: Bliver for varm i rummet :: Ingeniører kæmper for at fikse et problem i kølesystemet på den nyeste amerikanske vejrsatellit, GOES-17 til knap 20 mia. kroner, der blev opsendt i marts.
Fem tyskstøttede danske solcelleparker er koblet på el-nettet :: Inden for de seneste uger har European Energy nettilsluttet i alt otte solcelleparker med en kapacitet på 70 MW på Lolland, Falster, Læsø, Bornholm, nær Holbæk og ved Hjørring.
Female members European Parliament more likely to be featured on Wikipedia :: Researchers from CWI, the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science, have found that female members of the European Parliament are slightly more likely to be featured on multiple Wikipedia language editions than their male counterparts. However, the variations between language editions are large: while 10 editions over-represent women, 13 editions over-represent men. T
Fetal MRI can reliably spot holoprosencephaly as early as 18 gestational weeks :: Fetal magnetic resonance imaging can reliably spot holoprosencephaly as early as 18 gestational weeks, providing an opportunity to counsel families earlier in their pregnancy, according to Children's-led research featured on the cover of the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
Fetal MRI can reliably spot holoprosencephaly as early as 18 gestational weeks :: Fetal magnetic resonance imaging can reliably spot holoprosencephaly as early as 18 gestational weeks, providing an opportunity to counsel families earlier in their pregnancy, according to new research.
Few Rules Govern Police Use of Facial-Recognition TechnologyAmazon RekognitionGroups call for Amazon to stop selling facial-recognition tech to police departments after documents reveal the practice.
Fewer hurricanes forecast for 2018 Atlantic hurricane season :: After the most expensive hurricane season on record last year, US officials said Thursday to expect a more normal Atlantic season in 2018 with five to nine hurricanes in total.
Fewer men are being screened, diagnosed, and treated for prostate cancer :: A new study reveals declines in prostate cancer screening and diagnoses in the United States in recent years, as well as decreases in the use of definitive treatments in men who have been diagnosed.
Fewer men are being screened, diagnosed, and treated for prostate cancer :: A new study reveals declines in prostate cancer screening and diagnoses in the United States in recent years, as well as decreases in the use of definitive treatments in men who have been diagnosed.
Fifteen Unanswered Criminal-Law Questions About Trump :: President Trump speculated on Tuesday that “if” the FBI placed a spy inside his campaign, that would be one of the greatest scandals in U.S. history. On Wednesday morning on Twitter, the “if” dropped away—and Trump asserted yesterday’s wild surmise as today’s fact. By afternoon, a vast claque of pro-Trump talkers repeated the president’s fantasies and falsehoods in their continuing project to rep
Finasteride does not increase risk of prostate cancer death, SWOG results show :: Twenty five years after it opened for enrollment, the landmark Prostate Cancer Prevention Trial has delivered a final verdict. Finasteride, a common hormone-blocking drug, reduces mens' risk of getting prostate cancer without increasing their risk of dying from the disease.
Finding Nemo's genes—reef fish genome mapped and shared :: Nemo's genome has been deciphered and made publicly available, helping researchers further investigate fish ecology and evolution.
First chip-scale broadband optical system that can sense molecules in the mid-IR :: Researchers at Columbia Engineering have demonstrated, for the first time, a chip-based dual-comb spectrometer in the mid-infrared range, that requires no moving parts and can acquire spectra in less than 2 microseconds. The system, which consists of two mutually coherent, low-noise, microresonator-based frequency combs spanning 2600 nm to 4100 nm, could lead to the development of a spectroscopy l
First chip-scale broadband optical system that can sense molecules in the mid-IR :: Researchers at Columbia Engineering have demonstrated, for the first time, a chip-based dual-comb spectrometer in the mid-infrared range, that requires no moving parts and can acquire spectra in less than 2 microseconds. The system, which consists of two mutually coherent, low-noise, microresonator-based frequency combs spanning 2600 nm to 4100 nm, could lead to the development of a spectroscopy l
First direct dating of Homo antecessor :: The Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH) has led a new international study published in the journal Quaternary Geochronology, about the direct dating of a fossil tooth of Homo antecessor from the unit TD6 of the archaeological site of Gran Dolina in the Sierra de Atapuerca (Burgos, Spain). In the work, a time range of between 772,000 and 949,000 years was found for t
First interstellar immigrant discovered in the solar system :: A new study has discovered the first known permanent immigrant to our Solar System. The asteroid, currently nestling in Jupiter's orbit, is the first known asteroid to have been captured from another star system. The work is published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters.
First interstellar immigrant discovered in the solar system :: A new study has discovered the first known permanent immigrant to our solar system. The asteroid, currently nestling in Jupiter's orbit, is the first known asteroid to have been captured from another star system. The work is published in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society: Letters.
First interstellar immigrant discovered in the solar system :: A new study has discovered the first known permanent immigrant to our solar system. The asteroid, currently nestling in Jupiter's orbit, is the first known asteroid to have been captured from another star system.
First light for SPIRou, exoplanet hunter :: SPIRou, the new planet-hunting spectropolarimeter developed for the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), has successfully recorded its first starlight. Ten years after it was first designed and following four intensive months of installation at CFHT, this international instrument in which France has played a leading role is on the point of initiating its scientific operations, namely the detecti
First light for SPIRou, exoplanet hunter :: SPIRou, the new planet-hunting spectropolarimeter developed for the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), has successfully recorded its first starlight. Ten years after it was first designed and following four intensive months of installation at CFHT, this international instrument in which France has played a leading role is on the point of initiating its scientific operations, namely the detecti
First light for the storm hunter :: As the International Space Station flew over the Indonesian coast of Sumatra on an April night, lightning from a thunderstorm reached the upper layers of the atmosphere and its light show was captured by ESA's latest observatory in space.
First record of large-antlered muntjac in Quang Nam, Vietnam, in the wild :: Under a biodiversity monitoring and assessment activity supported by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), scientists and conservationists of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research (Leibniz-IZW) and WWF-Vietnam captured photographs of one of the rarest and most threatened mammal species of Southeast Asia, the large-antlered muntjac (Muntiacus vuquangensis), in Quang Nam
First record of large-antlered muntjac in Vietnam :: In November 2017 — under a biodiversity monitoring and assessment activity supported by the US Agency for International Development — scientists and conservationists of the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research and WWF-Vietnam captured photographs of one of the rarest and most threatened mammal species of Southeast Asia, the large-antlered muntjac, in Quang Nam province, central Vietna
First record of large-antlered muntjac in Vietnam :: In November 2017 — under a biodiversity monitoring and assessment activity supported by the US Agency for International Development — scientists and conservationists captured photographs of one of the rarest and most threatened mammal species of Southeast Asia, the large-antlered muntjac, in Quang Nam province, central Vietnam.
First Stem Cell Transplant In Utero Successful :: Doctors treated the fetus, who has alpha thalassemia major, with cells from her mother's bone marrow.
First time guidance on treating red diaper syndrome in otherwise healthy breastfed infants :: A case study and subsequent literature review has concluded that absent signs of clinical infection, breastfeeding should continue normally when mother and baby are diagnosed with Red Diaper Syndrome (pink-colored breast milk and pink-colored soiled diapers) caused by Serratia marcescens, an opportunistic bacteria.
First violins imitated human voices: study :: Music historians have long suspected that the inventors of the violin wanted to imitate the human voice, and a study out Monday shows how 16th to 18th century luthiers in Italy did it.
First Woman Air and Space Museum Director Talks about Inspiring the Next Generation :: Ellen Stofan, head of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, told us about the power of museums to attract young scientists and combat attacks on science —
Five ways to deal with burnout using lessons from elite sport :: Burnout has three major characteristics: emotional and physical exhaustion, a cynical attitude towards people at work, and a feeling that you're no longer accomplishing anything worthwhile. Read More
Flat Earthers vs climate change sceptics: why conspiracy theorists keep contradicting each other :: Flat Earthism and the idea that human activity is not responsible for climate change are two of the most prevalent conspiracy theories today. Both have been increasing in popularity since the late 20th century. Currently, 16% of the US population say they doubt the scientifically established shape of the Earth, while 40% think that human-induced climate change is a hoax. But proponents of one of t
Flavonoids may slow lung function decline due to aging :: A type of flavonoid found in dark-pigmented fruits like red grapes and blueberries may slow the lung function decline that occurs with aging, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.
Flavonoids may slow lung function decline due to aging :: A type of flavonoid found in dark-pigmented fruits like red grapes and blueberries may slow the lung function decline that occurs with aging.
Fleet of autonomous boats could service cities to reduce road traffic :: Researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Senseable City Lab in the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP), have designed a fleet of autonomous boats that offer high maneuverability and precise control. The boats can also be rapidly 3D printed using a low-cost printer, making mass manufacturing more feasible.
Fleet of autonomous boats could service cities to reduce road traffic :: Researchers have designed a fleet of autonomous boats that offer high maneuverability and precise control. The boats can also be rapidly 3-D printed using a low-cost printer, making mass manufacturing more feasible.
Fleet of autonomous boats could service some cities, reducing road traffic :: MIT researchers have designed a fleet of autonomous boats that offer high manoeuvrability and precise control. Read More
Fleets of self-driving taxis could be choreographed to cut traffic :: Hive-minded self-driving cars could curb traffic congestion and vehicle pollution.
Flexible and dynamic transport solution for future 5G communications developed :: A consortium of 20 industry-leading companies and organizations has announced the successful completion of the European research project 5G-Crosshaul. The three-year effort has delivered what is now the de-facto concept for an integrated 5G transport network, a crucial step towards the real-world implementation of the future 5G communications system.
Flexible, highly efficient multimodal energy harvesting :: A 10-fold increase in the ability to harvest mechanical and thermal energy over standard piezoelectric composites may be possible using a piezoelectric ceramic foam supported by a flexible polymer support, according to Penn State researchers.
Flexible, highly efficient multimodal energy harvesting :: A 10-fold increase in the ability to harvest mechanical and thermal energy over standard piezoelectric composites may be possible using a piezoelectric ceramic foam supported by a flexible polymer support, according to Penn State researchers.
Flexible, highly efficient multimodal energy harvesting :: A 10-fold increase in the ability to harvest mechanical and thermal energy over standard piezoelectric composites may be possible using a piezoelectric ceramic foam supported by a flexible polymer support, according to researchers.
Flexo-photovoltaic effect :: It is highly desirable to discover photovoltaic mechanisms that enable enhanced efficiency of solar cells. Here we report that the bulk photovoltaic effect, which is free from the thermodynamic Shockley-Queisser limit but usually manifested only in noncentrosymmetric (piezoelectric or ferroelectric) materials, can be realized in any semiconductor, including silicon, by mediation of flexoelectric
Flight motor networks modulate primary olfactory processing in the moth Manduca sexta [Neuroscience] :: Nervous systems must distinguish sensory signals derived from an animal’s own movements (reafference) from environmentally derived sources (exafference). To accomplish this, motor networks producing reafference transmit motor information, via a corollary discharge circuit (CDC), to affected sensory networks, modulating sensory function during behavior. While CDCs have been described in most…
Florida, Alabama In A State Of Emergency As Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches :: The first named storm this season is expected to bring heavy rains and flash flooding. Florida Gov. Rick Scott — and Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey later on Saturday — sounded alarm bells. (Image credit: National Hurricane Center/NOAA)
Floridians could face far more frequent, intense heatwaves :: By the late 21st century, if atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations reach worst-case projections, Floridians could experience summer heatwaves three times more frequently, and each heatwave could last six times longer and be much hotter than at present, according to Meteorology Professor Shawn M. Milrad of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Floridians could far far more frequent, intense heatwaves :: By the late 21st century, if atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations reach worst-case projections, Floridians could experience summer heatwaves three times more frequently, and each heatwave could last six times longer than at present, according to Meteorology Professor Shawn M. Milrad of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Floridians could far far more frequent, intense Heatwaves :: By the late 21st century, if atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations reach worst-case projections, Floridians could experience summer heatwaves three times more frequently, and each heatwave could last six times longer and be much hotter than at present, according to new research.
Flow in the asthenosphere drags tectonic plates along :: New simulations of Earth's asthenosphere find that convective cycling and pressure-driven flow can sometimes cause the planet's most fluid layer of mantle to move even faster than the tectonic plates that ride atop it.
Flow in the asthenosphere drags tectonic plates along :: New simulations of the asthenosphere find that convective cycling and pressure-driven flow can sometimes cause Earth's most fluid layer of mantle to move even faster than the tectonic plates that ride atop it.
Flow-induced phase separation of active particles is controlled by boundary conditions [Physics] :: Active particles, including swimming microorganisms, autophoretic colloids, and droplets, are known to self-organize into ordered structures at fluid–solid boundaries. The entrainment of particles in the attractive parts of their spontaneous flows has been postulated as a possible mechanism underlying this phenomenon. Here, combining experiments, theory, and numerical simulations, we demonstrate..
Fluid dynamics may play key role in evolution of cooperation :: Believe it or not—it's in our nature to cooperate with one another, even when cheating may be more profitable. Social cooperation is common in every scale of life, from the simplest bacterial films and multicellular tissues to insect colonies and nation-states, where individuals prioritize the common good over personal gain, even when the two might conflict. Scientists have long wondered how socia
Fluid dynamics may play key role in evolution of cooperation :: In a new study, physicists at the University of Notre Dame examined how the mechanical properties of an environment may shape the social evolution of microbial populations.
Fluid dynamics may play key role in evolution of cooperation :: In a new study, physicists examined how the mechanical properties of an environment may shape the social evolution of microbial populations.
Fodboldspillere slæber tonsvis af gummigranulat hjem fra kunstgræsbanerne :: Norske forskere har fået hjælp fra over 12.000 skoleelever til at undersøge omfanget.
Folkloric and a national symbol: saving the Balkan Lynx :: In Albania, legend has it that staring into the almond-shaped eyes of the Balkan Lynx renders you blind.
Follow the leader
Following a Tuna from Fiji to Brooklyn—on the Blockchain :: Startups—and big companies like IBM and Walmart—are betting that blockchain technology will change how goods travel around the world.
Following the leader, for better or worse
Food fraud in China leads to opportunities for EU products :: The perceived safety and quality of food imported from Europe into China provides commercial opportunities for European food producers, research has found.
For banded mongooses, 'cultural inheritance' decides what's for dinner :: It's no surprise that people behave differently depending upon what they've learned from other people, from the language they speak to the foods they like to eat. But now researchers reporting in Current Biology on May 24 have found that the same is true of banded mongooses.
For nurses, working overtime may cut collaboration :: Working overtime may negatively influence nurses’ collaboration with fellow nurses and physicians, according to a new study. The study, which appears in the Journal of Nursing Administration , shows that a third of nurses work beyond their scheduled shift, the average of which is nearly 12 hours. “One in three nurses reported working longer than scheduled. This appears to be a chronic problem for
For Some Hard-To-Find Tumors, Doctors See Promise In Artificial Intelligence :: Scientists are training computers to read CT scans in the hopes that they can catch pancreatic cancer early. (Image credit: Courtesy of The Felix Project)
For the Best and Smartest Audio, Stick With Apple or Google :: Alexa’s fine, but if you want superior audio with your AI, try one of these chatty speakers.
For the past 70 years, the Danube has almost never frozen over :: Since the 1950s, warmer and warmer winters and man-made inflows have largely prevented ice formation on Europe's second-largest river.
For the past 70 years, the Danube has almost never frozen over :: Today, only the eldest inhabitants of the Danube Delta recall that, in the past, you could skate on the river practically every winter; since the second half of the 20th century, Europe's second-largest river has only rarely frozen over.
Forcing the East Asian summer monsoon
Forensic analysis of Hitler’s teeth debunks long-held conspiracy theories about his death :: No more secret submarines and moon bases. A new study puts to rest decades-old conspiracy theories and confirms how Adolf Hitler died. Read More
Forget Robo-Cars and Hit the Water on an Autonomous Boat :: Rather than worrying about robo-taxis, researchers at places like MIT are making ships self-piloting to save fuel and prevent accidents.
Forgotten Element Could Redefine Time :: Why are scientists trying to make precise clocks even more precise?
Former South Korean National-Security Adviser: The U.S. May Have to Withdraw Some Troops :: SEOUL, South Korea—In a striking challenge to his fellow conservatives ahead of nuclear talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, a top aide to former South Korean President Lee Myung Bak told me that South Koreans will “have to live with” a reduction in American forces in Korea “if that’s necessary and there’s no other way to denuclearize North Korea.” “If we can make a deal with the U.S. on t
Former Trump Campaign Aide: My Russia Ties Are Not Nefarious! :: Michael Caputo is helping launch a video startup that involves a bunch of Russians. He’s also sending a Russian ballerina on tour. But that doesn’t make him a Putin stooge, he insists.
Formula meal diet plan can tackle obesity in short term :: Four drinks a day over eight weeks can help those at risk of heart disease, says study Obesity can be successfully tackled, at least in the short term, by giving up real food for formula meals for eight weeks, which removes temptation and any need to make difficult decisions about what to eat, a new study has found. The research, by the former government obesity advisor Professor Susan Jebb of Ox
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere "snigmyrder" sygdomsfremkaldende bakterier i tyndtarmen med cocktail af vira :: Det er lykkedes forskere fra Københavns Universitet at dræbe sygdomsfremkalende E. coli-bakterier…
Forskere advarer: Vi må ikke panikke og slette for mange data :: EU’s data-lov får flere virksomheder til at rydde op med for hård hånd. Og det kan ramme forskningen, der har brug for data, mener eksperter.
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere finder forbindelse mellem døgnrytme og aggression :: Et forskerhold med Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet repræsenteret har i mus fundet et kredsløb…
Forskere gemmer hemmelige budskaber i tekstfiler :: En ny teknik kan skjule information i hvad, der ligner helt almindelige tekstdokumenter
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere trodser biologien: Mus forbliver slanke på burger-diæt :: Kroppen er rigtig god til at lagre fedt fra mad i fedtvæv. Men i et nyt studie er det lykkedes…
Forskere: EAACI og andre kongresser bringer færre reelle nyheder :: Videnskabelige tidsskrifters krav om overholdelse af embargo er nu så skrappe, at forskere ikke længere tør lufte deres upublicerede data på kongresser som EAACI.
Forskere: Matematisk algoritme kan give markant billigere kræftmidler :: Hollandske forskere foreslår, at medicinalfirmaer skal udregne priser på kræftmedicin efter en fastlagt algoritme. Dansk sundhedsøkonom mener, at det kan give markant lavere priser.
Forskning finder sammenhæng mellem overvægt i barndommen og svær astma :: Piger, der var overvægtig som børn, bliver oftere indlagt med svær astma, når de bliver voksne, viser dansk forskning.
Forældre i Aarhus: Slet vores børns personnumre fra trivselsmåling :: Lokalafdeling af Skole og Forældre beder Undervisningsministeriet om at anonymisere trivselsmålinger for aarhusianske skoleelever.
Fossilized feces reveal Early Cretaceous aquatic vertebrate diversity :: Ancient fossils faeces found in central Spain belonged to fish-eating carnivores from the Early Cretaceous, according to a study published on May 23, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sandra Barrios de Pedro from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain, and colleagues.
Found! New Evidence Suggests Planet Nine Is Real :: The solar system just got a bit stranger.
Foxconn says no changes planned for Wisconsin project :: Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group said Wednesday that it remains committed to its $10 billion Wisconsin manufacturing facility, rejecting a report that it's considering reducing its initial investment by making display screens for smaller electronics, like phones, rather than large screens for televisions.
Foxconn unit to raise $4.2bn in China IPO :: A unit of electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn said it will launch an initial public offering in China on Thursday aimed at raising $4.2 billion, in the biggest mainland debut for three years.
Framework diversity of carbon nitrides offers rich platform for single atom catalysis :: In a recent study, an international research team led by the group of Advanced Catalysis Engineering at ETH Zurich demonstrated that carbon nitrides of distinct framework types can serve as efficient hosts for metal atoms. The specific interaction with the host influenced the oxidation state, stability, and associated performance providing new opportunities to control and understand the properties
Framework diversity of carbon nitrides offers rich platform for single atom catalysis :: The development and understanding of efficient catalysts based on isolated metal centers stabilized on suitable hosts is a challenging task that has sparked the imagination of researchers worldwide. The major interest in this topic arises for three key reasons: the prospect of improving the utilization of precious metals, the potential to achieve unprecedented functionality thereby enabling landma
France to beef up emergency alert system on social media :: France's Interior Ministry announced plans on Tuesday to beef up its emergency alert system to the public across social media.
France to beef up emergency alert system on social media :: France's Interior Ministry announced plans on Tuesday to beef up its emergency alert system to the public across social media.
France to pump 65 million euros into African startups :: France will plough 65 million euros ($76 million) into startups in Africa, President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday at a technology conference in Paris.
France vows to outlaw glyphosate weedkillers within 3 years :: The French government reiterated Tuesday a campaign pledge by President Emmanuel Macron to ban glyphosate-based herbicides by 2021, after senators refused to enshrine the pledge into law.
France's Macron takes on Facebook's Zuckerberg in tech push :: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg may finally find a friendly face when he meets French President Emmanuel Macron. Or not.
Free Lolita the Killer Whale! :: She’s the only free-born orca still in captivity, and her birth pod—and even her mother—are still living in the wild —
French Researchers: Hitler Really Did Die In The Bunker In 1945 :: Conspiracy theories have abounded for years about the fate of the Fuhrer , ranging from his escape to Argentina aboard a German U-boat to living out his days at a secret Nazi moon base. (Image credit: Anonymous/AP)
Friends influence middle schoolers' attitudes toward peers of different ethnicities, races :: Studies have shown that for young people, simply being around peers from different ethnic and racial backgrounds may not be enough to improve attitudes toward other groups. Instead, children and adolescents also need to value spending time and forming relationships with peers from diverse groups. A new study examined how friends in middle school affect each other's attitudes about interacting with
Friends influence middle schoolers' attitudes toward peers of different ethnicities, races :: Studies have shown that for young people, simply being around peers from different ethnic and racial backgrounds may not be enough to improve attitudes toward other groups. Instead, children and adolescents also need to value spending time and forming relationships with peers from diverse groups. A new study examined how friends in middle school affect each other's attitudes about interacting with
Friends influence middle schoolers' attitudes toward peers of different ethnicities, races :: The United States is increasingly diverse ethnically and racially. Studies have shown that for young people, simply being around peers from different ethnic and racial backgrounds may not be enough to improve attitudes toward and relationships with other groups. Instead, children and adolescents also need to value spending time and forming relationships with peers from diverse groups. A new study
From a model of fluids to the birth of a new field in computational physics :: It may sound like the stuff of fairy tales, but in the 1950s two numerical models initially developed as a pet project by physicists led to the birth of an entirely new field of physics: computational statistical mechanics. This story has recently appeared in a paper published in EPJ H, authored by Michel Mareschal, an Emeritus Professor of Physics at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
From a model of fluids to the birth of a new field in computational physics :: It may sound like the stuff of fairy tales, but in the 1950s two numerical models initially developed as a pet project by physicists led to the birth of an entirely new field of physics: computational statistical mechanics. This story has recently appeared in a paper published in EPJ H, authored by Michel Mareschal, an Emeritus Professor of Physics at the Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
From a model of fluids to the birth of a new field in computational physics :: It may sound like the stuff of fairy tales, but in the 1950s two numerical models initially developed as a pet project by physicists led to the birth of an entirely new field of physics: computational statistical mechanics.
From airlines to pizza parlors, EU businesses adopt data law :: Lisa Meyer's hair salon is a cozy place where her mother serves homemade macaroons, children climb on chairs and customers chat above the whirr of hairdryers.
From drones to phones, new tech is making gardening easier :: New technology is easing the way we garden, store equipment, monitor watering and re-shape landscapes. And some of those tasks can be done remotely, using phones or tablets.
From Haifa to Tokyo: Medical detectives team up on selenoprotein1/EPT1 :: Ordinary tests couldn't diagnose an Israeli infant's developmental disorder. Until they completed whole-exome sequencing, his doctors were stumped. After finding a homozygous rare allele, they teamed up with Japanese experts on the affected enzyme to describe its hitherto unknown role in myelination.
From Kilauea To The Ring Of Fire: What You Need To Know About Volcanoes :: The threat from the volcano goes beyond lava. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
From local collective behavior to global migratory patterns in white storks :: Soaring migrant birds exploit columns of rising air (thermals) to cover large distances with minimal energy. Using social information while locating thermals may benefit such birds, but examining collective movements in wild migrants has been a major challenge for researchers. We investigated the group movements of a flock of 27 naturally migrating juvenile white storks by using high-resolution G
From ships to satellites: Scotland aims for the sky :: A shipbuilding hub since the days of the British empire, the Scottish city of Glasgow is now reaching for the stars with a growing space satellite industry.
Fructose in formula threatens babies with this disorder :: Babies with inherited intolerance of fructose face a risk of acute liver failure if they drink certain widely available formulas containing fructose, pediatricians and geneticists warn. Baby formula manufacturers should remove fructose or sucrose, or explicitly label their products to allow parents to avoid those sweeteners if necessary, the doctors say. In a recent paper in Molecular Genetics an
Fruit flies: 'Living test tubes' to rapidly screen potential disease-causing human gene :: This study provides a blueprint of how fruit flies can be used as a rapid screening tool to identify potentially pathogenic human genes.
Fukushima radioactive particle release was significant says new research :: In the immediate aftermath of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, it was thought that only volatile, gaseous radionuclides, such as caesium and iodine, were released from the damaged reactors. However, in recent years it has become apparent that small radioactive particles, termed caesium-rich micro-particles, were also released. Scientists have shown that these particles are mainly made of gl
Fukushima radioactive particle release was significant says new research :: Scientists say there was a significant release of radioactive particles during the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear accident.The researchers identified the contamination using a new method and say if the particles are inhaled they could pose long-term health risks to humans.
Fully gapped d-wave superconductivity in CeCu2Si2 [Applied Physical Sciences] :: The nature of the pairing symmetry of the first heavy fermion superconductor CeCu2Si2 has recently become the subject of controversy. While CeCu2Si2 was generally believed to be a d-wave superconductor, recent low-temperature specific heat measurements showed evidence for fully gapped superconductivity, contrary to the nodal behavior inferred from earlier results….
Future doctors take to the streets to address problems at the root of poor health :: Medical students seldom learn much about the real-life problems (hunger, joblessness, addiction) their patients face outside the clinic walls. Yet, these problems are at the root of poor health in many low-income communities. An article published today describes a new course which apprentices medical students to community health workers (CHWs) in inner city Philadelphia. CHWs are trusted laypeople
Fyn er fed – cannabis, nyt sygehus og mega-projekter kræver en masse strøm :: Energi Fyn har travlt som aldrig før
Fælles indsats fik lægerne tilbage til Tingbjerg :: Efter at have stået uden læge i tre år, har borgerne i Tingbjerg atter deres egen praktiserende læge. Et samarbejde mellem Region Hovedstaden, Københavns Kommune og PLO har trukket hele to læger til området.
Gadget Lab Podcast: How to Make Bike Commuting Less Daunting :: “Bikes” Calore makes a case for why everyone should bike more–and tells you the gear you need to do it right.
Gadget Lab Podcast: The Very Human Element of Self-Driving Cars :: WIRED’s Alex Davies and Aarian Marshall join this week’s Gadget Lab podcast to talk all things transportation–and yes, that includes Elon Musk.
Galinhos Journal: ‘This Noise That Never Stops’: Wind Farms Come to Brazil’s Atlantic Coast :: In Brazil, the world’s eighth-largest producer of wind power, the wind industry brings both benefits and disappointment.
Gamifying reality: How AR and VR will combine to transform experience :: It's the dawn of a new age. AI, VR, and robotics are creating the future that science-fiction writers have dreamed about. Read More
Gamle negativer gjorde fotograf til iværksætter :: Fotograf Simon Lautrop har udviklet en miniscanner, så gamle negativer og lysbilleder kan få nyt liv på nettet. Men et møde med Ingeniøren gav grå hår i hovedet.
Gap between what the rich and poor spend on their kids is widening :: It may seem like common sense that rich parents spend more money on their children than poor parents do. A new study co-authored by a CSU faculty member shows that this financial gap is widening due to rising income inequality.
Gauging language proficiency through eye movement :: A new study indicates eye movement can reveal the proficiency of people reading English as a second language.
Gauging language proficiency through eye movement :: An MIT study indicates eye movement can reveal the proficiency of people reading English as a second language.
Gay teen guys use hookup apps like Grindr to find friends :: Although hookup apps require users to be 18 or older, a new study finds that more than 50 percent of sexually active gay and bisexual boys ages 14 to 17 met male sexual partners on apps such as Grindr and Scruff. It also was common for these teens to use the apps to connect with friends and find new gay, bisexual, and queer friends and boyfriends, which sheds new light on who uses adult male hook
Gay-friendly Apple weighs North Carolina despite LGBT laws :: Gay-rights advocates are divided on whether to cheer or bemoan a potential marriage between the state of North Carolina and one of the global corporations most friendly to LGBT workers and causes.
GCSEs are failing stress test as students suffer |Letters :: A year 11 pupil describes the strain on her non-academic peers, while other readers decry the effects of relentless exams on young people I am a year 11 student who is currently sitting their GCSE examinations. Sally Weale’s article ( ‘My lunchtimes are filled with crying children’ , 17 May) sheds some light on what people my age go through. Many people I know suffer from depression and anxiety, w
GDPR was just the beginning—the next big fight in data protection is “ePrivacy”
Gel regrows mouse neurons after brain-damaging strokes :: A new gel helped regrow neurons and blood vessels in mice with stroke-damaged brains, researchers report. “…new brain tissue can be regenerated in what was previously just an inactive brain scar after stroke.” The results suggest that such an approach may someday be a new therapy for stroke in people, says Tatiana Segura, professor of biomedical engineering at Duke University. “We tested this in
Gemini Observatory cloud camera captures volcano's dramatic glow :: Gemini Observatory cloud camera captures volcano's dramatic glow
Genes found related to the reduction of proteins that contribute to Alzheimer's onset :: The creation of a map of the molecular network in the aging brain reveals two new Alzheimer's disease target genes.
Genes, environment and schizophrenia: new study finds the placenta is the missing link :: New research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical role in the nature versus nurture debate and how it confers risk for schizophrenia and likely other neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, autism, and Tourette syndrome. This new scientific frontier, with far-reaching implications for maternal and child health, creates the possibility that scientists can more accurately predict who i
Genes, environment and schizophrenia: New study finds the placenta is the missing link :: New research shines a spotlight on the placenta's critical role in the nature versus nurture debate and how it confers risk for schizophrenia and likely other neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD, autism, and Tourette syndrome. This new scientific frontier, with far-reaching implications for maternal and child health, creates the possibility that scientists can more accurately predict who i
Genetic diversity helps protect against disease :: So much for survival of the fittest — diversity is the key: a team of researchers from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) has succeeded in demonstrating experimentally that genetic diversity makes populations more resistant to disease.
Genetic diversity helps protect against disease :: So much for survival of the fittest – diversity is the key: a team of researchers from the Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) has succeeded in demonstrating experimentally that genetic diversity makes populations more resistant to disease.
Genetic Intelligence Tests Are Next to Worthless :: In 2016, I got my genome sequenced while I was working on a book about heredity. Some scientists kindly pointed out some of the interesting features of my genetic landscape. And then they showed me how to navigate the data on my own. Ever since, I’ve been a genomic wayfarer. Whenever I come across some new insight into the links between our genes and our lives, I check my own DNA. One day I’m ins
Genetic mutation identified as culprit in rare infectious disease :: At some point in life, most of us will contract Tropheryma whipplei without even knowing it. For one in a million infected people, however, this bacterium will make itself blatantly known by causing Whipple's disease, an intestinal inflammatory disorder that causes diarrhea, pain, and weight loss.
Genetic sleuthing again IDs a murder suspect in a cold case :: The arrest of a second murder suspect with the help of genetic genealogy raises worries that suspicionless searches may be next.
Genetic sleuthing again IDs a murder suspect in a cold case :: The arrest of a second murder suspect with the help of genetic genealogy raises worries that suspicionless searches may be next.
Genome structure of dinosaurs discovered by bird-turtle comparisons :: A discovery has provided significant insight into the overall genome structure of dinosaurs. By comparing the genomes of different species, chiefly birds and turtles, the Kent team were able to determine how the overall genome structure (i.e. the chromosomes) of many people's favourite dinosaur species – like Velociraptor or Tyrannosaurus – might have looked through a microscope.
Genome structure of dinosaurs discovered by bird-turtle comparisons :: By comparing the genomes of different species, chiefly birds and turtles, the Kent team were able to determine how the overall genome structure (i.e. the chromosomes) of many people's favourite dinosaur species – like Velociraptor or Tyrannosaurus – might have looked through a microscope.
Genome structure of dinosaurs discovered by bird-turtle comparisons :: Genome structure of dinosaurs discovered by bird-turtle comparisons A discovery by scientists at the University of Kent has provided significant insight into the overall genome structure of dinosaurs. By comparing the genomes of different species, chiefly birds and turtles, the Kent team were able to determine how the overall genome structure (i.e. the chromosomes) of many people's favourite dinos
Genome study presents new way to track historical demographics of US populations :: Researchers have developed a method to estimate historical effective population size, which is the number of individuals who pass on their genes to the next generation, to reveal the shifting demographic history of US populations during the last several thousand years.
Genome study presents new way to track historical demographics of US populations :: Sharon Browning of the University of Washington and colleagues developed a method to estimate historical effective population size, which is the number of individuals who pass on their genes to the next generation, to reveal the shifting demographic history of US populations during the last several thousand years. They report their findings in a new study published May 24, 2018, in PLOS Genetics.
Genome's dark matter offers clues to major challenge in prostate cancer :: Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center identified a novel gene they named ARLNC1 that controls signals from the androgen receptor, a key player in prostate cancer. Knocking down this long non-coding RNA in mice led to cancer cell death, suggesting this may be a key target for future therapies.
Genome's dark matter offers clues to major challenge in prostate cancer :: Researchers identified a novel gene they named ARLNC1 that controls signals from the androgen receptor, a key player in prostate cancer. Knocking down this long non-coding RNA in mice led to cancer cell death, suggesting this may be a key target for future therapies.
Genomic integration of ERR{gamma}-HNF1{beta} regulates renal bioenergetics and prevents chronic kidney disease [Physiology] :: Mitochondrial dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of both hereditary and acquired kidney diseases. However, it remains poorly understood how mitochondrial metabolism is regulated to support normal kidney function and how its dysregulation contributes to kidney disease. Here, we show that the nuclear receptor estrogen-related receptor gamma (ERRγ)…
Genomic medicine may one day revolutionize cardiovascular care :: Genomic medicine could enable doctors to make predictions about people's health, from the likelihood of developing heart disease or stroke to the severity of disease, as well as medications for treatment.
German law allows use of DNA to predict suspects' looks
German officials order recall of Mercedes diesel vans :: Automaker Daimler says it is being told to recall models of its Mercedes-Benz Vito delivery van by Germany's motor vehicle authority, which has ruled that the vehicle's diesel emissions controls do not meet legal requirements.
Germany gives Daimler deadline to submit fix for diesel vans :: German authorities are giving automaker Daimler until mid-June to submit a plan for how it will fix diesel-powered vans that don't meet emissions requirements.
Getting conservationists and fishers on the same page :: Historically, fisheries and the conservation community have struggled to find common ground. Now, a new online tool provides daily computer-generated maps to help fishermen target productive fishing spots while alerting them to areas likely to harbor protected species.
Getting on a plane? Here's how they're inspected to keep you safe :: Technology This is what the FAA demands when it comes to ensuring the safety of commercial aircrafts. A tragic airplane accident has prompted the FAA to crank up the frequency on commercial airline inspections.
Getting serious about limiting global warming, the world could save itself more than $20 trillion :: Fighting global warming is starting to sound like a lucrative investment. A new study from Stanford University finds that keeping global warming a half-degree beneath the Paris climate agreement's 2-degree Celsius target could potentially save more than $20 trillion globally.
Giant canyons discovered in Antarctica :: Vast troughs are identified in one of the last places to be explored on Earth – under the ice at the South Pole.
Giant Chinese salamander is at least five distinct species, all heading toward extinction :: With individuals weighing in at more than 140 pounds, the critically endangered Chinese giant salamander is well known as the world's largest amphibian. But researchers reporting in the journal Current Biology on May 21 now find that those giant salamanders aren't one species, but five, and possibly as many as eight. The bad news as highlighted by another report appearing in the same issue is that
Giant Chinese salamander is at least five distinct species, all heading toward extinction :: With individuals weighing in at more than 140 pounds, the critically endangered Chinese giant salamander is well known as the world's largest amphibian. But researchers reporting in Current Biology now find that those giant salamanders aren't one species, but five, and possibly as many as eight. The bad news is that all of the salamanders now face the imminent threat of extinction in the wild, due
Giant Chinese salamander is at least five distinct species, all heading toward extinction :: With individuals weighing in at more than 140 pounds, the critically endangered Chinese giant salamander is well known as the world's largest amphibian. But researchers now find that those giant salamanders aren't one species, but five, and possibly as many as eight. The bad news is that all of the salamanders now face the imminent threat of extinction in the wild, due to demand for the amphibians
Giant clams tell the story of past typhoons :: A highly precise method to determine past typhoon occurrences from giant clam shells has been developed, with the hope of using this method to predict future cyclone activity.
Giant clams tell the story of past typhoons :: A team of researchers led by Tsuyoshi Watanabe of Hokkaido University has discovered that giant clams record short-term environmental changes, such as those caused by typhoons, in their shells. Analyzing the shell's microstructure and chemical composition could reveal data about typhoons that occurred before written records were available.
Giant Flatworms Invaded France and Ran Amok for 2 Decades before Scientists Realized It :: Worms are living the dream of 400 years of medieval English armies —
Giant Hammerhead Worms Have Been Invading France for Decades :: Invasive hammerhead flatworms have been quietly infiltrating French ecosystems since 1999.
Giant invasive flatworms found in France and overseas French territories :: One of the consequences of globalization is the introduction of invasive species. Giant hammerhead flatworms, or land planarians, up to 40 cm (over 1 foot) in length, are reported from France and overseas French territories by an international team led by Jean-Lou Justine of ISYEB (Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France). This is the first study of this invasion, reported in an articl
Giant invasive flatworms found in France and overseas French territories :: One of the consequences of globalization is the introduction of invasive species. Giant hammerhead flatworms, or land planarians, up to 40 cm (over 1 foot) in length, are reported from France and overseas French territories by an international team led by Jean-Lou Justine of ISYEB (Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France). This is the first study of this invasion, reported in an articl
Giant invasive flatworms found in France and overseas French territories :: One of the consequences of globalization is the introduction of invasive species. Giant hammerhead flatworms, or land planarians, up to 40 cm (over 1 foot) in length, are reported from France and overseas French territories.
Giant molecules shaped like Kandinsky circles are toxic to MRSA bacteria :: Nested structures are commonly found throughout nature and art, whether they be in the form of tree rings, Russian dolls, or Wassily Kandinsky's famous 1913 abstract painting Color Study: Squares with Concentric Circles. Now in a new study, chemists have constructed giant nested supramolecules or "supramolecular Kandinsky circles," some of which are more than 30,000 times heavier than a hydrogen a
Giant Waves Nearly Half a Million Miles Across Seen on the Sun for the First Time :: Huge, slow-moving waves that drive Earth's weather and shape the swirls in Jupiter's atmosphere also exist on the sun, new research reveals.
Give the Robots Electronic Tongues :: Roboticists have to not only in create artificial senses of touch and taste, but figure out what robots should *ignore* in a human world.
Giving employees 'decoy' sanitizer options could improve hand hygiene :: Introducing a less convenient option for hand sanitizing may actually boost workers' use of hand sanitizer and increase sanitary conditions in the workplace, according to a new study. The findings revealed that employees in a food factory used more of their regular sanitizer and had cleaner hands and workspaces after a
Global Facebook users to get 'good' EU-style safeguards: Zuckerberg :: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday that he was rolling out the privacy controls demanded by European regulators to Facebook users worldwide because "everyone cares about privacy".
Global health shifts to local experts with global partners
Global Health: For First Time, W.H.O. Names Some Lab Tests ‘Essential’ :: Forty years after creating its “essential medicines” list, which revolutionized the struggle to get drugs to the poor, the agency tackles diagnostics.
Global healthcare access and quality improved from 2000-2016 :: Healthcare access and quality improved globally from 2000-2016 due in part to large gains seen in many low and middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia, according to the latest data.
Goal conflict linked to psychological distress :: Being torn about which personal goals to pursue is associated with symptoms of psychological distress, new research shows.
Goodbye 'stress granules': Study expands possibilities for treating neurological diseases :: Cell biologists have deepened understanding of proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The findings could open up new treatment approaches for disorders including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), among others.
Google hylder dansk kemiker med quiz :: I 1909 opfandt P.L.S Sørensen pH-skalaen. I dag fejrer Google danskeren, der 13 gange blev indstillet til en nobelpris, på sin forside.
Google pushes artificial intelligence for upgraded news app :: For its updated news application, Google is doubling down on the use of artificial intelligence as part of an effort to weed our disinformation and help users get viewpoints beyond their own "filter bubble."
Google search data shows weight loss searches have increased over time while those on obesity have decreased :: New research on Google trends data presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26) shows that over time, searches using the terms weight loss have increased, while those using the word obesity have decreased, potentially suggesting a normalization of obesity in society.
Google village in downtown San Jose would connect local neighborhoods, company vows :: Google's proposed transit-oriented village would be a catalyst to connect people and nature with an array of experiences, a grand plan that would integrate the game-changing project with numerous adjacent neighborhoods, according to a presentation by the company Wednesday night.
Google, Alibaba Spar Over Timeline for 'Quantum Supremacy' :: Google says it expects to reach an important milestone for quantum computing this year. Not so fast, says Alibaba.
Google: Ny rapport om "retten til at blive glemt" :: Google har modtaget over 600.000 anmodninger om at få fjernet over 2,5 mia. hjemmeside referencer. De efterkommes ud fra en vurdering af indhold og samfundsmæssig relevans.
Government Sea Level Rise Report Released after Charges of Censorship :: Long-delayed study examines potential for rising seas to damage national parks —
Grace mission launches to weigh Earth's waterSpaceX NASA Earth GRACEThe joint US-German Grace satellites go into orbit to monitor Earth's most important resource.
GRACE-FO spacecraft ready to launchSpaceX NASA Earth GRACETwin satellites that will monitor Earth's water cycle are scheduled to launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base in Central California on Tuesday, May 22, in a unique rideshare arrangement. The two Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On mission (GRACE-FO) spacecraft will join five Iridium NEXT communications satellites as the payload on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Grad student devises simple, inexpensive technique for examining the material of the future :: Will Dickinson was facing a conundrum.
Grape skins and stems can be turned into a greener plastic :: Someday you might buy wine in a plastic bottle made from the same grapes. Their skins, stems, and seeds can be used to make plastic that lasts longer
Graphene layered with magnetic materials could drive ultrathin spintronics :: Researchers working at Berkeley Lab coupled graphene, a monolayer form of carbon, with thin layers of magnetic materials like cobalt and nickel to produce exotic behavior in electrons that could be useful for next-generation computing applications.
Graphene layered with magnetic materials could drive ultrathin spintronics :: Researchers working at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) coupled graphene, a monolayer form of carbon, with thin layers of magnetic materials like cobalt and nickel to produce exotic behavior in electrons that could be useful for next-generation computing applications.
Graphene paves the way to faster high-speed optical communications :: Graphene Flagship researchers created a technology that could lead to new devices for faster, more reliable ultra-broad bandwidth transfers. For the first time, researchers demonstrated how electrical fields boost the non-linear optical effects of graphene. The research, published in Nature Nanotechnology, was carried out by a team of Graphene Flagship partners led by the Cambridge Graphene Centre
Graphene paves the way to faster high-speed optical communications :: Researchers created a technology that could lead to new devices for faster, more reliable ultra-broad bandwidth transfers. For the first time, researchers demonstrated how electrical fields boost the non-linear optical effects of graphene.
Great Barrier Reef Experienced Five Massive Die-Offs in 30,000 Years :: The reef has bounced back from 'death events' in the past, but that doesn't mean it will be resilient over the next few decades.
Great White Sharks Have A Secret 'Cafe,' And They Led Scientists Right To It :: These sharks have a hidden life that's becoming a lot less hidden, thanks to a scientific expedition that was years in the making. (Image credit: Courtesy Stanford University — Block Lab Hopkins Marine Station)
Greenwashing: Forbrugere vildledes om fossilt indhold i bioposer :: Producenten bag Københavns bioposer fremhæver produktet for at være plantebaseret. Det trækker tråde til Coca-Colas Plantbottle, der i 2013 fik kritik for vildledende markedsføring.
Grundfos holder fokus på pumperne: Ikke alt skal digitaliseres :: Ro på!, lyder det fra Grundfos’ adm. direktør, Mads Nipper, når digitalisering og disruption udråbes til tidens løsen. For Grundfos er kerneforretningen stadig energieffektive pumper, og her giver digitalisering ikke altid mening.
GUIDE: Sådan gør hackerne og sådan sikrer du dig :: Kend hackernes metoder og lær, hvordan du sikrer dig, hvis du har en netværksharddisk.
Gun owner or not, Americans agree on many ways to limit gun violence :: A new survey suggests that gun owners support many potential gun-control policies — now research on their efficacy needs to catch up.
Gun owners, non-owners agree on these proposals :: Gun owners and people who don’t own firearms often agree on their support for new gun regulations, a survey shows. The survey, which measured support for 24 different proposed gun policies, found minimal gaps in support between gun owners and non-owners on 15 of those policies. “Policies with high overall support among both gun owners and non-gun owners may be the most feasible to enact,” says le
Guns in Chicago just '2.5 handshakes' away, study finds :: In one of the first studies to try to map a gun market using network science, researchers used the novel scientific approach to understand how close offenders are to guns in the city of Chicago. Recreating Chicago's co-offending network of approximately 188,000 people, the researchers used data on firearms recovered by the Chicago Police Department to locate who in the network possessed those guns
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Gut bacteria play key role in anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet, say UCLA scientists :: UCLA scientists have identified specific gut bacteria that play an essential role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet — research published today in the journal Cell. The study is the first to establish a causal link between seizure susceptibility and the gut microbiota — the 100-trillion-or-so bacteria and other microbes that reside in our intestines.
Gut bacteria play key role in anti-seizure effects of ketogenic diet :: Scientists have identified specific gut bacteria that play an essential role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet. The study is the first to establish a causal link between seizure susceptibility and the gut microbiota — the 100-trillion-or-so bacteria and other microbes that reside in our intestines.
Gut microbiome can control antitumor immune function in liver :: Scientists have found a connection between bacteria in the gut and antitumor immune responses in the liver. Bacteria found in the gut of mice affect the liver's antitumor immune function. The findings have implications for understanding the mechanisms that lead to liver cancer and for therapeutic approaches to treat them.
Gut microbiome-mediated bile acid metabolism regulates liver cancer via NKT cells :: Primary liver tumors and liver metastasis currently represent the leading cause of cancer-related death. Commensal bacteria are important regulators of antitumor immunity, and although the liver is exposed to gut bacteria, their role in antitumor surveillance of liver tumors is poorly understood. We found that altering commensal gut bacteria in mice induced a liver-selective antitumor effect, wit
Gut Sensor Could Monitor Health–and Beam Results to a Smartphone :: The swallowable device looks promising in pigs —
Gæld, diagnoser, cpr og kontoudtog: Mange offentliggør personlige ting på nettet uden at vide det :: Ved en fejl kan alle kan se følsomme dokumenter, der kan misbruges af kriminelle.
Hackere overtog routere: Myndigheder efterforsker angreb på tysk energiselskab :: Hackere angreb sidste år et datterselskab til det tyske energiselskab EnBW gennem en ekstern tjenesteudbyders medarbejderkonto. Nu efterforsker føderale myndigheder angrebet, der ifølge den tyske avis Süddeutsche Zeitung formodentlig har tilknytning til Rusland.
Half of life on Earth has vanished since we arrived on the scene :: The biomass of living organisms on the planet has halved since human civilisation began, and humans now outweigh all wild mammals tenfold
Hamburg is first German city to order diesel bans :: Authorities in Hamburg said Wednesday they would ban some diesel vehicles from two major arteries to improve air quality, making the German port city the first to take the long-feared step.
Hatshepsut: Powerful Female Pharaoh :: Queen Hatshepsut was a woman who ruled Egypt, but she reigned as a man.
Have you built chatbots for Skype? Would you like to learn how it is done? Watch a 3 minute video of how you can. It’s easy, all it takes is 10 minutes to build your skype bot. :: submitted by /u/kumars64 [link] [comments]
Have You Ever Seen Someone Be Killed? :: A single data point that complicates how we think about who is in prison.
Having an abortion does not lead to depression :: Having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk for depression, according to a new study of nearly 400,000 women. Previous research has found abortion does not harm women's mental health, yet studies claiming that it does have been used to justify state policies that restrict access to abortion in the US. This study's findings suggest those policies are misguided.
Having an emotional group feeling boosts multiday sports events, study says :: Pulling fans into an emotionally connected group atmosphere can enhance brand recall and may secure repeat attendance. That's the key message of a University of Oregon study that analyzed the feelings of fans at a six-day, biannual international track-and-field event.
Having an emotional group feeling boosts multiday sports events, study says :: Sponsors and organizers of large multiday events, take note: Pulling fans into an emotionally connected group atmosphere can enhance brand recall and may secure repeat attendance.
Having an emotional group feeling boosts multiday sports events :: Pulling fans into an emotionally connected group atmosphere can enhance brand recall and may secure repeat attendance. That's the key message of a study that analyzed the feelings of fans at a six-day, biannual international track-and-field event.
Hawaii officials airlift 4 residents after lava crosses road :: Fast-moving lava crossed a road and isolated about 40 homes Friday in a rural subdivision below Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, forcing at least four people to be evacuated by county and National Guard helicopters.
Hawaii officials order some residents to flee from fast lava :: Hawaii County officials are knocking on doors on several streets in the Leilani Estates subdivision alerting residents to flee fast-moving lava from Kilauea (kih-luh-WAY'-uh) volcano.
Hawaii volcano generates toxic gas plume called laze :: The eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii sparked new safety warnings about toxic gas on the Big Island's southern coastline after lava began flowing into the ocean and setting off a chemical reaction.
Hawaii volcano produces methane and 'eerie' blue flames :: Scientists in Hawaii have captured rare images of blue flames burning from cracks in the pavement as Kilauea volcano gushes fountains of lava in the background, offering a look at a new dimension in the volcano's weeks-long eruption.
Hawaii volcano producing toxic lava haze plume called 'laze' :: The eruption of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii sparked new safety warnings about toxic gas on the Big Island's southern coastline after lava began flowing into the ocean and setting off a chemical reaction.
Hawaii volcano sends another ash cloud high into the air :: Authorities say an eruption at the summit of a volcano on Hawaii's Big Island has sent an ash cloud about 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) into the air.
Hawaii volcano: How many people do volcanoes kill? :: Red-hot rivers of lava and clouds of ash can be deadly – but death by volcano is not inevitable.
Hawaii Volcano's Lava Spews 'Laze' Of Toxic Gas And Glass Into The Air :: Lava from the Kileaua volcano is pouring into the Pacific Ocean, generating a plume of "laze" — hydrochloric acid and steam with fine glass particles — into the air. (Image credit: USGS/AP)
Hawaiian volcano: What are vog and laze? :: Making sense of the Hawaiian volcano with the help of volcanologist Evgenia Ilyinskaya.
Hawaii's Volcanic Eruption Draws Scientific Interest :: The eruption of Kilauea on Hawaii's Big Island is causing local devastation, but it is an exciting research opportunity for volcanologists. (Image credit: U.S. Geological Survey)
Heart surgery: To have or not to have…your left atrial appendage closed :: Each year in the US, more than 300,000 people have heart surgery. To reduce risk of stroke for their patients, surgeons often will close the left atrial appendage, which is a small sac in the left side of the heart where many blood clots form, during these surgeries. Adding this procedure is likely the right choice for certain patients but not all.
Heightened debate in US as EU privacy rules take effect :: Amid a global scramble to comply with new EU data protections laws, the debate on privacy has intensified in the United States with some calling for similar measures for Americans, and others warning the rules could fracture the global internet.
Helen Bernt Andersen valgt som formand for Kræftens Bekæmpelse :: Tidligere sygeplejedirektør og sundhedsfaglig direktionskonsulent Helen Bernt Andersen er valgt som ny formand for Kræftens Bekæmpelse.
Helping dental retainers and aligners fight off bacteria :: Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile. But these appliances can become contaminated, so one group is now reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces that they have developed a film to prevent bacteria from growing on them.
Helping dental retainers and aligners fight off bacteria :: Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile. But these appliances can become contaminated, so one group is now reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces that they have developed a film to prevent bacteria from growing on them.
Helping dental retainers and aligners fight off bacteria :: Clear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate to plastic retainers to maintain the perfect smile. But these appliances can become contaminated, so one group is now reporting that they have developed a film to prevent bacteria from growing on them.
Helping preterm infants grow bigger kidneys would prevent kidney disease later in life :: A study from Cincinnati Children's reveals a mechanism regulating nephron formation in kidneys during prenatal development. The discovery, based on mouse models, suggests a potential path for reducing demand for kidney transplantation.
Hepatitis C infections resulting from medical treatment occur despite clear guidelines :: In a 10 year span, more than 130,000 patients were notified of medical errors that may have exposed them to blood-borne illness, including Hepatitis C. However, the majority of these notification events were discovered only after patients became acutely ill rather than through proactive reporting of violations of health safety protocols.
Here Come the Waves :: After a clutch of historic detections, gravitational-wave researchers have set their sights on some ambitious scientific quarry —
Here is what it looks like when a massive black hole devours a star :: Dr. Jane Lixin Dai, theoretical astrophysicist and assistant professor and Prof. Enrico Ramirez-Ruiz, both from the DARK Cosmology Center at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, have recently provided the scientific community with a much-needed computer model. It is necessary for the investigation of Tidal Disruption Events—rare, but extremely forceful events taking place in the cen
Here's How Health Officials Plan to Use the Ebola Vaccine in New African Outbreak :: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading, but this time around, there's a vaccine.
Here's What NASA's 'Toasty' Camera Saw As It Melted After a SpaceX Launch :: When a SpaceX rocket launches, it's awesome. But when a SpaceX rocket launch sparks a brush fire that melts a NASA photographer's camera, it goes viral. Now you can see what the camera saw as it melted.
Here's What We Know About Russia's Hypersonic Waverider Weapon :: Warnings of a Russian hypersonic weapon that the U.S. can't defend against may have had you running for the bomb shelter last week. But what, exactly, is this weapon, and how does it work?
Here's Why Saturn's Inner Moons Are Shaped Like Ravioli and Potatoes :: The odd shapes of the inner moons of Saturn, from ravioli to potatoes, may be due to mergers of tiny moonlets, a new study finds.
Hey Alexa: Amazon's virtual assistant becomes a personal assistant to software developers :: UBC computer scientists have turned Amazon Alexa into a tool for software engineers, tasking the virtual assistant to take care of mundane programming tasks, helping increase productivity and speed up workflow.
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'Hidden' driver discovered that helps prime the anti-tumor immune response :: Researchers have used systems biology approaches to reveal key details about regulation of immune function, including T cells that are central to cancer immunotherapy.
High mobility group A2 (HMGA2) deficiency in pigs leads to dwarfism, abnormal fetal resource allocation, and cryptorchidism [Agricultural Sciences] :: Expression of HMGA2 is strongly associated with body size and growth in mice and humans. In mice, inactivation of one or both alleles of Hmga2 results in body-size reductions of 20% and 60%, respectively. In humans, microdeletions involving the HMGA2 locus result in short stature, suggesting the function of the…
High parasite diversity accelerates host adaptation and diversification :: Host-parasite species pairs are known to coevolve, but how multiple parasites coevolve with their host is unclear. By using experimental coevolution of a host bacterium and its viral parasites, we revealed that diverse parasite communities accelerated host evolution and altered coevolutionary dynamics to enhance host resistance and decrease parasite infectivity. Increases in parasite diversity dr
High protein diet associated with small increased heart failure risk in middle-aged men :: For middle-aged men, eating higher amounts of protein was associated with a slightly elevated risk for heart failure than those who ate less protein. Proteins from fish and eggs were not associated with heart failure risk in this study.
Higher formaldehyde risk in e-cigarettes than previously thought :: The researchers who published an article three years ago about the presence of previously undiscovered forms of formaldehyde in e-cigarette vapor revisited their research and found that formaldehyde risks were even higher than they originally thought.
High-nicotine dependent smokers 'less likely' to quit after lung cancer screening :: A new study in the May edition of the journal CHEST® investigated the relationship between the degree of nicotine dependence and the likelihood to quit smoking and clinical cancer and mortality outcomes in a cohort of screened patients. The study found that patients with a higher nicotine dependence are less likely to quit post-lung cancer screening.
High-tech, sphere-shaped arena coming to Las Vegas Strip :: A massive high-tech, sphere-shaped venue that will host concerts and other events while engaging multiple senses will break ground this summer in Las Vegas, officials announced Friday.
Hitler definitely died in 1945 according to new study of his teeth :: Adolf Hitler definitely died in 1945 in Berlin, from taking cyanide and a bullet, according to French researchers who were given rare access to fragments of the dictator's teeth held in Moscow.
HIV Can Lie Dormant in the Brain. Here's What That Means. :: The HIV virus, which causes AIDS, has long been known to target and disable cells of the immune system, which are responsible for fighting off invading microorganisms and for suppressing malignant cancers.
Hjerteforeningen får ny hjertelæge som formand :: Hjerteforeningens bestyrelse har valgt kardiologisk overlæge og professor Christian Hassager som foreningens nye formand.
Hold your horses – feral horse fertility control isn't that easy :: A proposed Kosciuszko Wild Horse Heritage Bill that rules out shooting horses is based on a flawed understanding of fertility control. Unfortunately, by ignoring scientific evidence and expert advice horses will be condemned to slow starvation.
Holland går all in: Betaler dig for at cykle :: Forholdene for cykler er allerede så gode i Holland, at kun penge kan udgøre en ny fordel.
HoloLens can now guide the blind through complicated buildings :: The headset’s ability to map a space and talk people through it may prove more important than the mixing-imagery-with-reality stuff.
Homeless populations at high risk to develop cardiovascular disease :: Among homeless individuals cardiovascular disease remains one of the major causes of death due to challenges in predicting initial risk, limited access to health care and difficulties in long-term management, according to a review published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Hooking the Dinosaur of Fish :: It’s paddlefish season in Montana. Programs to harvest the giant’s caviar and sell it have helped to create a model for sustainable fishing.
Hormesis and paradoxical effects in plants upon exposure to formaldehyde are common phenomena :: For the first time, hormesis and paradoxical effects have been shown to occur commonly in plants upon exposure to formaldehyde, which is a widespread pollutant.To assess the level of chemical pollution of the environment, different indicators of plant status are widely used as bioindicators, since plants have an attached lifestyle and are unable to avoid exposure to unfavorable factors.
Hormone therapy may lead to improved cognitive function :: Hormones affect just about everything that goes on in a woman's body, from reproductive function and sexual libido to weight gain and overall mood. A new study shows how, in the right dosage and combination, hormones also may slow cognitive decline in postmenopausal women as they age.
Horsens Kommune vil bruge IoT-net til at samle forbrugsdata og spare energi :: Sammen med Insero arbejder Horsens Kommune på, at der i 2019 etableres intelligent energiovervågning i alle kommunens bygninger. En tættere overvågning kan spare 5-10 pct. på vand, el og varmeforbrug.
Hot cars can hit deadly temperatures in as little as one hour :: In the journal Temperature, researchers outline how quickly hot cars become deadly for children.
Hot cars can hit deadly temperatures in as little as one hour :: The dashboard of a car parked in the sun on a hot summer day can reach 70°C in about an hour. One hour is also about how long it can take for a young child to suffer heat injury or even die from hyperthermia — when the body warms to above 40°C and cannot cool down.
Hot cars can hit life-threatening levels in approximately one hour :: Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Arizona State University found that if a car is parked in the sun on a summer day, the interior temperature can reach 116 degrees F. and the dashboard may exceed 165 degrees F. in approximately one hour — the time it can take for a young child trapped in a car to suffer fatal injuries.
Hot dogs vs. hamburgers: which is the healthier choice? :: Are hot dogs or hamburgers the healthier option? It’s a question that has plagued many a summer barbeque guest. Read More
Hotter bodies fight infections and tumors better — researchers show how :: The hotter our body temperature, the more our bodies speed up a key defence system that fights against tumours, wounds or infections, new research by a multidisciplinary team of mathematicians and biologists from the Universities of Warwick and Manchester has found.
Hotter bodies fight infections and tumors better — researchers show how :: The hotter our body temperature, the more our bodies speed up a key defense system that fights against tumors, wounds or infections, new research has found.
Hovsa: Virksomhed lægger medarbejderes CPR-numre og lønsedler frit frem :: Ved en fejl offentliggør virksomheder følsomme oplysninger på nettet. Det øger risikoen for svindel og afpresning.
How a cell knows when to divide :: How does a cell know when to divide? We know that hundreds of genes contribute to a wave of activity linked to cell division, but to generate that wave new research shows that cells must first grow large enough to produce four key proteins in adequate amounts. The study, published today in Cell Systems, offers a path for controlling the balance between cell growth and division, which is implicated
How a cell knows when to divide :: We know that hundreds of genes contribute to a wave of activity linked to cell division, but to generate that wave new research shows that cells must first grow large enough to produce four key proteins in adequate amounts, according to research published in Cell Systems.
How a cell knows when to divide :: We know that hundreds of genes contribute to a wave of activity linked to cell division, but to generate that wave new research shows that cells must first grow large enough to produce four key proteins in adequate amounts, according to new research.
How a change in tactics could help autism research :: For some, symptoms of autism can hamper their daily lives, but drugs to mitigate these have floundered during trials. Shafali Jeste has an idea of why
How a Former US Spy Chief Became Trump’s Fiercest Critic :: In his new book, Facts and Fears, James Clapper describes the outrage and anxiety that pulled him back into public life and his new role as a Trump dissenter.
How a New Era of Privacy Took Over Your Email Inbox :: Europe's GDPR, which takes effect Friday, was supposed to give consumers more insight into how their personal information is collected and used. It's not turning out that way—yet.
How a Norwegian Retiree Got Caught Up in a Spy Scandal :: OSLO, Norway—Late last year, Russian authorities in Moscow arrested a 62-year-old retired Norwegian border guard and pensioner named Frode Berg and accused him of being a spy. According to Russian officials, since 2015 Berg had been mailing envelopes of cash to an unknown recipient; in exchange, they said, Norwegian intelligence acquired information on Russia’s nuclear submarines in the far north
How a pair of satellites will 'weigh' water on Earth :: The reason we know today just how much ice is melting in Greenland and Antarctica is because of a pair of satellites, launched in 2002 by NASA and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). Now, they are set to be replaced by a more modern duo.
How a Prairie-Dog Plague Vaccine Could Protect Ferrets (and Maybe People, Too) :: Yes, there's a vaccine for the plague, one of the most notorious diseases known to humanity. But unfortunately, this vaccine isn't for humans — it's for prairie dogs.
How a Pyramid Scheme Doomed the World’s Largest Amphibians :: The world’s largest amphibian should have been easy to find. While most salamanders are the size of your finger, Chinese giant salamanders can be as big as your entire body. Even average individuals can grow to Labrador size. Their heads are broad and flattened, their eyes are small and lidless, and their bodies look like something you might find left behind in a toilet. Their skin has the color
How AI will change astronomy, healthcare, and social justice :: Although there is much guesswork as to the future of artificial intelligence, today’s AI systems continue to be a boon for science. Read More
How AI will fight cancer thanks to UK investment :: The United Kingdom has announced their intention to spend millions on a new AI system that promises to save thousands of lives a year, but at what opportunity cost? Read More
How AI, VR and AR will change how you vacation :: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Reality (AR) are changing the way Americans are traveling. We only have room to fly up from here! Read More
How America will launch more rockets, and faster :: In the 1960s, a rocket launch was big news all over the world. Sixty years later, it's still a big deal. Sure, SpaceX has leaped forward with reusable vehicles, but the ability to make space travel a reliable, everyday event is still a way off.
How ancestors of living birds survived asteroid strike :: Survival depended on whether ancient 'birds' lived on the forest floor or in the branches, say scientists.
How animals holler :: While humans can only broadcast about one percent of their vocal power through their speech, some animals and mammals are able to broadcast 100 percent. The secret to their long-range howls? A combination of high pitch, a wide-open mouth and a clever use of the body's shape to direct sound—none of which are factors that humans can replicate.
How animals holler :: While humans can only broadcast about one percent of their vocal power through their speech, some animals and mammals are able to broadcast 100 percent. The secret to their long-range howls? A combination of high pitch, a wide-open mouth and a clever use of the body's shape to direct sound — none of which are factors that humans can replicate.
How animals holler :: While humans can only broadcast about one percent of their vocal power through their speech, some animals and mammals are able to broadcast 100 percent. The secret to their long-range howls? A combination of high pitch, a wide-open mouth and a clever use of the body's shape to direct sound — none of which are factors that humans can replicate.
How AR will change how you shop—and how brands sell to you :: The way you are advertised and marketed to is about to change, in a very big way. Read More
How Australia got planted :: A new study has uncovered when and why the native vegetation that today dominates much of Australia first expanded across the continent. The research should help researchers better predict the likely impact of climate change and rising carbon dioxide levels on such plants here and elsewhere.
How bacteria behave differently in humans compared to the lab :: Most of what we know today about deadly bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was obtained from studies done in laboratory settings. Research reported May 14 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that this laboratory-based information may have important limits for predicting how these bugs behave once they've invaded humans.
How bacteria behave differently in humans compared to the lab :: Most of what we know today about deadly bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa was obtained from studies done in laboratory settings. Research reported May 14 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that this laboratory-based information may have important limits for predicting how these bugs behave once they've invaded humans.
How Bats Could Help Scientists Stop Ebola Outbreaks Before They Start :: What if scientists were able to predict Ebola outbreaks and stop them before they even started?
How blackcurrants could help end bad (for the planet) hair days :: Natural dyes extracted from blackcurrant waste created during Ribena fruit cordial manufacture have for the first time been used in an effective new hair dyeing technology, developed at the University of Leeds.
How blackcurrants could help end bad (for the planet) hair days :: Natural dyes extracted from blackcurrant waste created during Ribena fruit cordial manufacture have for the first time been used in an effective new hair dyeing technology, developed at the University of Leeds.
How blackcurrants could help end bad (for the planet) hair days :: Natural dyes extracted from blackcurrant waste created during Ribena fruit cordial manufacture have for the first time been used in an effective new hair dyeing technology, developed at the University of Leeds.
How blackcurrants could help end bad (for the planet) hair days :: Natural dyes extracted from blackcurrant waste created during Ribena fruit cordial manufacture have for the first time been used in an effective new hair dyeing technology, developed at the University of Leeds.
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How Brain Waves Surf Sound Waves to Process Speech :: When he talks about where his fields of neuroscience and neuropsychology have taken a wrong turn, David Poeppel of New York University doesn’t mince words. “There’s an orgy of data but very little understanding,” he said to a packed room at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in February. He decried the “epistemological sterility” of experiments that do piecewor
How Can a Smartphone Survive a 100-Foot Drop But Crack on Your Floor? :: It's all about the angle of contact.
How can you tell if a quantum memory is really quantum? :: Quantum memories are devices that can store quantum information for a later time, which are usually implemented by storing and re-emitting photons with certain quantum states. But often it's difficult to tell whether a memory is storing quantum or merely classical information. In a new paper, physicists have developed a new test to verify the quantum nature of quantum memories.
How changes in stars' speed gave away the most Earth-like planets ever observed :: When thinking about Earth-like exoplanet discoveries, the Kepler space telescope immediately comes to mind. Yet, it is not only Kepler, but also ground-based information from the HARPS-N spectrograph, that allowed the ETAEARTH consortium to obtain information on these planets with a degree of precision never reached before.
How chemical weapons became taboo – and why they still are :: The world has witnessed two very different chemical weapons attacks in the last two months: in March, the assassination attempt against Sergei Skripal in the British town of Salisbury, and then the Assad regime's latest chemical strike in Syria. The weapons used in both cases are prohibited under international law, and their use indicates the breaking of a "taboo" which has provoked a swift and fo
How citizen science transforms passive learners into engaged scientists :: Third-grader Jessica was quiet in group discussions and did not see herself as a strong science student. But after an eight-week unit in school where she was able to read, write about, collect data on and even draw and photograph ladybugs for a project, she began to see herself as scientist in her own right—explaining the life stages and lifestyles of ladybugs to grownups with conviction.
How coyotes conquered the continent :: Coyotes now live across North America, from Alaska to Panama, California to Maine. But where they came from, and when, has been debated for decades. Using museum specimens and fossil records, researchers from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University have produced a comprehensive (and unprecedented) range history of the expanding species that can help reveal
How coyotes conquered the continent :: Using museum specimens and fossil records, researchers have produced a comprehensive (and unprecedented) range history of coyotes that can help reveal the ecology of predation as well as evolution through hybridization.
How coyotes conquered the continent :: Using museum specimens and fossil records, researchers have produced a comprehensive (and unprecedented) range history of coyotes that can help reveal the ecology of predation as well as evolution through hybridization.
How Did a 'Lava Bomb' Split a Man's Leg Open? :: Lava bombs are red-hot cannonballs of gooey lava, and they are incredibly dangerous for people near an eruption.
How do insects survive on a sugary diet? :: Researchers show that bacteriocytes — specific aphid cells that house the symbiotic bacteria — have different DNA methylation patterns depending on what type of plant sap the aphid is consuming.
How do you break up with someone? You asked Google – here’s the answer |Anouchka Grose :: Every day millions of internet users ask Google life’s most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries First of all, consult someone who’s messed it up horribly at least a couple of times. They will offer some mature and very wise counsel, not at all tinged with bitterness and regret. They won’t simply spout generic “good advice” about kindness, understand
How Does Google Know Everything about Me? :: You may wonder how Google knows what you’re typing, where you are or even what you’re thinking—they use your data to do it all. —
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How Facebook Wants to Improve the Quality of Your News Feed :: In a rare interview, nine Facebook executives discuss the company's tools for reducing the quantity and reach of misinformation.
How Fast Are Glaciers Melting? Just Listen to Them :: Underwater microphones can glean valuable data from the burbles and pops of thawing glaciers and icebergs —
How greener grids can stay lit :: Without careful management, distributed energy resources have the potential to cause unreliable power delivery, or even outages, and lead utility companies to overcharge customers. A new index will help ISOs and utilities account for uncertainties introduced by both the electricity market and DERs so utility companies can balance the distribution grid and find the fairest customer rates.
How greener grids can stay lit :: Without careful management, distributed energy resources have the potential to cause unreliable power delivery, or even outages, and lead utility companies to overcharge customers. A new index will help ISOs and utilities account for uncertainties introduced by both the electricity market and DERs so utility companies can balance the distribution grid and find the fairest customer rates.
How her passion for jellyfish led one woman to self-empowerment and a bid to save the planet :: As well as being amazing marvels of nature, the gelatinous sea creatures are harbingers of the most serious issues that face us and this should be a call to arms Looking back, I see that jellyfish came to me when the haze of sleepless nights brought on by kids’ cries and the frenzy of cramming a working day into the scant hours of pre-school began to lift. And, even though I still looked good on
How high-latitude corals cope with the cold :: Corals growing in high-latitude reefs in Western Australia can regulate their internal chemistry to promote growth under cooler temperatures, according to new research.
How hosts can defeat selfish elements
How human brains became so big :: The human brain is disproportionately large. And while abundant grey matter confers certain intellectual advantages, sustaining a big brain is costly—consuming a fifth of energy in the human body.
How humans and apes are different, and why it matters :: Why it's important to study the deep similarities, and the critical differences, between humans and the apes to seek an anthropological and evolutionary explanation.
How I made friends with reality |Emily Levine :: With her signature wit and wisdom, Emily Levine meets her ultimate challenge as a comedian/philosopher: she makes dying funny. In this personal talk, she takes us on her journey to make friends with reality — and peace with death. Life is an enormous gift, Levine says: "You enrich it as best you can, and then you give it back."
How immune cells kill bacteria with acid :: The first line of immune defense against invading pathogens like bacteria are macrophages, immune cells that engulf every foreign object that crosses their way and kill their prey with acid. However, it is not yet entirely understood how the acidification process is established. In their quest to systematically study proteins that transport chemicals across cellular membranes, researchers characte
How Iran Can Evade Sanctions This Time :: On paper, the 16 companies registered to the 15th-floor office-tower suite of a building in Hong Kong appeared indistinguishable from the thousands of humdrum firms operating within the glass-and-steel high-rises of the city. But according to the U.S. Treasury Department, all these firms, with names like True Honour Holdings and Alpha Effort Limited, were front companies for the Islamic Republic—
How local communities can transition to sustainable energy systems :: What makes for a successful transition to a low-carbon energy system? Local involvement, perceived fairness and information sharing, according to new research from Lund University in Sweden.
How local communities can transition to sustainable energy systems :: What makes for a successful transition to a low-carbon energy system? Local involvement, perceived fairness and information sharing, according to new research.
How Long Does It Take a Parked Car to Reach Deadly Hot Temperatures? :: It's well known that a car parked outside on a hot summer's day can turn into a scorching oven. But how fast does it take the inside of a car to heat up to deadly temperatures?
How many people can China feed? :: Tiziana Smith has had her mind on water for years. The San Antonio native learned about the importance of preserving the city's water resources in grade school—and has used that knowledge as a springboard into her research at MIT.
How many taxis does a city need? :: A taxi dispatching approach could cut the number of cars on the road while meeting rider demand.
How many taxis does a city need? :: A taxi dispatching approach developed at MIT's Senseable City Lab could cut the number of cars on the road while meeting rider demand.
How MIT's VR environment is saving drones from crashing to death :: Sales of drones are clocking in around $200 million and doubling each year. Which means there's a lot of testing to be done. Read More
How More Carbon Dioxide Can Make Food Less Nutritious :: Carbon dioxide helps plants grow. But a new study shows that rice grown in higher levels of carbon dioxide has lower amounts of several important nutrients.
How order first appears in liquid crystals :: Chemists have shown a technique that can identify regions in a liquid crystal system where molecular order begins to emerge just before the system fully transitions from disordered to ordered states.
How other people affect our interpersonal space :: A study has shown for the first time how the size of your interpersonal space can be affected by the tone and content of conversations taking place between other people nearby.
How other people affect our interpersonal space :: A study has shown for the first time how the size of your interpersonal space can be affected by the tone and content of conversations taking place between other people nearby.
How other people affect our interpersonal space :: Have you ever felt the urge to cross the road or move seats on a train after a conversation taking place nearby suddenly becomes aggressive? Well, for the first time a scientific study has shown how the size of your interpersonal space changes depending on the tone and content of other people's conversations.
How Perceptive Are You? Not Everyone Is the Same :: The ability to quickly tally a number of items can predict performance on other visual tasks —
How pulling just one all-nighter wreaks havoc on your blood :: People who occasionally pull all-nighters are at greater risk for diabetes and other illnesses, and a new study identifies blood proteins as being behind the problem. Read More
How remorse alone can sometimes change the past for those who have been wronged :: Remorse is one of the most significant and least understood influences on the length of the sentence imposed by a criminal court. A survey of Crown Courts in England and Wales found that remorse was the single most common mitigating factor, mentioned in more than 20% of all cases as a reason why a sentence was being reduced, and is identified as an important consideration in formal sentencing guid
How Russia Tries to Catch Its ‘Criminals’ by Abusing Interpol :: It was over almost as soon as it began, but not before it was live-tweeted. Bill Browder, the hedge-fund manager and Putin fan turned human-rights activist and anti-Putin crusader, was in Spain to give evidence in anti-corruption proceedings implicating the Russian government, according to his Twitter account. And then he tweeted this , accompanied by a photo apparently from the back of a Spanish
How scientists analyse cell membranes :: Scientists have developed a method of visualizing an important component of the cell membrane in living cells. They synthesized a family of new substances.
How scientists analyze cell membranes :: Exchange of material and information at the level of individual cells requires transport and signaling at the level of the plasma membrane enclosing the cell. Studying mechanisms at such tiny dimensions presents researchers with enormous challenges. Recently, researchers wanted to determine the function and distribution of cholesterol, an important component of the membrane. So far, cholesterol ca
How scientists can be sure that Kilauea won’t turn into the next Mount St. Helens :: Science It's all about their chemistry. Even the largest possible explosive event from Kilauea would still be tiny compared to other volcanoes around the world, from Krakatoa to Mount St. Helens to Vesuvius.
How Self-Driving Cars Will Reshape Cities :: Urban planners can ditch those outdated layouts and transform the city into a joyful mess of throughways and byways optimized not for cars but for people.
How shoplifters justify theft at supermarket self-service checkouts :: The number of self-check out terminals around the world is predicted to reach 325,000 by 2019 and some stores have even become fully self service. But for some supermarket customers, the removal of store clerks has been a green light for dishonest behaviour.
How situation awareness could save your life :: In December 1972, three days before New Year, Eastern Airlines flight 401 from New York crashed on approach to Miami when the pilot and crew, all focusing on a malfunctioning landing light, failed to register the plane was losing altitude. In 2007 a truck and train collided on a rail crossing in Kerang, Australia, when the truck driver failed to notice the approaching train. In 2010 the crew of BP
How Social Media Became a Pink Collar Job :: When companies ask for sociable, flexible, compassionate workers, they’re silently signaling women to sign-on to an undervalued job that powers the digital economy.
How South Korea Pulled Trump and Kim Back From the Brink :: To be in South Korea in mid-May—when North Korea released American hostages and Donald Trump announced his summit in Singapore with Kim Jong Un and the leaders of China, Japan, and South Korea gathered in Tokyo to talk denuclearization and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula—was to feel as if the spring of 2018 might be one of those moments when history, after plodding along for decades, sudde
How the "Carbon Budget" Is Causing Problems :: Confusion over how much CO2 can be emitted could undermine global climate action —
how the brain maintains attentional focus during eye movements :: New findings reveal how the brain maintains attentional focus during eye movements. The research could lead to treatments and therapies for some brain disorders.
How the LAPD Uses Data to Predict Crime :: The Los Angeles Police Department is using "predictive policing" to prevent crime, but this innovative approach has its problems.
How the Midlife Crisis Came to Be :: The midlife crisis was invented in London in 1957. That’s when a 40-year-old Canadian named Elliott Jaques stood before a meeting of the British Psycho-Analytical Society and read aloud from a paper he’d written. Addressing about a hundred attendees, Jaques claimed that people in their mid-30s typically experience a depressive period lasting several years. Jaques (pronounced “Jacks”)—a physician
How the nature of cause and effect will determine the future of quantum technology :: An unprecedented, global-scale test of one of quantum theory’s most counterintuitive predictions sheds new light on the nature of reality and how we can exploit it with quantum technologies.
How the Tech Giants Created What Darpa Couldn’t :: Facebook and Google's business models and flaws evoke a Darpa project shuttered in 2003. Americans didn’t want the government vacuuming up their data then—so why are we OK with private companies doing it now?
How Theresa May’s plan for an AI-powered NHS could go very wrong :: Trials of artificial intelligence show it can spot diseases that doctors miss – but rolling the tech out across the UK might prove more difficult
How to be happy: Aristotle's 11 guidelines for a good life :: People often ask "What should I do?" when faced with an ethical problem. Aristotle urges us to ask "What kind of person should I be?" Read More
How to build a brain: Discovery answers evolutionary mystery :: Researchers have discovered a fundamental process by which brains are built, which may have profound implications for understanding neurodevelopmental conditions like autism and epilepsy. The study also answers an evolutionary mystery about how the delicate balance between different types of brain cells might be maintained across species with vastly different brain sizes.
How to code a functional molecular machine? :: An international team has developed a model that simulates protein evolution. Starting from stiff, unfunctional proteins, the computer model shows how evolving protein components can work together to give rise to dynamic and efficient molecular machines.
How to code a functional molecular machine :: An international team has developed a model that simulates protein evolution. Starting from stiff, unfunctional proteins, the computer model shows how evolving protein components can work together to give rise to dynamic and efficient molecular machines. Flexibility allows proteins to change their 3D conformation to bind other molecules: this property is crucial to their function. Prof. Tsvi Tlust
How to Decide Whether Ailing Chimps Get Moved to a Sanctuary :: A new report suggest that federally owned or supported chimps should go to sanctuaries unless the trip is “extremely likely to shorten their lives.”
How to detect a ‘mystery’ state in liquid crystals :: Chemists have demonstrated a theoretical framework for detecting a mysterious intermediate state in liquid crystals and for better understanding how it works. Liquid crystals undergo a peculiar type of phase change. At a certain temperature, their cigar-shaped molecules go from a disordered jumble to a more orderly arrangement in which they all point more or less in the same direction. LCD televi
How to ethically conduct clinical research during public health emergencies :: Carnegie Mellon University's Alex John London, a prominent bioethicist, has co-authored a viewpoint article in PLOS: Neglected Tropical Diseases on the ethics of clinical research during public health emergencies, like Ebola outbreaks.
How to get from 0 to 600 sites as a web designer :: The journey of a freelance website designer is often like a turbulent, yet exciting, roller coaster ride.
How to Get Scotch Tape off of a Work of Art :: Sticky tape was first invented in the mid-19th century, and it’s been making conservators’ lives hell ever since. “Tape is the bane of the conservator’s existence,” says Margaret Holben Ellis, a professor of paper conservation at New York University. The problem is simply that tape works too well. Removing it can easily take off a layer of paper, and adhesives from old tape can sink into paper, s
How to handle a koala-chlamydia epidemic :: Animals Sex, drugs, and baby koalas. Scientists think young koalas eat their mothers' poop to get their incredible microbiomes. But antibiotic treatment (for koala chlaymdia) harms this practice.
How to keep your dank memes and other creations safe from internet thieves :: DIY Protect your images, videos, and writing. You're proud to post your own digital artwork, songs, and jokes online—until you spot someone else claiming credit for your work. Here's how to protect your digital…
How to protect yourself from ticks this summer :: Cases of disease from ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes have more than tripled nationwide, growing from 27,388 cases in 2004 to 96,075 cases in 2016, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. Tamar Barlam, interim chief of the Section of Infectious Disease at Boston Medical Center and associate professor at the School of Medicine at Boston University, talked about the spike in di
How to see slick social graphs of your favorite characters from 700 top films :: Could social graphing be a way to find the 'Holy Grail' of successful movie writing? Read More
How to send self-destructing messages :: DIY Five apps that leave no trace. Want to send a message that leaves no trace? We collected the best apps and services for sharing text and media that won't stick around. Here’s how to use them.
How to Separate the Science From the (Jerk) Scientist :: A recent toast to James Watson highlights a tolerance for bigotry many want excised from the scientific community.
How to Set Away Messages for Texts and Other Apps :: Going on vacation? Set your "out of office" autoreply for your email, then try these hacks to do the same for texts.
How to start a conversation about suicide |Jeremy Forbes :: Is there someone in your life dealing with anxiety, depression or thoughts of suicide — but is too ashamed to talk about it? Jeremy Forbes saw this happening around him, and now he's on a mission to teach people how to start a conversation about it. In this deeply personal talk, Forbes shares his approach to helping a group of traditionally silent men in his community open up about their struggle
How to start composting at home :: Environment Organic waste doesn’t belong in a landfill. Use this kit to turn it into mulch your plants will devour. Leftover salad and the pear you forgot about in the back of the fridge don't belong in a landfill. Use this kit to turn it into mulch your plants will devour.
How to turn a group of strangers into a team |Amy Edmondson :: Business school professor Amy Edmondson studies "teaming," where people come together quickly (and often temporarily) to solve new, urgent or unusual problems. Recalling stories of teamwork on the fly, such as the incredible rescue of 33 miners trapped half a mile underground in Chile in 2010, Edmondson shares the elements needed to turn a group of strangers into a quick-thinking team that can nim
How we'll become cyborgs and extend human potential |Hugh Herr :: Humans will soon have new bodies that forever blur the line between the natural and synthetic worlds, says bionics designer Hugh Herr. In an unforgettable talk, he details "NeuroEmbodied Design," a methodology for creating cyborg function that he's developing at MIT, and shows us a future where we've augmented our bodies in a way that will redefine human potential — and, maybe, turn us into super
How wheat can root out the take-all fungus :: In the soils of the world's cereal fields, a family tussle between related species of fungi is underway for control of the crops' roots, with food security threatened if the wrong side wins. Beneficial fungi can help plants to protect themselves from cousins eager to overwhelm the roots, but it's a closely fought battle.
How wheat can root out the take-all fungus :: In the soils of the world's cereal fields, a family tussle between related species of fungi is underway for control of the crops' roots, with food security on the line. Beneficial fungi can help plants to protect themselves from cousins eager to overwhelm the roots, but it's a closely fought battle. Working out the right conditions to support those beneficial fungi and identifying the cereal varie
How wheat can root out the take-all fungus :: In the soils of the world's cereal fields, a family tussle between related species of fungi is underway for control of the crops' roots, with food security on the line. Beneficial fungi can help plants to protect themselves from cousins eager to overwhelm the roots, but it's a closely fought battle. Working out the right conditions to support those beneficial fungi and identifying the cereal varie
How WIRED Lost $100,000 in Bitcoin :: We mined roughly 13 bitcoins and then ripped up our private key. We were stupid—but not alone.
How your brain decides if a reward is worth the effort :: New research reveals the mechanics of how the brain calculates whether it’s worth expending effort in exchange for potential rewards. The mind weighs these cost-benefit options all the time, such as deciding to quit hitting the snooze button and get out of bed in the morning to opting to switch off the TV and prepare for sleep at night. “We showed that the brain’s ventromedial prefrontal cortex,
How your mind, under stress, gets better at processing bad news :: Some of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime will occur while you feel stressed and anxious. Read More
How your name shapes what other people think of your personality :: Is Hannah nicer than Howard, but worse at her job? People link names with personalities – find out how yours compares and why everybody should be called David
HQ2 sweepstakes: Amazon's business much more than e-commerce :: There's the part of Amazon that sells and ships books, shoes, electronics, toys and even groceries.
HTTPS is Google Chrome's new security must-have :: Attention all website owners, designers and developers! Last call to secure your website before some major changes take place
Huddling for survival: monkeys with more social partners can winter better :: Wild monkeys which have more social partners form larger huddles in adverse weather and have a better chance of surviving winter, new research has found. The study is the first to show that such social bonding may be connected to higher 'fitness' — the term used by scientists to measure of how well animals can cope with their local ecological conditions, usually measured by reproductive success a
Human race just 0.01% of all life but has eradicated most other living things :: Groundbreaking assessment of all life on Earth reveals humanity’s surprisingly tiny part in it as well as our disproportionate impact Humankind is revealed as simultaneously insignificant and utterly dominant in the grand scheme of life on Earth by a groundbreaking new assessment of all life on the planet. The world’s 7.6 billion people represent just 0.01% of all living things, according to the
Humans account for little next to plants, worms, bugs :: When you weigh all life on Earth, billions of humans don't amount to much compared to trees, earthworms or even viruses. But we really know how to throw what little weight we have around, according to a first-of-its-kind global census of the footprint of life on the planet.
Humans may influence cancer in many other species on the planet :: As humans, we know that some of our activities can cause cancer to develop in our bodies. Smoking, poor diets, pollution, chemicals used as additives in food and personal hygiene products, and even too much sun are some of the things that contribute to an increased risk of cancer.
Hungry mushrooms could clean, build, and make shoes :: Harnessing the power of fungi could lead to materials that clean up oil spills, offer alternatives to leather, or even build houses. This episode of the podcast Fiat Vox features Sonia Travaglini, a PhD candidate in mechanical engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, who explains the possibilities. Read a written version of the podcast episode below or listen here: ( Podcast transcr
Hunting for Frankenstein Amid Switzerland's Melting Glaciers and Nuclear Bunkers :: For one photographer, Mary Shelley's sci-fi novel is more relevant than ever.
Hurricane Maria killed 4,600 in Puerto Rico, 70 times official toll: study :: Hurricane Maria, which pummeled Puerto Rico in September 2017, is likely responsible for the deaths of more than 4,600 people, some 70 times more than official estimates, US researchers said Tuesday.
Hurricane Season’s Around the Corner. Here’s What to Expect. :: The season begins June 1 and experts predict it will be near normal or above normal, but a single storm can cause tremendous damage if it makes landfall.
Hurricanes: A bit stronger, a bit slower, and a lot wetter in a warmer climate :: Scientists have published a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would change if they instead formed near the end of this century. While each storm's transformation would be unique, on balance, the hurricanes would become a little stronger, a little slower moving, and a lot wetter.
Hurricanes: A bit stronger, a bit slower, and a lot wetter in a warmer climate :: Scientists have published a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would change if they instead formed near the end of this century. While each storm's transformation would be unique, on balance, the hurricanes would become a little stronger, a little slower moving, and a lot wetter.
Hurricanes: Stronger, slower, wetter in the future? :: Scientists have developed a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would be different if they formed under the conditions predicted for the late 21st century.
Hurricanes: Stronger, slower, wetter in the future? :: Scientists have developed a detailed analysis of how 22 recent hurricanes would be different if they formed under the conditions predicted for the late 21st century.
Hybrid Human–Chicken Embryos Illuminate Key Developmental Milestone :: A new technique could replace the need for human embryos in some lab experiments —
I aften skal Facebook-chef stå skoleret i EU :: Kl. 18.20 skal Mark Zuckerberg svare på kritiske spørgsmål fra Europa-Parlamentets ledere om Facebooks dataindsamlingsmetoder. Du kan følge seancen live på dr.dk.
I Talked to Zionists—Then I Was Disinvited by a Major Muslim Group :: On Tuesday, I was disinvited from the 55th annual conference of the Islamic Society of North America, which proclaims itself one of the leading American Muslim organizations. My crimes? Talking to Zionists, writing an article about it, and thanking God for a bowel movement. In a one-page letter, the program committee chair wrote that “our Muslim speakers” are “expected to support broadly our valu
Ice cream funds research showing new strategy against thyroid cancer :: A new study shows that stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) may be better against anaplastic thyroid cancer, and with fewer side effects.
Ice cream funds research showing new strategy against thyroid cancer :: University of Colorado Cancer Center study shows that stereotactic body radiation (SBRT) may be better against anaplastic thyroid cancer, and with fewer side effects.
IDA: Flere offentlige forskningskroner skal redde verden og vores velfærd :: Støtte til forskning giver langt bedre afkast end penge i banken og så skaber det vækst og velstand, mener IDA, som opfordrer politikerne til at hæve de offentlige forskningskroner fra 1 procent il 1,5 procent af BNP.
Identification of cytokine-specific sensory neural signals by decoding murine vagus nerve activity [Immunology and Inflammation] :: The nervous system maintains physiological homeostasis through reflex pathways that modulate organ function. This process begins when changes in the internal milieu (e.g., blood pressure, temperature, or pH) activate visceral sensory neurons that transmit action potentials along the vagus nerve to the brainstem. IL-1β and TNF, inflammatory cytokines produced by…
If solubility is the problem — Mechanochemistry is the solution :: Chemists synthesize supersized nanographenes with ball milling.
If virtual reality frees us of our body, who will we become? :: Consciousness is body-dependent. VR enthusiasts are betting otherwise. Read More
Igen er der påbud til to af Region Sjællands sygehuse :: Arbejdstilsynet har udstedt påbud til Radiologisk afdeling på Næstved Sygehus og akutafdelingen på Nykøbing F. Sygehus grundet en meget presset hverdag.
Ikea tilbagekalder cykler: Drivremmen sprænger :: Møbelgiganten opfordrer nu alle købere af deres Sladda-cykel til at stoppe med at bruge cyklen øjeblikkeligt.
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Image of the Day: Cocoon :: Researchers have taken inspiration from wild silk moths to craft fibers that can transport images.
Image of the Day: Hammerhead :: This hammer-headed fruit bat is wearing a GPS tracker deployed by researchers with the Wildlife Conservation Society.
Image of the Day: Jasper the Cat :: Researchers found a previously undiscovered hepadnavirus in an immunocompromised cat.
Image of the Day: Pompeiian Horse :: Archaeologists unearthed the remains in a farm north of the doomed Italian city.
Image of the Day: Water Flea :: A species of water flea in northern Belgium that helps keep algae in check is growing smaller and less abundant in urbanized areas.
Image of the Day: White Weasel :: In Poland, researchers are observing fewer white-coated weasels as the snow melts a little earlier every year, leaving the animals exposed to predators.
Image: BepiColombo unpacked at the spaceport :: The three modules of the ESA-JAXA BepiColombo mission to Mercury are pictured here shortly after being unpacked at Europe's Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana.
Image: Black hole bounty captured in the center of the Milky Way :: Astronomers have discovered evidence for thousands of black holes located near the center of our Milky Way galaxy using data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Image: Hidden secrets of a massive star-formation region :: Stellar nurseries are cloudy and dusty places that shine brightly in infrared light. The G305 star-forming complex is no exception. It features a number of bright, intricate gas clouds heated by infant stars in their midst. In this spectacular image by ESA's Herschel space observatory, these star-forming hotspots stand out in a blue tone that contrasts with the red-brownish colour of cooler region
Image: Hubble's galaxy cluster cornucopia :: At first glance, this image is dominated by the vibrant glow of the swirling spiral to the lower left of the frame. However, this galaxy is far from the most interesting spectacle here—behind it sits a galaxy cluster.
Image: Orbital ATK rocket rolls out for may 21 launch :: An Orbital ATK rocket rolls out to launch Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on May 17, 2018, in advance of a May 21 launch from Wallops Island, VA. The Antares will launch a Cygnus spacecraft on a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Imaging of pure spin-valley diffusion current in WS2-WSe2 heterostructures :: Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) materials are promising for spintronic and valleytronic applications because valley-polarized excitations can be generated and manipulated with circularly polarized photons and the valley and spin degrees of freedom are locked by strong spin-orbital interactions. In this study we demonstrate efficient generation of a pure and locked spin-valley diffusion cur
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates genetic recovery efforts :: Earlier this year, the last remaining male Northern White Rhinoceros (NWR) died in captivity, nearly cementing the fate of this subspecies for extinction. In the wild, continuing threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and small population size have contributed to the rhinos' status as critically endangered. Yet, novel conservation efforts that make use of cryopreserved genetic material could sa
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates genetic recovery efforts :: Earlier this year, the last remaining male Northern White Rhinoceros (NWR) died in captivity, nearly cementing the fate of this subspecies for extinction. In the wild, continuing threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and small population size have contributed to the rhinos' status as critically endangered. Yet, novel conservation efforts that make use of cryopreserved genetic material could sa
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates genetic recovery efforts :: Earlier this year, the last remaining male northern white rhinoceros (NWR) died in captivity, nearly cementing the fate of this subspecies for extinction. In the wild, continuing threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and small population size have contributed to the rhinos' status as critically endangered. Yet, novel conservation efforts that make use of cryopreserved genetic material could sa
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates genetic recovery efforts :: Earlier this year, the last remaining male northern white rhinoceros (NWR) died in captivity, nearly cementing the fate of this subspecies for extinction. In the wild, continuing threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and small population size have contributed to the rhinos' status as critically endangered. Yet, novel conservation efforts that make use of cryopreserved genetic material could sa
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates genetic recovery efforts :: Earlier this year, the last remaining male northern white rhinoceros (NWR) died in captivity, nearly cementing the fate of this subspecies for extinction. In the wild, continuing threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and small population size have contributed to the rhinos' status as critically endangered. Yet, novel conservation efforts that make use of cryopreserved genetic material could sa
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates genetic recovery efforts :: Earlier this year, the last remaining male northern white rhinoceros (NWR) died in captivity, nearly cementing the fate of this subspecies for extinction. In the wild, continuing threats of poaching, habitat destruction, and small population size have contributed to the rhinos' status as critically endangered. Yet, novel conservation efforts that make use of cryopreserved genetic material could sa
Imminent extinction of northern white rhinoceros motivates new genetic recovery efforts :: In a study published today in the journal Genome Research, researchers investigated the genetic history of nine northern white rhino (NWR) cryopreserved cell lines compared to that of a closely related subspecies, the southern white rhino (SWR). Importantly, genetic analyses of variation and inbreeding facilitated identification of cell lines, which may serve as valuable pools of genetic material
Immune cell provides cradle for mammary stem cells :: Researchers have made new discoveries about how an immune cell known as the macrophage, which normally fights infection by swallowing foreign invaders, nurtures mammary gland stem cells through a chemical signaling molecule. The study may provide important clues about the roles of macrophages in breast cancer progression.
Immune cells hold promise in slowing down ALS :: Recent research from Houston Methodist Hospital showed that a new immunotherapy was safe for patients with ALS and also revealed surprising results that could bring hope to patients who have this relentlessly progressive and fatal disease.
Immune cells hold promise in slowing down ALS :: Recent research showed that a new immunotherapy was safe for patients with ALS and also revealed surprising results that could bring hope to patients who have this relentlessly progressive and fatal disease.
Immunotherapy More Effective in Men: Study :: Women with metastatic cancer who were treated with a checkpoint inhibitor had a smaller benefit than did men.
Impact of sampling strategies and reconstruction protocols in nasal airflow simulations in fossil hominins [Biological Sciences] :: In their study, de Azevedo et al. (1) employ a sample of 12 individuals from Argentina of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean origin [northeastern Asians (NEA)] as representative of cold-adapted populations. However, all previous literature on the subject shows that the craniofacial morphology of these populations does not exhibit features adapted…
Impaired energy production may explain why brain is susceptible to age-related diseases :: By studying neurons generated directly from skin cells, researchers showed the impact of aged mitochondria on brain cells.
Impaired energy production may explain why brain is susceptible to age-related diseases :: By studying neurons generated directly from skin cells, Salk researchers showed the impact of aged mitochondria on brain cells.
Impeachment Is Not the Answer :: The title and timing of To End a Presidency: The Power of Impeachment might lead the unwary reader to expect a polemic. But no. Inside these covers is a learned, judicious, and surprisingly cautious study of the impeachment power by Laurence Tribe, who ranks high among America’s leading constitutional scholars, and his former student, Joshua Matz. Their message: Impeachment is a very, very danger
Importing food damages domestic environment: Evidence from global soybean trade [Environmental Sciences] :: Protecting the environment and enhancing food security are among the world’s Sustainable Development Goals and greatest challenges. International food trade is an important mechanism to enhance food security worldwide. Nonetheless, it is widely concluded that in international food trade importing countries gain environmental benefits, while exporting countries suffer environmental problems…
Improved financial regulation deters misconduct, study finds :: Improved regulation has deterred a greater amount of financial misconduct in the UK since the global financial crisis, according to new research published today by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Improved financial regulation deters misconduct, study finds :: Improved regulation has deterred a greater amount of financial misconduct in the UK since the global financial crisis, according to new research published today by the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Improving heart health could prevent frailty in old age :: The largest study of its kind, led by the University of Exeter, found that even small reductions in risk factors helped to reduce frailty, as well as dementia, chronic pain, and other disabling conditions of old age.
In a break with dogma, myelin boosts neuron growth in spinal cord injuries :: In a new paper, published in the May 23 online issue of Science Translational Medicine , researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine report that adult rat myelin actually stimulated axonal outgrowth in rat neural precursor cells (NPCs) and human induced pluripotent (iPSC)-derived neural stem cells (NSCs).
In an office of machines, where will you fit in? :: In tomorrow’s workplace, machines will increasingly assume many routine jobs workers perform now, leaving more complicated tasks to humans who see the big picture and possess interpersonal skills, says James Timbie, a distinguished visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Artificial intelligence and other advancing technologies promise advances in health, safety, and prod
In ancient boulders, new clues about the story of human migration to the Americas :: A geological study provides compelling evidence to support the hypothesis that ancient humans migrated into the Americas via a coastal route. By analyzing boulders and bedrock, a University at Buffalo-led team shows that part of a coastal migration route became accessible to humans 17,000 years ago. During this period, ancient glaciers receded, exposing islands of southern Alaska's Alexander Archi
In ancient boulders, new clues about the story of human migration to the Americas :: A geological study provides compelling evidence to support the hypothesis that ancient humans migrated into the Americas via a coastal route. By analyzing boulders and bedrock, a team shows that part of a coastal migration route became accessible to humans 17,000 years ago. During this period, ancient glaciers receded, exposing islands of southern Alaska's Alexander Archipelago to air and sun — a
In brain stimulation therapy less might be more :: Theoretical and experimental results demonstrate a new insight for optimizing rTMS, one of the common non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation therapies used to treat brain disorders such as depression and neuropathic pain.
In child-crippling mucolipidosis IV, drug shows hope in lab cultures :: Medicine offers no treatment for children crippled by mucolipidosis IV, which hits them in the first year of life and gradually becomes fatal. But researchers battling it with limited means at their disposal have captured a glimmer of hope in lab tests on an existing drug.
In Praise of Civility :: One month before the 2016 presidential election, I spoke on a panel in Charlottesville, Virginia, on the topic of campus speech. The audience was generally enthusiastic and engaged. A tense moment arrived, however, when one individual, who identified himself as a “deplorable,” took issue with the composition of the panel (two white women and myself, an African American male). He explained that th
In the beginning was the phase separation :: The question of the origin of life remains one of the oldest unanswered scientific questions. A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has now shown for the first time that phase separation is an extremely efficient way of controlling the selection of chemical building blocks and providing advantages to certain molecules.
In the beginning was the phase separation :: The question of the origin of life remains one of the oldest unanswered scientific questions. A team has now shown for the first time that phase separation is an extremely efficient way of controlling the selection of chemical building blocks and providing advantages to certain molecules.
In This Issue [This Week in PNAS] :: Uncertainty in long-run economic growth Uncertainty in future economic growth can influence climate policy. Image courtesy of iStock/MicroStockHub. Modeling uncertainty in forecasts of long-run economic growth is an essential part of climate change research that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has highlighted as a priority. Peter Christensen et…
In utero exposure to carbon monoxide increases infants' risk of poor lung function :: Exposure to elevated levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in utero increases infants' risk of poor lung function at one month after birth, according to new research conducted as part of the Ghana Randomized Air Pollution and Health Study (GRAPHS).
In utero exposure to carbon monoxide increases infants' risk of poor lung function :: Exposure to elevated levels of carbon monoxide (CO) in utero increases infants' risk of poor lung function at one month after birth.
Including Indigenous elders in primary care positively affects Indigenous patients' mental health :: Indigenous elders can have a broad range of positive effects on the mental and physical health of urban Indigenous people who often experience marginalization and barriers accessing health care, according to a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) that partnered elders with mainstream health care providers in primary care.
Increasing CO2 levels reduce rice's nutritional value :: Higher concentrations of carbon dioxide are associated with reductions in protein and multiple key nutrients in rice, according to a new field study by an international team of scientists.
Increasing heat is driving off clouds that dampen California wildfires :: Sunny California may be getting too sunny. Increasing summer temperatures brought on by a combination of intensifying urbanization and warming climate are driving off once common low-lying morning clouds in many southern coastal areas of the state, leading to increased risk of wildfires, says a new study.
Indonesia ride-hailing app GoJek says expanding abroad :: Indonesian ride-hailing app Go-Jek said Thursday it would expand into Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines as it takes on regional rival Grab in the fast-growing Southeast Asian market.
Indonesia's most volatile volcano erupts again :: Indonesia's most volatile volcano spewed smoke and ash early Monday in the latest of several eruptions in less than two weeks.
Industrien fortrænger forskernes postersession :: Industrien har på årets EAACI-kongres fået markant større område til deres udstillinger. Til gengæld er forskernes postersessions henvist til små telte.
Infant mortality rates higher in areas with more Christian fundamentalists, study finds :: The odds of an infant dying before their first birthday are higher in counties with greater proportions of conservative Protestants, especially fundamentalists, than in counties with more mainline Protestants and Catholics, according to a new Portland State University study.
Infection blood test of limited value in reducing antibiotic use :: Overall antibiotic use was not curbed by giving physicians the results of biomarker tests in patients with suspected lower respiratory tract infections, according to findings from the Procalcitonin Antibiotic Consensus Trial.
Ingeniøren lancerer medie for professionelle om data og analytics :: Mediehuset Ingeniøren lancerer i dag det andet medie i sin nye nichestrategi. DataTech er målrettet professionelle på tværs af brancher, der arbejder med data og analytics.
Ingeniøren tester speed pedelec: Både muligheder og problemerne virker meget ægte :: Speed pedelecs kan være en løsning på fremtidens trængsel eller en risiko for andre trafikanter, afhængig af øjnene, der ser. Efter en prøvetur virker begge muligheder realistiske.
Ingestible “bacteria on a chip” could help diagnose disease :: Ultra-low-power sensors carrying genetically engineered bacteria can detect gastric bleeding. Read More
Ingestible 'bacteria on a chip' could help diagnose disease :: MIT researchers have built an ingestible sensor equipped with genetically engineered bacteria that can diagnose bleeding in the stomach or other gastrointestinal problems.
In-home therapy effective for stroke rehabilitation, study shows :: Stroke remains a leading cause of human disability and rehabilitation therapy can help. Supervised in-home rehabilitation therapy delivered via telemedicine can be as effective as in-clinic rehabilitation program as an alternative for stroke survivors who can't sustain in-person visits for reasons that may include high cost, difficulty traveling to a provider or few regionally available care provi
Inner Workings: Zebrafish assay forges new approach to drug discovery [Pharmacology] :: Researchers at a University of Washington lab in Seattle are using standard 96-well plates to harbor something other than the usual layer of cultured cells. Instead, newly hatched zebrafish, smaller than a grain of rice, swim in each well. Running from the fish’s head to tail are clumps of hair…
Innovative risk score tool effectively predicts future risk of hospitalization for COPD patients :: Researchers have developed a new tool that utilizes basic laboratory tests to effectively identify patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are at high risk of being hospitalized due to a flare up of the condition.
Innovative technologies and policies can make agriculture environmentally sustainable :: Agriculture faces increasing demands for food, feed, fiber, and fuel from a growing population under the looming threat of climate change. Advances in seed technologies, equipment, and crop management offer considerable promise for increasing agricultural productivity and meeting these demands. But a key challenge for agriculture is to meet growing demands while protecting our natural resources.
Inpatient opioid use and insufficient weaning pre-discharge may increase outpatient opioid prescript :: Patients who receive an opioid for most of their hospital stay and patients who are still taking an opioid within 12 hours of being discharged from the hospital appear more likely to fill a prescription for opioids within 90 days of leaving the hospital, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.
Inpatient opioid use and insufficient weaning pre-discharge may increase outpatient opioid prescriptions :: Patients who receive an opioid for most of their hospital stay and patients who are still taking an opioid within 12 hours of being discharged from the hospital appear more likely to fill a prescription for opioids within 90 days of leaving the hospital, according to new research.
Insect gene allows reproductive organs to cope with harmful bacteria :: A group of biologists has studied Nasonia parasitic wasps, which are about the size of a sesame seed, and they serve as one of the best models to dissect and characterize the evolution of insect genomes.
Insider Q&A: Mozilla exec says to demand better internet :: The manifesto Mitchell Baker wrote for the free software community Mozilla declared the internet to be a global public resource and privacy a fundamental right that "must not be treated as optional."
Insomnia is a likely long-term side effect of stroke, study finds :: Stroke patients experience sustained problems with insomnia potentially reducing their ability to relearn key skills and putting them at increased risk of depression, a new study finds.
Insufficient sleep, even without extended wakefulness, leads to performance impairments :: A team of researchers from BWH have isolated the impacts of short sleep and extended wakefulness on vigilant performance decline and their results are published in PNAS.
Insufficient sleep, even without extended wakefulness, leads to performance impairments :: Researchers have isolated the impacts of short sleep and extended wakefulness on vigilant performance decline.
Insufficient vitamin D linked to miscarriage among women with prior pregnancy loss :: Among women planning to conceive after a pregnancy loss, those who had sufficient levels of vitamin D were more likely to become pregnant and have a live birth, compared to women with insufficient levels of the vitamin, according to an analysis by researchers at the National Institutes of Health. This study appears in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
Insulator-metal transition at the nanoscale :: An international team of researchers is able to probe the insulator-conductor phase transition of materials at the nanoscale resolution.
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Intelligent Aliens Might Speak Our Language. And You Can Help Decode Their Messages. :: Stay sharp! You may be needed to help decode a message from intelligent aliens someday.
Interferometric imaging of nonlocal electromechanical power transduction in ferroelectric domains [Applied Physical Sciences] :: The electrical generation and detection of elastic waves are the foundation for acoustoelectronic and acoustooptic systems. For surface acoustic wave devices, microelectromechanical/nanoelectromechanical systems, and phononic crystals, tailoring the spatial variation of material properties such as piezoelectric and elastic tensors may bring significant improvements to the system performance. Due t
International anesthesia standards updated with WHO in global effort to improve surgical care :: This month the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) launched an update of the International Standards For A Safe Practice of Anaesthesia, co-published with World Health Organization (WHO) for the first time as an official WHO guideline. The standards are recommended for anesthesia professionals throughout the world and are intended to provide guidance to anesthesia profession
International Tree Nut Council study links tree nuts and improved type 2 diabetes health :: One of the largest studies to date on nuts and diabetes was published today in Diabetologia, the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). The study shows that approximately two ounces of nuts a day, as a replacement for carbohydrate foods, can improve glycemic control and blood lipids in those with type 2 diabetes.
Interview with CAR T cell expert Dr. Michel Sadelain in Human Gene Therapy :: Michel Sadelain, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Center for Cell Engineering, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, offers a fascinating perspective on the re-markable progress being made in the field of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) engineered T-cell therapies to treat cancer.
Interview: Io-Interactive kæmpede sig tilbage fra konkursens rand og står nu stærkere :: Danmarks mest sejlivede spiludvikler, Io-Interactive, var i reel fare for at gå konkurs i 2017. Direktør Hakan Abrak fortæller nu om kampen for at vende tilbage til en position, han selv mener er stærkere, end før de købte deres frihed tilbage fra deres japanske ejere.
Intriguing Gold Coin and Other Treasures Uncovered in Egypt :: Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the remains of a huge, red, brick building — likely the remnants of a Roman bath — as well as a mountain of treasures, including a statue of a ram and a gold coin featuring King Ptolemy III.
Invasive seaweed makes fish change their behavior :: Researchers have found that changes in the seascape may impact the behavior of fish and could be leaving them less options for refuge and more vulnerable to predators.
Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain
Inverted allosteric coupling between activation and inactivation gates in K+ channels [Biochemistry] :: The selectivity filter and the activation gate in potassium channels are functionally and structurally coupled. An allosteric coupling underlies C-type inactivation coupled to activation gating in this ion-channel family (i.e., opening of the activation gate triggers the collapse of the channel’s selectivity filter). We have identified the second Threonine residue…
Invisible barrier on ocean surface can reduce carbon uptake :: An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported.
Invisible barrier on ocean surface can reduce carbon uptake :: An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported.
Invisible barrier on ocean surface can reduce carbon uptake :: An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported.
Invisible barrier on ocean surface reduces carbon uptake by half :: An invisible layer of biological compounds on the sea surface reduces the rate at which carbon dioxide gas moves between the atmosphere and the oceans, scientists have reported.
Invisible scum on sea cuts CO2 exchange with air 'by up to 50%' :: Scientists say the findings have major implications for predicting our future climate An invisible layer of scum on the sea surface can reduce carbon dioxide exchange between the atmosphere and the oceans by up to 50%, scientists have discovered. Researchers from Heriot-Watt, Newcastle and Exeter universities say the findings, published in the journal Nature Geoscience on Monday, have major impli
IonStar enables high-precision, low-missing-data proteomics quantification in large biological cohorts [Applied Biological Sciences] :: Reproducible quantification of large biological cohorts is critical for clinical/pharmaceutical proteomics yet remains challenging because most prevalent methods suffer from drastically declined commonly quantified proteins and substantially deteriorated quantitative quality as cohort size expands. MS2-based data-independent acquisition approaches represent tremendous advancements in reproducible
Ion-triggered selectivity in bacterial sodium channels [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: Since the availability of the first crystal structure of a bacterial Na+ channel in 2011, understanding selectivity across this family of membrane proteins has been the subject of intense research efforts. Initially, free energy calculations based on molecular dynamics simulations revealed that although sodium ions can easily permeate the channel…
iOS 11.4 finally cleans up text conversations with Messages in iCloud :: Gadgets Text message slobs rejoice. Deleting a message on your iPhone will now finally delete it across the rest of your devices.
Iron-sulfur cluster research offers new avenues of investigating disease :: Many important proteins in the human body need iron-sulfur clusters, tiny structures made of iron and sulfur atoms, in order to function correctly. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Kentucky have discovered that disruptions in the construction of iron-sulfur clusters can lead to the buildup of fat droplets in certain c
Iron-sulfur cluster research offers new avenues of investigating disease :: Researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the University of Kentucky have discovered that disruptions in the construction of iron-sulfur clusters can lead to the buildup of fat droplets in certain cells.
Iron-sulfur cluster research offers new avenues of investigating disease :: Researchers have discovered that disruptions in the construction of iron-sulfur clusters can lead to the buildup of fat droplets in certain cells.
Is a common antimicrobial harmful to gut health? :: Scientists have discovered that triclosan, an antimicrobial additive found in thousands of consumer products, causes colon inflammation and exacerbates colon cancer in mice.
Is It a Migraine? Many Patients Don’t Realize What Causes Their Suffering :: Here’s a guide to help you recognize the symptoms of migraines, understand why the signs are so often missed, and think about treatment options.
Is it ethical to use genealogy data to solve crimes? :: Despite the popularity of online genealogy services, it is unclear whether users understand that their genetic information is available for forensic purposes. Bioethicists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggest a framework for ethical discussions about how and when genealogy data should be used for crime-solving. Their paper is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Is It Weird for Conservatives to Like 'Star Trek'? :: On the latest 'Geek's Guide to the Galaxy' podcast, writer Ana Marie Cox discusses Ted Cruz's love of one of the most openly liberal TV shows.
Is lower-fat diet associated with breast cancer overall survival? :: Women diagnosed with breast cancer during the Women's Health Initiative Dietary Modification trial who were following a lower-fat diet had increased breast cancer overall survival, although the increase was likely partly due to better survival from several causes of death.
Is the 'Cynthia Effect' Real? :: NEW PALTZ, N.Y.—“I’m Cynthia Nixon, standing in the mud!” the candidate declared by way of introduction to a rally of students, professors, and activists near a State University of New York campus about 80 miles north of Manhattan. The crowd laughed as Nixon acknowledged her obvious predicament: She wasn’t standing in the mud so much as she was sinking into it, a soggy hillside field threatening
Is the Earth flat? Meet the people questioning science :: Believe it or not, some people still think the world is flat, and that we are all victims of a giant conspiracy. Alex Moshakis heads to Birmingham to meet Britain’s Flat Earthers To the casual observer, there is nothing remarkable about the crowd gathered in a convention room at a central Birmingham hotel. Middle managers on a staff team-building exercise, perhaps. But their conversations give th
Is there association between groundwater lithium, diagnoses of bipolar disorder, dementia? :: High groundwater concentration of lithium, a naturally occurring trace element, wasn't associated with any benefit in diagnoses of bipolar disorder or dementia when accounting for local health care resources and demographics, two factors that can cause mental health diagnosis rates to vary.
Is This Going to Be a Stand-Up Fight, Sir, or Another Sloth Hunt? :: Ice age tracks show how humans harassed giant ground sloths —
Is This the World’s Most Diverse National Park? :: Bringing the numbers to life for the jewel in Bolivia’s conservation crown.
Is topical rapamycin effective, safe to treat facial lesions? :: Facial angiofibromas are disfiguring growths and these lesions occur in most people with tuberous sclerosis complex, a genetic disorder where growths can appear throughout the body. Current treatments for these facial growths include laser surgery, cryotherapy, dermabrasion and other similar procedures that can be painful and cause scarring but can't prevent recurrence of the lesions.The results o
Is virtual reality dangerous for children? :: Virtual reality tech is now approaching mainstream. But with so little research available, it is difficult to determine the dangers of virtual reality for children. Read More
Isotope effect reveals non-cooperative water dynamics in salt solutions :: Water molecules surrounding ions behave in a much less cooperative way than they do in bulk water. This follows from a study on the isotope-dependent dielectric response of salt solutions, which has just been published in Physical Review Letters by researchers from the Amsterdam research institutes HIMS and AMOLF. Their results lead to an update of Nobel-laureate Onsager's 40-year old theory for t
Israel's Self-Flying 'Cormorant' Whisks Soldiers to Safety :: Tactical Robotics' autonomous aircraft may not look too cool, but it might make battlefields safer, and eventually help civilians fly around town.
'It smelled like sulfur:' Ash falls near Hawaii volcano :: Hawaii residents covered their faces with masks after a volcano menacing the Big Island for weeks exploded, sending a mixture of pulverized rock, glass and crystal into the air in its strongest eruption of sandlike ash in days.
It takes a village :: A handmade super-microscope — capable of seeing the actual building blocks of a bacterial cell wall — has helped Monash researchers decipher how bacteria are able to literally build a wall against the immune system, leading to often deadly disease. This will provide researchers with key knowledge to disarm 'superbug' resistance to the immune system.
It takes a village—How researchers built their own microscope to decipher 'superbugs' :: A hand-made super-microscope—capable of seeing the actual building blocks of a bacterial cell wall—has helped Monash researchers decipher how bacteria are able to literally build a wall against the immune system, leading to often deadly disease.
It Was the 12th Year of Tet Zoo :: The third and final look back at the TetZooniverse-themed events of 2017… —
It’s the Guns :: Americans of high-school age are 82 times more likely to die from a gun homicide than 15- to 19-year-olds in the rest of the developed world. This stark discrepancy is often treated as a baffling fact, requiring some counterintuitive explanation. After today’s massacre in Texas, the state’s lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, suggested that the problem may be that high schools have too many doors.
It’s Tick Season Again: From the Archives :: As North America heats up for summer, so does the activity of ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas, whose bites can carry diseases like Lyme, dengue and Zika, and plague. Between 2004 and 2016, more than 640,000 cases of these diseases were reported , and nine new germs spread by bites from infected mosquitoes and ticks were discovered or introduced in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control
Italy’s Populist Victory Is Both Tragedy and Farce :: PARIS—Will a certain dream of Europe end with a bang or a whimper, with a calamity or a thousand paper cuts, with a grand dramatic moment or a tawdry local melodrama? That’s the question that has been swirling around in Europe ever since two populist, Euroskeptic parties triumphed in Italy’s national elections in March. The vote failed to produce a solid majority, plunging the country into weeks
Italy's oldest olive oil discovered in peculiar pot :: Chemical analysis conducted on ancient pottery discovered from the Early Bronze Age proves Italians started using olive oil 700 years sooner than what's previously been recorded.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a drone that loves trash! :: Nexus Media News A New Jersey man is using drones and machine learning to measure plastic pollution on beaches. 72 year-old New Jersey resident Morris Enyeart is a drone pilot on a mission to track plastic pollution on beaches.
IUPUI study finds missing link between blow flies and possible pathogen transmission :: Determining whether blow flies have consumed animal fecal material versus animal tissue has important implications for both human public health and animal conservation. A recent study by researchers in biology and chemistry at the School of Science at IUPUI shows how that determination can be made.
Japan whale hunt killed 122 pregnant minkes :: Japan killed 122 pregnant minke whales during a highly controversial annual whaling expedition that Tokyo defends as scientific research but conservationists call "gruesome and unnecessary."
Japanese student discovers new crustacean species in deep sea hydrothermal vent :: A new species of microcrustacean was collected from a submarine hot spring (hydrothermal vent) of a marine volcano (Myojin-sho caldera) in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan. This crustacean group is found only in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and is the first of its kind found in Japanese waters.
Japanese student discovers new crustacean species in deep sea hydrothermal vent :: A new species of microcrustacean was collected from a submarine hot spring (hydrothermal vent) of a marine volcano (Myojin-sho caldera) in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan. This crustacean group is found only in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and is the first of its kind found in Japanese waters.
Japanese student discovers new crustacean species in deep sea hydrothermal vent :: A new species of microcrustacean was collected from a submarine hot spring (hydrothermal vent) of a marine volcano (Myojin-sho caldera) in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Japan. This crustacean group is found only in deep-sea hydrothermal vents and is the first of its kind found in Japanese waters.
Japanese Whalers Murdered 122 Pregnant Whales and 114 Babies Last Summer :: The country remains unapologetic for its "scientific research" program in the South Ocean.
Japan's new 'Airbnb law': a double-edged sword :: Rental platforms like Airbnb are hoping for a boost from a new law coming into force next month in Japan ahead of an expected surge in demand for the 2020 Olympics, but experts warn it could actually hamper business in the short-term.
Jason Bateman’s Tired Defense of Jeffrey Tambor :: “What we do for a living is not normal,” Jason Bateman said in Wednesday’s New York Times interview with the cast of Arrested Development , in an effort to address his co-star Jeffrey Tambor’s admitted verbal abuse of Jessica Walter. “Therefore the process is not normal sometimes, and to expect it to be normal is to not understand what happens on set. Again, not to excuse it.” As Hollywood contin
Jerusalem’s Ramadan Is Different This Year :: JERUSALEM—It’s holiday season here in the Holy Land. Parts of the Old City are decked out for Ramadan in paper lanterns of yellow, red, and green. On the first Friday of the holiday, the often quiet streets of the Muslim Quarter were packed. Tiny boys screamed the price of sweets to hungry passersby, many of whom are fasting from sundown to sunset every day this month. Palestinians from all over
Jet streams experience traffic jams, too, driving extreme weather events :: High above our heads, an unseen traffic jam is occurring as meandering jet streams cause eastward atmospheric circulations to become blocked, a process that can in turn create extreme events such as heat waves.
John Kelly's Comments on Immigration Top This Week's Internet News :: The White House chief of staff's comments about immigration had a lot of people online talking last week.
John McCain’s Greatest Fear :: Let me stipulate at the outset that I am like many journalists in my fondness for Senator John McCain; let me also stipulate that this fondness derives in part from happy memories trailing McCain through Hungary and Germany and Ohio and the Middle East; and I will further note that this fondness also derives from a belief that McCain represents, at his best, something larger than partisanship and
Johns Hopkins engineers helping NASA restore links to long-lost 'zombie' satellite :: When aerospace engineers launch a satellite, they don't expect it to last forever. So when the NASA orbiter known as IMAGE disappeared from view after five years in orbit, few were alarmed.
Jonathan Lethem – Batman's Greatest Enemy – Think Again – a Big Think Podcast #148 :: Hanging out with a bat vs. being a bat. Why 'titanic' artists are too big to float. Bob Dylan's very worst song, and more. Read More
Jordan Peterson may be a ‘public intellectual’, but his latest theory isn’t very clever :: The academic believes violent men can be cured by the love of a good woman through enforced monogamy. And he can’t understand why people are laughing at him? I read an interview recently in which a gentleman by the name of Jordan Peterson claimed that chaos is represented by ‘the feminine’ and order is masculine. What? Tamsin, by email Continue reading…
'Jurassic Park' dinosaur expert's next big thing: holograms :: Forget the gray, green and brown dinosaurs in the "Jurassic Park" movies. Paleontologist Jack Horner wants to transport people back in time to see a feathered Tyrannosaurus rex colored bright red and a blue triceratops with red fringe similar to a rooster's comb.
Just five things about GRACE follow-on :: Scheduled to launch no earlier than May 22, the twin satellites of the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On (GRACE-FO) mission, a collaboration between NASA and the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), will continue the work of monitoring changes in the world's water cycle and surface mass, which was so well performed by the original GRACE mission. There are far more than fiv
Kaiser Permanente researchers develop new models for predicting suicide risk :: Combining data from electronic health records with results from standardized depression questionnaires better predicts suicide risk in the 90 days following either mental health specialty or primary care outpatient visits, reports a team from the Mental Health Research Network, led by Kaiser Permanente research scientists.
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Kamp om softwarefolk: Terma har de unge talenter på radaren :: Terma er ny på årets top-20 med et stærkt regnskab og en projektportefølje, de færreste danske virksomheder kan matche. Men manglen på softwareingeniører kan få Termas vækst til at tabe flyvehøjde.
Kampsveder du i skolen? Vis din lærer denne her artikel :: Temperaturer har stor betydning for, hvordan man klarer sig i skolen, viser undersøgelse.
Kandidatuddannelse i medicin åbner næste år i Køge :: Fra foråret 2019 kan Region Sjælland slå dørene op i Køge til de første studerende på kandidatuddannelsen i medicin.
Keep the light off: A material with improved mechanical performance in the dark :: Researchers found that zinc sulfide crystals were brittle under normal lighting conditions at room temperature, but highly plastic when deformed in complete darkness. Deformation of zinc sulfide crystals in the dark also narrowed their band gap, which controls electrical conductivity. The team's findings showed the mechanical and electronic properties of inorganic semiconductors are sensitive to l
Keeping people within U.S. blood pressure guidelines saves lives :: Big reductions in heart attacks, strokes and deaths may be possible under 2017 blood pressure guidelines.
Kessler Foundation study compares neuropsychological tests for assessing deficits in MS :: Kessler Foundation researchers compared two neuropsychological tests for assessing learning in individuals with multiple sclerosis. 'Comparing the Open Trial – Selective Reminding Test results with the California Learning Verbal Test II in Multiple Sclerosis' was published online on April 4, 2018, in Applied Neuropsychology: Adult. This is the first study to compare the two tests in the same indiv
Key molecule for flu infection identified :: After decades of research, a research team has discovered the key receptor molecule that enhances the infection of the influenza A virus, providing a novel target for anti-flu drug development.
Kicking the car(bon) habit better for air pollution than technology revolution :: Changing our lifestyles and the way we travel could have as big — if not more of an impact on carbon dioxide transport emissions, as electric vehicles and the transport technology revolution, according to new research. The study uses Scotland as an example and suggests that, radical lifestyle change can show quicker results than the gradual transition to Electric Vehicles and phasing out of conve
Kids learn language faster when they can self-regulate :: A child’s ability to self-regulate is a critical element in childhood language and literacy development. The earlier they can hone these skills, the faster language and literacy skills develop, leading to better skills in the long run, according to new research. “Self-regulation is an umbrella term to define children’s abilities to keep information in their working memories, pay attention to task
Kids show adult-like intuition about ownership :: Children as young as age three are able to make judgements about who owns an object based on its location, according to a new study.
Kids show adult-like intuition about ownership :: Children as young as age three are able to make judgements about who owns an object based on its location, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.
Kilauea Volcano’s Lava Fields Offer Scientists a Portal to Mars :: Scientists are studying the Hawaiian volcano as part of a NASA-led project to answer questions like how life on Mars could have developed — if it ever did.
Kilauea: What happens when lava meets the sea :: BBC correspondent Chris Buckler explains what happens when lava flow meets the sea.
Kilauea's Fast-Moving Lava Threatens Another Community, Volcanic Haze Reaches Guam :: As eruptions continue to terrorize people in Hawaii, volcanic haze has drifted across 4,000 miles to bother residents of the Mariana Islands, officials say. (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Kilauea's Lava Is Now Spilling into the Ocean–Here's Why That's Dangerous :: A pair of scientists discuss the hazards that Kilauea might pose before it finishes erupting —
Killing Eve and the Riddle of Why Women Kill :: This article contains spoilers through the Season 1 finale of Killing Eve. The eponymous blood-spatter expert of Showtime’s Dexter refers to himself as a “very neat monster” in the show’s pilot. A serial killer who exclusively targeted the guilty, Dexter (Michael C. Hall) lured viewers into his web through a grotesque but well-reasoned veneer of moral relativism. Barry ’s titular character (Bill
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Kinesiske hackere finder lang række sikkerhedshuller i BMW'er :: Et stort antal BMW-modeller har i hvert fald siden 2012 været påvirket af 14 sikkerhedshuller, der potentielt kan gøre hackere i stand til at overtage dele af bilernes funktioner på afstand.
KMD mistede 82.000 filer fra Roskilde: Indisk leverandør forsømte it-vedligehold :: KMD har beklaget det nedbrud, der resulterede i tabet af mere end 82.000 filer fra Roskilde Kommune. Men ifølge Version2s oplysninger skyldes det fejl hos en indisk underleverandør.
Kommunale skraldebiler skal redde Amager Bakkes økonomi :: Efter flere års tovtrækkeri er borgmestrene i Amager Bakkes fem ejerkommuner blevet enige om en ny, økonomisk redningsmodel for det alt for store forbrændingsanlæg. Nu skal kommunalbestyrelserne godkende løsningen.
Kommuner: Opgavepakker er en gratis omgang for PLO og regionerne :: PLO og Danske Regioners fælles udspil om en opgavepakkeløsning mellem kommunerne og praktiserende læger får en lunken modtagelse af KL. »Mærkeligt at vi ikke har været inddraget i det,« lyder det fra KL.
Kronik: Byggeriets digitalisering – det må ikke blive en ommer!
Kronik: Sådan får vi Danmark op i superligaen inden for AI
Kronisk nældefeber er allergi mod kroppen selv :: Tyske forskere præsenterede søndag resultater fra et nyt studie, der tyder på, at nældefeber ikke er allergi mod noget uden for kroppen, men en allergi mod kroppen selv.
Krypterings-skandale viser vigtigheden af kvante-teleportation :: Med kvantecomputere bliver nutidens krypteringsmetoder nemme at knække. Kvanteforskere fremhæver, at kvante-teleportation er fremtiden inden for sikker udveksling af data.
Kræftens Bekæmpelse: »Kræft er på mange måder den røde tråd i min karriere« :: Som formand i Kræftens Bekæmpelse kommer Helen Bernt Andersen ikke anstigende med nye mærkesager. Årene som sygeplejerske har dog lært hende vigtigheden af hele kræftforløbet. Derfor skal fokus på rehabilitering, sektorovergange og den palliative indsats øges.
Kystmøller skal hjælpe Energinet med at holde spændingen :: Energinet og Vattenfall vil nu dele transformerstation, hvor møllerne sørger for spændingsregulering på elnettet.
Kæmpe elregninger og madsvineri: Superheltene redder verden – men de smadrer miljøet :: Superhelte som Batman og Spider-Man redder gang på gang dagen fra onde superskurke, men på vejen mod retfærdighed sætter de undervejs et ordentlig aftryk på klimaet.
Lab-Grown Human-Chicken Hybrid Embryos Are No 'Frankenfowl' :: Scientists grafted human stem cells onto chicken embryos, but that doesn't mean the researchers are breeding "frankenfowl."
Lab-grown meat might not be the answer to our protein problem :: Environment It’ll be more efficient than the real thing, but that’s not saying much. It’ll be more efficient than the real thing, but that’s not saying much. Here’s how lab-grown meat actually compares to available alternatives…
Laboratory evolution of virus-like nucleocapsids from nonviral protein cages [Biochemistry] :: Viruses are remarkable nanomachines that efficiently hijack cellular functions to replicate and self-assemble their components within a complex biological environment. As all steps of the viral life cycle depend on formation of a protective proteinaceous shell that packages the DNA or RNA genome, bottom-up construction of virus-like nucleocapsids from nonviral…
Lack of paid sick leave increases poverty :: A new study has quantified, for the first time, the relationship between lack of paid sick leave and poverty in the United States. The data indicates that, even when controlling for education, race, sex, marital status and employment, working adults without paid sick leave are three times more likely to have incomes below the poverty line. People without paid sick leave benefits also are more like
Lack of paid sick leave increases poverty :: A new study has quantified, for the first time, the relationship between lack of paid sick leave and poverty in the US. The data indicates that, even when controlling for education, race, sex, marital status and employment, working adults without paid sick leave are three times more likely to have incomes below the poverty line. People without paid sick leave benefits also are more likely to exper
Lack of paid sick leave increases poverty :: Research conducted by Florida Atlantic University and Cleveland State University has, for the first time, quantified the relationship between the lack of paid sick leave and poverty in the United States. The data indicates that, even when controlling for education, race, sex, marital status and employment, working adults without paid sick leave are three times more likely to have incomes below the
Land rising above the sea 2.4 billion years ago changed planet Earth :: Chemical signatures in shale, the Earth's most common sedimentary rock, point to a rapid rise of land above the ocean 2.4 billion years ago that possibly triggered dramatic changes in climate and life.
Land rising above the sea 2.4 billion years ago changed planet Earth :: Chemical signatures in shale, the Earth's most common sedimentary rock, point to a rapid rise of land above the ocean 2.4 billion years ago that possibly triggered dramatic changes in climate and life.
Land-cover changes likely intensified Dust Bowl drought :: Dramatic human-caused changes in land cover between 1850 and the 1930s had a substantive effect on the 1930s Dust Bowl drought in the Great Plains, a new study by University of Nebraska–Lincoln researchers finds.
Landmark international study examines reef's ability to recover from abrupt environmental change over millennia :: A landmark international study of the Great Barrier Reef has shown that in the past 30,000 years the world's largest reef system has suffered five death events, largely driven by changes in sea level and associated environmental change.
Landmark lawsuit claims Monsanto hid cancer danger of weedkiller for decades :: In June, a California groundskeeper will make history by taking company to trial on claims it suppressed harm of Roundup At the age of 46, DeWayne Johnson is not ready to die. But with cancer spread through most of his body, doctors say he probably has just months to live. Now Johnson, a husband and father of three in California, hopes to survive long enough to make Monsanto take the blame for hi
Landmænd skal droppe bejdsning med bidræber-pesticid :: For første gang har Miljøstyrelsen afslået en ansøgning om dispensation til at bejdse danske vinterrapsfrø med pesticidgruppen neonikotinoider, som EU har forbudt af hensyn til bierne.
Landscape evolution intrinsic to ancient mountain settings :: New research helps explain why the structure of some mountains continues to evolve long after the tectonic forces that formed them cease.
Landscape evolution intrinsic to ancient mountain settings :: New research helps explain why the structure of some mountains continues to evolve long after the tectonic forces that formed them cease.
Landscape evolution intrinsic to ancient mountain settings :: New research helps explain why the structure of some mountains continues to evolve long after the tectonic forces that formed them cease.
Landscape evolution intrinsic to ancient mountain settings :: New research helps explain why the structure of some mountains continues to evolve long after the tectonic forces that formed them cease.
Landscape evolution intrinsic to ancient mountain settings :: Over the last century, scientists have struggled with a lingering question in geology: Why do the structure and elevation of some mountains continue to evolve long after the tectonic forces that formed them cease?
Lanternflies Eat Everything in Sight. The U.S. Is Looking Delicious. :: The invasive insects turned up in Pennsylvania in 2014. Now the state has placed 3,000 square miles under quarantine, and scientists worry the pest will spread.
Large Magellanic Cloud: A crowded neighborhood :: Glowing brightly about 160,000 light-years away, the Tarantula Nebula is the most spectacular feature of the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy to our Milky Way. A new image reveals a cosmic landscape of star clusters, glowing gas clouds and the scattered remains of supernova explosions. This is the sharpest image ever of this entire field.
Larger waistlines are linked to higher risk of vitamin D deficiency :: Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals, according to data presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018. The study reports that vitamin D levels are lower in individuals with higher levels of belly fat, and suggests that individuals, particularly the overweight with larger waistlines should have their vi
Larger waistlines are linked to higher risk of vitamin D deficiency :: Higher levels of belly fat are associated with lower vitamin D levels in obese individuals. The study reports that vitamin D levels are lower in individuals with higher levels of belly fat, and suggests that individuals, particularly the overweight with larger waistlines should have their vitamin D levels checked, to avoid any potentially health damaging effects.
LA's people walker is beating loneliness, one step at a time :: Chuck McCarthy's walking service provides fresh air, exercise and companionship for $30 an hour—but peeing on trees is an absolute no-no.
Last week in tech: Have you updated your privacy policy? :: Technology GDPR happened, Alexa had a butt dial scandal, and enter the Twitter time machine. Avoid eye contact with your family at the Memorial Day barbecue and catch up on last week's big tech stories.
Last week in tech: The whole world is going premium :: Technology Microsoft's awesome new Xbox controller, OnePlus 6 smartphone, and download our new podcast. We're living in a life in a post-Yanny world.
Laterally confined growth of cells induces nuclear reprogramming in the absence of exogenous biochemical factors [Applied Physical Sciences] :: Cells in tissues undergo transdifferentiation programs when stimulated by specific mechanical and biochemical signals. While seminal studies have demonstrated that exogenous biochemical factors can reprogram somatic cells into pluripotent stem cells, the critical roles played by mechanical signals in such reprogramming process have not been well documented. In this paper,…
Latest lava flow destroys 4 homes, sparks evacuation prep :: Lava creeping across roadways destroyed four homes and left dozens of others in the shadow of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano isolated Saturday, forcing more residents to plan for a possible evacuation.
Latest WHO data on child obesity shows that Southern European countries have the highest rate of child obesity :: The latest data (2015-17) from the WHO Childhood Obesity Surveillance initiative show that southern European countries have the highest rate of child obesity. In Italy, Cyprus, Spain, Greece, Malta and San Marino approximately one in five boys (ranging from 18 to 21 percent) are obese.
Lava from Kilauea volcano enters ocean, creates toxic cloud :: White plumes of acid and extremely fine shards of glass billowed into the sky over Hawaii as molten rock from Kilauea volcano poured into the ocean, creating yet another hazard from an eruption that began more than two weeks ago.
Lava is creating more Hawai'i. It's also forming corrosive acid mist :: Environment What happens when lava from the Kilauea eruption enters the ocean. There is something special and awe-inspiring about watching new land form. This is what is now happening in Hawai’i as its Kīlauea volcano erupts.
Laws allowing denial of services to same-sex couples associated with increase in sexual minority adults reporting mental distress :: Laws that allow same-sex couples to be denied services are associated with an increase in sexual minority adults reporting mental distress.
Laze rammer Hawaii: Farlige skyer med saltsyre og glaspartikler :: Nedkøling af lavamateriale i havet giver laze – et drilsk fænomen, de er vidne til på Hawaii i disse timer.
Lead exposure found to affect fertility rates :: New research that examined the impact of exposure to lead (in the air and topsoil) on fertility in the United States has found that exposure matters for both women and men. It is the first study to find causal evidence of the relationship between lead exposure and fertility rates in the 1980s and mid-2000s.
Lead exposure found to affect fertility rates :: New research that examined the impact of exposure to lead (in the air and topsoil) on fertility in the United States has found that exposure matters for both women and men. It is the first study to find causal evidence of the relationship between lead exposure and fertility rates in the 1980s and mid-2000s.
Leader of failed MH370 wreckage hunt hopes to search again :: The head of a U.S. technology company that scoured the Indian Ocean seabed for more than three months looking for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 said on Tuesday he was disappointed the hunt failed to find wreckage and hoped to take part in some future search.
Leading Science Museum Turns the Page on a Prominent #MeToo Case :: More than three years after a high-profile male anthropologist at the American Museum of Natural History was accused of sexual misconduct, a respected female anthropologist will replace him —
Leading UK scientist reveals likely cause of childhood leukaemia :: A major new analysis reveals the likely cause of most cases of childhood leukaemia, following more than a century of controversy about its origins.Professor Mel Greaves assessed the most comprehensive body of evidence ever collected on acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). He concludes the disease is caused through a two-step process of genetic mutation and exposure to infection that means it may b
Led a privileged working life? Then you're likely to have a pretty good third age :: A new language is emerging to describe those who would have traditionally been called retired but are increasingly engaging in other forms of activity in later life. New terms for this phase of life include the third age, the encore stage and unretirement. But while some commentators predict a rosy picture of new found freedoms, others focus on problems caused by financial difficulties.
Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health :: New research shows that using the legs, particularly in weight-bearing exercise, sends signals to the brain that are vital for the production of healthy neural cells. The groundbreaking study fundamentally alters brain and nervous system medicine — giving doctors new clues as to why patients with motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and other neurological diseases oft
Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health :: New research shows that using the legs, particularly in weight-bearing exercise, sends signals to the brain that are vital for the production of healthy neural cells. The groundbreaking study fundamentally alters brain and nervous system medicine — giving doctors new clues as to why patients with motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal muscular atrophy and other neurological diseases oft
Legend of Loch Ness Monster will be tested with DNA samples :: The stories seem as tall as the lake is deep. For hundreds of years, visitors to Scotland's Loch Ness have described seeing a monster that some believe lurks in the depths.
Legislative Alchemy: Michigan naturopathic licensing bill passes Senate :: A bill granting naturopathic doctors one of the broadest scopes of practice in the country passed in the Michigan Senate. If enacted, the egregious quackery already being practiced by Michigan naturopaths will bear the imprimatur of state approval and rectifying harm to consumers will become much harder.
Lego skal genopfinde sig selv på digitale platforme :: Lego er Danmarks mest attraktive virksomhed blandt de ombejlede ingeniørstuderende. En solid økonomi, plads til innovation og gode karrieremuligheder opvejer aktuelle problemer.
Leopoldina-Experts call for stricter approval procedures for plant protection products :: A number of chemical plant protection products, also known as pesticides, show harmful effects on ecosystems and biodiversity in their current use. Besides climate change, changes in global nutrient cycles and habitat destruction through altered land-use, the utilization of pesticides has also led to a dramatic loss of biodiversity. This is explained by a group of experts in the discussion paper p
Les Cruise: ‘There Is No Real Freedom’ :: At 92, Les Cruise is one of the last surviving D-Day paratroopers. “He is like a celebrity to a lot of people in the military community,” said Michael Ayjian, who, along with Stephen Skeel, co-directed a short documentary about Cruise . In All-American , produced by 7 Wonders Cinema , Cruise recalls the momentous operation at Normandy, during which he watched his close friend die by his side. “It
Less is more when it comes to predicting molecules' conductivity :: Forward-thinking scientists in the 1970s suggested that circuits could be built using molecules instead of wires, and over the past decades that technology has become reality. A new paper by two University of Chicago chemists presents an innovative method that cuts computational costs and improves accuracy by calculating interactions between pairs of electrons and extrapolating those to the rest o
Less is more when it comes to predicting molecules' conductivity :: The smaller and smarter that phones and devices become, the greater the need to build smaller circuits. Forward-thinking scientists in the 1970s suggested that circuits could be built using molecules instead of wires, and over the past decades that technology has become reality.
Less snow leaves weasels exposed to predators: scientists :: Fluffy white weasels that once frolicked in snowy fields unnoticed now have a target on their back thanks to global warming, scientists said Thursday.
Lessons from Cape Town's water shortage :: South Africa has always been a country with problems of water scarcity. The ominous Day Zero narrative in Cape Town has brought water security into our daily lives and has made us pay closer attention to issues of water demand and availability. Additional challenges, including pollution, poor management and infrastructure maintenance, wastage and excessive consumption, burden our resources. Schalk
Let’s all heed the health benefits of a month without alcohol :: Drinkers in particular need to be more aware of mounting evidence of links between alcohol and cancer, and make judgements accordingly
Let's not wait a hundred years to close the gender pay gap :: 4th April 2018 marked the deadline in the United Kingdom for companies with more than 250 employees to submit their gender pay gap results.
Letter: ‘You May Now Thank Your Mother and Me’ :: Why You Should Argue In Front of Your Kids In a recent episode of Home School , a Wharton psychologist suggests that exposing kids to respectful disagreements can help develop their independent thinking and creative problem-solving skills. I very much enjoyed your video but as an engineer I cringe when I look at the graphic that shows the Wright Flyer’s props rotating in the same direction. The f
Levees Make Mississippi River Floods Worse, But We Keep Building Them :: For more than 150 years, scientists have known that levees increase flood risk on the Mississippi River. That hasn't stopped local officials from building up levees in response to more severe floods. (Image credit: Cliff Schiappa/AP)
Leveraging imperfections to create better-behaved quantum dots :: Potentially paving the way toward advanced computers, lasers or optical devices, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have revealed new effects in tiny electronic devices called quantum dots.
Levers and zippers in the cell's 'customs' :: The passage of ions through the cell membrane is controlled by ion channels, which are protein complexes that regulate vital processes, such as the heartbeat, as well as being the target towards which many drugs are directed. Now a study presents a novel model to explain how the pores of these channels open and close.
Life in orbit is better than you think. Ask Peggy Whitson. :: Big Think speaks with the American who’s spent the most time in space, astronaut Peggy Whitson, looking back on what she learned during life in orbit. Read More
Life Reemerged Just Years After Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Impact :: Nutrient-rich water helped marine organisms reinhabit Chicxulub crater relatively quickly after the mass-extinction event.
Life, Death, and Reincarnation as a Dove :: When filmmaker Xavier Marrades discovered that his distant relative, Ramon, was closely bonded with an unusual animal, Marrades knew he had to meet him. “My mum showed me a picture of them together and it was quite unbelievable,” Marrades told The Atlantic . “A couple of months later, when I had established trust between me and Ramon, I asked him if he would be okay if I shot [a film] with him an
Lifestyle counseling program may reduce risk of certain cancers :: A five-year healthy lifestyle counseling program for adult men was linked with a reduced risk of developing cancers related to overweight, diet, and smoking over 25 years.
Light opens tiny ‘Ziploc bags’ for drug delivery :: Researchers have created tiny, resealable synthetic packets similar to Ziploc bags that can release their contents on cue—in this case, when exposed to light of a particular wavelength. Such technology could be useful for medicine or other applications, the researchers say. “One could imagine making these to custom-deliver medicine to specific parts of the body, or to release fertilizer or cleanu
Light-emitting particles illuminate understanding of cellular malfunctions :: Advances in cell biology, materials science and imaging are combining to create tools that will allow researchers to track in real time and in super-fine resolution what happens inside a single cell.
Lightening up dark galaxies :: Astronomers have identified at least six candidates for dark galaxies — galaxies that have a few (if any) stars in them and are, for that reason, notoriously difficult to detect with current instruments.
Lightening up dark galaxies :: Based on new observational data, an international team led by astronomers at ETH Zurich identified at least six candidates for dark galaxies — galaxies that have a few (if any) stars in them and are, for that reason, notoriously difficult to detect with current instruments.
Lightening up dark galaxies :: Despite substantial progress over the past half-century in understanding how galaxies form, important open questions remain regarding how precisely the diffuse gas of the intergalactic medium is converted into stars. One possibility, suggested in recent theoretical models, is that the early phase of galaxy formation involves an epoch when galaxies contain a great amount of gas but are still ineffi
Lighting the way to molecules, one by one
Lightning in the eyewall of a hurricane beamed antimatter toward the ground :: Hurricane Patricia, which battered the west coast of Mexico in 2015, was the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Amid the extreme violence of the storm, scientists observed something new: a downward beam of positrons, the antimatter counterpart of electrons, creating a burst of powerful gamma-rays and x-rays.
Lightning in the eyewall of a hurricane beamed antimatter toward the ground :: Hurricane Patricia, which battered the west coast of Mexico in 2015, was the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Amid the extreme violence of the storm, scientists observed something new: a downward beam of positrons, the antimatter counterpart of electrons, creating a burst of powerful gamma-rays and X-rays.
Lightning in the eyewall of a hurricane beamed antimatter toward the ground :: Hurricane Patricia, which battered the west coast of Mexico in 2015, was the most intense tropical cyclone ever recorded in the Western Hemisphere. Amid the extreme violence of the storm, scientists observed something new: a downward beam of positrons, the antimatter counterpart of electrons, creating a burst of powerful gamma-rays and X-rays.
Limiting global warming could avoid millions of dengue fever cases :: Limiting global warming to 1.5°C could avoid around 3.3 million cases of dengue fever per year in Latin America and the Caribbean alone—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Limiting global warming could avoid millions of dengue fever cases :: Limiting global warming to 1.5°C could avoid around 3.3 million cases of dengue fever per year in Latin America and the Caribbean alone—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Limiting global warming could avoid millions of dengue fever cases :: Limiting global warming to 1.5°C could avoid around 3.3 million cases of dengue fever per year in Latin America and the Caribbean alone — according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).A new report published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that limiting warming to the goal of the UN Paris Agreement would also stop dengue spreading to
Limiting global warming could avoid millions of dengue fever cases :: Limiting global warming to 1.5°C could avoid around 3.3 million cases of dengue fever per year in Latin America and the Caribbean alone — according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).A new report published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals that limiting warming to the goal of the UN Paris Agreement would also stop dengue spreading to
Link between IBD and Parkinson's might allow doctors to slow down condition :: Doctors may be able to modify or slow down the progress of the neurological condition Parkinson's disease in the future by spotting signs of it in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggest a study published in the journal Gut.
Link between IBD and Parkinson's might allow doctors to slow down condition :: Doctors may be able to modify or slow down the progress of the neurological condition Parkinson's disease in the future by spotting signs of it in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), suggest a new study.
Link between tuberculosis and Parkinson's disease discovered :: The mechanism our immune cells use to clear bacterial infections like tuberculosis (TB) might also be implicated in Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. The findings provide a possible explanation of the cause of Parkinson's disease and suggest that drugs designed to treat Parkinson's might work for TB too.
Link between tuberculosis and Parkinson's disease discovered :: The mechanism our immune cells use to clear bacterial infections like tuberculosis (TB) might also be implicated in Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. The findings provide a possible explanation of the cause of Parkinson's disease and suggest that drugs designed to treat Parkinson's might work for TB too.
Link found between severe eczema and heart problems :: Individuals with severe eczema face a higher risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks, heart failure and strokes People with severe eczema have an increased risk of cardiovascular problems, new research suggests. About 10% of the population are thought to have atopic eczema, but evidence for a connection to cardiovascular problems had been mixed, said Dr Sinéad Langan, lead author of
Linked genetic variation and not genome structure causes widespread differential expression associated with chromosomal inversions [Evolution] :: Chromosomal inversions are widely thought to be favored by natural selection because they suppress recombination between alleles that have higher fitness on the same genetic background or in similar environments. Nonetheless, few selected alleles have been characterized at the molecular level. Gene expression profiling provides a powerful way to identify…
'Living fossil' giant salamander heading for extinction :: The world's largest amphibian is in "catastrophic" decline, with probably only a handful left in the wild.
Living on the Edge: Wildfires Pose a Growing Risk to Homes Built Near Wilderness Areas :: Building houses at the edge of the wilderness increases the danger of catastrophic blazes —
Loch Ness Monster: DNA tests may offer new clue :: DNA research team say sampling of Loch Ness could uncover evidence of new creatures.
London dig unearths Roman bones, jewels and single flake of gold :: Museum to show rare artefacts alongside ethnically diverse human remains Archaeologists at the Museum of London have found a scrap of treasure missed by tomb raiders who broke into a Roman sarcophagus 300 years ago. Continue reading…
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London hospitals to replace doctors and nurses with AI for some tasks :: UCLH aims to bring ‘game-changing’ benefits of artificial intelligence to NHS patients, from cancer diagnosis to reducing wait times One of the country’s biggest hospitals has unveiled sweeping plans to use artificial intelligence to carry out tasks traditionally performed by doctors and nurses, from diagnosing cancer on CT scans to deciding which A&E patients are seen first. Continue reading…
Lone water molecules turn out to be directors of supramolecular chemistry :: A broken seal of a lab cuvette led an American researcher in the Netherlands to the origin of many an inexplicable result: the weather. Or the humidity, because this determines the water concentration in oils used as solvents, which was previously thought to be negligible. Lone water molecules in oil aren't just spectators, they firmly direct supramolecular processes. This outcome means that a lot
Lone water molecules turn out to be directors of supramolecular chemistry :: A broken seal of a lab cuvette led an American researcher in the Netherlands to the origin of many an inexplicable result: the weather. Or the humidity, because this determines the water concentration in oils used as solvents, which was previously thought to be negligible. Lone water molecules in oil aren't just spectators, they firmly direct supramolecular processes. This outcome means that a lot
Lone water molecules turn out to be directors of supramolecular chemistry :: Scientists in supramolecular chemistry often run into surprising outcomes. A broken seal of a lab cuvette led an American researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology to the origin of these inexplicable results: the weather. Or the humidity, to be more precise, because this determines the water concentration in oils used as solvents, which was previously thought to be negligible. Research
Longevity and transposon defense, the case of termite reproductives [Evolution] :: Social insects are promising new models in aging research. Within single colonies, longevity differences of several magnitudes exist that can be found elsewhere only between different species. Reproducing queens (and, in termites, also kings) can live for several decades, whereas sterile workers often have a lifespan of a few weeks…
Long-range exciton transport in conjugated polymer nanofibers prepared by seeded growth :: Easily processed materials with the ability to transport excitons over length scales of more than 100 nanometers are highly desirable for a range of light-harvesting and optoelectronic devices. We describe the preparation of organic semiconducting nanofibers comprising a crystalline poly(di- n -hexylfluorene) core and a solvated, segmented corona consisting of polyethylene glycol in the center an
Long-term study reveals one invasive insect can change a forest bird community :: Eastern hemlock forests have been declining due to a non-native insect pest, the hemlock woolly adelgid. A new study from The Condor: Ornithological Applications presents some of the best long-term data showing how the decline of a single tree species (eastern hemlock) leads to the disappearance of birds specialized to those trees. The data also indicate birds associated with non-hemlock habitat f
Long-term study reveals one invasive insect can change a forest bird community :: Eastern hemlock forests have been declining due to a non-native insect pest. A new study from The Condor: Ornithological Applications presents some of the best data showing how the decline of a single tree species leads to the disappearance of birds specialized to them. The data also indicate birds associated with non-hemlock habitat features are spreading into former hemlock forests. A single ins
Long-term study reveals one invasive insect can change a forest bird community :: Eastern hemlock forests have been declining due to a non-native insect pest. A new study presents some of the best data showing how the decline of a single tree species leads to the disappearance of birds specialized to them. The data also indicate birds associated with non-hemlock habitat features are spreading into former hemlock forests. A single insect species has led to a less diverse bird co
Long-term study shows crop rotation decreases greenhouse gas emissions :: Many farmers grow corn and soybean in rotation to avoid the continuous corn yield penalty, but now there's another reason to rotate. Scientists at the University of Illinois have provided further evidence that rotating crops increases yield and lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to continuous corn or soybean.
Long-term study shows crop rotation decreases greenhouse gas emissions :: Many farmers grow corn and soybean in rotation to avoid the continuous corn yield penalty, but now there's another reason to rotate. Scientists at the University of Illinois have provided further evidence that rotating crops increases yield and lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to continuous corn or soybean.
Loop Earplugs Review: Hearing Protection That Looks Like Jewelry :: You've never seen an earplug look this good.
Loss of marine habitats is threatening the global fishing industry – new research :: Seafood consumption is both a love and a necessity for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. And its supply is a key part of maintaining food security for the whole planet. But during a time of rapid population growth and increasing demand, stocks of wild fish and invertebrates (such as mussels and prawns) are declining.
Low-cost membrane cleans up light and heavy oils in a single step :: Researchers have developed a low-cost membrane that effectively separates oil and water on demand — potentially paving the way for faster cleanups of oil spills and improved treatment of industrial wastewater in the future.
LRRK2 phosphorylation of auxilin mediates synaptic defects in dopaminergic neurons from patients with Parkinson’s disease [Neuroscience] :: Recently identified Parkinson’s disease (PD) genes involved in synaptic vesicle endocytosis, such as DNAJC6 (auxilin), have further implicated synaptic dysfunction in PD pathogenesis. However, how synaptic dysfunction contributes to the vulnerability of human dopaminergic neurons has not been previously explored. Here, we demonstrate that commonly mutated, PD-linked leucine-rich repeat kinase…
Lu resignation a blow for Baidu's push into AI, analysts say :: The resignation of a senior Baidu executive is a major setback to the Chinese internet giant's push into artificial intelligence, an analyst said Monday, as the company tries to diversify away from its search engine business.
Lung-on-a-chip simulates pulmonary fibrosis :: New biotechnology could make testing potential medicine for pulmonary fibrosis, one of the most common and serious forms of lung disease, quicker and less expensive. The innovation, lung-on-a-chip technology, relies on the same technology used to print electronic chips, photolithography.
LYNTEST NemID-app gør dit liv markant nemmere :: Mange danskere vil kunne få kæmpe glæde af at skifte papkortet ud med den nye nøgleapp. NemID-appen topper med god grund allerede hitlisterne i Apple og Googles butikker.
Læge og nobelprismodtager er død :: Professor emeritus Jens Christian Skou døde 28. maj, 99 år gammel.
Lægeforeningen vil rykke flere patienter ud til praktiserende psykiatere :: Patienter med psykiske lidelser af moderat grad skal rykkes fra den pressede sygehuspsykiatri ud til praktiserende psykiatere, mener Lægeforeningen.
Løft den etiske fordring :: Minimaletik udspiller sig hver dag i klinikken, når en behandling skal sættes i gang, eller når en patient skal rekrutteres til et forsøg.
M.L.B. Hired Scientists to Explain Why Home Runs Have Surged. They Couldn’t. :: The ball is not juiced, it’s just more aerodynamic. But not even scientists hired by M.L.B. can explain precisely why.
Machine learning could stop an online war of words before it starts
Machine listening for earthquakes: Algorithms pick out hidden signals that could boost geothermal energy production :: For all that seismologists have learned about earthquakes, new technologies show how much remains to be discovered.
Machine listening for earthquakes :: In a new study in Science Advances, researchers at Columbia University show that machine learning algorithms could pick out different types of earthquakes from three years of earthquake recordings at The Geysers in California, a major geothermal energy field. The repeating patterns of earthquakes appear to match the seasonal rise and fall of water-injection flows into the hot rocks below, suggesti
Macron presses tech giants on taxes, working conditions :: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday urged Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and the bosses of other tech companies accused of hoovering up personal data while avoiding taxes to use their clout for global good.
Macron wants to make France gateway to Europe for tech firms :: French President Emmanuel Macron called on tech leaders Thursday to invest in France, saying his innovation policies aim to make the country the gateway to Europe.
Magdalena Skipper Is Named New Chief Of 'Nature' :: NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Magdalena Skipper, who the journal Nature has chosen as its new editor-in-chief. Skipper is the first woman to hold the post.
Magic in metal could help put excess carbon dioxide to good use :: A researcher has identified a kind of magic in a metal that may be just what the doctor ordered for Planet Earth. He says the colorful metal, known as bismuth, could help reduce rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere and provide sustainable routes to making fuels.
Magnesium magnificent for plasmonic applications :: Rice University researchers have synthesized and isolated plasmonic magnesium nanoparticles that show all the promise of their gold, silver and aluminum cousins with none of the drawbacks.
Magnesium magnificent for plasmonic applications :: Scientists at Rice University and the University of Cambridge synthesize magnesium nanoparticles that show plasmonic properties across the infrared, visible and ultraviolet spectrum.
Magnetic control of heterogeneous ice nucleation with nanophase magnetite: Biophysical and agricultural implications [Environmental Sciences] :: In supercooled water, ice nucleation is a stochastic process that requires ∼250–300 molecules to transiently achieve structural ordering before an embryonic seed crystal can nucleate. This happens most easily on crystalline surfaces, in a process termed heterogeneous nucleation; without such surfaces, water droplets will supercool to below −30 °C before…
Major fossil study sheds new light on emergence of early animal life 540 million years ago :: All the major groups of animals appear in the fossil record for the first time around 540-500 million years ago—an event known as the Cambrian Explosion—but new research from the University of Oxford in collaboration with the University of Lausanne suggests that for most animals this 'explosion' was in fact a more gradual process.
Major fossil study sheds new light on emergence of early animal life 540 million years ago :: All the major groups of animals appear in the fossil record for the first time around 540-500 million years ago — an event known as the Cambrian Explosion — but new research from the University of Oxford in collaboration with the University of Lausanne suggests that for most animals this 'explosion' was in fact a more gradual process.
Major fossil study sheds new light on emergence of early animal life 540 million years ago :: All the major groups of animals appear in the fossil record for the first time around 540-500 million years ago — an event known as the Cambrian Explosion — but new research suggests that for most animals this 'explosion' was in fact a more gradual process.
Making Electricity Consumes a Lot of Water. What's the Best Way to Fix That? :: Reducing water consumption from power plants is a worthy strategy for conserving water, but the cost may outweigh the benefits compared with alternatives like desalinating saltwater —
Making massive leaps in electronics at nano-scale :: By chemically attaching nano-particles of the rare earth element, gadolinium, to carbon nanotubes, the researchers have found that the electrical conductivity in the nanotubes can be increased by incorporating the spin properties of the gadolinium which arises from its magnetic nature.
Making massive leaps in electronics at nano-scale :: By chemically attaching nano-particles of the rare earth element, gadolinium, to carbon nanotubes, the researchers have found that the electrical conductivity in the nanotubes can be increased by incorporating the spin properties of the gadolinium which arises from its magnetic nature.
Making sense of the situation in Cape Town :: Scientists at the Joint Research Centre, the European Commission's Science and Knowledge service, analyze Southern African weather patterns, helping policymakers plan actions to minimize the impact of water shortages.
Malaria genetics: study shows how disease became deadly :: A genetic study reveals the secrets of how malaria evolved to be deadly killer of humans.
Malaria-causing parasite manipulates liver cells to survive :: Before invading the bloodstream, the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite rapidly reproduces inside its host's liver cells. Duke University researchers show that liver-stage Plasmodium relies on a host protein called aquaporin-3 to survive and copy itself. Inhibiting the function of aquaporin-3 may provide a new way to keep Plasmodium from proliferating and prevent malaria before symptoms start.
Malaria-causing parasite manipulates liver cells to survive :: Before invading the bloodstream, the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite rapidly reproduces inside its host's liver cells. Researchers show that liver-stage Plasmodium relies on a host protein called aquaporin-3 to survive and copy itself. Inhibiting the function of aquaporin-3 may provide a new way to keep Plasmodium from proliferating and prevent malaria before symptoms start.
Malaria-causing parasite manipulates liver cells to survive :: When the malaria-causing Plasmodium parasite first slips into the human bloodstream, injected by the bite of an infected mosquito, it does not immediately target red blood cells.
Man against machine: AI is better than dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer :: Researchers have shown for the first time that a form of artificial intelligence or machine learning known as a deep learning convolutional neural network (CNN) is better than experienced dermatologists at detecting skin cancer. The study is published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology.
Managed hunting can help maintain animal populations :: Researchers studying the hunting of ibex in Switzerland over the past 40 years have shown how hunts, when tightly monitored, can help maintain animal populations at optimal levels.
Manhattanhenge 2018: When and Where to Watch :: You might get a chance to take “the best sunset picture of the year” this week in New York.
Many Americans say infectious and emerging diseases in other countries will threaten the US :: An overwhelming majority of Americans (95 percent) think infectious and emerging diseases facing other countries will pose a 'major' or 'minor' threat to the US in the next few years, but more than half (61 percent) say they are confident the federal government can prevent a major infectious disease outbreak in the US, according to a new national public opinion survey commissioned by Research!Amer
Many migrants can take nothing for granted :: Bandana Purkayastha is a professor of sociology and Asian & Asian American Studies, and former head of the Department of Sociology. She is the American Sociological Association's national representative to the International Sociological Association. Her current research interests focus on human rights/human security, migration, intersectionality, and transnationalism. She recently published an art
Mapping the planarian transcriptome
Marine Protected Areas Are Important, but… :: …they can't do their job of protecting aquatic ecosystems if people fail to respect their boundaries —
Mark Zuckerberg Ducks Pointed Questions From the EU ParliamentMark Zuckerberg FacebookJust days before GDPR goes into effect, the Facebook CEO left European regulators wanting for answers about data protection, hate speech, bullying, and partisan bias.
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Married couples share risk of developing diabetes :: Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University have discovered a connection between the BMI of one spouse and the other spouse's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers therefore believe that efforts to detect undiagnosed diabetes and so-called prediabetes should not focus exclusively on the individual, but also on couples and households.
Married couples share risk of developing diabetes :: Researchers have discovered a connection between the BMI of one spouse and the other spouse's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers therefore believe that efforts to detect undiagnosed diabetes and so-called prediabetes should not focus exclusively on the individual, but also on couples and households.
Mars rocks may harbor signs of life from 4 billion years ago :: Iron-rich rocks near ancient lake sites on Mars could hold vital clues that show life once existed there, research suggests.
Massive beach clean-up for Hong Kong sea turtles :: More than two thousand volunteers hit the beach on an outlying island of Hong Kong for a mass rubbish clean up Sunday as environment campaigners warned plastic is killing sea turtles and other wildlife.
Math Says Urinals in Planes Could Make Lavatory Lines Shorter for Everyone :: As long as you've got the exact right number of urinals.
Mathematics confirms rich people aren't smart—they're lucky :: It all boils down to the power law, also known as the 80:20 rule. Read More
Matter: Every Cell in Your Body Has the Same DNA. Except It Doesn’t. :: The genome obviously varies from person to person. But it can also vary from cell to cell, even within the same individual. The implications of “mosaicism” are enormous.
Matter-antimatter asymmetry may interfere with the detection of neutrinos :: From the data collected by the LHCb detector at the Large Hadron Collider, it appears that the particles known as charm mesons and their antimatter counterparts are not produced in perfectly equal proportions. Physicists from Cracow have proposed their own explanation of this phenomenon and presented predictions related to it, about consequences that are particularly interesting for high-energy ne
Maverick asteroid might be an immigrant from outside the solar system :: A space rock’s backward orbit could be a hint of unusual origins.
Maybe DNA Can’t Answer All Our Questions About Heredity :: Carl Zimmer's new book _She Has Her Mother’s Laugh_ is a book about the question genetics was invented to answer—and perhaps can't.
Maybe We Could "See" a Singularity After All :: When black holes collide, interactions between their cores might leave an imprint on the resulting gravitational waves —
'Maybe You Shouldn’t Be in the Country' :: President Trump, who has portrayed himself as a defender of free speech and foe of political correctness, told Fox News’s Brian Kilmeade in an interview aired Thursday that NFL players should be barred from the field—and should perhaps even leave the U.S.—if they seek to protest. “You have to stand proudly for the national anthem or you shouldn’t be playing,” Trump said in the interview. “You sho
Mayo study identifies new potential treatment option for triple negative breast cancer :: In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Mayo Clinic researchers identified that an FDA drug approved for myelodysplastic syndrome may be useful to treat triple-negative breast cancer, which is one of the most aggressive and lethal types of breast cancer.
Measuring the value of 'imaginativeness' in new business success :: Visionary entrepreneurs fare best with not one but three types of imagination: creative, social and practical.
Mechanism underlying malformation associated with severe epilepsy is revealed :: Study suggests dysregulation of gene NEUROG2 could be linked to development of focal cortical dysplasia, one of the most common causes of drug-resistant epilepsy. NEUROG2 is involved in cell differentiation and, when overexpressed, it maintains the neurogenesis signal active into adulthood, what helps explaining the presence of abnormal neurons and glial cells in patients' brains.
Mechanisms of harmful overhydration and brain swelling :: We are all familiar with the drawbacks of dehydration, but we rarely hear about the harmful effects of overhydration. A team from the Centre for Research in Neuroscience at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal uncovered a key piece to the puzzle of how our brains detect hyponatremia and regulate overhydration. The new study featured in Cell Reports unearths the
Mechanisms of harmful overhydration and brain swelling :: We are all familiar with the drawbacks of dehydration, but we rarely hear about the harmful effects of overhydration. Scientists have now uncovered a key piece to the puzzle of how our brains detect hyponatremia and regulate overhydration. The new study unearths the fundamental mechanism of how hyponatremia is detected in the brain.
Medication-related harm in older adults is common, costly, and preventable :: New research indicates that harm from medicines is common in older adults following hospital discharge, and it results in substantial use of healthcare resources.
Medication-related harm in older adults is common, costly, and preventable :: New research indicates that harm from medicines is common in older adults following hospital discharge, and it results in substantial use of healthcare resources.
Mediterranean diet may blunt air pollution's ill health effects :: Eating a Mediterranean diet may protect people from some of the harm of long-term exposure to air pollution, and reduce their risk of dying from heart attacks, stroke and other causes of death, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.
Mediterranean diet may blunt air pollution's ill health effects :: Eating a Mediterranean diet may protect people from some of the harm of long-term exposure to air pollution, and reduce their risk of dying from heart attacks, stroke and other causes of death, according to new research.
Memory molecule limits plasticity by calibrating calcium :: Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in collaboration with researchers at Emory University and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, have for the first time identified a novel role for the CA2-enriched protein RGS14 and provided insights into the mechanism by which it limits plasticity. RGS14 seems to be special, acting as a molecular factor that puts
Memory molecule limits plasticity by calibrating calcium :: Researchers have for the first time identified a novel role for the CA2-enriched protein RGS14 and provided insights into the mechanism by which it limits plasticity. RGS14 seems to be special, acting as a molecular factor that puts the brakes on plasticity when it's present, enabling specialized types of memory encoding.
Men more likely to get diabetes if they have overweight wives :: In heterosexual relationships, only men are more likely to get diabetes when their partner has a high BMI – perhaps because of gender roles in the home
Men take shortcuts, while women follow well-known routes :: When navigating in a known environment, men prefer to take shortcuts to reach their destination more quickly, while women tend to use routes they know. This is according to Alexander Boone of UC Santa Barbara in the US who is lead author of a study that investigated the different ways in which men and women navigate. The research is published in Springer's journal Memory & Cognition.
Men take shortcuts, while women follow well-known routes :: When navigating in a known environment, men prefer to take shortcuts to reach their destination more quickly, while women tend to use routes they know. This is according to a new study that investigated the different ways in which men and women navigate.
Mennesket har forandret Jordens biomasse ud over alle grænser :: Ikke alene er menneskers samlede masse næsten 10 gange større end massen af de vilde pattedyr – også for mange former for levende materiale har menneskers virkelyst haft vidtgående konsekvenser.
Mens vi venter på planen for det nære og sammenhængende sundhedsvæsen :: Der er brug for én samlet rettesnor, så alle sundhedsaktørerne trækker i samme retning til gavn for patienterne.
Metabolically 'healthy' obesity still linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease :: Women who are obese face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, even if they have maintained good metabolic health for decades.
Meterlange rovorme invaderer Frankrig :: Efter i flere årtier at have levet ubemærket hærger rovorme nu flere steder i Frankrig.
MH370 search under review, may be scrapped: Mahathir :: The hunt for missing flight MH370 is being reviewed and may be scrapped, Malaysia's prime minister said Wednesday, as the country's new government seeks cuts in public spending.
Mice brain structure linked with sex-based differences in anxiety behavior :: Using male individuals has long been a tradition in scientific mice studies. But new research enforces the importance of using a balanced population of male and female mice. In a paper published May 22 in the journal Cell Reports, scientists studying the locus coeruleus brain structure in mice unexpectedly found substantial differences in the molecular structures of this part of the brain between
Mice brain structure linked with sex-based differences in anxiety behavior :: Using male individuals has long been a tradition in scientific mice studies. But new research enforces the importance of using a balanced population of male and female mice. Scientists studying the locus coeruleus brain structure in mice unexpectedly found substantial differences in the molecular structures of this part of the brain between male and female mice.
Mice regrow brain tissue after stroke with bioengineered gel :: In a first-of-its-kind finding, a new stroke-healing gel helped regrow neurons and blood vessels in mice with stroke-damaged brains, UCLA researchers report in the May 21 issue of Nature Materials.
Mice regrow brain tissue after stroke with bioengineered gel :: In a first-of-its-kind finding, a new stroke-healing gel helped regrow neurons and blood vessels in mice with stroke-damaged brains, researchers report.
Michael Avenatti Is the 1990s-Style Celebrity Lawyer of the Trump Age :: On cable news these days, there are very few people who have approached President Trump’s ubiquity. In fact, there is only one, and his name is Michael Avenatti. (Stormy who?) Avenatti is not the first attorney to understand how the publicity game is played. Litigators are often like this: brash, aggressive, and sophisticated media manipulators. But Avenatti is the first celebrity lawyer of the T
Michael Jackson's antigravity tilt — Talent, magic, or a bit of both? :: Three neurosurgeons from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, India, set out to examine Michael Jackson's antigravity tilt, introduced in the movie video 'Smooth Criminal,' from a neurosurgeon's point of view.
Michael Jackson's antigravity tilt — Talent, magic, or a bit of both? :: Three neurosurgeons set out to examine Michael Jackson's antigravity tilt, introduced in the movie video 'Smooth Criminal,' from a neurosurgeon's point of view.
Microglia are key defenders against prion diseases :: Prion diseases are slow degenerative brain diseases that occur in people and various other mammals. No vaccines or treatments are available, and these diseases are almost always fatal. Scientists have found little evidence of a protective immune response to prion infections. Further, microglia — brain cells usually involved in the first level of host defense against infections of the brain — hav
Microplastics may be abundant in the surface sediments of Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel :: Microplastics were found at all 16 sites studied in Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel, British Columbia, and were most abundant in the sediments of Henry Bay and Metcalfe Bay, according to a study published May 23, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by T. N. Kazmiruk from Simon Fraser University, Canada, and colleagues.
Microplastics may be abundant in the surface sediments of Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel :: Microplastics were found at all 16 sites studied in Baynes Sound and Lambert Channel, British Columbia, and were most abundant in the sediments of Henry Bay and Metcalfe Bay, according to a new study.
Microsatellite swarms could paint clearer picture of our planet :: Tiny, low-cost satellites that can work together to boost their output and a technology that reduces the loss of satellite data are two of the latest innovations to hit the Earth observation market – and the results promise to reveal a more detailed image of our planet.
Microscopy advance reveals unexpected role for water in energy storage material :: A material with atomically thin layers of water holds promise for energy storage technologies, and researchers have now discovered that the water is performing a different role than anyone anticipated. The finding was possible due to a new atomic force microscopy (AFM) method that measures the sub-nanoscale deformation rate in the material in response to changes in the material caused by energy st
Microscopy advance reveals unexpected role for water in energy storage material :: A material with atomically thin layers of water holds promise for energy storage technologies, and researchers have now discovered that the water is performing a different role than anyone anticipated. The finding was possible due to a new atomic force microscopy (AFM) method that measures the sub-nanoscale deformation rate in the material in response to changes in the material caused by energy st
Microscopy advance reveals unexpected role for water in energy storage material :: A material with atomically thin layers of water holds promise for energy storage technologies, and researchers have now discovered that the water is performing a different role than anyone anticipated. The finding was possible due to a new atomic force microscopy method that measures the sub-nanoscale deformation rate in the material in response to changes in the material caused by energy storage.
Microscopy advance reveals unexpected role for water in energy storage material :: A material with atomically thin layers of water holds promise for energy storage technologies, and researchers have now discovered that the water is performing a different role than anyone anticipated. The finding was possible due to a new atomic force microscopy method that measures the sub-nanoscale deformation rate in the material in response to changes in the material caused by energy storage.
Microsoft pledges to extend EU data rights worldwide :: Microsoft says it's committing to giving users worldwide the same data and privacy rights being offered to Europeans under new regulations there.
Microsoft's new Xbox controller courts gamers with disabilities :: Mike Luckett had been having trouble controlling his Xbox controller. His diminished finger dexterity after a spinal cord injury meant it was tough to be as quick as he wanted on the toggles and buttons on the game console's controller.
Midaldrende: Nej tak, lægen skal ikke have mine løbe- og fitnessdata :: Hvor unge borgere gerne vil dele deres sundhedsdata med lægen, hvis det kan hjælpe på deres sundhed, er billedet anderledes hos de midalderende, viser undersøgelse.
Midtjysk læringsfællesskab skal forbedre operationsforløb :: Region Midtjyllands fem akuthospitaler skal i fællesskab arbejde for sikrere og mere sammenhængende operationsforløb. Det er et unikt projekt med stort potentiale, mener hospitalsdirektør.
Military-civilian partnerships aim to help meet military medical readiness needs :: A growing partnership between the Military Health System and civilian trauma institutions will create, for the first time, a fully integrated military-civilian trauma system.
Millennials may prefer reading paper books over e-books :: Young people may still prefer curling up with an actual paper book instead of an e-book—even more so than their older counterparts, a new study shows. The study also found that adults across all age groups perceive ownership of e-books very differently from ownership of physical books, and this could have important implications for those in the business of selling digital texts. “We looked at wha
Minimally conscious people woken with brain zap by their family :: Some people, who have been minimally conscious for years, could respond to questions from their loved ones for the first time after treatment with electricity
Minimising the impacts of palm oil plantations :: With palm oil production exploding around the world, a new study of a leading producer has found ways to make the process easier on the environment.
Minimising the impacts of palm oil plantations :: With palm oil production exploding around the world, a new study of a leading producer has found ways to make the process easier on the environment.
Minimising the impacts of palm oil plantations :: With palm oil production exploding around the world, a new study of a leading producer has found ways to make the process easier on the environment.
Minimising the impacts of palm oil plantations :: With palm oil production exploding around the world, a new study of a leading producer has found ways to make the process easier on the environment.
Minimizing exposure to common hormone-disrupting chemicals may reduce obesity rates :: Everyday products carry environmental chemicals that may be making us fat by interfering with our hormones, according to research presented in Barcelona at the European Society of Endocrinology annual meeting, ECE 2018. Following recommendations on how to avoid these chemicals could help minimize exposure and potentially reduce the risk of obesity and its complications.
Minimizing exposure to common hormone-disrupting chemicals may reduce obesity rates :: Everyday products carry environmental chemicals that may be making us fat by interfering with our hormones, according to new research. Following recommendations on how to avoid these chemicals could help minimize exposure and potentially reduce the risk of obesity and its complications.
Mining for answers in the ocean's archives :: With a death toll of more than 250,000 people, the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 was one of the most devastating disasters of recent history.
Minut for minut: Zuckerberg stod skoleret i EU-parlamentet :: Mark Zuckerbergs høring i EU er netop slut – og han slap ganske billigt. Læs alle de kritiske spørgsmål fra politikerne og Zuckerbergs letkøbte svar.
Missing climate goals could cost the world $20 trillion
Missing link between blow flies and possible pathogen transmission :: Determining whether blow flies have consumed animal fecal material versus animal tissue has important implications for both human public health and animal conservation. A recent study shows how that determination can be made.
MIT study helps driverless cars change lanes more like humans do :: At the International Conference on Robotics and Automation, researchers from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) will present a new lane-change algorithm that splits the difference. It allows for more aggressive lane changes than the simple models do but relies only on immediate information about other vehicles' directions and velocities to make decisions.
Model estimates lifetime risk of Alzheimer's dementia using biomarkers :: Lifetime risks of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia vary considerably by age, gender and whether any signs or symptoms of dementia are present, according to a new study published online by Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.
Model estimates lifetime risk of Alzheimer's dementia using biomarkers :: Lifetime risks of developing Alzheimer's disease dementia vary considerably by age, gender and whether any signs or symptoms of dementia are present, according to a new study.
Modeling combination therapy for breast cancer with BET and immune checkpoint inhibitors [Medical Sciences] :: CTLA-4 is an immune checkpoint expressed on active anticancer T cells. When it combines with its ligand B7 on dendritic cells, it inhibits the activity of the T cells. The Bromo- and Extra-Terminal (BET) protein family includes proteins that regulate the expression of key oncogenes and antiapoptotic proteins. BET inhibitor…
Molecular biologists compared human and yeast FACT :: A protein complex called facilitates chromatin transcription (FACT) plays a role in DNA packing within a nucleus, as well as in oncogenesis. A team of scientists from MSU, working in cooperation with foreign colleagues, have reported similarities between the work of this complex in humans and yeast. This discovery led to the prediction that a new protein assists the FACT complex in humans. An arti
Molecular dynamics simulations of liquid silica crystallization [Chemistry] :: Silica is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth and is widely used in many fields. Investigating the crystallization of liquid silica by atomic simulations is of great importance to understand the crystallization mechanism; however, the high crystallization barrier and the tendency of silica to form glasses make such…
Molecular network boosts drug resistance and virulence in hospital-acquired bacterium :: In response to antibiotics, a gene regulation network found in the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii acts to boost both virulence and antibiotic resistance. Edward Geisinger of Tufts University School of Medicine and colleagues present new insights into this system in a study published in PLOS Pathogens.
Molecular network boosts drug resistance and virulence in hospital-acquired bacterium :: In response to antibiotics, a gene regulation network found in the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii acts to boost both virulence and antibiotic resistance. Edward Geisinger of Tufts University School of Medicine and colleagues present new insights into this system in a study published in PLOS Pathogens.
Molecular network boosts drug resistance and virulence in hospital-acquired bacterium :: In response to antibiotics, a gene regulation network found in the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii acts to boost both virulence and antibiotic resistance.
Molecular network boosts drug resistance and virulence in hospital-acquired bacterium :: In response to antibiotics, a gene regulation network found in the bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii acts to boost both virulence and antibiotic resistance.
Mongooses inherit behavior from role models rather than parents :: Young mongooses learn lifelong habits from role models rather than inheriting them from genetic parents, new research shows.Banded mongooses live in social groups where pups are consistently cared for one-to-one by a single adult known as an "escort—not their mother or father.
Mongooses inherit behavior from role models rather than parents :: Young mongooses learn lifelong habits from role models rather than inheriting them from genetic parents, new research shows.Banded mongooses live in social groups where pups are consistently cared for one-to-one by a single adult known as an "escort—not their mother or father.
Mongooses inherit behavior from role models rather than parents :: Young mongooses learn lifelong habits from role models rather than inheriting them from genetic parents, new research shows.
Mongooses inherit behavior from role models rather than parents :: Young mongooses learn lifelong habits from role models rather than inheriting them from genetic parents, new research shows.
Mongooses inherit behavior from role models rather than parents :: Young mongooses learn lifelong habits from role models rather than inheriting them from genetic parents, new research shows.
Mongooses inherit behavior from role models rather than parents :: Young mongooses learn lifelong habits from role models rather than inheriting them from genetic parents, new research shows.
Mongooses remember and reward helpful friends :: Dwarf mongooses remember previous cooperative acts by their groupmates and reward them later, according to new work by University of Bristol researchers, published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Mongooses remember and reward helpful friends :: Dwarf mongooses remember previous cooperative acts by their groupmates and reward them later, according to new work by University of Bristol researchers, published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Mongooses remember and reward helpful friends :: Dwarf mongooses remember previous cooperative acts by their groupmates and reward them later, according to new work by University of Bristol researchers, published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Mongooses remember and reward helpful friends :: Dwarf mongooses remember previous cooperative acts by their groupmates and reward them later, according to new work by University of Bristol researchers, published today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Monitoring alterations in the aquatic system by listening to microalgae communicating :: Led by the University of Bath, the research which has been published in Scientific Reports demonstrates that contrary to popular belief, microalgae do communicate with each other when under stress.
Montana State laser technology could help Yellowstone battle invasive trout :: A laser-based sensor developed by electrical engineering professor Joe Shaw has been shown to be effective at locating non-native lake trout, which Yellowstone National Park managers remove in an attempt to reverse the decline of native cutthroat trout.
MontanaPBS releases trailer explaining search for new weight standard :: A MontanaPBS trailer for 'The Last Artifact' probes the international race to redefine the standard for the kilogram and reboot the international measurement system.
Moonwalkers :: Read the experiences of the four surviving astronauts to have set foot on the lunar surface.
More Americans have tried e-cigarettes, but fewer use them :: More American adults have tried e-cigarettes, but the rate of current use appears to be declining, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed national data from more than 101,000 Americans who participated in the annual National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since 2014, the NHIS has asked adult participants whether they currently use e-cigarette
More frequent checks control MRSA in newborns, but can hospitals afford them? :: Checking more often on newborns in the NICU provided positive results for preventing MRSA transmission, but hospitals must balance the high costs, a new study found.
More HPV vaccines could prevent head and neck cancers :: Researchers are calling for ear, nose, and throat doctors (otolaryngologists) to support a preventative strategy against the human papillomavirus (HPV)—vaccination. HPV has long been known as a cause for cervical cancer, but otolaryngologists are seeing a marked increase in the number of head and neck cancers caused by the virus. From 1984 to 2004, the rate of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous
More important for heart patients to be active than thin :: A new study shows that it is much more important to exercise than to lose weight for patients with coronary heart disease conditions, such as angina pectoris and heart attacks.
More ITAMs for more potent receptors
More patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis receiving liver transplants :: Increasingly, liver transplant centers are changing a long-standing practice of delaying potentially life-saving liver transplantation for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis until after they stopped drinking alcohol for six months, according to a new study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2018.
More patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis receiving liver transplants :: Increasingly, liver transplant centers are changing a long-standing practice of delaying potentially life-saving liver transplantation for patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis until after they stopped drinking alcohol for six months, according to a new study.
Mosconi’s Brain Food Diet :: Mosconi offers a plan to prevent and treat Alzheimer's and maximize cognitive function in everyone. She claims brain health requires a unique diet, but she fails to make her case. Some of what she says is good standard health advice, but the rest is speculative, not based on good scientific evidence, and sometimes demonstrably wrong.
Most common childhood cancer 'partly caused by lack of infection' :: Childhood acute leukaemia is caused by genetic mutations and a lack of childhood infection, scientists say Clean modern homes, antiseptic wipes and the understandable desire to protect small babies against any infection are all part of the cause of the most common form of childhood cancer, a leading expert has concluded after more than 30 years of research. Childhood acute leukaemia, says the hig
Most comprehensive tree of life for malaria parasites :: A new study puts forth the most comprehensive tree of life for malaria parasites to date. Among the researchers' findings is that the diverse malaria parasite genus Plasmodium (which includes those species that infect humans) is composed of several distantly related evolutionary lineages, and, from a taxonomic standpoint, many species should be renamed.
Most Maps of the New Ebola Outbreak Are Wrong :: On Thursday, the World Health Organization released a map showing parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that are currently being affected by Ebola. The map showed four cases in Wangata, one of three “health zones” in the large city of Mbandaka. Wangata, according to the map, lies north of the main city, in a forested area on the other side of a river. That is not where Wangata is. #DRC #E
Most popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit, study finds :: The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, suggests a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Most popular vitamin and mineral supplements provide no health benefit, study finds :: The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, suggests a new study led by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the University of Toronto.
Most vitamin, mineral supplements not shown to lower heart disease risk :: Current research does not show enough evidence that vitamin or mineral supplements are beneficial for preventing or treating heart disease, with the exception of folic acid for reducing stroke risk, according to a review article published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Current recommendations to adopt healthy diets that are heavy in plant-based foods from which these vitamin
Most vitamin, mineral supplements not shown to lower heart disease risk :: Current research does not show enough evidence that vitamin or mineral supplements are beneficial for preventing or treating heart disease, with the exception of folic acid for reducing stroke risk, according to a review. Current recommendations to adopt healthy diets that are heavy in plant-based foods from which these vitamins are derived naturally should be reinforced.
Mount St. Helens' many ecological lessons captured in new book :: When Mount St. Helens erupted 38 years ago today, it not only dramatically transformed more than 200 square miles that previously contained vast forests, fast-flowing streams, and sparkling mountain lakes, it also created unprecedented research opportunities for scientists. Nearly four decades later, much of what has been learned at this living laboratory is revealed in a new book that presents ke
Mountains signalling disappearance of glacier-fed rivers :: A call for policy-makers to begin planning for the inevitable disappearance of glacier-fed rivers is one of the highlights of a no-holds-barred, University of Alberta-led accounting of the health of Canada's mountains.
Mountains signalling disappearance of glacier-fed rivers :: A call for policy-makers to begin planning for the inevitable disappearance of glacier-fed rivers is one of the highlights of a no-holds-barred, University of Alberta-led accounting of the health of Canada's mountains.
Mouse study links triclosan, a common antimicrobial, to colonic inflammation :: A large research team led by senior author Guodong Zhang at the University of Massachusetts Amherst reports that the antimicrobial ingredient triclosan, found in hand soaps and toothpastes among other products, could have adverse effects on colonic inflammation and colon cancer by altering gut microbiota, the microbes found in our intestines.
Mouser Electronics :: Technology Generation Robot: Co-existing with Robots We often talk about robots working for us—even replacing our jobs, but what about robots as co-workers?
MR spectroscopy imaging reveals effects of targeted treatment of mutant IDH1 gliomas :: Using a novel imaging method, a Massachusetts General Hospital research team is investigating the mechanisms behind a potential targeted treatment for a subtype of the deadly brains tumors called gliomas.
MR spectroscopy imaging reveals effects of targeted treatment of mutant IDH1 gliomas :: Using a novel imaging method, a research team is investigating the mechanisms behind a potential targeted treatment for a subtype of the deadly brains tumors called gliomas.
mRNA structure determines specificity of a polyQ-driven phase separation :: RNA promotes liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) to build membraneless compartments in cells. How distinct molecular compositions are established and maintained in these liquid compartments is unknown. Here, we report that secondary structure allows messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to self-associate and determines whether an mRNA is recruited to or excluded from liquid compartments. The polyQ-protein Whi
MSU technology and app could help endangered primates, slow illegal trafficking :: New facial recognition software and app invented at Michigan State University can help protect endangered primates – more than 60 percent of which face extinction.
Multidisciplinary lung health clinic helps low-income patients :: A new study demonstrates that a comprehensive and multidisciplinary clinic for low-income and homeless individuals with respiratory disease can decrease no-show rates and provide quality care that is highly satisfying to the individuals treated. The study was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Multiple gamma-ray emission regions detected in the blazar 3C 279 :: Using very long baseline interferometry (VLBI), astronomers have investigated the magnetic field topology of the blazar 3C 279, uncovering the presence of multiple gamma-ray emission regions in this source. The discovery was presented May 11 in a paper published on arXiv.org.
Multiple parasites speed host evolution
Multisensory experiences enhance sales and feeling of comfort in shops and restaurants :: The preliminary results show that sounds of nature that were played in the fruit and vegetable section of a grocery shop had a clear impact on the shop's sales. The sales of fruit and vegetables showed an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous week and 13 percent compared to the week that followed.
Muons: The Little-known Particles Helping to Probe the Impenetrable :: The ubiquitous particles are helping to map the innards of pyramids and volcanoes, and spot missing nuclear waste —
Mysterious Ailment Strikes US Employee in China, Drawing Comparisons to Cuba 'Sonic Attacks' :: A U.S. government employee experienced mysterious symptoms after working at a U.S. consulate in China, in a case that's being likened to the so-called "sonic attacks" in Cuba last year.
Mystery of Earth's Missing Nitrogen Solved :: Scientists have discovered a previously unknown environmental source of the element —
Mystery ozone-destroying gases linked to badly recycled fridges :: Last week we learned a chemical that harms the ozone layer is being emitted in Asia – and now it seems sloppy recycling might be partly to blame
N.F.L. officially bans kneeling during national anthem :: N.F.L. team owners signed an agreement on Wednesday that prohibits players from kneeling during the national anthem, but does allow them to stay inside locker rooms during ceremonies. Read More
Nanoparticles carrying two drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier and shrink glioblastoma tumors :: Glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain tumor, is one of the most difficult-to-treat cancers. Only a handful of drugs are approved to treat glioblastoma, and the median life expectancy for patients diagnosed with the disease is less than 15 months.
Nanoparticles could offer a new way to help eradicate polio worldwide :: A new nanoparticle vaccine developed by MIT researchers could assist efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. The vaccine, which delivers multiple doses in just one injection, could make it easier to immunize children in remote regions of Pakistan and other countries where the disease is still found.
Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves destroy lung cancer cells: Quantum dots have great potential :: Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, destroying up to 80 percent of them, new research by a joint Swansea University and Indian team has shown. The team made the discovery while they were testing out a new method of producing a type of nanoparticle called quantum dots. These are tiny particles which measure less than 10 nanometers. A human hair is 40,000 n
Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves destroy lung cancer cells: Quantum dots have great potential :: Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, destroying up to 80 percent of them, new research has shown. The team made the discovery while they were testing out a new method of producing a type of nanoparticle called quantum dots. These are tiny particles which measure less than 10 nanometers. A human hair is 40,000 nanometers thick.
Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves destroy lung cancer cells :: Nanoparticles derived from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells, destroying up to 80% of them, new research by a joint Swansea University and Indian team has shown.
Nanoparticles with multifunctional drug precursor for synergistic tumor therapy :: For efficient cancer therapy with few side effects, the active drug should selectively attain high concentration in the tumor. In the journal Angewandte Chemie, scientists have introduced a new approach, in which two synergistic drug components are combined into a dimer. This dimer can be incorporated into polymeric nanotransporters at exceptionally high concentration. The components are activated
NASA aids Kilauea disaster response :: On May 3, the Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island erupted from new fissures and sent lava flowing over streets and neighborhoods. As the disaster response on the ground led by the U.S. Geological Survey kicked into gear, managers from NASA's Earth Science Disasters Program heard from response agencies and sent out a call to NASA's own researchers, data managers, and satellite teams: What can we
NASA and NOAA satellites track Alberto in the US south :: On Tuesday, May 29, 2018, the National Hurricane Center issued the last public advisory on Alberto. NASA and NOAA satellites continued to provide imagery that showed the extent and strength of the storm in the southern USAlberto has weakened to a subtropical depression.
NASA eyes extremely severe cyclonic mekunu approaching landfall :: The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in New Delhi (RSMC), India noted on May 25 that Mekunu has now been classified as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm. NASA and NOAA satellites provided visible and infrared imagery of the powerful storm as it headed for landfall in Oman. Mekunu was lashing Oman as a Category 3 hurricane.
NASA eyes extremely severe cyclonic mekunu approaching landfall :: The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in New Delhi (RSMC), India noted on May 25 that Mekunu has now been classified as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm. NASA and NOAA satellites provided visible and infrared imagery of the powerful storm as it headed for landfall in Oman. Mekunu was lashing Oman as a Category 3 hurricane.
NASA eyes extremely severe cyclonic mekunu approaching landfall :: The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in New Delhi (RSMC), India noted on May 25 that Mekunu has now been classified as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm.
NASA eyes extremely severe cyclonic mekunu approaching landfall :: The Regional Specialized Meteorological Center in New Delhi (RSMC), India noted on May 25 that Mekunu has now been classified as an Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm.
NASA finds Subtropical Depression Alberto's center over Indiana :: NASA's Terra satellite provided infrared data on Subtropical Depression Alberto when it was centered over Indiana and as it moved through the Ohio Valley.
NASA finds Subtropical Depression Alberto's center over Indiana :: NASA's Terra satellite provided infrared data on Subtropical Depression Alberto when it was centered over Indiana and as it moved through the Ohio Valley.
NASA is about to create the coldest spot in the known universe :: Space The Cold Atom Laboratory launched this morning Beyond our planet, the record for coldest temperature is currently held by the Boomerang Nebula. Down here on the ground, physicists managed to surpass that last year,…
NASA Launching New Satellites To Measure Earth's Lumpy Gravity :: The two satellites, which are collectively called GRACE and will replace two retired probes, are one of the most important tools for understanding the effects of climate change. (Image credit: NASA/JPL)
NASA measures heavy US rainfall from space :: For close to two weeks the combination of a nearly stationary front and tropical moisture caused almost continuous precipitation over much of the Mid-Atlantic. Using data from a constellation of satellites, NASA calculated the extreme rainfall that occurred in parts of the U.S.
NASA measures heavy US rainfall from space :: For close to two weeks the combination of a nearly stationary front and tropical moisture caused almost continuous precipitation over much of the Mid-Atlantic. Using data from a constellation of satellites, NASA calculated the extreme rainfall that occurred in parts of the US.
NASA satellites provide a 3-way analysis of Tropical Cyclone Mekun :: Tropical Cyclone Mekunu, the second tropical cyclone in less than a week, formed in the western Arabian Sea early on May 22, 2018 and is moving toward a landfall in Oman. NASA satellites provided an infrared, night-time and precipitation analysis of the storm.
NASA satellites provide a 3-way analysis of Tropical Cyclone Mekun :: Tropical Cyclone Mekunu, the second tropical cyclone in less than a week, formed in the western Arabian Sea early on May 22, 2018 and is moving toward a landfall in Oman. NASA satellites provided an infrared, night-time and precipitation analysis of the storm.
NASA satellites provide a 3-way analysis of Tropical Cyclone Mekun :: Tropical Cyclone Mekunu, the second tropical cyclone in less than a week, formed in the western Arabian Sea early on May 22, 2018 and is moving toward a landfall in Oman. NASA satellites provided an infrared, night-time and precipitation analysis of the storm.
NASA satellites provide a 3-way analysis of Tropical Cyclone Mekun :: Tropical Cyclone Mekunu, the second tropical cyclone in less than a week, formed in the western Arabian Sea early on May 22, 2018 and is moving toward a landfall in Oman. NASA satellites provided an infrared, night-time and precipitation analysis of the storm.
NASA satellites spot first Atlantic sub-tropical storm :: The tropical low pressure area known as System 90L that has been lingering in the western Caribbean Sea for a couple of days has consolidated and strengthened into the Atlantic Ocean basin's first tropical storm. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the storm that became Tropical Storm Alberto.
NASA satellites spot first Atlantic sub-tropical storm :: The tropical low pressure area known as System 90L that has been lingering in the western Caribbean Sea for a couple of days has consolidated and strengthened into the Atlantic Ocean basin's first tropical storm. NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite captured an image of the storm that became Tropical Storm Alberto.
NASA satellites spot first Atlantic sub-tropical storm :: The tropical low pressure area known as System 90L that has been lingering in the western Caribbean Sea for a couple of days has consolidated and strengthened into the Atlantic Ocean basin's first tropical storm.
NASA satellites spot first Atlantic sub-tropical storm :: The tropical low pressure area known as System 90L that has been lingering in the western Caribbean Sea for a couple of days has consolidated and strengthened into the Atlantic Ocean basin's first tropical storm.
NASA sees Alberto's strongest storms fragmented near Florida :: Infrared data provides temperature information. The colder the temperature of a cloud top, the higher into the atmosphere the storm has pushed, and, as such, the stronger the storm.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Sagar's landfall :: The final bulletin on Tropical Cyclone Sagar was issued at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) on May 19. By that time, Sagar had made landfall in Somalia. NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image of the storm as it was making landfall.
NASA sees Tropical Cyclone Sagar's landfall :: The final bulletin on Tropical Cyclone Sagar was issued at 11 a.m. EDT (1500 UTC) on May 19. By that time, Sagar had made landfall in Somalia. NASA's Terra satellite captured an infrared image of the storm as it was making landfall.
NASA sends new research on orbital ATK mission to space station :: Astronauts soon will have new experiments to conduct related to emergency navigation, DNA sequencing and ultra-cold atom research when the research arrives at the International Space Station following the 4:44 a.m. EDT (1:44 a.m. PDT) Monday launch of an Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft.
NASA shipper Orbital ATK launches space station supplies :: One of NASA's prime shippers, Orbital ATK, has launched a fresh load of supplies to the International Space Station.
NASA will create the coldest temperature in the universe to study 'weird' physics :: The entire device is about the size of an ice chest, and the temperature it achieves will be 10 billion times colder than the vacuum of space. Read More
Nasa åbner virtuelt rejsebureau til exoplaneter :: Nasa har åbnet et "rejsebureau", der tilbyder virtuelle ture til exoplaneter uden for vores eget solsystem.
NASA’s building new tools to manage water, as climate dangers grow :: After years of measuring California’s Sierra snowpack from the air, the agency is now developing similar systems for space.
NASA-ingeniør: Mars-helikopter vil fundamentalt ændre måden, vi udforsker planeter på :: Dave Lavery er leder af den lille gruppe hos Nasa, der i 2020 sender en helikopter til Mars. I et møde med Ingeniøren fortæller han, hvordan eksperimentet kan bane vejen for helt ny planetudforskning.
NASA's Aqua satellite observes formation of Tropical Cyclone 02A :: Tropical Cyclone 02A formed about 655 nautical miles south of Masirah Island, Oman. When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Arabian Sea, Northern Indian Ocean and captured a visible image of the newly developed storm.
NASA's Aqua satellite observes formation of Tropical Cyclone 02A :: Tropical Cyclone 02A formed about 655 nautical miles south of Masirah Island, Oman. When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Arabian Sea, Northern Indian Ocean and captured a visible image of the newly developed storm.
NASA's Aqua satellite sees Tropical Cyclone Mekunu strengthen :: Visible satellite imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite revealed that Tropical Cyclone 02A, now renamed Mekunu has continued to consolidate and organize off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea.
NASA's Aqua satellite sees Tropical Cyclone Mekunu strengthen :: Visible satellite imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite revealed that Tropical Cyclone 02A, now renamed Mekunu has continued to consolidate and organize off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea.
Nasa's Golden Record may baffle alien life, say researchers :: Extraterrestrials will discover a species that loves to argue and sees beauty in flowers that roar like chainsaws It was launched to the stars as a portrait of humanity: an alien’s guide to life on Earth and the wonderful, rich culture of its dominant species. But the Golden Record , blasted into space by Nasa in 1977, may deliver an entirely different message to any extraterrestrials who happen
NASA's new chief changes mind, now believes in climate change :: NASA's new administrator, a former lawmaker nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the US space agency, admitted Wednesday he has changed his mind about climate change and now believes that humans are the main driver of greenhouse gas emissions.
NASAs nye planetjæger afslører utroligt stjernebillede :: Planetjæger på jagt efter exoplaneter afslører sit første billede af spektakulær stjernehimmel.
Natural phenomenon of Manhattanhenge expected to draw crowds :: Thanks to a natural phenomenon, it's not all about the plays and celebrity sightings in New York City. When the sun lines up with the Manhattan street grid before setting, the city gets bathed in radiance.
Natural predators protect oilseed rape crops from pollen beetles :: Oilseed rape fields are home to a variety of insects that bother farmers. The pollen beetle is one of them. The beetle's larvae feed on the flower buds of oilseed rape causing damage and crop failure. The larvae of weevil species also have a preference for rape: They tunnel into the plants' stems, making them wither and die.
Navneskifte gør ondt – selv på en velsmurt virksomhed som Ørsted :: Dong Energy/Ørsted stod i efteråret for et af de mest velforberedte og velekspone- rede navneskifter i mange år. Alligevel har det påvirket ingeniørernes vurdering af selskabet negativt – for det gør et navneskifte.
NCI study finds gut microbiome can control antitumor immune function in liver :: Scientists have found a connection between bacteria in the gut and antitumor immune responses in the liver. Bacteria found in the gut of mice affect the liver's antitumor immune function. The findings have implications for understanding the mechanisms that lead to liver cancer and for therapeutic approaches to treat them.
NCI-MATCH precision medicine trial reaches milestone :: NCI-MATCH (Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice), the largest precision medicine trial of its kind, achieves a milestone with the release of results from three treatment arms of the trial at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2018 annual meeting. Spokespersons are available for interviews.
Neuron guidance factor found to play a key role in immune cell function :: Macrophages are white blood cells that perform different functions with different energy needs. M2-type macrophages have anti-inflammatory properties that may protect against inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the molecular pathways driving M2 formation are not fully understood. Researchers identified a protein commonly involved in nervous system development
Neuron guidance factor found to play a key role in immune cell function :: Macrophages are white blood cells that perform different functions with different energy needs. M2-type macrophages have anti-inflammatory properties that may protect against inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, the molecular pathways driving M2 formation are not fully understood. Researchers identified a protein commonly involved in nervous system development
Neutrons by the numbers—New counting technique delivers unprecedented accuracy :: After years of research, scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed and demonstrated a way to count the absolute number of neutrons in a beam that is four times more accurate than their best previous results, and 50 times more accurate than similar measurements anywhere else in the world.
New 3D printer can create complex biological tissues :: A UCLA Samueli-led team has developed a specially adapted 3D printer to build therapeutic biomaterials from multiple materials. The advance could be a step toward on-demand printing of complex artificial tissues for use in transplants and other surgeries.
New 3D printer can create complex biological tissues :: Scientists have developed a specially adapted 3D printer to build therapeutic biomaterials from multiple materials. The advance could be a step toward on-demand printing of complex artificial tissues for use in transplants and other surgeries.
New advances in understanding and treating intellectual disorder :: Researchers at Tohoku University in Japan have investigated an intellectual disorder (ATR-X) syndrome to reveal its cause, mechanism and a potential therapeutic strategy to decrease associated cognitive impairment.
New advances in understanding and treating intellectual disorder :: Researchers have investigated an intellectual disorder (ATR-X) syndrome to reveal its cause, mechanism and a potential therapeutic strategy to decrease associated cognitive impairment.
New app offers customized advice to improve learning :: University of Colorado researchers have created on-demand, voice-activated apps to enhance learning and teaching for members of CU Anschutz Medical Campus and CU Denver.
New bipartisan legislation highlights better care for us all as we age, AGS :: The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) today offered a ringing endorsement of the bipartisan Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act (S. 2888), a proposal in the US Senate to ensure communities across the US have access to health professionals and other critical supports improving care for us all as we age. Introduced by Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.), the bill echoes similar bipa
New blood test to detect liver damage in under an hour :: A quick and robust blood test that can detect liver damage before symptoms appear has been designed and verified using clinical samples by a team from UCL and University of Massachusetts.
New brain development disorder identified by scientists :: Researchers have identified a new inherited neurodevelopmental disease that causes slow growth, seizures and learning difficulties in humans.
New brain development disorder identified by scientists :: Researchers have identified a new inherited neurodevelopmental disease that causes slow growth, seizures and learning difficulties in humans.
New Cancer Treatments Lie Hidden Under Mountains of Paperwork :: Guideposts to powerful treatments may be buried in the nation’s medical records. But there is no easy way to gather those records or to get them into a usable format.
New chromosome study can lead to personalized counseling of pregnant women :: Fetuses with a specific, rare chromosomal aberration have a 20 percent risk of a developmental disorder or another brain disorder, a new study reveals. The findings may provide personalized diagnostics and counseling for these pregnant women.
New computational tool could help optimize treatment of Alzheimer's disease :: Scientists have developed a novel computational approach that incorporates individual patients' brain activity to calculate optimal, personalized brain stimulation treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Lazaro Sanchez-Rodriguez of the University of Calgary, Canada, and colleagues present their new framework in PLOS Computational Biology.
New computational tool could help optimize treatment of Alzheimer's disease :: Scientists have developed a novel computational approach that incorporates individual patients' brain activity to calculate optimal, personalized brain stimulation treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
New Controversial Idea About Stonehenge Has Archaeologists Shaking Their Heads :: In a new book, this scientist says glaciers, not Neolithic people, carried the huge rocks to Stonehenge.
New data changes the way scientists explain how cancer tumors develop :: A collaborative research team has uncovered new information that more accurately explains how cancerous tumors grow within the body. This study is currently available in Nature Genetics.
New data changes the way scientists explain how cancer tumors develop :: A collaborative research team has uncovered new information that more accurately explains how cancerous tumors grow within the body. This study is currently available in Nature Genetics.
New details suggest how cardio could treat addiction :: New research clarifies how aerobic exercise could affect the brain in ways that may support treatment—and even prevention strategies—for addiction. Also known as “cardio,” aerobic exercise is brisk exercise that increases heart rate, breathing, and circulation of oxygen through the blood, and is linked to a decrease in a variety of health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and arthritis
New drugs could also be deployed against lung and pancreatic cancers :: A new anti-cancer drug may be effective against a wider range of cancers than previously thought. Using a mouse model and samples taken from cancer patients, a team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has shown that a new class of drugs known as SHP2 inhibitors is also effective against aggressive, hard-to-treat tumors such as lung and pancreatic cancers. Clinical trials currently underw
New drugs could also be deployed against lung and pancreatic cancers :: A new anti-cancer drug may be effective against a wider range of cancers than previously thought. Using a mouse model and samples taken from cancer patients, a team has shown that a new class of drugs known as SHP2 inhibitors is also effective against aggressive, hard-to-treat tumors such as lung and pancreatic cancers. Clinical trials currently underway had previously excluded patients with these
New era for blood transfusions through genome sequencing :: Scientists have leveraged the MedSeq Project — the first randomized trial of whole genome sequencing in healthy adults — to develop and validate a computer program that can comprehensively and cost-effectively determine differences in individuals' blood types with more than 99 percent accuracy.
New evidence for existence of Planet Nine :: A large international team of researchers has found what they are describing as more evidence of the existence of Planet Nine. In their paper posted on the arXiv preprint server, the group describes the behavior of a newly discovered distant object as suggestive of an influence of a large planet.
New explanation for the longevity of social insect reproductives: Transposable element activity [Evolution] :: The increasing frailty that accompanies old age deeply influences our lives and permeates our thoughts. As a result, studies tackling this topic naturally fascinate both specialists and the general public. However, despite a wealth of research, the fundamental mechanisms of aging remain undetermined. Damage to molecules, such as DNA and…
New federal policy would hike student spacecraft costs, threatening technology education :: There are only a handful of astronauts, but every year thousands of high school and college students get to visit space vicariously, by launching their own satellites. Students design, build and test each one, and then work with space industry professionals to get them loaded on rockets and launched into orbit. But this opportunity – available to students and educators for more than 30 years – may
New fishing rules aim to protect Gulf of St. Lawrence right whales :: Not since the days of whaling had so many North Atlantic right whales died in one year.
New form of local anesthetic does not reduce opioid use or complications after knee surgery :: Contrary to what some studies may suggest, the local anesthetic drug, liposomal bupivacaine, did not reduce in-hospital opioid prescriptions or opioid-related complications in patients who received the drug during total knee replacement surgery as part of a multimodal approach to manage postsurgical pain, finds a new study published in the Online First edition of Anesthesiology, the peer-reviewed
New hope for the blind Worlds first 3d printed cornea ever made :: submitted by /u/davyeminy [link] [comments]
New hope for women with fistula injuries :: The health care systems in the United States and other industrialized countries have outgrown many of the childbirth-related injuries that are still very problematic in poor countries.
New hydrogel developed to remove tape from centuries old drawing :: A team of researchers from the University of Florence, Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo Sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase and Paper Conservator has developed a new type of hydrogel for safely removing pressure tape from paper. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes developing the gel and using it to remove a stretch of tape from a
New insights into malaria parasite :: Scientists have found that various stages of the development of human malaria parasites, including stages involved in malaria transmission, are linked to epigenetic features and how chromatin — the complex of DNA and proteins within the nucleus — is organized and structured in these parasites.
New insights into molecular-level processes could help prevent corrosion and improve catalytic conversion :: Engineers have long known water vapor can accelerate corrosion of metals and alloys, but the exact mechanisms remain elusive and therefore difficult to prevent. Now an international research team has peered into the atomic-level workings of water vapor corrosion. Their work reveals how the involvement of protons speeds the corrosion process.
New insights into the inner clock of the fruit fly :: Biologists around Professor Ralf Stanewsky (University of Münster, Germany) have now presented new findings on the inner workings of circadian clocks in the fruit fly. The researchers have found evidence that indicates that light and temperature stimuli play a mutual role in their synchronization. They also identified yet unobserved molecular pathways in the photoreceptors which also affect the fr
New link found between alcohol, genes and heart failure :: Scientists have revealed a new link between alcohol, heart health and our genes. The researchers investigated faulty versions of a gene called titin which are carried by one in 100 people or 600,000 people in the UK.
New map shows many old-growth forests remain In Europe :: A first-of-its-kind map identifies more than 3.4 million acres of old-growth forests in 34 European countries — considerably more than previously understood.
New map shows many old-growth forests remain in Europe :: Though you might read about deep, dark woods in fairy tales, the prevailing story today is that very little European old-growth forest remains. But now a new study—and map—shows that a surprising number of these primary forests still stand.
New material detects levels of UV radiation and monitors radiation dose :: Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a synthetic material, SensoGlow, that detects the quantity and quality of ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources. This material makes it possible to produce an affordable, versatile, and long-lasting UV radiation detector which can be used to monitor the UV radiation dose with a mobile app, for example.
New material detects the amount of UV radiation and helps monitor radiation dose :: Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have developed a synthetic SensoGlow™ material that detects the quantity and quality of ultraviolet radiation from the Sun or other sources. This material makes it possible to produce an affordable, versatile, and long-lasting UV radiation detector which can be used to monitor the UV radiation dose with a mobile app, for example.
New method for finding disease-susceptibility genes :: A team of researchers has unveiled a novel statistical algorithm, capable of identifying potential disease genes in a more accurate and cost-effective way.
New method for finding disease-susceptibility genes :: A team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has unveiled a novel statistical algorithm, capable of identifying potential disease genes in a more accurate and cost-effective way.
New mobile app for healthier food choices when dining out :: Over the last few years, the frequency of dining at restaurants or other out-of-home dining establishments in Europe has radically increased. Yet, compared to meals prepared at home, restaurant fare tends to contain more calories, total fat, saturated fat and sodium. Eating out is often cited as the primary reason for an unhealthy lifestyle and increased obesity levels as consumers have very littl
New model explains what we see when a massive black hole devours a star :: A star that wanders too close to the supermassive black hole in the center of its galaxy will be torn apart by the black hole's gravity in a violent cataclysm called a tidal disruption event (TDE), producing a bright flare of radiation. A new study led by theoretical astrophysicists at the University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute and UC Santa Cruz provides a unified model that explains rece
New moms' voices get lower after pregnancy :: The pitch of new mothers' voices temporarily drops after they have had their first baby.
New network is installed to investigate space weather over South America :: A group of Brazilian researchers affiliated with the National Space Research Institute (INPE) is working to install a network comprised of magnetometers (instruments used to measure the intensity of a magnetic field) across South America.
New network is installed to investigate space weather over South America :: Magnetometer network identifies magnetic field disturbances that can cause interference in electronic appliances, power grids and satellite navigation systems. Using the data collected by the network, Brazilian researchers work on the development of a specific magnetic K-index for South America.
New NIST roadmap charts path to reduced fire hazards from materials :: Don't use flammable materials and you won't have fires. Good idea but not very practical or realistic. Better option: reduce the flammability of numerous materials and make more fire-safe products through scientific study directed by a new research roadmap published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
New NIST roadmap charts path to reduced fire hazards from materials :: Fire researchers will tell you that there's a simple solution for reducing fire hazards: eliminate flammable materials. If it doesn't burn, the experts say, then there won't be a fire. Of course, that option isn't very practical or realistic; after all, who wants to sit on a block of cement when you can have a cushiony recliner?
New paper says Bitcoin network uses as much energy as Ireland, but not all agree :: A new paper estimates the low and high end of total electricity consumption by the Bitcoin network, but not all agree with the methodology. Read More
New papers highlight economic benefits of European-Eurasian economic ties :: A IIASA-led project looking at economic ties between the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has published three new reports offering recommendations to improve economic cooperation despite ongoing political cool-down.
New parts of the brain become active after students learn physics — Drexel University study :: A new study out of Drexel University showed that, when confronted with physics problems, new parts of a student's brain are utilized after receiving instruction in the topic.
New parts of the brain become active after students learn physics :: A new study showed that, when confronted with physics problems, new parts of a student's brain are utilized after receiving instruction in the topic.
New platform for analyzing global trade in the last two centuries :: A new web platform called the Federico-Tena World Trade Historical Database contains information about imports and exports from 140 countries from every continent from 1800 to 1938. This new data considerably improves previous studies and enables accurate historical continuity to current United Nations estimates, which contain data from 1948 to the present day.
New portable malaria screening instrument developed :: According to the World Health Organization, over 216 million people were infected with malaria in 2016, and 445,000 individuals died from the disease. The key to solving this health crisis is early-stage diagnosis when malaria therapeutics are most effective. A new prototype for a portable instrument capable early-stage malaria detection has been developed by a team of researchers at the USC Viter
New portable malaria screening instrument developed :: According to the World Health Organization, over 216 million people were infected with malaria in 2016, and 445,000 individuals died from the disease. The key to solving this health crisis is early-stage diagnosis when malaria therapeutics are most effective. A new prototype for a portable instrument capable early-stage malaria detection has been developed by a team of researchers at the USC Viter
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New PSU study shows higher formaldehyde risk in e-cigarettes than previously thought :: Portland State University researchers who published an article three years ago in the New England Journal of Medicine about the presence of previously undiscovered forms of formaldehyde in e-cigarette vapor revisited their research and found that formaldehyde risks were even higher than they originally thought.
New regimens improve survival for children and young adults with T-cell cancers :: In a federally funded, randomized phase III clinical trial, 90 percent of children and young adults with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LL) were alive four years after starting treatment regimens on this trial, and 84 percent were cancer free. These are the highest survival rates for these T-cell malignancies reported to date, according to the autho
New research finds tall and older Amazonian forests more resistant to droughts :: A new Columbia Engineering study shows that photosynthesis in tall Amazonian forests–forests above 30m–is 3x less sensitive to precipitation variability than in shorter forests of less than 20m. Taller Amazonian forests were also found to be older, have more biomass and deeper rooting systems that enable them to access deeper soil moisture, making them more resilient to drought. The findings sug
New research finds tall and older Amazonian forests more resistant to droughts :: Tropical rainforests play a critical role in regulating the global climate system—they represent the Earth's largest terrestrial CO2 sink. Because of its broad geographical expanse and year-long productivity, the Amazon is key to the global carbon and hydrological cycles. Climate change could threaten the fate of rainforests, but there is great uncertainty about the future ability of rainforests t
New research helps to de-gender the teaching profession :: A new qualitative study, published in the journal Gender and Education and carried out by researchers at the Universities of Hertfordshire and Hildesheim, found that teacher gender has no effect on how male and female teachers employ discipline strategies used in primary school classrooms.
New Research On Parents And Favoritism :: Parents may think they treat their children equally, but new research shows that parents show bias when forced to choose between spending on sons and daughters.
New research predicts likelihood that one will believe conspiracy theories :: Conspiracy theories about government officials and the institutions they represent are widespread and rooted deep in U.S. history according to the co-author of two new social psychology studies which predict the likelihood that one will believe conspiracy beliefs or theories.
New research predicts likelihood that one will believe conspiracy theories :: Two new social psychology studies co-authored by Lehigh University researchers predict the likelihood that one will believe conspiracy beliefs or theories.
New research predicts likelihood that one will believe conspiracy theories :: Two new social psychology studies predict the likelihood that one will believe conspiracy beliefs or theories.
New research reveals ocean waves play greater role in trapping carbon dioxide :: For decades scientists have investigated the influence of the world's oceans in trapping greenhouse gasses.
New robots set to transform farming :: European consumers expect a clean supply chain and biodiversity to be conserved. Therefore, reducing the inputs of pesticides and chemical fertilisers to a minimum and/or replacing them by agro-ecological or robot solutions is required. Furthermore, the average age of European farmers is among the highest of all sectors, thus farming needs to attract young people with attractive working opportunit
New science books to read this weekend :: Entertainment Disasters, kindness, oceans and more. Here are some science-related books that debuted over the past month to fill your weekend reading list.
New study details geological process behind Titan's dunes :: Titan's windswept dunes may sprawl millions of more kilometers than previously thought and were likely formed by geological processes similar to those on Earth, according to a new study. The new findings could help scientists look for life or its molecular precursors on Saturn's largest moon.
New study highlights opportunity to restore abundance to Hawaiian reef fisheries :: A recently published study, led by researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, identified areas in the Hawaiian Islands that would provide the greatest increase in coastal fishery stocks, if effectively managed.
New study highlights opportunity to restore abundance to Hawaiian reef fisheries :: A recently published study, led by researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, identified areas in the Hawaiian Islands that would provide the greatest increase in coastal fishery stocks, if effectively managed.
New study investigates dolphin liberation in Korea :: A international team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has carried out a scientific investigation on dolphin liberation in South Korea.
New study investigates dolphin liberation in Korea :: An international team of researchers affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has carried out a scientific investigation on dolphin liberation in South Korea.
New study reveals prevalence of anti-gay verbal and physical bullying in Florida schools :: Anti-gay verbal and physical harassment are pervasive publichealth problems found in schools, which are correlated with negative mental health andeducational outcomes for students. A study published in the Florida Public Health Review,'Incidences of School-based Anti-gay and Gender-related Bullying: Differences across Levelsof Education,' compares anti-gay and gender-related bullying with student
New study sheds light on the opioid epidemic and challenges prevailing views about this public health crisis :: A new study sheds new light on the sharp rise in fatal drug overdoses in recent years, one of the most severe public health challenges of our time. The study found that the growth in fatal overdoses for non-Hispanic whites (NHWs) aged 22-56 years was sufficiently large to account for the entire growth in mortality rates (MR) and years of potential life lost (YPLL) for this population from 1999 to
New study sheds light on the opioid epidemic and challenges prevailing views about this public health crisis :: A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine sheds new light on the sharp rise in fatal drug overdoses in recent years, one of the most severe public health challenges of our time. The study found that the growth in fatal overdoses for non-Hispanic whites (NHWs) aged 22-56 years was sufficiently large to account for the entire growth in mortality rates (MR) and years of potenti
New study shows chronic pain affects our decision-making abilities. Researchers investigated how pain impacts cognitive flexibility and discovered that the ability to adapt to changing situations may be hindered in those with chronic pain. :: submitted by /u/parrishthethought [link] [comments]
New study: 'Alarming' differences in nations' quality of and access to health care :: While health care access and quality have improved generally over the past several years, advancements in many countries have been slow or nonexistent as compared to the previous decade, according to a new scientific study.
New tech may make prosthetic hands easier for patients to use :: Researchers have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands. The work relies on computer models that closely mimic the behavior of the natural structures in the forearm, wrist and hand. The technology could also be used to develop new computer interface devices for applications such as gaming and computer-aided design.
New tech may make prosthetic hands easier for patients to use :: Researchers have developed new technology for decoding neuromuscular signals to control powered, prosthetic wrists and hands. The work relies on computer models that closely mimic the behavior of the natural structures in the forearm, wrist and hand. The technology could also be used to develop new computer interface devices for applications such as gaming and computer-aided design.
New technique can track drug and gene delivery to cells :: With targeted drug and gene therapies, finding the target cells is only half the battle. Once these agents reach a cell's surface, they still have to get inside and do their job.
New technique reveals 3-D shape of nanostructure's polariton interaction :: Nanostructures are the holy grail of new materials. The wonder material graphene, for example, is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern that, because of its conductivity, flexibility, transparency and strength, has the potential to create more efficient solar cells, smaller and faster electric circuits and microchips, transparent displays, and high density capacitors and b
New technique reveals 3D shape of nanostructure's polariton interaction :: Researchers from Lehigh University have found a way to reveal the 3D shape of the polariton interaction around a nanostructure. Their technique improves upon the common spectroscopic imaging technique known as scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM). The research will be online published today in Nature Communications.
New technique reveals 3D shape of nanostructure's polariton interaction :: Researchers have found a way to reveal the 3D shape of the polariton interaction around a nanostructure. Their technique improves upon the common spectroscopic imaging technique known as scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM).
New technology and app could help endangered primates, slow illegal trafficking :: New facial recognition software and app invented at Michigan State University can help protect endangered primates—more than 60 percent of which face extinction.
New Thalidomide-Like Therapy Hijacks Cells' Trash-Disposal System :: Cancer treatment using the notorious drug may hold promise for other diseases like Alzheimer’s —
New theory finds 'traffic jams' in jet stream cause abnormal weather patterns :: A study offers an explanation for a mysterious and sometimes deadly weather pattern in which the jet stream, the global air currents that circle the Earth, stalls out over a region. Much like highways, the jet stream has a capacity, researchers said, and when it's exceeded, blockages form that are remarkably similar to traffic jams — and climate forecasters can use the same math to model them bot
New theory finds 'traffic jams' in jet stream cause abnormal weather patterns :: A study published in Science offers an explanation for a mysterious and sometimes deadly weather pattern in which the jet stream, the global air currents that circle the Earth, stalls out over a region. Much like highways, the jet stream has a capacity, researchers said, and when it's exceeded, blockages form that are remarkably similar to traffic jams — and climate forecasters can use the same m
New theory finds 'traffic jams' in jet stream cause abnormal weather patterns :: The sky sometimes has its limits, according to new research from two University of Chicago atmospheric scientists.
New tool for female reproductive genetics :: The fruit fly Drosophila is powerful for studying development and disease and there are many tools to genetically modify its cells. One tool, the Gal4/UAS system, has been a mainstay of Drosophila genetics for twenty-five years. But it only functions effectively in non-reproductive cells, not in egg-producing cells. It has not been known why. Carnegie's Steven DeLuca and Allan Spradling discovered
New tool for female reproductive genetics :: The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is a powerful model organism for studying animal and human development and disease. It is low cost, generates rapidly, and there are many tools to genetically modify its cells. One tool is called the Gal4/UAS two-component activation system. It is a biochemical method used to study the process of turning a gene on (gene expression) and gene function. Although
New tool improves fishing efficiency and sustainability :: New software targets most abundant fishing grounds and reduces catch of unwanted or protected species using satellite data, maps and observations.
New tool improves fishing efficiency and sustainability :: New software targets most abundant fishing grounds and reduces catch of unwanted or protected species using satellite data, maps and observations.
New treatment for severe asthma :: Researchers have developed a new method to treat severe asthma. In a study of over 200 participants with severe asthma, the new treatment was shown to have improved asthma symptoms and lung function, while reducing the need for corticosteroids by up to 70%.
New type of vertigo identified :: Neurologists have identified a new type of vertigo with no known cause, according to a new study.
New US tariffs a headache for foreign automakers :: US President Donald Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs on auto imports will hit foreign automakers that export a large number of vehicles to the US market, but many also manufacture cars domestically.
New way to discern what microbes eat :: A new technique helps researchers determine food eaten by microbes.
New Youth Center at American Indian Museum Focuses on Invention :: At the National Museum of the American Indian, imagiNATIONS emphasizes native innovations in math, science and engineering.
New Zealand to kill 150,000 cows to end bacterial disease :: New Zealand plans to slaughter about 150,000 cows as it tries to eradicate a strain of disease-causing bacteria from the national herd.
New Zealand's secret recipe for active school travel: The neighborhood built environment :: Increased rates of active travel (e.g., walking or cycling) to school in New Zealand children and youth were associated with shorter distances to school, and neighborhoods with more connected streets, less residential density, and lower socio-economic status, reveals a new systematic meta-analysis.
Newly Described Salamander Species Nearly Extinct :: The Chinese giant salamander is not one but five different species.
Newly discovered copper and graphite combo could lead to more efficient lithium-ion batteries :: A first-of-its-kind copper and graphite combination discovered in basic energy research at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory could have implications for improving the energy efficiency of lithium-ion batteries, which include these components.
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N-hydroxy-pipecolic acid is a mobile metabolite that induces systemic disease resistance in Arabidopsis [Plant Biology] :: Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) is a global response in plants induced at the site of infection that leads to long-lasting and broad-spectrum disease resistance at distal, uninfected tissues. Despite the importance of this priming mechanism, the identity and complexity of defense signals that are required to initiate SAR signaling is…
NIH researchers identify how eye loss occurs in blind cavefish :: Loss of eye tissue in blind cavefish (Astyanax mexicanus), which occurs within a few days of their development, happens through epigenetic silencing of eye-related genes, according to a study led by the National Institutes of Health. Epigenetic regulation is a process where genes are turned off or on, typically in a reversible or temporary manner. This mechanism differs from genetic mutations, whi
NIH scientists show how tularemia bacteria trick cells to cause disease :: Francisella tularensis is the bacterium that causes tularemia, a life-threatening disease spread to humans via contact with an infected animal or through mosquito, tick or deer fly bites. NIAID scientists have unraveled the process by which the bacteria cause disease, finding that F. tularensis tricks host cell mitochondria, which produce energy for the cell, in two different phases of infection.
NIH-funded researchers identify target for chikungunya treatment :: Scientists have identified a molecule found on human cells and some animal cells that could be a target for drugs against chikungunya virus infection and related diseases, according to new research published in the journal Nature. A team led by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted the research, which was funded in part by the National Institute of Allergy a
Nipah Virus Kills 10 in India :: Fruit bats are a reservoir for the disease, which can cause brain damage.
NIST puts the optical microscope under the microscope to achieve atomic accuracy :: New work at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) enables optical microscopes to measure these nanometer-scale details with a new level of accuracy.
NIST study shows face recognition experts perform better with AI as partner :: Scientists from NIST and three universities have tested the accuracy of professional face identifiers, experts who often play a crucial role in criminal cases. The team found that these trained human beings perform best with a computer as a partner, not another person.
No evidence of natural gas from fracking in found Ohio drinking water :: A study of drinking water in Appalachian Ohio found no evidence of natural gas contamination from recent oil and gas drilling. Geologists examined drinking water in northeast Ohio where many residents rely on water from private underground wells.
No link between HPV vaccination and risk of autoimmune disorders: Study in CMAJ :: A new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) found no increased risk of autoimmune disorders in girls who received quadrivalent human papillomavirus (HPV4) vaccination, adding to the body of evidence for the safety of the vaccine.
No Lungs, No Gills: How Do Sea Spiders Breathe? :: Antarctic sea spiders have no lungs or gills, so how do they get oxygen into their bodies? The answer is in their pores.
Nokia had to weed out a culture of fear to embrace a future without smartphones :: The radical strategic move demanded a sea change in Nokia's management style. Interviews carried out about the events between 2007 and 2013 show how the new board appointed in 2012 got Nokia's top management to express their previously suppressed opinions and to dare to make an about turn in the company's business.
Nonfiction: How One Company Scammed Silicon Valley. And How It Got Caught. :: In “Bad Blood,” John Carreyrou tells of the rise and incredible fall of Theranos, the biotech company that was going to revolutionize blood testing.
Nonfiction: What We Get Wrong About Animals :: From the marvelous to the utterly bizarre, the astonishing diversity of life is on display in Lucy’s Cooke’s “The Truth About Animals.”
Non-plasma high-speed anisotropic diamond etching with nickel in 1000°C water vapor :: Development of next-generation power devices is needed for energy saving in a low carbon society. Diamond is a potentially important power device material due to its excellent physical and electronic properties. Here we have developed a non-plasma high-speed anisotropic etching process using a thermochemical reaction between nickel and diamond in high-temperature water vapor. This technology is ex
Non-plasma high-speed anisotropic diamond etching with nickel in 1000°C water vapor :: Development of next-generation power devices is needed for energy saving in a low carbon society. Diamond is a potentially important power device material due to its excellent physical and electronic properties. Here we have developed a non-plasma high-speed anisotropic etching process using a thermochemical reaction between nickel and diamond in high-temperature water vapor. This technology is ex
North Korea Wants to End up Like Pakistan, Not Libya :: When Donald Trump canceled his planned summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—before hinting that it might happen anyway after all, as the South Koreans moved into damage-control mode on Saturday with an impromptu summit of their own—it followed days of discussion over a historical parallel: Libya. U.S. National-Security Adviser John Bolton said the basis for a deal with North Korea was the
Nothing Certain In Search For 'Regulatory Certainty' At EPA :: Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt often cites the need for "regulatory certainty." But even some supporters of his sweeping rollbacks say they're creating the opposite. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik/AP)
Novel bioactive steroid biosynthetic pathway in symbiotic fungi :: A group of researchers from Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of Tokyo and Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Products at Jinan University, identified the biosynthetic gene cluster for the furanosteroid demethoxyviridin, and deciphered its biosynthetic pathway.
Novel bioactive steroid biosynthetic pathway in symbiotic fungi :: Furanosteroids, represented by wortmannin and viridin, are a special group of highly-oxygenated steroids featured by a furan ring. They are well-known nanomolar-potency inhibitors of phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and widely used in biological studies. Here, we report the first identification of the biosynthetic gene cluster for demethoxyviridin in symbiotic fungi. Structure-activity analyse
Novel Kinect system helps keep Parkinson's patients moving :: A new system which helps people with Parkinson's disease overcome debilitating walking problems has been developed by researchers at Brunel University London.
Novel method to fabricate nanoribbons from speeding nano droplets :: An international team of researchers has discovered a novel method for the synthesis of ultrathin semiconductors.
Novel method to fabricate nanoribbons from speeding nano droplets :: An international team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has discovered a novel method for the synthesis of ultrathin semiconductors.
Novel method to grow elastic diamonds :: Researchers have unveiled that brittle diamonds can be bent and stretched elastically when made into ultrafine needles.
Novel NUS-developed hydrogel invented harnesses air moisture for practical applications :: A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore has invented a novel gel-like material that not only effectively dehumidifies ambient air to improve thermal comfort, but it also harnesses the moisture in the air for a wide range of practical applications, such as functioning as a sun or privacy screen, conductive ink and even a battery. These interesting properties are inherent in
Novel organ-on-chip platform for drug screening :: Imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technologies, presents this week at its technology forum ITF 2018 (Antwerp, May 23-24), a novel organ-on-chip platform for pharmacological studies with unprecedented signal quality. It fuses imec's high-density multi-electrode array (MEA)-chip with a microfluidic well plate, developed in collaboration with Micronit
Novel power meter opens the door for in-situ, real-time monitoring of high-power lasers :: A group of researchers from National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a smaller, faster and more sensitive laser power meter in the form of a folding mirror they call a 'smart mirror.'
Novel power meter opens the door for in-situ, real-time monitoring of high-power lasers :: High-power lasers are now widely used in additive manufacturing and laser welding systems to precisely cut and weld metal, making all kinds of metal parts for medical devices, aerospace applications, automotive industries, and more. With the rise in industrial use of high-power laser processing, manufacturers increasingly seek high-accuracy, point-of-use laser power meters that can quickly report
Novel RNA-modifying tool corrects genetic diseases :: A new tool opens the possibility of creating drugs that can be taken conveniently as pills to correct genetic diseases.
Novel strategies to combat production diseases in pigs and poultry :: The intensification of farming increases the risk and susceptibility of pigs and chickens getting production diseases. This makes animal husbandry practices less efficient, resulting in huge financial losses.
Now, you can hold a copy of your brain in the palm of your hand :: Medical imaging technologies like MRI and CT scans produce high-resolution images as a series of 'slices,' making them an obvious complement to 3D printers, which also print in slices. However, the process of manually 'thresholding' medical scans to define objects to be printed is prohibitively expensive and time-consuming. A new method converts medical data into dithered bitmaps, allowing custom
NOAA Expects Hurricane Season For 2018 To Be Near Or Above Normal :: After a devastating 2017 hurricane season, the Atlantic isn't likely to get a break this year, NOAA says. The agency predicts 10 to 16 named storms this season, including up to four major hurricanes. (Image credit: Ricardo Arduengo/AFP/Getty Images)
Nu er det muligt at få dispensation for seksårsfristen :: Læger i udvalgte introduktionsforløb til speciallægeuddannelsen kan nu opnå dispensation for seksårsfristen. Det skal øge rekrutteringen i lægedækningstruede områder, forklarer sundhedsministeren. Yngre Læger roser initiativet, men havde gerne set fristen afskaffet helt.
Nu får du helt nye digitale rettigheder på internettet :: EU-loven GDPR giver for første gang alle 250 millioner europæere nøglerne til deres digitale liv. Her er tre ting, du skal vide som borger, forening og virksomhed.
Nu skal routere tale sammen på tværs af leverandører :: Ny international standard fra Wifi Alliance gør det muligt at forbinde routere fra forskellige producenter i et samlet mesh-netværk i dit hjem eller arbejdsplads.
Nuclear Detectives Hunt Invisible Particles That Escaped the World's Largest Atom Smasher :: The Large Hadron Collider hasn't found any new physics since the Higgs boson. A team of outsider physicists think they know why.
Nuclear physicists leap into quantum computing with first simulations of atomic nucleus :: Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are the first to successfully simulate an atomic nucleus using a quantum computer. The results, published in Physical Review Letters, demonstrate the ability of quantum systems to compute nuclear physics problems and serve as a benchmark for future calculations.
Nuclear physicists leap into quantum computing with first simulations of atomic nucleus :: Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are the first to successfully simulate an atomic nucleus using a quantum computer. The results, published in Physical Review Letters, demonstrate the ability of quantum systems to compute nuclear physics problems and serve as a benchmark for future calculations.
Nuclear physicists leap into quantum computing with first simulations of atomic nucleus :: Scientists have now simulated an atomic nucleus using a quantum computer. The results demonstrate the ability of quantum systems to compute nuclear physics problems and serve as a benchmark for future calculations.
Nuclear plant shuts down unexpectedly in Washington state :: A nuclear power plant in southeastern Washington shut down unexpectedly Friday.
Numbers about inequality don't speak for themselves :: Using statistics to inform the public about racial disparities can backfire. Worse yet, it can cause some people to be more supportive of the policies that create those inequalities, according to new Stanford research.
Ny algoritme skal forhindre sammenstød for selvkørende biler :: Forskere finder ny smart måde til at optimere et mere end 100 år gammelt matematisk problem, som bl.a. kan bruges til at forhindre selvkørende biler i sammenstød.
Ny asfalt skal spare danske bilejere fem pct. brændstof :: En ny klimavenlig asfalt kan gøre det lettere for bilens dæk at rulle hen ad vejen, hvilket kan spare bilejere for fem pct. af deres benzinregning. Det skal testes på 50 km vej nu.
Ny dansk metode finder hurtigere årsager til anafylaksi :: Læge og ph.d.-studerende Morten Junker Christensen har udviklet en metode til at stille diagnosen hvedeafhængigt anstrengelsesudløst anafylaksi. Hans håb er, at metoden kan sætte tal på, hvor mange, der bokser med denne sjældne form for anafylaksi.
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny forskning: Derfor har folkekirken et godt tag i danskerne :: Danskerne støtter langt mere op om folkekirken end de nationer, vi normalt sammenligner os med….
Ny medicin har fået bugt med Marias migræne :: Maria Heimann har testet en ny medicin, der netop er blevet godkendt mod migræne.
Ny udredningsmetode giver boom i behandling af patienter med blodpropper :: Ny udredningsmetode gør det muligt at behandle flere patienter med blodpropper. Hos Neurologisk Afdeling på Bispebjerg Hospital har det medført en stigning i antallet af patienter på 30 pct. den seneste måned.
Nye anbefalinger skal styrke indsats mod livmoderhalskræft :: Sundhedsstyrelsens nye anbefalinger for screening af livmoderhalskræft skal give danske kvinder bedre mulighed for at deltage i screeningen.
Nye biologiske lægemidler kan blive en spydspids mod allergi :: Speciallæge i pædiatri tager bl.a. til EAACI for mere at vide om nye biologiske lægemidler, der sammen med immunterapi vil kunne blive et effektivt våben mod allergi.
Nye biologiske midler vil løfte behandlingen af børneeksem :: Børn med svær eksem, som ikke har gavn af de eksisterende lægemidler, vil efter alt at dømme kunne få stor gavn af at nye biologiske midler, der er på vej ud på markedet.
Nye EU-regler skal mindske mængden af plast i havene :: For at mindske mængden af plast i verdenshavene anbefaler Europa-Kommissionen nye regler for plast. De kommer til at dække forbud, oplysningskampagner og afgifter til producenter.
Nye køreledninger falder ned: Banedanmark stopper eltog til Esbjerg :: To gange er køreledninger, som Siemens lige har sat op for at give adgang til at køre med eltog i Danmark, faldet ned. Nu har Banedanmark lukket strækningen til Esbjerg for eltog, indtil alle de hjul, som køreledningerne kører hen over, er udskiftet.
Nys og kløe: Varmere klima giver værre allergi :: Drivhuseffekten gør kloden varmere. Det giver blandt andet mere pollen i luften og længere pollensæsoner.
Nyt professorat i diabetes hos gravide i Odense :: Overlæge Dorte Møller Jensen er udnævnt som klinisk professor. Hun skal forske inden for graviditet, diabetes og fedme.
Obesity now linked to 12 different cancers :: Earlier studies found links between excess body mass and seven different cancers, but new evidence has found five more Obesity is linked to as many as 12 different forms of cancer, according to a major new report which advises giving up bacon and swapping sugary drinks for water as part of a 10-point plan for avoiding the disease. Up to 40% of cancers are preventable, says the World Cancer Resear
Observing cellular activity, one molecule at a time :: Proteins and molecules assemble and disassemble naturally as part of many essential biological processes. It is very difficult to observe these mechanisms, which are often complex and take place at the nanometer scale, far smaller than the normal visible range. At EPFL, however, an interdisciplinary team of researchers has invented and applied a technique that allows these mechanisms to be examine
Observing cellular activity, one molecule at a time :: Using a new mode of atomic force microscopy, researchers at EPFL have found a way to see and measure protein assembly in real time and with unprecedented detail.
Observing cellular activity, one molecule at a time :: Using a new mode of atomic force microscopy, researchers have found a way to see and measure protein assembly in real time and with unprecedented detail.
Octopuses are not aliens, but boy are they a bunch of beautiful weirdos :: Animals A new paper raises an old, contentious idea. Octopuses seem to be particularly prone to alien theories. A new paper proposes—based on an old theory—that octopuses might have cosmic origins. The problem is that all…
Octopus-like ‘smart gel’ walks and moves objects underwater :: Engineers have created a 3D-printed smart gel that can walk underwater, grab objects, and move them. The watery creation could lead to soft robots that mimic sea animals like the octopus, which can walk underwater and bump into things without damaging them. It may also lead to artificial heart, stomach, and other muscles, along with devices for diagnosing diseases, detecting and delivering drugs,
Odense Universitetshospital ansætter ny sygeplejefaglig direktør :: Oversygeplejerske Mathilde Schmidt-Petersen tiltræder 15. juni som ny sygeplejefaglig direktør på Odense Universitetshospital.
Of Yellowhammer and Corn Bunting :: New World nine-primaried oscines aren’t just found in the New World… —
Official Death Toll From Maria In Puerto Rico Is Way Off, Researchers Say :: A new Harvard study suggests that the death toll in Puerto Rico from last year's hurricane is many times higher than originally believed — closer to 5,000 than the official count of 64.
Officials: Efforts failing to save US West sagebrush land :: Public lands managers are losing a battle against a devastating combination of invasive plant species and wildfires in the vast sagebrush habitats in the U.S. West that support cattle ranching and recreation and are home to an imperiled bird, officials said.
Older men with higher levels of sex hormones could be less religious, study suggests :: The level of sex hormones such as testosterone in a man's body could influence his religiosity. A new study now adds to the growing body of evidence that religiosity is not only influenced by upbringing or psychological makeup, but physiological factors could also play a role.
Oldest known lizard fossil pushes group’s origins back 75 million years :: CT scan reveals hidden identity of an unusual lizard fossil found years ago in the Italian Alps.
OLEDs become brighter and more durable :: Researchers demonstrate the possibility of using ultrastable film formation to improve the performance of state-of-the-art OLEDs. The researchers show in a detailed study significant increases of efficiency and operational stability (> 15 percent for both parameters and all cases, significantly higher for individual samples) are achieved for four different phosphorescent emitters.
Olfactory receptor as therapeutic target in bladder cancer :: Researchers from Bochum have detected an olfactory receptor in the human bladder that might prove useful for bladder cancer therapy and diagnosis. Using cell culture studies, the team headed by Professor Dr. Hanns Hatt and Dr. Lea Weber demonstrated that the receptor occurs more frequently in bladder cancer tissue than in healthy bladder tissue. Accordingly, significant higher amounts of the recep
On current trends, almost a quarter of people in the world will be obese by 2045, and 1 in 8 will have type 2 diabetes :: New research from various cities in the world presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26), demonstrate that if current trends continue, almost a quarter of the people in the world will be obese by 2045 (up from 14 percent in 2017), and one in eight will have type 2 diabetes (up from 9 percent in 2017).
One in 10 parents say their child has gotten sick from spoiled or contaminated food :: Few parents are using some simple strategies to protect kids from food poisoning outside the home, such as at a potluck or restaurant, according to a new report from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at the University of Michigan.
One in 10 parents say their child has gotten sick from spoiled or contaminated food :: Few parents are using some simple strategies to protect kids from food poisoning outside the home, such as at a potluck or restaurant, according to a new report.
One medulloblastoma subset requires less aggressive therapy :: Researchers have identified a subtype of the brain tumor medulloblastoma that is associated with improved survival of infants treated with less aggressive, risk-adapted therapy.
One of the difficulties with the diagnosis and treatment of depression is the variation in symptoms between different types of depression. New research suggests a blunted response to rewards could serve as a specific marker of melancholic depression. :: submitted by /u/randomusefulbits [link] [comments]
One third of people aged 40-59 have evidence of degenerative disc disease :: Researchers have reported that one-third of people 40-59 years have image-based evidence of moderate to severe degenerative disc disease and more than half had moderate to severe spinal osteoarthritis.
One year's losses for child sexual abuse in US top $9 billion, new study suggests :: A new study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that the annual economic impact of child sexual abuse in the US is far-reaching and costly: In 2015, the total economic burden was approximately $9.3 billion and includes costs associated with health care, child welfare, special education, violence and crime, suicide and survivor productivity losses.
One year's losses for child sexual abuse in US top $9 billion, new study suggests :: A new study found that the annual economic impact of child sexual abuse in the US is far-reaching and costly: In 2015, the total economic burden was approximately $9.3 billion and includes costs associated with health care, child welfare, special education, violence and crime, suicide and survivor productivity losses.
One-step, 3D printing for multimaterial projects :: New WSU research could potentially help manufacturers reduce 3D printing manufacturing steps and use one machine to make complex products with multiple parts in one operation. Until now, 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been limited to using mostly one material at a time.
One-way roads for spin currents :: Scientists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design, together with collaborators from University Insubria (Italy) and Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (Brazil) have shown that systems with strong interactions can rectify extremely well the flow of spins i.e. a spin current will flow much more in one direction than the other. This discovery could unlock new spintronics application
One-way roads for spin currents :: Spin is a type of angular momentum intrinsic to particles, roughly speaking as if they were spinning on themselves. Particles can exchange their spin, and in this way spin currents can be formed in a material. Through years of research, scientists have learned how to control such spin currents in an analogous way such that they can control the flow of electrons, the basis of a field of physics kno
Online archive to document African-American soldiers in Civil War :: A new project is working to put records of the United States Colored Troops—regiments of African-American soldiers that included large numbers of men who had been slaves at the start of the Civil War—online. Just a few weeks prior to the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union Army officially created the United States Colored Troops (USCT). However, details of these estimated 200,000 men who fought in th
OPERA collaboration presents its final results on neutrino oscillations :: The OPERA experiment, located at the Gran Sasso Laboratory of the Italian National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), was designed to conclusively prove that muon-neutrinos can convert to tau-neutrinos, through a process called neutrino oscillation, whose discovery was awarded the 2015 Nobel Physics Prize. In a paper published today in the journal Physical Review Letters, the OPERA collaboratio
Opinion: Should Human-Animal Chimeras Be Granted Personhood? :: Determining which products of advanced biotechnology are deserving of legal protections is essential to our own social architecture.
Opinion: We Must Demand Evidence of Peer Review :: Peer review varies in quality and thoroughness. Making it publicly available could improve it.
Opioid-related adverse drug events common after surgery, associated with worse outcomes :: Opioid-related adverse drug events were common among patients undergoing surgery and endoscopy procedures in the hospital and they were associated with worse patient outcomes.
Optimizing taxi fleet size the subject of multi-university research :: A study conducted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Senseable City Laboratory – with important input from Steven Strogatz, the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Applied Mathematics at Cornell University – offers a network-based solution to size and operate a fleet of taxis.
Orchard-specific fruit tree management :: Chemical applications to vineyards are currently based on land area. New technology that takes into account foliage dimensions will save on chemicals and reduce impact on the environment.
Origami inspires new tech for tissue regeneration :: Origami — the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes and figures — dates back to the sixth century. At UMass Lowell, it is inspiring researchers as they develop a 21st century solution to the shortage of tissue and organ donors.
Origami inspires new tech for tissue regeneration :: Origami—the Japanese art of folding paper into shapes and figures—dates back to the sixth century. At UMass Lowell, it is inspiring researchers as they develop a 21st century solution to the shortage of tissue and organ donors.
Origami Robots Just Helped Build the World's Smallest House :: This teensy little house is so small that even a malnourished amoeba couldn't fit inside.
Origin of radiation tolerance in amorphous Ge2Sb2Te5 phase-change random-access memory material [Chemistry] :: The radiation hardness of amorphous Ge2Sb2Te5 phase-change random-access memory material has been elucidated by ab initio molecular-dynamics simulations. Ionizing radiation events have been modeled to investigate their effect on the atomic and electronic structure of the glass. Investigation of the short- and medium-range order highlights a structural recovery of the…
Origins of an Epidemic: Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely Abused :: A confidential Justice Department report found the company was aware early on that OxyContin was being crushed and snorted for its powerful narcotic, but continued to promote it as less addictive.
Orphaned elephants change where they live, in response to poaching and the need for food :: Young elephants who have lost either their mothers or the matriarchs of the herd are affected dramatically, and change where they live, according to new research.
Orphaned elephants change where they live, in response to poaching and the need for food :: Young elephants who have lost either their mothers or the matriarchs of the herd are affected dramatically, and change where they live, according to new research.
Orphaned elephants change where they live, in response to poaching and the need for food :: Young elephants who have lost either their mothers or the matriarchs of their herd are affected dramatically, and change where they live, according to new research from Save the Elephants and Colorado State University.
Osmotic stabilization prevents cochlear synaptopathy after blast trauma [Medical Sciences] :: Traumatic noise causes hearing loss by damaging sensory hair cells and their auditory synapses. There are no treatments. Here, we investigated mice exposed to a blast wave approximating a roadside bomb. In vivo cochlear imaging revealed an increase in the volume of endolymph, the fluid within scala media, termed endolymphatic…
Otte foreninger giver indspark til kommende psykiatriplan :: Lægeforeningen er med i nyt indspark til den kommende psykiatriplan, hvor et forslag bl.a. går på at samle misbrugsbehandlingen i regionerne.
Our inheritance
Our tiny, furry genetic ancestors were bug eaters :: Scientists have concluded that our distant ancestors—the small, furry creatures that scurried around the feet of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago—were mostly insect eaters, based on an analysis of the genomes of 107 different species of mammals. The scientists inferred this because the genes for the enzymes that allowed these early ancestors of all mammals to digest insects are still hanging ar
Out in the cold or one of the gang: Initial contacts set the scene :: Ostracism or social exclusion within a group serves to discipline disagreeable, awkward, or free-loading members and thus promote cooperation—at least this was the assumption of previous research in this field. However, ostracism also develops in situations in which there is no need to discipline the behaviors of others, and the victims often seem to have been selected randomly. When asked, the os
Out in the cold or one of the gang: Initial contacts set the scene :: Ostracism within a group is not always a disciplining tool. Rather, it can be an unintentional side effect of people joining up with individuals they have previously had good experiences with, researchers from the Department of Economics of the University of Zurich have found.
Out in the cold or one of the gang: Initial contacts set the scene :: Ostracism within a group is not always a disciplining tool. Rather, it can be an unintentional side effect of people joining up with individuals they have previously had good experiences with, researchers from the Department of Economics of the University of Zurich have found.
Out in the cold or one of the gang: Initial contacts set the scene :: Ostracism within a group is not always a disciplining tool. Rather, it can be an unintentional side effect of people joining up with individuals they have previously had good experiences with, researchers have found.
Out in the cold or one of the gang: Initial contacts set the scene :: Ostracism within a group is not always a disciplining tool. Rather, it can be an unintentional side effect of people joining up with individuals they have previously had good experiences with, researchers have found.
Ovarian cancer statistics, 2018 :: A new report from the American Cancer Society provides an overview of ovarian cancer occurrence and mortality data.
Over en halv million danskere lever med høfeber, men ved det ikke :: Det kan give store konsekvenser, hvis man ikke får den rette behandling.
Overlæge: Molekylær allergologi stormer frem :: En ny tilgang inden for allergologien går ud på at diagnosticere patienter ud fra delkomponenter af allergenerne og efterfølgende målrette behandling mod det.
'Overwatch League' eSports dreams of rivaling mainstream :: The Los Angeles Gladiators becoming as well known as the Los Angeles Lakers?
Overweight and obesity make up for more than 15,000 cancer cases per year in Brazil :: A collaboration between Brazilian university and Harvard assessed the impact of the rise in body mass index over health indicators and can serve as a basis for public policy. The study can serve as basis for public policies, such as a higher degree of regulation on ultraprocessed foods market, whose sales in Latin America increased over 100 percent since year 2000.
Overweight boys who have excessive weight gain during puberty at greater risk of colon cancer as adults :: New research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Vienna, Austria (May 23-26) suggests that being overweight in childhood coupled with excessive weight gain during puberty may contribute to the development of adult colon cancer in men.
Oxygen Depletion Smothered Marine Life in Earth's Largest Mass Extinction :: New findings suggest oxygen diminished globally —
Oxytocin mediates subjective duration of social interactions :: Psychologists ZHOU Wen, JIANG Yi and their colleagues at the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, probed this issue by examining individuals' temporal perception of social interactions and the variation among individuals, noting the gregarious nature of humans, the ubiquity of social interactions in daily life and the pronounced interindividual differences in social proficiency —
Oxytocin, vasopressin flatten social hierarchy and synchronize behaviors :: Research out of the University of Pennsylvania found that the neuropeptides oxytocin and vasopressin flatten the social hierarchy and synchronize behaviors of rhesus macaques. The work has the potential to lead to new therapies and treatment alternatives for social impairments in disorders like autism and schizophrenia.
Ozone exposure at birth increases risk of asthma development :: A long-term study of the health of Canadian children has found that exposure to ozone (O3), a common air pollutant, at birth was associated with an 82 percent increased risk of developing asthma by age three. The study, which was a 10-year follow-up to the 2006 Toronto Child Health Evaluation Questionnaire (T-CHEQ), was presented at the 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Painless real-time proteomics may one day speed up cancer surgery :: Researchers at the University of Lille developed a matrix-assisted ion source for mass spectrometry that can liberate lipids and metabolites from the skin without causing pain. Now, they have optimized protein measurement using this device. The device can be used to differentiated normal from cancerous tissues.
Pairing AI with optical scanning for real-world product authentication :: Today IBM Research is introducing IBM Crypto Anchor Verifier, a new technology that brings innovations in AI and optical imaging together to help prove the identity and authenticity of objects. We're rolling this technology out with one of our first clients, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), to help them evaluate and grade diamonds.
Pakistan Has Just One New Polio Case, but Isn’t Declaring Victory Yet :: The country has come tantalizingly close to eradicating the virus in recent years, only to be foiled by instability, mistrust and attacks on vaccinators.
Pan-cancer transcriptional signatures predictive of oncogenic mutations reveal that Fbw7 regulates cancer cell oxidative metabolism [Cell Biology] :: The Fbw7 (F-box/WD repeat-containing protein 7) ubiquitin ligase targets multiple oncoproteins for degradation and is commonly mutated in cancers. Like other pleiotropic tumor suppressors, Fbw7’s complex biology has impeded our understanding of how Fbw7 mutations promote tumorigenesis and hindered the development of targeted therapies. To address these needs, we employed…
Paper sensor to speed up sepsis diagnosis wins innovation competition :: A student-founded startup creating paper sensors to monitor breathing rates of hospital patients has won the White City Innovators' Programme.
Paradoxically, environmental noise helps preserve the coherence of a quantum system :: In work that could lead to scalable quantum computers, scientists have shown that thanks to the 'quantum Zeno effect,' with a three-particle system, that they can use dephasing — a process that normally would reduce the coherence — to paradoxically maintain coherence in a quantum system.
Paramedic-run health sessions in low-income apartments reduced number of 911 calls, improved health :: A community-based health promotion program developed by McMaster University that was offered by paramedics in low-income apartment buildings significantly reduced the number of 911 calls and improved quality of life for seniors, found a randomized controlled trial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Past use of disinfectants and PPE for Ebola could inform future outbreaks :: Data from the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak at two Sierra Leone facilities reveal daily usage rates for disinfectant and personal protective equipment, informing future outbreaks, according to a study published May 24, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Michaela Mallow of International Medical Corps in Los Angeles, Calif., and colleagues.
Past use of disinfectants and PPE for Ebola could inform future outbreaks :: Data from the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak at two Sierra Leone facilities reveal daily usage rates for disinfectant and personal protective equipment, informing future outbreaks, according to a study published May 24, 2018 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Michaela Mallow of International Medical Corps in Los Angeles, Calif., and colleagues.
Past use of disinfectants and PPE for Ebola could inform future outbreaks :: Data from the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak at two Sierra Leone facilities reveal daily usage rates for disinfectant and personal protective equipment, informing future outbreaks, according to a new study.
Past use of disinfectants and PPE for Ebola could inform future outbreaks :: Data from the 2014 Ebola virus outbreak at two Sierra Leone facilities reveal daily usage rates for disinfectant and personal protective equipment, informing future outbreaks, according to a new study.
Paths to Polarization: How Extreme Views, Miscommunication, and Random Chance Drive Opinion Dynamics (University of California, Merced, 2018, 24 page PDF) :: submitted by /u/CapnDinosaur [link] [comments]
Patients with high lipoprotein(a) levels may benefit from taking PCSK9 inhibitors :: In the latest analysis from the FOURIER (Further Cardiovascular Outcomes Research With PCSK9 Inhibition in Subjects With Elevated Risk) trial, researchers found that PCSK9 inhibitors reduced lipoprotein(a) levels and that patients starting with higher Lp(a) levels appeared to derive greater absolute benefit from taking PSCK9 inhibitors.
Penicillin og cefuroxim krydsreagerer sjældnere end antaget :: Læger skal ikke være så bange for at behandle penicillinallergikere med cefuroxim, da væsentlig færre patienter end hidtil antaget er allergiske over for begge stoffer på samme tid. Det viser ny dansk forskning.
Penn researchers identify source of molecule linked to nasal polyps, asthma attacks :: A new discovery about how the immune system responds to common sinus infections and asthma could explain why patients develop these issues in the first place and ultimately may lead to improved targeted therapies.
Penn-led trial shows AZEDRA can be effective, safe for treatment of rare neuroendocrine tumors :: A radiotherapy drug that treats the rare neuroendocrine cancers pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma can be both effective and safe for patients, according to the findings of a multi-center trial led by researchers in the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
Pentagon adopts new cellphone restrictions :: After months of debate, the Defense Department approved Monday new restrictions for the use of cellphones and some other electronic devices in the Pentagon where classified information is present or discussed. But officials stopped far short of imposing an all-out ban.
Pentagon Will Expand AI Project Prompting Protests at Google :: Project Maven, which uses artificial intelligence to identify objects in drone footage, has sparked protests among Google employees.
People rarely say thank you when others help them out, scientists say :: It’s not to do with rudeness, but with tradition: we take it for granted that people will cooperate with each other At first glance it seems a slight on the polite: recordings of more than a thousand casual conversations from around the world reveal that people hardly ever say “thank you” when others help them out. The everyday social exchanges, which played out in eight different languages on fi
People voyaged to Australia by boat more than 50,000 years ago :: Researchers working to solve the mystery of how people first reached Australia have combined sophisticated deep sea mapping, voyage simulation techniques and genetic information to show that arrival was made by sizeable groups of people deliberately voyaging between islands.
People with ASD risk being manipulated because they can't tell when they're being lied to :: A new study shows that the ability to distinguish truth from lies is diminished in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — putting them at greater risk of being manipulated.
People with ASD risk being manipulated because they can't tell when they're being lied to :: A new study shows that the ability to distinguish truth from lies is diminished in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — putting them at greater risk of being manipulated.
People with dementia more likely to go missing :: The tendency of people with dementia to wander and become lost has led researchers to recommend a 'Silver Alert' system, similar to Amber Alerts for missing children, be activated when someone with the diagnosis of dementia is reported lost.
People with family history of alcoholism release more dopamine in expectation of alcohol :: People with a family history of alcohol use disorder (AUD) release more dopamine in the brain's main reward center in response to the expectation of alcohol than people diagnosed with the disorder, or healthy people without any family history of AUD, reports a new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging.
People with family history of alcoholism release more dopamine in expectation of alcohol :: People with a family history of alcohol use disorder (AUD) release more dopamine in the brain's main reward center in response to the expectation of alcohol than people diagnosed with the disorder, or healthy people without any family history of AUD, reports a new study.
Perceived socioeconomic status can affect how old we feel :: A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes toward aging. Specifically, the lower people deem their relative socioeconomic status, the worse they feel about growing older.
Perceived socioeconomic status can affect how old we feel :: A recent study finds that how older adults perceive their socioeconomic status influences how old they feel and their attitudes toward aging. Specifically, the lower people deem their relative socioeconomic status, the worse they feel about growing older.
Perceived trustworthiness helps women entrepreneurs with crowdfunding backers :: Female entrepreneurs have been at a disadvantage when seeking financial backing from traditional sources, but new research shows that crowdfunding investors view them as more trustworthy, making female-led projects more likely to secure support through crowdfunding platforms.
Periplasmic depolymerase provides insight into ABC transporter-dependent secretion of bacterial capsular polysaccharides [Microbiology] :: Capsules are surface layers of hydrated capsular polysaccharides (CPSs) produced by many bacteria. The human pathogen Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi produces “Vi antigen” CPS, which contributes to virulence. In a conserved strategy used by bacteria with diverse CPS structures, translocation of Vi antigen to the cell surface is driven by…
'Permanent' interstellar visitor found :: An asteroid from beyond our Solar System has been orbiting near Jupiter for billions of years, scientists say.
Personal Space Is an Elaborate, Unconscious Dance :: President Trump has a signature handshake. It hit the world stage at the United Nations meeting last year when he grabbed Emmanuel Macron’s hand and appeared to aggressively pull the French president closer. Ever since, he’s shown a consistent tendency to loom into other people’s personal space, or pull them toward him. This article is adapted from Graziano’s new book . Everyone has a personal sp
Personal Space Is an Elaborate, Unconscious Dance :: President Trump has a signature handshake. It hit the world stage at the United Nations meeting last year when he grabbed Emmanuel Macron’s hand and appeared to aggressively pull the French president closer. Ever since, he’s shown a consistent tendency to loom into other people’s personal space, or pull them toward him. This article is adapted from Graziano’s new book . Everyone has a personal sp
Personality Tests with Deep-Sounding Questions Provide Shallow Answers about the "True" You :: A desire for deep insight can lead to deep confusion —
Personality trait linked to lower IQ test scores, not necessarily lower intelligence. (I made the article headline more honest) :: submitted by /u/moodog72 [link] [comments]
Personalizing therapeutic brain stimulation :: A study of epilepsy patients with implanted electrodes provides an unprecedented view of the changes in brain activity created by electrical stimulation. These findings, published in Journal of Neuroscience, have the potential to improve noninvasive stimulation approaches toward the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Personalizing therapeutic brain stimulation :: A study of epilepsy patients with implanted electrodes provides an unprecedented view of the changes in brain activity created by electrical stimulation. These findings have the potential to improve noninvasive stimulation approaches toward the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders.
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata har været opbevaret forkert :: En gennemgang af interne drev på Københavns Universitet har vist, at tusindvis af studerende…
Persondata: Nej tak, lægen skal ikke have mine løbe- og fitnessdata :: Hvor unge borgere gerne vil dele deres sundhedsdata med lægen, hvis det kan hjælpe på deres sundhed, er billedet anderledes hos de midalderende, viser undersøgelse.
Peruvian scientists use DNA to trace origins of Inca emperors :: Researchers in Peru believe they have traced the origins of the Incas —the largest pre-Hispanic civilization in the Americas—through the DNA of the modern-day descendants of their emperors.
Peter Morton-Williams obituary :: My husband Peter Morton-Williams, who has died aged 95, was a former pro-vice chancellor of Ulster University and an eminent anthropologist. He worked for many years in Nigeria and Ghana, where he researched and lectured on west African social anthropology and became a leading authority on the history and culture of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. He also wrote many academic papers and some books a
Phase-transition temperature suppression to achieve cubic GeTe and high thermoelectric performance by Bi and Mn codoping [Applied Physical Sciences] :: Germanium telluride (GeTe)-based materials, which display intriguing functionalities, have been intensively studied from both fundamental and technological perspectives. As a thermoelectric material, though, the phase transition in GeTe from a rhombohedral structure to a cubic structure at ∼700 K is a major obstacle impeding applications for energy harvesting. In this…
Philip Roth : ‘The Trust of the Reader Is Distrusted by Roth’ :: Philip Roth died this week at the age of 85, six years after announcing his retirement from writing. Over the past five decades, the novelist has loomed almost as large in The Atlantic ’s pages as he has in the broader world of American letters. His name first appeared in the magazine when an excerpt of his third book, When She Was Good , was published in the November 1966 issue. By that time, Ro
Phone data-leak company: No record of location-data abuse :: A California company confirmed that a flaw in its website allowed outsiders to pinpoint the location of mobile phones in the United States without authorization.
Phosphorus nutrition can hasten plant and microbe growth in arid, high elevation sites :: Glacial retreat in cold, high-altitude ecosystems exposes environments that are extremely sensitive to phosphorus input, new research shows. The finding upends previous ecological assumptions, helps scientists understand plant and microbe responses to climate change and could expand scientists' understanding of the limits to life on Earth.
Photo Updates From Kilauea: The Lava Meets the Sea :: Since the Kilauea volcano began its most recent eruptive activity on Hawaii's Big Island three weeks ago, the situation has evolved and worsened. More than 40 structures have been destroyed and one resident was badly injured when he was struck in the leg by a molten hunk of rock thrown from one of the erupting fissures. The Associated Press reported that some fissures were merging and producing f
Photographs of Buildings That Become Abstract Art :: Nikola Olic flattens out skylines to create beautiful, often witty juxtapositions.
Physical properties of solids elucidated by zooming in and out of high resolution :: A single simulation of a solid can have two different resolutions to minimise the amount of computational power required to understand such matter, according to a recent paper published in EPJ E. Maziar Heidari, from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Mainz, Germany and colleagues have devised a way of combining the simplicity of ideal models used at low resolution with the chemical ac
Physical properties of solids elucidated by zooming in and out of high resolution :: Computer simulations are used to understand the properties of soft matter—such as liquids, polymers and biomolecules like DNA -which are too complicated to be described by equations. They are often too expensive to simulate in full, given the intensive computational power required. Instead, a helpful strategy is to couple an accurate model—applied in the areas of the system that require greater at
Physicist Kate Shaw: ‘Even in conservative places, you do not have to be in conflict with scientific ideas’ :: The Cern scientist on her dual role in studying quarks and helping to train a new generation of scientists from Palestine to Peru Kate Shaw is a physicist based at the University of Sussex, where she studies the data that pours out of the Atlas experiment, one of the huge detectors that forms part of the Large Hadron Collider at Cern, in Geneva. She is also the founder of Physics Without Frontier
Physicists invent flux capacitor, break time-reversal symmetry :: In the popular movie franchise "Back to the Future", an eccentric scientist creates a time machine that runs on a flux capacitor.
Physicists with green fingers estimate tree spanning rate in random networks :: In a new study published in EPJ B, Fei Ma from Northwest Normal University in Lanzhou, Gansu Province, China, and colleagues calculate the total number of spanning trees in randomly expanding networks. This method can be applied to modelling scale-free network models, which, as it turns out, are characterised by small-world properties.
Physicists with green fingers estimate tree spanning rate in random networks :: Networks are often described as trees with spanning branches. How the tree branches out depends on the logic behind the network's expansion, such as random expansion. However, some aspects of such randomly expanding networks are invariant; in other words, they display the same characteristics, regardless of the network's scale. As a result, the entire network has the same shape as one or more of i
Physicists with green fingers estimate tree spanning rate in random networks :: Scientists calculate the total number of spanning trees in randomly expanding networks. This method can be applied to modelling scale-free network models, which, as it turns out, are characterized by small-world properties.
Physics of lumen growth [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: We model the dynamics of formation of intercellular secretory lumens. Using conservation laws, we quantitatively study the balance between paracellular leaks and the build-up of osmotic pressure in the lumen. Our model predicts a critical pumping threshold to expand stable lumens. Consistently with experimental observations in bile canaliculi, the model…
Pig organs for human patients: A challenge fit for CRISPR :: Over the past few years, researchers led by George Church have made important strides toward engineering the genomes of pigs to make their cells compatible with the human body. So many think that it's possible that, with the help of CRISPR technology, a healthy heart for a patient in desperate need might one day come from a pig.
Pigs that digest their nutrients could reduce pork industry's carbon footprint :: Giving pigs the ability to digest more nutrients in their grains could help reduce the pork industry's environmental impact, says new research published in eLife.
Pigs that digest their nutrients could reduce pork industry's carbon footprint :: Giving pigs the ability to digest more nutrients in their grains could help reduce the pork industry's environmental impact, says new research published in eLife.
PII-like signaling protein SbtB links cAMP sensing with cyanobacterial inorganic carbon response [Microbiology] :: Cyanobacteria are phototrophic prokaryotes that evolved oxygenic photosynthesis ∼2.7 billion y ago and are presently responsible for ∼10% of total global photosynthetic production. To cope with the evolutionary pressure of dropping ambient CO2 concentrations, they evolved a CO2-concentrating mechanism (CCM) to augment intracellular inorganic carbon (Ci) levels for efficient CO2…
Placental Health Influences Babys Future Schizophrenia Risk, Study Suggests :: Complications during pregnancy may act via the placenta to magnify the effects of genetic risk factors.
Planet Nine from outer space: is there another world beyond Neptune? :: A newly discovered asteroid’s unusual orbit supports the idea that a massive planet lurks in the far reaches of the solar system An enormous planet containing 10 times the mass of the Earth could explain the unusual orbit of a newly discovered asteroid. If found, the giant world would represent the first discovery of a planet in our solar system since Pluto in 1930, and before that Neptune in 184
Planet Nine, Show Thyself :: In 2016, when astronomers made the case for a ninth planet , orbiting far beyond Neptune, that could explain a strange clustering of objects in the outer reaches of our solar system, they were hopeful it would be found in less than five years. The search is more than two years in now. “Planet Nine,” thought to be 10 times the mass of Earth, has yet to show itself, but the planet hunters have just
Plans for £100m Nobel Centre blocked by Swedish court :: David Chipperfield-designed centre would harm Stockholm waterfront, court rules A Swedish court has blocked the construction of a major new Nobel Centre in Stockholm intended as the future venue for the world’s most prestigious arts and science awards. The 1.2bn krona (£100m) brass-clad structure, designed by the British architect David Chipperfield , would harm the capital’s picturesque waterfro
Plant symbioses — fragile partnerships :: Symbioses between plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria can be ecologically advantageous for both parties. Surprisingly, many partnerships, including some involving the ancestors of several modern fruits such as strawberries, blackberries and apples, have been dissolved during evolution.
Planterig kost får dine tarmbakterier til at blomstre :: Forskning viser, at mennesker, der spiser 30 plantetyper om ugen, har en talrig tarmflora, som måske kan beskytte dem mod bl.a. antibiotikaresistens.
Plasma rain in the sun’s atmosphere falls in surprising places :: Scientists found rain in the sun’s corona where they didn’t expect it, which could help solve the mystery of why the corona is so hot.
Plastic waste is a problem – but some solutions are even worse :: Plastics have done wonders for hygiene and human health. We need to fix the waste problem – but don’t throw out the baby with the bath tub
PM will pay to have 'full association' with EU research :: The Prime Minister makes the strongest commitment yet to "fully associate" the UK with the EU's £68bn research programme post-Brexit.
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Politics this week
Poll: Half of older adults say ‘no thanks’ to patient portals :: A new poll suggests that many older adults still aren’t using online systems to communicate with the doctors and other health care providers they rely on—despite the widespread availability of such systems. Only about half of people aged 50 to 80 have set up an account on a secure online access site, or “patient portal,” that their health care provider offers, according to the new report from the
Polymer crystals hold key to record-breaking energy transport :: Scientists from the universities of Bristol and Cambridge have found a way to create polymeric semiconductor nanostructures that absorb light and transport its energy further than previously observed.
Polymer crystals hold key to record-breaking energy transport :: Scientists from the universities of Bristol and Cambridge have found a way to create polymeric semiconductor nanostructures that absorb light and transport its energy further than previously observed.
Polymer crystals hold key to record-breaking energy transport :: Scientists from the universities of Bristol and Cambridge have found a way to create polymeric semiconductor nanostructures that absorb light and transport its energy further than previously observed.
Polymer crystals hold key to record-breaking energy transport :: Scientists from the universities of Bristol and Cambridge have found a way to create polymeric semiconductor nanostructures that absorb light and transport its energy further than previously observed.
Polymer crystals hold key to record-breaking energy transport :: Scientists have found a way to create polymeric semiconductor nanostructures that absorb light and transport its energy further than previously observed.
Polypentagonal ice-like water networks emerge solely in an activity-improved variant of ice-binding protein [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: Polypentagonal water networks were recently observed in a protein capable of binding to ice crystals, or ice-binding protein (IBP). To examine such water networks and clarify their role in ice-binding, we determined X-ray crystal structures of a 65-residue defective isoform of a Zoarcidae-derived IBP (wild type, WT) and its five…
Pompeii: New find shows man crushed trying to flee eruption :: Officials at the Pompeii archaeological site have announced a dramatic new discovery, the skeleton of a man crushed by an enormous stone while trying to flee the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Pompeo Declares Economic War on Iran :: The Trump administration’s new strategy on Iran essentially amounts to economic war. In a speech on Monday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed “unprecedented financial pressure in the form of the strongest sanctions in history” unless the Islamic Republic renounced all its nuclear activities, its ballistic-missile program, and its support of regional proxies. “The [Iranian] regime has been figh
Poor sleep may keep arthritis patients from getting enough exercise :: Poor sleep quality was linked with less physical activity in an Arthritis Care & Research analysis of individuals with or at risk for knee osteoarthritis.
Populating a Mars Base Will Be Dangerously Unsexy :: For a permanent Mars base to survive, we might have to turn humans into Martians.
Porsche recalls car model aimed at the very young :: Luxury German automaker Porsche on Tuesday ordered a recall of a recent model, citing safety hazards for joyriding operators and offering full refunds.
Porsche's Cayenne E-Hybrid Checks Your Route to Pick Your Power :: The luxury SUV looks down the road to see where you need battery power, and where you need old-fashioned internal combustion.
Portland State study measures free-base form of nicotine in electronic cigarettes :: Researchers at Portland State University have developed methods for measuring levels of free-base nicotine in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) liquids and vapor, the levels of which are associated with harshness upon inhalation of e-cigarette vapors and tobacco smoke.
Positive feedback between East Asian mid-latitude circulation and land surface temperature :: A new study shows that a better description of the summer surface condition in the Russian Far East may benefit seasonal forecasts of the East Asian upper-tropospheric westerly jet and, subsequently, East Asian summer climate.
Postbiotics and smart toilets—new era of harnessing our microbial chemicals to keep us slim and healthy :: Ever since Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin growing naturally on a petri dish, we have been aware of the power of chemicals produced by microbes. But we have only recently realised their vast potential.
Posttraumatic stress affects academics :: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by traumatic military experiences is associated with feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness and/or guilt. New Penn State research is evaluating how PTSD symptoms increase risks for academic difficulties as well.
Posttraumatic stress affects academics :: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by traumatic military experiences is associated with feelings of anxiety, anger, sadness and/or guilt. New research is evaluating how PTSD symptoms increase risks for academic difficulties as well.
Potent new mechanism of action for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease revealed :: Through research on the small molecule analogue of E6007 which is under clinical development as a treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, a novel mechanism of action was revealed in which this analogue inhibited the adhesion and infiltration of various leukocytes through the blockade of certain interaction.
Precise analysis of the particulate composition of smog :: Researchers from several leading Warsaw scientific institutions have collaborated to develop a new, extremely precise method for the chemical analysis of suspended particulate matter comprising smog. The method, easily adaptable in modern laboratories, not only determines the chemical composition of compounds, but even recognizes changes in the spatial distribution of atoms in molecules.
Precise detection of de novo single nucleotide variants in human genomes [Genetics] :: The precise determination of de novo genetic variants has enormous implications across different fields of biology and medicine, particularly personalized medicine. Currently, de novo variations are identified by mapping sample reads from a parent–offspring trio to a reference genome, allowing for a certain degree of differences. While widely used, this…
Predicting relapses in patients with autoimmune vascular disease :: Patients with an autoimmune disorder called antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis produce antibodies that damage blood vessels in the body.
Prediction method for epileptic seizures developed :: Engineers have developed a machine-learning and AI-powered algorithm to predict the onset of epileptic seizures.
Pregnancy drug DES might have triggered ADHD in the grandchildren of women who used it :: A new study reported elevated odds for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the grandchildren of users of diethylstilbestrol, a synthetic estrogen commonly known as DES prescribed between 1938 and 1971 to prevent pregnancy complications. This is the first study to provide evidence of the potential neurodevelopmental consequences of DES use across generations.
Pregnant bonobos get a little delivery help from their friends :: As in humans, female bonobos become helpers for mothers giving birth, data from captive apes suggest.
Pregnant smokers may reduce harm done to baby's lungs by taking vitamin C :: Women who are unable to quit smoking during their pregnancy may reduce the harm smoking does to their baby's lungs by taking vitamin C, according to a new randomized, controlled trial.
Prehistoric people also likely disrupted by environmental change :: Vanderbilt and University of Illinois researchers used archaeological excavations, geologic mapping and coring, and radiocarbon dating to identify how Native Americans built and inhabited the Grand Caillou mound near Dulac, Louisiana.
Prehistoric teeth dating back 2 million years reveal details on ancient Africa's climate :: New research out of South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave led by anthropologists at the University of Toronto (U of T) shows that the climate of the interior of southern Africa almost two million years ago was like no modern African environment—it was much wetter.
Prehistoric teeth dating back 2 million years reveal details on ancient Africa's climate :: New research out of South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave led by anthropologists at the University of Toronto (U of T) shows that the climate of the interior of southern Africa almost two million years ago was like no modern African environment—it was much wetter.
Prehistoric teeth dating back 2 million years reveal details on ancient Africa's climate :: New research out of South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave led by anthropologists at the University of Toronto shows that the climate of the interior of southern Africa almost two million years ago was much wetter than the modern environment. This first extensive paleoenvironmental sequence for the interior of southern Africa suggests that human ancestors were living in environments other than open, arid
Prehistoric teeth dating back 2 million years reveal details on ancient Africa's climate :: New research out of South Africa's Wonderwerk Cave led by anthropologists at the University of Toronto shows that the climate of the interior of southern Africa almost two million years ago was much wetter than the modern environment. This first extensive paleoenvironmental sequence for the interior of southern Africa suggests that human ancestors were living in environments other than open, arid
Prehistoric teeth dating back two million years reveal details on Africa's paleoclimate :: New research shows that the climate of the interior of southern Africa almost two million years ago was much wetter than the modern environment. This first extensive paleoenvironmental sequence for the interior of southern Africa suggests that human ancestors were living in environments other than open, arid grasslands known from East African research of the same time period.
Prescription costs increase for low-value treatments despite reduction in numbers :: Despite a fall in prescription numbers for low-value treatments, the overall cost of prescribing these items in English primary care has risen, according to new research published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.
Prescription costs increase for low-value treatments despite reduction in numbers :: Despite a fall in prescription numbers for low-value treatments, the overall cost of prescribing these items in English primary care has risen, according to new research.
Present-Day Arboreal Birds Have Ground-Dwelling Past :: A mass extinction event from an asteroid hitting Earth wiped out forests and, concurrently, tree-dwelling birds.
Preserving a painter's legacy with nanomaterials :: Paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Johannes Vermeer have been delighting art lovers for years. But it turns out that these works of art might be their own worst enemy—the canvases they were painted on can deteriorate over time. In an effort to combat this aging process, one group is reporting in ACS Applied Nano Materials that nanomaterials can provide multiple layers of reinforcemen
Preserving a painter's legacy with nanomaterials :: Paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Johannes Vermeer have been delighting art lovers for years. But it turns out that these works of art might be their own worst enemy — the canvases they were painted on can deteriorate over time. In an effort to combat this aging process, one group is reporting in ACS Applied Nano Materials that nanomaterials can provide multiple layers of reinforce
Preserving a painter's legacy with nanomaterials :: Paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso and Johannes Vermeer have been delighting art lovers for years. But it turns out that these works of art might be their own worst enemy — the canvases they were painted on can deteriorate over time. In an effort to combat this aging process, one group is reporting that nanomaterials can provide multiple layers of reinforcement.
Prevalent Form of Childhood Leukemia May Be Preventable :: Early exposure to common microbes could stop leukemia from manifesting in children.
Preventing murder by addressing domestic violence :: Victims of domestic violence are at a high risk to be murdered — or a victim of attempted murder — according to a Cuyahoga County task force of criminal-justice professionals, victim advocates and researchers working to prevent domestic violence and homicides.
Preventing murder by addressing domestic violence :: Victims of domestic violence are at a high risk to be murdered — or a victim of attempted murder — according to a task force of criminal-justice professionals, victim advocates and researchers working to prevent domestic violence and homicides.
Previously unreported Arctic phytoplankton transport could jeopardize fish populations :: Tiny gypsum crystals can make phytoplankton so heavy that they rapidly sink, transporting large quantities of carbon to the ocean's depths. Experts from the Alfred Wegener Institute recently observed this phenomenon for the first time in the Arctic. As a result of this massive algal transport, in the future, large amounts of nutrients could be lost from the surface waters.
Price competition for generic drugs linked to increase in manufacturing-related recalls :: Researchers from three universities have found that extreme price competition in the generic pharmaceutical market — designed to make medications more affordable — may be putting more patients at serious health risk, as evidenced by a higher number of product recalls caused by manufacturing-related problems.
Privat eftersøgning af MH370 slutter resultatløst :: Trods brug af avancerede autonome undervandsdroner, der kunne kortlægge havbunden helt ned i få centimeters opløsning, er eftersøgningen endt uden nyt om passagerflyet.
Probe into rare cougar attack in US that left one dead :: Wildlife officials in the US state of Washington on Monday were probing what prompted a cougar to attack two cyclists over the weekend, leaving one dead and the other seriously injured.
Probiotics to protect bees from an infection associated with colony collapse disorder :: Adding probiotics to bees' food helps make them more resistant to nosemosis, a fungal infection associated with colony collapse disorder that has been observed in Europe and North America over the past 20 years. Probiotics can decrease the mortality rate of this infection in bees by up to 40 percent, report researchers.
Problem with new US weather satellite could affect pictures (Update) :: The nation's newest weather satellite, launched less than three months ago, has a serious cooling problem that could affect the quality of its pictures.
Procedure plus medication is better than standard treatment for heart disease patients :: A non-surgical procedure, called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), along with prescribed medication, is better than medication alone as initial treatment for people who have the most common form of heart disease, suggests an analysis of an international clinical trial co-led by St. Michael's Hospital.
Processes in the gut that drive fat build-up around the waist :: Research into the role the gut plays in processing and distributing fat could pave the way for the development of personalized treatments for obesity and other chronic diseases within the next decade.
Professor om vandmiljøets fremtid: Vi skal have ådalene tilbage :: Der er ingen vej udenom at braklægge mindst ti procent af de danske marker og lade en del af dem oversvømme fra tid til anden. Ellers får vi aldrig mindsket udvaskningen af kvælstof tilstrækkeligt til at sikre fjordene mod iltsvind.
Professor replicates famous marshmallow test, makes new observations :: A new replication study of the well-known 'marshmallow test' — a famous psychological experiment designed to measure children's self-control — suggests that being able to delay gratification at a young age may not be as predictive of later life outcomes as was previously thought.
Professorer: Esben Lunde talte usandt på samråd om analysefejl :: Forskere afviser, at 50 af Danmarks 119 vandområder var på vej mod god økologisk tilstand, sådan som den afgåede miljøminister hævdede på samråd i april.
Profiling the genome hundreds of variations at a time :: Geneticists have been using model organisms ranging from the house mouse to the single-cell bakers' yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, to study basic biological processes that regulate human development and physiology, and that can be compromised in various diseases. This has been possible because many of the genes that control these processes in humans are also present with similar functions in tho
Profiling the genome hundreds of variations at a time :: Using baker's yeast, a team at Harvard's Wyss Institute developed a CRISPR-Cas9-based high-throughput approach that allows researchers to precisely alter hundreds of different genes or features of a single gene at once in individual yeast cells with 80 to 100% efficiency, select cells from the population that show specific behaviors, and identify the gene alterations that either trigger or prevent
Profiling the genome hundreds of variations at a time :: Using baker's yeast, a team at Harvard's Wyss Institute developed a CRISPR-Cas9-based high-throughput approach that allows researchers to precisely alter hundreds of different genes or features of a single gene at once in individual yeast cells with 80 to 100% efficiency, select cells from the population that show specific behaviors, and identify the gene alterations that either trigger or prevent
Programming synthetic molecular codes to turn genes 'on' :: A team of researchers in Japan developed a synthetic molecular code to script gene activation. The process, described in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, could help lead to future gene-based therapies for a wide array of diseases.
Projected impact on childhood mortality of austerity versus social protections in Brazil :: Compared with fiscal austerity measures currently being implemented in Brazil, the maintenance of social protection could result in a reduction in childhood mortality by 8.6 percent in 2030, according to simulations published this week in PLOS Medicine by Davide Rasella of the Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil, and colleagues.
Promise of faster, more accessible schizophrenia diagnosis :: A new study shows how the hand-held device RETeval may prove to be a more accessible way to diagnose schizophrenia, predict relapse and symptom severity, and assess treatment effectiveness.
Promising news from biomedicine: DNA origami more resilient than previously understood :: Study shows these nanostructures can survive in extremely low magnesium concentrations, opening up a broad spectrum of biophysical and biomedical applications.
PROSPECTing for antineutrinos :: The Precision Reactor Oscillation and Spectrum Experiment (PROSPECT) has completed the installation of a novel antineutrino detector that will probe the possible existence of a new form of matter.
Psychedelics gave me my life back :: Science Researchers used psilocybin to alleviate the fear of death. After surviving ovarian cancer, Dina Bazer didn't feel like celebrating. Crippled by anxiety that the disease would recur, she turned to hallucinogenics research.
Pterodactyls didn’t actually fly splay-legged like bats :: Scientists have thought that pterodactyls and other extinct flying reptiles flew like bats, with their hind limbs splayed wide apart. A new study shows they probably couldn’t strike that pose. “Most of the work that’s being done right now to understand pterosaur flight relies on the assumption that their hips could get into a bat-like pose,” says Armita Manafzadeh, a PhD student at Brown Universi
PTSD can make college tough for student veterans :: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from traumatic military experiences is linked to anxiety, anger, and guilt in returning veterans. A new study shows it may also make academics especially difficult. This issue is coming to the forefront as increasing numbers of veterans enroll in colleges and universities, researchers say. “Many of these former service members are experiencing post-
Puppy Brain Scans Could Help Pick the Best Dog Bomb Sniffers :: Researchers are working to identify behavioral and neurological indicators that determine which lil puppers will grow into good bomb-sniffing doggos.
Pups born in summer have greater heart disease risk :: Dogs born in June through August are at higher risk of heart disease than those born other months, report researchers. This risk peaks in July at 74 percent higher risk. A correlation with outdoor air pollution may be the culprit, the findings in Scientific Reports suggest. “It’s important to study dogs because the canine heart is a remarkably similar model to the human cardiovascular system.” Th
Pursuits: Colliders, Sundials and Wonder: When Science Is Your Destination :: At CERN in Switzerland and Fermilab in Illinois, there is always a sense of discovery—about the past, present and future.
Pusha T, Drake, and the Limits of Rap Beef :: Last Friday, Pusha T dropped Daytona , a sharp, sinister 21-minute missive largely finding the rapper in familiar territory: boasting, most often about his cocaine-dealing exploits. Closing out the album’s seven-track run was “Infrared,” a lyrical dig addressing the dubious artistry of Drake, a longtime thorn in Push’s side. Push came out swinging in the first verse with a direct attack on Drake’
Putin taps firebrand to head embattled space agency :: Vladimir Putin on Thursday appointed a firebrand nationalist politician, who oversaw Russia's once proud space industry, to manage its space agency in a move analysts said spells more trouble for the embattled sector.
Putting the optical microscope under the microscope to achieve atomic accuracy :: New work enables optical microscopes to measure these nanometer-scale details with a new level of accuracy.
På vej til Danmark: Googles smart-højtalere æder sig ind på Amazons :: Amazon har været totaldominerende på markedet for smart-højtalere, men konkurrencen tager til. Snart kommer de første lyttende højtalere til Danmark.
Q&A: How Hot Can Lava Get?Hawaii Kilauea volcanoThe eruptions at Kilauea offer a glimpse into the range of temperatures for volcanic magma and lava.
Q&A: Should you reboot your router like the FBI says? :: Last week, the FBI recommended rebooting home and small office routers that could have been infected with disruptive malware, allegedly by sophisticated state-backed Russian hackers . An estimated half million routers and network-attached storage devices have been infected.
Q&A: Straight Talk on Why Wrapping Paper Curls :: The alignment of paper fibers and the manufacturing process contribute to flat paper getting unruly.
Quantum effects observed in photosynthesis :: Molecules that are involved in photosynthesis exhibit the same quantum effects as non-living matter, concludes an international team of scientists including University of Groningen theoretical physicist Thomas la Cour Jansen. This is the first time that quantum mechanical behavior was proven to exist in biological systems that are involved in photosynthesis. The interpretation of these quantum eff
Quantum effects observed in photosynthesis :: Molecules that are involved in photosynthesis exhibit the same quantum effects as non-living matter, concludes an international team of scientists including University of Groningen theoretical physicist Thomas la Cour Jansen. This is the first time that quantum mechanical behavior was proven to exist in biological systems that are involved in photosynthesis. The interpretation of these quantum eff
Quantum effects observed in photosynthesis :: Molecules that are involved in photosynthesis exhibit the same quantum effects as non-living matter, concludes an international team of scientists. This is the first time that quantum mechanical behavior was proven to exist in biological systems that are involved in photosynthesis. The interpretation of these quantum effects in photosynthesis may help in the development of nature-inspired light-ha
Quantum oscillations in a biaxial pair density wave state [Physics] :: There has been growing speculation that a pair density wave state is a key component of the phenomenology of the pseudogap phase in the cuprates. Recently, direct evidence for such a state has emerged from an analysis of scanning tunneling microscopy data in halos around the vortex cores. By extrapolation,…
Quantum Physics May Be Even Spookier Than You Think :: A new experiment hints at surprising hidden mechanics of quantum superpositions —
Quantum stopwatch could be the best in the universe :: Storing time from a quantum stopwatch with qubits – instead of losing accuracy by stopping and starting it – could give us the ultimate precision in timekeeping
Questioning Truth, Reality and the Role of Science :: It’s an interesting time to be making a case for philosophy in science. On the one hand, some scientists working on ideas such as string theory or the multiverse — ideas that reach far beyond our current means to test them — are forced to make a philosophical defense of research that can’t rely on traditional hypothesis testing. On the other hand, some physicists, such as Richard Feynman and Step
Quitting smoking, but not cutting back, linked to better lung health :: Long-term light smokers appear to be at greater risk for lung function decline, emphysema and obstructive lung disease than heavy smokers who quit, according to new research presented at the ATS 2018 International Conference.
Radio Atlantic: Is the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Past Solving? :: The decades-old dispute between Israelis and Palestinians seems to be at a new low these days. Two American-born writers – an Israeli author and a Muslim journalist – join editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg and global editor Kathy Gilsinan to grapple with the bleak state of affairs. Yossi Klein Halevi is the author of the new book Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor . Wajahat Ali recently traveled t
Raging 'Fortnite' eSport game gets $100 mn prize poolFortnite Epic GamesEpic Games on Monday stoked the blazing popularity of its "Fortnite" death-match video game by putting up $100 million in prize money for eSports competitions.
Rapamycin lotion reduces facial tumors caused by tuberous sclerosis, UTHealth reports :: Addressing a critical issue for people with a genetic disorder called tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), doctors at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) reported that a skin cream containing rapamycin significantly reduced the disfiguring facial tumors affecting more than 90 percent of people with the condition.
Rapid shift and millennial-scale variations in Holocene North Pacific Intermediate Water ventilation [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences] :: The Pacific hosts the largest oxygen minimum zones (OMZs) in the world ocean, which are thought to intensify and expand under future climate change, with significant consequences for marine ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, and fisheries. At present, no deep ventilation occurs in the North Pacific due to a persistent halocline, but…
Rapport: Sundhedssektoren udsat for flere hackerangreb end nogen anden industri :: Sundhedssektoren er den industri, som blev udsat for flest hackerangreb i de første fire måneder af 2018. Det er især den aldrende infrastruktur og de følsomme sundhedsdata, som gør sundhedssektoren til et attraktivt mål.
'Rare' birth of live reindeer twins in Cairngorms :: Previously twins born in the herd in the Cairngorms have been stillborn or died shortly after birth.
Rare element to provide better material for high-speed electronics :: Purdue researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer chip.
Rare element to provide better material for high-speed electronics :: Purdue researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer chip.
Rare element to provide better material for high-speed electronics :: Purdue researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer chip.
Rare element to provide better material for high-speed electronics :: Purdue researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer chip.
Rare element to provide better material for high-speed electronics :: Researchers have discovered a new two-dimensional material, derived from the rare element tellurium, to make transistors that carry a current better throughout a computer chip.
Reading the minds of pilots on the fly :: Wearable brain monitoring sensors allowed researchers to measure cognitive workload while aircraft pilots completed memory tasks.
Reading the minds of pilots on the fly :: Wearable brain monitoring sensors allowed researchers to measure cognitive workload while aircraft pilots completed memory tasks.
Ready to enter kindergarten? Language skills are key :: It’s time to add language to the list of skills that constitute “kindergarten readiness,” a new study suggests. Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten—in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation—the more likely they will succeed in those same areas in school. But not only does a child’s use of vocabulary and grammar predict future proficiency with
Real-time observation of DNA target interrogation and product release by the RNA-guided endonuclease CRISPR Cpf1 (Cas12a) [Biophysics and Computational Biology] :: CRISPR-Cas9, which imparts adaptive immunity against foreign genomic invaders in certain prokaryotes, has been repurposed for genome-engineering applications. More recently, another RNA-guided CRISPR endonuclease called Cpf1 (also known as Cas12a) was identified and is also being repurposed. Little is known about the kinetics and mechanism of Cpf1 DNA interaction and…
Received pronunciation may be dying out – but its passing is long overdue :: The lingua franca of the ‘establishment’ is now only spoken by a tiny fraction of the population – although the RP tinges of my own accent often proved beneficial People often talk about the English language as if it is a thing to keep pretty – a petticoat that might be sullied by the spread of glottal stops, text-speak or slang. The latest to weigh in is the writer and critic Jonathan Meades, in
Receptor proteins that respond to nicotine may help fat cells burn energy :: The same proteins that moderate nicotine dependence in the brain may be involved in regulating metabolism by acting directly on certain types of fat cells, new research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute shows.
Receptor proteins that respond to nicotine may help fat cells burn energy :: The same proteins that moderate nicotine dependence in the brain may be involved in regulating metabolism by acting directly on certain types of fat cells, new research shows.
Recombinant E. coli as a biofactory for the biosynthesis of diverse nanomaterials :: A metabolic research group at KAIST and Chung-Ang University in Korea has developed a recombinant E. coli strain that biosynthesizes 60 nanomaterials covering 35 elements on the periodic table. Among the elements, the team could biosynthesize 33 novel nanomaterials for the first time, advancing the design of nanomaterials through the biosynthesis of single and multiple elements.
Recombinant E. Coli As a biofactory for the biosynthesis of diverse nanomaterials :: A metabolic research group at KAIST and Chung-Ang University in Korea has developed a recombinant E. coli strain that biosynthesizes 60 different nanomaterials covering 35 elements on the periodic table. Among the elements, the team could biosynthesize 33 novel nanomaterials for the first time, advancing the forward design of nanomaterials through the biosynthesis of various single and multi-eleme
Recombinant E. Coli As a biofactory for the biosynthesis of diverse nanomaterials :: A metabolic research group has developed a recombinant E. coli strain that biosynthesizes 60 different nanomaterials covering 35 elements on the periodic table. Among the elements, the team could biosynthesize 33 novel nanomaterials for the first time, advancing the forward design of nanomaterials through the biosynthesis of various single and multi-elements.
Reconstructing Zika's spread :: The urgent threat from Zika virus, which dominated headlines in early 2016, has passed. But research into how Zika and other mosquito-borne infections spread and cause epidemics is still very active. In a paper published May 24 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, an international team of researchers reports new details of how Zika emerged from Brazil and spread throughout Mexico and Central Americ
Reconstructing Zika's spread :: The urgent threat from Zika virus, which dominated headlines in early 2016, has passed. But research into how Zika and other mosquito-borne infections spread and cause epidemics is still very active. In a paper published May 24 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, an international team of researchers reports new details of how Zika emerged from Brazil and spread throughout Mexico and Central Americ
Reconstructing Zika's spread :: The urgent threat from Zika virus, which dominated headlines in early 2016, has passed. But research into how Zika and other mosquito-borne infections spread and cause epidemics is still very active. Researchers now report new details of how Zika emerged from Brazil and spread throughout Mexico and Central America, with evidence that some locations had more than one outbreak.
Reconstructing Zika's spread :: The urgent threat from Zika virus, which dominated headlines in early 2016, has passed. But research into how Zika and other mosquito-borne infections spread and cause epidemics is still very active. Researchers now report new details of how Zika emerged from Brazil and spread throughout Mexico and Central America, with evidence that some locations had more than one outbreak.
Recreational football an absolute winner for 55- to 70-year-olds with prediabetes :: Twice-weekly football combined with dietary guidance improves fitness level and cardiovascular health profile in untrained 55- to 70-yr-old women and men with prediabetes. They can also lose weight in a healthier way than with normal dieting.This is the conclusion of the world's first trial involving football and dietary guidance in older prediabetics, carried out in the Faroe Islands by football
Recurrent bridgehead effects accelerate global alien ant spread [Ecology] :: Biological invasions are a major threat to biological diversity, agriculture, and human health. To predict and prevent new invasions, it is crucial to develop a better understanding of the drivers of the invasion process. The analysis of 4,533 border interception events revealed that at least 51 different alien ant species…
Recycled electrical products lead to hazardous chemicals appearing in everyday items :: Hazardous chemicals such as bromine, antimony and lead are finding their way into food-contact items and other everyday products because manufacturers are using recycled electrical equipment as a source of black plastic, according to a new study.
Reducer din risiko for kræft: Ny rapport giver 10 konkrete råd :: Der er god grund til at smide en bønnebøf på grillen, hvis du vil undgå kræft.
Reducing resistance allele formation in CRISPR gene drive [Genetics] :: CRISPR homing gene drives can convert heterozygous cells with one copy of the drive allele into homozygotes, thereby enabling super-Mendelian inheritance. Such a mechanism could be used, for example, to rapidly disseminate a genetic payload in a population, promising effective strategies for the control of vector-borne diseases. However, all CRISPR…
Reduction can make cobalt act precious
Regeringen: Nærheds­mekanisme skal erstatte toprocentskrav :: Det suspenderede toprocentskrav skal erstattes af en mekanisme, som sikrer, at patienterne behandles så tæt på hjemme som muligt, mener regeringen. Det skal flytte opgaver fra sygehusene til almen praksis og kommuner.
Regeringen: Nærheds­mekanisme skal erstatte toprocentskrav :: Det suspenderede toprocentskrav skal erstattes af en mekanisme, som sikrer, at patienterne behandles så tæt på hjemme som muligt, mener regeringen. Det skal flytte opgaver fra sygehusene til almen praksis og kommuner.
Region Nordjylland i vagtlæge-bommert anden pinsedag :: Et forkert indstillet IT-system betød anden pinsedag, at borgerne i Region Nordjylland blev mødt af lægevagtens telefonsvarer. Regionen beklager, men ifølge vagtlægechef Eddie Nielsen er det ikke første gang, at der byttes om på hverdage og helligdage.
Region Sjælland: Flere venter for længe på diagnose efter Sundhedsplatformen :: Danske patienter har ret til udredning inden for 30 dage. Men efter indførelsen af Sundhedsplatformen overholdes den rettighed for langt færre patienter i Region Sjælland, viser nye tal.
Regionsrådsformand vil give økonomisk hjælp til Aarhus Universitetshospital :: Anders Kühnau (S) foreslår at regionen giver Aarhus Universitetshospital 60 mio. kr. som tilskud til flytteudgifter. Andre midtjyske hospitaler skal spæde til.
Rehabilitating lactate: From poison to cure :: George Brooks has been trying to reshape thinking about lactate—in the lab, the clinic and on the training field—for more than 40 years, and finally, it seems, people are listening. Lactate, it's becoming clear, is not a poison, it's the antidote.
Rehabilitating lactate: From poison to cure :: When George Brooks at UC Berkeley first began investigating lactate, or lactic acid, sports physiologists saw it as a muscle poison that lowered performance. His research over decades has reversed that picture, showing that it is the body's way of revving up for exercise or to fight disease. Clinicians are now planning clinical trials to use lactate to treat traumatic brain injury and a host of il
Remembering Philip Roth, a Giant of American Literature :: Philip Roth, who died Tuesday night at the age of 85, was at the center of American literature for almost 60 years—a quarter of his country’s history. It has been six years since Roth announced his retirement from writing, and there were surely no more books to come; so why does his death feel so much like a loss, as if readers had been deprived of something? Perhaps it is because Roth was the la
Remote control of transport through nanopores :: In our bodies, the transfer of genetic information, viral infections and protein trafficking, as well as the synthesis and degradation of biomolecules are all phenomena that require the transport of molecules through channels. In a new study published in EPJ E, Manuela Pastoriza-Gallego from the University Paris-Seine, France, and colleagues have shown how to alter external factors such as externa
Remote control of transport through nanopores :: In our bodies, the transfer of genetic information, viral infections and protein trafficking, as well as the synthesis and degradation of biomolecules are all phenomena that require the transport of molecules through channels. In a new study scientists have shown how to alter external factors such as external voltage to control the transport of a sample molecule through a test nanopore.
Remote control of transport through nanopores :: In our bodies, the transfer of genetic information, viral infections and protein trafficking, as well as the synthesis and the degradation of biomolecules, are all phenomena that require the transport of molecules through channels. Improving our control of these channels and the capacity of molecules to get across could have many potential applications in the fields of energy, biotechnology and me
Repeating seismic events offer clues about Costa Rican volcanic eruptions :: Repeating seismic events–events that have the same frequency content and waveform shapes–may offer a glimpse at the movement of magma and volcanic gases underneath Turrialba and Poas, two well-known active volcanoes in Costa Rica.
Reply to Clist et al.: Human activity is the most probable trigger of the late Holocene rainforest crisis in Western Central Africa [Physical Sciences] :: Clist et al. (1) challenge our conclusions (2), criticizing our archaeological synthesis to maintain that the late Holocene rainforest crisis (LHRC) in Western Central Africa (WCA) was not triggered by human activity. Clist et al. (1) claim that the archaeological 14C dates we used were not critically evaluated, as we…
Reply to Evteev and Heuze: How to overcome the problem of modeling respiration departing from bony structures [Biological Sciences] :: Evteev and Heuzé (1) state that there is no evidence supporting that Chinese, Japanese, and Korean populations exhibit cold-adaptation features. However, several facial traits present in these groups were previously interpreted as cold-climate adaptations (2–9). For instance, a composite sample that included Chinese, Japanese, and Korean individuals showed internal nasal…
Report identifies characteristics of microorganisms most likely to cause a global pandemic :: A potential global catastrophic risk-level pandemic pathogen will most likely have a respiratory mode of transmission; be contagious during the incubation period, prior to symptom development, or when infected individuals show only mild symptoms; and need specific host population factors (e.g., immunologically naïve persons) and additional intrinsic microbial pathogenicity characteristics (e.g., a
Research enhances enzyme that degrades plastic :: Brazilians participate in international project to boost capacity of PETase of breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET), used in bottles and responsible for producing millions of tons of waste.
Research highlights the influence social media marketing has on children's food intake :: New research from the University of Liverpool, presented at the European Congress on Obesity today (Wednesday, May 23), highlights the negative influence that social media has on children's food intake.
Research reveals concerning childbirth trends :: New research from La Trobe University has raised concern about the number of Victorian women suffering potentially dangerous levels of blood loss after childbirth.
Research reveals concerning childbirth trends :: New research has raised concern about the number of Australian women suffering potentially dangerous levels of blood loss after childbirth.
Research reveals how order first appears in liquid crystals :: Brown University chemists have shown a technique that can identify regions in a liquid crystal system where molecular order begins to emerge just before the system fully transitions from disordered to ordered states.
Research reveals how order first appears in liquid crystals :: Liquid crystals undergo a peculiar type of phase change. At a certain temperature, their cigar-shaped molecules go from a disordered jumble to a more orderly arrangement in which they all point more or less in the same direction. LCD televisions take advantage of that phase change to project different colors in moving images.
Research sheds light on a novel disease mechanism in chronic smokers :: Research published in the journal Clinical Science suggests that an immune signalling protein called interleukin (IL)-26 is increased among chronic smokers with lung disease and this involvement reveals disease mechanisms of interest for developing more effective therapy for these hard-to-treat patients.
Research sheds light on a novel disease mechanism in chronic smokers :: Research suggests that an immune signalling protein called interleukin (IL)-26 is increased among chronic smokers with lung disease and this involvement reveals disease mechanisms of interest for developing more effective therapy for these hard-to-treat patients.
Research sheds new light on understanding Pacific Trade Winds :: Pioneering research has given a fascinating new insight into why the Pacific Trade Winds have seen "unprecedented strengthening" over recent decades.
Research suggests sweet potatoes didn't originate in the Americas as previously thought :: Sweet potatoes may seem as American as Thanksgiving, but scientists have long debated whether their plant family originated in the Old or New World. New research by an Indiana University paleobotanist suggests it originated in Asia, and much earlier than previously known.
Research suggests sweet potatoes didn't originate in the Americas as previously thought :: Sweet potatoes may seem as American as Thanksgiving, but scientists have long debated whether their plant family originated in the Old or New World. New research by an Indiana University paleobotanist suggests it originated in Asia, and much earlier than previously known.
Research supports restrictions on opioid-containing cold medicines for children :: Prescription cough and cold medicines containing the opioid hydrocodone were more likely to cause serious side effects in children than those containing codeine, according to a new study from Penn State College of Medicine. The research supports recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restrictions on prescription hydrocodone- and codeine-containing cough medicines for children and suggests
Research supports restrictions on opioid-containing cold medicines for children :: Prescription cough and cold medicines containing the opioid hydrocodone were more likely to cause serious side effects in children than those containing codeine, according to a new study. The research supports recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) restrictions on prescription hydrocodone- and codeine-containing cough medicines for children and suggests that opioids in general should not b
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Researcher studies math achievement among Hispanic high school students :: A researcher at The University of Texas at San Antonio has co-authored a study examining important cognitive and non-cognitive predictors of entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields for Hispanic high school students.
Researchers achieve almost instant magnetization of matter by light :: The production of devices to store or transmit information is one of the most frequent technological applications of magnetism. An experimental and theoretical study conducted at the University of São Paulo's Physics Institute (IF-USP) in Brazil has discovered an ultrafast way of magnetizing matter with minimal energy consumption.
Researchers bring the scientific community closer to understanding binary star mergers :: Imagine only knowing 15 people in the world, and as you discover more people, your knowledge expands. Scientists studying our galaxy face something similar as they make discoveries that build our understanding of the universe.
Researchers build artificial cellular compartments as molecular workshops :: How to install new capabilities in cells without interfering with their metabolic processes? A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Helmholtz Zentrum München have altered mammalian cells in such a way that they formed artificial compartments in which sequestered reactions could take place, allowing the detection of cells deep in the tissue and also their manipulation with mag
Researchers build artificial cellular compartments as molecular workshops :: How to install new capabilities in cells without interfering with their metabolic processes? A team from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Helmholtz Zentrum München have altered mammalian cells in such a way that they formed artificial compartments in which sequestered reactions could take place, allowing the detection of cells deep in the tissue and also their manipulation with mag
Researchers build artificial cellular compartments as molecular workshops :: How to install new capabilities in cells without interfering with their metabolic processes? Scientists have altered mammalian cells in such a way that they formed artificial compartments in which sequestered reactions could take place, allowing the detection of cells deep in the tissue and also their manipulation with magnetic fields.
Researchers build most comprehensive tree of life for malaria parasites :: A new study led by the American Museum of Natural History puts forth the most comprehensive tree of life for malaria parasites to date. Known for being a devastating scourge of human health, with five species known to infect humans, there are more than 500 described species of malaria that infect mammals, birds, and reptiles. Among the researchers' findings, which were published today in the journ
Researchers build most comprehensive tree of life for malaria parasites :: A new study led by the American Museum of Natural History puts forth the most comprehensive tree of life for malaria parasites to date. Among the researchers' findings is that the diverse malaria parasite genus Plasmodium (which includes those species that infect humans) is composed of several distantly related evolutionary lineages, and, from a taxonomic standpoint, many species should be renamed
Researchers challenge genetic tests for guiding psychiatric treatment :: The paper reviewed the scientific basis and effectiveness of pharmacogenetic (Pgen) tests in guiding the choices and doses of psychiatric medications for treating major depressive disorder (MDD) and related psychiatric conditions.
Researchers create framework to stop cyber attacks on internet-connected cars :: A new study by Maanak Gupta, doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at San Antonio, and Ravi Sandhu, Lutcher Brown Endowed Professor of computer science and founding executive director of the UTSA Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), examines the cybersecurity risks for new generations of smart which includes both autonomous and internet connected cars.
Researchers create framework to stop cyber attacks on internet-connected cars :: A new study by Maanak Gupta, doctoral candidate at The University of Texas at San Antonio, and Ravi Sandhu, Lutcher Brown Endowed Professor of computer science and founding executive director of the UTSA Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), examines the cybersecurity risks for new generations of smart which includes both autonomous and internet connected cars.
Researchers demonstrate a novel approach for measuring brain function connectivity :: Measuring optical blood flow in the resting human brain to detect spontaneous activity has for the first time been demonstrated by Wright State University imaging researchers, holding out promise for a better way to study people with autism, Alzheimer's and depression.
Researchers develop module for quantum repeater :: Physicists at Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany, have succeeded in entangling a single atom with a single photon in the telecom wavelength range. This constitutes a basic building block for transmission of quantum information over long distance with low loss. The results have raised interest in the quantum technology community and are now published in Nature Communications.
Researchers develop new combinatorial protein library :: Combinatorial libraries are a key component of the chemist's toolkit for ligand screening. Dynamic combinatorial libraries add a new dimension by interlinking synthesis and screening. Now, British scientists have developed a dynamic combinatorial library for the screening of supramolecular ligand structures that recognize protein surfaces and could interfere with protein–protein interaction. The s
Researchers develop reprocessable thermosets for sustainable 3-D printing :: 3-D printing of complex structures that contain submillimeter-sized features has eluded researchers for decades. Recent advancements in 3-D printing have brought about viable 3-D printing techniques such as digital light processing (DLP)-based systems that use ultra-violet (UV) light to transform initially-liquid polymer resins into free-standing solid structures in a precise, controlled manner.
Researchers devise more effective location awareness for the Internet-of-(many)-Things :: Anticipating a critical strain on the ability of fifth generation (5G) networks to keep track of a rapidly growing number of mobile devices, engineers have come up with an improved algorithm for localizing and tracking these products that distributes the task among the devices themselves. It is a scalable solution that could meet the demands of a projected 50 billion connected products in the Inte
Researchers discover how body temperature wrecks potential dengue, Zika vaccine :: A major route toward creating effective vaccines against dengue virus and Zika involves the E protein that covers the surface of each viral particle. If we could develop strong antibodies against this E protein, then that would be the crux of a formidable vaccine—based on the important fact that the 180 E proteins come in pairs. But creating such a vaccine has proven difficult for a number of reas
Researchers discover how body temperature wrecks potential dengue, Zika vaccine :: A major route toward creating effective vaccines against dengue virus and Zika involves the E protein that covers the surface of each viral particle. But creating such a vaccine has proven difficult for a number of reasons. Now researchers have delineated the details of one major barrier to a promising vaccine. It's something we all have — a natural body temperature of about 98.6 degrees.
Researchers discover one of the most massive neutron stars :: Using a pioneering method, researchers from the Astronomy and Astrophysics Group of the UPC and the Canary Islands Institute of Astrophysics (IAC) have found a neutron star of about 2.3 solar masses—one of the most massive ever detected. The study was published on the 23rd of May in the Astrophysical Journal and opens a new path of knowledge in many fields of astrophysics and nuclear physics.
Researchers enhance boron nitride nanotubes for next-gen composites :: Boron nitride nanotubes are primed to become effective building blocks for next-generation composite and polymer materials based on a new discovery at Rice University—and a previous one.
Researchers expand forensic method to identify people using proteins from bones :: Wh