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‘Failed motors’ may cause rare lung disease :: Researchers may have pinpointed the cause of a rare genetic lung disease. While most people recover from respiratory infections within a few weeks, for those with primary ciliary dyskinesia, the sniffling, coughing, and congestion never end. The tiny hairlike structures called cilia that normally sweep mucus through the airways don’t work properly in people with the disease. When the cilia don’t
‘Human Uber’ lets you pay a stranger to live your life for you :: A new technology hopes to provide customers with "human surrogates" who strap screens to their faces so they can interact with the world on customers' behalf. Read More
‘Machines That Think’ predicts the future of artificial intelligence :: In a new book, an artificial intelligence expert explores AI’s past, present and future.
‘Speaking’ orca is further proof they shouldn’t be kept captive :: Human Orca SoundsAn orca called Wikie who learned to mimic human speech could teach us a lot about killer whale culture – but that’s no reason to keep orcas in captivity
‘Vaccine’ kills cancer in mice :: Injecting small amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice eliminated all traces of cancer, including distant, untreated metastases, according to a new study. The approach works for many different types of cancers, including those that arise spontaneously, the study finds. The researchers believe the local application of very small amounts of the agents could serv
0.5 percent of the population suffer from severe psychological trauma :: Trauma-related disorders were previously classified under one single diagnosis — post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, a representative survey carried out by a UZH psychopathologist has shown for the first time how often such disorders are present in a more severe form. According to the findings, more than 0.5 percent of people in Germany suffer from complex post-traumatic stress disorder.
1,300-year-old Anglo-Saxon cross presented to Cambridge museum :: Garnet and gold cross discovered in 2011 on the body of a teenage girl buried lying in her own bed A beautiful gold and garnet cross, found on the breast of a teenage girl buried lying on her own bed about 1,300 years ago, has been presented to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Cambridge . The girl’s grave was found in 2011 by University of Cambridge archaeologists only a few miles fr
10 gamle mænd har et trænings-trick, du ikke kan købe for penge :: Bootcamps lover at kickstarte din sundhed, men der skal sammenhold til, hvis du vil have et sundt liv.
10 logical mistakes you make every day, and what to do instead :: Do you ever act irrationally? You probably have. Let's take a look at how to fix that. Read More
10 philosophers who were hopeless romantics :: Philosophers aren't known for their love lives, but a few have managed to be tragic romantics anyway. Read More
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B Peterson – digested read :: ‘Here’s a rule that’s catnip for right-wingers everywhere: do not bother children while they are skateboarding’ Just a few years ago, I was an unknown professor writing academic books that nobody read. Then, with God’s help, I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and develop my potential. Pinkos and wishy-washy liberals had cornered the market in cod psychology, so I guessed there must be a h
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B Peterson – digested read :: ‘Here’s a rule that’s catnip for right-wingers everywhere: do not bother children while they are skateboarding’ Just a few years ago, I was an unknown professor writing academic books that nobody read. Then, with God’s help, I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and develop my potential. Pinkos and wishy-washy liberals had cornered the market in cod psychology, so I guessed there must be a h
12 Valentine's Day gifts that are actually interesting :: Gadgets From space-scented candles to huggable bouquets. PopSci's 2018 out of this world Valentine's Day gift guide. From romantic space candles to huggable bouquets.
120.000 hjertekarpatienter skal have undersøgt deres gener :: Undersøgelsen skal give mere viden om de sygdomme, der er skyld i hver fjerde dødsfald herhjemme.
12-year study looks at effects of universal basic income :: For the next 12 years, MIT Sloan associate professor Tavneet Suri will be part of a team collaborating with the nonprofit Give Directly to study the effects of implementing a universal basic income in Kenya.
16 Years of Presidents Talking About the War in Afghanistan :: President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. military would not be hamstrung by “artificial timelines” in Afghanistan, an acknowledgment of the deteriorating security situation there by a leader who previously called for a withdrawal of the American military from the country. “Our warriors in Afghanistan also have new rules of engagement,” Trump said in his State of the Union address. “Along with their
2,000 Days on Mars With the Curiosity Rover :: It has now been just more than 2,000 days since NASA ’s Curiosity rover landed on the surface of Mars. In the days (or “sols,” as they are called on Mars) since its complex sky-crane touchdown, Curiosity has made countless discoveries with multiple instruments, including drills, lasers, and an array of imaging instruments that so far have sent 468,926 images back to Earth. Gathered here are a few
20.000 borgeres data om sygefravær slettet i KMD-system :: Fejl i jobcentersystem har givet a-kasser ekstraarbejde med at kontrollere, om beregninger af dagpengesats, karens og forbrug af dagpenge har været korrekt.
2018 Ski Gear for Sunny Days: Trew, Faction, Smith, Tecnica :: There’s nothing like skiing under blue skies. Don’t ruin it by dressing for a blizzard.
2018 Ski Gear for Sunny Days: Trew, Faction, Smith, Tecnica :: There’s nothing like skiing under blue skies. Don’t ruin it by dressing for a blizzard.
24 Frames Is a Fitting Elegy for Abbas Kiarostami :: The late, great director Abbas Kiarostami was never afraid of lulling his audience into sleepy tranquility. “I absolutely don’t like the films in which the filmmakers take their viewers hostage and provoke them,” he famously said in an interview . “I prefer the films that put their audience to sleep in the theater … Some films have made me doze off in the theater, but the same films have made me
3.5 Billion-Year-Old Fossils Challenge Ideas About Earth’s Start :: A series of fossil finds suggests that life on Earth started earlier than anyone thought, calling into question a widely held theory of the solar system’s beginnings.
360-degree panoramic view via single-sensor matrix :: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new solution for thermal infrared applications, making it possible to fold a 360-degree panoramic view on a single sensor matrix. The concept guaranteeing optimal image quality is especially suitable for security, surveillance, military, and building diagnostic applications, where the objects to be imaged lie in the horizontal directions fro
3-D printing of living cells :: Using a new technique they call "in-air microfluidics," University of Twente scientists succeed in printing 3-D structures with living cells. This special technique enable the fast and 'on-the-fly' production of micro building blocks that are viable and can be used for repairing damaged tissue, for example. The work is presented in Science Advances.
3D printing of living cells :: Using a new technique they call ‘in-air microfluidics’, scientists succeed in printing 3D structures with living cells. This special technique enable the fast and ‘in-flight’ production of micro building blocks that are viable and can be used for repairing damaged tissue, for example.
3D printing: How creative minds inspire each other :: There is a lot of exchange going on in the 3D printing community: About half of the designs on the open platform Thingiverse are variations or combinations of existing ideas.
535 læger vil køre sygebesøg for kollegaer :: 535 lægepraksis har registreret sig som stedlige læger. Det fremgår af et Danmarkskort, som PLO har udarbejdet over læger, der vil bistå kolleger med at køre sygebesøg.
6 More Weeks of Winter: Punxsutawney Phil Sees His Royal Shadow :: The furry weather prognosticator has seen his shadow, forecasting six more weeks of winter.
7 True Crime Docs You Should Stream Right Now :: Here are a few things you can watch when you're not watching 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story' on FX.
800-Year-Old 'Knight' Chess Piece Discovered in Norway :: The decorated game piece would have been used to play what was called shatranj.
A bacterial duo linked to colon cancer :: Scientists have identified a combination of bacteria that appears to increase the risk of colon cancer. Through a series of experiments in mice, they were able to pinpoint ways in which the two species of bacteria promote inflammation and break down the mucus layer of the colon.
A Big Step toward a Blood Test for Alzheimer's :: A simple technique to gauge brain levels of a toxic protein could improve diagnosis and drug trials — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A biological approach to precision medicine targets endless number of diseases :: A new study proposes a novel approach to manipulate genes using a self-assembling platform that delivers nucleic acids to distinct subsets of cells. The new modular platform offers a robust biological approach — and may hold the key to the future of personalized medicine.
A biological approach to precision medicine targets endless number of diseases :: A new Tel Aviv University study proposes a novel approach to manipulate genes using a self-assembling platform that delivers nucleic acids to distinct subsets of cells. The new modular platform offers a robust biological approach — and may hold the key to the future of personalized medicine.
A biological approach to precision medicine targets endless number of diseases :: The biological complexity of cancer and other diseases demands a more formidable arsenal of therapies than currently available. Most therapeutic approaches ignore the dynamic molecular network of genes, targeting instead only very few selected disease-related genes.
A blood test could predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease :: A blood test can predict the presence of an Alzheimer’s-related protein in the brain.
A brain scan can reveal which people you’re friends with :: Friends have more similar brain activity than people who don't know each other, particularly in regions involved in attention, emotion and language
A Brush with Inheritance, 1878 :: Lampbrush chromosomes, first observed in the 19th century, still offer an unparalleled glimpse into how genetic information is organized in the cell.
A cap-and-trade system of water conservation and resiliency :: California has struggled with drought for most of the last decade. From 2011-2015, the state experienced the driest four-year stretch in recorded history, leading to unprecedented water restrictions for residents, including a state mandate to reduce water use by 25 percent.
A Century-Old Dairy Ditches Cows For High-Tech Plant Milk :: American aren't drinking as much milk. One long-established dairy is spurring business by replacing cows with nuts and grains, and using new technology to make alternative "milk" sources. (Image credit: Courtesy of Elmhurst Milked)
A chemical cloak of invisibility could reveal RNA's secrets :: Biologists used to think they knew DNA's less famous cousin, RNA, but in the last two decades it's become clear the molecule is keeping far more secrets than it has ever revealed. Recent discoveries have it taking on never-before-anticipated roles in regulating how a cell functions.
A Completely Preventable Public Health Crisis :: An outbreak of diphtheria in a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh makes it clear that these people were living in substandard conditions before they fled Myanmar — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A Computer with Just 2 'Neurons' Can Learn to Ride a Bike :: It takes a lot less than half a brain to learn how to ride a bike, according to neural network research.
A crystal method :: UCSB researchers unlock another piece of the puzzle that is crystal growth.
A demanding lifestyle ::
A Family’s Race to Cure a Daughter’s Genetic Disease :: Personalized medicine promised a cure for rare genetic disorders. Now patients and families themselves are trying to make up for its failures.
A Fantastic Woman Is a Powerful Portrait of Grief and Prejudice :: The life that Orlando (Francisco Reyes) has built with his girlfriend, Marina (Daniela Vega), which viewers glimpse in the opening 15 minutes of A Fantastic Woman, has a warm sense of stability. Orlando relaxes at a spa, then heads over to a bar where he watches Marina, a singer, perform. They celebrate her birthday at a Chinese restaurant, then head home to their apartment. Their relationship (h
A fast-evolving new botnet could take gadgets in your home to the dark side :: Satori is built to turn routers, thermostats, and other household devices into zombies.
A few months into deploying robots, Walmart reports employees love them and customers ignore them :: Bossa Nova is creating robotic coworkers for the retail world.
A Futile and Stupid Gesture Is a Basic Comedy Biopic :: The story of Doug Kenney, the co-founder of National Lampoon magazine and the writer of seminal films like Animal House and Caddyshack , is one that might be unfamiliar to a casual comedy fan. Here was someone who laid the groundwork for so many of America’s legendary satirists, particularly the early stars of Saturday Night Live , but who has been somewhat forgotten in the intervening decades. D
A Future for American Energy :: At the first Science Meets Congress event, Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future, energy and innovation experts from academia, government and the private sector talked with Scientific American… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A future of better pain management without codeine awaits Australia |Malcolm Hogg :: Codeine is old hat yet still widely used in the community. We need better informed consumers with better educated and supported GPs and pharmacists Codeine restriction is in keeping with our evolving understanding of pain and its best management. My earliest memory of pain relates to Bex powders, which sat on our windowsill above the kitchen sink and were used daily to help with headaches, fevers
A glimpse in the flora of Southeast Asia puts a spotlight on its conservation :: Covering only 3 % of Earth's total land area, four overlapping biodiversity hotspots in South East China – Indo-Burma, Philippines, Sundaland and Wallacea – are estimated to be the home of the astonishing 20 to 25 % of higher plant species in the area. While offering an insight into this extraordinary flora, a new special issue published in the open access journal PhytoKeys, contributes to the tot
A glimpse in the flora of Southeast Asia puts a spotlight on its conservation :: Covering only 3 percent of Earth's total land area, four overlapping biodiversity hotspots in South East China — Indo-Burma, Philippines, Sundaland and Wallacea — are estimated to be the home of the astonishing 20 to 25 percent of higher plant species in the area. While offering an insight into this extraordinary flora, a new special issue published in the open access journal PhytoKeys, contribu
A glittering sculpture is now in orbit and astronomers are furious :: A rocket company launches an orbiting artwork for all the world to see, whether they want to or not. Read More
A greener way to make ketones :: Researchers at McGill University have discovered a new, more environmentally friendly way to make ketones, an important chemical ingredient in pharmaceuticals. While ketones are found in a wide range of useful chemicals, they are commonly prepared through energy-intensive, multi-step technologies that create significant chemical waste.
A higher(er)-definition nose :: Sensors that sniff out chemicals in the air to warn us about everything from fires to carbon monoxide to drunk drivers to explosive devices hidden in luggage have improved so much that they can even detect diseases on a person's breath. Researchers from Drexel University and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have made a discovery that could make our best 'chemical noses' even
A higher(er)-definition nose :: Sensors that sniff out chemicals in the air to warn us about everything from fires to carbon monoxide to drunk drivers to explosive devices hidden in luggage have improved so much that they can even detect diseases on a person's breath. Researchers have made a discovery that could make our best 'chemical noses' even more sensitive.
A killer whale gives a raspberry and says ‘hello’ :: Tests of imitating sounds finds that orcas can sort of mimic humans.
A look at the engineering and architecture in this year's Super Bowl stadium :: Technology U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota has interesting tech from its huge doors to its glass ceiling. U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings and host of Super Bowl LI, is a record-breaking design straight from the future.
A magnetic brake on proton acceleration :: Shine a powerful laser onto a solid, and you get a beam of high-energy protons. Far from being a curiosity, this phenomenon has important applications, such as in neutron-generation research. Theoretically, the more intense the laser, the faster (in other words, more energetic) the resulting protons. However, we recently seem to have hit a wall, with stronger lasers failing to yield the expected b
A microscopic fungus could mop up our Cold War-era nuclear waste :: Environment This hardcore yeast thrives amidst acid and radiation. This hardcore yeast thrives amidst acid and radiation, and now it's coming for our radioactive sludge.
A 'Millimeter' from Death: 6-Inch Screw Lodged in Teen's Skull :: In a life-threatening accident, a Maryland teenager fell while building a tree house and wound up with a 6-inch screw lodged in his skull.
A Mini, Magnetic, All-Terrain Robot :: This tiny soft robot can tackle impressive obstacles, using magnets to walk, roll, jump and swim. This flexibility could be vital for medical applications. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A more humane way of slaughtering chickens might get EU approval :: A new system that apparently kills chickens without distress by lowering the air pressure could soon be approved in Europe, offering a humane death for billions of birds
A motorcyclist is suing GM after crashing into its self-driving car :: Technology Accidents involving autonomous cars can trigger a complex blame game. It was morning in San Francisco on December 7 of last year, and a self-driving car and a motorcyclist were both motoring down Oak Street. Read on.
A mutational timer is built into the chemistry of DNA :: If you had to copy billions of letters from one sheet of paper to another, you'd probably make a few mistakes. So it might not come as a surprise that when DNA makes a copy of its three-billion-base genetic code, it can slip up too.
A mutational timer is built into the chemistry of DNA :: Scientists have discovered that DNA contains a kind of built-in timer that clocks the frequency with which mutations occur. They show that DNA bases can shape-shift for a thousandth of a second, transiently morphing into alternative states that allow the molecule's replication machinery to incorporate the wrong base pairs into its double helix. Such mismatches, though rare, serve as the basis of g
A mutational timer is built into the chemistry of DNA :: Scientists have discovered that DNA contains a kind of built-in timer that clocks the frequency with which mutations occur. They show that DNA bases can shape-shift for a thousandth of a second, transiently morphing into alternative states that allow the molecule's replication machinery to incorporate the wrong base pairs into its double helix. Such mismatches, though rare, serve as the basis of g
A new artificial synapse is faster and more efficient than ones in your brain ::
A newly discovered prime number makes its debut :: On December 26, 2017, J. Pace, G. Woltman, S. Kurowski, A. Blosser, and their co-authors announced the discovery of a new prime number: 2⁷⁷²³²⁹¹⁷-1. It's an excellent opportunity to take a small tour through the wonderful world of prime numbers to see how this result was achieved and why it is so interesting.
A Newly Identified Photoenzyme Helps Algae Pump Out Fuel :: The finding could lead to a new way of producing 'green' alternatives to fossil fuels.
A nonlinear peek into stripes ::
A novel approach could help manage the impact of invasive species :: Some species of plants and animals can cause harm when introduced to areas where they aren't found naturally. They can affect biodiversity, ecosystems, health and livelihoods. On the other hand many newcomer species are harmless. The number of introduced species is growing fast worldwide and there are now too many to control. To decide which ones to focus on, scientists and managers need to compar
A paper in Current Directions in Psychological Science looked at communication between dogs and humans. :: submitted by /u/markmana [link] [comments]
A peek into polar bears’ lives reveals revved-up metabolisms :: Polar bears have higher metabolisms than scientists thought. In a world with declining Arctic sea ice, that could spell trouble.
A phonon merry-go-round ::
A primordial and reversible TCA cycle in a facultatively chemolithoautotrophic thermophile :: Inorganic carbon fixation is essential to sustain life on Earth, and the reductive tricarboxylic acid (rTCA) cycle is one of the most ancient carbon fixation metabolisms. A combination of genomic, enzymatic, and metabolomic analyses of a deeply branching chemolithotrophic Thermosulfidibacter takaii ABI70S6 T revealed a previously unknown reversible TCA cycle whose direction was controlled by the
A Private Place Where HIV, Zika and Ebola Hide :: Testicles protect viruses from immune attack, foiling attempts to destroy the pathogens — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A randomized controlled design reveals barriers to citizenship for low-income immigrants [Political Sciences :: ]Citizenship endows legal protections and is associated with economic and social gains for immigrants and their communities. In the United States, however, naturalization rates are relatively low. Yet we lack reliable knowledge as to what constrains immigrants from applying. Drawing on data from a public/private naturalization program in New York,…
A Recipe for the Brain :: How confident would you be in making a Victorian Tennis Cake, given a set of ingredients and the recipe? What about with a vague list of instructions instead of a detailed recipe? If you’ve ever watched The Great British Baking Show, this concept is familiar to you as the “technical challenge”. Britain’s best amateur bakers […]
A Science Denier at the Natural History Museum? Scientists Rebel. :: More than 200 scientists and other academics are asking the American Museum of Natural History to remove Rebekah Mercer, an influential donor to conservative causes, from its board.
A search for insomnia genes involving 1.3 million people is the largest genetic study ever :: The quest to understand common diseases takes on unprecedented scope.
A ski jacket that actively gets rid of sweat :: Humans are warm-blooded animals. If they gets too hot, they can tune down their body temperature. This feat is achieved by an evolutionarily refined "AC system" in the skin: the sweat glands. However, evolution did not yet know anything about winter sports, and so our heat balance is thrown into a spin if we want to protect ourselves from the freezing cold while skiing and at the same time sweat u
A ski jacket that actively gets rid of sweat :: To keep the body warm and dry during winter sports, high-performance clothing is a must. The demands on these textiles are high, as a person sweats up to one liter per hour on his upper body alone when skiing. A new technology, co-developed by a team of Empa scientists, helps athletes sweating by actively transporting moisture away from the body and to the outside. This is possible because ultra-t
A small-scale demonstration shows how quantum computing could revolutionize data analysis :: Chinese researchers use a powerful new technique to describe mathematical features of a network.
A spider that hunts other spiders: 18 new species of this bizarre Madagascar arachnid are unveiled :: An unusual spider lurks in Madagascar's rainforests.
A squid graveyard and a deep-sea buffet :: A recent paper describes an unusual discovery: dead squid littered across the deep sea bottom of the Gulf of California. It's a squid graveyard that might be a boon for deep-sea animals.
A step toward independence from fossil resources :: Instead of happening as a result of one big discovery, independence from fossil resources will most likely take place gradually. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM in Bremen have succeeded in taking another step in this direction. The scientists are now able to produce a paint primer on the basis of lignin, which, for example, can be ob
A study of the tooth sockets of famous skull leads to reconsideration of gender :: More than 70 years ago two palaeontologists named Robert Broom and John Robinson discovered a skull at the Sterkfontein Caves near Johannesburg. They nicknamed the skull, which is believed to be about 2.5 million years old, "Mrs Ples".
A Stunning Ultraviolet and Infrared Venus :: Processed images from the Akatsuki spacecraft reveal beautiful details of this strange world — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A third of coral reefs 'entangled with plastic' :: Plastic is one of the biggest risks to the future of coral reefs after ocean warming, say scientists.
A Train Carrying Republican Lawmakers Is Involved in a Fatal Crash :: On Wednesday at 11:20 AM in Crozet, Virginia, a train carrying Republican members of Congress, their families, and staff to a GOP retreat in West Virginia collided with a dump truck on the tracks, according to an Amtrak spokesperson. One aide described the feeling from inside the train as a “massive lurch forward” that “launched everyone into the seats in front of them.” According to two members
A type of metamaterial device that allows better water-to-air sound transmission :: A team of researchers from Yonsei University in Korea and Hokkaido University in Japan, has developed a metamaterial device that allows for much better than normal sound transfer between water and air. In their paper published in Physical Review Letters, the researchers describe their device, how it works and the ways it needs to be improved.
A usually ignored finding in the kidneys may signal stroke risk :: Sacs of fluid in the kidneys may indicate there is also blood vessel damage in the brain and a heightened risk of stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians.
A Very Familiar State of the Union :: President Trump on Tuesday night will call for a $1 trillion infrastructure program, “fair” trade policies, a wall along the Southern border, a shift to merit-based immigration, a dramatic increase in military spending, and action to combat the national drug epidemic. If that all sounds a bit familiar, it’s because it is: Trump issued each of those exact proposals in his first speech to a joint s
A Week Around the World With The Atlantic :: What We’re Writing The complexity of free speech: The opening of a Bollywood movie has caused an uproar in India because of religious and caste tensions. Critics worry that this symbolizes the deterioration of freedom of speech in India. And in Egypt, where free speech is not a guarantee under the regime of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, an online group is hoping to use a digital archive to keep
A Week Around the World With The Atlantic :: What We’re Writing The problem of Afghanistan: A devastating terrorist attack in Kabul killed 95 people last week. This has highlighted the problems endemic to America’s longest war, which President Trump touched on in his State of the Union address. One of these problems is the fact that Afghanistan’s neighbor (and America’s sometimes-ally), Pakistan, has actively been undermining the U.S. milit
A whale with words: Orca mimics human speech :: Human Orca SoundsHer head above water, Wikie the killer whale looks at the human trainer next to her pool, listens, then loudly vocalises: "Hello."
A whirling plane of satellite galaxies around Centaurus A challenges cold dark matter cosmology :: The Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies are each surrounded by a thin plane of satellite dwarf galaxies that may be corotating. Cosmological simulations predict that most satellite galaxy systems are close to isotropic with random motions, so those two well-studied systems are often interpreted as rare statistical outliers. We test this assumption using the kinematics of satellite galaxies around th
A.I. researchers develop neural networks to predict government corruption :: Scientists devise neural networks that can spot likely government corruption. Read More
Aber og mennesker blev udsat for diesel-os: Nu vil Volkswagen granske omstridt forsøg :: De ansvarlige for forsøget skal stilles til ansvar, siger bestyrelsesformanden hos Volkswagen.
About-face for citrate synthase ::
Accelerator boom hones China's engineering expertise ::
Access to water and diverse terrain encourage elderly in physical activity :: A recently published study found associations between features of natural environment in the home neighborhood and physical activity of older people.
Access to water and diverse terrain encourage elderly in physical activity :: A recently published study, conducted at the Gerontology Research Center of the University of Jyväskylä, found associations between features of natural environment in the home neighborhood and physical activity of older people.
Addicted to your Smartphone? This Formula is Why :: Facebook Users PeopleTen years ago, a Stanford lab created the formula to make technology addictive. Now, Silicon Valley is dealing with the consequences.
Adults with autism show a diminished brain response to hearing their own name :: Previously, research has shown that children at risk of an autism diagnosis respond less to hearing their own name. Now, a new study shows for the first time that the brain response to hearing one’s own name is also diminished in adults with an autism diagnosis.
Aerobic exercise may mildly delay, slightly improve Alzheimer's symptoms :: Geriatrics experts have suggested that exercising can improve brain health in older adults. However, not all studies of exercise and older adults have proven the benefits of exercise. A team of researchers designed a study to learn whether exercise could delay or improve AD symptoms. They reviewed 19 studies that examined the effect of an exercise training program on cognitive function in older ad
Aerobic exercise may mildly delay, slightly improve Alzheimer's symptoms :: Geriatrics experts have suggested that exercising can improve brain health in older adults. However, not all studies of exercise and older adults have proven the benefits of exercise. A team of researchers designed a study to learn whether exercise could delay or improve AD symptoms. They reviewed 19 studies that examined the effect of an exercise training program on cognitive function in older ad
Afføring omdannes til Marmite-lignende astronautmad :: Amerikanske forskere arbejder på at omdanne afføring til en spiselig og proteinrig masse, som kan blive vigtig for fremtidige årelange rummissioner.
African Deportations Are Creating a Religious Controversy in Israel :: TEL AVIV—Around 9:30 p.m. on a recent weekday night, four men sat waiting on the sidewalk outside Israel’s Population and Immigration Authority office. In a broken mix of Hebrew, English, and Arabic, they told me they were waiting for it to open so they could turn in their applications for refugee status—the next morning. According to local activists, the office only processes a handful of these
African heads of state endorse new measurement of progress on neglected tropical diseases :: Today, at the 30th African Union Heads of State Summit, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) added neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) to its annual scorecard on disease progress. The scorecard is personally reviewed by African heads of state every year, putting NTDs alongside malaria and maternal and child health as top health priorities for the continent.
African heads of state endorse new measurement of progress on neglected tropical diseases :: Today, at the 30th African Union Heads of State Summit, the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) added neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) to its annual scorecard on disease progress. The scorecard is personally reviewed by African heads of state every year, putting NTDs alongside malaria and maternal and child health as top health priorities for the continent.
After Four Months, Much of Puerto Rico Still Dark and Damaged :: Hurricane Maria devastated the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico in late September of last year, and residents are still struggling to regain their footing. Approximately 450,000 of Puerto Rico’s 1.5 million electricity customers are still without power , and those who do have electricity suffer frequent blackouts. Locals are doing what they can, some stringing their own power lines, others looking t
Aging and neurodegeneration are associated with increased mutations in single human neurons :: It has long been hypothesized that aging and neurodegeneration are associated with somatic mutation in neurons; however, methodological hurdles have prevented testing this hypothesis directly. We used single-cell whole-genome sequencing to perform genome-wide somatic single-nucleotide variant (sSNV) identification on DNA from 161 single neurons from the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of 15 nor
Agricultural Technology Can Save Humanity from Starvation (Again) :: We are on the cusp of yet another revolution in how we feed the populace.
Agroforestry systems may play vital role in mitigating climate change :: Agroforestry could play an important role in mitigating climate change because it sequesters more atmospheric carbon in plant parts and soil than conventional farming, according to researchers.
Agroforestry systems may play vital role in mitigating climate change :: Agroforestry could play an important role in mitigating climate change because it sequesters more atmospheric carbon in plant parts and soil than conventional farming, according to Penn State researchers.
Agroforestry systems may play vital role in mitigating climate change :: Agroforestry could play an important role in mitigating climate change because it sequesters more atmospheric carbon in plant parts and soil than conventional farming, according to Penn State researchers.
AI and brain interfaces may be about to change how we make music :: Computer control in the form of AI and brain-computer interfaces is being introduced to the art of composing. Read More
AI in the court: When algorithms rule on jail time :: The centuries-old process of releasing defendants on bail, long the province of judicial discretion, is getting a major assist … courtesy of artificial intelligence.
AI researcher Ng launches $175 million investment fund :: The artificial intelligence researcher who has said he wants to free humanity from repetitive mental drudgery also wants to save AI entrepreneurs time spent raising funds.
AI-enabled Face-Swap Porn is on the Rise—and the Law Can't Help You :: Right now there's just about no recourse for victims. Here's the lay of the legal land.
Airbnb rules out 2018 share offering, shakes up ranks :: Airbnb Laurence TosiHomesharing giant Airbnb said Thursday it won't launch a share offering in 2018 as it announced key changes in its leadership team.
Airstrikes Blast 3,000-Year-Old Temple in Syria :: The early Iron Age temple, Ain Dara, was known for its intricate architectural carvings.
Alaska Airlines, Bill Gates team up with Code.org to teach how computers work :: Seat-back video screens on Alaska Airlines flights will now offer a bit more than HGTV reruns or the chance to see a semi-new-release movie.
Algorithm identifies vulnerable people during natural disasters :: A new algorithm developed at the University of Waterloo will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.
Algorithm identifies vulnerable people during natural disasters :: A new algorithm developed at the University of Waterloo will help first responders and home care providers better help the elderly during natural disasters.
Algorithms are making American inequality worse :: In a new book, political scientist Virginia Eubanks says using computers to decide who gets social services hurts the poor.
Alibaba net profit soars 35% as Singles Day pays off :: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Thursday posted a 35 percent surge in net profit in the third quarter, fuelled by a record-breaking sales bonanza during its annual Singles Day shopping festival.
Alien Life Hunt: Oxygen Isn't the Only Possible Sign of Life :: Alien-life hunters shouldn't focus too narrowly on oxygen when scanning the atmospheres of exoplanets, a new study stresses.
All Followers Are Fake Followers :: In the summer of 2015, the game designer Bennett Foddy and I were sloshing down cocktails while waiting for prime dry-aged rib-eye steaks in Midtown Manhattan. We weren’t living large, exactly, but we did pause to assess our rising professional fortunes. Among them, both of us seemed to be blowing up on Twitter. “Where did all these followers come from?” I asked. We’d both added tens of thousands
All in the family: Relatives of Zika virus may cause birth defects :: Relatives of Zika virus can damage developing fetuses in mice and were able to replicate in human maternal and fetal tissues, researchers report.
All the science that made it into the State of the Union :: Science Topics included the opioid crisis, nuclear weapons, and "beautiful clean coal." Trump touched on his favorite topics, including tax reform, border control, and police heroism. He also touched on science.
Alle modeller fra Mercedes kommer i el-version :: Elbilsstrategien er klar, og Mercedes investerer nu 82 mia. kroner i seks nye fabrikker på tre kontinenter.
'Altered Carbon' Review: This May Not Be the Cyberpunk Show You're Looking For :: The Netflix adaptation has its moments, but never manages to marry its plot with the bigger ideas lurking in its premise.
Amateur Astronomer Finds NASA Satellite Long Given Up For Dead :: Scott Tilley was searching for a secret U.S. spy satellite when he found the spacecraft. "The odds are extremely good that it's alive," said a mission co-investigator. (Image credit: NASA)
Amazon isn’t allowing ads on Alexa just yet ::
Amazon opens plant-filled "The Spheres" buildings :: Internet giant Amazon on Monday opened its plant-packed "The Spheres" buildings in its home city of Seattle.
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan Are Going to Fix Health Care—Somehow :: Amazon JPMorgan Chase HealthAmazon, JPMorgan Chase, and Berkshire Hathaway announced on Tuesday that they intend to form a new company that manages health care for their hundreds of thousands of U.S. employees, the idea being that a unified, not-for-profit entity can reduce workers’ expenses. The surprising trio of the nation’s largest online retailer, largest bank by assets, and most famous investor (Warren Buffett, the ch
Amazon's quarterly profit tops $1 billion for first time :: It was a prime holiday season for Amazon: The online retailer's quarterly profit soared past $1 billion for the first time in its more than 20-year history as it sold more voice-activated gadgets, enlisted new Prime members and benefited from its recent purchase of Whole Foods.
America Finally Sees Meaningful Wage Growth :: In January, the U.S. economy added 200,000 jobs while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number slightly beat analysts’ expectations: Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal anticipated around 177,000. But the biggest story of the month was the uptick in wages, which grew 2.9 percent from the previous year—marking the biggest
America Wins the Gulf Crisis :: Tuesday wasn’t a good day for the Arab states that imposed an embargo on Qatar last summer. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and others had spent nearly the past eight months trying to persuade the world of Qatar’s perfidy, its alleged support of terrorist groups, and its interference in their internal affairs. Instead, they found senior Qatari officials at a strategic dialogue at the U.S.
America’s Mirror on the Wall :: One year ago, Donald Trump stood in front of a nation still in shock at the outcome of the 2016 election, and listening as the president-elect spoke in his inaugural address to see what he would be about: preventing “American Carnage.” The landscape that he painted was bleak. “[F]or too many of our citizens, a different reality exists: Mothers and children trapped in poverty in our inner cities;
America’s Mirror on the Wall :: One year ago, Donald Trump stood in front of a nation still in shock at the outcome of the 2016 election, and listening as the president-elect spoke in his inaugural address to see what he would be about: preventing “American Carnage.” The landscape that he painted was bleak. “[F]or too many of our citizens, a different reality exists: Mothers and children trapped in poverty in our inner cities;
Americans Are Rising to This Historic Moment :: A writer usually itches to rewrite any article that is more than a week old: I confess to no such temptation with my first article for The Atlantic , published a year ago. I stand by every word. I think now as I did then that Trump will not grow into his job, “because the problem is one of temperament and character;” I continue to think that to be associated with him “will be for all but the stro
Americans are spending more time at home, and it's saving a lot of energy :: Researchers have identified a positive trade-off for the rise in online shopping, our consumption of streaming video, and employees working from home. Despite increasing the amount of residential energy demand, the decrease in travel and use of non-residential spaces was responsible for a net 1,700 trillion bTU in energy savings for the United States in 2012, 1.8% of the national total. The analys
Americans are spending more time at home, and it's saving a lot of energy :: Researchers have identified a positive trade-off for the rise in online shopping, our consumption of streaming video, and employees working from home. Despite increasing the amount of residential energy demand, the decrease in travel and use of non-residential spaces was responsible for a net 1,700 trillion bTU in energy savings for the United States in 2012, 1.8 percent of the national total. The
Americans are spending more time at home, and it's saving a lot of energy :: Researchers have identified a positive trade-off for the rise in online shopping, our consumption of streaming video, and employees working from home. Despite increasing the amount of residential energy demand, the decrease in travel and use of non-residential spaces was responsible for a net 1,700 trillion bTU in energy savings for the United States in 2012, 1.8 percent of the national total.
Americans say President Trump should prioritize science to strengthen US infrastructure :: A strong majority of Americans (81 percent) say it is important for President Trump to assign a high priority to putting science, technology and engineering to work to strengthen our nation's infrastructure. The percentages are high across the political spectrum — 86 percent of Republicans, 85 percent of Democrats, 72 percent of Independents, according to a new national public opinion survey comm
America's child poverty rate remains stubbornly high despite important progress :: While many American families have experienced economic gains, children are still most likely to live in households too poor to cover their basic needs. Children make up around a quarter of the US population, but represent more than a third of the nation's poorest residents. Some 41 percent (29.8 million) of America's children were living on the brink of poverty in 2016 — including more than 5 mil
Amerikansk astronaut fik besøg i rummet af Andreas Mogensen: – Andy er en awesome fyr! :: Scott Kelly opholdt sig på den Internationale rumstation uafbrudt i et år. Nu fortæller han om hverdagen i vægtløs tilstand.
An Ancient Virus May Be Responsible for Human Consciousness :: You've got an ancient virus in your brain. In fact, you've got an ancient virus at the very root of your conscious thought.
An elastic skin-like liquid bandage wins fda approval :: A biomedical start-up company has won FDA approval for its first product, a biopolymer liquid bandage.
An Enduring Partnership :: Humanity would be nothing without plants. It's high time we recognize their crucial role in sustaining life on Earth.
An outdoor cat can damage your sustainability cred :: If you install solar panels on your roof and avoid dousing your lawn with chemicals and pesticides, your online peers may consider you to be environmentally friendly. But this street cred can all be erased if you let your cat roam around outdoors.
An outdoor cat can damage your sustainability cred :: If you install solar panels on your roof and avoid dousing your lawn with chemicals and pesticides, your online peers may consider you to be environmentally friendly. But this street cred can all be erased if you let your cat roam around outdoors.
An outdoor cat can damage your sustainability cred :: If you install solar panels on your roof and avoid dousing your lawn with chemicals and pesticides, your online peers may consider you to be environmentally friendly. But this street cred can all be erased if you let your cat roam around outdoors.
An unbiased approach for sifting through big data :: A new method could help researchers develop unbiased indicators for assessing complex systems such as population health.
An Uncle's Overdose Spurs Medicaid Official To Change Course :: Dr. Andrey Ostrovsky, until recently chief medical officer for Medicaid, quit his job to more directly fight the stigma of addiction — a stigma that made his beloved uncle afraid to ask for help. (Image credit: Gary Waters/Getty Images )
An updated Feynman experiment could lead to a Theory of Everything :: Measuring quantum gravity has proven extremely challenging, stymying some of the greatest minds in physics for generations. Read More
An updated Feynman experiment could lead to a Theory of Everything :: Measuring quantum gravity has proven extremely challenging, stymying some of the greatest minds in physics for generations. Read More
An Urban Legend Is Born, Exposing the Power of Subjective Truth :: In 1996 in Niagara, a tornado tore through a drive-in theater, ripping apart the movie screen—just as it played the scene in Twister in which a tornado demolishes a drive-in movie theater. “It seemed like the screen was coming alive,” remembers one witness. Another: “We’re watching Twister , and my god, we had a twister!” It’s an incredible story, as its many witnesses will readily attest. But di
ANALYSE: Bevidste omskrivninger af sandheden og total inkompetence i salg af vaccinefabrik :: Mens ministeriet lod som om, alt kørte på skinner, sejlede salget af Statens Serum Instituts vaccineproduktion. Men ministeren afviser fortsat ethvert ansvar.
Analysis looks at long-term risks of living kidney donation :: Living kidney donors are not at increased risk for some health outcomes previously of concern, but do seem at risk for worse blood pressure and kidney function than nondonors. Female donors seem to be at increased risk for preeclampsia.
Analysis of global duchenne muscular dystrophy patients registry underscores :: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a a rare and fatal genetically-inherited degenerative neuromuscular disease that affects one in 5,000 newborn boys.
Analyzing street drugs points to potential early warning system in opioid crisis :: In just two years, the powerful opioid fentanyl went from nonexistent to detected in more than 1 in 7 stamp bags analyzed by the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner. The findings suggest that real-time information about stamp bags can be used to supplement current public health surveillance measures and could serve as an early warning of new illegal drugs of high lethality available at
Analyzing street drugs points to potential early warning system in opioid crisis :: In just two years, the powerful opioid fentanyl went from nonexistent to detected in more than 1 in 7 stamp bags analyzed by the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner. The findings suggest that real-time information about stamp bags can be used to supplement current public health surveillance measures and could serve as an early warning of new illegal drugs of high lethality available at
Anatomy of a Hunt: Speed, Strategy and Survival :: In the race for survival, predators can achieve impressive strengths and speeds—but research reveals that when it comes to strategy, their prey may have the upper hand. This video was… — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Ancient Ale: Oldest Beer in Greece Dates to Bronze Age :: The ancient Greeks may have liberally indulged in wine, but that's not the only alcoholic beverage they imbibed, according to a new study that describes the discovery of two potential Bronze Age breweries.
Ancient lake reveals a colorful past :: Archaeologists say they may have discovered one of the earliest examples of a 'crayon' — possibly used by our ancestors 10,000 years ago for applying color to their animal skins or for artwork.
Ancient lake reveals a colourful past :: Archaeologists say they may have discovered one of the earliest examples of a 'crayon' – possibly used by our ancestors 10,000 years ago for applying colour to their animal skins or for artwork.
Ancient Turkey Bones In Mexico Reveal A Strange Relationship With Humans :: New tests reveal humans have long raised the birds, and not just for food. Ancient Mesoamericans were buried with turkeys, perhaps as snacks, companions or status symbols. There was even a turkey god. (Image credit: Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Andreas Mogensen sigter efter rejse til Månen :: Og den danske astronaut får måske chancen om få år, når NASA opsender de første bemandede missioner med fremtidens rumkapsel, Orion.
Andrew Ng’s latest venture is a $175 million fund for AI startups ::
Anger is temporary madness: The stoics knew how to curb it :: People get angry for all sorts of reasons, from the trivial ones (someone cut me off on the highway) to the really serious ones (people keep dying in Syria and nobody is doing anything about it). But, mostly, anger arises for trivial reasons. That’s why the American Psychological Association has a … Read More
Animals on the Playing Field :: A collection of photos of some of the kangaroos, cats, capybaras, dogs, mantises, deer, squirrels, alligators, and many other animals who have taken it upon themselves to intrude upon us humans while we were in the middle of our many important sporting events.
Animals Worldwide Stick Close to Home When Humans Move In :: Baboons, grizzly bears and other species are giving up their wild ways as cities, farms and roads fracture habitat — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi Investigates How Pathogens Invade Plant Roots :: The Purdue University researcher is one of the first to examine the molecular processes that underlie infection by soil microbes.
Anne Mette Dons: Alt er smidt ud med badevandet :: Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed virker ikke til at have forståelse for den virkelighed loven skal agere i, mener den tidligere chef i Sundhedsstyrelsen.
Another Brexit Referendum? :: Nearly two years after Britons voted in favor of the U.K. leaving the European Union, some are calling for a second Brexit referendum. This time, however, the question isn’t whether the U.K. should leave the bloc, but how . Concern over what kind of final deal the U.K. will get out of its negotiations with the EU has fueled the recent interest in a second referendum. A survey published Friday by
Antiferromagnets prove their potential for spin-based information technology :: As published in the online science journal Nature Communications, scientists at the Institute of Phyics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) were now able to demonstrate current-induced switching of the Néel vector also for metallic thin films of a compound consisting of manganese and gold, Mn2Au, which orders antiferromagnetically at high temperatures.
Antiferromagnets prove their potential for spin-based information technology :: Within the emerging field of spin-based electronics, or spintronics, information is typically defined by the orientation of the magnetization of ferromagnets. Researchers have recently been also interested in the utilization of antiferromagnets, which are materials without macroscopic magnetization but with a staggered orientation of their microscopic magnetic moments. Here the information is enco
Antiferromagnets prove their potential for spin-based information technology :: Within the emerging field of spin-based electronics, or spintronics, information is typically defined by the orientation of the magnetization of ferromagnets. Researchers have recently been also interested in the utilization of antiferromagnets, which are materials without macroscopic magnetization but with a staggered orientation of their microscopic magnetic moments.
'Anxiety cells' identified in the brain's hippocampus :: Researchers have identified cells in the brains of mice that indicate when the animal is anxious.
'Anxiety cells' identified in the brain's hippocampus :: Researchers have identified cells in the brains of mice that indicate when the animal is anxious.
Anxious personality may be linked to heightened dog bite risk :: Personality type may be linked to a heightened risk of being bitten by a dog, with people of a more anxious disposition more likely to be nipped, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Apple challenged to show iPhone star shines :: iPhone X Apple RevenueWith Apple set to report quarterly results Thursday investors and others are cautiously watching to see whether its newest iPhone will help fuel momentum for the world's most valuable company.
Apple delivers record profit, seeks to allay iPhone X fears :: Apple on Thursday said its earnings in the final three months of last year set new records, with sales of its flagship iPhone X topping its expectations.
Apple iPhone users will be able to see their medical records on Health app :: Smartphone users checking medical records on their devices have been wading through a balkanized landscape of apps and websites for each health care provider or hospital.
Apple overtakes Samsung in shrinking smartphone market: survey :: Apple overtook Samsung in the fourth quarter as the largest smartphone producer in a declining global market for handsets, research firm IDC said Friday.
Apple to respond to US probes into slowdown of old iPhones :: Apple is cooperating with U.S. government inquiries into its secret slowdown of older iPhones, further complicating its efforts to move past an issue that irked customers whose devices bogged down.
Apple, once again, has a bad case of the iPhone jitters :: Apple is making more money than ever, but it doesn't seem to be enough. Not with conspiracy theories swirling around Apple's secret slowdown of older iPhones while a cloud of uncertainty looms over its high-priced iPhone X.
Apple's stock sinks as high hope for iPhone X sales fade :: Apple iPhone X ProductionApple's stock is backtracking from its recent highs amid mounting concerns that iPhone X sales will fall short of the high hopes for a device that brought facial recognition technology and a $1,000 price tag to the company's flagship product line.
Applying GRADE-CERQual approach to qualitative evidence synthesis findings :: A series of papers published in Implementation Science this week provides guidance on how to apply the GRADE-CERQual approach. CERQual helps assess how much confidence to place in findings from qualitative evidence syntheses.
Applying machine learning to the universe's mysteries :: Berkeley Lab physicists and their collaborators have demonstrated that computers are ready to tackle the universe's greatest mysteries — they used neural networks to perform a deep dive into data simulating the subatomic particle soup that may have existed just microseconds after the big bang.
Applying machine learning to the universe's mysteries :: Computers can beat chess champions, simulate star explosions, and forecast global climate. We are even teaching them to be infallible problem-solvers and fast learners.
Applying machine learning to the universe's mysteries :: Physicists have demonstrated that computers are ready to tackle the universe's greatest mysteries — they used neural networks to perform a deep dive into data simulating the subatomic particle soup that may have existed just microseconds after the big bang.
Applying topological physics to lasing creates more highly efficient and robust lasers :: Israeli and US researchers have developed a new, highly efficient coherent and robust semiconductor laser system: the topological insulator laser.
Archaeologists may have found architects' camp for Stonehenge :: Posts with alignment matching stone circle are discovered on army land at nearby Larkhill A team of archaeologists believe they may have discovered a spot where some of the architects of Stonehenge gathered and camped. Continue reading…
Archaeologists say they may have discovered one of the earliest examples of a 'crayon' :: Archaeologists say they may have discovered one of the earliest examples of a 'crayon' — possibly used by our ancestors 10,000 years ago for applying color to their animal skins or for artwork.
Arctic lakes are releasing relatively young carbon, study discovers :: When Arctic permafrost soil thaws, greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere, but most of the carbon currently escaping from lakes in northern Alaska is relatively young, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine.
Are Dogs More Likely To Bite You If You're Anxious? :: If you regularly feel anxious, you might be the perfect candidate for a dog bite.
Are 'Heat-Not-Burn' Tobacco Products Safer Than Cigarettes? :: A new tobacco device, known as IQOS, could soon be sold in the U.S. But is it safer than a regular cigarette? An FDA panel has weighed in.
Are seismic surveys driving penguins from their feeding grounds? :: Whales, dolphins, squid and fish are among the many marine species that rely on underwater sounds for everything from foraging to communication. By listening to what's happening in the water around them they able to orientate themselves, locate prey, avoid predators or even select a mate.
Are some cultures less trusting than others? :: Nobel laureate Kenneth Arrow once described trust as a "lubricant of a social system". Economic exchange, in particular, is virtually impossible without at least some level of trust. While markets, shops and online traders attempt to reduce uncertainty through customer reviews or free returns policies, consumers have to decide for themselves whether to trust unknown trading partners calling themse
Are We Living in a Hologram? :: In the late 1990s, theoretical physicists uncovered a remarkable connection between two seemingly unrelated concepts in theoretical physics.
Are we stuck with plastic drinking straws? :: A leading maker of straws says greener alternatives are too costly and their development has stalled.
Ariane 5 rocket puts European GPS satellites into orbit :: An Ariane 5 rocket put four GPS satellites into orbit on Tuesday for Europe's Galileo navigation project, Arianespace said.
Ariane 5 satellites in orbit but not in right location :: Two commercial satellites have been placed in orbit by an Ariane 5 rocket but have yet to reach their correct position, Arianespace said Thursday, after mission control briefly lost contact with the craft in a rare malfunction.
Ariane rocket suffers rare launch anomaly :: Europe's normally highly dependable rocket, the Ariane 5, loses contact as it flies skyward.
Armpit transplants could make football locker rooms less stinky :: Health Cultivate some new friends. Imagine, if you will, the locker rooms of Super Bowl LII during and after the big game. They’re supercharged, chaotic, and probably extremely stinky.
Army researchers develop new algorithms to train robots :: Researchers at the US Army Research Laboratory and the University of Texas at Austin have developed new techniques for robots or computer programs to learn how to perform tasks by interacting with a human instructor. The findings of the study will be presented and published at the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, Feb. 2-7.
Arno Motulsky, a Founder of Medical Genetics, Dies at 94 :: Dr. Motulsky narrowly escaped the Nazis as a teenager and went on to become what one scientist called “a maestro of human genetics.”
Art history AI sees links between hundreds of years of paintings :: A machine learning system that can spot connections between painting styles from the last several hundred years could teach art historians something new
Artificial intelligence exploration of unstable protocells leads to predictable properties and discovery of collective behavior [Chemistry :: ]Protocell models are used to investigate how cells might have first assembled on Earth. Some, like oil-in-water droplets, can be seemingly simple models, while able to exhibit complex and unpredictable behaviors. How such simple oil-in-water systems can come together to yield complex and life-like behaviors remains a key question. Herein,…
Artificial intelligence is the weapon of the next Cold War :: It is easy to confuse the current geopolitical situation with that of the 1980s. The United States and Russia each accuse the other of interfering in domestic affairs. Russia has annexed territory over U.S. objections, raising concerns about military conflict.
Artificial intelligence sparks hope—and fear, US poll shows :: Americans are torn over the promise of artificial intelligence, a new poll showed Wednesday, expressing broad optimism about the emerging technologies but also fearing their negative impacts—including job losses, a poll showed Wednesday.
Artificial Intelligence: The Complete Guide :: Supersmart algorithms won't take all the jobs, But they are learning faster than ever, doing everything from medical diagnostics to serving up ads.
Arts and humanities in medical school promote empathy and inoculate against burnout :: Medical students who spend more time engaging in the arts may also be bolstering the qualities that improve their bedside manner with patients, according to new research from Tulane and Thomas Jefferson universities. The study finds that students who devoted more time to the humanities during medical school had significantly higher levels of positive physician attributes like empathy, tolerance of
As Cape Town Water Crisis Deepens, Scientists Prepare for "Day Zero" :: Researchers make plans to modify studies and prioritize public health as city reservoirs run dry — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
As Paris mops up, warning of more floods in Europe's future :: As Paris began mopping up after the rain-gorged river Seine overflowed for the second time in two years, researchers warned Monday that Europe faces a flood-filled future due to global warming.
Asian-American ethnicity associated with severe stroke, worse outcomes :: Asian-American race was more associated with severe ischemic strokes and worse outcomes than being whites. Asian-Americans tend to receive clot busting stroke treatment less frequently than whites.
Asteroids triumph! :: Zoom! That must have been the sound of Team Asteroid hurtling past the finish line. Congratulations to both teams, enjoy your bonuses, and stay tuned in two weeks for another regularly scheduled VS battle! Artwork by Minjeong Kim
Astrochemists reveal the magnetic secrets of methanol :: A team of scientists has solved an important puzzle in astrochemistry: how to measure magnetic fields in space using methanol, the simplest form of alcohol. Their results give astronomers a new way of investigating how massive stars are born.
Astrochemists reveal the magnetic secrets of methanol :: A team of scientists, led by Boy Lankhaar at Chalmers University of Technology, has solved an important puzzle in astrochemistry: how to measure magnetic fields in space using methanol, the simplest form of alcohol. Their results, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, give astronomers a new way of investigating how massive stars are born.
Astrochemists reveal the magnetic secrets of methanol :: A team of scientists, led by Boy Lankhaar at Chalmers University of Technology, has solved an important puzzle in astrochemistry—how to measure magnetic fields in space using methanol, the simplest form of alcohol. Their results, published in the journal Nature Astronomy, give astronomers a new way of investigating how massive stars are born.
Astrologer Who Coined the Term 'Supermoon' Is 'Delighted' Everyone Uses It :: “A super blue blood moon eclipse is coming .” “Something the United States hasn’t seen since 1866 .” “Watch the moon turn blood-red in the sky.” Reading some headlines this week, you might think the world is headed for some kind of apocalyptic event. What on Earth, er, what on the moon is a “super blue blood moon”? The super blue blood moon is, in short, a really cool celestial event, a mix of ph
Astronaut Thomas Pesquet: ‘Earth is just a big spaceship with a crew. It needs looking after’ :: A stint in space showed the ESA astronaut Earth’s fragility – and convinced him international cooperation is urgently needed As divisions between them widen on Earth, space must be where countries show they can work together for a common good, France’s best-known astronaut has said in a powerful plea for international cooperation beyond the final frontier. “From up there, the Earth seems so small
Astronauts lose weight in space, and it might be because their food is literally floating around inside them :: Fat Month Stomachs weren't built for space. We were curious. What do we know about what happens to fat when we try to metabolize it in space?
Astronauts may one day turn poo into food :: Microbes may one day help astronauts on deep-space missions turn human waste into food, a new study suggests. Researchers have shown it’s possible to rapidly break down solid and liquid waste to grow food with a series of microbial reactors, while simultaneously minimizing pathogen growth. “We envisioned and tested the concept of simultaneously treating astronauts’ waste with microbes while produ
Astronomers find one of the first stars formed in the Milky Way :: Researchers at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) have identified a star that is a key to the formation of the first chemical elements in the galaxy. The results of this research are published today in The Astrophysical Journal.
Astronomers find one of the first stars formed in the Milky Way :: Researchers have identified a star which is a key to the formation of the first chemical elements in the Galaxy.
Astronomy: A rotating system of satellite galaxies raises questions :: Astronomers have examined the distribution and movement of dwarf galaxies in the constellation Centaurus, but their observations do not fit with the standard model of cosmology that assumes the existence of dark matter. The international team of researchers led by the University of Basel reported their findings in the journal Science.
Astrophysicists discover planets in extragalactic galaxies using microlensing :: A University of Oklahoma astrophysics team has discovered for the first time a population of planets beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Using microlensing—an astronomical phenomenon and the only known method capable of discovering planets at truly great distances from the Earth among other detection techniques—OU researchers were able to detect objects in extragalactic galaxies that range from the mass
Astrophysicists discover planets in extragalactic galaxies using microlensing :: Astrophysicists have discovered for the first time a population of planets beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Using microlensing — an astronomical phenomenon and the only known method capable of discovering planets at truly great distances from the Earth among other detection techniques — researchers were able to detect objects in extragalactic galaxies that range from the mass of the Moon to the mass
Astrophysicists release IllustrisTNG, the most advanced universe model of its kind :: Novel computational methods have helped create the most information-packed universe-scale simulation ever produced. The new tool provides fresh insights into how black holes influence the distribution of dark matter, how heavy elements are produced and distributed throughout the cosmos, and where magnetic fields originate.
At Davos, Uber, Google, and Salesforce Are Just Waiting for the Backlash :: Silicon Valley's elite have the public's trust for now, but they know it won't last. At the World Economic Forum at Davos they chart a path forward.
At least three types of bacteria may help cause bowel cancer :: Evidence is growing that bacteria can cause bowel cancer. Now two common species have been found to cause DNA damage, and have been linked to tumours in mice
At One NASA Lab, Art And Science Share The Same Orbit :: The artists of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories have made travel posters for distant planets, simulated Jupiter's churning atmosphere and translated satellite movements into sound. (Image credit: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech)
At One NASA Lab, Art And Science Share The Same Orbit :: The artists of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratories have made travel posters for distant planets, simulated Jupiter's churning atmosphere and translated satellite movements into sound. (Image credit: Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech)
AT&T ad campaign calls for 'net neutrality' law :: AT&T, a beneficiary of the FCC's repeal of net neutrality rules, is urging Congress to write a federal net neutrality law.
ATCC: CRISPR-edited Isogenic Cell Models :: Recapitulating disease in a dish
ATLAS Experiment studies the dynamics of very high-momentum top quarks :: The top quark, the heaviest known fundamental particle, plays a unique role in high-energy physics. Studies of its properties have opened new opportunities for furthering our knowledge of the Standard Model. In a new paper submitted to Physical Review D, the ATLAS collaboration at CERN presents a comprehensive measurement of high-momentum top-quark pair production at 13 TeV.
Augmented Reality helps surgeons to 'see through' tissue and reconnect blood vessels :: Using augmented reality in the operating theatre could help surgeons to improve the outcome of reconstructive surgery for patients.
Aussie military says tracking app doesn't breach security :: Australia's military said on Tuesday that a fitness tracking application did not breach security despite revelations that an interactive, online map using its data can show troop locations around the world.
Austerity policies lie at heart of soaring homelessness and related health harms, argue experts :: Austerity policies lie at the heart of soaring homelessness across England, with serious health implications for those affected, argue experts in The BMJ today.
Australia has 2,000 missing persons and 500 unidentified human remains – a dedicated lab could find matches :: It's been 52 years since the Beaumont children disappeared from Glenelg beach, Adelaide on Australia Day 1966.
Australian trees 'sweat' to survive extreme heatwaves, researchers reveal :: Climate experiment shows trees release water but stop absorbing carbon in extreme heat Australian researchers growing trees in climate change conditions have found the leaves “sweat” to survive extreme heatwaves. The year-long experiment showed that trees continue to release water through their leaves as an evaporative cooling system during periods of extreme heat, despite the carbon-fixing proce
BA or DA? Decoding syllables to show the limits of artificial intelligence :: By recording brain activity during a simple task, neuroscientists from UNIGE and ENS show that the brain does not necessarily use the regions of the brain identified by machine learning to perform a task. Above all, these regions reflect the mental associations related to this task. While machine learning is thus effective for decoding mental activity, it is not necessarily effective for understan
BA or DA? Decoding syllables to show the limits of artificial intelligence :: By recording brain activity during a simple task, neuroscientists show that the brain does not necessarily use the regions of the brain identified by machine learning to perform a task. Above all, these regions reflect the mental associations related to this task. While machine learning is thus effective for decoding mental activity, it is not necessarily effective for understanding the specific i
Babies’ kicks in the womb are good for their bones :: A new study adds to the evidence that fetal workouts are important for strong bodies.
Baby red panda spells hope for the species :: Red pandas are in trouble, but the efforts of a global breeding programme could help save some of the world's most adorable animals.
Backward wind on ‘hot Jupiter’ confuses astronomers :: Astronomers have discovered that the winds on a giant gaseous planet are blowing in an unexpected direction, presenting a mystery that could reshape what researchers understand about these types of planets. “Hot Jupiters” are distant planets that, like our Jupiter, are very large and gaseous. But unlike our Jupiter, they orbit their host stars very closely—closer than Mercury orbits our own sun.
Bacteria in milk and beef linked to rheumatoid arthritis :: A strain of bacteria commonly found in milk and beef may be a trigger for developing rheumatoid arthritis in people who are genetically at risk, according to a new study.
Bacteria play critical role in driving colon cancers :: Patients with an inherited form of colon cancer harbor two bacterial species that collaborate to encourage development of the disease, and the same species have been found in people who develop a sporadic form of colon cancer, a study led by a Johns Hopkins Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy research team finds.
Bacteria play critical role in driving colon cancers :: Patients with an inherited form of colon cancer harbor two bacterial species that collaborate to encourage development of the disease, and the same species have been found in people who develop a sporadic form of colon cancer, a research team finds.
Bacteria produce gold by digesting toxic metals :: High concentrations of heavy metals, like copper and gold, are toxic for most living creatures. This is not the case for the bacterium C. metallidurans, which has found a way to extract valuable trace elements from a compound of heavy metals without poisoning itself. One interesting side-effect: the formation of tiny gold nuggets. A team of researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenber
Bacterial diversity's shelf life longer than previously expected :: Scientists have published a study showing that bacterial diversity may stick around millions of years longer than previously thought.
Bacterial diversity's shelf life longer than previously expected :: University of Montana scientists have published a study in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution showing that bacterial diversity may stick around millions of years longer than previously thought. The researchers, in UM's Division of Biological Sciences, were led by Associate Professor Scott Miller.
Bacteriophages Plentiful in Womens Bladders :: In one of the first looks at the urinary virome, researchers find hundreds of viruses, most of which have never been sequenced before.
Bad Science Underlies EPA's Air Pollution Program :: For decades, the agency has used numbers that often underestimate industry emissions of dangerous substances—and isn’t going to change soon — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Bagsiden: Breaking: De allersidste 3148 sider er nu på plads :: Hermed er Ingeniøren årgang 2006 med i ‘Ingeniørernes (gratis) danmarkshistorie’
Bagsiden: Breaking: De allersidste 3148 sider er nu på plads :: Hermed er Ingeniøren årgang 2006 med i ‘Ingeniørernes (gratis) danmarkshistorie’
Bagsiden: Ørsteds logohistorie er ikke helt stueren … :: Ugens logoudvikling
Balance exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis :: A special program that involves balance and eye movement exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with their balance problems and fatigue, according to a new study.
Balance exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis :: MINNEAPOLIS – A special program that involves balance and eye movement exercises may help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) with their balance problems and fatigue, according to a study published in the Jan. 31, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Bananas are some of the worst food waste culprits :: A study done at Karlstad University shows that seven products account for almost half the fruit and vegetables wasted by retailers. Potentially, food waste can be drastically limited by focusing on these products.
Basic mechanisms for root growth and cell replenishment :: Interdisciplinary collaboration between physics and molecular biology enabled researchers to solve fundamental questions on plant root growth. These findings provide opportunities to create more drought-resistant plants, which is one of the most important problems in the current context of the climate change.
Bears avoid trails with motorized recreational activity, study confirms :: Bears use trails with motorized recreation less often than those without it, new University of Alberta research shows.
Beckman Coulter: Immunotherapy 101 :: The basics of immunotherapy
Bedre brugerrejser skal give nemmere skilsmisse og borgerbetjening :: Bøvlede digitale sagsgange for borgerne skal lettes af brugerrejser med udgangspunkt i borgernes behov. Visionen er nemmere borgerportaler, men privacy-problematikken spøger i baggrunden.
Bees Under Attack :: Japanese honeybees (Apis cerana japonica) respond to an attack by a Vespa mandarinia wasp.
Belief in conspiracy theories associated with vaccine skepticism :: People who believe Princess Diana was murdered or that John F. Kennedy's assassination was an elaborate plot are more likely to think that vaccines are unsafe, despite scientific evidence to the contrary, according to new research.
Belief in conspiracy theories associated with vaccine skepticism :: People who believe Princess Diana was murdered or that John F. Kennedy's assassination was an elaborate plot are more likely to think that vaccines are unsafe, despite scientific evidence to the contrary, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Benefits of smoking cessation medications diminish over time :: A new study finds that only eight out of 100 smokers who take smoking cessation medications will have benefited from taking smoking medications after one year's time.
Benefits of smoking cessation medications diminish over time :: A new Tel Aviv University study published in Addiction finds that only eight out of 100 smokers who take smoking cessation medications will have benefited from taking smoking medications after one year's time.
Benin's Pendjari National Park comes back to life :: Jean-Marc Froment leant against a railing at the lodge in Pendjari National Park in Benin's far north, and spotted about 40 elephants drinking at a large water hole.
Benin's Pendjari National Park comes back to life :: Jean-Marc Froment leant against a railing at the lodge in Pendjari National Park in Benin's far north, and spotted about 40 elephants drinking at a large water hole.
Besynderlighederne i Jupiters magnetfelt dukker gradvist op :: I ugens løb kunne Nasa-ekspert fortælle danske forskere nyt om Juno-missionen, mens en nobelprismodtager begejstrede danske kemikere med sine roterende nanomaskiner, og Innovationsfonden holdt prisfest.
Betaling for datacentres grønne strøm kan blive et delikat emne :: Hvis nye datacentre ikke selv står for opførelse og finansiering af de projekter, der skal producere deres strøm, må forbrugerne betale.
Betaling for datacentres grønne strøm kan blive et delikat emne :: Hvis nye datacentre ikke selv står for opførelse og finansiering af de projekter, der skal producere deres strøm, må forbrugerne betale.
Better health and economic activity key to easing UK pension crisis :: Raising the UK state pension age is not enough to address the challenges caused by an ageing population, a new report from Cass Business School for the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) argues.
Better health and economic activity key to easing UK pension crisis :: Raising the UK state pension age is not enough to address the challenges caused by an ageing population, a new report from the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI) argues.
Better support needed for thousands of informal dementia carers :: Directly involving the thousands of family members and friends who serve as 'informal carers' for people with dementia in the evaluation of patients' symptoms and behavior could offer improved insights for healthcare professionals and help alleviate feelings of stress, guilt and isolation felt by many who fulfill these duties, a new study has found.
Better-educated men = healthier women and mothers in the developing world :: In much of Africa and Asia, the more schooling a man has, the more likely his partner will take birth control or seek medical help in pregnancy, according to Canadian researchers.
Bevacizumab dramatically improves severe hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) associated bleeding :: Patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) with severe bleeding, who were treated with intravenous bevacizumab, reported a marked reduction in nose bleeds and gastrointestinal bleeding and were able to stop or considerably reduce blood transfusions, resulting in significantly improved quality of life. A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides good quality evidence fo
Bilfabrikanter betalte forsøg med dieselrøg på mennesker :: Forskningsgruppe, der blev grundlagt af Volkswagen, BMW og Daimler, har udsat både aber og mennesker for dieselrøg i forsøg.
Bill Gates is convinced that artificial intelligence will make our lives better and easier. Ummm … :: Artificial Intelligence will change the nature of some jobs, and eliminate others. But will that be good for humanity? Bill Gates thinks so. Read More
Bill Nye and the State of the Union :: His decision to attend the address as the guest of Trump's controversial NASA Administrator nominee, explained — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Bill Nye Does Not Speak for Us and He Does Not Speak for Science :: By attending the State of the Union with NASA administrator nominee Jim Bridenstine, the Science Guy tacitly endorses climate denial, intolerance and attacks on science — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Biltrafikken vokser massivt :: Flere motorveje, sænket registreringsafgift og billig benzin har øget biltrafikken med næsten en femtedel siden årtusindeskiftet.
Biodegradable Piezoelectric Force Sensor [Engineering :: ]Measuring vital physiological pressures is important for monitoring health status, preventing the buildup of dangerous internal forces in impaired organs, and enabling novel approaches of using mechanical stimulation for tissue regeneration. Pressure sensors are often required to be implanted and directly integrated with native soft biological systems. Therefore, the devices…
Biofilms provide refuge for cancerous bacteria ::
Biomarker tests could someday help improve outcomes for organ transplant patients :: Organ transplants save lives, but the story doesn't end when a patient emerges from the operating room. Rejection episodes, in which the immune system rallies against the new organ, can occur. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, researchers are turning to biomarkers to help them get a better idea of which patients
Biomarker tests could someday help improve outcomes for organ transplant patients :: Organ transplants save lives, but the story doesn't end when a patient emerges from the operating room. Rejection episodes, in which the immune system rallies against the new organ, can occur. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN), the weekly newsmagazine of the American Chemical Society, researchers are turning to biomarkers to help them get a better idea of which patients
Biomarkør kan bremse antibiotikaoverforbrug :: Antibiotikaforbruget hos patienter med akutte lungeinfektioner kan reduceres markant, hvis det reguleres efter en biomarkør. Det fastslår en ny metaanalyse, som også overraskende viser, at strategien mindsker dødeligheden og giver færre antibiotikarelaterede bivirkninger.
Biomining the elements of the future :: Biomining is the kind of technique promised by science fiction: a vast tank filled with microorganisms that leach metal from ore, old mobile phones and hard drives.
Birds Can Tell Us a Lot about Human Language :: The brain areas that control vocal learning in birds are strikingly similar to language regions in the human brain — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Bitcoin, Blockchain, and the Trouble with ICOs :: WIRED’s new columnist Joi Ito on the many things that could go wrong with cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin: The Complete Guide :: The cryptocurrency represents amazing technological advances. Bitcoin has a way to go before it's a a true replacement for, or even adjunct to, the global financial system.
Black life at the intersection of birth and death |Mwende "FreeQuency" Katwiwa :: "It is the artist's job to unearth stories that people try to bury with shovels of complacency and time," says poet and freedom fighter Mwende "FreeQuency" Katwiwa. Performing her poem "The Joys of Motherhood," Katwiwa explores the experience of Black mothers in America and discusses the impact of the Movement for Black Lives — because, she says, it's impossible to separate the two.
Blake Griffin May No Longer Be a Clipper, But He's Still a Comic Talent :: In an age when professional athletes are off-court performers as well, the NBA's Griffin soars above the rest of the league.
Blockchain: The Complete Guide :: It's super secure and slightly hard to understand, but the idea of creating tamper-proof databases has captured the attention of everyone from anarchist techies to staid bankers.
Blood clot in lungs rare in patients at emergency department after fainting :: A blood clot in the lungs was rarely identified in patients who went to the emergency department after fainting.
Blood vessel-on-a-chips show anti-cancer drug effects in human cells :: Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo, and LIMMS/CNRS-IIS a joint French – Japanese research laboratory between the CNRS and the University of Tokyo, report new organ-on-a-chip technology to observe sprouting angiogenesis from a single blood vessel. VEGF stimulated new capillaries from the single vessel by activating NOTCH signaling, recapitulating biochemical
Blood vessels are key to building a strong heart :: Doctors haven’t known why some babies are born with thin, spongy heart muscles. New research links the disease to poorly developed blood vessels around the heart. Apart from a deeper understanding of congenital heart disease, the results could shed light on how heart muscle forms in the first place, say the study’s two senior authors, Ashby Morrison and Kristy Red-Horse, assistant professors of b
Blood vessels-on-a-chip show anti-cancer drug effects in human cells :: Researchers report new organ-on-a-chip technology to observe sprouting angiogenesis from a single blood vessel. VEGF stimulated new capillaries from the single vessel by activating NOTCH signaling, recapitulating biochemical events of the human angiogenesis. The chip also confirmed the effects of two FDA-approved anti-angiogenic drugs, demonstrating its applicability to drug discovery.
Blue moon, super moon, total lunar eclipse rolled into one :: The moon is providing a rare triple treat this week.
BMW takes full control of car-sharing platform DriveNow :: German high-end carmaker BMW said Monday it had bought partner Sixt's share in car-sharing platform DriveNow, stoking speculation a merger with a competing service from Daimler may lie ahead.
Bob Menendez Is Off the Hook :: Senator Bob Menendez won a major victory in November, when a judge declared a mistrial in the corruption case against him, and on Wednesday, the New Jersey Democrat won another: The Justice Department filed to dismiss the corruption charges against him, effectively closing his case—and highlighting the growing difficulty of successfully convicting public officials of corruption. Menendez’s weeks-
Body clock disruptions occur years before memory loss in Alzheimer’s :: People with Alzheimer’s disease have disturbances in their internal body clocks that affect the sleep/wake cycle and may increase risk of developing the disorder. Researchers have found that such circadian rhythm disruptions also occur much earlier in people whose memories are intact but whose brain scans show early, preclinical evidence of Alzheimer’s.
Body clock disruptions occur years before memory loss in Alzheimer's :: People with Alzheimer's disease have disturbances in their internal body clocks that affect the sleep/wake cycle and may increase risk of developing the disorder. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that such circadian rhythm disruptions also occur much earlier in people whose memories are intact but whose brain scans show early, preclinical evidence of
Body clock problems come before other Alzheimer’s symptoms :: Circadian rhythm disruptions common to Alzheimer’s disease occur before memory loss and other symptoms in people whose memories are intact but whose brain scans show early, preclinical evidence of the condition, according to new research. “…these disruptions in circadian rhythms may serve as a biomarker for preclinical disease…” The findings, reported in JAMA Neurology , potentially could help do
Body movements just need a 'puff' of dopamine to get started :: A new study in mice suggests that a burst of dopamine levels at the beginning of a movement only, as opposed to all the time, is what gets us going. This may have important implications for treating Parkinson's disease.
Body movements just need a 'puff' of dopamine to get started :: A new study in mice suggests that a burst of dopamine levels at the beginning of a movement only, as opposed to all the time, is what gets us going. This may have important implications for treating Parkinson's disease.
Bone experts offer how-to video for forensic professionals :: Advances in recent years allow forensic practitioners to use bone mineral density to extract more information from human remains — but many forensic experts are unfamiliar with the techniques and technology. Now forensic researchers have published a step-by-step methodology in the video journal JOVE, providing forensic professionals with a guide that can help them extract as much information as p
Bone experts offer how-to video for forensic professionals :: Advances in recent years allow forensic practitioners to use bone mineral density to extract more information from human remains — but many forensic experts are unfamiliar with the techniques and technology. Now forensic researchers have published a step-by-step methodology, providing forensic professionals with a guide that can help them extract as much information as possible from this emerging
Bone experts offer how-to video for forensic professionals :: Advances in recent years allow forensic practitioners to use bone mineral density to extract more information from human remains – but many forensic experts are unfamiliar with the techniques and technology. Now forensic researchers from North Carolina State University have published a step-by-step methodology in the video journal JOVE, providing forensic professionals with a guide that can help t
Bones clue to 'lost' Viking army which made England :: New analysis suggests part of a nation-changing army of Vikings was buried in a town churchyard.
Boosting a key protein to help bones that won't heal :: A powerful protein inside the body helps naturally repair bone injuries. Increasing it in some patients could jump-start the process, a new rodent study finds.
Boosting Sirt4 gene activity extends healthy lifespan in fruit flies :: A new study on the mechanics of aging and longevity finds that fruit flies inhibited from producing the protein Sirt4—which is also found in humans—are short-lived, while flies modified to make extra Sirt4 are long-lived. In addition, flies lacking Sirt4 display increased sensitivity to starvation, decreased fertility and activity, and an inability to use energy stores in their bodies.
Boosting Sirt4 gene activity extends healthy lifespan in fruit flies :: Researchers illustrate that Sirt4, also found in humans, may be an important factor in age-related metabolic decline and healthy lifespan.
Boosting Sirt4 gene activity extends healthy lifespan in fruit flies :: Results from study led by Brown University researchers illustrate that Sirt4, also found in humans, may be an important factor in age-related metabolic decline and healthy lifespan.
Bottled water sales fueled by desire for immortality :: A fear of dying plays a role in people buying bottled water, even though they know it may not be good for them or the planet, a study from the University of Waterloo has found.
Bottled water sales fueled by desire for immortality :: A fear of dying plays a role in people buying bottled water, even though they know it may not be good for them or the planet, a study from the University of Waterloo has found.The study suggests that most bottled-water advertising campaigns target a deep psychological vulnerability in humans, compelling them to buy and consume particular products. Bottled water ads specifically trigger our one-mos
Botulinum-type toxins jump to a new kind of bacteria :: A toxin much like the one that causes botulism has unexpectedly turned up in a completely different type of bacteria – Enterococcus. Where it came from is unclear, but the finding is concerning because enterococci have lately become a leading cause of multi-drug-resistant infections, especially in health care settings.
Botulinum-type toxins jump to a new kind of bacteria :: A toxin much like the one that causes botulism has unexpectedly turned up in a completely different type of bacteria – Enterococcus. Where it came from is unclear, but the finding is concerning because enterococci have lately become a leading cause of multi-drug-resistant infections, especially in health care settings.
Botulinum-type toxins jump to a new kind of bacteria :: Enterococci are hardy microbes that thrive in the gastrointestinal tracts of nearly all land animals, including our own, and generally cause no harm. But their ruggedness has lately made them leading causes of multi-drug-resistant infections, especially in settings like hospitals where antibiotic use disrupts the natural balance of intestinal microbes.
Brain genes hint at why Zika doesn’t always cause microcephaly :: One in 10 babies exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy develop abnormally small heads. A study of twins in Brazil suggests gene activity may decide which
Brain mutations, young and old ::
Brain 'Pacemaker' for Alzheimer's Shows Promise In Slowing Decline :: Implanting a pacemaker-like device in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease could help slow the decline of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Brain Scans Can Reveal Who Your True Friends Are :: Great minds really do think alike (and fools seldom differ).
Brain scans reveal that friends really are on the same wavelength :: What can an astronaut, baby sloths, a sentimental music video and an MRI scanner reveal about your friends? Quite a lot, a new study reveals.
Brain Scans Show Signs of Football Impact :: Brain Scans Show Signs of Football Impact Two small clinical studies show brain changes among young football players with a history of concussion and exposure to high-impact hits. Pee-Wee-Football.jpg Image credits: C Watts via Flickr Rights information: CC BY 2.0 Sports Monday, January 29, 2018 – 09:45 Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor (Inside Science) — Two clinical studies in which a handful of yo
Brain's insular cortex mediates approach and avoidance responses to others in distress :: Searching for clues to complex social behaviors, experiments found that laboratory rats – much like humans — will approach distressed juveniles but avoid distressed adults — responses known as social affective behaviors, Boston College researchers report in Nature Neuroscience. Additionally, the brain's insular cortex region is required for proper reactions to others in distress. Further, change
Brain's insular cortex mediates approach and avoidance responses to others in distress :: Searching for clues to complex social behaviors, experiments found that laboratory rats – much like humans – will approach distressed juveniles but avoid distressed adults — responses known as social affective behaviors, researchers report. Additionally, the brain's insular cortex region is required for proper reactions to others in distress. Further, changes in insular cortex excitability, cause
Brave new world of robotic architecture dawning :: Sure, there have already been 3-D printed houses. And you can pick up a Nest Thermostat with artificial intelligence at your local hardware store. But a new book co-written and co-edited by Mahesh Daas, dean of the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design, argues that robotics can and soon will be even further integrated into the design processes at the heart of architecture.
Breast cancer treatments may increase the risk of heart disease :: Some breast cancer therapies can damage the heart and healthcare providers should carefully monitor breast cancer treatment effects on the heart. Breast cancer survivors, especially older women, are more likely to die from cardiovascular diseases such as heart failure rather than breast cancer.
Breastfeeding reduces hypertension risk :: A new study indicates that women who breastfeed more children, and for longer periods of time, are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause. This is less true of obese women, however.
Breastfeeding reduces hypertension risk :: A study published in the American Journal of Hypertension indicates that women who breastfeed more children, and for longer periods of time, are less likely to suffer from hypertension after they reach menopause. This is less true of obese women, however.
Breathing problems linked to drug that treats opioid addiction :: A drug used to treat opioid addiction could cause breathing problems in some obese patients, according to a new study from UT scientists.
Breathing problems linked to drug that treats opioid addiction :: A drug used to treat opioid addiction could cause breathing problems in some obese patients, according to a new study.
Brexit bremser store firmaer i digitalisering :: Følgerne af Brexit er endnu ukendte, men spekulationerne fyger frit. De store usikkerheder får store danske firmaer til at hive i håndbremsen, når det gælder digitaliseringsprojekter. Men et voksende antal virksomheder satser på cloudløsninger.
BRIEF: Grammar Becomes Simpler in Larger Populations :: BRIEF: Grammar Becomes Simpler in Larger Populations Researchers find that complex cultural practices tend to proliferate in more niche groups. topimage.jpg Composite image by Yuen Yiu. [Source image: Espen Sundve ] Image credits: CC BY-SA 2.0 Culture Thursday, February 1, 2018 – 12:30 Yuen Yiu, Staff Writer (Inside Science) — If you've ever tried to learn the Finnish, Czech or Basque languages,
Bringing water to the fountain of youth :: A new study of the European common frog, Rana temporaria, published in the advanced online edition of the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, offers some fresh clues that challenge the conventional scientific wisdom on sex-chromosome evolution.
British austerity policies lie at heart of soaring homelessness and related health harms, argue experts :: Austerity policies lie at the heart of soaring homelessness across England, with serious health implications for those affected, argue experts.
Broken Brain :: In his new video series, Dr. Mark Hyman says your brain is broken and functional medicine can fix it. He mixes conventional healthy lifestyle advice with highly questionable claims and recommendations based on speculation rather than on evidence.
Brown recluse: Pest management tips for the spider that's not as common as you think :: One of the first things you should know about the brown recluse spider is that its reputation far exceeds its actual prevalence.
Brown recluse: Pest management tips for the spider that's not as common as you think :: The brown recluse is one of the few spiders that can bite a human and should be regarded with great caution. But, it is also frequently misattributed as the cause of a variety of unrelated medical conditions, especially in locations far outside its known range. The open-access Journal of Integrated Pest Management has published a new guide to aid both the public and pest management professionals i
Brown recluse: Pest management tips for the spider that's not as common as you think :: The brown recluse is one of the few spiders that can bite a human and should be regarded with great caution. But, it is also frequently misattributed as the cause of a variety of unrelated medical conditions, especially in locations far outside its known range. Entomologists have published a new guide to aid both the public and pest management professionals in properly identifying and managing the
Brr! Six more weeks of winter for US, says furry forecaster :: Bundle up America, the world's furriest weather forecaster says six more weeks of winter are in store.
Bryozoans, brachiopods, and phoronida originate from the common ancestor :: A biologist from Lomonosov Moscow State University has studied the nervous system of the adult phoronida using modern methods and presented new facts regarding the taxonomy of invertebrates, proving that phoronids, barchiopods and bryozoans are relatives contrary to earlier conclusions. The results of the work were published in Scientific Reports.
BT shares tumble on sliding sales :: Shares in British telecoms and television broadcasting company BT slumped Friday to a five-year low on news of shrinking quarterly revenue.
'Bug Bombs' Still Causing Injuries Despite Product Warnings :: Despite new warning labels on "bug bomb" products, Americans are still injuring themselves with these at-home pesticides.
Building miniature optical antennas using DNA as a guide :: An international research collaborative has reported a new, highly parallel technique to fabricate precise metallic nanostructures with designed plasmonic properties by means of self-assembled DNA origami shapes. The so-called DALI (DNA-assisted lithography) method has been published in the latest issue of Science Advances.
Building miniature optical antennas using DNA as a guide :: Research groups from University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University together with researchers from California Institute of Technology and Aarhus University have reported a new highly parallel technique to fabricate precise metallic nanostructures with designed plasmonic properties by means of different self-assembled DNA origami shapes. The so-called DALI (DNA-assisted lithography) method has been p
Building miniature optical antennas using DNA as a guide :: Researchers have reported a new highly parallel technique to fabricate precise metallic nanostructures with designed plasmonic properties by means of different self-assembled DNA origami shapes.
Buried In Trump's Nuclear Report: A Russian Doomsday Weapon :: The administration's Nuclear Posture Review mentions a massive, nuclear-armed torpedo capable of incinerating cities. But is it real? (Image credit: USAF Lookout Moutain Laboratory)
Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species :: When an animal is listed as endangered that can be bad news for nearby businesses. That's why Georgia's biggest utility is helping to protect the slow-breeding gopher tortoise. (Image credit: Todd Stone/AP)
Business And Wildlife Groups Skip The Fight, Work Together To Save A Species :: When an animal is listed as endangered that can be bad news for nearby businesses. That's why Georgia's biggest utility is helping to protect the slow-breeding gopher tortoise. (Image credit: Todd Stone/AP)
Business this week ::
BuzzFeed in deal to distribute content in China :: BuzzFeed has struck an agreement with Chinese technology group Bytedance to distribute its content in China, a rare foray behind the "Great Firewall of China" for Western media as Beijing tightens its censorship of the internet.
Byggeskandale kan koste københavnere 40-45 mio. kr. :: Kun 14 kommunale byggerier i København havde fugtsugende MgO-plader i facaden. Derfor ser skatteydernes regning oven på MgO-skandalen ud til at kunne ‘holdes nede’ på 40-45 mio. kr.
Calculating the CO2 emissions of biofuels is not enough :: A new EU regulation aims to shrink the environmental footprint of biofuels starting in 2021. But an EPFL scientist thinks we should go one step further and take into account all compounds produced at biorefineries, not just biofuel. And he has developed a model for doing just that.
CALIFA renews the classification of galaxies :: This project, in which the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) is collaborating, has made a map with 300 galaxies close to the Milky Way, which they have classified on the basis of the way the stars are moving, rather than using the morphological classification used until now.
California Appears Headed Back To Drought :: Less than a year ago, California declared an end to a five-year drought, but a lack of winter precipitation is bringing new worries. (Image credit: Rich Pedroncelli/AP)
California gauges snowpack amid dry winter :: Amid record-setting heat in the state's south, California's water managers will measure the Sierra Nevada snowpack, which supplies water to millions.
California's other drought—a major earthquake is overdue :: California earthquakes are a geologic inevitability. The state straddles the North American and Pacific tectonic plates and is crisscrossed by the San Andreas and other active fault systems. The magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck off Alaska's Kodiak Island on Jan. 23, 2018 was just the latest reminder of major seismic activity along the Pacific Rim.
'Call me baby': Talking sex dolls fill a void in China :: With China facing a massive gender gap and a greying population, a company wants to hook up lonely men and retirees with a new kind of companion: "Smart" sex dolls that can talk, play music and turn on dishwashers.
Can a brain implant treat Alzheimer’s? It might just be placebo :: Alzheimer’s disease may have been slowed in two people given implants that stimulate the brain with electricity, but this may just have been the placebo effect
Can an Airplane Take Off on a Moving Runway? :: Where do you get a giant plane-sized treadmill that goes 100 mph? Good question. I'm going to answer a different one.
Can Crowdsourcing and Collaboration Improve the Future of Human Health? :: A new program will use the wisdom of the crowd to try improving on the 80-year-old "Baby Box," a Finnish institution — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Can Europe Step Up? :: BRUSSELS—It’s become an article of faith that the U.S. is withdrawing from the world, and a reflex to blame Donald Trump for it. It’s also largely fictitious. Some 34,000 U.S. troops are in the Gulf, at least 14,000 in Afghanistan, 70,000 or so in North East Asia, and roughly 62,000 in Europe. Many of those numbers are growing under his presidency, alongside the list of countries in which the U.S
Can Free Public Transit Fix South Korea's Smog Problem? :: When it comes to air pollution, China gets most of the attention as one of Asia’s worst offenders ( and rightly so ). But South Korea has a massive pollution problem of its own, earning the unenviable title of worst air quality among OECD nations—and experts predict the problem will only get worse over the next five years. So when a thick layer of yellow dust settled over the city last week, loca
Can Free Public Transit Fix South Korea's Smog Problem? :: When it comes to air pollution, China gets most of the attention as one of Asia’s worst offenders ( and rightly so ). But South Korea has a massive pollution problem of its own, earning the unenviable title of worst air quality among OECD nations—and experts predict the problem will only get worse over the next five years. So when a thick layer of yellow dust settled over the city last week, loca
Can mirrors boost solar panel output – and help overcome Trump's tariffs? :: Falling costs for solar power have led to an explosive growth in residential, commercial and utility-scale solar use over the past decade. The levelized cost of solar electricity using imported solar panels – that is, the solar electricity cost measured over the life of the panels – has dropped in cost so much that it is lower than electricity from competing sources like coal in most of America.
Can Our Phones Save Us From Our Phones? :: Instagram Feature PostsMobile apps and internet interfaces can make us distractible. But digital tools could also counteract those bad habits.
Can scientists agree on a code of ethics? :: Can scientists agree on a code of ethics? The World Economic Forum Young Scientists community just proposed a Code of Ethics, which was a topic of discussion at the recent World Economic Forum's meeting in Davos, Switzerland. Read More
Can Seagrass Save Shellfish From Climate Change? :: Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water. (Image credit: Lauren Sommer/KQED)
Can Seagrass Save Shellfish From Climate Change? :: Warming oceans are hurting the shellfish industry. Scientists are hoping that seagrasses, like seaweed, can help soak up extra carbon in the water. (Image credit: Lauren Sommer/KQED)
Can Silicon Valley save the world? Or are social networks ruining everything? :: "At times, it seems as if we are condemned to try to understand our own time with conceptual frameworks more than half a century old." Historian Niall Ferguson says it's time for an update. Read More
Can the Taliban Be Stopped? :: Authorities in Afghanistan said at least 95 people were killed and about 158 others wounded on Saturday after Taliban militants drove an ambulance filled with explosives past a police checkpoint in Kabul and detonated the vehicle on a crowded street open mainly to government workers. Authorities expected the death toll to increase as more victims were being brought to hospitals in the Afghan capi
Can we generate clean energy by using sunlight to superheat fluids? :: Ever used a magnifying glass to focus sunlight on your hand?
Can You Get the Flu Twice in One Season? :: If you already caught the flu, are you in the clear for the rest of the season?
Can you solve it? The puzzle of the red and green hats :: Thinking caps on! Hi guzzlers, A box contains two red hats and three green hats… Continue reading…
Can your brain testify against you? :: A review of applications of neuroscience in law, or 'neurolaw,' brings into question the ethical implications that come with the possibility of a person unwillingly revealing their own guilt.
Can your brain testify against you? :: A review of applications of neuroscience in law, or 'neurolaw,' brings into question the ethical implications that come with the possibility of a person unwillingly revealing their own guilt.
Cancer patients less likely to receive clot-busting drugs after stroke :: When a stroke occurs in patients with cancer, they are one-third less likely to receive standard clot-busting medication as patients without a malignancy, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians.
Cancer patients: Web-based help improves quality of life :: A diagnosis of cancer causes huge psychological stress, but many patients do not receive any psychological support. An online stress management program can significantly improve their quality of life, as shown by a study conducted by researchers from the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel, and published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
Cancer researchers hit a bullseye with new drug target for Ewing sarcoma :: Researchers have found that Ewing sarcoma cells die if an enzyme called CDK12 is knocked out genetically or chemically inhibited. What's more, when a CDK12 inhibitor is combined with another drug, called a PARP inhibitor, the two drugs double down to deliver a lethal punch to Ewing sarcoma cells.
Cancer 'vaccine' eliminates tumors in mice, Stanford researchers find :: Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant, untreated metastases, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Cancer 'vaccine' eliminates tumors in mice :: Injecting minute amounts of two immune-stimulating agents directly into solid tumors in mice can eliminate all traces of cancer in the animals, including distant, untreated metastases, according to a new study.
Carnegie Mellon Power Sector Index sees renewables with highest growth rate :: On January 9th, Carnegie Mellon University, supported by Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS), announced the release of the Power Sector Carbon Index's third quarter update, measuring the carbon dioxide emissions intensity from the U.S. electrical power generation sector. In comparing the third quarter of 2017 to the third quarter of 2016, the index found that the U.S. power plant emissions ave
Catheter ablation better than pharmacological atrial fibrillation therapies :: A new study revealed patients receiving radiofrequency catheter ablation compared to traditional drug therapies for atrial fibrillation (AF), a contributing factor to heart failure, had significantly lower hospitalization and mortality rates. The findings are published in the Feb. 1 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
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Cause of severe genetic disease identified :: Mutations in the p63 protein lead to a number of disorders, but none is as severe as the AEC syndrome. Scientists at Goethe University Frankfurt in collaboration with a research group from the University of Naples Federico II have now discovered that this syndrome resembles diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's or ALS more closely than it does other p63-based syndromes. Their results were rece
Causes and consequences of the 2015 Wimberley floods in Texas :: A new study by civil and environmental engineers delves into the 2015 Wimberley, Texas floods that destroyed 350 homes and claimed 13 lives. Scientists researched the factors that led to the catastrophic flooding and shed light on new ways people in flood-prone areas can protect against future tragedies.
CDC Director Resigns Over Unresolved Conflicts of Interest :: Brenda Fitzgerald had drawn criticism for tobacco-related investments, among others.
CDC Director's Investment in Tobacco, Drug Companies Baffles Ethics Experts :: The purchases occurred after she took over the agency — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
CDC to Drastically Cut Efforts to Prevent Global Disease Outbreaks :: The agency's plan to scale back work in 39 foreign countries could hamper its ability to rapidly respond to future epidemics.
'Celeste' Review: The Exact Kind of Game the Nintendo Switch Needs :: The console already has a series of excellent first-party games and older ports. What it needs are more new indie titles.
Cell skeleton and the brush border :: The epithelial cells lining organs like the intestines and kidneys build a special surface called the "brush border," which consists of a dense array of finger-like protrusions.
Cells rockin' in their DNA :: Kyoto University Researcher find that some mechanosensitive genes are suppressed when subjected to audible sound.
Cells rockin' in their DNA :: Researcher find that some mechanosensitive genes are suppressed when subjected to audible sound.
Cell-type-specific role for nucleus accumbens neuroligin-2 in depression and stress susceptibility [Neuroscience :: ]Behavioral coping strategies are critical for active resilience to stress and depression; here we describe a role for neuroligin-2 (NLGN-2) in the nucleus accumbens (NAc). Neuroligins (NLGN) are a family of neuronal postsynaptic cell adhesion proteins that are constituents of the excitatory and inhibitory synapse. Importantly, NLGN-3 and NLGN-4 mutations…
Cellular 'powerhouses' may explain health effects of stress – Psychosomatic Medicine Journal Outlines Role of Mitochondria :: How does psychological stress translate into physical health effects? A key piece of the puzzle may be found in specialized cellular structures known as mitochondria, according to a pair of articles in the January issue of Psychosomatic Medicine: Journal of Biobehavioral Medicine, the official journal of the American Psychosomatic Society. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.
Cellular 'powerhouses' may explain health effects of stress :: How does psychological stress translate into physical health effects? A key piece of the puzzle may be found in specialized cellular structures known as mitochondria, according to a pair of new articles.
Central Valley soil emissions a large source of state's nitrogen oxide pollution :: A previously unrecognized source of nitrogen oxide is contributing up to about 40 percent of the NOx emissions in California, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis. The study traces the emissions to fertilized soils in the Central Valley region.
Certain bacteria produce tiny gold nuggets by digesting toxic metals :: High concentrations of heavy metals, like copper and gold, are toxic for most living creatures. This is not the case for the bacterium C. metallidurans, which has found a way to extract valuable trace elements from a compound of heavy metals without poisoning itself. One interesting side-effect: the formation of tiny gold nuggets.
Changes in genes involved in DNA repair and packaging linked to risk of multiple myeloma :: Researchers have identified two gene regions that contribute to multiple myeloma, an inherited cancer that occurs in bone marrow, through a new method that makes use of human disease pedigrees. Nicola Camp and Rosalie Waller of the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, and colleagues, report their findings Feb. 1, 2018, in PLOS Genetics.
Changes in genes involved in DNA repair and packaging linked to risk of multiple myeloma :: Researchers have identified two gene regions that contribute to multiple myeloma, an inherited cancer that occurs in bone marrow, through a new method that makes use of human disease pedigrees.
Changing landscape means some Arctic ponds may potentially be a significant source of carbon emissions :: A new Canadian study has found that carbon released by some ponds in the High Arctic could potentially be a hidden source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Changing landscape means some Arctic ponds may potentially be a significant source of carbon emissions :: A new Canadian study has found that carbon released by some ponds in the High Arctic could potentially be a hidden source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Changing landscape means some Arctic ponds may potentially be a significant source of carbon emissions :: A new Canadian study has found that carbon released by some ponds in the High Arctic could potentially be a hidden source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Changing the color of 3-D printed objects :: 3-D printing has come a long way since the first 'rapid prototyping' patent was rejected in 1980. We've evolved from basic designs to a wide range of highly-customizable objects. Still, there's a big issue: once objects are printed, they're final. If you need a change, you'll need a reprint.
Changing the color of 3-D printed objects :: Three-dimensional printing has come a long way since the first 'rapid prototyping' patent was rejected in 1980. We've evolved from basic designs to a wide range of highly-customizable objects. Still, there's a big issue: once objects are printed, they're final. If you need a change, you'll need a reprint.
Cheetahs' inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting :: The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a successful hunter not only because it is quick, but also because it can hold an incredibly still gaze while pursuing prey. For the first time, researchers have investigated the cheetah's extraordinary sensory abilities by analyzing the speedy animal's inner ear, an organ that is essential for maintaining body balance and adapting head posture duri
Cheetahs' inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting :: The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a successful hunter not only because it is quick, but also because it can hold an incredibly still gaze while pursuing prey. For the first time, researchers have investigated the cheetah's extraordinary sensory abilities by analyzing the speedy animal's inner ear, an organ that is essential for maintaining body balance and adapting head posture duri
Cheetahs' inner ear is one-of-a-kind, vital to high-speed hunting :: The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is a successful hunter not only because it is quick, but also because it can hold an incredibly still gaze while pursuing prey. For the first time, researchers have investigated the cheetah's extraordinary sensory abilities by analyzing the speedy animal's inner ear, an organ that is essential for maintaining body balance and adapting head posture duri
Chemical engineers discover how some bacteria resist threats :: Bacteria are stealthy organisms. They can multiply in minutes and evolve to survive what we throw at them—including antibiotics.
'Chemical net' could be key to capturing pure hydrogen :: Hydrogen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth and an exceptionally clean fuel source. While it is making its way into the fuel cells of electric cars, busses and heavy equipment, its widespread use is hampered by the expensive gas-separation process required to produce pure hydrogen. But that process could soon become more efficient and cost-effective thanks to a discovery by an internati
'Chemical net' could be key to capturing pure hydrogen :: Researchers from Drexel University have uncovered exceptionally efficient gas separation properties in a nanomaterial called MXene that could be incorporated into the membranes used to purify hydrogen.
'Chemical net' could be key to capturing pure hydrogen :: Researchers have uncovered exceptionally efficient gas separation properties in a nanomaterial called MXene that could be incorporated into the membranes used to purify hydrogen.
Chemicals in brain that make honeybees more likely to sting discovered :: A team of researchers from France and Australia has identified the neurological mechanism that underlies honeybee aggression in response to threats. In their paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the group describes their study of honeybees and what they found.
Chemistry breakthroughs open new doors to drug developers and cancer researchers :: Two independent chemistry breakthroughs have opened a plethora of doors that were previously locked to drug developers and cancer researchers.
Chemists follow molecules down 'nanowells,' track catalytic reactions in nanoconfinement :: Chemists affiliated with Iowa State University, the US Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Georgia State University have measured the effects of nanoconfinement on catalytic reactions by developing experimental techniques capable of tracking single molecules. Understanding such reactions could help chemists design high-performance catalysts.
Chemists follow molecules down 'nanowells,' track catalytic reactions in nanoconfinement :: Chemists have measured the effects of nanoconfinement in catalysis by tracking single molecules as they dive down "nanowells" and react with catalysts at the bottom.
Chemists follow molecules down 'nanowells,' track catalytic reactions in nanoconfinement :: Chemists have measured the effects of nanoconfinement on catalytic reactions by developing experimental techniques capable of tracking single molecules. Understanding such reactions could help chemists design high-performance catalysts.
Child experts: Just say 'no' to Facebook's kids app :: Facebook News AdsChild development experts and advocates are urging Facebook to pull the plug on its new messaging app aimed at kids.
Children get new ears grown from their own cells in world first :: A team in China have 3D printed ear-shaped scaffolds which have been seeded with a child’s own cells to create a personalised ear for transplantation
Children Receive Bespoke, Lab-Grown Ears :: The tissue, grown on a 3-D scaffold and seeded from the kids' own cells, was transplanted to correct deformities in their cartilage.
Children Who Survive Congenital Heart Defects Can Face New Problems As Adults :: It was a medical miracle: Surgery that made it possible for babies born with heart defects to live to adulthood. But for some, those mended hearts start to falter decades later. (Image credit: Benny Tsabba/Wendy Wolfson for NPR)
Children Who Survive Congenital Heart Defects Can Face New Problems As Adults :: It was a medical miracle: Surgery that made it possible for babies born with heart defects to live to adulthood. But for some, those mended hearts start to falter decades later. (Image credit: Benny Tsabba/Wendy Wolfson for NPR)
Children with disabilities in West Africa experience violence from the day they are born :: Disabled children in West Africa experience significantly greater violence than their non-disabled peers and all experience violence from they day they are born, finds a study published in BMC Public Health by Janet Njelesani, assistant professor of occupational therapy at New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
China and the US are bracing for an AI showdown—in the cloud :: Alibaba, Amazon, and others are adding ever more capable AI services to their cloud platforms.
China directs users to approved VPNs as firewall tightens :: China vowed Tuesday to force both local and foreign companies and individuals to use only government-approved software to access the global internet, as overseas firms fear losing unrestricted online services under an impending deadline.
China might be winning the CRISPR race, but we have the FDA :: Health Without the FDA, we wouldn't know if a drug was safe or effective The FDA is an arduous process, but it's also really important.
China orders microblog operators to tighten censorship :: Ratcheting up control over Chinese microblogs, regulators ordered operators on Friday to set up a mechanism to remove false information after the most popular service was criticized for allowing prohibited material to spread.
China's Surveillance State Should Scare Everyone :: Imagine a society in which you are rated by the government on your trustworthiness. Your “citizen score” follows you wherever you go. A high score allows you access to faster internet service or a fast-tracked visa to Europe. If you make political posts online without a permit, or question or contradict the government’s official narrative on current events, however, your score decreases. To calcu
Chinese satellite uses quantum cryptography for secure video conference between continents :: Quantum cryptography has never been possible over long distances. But the first quantum communications satellite is rewriting the record books.
Chinese volunteers spend 200 days on virtual 'moon base' :: Chinese students spent 200 continuous days in a "lunar lab" in Beijing, state media said Friday, as the country prepares for its long-term goal of putting people on the moon.
Chlorinated lipids predict lung injury and death in sepsis patients :: Researchers studied blood samples taken from patients diagnosed with sepsis and found that elevated chlorinated lipids predicted whether a patient would go on to suffer acute respiratory distress symptom (ARDS) and die within 30 days from a lung injury.
Chlorinated lipids predict lung injury and death in sepsis patients :: Researchers studied blood samples taken from patients diagnosed with sepsis and found that elevated chlorinated lipids predicted whether a patient would go on to suffer acute respiratory distress symptom (ARDS) and die within 30 days from a lung injury.
Choose Omega-3s from fish over flax for cancer prevention, study finds :: Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention, according to a first-ever University of Guelph study.
Choose Omega-3s from fish over flax for cancer prevention, study finds :: Omega-3s from fish pack a stronger punch than flaxseed and other oils when it comes to cancer prevention, according to a new study.
Chrome Extension Malware Has Evolved :: While helpful and creative, Chrome extensions have also become a new playground for hackers intent on stealing your data.
Cichlids: Paler in the face of the enemy :: Male cichlids that are constantly threatened by predators grow faster and postpone the full expression of conspicuous breeding coloration for longer. Thereby, the animals reduce their risk of becoming prey. However, at the peak of their sexual maturity the animals give up their retarded breeding coloration: Even under risky conditions, they then vie for their potential sexual partners with magnifi
Cichlids: Paler in the face of the enemy :: Male cichlids that are constantly threatened by predators grow faster and postpone the full expression of conspicuous breeding coloration for longer. This is shown by a study by biologists from the University of Bonn. Thereby, the animals reduce their risk of becoming prey. However, at the peak of their sexual maturity the animals give up their retarded breeding coloration: Even under risky condit
Citing Deaths of Lab Monkeys, F.D.A. Ends an Addiction Study :: The agency said on Friday it was evaluating other animal studies and would retire the remaining monkeys to a sanctuary.
Climate change concerns much higher in Latin America, Caribbean than U.S., Canada :: More than eight in 10 adults in Mexico and Central America believe climate change is a very serious problem for their country, more than twice the proportion of adults in the United States and Canada, according to a newaccording to a new "Insights" report from Vanderbilt's Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) titled "Education and Risk Assessments Predict Climate Change Concerns in Latin
Climate Change: The Complete Guide :: The world is getting warmer, the weather is getting worse. Here's everything you need to know about what humans can do to stop wrecking the planet.
Climate Researchers' Work Is Turned into Fake News :: Skeptics twist a cold snap into an impending Ice Age, and other bad spins — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Climate scientists explore hidden ocean beneath Antarctica's largest ice shelf :: Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf is the world's largest floating slab of ice: it's about the size of Spain, and nearly a kilometre thick.
Climate, ecosystems, and planetary futures: The challenge to predict life in Earth system models :: Many global change stresses on terrestrial and marine ecosystems affect not only ecosystem services that are essential to humankind, but also the trajectory of future climate by altering energy and mass exchanges with the atmosphere. Earth system models, which simulate terrestrial and marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles, offer a common framework for ecological research related to climate
Clinical Psychologist Jordan Peterson talks about life on the Joe Rogan Experience, Fascinating and Motivating! :: submitted by /u/griceyyyyyyy [link] [comments]
Close look at ‘hardened’ arteries reveals a surprise :: The pathway in the body that leads to what laypeople call “hardening of the arteries” is not what medical experts previously assumed, report researchers who examined the mineralized arteries of genetically modified lab mice. Mineralized arteries, a complication often seen in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes, may affect heart functions, leading to death in some instances. Previous
Close-packing rules may not guide nanoparticle self-assembly after all :: Three-dimensional shapes fill physical space in a certain way. If you pour marbles into a jar, the marbles will randomly pack within the jar. If you carefully placed every marble, layer-by-layer in the jar such that the marbles in one layer sit within the crevices between marbles on the layer below it, you can pack a few more marbles in the jar than if it was randomly packed. This will give you th
Cloud based quantum computing used to calculate nuclear binding energy :: A team of researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has demonstrated that it is possible to use cloud-based quantum computers to conduct quantum simulations and calculations. The team has written a paper describing their efforts and results and uploaded it to the arXiv preprint server.
Clues from an endangered blue whale population :: Clues in the DNA of endangered blue whales – the largest living animal – has shown that Australia is home to one population that likely travels widely and is adapted to a range of environmental conditions.
Clumps of dark matter could be lurking undetected in our galaxy :: Dark matter, assumed to form featureless blobs, might clump together into smaller objects.
Cluster measures turbulence in Earth's magnetic environment :: For the first time, scientists have estimated how much energy is transferred from large to small scales within the magnetosheath, the boundary region between the solar wind and the magnetic bubble that protects our planet. Based on data collected by ESA's Cluster and NASA's THEMIS missions over several years, the study revealed that turbulence is the key, making this process a hundred times more e
CNIO researchers cure lung fibrosis in mice with a gene therapy that lengthens telomeres :: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a potentially lethal disease associated with the presence of critically short telomeres, currently lacking effective treatment. The Telomere and Telomerase Group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) has succeeded in curing this disease in mice using a gene therapy that lengthens the telomeres. This work constitutes a 'proof of concept that telomera
CNIO researchers discover a potential new therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer :: In most pancreatic cancer patients, the diagnosis is made when the disease is already advanced, and there is no effective treatment at present. There have been no significant advances to combat it in recent decades and unfortunately, its occurrence is on the increase. Now, a group of researchers from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) may have found a new form of attack.
Coal phase-out: Announcing CO2-pricing triggers divestment :: Putting the Paris climate agreement into practice will trigger opposed reactions by investors on the one hand and fossil fuel owners on the other hand. A new study now finds that on balance, divestment beats the so-called 'green paradox' if substantial carbon pricing is credibly announced. Consequently, overall CO2 emissions would be effectively reduced.
Coal phase-out: Announcing CO2-pricing triggers divestment :: Putting the Paris climate agreement into practice will trigger opposed reactions by investors on the one hand and fossil fuel owners on the other hand. A new study now finds that on balance, divestment beats the so-called 'green paradox' if substantial carbon pricing is credibly announced. Consequently, overall CO2 emissions would be effectively reduced.
Coal phase-out—announcing CO2 pricing triggers divestment :: Putting the Paris climate agreement into practice will trigger opposed reactions by investors and fossil fuel owners. Paradoxically, it has been feared that the anticipation of strong CO2 reduction policies might drive up these emissions. Before the regulations kick in, fossil fuel owners might accelerate their resource extraction to maximize profits. Yet at the same time, investors might stop put
Coastal cities: Hazard mitigation, recovery plans :: The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world are facing increased exposure to weather-related risks and hazards ranging from sea level rise and flooding to temperature build-up and urban heat island effect.
Coastal water absorbing more carbon dioxide :: New research by a University of Delaware oceanographer and colleagues at other universities reveals that the water over the continental shelves is shouldering a larger than expected portion of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The findings may have important implications for scientists focused on understanding how much carbon dioxide can be released into the atmosphere while still keeping warming limite
Coastal water absorbing more carbon dioxide :: Oceanographers reveal that the water over the continental shelves is shouldering a larger than expected portion of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The findings may have important implications for scientists focused on understanding how much carbon dioxide can be released into the atmosphere while still keeping warming limited.
Cochrane-professor dementerer egen undersøgelse :: At Peter Gøtzsche totalt tilsidesætter andre lægers erfaringsviden og Cochranes egen anbefaling er både forunderligt og bekymrende – især for de hovedpinepatienter som oplever god gavn af medicinsk akupunktur.
Cochrane-professor dementerer egen undersøgelse :: At Peter Gøtzsche totalt tilsidesætter andre lægers erfaringsviden og Cochranes egen anbefaling er både forunderligt og bekymrende – især for de hovedpinepatienter som oplever god gavn af medicinsk akupunktur.
Cocktails to Make You Swoon Over the Super Blue Blood Moon of Jan. 31 :: Celebrate this week's Super Blue Blood Moon — which includes a total lunar eclipse — with some moony cocktails.
Coding of episodic memory in the human hippocampus [Neuroscience :: ]Neurocomputational models have long posited that episodic memories in the human hippocampus are represented by sparse, stimulus-specific neural codes. A concomitant proposal is that when sparse-distributed neural assemblies become active, they suppress the activity of competing neurons (neural sharpening). We investigated episodic memory coding in the hippocampus and amygdala by…
Colonoscopy may be linked to appendicitis :: Although the incidence of appendicitis in the United States has been in decline for many years, the condition still affects approximately seven percent of Americans annually.
Colorado potato beetle genome gives insight into major agricultural pest :: A team of scientists led by University of Wisconsin-Madison entomologist Sean Schoville sequenced the Colorado potato beetle's genome, probing its genes for clues to its surprising adaptability to new environments and insecticides. The new information sheds light on how this insect jumps to new plant hosts and handles toxins, and it will help researchers explore more ways to control the beetle.
Colorado potato beetle genome gives insight into major agricultural pest :: Scientists have sequenced the Colorado potato beetle's genome, probing its genes for clues to its surprising adaptability to new environments and insecticides. The new information sheds light on how this insect jumps to new plant hosts and handles toxins, and it will help researchers explore more ways to control the beetle.
Colorado potato beetle genome gives insight into major agricultural pest :: The Colorado potato beetle is notorious for its role in starting the pesticide industry – and for its ability to resist the insecticides developed to stop it.
ColoradoSPH research uncovers risk factors for mysterious kidney disease in farm workers :: Previous studies have identified an illness called 'Mesoamerican Nephropathy,' also referred to as Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin (CKDu). Notably, this new study shows that when a workforce has access to water, rest, and shade, the rates of CKDu onset and kidney injury are lower, and the injury is less severe than that seen in previous studies.
Columbia engineers develop flexible lithium battery for wearable electronics :: Columbia Engineering researchers have developed a prototype of a high-performance flexible lithium-ion battery that demonstrates?concurrently?both good flexibility and high energy density. The battery is shaped like the human spine and allows remarkable flexibility, high energy density, and stable voltage no matter how it is flexed or twisted. The device could help advance applications for wearabl
Communicating the science is the next step in the evolution of the UN climate panel |Adam Corner :: The IPCC is taking guidance on how to communicate its crucial findings beyond speciality scientific and policy circles The remit of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ( IPCC ) is one of the more complicated jigsaw puzzles in the world. Since 1988, it has overseen thousands of scientists pulling together tens of thousands of academic papers on atmospheric physics, meteorology, geography
Communication in context: Interpreting promises in an experiment on competition and trust [Economic Sciences :: ]How much do people lie, and how much do people trust communication when lying is possible? An important step toward answering these questions is understanding how communication is interpreted. This paper establishes in a canonical experiment that competition can alter the shared communication code: the commonly understood meaning of messages….
Company aims to digitize paper-recycling industry :: A Minnesota company hopes a new partnership will help make the movement of recycled paper goods more efficient.
Comparison of the genomes of two species of coral demonstrates unexpected genetic diversity :: The first comparative genome study between two corals reveals significant evolutionary differences. These findings could help scientists understand the resilience of corals and how they might respond to climate change.
Compensating a polar surface ::
Complement pathway gene activation and rising circulating immune complexes characterize early disease in HIV-associated tuberculosis [Immunology and Inflammation :: ]The transition between latent and active tuberculosis (TB) occurs before symptom onset. Better understanding of the early events in subclinical disease will facilitate the development of diagnostics and interventions that improve TB control. This is particularly relevant in the context of HIV-1 coinfection where progression of TB is more likely….
Complications of reconstruction surgery differ for transgender patients :: The risks of penile reconstruction surgery (phalloplasty) appear higher in female-to-male transgender (transmale) patients undergoing gender confirmation surgery, compared to native male (cismale) patients undergoing phalloplasty for other reasons, reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Computer models reveal best way to kill deadly bacteria :: Bacteria, transformed into dormant spores, can survive millions of years in extreme environments, threatening human life in the form of food poisoning and the biological weapon anthrax. But understanding how bacteria adapt to hostile environments has largely remained a mystery—until now.
Computer models reveal best way to kill deadly bacteria :: In a new study, USC Viterbi School of Engineering professors used computer-based models to identify mechanisms or 'strategies' used by bacterial spores to evade attack from extreme temperatures, chemicals and radiation. Using complex mathematical techniques to examine spores at the molecular level, the team also determined the optimal conditions for killing harmful bacteria.
Computer reads brain activity to find out the music each person is listening to :: It may sound like sci-fi, but mind reading equipment are much closer to become a reality than most people can imagine. Researchers used a magnetic resonance machine to read participants' minds and find out what song they were listening to. The study contributes to improve the technique and pave the way to new research on reconstruction of auditory imagination, inner speech and to enhance brain-com
Confirmed: Black holes regulate star formation in massive galaxies :: An International team with participation by researchers with close links to the IAC, obtains the first clear observational evidence that the mass of the supermassive central black hole in a massive galaxy affects the formation of new stars during its lifetime.
Conforming to standards could improve Sri Lankan urban quality of life :: Standards such as well-managed parking, clean drinking water, affordable housing, proper street lighting, green environment, robust information technology connectivity and many are important for cities to function well, according to research from Sri Lanka. A number of plans and projects to build "Smart cities" are currently underway in Sri Lankan urban development policy framework.
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Conspiracy Theorists Don't Trust Vaccines Either :: Was Princess Diana's death an accident? People who feel strongly that it wasn't may be skeptical about vaccines, too.
Contracts with landowners could prevent deforestation :: Forest owners at greater risk of illegally cutting trees on their land prefer to join conservation programs that allow sustainable timber harvesting, a new study suggests. The findings could be used to craft conservation contracts that are more likely to be accepted by forest owners and might succeed in preventing deforestation and forest degradation. Ecuador contains approximately two percent of
Controversial Fossil Hints Homo sapiens Blazed a Trail Out of Africa Earlier Than Thought :: The jaw fragment suggests our species began traveling abroad 50,000 years earlier than previously thought — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Cooperation, clustering, and assortative mixing in dynamic networks [Evolution :: ]Humans’ propensity to cooperate is driven by our embeddedness in social networks. A key mechanism through which networks promote cooperation is clustering. Within clusters, conditional cooperators are insulated from exploitation by noncooperators, allowing them to reap the benefits of cooperation. Dynamic networks, where ties can be shed and new ties…
Copper hydroxychloride in diets fed to weanling pigs improves performance and health :: Copper is an essential element in diets for pigs, and it can be provided in a number of different forms. Copper hydroxychloride is less likely to react with other vitamins and minerals in a premix than the more commonly used copper sulfate, but research on its effects when fed to pigs is limited. Results of recent research at the University of Illinois indicate that including copper hydroxychlorid
Copper hydroxychloride in diets fed to weanling pigs improves performance and health :: Results of recent research at the University of Illinois indicate that including copper hydroxychloride in diets fed to weanling pigs improves growth performance and reduces diarrhea.
Copyright board boosts songwriters' music streaming fees :: A federal copyright board has raised the music streaming royalties for songwriters and music publishers by more than 40 percent to narrow the financial divide separating them from recording labels.
Coral lifestyles reflected in their genes :: A comparison of the genomes of two species of coral demonstrates unexpected genetic diversity.
Coral reefs are in trouble — how can people adapt? :: An international team of scientists has developed a strategy to boost people's ability to adapt to climate change.
Coral reefs are in trouble—how can people adapt? :: An international team of scientists has developed a strategy to boost people's ability to adapt to climate change, revealed in a new study published in Nature Climate Change.
Coral reefs in hot water as warming events slow recovery :: As the world's oceans heat up with climate change, coral reefs are increasingly under threat. Bleaching events—defense mechanisms against high temperatures that turn corals white—have become more frequent.
Coral Sperm Banker :: Mary Hagedorn is racing to save Earth's coral reefs by developing techniques for freezing the colonial animals' gametes.
Corporate buybacks: Have you heard about this trillion dollar Ponzi scheme? :: Few know about the trillion dollar crime that stole pay raises while weakening our economy. The “lootocrats” and their courtiers are taking us for a ride. Read More
Corralling xenon gas out of waste streams :: From space propulsion to lighting to surgical anesthesia, the applications and needs for xenon gas are growing. And the good news is that researchers are advancing the science to more easily remove xenon from waste streams and collect the low amounts of it found in the atmosphere.
Correction for Droog et al., Estrogen receptor {alpha} wields treatment-specific enhancers between morphologically similar endometrial tumors [Corrections :: ]APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Correction for “Estrogen receptor α wields treatment-specific enhancers between morphologically similar endometrial tumors,” by Marjolein Droog, Ekaterina Nevedomskaya, Gwen M. Dackus, Renske Fles, Yongsoo Kim, Harry Hollema, Marian Mourits, Petra M. Nederlof, Hester H. van Boven, Sabine C. Linn, Flora E. van Leeuwen, Lodewyk F. A. Wessels,…
Could a Vaccine Protect Football Players From Concussions? :: The NFL has to figure out how to deal with the effects of CTE in its players. Screening is one part of the answer—the other is prevention.
Could Self-Driving Trucks Be Good for Truckers? :: The outlook for trucking jobs has been grim of late. Self-driving trucks, several reports and basic logic have suggested, are going to wipe out truckers. Trucking is going to be the next great automation bloodbath. But a counter-narrative is emerging: No, skeptics in the industry, government, academia are saying, trucking jobs will not be endangered by autonomous driving, and in the brightest sce
Could the biological clock be a key ally in the fight against inflammatory disease? :: What if the symptoms and seriousness of certain inflammatory diseases were linked to time of day? Researchers from Inserm have been working on this hypothesis, after noting that the seriousness and mortality associated with fulminant hepatitis were dependent on the time at which the disease was induced. Their study, conducted on human cells and mice, shows that the anti-inflammatory action of a bi
Could the biological clock be a key ally in the fight against inflammatory disease? :: What if the symptoms and seriousness of certain inflammatory diseases were linked to time of day? Researchers have been working on this hypothesis, after noting that the seriousness and mortality associated with fulminant hepatitis were dependent on the time at which the disease was induced. Their study, conducted on human cells and mice, shows that the anti-inflammatory action of a biological clo
Could the social lives of fish help us save coral reefs? |Mike Gil :: Mike Gil spies on fish: using novel multi-camera systems and computer vision technology, the TED Fellow and his colleagues explore how coral reef fish behave, socialize and affect their ecosystems. Learn more about how fish of different species communicate via social networks — and what disrupting these networks might mean to the delicate ecology of reefs, which help feed millions of us and suppo
Court rejects lawsuit against Twitter over IS attack :: A federal appeals court on Wednesday rejected a lawsuit that sought to hold Twitter liable for the deaths of two U.S. contractors in Jordan three years ago in an attack for which the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
CRAG and UB researchers find basic mechanisms for root growth and cell replenishment :: Interdisciplinary collaboration between physics and molecular biology enabled researchers to solve fundamental doubts on plant root growth.These findings provide opportunities to create more drought-resistant plants, which is one of the most important problems in the current context of the climate change.
Crash diets can cause transient deterioration in heart function :: Crash diets can cause a transient deterioration in heart function, according to new research. Patients with heart disease should seek medical advice before adopting a very low calorie diet.
Creating an electron-hole liquid at room temperature :: Making a liquid out of electrons is complicated, but it opens the door to research in a wide variety of electronics. NC State physicists have created a phase diagram that can help researchers create this liquid at room temperature, making it much easier for everyone to study.
Cremation urns' dusty bones tell tale of death in Roman London :: Experts study remains dug up in 19th century for first time ahead of Museum of London Docklands exhibition A puff of dust almost 2,000 years old rose as archaeologist Jackie Keily gently tipped a wastepaper bin-sized lead container, and a pile of cremated Roman remains slid out towards bones expert Rebecca Redfern. “Oh wonderful, look!” Redfern said, pouncing on a bone with the excitement of a tr
Crispr’s Next Big Challenge: Getting Where It Needs to Go :: In the 34 trillion-cell sea that is your body, an IV bag full of Crispr’d cells won’t make a dent. So scientists are working on ways to put the gene editors right where they need to go.
Cryonics: Your body preserved for future revival? :: Arizona-based company Alcor offers cryonic preservation in the hope of reviving you in the future.
Cryptocurrencies fall after Japan's Coincheck halts withdrawals :: Cryptocurrencies fell Friday after Japan-based digital exchange Coincheck suspended client deposits and withdrawals for virtual currencies except bitcoin.
Cryptocurrency Scams Like Prodeum Are Just Straight-Up Trolling at This Point :: US regulators and Facebook are finally coming for bogus ICOs.
Crystal structure of the mammalian lipopolysaccharide detoxifier [Biochemistry :: ]LPS is a potent bacterial endotoxin that triggers the innate immune system. Proper recognition of LPS by pattern-recognition receptors requires a full complement of typically six acyl chains in the lipid portion. Acyloxyacyl hydrolase (AOAH) is a host enzyme that removes secondary (acyloxyacyl-linked) fatty acids from LPS, rendering it immunologically…
Cultural taboos around food are powerful – could vegans change ours? :: As campaigns such as Veganuary become more popular could the way westerners categorise what’s edible start to shift? Yesterday marked the end of “Veganuary”, the campaign to encourage people to try a vegan lifestyle for a month. Year on year the trend has grown. Might those one-month vegans change the habits of the rest of us – by changing what an animal is? Vegans shun all animal-derived product
CUNY, Harvard scientists team with UBS Asset Management on sustainable investing framework :: Scientists at The City University of New York (CUNY) and Harvard University, in partnership with UBS Asset Management, have developed a scientific framework to inform investment decisions that make positive contributions to sustainable environmental stewardship and human well-being.
Curators at Museum of Natural History Object to a Trustee :: Several members of the museum’s staff have sent a letter protesting Rebekah Mercer’s position on the board.
Customizable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics :: Scientists have created a customizable, fabric-like power source that can be cut, folded or stretched without losing its function. Being highly stretchable, these flexible power sources are promising next-generation 'fabric' energy storage devices that could be integrated into wearable electronics.
Cutting off tumor supplies :: For a tumour to grow, it must develop blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen. Preventing tumor vascularization is therefore an interesting anti-tumor therapy that has been explored over the last ten years. But how to be truly effective? By identifying two cytokines, key factors in the recruitment of blood cells essential to the formation of new blood vessels, and above all by deciphering h
Cutting off tumor supplies :: Preventing tumour vascularization is therefore an interesting anti-tumour therapy that has been explored over the last ten years. But how to be truly effective? By identifying two cytokines, key factors in the recruitment of blood cells essential to the formation of new blood vessels, and above all by deciphering how these factors interact simultaneously with blood vessels, researchers at UNIGE ar
Cutting up in the deep ::
Cuttlefish camouflage reveals how they see the world :: Humans are r–lly g–d at filling in th- bl-nks… but can cuttlefish do the same? It’s very common for objects to be partially hidden from view, but we perceive them clearly even when only bits and pieces are actually visible. If a rock is partially covered in sand, it’s easy for us to see that the different bits poking out all belong to a single bigger rock. In perception research, this is call
Cyber peacekeeping is integral in an era of cyberwar – here's why :: Cyber warfare is upon us, from interference in elections to a leak of cyber weapons from a national stockpile. And, as with most evolutions in warfare, the world is largely unprepared. Cyber peacekeeping presents significant challenges, which we explore in our research.
Dams nudge Amazon's ecosystems off-kilter ::
Dancing Dwarf Galaxies Deepen Dark Matter Mystery :: A surprising alignment between small satellites of the galaxy Centaurus A challenges the standard model of cosmology — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Dancing galaxies may shake up our ideas of galaxy formation :: We thought satellite galaxies were usually in random orbits around larger ones, but a handful in coordinated orbits may force us to rethink galaxy formation
Danfoss-leder: Vi skal op i gear :: For Danfoss ligger nøglen til digital succes i at prioritere indsatsområderne benhårdt, ensrette it-infrastrukturen og være åben for samarbejder med de store tech-giganter. Topleder Lars Tveen gav gode råd på Industri 4.0-konference hos IDA i sidste uge.
Danmarks sundhedsvæsen får bronze :: Sundhedsvæsenet i Danmark er netop kåret som det tredjebedste i Europa, viser ny undersøgelse. Danske Patienter er skeptisk over opgørelsen.
Dansk satellit er sendt i kredsløb: Ulloriaq skal overvåge Arktis :: Der er meldinger om, at opsendelsen af det danske forsvars første satellit går efter planen.
Danske Patienter vil inddrages i ministerens tilsynsinitiativer :: Sundhedsministeren fremlagde i går otte initiativer i forhold til justere tilsynet med læger. Danske Patienter vil være med i procesarbejdet.
Dark matter near black holes sends gamma rays from galaxy’s core :: An overabundance of gamma rays come from the centre of our galaxy. Dark matter annihilating near the edges of medium-sized black holes could be the source
Dark web users are easy to unmask through their bitcoin use :: The Tor browser is meant to obscure your real movements online and keep your identity secret. But using bitcoin for dark web payments can blow your cover.
Data doom: 5 steps from Davos to digital dystopia :: Intelligent robots and all-knowing online networks threaten to drag humanity into a "totalitarian" nightmare of mind control, mass unemployment and children hooked on smartphones, experts warned at this week's Davos summit.
Datacentre og billig el udfordrer energiaftale :: Et stigende elforbrug gør det både vanskeligere og dyrere at nå en vis andel af vedvarende energi i 2030. Forsker advarer især mod udbredt brug af el til elvarme.
Datacentre og billig el udfordrer energiaftale :: Et stigende elforbrug gør det både vanskeligere og dyrere at nå en vis andel af vedvarende energi i 2030. Forsker advarer især mod udbredt brug af el til elvarme.
Dating partners commit more domestic abuse than spouses :: Federal regulations designed to keep guns away from abusive partners, like the Violence Against Women Act, do not currently apply to dating relationships. But new research suggests they should. “They were more likely to push and shove, to grab, to punch.” According to the work of Susan B. Sorenson, professor of social policy in the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice, th
Dating partners more violent and account for more domestic violence than spouses :: More than 80 percent of intimate partner violence reported to local police involves current and former boyfriends and girlfriends, according to research from Susan B. Sorenson of the University of Pennsylvania. That's much higher than married partners: Current and ex-spouses account for less than 15 percent and 4 percent, respectively.
Davos experts warn about future "rogue technology" :: Experts caution about the dangers of the current technological revolution at the annual gathering of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Read More
'Day Zero': Water shut-off looms in South Africa's Cape Town :: Long lines of South Africans collect water daily from a natural spring pipeline in an upscale suburb of Cape Town, illustrating the harsh impact of a drought that authorities say could force the closure of most taps in the country's second largest city in just over two months, an occasion ominously known as "Day Zero."
Deadly mudflows threaten residents near erupting Philippine volcano :: Millions of tonnes of ash and rock from an erupting Philippine volcano could bury nearby communities due to heavy rain, authorities said Saturday, as tens of thousands flee over fears of a deadly explosion.
Deaths from liver cancer nearly double since the 1990s, new figures reveal :: Over the last two decades, deaths caused by liver cancer have increased by 80 percent, making it one of the fastest-growing causes of cancer deaths worldwide.
Declining species of shark added to endangered species list :: The federal government says the oceanic whitetip shark will be listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act to help the species recover.
Defending All Blameless Undocumented Immigrants :: As Congress debates immigration policy, one matter of particular concern and controversy is the fate of young people who were brought to the United States as children, avoided criminal records, and earned a high school diploma or joined the military. In 2012, President Obama sought to protect people like that from deportation, correctly reasoning that they give more to the country than they take,
Defining collapse—step forward for ecosystems :: A team of researchers has created a four-step guide for defining ecosystem collapse, to improve resource management and help protect ecosystems.
Degradation of FBXO31 by APC/C is regulated by AKT- and ATM-mediated phosphorylation [Cell Biology :: ]The F-box protein FBXO31 is a tumor suppressor that is encoded in 16q24.3, for which there is loss of heterozygosity in various solid tumors. FBXO31 serves as the substrate-recognition component of the SKP/Cullin/F-box protein class of E3 ubiquitin ligases and has been shown to direct degradation of pivotal cell-cycle regulatory…
Dell considers VMware purchase, going public again :: Dell Technologies is considering merging with business software provider VMware as part of several potential strategic options.
Depriving the brain of a sense may improve stroke recovery :: Trimming the whiskers of mice suggests that blocking off some functions of the brain can help it rewire itself around stroke damage, speeding up recovery
Design call for 'solar sentinel' mission :: The UK will play a leading role in developing a spacecraft to warn of solar storms.
Designers of mixed reality experiences shouldn't overlook the communal nature of video games :: Augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality headsets are gradually becoming more widespread. But the communal pleasure of video games is at risk when our friends disappear into solitary playing experiences that we can't see.
Designing deep-sea oil rigs could be improved by simplified wave simulations :: Evaluating the impact of waves on deep-sea oil rigs has been made easier by an A*STAR-developed computational technique that should increase the operational lifetime of floating platforms and make them cheaper to manufacture.
Designing greenways for diverse users :: With greenways taking root in urban areas across the country, understanding who visits – and why – can help improve trail planning and design. A new study of greenways in Atlanta and San Antonio, Texas, offers insights for urban planners, park designers, neighborhood groups and local residents.
Destruction of Queensland's threatened forests gathers pace :: Laws intended to protect Queensland's most-threatened forests are failing, with the most vulnerable forests falling even faster than other forests.
Det kolde gys stresser kroppen – på en sund måde :: Forskere vil undersøge, om vinterbadning hjælper mod overvægt og sukkersyge.
Detecting Protein Clumps :: A synthetic genetic tool called yTRAP allows high-throughput detection of protein aggregates in cells.
Detergent-extracted Volvox model exhibits an anterior-posterior gradient in flagellar Ca2+ sensitivity [Plant Biology :: ]Volvox rousseletii is a multicellular spheroidal green alga containing ∼5,000 cells, each equipped with two flagella (cilia). This organism shows striking photobehavior without any known intercellular communication. To help understand how the behavior of flagella is regulated, we developed a method to extract the whole organism with detergent and reactivate…
Deuterated formaldehyde detected in protostar HH 212 :: Using the Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, a team of researchers has detected the emission of deuterated formaldehyde (HDCO) from the hot inner region of the protostar HH 212. The finding, reported January 20 in a paper published on the arXiv.org pre-print repository, could be helpful in our understanding of chemical processes in this protostar and in similar objects.
Development of egg white-based strong hydrogel via ordered protein condensation :: How to Cook Egg to Tough Material: Egg white-based strong hydrogel was created. The fluid material containing orderly condensed egg white proteins at regular intervals was produced by the mixing of both anionic and cationic surfactant to unpurified egg white proteins. This fluid material was gelled by heating and showed high mechanical properties. The maximum compressive fracture strength was <150
Developmental splicing program controlling neuronal maturation :: Scientists have determined that loss of Rbfox genes results in an 'embryonic like' splicing program.
Diabetes management improved in high-risk population through community program :: An ethnic population at high risk for Type 2 diabetes achieved significant control of the disease through participation in community-based health programs, according to a randomized controlled trial published Jan. 31 by researchers at NYU School of Medicine's Department of Population Health in the journal Clinical Diabetes.
Diamonds show promise for spintronic devices :: Conventional electronics rely on controlling electric charge. Recently, researchers have been exploring the potential for a new technology, called spintronics, that relies on detecting and controlling a particle's spin. This technology could lead to new types of more efficient and powerful devices.
Diamonds show promise for spintronic devices :: Recently, researchers have been exploring the potential for a new technology, called spintronics, that relies on detecting and controlling a particle's spin. This technology could lead to new types of more efficient and powerful devices. In a paper published in Applied Physics Letters, researchers measured how strongly a charge carrier's spin interacts with a magnetic field in diamond. This crucia
Diamonds show promise for spintronic devices :: Recently, researchers have been exploring the potential for a new technology, called spintronics, that relies on detecting and controlling a particle's spin. This technology could lead to new types of more efficient and powerful devices. Researchers have now measured how strongly a charge carrier's spin interacts with a magnetic field in diamond. This crucial property shows diamond as a promising
Did water-based life originate without water? :: When trying to understand the origins of life on Earth, researchers run into a paradox: while water is an indispensable solvent for all known life forms that exist today, water also inhibits the formation of string-like chains of nucleic acid polymers such as RNA that were likely precursors of life. This raises the question: how could the nucleic acids have formed in the first place? One solution
Did you solve it? The puzzle of the red and green hats :: The answer to today’s headwear conundrum Earlier today in this puzzle blog I set you the following puzzle: A box contains two red hats and three green hats. Azalea, Barnaby and Caleb close their eyes, take a hat from the box and put it on. When they open their eyes they can see each other’s hats but not their own. They do not know which hats are left in the box. Continue reading…
Diesel monkey tests: can harmful corporate research ever be justified? :: The recent allegations that researchers funded by the German car industry tested the effects of diesel fumes on humans and monkeys has raised serious questions about research ethics in the corporate world.
Different mutational rates and mechanisms in human cells at pregastrulation and neurogenesis :: Somatic mosaicism in the human brain may alter function of individual neurons. We analyzed genomes of single cells from the forebrains of three human fetuses (15 to 21 weeks postconception) using clonal cell populations. We detected 200 to 400 single-nucleotide variations (SNVs) per cell. SNV patterns resembled those found in cancer cell genomes, indicating a role of background mutagenesis in can
Dig Sector 9 is complete! :: Aw yeah. Sector 9 of The Dig is complete as of 1/30/2018! In this sector we uncovered 144 cells, and as usual we are most pleased. To celebrate, we’re hosting a 144 minute Happy Hour tomorrow, 1/31, starting at 2:00 PM EST. Regular HH bonuses apply. Then we’ll be continuing along the top of the Dig grid, and who knows, perhaps Sector 10 will be done before spring. Celebraaaate!
Dinosaur age meets the space age at NASA Goddard :: A slab of sandstone found on the campus of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland may help scientists rewrite the history of mammal and dinosaur co-existence during the Cretaceous era.
Dinosaur age meets the space age :: A slab of sandstone discovered at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center contains at least 70 mammal and dinosaur tracks from more than 100 million years ago, according to a new paper published Jan. 31 in the journal Scientific Reports. The find provides a rare glimpse of mammals and dinosaurs interacting.
Dinosaur age meets the space age :: A slab of sandstone found on the campus of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland may help scientists rewrite the history of mammal and dinosaur co-existence during the Cretaceous era.
Direct-to-implant breast reconstruction provides good results in older women :: For older women undergoing mastectomy for breast cancer, direct-to-implant (DTI) breast reconstruction provides good outcomes in a single-step procedure, while avoiding some of the inconvenience and risks of staged approaches to breast reconstruction, reports a study in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeo
Disclosing weaknesses can undermine some workplace relationships :: Sharing personal information with friends and family has long been held by researchers as a way to build rapport and healthy relationships. But between coworkers, that's not always true.
Discovery could improve HD TV :: Scientists have been working to develop a new process, which could lead to a new generation of high-definition (HD), paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy efficient TVs and smart devices.
Discovery In India Suggests An Early Global Spread Of Stone Age Technology :: Scientists have found stone tools in India dating back to 385,000 years ago. The sharp tools were made with a Stone Age technique thought to have originated in Africa and Europe. (Image credit: Sharma Centre for Heritage Education, India/Nature)
Discovery of molecular nets inside heart muscles hold promise for new treatment :: Local researchers have discovered that a group of molecules, called chondroitin sulfate, normally found only in connective tissues such as the cartilage, accumulates and causes inflammation in the hearts of patients with heart failure. The discovery was made jointly by the National University Health System (NUHS), A*STAR's Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) and the National University of Singapor
Discovery of molecular nets inside heart muscles hold promise for new treatment :: Local researchers have discovered that a group of molecules, called chondroitin sulfate, normally found only in connective tissues such as the cartilage, accumulates and causes inflammation in the hearts of patients with heart failure.
Discovery offers new genetic pathway for injured nerve regeneration :: Researchers on the hunt for genes involved in regenerating critical nerve fibers came away with a surprise: the discovery of a new genetic pathway that carries hope for victims of traumatic injuries — from stroke to spinal cord damage.
Disease mapper shows you what infections are hitting your area :: Tracking local diseases, like flu or the common cold, could be as easy as checking the weather with a new app called Doctors Report
Dishonest individuals perceived as less capable :: If you saw someone steal an expensive item from a department store, would you think he is less capable at his job? Most people would think that, according to new research.
Dishonest individuals perceived as less capable :: If you saw someone steal an expensive item from a department store, would you think he is less capable at his job? Most people would think that, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
Disse virksomheder har flest ledige job lige nu :: På månedens liste over de mest kandidatsøgende virksomheder er der nye navne at finde. Tjek listen og find ud af, om dit drømmefirma søger netop dig.
Distant galaxy group contradicts common cosmological models, simulations :: An international team of astronomers has determined that Centaurus A, a massive elliptical galaxy 13 million light-years from Earth, is accompanied by a number of dwarf satellite galaxies orbiting the main body in a narrow disk. In a paper published today in Science, the researchers note that this is the first time such a galactic arrangement has been observed outside the Local Group, home to the
Distant galaxy group contradicts common cosmological models, simulations :: An international team of astronomers has determined that Centaurus A, a massive elliptical galaxy 13 million light-years from Earth, is accompanied by a number of dwarf satellite galaxies orbiting the main body in a narrow disk. In a paper published today in Science, the researchers note that this is the first time such a galactic arrangement has been observed outside the Local Group, home to the
Distant galaxy group contradicts common cosmological models, simulations :: Astronomers have determined that Centaurus A, a massive elliptical galaxy 13 million light-years from Earth, is accompanied by a number of dwarf satellite galaxies orbiting the main body in a narrow disk. The researchers note that this is the first time such a galactic arrangement has been observed outside the Local Group, home to the Milky Way.
Distinct brain rhythms, regions help us reason about categories :: The brain's ability to categorize based on straightforward resemblance or on a more abstract similarity arises from its use of distinct rhythms, at distinct times, in distinct parts of the prefrontal cortex. Gamma in one region handles sensory comparisons, but beta in another region considers the less obvious ways things go together.
Diversity starts in schools – children need to see a wider range of careers :: Step into the classroom to help the next generation discover exciting and diverse career opportunities Ask a seven-year-old “what do you want to do when you grow up?” and you’ll get an answer built on very limited experience. But unless children are exposed to a wide range of options how can they know what opportunities exist that might interest them? The lack of awareness of primary school child
DNA synthesis from diphosphate substrates by DNA polymerases [Biochemistry :: ]The activity of DNA polymerase underlies numerous biotechnologies, cell division, and therapeutics, yet the enzyme remains incompletely understood. We demonstrate that both thermostable and mesophilic DNA polymerases readily utilize deoxyribonucleoside diphosphates (dNDPs) for DNA synthesis and inorganic phosphate for the reverse reaction, that is, phosphorolysis of DNA. For Taq DNA…
Do ‘Fast and Furious’ Movies Cause a Rise in Speeding? :: Evidence suggests you may want to be more cautious near theaters in April 2020, when “Fast and Furious 9” is expected to arrive.
Do career NFL players have a higher risk of death? :: Career players in the National Football League (NFL) had slightly higher rates of death that were not statistically different from those of replacement players who made only a few appearances during a short league strike in the 1980s.
Do fingerprints serve any evolutionary purpose? |Notes and queries :: The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific concepts Does anyone know if there is an evolutionary reason for fingerprints? David Taylor, Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland Continue reading…
Do Omega-3 Supplements Really Cut Heart Attack Risk? :: A new review looks at whether omega-3 fatty acid supplements really benefit people with heart disease.
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Does America have a caste system? :: In the United States, inequality tends to be framed as an issue of either class, race or both. Consider, for example, criticism that Republicans' new tax plan is a weapon of "class warfare," or accusations that the recent U.S. government shutdown was racist.
Does Coffee Contain a Carcinogen? Here's What the Science Says :: If a lawsuit in California is successful, Golden State stores that sell coffee will have to warn customers that drinking a cup of joe may be a cancer risk, according to news reports.
Does college turn people into liberals? :: Does going to college make students into political liberals?
Does Titan's hydrocarbon soup hold a recipe for life? :: NASA researchers have confirmed the existence in Titan's atmosphere of vinyl cyanide, which is an organic compound that could potentially provide the cellular membranes for microbial life to form in Titan's vast methane oceans. If true, it could prove to us that life can flourish without the ubiquitous H2O.
Does your ego serve you, or do you serve it? What Buddhism and Freud say about self-slavery :: "Buddhist psychology and Western psychotherapy both hold out hope for a more flexible ego, one that does not pit the individual against everyone else in a futile attempt to gain total surety." Read More
Dog paralysis condition linked to eating chicken necks :: Feeding dogs raw chicken meat, particularly chicken necks, has been linked to a rare but potentially fatal type of canine paralysis.
Don’t Call It a Blood Moon. Or Supermoon. Or Blue Moon :: The first was recently popularized by this-must-be-prophecy types, the second was created by an astrologer, and the third is highly subjective.
Don’t Make Artificial Intelligence Artificially Stupid in the Name of Transparency :: Opinion: A democracy shouldn’t leave it to companies to figure out the ethics of artificial intelligence.
Don’t Make Artificial Intelligence Artificially Stupid in the Name of Transparency :: Opinion: A democracy shouldn’t leave it to companies to figure out the ethics of artificial intelligence.
Donald Disappoints Davos :: DAVOS, SWITZERLAND—In the internal psycholeadership struggle between Donald Trump’s good side, or what Senator Lindsey Graham has called “Tuesday Trump,” and his dark side, which Graham calls “Thursday Trump,” it was the first that prevailed at the World Economic Forum in Davos—much to the disappointment of many attendees. Trump gave a friendly speech, one that was respectful of the billionaires,
Dorothee Kern (Brandeis, HHMI) 1: Visualizing Protein Dynamics :: Dorothee Kern explains how visualizing protein dynamics (i.e. watching proteins in action) allows us to better understand protein function and optimize drug design. https://www.ibiology.org/biophysics/protein-dynamics/ Talk Overview: Proteins such as signaling molecules, catalytic enzymes and membrane transporters, are not static but are in a state of constant motion for function. In her first ta
Dorothee Kern (Brandeis, HHMI) 2: Using Evolution to Reveal a Cancer Drug’s Mechanism :: Dorothee Kern explains how visualizing protein dynamics (i.e. watching proteins in action) allows us to better understand protein function and optimize drug design. https://www.ibiology.org/biophysics/protein-dynamics/ Talk Overview: Proteins such as signaling molecules, catalytic enzymes and membrane transporters, are not static but are in a state of constant motion for function. In her first ta
Double Trouble: These Diseases Could Raise Your Risk for Cancer :: Chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes are serious health concerns by themselves, but to make matters worse, they may also raise the risk of cancer.
Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, C.D.C. Director, Resigns Over Tobacco and Other Investments :: Dr. Fitzgerald abruptly left the agency in the middle of a flu epidemic, following disclosures that she had recent investments in tobacco and health stocks.
Drones: The Complete Guide :: Everything you need to know about the tiny flyers that are going to fill the skies, transforming entire industries for the better—and worse.
Drought deepens dramatically in Southern California :: California is rapidly plunging back into drought, with severe conditions now existing in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties—home to one-fourth of the state's population, a national drought monitor said Thursday.
Drug improves PTSD traits in rat model of explosive blasts :: Male rats exposed to air blasts designed to mimic those from explosives used in recent military conflicts have symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that are improved by a drug currently being evaluated in humans for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal tendencies. The research, published in eNeuro, provides a new direction for addressing the mental health problems that often ar
Drug trial protocol redactions by industry sponsors exposed :: New research exposes the extent of redactions in protocols for industry-sponsored randomized drug trials. Trial protocols are needed for a proper assessment of the veracity of drug trial reports. The researchers found widespread redactions in the protocols for commercially sponsored trials.
Drug trial protocol redactions by industry sponsors exposed :: New research published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine exposes the extent of redactions in protocols for industry-sponsored randomised drug trials. Trial protocols are needed for a proper assessment of the veracity of drug trial reports. The researchers, from the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Copenhagen, found widespread redactions in the protocols for commercially sponsored trials the
Drug-resistant malaria will spread without urgent action, experts warn :: Dismay at south-east Asian outbreaks of malaria resistant to artemisinin drugs, the most powerful drugs currently available Urgent action must be taken to stop the spread of drug-resistant malaria in south-east Asia and potentially beyond, according to scientists. The outbreak in Cambodia, then Thailand, Laos and most recently Vietnam , of malaria that is untreatable with the newest and best drug
Drugs before and after melanoma surgery improve survival :: A new approach to treatment for certain melanoma patients may lead to better results after surgery, a new study suggests. “…58% of [patients] had a complete pathologic response. That means that when their tumor was removed it had no viable cancer cells in it…” The study compared two treatment approaches for high-risk melanoma patients with a BRAF gene mutation in their cancer: standard care, whic
DSB splitter gamle lokomotiver ad: Først til marts kommer alle på skinnerne igen :: Hjulsættene fra de gamle ME-lokomotiver bliver sendt til Aarhus, hvor DSB forsøger at finde ud af, om der er revner i trækakslerne. De kan dog ikke ses med det blotte øje, og endnu kan værkstedet ikke regne på betydningen for styrken.
DSB var advaret: 13. september knækkede en aksel på ME 1532 :: Allerede i september oplevede DSB problemer med ME-togenes aksler. Fordi lokomotivet ikke kunne køres på værksted, var DSB to måneder om at finde ud af, at der var tale om et udmattelsesbrud.
Dutch have run human, animal diesel tests 'for years': report :: The Dutch have been performing tests "for years" on humans and animals to study the effects of diesel fumes, scientists told Dutch media Tuesday, amid an outcry in Germany over similar experiments.
Dutch police launch biggest-ever DNA hunt for boy's killer :: Dutch police on Friday launched the country's biggest ever DNA search, asking over 20,000 men to come forward as they seek to resolve the 1998 murder of a young boy.
Dutch Spies Snooped on Russia's Elite Hackers, and More Security News This Week :: The Doomsday Clock, #ReleaseTheMemo, and more of the week's top security news.
Dutch urged to cut Groningen gas output by almost half :: Dutch mine safety officials on Thursday urged the government to almost halve production at Europe's biggest gas field, amid increasing anger from residents over damaging earthquakes in the Groningen region.
Dwarf galaxies move in unexpected ways ::
Dying in agony :: While the US suffers an overdose epidemic, most of the world misses out on painkillers.
Dårlige vitser kan gavne karrieren – og det er ikke en joke :: Ny undersøgelse fra Harvard Business School viser, at vellykkede vitser får dig til at virke mere kompetent. Faktisk kan selv dårlige jokes fremme din chefs og kollegers syn på dig
E.P.A. Blocks Obama-Era Clean Water Rule :: President Trump has called the Waters of the United States rule, set to enter force in the coming weeks, “one of the worst examples of federal regulation.”
Early access to palliative care associated with better quality of life :: Patients with advanced cancer have a significantly better quality of life in the weeks before they die if they receive early access to palliative care, according to research published today.
Early benefit assessments: 220th dossier assessment completed by the turn of the year :: A host of dossiers assessed by IQWiG to date have addressed oncology drugs. Despite their significance, other diseases, e.g. Alzheimer's dementia, are underrepresented.
Early career decisions could affect when you retire :: Policies to extend working life should not exclusively focus on older people as the decision on when to retire is influenced by the course of a person's career, according to researchers investigating the factors affecting how long people work.
Early Earth’s air may show us how to find signs of alien life :: Oxygen isn’t the best beacon of life on an alien world. We need to look for other gases organisms spew into the air, and early Earth can show us what to target
Earthquake engineers conduct research on steel collectors :: An award-winning team of researchers at the University of Arizona and partnering universities is working to develop buildings that will not collapse under the force of major earthquakes, such as last year's 7.1-magnitude quake in central Mexico and 7.3-magnitude quake near the Iran-Iraq border. The two earthquakes were the deadliest of 2017, killing approximately 900 people combined, flattening hu
Earthquake fault runs through Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills' shopping district, California geologists say :: New data from state geologists show that an earthquake fault runs below Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills' shopping district, heightening the known seismic risk in an area famous for Cartier, Gucci, Prada and other luxury brands.
Earthquake Watch: California Is Overdue for a 'Big One' :: California has a 93 percent chance of a magnitude-7 or greater earthquake occurring by 2045. Early warning systems, now in development, could limit casualties and damage.
Earth's mid-life crisis – new research backs 'lull' in the geologic record :: New research backing claims that the Earth experienced a 'geological lull' in its development around 2.3 to 2.2 billion years ago has just been released by Curtin University.
Easy decryption shows that chat-app designers should improve the ways they protect users' personal data :: A*STAR researchers have successfully recovered decryption keys for two popular chat-apps—WeChat and WhatsApp. With these decryption keys, they could potentially collect users' personal data and private information.
Ebola virus proteins NP, VP35, and VP24 are essential and sufficient to mediate nucleocapsid transport [Microbiology :: ]The intracytoplasmic movement of nucleocapsids is a crucial step in the life cycle of enveloped viruses. Determination of the viral components necessary for viral nucleocapsid transport competency is complicated by the dynamic and complex nature of nucleocapsid assembly and the lack of appropriate model systems. Here, we established a live-cell…
E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists :: A new study adds to growing evidence on the harmful health effects of e-cigarettes. The study finds that exposure to commonly used e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and liquids can cause significant inflammation to monocytes, a type of white blood cell. Moreover, many flavoring compounds are toxic, with cinnamon, vanilla and buttery flavors among the worst. It also finds that mixing e-cigarette flav
E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells, warn scientists :: A new study adds to growing evidence on the harmful health effects of e-cigarettes. The study finds that exposure to commonly used e-cigarette flavoring chemicals and liquids can cause significant inflammation to monocytes, a type of white blood cell. Moreover, many flavoring compounds are toxic, with cinnamon, vanilla and buttery flavors among the worst. It also finds that mixing e-cigarette flav
E-cigs shown to be healthier than cigarettes—but still not healthy :: A new meta-analysis of over 800 studies shows that e-cigs are healthier than cigarettes. But the authors don't give them a clean bill of health. Read More
Ecuador: Deforestation destroys more dry forest than climate change :: Tropical forests worldwide are at risk. Two of the main threats are the deforestation for arable land and climate change. Scientists compared the losses due to deforestation with those that would result in extreme climate change scenarios in Ecuador. Although global warming is likely to change the distribution of species, deforestation will result in the loss of more dry forests than predicted by
Ecuador: Deforestation destroys more dry forest than climate change :: Tropical forests worldwide are at risk. Two of the main threats are the deforestation for arable land and climate change. Scientists from Technical University of Munich (TUM) and Thünen-Institute compared the losses due to deforestation with those that would result in extreme climate change scenarios in Ecuador. Although global warming is likely to change the distribution of species, deforestation
Edible bandages for bears' burnt paws :: After two bears are injured in California wildfires, a creative solution to get them back on their feet.
Editors' Letter: The Next 25 Years of WIRED Start Today :: We're launching a paywall to ensure we can keep publishing great journalism well into the future.
Effect of beta-agonists on LAM progression and treatment [Cell Biology :: ]Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM), a rare disease of women, is associated with cystic lung destruction resulting from the proliferation of abnormal smooth muscle-like LAM cells with mutations in the tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) genes TSC1 and/or TSC2. The mutant genes and encoded proteins are responsible for activation of the mechanistic target of…
Efficient use of resources in manufacture of metal components :: Additive Manufacturing has established itself in many industrial sectors as a method for making plastic parts. The 3-D printing of metals is on the road to becoming a similar success story. In the newly opened 3-D-Printing Lab for Metals and Structural Materials at the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics, Ernst-Mach-Institut, EMI, researchers have investigated how resource- efficient the
Efter Ingeniøren-artikel: Esben Lunde langer ud efter miljøorganisationer og har (hovedsageligt) ret :: Det passer ikke, når Det Økologiske Råd og Danmarks Naturfredningsforening hævder, at fosfor i asken fra afbrænding af den tørre del af gyllen er utilgængelig for planter. Sådan lyder det fra miljøministeren, og eksperterne giver ham i hovedsagen ret, mens organisationerne står fast på, at gyllea…
Efter syg Windows-opdatering: Microsoft klar med nødløsning :: Intel advarede i sidste uge mod firmaets eget sikkerheds-fix. Nu træder Microsoft til med en midlertidig lap.
Egypt starts radar scans for secret rooms behind Tut's tomb :: Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists are starting radar scans of the tomb of famed pharaoh Tutankhamun in the southern city of Luxor.
Ekspert: Danske virksomheder risikerer at tabe IoT-eventyr på gulvet :: Stor mangel på softwareingeniører kan få konsekvenser for danske virksomheder og et potentielt IoT-eventyr. Det underbygger forfatter med bog om problemet.
Eksperter til Zuckerberg: Træk børne-app tilbage :: Facebooks app Messenger Kids er med til at skade børns mentale helbred, mener forskere.
Eksperter: Facebooks charmeoffensiv er ren forretning :: Det er ren økonomi når Mark Zuckerberg vil opprioritere lokale nyheder for at skabe større sammenhængskraft i samfundet, vurderer eksperter.
Eksplosivt voksende biltrafik efterlader togene i støvet :: Folketinget vedtog i 2009, at over halvdelen af trafikvæksten i Danmark skal ske i den kollektive trafik. Siden er bare fire procent af den samlede trafikvækst sket i togtrafikken.
'Electric Dreams' Adapts Philip K. Dick But With Actual Women :: The new Amazon Prime series doesn't have the same problems with female characters that the author's short stories did.
Electrochemistry flushes out antibiotic-resistant proteins :: EPFL scientists, working in association with Valais Hospital in Sion and Fudan University in Shanghai, have developed a method for analyzing bacteria that – for the first time ever – lets doctors quickly see exactly which proteins are associated with antibiotic resistance.
Electro-mechano-optical NMR detection :: An international research project led by Kazuyuki Takeda of Kyoto University and Koji Usami of the University of Tokyo has developed a new method of light detection for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) by up-converting NMR radio-frequency signals into optical signals.
Electro-mechano-optical NMR detection :: Researchers develop an NMR system which converts radio-frequency signals into optical ones, promises higher sensitivity for MRIs.
Electro-mechano-optical NMR detection :: Researchers develop an NMR system which converts radio-frequency signals into optical ones, promises higher sensitivity for MRIs.
Electron mean-free-path filtering in Dirac material for improved thermoelectric performance [Applied Physical Sciences :: ]Recent advancements in thermoelectric materials have largely benefited from various approaches, including band engineering and defect optimization, among which the nanostructuring technique presents a promising way to improve the thermoelectric figure of merit (zT) by means of reducing the characteristic length of the nanostructure, which relies on the belief that…
Elevated d-2-hydroxyglutarate during colitis drives progression to colorectal cancer [Medical Sciences :: ]d-2-hydroxyglutarate (D2HG) is produced in the tricarboxylic acid cycle and is quickly converted to α-ketoglutarate by d-2-hydroxyglutarate dehydrogenase (D2HGDH). In a mouse model of colitis-associated colon cancer (CAC), urine level of D2HG during colitis correlates positively with subsequent polyp counts and severity of dysplasia. The i.p. injection of D2HG results…
Elon Musk selling $4 million of flamethrowers fits a pattern of eccentricity :: Elon Musk The Boring CompanyElon Musk's latest product is the next in a long line of PR stunts for companies like Tesla, The Boring Company and more. Read More
Eltogsaftale svækker DSB: »En betydelig risiko for togdriften,« mener kritikere :: Når togproducenten selv skal stå for reparation og vedligeholdelse af tog, betyder det, at DSB mister en masse ekspertise. Det er en bestræbelse på at tvinge DSB ud, mener Enhedslistens transportordfører.
Emergent chirality in the electric polarization texture of titanate superlattices [Physics :: ]Chirality is a geometrical property by which an object is not superimposable onto its mirror image, thereby imparting a handedness. Chirality determines many important properties in nature—from the strength of the weak interactions according to the electroweak theory in particle physics to the binding of enzymes with naturally occurring amino…
Emission from the center of a galaxy has a serpentine shape :: An international group of scientists has discovered a peculiar spiral jet with many twists.
Emission from the center of a galaxy has a serpentine shape :: An international group of scientists led by members of the National Instituto of Astrophysics (Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino (INAF-OATo) with participation by researchers from the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the La Laguna University (ULL) has discovered a peculiar spiral jet with many twists. The results of these observations are published today in Nature magazine.
Emission from the centre of a galaxy has a serpentine shape :: An international group of scientists led by members of the National Instituto of Astrophysics (Osservatorio Astronomico di Torino (INAF-OATo) has discovered a peculiar spiral-shaped blazar jet with many twists. The results of these observations are published today in Nature magazine.
Emoji: The Complete History :: More than just cute pictures, these digital icons are a lingua franca for the digital age.
Employers Are Setting Workers Up for Failure :: Machines are learning how to perform routine tasks and some more complicated ones, and their progress is piquing employers’ interests. The retail and health industries in particular stand the most to gain from incorporating artificial intelligence into work. Both could see about a 50 percent revenue increase, according to a new Accenture report . And if all companies invest in artificial intellig
Empowering the powerless—let's end energy poverty :: "Power to the people," the activists chanted in the 1960s.
En kunstig sol og helium fra Månen: Sådan vil forskerne revolutionere energiproduktion :: Trods årtiers forskning er fusionsteknologien langtfra effektiv nok til, at vi kan bygge kraftværker. Månen kan dog få en afgørende rolle, forklarer forsker.
Energidebat: Hvad gør vi ved biomasseafhængigheden? :: Ingeniøren tog 12. januar fat på debatten om de kommende forhandlinger om et nyt energiforlig. Læserne på ing.dk var ikke sene til at gå løs på seriens indledende tema om Danmarks afhængighed af biomasse i form af træpiller, flis og brænde.
Energidebat: Hvad gør vi ved biomasseafhængigheden? :: Ingeniøren tog 12. januar fat på debatten om de kommende forhandlinger om et nyt energiforlig. Læserne på ing.dk var ikke sene til at gå løs på seriens indledende tema om Danmarks afhængighed af biomasse i form af træpiller, flis og brænde.
Engati helps to cut down operational costs and makes financial services more accessible without the need to go to a bank. Engati chatbots are going to make life lot easier for banks and consumers alike. So, the next time you bank, think Chatbots! Create yours @ www.engati.com :: submitted by /u/getengati [link] [comments]
Engineer locates brain's seizure onset zone in record time :: An engineer can locate the brain's zone that creates seizures in record time — one hour rather than the typical ten days. The new method potentially reduces complications, time and money.
Engineers 3-D print shape-shifting smart gel :: Engineers have invented a '4-D printing' method for a smart gel that could lead to the development of 'living' structures in human organs and tissues, soft robots and targeted drug delivery.
Engineers 3-D print shape-shifting smart gel :: Rutgers engineers have invented a "4D printing" method for a smart gel that could lead to the development of "living" structures in human organs and tissues, soft robots and targeted drug delivery.
Engineers design artificial synapse for “brain-on-a-chip” hardware :: MIT Color ObjectsA significant hangup on the way to portable artificial intelligence has been the neural synapse, which has been particularly tricky to reproduce in hardware. Until now. Read More
Engineers develop flexible lithium battery for wearable electronics :: Engineering researchers have developed a prototype of a high-performance flexible lithium-ion battery that demonstrates — concurrently — both good flexibility and high energy density. The battery is shaped like the human spine and allows remarkable flexibility, high energy density, and stable voltage no matter how it is flexed or twisted. The device could help advance applications for wearable e
Engineers explore microfluidics with LEGO bricks :: The field of microfluidics involves minute devices that precisely manipulate fluids at submillimeter scales. Such devices typically take the form of flat, two-dimensional chips, etched with tiny channels and ports that are arranged to perform various operations, such as mixing, sorting, pumping, and storing fluids as they flow. Now scientists, looking beyond such lab-on-a-chip designs, have found
Engineers make microfluidics modular using the popular interlocking blocks :: MIT engineers have just introduced an element of fun into microfluidics.
Enhancer adoption caused by genomic insertion elicits interdigital Shh expression and syndactyly in mouse [Genetics :: ]Acquisition of new cis-regulatory elements (CREs) can cause alteration of developmental gene regulation and may introduce morphological novelty in evolution. Although structural variation in the genome generated by chromosomal rearrangement is one possible source of new CREs, only a few examples are known, except for cases of retrotransposition. In this…
Enhancing responses to cancer immunotherapy ::
Entomologist discovers millipede that comes in more color combinations than any other :: The thumb-sized millipede that crawls around the forest floor of Southwest Virginia's Cumberland Mountains has more color combinations than any other millipede discovered.
Entomologist discovers millipede that comes in more color combinations than any other :: The thumb-sized millipede that crawls around the forest floor of Southwest Virginia's Cumberland Mountains has more color combinations than any other millipede discovered.
EPA Chief Worried Trump Would Be 'Abusive To The Constitution' :: In comments to a Tulsa radio host in February 2016, then-Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt said he feared President Trump would use executive orders unconstitutionally if he were elected. (Image credit: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP)
Epidemics: The end of containment measures? :: Limiting population movements during an epidemic outbreak may not always be the best approach. This type of response may adversely affect a society's ability to resume functioning normally, according to an EPFL study.
Epidemics: The end of containment measures? :: When an epidemic outbreak such H1N1, Zika or SARS viruses occurs, containment measures may seem to be the most reasonable solution. However, an EPFL study casts doubt on that idea, showing that such measures make a society less resilient and less able to return tor pre-epidemic economic and social conditions. The study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, coincides with another publication on
Epigenetic alteration of a vitamin B12 gene shines new light on our understanding of rare diseases :: French and Canadian scientists discovered a new cause of a rare condition known as cblC, that they named 'epi-cblC,' resulting from a mutation on a single copy of the gene and the silencing of the second copy by a gene modification referred to as epimutation. Their findings may have an impact on diagnosis, and genetic counselling in families with genetic diseases, as well as in the development of
Ericsson rings up huge losses in 2017 :: Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson said Wednesday that it rang up huge losses last year as network competition, restructuring costs and investment in lightning-fast 5G technology pushed it deeply into the red.
Erupting volcano sparks Philippine tourism boom :: With chili-flavoured "lava ice cream" in demand and awestruck tourists packing onto viewing decks, the erupting Mayon volcano is sparking a local business boom in an impoverished region of the Philippines where tens of thousands of others have fled for their lives.
ESPN, to broadcast Madden eSport matches :: ESPN and Disney on Friday announced a deal to broadcast an NFL-inspired eSports championship series in which players face off on computers instead of turf.
Estonia makes 'token' effort to take euro crypto :: Estonia is looking to drag the euro into the crypto age—and tame the volatility plaguing bitcoin and its peers—by creating a digital token backed by the single European currency.
Estonia makes 'token' effort to take euro crypto :: Estonia is looking to drag the euro into the crypto age—and tame the volatility plaguing bitcoin and its peers—by creating a digital token backed by the single European currency.
Estrogen causes neuroblastoma cells to mature into neurons :: The female sex hormone estrogen can perform an important role in neuroblastoma, a form of cancer mainly affecting young children. In laboratory experiments, researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden demonstrate that estrogen treatment and overexpression of the estrogen receptor cause malignant neuroblastoma cells to mature into neuron-like cells. The study, which is published in PNAS, gives h
Estrogen causes neuroblastoma cells to mature into neurons :: The female sex hormone estrogen can perform an important role in neuroblastoma, a form of cancer mainly affecting young children. In laboratory experiments, researchers demonstrate that estrogen treatment and overexpression of the estrogen receptor cause malignant neuroblastoma cells to mature into neuron-like cells. The studygives hope of new treatment possibilities.
Et lille forbrug af alkohol renser din hjerne :: Alkohol kan være godt for hjernen og med til at forebygge for eksempel demens, viser forskning.
Ethics quandary? Women in PR more apt to seek allies before giving execs advice :: Women in public relations are more likely than men to seek allies and form coalitions before they give ethics counsel to senior leaders, while men are more likely to rely on presenting research, according to a Baylor University study.
Ethics quandary? Women in PR more apt to seek allies before giving execs advice :: Women in public relations are more likely than men to seek allies and form coalitions before they give ethics counsel to senior leaders, while men are more likely to rely on presenting research, according to a Baylor University study.
EU giver millioner til udvikling af hurtig-elfærge :: Den norske klynge Maritime Clean Tech får 110 millioner norske kroner og fire år til at udvikle en elektrisk hurtigfærge.
EU summons France, Germany, UK to 'final chance' pollution talks :: The EU summoned ministers from France, Germany, Britain and six other polluting member states for a "final chance" on Tuesday to comply with air quality standards.
Europe claims 100 million users for Galileo satnav system :: The Galileo satellite navigation system, Europe's rival to the United States' GPS, has nearly 100 million users after its first year of operation, the French space agency CNES said Thursday.
Even small changes within an ecosystem can have detrimental effects :: A mutualistic relationship between species in an ecosystem allows for the ecosystem to thrive, but the lack of this relationship could lead to the collapse of the entire system. New research reveals that interactions between relatively small organisms are crucial to mutualistic relationships in an ecosystem dominated by much larger organisms, including trees and elephants.
Even small changes within an ecosystem can have detrimental effects :: A mutualistic relationship between species in an ecosystem allows for the ecosystem to thrive, but the lack of this relationship could lead to the collapse of the entire system. New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that interactions between relatively small organisms are crucial to mutualistic relationships in an ecosystem dominated by much larger organisms
Even small changes within an ecosystem can have detrimental effects :: A mutualistic relationship between species in an ecosystem allows for the ecosystem to thrive, but the lack of this relationship could lead to the collapse of the entire system. New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York reveals that interactions between relatively small organisms are crucial to mutualistic relationships in an ecosystem dominated by much larger organisms
Evidence for convergent evolution of SINE-directed Staufen-mediated mRNA decay [Biochemistry :: ]Primate-specific Alu short interspersed elements (SINEs) as well as rodent-specific B and ID (B/ID) SINEs can promote Staufen-mediated decay (SMD) when present in mRNA 3′-untranslated regions (3′-UTRs). The transposable nature of SINEs, their presence in long noncoding RNAs, their interactions with Staufen, and their rapid divergence in different evolutionary lineages…
Evidence: Chaplains crucial for advance care planning in medical practice :: In a study, 80 percent of participants completed an advance directive after meeting with a chaplain as part of a doctor's appointment.
Evolution of China's flowering plants shows East-West divide between old, new lineages :: An international team of scientists has mapped the evolutionary relationships between China's 30,000 flowering plant species, uncovering a distinct regional pattern in biodiversity. Eastern China is a floral "museum" with a rich array of ancient lineages and distant relatives while the western provinces are an evolutionary "cradle" for newer and more closely related species.
Evolution of China's flowering plants shows East-West divide between old, new lineages :: An international team of scientists has mapped the evolutionary relationships between China's 30,000 flowering plant species, uncovering a distinct regional pattern in biodiversity. Eastern China is a floral 'museum' with a rich array of ancient lineages and distant relatives while the western provinces are an evolutionary 'cradle' for newer and more closely related species.
Evolution of China's flowering plants shows East-West divide between old, new lineages :: An international team of scientists has mapped the evolutionary relationships between China's 30,000 flowering plant species, uncovering a distinct regional pattern in biodiversity. Eastern China is a floral 'museum' with a rich array of ancient lineages and distant relatives while the western provinces are an evolutionary 'cradle' for newer and more closely related species.
Evolutionary transition from blood feeding to obligate nonbiting in a mosquito [Evolution :: ]The spread of blood-borne pathogens by mosquitoes relies on their taking a blood meal; if there is no bite, there is no disease transmission. Although many species of mosquitoes never take a blood meal, identifying genes that distinguish blood feeding from obligate nonbiting is hampered by the fact that these…
Evolving sets of gene regulators explain some of our differences from other primates :: Today, biologists add an important discovery to a growing body of data explaining why we're different from chimps and other primate relatives, despite the remarkable similarity of our genes. The new evidence has to do with the way genes are regulated. It's the result of a comprehensive genome-wide computational analysis of multiple individuals across three primate species – human, chimpanzee and r
Evolving sets of gene regulators explain some of our differences from other primates :: Today, biologists add an important discovery to a growing body of data explaining why we're different from chimps and other primate relatives, despite the remarkable similarity of our genes. The new evidence has to do with the way genes are regulated. It's the result of a comprehensive genome-wide computational analysis of multiple individuals across three primate species — human, chimpanzee and
'Exceptional Points' Could Stop Light Waves in their Tracks :: In a new paper, a team of researchers showed that light might be made to come to an absolute stop at certain "exceptional points."
Exercise tracking map highlights locations of deployed troops :: A map showing paths taken by users of an exercise tracking app reveals potentially sensitive information about American and allied military personnel in places including Iraq and Syria.
Experimental Drug Relieves Blast-Related PTSD in a Rat Model of Traumatic Brain Injury :: The compound, BCI-838, is already in human clinical trials as a possible treatment for depression.
Experimental therapy could boost stroke recovery :: An experimental therapy that targets the spinal cord may one day be key to spurring on enhanced recovery for stroke victims. By injecting a drug called chondroitinase ABC (ChABC) into the spinal cord of rats 28 days after they suffered a stroke, UAlberta researchers found they were able to enhance recovery by inducing amplified rewiring of circuits connecting the brain to the spinal cord. When the
Experimental therapy could boost stroke recovery :: An experimental therapy that targets the spinal cord may one day be key to spurring on enhanced recovery for stroke victims. By injecting a drug called chondroitinase ABC (ChABC) into the spinal cord of rats 28 days after they suffered a stroke, researchers found they were able to enhance recovery by inducing amplified rewiring of circuits connecting the brain to the spinal cord. When they also co
Expert panel issues new guidelines for lung cancer molecular testing :: Guidelines add ROS1 to list of tests matching lung cancer with targeted treatments, among other updated recommendations.
Experts at Davos: "It is in men’s interest to embrace gender equality" :: Here are five points from the World Economic Forum at Davos that can help men and women work together for gender equality. Read More
Experts discover hidden ancient Maya structures in Guatemala :: Experts using an aerial high-tech laser scanner have discovered thousands of ancient Maya structures hidden under the thick jungle of northern Guatemala, officials said Thursday.
Experts warn of risk of sinkhole in popular New Mexico area :: Experts are painting a dire picture about the impending collapse of a giant cavern under a highway interchange that serves as a gateway to two national parks and the heart of New Mexico's oil and gas country.
Explainer: Why are crypto exchanges vulnerable to hacks? :: Blockchain technology can make transactions safe and secure, but crypto-currency exchanges that trade bitcoins and other virtual currencies that are based on this technology have been hacked because they are not working on secure networks, experts say. Late last week, the Tokyo-based Coincheck exchange reported a 58 billion yen ($530 million) loss of crypto currency due to hacking. The Coincheck e
Eye and heart complications are tightly linked in type 1 diabetes :: People with chronic kidney disease have much higher risk of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death for those with type 1 diabetes. In a paper published in Diabetes Care, the Joslin team demonstrated that the eye condition known as proliferative diabetic retinopathy also is independently associated with cardiovascular disease.
Eyewire Release Report 2/2/2018 :: Happy Friday! Here are all changes on Eyewire since the last report, even if there was a separate post about something big, so that you have a comprehensive picture of everything new from the last few weeks. We’ve set up some default-enabled add-on scripts to run in Eyewire for the enhancement of your tracing and reaping experience! Each of these scripts was created by an Eyewire player, and we a
F1 drivers are getting biometric gloves that monitor the stress of racing ::
Face of teenage girl from 9,000 years ago reconstructed :: A team of researchers with the University of Athens and a Swedish archaeologist has reconstructed the face of a teenage girl from the Mesolithic period whose remains were found in a Greek cave. They have publicized their efforts by showcasing their work at the Acropolis Museum.
Facebook bans ads for cryptocurrencies :: Facebook Mark ZuckerbergFacebook says it is banning all ads related to cryptocurrencies in an effort to fight scams.
Facebook bans bitcoin and other cryptocurrency ads in broad move to curb scams :: Facebook Cryptocurrencies ICOsIn a move that will have far-reaching consequences for legitimate and illegitimate businesses alike, Facebook has effectively banned any and all Bitcoin advertising. Read More
Facebook booming even as time spent on it drops :: Facebook Users PeopleFacebook on Wednesday reported a big jump in profits even though people are spending less time on the world's biggest social network.
Facebook denies 'censoring' 19th-century vagina painting :: Facebook Users PeopleA long-running dispute over claims of censorship by Facebook came to a head in a French court on Thursday, with the social network denying it had deleted a user's account because he posted a picture of a 19th-century painting of a woman's genitals.
Facebook denies censorship in closing of Paris user's page :: Facebook Users PeopleLawyers for Facebook Inc. denied the company engaged in censorship when it shut down the account of a French user after he posted a photograph of a famous 19th century painting of a naked woman's genitals and lower torso.
Facebook får ingen straf: Politi bad dem aldrig slette video :: Facebook kunne stilles til medansvar for deling af børneporno, hvis politiet kunne bevise, at Facebook kendte til sagen. Problemet er, at politiet aldrig fortalte det sociale medie om videoen, der blev delt flere tusinde gange.
Facebook is making a chatbot that can fill awkward silences :: Giving chatbots an artificial personality can help them make small talk – though some just end up talking about themselves
Facebook lost over 1 million daily users in North America for the first time :: Facebook Users PeopleFacebook's Q4 earnings call was a mixed bag, with many indications that the company is now feeling the effects of social media fatigue among a significant portion of their userbase. Read More
Facebook Only Cares About Facebook :: Facebook’s crushing blow to independent media arrived last fall in Slovakia, Cambodia, Guatemala, and three other nations. The social giant removed stories by these publishers from users’ news feeds, hiding them in a new, hard-to-find stream. These independent publishers reported that they lost as much as 80 percent of their audience during this experiment. Facebook doesn’t care. At least, it usu
Facebook profit up 20 percent to $4.26 bn :: Facebook Mark ZuckerbergFacebook on Wednesday reported that its profit in the final three months of last year climbed 20 percent to $4.26 billion as ad revenue and ranks of members grew.
Facebook to deliver more local news to US users :: Facebook said Monday it has decided to deliver more local news to US users, in its latest effort to manage the flow of information on the enormously-influential social network.
Facebook to launch privacy center ahead of EU regulations :: Facebook says it will launch a new privacy center to help people understand what it does with their data as the giant social network prepares for sweeping new data protection rules in Europe designed to rein in the growing power of major U.S. technology companies.
Facebook Wants to Fix Itself. Here's a Better Solution. :: Opinion: The only way to clean up tech's biggest platforms is stronger, smarter government regulation.
Facebook's Future Rests on Knowing You Even Better :: Facebook Users PeopleThe social network has maxed out on ads, but is charging more for each ad. To continue doing so, it will need better targeting techniques.
Faced with failing antibiotics, scientists are using killer viruses to fight superbugs :: Advances in DNA sequencing and AI could make the idea a more practical treatment option.
Factories get more business when they treat workers right :: For years, academics have debated if relaxing labor and environmental standards attracts or repels international business. Now a new study finds that manufacturers that adhere to basic labor and environmental standards saw a 4 percent increase in annual purchases over those that did not.
Faculty research describes how ions play key roles in controlling mucosal surfaces :: Two recent papers from KGI Professor James Sterling and Shenda Baker, President and COO at Synedgen, describe how ions interact with the mucosal surface glycans to ensure health. The paper 'A Continuum Model of Mucosa with Glycan-Ion Pairing,' was published Jan. 15 in the journal Macromolecular Theory and Simulations. This work follows a 2017 publication by Drs. Baker and Sterling in Colloid and I
Fagpolitisk disruption :: Nok er nok for de danske læger, der i protest mod kontrol og styring er stukket helt af fra deres egen fagforening.
Falling IQ scores in childhood may signal psychotic disorders in later life :: New research shows adults who develop psychotic disorders experience declines in IQ during childhood and adolescence, falling progressively further behind their peers across a range of cognitive abilities. The researchers from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the United States found falls in IQ start i
Falling IQ scores in childhood may signal psychotic disorders in later life :: New research shows adults who develop psychotic disorders experience declines in IQ during childhood and adolescence, falling progressively further behind their peers across a range of cognitive abilities. The researchers found falls in IQ start in early childhood, and suggest educational interventions could potentially delay the onset of mental illness.
Family impact of congenital Zika syndrome likely to last a lifetime :: The impact of congenital Zika syndrome on families will be substantial and will last a lifetime, given its severity and uncertainty about long-term outcomes for infants.
Family impact of congenital Zika syndrome likely to last a lifetime :: The impact of congenital Zika syndrome on families will be substantial and will last a lifetime, given its severity and uncertainty about long-term outcomes for infants.
Father of Pharmacogenetics Dies :: Arno Motulsky, a former refugee from Nazi Germany and a pioneering medical geneticist at the University of Washington, has died at age 94.
Fearless Philippine farmers defy volcano anger :: As blistering lava spews from the seething volcano nearby, Philippine farmer Jay Balindang leads his buffalo through the ash-strewn paddy fields of the no-go zone, creeping closer to danger in a desperate bid to support his family.
Fearsome flaviviruses ::
February 2018 Best Tech Deals: Xbox, Dell, Essential Phone, and More :: From iPads to Xboxes, there are some great tech deals going on right now.
February 2018 TS Crossword Puzzle Answers :: See how well you did.
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Fem store læge-oprør :: 9.000 underskrifter på et mistillidsvotum er blot den seneste manifestation på, at de danske læger har mistet tilliden til politikere og embedsmænd.
Fentanyl use linked to amnesia :: A neuropsychologist's case report suggests a new reason fentanyl — alone, or in combination with stimulants — may put substance users at risk, whether they take it knowingly or not. It may cause amnesia.
Fermented foods shown to protect against the flu :: Amid all the troubling stats about flu season, here's a little bit of positive news from Georgia State University. Read More
Field Museum scientists in Chicago studying Michigan meteor :: Scientists at Chicago's Field Museum are studying a piece of the meteor that broke apart earlier this month over Michigan.
Film Festivals Are Forever Changed in the Wake of #MeToo :: At this year's Sundance Film Festival, female directors and the Time's Up movement received top billing.
Finally Solved: The Science of Cracking Open a Cold One (With The Boys) :: Scientists have cracked a frothy mystery: the physics of fizz.
Finally, an excuse to cancel all your plans: staying in is good for the environment :: Nexus Media News Americans are spending more time indoors and saving energy in the process. Americans are spending more time indoors, leading to a reduction in energy consumption outside of the home.
Findings may help scientists understand how much carbon dioxide can be released while still limiting global warming :: As more carbon dioxide enters the atmosphere, the global ocean soaks up much of the excess, storing roughly 30 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions coming from human activities.
Fire ud af fem danskere med KOL får ikke en diagnose :: Et nyt stort studie viser, at hele 78 pct. af danskere med KOL ikke får stillet en diagnose. Underdiagnosticering har i årevis kendetegnet KOL-området, og de nye tal understreger for alvor vigtigheden af ikke længere at sidde problemet overhørigt, lyder det fra forskerne.
First study of its kind shows how foetal strength changes over time :: Bioengineers at Imperial have measured how the force of babies' kicks in the womb change over the course of pregnancy.
First study of the only original fossils conserved of Peking Man :: Scientists have been studying for the first time the original fossil remains conserved of "Peking Man." These six teeth belonging to Homo erectus were found in the mid-twentieth century at the Middle Pleistocene archaeological site of Zhoukoudian (Beijing).
First UK three-parent babies could be born this year :: Two cases have been approved in the UK for using a three-parent baby technique to make healthy babies. The technique has already been used in China and Ukraine
Fish repelled by underwater carbon dioxide :: Swimming through patches of underwater carbon dioxide turns out to be an unpleasant experience for fish, which will alter course to escape them. In experiments published in Cell Reports on Jan. 30, researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan have discovered a neuronal pathway that makes this avoidance behavior possible.
Fitness app data is revealing military bases to enemy fighters ::
Fitness Apps Like Strava Erode Your Privacy. Here's How to Protect It :: If you don't want your digital running group to know where you live, it might be time to revisit some of your app's settings.
Fitness in childhood linked to healthy lungs in adulthood :: Children who are fitter and whose fitness improves during childhood and adolescence have better lung function as young adults, according to a large study published in the European Respiratory Journal.
Fitness-app afslører hemmelige militærbaser :: Militærpersonel, der bruger fitness-appen Strava, kan ufrivilligt have afsløret fortrolige og hemmelige baser.
Fitness-app er sikkerhedsbrist: Løbende soldater kan ses af alle fjender :: Ansatte på baser rundt om i verden har via en fitness-app afsløret deres placeringer.
Five rad and random products I found this week :: Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 34. Throughout the week I spend hours scouring the web for things that are ingenious or clever or ridiculously cheap. Below, gadgets that are awesome, rad, and random.
Five rad and super random football products I found this week :: Gadgets The end-of-week dispatch from PopSci's commerce editor. Vol. 35. Throughout the week I spend hours scouring the web for things that are ingenious or clever or ridiculously cheap. Below, gadgets that are awesome, rad, and random.
Flexibility of thought in high creative individuals represented by percolation analysis [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences :: ]Flexibility of thought is theorized to play a critical role in the ability of high creative individuals to generate novel and innovative ideas. However, this has been examined only through indirect behavioral measures. Here we use network percolation analysis (removal of links in a network whose strength is below an…
Flexing for the next silicon wave :: Ultrathin, rigid silicon segments that are wired through interdigitated metal contacts produce ultraflexible high-performance solar cells.
Flexing for the next silicon wave :: Ultrathin, rigid silicon segments that are wired through interdigitated metal contacts produce ultraflexible high-performance solar cells.
Florida offshore oil drilling may be back on table :: Florida is still under consideration for offshore oil drilling, a top Interior Department official said Friday, contradicting an announcement last week from Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke that energy exploration off the coast of Florida was "off the table."
Flow apparatus samples up to 1500 chemical reactions a day :: A team of researchers at Pfizer, the pharmaceutical giant, has developed an automated flow chemistry system that is capable of carrying out 1500 reactions over a 24-hour period. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes the system, how well it tested and its limitations.
Flu genome could improve predictions for next pandemic :: Researchers have identified features of the influenza virus genome that affect how the virus multiplies. The findings could help improve surveillance to detect a potential pandemic flu, which could kill millions. Pandemic flu occurs when flu strains from different species—birds and humans, or humans and pigs—genetically mix to make a new virus that spreads faster and makes people sicker than eith
Flu Patients Arrive in Droves, and a Hospital Rolls Out the ‘Surge Tent’ :: The worst flu season in nearly a decade has filled emergency rooms and strained resources at medical centers. Hospitalization and infection rates are among the highest in two decades.
Flu Vaccines Won’t Improve Without a Massive Incentive for Big Pharma :: WIRED’s new columnist Maryn McKenna on why this year’s flu season is so bad—and why we need to do more about it.
Folic acid: new research is a 'game-changer' in push to fortify British foods :: Study concludes there is no need for an upper limit on folate, removing a further barrier to mandatory fortification that would prevent birth defects Bread and flour should be fortified with folic acid in the UK to help prevent babies from being born with neural tube defects such as spina bifida , according to new research. A study by Queen Mary University of London and the School of Advanced Stu
Following ISIS captivity, Yazidi women suffering from high percentage of C-PTSD :: From what long-term psychological effects are Yazidi women suffering after being captured, raped, beaten, and locked away by ISIS? A comprehensive study led by Bar-Ilan University researchers has shown that a very high percentage of these women were suffering from C-PTSD in addition to others with PTSD. Furthermore, victims with C-PTSD showed greater sensitivity to post-ISIS conditions. The team i
Food preservative enhances schizophrenia treatment :: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial shows that sodium benzoate improves symptoms in clozapine-resistant schizophrenia.
Food preservative enhances schizophrenia treatment :: The common food preservative sodium benzoate improves symptoms in clozapine-resistant schizophrenia patients, according to a new study published in Biological Psychiatry. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial led by Hsien-Yuan Lane, M.D., Ph.D., of China Medical University, Taiwan, showed that adding on sodium benzoate to the antipsychotic clozapine improved symptoms in patients w
For Americans, understanding money eases old age anxiety :: A new household economics study from Hiroshima University suggests that financially literate people are more capable of accumulating wealth and worrying less about life in old age.
For Americans, understanding money eases old age anxiety :: A new household economics study suggests that financially literate people are more capable of accumulating wealth and worrying less about life in old age.
For better patient care, take care of nurses :: “Compassion practices”—relatively conventional organizational practices that reward and recognize caregiving work and include job-related resources to cope with stress and provide pastoral care—can have a positive effect on nurses’ work and well-being, a new study suggests. “We know there is a burnout epidemic among nurses.” Nursing is among the top 10 fastest-growing occupations in the United St
For children with respiratory infections, antibiotics with narrower targets are better :: When doctors prescribe antibiotics for children with common respiratory infections, a more selective approach is better. A study of 30,000 children with earaches, strep throat and other common infections found that narrow-spectrum antibiotics, which act against a smaller range of bacteria, had fewer adverse effects than broad-spectrum antibiotics, which target a broader variety of bacteria. For bo
For children with respiratory infections, antibiotics with narrower targets are better :: When doctors prescribe antibiotics for children with common respiratory infections, a more selective approach is better. A study of 30,000 children with earaches, strep throat and other common infections found that narrow-spectrum antibiotics, which act against a smaller range of bacteria, had fewer adverse effects than broad-spectrum antibiotics, which target a broader variety of bacteria. For bo
For the first time ever, Facebook has revealed its privacy guidelines :: Facebook News FeedNew privacy tools and transparency are all part of continuing changes to the largest social network in the world. Read More
For the first time in humans, Zika syndrome susceptibility linked to genetic background :: About 6 percent to 12 percent of the babies born from mothers infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy will have the CZS.
For the first time in humans, Zika syndrome susceptibility linked to genetic background :: About 6 percent to 12 percent of the babies born from mothers infected with the Zika virus during pregnancy will have the CZS.
Ford Paves a Path From Big Automaker to Big Operating System :: With a reorganization and two acquisitions, a hazy vision of Ford's future starts to take shape.
Forest conservation can have greater ecological impacts by allowing sustainable harvesting :: New research at the University of Missouri has found that forest owners at greater risk of illegally cutting trees from their forests prefer to participate in conservation programs that allow sustainable timber harvesting. The findings of the study, conducted by Francisco Aguilar and Phillip Mohebalian, could be used to craft conservation contracts that are more likely to be accepted by forest own
Forest conservation can have greater ecological impacts by allowing sustainable harvesting :: New research at the University of Missouri has found that forest owners at greater risk of illegally cutting trees from their forests prefer to participate in conservation programs that allow sustainable timber harvesting. The findings of the study, conducted by Francisco Aguilar and Phillip Mohebalian, could be used to craft conservation contracts that are more likely to be accepted by forest own
Forever young? Naked mole rats may know the secret ::
Forførende kurver i matematik og kunst :: Traditionel geometri lærer os alt om rette linjer og simple kurveformer. Men kurver i kunsten, naturen og menneskekroppen er anderledes komplicerede og forførende.
Forførende kurver i matematik og kunst :: Traditionel geometri lærer os alt om rette linjer og simple kurveformer. Men kurver i kunsten, naturen og menneskekroppen er anderledes komplicerede og forførende.
Formation of cell membrane component domains in artificial lipid bilayer :: Research conducted by Toyohashi University of Technology in collaboration with Tohoku University elucidated the fusion process of proteoliposomes with an artificial lipid bilayer and the mechanism behind this process. In addition, the researchers also discovered that the domains composed of all cell membrane components exist as "islands" isolated from the artificial membrane. These findings will l
Formindsket styrelse skal genvinde lægernes tillid :: Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed bliver halveret og skal med øget fokus på læring og systemansvar skabe fornyet tillid hos lægerne.
Forskere advarer mod virksomheders skræddersyede kosttilskud :: Vi vejleder i junglen af kosttilbud, forsvarer virksomhederne. Men forskere er skeptiske: Det giver overforbrug og kan være meget usundt.
Forslag: Staten vil give dine data til mediko-giganter :: Brug danskernes sundhedsdata til at lokke virksomheder til landet, foreslår udvalg.
Forsvaret dropper udbud af nye miljøskibe :: To udtjente miljøskibe skulle have været erstattet af et stort og tre mindre nye. Men nu har parterne bag det nye forsvarsforlig annulleret udbuddet. I stedet overvejes det, om nye militære skibe kunne løse opgaven.
Forsvaret træder ind i rumalderen med egen satellit :: Fredag morgen får forsvarets opsendt sin første satellit, som skal overvåge fly og skibe mellem Arktis og Færøerne. Forhåbningen er, at den får følgeskab af flere andre, så man konstant kan overvåge området.
Forsvarsforlig afslører nye dronesatsninger :: Droner bliver en del af forsvarets nye brigade og skal udvikles sammen med private dronevirksomheder.
Fossil evidence shows bats colonized from islands to continents :: Plants and animals are generally thought to colonize from continents to islands, over time leading to the evolution of separate island species. Scientists have theorized that the reverse – colonizing from islands to continents – seems unlikely, mainly because the few competitors on islands make thriving on the mainland difficult for island specialists. But a new study published in the Journal of B
Fossil from south Wales named as new reptile species :: The ancient animal would have shared its home with dinosaurs, say Bristol researchers.
Four personas including the Lurker and the Geek that explain teenagers' online behavior :: Academics have identified four distinct personas of social media user that teenagers describe as shaping how they behave on social media.
Foxconn wants to tap 7 million gallons of water a day :: Foxconn Technology Group wants to tap 7 million gallons of water a day from Lake Michigan to meet its needs.
Fragmented habitats will lead to loss of insect species diversity in the near future :: Together with their colleagues from the Senckenberg Nature Research Society, scientists of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) were able to show that widespread insects are threatened with a serious decline in species diversity in the near future. The research team lists the fragmentation of habitats and the intensification of agriculture as reasons for the decline of these insect generalists
France overturns ban on captive dolphin breeding :: France's highest administrative court on Monday overturned a ban on the breeding of dolphins in captivity, a victory for marine parks which had argued the move could put them out of business.
Friction found where there should be none: In superfluids near absolute zero :: Physicists at Aalto University have discovered unexpected friction while rotating superfluid helium. Understanding the friction's provenance and implications is crucial for designing any devices that rely on superconducting quantum phenomena, such as quantum computers.
Friction found where there should be none: in superfluids near absolute zero :: Physicists have discovered unexpected friction while rotating superfluid helium. Understanding the friction’s provenance and implications is crucial for designing any devices that rely on superconducting quantum phenomena, such as quantum computers.
Friction found where there should be none—in superfluids near absolute zero :: Understanding the causes and effects of the friction could pave the way for explorations into the composition of neutron stars and our universe. Here on Earth, the Aalto researchers' results will be invaluable for curtailing the production of heat and unwanted glitches in quantum computer components.
'Friends and family test' should no longer be compulsory, argue experts :: The friends and family test should no longer be mandatory, argue experts in The BMJ today.
Friheden til at fungere som læge :: Kristian Rørbæk Madsens underskriftindsamling er kulminationen på flere års opsparet frustration blandt landets læger. De føler sig i stigende grad udsat for mistro og kontrol, siger en lang række iagttagere.
From Crack Addict to America's Most Celebrated Chef :: Michael Solomonov, the winner of the 2017 James Beard Award for outstanding American chef, should probably not, by his own reckoning, be alive. For many years, this celebrated cook and restauranteur was addicted to crack cocaine. “I didn’t think I was a drug addict,” Solomonov told The Atlantic ’s Jeffrey Goldberg in a recent podcast episode of The Atlantic Interview . Even after he dropped out o
From fungi to humans, 'smart valves' assist communication within, between cells :: Googling "SNARE proteins," neuroscientist Edward Chapman gets a screenful of images showing corkscrew-shaped molecules, intertwined as they seize the outer membranes of two cells. "They did not give us credit at Wikipedia, but we drew that cartoon," he says, with delicious irony.
From fungi to humans, 'smart valves' assist communication within, between cells :: Googling 'SNARE proteins,' a neuroscientist got a screenful of images showing corkscrew-shaped molecules, intertwined as they seize the outer membranes of two cells. Now, these images will need to be changed.
From fungi to humans, 'smart valves' assist communication within, between cells :: Googling 'SNARE proteins,' neuroscientist Edward Chapman gets a screenful of images showing corkscrew-shaped molecules, intertwined as they seize the outer membranes of two cells. 'They did not give us credit at Wikipedia, but we drew that cartoon,' he says, with delicious irony. 'And now we've proven that this model is wrong,' he says. 'The textbooks need to be adjusted.'
From Scraps To Snacks: Pulp Left Over From Juice Bars Is Reborn In New Foods :: Juicing is all the rage – and produces lots of leftover fruit and vegetable bits. Once thrown out as compost, that fiber is now sneaking its way into snacks, breakfast foods and even burgers. (Image credit: Grace Hwang Lynch for NPR)
From stem cells to a functional heart: The role of the Mesp1 gene :: Researchers at the Université libre de Bruxelles and University of Cambridge identified the role of key gene Mesp1 in the earliest step of cardiovascular lineage segregation. This discovery may help to better understand congenital heart defects.
From stem cells to a functional heart: The role of the Mesp1 gene :: Researchers have identified the role of key gene Mesp1 in the earliest step of cardiovascular lineage segregation. This discovery may help to better understand congenital heart defects.
Fruit fly hunger games: Taste neurons in control :: Right at the tip of the fruit fly's tongue sit two sets of taste neurons that have now been found to be crucial for the insect to develop a craving for protein.
Fujifilm says to slash 10,000 jobs at Fuji Xerox subsidiary :: Japanese technology firm Fujifilm on Wednesday announced 10,000 job cuts by March 2020 in its Fuji Xerox subsidiary, which it said was facing an "increasingly severe" market environment.
Future bobsled competitions may be sliding toward plastic ice :: A Purdue University professor's research suggests the Winter Olympics' icy bobsled tracks could be replaced with a lubricated plastic surface.
Gadgets: Device lets you pour the wine without removing the cork :: When you hear about the Coravin wine bottle opener, you might think it's just another gimmicky gadget. I think it's something you must see to believe. A few weeks ago, I saw it, I believed it, and I even had a drink out of it to prove it.
Galaxies that feed on other galaxies :: An international team of astronomers led by Giuseppina Battaglia, researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), finds signs that the outer halo of the Milky Way contains stellar remains of massive dwarf galaxies that were devoured by our own.
Galaxies that feed on other galaxies :: An international team of astronomers led by Giuseppina Battaglia, researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), finds signs that the outer halo of the Milky Way contains stellar remains of massive dwarf galaxies that were devoured by our own.
Galaxy motions cause trouble for cosmology ::
Gallium and the history of the periodic table (video) :: Some chemists might see the periodic table of elements as a holy testament to the power of science. However, when it first debuted, it was a different kind of holey, and its journey to classroom walls everywhere had a whole lot of bumps. Watch as Reactions digs into the history of the periodic table with the help of a vanishing spoon, a man named after a rooster, and a bearded Russian.
'Game Changer': Maya Cities Unearthed In Guatemala Forest Using Lasers :: The technology provides them with an unprecedented view into how the ancient civilization worked and lived, revealing almost industrial agricultural infrastructure and new insights into warfare. (Image credit: PACUNAM/Marcello Canuto & Luke Auld-Thomas)
Gasps and awe as supermoon rises over erupting Philippine volcano :: Filipinos sheltering from the erupting Mayon volcano gasped in delight as an orange full-moon eclipse shone above the mountain's smouldering crater Wednesday in what was both a once-in-a-lifetime double spectacle and a rare moment of relief.
Gassy farm soils are a shockingly large source of these air pollutants :: California’s farm soils produce a surprisingly large amount of smog-causing air pollutants.
Gboard Is the Best Keyboard For Most Smartphones :: If your smartphone didn't come preloaded with Gboard, you're missing out. Time for an upgrade.
Gboard Is the Best Keyboard For Most Smartphones :: If your smartphone didn't come preloaded with Gboard, you're missing out. Time for an upgrade.
Gebyrsagen for frivillige læger er rykket et skridt nærmere en løsning :: Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed arbejder videre med fire spor, hvor der skal findes løsninger på problemstillingerne med det nye gebyr for frivillige læger.
Geese reduce metabolic rate to cope with winter :: New research shows that geese cope with the harsh winter climate by reducing their heart rate and body temperature.
Geese reduce metabolic rate to cope with winter :: New research shows that geese cope with the harsh winter climate by reducing their heart rate and body temperature.
Gene enhancers are important despite apparent redundancy :: Scientists answered a long-standing question about the role of enhancers. And by better linking the genomic complement of an organism with its expressed characteristics, their work offers new insights that further the growing field of systems biology, which seeks to gain a predictive understanding of living systems.
Gene enhancers are important despite apparent redundancy :: Scientists answered a long-standing question about the role of enhancers. And by better linking the genomic complement of an organism with its expressed characteristics, their work offers new insights that further the growing field of systems biology, which seeks to gain a predictive understanding of living systems.
Gene enhancers important despite apparent redundancy :: Every cell in the body has the same DNA and genes, so a cell's properties and functions are determined by which genes are turned on. That's why it is critical to understand enhancers, short sections of non-coding DNA that regulate the expression of specific genes.
Gene network that regulates motor neuron formation during embryonic development :: Researchers have discovered the inner workings of a gene network that regulates the development of spinal motor neurons in the growing chicken and mouse embryo. The research also answers a long-standing question about why motor neurons, the nerve cells of the spinal cord that control muscle movement, form much faster than other types of neurons.
Gene playing major role in neurological condition found :: Researchers are closer to solving the puzzle of a complex neurological condition called 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome. Individuals with this condition are missing a small piece of chromosome 15 that usually contains six genes, but which one of the genes is responsible for the clinical characteristics of patients has not been clear. Now researchers have identified in a mouse model OTUD7A as the ge
Generalized Hardy's paradox shows an even stronger conflict between quantum and classical physics :: In 1993, physicist Lucien Hardy proposed an experiment showing that there is a small probability (around 6-9%) of observing a particle and its antiparticle interacting with each other without annihilating—something that is impossible in classical physics. The way to explain this result is to require quantum theory to be nonlocal: that is, to allow for the existence of long-range quantum correlatio
Genetic factors that make babies susceptible to complications from Zika are identified :: Study of twins exposed to Zika virus during pregnancy was conducted at the University of São Paulo's Human Genome & Stem Cell Research Centre in Brazil. Results are published in Nature Communications
Genetic secret of English salmon :: Researchers have discovered that salmon from the chalk streams of southern England are genetically unique.
Genetically modified produce—misunderstood wonders :: From disease and drought-resistant crops to nutrient-boosted fruits and veggies, genetically modified (GM) plants are a marvel of modern science.
Genius or joker: Elon Musk flamethrowers spark controversy :: Elon Musk The Boring CompanyAfter raising $1 million by hawking baseball caps, the visionary entrepreneur behind electric carmaker Tesla and private space firm SpaceX says he's set the market alight with his latest idea.
Genome wide association study of epigenetic aging rates in blood reveals a critical role for TERT :: Researchers analyzed blood samples from nearly 10,000 people to find that genetic markers in the gene responsible for keeping telomeres (tips of chromosomes) youthfully longer, did not translate into a younger biologic age as measured by changes in proteins coating the DNA.
Genome wide association study of epigenetic aging rates in blood reveals a critical role for TERT :: Researchers from several institutions, including, UCLA, Boston University, Stanford University and the Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife, analyzed blood samples from nearly 10,000 people to find that genetic markers in the gene responsible for keeping telomeres (tips of chromosomes) youthfully longer, did not translate into a younger biologic age as measured by changes in proteins
Genstart hos Microsoft gav kø i Fakta :: Medlemskort-tjeneste, som ikke ville starte af sig selv i Microsoft Azure, var onsdag årsag til et minuts ekstra ekspederingstid i COOP's butikker over hele landet.
German car sales shrug off new diesel woes :: The number of new car registrations in Germany leapt in January, industry data showed Friday, even as a new scandal related to diesel emissions shook the vital sector.
German Carmakers Criticized for Emissions Research on Monkeys :: Tests that exposed monkeys to diesel exhaust provoked public outrage and are likely to intensify criticism of pro-diesel lobbying by carmakers.
German Carmakers Funded Tests of Diesel Fumes on Monkeys and Humans :: News reports reveal that Volkswagen, Daimler, and BMW funded the organization that conducted the studies.
Germany probes Bosch workers in US over diesel emissions :: Prosecutors in the German city of Stuttgart are investigating two employees of auto components and technology firm Robert Bosch LLC in the U.S. on suspicion of being accessories to fraud in connection with manipulated diesel emissions in Fiat Chrysler vehicles.
Getting out of hot water — does mobile DNA help? :: Many researchers assume the first life on Earth evolved in hot springs. A new study provides insights into how one type of extremophile microbe may have moved from hot springs to conquer more moderate environments across the globe. The first-ever analysis of DNA of one ammonia-oxidizing hot-spring microbe living today reveals that evolution of the necessary adaptations may have been helped by high
Getting out of hot water—does mobile DNA help? :: Extremophiles—hardy organisms living in places that would kill most life on Earth—provide fascinating insights into evolution, metabolism and even possible extraterrestrial life. A new study provides insights into how one type of extremophile, a heat-loving microbe that uses ammonia for energy production, may have been able to make the transition from hot springs to more moderate environments acro
Getting ready for the summer sun with 'green' sunscreens :: Although it's been a tough winter for many people in the U.S., summer is coming. And that means backyard barbeques, fun on the beach and, of course, slathering on sunscreen. But one particular environmentally friendly sunscreen ingredient has been difficult to obtain—that ingredient, shinorine, could only be harvested from nature. Scientists now report in ACS Synthetic Biology the laboratory produ
Getting ready for the summer sun with 'green' sunscreens :: Although it's been a tough winter for many people in the US, summer is coming. And that means backyard barbecues, fun on the beach and, of course, slathering on sunscreen. But one particular environmentally friendly sunscreen ingredient has been difficult to obtain — that ingredient, shinorine, could only be harvested from nature. Scientists now report in ACS Synthetic Biology the laboratory prod
Getting to zero deforestation :: A new synthesis paper reveals strengths and weaknesses of corporate environmental pledges; prescribes solutions to boost effectiveness.
Getting to zero deforestation :: Stanford-led synthesis paper reveals strengths and weaknesses of corporate environmental pledges; prescribes solutions to boost effectiveness.
Getting Trump to No :: Thursday’s revelation that President Trump tried to fire special counsel Robert Mueller in June 2017 is important, but not shocking. Around the time of the attempted dismissal, Trump surrogates were raising the idea in public, and news reports said he was considering the move. The White House was careful to say that while the president was not considering a firing, he certainly would be within hi
Ghost Cat Gone: Eastern Cougar Officially Declared Extinct :: The subspecies has now been removed from the Endangered Species Act, 80 years after its last sighting — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Giant earthquakes: not as random as thought :: By analyzing sediment cores from Chilean lakes, an international team of scientists discovered that giant earthquakes reoccur with relatively regular intervals. When also taking into account smaller earthquakes, the repeat interval becomes increasingly more irregular to a level where earthquakes happen randomly in time.
Giant earthquakes: Not as random as thought :: By analyzing sediment cores from Chilean lakes, an international team of scientists discovered that giant earthquakes reoccur with relatively regular intervals. When also taking into account smaller earthquakes, the repeat interval becomes increasingly more irregular to a level where earthquakes happen randomly in time.
Giv os nu hurtig adgang til patientdata på tværs af sektorer og sygehuse :: Sundheds-it skal være nemt at arbejde med og støtte op om lægers og andet sundhedspersonales daglige arbejde. Men sådan er det desværre langt fra alle steder i dag.
Giving a Hoot for Mideast Peace: Conservation Project Using Owls Proves Unifying :: A conservation initiative using barn owls to control agricultural pests has nurtured a long-term collaboration between Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian scientists.
Giving decision-makers nondiagnostic person information promotes trust within and across nations [Social Sciences :: ]Humans trust others, enabling them to negotiate agreement and to create long-term bonds (1). However, because trusting others makes people vulnerable to exploitation, it is difficult to see how indiscriminate trust could have evolved (2–4). Romano et al. (2) suggest a solution to this conundrum. Fitting evolutionary theory (3, 4),…
Glacial geoengineering—the key to slowing sea level rise? :: The rapid collapse of some of the world's biggest glaciers due to climate change will have devastating consequences for our planet's coastlines due to sea level rise. Compounding this issue is the fact that many of these coastlines are heavily populated and developed. A recent proposal, first reported in The Atlantic, aims to avert potential catastrophe by turning to geoengineering through the con
Global rainfall pattern could offer weather prediction three weeks out :: Earth's atmosphere is chaotic, making it difficult for forecasters to predict weather more than 10-13 days in advance. However, research has increasingly shown that large-scale patterns of variability and relationships between states of the atmosphere in two faraway locations, called "teleconnections," can help extend prediction skill beyond this limit.
Global register lists alien species :: A fifth of more than 6,000 catalogued invasive animals and plants worldwide are causing harm.
Global spectral clustering in dynamic networks [Biophysics and Computational Biology :: ]Community detection is challenging when the network structure is estimated with uncertainty. Dynamic networks present additional challenges but also add information across time periods. We propose a global community detection method, persistent communities by eigenvector smoothing (PisCES), that combines information across a series of networks, longitudinally, to strengthen the inference…
Global toll from landslides is heaviest in developing countries :: This month's tragic mudslides in Montecito, California are a reminder that natural hazards lurk on the doorsteps of many U.S. homes, even in affluent communities. Similar events occur every year around the world, often inflicting much higher casualties yet rarely making front-page headlines.
Global warming leads to more uniform spring phenology across elevations [Ecology :: ]One hundred years ago, Andrew D. Hopkins estimated the progressive delay in tree leaf-out with increasing latitude, longitude, and elevation, referred to as “Hopkins’ bioclimatic law.” What if global warming is altering this well-known law? Here, based on ∼20,000 observations of the leaf-out date of four common temperate tree species…
Global warming poses substantial flood risk increase for Central and Western Europe :: Europe is expected to see a considerable increase in flood risk in coming years, even under an optimistic climate change scenario of 1.5°C warming compared to pre-industrial levels.
Global warming poses substantial flood risk increase for Central and Western Europe :: Europe is expected to see a considerable increase in flood risk in coming years, even under an optimistic climate change scenario of 1.5°C warming compared to pre-industrial levels.
Glory from gloom :: A dark cloud of cosmic dust snakes across this spectacular wide field image, illuminated by the brilliant light of new stars. This dense cloud is a star-forming region called Lupus 3, where dazzlingly hot stars are born from collapsing masses of gas and dust. This image was created from images taken using the VLT Survey Telescope and the MPG/ESO 2.2-metre telescope and is the most detailed image t
Glory from gloom :: A dark cloud of cosmic dust snakes across this spectacular wide field image, illuminated by the brilliant light of new stars. This dense cloud is a star-forming region called Lupus 3, where dazzlingly hot stars are born from collapsing masses of gas and dust. This image was created from images taken using the VLT Survey Telescope and the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope and is the most detailed image t
Gomspace bekræfter: Vi har signal fra det danske forsvars satellit :: Satellitten Ulloriaq, som skal hjælpe forsvaret med et overblik over Grønland og Færøerne, har givet lyd fra sig.
Gone fishin': decorator crabs use other species as fishing rods, study reveals :: A researcher’s diving holiday lead to a startling discovery of never-before-seen behaviour: crabs using hydrozoans as fishing hooks Every night as the sun goes down, on the coral reefs of the Red Sea small, delicate and slightly fuzzy-looking crabs work their way through the maze of coral. They take up stations atop the corals’ outermost structures, exposing themselves to the current in the plank
Good attitude about math gets kid brains in high gear :: Having a positive attitude about math is connected to better function of the hippocampus, an important memory center in the brain, during performance of arithmetic problems, a new study of elementary school students suggests. Educators have long observed higher math scores in children who show more interest in math and perceive themselves as being better at it. But it has not been clear if this a
Good storytelling at the base of modern society :: Good stories are not just fairy tales made to amuse and entertain. They transmit important values that may have helped build our society, a new study found.
Google expands Howard West to train more black coders :: Last summer Howard University dispatched 26 students to Google's Mountain View, Calif., campus for an intensive twelve-week course on coding.
Google lancerer hyperlokal nyheds-app :: Appen Bulletin skal aktivere lokalsamfundet til at producere nyheder – og indsamle endnu flere lokale data.
Google parent Alphabet reports $3 bn loss on tax provision :: Google Alphabet RevenueGoogle parent company Alphabet on Thursday reported a quarterly loss of $3 billion as it set aside $11 billion for taxes on its overseas profits being brought back to the United States.
Google parent hit by higher costs, names new chairman :: Google parent company Alphabet on Thursday reported a quarterly loss to set aside funds to pay taxes on repatriated profits, and named a new chairman to replace outgoing Eric Schmidt.
Google wants to use naked mole rats to conquer death :: Animals They're ugly as sin, but they could help us live longer. Naked mole rats have unusually long life spans in and out of the lab, but we don't know why—yet.
Google will let you mute 'reminder ads' that follow you around the internet :: You browse a store online for an item but don't make a purchase. Then advertisements begin appearing on websites and apps you visit, reminding you of that item.
Google: Using your health records to predict whether you'll live or die :: Dr. Google may not have much of a bedside manner—she's an algorithm, after all—but if she says you're soon to be "expired," she claims to be about 95 percent accurate, and you might want to start planning that last meal.
Google's AI push comes with plenty of people problems :: Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently declared that artificial intelligence fueled by powerful computers was more important to humanity than fire or electricity. And yet the search giant increasingly faces a variety of messy people problems as well.
Got a good feeling about someone? You probably just like the way they look. :: Animals Humans have a surprisingly primitive way of sizing up strangers Like Pavlov's dogs, we unconsciously use our past experiences to guide our future decisions. Sometimes, the results are dangerous.
Got starch? There's bacteria in your gut for that :: Soft foods like white bread and rice might seem like an easy thing for your body to digest, but a tiny organism in your gut is actually responsible for chowing down some types of starch and turning it into nutrients your body can use.
Got Your Flu Shot Yet? Consider This A Reminder :: A research review suggests reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people who get immunized. (Image credit: Mladen Zivkovic/Getty Images)
GPM probes Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Cebile :: NASA analyzed a major tropical cyclone spinning in the Southwestern Indian Ocean and measured its rainfall.
GPM satellite analyzes Tropical Cyclone Fehi's rainfall :: The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Fehi in the Southern Pacific Ocean season and identified heavy rainfall in the system.
GPM satellite analyzes Tropical Cyclone Fehi's rainfall :: The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Fehi in the Southern Pacific Ocean season and identified heavy rainfall in the system.
Graduate Student Identifies Dozens of New Fly Species :: Over the past seven years, Xiao-Long Lin has characterized nearly 70 new species of nonbiting midges and developed DNA barcodes to aid in future ecological surveys.
Graduates of early childhood program show greater educational gains as adults :: Students who participated in an intensive childhood education program from preschool to third grade were more likely to achieve an academic degree beyond high school, compared to a similar group that received other intervention services as children, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
GRAFIK: Lynhurtige partikler laver 3D-billeder :: Partikler i bevægelse kan snyde øjet til at tro, at det ser 3D-objekter af lys, har amerikanske forskere opdaget. Indtil videre er billederne imidlertid meget små.
GRAFIK: Mere slagkraft til de danske fregatter :: Fregatterne Iver Huitfeldt, Peter Willemoes og Niels Juel skal som en del af det nye forsvarsforlig klargøres og udrustes med luftværnsmissiler.
Grammys Preview: In With the New, Finally? :: When the sound of popular music shifts, it takes a while for the supposed scorekeepers of popular music to notice. In 1991 , Nielsen and Billboard switched to new, more statistically rigorous methods to measure sales and spins (rather than trusting radio stations and record stores to self-report) and suddenly, hip-hop began landing No. 1 albums. Something similar is happening now. The counting in
Grand Bend fireball may have dropped meteorites :: Nothing lights up the night – or sparks the interest of researchers – quite like a meteor sighting.
Grapevines are more drought-tolerant than thought :: Grapevines handle drought better than previously thought. This could inform irrigation management.
Graphene ink could lead to washable electronics :: New graphene printing technology can produce electronic circuits that are low-cost, flexible, highly conductive and water repellent, researchers report. The nanotechnology “would lend enormous value to self-cleaning wearable/washable electronics that are resistant to stains, or ice and biofilm formation,” according to the new paper. Jonathan Claussen and his research group are printing and proces
Graphene oxide is ‘sensed’ by specialized cells of the immune system :: A new study shows that our immune system handles graphene oxide in a manner similar to pathogens, paving the way for safer biomedical applications of this two-dimensional material.
Graphene oxide is detected by specialised cells of the immune system :: A study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet, the University of Manchester and Chalmers University of Technology published in CHEM shows that our immune system handles graphene oxide in a manner similar to pathogens, paving the way for safer biomedical applications of this two-dimensional material.
Gravity doesn’t leak into large, hidden dimensions :: Gravitational waves from a recently observed neutron star merger offer no evidence of large, unknown dimensions.
Greening up the mountain [Ecology :: ]The progression of key plant life-history events, such as spring leaf-out and flowering, along bioclimatic gradients in elevation and latitude is one of the more conspicuous patterns in nature, and, as such, it has served as a source of opportunity, industry, inspiration, and wonder for farmers, natural scientists, and artists…
Greenland: Earth's Biggest Island :: Greenland is the biggest island on Earth, and it's covered by a thick ice sheet. Scientists are growing extremely concerned that global warming is melting the ice too quickly.
Gross Souvenir: Caribbean Trip Lands Couple with Hookworm Feet :: A Canadian couple is warning travelers about the risks of going shoeless on the beach after the pair returned from a Caribbean trip with hookworms in their feet.
Groundhogs Don't Have a Clue :: The chubby rodents are infamously bad at forecasting the end of winter—but birds, on the other hand, are pretty good — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Growing Awareness :: University of California, Riverside, plant biologist Katie Dehesh explains the importance of agricultural research.
Guideline adherence, not patient volume, may be better hospital heart failure metric :: In evaluating the quality of inpatient heart failure care, patients and policy makers should consider how well a hospital meets clinical care guidelines. Hospitals that treat more heart failure patients tend to follow heart failure guidelines more closely. However, death and hospital readmission rates can be just as good at hospitals with small numbers of heart failure patients whose treatment adh
Gut Microbes Combine to Cause Colon Cancer, Study Suggests :: Two types of bacteria common in the gut may accelerate the growth of tumors, suggesting new possibilities for diagnosis and prevention.
Gå på opdagelse i fremtidens månebase :: En menneskelig koloni på Månen kræver alt fra komplicerede kraftværker til særlige motionsrum. Tag med på en tur gennem en model af månebasen – som den kan komme til at se ud – bygget i LEGO.
Hackere stjæler over tre milliarder fra japansk kryptobørs :: 523 millioner enheder af kryptovalutaen NEM blev overført af hackere fra kryptovaluta-børsen CoinCheck.
Hackers stole $530 million in the biggest cryptocurrency theft yet ::
Half of Americans like universal basic income—and they want AI companies to pay for it ::
Handheld device sequences human genome :: Reading human DNA used to take laboratories, a pile of cash and a long time.
Handling disasters differently critical for coastal cities :: The field of urban planning is gaining interest as cities around the world, including nearby Houston, are facing increased exposure to weather-related risks and hazards ranging from sea level rise and flooding to temperature build-up and urban heat island effect.
Hardening of the arteries :: A team of researchers has advanced the scientific understanding of abnormal mineral accumulation in arteries, a complication often seen in patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Mineralized arteries may affect heart functions, leading to death in some instances.
Harmless or vicious hunter? The uneasy return of Europe's wolves :: This winter the first wolf in 100 years arrived in Belgium, completing the animals’ return to mainland Europe. But can Europeans relearn how to live alongside the predators? To some it is a roe deer that eats meat: an adaptable animal capable of living peaceably alongside humans. To others it is a demonic killing machine that ruins farmers – and whose presence is a symbol of the city’s contempt f
Harsh parenting hurts how kids with ADHD do in school :: Parent behavior may affect how well children with certain behavioral problems like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, perform in school, a new study suggests. Researchers discovered an association between mothers that parent negatively—using yelling or spanking as punishment, for example—and a range of problems in the classroom. “We found that how mom rated her parenting strategies w
Harsh parenting hurts how kids with ADHD do in school :: Parent behavior may affect how well children with certain behavioral problems like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, perform in school, a new study suggests. Researchers discovered an association between mothers that parent negatively—using yelling or spanking as punishment, for example—and a range of problems in the classroom. “We found that how mom rated her parenting strategies w
Has Trump Killed More Regulations Than Any Other President? :: Energy and environmental agencies have been the administration's prime targets for regulatory removal — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Hatchet enzyme, enabler of sickness and of health, exposed by neutron beams :: A pioneering glimpse at an enzyme inside elusive cell membranes illuminates a player in cell health but also in hepatitis C and in Alzheimer's. With neutron beams, researchers open a portal into the hidden world of intramembrane proteins, which a third of the human genome is required to create.
Hatchet enzyme, enabler of sickness and of health, exposed by neutron beams :: Tucked away inside cell membranes, a molecular butcher does the bidding of healthy cells but also of disease agents. It has been operating out of clear view, but researchers just shined a mighty spotlight on it.
Head ‘twins’ could safeguard football players :: Football players may soon have “digital twins” of their heads to help doctors predict where injuries might occur and diagnose them when they do. The computer models would begin with baseline MRI scans of players’ skulls, blood vessel systems, and brains, taken in high school, says the engineer leading the project. Ideally, athletes would then update them every few years. Because each individual’s
Head and Heart: Migraines Linked to Heart Disease Risk :: People who experience migraines may be more likely to develop cardiovascular problems, a new study from Denmark finds.
Health care just the latest industry Amazon seeks to upend :: When Amazon sets its sights on a new industry, corporate America shudders.
Health Experts Ask Facebook to Shut Down Messenger Kids :: A coalition wants Facebook to discontinue the app aimed at 6- to 12-year-olds, citing studies on the harms of social media and digital devices.
Health visitors use of video helps vulnerable families :: The video-based method Marte Meo — which some municipalities use in their initiatives for families experiencing difficulties with newborn children — works as intended. This is shown by the first Danish research study of a widely used parenting program.
Heard the one about the standup showing academics how to be interesting? :: Comedian Iszi Lawrence on helping academics use humour to make their research more accessible “So, what do you do?” It’s the dreaded question we all get asked at parties. As a member of the self employed the question might as well be “can you justify your existence”? I know what NOT to say. I don’t say I’m a podcaster, because then follows a tedious explanation of what a podcast actually is. I ne
HELLS and CDCA7 comprise a bipartite nucleosome remodeling complex defective in ICF syndrome [Biochemistry :: ]Mutations in CDCA7, the SNF2 family protein HELLS (LSH), or the DNA methyltransferase DNMT3b cause immunodeficiency–centromeric instability–facial anomalies (ICF) syndrome. While it has been speculated that DNA methylation defects cause this disease, little is known about the molecular function of CDCA7 and its functional relationship to HELLS and DNMT3b. Systematic…
Henrik Dibbern: Kravene oppefra opleves simpelthen ikke som relevante :: Ansvaret ligger hos de politikere, der ud fra nogle overordnede ideologiske dagsordener begynder at lave regler og styring af et system, de jo ikke forstår, mener den tidligere PLO-formand.
Henrik Sillesen: Nogle gange er medicinsk handling er vigtigere end dokumentation :: Hvis man arbejder i en system, der vægter dokumentation højere end faglighed, så bliver det svært, mener klinikchef Henrik Sillesen
Her bygger BMW fremtidens elbiler :: BMW går efter at have en halv million elbiler på vejene i 2019. Kom med til Tyskland og se, hvordan de forbereder sig på fremtiden.
Her Seizures Looked Like Epilepsy, But Her Brain Looked Fine :: For a surprising number of people who appear to have epilepsy, the real problem is psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, a little-known condition. (Image credit: Maria Fabrizio for NPR)
Here are all the ways climate change will ruin your flight :: Environment Look forward to disruptions related to heat, wind, and water. Climate change is going to make air travel even more of a hassle.
Here are the secrets to useful AI, according to designers ::
Here are the tech truths about Trump’s State of the Union address ::
Here’s how cells rapidly stuff two meters of DNA into microscopic capsules :: Scientists have figured out how cells quickly pack up their chromosomes before a cell divides.
Here’s why so many saiga antelope mysteriously died in 2015 :: Higher than normal temperatures turned normally benign bacteria lethal, killing hundreds of thousands of the saiga antelopes.
Here's how to watch the Super Bowl without cable :: Technology Millions of people cut the cord, but the Super Bowl broadcast is still well within your reach. Watching the Super Bowl used to be as simple as flipping to the correct channel. Now, you just need to know where to look.
Here's What You'd Look Like As Just a Nervous System :: This medical cadaver sure had a lot of nerve.
Here's Who Will Win the 2018 Super Bowl, According to a Hippo :: Fiona the hippo knows who will win Super Bowl 2018. This is science.
Heritage turkey production research profitable but more difficult :: To meet increasing consumer demand for heritage-breed turkeys to be the centerpiece of holiday and other meals, researchers are studying methods producers can use to raise the historical birds.
Heritage turkey production research profitable but more difficult :: To meet increasing consumer demand for heritage-breed turkeys to be the centerpiece of holiday and other meals, researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are studying methods producers can use to raise the historical birds.
Heritage turkey production research profitable but more difficult :: To meet increasing consumer demand for heritage-breed turkeys to be the centerpiece of holiday and other meals, researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are studying methods producers can use to raise the historical birds.
Heteromeric interactions regulate butyrophilin (BTN) and BTN-like molecules governing {gamma}{delta} T cell biology [Immunology and Inflammation :: ]The long-held view that gamma delta (γδ) T cells in mice and humans are fundamentally dissimilar, as are γδ cells in blood and peripheral tissues, has been challenged by emerging evidence of the cells’ regulation by butyrophilin (BTN) and butyrophilin-like (BTNL) molecules. Thus, murine Btnl1 and the related gene, Skint1,…
Hidden genetic effects behind immune diseases may be missed, study suggests :: The role of genetics in the risk of having an immune disease could be missed in research, scientists suggest. Using a combination of stem cells and novel analytical tools, scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and their collaborators discovered that clues to the contribution of genetic variation to disease risk lie not only in the genes, but also in the molecular switches that control those
Hidden genetic effects behind immune diseases may be missed, study suggests :: The role of genetics in the risk of having an immune disease could be missed in research, scientists suggest. Using a combination of stem cells and novel analytical tools, scientists have discovered that clues to the contribution of genetic variation to disease risk lie not only in the genes, but also in the molecular switches that control those genes.
HIF signaling in osteoblast-lineage cells promotes systemic breast cancer growth and metastasis in mice [Medical Sciences :: ]Bone metastasis involves dynamic interplay between tumor cells and the local stromal environment. In bones, local hypoxia and activation of the hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1α in osteoblasts are essential to maintain skeletal homeostasis. However, the role of osteoblast-specific HIF signaling in cancer metastasis is unknown. Here, we show that osteoprogenitor cells…
High body fat levels associated with increased breast cancer risk in women with normal BMI :: Among postmenopausal women with normal body mass index (BMI), those with higher body fat levels had an increased risk for invasive breast cancer, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying Etiology and Outcomes, held Jan. 27-30.
High body fat levels associated with increased breast cancer risk in women with normal BMI :: Among postmenopausal women with normal body mass index (BMI), those with higher body fat levels had an increased risk for invasive breast cancer.
High caloric intake induces inflammation ::
High exposure to radiofrequency radiation linked to tumor activity in male rats :: High exposure to radiofrequency radiation (RFR) in rodents resulted in tumors in tissues surrounding nerves in the hearts of male rats, but not female rats or any mice, according to draft studies from the National Toxicology Program (NTP). The exposure levels used in the studies were equal to and higher than the highest level permitted for local tissue exposure in cell phone emissions today. Cell
High rates of diabetes, hypertension found in India :: Rates of diabetes and hypertension are high among middle-aged and elderly people across all geographic measures and sociodemographic groups in India, according to the first nationally representative study of those conditions in the country. The study, led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, also found unexpectedly high rates of hypertension among young adults.
High Times Beckon for Using Hemp to Build Houses :: Widely used in other countries, a variety of the cannabis plant is providing contractors with more efficient construction materials for houses and other structures.
High-energy, high-fat lifestyle challenges an Arctic apex predator, the polar bear :: Regional declines in polar bear ( Ursus maritimus ) populations have been attributed to changing sea ice conditions, but with limited information on the causative mechanisms. By simultaneously measuring field metabolic rates, daily activity patterns, body condition, and foraging success of polar bears moving on the spring sea ice, we found that high metabolic rates (1.6 times greater than previou
Highly localised and current DNA information on river animals :: New research proves that environmental DNA survives for less than two days in small fast-flowing rivers and so provides highly localised and current information on species composition. This is crucial new evidence as biologists turn increasingly to new DNA sampling techniques to assess aquatic ecosystem health.
Highly stretchable aqueous batteries :: A team of researchers has succeeded in developing world's first stretchable aqueous Li-ion batteries that may power the next generation of wearable devices.
Hillary Clinton, Burns Strider, and the Fault Lines of #MeToo :: Here is the top line, from The New York Times : A senior adviser to Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign who was accused of repeatedly sexually harassing a young subordinate was kept on the campaign at Mrs. Clinton’s request, according to four people familiar with what took place. Mrs. Clinton’s campaign manager at the time recommended that she fire the adviser, Burns Strider. But Mrs. Cl
Hjernen i Mars-robot er en Apple-bærbar fra 1999 :: Rummets ekstreme omstændigheder stiller store krav til elektronikken ombord på Mars-køretøjerne
HKBU study reveals human skin flakes lead to bad smell in air-conditioning systems :: Skin squames are a source of food for the bacteria found in air-cooling units, which produce odours even in a dust-free air-conditioning system, a research by Hong Kong Baptist University scholars revealed.
HLA genotype affects response ::
Holding on to patriarchy-reinforcing beliefs comes at a price :: Some men categorize women into two groups: either they are chaste, nurturing and good, or they are promiscuous, manipulative, and out to seduce them. This polarizing "Madonna-Whore dichotomy" is grounded in a man's desire to reinforce male dominance, and not only relates to attitudes that restrict a woman's autonomy, but also impairs intimate relationships between men and women. This is according
Holding on to patriarchy-reinforcing beliefs comes at a price :: Some men categorize women into two groups: either they are chaste, nurturing and good, or they are promiscuous, manipulative, and out to seduce them. This polarizing 'Madonna-Whore dichotomy' is grounded in a man's desire to reinforce male dominance, and not only relates to attitudes that restrict a woman's autonomy, but also impairs intimate relationships between men and women.
Holding on to patriarchy-reinforcing beliefs comes at a price :: Some men categorize women into two groups: either they are chaste, nurturing and good, or they are promiscuous, manipulative, and out to seduce them. This polarizing 'Madonna-Whore dichotomy' is grounded in a man's desire to reinforce male dominance, and not only relates to attitudes that restrict a woman's autonomy, but also impairs intimate relationships between men and women.
Holiday Cheer Leads to Birth-Rate Spike :: During feel-good holiday periods like Christmas and Eid-al-Fitr, romance strikes—leading to a boom in births nine months later. Karen Hopkin reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Holograms and mermaids: Top trends at Nuremberg toy fair :: The Nuremberg toy fair, the world's largest, opened its doors this week to an industry in the throes of reinvention as toymakers vie for the attention of children increasingly glued to smartphones and tablets.
Honeybees Help Farmers, But They Don't Help The Environment :: Maybe honeybees get too much attention. They are agricultural animals, like sheep or cattle, and they sometimes make life harder for wild bees. In fact, the bees in true peril are the wild ones. (Image credit: Dan Charles/NPR)
Hong Kong bans ivory sales in landmark vote :: Hong Kong voted to ban ivory sales in a landmark move Wednesday to end the infamous trade in the city.
Hong Kong bans ivory trade in 'historic' vote :: The move by Hong Kong's lawmakers is hailed by campaigners as "a lifeline for elephants".
Hookworms: the most common travel health risk no one warns Americans about :: Health Even though the parasites were widespread in the U.S. not too long ago. No one wants worms in their feet. But unfortunately, hookworms don’t respect personal boundaries.
Hospitalernes udgifter til kræftmedicin 14-doblet på 20 år :: Tal fra Sundhedsdatastyrelsen, som sundhedsøkonom Jes Søgaard har analyseret, viser, at priserne på kræftmedicin er vokset støt siden midten af 90’erne.
Hospitals-CEO: Leverandør af Sundhedsplatformen skader innovation :: Epic værner om sin intellektuelle ejendom i en grad, der skader innovationen, mener amerikansk hospitals-direktør.
House dust mites evolved a new way to protect their genome :: House dust mites are common pests with an unusual evolutionary history. They are tiny, free-living animals that evolved from a parasitic ancestor, which in turn evolved from free-living organisms millions of years ago.
House dust mites evolved a new way to protect their genome :: House dust mites are common pests with an unusual evolutionary history. They are tiny, free-living animals that evolved from a parasitic ancestor, which in turn evolved from free-living organisms millions of years ago.
House dust mites evolved a new way to protect their genome :: House dust mites are common pests with an unusual evolutionary history. They are tiny, free-living animals that evolved from a parasitic ancestor, which in turn evolved from free-living organisms millions of years ago.
Hovedstaden afskediger projektdirektør på Bispebjerg efter kritik :: Projektdirektøren på det nye akuthus på Bispebjerg Hospital er afskediget efter kritik af processen i forbindelse med udbud af byggeriet.
Hovedstaden stopper støtten til sammenslutning af kræftafdelinger :: Den fælles sammenslutning af kræftafdelinger (SKA) mellem Region Hovedstaden og Sjælland ophører, da Hovedstaden dropper støtten SKA. Sjælland viderefører funktionen.
Hovsa! Data fra fitness-app afslører militærbaser :: Når soldater løber en tur, så tænder de lige deres trænings-app. Men når firmaet bag appen så laver et kort over, hvor alle deres brugere løber ture – ja, så er det pludselig tydeligt, hvor der er baser.
How a Church Deacon Found the Biggest Prime Number Yet (It Wasn’t as Hard as You Think) :: The Memphis area man used the church computer to discover a Mersenne prime with over 23 million digits. He had been looking for 14 years.
How algae survive the harsh world of sea ice :: New research from the University of East Anglia has revealed new clues into how algae survive within polar sea ice.
How Amazon Rebuilt Itself Around Artificial Intelligence :: The Alexa voice platform and other deep learning projects have made Amazon an AI leader.
How astronomers can leverage fiber nets and listen to deep space :: For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that a stable frequency reference can be reliably transmitted more than 300 kilometers over a standard fiber optic telecommunications network and used to synchronize two radio telescopes. Stable frequency references, which are used to calibrate clocks and instruments that make ultraprecise measurements, are usually only accessible at facilities tha
How bad this flu season really is—and what you should do about it :: Health This year is a nasty one, but it's not (yet) unprecedented. People are officially starting to freak out about this flu season. Here's what you need to know.
How Baidu plans to profit from its free autonomous-car technology ::
How black holes shape the cosmos :: Astrophysicists from Germany and the USA gained new insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies. They calculated how black holes influence the distribution of dark matter, how heavy elements are produced and distributed throughout the cosmos, and where magnetic fields originate. This was possible by developing and programming a new simulation model for the universe, which created the mos
How black holes shape the cosmos :: Astrophysicists have gained new insights into the formation and evolution of galaxies. They calculated how black holes influence the distribution of dark matter, how heavy elements are produced and distributed throughout the cosmos, and where magnetic fields originate. This was possible by developing and programming a new simulation model for the universe, which created the most extensive simulati
How can students with autism be supported through college? :: Thirty years ago it was rare for a student with ASD to enter college. But over the past decades, there has been much improvement in the detection and awareness of ASD in children. Now, with the provision of effective treatments, those with average or above average intellectual abilities are enrolling at universities. Now a special issue addressing the experiences of ASD students has been published
How can students with autism be supported through college? :: Thirty years ago it was rare for a student with ASD to enter college. But over the past decades, there has been much improvement in the detection and awareness of ASD in children. Now, with the provision of effective treatments, those with average or above average intellectual abilities are enrolling at universities.
How China has world class football statues but no world class footballers — new research :: Despite China's absence from this summer's World Cup Finals, the world's most populous nation is challenging for the number one spot in one aspect of football. A new study by the University of Sheffield has found that China has more statues depicting footballers (39) than any other nation apart from the UK, and also boasts the world's largest football statue.
How China has world class football statues but no world class footballers—new research :: Despite China's absence from this summer's World Cup Finals, the world's most populous nation is challenging for the number one spot in one aspect of football. A new study by the University of Sheffield has found that China has more statues depicting footballers (39) than any other nation apart from the UK, and also boasts the world's largest football statue.
How cities still work around the dominance of parking space :: Car parking is expected but often unnoticed, taking up surprisingly large proportions of city space. A parking bay occupies at least 13 square metres – some codes specify up to 30 square metres including accessways.
How did Heist engineer such magical tights? They bothered to try. :: Technology Women have waited far too long for companies to pay attention to their needs. I expected the purportedly “perfect” pair of tights to be somehow advanced. Turns out I was wrong.
How do deer survive harsh winter weather? :: White-tailed deer, the kind found in Massachusetts and across most of the United States, are the widest-ranging ungulate in the Americas, from as far south as Bolivia to as far north as southern Canada. To cover such diverse territory and climates, white-tailed deer have a variety of adaptations and behaviors, including those that allow them to survive harsh winter weather that is common in New En
How Dockless Bikes From Mobike and Ofo Could Fix America’s Cities :: WIRED’s new columnist Felix Salmon on broken cities, Chinese dockless bikes, and a new golden age of urbanism.
How does limited education limit young people? :: A recent nationally-representative U.S. Department of Education study found that 28 percent of fall 2009 ninth-graders had not yet enrolled in a trade school or college by February 2016— roughly six-and-a-half years later.
How does limited education limit young people? :: A recent nationally-representative US Department of Education study found that 28 percent of fall 2009 ninth-graders had not yet enrolled in a trade school or college by February 2016 — roughly six-and-a-half years later.
How does limited education limit young people? :: A recent nationally-representative US Department of Education study found that 28 percent of fall 2009 ninth-graders had not yet enrolled in a trade school or college by February 2016 — roughly six-and-a-half years later.
How does living in a big city increase life expectancy? :: Inhabitants of Moscow and St Petersburg live significantly longer than people living in other regions of Russia, according to a recent study carried out by researchers at the Higher School of Economics.
How Does MoviePass Make Money? We're About to Find Out :: After growing more quickly than its wildest expectations, MoviePass settles in for the hard part: actually making money.
How does the brain process curiosity? :: Have you ever been curious about how curiosity works? Read More
How Facebook could really fix itself :: Facebook Users PeopleFacebook has a world of problems. Beyond charges of Russian manipulation and promoting fake news, the company's signature social media platform is under fire for being addictive, causing anxiety and depression, and even instigating human rights abuses.
How fungi make nutrients available to the world :: Like most of us, trees don't want to be eaten alive.
How I earned a law diploma while on death row |Peter Ouko :: Peter Ouko spent 18 years in Kamiti Prison in Kenya, sometimes locked up in a cell with 13 other grown men for 23 and a half hours a day. In a moving talk, he tells the story of how he was freed — and his current mission with the African Prisons Project: to set up the first law school behind bars and empower people in prison to drive positive change.
How I use Minecraft to help kids with autism |Stuart Duncan :: The internet can be an ugly place, but you won't find bullies or trolls on Stuart Duncan's Minecraft server, AutCraft. Designed for children with autism and their families, AutCraft creates a safe online environment for play and self-expression for kids who sometimes behave a bit differently than their peers (and who might be singled out elsewhere). Learn more about one of the best places on the i
How Immigration Became So Controversial :: Immigration seems to be the most prominent wedge issue in America. Senate Republicans and Democrats shut down the federal government over the treatment of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children, also known as Dreamers. In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Donald Trump referred to U.S. immigration law as a “broken” system; one party clapped, the other scowled. This
How Long Beach Is Trying to Cool Down :: Temperatures have soared in the Southern California city in recent years, but taming them presents its own set of challenges.
How Manipulating the Plant Microbiome Could Improve Agriculture :: It has become increasingly evident that, like animals, plants are not autonomous organisms but rather are populated by a cornucopia of diverse microorganisms.
How Math Can Help Unravel the Weird Interactions of Microbes :: The dizzying network of interactions within microbe communities can defy analysis. But a new approach simplifies the math.
How microbes emerged from hot springs to conquer early Earth: DNA exchange :: Many researchers assume the first life on Earth evolved in hot springs. A new study provides insights into how one type of extremophile microbe may have moved from hot springs to conquer more moderate environments across the globe. The first-ever analysis of DNA of one ammonia-oxidizing hot-spring microbe living today reveals that evolution of the necessary adaptations may have been helped by high
How Muslim Women Use Fashion To Exert Political Influence :: I have been researching Muslim women’s fashion since 2004. My comparative investigation has taken me to three locations: Tehran, Iran; Yogyakarta, Indonesia; and Istanbul, Turkey. While there have been studies of Muslim women’s clothing in many individual countries, there are few cross-cultural and transnational comparisons. As I undertook such a comparison over the next dozen years, I found surp
How NASA Tests Shapeshifting Plane Wings :: Shape memory alloys could make plane wings that flap, to reduce drag, or increase stability in supersonic flight.
How new evidence of sex reversals helps show how sex chromosomes are maintained over evolutionary time :: When it comes to sex, frogs, just like in people, exhibit a similar XX (female) and XY (male) sex chromosome pattern of inheritance.
How Not to Design Russia Sanctions :: For months, Moscow waited for this report , churning with a mix of fear and preemptive righteous anger. The political and business elite knew that, on January 29, in order to comply with a sanctions bill Congress passed almost unanimously last July, the Trump administration would have to deliver to Congress a list of Russia’s “most significant senior foreign political figures and oligarchs … as d
How Not to Measure Americans' Support for Israel :: When the Pew Research Center released its findings this week on American views of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the traditional handwringing ensued. Many pundits and reporters read in the results that Republicans and Democrats are growing further and further apart in their support for Israel. Based on the findings, some Israeli pundits and politicians, and many on the American right, have bee
How Ouray Ice Park Made the Largest Man-Made Frozen Waterfall :: At the Colorado attraction, the world’s first and largest man-made frozen climbing grounds, you can chill on an ice wall 10 feet thick.
How plants 'muscle up' against bacteria in the cold :: Michigan State University scientists have furthered our understanding on how a plant protein, called CAMTA, helps plants strengthen themselves as they anticipate long periods of cold, such as three to four months of winter in the American midwest or northern Europe.
How proteins become dangerous droplets in ALS :: For the first time, researchers have outlined the atom-by-atom changes in a group of proteins as they form cell-damaging clumps linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a group of brain disorders known as frontotemporal dementia, and degenerative diseases of muscle and bone. The long-term goal of the research is to target this cellular pathway with a drug or other therapy to prevent these d
How Responsible are Killers with Brain Damage? :: Cases of criminal behavior after brain injury raise profound questions about the neuroscience of free will. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How Schopenhauer’s thought can illuminate a midlife crisis :: When you're in a midlife crisis, success can seem like failure. Read More
How serial killers capitalize on chaos, according to an expert :: In 2017, the University of Wisconsin-Madison was ranked by the Princeton Review as the top party school in the United States, but it's also the focus of my recent true crime title, Mad City.
How Should Atheism Be Taught? :: Louis J. Appignani, an 84-year-old living in Florida, tells a compelling story about his conversion to atheism. Despite attending Catholic schools from a young age and through his teens, he didn’t really question belief in God growing up; people in his world, he said, sort of took faith for granted. Then he got to college and started reading the philosopher Bertrand Russell, who argued against tr
How should we decide what to do? :: Most of us are faced with ethical decisions on a regular basis. Some are relatively minor – perhaps your cousin makes a new recipe and it really doesn't taste good, and you have to decide whether to tell the truth or a little white lie so as not to hurt her feelings.
How 'slow science' can improve the way we do and interpret research :: Scientists don't usually get involved in politics. But they took to the streets in last April's March for Science, spurred by what they saw as the Trump Administration's aggressive eroding of their institutions.
How South Africa is keeping invasive famine weed at bay :: The poisonous herb, Parthenium hysterophorus, is one of the world's most destructive invasive plants. It threatens biodiversity, national food security and human health. Native to parts of Central and South America (Gulf of Mexico) it has spread to more than 40 countries including Australia, India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, Swaziland and South Africa. In South Africa it's known as famine weed.
How stem cell treatment might replace root canals :: For people who really don’t want to get those wonderfully torturous root canals anymore, there’s a new breakthrough involving stem cells that could eliminate the need for them entirely. Read More
How the brain adapts to a hand transplant :: When a person loses a hand, nerves that control sensation and movement are severed. This trauma deprives sensory and movement areas of the brain of stimulation, causing them to reorganize their functions. Whether these reorganizational changes are reversible in the adult brain is of broad relevance to neurorehabilitation. “While conceptually similar to heart, lung, and kidney transplants, hand tr
How the brain controls sex and attraction :: Researchers discover how the brain triggers our attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behavior. Read More
How the brain controls sex and attraction :: Researchers discover how the brain triggers our attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behavior. Read More
How the Doomsday Clock Could Help Trigger the Armageddon It Warns of :: However well-intentioned, this symbolic gesture undermines the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ stated mission to put “issues and events into context” — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How the most common DNA mutation happens :: Shape-shifters aren't just the stuff of fiction, they're real — and they're inside our DNA. Researchers now describe how two mismatched bases in human DNA are able to change shape in order to avoid the body's natural defenses against genetic mutations.
How the Swamp Drained Trump :: O n a drizzly January afternoon one year ago, a newly sworn in President Donald J. Trump stood on the steps of the United States Capitol, doing his best to terrify America’s ruling class. “Today, we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another, or from one party to another,” Trump declared, peering out at a sea of supporters, “but we are transferring power from Washington,
How the Universe Got Its Bounce Back :: Humans have always entertained two basic theories about the origin of the universe. “In one of them, the universe emerges in a single instant of creation (as in the Jewish-Christian and the Brazilian Carajás cosmogonies),” the cosmologists Mario Novello and Santiago Perez-Bergliaffa noted in 2008 . In the other, “the universe is eternal, consisting of an infinite series of cycles (as in the cosmo
How They Might Be Giants Changes While Staying the Same :: “The best band of all time. Better than the Stones, better than the Beatles, better than Oasis, and better than Crosby, Stills & Nash.” That’s how the hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle once described the alt-rock band They Might Be Giants—and whether or not you agree, there’s certainly something singular about the group, formed 36 years ago by John Linnell and John Flansburgh. Just look at their big
How They Might Be Giants Changes While Staying the Same :: “The best band of all time. Better than the Stones, better than the Beatles, better than Oasis, and better than Crosby, Stills & Nash.” That’s how the hip-hop artist Open Mike Eagle once described the alt-rock band They Might Be Giants—and whether or not you agree, there’s certainly something singular about the group, formed 36 years ago by John Linnell and John Flansburgh. Just look at their big
How to Build a Better Flu Shot :: In the midst of a brutal influenza season, researchers are working toward a single vaccine that could ward off multiple strains of the virus.
How to Design Beacons for Humanity's Afterlife :: A time capsule meant to teach aliens about humans could consist of math, DNA, a bot, or a brain—or something else entirely.
How To Drive Down Smoking In Groups That Still Light Up :: Only around 15 percent of adults in America smoke — but that still leaves 40 million people who smoke cigarettes, and many of them belong to the most vulnerable population groups. (Image credit: Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Images)
How to Make Scientists Into Better Peer Reviewers :: From efforts to increase the transparency of the review process to initiatives offering training, there are many attempts underway to make better reviewers out of researchers.
How to Optimize Your Home for Robot Servants :: If you want robots at your beck and call someday, start thinking about robo-fitting your digs now.
How to reduce heat extremes by 2-3 degrees C :: New research published in Nature Geoscience shows how simple, proven geo-engineering measures can reduce the hottest days by 2-3 degrees C. Lightening buildings, roads and infrastructure in densely populated areas and changing crop types and using no till agricultural practices over farmland can all take the edge off the hottest days as climate change raises extreme temperatures.
How to reduce heat extremes by 2-3 degrees Celsius :: New research shows how simple, proven geo-engineering measures can reduce the hottest days by 2-3 degrees C. Lightening buildings, roads and infrastructure in densely populated areas and changing crop types and using no till agricultural practices over farmland can all take the edge off the hottest days as climate change raises extreme temperatures.
How to return a lost phone to its owner :: DIY Do your good deed for the day. If you find a lost phone, you should try to return it. Don't let a locked screen stop you—here are the tricks you can use to track down its owner.
How to take a picture of the moon that doesn’t look like a tiny, white blob :: Instagram Feature PostsDIY Taking a good picture of our little satellite pal is harder than it seems, but a little prep makes a big difference. Get the best possible shot of the moon with a few photographic tips and a little preparation.
How to Talk Like Trump :: A s soon as Donald Trump announced his presidential candidacy, people noted a few of his linguistic quirks, such as the extended, supervowel pronunciation of huge and the references to himself in the third person. But beyond those, the version of English he speaks amounts to its own patois, with a special vocabulary and syntax and psychological substrate. A year ago Alec Baldwin and I decided to
How to Tell If Someone Is Lying :: Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals seven ways to tell if someone is lying — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How to Watch the Super Blue Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse :: A whole bunch of lunar stuff is happening this Wednesday. Don't miss it.
How to Watch the Super Bowl, Kitten Bowl, or Puppy Bowl Online (2018) :: Our full guide to streaming the Super Bowl online (and the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl).
How Trump Built an Obstruction of Justice Case Against Himself :: President Trump’s own actions, as reported on Thursday night, have strengthened the case for obstruction of justice against him, despite the significant legal obstacles to pursuing such a case against a sitting president. Trump ordered his White House counsel, Donald F. McGahn II, to fire Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election and potential
How US Security Services Will Protect the Winter Olympics :: You may not know the Diplomatic Security Service, but you'll be glad its agents started preparing for these Games years ago.
How Viruses Attack Plants :: Viruses are incapable of reproducing without the help of a host, whose cells copy their genetic material and fabricate the building blocks of new virus particles.
How Warp-Speed Evolution Is Transforming Ecology :: Darwin thought evolution was too slow to change the environment on observable timescales—ecologists are discovering that he was wrong — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
How we can use space technology to improve life on Earth |Danielle Wood :: Danielle Wood leads the Space Enabled research group at the MIT Media Lab, where she works to tear down the barriers that limit the benefits of space exploration to only the few, the rich or the elite. She identifies six technologies developed for space exploration that can contribute to sustainable development across the world — from observation satellites that provide information to aid organiz
How wings let bugs take over the world :: The evolution of wings may have been central to insects’ becoming as abundant and widespread as they are today. Comprising up to 10 million living species, insects today live on all seven continents and inhabit every terrestrial niche imaginable. But according to the fossil record, they were scarce before about 325 million years ago, outnumbered by their arthropod cousins the arachnids (spiders,
HPV may hide out in tonsil ‘crypts’ :: Human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical cancer and some forms of head and neck cancer, may lurk in small pockets on the surface of tonsils in people not known to carry the virus, new research suggests. The finding could be pivotal for preventing oropharyngeal cancers that form on the tonsils and tongue. By mid-adulthood, most people have been exposed to HPV. The same strains that
HPV may lurk in your throat :: Researchers found human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical and head and neck cancers, hiding in small pockets on the surface of tonsils. They believe HPV may evade the immune system in this hiding place, allowing the virus to lay in wait for an opportunity to reinstate an infection or invade the tonsil tissue to develop cancer.
HPV may lurk in your throat :: URMC researchers found human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical and head and neck cancers, hiding in small pockets on the surface of tonsils. They believe HPV may evade the immune system in this hiding place, allowing the virus to lay in wait for an opportunity to reinstate an infection or invade the tonsil tissue to develop cancer.
Human airway branch variation and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [Medical Sciences :: ]Susceptibility to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) beyond cigarette smoking is incompletely understood, although several genetic variants associated with COPD are known to regulate airway branch development. We demonstrate that in vivo central airway branch variants are present in 26.5% of the general population, are unchanged over 10 y, and…
Human genome decoded with pocket-sized device :: Scientists used a portable device no bigger than a cellphone to sequence the most complete human genome ever assembled with a single technology, according to a study published Monday.
Human nature, observed ::
Human skin flakes lead to bad smell in air-conditioning systems :: Skin squames are a source of food for the bacteria found in air-cooling units, which produce odors even in a dust-free air-conditioning system, a research revealed.
Human stuff constrains mammal movement :: On average, mammals move distances two to three times shorter in human-modified landscapes than they do in the wild, according to a new study. One coauthor of the paper in Science , Penn State researcher Duane Diefenbach, has found that the home range of the average white-tailed deer in the big woods of Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier is more than twice as large as that of a deer in urban or agricul
'Human Uber' Lets You Hire Someone to Do Your Dirty Work (While Wearing Your Face) :: It's 'Human Uber'… hUber?
'Humorless Politicians Are the Most Dangerous' :: The Scottish-born television and film director Armando Iannucci is best known in the U.K. for the acclaimed BBC series The Thick of It , a farce set in the upper echelons of British government. Its success inspired his HBO series, Veep , which uses a similar approach—foulmouthed, cringe-inducing, relentlessly funny—to skewer Washington. For his new film, The Death of Stalin , Iannucci turns his a
Hunger overrides sense of fullness after weight loss :: The levels of hormones that control hunger and fullness(satiety) both rise after weight loss, but individuals may only experience an increase in hunger, according to a new study.
Hunky Tory? Attractive people more likely to be rightwing, study finds :: Good-looking people also get treated better and therefore feel the world is just and fair, leading to ‘blind spot’ when trying to understand hardships of others It is a finding unlikely to prove popular with Guardian readers, but a study has concluded that attractive people are more likely to be rightwing. Previous research has found that those who are good-looking are generally treated better, a
Huntington’s ‘first domino’ may fall before birth :: The symptoms of Huntington’s disease may actually be a late manifestation of a disease that originates much earlier—in the first steps of embryonic development. One in 10,000 Americans suffer from Huntington’s disease, and most begin to show symptoms in middle age as they develop jerky movements—and as these patients increasingly lose brain neurons, they slide into dementia. Researchers developed
Hyperloop: The Complete History :: Elon Musk The Boring CompanyEverything you ever wanted to know about Elon Musk's fever-dream train-in-a-tube.
Hyperspectral imaging technology enables new artificial intelligence applications :: VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a highly cost-efficient hyperspectral imaging technology, which enables the introduction of new artificial intelligence applications into consumer devices. Spectral filtering technology takes advantage of the very-near-infrared (VNIR) wavelengths, which even low-cost mobile phone cameras can detect. Artificial intelligence can be used to inter
Hør ugens podcast om kampfly og kloninger :: Ingeniørens ugentlige podcast, Transformator, sætter i denne uge fokus på Danmarks nye kampfly F35, som endnu en gang er blevet forsinket og plages af over 1.000 fejl. Du kan også høre om forureningsskandalen i Grindsted, klonede aber og DTU’s næsten hjemmebyggede fusionsreaktor.
Hør ugens podcast om strømslugende datacentre :: Ingeniørens ugentlige podcast, Transformator, sætter denne gang fokus på de store strømslugende datacentre, der skyder op rundt omkring i landet. Det øgede danske energiforbrug vil kræve ekstra udbygning med sol og vind – men hvem skal betale? De private elkunder?
I dag er råbene stilnet af, og der er stadig ingen penge til at rydde op i Grindsted :: Fredag stod politikere i kø for at kommentere den voldsomme forurening af Grindsted Å, men foreløbig er der ikke fundet en krone til at rydde op.
I refuse to let cancer deprive my sons of their mother :: Having been orphaned herself, Genevieve Fox’s desire to look after herself when she became ill was matched only by her urge to look after her own children As my husband and I approach the UCH Macmillan Centre for the results of the biopsy for a lump in my neck, I wonder if I’ll have a single malt at the pub afterwards, or a warming whisky mac. Richard, usually a decorous drinker, has suggested th
I refuse to let cancer deprive my sons of their mother :: Having been orphaned herself, Genevieve Fox’s desire to look after herself when she became ill was matched only by her urge to look after her own children As my husband and I approach the UCH Macmillan Centre for the results of the biopsy for a lump in my neck, I wonder if I’ll have a single malt at the pub afterwards, or a warming whisky mac. Richard, usually a decorous drinker, has suggested th
I should have done this by now… :: Today marks the day of 12 years of blogging. Twelve years! During this time, I've managed to remain a mysterious pseudonym to almost everyone. Very few people know who I am. But a lot has changed since then. The Open Science movement, the rise of multiple platforms for critique, the Replication Crisis in social psychology, the emergence of methodological terrorists, data police, and destructo-cri
I should have done this by now… :: Today marks the day of 12 years of blogging. Twelve years! During this time, I've managed to remain a mysterious pseudonym to almost everyone. Very few people know who I am. But a lot has changed since then. The Open Science movement, the rise of multiple platforms for critique, the Replication Crisis in social psychology, the emergence of methodological terrorists, data police, and destructo-cri
I was a video game sceptic, but now I'm a fan :: After spending most of her life bouncing off video games, Jessica Furseth finally discovers the joy and practical benefits of play ‘Luke, how do I get this power moon? Luke!” I’m playing Super Mario Odyssey while my partner, Luke, is trying to work. “You’ll figure it out,” he says patiently. Luke has been playing video games since he was a child, but this is my first ever game, and he’s thrilled
IAC astronomers find one of the first stars formed in the Milky Way :: Researchers at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) have identified, using the Gran Telescopio de Canarias (GTC) a star which is a key to the formation of the first chemical elements in the Galaxy. The results of this research are published today in the scientific journal The Astrophysical Journal Letters.
Ibuprofen in the first three months of pregnancy may harm future fertility of baby girls :: Pregnant women who take the pain killer ibuprofen in the first 24 weeks of their pregnancy may be reducing the store of eggs in the ovaries of their daughters. A study published in Human Reproduction has found the first evidence in human ovarian tissue that exposure to ibuprofen during the crucial first three months of foetal development results in a 'dramatic loss' of the germ cells that go into
Ibuprofen taken in early pregnancy could affect daughter's fertility – study :: Painkiller taken by mother in first three months of pregnancy could potentially reduce child’s number of eggs, say researchers Ibuprofen taken by women in their first three months of pregnancy might reduce a daughter’s number of eggs, potentially affecting the child’s future fertility, according to research carried out on human cells in the lab. It is generally thought that women are born with a
Icelanders are super creative. Here’s why :: New research examines what makes the people of Iceland so creative—and how the United States could adopt some of those factors. By many international measures, Iceland is a leader in innovation and creativity in a number of fields, including design, music, art, and literature. Icelanders strongly dislike the idea that their unique natural environment is the source of creative inspiration. Existin
Identification of genes required for Mycobacterium abscessus growth in vivo with a prominent role of the ESX-4 locus [Microbiology :: ]Mycobacterium abscessus, a rapidly growing mycobacterium (RGM) and an opportunistic human pathogen, is responsible for a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations ranging from pulmonary to skin and soft tissue infections. This intracellular organism can resist the bactericidal defense mechanisms of amoebae and macrophages, an ability that has not been observed…
Identification of thioredoxin-interacting protein (TXNIP) as a downstream target for IGF1 action [Medical Sciences :: ]Laron syndrome (LS), or primary growth hormone (GH) insensitivity, is the best-characterized entity among the congenital insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) deficiencies. Life-long exposure to minute endogenous IGF1 levels is linked to low stature as well as a number of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities. While elevated IGF1 is correlated with…
ID'ing features of flu virus genome may help target surveillance for pandemic flu :: Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified features of the influenza virus genome that affect how well the virus multiplies. These features are similar but not identical across viral strains. It's possible that the extent of similarity between strains influences whether two flu viruses can mix their genetic material to make a hybrid virus with the potentia
ID'ing features of flu virus genome may help target surveillance for pandemic flu :: Researchers have identified features of the influenza virus genome that affect how well the virus multiplies. These features are similar but not identical across viral strains. It's possible that the extent of similarity between strains influences whether two flu viruses can mix their genetic material to make a hybrid virus with the potential to explode into pandemic flu.
If Australia wants to boost defence exports, it should start with its natural strength: cyber security :: Australia's "national security" government has found yet another credential to add to its claim that it's protecting the country's future. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull launched a new Defence Export Strategy this week to catapult Australia into the top 10 defence exporting countries in the world by 2028.
If Robert Mueller Is Fired, the Russia Probe Could Continue :: The special counsel is under attack, but if Robert Mueller gets fired, the investigation into Trump’s Russia ties and obstruction of justice could keep going.
If you can decipher the clues in this poem, you’ll find a treasure worth $2 million :: The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Read More
If you can decipher the clues in this poem, you’ll find a treasure worth $2 million :: The eccentric millionaire has been offered bribes and gotten death threats. Yet, he holds steadfast, as this remarkable treasure hunt stands as his legacy. Read More
If You Want to Explain Your Science to the Public, Here's Some Advice :: Tap into the ample resources that can get you started — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
If you’re going to eat big portions, use this strategy :: Choosing healthier foods may be a more effective way to lose weight than aiming to eat less, report researchers. In a recent study, researchers measured how much participants ate when given meals that varied in portion size. Despite about one-third of participants having been trained in different strategies to manage food portions during a previous yearlong weight loss trial, all participants ate
Ignore Tom Brady: 37 Glasses of Water a Day Is Too Many :: Please take Tom Brady's water advice with a grain of electrolytes.
Illinois researchers develop new surface design inspired by snake skin :: Seok Kim, assistant professor of mechanical science and engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and graduate students Zining Yang and Jun Kyu Park have developed a design construct inspired in part by the surface of butterflies and snakes, where flexible skins are fully covered by rigid, discrete scales.
Image of the Day: Caught Red-Handed :: Divers come upon a new population of red handfish near Tasmania.
Image of the Day: Dog-Faced Bats :: The discovery of two new species within the Cynomops genus has expanded the total known number of dog-faced bat species to eight.
Image of the Day: Hair Follicles :: Under certain conditions, skin organoids including hair follicles can be generated from mouse pluripotent stem cells, researchers report.
Image of the Day: Mobile Nanotweezers :: Magnetically-driven nanobots could be used to manipulate microscopic objects, including bacteria and fluorescent nanodiamonds.
Image of the Day: Mouse Cornea :: Researchers discover a genetic link in mice between thinner corneas and an increased risk of developing glaucoma.
Image of the Day: Red-Hot Mitochondria :: Mitochondria may sustain temperatures more than 10 °C warmer than human cells, say researchers.
Image: Eroded Layers in Shalbatana Valles :: Layers, probably sedimentary in origin, have undergone extensive erosion in this image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) of Shalbatana Valles, a prominent channel that cuts through Xanthe Terra.
Image: Hubble's standout stars bound together by gravity :: This image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals a glistening and ancient globular cluster named NGC 3201—a gathering of hundreds of thousands of stars bound together by gravity. NGC 3201 was discovered in 1826 by the Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, who described it as a "pretty large, pretty bright" object that becomes "rather irregular" towards its center.
Image: Jupiter's swirling south pole :: This image of Jupiter's swirling south polar region was captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft as it neared completion of its tenth close flyby of the gas giant planet.
Image: Mark Vande Hei's 'space selfie' :: On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, Mark Vande Hei snapped his own portrait, better known as a "space selfie," during the first spacewalk of the year.
Image: Mount Sharp 'photobombs' Mars Curiosity rover :: A new self-portrait of NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the vehicle on Vera Rubin Ridge, which it has been investigating for the past several months. Directly behind the rover is the start of a clay-rich slope scientists are eager to begin exploring. In coming weeks, Curiosity will begin to climb this slope. In the image, north is on the left and west is on the right, with Gale Crater's rim on th
Image: Obscured Sirius reveals Gaia 1 cluster :: If you gazed at the night sky over the past few weeks, it is possible that you stumbled upon a very bright star near the Orion constellation. This is Sirius, the brightest star of the entire night sky, which is visible from almost everywhere on Earth except the northernmost regions. It is, in fact, a binary stellar system, and one of the nearest to our Sun – only eight light-years away.
Image: Tropical Cyclone Cebile :: NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean and captured a visible image of Tropical Cyclone Cebille. Cebille is hurricane-strength and looks like a pinwheel with a small eye surrounded by powerful bands of thunderstorms wrapped around the 5 nautical-mile-wide eye.
Image: Tunis wetlands :: This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image features Tunisia's capital Tunis, in North Africa, and highlights some of the country's important wetlands.
Image: Yukon Delta :: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of the Yukon Delta in the US state of Alaska.
Improving the piezoelectric microscopy characterization of ceramic materials :: A team of researchers from ICMAB has proved that unconventional AFM probes are suitable for acquiring a true piezoelectric signal in piezoresponse force microscopy. The work, titled "Diminish electrostatic in piezoresponse force microscopy through longer or ultra-stiff tips," is published in Applied Surface Science.
Improving the sensitivity for ionic solutes analysis :: Japanese researchers have found that using electrodialytic ion transfer to enrich ionic solutes in aqueous sample before detection is a highly effective method to improve the sensitivity of analytical systems. The method enriches solutes within seconds and allows for the measurement of trace ionic solutes that could not be detected without it.
Improving the sensitivity for ionic solutes analysis :: Researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan have developed a new method to improve the sensitivity of analytical systems for ionic solutes, such as water from rivers and lakes, or even tap water. Clean water is important for community health, and impurity analysis can is conducted via sensitive equipment such as mass spectrometers. However, these devices can be prohibitively expensive for low-in
In a threatening environment, male cichlids delay the development of their striking color :: Male cichlids that are constantly threatened by predators grow faster and postpone the full expression of conspicuous breeding coloration for longer. This is shown by a study by biologists from the University of Bonn. Thereby, the animals reduce their risk of becoming prey. However, at the peak of their sexual maturity the animals give up their retarded breeding coloration: Even under risky condit
In a world first, scientists grow new ears for children with microtia :: In a landmark study for the tissue engineering community, scientists have successfully grown and reconstructed new ears for children born with a birth defect. Read More
In Birds’ Songs, Brains and Genes, He Finds Clues to Speech :: When Erich Jarvis, a neuroscientist at the Rockefeller University in New York, won the Ernest Everett Just Award from the American Society for Cell Biology in 2015, he wrote an essay describing the path that led him there, “ Surviving as an Underrepresented Minority Scientist in a Majority Environment .” “I believe the evidence will show that the science we conduct and discoveries we make are inf
In impoverished communities, health care awareness as important as access, affordability :: The charitable efforts of international not-for-profit organizations that provide health care in underserved communities around the globe are well-known and rightfully lauded, but little attention has been paid to the long-term viability of that care.
In India, Agroforestry Is a Win for Both Tigers and Villagers :: Integrating trees into cropland makes agriculture more productive and preserves forests for the big cats and the ecosystems that depend on them — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
In Photos: Hidden Maya Civilization :: Archaeologists have found thousands of mysterious Maya structures using lidar. The structures indicate a sort of Maya urban sprawl.
In praise of slow ::
In Science, There Should Be a Prize for Second Place :: It is the moment that most scientists fear: You learn that your competitors have done similar experiments to those that have occupied the last years of your life, and have published the results before you. In the jargon of research, you have been scooped. In science, there are few prizes for second place. Your chances of publishing your own work are now limited, since most major scientific journa
In terrible times, there’s an advantage to being female :: Women outlive men in normal times, as well as during the worst of circumstances, three centuries of historical records show. Most of the life expectancy gap was due to a female survival advantage in infancy rather than adulthood, the researchers found. In times of adversity, such as famines and epidemics, newborn girls are more likely to survive. The fact that women have an edge in infancy, when
In the Galapagos, an idyllic hammerhead shark nursery :: For millions of years, new-born hammerhead sharks have grown up in nurseries sheltered by the mangrove swamps and reefs of the Galapagos Islands, safe from all human threat.
In the pipeline: A solution to a 130-year old problem :: Anyone who has ever turned on a tap knows something about fluid dynamics. Whether a fluid is flowing through household plumbing or industrial oil and gas pipelines, when it runs slowly its flow is smooth, but when it runs quickly its flow is more chaotic.
In the pipeline: A solution to a 130-year old problem :: Whether a fluid is flowing through household plumbing or industrial oil and gas pipelines, when it runs slowly its flow is smooth, but when it runs quickly its flow is more chaotic.
In the pipeline: A solution to a 130-year-old problem :: A twist on a textbook physics experiment sheds light on a complex phenomenon in fluid dynamics.
In This Issue [This Week in PNAS :: ]Transition from blood feeding to nonbiting mosquitoes Pitcher plant mosquitoes hovering above a water-filled leaf. When mosquitoes feed on blood, they can spread pathogens, such as those responsible for malaria, West Nile virus, and Zika, but certain nonbiting species never take a blood meal. Identifying genes associated with blood feeding…
In wine, there's health: Low levels of alcohol good for the brain :: While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the mind as well. The new study shows that low levels of alcohol consumption tamp down inflammation and helps the brain clear away toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer's disease.
In wine, there's health: Low levels of alcohol good for the brain :: While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the mind as well. The new study, which appears in the journal Scientific Reports, shows that low levels of alcohol consumption tamp down inflammation and helps the brain clear away toxins, including those associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing differs by patient age, insurance, race :: A patient's age and race are associated with risk of receiving an unneeded antibiotic prescription for upper respiratory conditions caused by viruses, according to a new study. Additionally, the study found that advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, are 15 percent more likely than physician providers to prescribe antibiotics to adults.
Increasing loss of spring sea ice taxes polar bear metabolism :: Tracking polar bears during the spring — their prime hunting season, when sea ice conditions should be ideal — reveals that in recent years, many bears are expending notably more energy than they are consuming.
Increasing public awareness is vital in the fight against infectious diseases :: Public awareness campaigns on spotting the signs and symptoms of infectious diseases and how to prevent them, play a key role in helping to stop the spread of such infections, a new study in the journal Epidemiology and Infection reports.
Increasing public awareness is vital in the fight against infectious diseases :: Public awareness campaigns on spotting the signs and symptoms of infectious diseases and how to prevent them, play a key role in helping to stop the spread of such infections, a new study.
Indflydelsesrig investor: Google og Facebook er en trussel mod demokratiet :: Milliardæren George Soros gik hårdt til techgiganterne, men roste Margrethe Vestager for hendes kamp mod dem, under hans årlige middag i World Economic Forum.
India plans to land near moon's south pole ::
Indian sacred texts and the logic of computer ethics :: The Indian sacred texts of the Vedas have been studied for millennia. But now, for the first time in history, computer scientists in Vienna analyse them by applying the methods of mathematical logic. This gives Sanskritists new insights and can even settle philosophical disputes which are more than one or two thousand years old. On the other hand, it helps computer scientists to develop reasoning
India's Ola enters Australia as it battles Uber :: Indian ride-hailing company Ola is launching in Australia, it announced Tuesday, making its first foray abroad as it steps up a battle with rival Uber.
Indigenous people face higher risk of transportation injuries in British Columbia :: Indigenous people in British Columbia suffered transportation-related injuries at a rate 1.89 times higher than the province's total population between 1991 and 2010, a new University of BC study has found.
Indonesia traffickers sold crocs, pythons on social media: police :: A group of suspected animal traffickers have been arrested in Indonesia for selling crocodiles, pythons and other protected species through Facebook and the messaging service WhatsApp, police said Wednesday.
Induced labor after 39 weeks in healthy women may reduce the need for cesarean birth :: In a study presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, researchers unveiled findings that suggest that induction of labor at 39 weeks of gestation among healthy, first-time mothers reduces the rate of cesarean birth as compared to expectant management among the same population.
Induced labor after 39 weeks in healthy women may reduce the need for cesarean birth :: In a study presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, researchers unveiled findings that suggest that induction of labor at 39 weeks of gestation among healthy, first-time mothers reduces the rate of cesarean birth as compared to expectant management among the same population.
Industry leaders align on the future of precision medicine :: As a panel of judges at the Precision Medicine World Conference (PMWC) 2018 reach agreement, panel judge and Biogerontology Research Foundation Managing Trustee Dmitry Kaminskiy's favoured contenders for the title of Most Promising Company 2018 emerged as semi-finalists.
Infected erythrocytes expressing DC13 PfEMP1 differ from recombinant proteins in EPCR-binding function [Microbiology :: ]Recent advances have identified a new paradigm for cerebral malaria pathogenesis in which endothelial protein C receptor (EPCR) is a major host receptor for sequestration of Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes (IEs) in the brain and other vital organs. The parasite adhesins that bind EPCR are members of the IE variant surface…
Infectious virus in exhaled breath of symptomatic seasonal influenza cases from a college community [Microbiology :: ]Little is known about the amount and infectiousness of influenza virus shed into exhaled breath. This contributes to uncertainty about the importance of airborne influenza transmission. We screened 355 symptomatic volunteers with acute respiratory illness and report 142 cases with confirmed influenza infection who provided 218 paired nasopharyngeal (NP) and…
Influence of water and enzyme SpnF on the dynamics and energetics of the ambimodal [6+4]/[4+2] cycloaddition [Chemistry :: ]SpnF is the first monofunctional Diels–Alder/[6+4]-ase that catalyzes a reaction leading to both Diels–Alder and [6+4] adducts through a single transition state. The environment-perturbed transition-state sampling method has been developed to calculate free energies, kinetic isotope effects, and quasi-classical reaction trajectories of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and the uncatalyzed reaction in wat
Infographic: A Prion Assay :: An approach called yeast transcriptional reporting of aggregating proteins allows for high-throughput analysis and doesn't destroy cells.
Infographic: Skotomorphogenesis Versus Photomorphogenesis :: Pectin fragments may signal plant cells to maintain a type of growth suited to darkness.
Infrared lasers reveal unprecedented details in surface scattering of methane :: EPFL scientists have developed a novel method to study methane/surface scattering in unprecedented detail, elucidating important aspects of natural gas catalysis for clean energy. The study is published in Physical Review Letters.
Infrared lasers reveal unprecedented details in surface scattering of methane :: When molecules interact with solid surfaces, a whole range of different dynamic processes can take place. These are of enormous interest in the context of catalytic reactions, e.g. the conversion of natural gas into hydrogen that can then be used to generate clean electricity.
Infrared lasers reveal unprecedented details in surface scattering of methane :: When molecules interact with solid surfaces, a whole range of dynamic processes can take place. These are of enormous interest in the context of catalytic reactions, e.g. the conversion of natural gas into hydrogen that can then be used to generate clean electricity.
Infrastructure Week Is Always Next Week :: President Trump devoted about 200 words of the more than 5,000 he uttered on Tuesday night to calling for a $1.5 trillion package “to permanently fix our infrastructure deficit.” But lawmakers itching to see the administration’s long-awaited plan for rebuilding the nation’s roads, bridges, railways, and waterways—and more importantly, how to pay for it—will have to wait. Again. Summoning his own
Inner Workings: Smart-sensor network keeps close eye on lake ecosystem [Sustainability Science :: ]New York’s Lake George may be the most high-tech lake in the world. By year’s end, a network of 41 sensor platforms will monitor the 32-mile long body of water. Its tributary stations and vertical profilers measure the chemical and physical properties of water at varying depths. Acoustic sensors measure…
Innovation – just do it! :: Patienterne må aldrig tabe, men vi bør blive langt bedre til at eksperimentere med organiseringer
In-person license renewal tied to fewer crash hospitalizations of drivers with dementia :: Requiring physicians to report patients with dementia to state driver's licensing authorities is not associated with fewer hospitalizations from motor vehicle crashes. However, in-person license renewal laws and vision testing dramatically cut crashes involving drivers with dementia.
Instagram users less likely to engage with political or controversial images, MU finds :: A new study from the University of Missouri recently found that although Instagram users vary on their purposes for using the platform, the majority are drawn to Instagram for social news and entertainment and are less likely to engage with political or controversial images. The study also identifies several strategies for increasing engagement with audiences.
Instagram users less likely to engage with political or controversial images, study finds :: Instagram Type FeatureAlthough an average of 4.2 billion "likes" occur on the popular media-sharing app Instagram every day, researchers still are trying to understand why certain types of content attract more engagement than others. News organizations in particular are trying to determine what strategies work best for cutting through social media clutter to get the news out to their audiences. A new study from the Uni
Instagram users less likely to engage with political or controversial images :: Instagram Type FeatureA new study recently found that although Instagram users vary on their purposes for using the platform, the majority are drawn to Instagram for social news and entertainment and are less likely to engage with political or controversial images. The study also identifies several strategies for increasing engagement with audiences.
Instant Gratification: Weighing the Psychological Benefits and Costs of MDMA Use :: Can a pill exist that brings instant happiness without any negative side effects? Probably not.
Instead of Filling Cavities, Dentists May Soon Regenerate Teeth :: Researchers recently discovered certain drugs, including one developed to treat Alzheimer’s, stimulate innate self-repair mechanisms — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Integrated approach to malaria control ::
Integrated metasurface converts colors of light over broadband inside a waveguide :: One of the biggest challenges in developing integrated photonic circuits—which use light rather than electrons to transport information—is to control the momentum of light. Colors of light travel at different speeds through a material but in order for light to be converted between colors, it needs to have the same momentum or phase.
Integrating the biosphere into climate models ::
Intel told Chinese firms about its chip flaws before telling US officials ::
Interactive tool improves patient knowledge of breast cancer treatment options :: Breast cancer patients who used an interactive website were more informed about options and felt better prepared to make a treatment choice.
Interim publications of randomized trials make news but may not be ready for prime time :: Early results from randomized trials are sometimes published before the trial is completed. The results of such interim publications may generate a wide interest in the medical community because the findings often hold a great deal of promise for new and effective therapies. However, in an article recently published in JAMA, Dartmouth researchers compared the consistency and prominence of interim
Interim publications of randomized trials make news but may not be ready for prime time :: Early results from randomized trials are sometimes published before the trial is completed. The results of such interim publications may generate a wide interest in the medical community because the findings often hold a great deal of promise for new and effective therapies. However, when researchers compared the consistency and prominence of interim publications with the final publications they f
Interlocked Spiral of Ancient Skeletons Unearthed in Mexico City :: The 10 bodies were buried in the unusual arrangement 2,400 years ago.
International undersøgelse understreger, hvor farligt laserlys er for synet :: 111 tilfælde af øjenskader fra laserpenne støtter danske øjenlægers advarsler.
Interstellar fullerenes may help find solutions for earthly matters :: Fullerenes were first discovered by Harry Kroto in the 1970s, for which he and his colleagues received a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Recently, fullerenes have been detected in the stellar winds of red giants and in the interstellar medium.
Interstellar fullerenes may help find solutions for earthly matters :: The nearest interstellar clouds with confirmed fullerene presence are about 1,000 light years away from Earth. Electromagnetic spectra of 19 distant stars were provided by the VLT telescope in Chile, one of the largest in the world. The authors found fullerenes which left traces — absorption lines in certain frequencies.
Interstellar molecules inspire new transformations :: When illuminating with LED light, chemists at ICIQ generated carbynes, a highly reactive chemical species that allowed them to modify drugs like anticancer paclitaxel, antidepressant duloxetine and NSAID ibuprofen. The study, led by young chemist Marcos García-Suero, just published in Nature.
Interstellar molecules inspire new transformations :: When illuminating with LED light, chemists have generated carbynes, a highly reactive chemical species that allowed them to modify drugs like anticancer paclitaxel, antidepressant duloxetine and NSAID ibuprofen.
Interstellar: 4 bud på hvordan vi kommer til Alfa Centauri :: Rummet er ufatteligt stort og afstandene helt umulige. Så hvordan kommer vi nogensinde ud af vores solsystem?
Interventions increase attendance for diabetic retinopathy screening, says study :: Targeted interventions can significantly improve screening for diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes and the leading cause of vision loss amongst working-age adults in the Western word, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review.
Intimate Glimpses of Ordinary Life in Iran :: A photographer goes beyond the headlines to capture day-to-day life in the ever-opening country.
Investigation to combat muscular atrophy with implantable device :: Extended spaceflight takes a toll on many systems within the human body, including the musculoskeletal system. An investigation aboard the International Space Station will examine a drug compound and drug delivery system aimed at preventing, slowing, or even reversing muscular breakdown, both in space and on Earth.
Investment in UK automotive sector plunges by a third :: Investment in the British automotive industry fell by a third in 2017, its trade association said Wednesday as it called for a swift agreement on the Brexit transition period.
Inwatec fortsætter sidste års vilde vækst :: Virksomheden fik hul på væksten for tre år siden, og et øget behov for ingeniører skræmmer ikke.
iPhone: The Complete History—and What's Next :: Apple iPhones RevenueIts influence goes far beyond other phones—the infrastructure that made the iPhone also enabled drones, smart-home gadgets, wearables, and self-driving cars.
Is butter a carb? :: Fat Month Everything worth knowing about macronutrients. Let’s take a hard look at what carbohydrates, fats, and proteins actually are—and how they keep you healthy.
Is hosting the Olympics a good investment? :: If most people knew the details, they might feel very differently about the games. Read More
Is hosting the Olympics a good investment? :: If most people knew the details, they might feel very differently about the games. Read More
Is Marijuana Bad for Your Heart? Science Can't Say Yet :: As marijuana legalization spreads across the U.S., questions about the drug's effects on public health become more relevant. But in at least one area — heart health — there's just not enough scientific evidence to reach firm conclusions about the effects.
Is MoviePass Here to Stay? :: When MoviePass—the subscription-based company that allows its customers to see a film a day—announced it was dropping its monthly fee to $10, the biggest theater chain in the country objected. On paper, it was hard to tell why AMC would do this: MoviePass reimburses cinemas for the full cost of each ticket purchased, theoretically driving more traffic to participating multiplexes without any fina
Is Science Infinite? :: Science will never tell us who we really are, and that is why it will last forever — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Is Smoking Pot While Pregnant Safe For The Baby? :: Adults in a growing number of states can now legally use marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids. (Image credit: Sarah Varney/Kaiser Health News)
Is This Shiny Satellite Sky Art or ‘Space Graffiti’? :: Earth Moon NASAThe launch of a spinning geodesic sphere called the Humanity Star has set off concerns about the growing number of bright objects illuminating the dark sky.
Is This Shiny Satellite Sky Art or ‘Space Graffiti’? :: Earth Moon NASAThe launch of a spinning geodesic sphere called the Humanity Star has set off concerns about the growing number of bright objects illuminating the dark sky.
Is Trump Preparing for War With North Korea? :: The more closely you read Donald Trump’s comments about North Korea in his State of the Union address, the more plausible it becomes that he is preparing for war. First, there’s the sheer emphasis he placed on the subject. In his speech, Trump devoted a mere sentence to Russia and China. He devoted 23 words to Israel, 34 to Afghanistan, and 48 to Iran. Even the war against ISIS, which Trump cites
'Islands' of cell membrane components :: Research conducted by Toyohashi University of Technology in collaboration with Tohoku University elucidated the fusion process of proteoliposomes with an artificial lipid bilayer and the mechanism behind this process. In addition, it was also discovered that the domains composed of all cell membrane components exist as 'islands' that were isolated from the artificial membrane. These findings will
'Islands' of cell membrane components :: Research has elucidated the fusion process of proteoliposomes with an artificial lipid bilayer and the mechanism behind this process. In addition, it was also discovered that the domains composed of all cell membrane components exist as 'islands' that were isolated from the artificial membrane. These findings will lead to further understanding of the functions of membrane proteins, which are an im
Israeli firm takes venture world with crowdfunding approach :: When Israeli venture capitalist Jonathan Medved launched his OurCrowd funding platform five years ago, he billed it as a novel way to give individual investors a piece of the action on the country's vibrant start-up scene, traditionally the playground of well-heeled venture funds.
It Looks Like the Flu, But Isn't: What Is Adenovirus? :: The flu isn't the only virus that could leave you feeling feverish and generally miserable this winter.
It sounds like music to my … brain! :: It may sound like sci-fi, but mind reading equipment are much closer to become a reality than most people can imagine. Researchers used a magnetic resonance machine to read participants' minds and find out what song they were listening to. The study contributes to improve the technique and pave the way to new research on reconstruction of auditory imagination, inner speech and to enhance brain-com
It turns out our galaxy isn’t as special as we thought :: Space It's just plane confusing. Powerful, influential figures exert a irresistible pull, gathering an entourage around them.
It’s been a no good, very bad week for cryptocurrencies :: YouTube TV Apple
It’s time to label all meat as stunned or unstunned at slaughter :: One solution to concern over how animals are killed for our plates is labelling that makes this welfare distinction plain on all meat, says Danny Chambers
Iterative optimization yields Mcl-1-targeting stapled peptides with selective cytotoxicity to Mcl-1-dependent cancer cells [Biochemistry :: ]Bcl-2 family proteins regulate apoptosis, and aberrant interactions of overexpressed antiapoptotic family members such as Mcl-1 promote cell transformation, cancer survival, and resistance to chemotherapy. Discovering potent and selective Mcl-1 inhibitors that can relieve apoptotic blockades is thus a high priority for cancer research. An attractive strategy for disabling Mcl-1…
It's not how you play the game, but how the dice were made :: Over time, dice used in playing games have changed in shape and size and evolved with considerations about fairness, chance and probability.
It's not how you play the game, but how the dice were made :: Over time, dice used in playing games have changed in shape and size and evolved with considerations about fairness, chance and probability.
It's not how you play the game, but how the dice were made :: Whether at a casino playing craps or engaging with family in a simple board game at home, rolling the dice introduces a bit of chance or "luck" into every game. We expect dice to be fair, where every number has equal probability of being rolled.
It's Time For a Serious Talk About the Science of Tech "Addiction" :: If the food you eat changes your health, so does your technological diet. Here's what researchers of digital health need to learn from the study of nutrition.
'Jackpotting' ATM Hack Comes to the United States :: The "jackpotting" ATM attack drained tens of millions of dollars worldwide before landing in the United States.
Jagten på fleksible og intelligente rumdragter er gået ind :: Rumdragter skal ikke blot holde astronauterne i live, men også gøre deres arbejde nemmere.
Jagten på fleksible og intelligente rumdragter er gået ind :: Rumdragter skal ikke blot holde astronauterne i live, men også gøre deres arbejde nemmere.
January was hottest month ever recorded in New Zealand :: January was the hottest month ever recorded in New Zealand according to figures released Friday, and experts say climate change is one factor.
January's Stellar Space Photos :: January's Stellar Space Photos We start the year with a selection of images that look toward distant stars. STSCI-H-p1801a-z-1000x846_crop2.jpg A stunning image of the Milky Way bulge, studded with glittering stars of all different sizes. Image credits: NASA/ESA/T. Brown (STScI) Space Wednesday, January 31, 2018 – 15:30 Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator (Inside Science) – In this month’s slidesho
Japan raids hacked crypto exchange, bitcoin plunges further :: Japanese authorities on Friday raided virtual currency exchange Coincheck, a week after the Tokyo-based firm lost $530 million in cryptocurrency to hackers.
Japan to sanction Coincheck after massive cryptocurrency heist :: Japan said Monday it would impose administrative measures on virtual currency exchange Coincheck after hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars in digital assets from the Tokyo-based firm.
Japan's crypto exchange to refund to customers after theft :: Japan-based virtual currency exchange Coincheck said Sunday it will refund about $400 million to customers after hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of digital assets.
Japan's crypto exchange to refund to customers after theft :: Japan-based virtual currency exchange Coincheck said Sunday it will refund about $400 million to customers after hackers stole hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of digital assets.
Japan's Honda revs up annual net-profit forecast :: Honda Motor on Friday nearly doubled its annual net-profit forecasts, citing strong growth in the sales of its cars and motorcycles, as well as US corporate tax cuts.
Jawbone Fossil Suggests Humans Left Africa Earlier than Previously Believed :: The find is estimated to be at least 177,000 years old.
Jeff Bezos, Jamie Dimon, and Warren Buffett unite to disrupt healthcare's profit motive :: Amazon Healthcare JPMorgan ChaseThe three behemoth companies are teaming up to disrupt the U.S. health care industry, a move that spooked the markets on the morning of the announcement. Read More
Job One for Quantum Computers: Boost Artificial Intelligence :: In the early ’90s, Elizabeth Behrman , a physics professor at Wichita State University, began working to combine quantum physics with artificial intelligence — in particular, the then-maverick technology of neural networks. Most people thought she was mixing oil and water. “I had a heck of a time getting published,” she recalled. “The neural-network journals would say, ‘What is this quantum mecha
'Job-killing' robots, AI under scrutiny in Davos :: "Artificial intelligence and robots will kill many jobs."
Jodrell Bank nominated as Unesco world heritage site :: Government puts forward earliest surviving radio astronomy observatory for 2019 honour The giant telescopes of Jodrell Bank, and the scruffy buildings surrounding them in which discoveries were made that helped change the understanding of the universe, have been nominated by the British government as a Unesco world heritage site. The observatory, part of the University of Manchester, was founded
Jorden kalder: Er der liv derude? :: Tror du, at vi er alene i universet, eller er der andre derude? Hvordan ser de(t) i så fald ud? Og hvordan finder vi overhovedet ? Tre eksperter giver deres bud.
Jorden og Månen hænger sammen som glasur og kage :: Scroll en tur gennem Månens faser og bliv klogere på vores nære, kosmiske partner.
Judge orders unmasking of anonymous peer reviewers ::
Judge: US must reconsider Yellowstone bison protections :: A federal judge has ordered U.S. wildlife officials to reconsider a 2015 decision that blocked special protections for the iconic bison herds that roam Yellowstone National Park and are routinely subjected to hunting and slaughter.
Just one cigarette a day carries greater risk of heart disease and stroke than expected, warn expert :: Smoking just one cigarette a day has a much higher risk of developing coronary heart disease and stroke than expected — about half the risk of smoking 20 per day — concludes a new review.
Justin Timberlake's Manly Prance Through the Woods :: At some point in his Super Bowl halftime performance, Justin Timberlake really oughta bring out Janet Jackson. And not just as a mea culpa for her bearing the backlash to their collaborative nipple reveal in 2004, and not just as a way to troll the Parents Television Council. The truth is Timberlake may need fortification. He’s lost the killer ear that makes an arena-commanding pop star. Then aga
KAIST team develops flexible vertical micro LED :: A KAIST research team has developed flexible vertical micro LEDs (f-VLEDs) using anisotropic conductive film (ACF)-based transfer and interconnection technology. The team also succeeded in controlling animal behavior via optogenetic stimulation of the f-VLEDs.
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Karl Ove Knausgaard – The Way I Should Be in The World – Think Again – a Big Think Podcast #132 :: If your vision is clear, everything is revelatory. The author of "My Struggle" on writing his way into life. Read More
Kendrick Lamar Opens the Grammys With Rage :: The dark heart of Kendrick Lamar’s Damn comes midway through “XXX,” when Lamar is given a chance to offer a message of peace—and declines. He raps about a friend of his whose only son was murdered and who then came to Lamar asking for Christian solace: “He was lookin’ for some closure / Hopin’ I could bring him closer to the spiritual.” Lamar’s reply is squarely Old Testament, preaching not forgi
Kennedy, Fisher and Bigtree: a triple dose of anti-vaccine injected into upcoming chiropractic conference :: Even as the flu rages, chiropractors will be stoking their anti-vaccination ideology at a March conference with speeches from anti-vaxx Illuminati Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Barbara Loe Fisher and Del Bigtree.
Kids are getting replacement ears made from their own cells ::
Kids born later in the year can still excel in sport :: A child's birth month shouldn't affect their long-term prospects in high-level sport and those who hold off on specialising until later years may be the most successful, according to new research from the University of Sydney.
Kids' well visits linked to lower appendicitis complications :: The study suggests that families with an established relationship with their primary care doctor are more likely to seek emergency care promptly when a child is experiencing painful symptoms.
Killer Color: Dog's Life Endangered by Human Hair Dye :: A dog suffered life-threatening injuries after its fur was colored with human hair dye.
Killer Impression: Orca Mimics 'Hello' and 'Bye-Bye' :: Say what? Orcas can mimic human speech — a few words of it, anyway.
Killer whale says 'hello' :: A killer whale is taught to mimic words such as "hello" and "bye bye" in a scientific experiment.
Kinase-independent function of E-type cyclins in liver cancer [Genetics :: ]E-type cyclins (cyclins E1 and E2) are components of the core cell cycle machinery and are overexpressed in many human tumor types. E cyclins are thought to drive tumor cell proliferation by activating the cyclin-dependent kinase 2 (CDK2). The cyclin E1 gene represents the site of recurrent integration of the…
Kisspeptin: Mouse study shows how the brain controls sex :: Kisspeptin has already been identified as the key molecule within the brain responsible for triggering puberty and controlling fertility. A new study in mice reveals that a subset of neurons in an evolutionarily ancient part of brain, the hypothalamus, drive both attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behavior by two independent mechanisms.
Kitchen hygiene in the spotlight: Do TV cooking shows influence our hygiene behavior? :: TV shows dealing with all aspects of cooking are popular. They not only convey knowledge and tasty recipes, they also have a high entertainment value. A research project at the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) shows, however, that kitchen hygiene often only plays a minor role on TV.
Kom med dit bud: Hvad kan vi bruge nye, gratis vejrdata til? :: Regeringen afsætter 82 millioner kroner til at gøre DMI's meteorologisk data gratis over de kommende år. Men hvad kan man bruge data om vejr, klima og hav til?
Kommentar: Hvad styrer statens udbud af nye skibe? ::
Konkurstruet italiensk entreprenør ude af kontrakt på ny Storstrømsbro :: Den konkurstruede italienske entreprenør Condotte kunne ikke overtale en italiensk dommer til at give selskabet lov til at underskrive kontrakten på den nye Storstrømsbro. Nu vil Vejdirektoratet underskrive kontrakt med de to øvrige spillere i konsortiet.
Koralrev bliver syge af plastik :: Bakterier spreder sig med plastikken i koralrevene. Det gør korallerne syge, viser nyt studie.
Krebse-overvågning: Brexit giver DTU ny opgave :: I forvejen overvåger og rådgiver DTU EU-Kommissionen om fiskesygdomme. Nu udvides opgaven med krebsdyr. DTU håber, det medfører flere forskningsmidler og adgang til et nyt stort marked på verdensplan.
Kronik: Ny Limfjordstunnel skal ligge tæt ved den gamle ::
Kronik: Op ad bakke at flytte forbruget med variable elpriser ::
Kunstinstallation i kredsløb vækker harme hos astronomer :: Et newzealandsk firma har sat en 65-kantet designerstjerne i kredsløb om Jorden, hvor den skal lyse på himlen de næste ni måneder. Opsendelsen vækker harme hos astronomer, der kalder opfindelsen for forurenende rumskrot.
Kuwait to spend $500 bn on oil projects by 2040 :: OPEC member Kuwait plans to spend more than half a trillion dollars by 2040 to boost its oil and gas output and refining capacity, a top executive said on Wednesday.
Lab notes: Bones and clones made this week's science headlines :: There were lots of exciting scientific tidbits this week, but two stories really stood out. The news of the first primates born using the same cloning method used to create Dolly the sheep opens many possibilities – although scientists are adamant that human clones are not among them. Also potentially rewriting the Homo sapiens story is the discovery of a 200,000-year-old jawbone in Israel – the
Lab notes: So long and thanks for all the fish? :: Orcas talk! Well, one has, anyway: a study involving a killer whale called Wikie has revealed that orcas can imitate human speech . Researchers have shown that killer whales able to copy words such as “hello”, “one, two” and ‘bye bye’ as well as sounds from other orcas. A great leap for our species, however, is the news that doctors in Newcastle have selected the first patients to undergo treatme
Lab-on-a-chip for tracking single bacterial cells :: Researchers at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, together with researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Dresden, have set up a novel lab-on-a-chip with accompanying automatic analysis software. As they report in Nature Communications, this integrated setup can be used to study gene regulation in single bacterial cells in response to dynamically controlled environmental changes.
Lab-on-a-chip for tracking single bacterial cells :: Researchers at the Biozentrum of the University of Basel, together with researchers from the Max Planck Institute in Dresden, have set up a novel lab-on-a-chip with accompanying automatic analysis software. As they report in Nature Communications, this integrated setup can be used to study gene regulation in single bacterial cells in response to dynamically controlled environmental changes.
Lab-on-a-chip for tracking single bacterial cells :: Researchers have set up a novel lab-on-a-chip with accompanying automatic analysis software. This integrated setup can be used to study gene regulation in single bacterial cells in response to dynamically controlled environmental changes.
Lab-on-a-disc technology promises to speed up, simplify on-site DNA analysis :: Smaller, faster, lighter, cheaper" – that's the mantra of University of Virginia biochemist and fledgling engineer James Landers.
Lack of essential and affordable medicines in India revealed :: Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.
Lack of essential and affordable medicines in India revealed :: Research has revealed the shocking lack of access to essential medicines in India, despite thousands being approved in an attempt to generate wider availability.
Lake Michigan has become much clearer in 20 years, but at great cost :: Decades ago, Lake Michigan teemed with nutrients and green algae, casting a brownish-green hue that resembled the mouth of an inland river rather than a vast, open-water lake.
Laminar recordings in frontal cortex suggest distinct layers for maintenance and control of working memory [Neuroscience :: ]All of the cerebral cortex has some degree of laminar organization. These different layers are composed of neurons with distinct connectivity patterns, embryonic origins, and molecular profiles. There are little data on the laminar specificity of cognitive functions in the frontal cortex, however. We recorded neuronal spiking/local field potentials (LFPs)…
Landmark international study: CAR T-cell therapy safe and effective in youth with leukemia :: Results of the global, multicenter, pivotal phase 2 study that led to the first FDA approval of a gene therapy/cell therapy approach known as CAR T-cell therapy, were published today in the New England Journal of Medicine. Senior authors on the study include Stephen A. Grupp, of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Michael A. Pulsipher, M.D., of Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).
Landslide watch: Can experts predict collapse at Washington's Rattlesnake Ridge? :: While Las Vegas bookies aren't laying odds—yet—on when the landslide at Rattlesnake Ridge will let loose, engineers and geologists tracking the treacherous slope near Yakima are placing their bets on mid-March to early April.
Language is learned in brain circuits that predate humans :: It has often been claimed that humans learn language using brain components that are specifically dedicated to this purpose. Now, new evidence strongly suggests that language is in fact learned in brain systems that are also used for many other purposes and even pre-existed humans.
Language is learned in brain circuits that predate humans :: It has often been claimed that humans learn language using brain components that are specifically dedicated to this purpose. Now, new evidence strongly suggests that language is in fact learned in brain systems that are also used for many other purposes and even pre-existed humans.
Language matters in end-of-life conversations :: In general, the term 'medical futility' applies when, based on data and professional experience, no further treatments, procedures or tests will provide benefit and may, in fact, be more burdensome and create undue suffering for the patient and the patient's family.
Language matters in end-of-life conversations :: In general, the term 'medical futility' applies when, based on data and professional experience, no further treatments, procedures or tests will provide benefit and may, in fact, be more burdensome and create undue suffering for the patient and the patient's family.
Large genomic insertion at the Shh locus results in hammer toes through enhancer adoption [Genetics :: ]Enhancers are cis-regulatory elements which control the expression of genes in a defined spatiotemporal pattern, enabling the normal morphogenesis of organs and structures during embryogenesis. Enhancers control their target genes independently of their orientation or distance through chromosomal looping and are thought to evolve through various mutational mechanisms (1). A…
Large-scale comparative epigenomics reveals hierarchical regulation of non-CG methylation in Arabidopsis [Plant Biology :: ]Genome-wide characterization by next-generation sequencing has greatly improved our understanding of the landscape of epigenetic modifications. Since 2008, whole-genome bisulfite sequencing (WGBS) has become the gold standard for DNA methylation analysis, and a tremendous amount of WGBS data has been generated by the research community. However, the systematic comparison of…
Laser technology reveals secrets of ancient Maya civilization :: The steamy jungles of northern Guatemala don't reveal secrets easily. For centuries, the overgrown landscape has protected most of the remains of the Maya who once tamed it—yielding slowly to modern scientists seeking to learn more about the ancient civilization known for its sophisticated hieroglyphic script, art, architecture and mathematics.
Last Night Proved We Need More Scientists In Public Office :: The President’s hostility to evidence-based policy has not made the state of the union stronger, safer or prouder — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Last week in tech: Yes, Elon Musk really made a 'flamethrower' :: Technology Customers have purchased more than 7,000 flamethrowers so far for some reason. A look back at all of last week's biggest tech stories including a branded flamethrower.
Latest issue of Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team is now available :: The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is pleased to announce that the latest issue of Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team is now available online.
Lav produktivitetsvækst på sygehusene :: Sygehusene leverede samlet set en uhørt lav produktivitetsstigning fra 2015 til 2016, viser ny opgørelse. I Hovedstaden faldt produktiviteten.
Lava spilling from Philippine volcano, ash coating land :: More lava was spilling from a Philippine volcano also sending up columns of ash over farmland and towns already coated in gray after a nearly two-week eruption.
Lava spreads more than two miles from Philippine volcano :: Lava flowing out a Philippine volcano has spread up to 3.6 kilometers (2.2 miles) since it began intense eruptions more than two weeks ago.
Leading experts in high-risk pregnancy to gather in Dallas next week :: Experts in high-risk pregnancy will gather in Dallas next week. In addition to sharing research, they will provide services to the Dallas community through a mentoring program and visits to four Dallas-area women's shelters.
Leading experts in obstetric care and addiction medicine gather to discuss substance use disorders :: Three national organizations are coming together next week, along with representatives from the federal government, to address opioid misuse in pregnancy.
Leaked photos suggest China may now have a hypersonic railgun :: A ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun, firing projectiles at more than Mach 6 over great distances, could let China dominate the seas
'Leaky Pipelines': Plug The Holes Or Change The System? :: There are many reasons women leave careers. It's not fair to assume they have not met the mark; some are making positive choices for more impactful, and varied, lives, says 13.7 guest Patricia Fara. (Image credit: AFP/Getty Images)
Learning to make external sensory stimulus predictions using internal correlations in populations of neurons [Neuroscience :: ]To compensate for sensory processing delays, the visual system must make predictions to ensure timely and appropriate behaviors. Recent work has found predictive information about the stimulus in neural populations early in vision processing, starting in the retina. However, to utilize this information, cells downstream must be able to read…
Lebanon displays stolen ancient artifacts returned from US :: Lebanon has displayed three stolen ancient sculptures that were returned from the United States recently.
Leder: Giv nu de statsansatte roen og troen tilbage ::
Leder: Vaccine-salg – den virkelige skandale er at ignorere eksperterne ::
Lefties, you should feel very special :: Science Only 1 in 10 humans are left handed. So why does it happen at all? Globally, about 90 percent of people are righties. But why?
Less moisture in natural fibers :: Natural fibers have many advantages: they are renewable, biodegradable and robust. They are more energy-efficient to produce than glass or carbon fibers, are lighter and have better acoustics. Their disadvantage: they absorb water very easily. This impairs their mechanical properties. Researchers have now combined a special fiber treatment and a yarn technology: as a result, natural fibers can ful
Less moisture in natural fibers :: Natural fibers have many advantages: they are renewable, biodegradable and robust. They are more energy-efficient to produce than glass or carbon fibers, are lighter and have better acoustics. Their disadvantage: they absorb water very easily. This impairs their mechanical properties. Fraunhofer researchers have collaborated with their partners to combine a special fiber treatment and a yarn techn
Less money, more problems – trying to get fisheries right :: Sustainable marine fisheries seem to tick all the boxes. They can fill your belly, fill your wallet, and do it all for a fraction of the carbon emissions generated by conventional agriculture. They are the last major source of wild food that we can forage.
Let’s delete sex-identity from birth certificates :: W hen we are asked to check a sex-identity box on a bureaucratic form, what definition of sex is being invoked and to what end? Read More
Letter: Leaving America Behind Amid the Turmoil of 1968 :: Five Decades of White Backlash In January, Vann R. Newkirk II argued that the Trump presidency can be traced to the politics of white backlash in the wake of the civil-rights movement. “Trump’s only real concrete policies,” he wrote, “have been negations of King.” “ … built on King's bones.” What a fine phrase. The Atlantic ’s article about the white backlash in the U.S. helped me see a lot of th
Letter: The Case for Tom Brady :: The Case Against Tom Brady On Wednesday, Adrienne LaFrance wrote an article examining why the New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is so intensely disliked. “Last time I checked, the cradle of liberty wasn’t in Foxborough, Massachusetts,” she wrote. “Ben Franklin may have believed the nation’s premier bird was the turkey, but he still picked Philadelphia over Boston for a reason. (The reaso
Letter: The Crow That Hates Falafel :: Crows Are Doing the Best They Can In October, Elaine Godfrey laid out a defense of the much-maligned bird. Reading the ornithologist Kevin McGowan’s comment that crows are “just trying to make their way and do the best they can” reminds me of the crow who has only one foot and who visits my office, in Washington, D.C., every morning. I hear her cawing nearby—I know she’s a she , because she had a
Letter: Where Charter Schools Fall Short :: The Charter-School Revolutionary In the January/February issue, Elizabeth Green asked what the growing empire of Success Academy charter schools means for the future of public education. In her essay “The Charter-School Revolutionary,” Elizabeth Green indeed raises cautions about the charter-school movement, but ends up appearing starry-eyed overall about what she finally describes as “the most p
Letting molecular robots swarm like birds :: A team of researchers from Hokkaido University and Kansai University has developed DNA-assisted molecular robots that autonomously swarm in response to chemical and physical signals, paving the way for developing future nano-machines.
Letting molecular robots swarm like birds :: A team of researchers has developed DNA-assisted molecular robots that autonomously swarm in response to chemical and physical signals, paving the way for developing future nano-machines.
Letting molecular robots swarm like birds :: The world's smallest "swarm robot" measures 25 nanometers in diameter and 5 micrometers in length, and exhibits swarming behavior resembling motile organisms such as fish, ants and birds.
Life expectancy gains are slowing in both rich and poor countries :: Increases in human life expectancy have slowed dramatically across the world since 1950, according to a new study.
Life expectancy gains are slowing in both rich and poor countries :: Increases in human life expectancy have slowed dramatically across the world since 1950, according to a study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
Life may have been possible in Earth’s earliest, most hellish eon :: Heat from asteroid bombardment during Earth’s earliest eon wasn’t too intense for life to exist on the planet, a new study suggests.
Light acts as precision weapon to attack cancer :: A new anti-cancer strategy goes beyond traditional light therapy—which is limited to the skin and areas accessible with an endoscope—to target and attack cancer cells that have spread deep inside the body, a study with mice shows. “…[this] technology is particularly suited to attacking small tumors that spread to different parts of the body, including deep in the bone marrow.” Light emitted as pa
Light-controlled tool can be used to reveal secrets of protein function :: UC San Francisco scientists have invented a technique that lets them precisely and reversibly disrupt the action of specific cellular proteins at a microscopic scale by making them split apart when illuminated with blue light. The researchers envision a vast number of applications for the technique in the study of cell biology.
Lighthearted Thinking about Thinking Out Loud :: Can a card game make interdisciplinary synthesis and critical thinking fun? — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Lighting up superconducting stripes ::
Light-triggered nanoparticles show promise against metastatic cancer :: A new anti-cancer strategy wields light as a precision weapon. Unlike traditional light therapy — which is limited to the skin and areas accessible with an endoscope — this technique can target and attack cancer cells that have spread deep inside the body.
Lightweight robots harvest cucumbers :: Automation-intensive sectors such as the automotive industry are not the only ones to rely on robots. In more and more agricultural settings, automation systems are superseding strenuous manual labor. Scientists are now developing and testing a dual-arm robot for the automated harvesting of cucumbers.
Lightweight robots harvest cucumbers :: Automation-intensive sectors such as the automotive industry are not the only ones to rely on robots. In more and more agricultural settings, automation systems are superseding strenuous manual labor. As part of the EU's CATCH project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK is developing and testing a dual-arm robot for the automated harvesting of cucumbers. This
Like Zika, West Nile virus causes fetal brain damage, death in mice :: Two viruses closely related to Zika — West Nile and Powassan — can spread from an infected pregnant mouse to her fetuses, causing brain damage and fetal death, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings suggest that Zika may not be unique in its ability to cause miscarriages and birth defects.
Like Zika, West Nile virus causes fetal brain damage, death in mice :: Two viruses closely related to Zika — West Nile and Powassan — can spread from an infected pregnant mouse to her fetuses, causing brain damage and fetal death, according to a new study. The findings suggest that Zika may not be unique in its ability to cause miscarriages and birth defects.
Lille Læsø-firma borer sig ind til containerbrande :: Et lille udviklingsfirma fra Læsø har fundet en metode, der kan slukke containerbrande i betryggende afstand – også når det gælder containerne i højden.
Linked networks for learning and expressing location-specific threat [Neuroscience :: ]Learning locations of danger within our environment is a vital adaptive ability whose neural bases are only partially understood. We examined fMRI brain activity while participants navigated a virtual environment in which flowers appeared and were “picked.” Picking flowers in the danger zone (one-half of the environment) predicted an electric…
Lion and Dog 'Shake Hands': What's Really Happening? :: What's the story behind the viral GIF of a dog and lion that appear to be "shaking hands?"
Lion Conservation Challenges Giraffe Protection :: Having lions and giraffes together in protected areas means far lower survival rates for juvenile giraffes. Jason Goldman reports. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Listen to killer whales mimicking human voices – audio :: Orcas have been heard mimicking human speech. A study found that when prompted the marine mammal could replicate the sounds. In some instances the animal can be heard sounding the words “hello” “Amy” and even blowing a raspberry. The research aims to understand how different pods of killer whale have distinct dialects Orcas can imitate human speech, research reveals Continue reading…
Listen to this orca saying ‘hello’—for science! :: Animals Yes, scientists taught killer whales to speak English. Sort of. Wikie the killer whale shouldn’t know how to say “Amy.” English isn’t exactly her first language. And yet, Wikie’s trainers taught her to say it.
Little genetic difference among Dungeness crab from California to Washington :: A new study of Dungeness crab along the West Coast found strong genetic diversity throughout various sampling sites, with little genetic "differentiation" between them, meaning that crab found off the California coast are similar to those found off Oregon and Washington.
Living too far from advanced cardiac care decreases your odds of survival :: A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology determined that patients with acute cardiac syndrome (ACS) and cardiogenic shock (CS), who live far from the only cardiac catheterization facility in Nova Scotia, Canada, have a survival rate about half that of patients with more direct access.
Living with volcanic gases :: Professor Tamsin Mather, a volcanologist in Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences reflects on her many fieldwork experiences at Massaya volcano in Nicaragua, and what she has learned about how they effect the lives of the people who live around them.
Lobachevsky University scientists synthesize a new compound with anti-tumor properties :: A research team of the UNN Faculty of Chemistry led by Professor Alexei Fedorov has developed and synthesized a new multifunctional compound that possesses anti-tumor properties that are due to several independent effects. The active compound is a conjugate of a photoactive organic dye (photosensitizer), a derivative responsible for selective delivery of the medicine to tumor tissues and targeted
Lobsters and crabs should not be boiled alive, say campaigners :: Lobsters and crabs are sentient organisms that feel pain and need more protection, say campaigners.
Local policy proposals can bridge Latino and (most) white Americans’ response to immigration [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences :: ]In the past 15 years, the adoption of subnational immigration policies in the United States, such as those established by individual states, has gone from nearly zero to over 300 per year. These include welcoming policies aimed at attracting and incorporating immigrants, as well as unwelcoming policies directed at denying…
Locally-Injected Immunotherapy Eradicates Tumors in Mice :: The treatment also curbed the growth of nearby metastases that did not receive the drug.
London has already reached air pollution limits for 2018 :: It has taken the capital longer to break the air pollution limit this year than last, when legal levels were passed less than a week into January
Lone star ticks not guilty in spread of Lyme disease :: The bacteria that cause Lyme disease are transmitted to humans primarily by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Often presumed guilty by association is the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). However, a new review of three decades' worth of research concludes the latter should be exonerated: While lone star ticks are guilty of transmitting bacteria that cause several human illnesses, the
Lone star ticks not guilty in spread of Lyme disease :: The bacteria that cause Lyme disease are transmitted to humans primarily by the blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). Often presumed guilty by association is the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). However, a new review of three decades' worth of research concludes the latter should be exonerated: While lone star ticks are guilty of transmitting bacteria that cause several human illnesses, the
Longevity industry systematized for first time :: Volume 1 of a new report published by the Biogerontology Research Foundation in coordination with several other longevity-focused entities outlines the emerging industry of human longevity in its entirety.
Long-Lost Satellite Found by Amateur Astronomer :: An amateur astronomer appears to have made contact with the Imager for Magnetopause-to-Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) satellite, which lost contact with NASA in 2005.
Long-term consumption of sunflower and fish oils may damage the liver :: An international group of scientists has demonstrated that the long-term intake of sunflower or fish oils damages the liver and can cause a series of alterations in it, giving rise to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Long-term opioid use has dropped among US military veterans :: A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, published by Springer, shows that opioid prescribing has dropped after a peak in 2012. Lead author Katherine Hadlandsmyth of the Iowa City VA Healthcare System and the University of Iowa in the US further noted that the decline was mostly due to decreases in long-term opioid prescribing, which carries much greater risk for harmful side effec
Long-term opioid use has dropped among US military veterans :: A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, published by Springer, shows that opioid prescribing has dropped after a peak in 2012. Lead author Katherine Hadlandsmyth of the Iowa City VA Healthcare System and the University of Iowa in the US further noted that the decline was mostly due to decreases in long-term opioid prescribing, which carries much greater risk for harmful side effec
Looks like China just installed a railgun on a warship, beating the U.S. Navy to the punch :: Eastern Arsenal Railguns are another way the PLAN hopes to get an edge in 21st-century naval warfare. China has made military history by installing a functional railgun onto a warship, beating the U.S. Navy in developing this new weapon.
Lost history of African dinosaurs revealed :: A new species of dinosaur unearthed in the Egyptian desert sheds light on Africa's Age of the Dinosaurs.
Lots of sexting can wreck a romance :: Sexting—sharing sexual messages and images by cellphone or other web-connected devices—can spice up your sex life, but it may be at the expense of other important aspects of your relationship, says a new study led by the University of Alberta.
Low cost, easy to administer drug may be the key to preventing maternal deaths :: In a multicenter, randomized controlled trial, researchers demonstrated that tranexamic acid can prevent postpartum hemorrhage in certain vaginal deliveries.
Low muscle strength identified as early risk factor for ALS :: Low muscle strength during the later teen years has been identified as a risk factor for much later onset of the neurological disease known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A study at Sahlgrenska Academy published in the Journal of Neurology also links low blood counts at a young age to ALS.
Low muscle strength identified as early risk factor for ALS :: Low muscle strength during the later teen years has been identified as a risk factor for much later onset of the neurological disease known as ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A study also links low blood counts at a young age to ALS.
Low-latency image data compression :: The number of cameras in cars is increasing. However, through the flood of data the internal networks are being pushed to their limits. Special compression methods reduce the amount of video data, but exhibit a high degree of latency for coding. Fraunhofer researchers have adapted video compression in such a way that a latency is almost no longer perceivable. It is therefore of interest for use in
Lunar Showstopper: 1st super blue blood moon in 35 years :: The moon put on a rare cosmic show Wednesday: a red blue moon, super big and super bright.
Lungs: Facts, Function and Diseases :: Lungs are an important part of the respiratory system. Adults take 15 to 20 breaths a minute, which comes to around 20,000 breaths a day.
Luxembourg PM watches GovSat-1 space launch :: Xavier Bettel is at Cape Canaveral in Florida to see his nation's latest space project go into orbit.
Lyserød, æggeformet eller to solopgange: Besøg 5 sære planeter :: Rumteleskopet Kepler har fundet flere tusinde planeter uden for vores eget solsystem – nogle mere bizarre end andre.
Lægeformanden er for unuanceret :: Andreas Rudkjøbing glemmer, at de manglende læger i 1813 skyldes, at Praktiserende Lægers Organisation har frarådet lægerne at tage vagterne på 1813.
Lægegruppe vil have konkret handling fra minister :: Sundhedsministerens otte initiativer, der skal styrke retssikkerheden for læger, er positive, men der skal handling bag, mener lægegruppen ‘Læger for et bedre Sundhedsvæsen’.
Læger skal tage ansvar for kræftpatienters behandlingsforløb :: En ny undersøgelse fra Kræftens Bekæmpelse viser, at 66 pct. af danske kræftpatienter oplever et klart lægeligt patientansvar. Men tallet kan ifølge Kræftens Bekæmpelse forbedres.
Machine learning techniques generate clinical labels of medical scans :: Researchers used machine learning techniques, including natural language processing algorithms, to identify clinical concepts in radiologist reports for CT scans.
Machine tools receiving a check-up :: Influences like temperature variation, drafts, and air humidity can heavily compromise precision. The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU is exposing machines to various climate zones around the world without actually shipping them to Southeast Asia, Canada, or Brazil: A newly inaugurated climate chamber is able to test how ambient conditions affect the function of la
Macromolecular order in plastic kingdom :: A team of researchers at the Institute of Synthetic Polymer Materials of the Russian Academy of Sciences, MIPT and elsewhere has determined how the regularity of polypropylene molecules and thermal treatment affect the mechanical properties of the end product. Their new insights make it possible to synthesize a material with predetermined properties such as elasticity or hardness. The paper detail
Macromolecular order in plastic kingdom :: A team of researchers has found out how the regularity of polypropylene molecules and thermal treatment affect the mechanical properties of the end product. New insights in the study make it possible to synthesize a material with predetermined properties, such as elasticity or hardness.
Mads Koch Hansen: Man starter med at mistænkeliggøre :: Med den skærpede retorik om politianmeldelser og fratagelse af autorisation, bliver folk bange for at passe deres arbejde, mener lægefaglig direktør.
MAFA missense mutation causes familial insulinomatosis and diabetes mellitus [Genetics :: ]The β-cell–enriched MAFA transcription factor plays a central role in regulating glucose-stimulated insulin secretion while also demonstrating oncogenic transformation potential in vitro. No disease-causing MAFA variants have been previously described. We investigated a large pedigree with autosomal dominant inheritance of diabetes mellitus or insulinomatosis, an adult-onset condition of recurrent
Magnesium makes chromosomes :: Japanese researchers report a new ion detector, MARIO. Using it, they show that changes in the intracellular concentration of free magnesium ions (Mg2+) is critical for the chromosome folding that must occur for cells to divide. The findings, which can be read in Current Biology, provide a new mechanism for chromosome organization.
Magnesium makes chromosomes :: Japanese researchers report a new ion detector, MARIO. Using it, they show that changes in the intracellular concentration of free magnesium ions (Mg2+) is critical for the chromosome folding that must occur for cells to divide. The findings, which can be read in Current Biology, provide a new mechanism for chromosome organization.
Magnesium makes chromosomes :: Researchers report a new ion detector, MARIO. Using it, they show that changes in the intracellular concentration of free magnesium ions (Mg2+) is critical for the chromosome folding that must occur for cells to divide. The findings provide a new mechanism for chromosome organization.
Magtglidning i den offentlige forvaltning :: Sagen om en nyvalgt regionspolitiker og overlæge, der erklæres generelt inhabil, skaber frygt for berufsverbot. Samtidig udhules det repræsentative demokrati med risiko for udvikling af ‘politiske’ embedsmænd.
Major report warns that a "meat tax" is coming :: After tobacco, carbon, and sugar, meat may be next on the list to be taxed by governments in their efforts to comply with health and environmental policies. Read More
Making Fun of How South Asians Talk: A History :: Last week, The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump had mimicked the accent of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Soon, several publications began to ask if the alleged incident could chill the leaders’ warm relationship. Disturbingly, this wouldn’t be Trump’s first brush with this very controversy—on the campaign trail in 2016, he entertained his base with an impression of an I
Making lighter vehicles with magnesium alloys :: EPFL researchers have developed models of magnesium alloys to understand how to make the metal more pliable. Magnesium is the lightest metal on earth but cannot easily be shaped into usable forms. The researchers hope that with the models will lead to the discovery of new, more malleable alloys, so that carmakers can make lighter vehicles that consume less energy.
Making the Case ― Again ― for Saving Imperiled Species (Op-Ed) :: Extinction is not a good thing. Why are people still arguing about this?
Making the Case ― Again ― for Saving Imperiled Species (Op-Ed) :: Extinction is not a good thing. Why are people still arguing about this?
Malaria in Venezuela requires response ::
Mammals and birds could have best shot at surviving climate change :: New research that analyzed more than 270 million years of data on animals shows that mammals and birds — both warm-blooded animals — may have a better chance of evolving and adapting to the Earth's rapidly changing climate than their cold-blooded peers, reptiles and amphibians.
Mammals and birds could have best shot at surviving climate change :: New research that analyzed more than 270 million years of data on animals shows that mammals and birds — both warm-blooded animals — may have a better chance of evolving and adapting to the Earth's rapidly changing climate than their cold-blooded peers, reptiles and amphibians.
Mammals and birds could have best shot at surviving climate change :: New research that analyzed more than 270 million years of data on animals shows that mammals and birds – both warm-blooded animals – may have a better chance of evolving and adapting to the Earth's rapidly changing climate than their cold-blooded peers, reptiles and amphibians.
Man Dies in MRI Accident: How Does This Happen? :: A man in India has reportedly died after being yanked toward a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, according to news reports.
Management of diaphragmatic hernia in children: Canadian guideline to standardize care :: For babies diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a comprehensive new guideline in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) aims to provide guidance to physicians in diagnosing and managing the condition from the time a diagnosis is made during pregnancy through the teen years.
Manmade quakes force Dutch to face future without gas :: When Nienke Bastiaans fell in love with and bought a 17th-century thatched house in a rural Dutch village, there was one person who warned about possible earthquakes due to gas extraction.
Manmade quakes force Dutch to face future without gas :: When Nienke Bastiaans fell in love with and bought a 17th-century thatched house in a rural Dutch village, there was one person who warned about possible earthquakes due to gas extraction.
Many second hand plastic toys could pose a risk to children's health, study suggests :: Scientists at the University of Plymouth have discovered high concentrations of hazardous elements including antimony, barium, bromine, cadmium, chromium and lead in many second hand plastic toys.
Many second hand plastic toys could pose a risk to children's health, study suggests :: Scientists have discovered high concentrations of hazardous elements including antimony, barium, bromine, cadmium, chromium and lead in many second hand plastic toys.
Many stars don't form in clusters ::
Mapping Brain Proteins :: Researchers are using souped-up mass spectrometry to localize proteins within brain cells.
Marco Donia bliver ny formand for fagudvalg for modermærkekræft ::
Marijuana doesn’t affect odds of getting pregnant :: Marijuana use—by either men or women—does not appear to lower a couple’s chances of getting pregnant, according to a new study. About 15 percent of couples experience infertility. Infertility costs the US healthcare system more than $5 billion per year, and thus identifying modifiable risk factors for infertility, including recreational drug use, is of public health importance. Marijuana is one o
Mark your calendars: Samsung preps for Galaxy S9 launch :: Samsung has sent out the invitations to its Galaxy S9 event, which will take place on Feb. 25, the day before the start of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Mark Zuckerberg: People are spending 50 million fewer hours on Facebook a day :: Mark Zuckerberg warned in January that radical changes he's making to return Facebook to its roots connecting friends and family would curtail how much time people spend there.
Mars Rover Curiosity's Panoramic Photo Depicts Its Epic Journey :: It captured images that show some of the key regions NASA's robot has explored since 2012. (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS)
Mass baboon breakout shuts Paris zoo :: Around 50 baboons escaped from their enclosure in Paris's main zoo on Friday, forcing wardens to evacuate visitors while order was restored, the zoo said.
Materials research team lights the way for more efficient LEDs :: NRL researchers, working with an international team of physicists, show that cesium lead halide perovskites nanocrystals emit light much faster than conventional light emitting materials, enabling more efficient lasers and LEDs.
Materials research team lights the way for more efficient LEDs :: Physicists show that cesium lead halide perovskites nanocrystals emit light much faster than conventional light emitting materials, enabling more efficient lasers and LEDs.
Maternal age over 40 is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth :: Pregnant mothers aged 40 and over may have an increased risk for preterm birth, regardless of confounding factors, according to a new study.
Maternal age over 40 is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth :: Pregnant mothers aged 40 and over may have an increased risk for preterm birth, regardless of confounding factors, according to a study published Jan. 31, 2018, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Florent Fuchs from CHU Sainte Justine, Canada and colleagues.
Matter: The Famine Ended 70 Years Ago, but Dutch Genes Still Bear Scars :: Babies born during the Dutch Hunger Winter became adults with higher rates of health problems. Now researchers may have found the genetic switches that made it happen.
Mayan surprise :: Latest technology reveals a network of more than 60,000 structures under Guatemala's jungle.
McGill research team studies how calcium compounds accumulate in the arteries :: McGill research team studies how calcium compounds accumulate.
MD Anderson study evaluates need for biopsies during follow-up care in women with early breast cancer :: In an analysis of more than 120,000 women diagnosed with and treated for early-stage breast cancer, researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center determined the rate of additional breast biopsies needed for these patients during their follow-up care. The findings, reported in JAMA Surgery, are the first comprehensive nationwide population-based study regarding the need for bre
Measuring molecular interactions :: ETH researchers have used a new approach to discover previously unknown interactions between proteins and small metabolic molecules in bacterial cells. The technique can also be used to test the effect of medications.
Measuring molecular interactions :: ETH Zurich researchers have used a new approach to discover previously unknown interactions between proteins and small metabolic molecules in bacterial cells. The technique can also be used to test the effect of medications.
Measuring molecular interactions :: Researchers have used a new approach to discover previously unknown interactions between proteins and small metabolic molecules in bacterial cells. The technique can also be used to test the effect of medications.
Measuring the temperature of two-dimensional materials at the atomic level :: Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago describe a new technique for precisely measuring the temperature and behavior of new two-dimensional materials that will allow engineers to design smaller and faster microprocessors.
Measuring the temperature of two-dimensional materials at the atomic level :: Researchers describe a new technique for precisely measuring the temperature and behavior of new two-dimensional materials that will allow engineers to design smaller and faster microprocessors.
Mechanogenetics for the remote and noninvasive control of cancer immunotherapy [Cell Biology :: ]While cell-based immunotherapy, especially chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-expressing T cells, is becoming a paradigm-shifting therapeutic approach for cancer treatment, there is a lack of general methods to remotely and noninvasively regulate genetics in live mammalian cells and animals for cancer immunotherapy within confined local tissue space. To address this limitation,…
Medications to treat cardiovascular risk factors do not impact erectile function :: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a major public health problem. Men being treated for cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol are at increased risk of developing ED and often consider this condition a side effect of their medications. However, a new study into the effects of cholesterol-lowering statins and blood-pressure lowering candesartan/HCTZ concludes that th
Medications to treat cardiovascular risk factors do not impact erectile function :: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a major public health problem. Men being treated for cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol are at increased risk of developing ED and often consider this condition a side effect of their medications. However, a new study into the effects of cholesterol-lowering statins and blood-pressure lowering candesartan/HCTZ concludes that th
Medicinrådet siger fortsat nej til Spinraza :: Nyt tilbud fra Biogen frister ikke Medicinrådet, der fastholder, at prisen på Spinraza er for høj i forhold til den dokumenterede effekt.
Medicinrådet skal vurdere ny pris på Spinraza :: Medicinrådet skal tirsdag tage stilling til ny pris, som Amgros har forhandlet med producenten Biogen på lægemidlet Spinraza til behandling af spinal muskelatrofi.
Medie: Amerikanske it-kæmper udleverer kildekode til russiske myndigheder :: Ruslands myndigheder kræver, at amerikanske softwareselskaber udleverer deres kildekode for at få adgang til de russiske marked. Amerikanske politikere er nervøse for, at det giver bagslag.
Medie: Trump-regering overvejer et statsejet 5G-netværk :: For at beskytte sig mod kinesisk indflydelse overvejer Trump-regeringen i USA et statsejet 5G-netværk, afslører hemmeligtstemplede dokumenter. Trump-regeringen afviser, at planen er aktuel.
Mediterranean diet linked to higher chance of successful IVF :: A study of nearly 250 women in Greece suggests that a Mediterranean diet might increase the chances of successfully having a baby via IVF fertility treatment
Mediterranean diet may help women receiving IVF to achieve successful pregnancies :: New research has found that women who follow a 'Mediterranean' diet in the six months before assisted reproductive treatment have a significantly better chance of becoming pregnant and giving birth to a live baby than women who did not. The study is published in Human Reproduction.
Mediterranean diet may help women receiving IVF to achieve successful pregnancies :: New research has found that women who follow a 'Mediterranean' diet in the six months before assisted reproductive treatment have a significantly better chance of becoming pregnant and giving birth to a live baby than women who did not.
Meet Erica, Japan's Next Robot News Anchor :: This uncanny android has a job — and some say "a soul."
Meet the Company Trying to Democratize Clinical Trials With AI :: It practically takes a medical degree to find the right clinical trial. But new tools powered by machine learning could make them more accessible.
Meet the 'odderon': Large Hadron Collider experiment shows potential evidence of quasiparticle sought for decades :: A team of high-energy experimental particle physicists has uncovered possible evidence of a subatomic quasiparticle dubbed an 'odderon' that — until now — had only been theorized to exist.
Meet the 'odderon': Large Hadron Collider experiment shows potential evidence of quasiparticle sought for decades :: A team of high-energy experimental particle physicists, including several from the University of Kansas, has uncovered possible evidence of a subatomic quasiparticle dubbed an 'odderon' that had only been theorized to exist.
Meet the 'odderon': Large Hadron Collider experiment shows potential evidence of quasiparticle sought for decades :: In a 17-mile circular tunnel underneath the border between France and Switzerland, an international collaboration of scientists runs experiments using the world's most advanced scientific instrument, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). By smashing together protons that travel close to light speed, particle physicists analyze these collisions and learn more about the fundamental makeup of all matter i
Mega-herbivores were displaced by humans who partly took their place :: Senckenberg scientist Hervé Bocherens has studied the extinction of mega-herbivores – plant-eating animals that weighed more than one ton – that occurred approx. 12,000 years ago. The scientist from Tübingen reached the conclusion that, on the one hand, modern man was the cause of these giant terrestrial animals' extinction, and on the other hand, humans took over part of the animals' ecosystem fu
Melting ice is forcing polar bears to swim more, at high energy cost :: One result of melting Arctic ice is that polar bears are forced to swim more often and further than ever to forage for food.
Men and anxious people more likely to have been bitten by dogs, survey shows :: Official figures underestimate how common bites are, say researchers, with odds of men being bitten 81% higher than for women Anxious people and men are much more likely to be the victims of dog bites, according to new research which indicates bites are far more common than current official estimates suggest. The study, based on a survey of almost 700 people, found that nearly a quarter of people
Men hold secret to protect women from multiple sclerosis :: Men are much less likely to get multiple sclerosis (MS) than women, and one reason is that they are protected by high levels of testosterone. Scientists have now discovered how it works. They have identified a guardian molecule — triggered by testosterone — that appears to protect males from disease. When female mice with disease are treated with this protective molecule, their symptoms were eli
Men hold secret to protect women from multiple sclerosis :: Men are much less likely to get multiple sclerosis (MS) than women, and one reason is that they are protected by high levels of testosterone. Scientists have now discovered how it works. They have identified a guardian molecule — triggered by testosterone — that appears to protect males from disease. When female mice with disease are treated with this protective molecule, their symptoms were eli
Menneskeskabte forhindringer gør vilde dyr dovne :: Byer, veje og landbrugsjord får vilde dyr til at bevæge sig markant mindre end ellers, viser GPS-overvågning.
Menopause found to worsen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis :: A recent study published in Rheumatology suggests that women with rheumatoid arthritis suffer a greater decline in physical function following menopause. After studying 8,189 women with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers found that pre-menopausal women experienced a slower physical decline than those that were post-menopausal.
Menopause found to worsen symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis :: A recent study suggests that women with rheumatoid arthritis suffer a greater decline in physical function following menopause. After studying 8,189 women with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers found that pre-menopausal women experienced a slower physical decline than those that were post-menopausal.
Mere forskning i droner, hightech-våben og risiko for cyberangreb :: Med en øget bevilling vil KU’s Center for Militære Studier øge forskningen…
MERS-CoV and H5N1 influenza virus antagonize antigen presentation by altering the epigenetic landscape [Microbiology :: ]Convergent evolution dictates that diverse groups of viruses will target both similar and distinct host pathways to manipulate the immune response and improve infection. In this study, we sought to leverage this uneven viral antagonism to identify critical host factors that govern disease outcome. Utilizing a systems-based approach, we examined…
Met Office warns of global temperature rise exceeding 1.5C limit :: In next five years greenhouse gases may push global warming past threshold set by Paris deal Global temperatures could break through the internationally agreed upper 1.5C limit within the next five years, according to a forecast by British scientists that raises fresh questions about the world’s efforts to tackle climate change. The Met Office forecasting service said that in the period from 2018
Method assesses how well dialysis clinics refer patients for transplantation :: A new method is useful for assessing how well individual dialysis facilities are referring patients for kidney transplantation.When the method was applied to dialysis facilities in Georgia, researchers found that most of the variation in referrals for transplantation were due to characteristics within the dialysis facilities rather than patient characteristics.
Method of petroleum extraction based on injections of nanosized metal oxide colloids :: The extraction of high-viscosity oils is complicated by the fact that they occur in hardly permeable reservoirs such as shales, strong sands, or limestones. Using thermal methods is not enough to extract oil, so modifications are needed.
Method to determine when cell has 'cashed' RNA 'checks' written by active genes :: DNA has often been called "the book of life," but this popular phrase makes some biologists squirm a bit. True, DNA bears our genes, which spell out the instructions our cells use to make proteins—those workhorse molecules that comprise our physical being and make just about everything in life possible.
Method to precisely determine when cell has 'cashed' RNA 'checks' written by active genes :: Scientists have designed software that enables biologists to determine with unprecedented accuracy how much protein a given cell is making. It's important because gene activity does not always result in the generation of a working protein.
Method to precisely determine when cell has 'cashed' RNA 'checks' written by active genes :: Scientists have designed software that enables biologists to determine with unprecedented accuracy how much protein a given cell is making. It's important because gene activity does not always result in the generation of a working protein.
Method to precisely determine when cell has 'cashed' RNA 'checks' written by active genes :: Scientists have designed software that enables biologists to determine with unprecedented accuracy how much protein a given cell is making. It's important because gene activity does not always result in the generation of a working protein.
Method to visualize hidden statistical structures in environmental data :: Prediction of climate and weather relies on statistical models that can capture variability at one location over time as well as the relationship with other geographical locations. Sometimes future conditions at one location can be predicted from the current conditions at another location, while in other cases there may be no such correlation. The assumption of whether two sites are 'covariant' in
Mexico auctions six of nine major deep-water oil blocks :: Mexico on Wednesday auctioned off six deep-water oil blocks located in the Gulf of Mexico, the largest such auction since the country's government opened the sector to private industry.
Mexico to hold major deep-water oil auction :: Mexican authorities will hold a deep-water oil auction Wednesday, the largest since the country's government opened the sector to private industry.
Michael Dupont: Det er mange års opsparet vrede over mistillidsdagsordenen :: Problematikken er det misforhold, der er mellem den aktuelle virkelighed, vi arbejder i og så de regler og forordninger, der tordner ned over os, mener næstformand i Lægeforeningen.
Michael Wolff and the Smearing of Nikki Haley :: “She had become a particular focus of Trump’s attention, and he of hers. … The president had been spending a notable amount of private time with Haley on Air Force One, and was seen to be grooming her for a national political future.” That was the writer Michael Wolff, in his dubiously sourced but indubitably bestselling book Fire and Fury , commenting on the working relationship between the Unit
Microbes may help astronauts transform human waste into food :: Human waste may one day be a valuable resource for astronauts on deep-space missions. Now, a research team has shown that it is possible to rapidly break down solid and liquid waste to grow food with a series of microbial reactors, while simultaneously minimizing pathogen growth.
Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women :: Drawing from data collected for years by AIDS researchers in six African nations, scientists have pinpointed seven bacterial species whose presence in high concentrations may significantly increase the risk of HIV infection in women.
Microbiome research refines HIV risk for women :: Drawing from data collected for years by AIDS researchers in six African nations, scientists have pinpointed seven bacterial species whose presence in high concentrations may significantly increase the risk of HIV infection in women.
Microbubbles make breast cancer more susceptible to radiation therapy :: Bursting oxygen-filled microbubbles in breast cancer makes tumors three times more sensitive to radiation therapy in preliminary tests with animal models of the disease
Microbubbles make breast cancer more susceptible to radiation therapy :: Bursting oxygen-filled microbubbles in breast cancer makes tumors three times more sensitive to radiation therapy in preliminary tests with animal models of the disease
Microcapsules gain a new power — scavenging reactive oxygen species :: Stable, biocompatible microcapsules have gained a new power — the ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species. This may aid microcapsule survival in the body as the tiny polymer capsules carry a drug or other biomolecules. The microcapsules may also find use in antioxidant therapy or in industrial applications where scavenging of free radicals is needed.
Microcapsules gain a new power—scavenging reactive oxygen species :: Stable, biocompatible microcapsules from the lab of Eugenia Kharlampieva, Ph.D., have gained a new power—the ability to scavenge reactive oxygen species.
Microsoft reports loss due to tax charge :: Microsoft on Wednesday reported a hefty loss in the past quarter, as it set aside billions of dollars for taxes on profits it expects to bring back to the United States following passage of a major tax overhaul.
Migraine linked to increased risk of cardiovascular problems :: Migraine is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular problems (conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels) including heart attacks, stroke, blood clots and an irregular heart rate, say researchers in a study published by The BMJ today.
Miljøminister vil vente: Måske penge til Grindsted-forurening næste år :: Lokal- og folketingspolitikere kræver handling og større pengepose for at rydde op efter giftdepoterne i Grindsted, men Esben Lunde Larsen udskyder spørgsmålet til 2019.
Mimicking human driving in autonomous vehicles :: Researchers from the University of Leeds are contributing to a 30-month autonomous vehicle project that will culminate in the most complex journey yet attempted across the UK without driver input.
Mind control :: Controlling machines using thought can be used in medicine, gaming, transport and many other sectors.
MIND diet may slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors :: A diet created by researchers may help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors, according to preliminary research. The finding are significant because stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general population.
MIND diet slows cognitive decline in stroke survivors :: The MIND diet, which zeros in on foods that promote brain health, including vegetables, berries, fish and olive oil, helps to greatly slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors. In prior studies, neither adherence to the Mediterranean or the DASH diet patterns were significantly associated with slower decline in cognitive abilities. More research is needed to confirm the role of diet in stroke sur
Mind your speed: A magnetic brake on proton acceleration :: An international research team led by Osaka University studied high-energy protons emitted from laser-bombarded solids. Recent studies found that higher laser intensities failed to boost the proton energies as much as predicted. By experiment and simulation, the researchers showed that magnetic fields, generated by electrons ejected from the target, inhibited the electric fields responsible for pr
Mind: More Than 150 Women Described Sexual Abuse by Lawrence Nassar. Will Their Testimony Help Them Heal? :: The psychological effects of disclosing a traumatic secret — of telling your story — depend on the audience, the nature of the trauma and other factors.
Mindfulness may help reduce cravings for food and drugs, says review :: Mindfulness strategies may help prevent or interrupt cravings for food and drugs, such as cigarettes and alcohol, by occupying short term memory, according to a new review from City, University of London.
Minimizing exposure to harmful flame retardant chemicals in waste foams and plastics :: Continued research and new policies and practices to ensure proper use and disposal of foam and plastic products that contain potentially harmful flame retardant chemicals are needed to minimize health risks from environmental exposure to humans and animals. A new two-part article detailing responsible, proactive strategies for managing end-of-life foams and plastics is published in Environmental
Minimizing exposure to harmful flame retardant chemicals in waste foams and plastics :: Continued research and new policies and practices to ensure proper use and disposal of foam and plastic products that contain potentially harmful flame retardant chemicals are needed to minimize health risks from environmental exposure to humans and animals.
Mini-primaquine does help stop people infecting mosquitoes with malaria :: A single dose of primaquine is thought to stop people with P. falciparum malaria infecting mosquitoes, which could help bring down malaria transmission. In this Cochrane Review update co-ordinated through the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group, researchers added recent data to examine this question. Their findings are relevant to the global recommendation by the WHO that mini-primaquine be given t
Mini-primaquine does help stop people infecting mosquitoes with malaria :: A single dose of primaquine is thought to stop people with P. falciparum malaria infecting mosquitoes, which could help bring down malaria transmission. Recent data questions the practice.
miRNA-mediated targeting of human cytomegalovirus reveals biological host and viral targets of IE2 [Microbiology :: ]Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) impacts more than one-half of the human population owing to its capacity to manipulate the cell and create latent reservoirs in the host. Despite an extensive understanding of HCMV biology during acute infection in fibroblasts, the molecular basis for latency in myeloid cells remains incomplete. This knowledge…
Missed the Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse? Here's When the Next One Is Happening :: Skywatchers around the world were treated to a rare Super Blue Blood Moon today (Jan. 31). While this was the first time in 150 years that this type of eclipse happened in the U.S., the universe has a few more eclipses in store for us in the next year.
Missing Neutrons May Lead a Secret Life as Dark Matter :: This may be the reason experiments can’t agree on the neutron lifetime, according to a new idea — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
MIT engineers explore microfluidics with LEGO bricks :: The field of microfluidics involves minute devices that precisely manipulate fluids at submillimeter scales. Such devices typically take the form of flat, two-dimensional chips, etched with tiny channels and ports that are arranged to perform various operations, such as mixing, sorting, pumping, and storing fluids as they flow. Now the MIT team, looking beyond such lab-on-a-chip designs, has found
MIT wants to build an AI that’s as smart as a child ::
MIT's New ColorFab Process Recolors 3-D Printed Objects :: MIT Color ObjectsA new type of photochromic ink makes it possible to dynamically change the color of an object after it's been printed using UV light.
MMV malaria box phenotyped against plasmodium and toxoplasma :: A Singapore-India collaborative research project has completed phenotypic screening of MMV Malaria Box, a large collection of potent chemical inhibitors against pathogenic parasites Toxoplasma gondii and Plasmodium falciparum, the causative agents of human toxoplasmosis and malaria. This research opens up new avenues to study unique stages of the infectious cycle that are affected by inhibitor cla
Mobility Companies Now Have 10 Commandments for Fixing Cities :: A collection of 15 mobility tech companies, like Uber and Zipcar, have signed up to a plan to make cities nicer places to live, with fewer private cars.
Model predicts scenarios for energy generation using nuclear fusion :: A study by Brazilian researcher helps scientists understand and control physical processes that are essential to the success of ITER, a fusion reactor designed to reproduce on a small scale the process that generates energy in the sun. A future fusion reactor would feature advantages when compared to nuclear fission technology: in addition to the absence of radioactive waste, its system works by a
Model predicts scenarios for power generation using nuclear fusion :: Nuclear fusion for the controlled and regular generation of electric power by converting hydrogen into helium and reproducing on a small scale what happens within stars is one of the foremost technological promises for coming decades. So far, only limited results have been achieved in laboratory experiments. Now, a prototype reactor called ITER is under construction in southern France. Its design
Modern humans vs. giant animals: Mega-herbivores were displaced by humans who partly took their place :: Scientists have studied the extinction of mega-herbivores — plant-eating animals that weighed more than one ton — that occurred approx. 12,000 years ago. The scientists reached the conclusion that, on the one hand, modern man was the cause of these giant terrestrial animals' extinction, and on the other hand, humans took over part of the animals' ecosystem functions.
Moffitt researchers discover new approach to stimulate an immune response against tumor cells :: A team of Moffitt Cancer Center researchers is trying to find new ways to further enhance the activity of the immune system against cancer. In an article published in the January issue of Cancer Cell, the researchers describe how a new type of immunotherapy drug targeting the protein TIM-3 works to stimulate the immune system.
Molecular characterization of latent GDF8 reveals mechanisms of activation [Biochemistry :: ]Growth/differentiation factor 8 (GDF8), or myostatin, negatively regulates muscle mass. GDF8 is held in a latent state through interactions with its N-terminal prodomain, much like TGF-β. Using a combination of small-angle X-ray scattering and mutagenesis, we characterized the interactions of GDF8 with its prodomain. Our results show that the prodomain:GDF8…
Molecular epidemiology reveals the role of war in the spread of HIV in Ukraine [Medical Sciences :: ]Ukraine has one of the largest HIV epidemics in Europe, historically driven by people who inject drugs (PWID). The epidemic showed signs of stabilization in 2012, but the recent war in eastern Ukraine may be reigniting virus spread. We investigated the movement of HIV-infected people within Ukraine before and during…
Molecular pathways to nonbiting mosquitoes [Evolution :: ]Mosquitoes are often referred to as the deadliest animals on Earth because of the devastating pathogens they are able to transmit when females bite and then feed on blood from human hosts (male mosquitoes don’t bite). In 2015 alone there were an estimated 212 million cases of malaria, resulting in…
Molecular secrets revealed: Antipsychotic docked in its receptor :: Antipsychotic drugs—which transformed mental health care following their chance discovery in the mid-20th Century—may finally be poised for a long-overdue makeover incorporating structure-based design. Scientists funded by the National Institutes of Health have achieved a landmark of psychiatric neuropharmacology: deciphering the molecular structure of a widely prescribed antipsychotic docked in i
Molecular secrets revealed: Antipsychotic docked in its receptor :: Scientists have deciphered the molecular structure of a widely prescribed antipsychotic docked in its key receptor. They are hopeful that this discovery may hold secrets to designing better treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses.
Molecular secrets revealed: Antipsychotic docked in its receptor :: Scientists have deciphered the molecular structure of a widely prescribed antipsychotic docked in its key receptor. They are hopeful that this discovery may hold secrets to designing better treatments for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other mental illnesses.
Monitoring positive charges in solar materials :: EPFL, PSI and APS scientists have implemented a novel way of detecting positive charges (holes) and their trapping in solar materials.
Monitoring positive charges in solar materials :: Scientists have implemented a novel way of detecting positive charges (holes) and their trapping in solar materials.
'Monster Hunter World' Review: It's More Than a Sequel, It's a Resurgence :: The newest in Capcom's franchise is also the latest Japanese title to lead a charge for a revitalized middle tier of gaming.
Monthly Stats for Eyewire: January 2018 :: Welcome to February: it’s stats day! Just like the month before, we completed 55 cells for January, but we also did something rather new, which was an official 2 cell marathon. The first cell took 12 hours 45 minutes, and the second cell took 6 hours 45 minutes— and that second time is a brand new record! We’re still stunned at HQ. And of course, we also just completed Sector 9. Check out these o
More efficient machine learning could upend the AI paradigm :: Smaller algorithms that don’t need mountains of data to train are coming.
More rice, please: 13 rice genomes reveal ways to keep up with ever-growing population :: Billions of people around the world rely on rice as a mainstay of their diet. The grain provides about 20 percent of the calories consumed by humans worldwide. Rice production is critical for global food security, and demand will only grow as the world's population expands by an estimated 2-3 billion by 2050. To keep up, farmers will need new strains of rice that can be grown both efficiently and
More rice, please: 13 rice genomes reveal ways to keep up with ever-growing population :: Rice provides 20 percent of daily calories consumed globally. We will need more as population grows toward 9-10 billion by 2050. A vast new genetic resource based on comparison of 13 rice genomes and published this week will accelerate efforts to develop new rice varieties, guiding breeders to the genes plants use to resist pests, thrive in inhospitable environments, and produce abundant amounts o
More than 100,000 switches :: Freiburg researchers map out the atlas of gene regulators in human cardiac cells for the first time.
Morphing time—plant chloroplasts wake up before they go go :: New research published this week in Nature Plants by University of Sheffield scientists explains how plants switch from photoprotection to photosynthesis when transitioning from darkness to daylight.
Morris Animal Foundation-funded study points way to improved stem cell therapies :: In a study using equine mesenchymal stem cells, Morris Animal Foundation-funded researchers from Cornell University and North Carolina State University found that stem cell function can be enhanced through manipulation of their culture environment, and that 'priming' prior to patient administration could optimize their therapeutic potential. The research team published their results in Veterinary
Mosquitoes learn not to mess with you when you swat them :: Animals And they’ll likely go looking for a less combative meal. The heat of your body, the vapor of your sweat, the breeze of your breath, and your scent, oh, your scent! The combination is beyond enticing, drawing in a mosquito with…
Most of last 11,000 years cooler than past decade in North America, Europe :: Natural fluctuations in climate have occurred over past millennia, which would have naturally led to climatic cooling today in the absence of human activity.
Most of last 11,000 years cooler than past decade in North America, Europe :: Natural fluctuations in climate have occurred over past millennia, which would have naturally led to climatic cooling today in the absence of human activity.
Most of last 11,000 years cooler than past decade in North America, Europe :: University of Wyoming researchers led a climate study that determined recent temperatures across Europe and North America appear to have few, if any, precedent in the past 11,000 years.
Most shoppers go to 6 grocery stores. You? :: Most shoppers—a whopping 83 percent—regularly visit between four and nine chain stores within a year to purchase groceries, a new study shows. Categories such as dessert toppings, motor oil, candles, and refrigerated foods from specific cultures are some of the products that lure customers to separate stores, according to the research. Of 1,321 households studied, only 12 stayed loyal to just one
Mothers in early 30s have lowest risk of premature birth, study finds :: Women in their early thirties have a 1% chance of early birth, with the risk rising to 1.2% for those over 40, analysis shows Mothers in their early 30s have the lowest chance of having a premature baby, new research has found, with the risk rising significantly once the mother passes 40. Records of more than 165,000 pregnant women were analysed, showing that the likelihood of having a baby more
Motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance :: Listening to motivational music increases risk-taking behavior during sport activities and exercise — particularly in men and when participants made their own playlist — but does not improve performance, new research shows.
Motivational music increases risk-taking but does not improve sports performance :: Listening to motivational music increases risk-taking behavior during sport activities and exercise — particularly in men and when participants made their own playlist — but does not improve performance, new research shows.
Moving pictures, feeble words: Emotional images sway people more than emotional words :: New research suggests that your behavior can be influenced by subtle, barely visible images: people consume more of a beverage when exposed to positive images, such as smiling faces or cute dogs, and less when exposed to negative images, such as scowling faces or guns. However, exposure to emotionally charged words does not have the same effect.
Moving pictures, feeble words: Emotional images sway people more than emotional words :: New research suggests that your behavior can be influenced by subtle, barely visible images: people consume more of a beverage when exposed to positive images, such as smiling faces or cute dogs, and less when exposed to negative images, such as scowling faces or guns. However, exposure to emotionally charged words does not have the same effect.
MSU biologists: Bryozoans, brachiopods, and phoronida originate from the common ancestor :: An associate of the Faculty of Biology of Lomonosov Moscow State University studied the nervous system of adult phoronida using modern methods and presented new facts in the long-lasting discussion about the taxonomy of invertebrates proving that phoronids, barchiopods, and bryozoans are relatives despite earlier arguments. The results of the work were published in Scientific Reports. The study wa
MSU-based scientists discovered a molecular timer based on stalling ribosomes :: A molecular biologist from Lomonosov Moscow State University together with foreign colleagues discovered a special mechanism of protein synthesis regulation that they called a 'molecular timer'. It controls the number of protein molecules produced by a cell and prevents the generation of extra molecules. When activated with drugs, such a timer may help efficiently combat cancerous tumors.
Multidrug resistant malaria spread under the radar for years in Cambodia :: The most comprehensive genetic study of malaria parasites in Southeast Asia has shown that resistance to antimalarial drugs was under-reported for years in Cambodia. Researchers have shown that the parasites developed multidrug resistance to first-line treatments extremely rapidly. They found that one main resistant strain had spread aggressively in the five years before clinical resistance was re
Multidrug-resistant malaria spread under the radar for years in Cambodia :: The most comprehensive genetic study of malaria parasites in Southeast Asia has shown that resistance to antimalarial drugs was under-reported for years in Cambodia. Wellcome Sanger Institute researchers showed the parasites developed multidrug resistance to first-line treatments extremely rapidly. Reported in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the study revealed that one main resistant strain had sp
Multiple ant-like transport of neuronal cargo by motor proteins :: Microtubules (roads made of proteins) extend throughout a cell for motor proteins (carriers) to deliver neuronal cargo packed with many kinds of materials required for life activity.
Multiple ant-like transport of neuronal cargo by motor proteins :: Microtubules (roads made of proteins) extend throughout a cell for motor proteins (carriers) to deliver neuronal cargo packed with many kinds of materials required for life activity.
Muon machine makes milestone magnetic map :: Muons are mysterious, and scientists are diving deep into the particle to get a handle on a property that might render it—and the universe—a little less mysterious.
Muskelsvindfonden: Nej til Spinraza kan få konsekvenser for alle med sjældne sygdom :: Medicinalvirksomheder mister interessen i at udvikle medicin til små diagnosegrupper, når myndighederne ikke vil betale for den, mener formand for Muskelsvindfonden.
Mutant ‘neighbor’ gene causes rare inability to process B12 :: Researchers have discovered a new cause of a rare condition known as cblC, in which patients can’t process vitamin B12, leading to severe health problems. They report the condition, which they named “epi-cblC,” in patients from Europe and the United States. Vitamin B12, or cobalamin (cbl), is essential for healthy functioning of the human nervous system and red blood cell synthesis. Unable to pro
MXene material could improve sensors that sniff :: Sensors that sniff out chemicals in the air to warn us about everything from fires to carbon monoxide to drunk drivers to explosive devices hidden in luggage have improved so much that they can even detect diseases on a person's breath. Researchers from Drexel University and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have made a discovery that could make our best "chemical noses" even
My failed mission to find God — and what I found instead |Anjali Kumar :: Anjali Kumar went looking for God and ended up finding something else entirely. In an uplifting, funny talk about our shared humanity, she takes us on a spiritual pilgrimage to meet witches in New York, a shaman in Peru, an infamous "healer" in Brazil and others, sharing an important lesson: what binds us together is far stronger than what separates us, and our differences are not insurmountable.
My Pacemaker Is Tracking Me From Inside My Body :: A month before turning 34, I received an unexpected birthday gift: a cloud-connected pacemaker. It sits in a tiny pocket in the left side of my chest, just above my heart. Silently and diligently, the device emits electrical pulses to make sure my heart rate never again plummets below 25 beats per minute. The idea of a battery-equipped, internet-connected device living forever inside my chest bot
Myoediting for Duchenne muscular dystrophy ::
Naked mole rat found to defy Gompertz's mortality law :: A team of researchers at Google-owned Calico Life Sciences LLC has found that the naked mole rat defies Gompertz's mortality law. In their paper published in eLife, the group describes their study of the unusual-looking rodent and describe some of its unusual traits.
Nanoparticle study produces clearer understanding of kidney function :: New research findings from The University of Texas at Dallas unveil how kidneys filter ultra-small engineered particles, which may lead to new ways of developing targeted therapy for the detection and treatment of kidney diseases and cancers.
Nanoscale generation of white light for ultrabroadband nanospectroscopy :: Scientists from ITMO University have used a silicon-gold nanoparticle agitated by a pulse laser in IR band as an effective source of white light. One such "nanobulb" was integrated into a standard probe microscope, which allowed the researchers to overcome the diffraction limit and examine subwavelength-size objects. The new technology makes modern near-field microscopy cheaper and simpler, and is
Nano-switches in the cell :: A team with researchers from Freiburg discovered a new mechanism for the regulation of protein synthesis.
Nano-switches in the cell :: A team with researchers has discovered a new mechanism for the regulation of protein synthesis.
Nano-switches in the cell :: Mitochondria, best known for their role as cellular power plants, perform numerous vital tasks in the cell. During cell respiration, reactive oxygen species can be formed in mitochondria. If these are present in excess, their high reactivity leads to irreparable damage to important cellular components. This so-called oxidative stress is assumed to play a causal role in many diseases and in ageing
NASA confirms re-discovered IMAGE satellite :: The identity of the satellite re-discovered on Jan. 20, 2018, has been confirmed as NASA's IMAGE satellite.
NASA confirms re-discovered IMAGE satellite :: The identity of the satellite re-discovered on Jan. 20, 2018, has been confirmed as NASA's IMAGE satellite.
NASA finds Extra-Tropical Cyclone Fehi sheared :: Tropical Cyclone Fehi has transitioned into an extra-tropical cyclone was wind shear pushed the bulk of clouds and thunderstorms south of its center. NASA's Terra satellite and the NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's GPM satellite confirmed the effect of wind shear as the storm triggered warnings in New Zealand.
NASA finds Extra-Tropical Cyclone Fehi sheared :: Tropical Cyclone Fehi has transitioned into an extra-tropical cyclone was wind shear pushed the bulk of clouds and thunderstorms south of its center. NASA's Terra satellite and the NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's GPM satellite confirmed the effect of wind shear as the storm triggered warnings in New Zealand.
NASA measured rainfall from Fehi's remnants in New Zealand :: The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Fehi brought rain to New Zealand before it fizzled out. NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's GPM core satellite provided a look at the rainfall from its vantage point in space.
NASA measured rainfall from Fehi's remnants in New Zealand :: The remnants of Tropical Cyclone Fehi brought rain to New Zealand before it fizzled out. NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's GPM core satellite provided a look at the rainfall from its vantage point in space.
NASA mission launched; will revolutionize our understanding of space weather :: NASA's first mission to provide unprecedented measurements of, and changes in, the temperature and composition of Earth's upper atmosphere launched at 5:20 p.m. EST Thursday, Jan. 25, from the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana.
NASA poised to topple a planet-finding barrier :: Astronomers have shown for the first time that they can dynamically detect subatomic- or picometer-sized distortions — changes that are far smaller than an atom — across a five-foot segmented telescope mirror and its support structure.
NASA seeks to revive lost probe that traced solar storms ::
NASA sees powerful storms around Cebile's Eye :: When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Cebile it measured cloud top temperatures and saw its eye circled by an impressive ring of powerful thunderstorms just before it went through eyewall replacement.
NASA sees powerful storms around Cebile's Eye :: When NASA's Aqua satellite passed over Tropical Cyclone Cebile it measured cloud top temperatures and saw its eye circled by an impressive ring of powerful thunderstorms just before it went through eyewall replacement.
NASA tracks major Tropical Cyclone Cebile in Southern Indian Ocean :: Tropical Cyclone Cebile held onto its status as a major hurricane in the Southern Indian Ocean when NASA's Aqua satellite passed overhead.
NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite tracking Tropical Cyclone Cebile :: Tropical Cyclone Cebile was still a powerful hurricane in the Southern Indian Ocean when NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed overhead and captured a visible image of the storm.
NASA's GOLD powers on for the first time :: NASA's Global-scale Observations of the Limb and Disk, or GOLD, mission powered on the GOLD instrument for the first time after launch on Jan. 28, 7:23 p.m. EST.
NASA's GPM probes Category 4 Tropical Cyclone Cebile :: NASA's GPM Probes Category 4 Tropical Cyclone CebileNASA analyzed a major tropical cyclone spinning in the Southwestern Indian Ocean and measured its rainfall.
NASA's newly rediscovered IMAGE mission provided key aurora research :: A long-lost NASA satellite, IMAGE, has recently been rediscovered. The mission's nearly six years in operation provided robust research about the space around Earth that continue to guide science to this day.
NASA's newly rediscovered IMAGE mission provided key aurora research :: On Jan. 20, 2018, amateur astronomer Scott Tilley detected an unexpected signal coming from what he later postulated was NASA's long-lost IMAGE satellite, which had not been in contact since 2005. On Jan. 30, NASA—along with help from a community of IMAGE scientists and engineers—confirmed that the signal was indeed from the IMAGE spacecraft. Whatever the next steps for IMAGE may be, the mission's
NASA's small spacecraft produces first 883-gigahertz global ice-cloud map :: A bread loaf-sized satellite has produced the world's first map of the global distribution of atmospheric ice in the 883-Gigahertz band, an important frequency in the submillimeter wavelength for studying cloud ice and its effect on Earth's climate.
Natural painkiller nasal spray could replace addictive opioids, trial indicates :: Risk of overdose could be far lower, say researchers, as fundraising for human clinical trials begins A nasal spray that delivers a natural painkiller to the brain could transform the lives of patients by replacing the dangerous and addictive prescription opioids that have wreaked havoc in the US and claimed the lives of thousands of people. Scientists at University College London found they coul
Natural telescope sets new magnification record :: An international team of astronomers has discovered one of the most extreme instances of magnification by gravitational lensing. Using the Hubble Space Telescope to survey a sample of huge clusters of galaxies, the team found a distant galaxy, eMACSJ1341-QG-1, that is magnified 30 times thanks to the distortion of space-time created by the massive galaxy cluster dubbed eMACSJ1341.9-2441.
Natural telescope sets new magnification record :: An international team of astronomers, led by Harald Ebeling of the Institute for Astronomy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, has discovered one of the most extreme instances of magnification by gravitational lensing. Using the Hubble Space Telescope to survey a sample of huge clusters of galaxies, the team found a distant galaxy, eMACSJ1341-QG-1, that is magnified 30 times thanks to the distor
Natural telescope sets new magnification record :: Extremely distant galaxies are usually too faint to be seen, even by the largest telescopes. But nature has a solution—gravitational lensing, predicted by Albert Einstein and observed many times by astronomers. Now, an international team of astronomers led by Harald Ebeling from the University of Hawaiʻi has discovered one of the most extreme instances of magnification by gravitational lensing.
Nearly one out of five NSAID users exceed daily limit :: Chances are you or someone you know has used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within the last month. NSAIDs, such as Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) and Celebrex, are among the most commonly used medicines in the US. Now, for the first time, researchers have found that 15 percent of adult ibuprofen users exceed the maximum recommended dose of ibuprofen or other NSAIDs in a one-wee
Nearly one out of five NSAID users exceed daily limit :: Chances are you or someone you know has used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within the last month. NSAIDs, such as Advil (ibuprofen), Aleve (naproxen) and Celebrex, are among the most commonly used medicines in the US. Now, for the first time, researchers have found that 15 percent of adult ibuprofen users exceed the maximum recommended dose of ibuprofen or other NSAIDs in a one-wee
Need more meaning in your life? A new study suggests more sex might do the trick :: Can't find meaning in your life? A new study has the next best thing. Read More
Neglected kids do better with earlier foster family placement :: Neglected children placed with foster care families earlier in life are more likely to be as resilient and competent socially, academically, and physically as their peers who have never been institutionalized when they reach their teenage years, according to new research focused on children in Romania. “These kids are not doomed, and many of them end up with normal outcomes…” Researchers discover
Nepal losing out to China as Everest operators cross mountain :: Poor regulation and overcrowding are pushing Everest climbers away from Nepal to China, which is investing millions to boost a rival path to the top of the world.
NETs will not compensate for inadequate climate change mitigation efforts: EASAC report :: A new report confirms that negative emission technologies (NETs) offer only 'limited realistic potential' to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and not at the scale envisaged in some climate scenarios.
Nettet og mobilen kan sende dig på rumrejse fra sofaen :: Udforsk Mars, kig mod stjernerne eller hold styr på satellitter og rumskrot med mobilen og computeren.
Networking, data experts design a better portal for scientific discovery :: These days, it's easy to overlook the fact that the World Wide Web was created nearly 30 years ago primarily to help researchers access and share scientific data. Over the years, the web has evolved into a tool that helps us eat, shop, travel, watch movies and even monitor our homes.
Neural preservation underlies speech improvement from auditory deprivation in young cochlear implant recipients [Neuroscience :: ]Although cochlear implantation enables some children to attain age-appropriate speech and language development, communicative delays persist in others, and outcomes are quite variable and difficult to predict, even for children implanted early in life. To understand the neurobiological basis of this variability, we used presurgical neural morphological data obtained from…
Neurological disease in mice and humans linked to an unlikely gene :: Screening for mutations influencing the migration of nerve cells in mice, scientists found a gene that plays a role in the transport of proteins within nerve cells. If less of the protein is present in the developing mouse, the scientists found that its brain showed severe defects. Investigating the situation in humans, they discovered that a mutation of the same gene underlies neural degeneration
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Neurons get the beat and keep it going in drumrolls :: What researchers believed to be chaotic electric potentials in neurons are turning out the be surprisingly orderly and rhythmic.
Neurons get the beat and keep it going in drumrolls :: What researchers believed to be chaotic electric potentials in neurons are turning out the be surprisingly orderly and rhythmic.
Neutrinos may have more kinds of cosmic sources than we thought :: Trillions of neutrinos hit Earth each day, but we don’t know where they come from. A new model shows how many may be made in our atmosphere, our galaxy and beyond
New ‘Cheaters Edition’ of Monopoly rewards players for dishonesty :: The classic board game Monopoly has undergone countless special editions over the years, with themes ranging from “Star Wars” to World War II. All of these iterations were built on the assumption that players will be honest and follow the rules. But that’s over. This fall, Hasbro will … Read More
New A.I. police car brings us one step closer to Robocop :: The capabilities on this thing are both impressive and worrisome. Read More
New algorithm for simulating the structure of quantum systems on a quantum photonic chip :: An international collaboration of quantum physicists from the University of Bristol, Microsoft, Google, Imperial College, Max Planck Institute, and the Sun Yat-sen University have introduced a new algorithm to solve the energy structure of quantum systems on quantum computers.
New algorithms to train robots :: Researchers have developed new techniques for robots or computer programs to learn how to perform tasks by interacting with a human instructor.
New and highly sensitive ELISA technique for bioanalysis of bevacizumab :: Bevacizumab is an anti-growth factor vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) monoclonal antibody, it is the antiangiogenic agent at the most advanced stage of development in the treatment of NSCLC.This drug was selected because of its inter individual differences in clinical response, its therapeutic importance in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
New Australian marine tracking system maps a decade of widespread movements of our iconic sea species :: A new study led by researchers at the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS) and Macquarie University, and published in Scientific Data, has tracked the whereabouts of 117 marine species, ranging from sharks and saltwater crocs all the way to sea turtles and sea cows (dugongs), off the shores of Australia. The data is helping to unravel the widespread movements of Australian marine species, the
New clinical trial using water to treat polycystic kidney disease :: A cheap, safe and effective treatment to polycystic kidney disease may soon be available, thanks to a new national clinical out of Westmead, Australia, which is trialing water to treat the disease.
New computational method reveals chemoresistance drug targets :: The methylation of deoxycytosine to form 5-methylcytosine (5mC) is an important feature of cancer. Extensive DNA methylation and transcription analyses have provided large quantities of data, but it is challenging to identify critical genes related to cancer development from these data. Osaka University researchers developed a new mathematical method to extract appropriate information from the dat
New computational method reveals chemoresistance drug targets :: The methylation of deoxycytosine to form 5-methylcytosine (5mC) is an important feature of cancer. Extensive DNA methylation and transcription analyses have provided large quantities of data, but it is challenging to identify critical genes related to cancer development from these data. Researchers in Japan have developed a new mathematical method to extract appropriate information from the data,
New conspiracy theories embroil the New England Patriots :: The New England Patriots are a magnet for conspiracy theories, spawning a new one right before the Super Bowl LII. Read More
New controls scale quantum chips :: A fundamental barrier to scaling quantum computing machines is 'qubit interference.' In new research published in Science Advances magazine, engineers and physicists from Rigetti Computing describe a breakthrough that can expand the size of practical quantum processors by reducing interference.
New ecological maps show a wider range of functional diversity :: Together with a large international team of scientists, researchers Peter van Bodegom and Nadia Soudzilovskaia of the Leiden Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) have created maps of variability in plant trait distribution across the globe. The new maps have been published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in December 2017.
New Egyptian dinosaur reveals ancient link between Africa and Europe :: When it comes to the final days of the dinosaurs, Africa is something of a blank page. Fossils found in Africa from the Late Cretaceous, the time period from 100 to 66 million years ago, are few and far between. That means that the course of dinosaur evolution in Africa has largely remained a mystery. But in the Sahara Desert of Egypt, scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that help
New Egyptian dinosaur reveals ancient link between Africa and Europe :: When it comes to the final days of the dinosaurs, Africa is something of a blank page. Fossils found in Africa from the Late Cretaceous, the time period from 100 to 66 million years ago, are few and far between. That means that the course of dinosaur evolution in Africa has largely remained a mystery. But in the Egyptian Sahara Desert, scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that help
New Egyptian dinosaur reveals ancient link between Africa and Europe :: When it comes to the final days of the dinosaurs, Africa is something of a blank page. Fossils found in Africa from the Late Cretaceous, the time period from 100 to 66 million years ago, are few and far between. That means that the course of dinosaur evolution in Africa has largely remained a mystery. But in the Egyptian Sahara Desert, scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that help
New evidence shows might of Pharaoh Ramses is fake news :: Archaeological evidence from an Egyptian excavation 200 miles east of the Libyan border has helped bust the fearsome reputation of one of the country's most famous pharaohs.
New explanation for why airways close in asthma holds promise for future class of drugs :: Houston Methodist researchers have a new explanation for what causes the lungs' airways to close during asthma attacks that could change the lives of the 300 million people worldwide who suffer from asthma. The discovery holds promise for developing a new class of drugs that is radically different from the steroids currently used to treat it. The NIH-funded study is in the Feb. 5 issue of the Jour
New focus on where heart disease and breast cancer treatment meet :: The American Heart Association has released the first scientific statement about heart disease and breast cancer, calling for more research and collaboration between the fields of oncology and cardiology to treat and prevent both diseases.
New Fossil Found In Israel Suggests A Much Earlier Human Migration Out Of Africa :: Scientists have discovered a part of a fossilized human skull that's around 180,000 years old. It is now the oldest human fossil outside Africa. (Image credit: Gerhard Weber/University of Vienna/Science)
New galaxy survey to measure the expanding universe :: ANU will play a major role in the Taipan galaxy survey, which will for the first time measure the current expansion rate of the universe with one per cent precision.
New 'Hologram' Device Levitates Particles to Create 3D Objects in Thin Air :: A team of researchers at Brigham Young University has developed a new device that creates fully three-dimensional images.
New insight into how the intestine repairs itself :: Researchers propose that, contrary to the current thinking, how the intestine repairs itself seems to depend on the type of damage, and they found that triggers that were previously thought to be unimportant are actually essential for repairing rotavirus-caused injury.
New insights into how employees manage stressful situations at work :: Researchers have developed a new tool which could benefit organisations and their staff by assessing employees' beliefs about how they manage challenging and stressful situations at work.
New insights into how employees manage stressful situations at work :: Researchers have developed a new tool which could benefit organizations and their staff by assessing employees' beliefs about how they manage challenging and stressful situations at work. Results from two studies, involving a total of 2,892 Italian employees, provide evidence of the added value of a more comprehensive approach to the assessment of self-efficacy at work. They also suggest the new s
New insights into how employees manage stressful situations at work :: Researchers have developed a new tool which could benefit organizations and their staff by assessing employees' beliefs about how they manage challenging and stressful situations at work. Results from two studies, involving a total of 2,892 Italian employees, provide evidence of the added value of a more comprehensive approach to the assessment of self-efficacy at work. They also suggest the new s
New international practice guidelines for tamoxifen treatment based on CYP2D6 genotype :: An international group of clinicians and scientists representing the Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) published the first-ever clinical practice guideline for using CYP2D6 genotype to guide tamoxifen therapy in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
New Jersey Embraces an Idea It Once Rejected: Make Utilities Pay to Emit Carbon :: Democratic governors nationwide are taking steps to tax or price emissions within their own borders, even as Trump dismantles federal climate policy.
New laser emits a more stable, energy-efficient light beam :: A new type of laser could emit more stable, energy-efficient light beams than its conventional counterparts.
New magnet-based drug delivery system shows promise for cancer treatment :: A team of researchers has developed a non-invasive method of delivering drugs directly to cancerous tissue using magnetic forces, a form of treatment that could significantly reduce the toxic side effects of chemotherapy.
New marking technique could halt counterfeit goods :: Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed the world's most secure marking system for combating pirated goods, including pirated pharmaceuticals, food, designer merchandise and artwork. The system could be on the market within a year, and because the markings are random, it cannot be hacked. The results have just been published in Science Advances.
New marking technique could halt counterfeit goods :: Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed the world's most secure marking system for combatting pirated goods including pirated pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, designer merchandise and artwork. The system could be on the market in a year and because the markings are random, it cannot be hacked. The results have just been published in Science Advances, a scientific journal.
New marking technique could halt counterfeit goods :: Researchers have developed the world's most secure marking system for combating pirated goods including pirated pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, designer merchandise and artwork. The system could be on the market in a year and because the markings are random, it cannot be hacked.
New method calculates equilibrium constant at the small scale :: Computational chemists and mathematicians have developed a new, fast method to calculate equilibrium constants using small-scale simulations—even when the Law of Mass Action does not apply.
New method could open path to hydrogen economy :: Washington State University researchers have found a way to more efficiently generate hydrogen from water – an important key to making clean energy more viable.Using inexpensive nickel and iron, the researchers developed a very simple, five-minute method to create large amounts of a high-quality catalyst required for the chemical reaction to split water.
New method efficiently generates hydrogen from water :: Washington State University researchers have found a way to more efficiently generate hydrogen from water—an important key to making clean energy more viable.
New molecular muscle responds to visible light :: Picture a tiny, makeshift muscle that can curl a 20 milligram suspended weight when exposed to light. Under the right conditions, another mix packs enough power to bench-press a dime.
New molecular muscle responds to visible light :: Researchers have created a completely new kind of artificial molecular muscle from a polymer that’s capable of some heavy lifting — relatively speaking.
New mouse model makes stem cells light up green :: Multipotent stromal cells have long been a hot topic in medical research. Scientists at the University of Bonn have now found a way to specifically mark these stem cells. This makes it possible to analyze their distribution pattern and their function in living organisms. The study, which included researchers from Oxford University, Tsukuba University and the Karolinska Institute Stockholm, is now
New mouse model makes stem cells light up green :: Multipotent stromal cells have long been a hot topic in medical research. Scientists have now found a way to specifically mark these stem cells. This makes it possible to analyze their distribution pattern and their function in living organisms.
New optics solution: 360-degree panoramic view onto single sensor matrix :: Scientists have developed a new solution for thermal infrared applications, making it possible to fold a 360-degree panoramic view on a single sensor matrix. The concept guaranteeing optimal image quality is especially suitable for security, surveillance, military, and building diagnostic applications, where the objects to be imaged lie in the horizontal directions from the camera.
New parasitoid wasp likely uses unique saw-like spines to break out of its host body :: A newly discovered parasitoid wasp species from Costa Rica might be only slightly larger than a sesame seed, yet it has quite vicious ways when it comes to its life as an insect developing inside the body of another. Most likely, it uses its unique saw-like row of spines on its back to cut its way out of its host. The study is published in the open access Biodiversity Data Journal.
New parasitoid wasp likely uses unique saw-like spines to break out of its host body :: A newly discovered parasitoid wasp species from Costa Rica might be only slightly larger than a sesame seed, yet it has quite vicious ways when it comes to its life as an insect developing inside the body of another. Most likely, it uses its unique saw-like row of spines on its back to cut its way out of its host.
New parasitoid wasp likely uses unique saw-like spines to break out of its host body :: About the size of a sesame seed, a new species of wasp from Costa Rica, named Dendrocerus scutellaris, has elaborate branched antennae that could be used for finding mates. Or hosts.
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New quantum repeater paves the way for long-distance big quantum data transmission :: Physicists have designed a new method for transmitting big quantum data across long distances that requires far fewer resources than previous methods, bringing the implementation of long-distance big quantum data transmission closer to reality. The results may lead to the development of future quantum networks, such as a global-scale quantum internet.
New radiation detectors developed at Sandia used for New START inspections :: Sandia National Laboratories designed, tested and delivered new radiation detection equipment for monitoring under the New START Treaty. Defense Threat Reduction Agency inspectors recently used this equipment for the first time in Russia for a New START inspection.
New report evaluates the VA's mental health services, finds substantial unmet need :: While the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides mental health care of comparable or superior quality to care provided in private and non-VA public sectors, accessibility and quality of services vary across the VA health system, leaving a substantial unmet need for mental health services among veterans of the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, says a new congressionally mandated report
New research advances spintronics technology :: Engineers at the University of California, Riverside, have reported advances in so-called "spintronic" devices that will help lead to a new technology for computing and data storage. They have developed methods to detect signals from spintronic components made of low-cost metals and silicon, which overcomes a major barrier to wide application of spintronics. Previously such devices depended on com
New research advances spintronics technology :: Engineers have reported advances in so-called 'spintronic' devices that will help lead to a new technology for computing and data storage. They have developed methods to detect signals from spintronic components made of low-cost metals and silicon, which overcomes a major barrier to wide application of spintronics.
New research explains how native trees sweat out heat waves :: We know that the heat is uncomfortable for humans and animals, but how does our native flora fare? New Western Sydney University research has offered a glimpse of whether our trees will cope with ever-rising average temperatures and extreme, prolonged heatwaves.
New research shows diabetes and worse blood sugar control are associated with long-term cognitive decline :: A new study in Diabetologia of some 5,000 older people in the UK has shown that rates of long-term cognitive decline are steeper in those who have diabetes compared with people with normal blood sugar control, and that efforts to delay the onset of diabetes and/or control blood sugar levels might prevent subsequent progression of brain function decline.
New research suggests toward end of Ice Age, human beings witnessed fires larger than dinosaur killers :: 12,800 years ago, thanks to fragments of a comet, humans saw an astonishing 10 percent of the Earth's land surface, or about 10 million square kilometers, consumed by fires.
New research suggests toward end of Ice Age, human beings witnessed fires larger than dinosaur killers :: On a ho-hum day some 12,800 years ago, the Earth had emerged from another ice age. Things were warming up, and the glaciers had retreated.
New research yields super-strong aluminum alloy :: Researchers have demonstrated how to create a super-strong aluminum alloy that rivals the strength of stainless steel, an advance with potential industrial applications.
New 'Slasher' Wasp Comes Equipped with Its Own Body Saw :: This parasitic wasp inflicts horrors on its hosts.
New source found for ultra-short bursts of light :: Although critical for varied applications, such as cutting and welding, surgery and transmitting bits through optical fiber, lasers have some limitations – namely, they only produce light in limited wavelength ranges. Now, researchers from the Ginzton Lab at Stanford University have modified similar light sources, called optical parametric oscillators, to overcome this obstacle.
New study challenges popular theory about dwarf galaxies :: A new international study involving The Australian National University (ANU) has found a plane of dwarf galaxies orbiting around Centaurus A in a discovery that challenges a popular theory about how dwarf galaxies are spread around the Universe.
New study examines the causes and consequences of the 2015 Wimberley floods :: A new study by Chad Furl, postdoctoral research associate, and Hatim Sharif, professor of civil and environmental engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio, delves into the 2015 Wimberley, Texas floods that destroyed 350 homes and claimed 13 lives. Furl and Sharif researched the factors that led to the catastrophic flooding and shed light on new ways people in flood-prone areas can pro
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New study reveals how icy surface ponds on Himalayan glaciers influence water flow :: The flow of water that supports hydro-electric and irrigation infrastructure in the mountain regions of Nepal and India is regulated by hundreds of large icy ponds on the surface of some of the world's highest glaciers, scientists have revealed.
New study shows severe toxicity with high-dose AAV9-based gene therapy in animal models :: Researchers have described severe, life-threatening toxicity in monkeys and piglets given high doses of gene therapy delivered using an adeno-associated virus (AAV9) vector capable of accessing spinal cord neurons.
New technique can capture images of ultrafast energy-time entangled photon pairs :: Scientists at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo have captured the first images of ultrafast photons that are energy-time entangled. The new technique will have direct applications for quantum cryptography and communication protocols, including the possibility for establishing highly secure communication channels over long distances.
New technique can capture images of ultrafast energy-time entangled photon pairs :: Scientists at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) at the University of Waterloo have captured the first images of ultrafast photons that are energy-time entangled. The new technique will have direct applications for quantum cryptography and communication protocols, including the possibility for establishing highly secure communication channels over long distances.
New technique can capture images of ultrafast energy-time entangled photon pairs :: Scientists have captured the first images of ultrafast photons that are energy-time entangled. The new technique will have direct applications for quantum cryptography and communication protocols, including the possibility for establishing highly secure communication channels over long distances.
New technology heralds easy and innovative ways to catch rays :: In a new study, Erik Johansson's research team at the Department of Chemistry at Ångström Laboratory in Uppsala has shown that a new technology using quantum dots can be used to produce a new type of extremely lightweight, flexible and environmentally friendly solar cells.
New technology: Edible QR code can be the medicine of the future :: Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new method for the production of medicine. They print medical drugs in QR coded patterns onto an edible material. The production can be tailored to fit each patient and has the potential to protect against wrong medication and fake medicine according to the researchers.
New technology: Edible QR code can be the medicine of the future :: Researchers have developed a new method for the production of medicine. They print medical drugs in QR coded patterns onto an edible material. The production can be tailored to fit each patient and has the potential to protect against wrong medication and fake medicine according to the researchers.
New textile weathers temperature shift :: Reversible textile keeps skin at a comfortable temperature with thin layers of carbon and copper.
New tool for tracking 'kiss-and-run' communication between cells :: Virtually all aspects of life and disease depend of brief exchanges between cells. A new technique to study cell-to-cell contacts lets interacting cells 'smear' one another with the biological equivalent of lipstick.
New UC Riverside research advances spintronics technology :: Engineers at the University of California, Riverside, have reported advances in so-called 'spintronic' devices that will help lead to a new technology for computing and data storage. They have developed methods to detect signals from spintronic components made of low-cost metals and silicon, which overcomes a major barrier to wide application of spintronics.
New universe simulation prompts breakthrough discoveries in astrophysics :: Novel computational methods have helped create the most information-packed, universe-scale simulation ever produced. The new tool provides fresh insights into how black holes influence the distribution of dark matter, how heavy elements are produced and distributed throughout the cosmos, and where magnetic fields originate.
New use for telecommunications networks: Helping scientists peer into deep space :: For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that a stable frequency reference can be reliably transmitted more than 300 kilometerFor the first time, researchers have demonstrated that a stable frequency reference can be reliably transmitted more than 300 kilometers over a standard fiber optic telecommunications network and used to synchronize two radio telescopes. s over a standard fiber opt
New use for telecommunications networks: Helping scientists peer into deep space :: For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that a stable frequency reference can be reliably transmitted more than 300 kilometers over a standard fiber optic telecommunications network and used to synchronize two radio telescopes.
New UTSA study examines the causes and consequences of the 2015 Wimberley floods :: A new study by Chad Furl, postdoctoral research associate, and Hatim Sharif, professor of civil and environmental engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio, delves into the 2015 Wimberley, Texas floods that destroyed 350 homes and claimed 13 lives. Furl and Sharif researched the factors that led to the catastrophic flooding and shed light on new ways people in flood-prone areas can pro
New water-splitting method could open path to hydrogen economy :: Researchers have found a way to more efficiently generate hydrogen from water – an important key to making clean energy more viable. Using inexpensive nickel and iron, the researchers developed a very simple, five-minute method to create large amounts of a high-quality catalyst required for the chemical reaction to split water.
New Wave of Mini Satellites Could Boost Climate Research :: Small, low-cost satellites may vastly improve future predictions of weather and climate change — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
New York expands police cameras to all patrol officers :: The New York Police Department, the largest city police force in the United States, announced Tuesday that all patrol officers and detectives would be equipped with body cameras by the end of 2018.
New Zealand gannet 'no mates Nigel' dies alongside fake partner :: The lonely bird died beside a concrete bird replica he had courted – and nested with – for years.
New, low cost alternative for ethylene production :: Scientists at Waseda University discovered a new reaction mechanism of performing Oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) at a temperature as low as 150ºC. The novel catalytic reaction found in the study, which demonstrated both high yield and catalytic activity, was done in an electric field, and could provide a more cost-effective method of synthesizing ethylene in the future.
New, low cost alternative for ethylene production :: Scientists have discovered a new reaction mechanism of performing Oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) at a temperature as low as 150ºC. The novel catalytic reaction found in the study, which demonstrated both high yield and catalytic activity, was done in an electric field, and could provide a more cost-effective method of synthesizing ethylene in the future.
New, low cost alternative for ethylene production :: The increased supply and optimized cost of natural gas have pushed chemical industries to seek new ways of converting methane, the main constituent of natural gas, to ethylene, a hydrocarbon widely used in chemical products such as plastic. Oxidative coupling of methane (OCM) is of high interest as a potentially efficient method, but is still impractical for commercial applications—for example, th
New, safe zinc oxide quantum dots :: Nowadays, zinc oxide nanoparticles are among the most commonly used nanomaterials. They seem to be safe for humans, but there are still no standards for their toxicity, and despite investigations, the toxicological impact of ZnO nanomaterials remains ambiguous. Researchers from the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS) in Warsaw and the Warsaw University of Technology (PW) have recently developed a
New, safe zinc oxide quantum dots :: Zinc oxide as a heavy metals-free substituent for commonly investigated cadium-based semiconductors is one of the most versatile systems with far-reaching perspectives. Physicochemical properties and biocompatibility of ZnO nanocrystals are strongly dependent on their interface, which is largely determined by synthetic procedures. Chemists from Warsaw have shown that ZnO nanoparticles produced by
Newborns or survivors? The unexpected matter found in hostile black hole winds :: A new theory from researchers at Northwestern University predicts the molecules are born in the winds with unique properties that enable them to adapt to and thrive in the hostile environment.
Newborns or survivors? The unexpected matter found in hostile black hole winds :: The existence of large numbers of molecules in winds powered by supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies has puzzled astronomers since they were discovered more than a decade ago. Molecules trace the coldest parts of space, and black holes are the most energetic phenomena in the universe, so finding molecules in black hole winds was like discovering ice in a furnace.
Newborns or survivors? The unexpected matter found in hostile black hole winds :: The existence of large numbers of molecules in winds powered by supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies has puzzled astronomers since they were discovered more than a decade ago. Molecules trace the coldest parts of space, and black holes are the most energetic phenomena in the universe, so finding molecules in black hole winds was like discovering ice in a furnace. A new theory predic
News about Tabby's star, the most mysterious star of 2017 :: KIC 8462852, or "Tabby's Star," named after Tabetha Boyajian, the researcher at Louisiana State University (USA) who is leading its study, is a medium sized star, some 50 percent bigger than the sun, and 1,000 degrees hotter, at a distance of around 1000 light years. However, its brightness rises and falls sporadically, without explanation. Many theories have been proposed to explain the unusual l
News about Tabby's star, the most mysterious star of 2017 :: Several telescopes of the Canary Island Observatories are studying this controversial star in a coordinated campaign involving over a hundred professional and amateur astronomers throughout the world, among them researchers at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the University of La Laguna (ULL).
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Next-Generation Exoskeletons Help Patients Move :: A robot's gentle nudge could add just the right amount of force to improve walking for patients with mobility-impairing ailments such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.
Nick Foles Is the Eagles' Unlikely Best Hope :: Six weeks before the Philadelphia Eagles cruised by the Vikings to reach their third ever Super Bowl, the team’s championship hopes had appeared to wither. On December 11, the coach Doug Pederson had confirmed the league MVP candidate quarterback Carson Wentz would miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, meaning the National Football Conference’s best team would be forced to confront the pla
NIHs New Rules Governing Human Research Go Into Effect :: More than 3,500 scientists had signed an open letter to NIH Director Francis Collins opposing the rules change.
Ninety-six scientists co-author paper on rainforest mammals :: Imagine your hometown or city's entire population had to live on just one tenth of the land it used to—essentials like food and shelter would quickly go scarce, and it'd be just about impossible for the populace to sustain itself. This, in broad strokes, is what's happening to the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Forest, the second most biodiverse forest system in South America (after the Amazon).
Ninety-six scientists co-author paper on rainforest mammals :: The Atlantic Forest, the second most biodiverse forest system in South America (after the Amazon), once covered roughly 463,000 square miles of habitat. Today, only 8-12 percent of this original habitat space remains. Ninety-six co-authors compiled trait information on 39,850 individuals from 279 different mammal species and 388 separate populations into a single, comprehensive study on Atlantic F
Nintendo ups profit forecast on strong Switch sales :: Nintendo Wii SalesNintendo hiked its annual net profit forecast by more than 40 percent Wednesday after its popular Switch console flew off shelves during the holiday season, fuelled by a cheaper yen.
Nintendo's Labo cardboard STEM toys are a recycling bin full of fun :: Technology These are some entertaining chunks of cardboard. Nintendo's STEM toy system is a great accessory for the Switch console.
NIST's superconducting synapse may be missing piece for 'artificial brains' :: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have built a superconducting switch that "learns" like a biological system and could connect processors and store memories in future computers operating like the human brain.
NIST's superconducting synapse may be missing piece for 'artificial brains' :: Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have built a superconducting switch that 'learns' like a biological system and could connect processors and store memories in future computers operating like the human brain.
No definitive causal link between sunbed use and malignant melanoma :: A careful review of the currently available medical data shows that there is no proven causal relationship between moderate solarium use and increased melanoma risk. This is the conclusion reached by an international group of researchers headed by Professor Dr. Jörg Reichrath, Deputy Director of the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology at Saarland University Hospital in Homburg/S
No definitive causal link between sunbed use and malignant melanoma :: A careful review of the currently available medical data shows that there is no proven causal relationship between moderate solarium use and increased melanoma risk.
No sex without a kiss! Researchers discover how the brain controls sex :: Kisspeptin has already been identified as the key molecule within the brain responsible for triggering puberty and controlling fertility. A new study reveals that a subset of neurons in an evolutionarily ancient part of brain, the hypothalamus, drive both attraction to the opposite sex and sexual behavior by two independent mechanisms.
No, Trump Will Not 'Hit Reset' With His State of the Union :: Among flacks and politicians, there is a fondness for a metaphor that journalists shouldn’t reflexively adopt: that of a CEO or a corporation or an elected official or even a whole nation hitting reset , or the reset button . The terms are invoked especially often around State of the Union speeches. And if reporters thought President Trump was poised to tell Congress that he is changing his party
Nobelist Crafts Light-Switchable Antibiotics :: Drugs modified by chemistry Nobel laureate Ben Feringa can be turned on and off by light, which could help keep bacteria from developing antibiotic resistance. — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Nokia widens losses in 2017 :: Nokia said Thursday that its net loss widened in 2017, but that underlying profits improved, enabling the Finnish mobile phone maker to raise its forecasts for the coming years as operators prepare to roll out new lightning-fast 5G technology.
Nonenzymatic release of N7-methylguanine channels repair of abasic sites into an AP endonuclease-independent pathway in Arabidopsis [Biochemistry :: ]Abasic (apurinic/apyrimidinic, AP) sites in DNA arise from spontaneous base loss or by enzymatic removal during base excision repair. It is commonly accepted that both classes of AP site have analogous biochemical properties and are equivalent substrates for AP endonucleases and AP lyases, although the relative roles of these two…
Non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: The prevalence in Germany is high :: In the current issue of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International, Paul L. Plener and his coauthors from Ulm University Hospital present the latest evidence on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents and also discuss guideline conform treatment (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2018; 115: 23-30).https://www.aerzteblatt.de/pdf.asp?id=195729
Nope, Women's Cycles Don't Make Them Crave Macho Men :: Women think all guys are hotter during fertile phases of their menstrual cycle.
Nordea om blockchain: »Vi skal have et indblik i, hvor pengene kommer fra« :: Nordea ser stort potentiale i blockchain-teknologien, men mener at kryptovalutamarkedet er for ureguleret. Samtidigt står bankens kryptovalutaforbud meget alene på listen af ting, medarbejderne ikke må investere i.
Nordjylland kan nu tilbyde læger sammenhængende uddannelsesforløb :: Sundheds- og Ældreministeriet har givet Region Nordjylland lov til at sætte et pilotforsøg i gang, der skal tiltrække læger under uddannelse til speciallæge.
Nordjylland sætter patienternes værdier forrest i behandling af diabetes :: Manglende sygdomskontrol og psykosociale udfordringer kendetegner tilværelsen for mange personer med diabetes. I Region Nordjylland arbejdes der på højtryk med at udvikle en ny behandlingsstrategi, der skal sikre et systematisk fokus på fysiske og psykosociale behov, og dermed øge sundheden og livskvaliteten for den samlede patientgruppe.
Nordmænd fyrer konkurstruet Storstrøms-entreprenør :: Den italienske entreprenør Condotte, der er med i det konsortium, der har vundet opgaven med at bygge en ny bro over Storstrømmen, er blevet fyret af den norske pendant til Banedanmark, fordi den konkurstruede entreprenør ikke har betalt regningerne til firmaets underentreprenører
Norske 'intelligente' hjem gik amok: Lysene blinkede, og persienner og kontakter slukkede :: »Jeg ville gerne have betalt for at få et gammeldags elsystem,« siger en beboer i Hurdal Økolandsby.
North Iran gets massive snow dump :: After months of waiting for the snow to arrive, Tehranis were hit by massive snowfall overnight on Sunday that shut airports and schools but delighted the ski community.
North Iran gets massive snow dump :: After months of waiting for the snow to arrive, Tehranis were hit by massive snowfall overnight on Sunday that shut airports and schools but delighted the ski community.
North Korea Is Not the Threat Trump Would Have You Believe :: During his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Donald Trump spent several minutes speaking about two men who suffered horrifically in North Korea. Trump told the well-known, tragic story of Otto Warmbier, a University of Virginia student arrested in January 2016 in North Korea for allegedly stealing a propaganda poster. Not long after Pyongyang sentenced him to 15 years of hard labor
Northern European population history revealed by ancient human genomes :: An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, analyzed ancient human genomes from 38 northern Europeans dating from approximately 7,500 to 500 BCE. The study, published today in Nature Communications, found that Scandinavia was initially settled via a southern and a northern route and that the arrival of agriculture in north
Northern European population history revealed by ancient human genomes :: An international team of scientists, led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History, analyzed ancient human genomes from 38 northern Europeans dating from approximately 7,500 to 500 BCE. The study, published today in Nature Communications, found that Scandinavia was initially settled via a southern and a northern route and that the arrival of agriculture in north
Northern European population history revealed by ancient human genomes :: Scientists analyzed ancient human genomes from 38 northern Europeans dating from approximately 7,500 to 500 BCE. The study found that Scandinavia was initially settled via a southern and a northern route and that the arrival of agriculture in northern Europe was facilitated by movements of farmers and pastoralists into the region.
Norway rats trade different commodities :: Researchers have shown for the first time in an experiment that also non-human animals exchange different kind of favors. Humans commonly trade different commodities, which is considered a core competence of our species. However, this capacity is not exclusively human as Norway rats exchange different commodities, too. They strictly follow the principle "tit for tat" — even when paying with diffe
Novel computational biology model accurately describes dynamics of gene expression :: Using a simple analytical framework for random events within a predictable system, computational biologists have found a new way to accurately model certain forms of gene expression, including the body's 24-hour internal clock. This new approach of applying a piecewise deterministic Markov process (PDMP) to gene expression could inform possible design principles for synthetic biologists.
Novel computational biology model accurately describes dynamics of gene expression :: Using a simple analytical framework for random events within a predictable system, computational biologists have found a new way to accurately model certain forms of gene expression, including the body's 24-hour internal clock. This new approach of applying a piecewise deterministic Markov process (PDMP) to gene expression could inform possible design principles for synthetic biologists.
Novel periodic autoinflammatory syndrome: It's all about the eyes :: Scientists have identified a new genetic mutation that alters the function of cryopyrin and leads to a life-long periodic inflammation of the cornea, the transparent window of the human eye. Patients who carry the mutation also develop corneal opacities that compromise vision.
Novel solution to better secure voice over internet communication :: Security researchers develop automated verification model to better secure voice over internet communication from eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Novel technologies reveal key information about depleted east pacific green sea turtles :: Populations of green sea turtles living in the eastern region of the Pacific Ocean have rebounded in recent years, but their numbers remain dangerously depleted. Research by led by biologists at the University of California San Diego and NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service is offering previously unknown information about where these turtles live and how they use their habitats, key data that
Novel technologies reveal key information about depleted East Pacific green sea turtles :: Using new technologies developed to extract life history information from bones, researchers are learning more than ever about populations of green sea turtles living in the eastern region of the Pacific Ocean. While their numbers remain dangerously depleted, the new data show that green sea turtles are spending more time offshore, increasing their risk as fishing bycatch.
Novel technologies reveal key information about depleted East Pacific green sea turtles :: Using new technologies developed to extract life history information from bones, researchers at UC San Diego are learning more than ever about populations of green sea turtles living in the eastern region of the Pacific Ocean. While their numbers remain dangerously depleted, the new data show that green sea turtles are spending more time offshore, increasing their risk as fishing bycatch.
Now That Tech Runs the World, Let's Retire the Hacker Ideal :: Here’s a remedy amid Big Tech's failures: honest valuations, business ethics, and the application of scientific method unmolested by greed.
NOAA launching investigation into minke whale deaths :: An investigation will be conducted into a spate of deaths among minke whales along the East Coast last year, the federal government announced on Wednesday.
NTU scientists create customizable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics :: Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created a customizable, fabric-like power source that can be cut, folded or stretched without losing its function. Being highly stretchable, these flexible power sources are promising next-generation 'fabric' energy storage devices that could be integrated into wearable electronics. The team's findings have been publish
Nuro's Self-Driving R-1 Doesn't Drive You. It Drives Stuff. :: The autonomous vehicle startup has impressive founders and a clever business model.
NUS researchers develop wireless light switch for targeted cancer therapy :: A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore has developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy (PDT). This technology could potentially enable PDT to be used to treat a wider range of cancers, such as brain and liver cancer.
Nutritionally speaking, soy milk is best plant-based milk :: A new study from McGill University looks at the four most-commonly consumed types of milk beverages from plant sources around the world — almond milk, soy milk, rice milk and coconut milk — and compares their nutritional values with those of cow's milk. After cow's milk, which is still the most nutritious, soy milk comes out a clear winner.
Nutritionally-speaking, soy milk is best plant-based milk :: A new study looks at the four most-commonly consumed types of milk beverages from plant sources around the world — almond milk, soy milk, rice milk and coconut milk — and compares their nutritional values with those of cow's milk. After cow's milk, which is still the most nutritious, soy milk comes out a clear winner.
Ny bog vil have læger til at tale mere om sex med deres patienter :: Læger skal være bedre til at tale med patienter om deres sexliv, for ofte har det en kæmpe betydning for patientens trivsel. Sådan lyder opfordringen fra psykolog Karina Kehlet Lins i den nye bog »Samtalen om sex«.
Ny formand for fagudvalg for æggestokkræft er fundet ::
Ny formand for Hovedstadens Sundhedsudvalg klar :: Christoffer Buster Reinhardt fra Det Konservative Folkeparti er blevet valgt som ny formand for Region Hovedstadens Sundhedsudvalg efter et konstituerende møde.
Ny formand for National Videnskabsetisk Komité udpeget :: Sundhedsminister Ellen Trane Nørby (V) har udpeget professor Mette Hartlev som ny formand for National Videnskabsetisk Komité.
Ny forskning afslører voldsom forurening fra gammelt giftdepot i Grindsted :: Forskere fra DTU har opdaget en ny og alvorlig forurening fra en fabriksgrund i Grindsted.
Ny it-løsning fra Sundhedsdatastyrelsen skal sikre borgernes anonymitet :: Det nye digitale system, Forskermaskinen, fra Sunhedsdatastyrelsen skal gøre det lettere for forskere at hente data og samtidig øge borgernes sikkerhed, når det kommer til personfølsomme data. Men hackere kan stadig ødelægge sikkerheden.
Ny ledende overlæge på Røntgenafdelingen på Vejle Sygehus :: Radiolog Jakob Møller er netop blevet ansat som ny ledende overlæge på Røntgenafdelingen på Vejle Sygehus og Rygcenter Syddanmark.
Ny malware rammer IoT-enheder: Stort potentiale for at lave skade, siger DTU :: En ny type malware angriber IoT-enheder med ARC, den næstmest udbredte indlejrede processor, for at skabe et botnet til DDos-angreb
Ny politisk aftale: Elvarme-afgift sænkes allerede fra 1.maj :: Flere partier går nu med i en aftale om at lempe elvarmeafgiften fra 1 maj og etablerer puljer til blandt andet energilagring. Både godt og skidt, mener professor.
Ny professor i exoplaneter: På jagt efter liv i rummet :: Lars A. Buchhave er nyudnævnt professor på DTU Space med speciale i exo­planeter. Inden for det næste årti håber han at kunne ane de første spæde tegn på liv andre steder i universet.
Ny retningslinje anbefaler aggressiv behandling af hjernemetastaser :: Sundhedsstyrelsen opdaterer retningslinjer på basis af ny viden, der tyder på, at aggressiv behandling kan øge levetid og livskvalitet. Evidensen er dog fortsat lav.
Ny teknologi: Spiselig QR-kode kan være fremtidens medicin :: Forskere på Københavns Universitet har udviklet en ny metode til at producere medicin. De…
Ny teknologi: Spiselige QR-koder kan skræddersy medicin til patienter :: Forskere på Københavns Universitet har udviklet en ny måde at producere medicin på.
Nyt mærkningssystem kan sætte en stopper for kopivarer :: Forskere fra Københavns Universitet har udviklet verdens sikreste mærkningssystem, som kan…
Obese men may have higher chance of recurrence following radical prostatectomy :: Among men with prostate cancer who underwent radical prostatectomy (RP), those who were obese had a higher risk of biochemical recurrence, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying Etiology and Outcomes, held Jan. 27-30.
Obesity-related health spending varies by state :: Health care spending on obesity-related illnesses in the United States rose by almost 30 percent between 2001 and 2015, researchers report. “We have, for the first time, estimated the percentage of health care spending that is devoted to obesity, using microdata for each state,” says coauthor John Cawley of Cornell University’s College of Human Ecology, who worked with Adam Biener of the Agency f
Observation of chiral phonons :: Chirality reveals symmetry breaking of the fundamental interaction of elementary particles. In condensed matter, for example, the chirality of electrons governs many unconventional transport phenomena such as the quantum Hall effect. Here we show that phonons can exhibit intrinsic chirality in monolayer tungsten diselenide. The broken inversion symmetry of the lattice lifts the degeneracy of cloc
Odense-læge tiltalt for grov forsømmelse :: En overlæge fra Odense Universitetshospital er tiltalt for grov forsømmelse eller skødesløshed i forbindelse med en patients død. Sagens minder om Svendborg-sagen, og Lægeforening ser det også som en principiel sag.
Ohio State study of brain pacemaker shows promise in slowing decline of Alzheimer's :: Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center studied how using an implant — likened to a pacemaker for the brain — could help Alzheimer's patients to retain cognitive, behavioral and functional abilities longer while also improving quality of life.
Ohio University study shows Vitamin D3 could help heal or prevent cardiovascular damage :: Ohio University study shows that Vitamin D3 could help restore damage to the cardiovascular system caused by diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
OHSU research provides new insight about antidepressants :: New molecular research shows how chemically diverse drugs used to treat depression and anxiety disorders interact with the protein that transports serotonin in the brain. The discovery by researchers at the OHSU Vollum Institute could open the way for the development of additional forms of antidepressants collectively known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs.
'Oil-like' blobs hit Japan beaches after tanker sinks :: "Oil-like" blobs are washing up on the beaches of several southern Japanese islands, officials said Friday, raising fears they could be from a tanker that sank in the area nearly three weeks ago.
Oklahoma's earthquakes strongly linked to wastewater injection depth :: Human-made earthquakes in Oklahoma are strongly linked to the depth at which wastewater from the oil and gas industry are injected into the ground, according to a new study.
Oklahoma's earthquakes strongly linked to wastewater injection depth :: Man-made earthquakes in Oklahoma, USA, are strongly linked to the depth at which wastewater from the oil and gas industry are injected into the ground, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol.
Oklahoma's earthquakes strongly linked to wastewater injection depth :: Man-made earthquakes in Oklahoma, USA, are strongly linked to the depth at which wastewater from the oil and gas industry are injected into the ground, according to a new study led by the University of Bristol.
Older adults who are frail more likely to experience delirium after surgery :: Older adults who are frail are twice as likely to experience delirium following elective surgery than those of an older age, a new study suggests.
Oldest Fossil of 'Missing Link' Dinosaur Discovered in Germany :: A fossil hunter in Germany found what may be the oldest specimen of the bird-like dinosaur Archaeopteryx.
Ole Birk Olesen vil ikke tale om voksende biltrafik :: Biltrafikken er vokset massivt siden årtusindeskiftet. Stigningen ventes at fortsætte med uformindsket styrke, godt hjulpet på vej af investeringer i motorveje og sænkede registreringsafgifter. Men transportministeren vil ikke interviewes om sagen.
Olympic Big Air Snowboarders Use Physics to Their Advantage :: The PyeongChang Winter Games will debut big air snowboarding, where athletes who master the laws of physics will be most likely to medal and avoid injury — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
On Super Bowl Sunday, Babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Will Be Lonely :: One day without their parents isn’t such a big deal—but some infants rarely get family visits, and that is clearly detrimental to their health — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
On unconscious bias in science :: Science is never truly objective. Charles Darwin and his failed theory on the Parallel Roads of Glen Roy can provide an excellent role model, writes Jaboury Ghazoul.
Once, twice, six times a grocery shopper :: In the first test of detailed consumer-buying habits by categories at more than one chain store selling groceries, a team of business school researchers found that shoppers weren’t monogamist or bigamist but rather polygamist in their choice of outlets. In fact, it turns out that grocery categories such as dessert toppings, motor oil, candles and refrigerated ethnic foods were some of the leading
One in 50 of us is face blind – and many don’t even realise :: Prosopagnosia, which makes those with the condition unable to recognise others, often goes undetected – despite being more common than autism Ever found yourself confronted by someone who seems to knows you, but you have no idea who they are? You could be suffering from prosopagnosia , a condition that new research shows affects more people in the UK than autism, yet largely goes undetected. Also
One of Antarctica's Most Celebrated Relics Isn't What It Seems :: Every year, in anticipation of the austral summer—in October, if you’re going by the northern calendar—a silver communion cup is escorted from Christchurch, New Zealand, to one of the southernmost permanent religious edifices on Earth: the Chapel of the Snows, a small church that serves the scientists, civilians, and military personnel who populate the United States’ primary Antarctic research ce
One Of The World's Rarest Fish Is A Little Less Rare Than We Thought :: The red handfish, named for hand-shaped fins on the sides of its body, doesn't really swim — it walks slowly along the sea floor. A new population of the striking creature has been found off Tasmania. (Image credit: Antonia Cooper)
One of world's oldest gorillas dies at San Diego Safari Park :: One of the world's oldest gorillas has died at San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
One step ahead – What happens in the brain before a bungee jump? :: Psychiatrists and neuroscientists have for the very first time succeeded in measuring the readiness potential, outside a laboratory and under extreme conditions, namely prior to a 192-meter bungee jump.
Online observatory aims to combat energy poverty :: If you have ever run up arrears on your bills or shivered without turning on the heat at home during winter because you are concerned about the cost, then you may be experiencing energy poverty.
OpenGov Report Shows What Congress Does With Your Phone Calls :: A new report from OpenGov reveals what happens to your phone calls, emails, and letters to Congress—and how they can break through the noise.
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Operation Monkey Rescue :: Meet the people trying to save a research colony of rhesus macaques living on a small island off the coast of hurricane ravaged Puerto Rico.
Opioids and these factors mix for ‘deaths of despair’ :: The overprescribing of opioid-based painkillers may be the main, but not sole, driver of the increased abuse of opioids in rural America. Economists say that other factors, including declining farm income, extreme weather, and other natural disasters, may affect this crisis that is killing thousands of citizens and costing the country billions of dollars. In a study of relationships among socioec
Orange alert over erupting Guatemala volcano :: Authorities in Guatemala issued an orange alert Thursday over an erupting volcano located a short distance from its capital.
Orange cave crocodiles may be mutating into new species :: In 2008 an archaeologist discovered crocodiles living in remote caves in Gabon. Now, genetics hint that these weird cave crocodilians may be in the process of evolving into a new species. It sounds like something out of a children’s book: it’s orange, it dwells in a cave and it lives on bats and crickets. But this isn’t some fairy story about a lonely troll – it’s the much weirder tale of a group
Orca Quickly Learns to Mimic Human Speech :: A killer whale picks up words like “hello” and “bye-bye,” some on the first attempt — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Orcas can imitate human speech, research reveals :: Killer whales able to copy words such as “hello” and “bye bye” as well as sounds from other orcas, study shows High-pitched, eerie and yet distinct, the sound of a voice calling the name “Amy” is unmistakable. But this isn’t a human cry – it’s the voice of a killer whale called Wikie. New research reveals that orcas are able to imitate human speech, in some cases at the first attempt, saying word
Organized Labor’s Growing Class Divide :: Lately it seems that, every week, a new group of media employees votes to join a union. On Tuesday, a majority of employees at Slate voted to join the Writers Guild of America, East. This came a few days after newsroom employees of the Los Angeles Times voted to join the NewsGuild–Communications Workers of America. Two weeks before that Vox Media recognized the Writers Guild of America, East, as
Origins of low-symmetry phases in asymmetric diblock copolymer melts [Physics :: ]Cooling disordered compositionally asymmetric diblock copolymers leads to the formation of nearly spherical particles, each containing hundreds of molecules, which crystallize upon cooling below the order–disorder transition temperature (TODT). Self-consistent field theory (SCFT) reveals that dispersity in the block degrees of polymerization stabilizes various Frank–Kasper phases, including the C1
Otte initiativer skal genskabe lægernes tillid til Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed :: Den herskende mistillid i sundhedsvæsenet er ifølge sundhedsministeren bekymrende. Hun vil derfor søsætter otte initiativer for at styrke sundhedspersonalets retssikkerhed og genskabe tilliden til Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed.
OU astrophysicists discover planets in extragalactic galaxies using microlensing :: A University of Oklahoma astrophysics team has discovered for the first time a population of planets beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Using microlensing–an astronomical phenomenon and the only known method capable of discovering planets at truly great distances from the Earth among other detection techniques–OU researchers were able to detect objects in extragalactic galaxies that range from the mas
Our science, our society ::
Out of balance in the Arctic ::
Out of Control :: The news that President Trump tried to fire Robert Mueller is one more moment of shock and awe in this period of American history. The good news is that this was the political massacre that didn’t happen. According to The New York Times , White House Counsel Don McGahn II threatened to quit, and that was enough to kill the plan. The bad news is that Trump tried to do this once, and all evidence s
Outpatient clinic reduces no-shows by 34 percent amid 13 percent patient visit increase :: Dr. Guiney notes that many external factors in the patients' lives contributed to no-show rates; however, ETHC found improvements they could make within their organization. He adds, 'We designed an intervention to address every road block that was within our control.'
Overabundance of massive stars in the Tarantula Nebula :: An international team of astronomers with participation of researchers at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the University of La Laguna (ULL) has revealed an 'astonishing' overabundance of massive stars in a neighbouring galaxy. The discovery, made in a gigantic star-forming region of the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, has 'far-reaching' consequences for our understanding of how s
Overabundance of massive stars in the Tarantula Nebula :: Astronomers have revealed an 'astonishing' overabundance of massive stars in a neighboring galaxy. The discovery, made in a gigantic star-forming region of the Large Magellanic Cloud galaxy, has 'far-reaching' consequences for our understanding of how stars transformed the pristine Universe into the one we live in today.
Overlæge frifundet i Odense-sagen :: En overlæge fra Odense Universitetshospital, der var tiltalt for grov forsømmelse eller skødesløshed i forbindelse med en patients død, er frifundet.
Overlæge på Holbæk Sygehus: Risiko for fejl i øjeblikket :: Personalet på Holbæk Sygehus har så travlt, at der er risiko for fejl til skade for patienterne, påpeger overlæge. SF tager sagen op med sundhedsministeren.
Ozonhullet er langsomt, men sikkert ved at lukke sig :: Koncentrationen af klor over Antarktis er faldende og korreleret med formindsket nedbrydning af ozon. Men ukontrollerede gasser er en joker.
Painting New Lines: Maximizing Color Difference in Metro Maps :: — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Palaeontologists on the books and toys that inspired a lifelong love of dinosaurs :: Playthings or formative figures? A closer look at the children’s books, films and plastic tat that kickstarted palaeontology careers I remember watching an episode of Noel’s House Party , a Saturday night prime time family friendly TV show with an elaborate set based in the fictional village of Crinkley Bottom. Part variety show, pantomime, talk show, game show with puppets and candid camera skit
Paleontology: The eleventh Archaeopteryx :: Researchers from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich report the first description of the geologically oldest fossil securely attributable to the genus Archaeopteryx, and provide a new diagnostic key for differentiating bird-like dinosaurs from their closest relatives.
Paleontology: The eleventh Archaeopteryx :: Researchers report the first description of the geologically oldest fossil securely attributable to the genus Archaeopteryx, and provide a new diagnostic key for differentiating bird-like dinosaurs from their closest relatives.
Pancreatic cancer: Gene duplication explains tumor aggressiveness :: Pancreatic cancer is a form of cancer associated with the highest mortality rates in the world. Genetic changes that could explain his aggressiveness and early metastasis had not been found yet. A team at Technical University of Munich has now shown that those characteristics can be explained by specific gene amplifications which occur along various evolutionary pathways of the cancer. Based on th
Pancreatic cancer: Gene duplication explains tumor aggressiveness :: Pancreatic cancer is a form of cancer associated with the highest mortality rates in the world. Genetic changes that could explain his aggressiveness and early metastasis had not been found yet. A team has now shown that those characteristics can be explained by specific gene amplifications which occur along various evolutionary pathways of the cancer. Based on this discovery, they have derived ba
Pandemic risk: How large are the expected losses? :: Greater investment is needed to prepare against pandemics — the worldwide spread of an infectious disease. A study published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization shows the expected annual count of pandemic-related deaths is 700,000, and expected annual losses from pandemic risk is $500 billion. The paper applied a theoretical model to calculate the expected number of deaths and econom
Pandemic risk: How large are the expected losses? :: Greater investment is needed to prepare against pandemics — the worldwide spread of an infectious disease. A study shows the expected annual count of pandemic-related deaths is 700,000, and expected annual losses from pandemic risk is $500 billion. The paper applied a theoretical model to calculate the expected number of deaths and economic losses in rare pandemic scenarios.
PAR1 agonists stimulate APC-like endothelial cytoprotection and confer resistance to thromboinflammatory injury [Medical Sciences :: ]Stimulation of protease-activated receptor 1 (PAR1) on endothelium by activated protein C (APC) is protective in several animal models of disease, and APC has been used clinically in severe sepsis and wound healing. Clinical use of APC, however, is limited by its immunogenicity and its anticoagulant activity. We show that…
Parasite mimics human proteins to provide 'ready meals' from the gut :: Giardia parasites – responsible for one of the world's most common gastric diseases – are able to mimic human cell functions to break apart cells in the gut and feed off them, new research has shown.
Parasite mimics human proteins to provide 'ready meals' from the gut :: Giardia parasites — responsible for one of the world's most common gastric diseases — mimic human cell functions to break apart cells in the gut and feed off them.The secret behind giardia's success has eluded scientists for more than 300 years.Researchers found that the parasite produces two types of protein that enable it to cut through layers of protective mucus in the gut, breaking the links
Parasite mimics human proteins to provide 'ready meals' from the gut :: Giardia parasites — responsible for one of the world's most common gastric diseases — mimic human cell functions to break apart cells in the gut and feed off them. The secret behind giardia's success has eluded scientists for more than 300 years. Researchers found that the parasite produces two types of protein that enable it to cut through layers of protective mucus in the gut, breaking the lin
Parental provision of alcohol to teenagers does not reduce risks, compared to no supply, Australian study finds :: There is no evidence to support the practice of parents providing alcohol to their teenagers to protect them from alcohol-related risks during early adolescence, according to a prospective cohort study in Australia.
Parenting program brings 'joy' to Africa's poorest communities :: A major initiative to help teenagers, parents and caregivers in disadvantaged communities to form stronger relationships and improve teenagers' safety has been shown to succeed, according to trial results published today in BMJ Global Health.
Particle collision in large accelerators is simulated by using a quantum computer :: In 2011 an innovative theoretical proposal to reproduce particle collisions like those taking place in large accelerators but without having to use these huge infrastructures. Now they have confirmed the validity of the proposal by using a trapped-ion quantum simulator.
Particle collision in large accelerators is simulated by using a quantum computer :: In 2011 the UPV/EHU's QUTIS Group published in the Physical Review Letters an innovative theoretical proposal to reproduce particle collisions like those taking place in large accelerators but without having to use these huge infrastructures. Now, with the collaboration of the laboratory of Prof Kihwan Kim of the University of Tsinghua in Beijing they have confirmed the validity of the proposal by
Particle physics on the brain :: Understanding the fundamental constituents of the universe is tough. Making sense of the brain is another challenge entirely. Each cubic millimetre of human brain contains around 4 km of neuronal "wires" carrying millivolt-level signals, connecting innumerable cells that define everything we are and do. The ancient Egyptians already knew that different parts of the brain govern different physical
Parts of U.S. Saw an Increase in Zika-Linked Birth Defects in 2016 :: The rise occurred in areas with confirmed local transmission, according to a new CDC report.
Pas på før amerikanerne taler om danske tilstande :: I USA skal man som læge frygte private søgsmål – i Danmark risikerer man offentlig kriminalisering, politianmeldelse, skærpet tilsyn eller fratagelse af autorisation.
Pas på før amerikanerne taler om danske tilstande :: I USA skal man som læge frygte private søgsmål – i Danmark risikerer man offentlig kriminalisering, politianmeldelse, skærpet tilsyn eller fratagelse af autorisation.
Pastor D.J. Soto Is Putting His Faith in a Virtual Reality Church :: D.J. Soto believes Christianity can be renewed through worship in virtual reality. His VR mega-church is even attracting atheists.
Patient exposure to X-rays depends on how dentists are paid :: A major study looking into how financial arrangements with dentists affect what goes on in the dentist's chair has found a marked increase in the number of X-rays when dentists receive payment for them.
Patient exposure to X-rays depends on how dentists are paid :: Dentists’ calculation of the benefits vs the risks of X-rays is being distorted by financial incentives.
Patient HLA class I genotype influences cancer response to checkpoint blockade immunotherapy :: CD8 + T cell–dependent killing of cancer cells requires efficient presentation of tumor antigens by human leukocyte antigen class I (HLA-I) molecules. However, the extent to which patient-specific HLA-I genotype influences response to anti–programmed cell death protein 1 or anti–cytotoxic T lymphocyte–associated protein 4 is currently unknown. We determined the HLA-I genotype of 1535 advanced can
Patients and doctors often disagree in evaluation of surgical scarring :: When it comes to the physical scars surgery leaves behind, a new study shows patients and doctors often don't assess their severity the same way. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found patients and physicians disagreed in their scar evaluations 28 percent of the time, with patients more likely to focus on the depth of the scar while physicians were
Patients who achieve short-term weight loss before bariatric surgery have better outcomes :: Patients who lose some excess weight prior to weight loss surgery achieve greater weight loss after surgery, and also experience shorter hospital stays and shorter procedures, according to Journal of American College of Surgeons study findings.
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis harbor colonic biofilms containing tumorigenic bacteria :: Individuals with sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC) frequently harbor abnormalities in the composition of the gut microbiome; however, the microbiota associated with precancerous lesions in hereditary CRC remains largely unknown. We studied colonic mucosa of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), who develop benign precursor lesions (polyps) early in life. We identified patchy bacteria
Pendjari park hopes to be new elephant sanctuary in West Africa :: Matthieu Yoa smiles at a job well done. The ranger and his colleagues have just put a satellite tracking collar on an elephant in the Pendjari National Park in northern Benin.
Pengene strømmer ind til data-aktivist: De første privacy-syndere hives i retten 25. maj :: NGO’en NOYB har foreløbig sikret sig en finansiering på 2,2 millioner kroner og gør nu klar til at hive virksomheder i retten for datasjusk.
Penn engineering research gives optical switches the 'contrast' of electronic transistors :: Penn Engineers have taken an important step toward the creation of a working optical transistor: precisely controlling the mixing of optical signals via tailored electric fields, and obtaining outputs with a near perfect contrast and extremely large on/off ratios.
Penn Vet study uncovers therapeutic targets for aggressive triple-negative breast cancers :: New findings from a study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have made inroads into a strategy to identify triple-negative breast cancers at risk for metastasis, and eventually target these cancers with drugs.
Pentagon probes fitness-app use after map shows sensitive sites (Update) :: Strava Military USThe US military is reviewing how troops use fitness trackers and other devices, the Pentagon said Monday after an exercise-logging company published a map revealing potentially sensitive information about US and allied forces in places including the Middle East.
People are spending less time on Facebook—and Zuck says that’s okay ::
People are using mosquito nets for fishing and that’s a bad idea :: In many tropical countries mosquito nets are handed out to help stop the spread of malaria, but it seems they are often being repurposed as fishing nets
People honest about how they spend their money—but maybe not the dollar amounts :: In 2008, early in the financial crisis that caused the U.S. housing market to collapse, the federal government distributed more than $100 billion to roughly 130 million eligible taxpayers through the Economic Stimulus Act. Individual tax filers received $600 and joint filers received $1,200, with an additional $300 for each child who qualified for the child credit.
People with tetraplegia master brain implant in minutes :: New techniques have allowed three participants with tetraplegia to achieve peak brain-computer interface (BCI) performance within three minutes of engaging in an easy, one-step process, a new study shows. For a BCI to be truly useful for a person with tetraplegia, it should be ready whenever it’s needed, with minimal expert intervention, including the very first time it’s used. One participant in
Pepperoni, anyone? Pizza for breakfast beats old-fashioned sugar cereal. :: A slice of pizza might just be a better choice than breakfast cereal when you get up in the morning. Cheers! Read More
Permission given to create Britain's first 'three-person babies' :: Two women with gene mutation that causes degenerative disorder will undergo therapy Doctors in Newcastle have been granted permission to create Britain’s first “three-person babies” for two women who are at risk of passing on devastating and incurable genetic diseases to their children. The green light from the fertility regulator means that doctors at the Newcastle Fertility Centre will now atte
Personlig medicin må ikke udsulte strukturel forebyggelse :: Den store opmærksomhed på personlig medicin må ikke fjerne fokus fra strukturel forebyggelse, der kan forebygge mere sygdom for færre penge.
Peru ends era of 'roadless wilderness' in its Amazon rainforests :: Biodiversity reaches its zenith in south-east Peru. This vast wilderness of 2m square km of rainforests and savannahs is formed of the headwaters of three major river basins, the Juruá, Purús, and Madeira. Nowhere on Earth can you find more species of animals and plants than in this corner of the Amazon that rubs up against the feet of the towering Andean mountains. These forests are also home to
Philips says profits soar 25% in 2017 :: Dutch electronics giant Philips on Tuesday posted soaring profits of 1.87 billion euros ($2.3 billion) in 2017, as it increasingly focuses its business on health technology.
Philosophy of science isn't pointless chin-stroking – it makes us better scientists :: Understanding causal inference, one aspect of philosophy of science, is key to making our research reliable … the worst part of philosophy is the philosophy of science; the only people, as far as I can tell, that read work by philosophers of science are other philosophers of science.” This is the view of Arizona State University physicist Lawrence Krauss , author of the 2012 book A Universe from
Photographing a Lunar Eclipse in 1960 Took More Than a Snap :: Diagrams from the Scientific American archive document a feat of citizen science — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Photographing a Lunar Eclipse in 1960 Took More Than a Snap :: Diagrams from the Scientific American archive document a feat of citizen science — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Photoreversible molecular switch changes the physical property of thermoresponsive polymer :: Researchers have developed a novel strategy to control the shapes of polymeric materials by utilizing photoresponsive molecular switches, which may evolve tractable stimuli-responsive soft materials.
Photoreversible molecular switch changes the physical property of thermoresponsive polymer :: Researchers have developed a novel strategy to control the shapes of polymeric materials by utilizing photoresponsive molecular switches, which may evolve tractable stimuli-responsive soft materials.
Photoreversible molecular switch changes the physical property of thermoresponsive polymer :: Researchers have developed a novel strategy to control the shapes of polymeric materials by utilizing photoresponsive molecular switches, which may evolve tractable stimuli-responsive soft materials.
Photos From a Slowly Modernizing Bhutan :: The Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled between China and India, is a deeply traditional nation, and has been slow to adopt modern development. A country-wide ban on television and the internet was only lifted in 1999, and only after the previous king abdicated power in 2006 did the nation have its first parliamentary elections. Today, some aspects of the 21st century, like mobile phones, are becoming pre
Photos of the Week: Aerobatic Performers, Snow Monsters, a Murmuration :: Alpine sports in Austria and the U.S., the Doomsday Clock advances, a beautiful landscape in Angola, extreme cold in Siberia, competition at the Australian Open, big surf in Hawaii, and much more.
Photos of the Week: Super Blue Blood Moon, Starry Night, Stratofortress :: A rare lunar eclipse, bloco parties in Rio, artwork as a memorial to deaths by overdose, Amazon’s new spheres in Seattle, snowy Shanghai, the Black Panther premiere, floating faces based on Chelsea Manning’s DNA data, the State of the Union, and much more.
Photos: Ancient Arrows from Reindeer Hunters Found in Norway :: As climate change melts the ice patches of Norway, artifacts from the past 6,000 years are being exposed.
Photos: Destruction at Syria's Temple of Ain Dara :: The early Iron Age temple is known for its intricate carvings, some of which were blasted to bits in recent airstrikes.
Photos: School-Bus-Size Dinosaur Discovered in Egypt :: Researchers in Egypt just uncovered a newly identified long-necked dinosaur known as Mansourasaurus shahinae . This is only the sixth dinosaur to be discovered in Egypt.
Picturing the future ::
Piller printet som QR-koder på spiseligt papir skal fremme personlig medicin :: Hvis medicin printes som koder på spiseligt papir, kan man holde bedre styr på typer og dosering, lyder det fra forskere på Københavns Universitet.
Plan to protect Indonesian peatlands with aerial mapping wins $1m :: A plan to use satellite imagery and aerial mapping to protect Indonesia's peatlands—a vast carbon sink and source of much of the country's greenhouse emissions—was awarded a $1 million prize on Friday.
Planet rumbles :: The seismic region has seen lots of activity in recent weeks, but is there anything to worry about?
Plant Cell Walls Can Control Growth in the Dark :: To maintain an energy-saving growth strategy in the absence of light, seedlings need signals generated by pectin in their cell walls.
Planting a park on the Cross-Bronx expressway would save money and lives :: Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health explored the cost-effectiveness of placing a deck park on top of the Cross-Bronx Expressway, finding the plan would save money and lives. The results are published in the American Journal of Public Health.
Planting Independence: A Profile of Katayoon Dehesh :: After a harrowing escape from Iran, Dehesh never shied away from difficult choices to pursue a career in plant biology.
Plants' Microbial Communities :: Like animals, plants host communities of microbes that influence a wide variety of their biological processes.
Plants, Like People, Succumb to Anesthesia [Video :: ]Putting plants under may help solve the enduring mystery of how anesthesia works — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Plants, Like People, Succumb to Anesthesia [Video :: ]Putting plants under may help solve the enduring mystery of how anesthesia works — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Playing billiards with a laser beam :: A research team led by physicists at LMU Munich reports a significant advance in laser-driven particle acceleration. Using tiny plastic beads as targets, they have produced proton bunches that possess unique features, opening up new opportunities for future studies.
Playing billiards with a laser beam :: Physicists have reported a significant advance in laser-driven particle acceleration. Using tiny plastic beads as targets, they have produced proton bunches that possess unique features, opening up new opportunities for future studies.
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Plotting the path of plant pathogens :: In a sneak attack, some pathogenic microbes manipulate plant hormones to gain access to their hosts undetected. Biologists at Washington University in St. Louis have exposed one such interloper by characterizing the unique biochemical pathway it uses to synthesize auxin, a central hormone in plant development.
Plotting the path of plant pathogens :: In a sneak attack, some pathogenic microbes manipulate plant hormones to gain access to their hosts undetected. Biologists have exposed one such interloper by characterizing the unique biochemical pathway it uses to synthesize auxin, a central hormone in plant development.
Pocket-Size Nanopore Device Sequences Entire Human Genome :: MinION achieved the longest reads of DNA sequences to date.
Pocket-sized scanner helps fill gaps in the human genome :: A device barely bigger than a USB stick has produced the most complete human genome to date
Podcast Listeners Really Are the Holy Grail Advertisers Hoped They'd Be :: After a month of Apple's Podcast Analytics tools being available to creators, the numbers are in—and they're good news for the medium.
Poland and Baltic states need energy plan by June: EU :: A senior member of the European Commission on Friday called on Poland and the neighbouring Baltic states to come up with a joint plan by June on how to synchronise their energy grids with the rest of Europe.
Polar bears captured on collar cams :: High-tech tracking collars on polar bears reveal a growing Arctic struggle, say scientists.
Polar bears could become extinct faster than was feared, study says :: The animals facing an increasing struggle to find enough food to survive as climate change steadily transforms their environment Polar bears could be sliding towards extinction faster than previously feared, with the animals facing an increasing struggle to find enough food to survive as climate change steadily transforms their environment. New research has unearthed fresh insights into polar bea
Polar bears finding it harder to catch enough seals to meet energy demands :: A new study finds polar bears in the wild have higher metabolic rates than previously thought, and as climate change alters their environment a growing number of bears are unable to catch enough prey to meet their energy needs.
Polar bears finding it harder to catch enough seals to meet energy demands :: A new study finds polar bears in the wild have higher metabolic rates than previously thought, and as climate change alters their environment a growing number of bears are unable to catch enough prey to meet their energy needs.
Polar bears finding it harder to catch enough seals to meet energy demands :: A new study finds polar bears in the wild have higher metabolic rates than previously thought, and as climate change alters their environment a growing number of bears are unable to catch enough prey to meet their energy needs.
Polar Bears Require More Food to Survive Than Thought :: Due to climate change, they already may not be catching enough prey to meet their high energy demands — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Polar bears 'running out of food' :: Tracking collars on female polar bears measure the animals' struggle to find food on diminishing Arctic ice.
Polar Bears Starving As Arctic Ice Vanishes :: A new study shows that polar bears require more food than previously thought.
Polar bears waste lots of their energy and it could be a problem :: We thought polar bears had neat tricks for conserving energy in lean periods, but it turns out they are not that thrifty, which could cause them trouble in the future
Polarity compensation mechanisms on the perovskite surface KTaO3(001) :: The stacking of alternating charged planes in ionic crystals creates a diverging electrostatic energy—a "polar catastrophe"—that must be compensated at the surface. We used scanning probe microscopies and density functional theory to study compensation mechanisms at the perovskite potassium tantalate (KTaO 3 ) (001) surface as increasing degrees of freedom were enabled. The as-cleaved surface in
Polio labs equipped to study rare tropical diseases :: Researchers from LSTM have investigated the possibility of utilising the Polio network of 145 labs set up around the world to help tackle neglected tropical diseases which impact on the lives of about a billion of people.
Polio labs equipped to study rare tropical diseases :: Researchers have investigated the possibility of utilizing the Polio network of 145 labs set up around the world to help tackle neglected tropical diseases which impact on the lives of about a billion of people.
Politics this week ::
Politikere: Find ud af hvad PET har gemt på dig – det er din ret :: En række danske politikere opfordrer nu borgerne til at bruge deres ret til at vide, hvad PET gemmer i deres registre. Hvis styrelsen finder noget, der er gemt uberettiget, skal det slettes.
Politikerne er klar: Danmark skal have 150 nye eltog :: Togproducenten skal ikke blot levere togene, men også stå for at vedligeholde dem, så det ikke ender med endnu en IC4-skandale.
Politikerne rykker på databrug: Øger kontrol og auto-afgørelser og mindsker samtykke :: Mere datadeling mellem myndigheder og mere automatisk kontrol af borgere er i støbeskeen – og kritikere finder allerede i dag praksis problematisk.
Polls suggest less environmentalism among U.S. Christians :: Among self-identified US Christians, positive attitudes about the environment and environmental stewardship have not increased, according to new research. David Konisky of Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs analyzed 20 years of survey results from Gallup public opinion polls. He found that not only is environmentalism not increasing, there are signs it is actually in
Poorer survival rates for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in deprived areas :: Adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia living in deprived areas of England have poorer survival rates, a new study has found.
Pope: 'Fake news started in the Garden of Eden' :: Pope Francis’ 2018 World Communications Day message explains the dangers of fake news and what journalists and the public must do to combat it. Read More
Pope: 'Fake news started in the Garden of Eden' :: Pope Francis’ 2018 World Communications Day message explains the dangers of fake news and what journalists and the public must do to combat it. Read More
Popular Line messaging app starts crypto trading spinoff :: Japan's biggest messaging app Line said Wednesday it was launching a financial services spinoff to allow users to exchange and trade virtual currencies.
Popular, common allergy medication may prevent neuromyelitis optica relapses :: The addition of cetirizine (the popular allergy medication sold under the brand name Zyrtec) to standard therapy is safe, well-tolerated, and may reduce relapses in patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a rare and severe disease that causes inflammation and demyelination (damage to the myelin – the protective coating of nerve cells), primarily in the optic nerve (optic neuritis), spinal cord (
Potential enzyme as therapeutic target for diabetes :: Researchers from Kanazawa University and the National Centre for Global Health and Medicine in Tokyo report, in Nature Communications, a new mechanism for regulating glucose uptake by the liver which has implications for type 2 diabetes and its treatment.
Potential enzyme as therapeutic target for diabetes :: Researchers report a new mechanism for regulating glucose uptake by the liver which has implications for type 2 diabetes and its treatment.
Potential impact of hydraulic fracturing on streams, downstream recreation, drinking water :: Concerns over hydraulic fracturing, an oil and gas extraction method that injects millions of gallons of freshwater and chemicals into shale, have largely focused on potential impacts on water quality. But, as scientists now report, 'fracking' operations could have impacts on water quantity because they are withdrawing these large amounts of water from nearby streams, which house aquatic ecosystem
Potential new target for reducing osteoporosis risk in men :: Researchers have identified a new regulator of vitamin D metabolism that could be targeted to reduce the risk of osteoporosis in men undergoing prostate cancer therapy, according to a study published in the Journal of Molecular Endocrinology. This study has identified a previously unknown link between male sex hormone levels and vitamin D that may have future therapeutic value for treating related
Practical hair regeneration technology :: Researchers have developed a method for the mass preparation of cellular aggregates, also known as hair follicle germs (HFGs), that may lead to a new treatment for hair loss.
Practical hair regeneration technology :: Researchers have developed a method for the mass preparation of cellular aggregates, also known as 'hair follicle germs (HFGs)', that may lead to a new treatment for hair loss.
Practical hair regeneration technology :: Researchers have developed a method for the mass preparation of cellular aggregates, also known as 'hair follicle germs (HFGs),' that may lead to a new treatment for hair loss.
Precisely tailoring the dynamics of upconversion luminescence :: A team of researchers led by Professors Hong Zhang (photonic nanochemistry) and Evert Jan Meijer (computational chemistry) of the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences has significantly improved the fundamental understanding of photon upconversion in nanoparticles. Through the collaborative approach of advanced spectroscopy and theoretical modelling they were able
Precisely tailoring the dynamics of upconversion luminescence :: Researchers have significantly improved the fundamental understanding of photon upconversion in nanoparticles. Through the collaborative approach of advanced spectroscopy and theoretical modelling they were able to establish that the migration of excitation energy greatly affects the upconversion dynamics. The researchers describe how 'dopant ions spatially separated' (DISS) nanostructures can be
Predicted rise in Canadian obesity rate may lead to higher cancer burden :: Reducing the number of overweight and obese Canadians by 50 percent could potentially prevent a cumulative 59,829 cases of cancer by 2042, according to estimates presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying Etiology and Outcomes, held Jan. 27-30.
Predicting influencers has just been made simpler :: Social networks, such as Twitter, thrive on key influencers spreading information or rumours. Like information, epidemics also spread from key individuals, but identifying the most influential actors in such networks is tricky. Now, Byungjoon Min from the Institute of Interdisciplinary Physics and Complex Systems, Balearic Island University, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, has accurately predicted the i
Predicting influencers has just been made simpler :: Social networks, such as Twitter, thrive on key influencers spreading news. Like information, epidemics also spread from key individuals. To identify the most influential actors in such networks, many studies have, until now, focused on ranking the influence of individual nodes. But these methods are not accurate enough to single out influential spreaders because they fail to take into account the
Pregnant women have to navigate a minefield of painkiller advice :: I'm pregnant and sick of confusing advice about whether painkillers can harm developing fetuses – what should women like me do?
Prenatal famine drives DNA methylation and adult health six decades later :: Epigenetic fine-tuning of genes involved in development and metabolism plays a key role in the link between prenatal famine exposure and adult metabolic health. While earlier studies using animal models have illustrated the potential of epigenetic programming to influence health over the short run, this study in humans shows that the impact of a nutrition shock on epigenetic markers in early life
President Trump's Attempt to Fire Robert Mueller Last June Tops This Week's Internet News :: By which we mean, he reportedly tried to fire special council Robert Mueller. And that wasn't all the internet was talking about last week.
President Trump's Attempt to Fire Robert Mueller Last June Tops This Week's Internet News :: By which we mean, he reportedly tried to fire special council Robert Mueller. And that wasn't all the internet was talking about last week.
Preventing Preterm Births :: Preventing Preterm Births Researchers are working on new ways to help babies who are born too soon. Preventing Preterm Births Video of Preventing Preterm Births Human Wednesday, January 31, 2018 – 13:45 Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor (Inside Science) — Life is a journey, long and rich for some. But for some babies born too soon, the journey can be harsh and short. Every year, more than 15 million
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Pricey heritage turkeys prefer these natural foods :: To meet increasing demand for heritage-breed turkeys, researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences are studying methods producers can use to raise the historical birds. Heritage turkeys have more in common with wild turkeys than the birds for sale in grocery stores. And while the average store-bought turkey costs about $1 per pound, heritage turkeys run between $4 and $6 per pound
Probabilistic switching circuits in DNA [Biophysics and Computational Biology :: ]A natural feature of molecular systems is their inherent stochastic behavior. A fundamental challenge related to the programming of molecular information processing systems is to develop a circuit architecture that controls the stochastic states of individual molecular events. Here we present a systematic implementation of probabilistic switching circuits, using DNA…
Probing optically silent superfluid stripes in cuprates :: Unconventional superconductivity in the cuprates coexists with other types of electronic order. However, some of these orders are invisible to most experimental probes because of their symmetry. For example, the possible existence of superfluid stripes is not easily validated with linear optics, because the stripe alignment causes interlayer superconducting tunneling to vanish on average. Here we
Procentregning i Sundhedsministeriet – spin eller svær kunst? :: Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed skal styrke fokus på læring – men hvor meget skal der styrkes, når det kommet til stykket.
Professor: Elvarme i stedet for varmepumper kan koste kassen :: Professor frygter, at en nedsættelse af elvarmeafgiften ikke vil medføre flere varmepumper, men regulær elvarme.
Professor: Fremtidsanalyse fra kommunerne taler til ‘bullshit-bæltet’ :: Teknologi kan ikke løse lærernes egentlige problemer.
'Professors eat their own young': how competition can stifle good science :: There is often more pressure for scientists to work against each other than together – but why? In an ideal world, academic scientists would work together towards a common goal: discovery. Researchers would unite for a common cause, motivated by boundless curiosity, working selflessly towards the Greater Good. While the pursuit of knowledge may be a noble thing, it’s not actually that different f
Profitable Daimler expects heavy spending on new tech :: German automaker Daimler made lots of money last year. That's a good thing, because the company says it will need to spend heavily this year to keep up with the technological change expected to disrupt the car industry.
Profound divisions in the U.K. revealed by Brexit study :: A comprehensive report on Brexit and public opinion has revealed that the UK is a country deeply divided by class, place and age, and a values divide is emerging which could dramatically impact on politics in the years to come.
Programmør: Kodning som skolefag er helt misforstået :: Dem, der foreslår kodning som skolefag, ved ikke, hvad de taler om, siger norsk programmør.
Proposal for Government Wireless Network Shows Fear of China :: National Security Council presentation argues that the government, rather than private companies, should build a fast wireless network to minimize Chinese influence.
Prorektor bliver forskningsdirektør i Villum Fonden :: Prorektor Thomas Bjørnholm forlader Københavns Universitet 1. marts for at blive forskningsdirektør…
Prostate cancer now kills more people than breast cancer, UK figures reveal :: Male illness now third most common cause of cancer death behind lung and bowel Prostate cancer has become the third most common cause of cancer death in the UK, overtaking breast cancer, despite improvements in survival rates for both. The top cancer killer in the UK is lung cancer, which claimed 35,486 lives in 2015, followed by colorectal cancer, with a toll of 16,067 people. Continue reading..
Prostate cancer: Poor prognosis in men with diabetes :: Men with type 2 diabetes are less likely to develop prostate cancer than patients without diabetes. However, the mortality rate is higher. Researchers were able to show that in the affected individuals the androgen receptor and the mitogenic forms of the insulin receptor were more strongly expressed. This could explain why patients with diabetes have a poorer prognosis for prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer: Poor prognosis in men with diabetes :: Men with type 2 diabetes are less likely to develop prostate cancer than patients without diabetes. However, the mortality rate is higher. Researchers were able to show that in the affected individuals the androgen receptor and the mitogenic forms of the insulin receptor were more strongly expressed. This could explain why patients with diabetes have a poorer prognosis for prostate cancer.
Protecting Cassava from Disease? There's an App for That :: An image-recognition smartphone app uses AI to help farmers in sub-Saharan Africa identify up to five different diseases — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Protecting cassava from disease? There's an app for that :: Cassava is one of the developing world's most important crops. Its starchy roots and leaves are a staple food for more than 500 million people in Africa each day. And Africa produces half of the world's total cassava output; the continent's main growers are the Congo, Côte d'lvoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda.
Protein aggregation of the p63 transcription factor underlies severe skin fragility in AEC syndrome [Biochemistry :: ]The p63 gene encodes a master regulator of epidermal commitment, development, and differentiation. Heterozygous mutations in the C-terminal domain of the p63 gene can cause ankyloblepharon-ectodermal defects-cleft lip/palate (AEC) syndrome, a life-threatening disorder characterized by skin fragility and severe, long-lasting skin erosions. Despite deep knowledge of p63 functions, little is…
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PSMA PET/CT visualizes prostate cancer recurrence early, impacts radiation therapy :: A nuclear medicine scan may locate prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy early after disease recurrence and could help guide salvage radiotherapy, according to new research from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). The study, which utilizes PET/CT with gallium-68 prostate-specific membrane antigen (68Ga-PSMA-11), is documented in the featured article in the February is
Psychiatric medications are not overprescribed for kids, finds study :: A new study at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) challenges the popular notion that psychiatric medications are overprescribed in children and adolescents in the US. When the researchers compared prescribing rates with prevalence rates for the most common psychiatric disorders in children, they discovered that some of these medications may be underprescribed.
Psychiatric medications are not overprescribed for kids, finds study :: A new study challenges the popular notion that psychiatric medications are overprescribed in children and adolescents in the US. When the researchers compared prescribing rates with prevalence rates for the most common psychiatric disorders in children, they discovered that some of these medications may be underprescribed.
Pulling an all-nighter impairs working memory in women :: Over the last few decades, a wealth of evidence has accumulated to suggest that a lack of sleep is bad for mind and body. Working memory is important for keeping things in mind for briefer periods of time, which thereby facilitates reasoning and planning. A team of sleep scientists from Uppsala University now demonstrates that acute sleep loss impacts working memory differently in women and men.
Pulling an all-nighter impairs working memory in women :: Over the last few decades, a wealth of evidence has accumulated to suggest that a lack of sleep is bad for mind and body. Working memory is important for keeping things in mind for briefer periods of time, which thereby facilitates reasoning and planning. A team of sleep scientists now demonstrates that acute sleep loss impacts working memory differently in women and men.
Pulsating dissolution of crystalline matter [Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences :: ]Fluid–solid reactions result in material flux from or to the solid surface. The prediction of the flux, its variations, and changes with time are of interest to a wide array of disciplines, ranging from the material and earth sciences to pharmaceutical sciences. Reaction rate maps that are derived from sequences…
Pulsating Stars Link Two Astronomers Across Almost a Century :: Pulsating Stars Link Two Astronomers Across Almost a Century About 100 years ago Henrietta Swan Leavitt helped prove the existence of other galaxies. She is still inspiring astronomers today (infographic). leavittcomic_topnteaser.jpg Image credits: Abigail Malate, Staff Illustrator Rights information: Copyright American Institute of Physics ( reprinting information ) Space Tuesday, January 30, 20
Pushing liquids to their limits with next-gen materials simulation methods :: Materials in industrial and engineering applications, such as iron and steel, are often used at extreme pressures and temperatures or in complex environments where their properties may be very different from those found under normal circumstances.
Putin vil have sin egen private version af supersonisk bombefly :: Den russiske præsident var til stede, da den opgraderede version af bombeflyet Topulev Tu-160 drog ud på sin jomfrurejse.
Putting everyday computer parts to space radiation test :: ESA's next mission, the miniature GomX-4B, includes a piggyback experiment to test how well everyday commercial computer memories perform in the radiation-soaked environment of space.
Pyridostigmine treatment reverses pediatric complications of botulinum toxin therapy :: In an article published online ahead of print by The Journal of Pediatrics, physicians at the Medical University of South Carolina report that complications from botox therapy for nerve disorders can be reversed with pyridostigmine, a common treatment for myasthenia gravis. The report is the first such use in pediatric patients.
Pyridostigmine treatment reverses pediatric complications of botulinum toxin therapy :: Physicians report that complications from botox therapy for nerve disorders can be reversed with pyridostigmine, a common treatment for myasthenia gravis.
Pyridoxal-5'-phosphate as an oxygenase cofactor: Discovery of a carboxamide-forming, {alpha}-amino acid monooxygenase-decarboxylase [Biochemistry :: ]Capuramycins are antimycobacterial antibiotics that consist of a modified nucleoside named uridine-5′-carboxamide (CarU). Previous biochemical studies have revealed that CarU is derived from UMP, which is first converted to uridine-5′-aldehyde in a reaction catalyzed by the dioxygenase CapA and subsequently to 5′-C-glycyluridine (GlyU), an unusual β–hydroxy-α-amino acid, in a reaction…
Q&A: Seed Size Often Matters :: Small seeds can develop more quickly and spread more widely than large-seeded plant species, although bigger seeds can thrive in richer, wetter soils.
Q&A: The Octopus: Stable Genius :: The cephalopod’s brain is the largest (proportionally) of any invertebrate. The creature’s advanced abilities, including memory and problem-solving, may be attributed to its large genome.
Q&As with Marsha I. Lester [QnAs :: ]Evidence of Earth’s changing environment is abundant, from diminished polar ice caps to increased frequency of catastrophic storms. However, the chemical reactions in our atmosphere that can contribute to a changing climate are less well known. A physical chemist at the University of Pennsylvania who studies the troposphere, Marsha I….
Quality of children's sleep may affect eating habits and weight :: Several measures of poor sleep quality were associated with higher body mass index (BMI) in children, according to data presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference Obesity and Cancer: Mechanisms Underlying Etiology and Outcomes, held Jan. 27-30.
Quality of children's sleep may affect eating habits and weight :: Several measures of poor sleep quality were associated with higher body mass index (BMI) in children, according to new data.
Quantum algorithm could help AI think faster :: One of the ways that computers 'think' is by analysing relationships within large sets of data. An international team has shown that quantum computers can do one such analysis faster than classical computers, for a wider array of data types than was previously expected.
Quantum algorithm could help AI think faster :: One of the ways that computers 'think' is by analyzing relationships within large sets of data. An international team has shown that quantum computers can do one such analysis faster than classical computers, for a wider array of data types than was previously expected.
Quantum Algorithms Struggle Against Old Foe: Clever Computers :: For Cristian Calude , doubt began with a puzzle so simple, he said, that “even a child can understand it.” Here it is: Suppose you have a mysterious box that takes one of two possible inputs — you can press a red button or a blue button, say — and gives back one of two possible outputs — a red ball or a blue ball. If the box always returns the same color ball no matter what, it’s said to be const
Quantum chemistry solves mystery why there are these 20 amino acids in the genetic code :: Using quantum chemical methods, a team of researchers has solved one of the oldest puzzles of biochemistry. They uncovered why there are 20 amino acids that form the basis of all life today, even though the first 13 amino acids generated over time would have been sufficient to form a comprehensive repertoire of the required functional proteins.
Quantum chemistry solves mystery why there are these 20 amino acids in the genetic code :: Using quantum chemical methods, a team of researchers led by Dr. Matthias Granold and Professor Bernd Moosmann of the Institute of Pathobiochemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz solved one of the oldest puzzles of biochemistry. They uncovered why there are 20 amino acids that form the basis of all life today, even though the first 13 amino acids generated over time would have been suffic
Quantum chemistry solves the mystery of the 20 amino acids in the genetic code :: Using quantum chemical methods, a team of researchers led by Dr. Matthias Granold and Professor Bernd Moosmann of the Institute of Pathobiochemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz solved one of the oldest puzzles of biochemistry. They uncovered why there are 20 amino acids that form the basis of all life today, even though the first 13 amino acids generated over time would have been suffic
Quantum cocktail provides insights on memory control :: Experiments based on atoms in a shaken artificial crystal made of light offer novel insight into the physics of quantum many-body systems, which might help in the development of future data-storage technologies.
Quantum 'hack' to unleash computing power :: Physicists at the University of Sydney have found a 'quantum hack' that should allow for enormous efficiency gains in quantum computing technologies.
Quantum 'hack' to unleash computing power :: The building blocks of quantum computers — qubits — are highly unstable and prone to error. Building tolerance to such error is a major hurdle in scaling up practical quantum computers. Now University of Sydney physicists have found that modifying qubit surface codes can improve quantum error correction by up to 400 percent.
Quantum 'hack' to unleash computing power :: The building blocks of quantum computers — qubits — are highly unstable and prone to error. Building tolerance to such error is a major hurdle in scaling up practical quantum computers. Now physicists have found that modifying qubit surface codes can improve quantum error correction by up to 400 percent.
Quick HIV detection method could diagnose early disease :: A test capable of detecting HIV early using more efficient, robust methods has been developed by researchers at Imperial.
Rabies Claims the Life of a 6-Year-Old Florida Child: The Tragic Case of Ryker Roque :: Rabies is an incredibly deadly infection, but one that is virtually 100% preventable. Unfortunately a Florida child recently paid the ultimate price when his parents failed to seek out appropriate medical care for a bat bite, and despite an experimental but flawed treatment protocol.
Racial Differences in Addiction and Other Disorders Aren't Mostly Genetic :: The assumption that health disparities are caused by race rather than racism permeates many organizations, including the NIH — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Radio Atlantic: Paul Manafort and How the Swamp Was Made :: “Conventional wisdom suggests that the temptations of Washington, D.C., corrupt all the idealists, naïfs, and ingenues who settle there," Franklin Foer writes in his cover story for the March issue of The Atlantic. "But what if that formulation gets the causation backwards? What if it took an outsider to debase the capital and create the so-called swamp?” Before Paul Manafort led the campaign to
Radio Atlantic: Who Gets to Be American? :: Once again, immigration is at the top of America's legislative agenda, as it has been, seemingly every generation, for much of the nation's history. But while many recent discussions of immigration have focused on unauthorized immigrants, some of the most contentious aspects of the current debate concern legal immigration: Who should the U.S. allow to be an American? Priscilla Alvarez, an editor
Radiocarbon dating reveals mass grave did date to the Viking age :: A team of archaeologists, led by Cat Jarman from the University of Bristol's Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, has discovered that a mass grave uncovered in the 1980s dates to the Viking Age and may have been a burial site of the Viking Great Army war dead.
Radiocarbon dating reveals mass grave did date to the Viking age :: A team of archaeologists, led by Cat Jarman from the University of Bristol's Department of Anthropology and Archaeology, has discovered that a mass grave uncovered in the 1980s dates to the Viking Age and may have been a burial site of the Viking Great Army war dead.
Radiocarbon dating reveals mass grave did date to the Viking age :: Archaeologists have discovered that a mass grave uncovered in the 1980s dates to the Viking Age and may have been a burial site of the Viking Great Army war dead.
Radiokontakt til ny dansk satellit :: I eftermiddag fik GomSpace kontakt til den danske satellit, som blev sendt op i morges.
Rainfall and ocean circulation linked in past and present :: Research has found that changes in ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence rainfall in the Western Hemisphere, and that these two systems have been linked for thousands of years.
Rapid tests for early heart attack diagnosis and sepsis identification :: NUST MISIS scientists have developed a new type of membrane test strip for a quantitative immunochromatographic rapid test for early diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction via disease markers in blood, as well as to identify such conditions as sepsis, pregnancy, and viral and bacterial infections.
Rapport: Rådden gylle, kaffegrums og halm kan omsættes til 20.000 danske job :: Lige nu er verdens største biogasanlæg ved at blive bygget i Esbjerg.
Rare ichthyosaur is only second known example :: A rare 200 million-year-old ichthyosaur specimen has been discovered in a private collection 22 years after it was originally found. The fossil is only the second example of Wahlisaurus massarae, a newly discovered species of ichthyosaur. This fossil was originally found in 1996 and has now been donated to a museum.
Rare ichthyosaur is only second known example :: A rare 200 million-year-old ichthyosaur specimen has been discovered in a private collection 22 years after it was originally found.
Rare ichthyosaur is only second known example :: A rare 200 million-year-old ichthyosaur specimen has been discovered in a private collection 22 years after it was originally found.The fossil is only the second example of Wahlisaurus massarae, a new species of ichthyosaur discovered by The University of Manchester palaeontologist, Dean Lomax. This fossil was originally found in 1996 and has now been donated to a museum.
Rare lunar eclipse offers glimpse of 'super blue blood moon' :: Many parts of the globe may catch a glimpse Wednesday of a giant crimson moon, thanks to a rare lunar trifecta that combines a blue moon, a super moon and a total eclipse.
Rare Picasso painting in Hong Kong ahead of historic auction :: A rare Picasso painting on auction for the first time made its debut in Hong Kong at the start of a global tour on Tuesday and is expected to fetch $50 million, auction house Sotheby's said.
Rare 'super blood blue moon' visible on Jan 31 :: A cosmic event not seen in 36 years—a rare "super blood blue moon"—may be glimpsed January 31 in parts of western North America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Australia.
Rare 'super blood blue moon' visible on Jan 31 :: A cosmic event not seen in 36 years—a rare "super blood blue moon"—may be glimpsed January 31 in parts of western North America, Asia, the Middle East, Russia and Australia.
Reach out and feed someone: Automated system finds rapid honey bee communication networks :: By developing a system that allows automated, in-depth monitoring of the social interactions of honey bees, researchers have now uncovered an unexpected property of the bee social network that may someday help us design more effective human and machine communication systems.
Reach out and feed someone: Automated system finds rapid honey bee communication networks :: E. M. Forster's pithy quotation captures an essential feature of any society, human or animal: the patterns of interactions among individuals out of which collective behaviors arise. By developing a system that allows automated, in-depth monitoring of the social interactions of honey bees, researchers have now uncovered an unexpected property of the bee social network that may someday help us desi
Reasoning behind campus sexual assault policies challenged by psychologists :: A comprehensive analysis of policies related to sexual assaults — known as mandatory reporting or compelled disclosure — at 150 universities has raised questions about their effectiveness and their impacts on victims.
Reasoning behind campus sexual assault policies challenged by psychologists :: A comprehensive analysis of policies related to sexual assaults — known as mandatory reporting or compelled disclosure — at 150 universities has raised questions about their effectiveness and their impacts on victims.
Reconstructing an ancient lethal weapon :: Archaeologists are a little like forensic investigators: They scour the remains of past societies, looking for clues in pottery, tools and bones about how people lived, and how they died.
Reconstructing an ancient lethal weapon :: Researchers have reconstructed prehistoric projectiles and points from ancient sites in what is now Alaska and studied the qualities that would make for a lethal hunting weapon. By examining and testing different projectile points, the team has come to a new understanding about the technological choices people made in ancient times.
Reconstructing an ancient lethal weapon :: University of Washington researchers reconstructed prehistoric projectiles and points from ancient sites in what is now Alaska and studied the qualities that would make for a lethal hunting weapon. By examining and testing different projectile points, the team has come to a new understanding about the technological choices people made in ancient times.
Record highs, record heists: where is cryptocurrency heading? :: A hacking theft that netted $530 million, a ban on Facebook advertising, regulation even in Russia and more wild price swings: despite another stomach-churning week for cryptocurrencies, analysts say they are here to stay.
Record temperature surge from 2014 to 2016 :: Global surface temperatures surged by a record amount from 2014 to 2016, researchers report. The surge boosted the total amount of warming since the start of the last century by more than 25 percent in just three years, according to a new paper describing the research. “Our paper is the first one to actually quantify this jump and identify the fundamental reason for this jump,” says lead author J
Record-breaking efficiency for secure quantum memory storage :: Researchers at Laboratoire Kastler Brossel (LKB) in Paris have broken through a key barrier in quantum memory performance. Their work has enabled the first secure storage and retrieval of quantum bits.
Recycling antibiotic sensitivity ::
Red wine proves good for the heart (again) :: Antioxidant compounds found in red wine are advancing the treatment of heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US Researchers have developed drug-eluting stents with red wine antioxidants.
Red wine proves good for the heart (again) :: Antioxidant compounds found in red wine are advancing the treatment of heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men and women in the US. Researchers have developed drug-eluting stents with red wine antioxidants.
Reflective surfaces alleviate heatwaves :: Unploughed fields and brighter cities could help to noticeably lower extreme temperatures during periods of hot weather, particularly in important agricultural regions and densely populated areas of Europe and North America.
Region Syddanmark: Vi har ikke penge til at rydde forurening af Grindsted Å :: Det er forkert at bruge penge på at rydde op i Kærgaard Klitplantage, når det samme spildevand ligger midt i Grindsted, uden at nogen rører en finger, mener DTU-forsker.
Regional adaptions can cool heat extremes by up to 2-3 C :: New research published today in Nature Geoscience has found that climate engineering that modifies the properties of the land surface in highly populated areas and agricultural areas over North American, Europe and Asia could reduce extreme temperatures there by up to 2-3°C.
Regionsrådsformand: Almenmedicinere skal ikke tvinges ud i praksis :: 770 læger uddannet i almen medicin arbejder ikke som praktiserende læger. Men løsningen på lægemanglen i almen praksis er ikke at afvise almenmedicinere på sygehusene, mener regionsrådsformænd.
Regular exercise halves complication rate after lung cancer surgery :: Exercising regularly before surgery for lung cancer halves the complication rate afterwards, finds a synthesis of the available published evidence in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Regulation of the stability of RGF1 receptor by the ubiquitin-specific proteases UBP12/UBP13 is critical for root meristem maintenance [Plant Biology :: ]ROOT MERISTEM GROWTH FACTOR (RGF) 1 is an important peptide hormone that regulates root growth. Upon binding to its receptor, RGFR1, RGF1 regulates the expression of two transcription factors, PLETHORA 1 and 2 (PLT1/2), to influence root meristem development. Here, we show that the ubiquitin-specific proteases UBP12 and UBP13 are…
Regulators vote to protect more corals in Atlantic Ocean :: Federal fishing regulators on Tuesday approved a compromise they said would expand the amount of coral habitat preserved in the Atlantic Ocean while also protecting fishing interests.
Reindeer Weapons: Ancient Hunting Implements Emerge as Ice Melts :: Archaeologists have collected more than 2,000 artifacts dropped by ancient reindeer hunters in Norway's icy mountains.
Relatively unknown gene linked to early emergence of blood diseases :: Researchers have discovered the contribution of a specific gene in the proper development of blood cells that give rise to hematopoietic stem cells. The findings identify a potential target for the development of treatments for some types of leukemia, anemia and other blood disorders.
Relativity matters: Two opposing views of the magnetic force reconciled :: Current textbooks often refer to the Lorentz-Maxwell force governed by the electric charge. But they rarely refer to the extension of that theory required to explain the magnetic force on a point particle. For elementary particles, such as muons or neutrinos, the magnetic force applied to such charges is unique and immutable. However, unlike the electric charge, the magnetic force strength is not
Relativity matters: Two opposing views of the magnetic force reconciled :: Our understanding of how a point-particle carrying a charge moves in presence of an inhomogenous magnetic field relied until now on two theories that were believed to differ. In a new study just published in EPJ C, the authors Johann Rafelski and colleagues from the University of Arizona, USA, succeeded in resolving this ambiguity. Their solution makes it possible to characterise the interaction o
Relativity matters: Two opposing views of the magnetic force reconciled :: Our understanding of how a point-particle carrying a charge moves in presence of an inhomogenous magnetic field relied until now on two theories that were believed to differ. Scientists have now succeeded in resolving this ambiguity. Their solution makes it possible to characterize the interaction of particles whose speed is close to the speed of light in the presence of inhomogeneous electromagne
Remember the sugar when making proteins ::
Renewables made more electricity than coal in Europe in 2017 :: The amount of electricity generated by renewables in Europe has for the first time outpaced that coming from coal sources, according to new analysis of official figures
Repetitive aggressive encounters generate a long-lasting internal state in Drosophila melanogaster males [Neuroscience :: ]Multiple studies have investigated the mechanisms of aggressive behavior in Drosophila; however, little is known about the effects of chronic fighting experience. Here, we investigated if repeated fighting encounters would induce an internal state that could affect the expression of subsequent behavior. We trained wild-type males to become winners or…
Replika, the Emotional Chatbot, Goes Open-Source :: Software developer Eugenia Kuyda is releasing the code to her Replika chatbot, which can inject emotion into conversations.
Reply to De Dreu: Shared partner nationality promotes ingroup favoritism in cooperation [Social Sciences :: ]In Romano et al. (1), we report an experimental study conducted across 17 societies that found that individuals gave more in the trust game to ingroup members (partner from own nationality), compared with outgroup members (partner from one of the other 16 nationalities) and strangers (partner with unknown nationality). This…
Report: Dutch spies caught Russian hackers on video :: A Dutch newspaper and television show are jointly reporting that the Netherlands' spy service broke into the computers used by a Russian hacking group often nicknamed Cozy Bear and may be sitting on evidence relating to the hack of the U.S. Democratic National Committee.
Republicans Release the Nunes Memo to the Fury of Democrats :: This article was updated on Friday, February 2 at 3:20 pm. The House Intelligence Committee released a controversial four-page memo on Friday written by its chair, Devin Nunes, outlining alleged surveillance abuses carried out by the Justice Department, marking the end of a weeks-long battle over the document between House Republicans, Democrats, and the Department of Justice. President Trump sen
Research boosts efficiency and stability of optical rectennas :: The research team that announced the first optical rectenna in 2015 is now reporting a two-fold efficiency improvement in the devices — and a switch to air-stable diode materials. The improvements could allow the rectennas — which convert electromagnetic fields at optical frequencies directly to electrical current – to operate low-power devices such as temperature sensors.
Research boosts efficiency and stability of optical rectennas :: The research team that announced the first optical rectenna in 2015 is now reporting a two-fold efficiency improvement in the devices — and a switch to air-stable diode materials. The improvements could allow the rectennas — which convert electromagnetic fields at optical frequencies directly to electrical current — to operate low-power devices such as temperature sensors.
Research boosts efficiency and stability of optical rectennas :: The research team that announced the first optical rectenna in 2015 is now reporting a two-fold efficiency improvement in the devices—and a switch to air-stable diode materials. The improvements could allow the rectennas – which convert electromagnetic fields at optical frequencies directly to electrical current – to operate low-power devices such as temperature sensors.
Research could help electric cars beat the cold :: Leave a car overnight in extreme cold and you might get an unpleasant surprise in the morning.
Research describes how ions play key roles in controlling mucosal surfaces :: Two recent papers from Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) Professor James Sterling and Shenda Baker, President and COO at Synedgen, describe how ions interact with the mucosal surface glycans to ensure health.
Research finds early childhood program linked to degree completion at age 35 :: Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade is linked to higher educational attainment in mid-life, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers.
Research finds early childhood program linked to degree completion at age 35 :: Participating in an intensive early childhood education program from preschool to third grade is linked to higher educational attainment in mid-life, according to a new study.
Research finds link between rainfall and ocean circulation in past and present :: Research conducted at The University of Texas at Austin has found that changes in ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence rainfall in the Western Hemisphere, and that these two systems have been linked for thousands of years.
Research finds link between rainfall and ocean circulation in past and present :: Research conducted at The University of Texas at Austin has found that changes in ocean currents in the Atlantic Ocean influence rainfall in the Western Hemisphere, and that these two systems have been linked for thousands of years.
Research gives optical switches the 'contrast' of electronic transistors :: Current computer systems represent bits of information, the 1's and 0's of binary code, with electricity. Circuit elements, such as transistors, operate on these electric signals, producing outputs that are dependent on their inputs.
Research gives optical switches the 'contrast' of electronic transistors :: Engineers have taken an important step toward the creation of a working optical transistor: precisely controlling the mixing of optical signals via tailored electric fields, and obtaining outputs with a near perfect contrast and extremely large on/off ratios.
Research highlights need for better support for thousands of informal dementia carers :: Directly involving the thousands of family members and friends who serve as 'informal carers' for people with dementia in the evaluation of patients' symptoms and behaviour could offer improved insights for healthcare professionals and help alleviate feelings of stress, guilt and isolation felt by many who fulfil these duties, a new study has found.
Research in olive varieties steps up the fight against anthracnose :: A study by researchers at the University of Córdoba has identified the olive varieties most resistant to an epidemic which could ruin the year's harvest.
Research in olive varieties steps up the fight against anthracnose :: Heavy rainfall in 1996 and 1997 provided the ideal conditions for the largest olive anthracnose epidemic recorded in recent decades, but at the same time prompted more intensive research into this pathogen.
Research paves the way for the development of vaccines for emerging viruses :: In studying the West Nile virus, which caused outbreaks in North America this century, scientists from Brazil and Senegal identified the gene responsible for the diminished virulence of the lineage known for causing mild effects.
Research uncovers gene network that regulates motor neuron formation during embryonic development :: UCLA researchers have discovered the inner workings of a gene network that regulates the development of spinal motor neurons in the growing chicken and mouse embryo. The research also answers a long-standing question about why motor neurons, the nerve cells of the spinal cord that control muscle movement, form much faster than other types of neurons.
Research unveils a developmental splicing program controlling neuronal maturation :: In a new study, published Feb. 1 in Neuron, Zhang, Wichterle, and their team determined that loss of Rbfox genes results in an 'embryonic like' splicing program
Researcher establishes two Jack the Ripper letters authored by a single person :: A forensic linguist from The University of Manchester who analysed letters supposedly signed by Jack the Ripper has concluded that two of the most famous examples were written by the same person.
Researchers advance the understanding of preterm birth :: On Feb. 1, at The Pregnancy Meeting™, researchers will unveil findings that demonstrate that the byproducts of certain bacteria induce cervical changes which may lead to preterm birth.
Researchers Catalog Earths Microbiome :: The new database includes data from 27,000 samples collected in sites ranging from Alaskan permafrost to the ocean floor.
Researchers Cryopreserve Coral Sperm :: A project aims to preserve samples of the climate change-vulnerable animals for future restoration.
Researchers describe unique cephalo-thoracic scissors in extinct insect species :: Insects are the most diverse group of animals on earth, with more than 1 million species, and account for more than 50 percent of all living species, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Insects are divided into more than 30 insect orders, such as Coleoptera, Lepidoptera, Hymenoptera, etc.
Researchers develop 'bionic leaf' for distributed agriculture :: As the global population rises toward 10 billion, the planet is headed for a food shortage, with some estimates saying supply will have to double by 2050 to meet demand.
Researchers develop highly stretchable aqueous batteries :: The current development of stretchable battery materials that mimic the functions of nature has emerged for the next wave of wearable electronics. A recent study presented a bioinspired Jabuticaba-like hybrid carbon/polymer (HCP) composite that was developed into a stretchable current collector using a simple, cost-effective solution process. Using the HCP composite as a stretchable current collec
Researchers Develop Potential Blood Test for Alzheimers Disease :: The test uses levels of plasma amyloid-β to estimate the buildup of protein plaques in the brain.
Researchers develop wireless light switch for targeted cancer therapy :: A team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a way to wirelessly deliver light into deep regions of the body to activate light-sensitive drugs for photodynamic therapy (PDT).
Researchers developing 2-D materials similar to graphene :: Chemists are working to synthesize the next generation of super materials for high-performance electronics, solar cells, photodetectors and quantum computers. While they have made progress with compound materials, they have not yet succeeded in developing unaltered or "freestanding" materials for such devices, according to a review published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materi
Researchers discover a potential new therapeutic strategy for pancreatic cancer :: In most pancreatic cancer patients, the diagnosis is made when the disease is already advanced, and there is no effective treatment at present. There have been no significant advances to combat it in recent decades and unfortunately, its occurrence is on the increase. Now, a group of researchers may have found a new form of attack.
Researchers Discover 'Anxiety Cells' In The Brain :: Scientists who identified specific brain cells in mice that control anxiety say the discovery could provide insights that might eventually help people with panic disorder and social phobia. (Image credit: SPL/Science Source)
Researchers discover the unexpected role of platelets in immune response :: Platelets play a much bigger role in our immune system than previously thought, according to Université Laval researchers. In addition to their role in coagulation and healing, platelets also act as the immune system's first responders when a virus, bacterium, or allergen enters the bloodstream. This discovery opens the door to new ways to treat patients with septic shock caused by viral or bacter
Researchers find basic mechanisms for root growth and cell replenishment :: Understanding the functioning of root biology is crucial to understand how plants adapt to adverse environmental conditions like droughts. Two recent studies describe these kinds of mechanisms. One, published in the journal Molecular Systems Biology, describes the process through which cells stop growing due cell differentiation; the second one, published in Journal of Cell Science, describes plan
Researchers find blood vessel endothelial cells stop more nanoparticles than the liver :: Nanoparticles that transport medicines to a specific part of the human body are usually broken down in the liver prematurely. Jeroen Bussmann from Leiden University has discovered a new method to prevent this from happening. Publication in ACS Nano.
Researchers find grape-derived compounds may promote resilience against depression :: New study used DNA epigenetic mapping to analyze novel inflammatory mechanisms influencing brain circuitry associated with depression
Researchers find pathway to give advanced notice for hailstorms :: A new study identifies a method for predicting the likelihood of damaging hailstorms in the United States–up to three weeks in advance.
Researchers find way to give advanced notice for hailstorms :: A new study identifies a method for predicting the likelihood of damaging hailstorms in the United States—up to three weeks in advance.
Researchers gain new insight into how the intestine repairs itself :: Researchers propose that, contrary to the current thinking, how the intestine repairs itself seems to depend on the type of damage, and they found that triggers that were previously thought to be unimportant are actually essential for repairing rotavirus-caused injury.
Researchers identify a novel periodic autoinflammatory syndrome: It's all about the eyes :: A research team from the University of Helsinki, Helsinki University Hospital and Folkhälsan Institute of Genetics in Helsinki, Finland, have identified a new genetic mutation that alters the function of cryopyrin and leads to a life-long periodic inflammation of the cornea, the transparent window of the human eye. Patients who carry the mutation also develop corneal opacities that compromise visi
Researchers identify gene largely accounting for 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome :: Researchers have identified in a mouse model OTUD7A as the gene within the deleted region that accounts for many characteristics of 15q13.3 microdeletion syndrome.
Researchers Learn from Plant Viruses to Protect Crops :: Plants are locked in an ancient arms race with hostile viruses, but genome editing is giving crops the upper hand.
Researchers map out the atlas of gene regulators in human cardiac cells for the first time :: Information for building cells is stored in our genetic material, otherwise known as DNA. It is here that you find all the blueprints for the more than 20,000 different proteins in the human body. Each and every cell requires several thousand different proteins in order to function. If you were to roll every single protein blueprint into one, the information they contain would fit on less than two
Researchers observe electrons zipping around in crystals :: For the first time, scientists have tracked electrons moving through exotic materials that may make up the next generation of computing hardware, revealing intriguing properties not found in conventional, silicon-based semiconductors.
Researchers observe electrons zipping around in crystals :: The end of the silicon age has begun. As computer chips approach the physical limits of miniaturization and power-hungry processors drive up energy costs, scientists are looking to a new crop of exotic materials that could foster a new generation of computing devices that promise to push performance to new heights while skimping on energy consumption.
Researchers reverse symptoms in neurologic disease model :: Rett syndrome is a devastating genetic, neurologic disorder that typically affects girls, resulting in severe disability and often accompanied by autistic behavior. Most Rett patients will live into middle age and require specialized full-time care. There is no cure, but researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have been working to find ways to restore brain function and
Researchers study interstellar medium in the galaxy NGC 3665 :: Using ESA's Herschel telescope a team of Chinese researchers has performed analysis of the interstellar medium in the early-type galaxy NGC 3665. The study offers insights into physical properties of the matter between its star systems. The results were presented January 16 in a paper published on arXiv.org.
Researchers unlock another piece of the puzzle that is crystal growth :: From Mother Nature to our must-have devices, we're surrounded by crystals. Those courtesy of the former, such as ice and snow, can form spontaneously and symmetrically. But the silicon-based or gallium nitride crystals found in LEDs and other electronics require a bit of coaxing to attain their ideal shapes and alignments.
Response: Integrated approach to malaria control ::
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Retinal injury caused by laser pointers :: In recent years, a substantial increase in the number of eye injuries caused by laser pointers has been observed, especially in children and adolescents. Researchers report sometimes severe retinal injuries and irreversible impairments to vision/visual acuity.
Retired Mice Find New Life as Top Models for Autism :: After years of obscurity, strains of mice with mutations in particular genes are thrust to the fore of autism research.
Revealing the hidden path of perovskite formation :: EPFL scientists systematically study the path of the sequential deposition reaction used to build perovskite solar panels. The study is published in Science Advances and offers much-needed, fundamental understanding of perovskite formation and its different stages.
Revealing the hidden path of perovskite formation :: Perovskite solar cells are an alternative to conventional silicon solar cells, poised to enter the market with their high power-conversion efficiencies (above 22 percent, now) and lower capital expenditure and manufacturing costs.
Revealing the hidden path of perovskite formation :: Scientists have systematically studied the path of the sequential deposition reaction used to build perovskite solar panels. The study offers much-needed, fundamental understanding of perovskite formation and its different stages.
Reversibility of citrate synthase allows autotrophic growth of a thermophilic bacterium :: Biological inorganic carbon fixation proceeds through a number of fundamentally different autotrophic pathways that are defined by specific key enzymatic reactions. Detection of the enzymatic genes in (meta)genomes is widely used to estimate the contribution of individual organisms or communities to primary production. Here we show that the sulfur-reducing anaerobic deltaproteobacterium Desulfure
Revner i aksler: DSB fortsætter hastetjek af ME-lokomotiver :: DSB tog fredag alle ME-lokomotiver ud til kontroleftersyn efter at have fundet begyndende revnedannelser på to af lokomotivernes aksler. De gamle ME-lokomotiver skulle egentlig have været udrangeret fra 2011.
Rewetting the Swamp: Indonesia's Bold Plan :: A controversial project to restore 2.5 million hectares of tropical peatland hinges on sustainable farming — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Right before the Super Bowl is a good time to buy a fancy new TV :: Gadgets The holidays are over and the new models are coming, so score a cheap new set before the big game. This is a great time to find deals on nice TVs.
Rising sea levels already altering tides in Chesapeake Bay :: Researchers have found evidence that sea-level rise is already affecting high and low tides in both the Chesapeake and Delaware bays, two large estuaries of the eastern United States. The team combined a computer model with 100 years of observations to tease out the fact that global sea-level rise is increasing the tidal range, or the distance between the high and low tides, in many areas through
Risk of suicide among hospitalized patients with depression decreases by half in Finland :: The risk of death by suicide among patients with depression who have undergone psychiatric inpatient treatment has significantly decreased since 1991, according a large Finnish study. The study shows for the first time that it is possible for the suicide mortality to decline markedly at the population level.
Robert Afzal is developing powerful laser blasters for the U.S. military :: Technology Dynamite with a laser beam. Lasers can map planets, cut metal, play your old CDs, zap tattoos, and send cats into furry frenzies of clickbait. But Robert Afzal wants them to do more.
Robert Mueller's Russia Investigation Includes at Least One Facebook Employee Interview :: As special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation grows, at least one Facebook employee who worked alongside the 2016 Trump campaign has been pulled into the probe.
Robo news :: As more media outlets use automated algorithms to write news stories, are journalists doomed?
Robots could descend into old mines to prevent toxic spills :: Crumbling mine tunnels awash with polluted waters perforate the Colorado mountains, and scientists may one day send robots creeping through the pitch-black passages to study the mysterious currents that sometimes burst to the surface with devastating effects.
Robust prediction of individual creative ability from brain functional connectivity [Psychological and Cognitive Sciences :: ]People’s ability to think creatively is a primary means of technological and cultural progress, yet the neural architecture of the highly creative brain remains largely undefined. Here, we employed a recently developed method in functional brain imaging analysis—connectome-based predictive modeling—to identify a brain network associated with high-creative ability, using functional…
Rogue waves and large deviations in deep sea [Applied Mathematics :: ]The appearance of rogue waves in deep sea is investigated by using the modified nonlinear Schrödinger (MNLS) equation in one spatial dimension with random initial conditions that are assumed to be normally distributed, with a spectrum approximating realistic conditions of a unidirectional sea state. It is shown that one can…
Role of boundary conditions in determining cell alignment in response to stretch [Biophysics and Computational Biology :: ]The ability of cells to orient in response to mechanical stimuli is essential to embryonic development, cell migration, mechanotransduction, and other critical physiologic functions in a range of organs. Endothelial cells, fibroblasts, mesenchymal stem cells, and osteoblasts all orient perpendicular to an applied cyclic stretch when plated on stretchable elastic…
Rotavirus vaccine could reduce UK health inequalities, new study suggests :: New research led by the University of Liverpool has found that childhood vaccination against rotavirus has greatest benefit in the most deprived communities and could contribute to reducing health inequalities in the UK.
RSPB Minsmere winter starling murmuration :: Starlings take to the skies to create a spectacular aerial ballet before settling on roost.
Rummet er virkelig, virkelig, (virkelig!) stort! :: Scroll dig en tur gennem universet og se de enorme afstande.
RUMREJSEN 2018 Se eksperternes svar på alle jeres spørgsmål om Mars, Månen og Mælkevejen :: Verdens førende rumeksperter sad klar til at gøre dr.dk's brugere klogere på det enorme univers.
Rumrejsen 2018: Rejs med fra Jorden og langt ud i universet :: Livebloggen fulgte DR1-programmet om verdensrummet. Her finder du alle links og artikler, der blev delt under programmet.
Running away from carbon dioxide: The terminal connection :: Like us, fish need oxygen, and swimming through a patch of carbon dioxide turns out not to be a pleasant experience. Instead, they prefer to avoid carbon dioxide altogether. In experiments published in Cell Reports on Jan. 30, researchers at the RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan have discovered a neuronal pathway that makes this behavior possible.
Running away from carbon dioxide: The terminal connection :: Like us, fish need oxygen, and swimming through a patch of carbon dioxide turns out not to be a pleasant experience. Instead, they prefer to avoid carbon dioxide altogether. Researchers have discovered a neuronal pathway that makes this behavior possible.
Rusland vender tilbage: Vil lande på Månen næste år :: Efter mere end 30 år vil det russiske rumprogram tilbage til Månen efter en række fiaskoer i resten af Solsystemet.
Rusland vender tilbage: Vil lande på Månen næste år :: Efter mere end 30 år vil det russiske rumprogram tilbage til Månen efter en række fiaskoer i resten af Solsystemet.
Russia launches 11 space satellites 'without glitch' :: Russia on Thursday successfully launched 11 satellites from its Vostochny cosmodrome, in the third rocket liftoff from the new spaceport, the space agency said.
Russia to offer tourists spacewalks for $100m – with discount for first taker :: Space company Energia will offer ‘comfortable’ flights for up to six people onboard the NEM-2 module Russia is planning to send paying tourists on the International Space Station out on spacewalks for the first time, an official from the country’s space industry said Thursday. “We are discussing the possibility of sending tourists on spacewalks,” Vladimir Solntsev, the head of Russian space compa
Russia to start offering spacewalks for tourists :: Russia is planning to send paying tourists on the International Space Station out on spacewalks for the first time, an official from the country's space industry said Thursday.
Russia’s startup-style approach to cyberwarfare is why it’s so good at fake news ::
Russian astronauts take spacewalk to upgrade station antenna (Update) :: Spacewalking Russian astronauts removed an old electronics box as part of an antenna upgrade at the International Space Station on Friday, then tossed it overboard as a piece of junk.
Russian, Chinese smugglers arrested with tonne of bear paws: NGO :: A group of Russian and Chinese smugglers have been arrested near the border between the two countries in possession of a tonne of bear paws as well as tiger, deer and frog parts, an animal protection group said Tuesday.
Rutgers engineers 3-D print shape-shifting smart gel :: Rutgers engineers have invented a '4-D printing' method for a smart gel that could lead to the development of 'living' structures in human organs and tissues, soft robots and targeted drug delivery.
Rørbæk: Vi sætter styrelsen under skærpet offentligt tilsyn :: Normalt sætter Styrelsen for Patientsikker læger under skærpet tilsyn, men i et debatindlæg vender Kristian Rørbæk Madsen rollerne om og lader styrelsen smage sin egen medicin.
Safe Injection Facilities Save Lives :: To fight the opioid crisis, let substance users shoot up under medical supervision — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Safeguarding children when sentencing mothers :: Experts are creating new resources, including films and briefings, to help criminal justice professionals improve their understanding of the impacts of maternal imprisonment. It is estimated that 17,000 children every year are affected by maternal imprisonment in England and Wales.
Safeguarding children when sentencing mothers :: It is estimated that 17,000 children every year are affected by maternal imprisonment in England and Wales. 95 per cent (16,000) of these children are forced to leave their homes as their mother's imprisonment leaves them without an adult to take care of them.
Safeguarding children when sentencing mothers :: Oxford University have collaborated with the Prison Reform Trust to create new resources, including films and briefings, to help criminal justice professionals improve their understanding of the impacts of maternal imprisonment.It is estimated that 17,000 children every year are affected by maternal imprisonment in England and Wales.
Salt, the solution to winter's dangers, threatens US waters :: When roads turn into ice rinks, consider trying beet juice, molasses, and even beer or cheese waste to make them safer. So say experts who fear road salt is starting to take a toll on the nation's waterways, putting everything from fish and frogs to microscopic zooplankton at risk.
Same psychological mechanism explains violence among Muslim and Western extremists :: Why do some Westerners attack Muslim minorities and asylum seekers and why do some Muslims support and engage in terror against the West? New research suggests that the reasons for such extreme behaviour might be the same in both groups.
Samsung Electronics reports record Q4 and full year profits :: Samsung Electronics reported a 73 percent jump in its fourth quarter net profit on Wednesday, setting a record for any three-month period, mainly driven by demand for its memory chips and display panels.
Samsung is now making cryptocurrency chips, while Intel looks on ::
San Francisco is wiping out convictions for marijuana, going back to 1975 :: San Francisco takes a bold new step regarding marijuana laws and convictions. Read More
Sanchi oil tanker disaster—how spills and accidents can make ships safer :: The Sanchi tanker was carrying 136,000 tonnes of oil from Iran to South Korea when it collided with the Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship CF Crystal, 160 nautical miles off the coast of Shanghai, China. The collision on January 6, 2018 caused a serious fire, and the oil tanker eventually sank eight days later. All 30 Iranian and two Bangladeshi seafarers died in the accident. The other vessel, CF Cryst
Sanitation boosts health, not stunted growth for Bangladeshi kids :: Children born into housing compounds with improvements in drinking water quality, sanitation, and handwashing infrastructure were not measurably taller after two years compared to those born into compounds with more contamination, a new study suggests. Although children who received the interventions were significantly healthier overall, and despite mounting research over the last decade linking
Scandinavians shaped by several waves of immigration :: So you think people in present-day Sweden and Norway are different from each other? It turns out that would have been closer to the truth some 9500 years ago.
Scanning for Signs of Domestic Abuse :: Scanning for Signs of Domestic Abuse Study from Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston suggests new way to help identify victims of intimate partner violence. Radiologyimage.jpg Image credits: visivastudio via Shutterstock Human Friday, January 26, 2018 – 11:45 Jason Socrates Bardi, Editor (Inside Science) — A new study reviewing the medical images and other records of more than 100 victims of i
School mental health screenings may miss kids who need support :: While many educators, counselors, and social workers are working to improve practices to identify children who need help through risk assessments such as mental health screenings, there is a high degree of variance between teacher reports when using these screenings, a new study indicates. “If we can get input from several different sources…involved in a young person’s life we may have a better u
Schools key to successful integration of child refugees, says study :: Schools can provide the ideal environment to improve integration and reduce the difficulties faced by refugee children in Western asylum countries, according to a new study from psychologists at City, University of London.
Science and Culture: Cancer researcher looks to artists for inspiration [Medical Sciences :: ]By day, Dhruba Deb studies lung cancer. A postdoctoral researcher at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Deb puzzles over disease-causing genes and the scores of signaling pathways in which they act. Searching through this sea of data, he often has trouble deciding where to focus or how to…
Scientifically assess impacts of sustainable investments ::
Scientist announces a laser so powerful it can tear empty space :: Shanghai scientist Ruxin Li has already built the world’s most powerful lasers, and he plans a new one that can rip matter from empty space. Read More
Scientists are zeroing in on where intuition comes from, biologically :: There’s a complex biological system behind our intuition. Read More
Scientists call for global and local control and management of mercury :: Mercury is a complex, multifaceted contaminant which can take many different forms. It is poisonous to humans and wildlife and damaging to the environment. Currently, around two thirds of the mercury entering the environment comes from current or legacy human sources including mining, industrial activities, coal combustion and incinerators, with the remaining originating from natural sources. A sp
Scientists call for global and local control and management of mercury :: Mercury is a complex, multifaceted contaminant which can take many different forms. It is poisonous to humans and wildlife and damaging to the environment. A special issue addressing the most up-to-date science on the fate and effects of mercury has now been published in Springer's journal Ambio.
Scientists catch light squeezing and stretching next-gen data storage material :: Scientists at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have seen for the first time how atoms in iron-platinum nanoparticles – a next-generation material for magnetic data storage devices – respond extremely rapidly to brief laser flashes. Understanding these fundamental motions could potentially lead to new ways of manipulating and controlling such devices with light.
Scientists come up with new process that could improve HD TV :: Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have been working as part of an international team to develop a new process, which could lead to a new generation of high-definition (HD), paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy efficient TVs and smart devices.
Scientists create customizable, fabric-like power source for wearable electronics :: Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have created a customizable, fabric-like power source that can be cut, folded or stretched without losing its function.
Scientists create new material for nuclear reactors :: Researchers from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI (Russia) have conducted a study on the use of isotopically modified molybdenum as an alternative to zirconium alloys from which nuclear fuel-element casings are created. They have proved that this can enhance the safety of nuclear reactors. The study is published in the scientific journal Chemical Engineering Research and Design.
Scientists develop process to produce higher quality fuel from biowaste :: Researchers have found a way to produce a higher quality, more stable fuel from biowaste, such as sewage, that is simpler and cleaner than existing methods.
Scientists develop sustainable investing framework :: Scientists at The City University of New York (CUNY) and Harvard University, in partnership with UBS Asset Management, have developed a scientific framework to inform investment decisions that make positive contributions to sustainable environmental stewardship and human well-being. Among the beneficiaries are the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals that promote access to clean water, maintaining h
Scientists develop technique for measuring bacterial growth rates :: Ecological research focuses on understanding how population-level dynamics—such as the growth rate of a particular population of microbes—contribute to ecosystem-level processes. Ecosystem scientists researching climate change often study the role of microbes in the carbon cycle, for example, so knowing how quickly they grow is a fundamental metric to reaching that understanding.
Scientists Discover a Bone-Deep Risk for Heart Disease :: Few doctors, and even fewer patients, have heard of CHIP. But it is emerging as a major cause of heart attacks and stroke, as deadly as high blood pressure or cholesterol.
Scientists discover 'chiral phonons' — atomic rotations in a 2-D semiconductor crystal :: A research team has found the first evidence that a shaking motion in the structure of an atomically thin material possesses a naturally occurring circular rotation that could become the building block for a new form of information technology and molecular-scale machines.
Scientists discover 'chiral phonons' — atomic rotations in a 2-D semiconductor crystal :: A research team has found the first evidence that a shaking motion in the structure of an atomically thin material possesses a naturally occurring circular rotation that could become the building block for a new form of information technology and molecular-scale machines.
Scientists discover chiral phonons in a 2-D semiconductor crystal :: A research team from the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has found the first evidence that a shaking motion in the structure of an atomically thin (2-D) material possesses a naturally occurring circular rotation.
Scientists discover how gene mutation triggers immune disease :: Scientists discovered how a gene mutation affects T cell function to promote immune disorders and then tested a treatment based on the discovery–successfully fixing donated immune cells from a 16-year-old boy with an abnormally low level of white blood cells called lymphopenia. Researchers report their findings Jan. 30 in Nature Communications.
Scientists discover new field affecting metals solidification :: A fundamental discovery that alters our current understanding of how metals solidify and form crystalline patterns may help lead to better control of casting and welding processes. It also explains how snowflakes and many mineral patterns form naturally.
Scientists discover new field affecting metals solidification :: The discovery that this heretofore unknown 'bias field' is causing pattern formation alters the thinking that the formations had been caused only by the sound vibration or disturbances known in materials science as noise.
Scientists discover new field affecting metals solidification :: The discovery that this heretofore unknown 'bias field' is causing pattern formation alters the thinking that the formations had been caused only by the sound vibration or disturbances known in materials science as noise.
Scientists elucidate the mechanism for inserting protein molecules into the outer compartment of mitochondria :: Researchers at the University of Freiburg have succeeded in describing how so-called beta-barrel proteins are inserted into the membranes of mitochondria. The proteins enable mitochondria to import and export molecules. With this discovery, the team led by Prof. Dr. Nils Wiedemann and Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Pfanner, in cooperation with the group of Prof. Dr. Carola Hunte, has clarified a fundamental q
Scientists find magic mushrooms could help fight fascism :: Researchers find that magic mushrooms can keep people from developing authoritarian views and more connected to nature. Read More
Scientists find magic mushrooms could help fight fascism :: Researchers find that magic mushrooms can keep people from developing authoritarian views and more connected to nature. Read More
Scientists found and studied complex types of defects in the droplets of liquid crystals :: A team of scientists from Kirensky Institute of Physics of the Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Science and Siberian Federal University (SFU) together with Russian and foreign colleagues studied the droplets of a cholesteric liquid crystal that contained a twisted defect loop. The results of the study were published in Scientific Reports journal.
Scientists get better numbers on what happens when electrons get wet :: A particular set of chemical reactions governs everything from bridges corroding in water to your breakfast breaking down in your gut. One crucial part involves electrons striking water, and scientists still have to use ballpark numbers for certain parts of the equation when they use computers to model them. An new study offers a new set of numbers that may help scientists create better ways to sp
Scientists get better numbers on what happens when electrons get wet :: A particular set of chemical reactions governs everything from bridges corroding in water to your breakfast breaking down in your gut. One crucial part involves electrons striking water, and scientists still have to use ballpark numbers for certain parts of the equation when they use computers to model them. An new study offers a new set of numbers that may help scientists create better ways to sp
Scientists grapple with worms to improve co-existence with wildlife in Africa :: Farming at the border of National Parks in Africa can lead to conflict with wildlife, due to the belief that wild animals bring disease, prey upon livestock, and damage crops. In an unexpected twist, research conducted by the University of Bristol and Queen's University Belfast with the charity 'Elephants for Africa' and the University of Pretoria has found that grazing livestock with wildlife may
Scientists Hate the NIH’s New Rules for Experimenting on Humans :: For a decade, the government has been working on a revision for grant applications. It’s finally done. It’s ethical, sensible, and a big enough pain that it might actually hurt science.
Scientists have discovered a new type of Botox :: A new source of the botulinum neurotoxin was discovered by Canadian and American scientists in a strain of animal gut bacteria known as Enterococcus faecium. The neurotoxic protein is known for its paradoxical ability to remove wrinkles yet cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness associated with food poisoning.
Scientists identify brain region in mice that keeps the body from losing its balance :: New research reveals how a small part of the brain singlehandedly steadies the body if it is thrown off balance. The study in mice found that this region accomplishes this by moving muscles in a two-step response that first widens the animal's center of gravity, and then strengthens and stabilizes its limb muscles and joints. These findings offer insight into the mechanics of how animals stay upri
Scientists identify brain region in mice that keeps the body from losing its balance :: New research reveals how a small part of the brain singlehandedly steadies the body if it is thrown off balance. The study in mice found that this region accomplishes this by moving muscles in a two-step response that first widens the animal's center of gravity, and then strengthens and stabilizes its limb muscles and joints. These findings offer insight into the mechanics of how animals stay upri
Scientists identify weight loss ripple effect :: University of Connecticut researchers have found that when one member of a couple commits to losing weight, the chances are good their partner will lose some weight too, even if they are not actively participating in a weight loss intervention.
Scientists image molecules vital for gene regulation :: All the trillions of cells in our body share the same genetic information and are derived from a single, fertilized egg. When this initial cell multiplies during fetal development, its daughter cells become more and more specialized. This process, called cell differentiation, gives rise to all the various cell types, such as nerve, muscle, or blood cells, which are diverse in shape and function an
Scientists join international research team in discovery that could improve HD TV :: Scientists at Queen's University Belfast have been working as part of an international team to develop a new process, which could lead to a new generation of high-definition (HD), paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy efficient TVs and smart devices.
Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons :: The rising acidity of the oceans threatens coral reefs by making it harder for corals to build their skeletons. A new study identifies the details of how ocean acidification affects coral skeletons, allowing scientists to predict more precisely where corals will be more vulnerable.
Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons :: The rising acidity of the oceans threatens coral reefs by making it harder for corals to build their skeletons. A new study identifies the details of how ocean acidification affects coral skeletons, allowing scientists to predict more precisely where corals will be more vulnerable.
Scientists pinpoint how ocean acidification weakens coral skeletons :: The rising acidity of the oceans threatens coral reefs by making it harder for corals to build their skeletons. A new study identifies the details of how ocean acidification affects coral skeletons, allowing scientists to predict more precisely where corals will be more vulnerable.
Scientists pioneer use of deep learning for real-time gravitational wave discovery :: Scientists at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), located at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, have pioneered the use of GPU-accelerated deep learning for rapid detection and characterization of gravitational waves. This new approach will enable astronomers to study gravitational waves using minimal computational resources, reducing time to discovery and incre
Scientists present new long-term ecological research :: Mars developed in as little as two to four million years after the birth of the solar system, far more quickly than Earth, according to results of a new study published in this week's issue of the journal Nature.
Scientists reveal a molecule that may underpin neurological disorders :: Scientists from Japan have identified a molecule that aids a crucial 'pruning' process in the brain that, if malfunctioning, could lead to disorders such as autism and dementia. These results provide new insights into the role of progranulin, a protein, in the developing brain, suggesting that progranulin signaling may one day become a potential therapeutic target for neuropsychiatric disorders.
Scientists reveal double life of sunflower enzyme :: Scientists have explained how a protein-cutting enzyme can join the ends of proteins together, creating protein circles; a finding with immediate applications in producing therapeutic drug treatments that is published in a study in the open access journal eLife.
Scientists reveal the evolutionary history of the angiosperm flora of China :: The research team led by Dr. CHEN Zhiduan from the Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with other researchers have investigated the spatial and temporal divergence patterns of 92 percent of the angiosperm flora in China.
Scientists Unite to Save Monkey Island After Hurricane Maria :: Puerto Rico's Cayo Santiago has hosted decades of research in cognition, primatology, immunization, and other areas.
Scientists, Have We Got a Challenge for You! :: Can you explain a complex scientific concept to 11-year-olds without making their eyes glaze over? — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Sci-fi 200 års dag: En teenager skabte den gale videnskabsmand og hans monster :: 'Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus' blev udgivet januar 1818. Siden har den dannet skole for skildringer af mennesket og videnskabens forandrende kraft.
Scott Pruitt, the E.P.A. Chief, Assailed Trump in a 2016 Interview :: Speaking on a radio show in 2016, Mr. Pruitt said that Donald Trump, if elected, would act in a way that is “truly unconstitutional.”
Scrutiny over wood and coal fires in UK homes :: Burning wood and coal in people's homes will come under scrutiny as part of a government drive to improve air pollution.
SDU udnævner ny professor i onkologi :: Overlæge og ph.d. Karina Dahl Steffensen er udnævnt til professor i klinisk onkologi på Syddansk Universitet og Vejle Sygehus.
Se billederne: Rød supermåne kastede magisk skær over jorden :: I Danmark dækkede skyerne for den røde supermåne – rundt om i verden var man mere heldige.
Searching for an Alzheimer’s cure while my father slips away :: At the beginning, we hunted frantically for any medical breakthrough that might hint at a cure. Then hope gave way to the unbearable truth. By Peter Savodnik One night several years ago, I checked out of a hotel in Cairo and hailed a cab to the airport. It was just after 1am. I had been in Egypt for a week, researching a story on the Muslim Brotherhood, and I had come down with a nasty bug. A blo
See Gorgeous Pics of the #SuperBlueBloodMoon Eclipse :: Amateur photographers are posting amazing shots of the rare lunar event. Check them out.
Seine reaches peak in flood-hit Paris :: The swollen Seine peaked Monday at more than four metres above its normal level, leaving a lengthy mop-up job for Parisians after days of rising waters that have put the soggy city on alert.
Seks timer i 120-kilo tung dragt: Sådan bliver Andreas Morgensen klar til næste rumtur :: Den danske astronaut arbejder 40 timer om ugen på NASA's space center i Houston.
Self-assembled 'hairy' nanoparticles could give a double punch to cancer :: "Hairy" nanoparticles made with light-sensitive materials that assemble themselves could one day become "nano-carriers" providing doctors a new way to simultaneously introduce both therapeutic drugs and cancer-fighting heat into tumors. That's one potential application for a new technology that combines water-repelling yet light-sensitive and water-absorbing materials into polymeric nano-reactors
Self-assembled 'hairy' nanoparticles could give a double punch to cancer :: 'Hairy' nanoparticles made with light-sensitive materials that assemble themselves could one day become 'nano-carriers' providing doctors a new way to simultaneously introduce both therapeutic drugs and cancer-fighting heat into tumors. That's one potential application for a new technology that combines water-repelling yet light-sensitive and water-absorbing materials into polymeric nano-reactors
Self-assembled 'hairy' nanoparticles could give a double punch to cancer :: 'Hairy' nanoparticles made with light-sensitive materials that assemble themselves could one day become 'nano-carriers' providing doctors a new way to simultaneously introduce both therapeutic drugs and cancer-fighting heat into tumors. That's one potential application for a new technology that combines water-repelling yet light-sensitive and water-absorbing materials into polymeric nano-reactors
Self-defense by avoiding self-targeting ::
Self-Driving Cars Companies Are Using Remote Babysitters, And More Car News This Week :: The video game-style secrets to self-driving cars, Waymo and Uber face off, and more car news from this week.
Self-Driving Cars Have a Secret Weapon: Remote Control :: Autonomous vehicles will drive themselves. Until the world around them gets weird and they freeze up. Then friendly, overlord humans will step in.
Self-Driving Cars: The Complete Guide :: How a chaotic skunkworks race in the desert launched what's poised to be a runaway global industry.
Self-driving trucks could solve a labor shortage—and put truckers out of work ::
Selv en slukket mobil gør dig dårligere til dit arbejde :: Amerikanske forskere har fundet frem til, at både smartphones uden strøm og mobiler på lydløs begrænser menneskets kognitive kapacitet. Det har derfor stor betydning, hvor du lægger din telefon, mens du arbejder.
Selvkørende biler: Google og General Motors er kørt i pole position :: De to firmaers selvkørende biler står for 96 procent af alle test-kilometer kørt i Californien det seneste år.
Selvkørende robotter leverer din pakke lige til døren :: Pakkerobotterne er ved at indtage veje og fortove. Teknologien er snart klar, så nu er spørgsmålet blot, om folk vil dele deres fortov med robotterne.
Send dine fotos på charmetur i rummet :: Intelligent liv i rummet får nu chancen for at beundre dine selvportrætter og familiefotos. DR1 beder alle danskere om at sende billeder ind til Rumrejsen 2018.
Set up a second screen for your computer :: DIY Two views are better than one. Want to add an extra computer monitor? The process doesn't have to be time-consuming or expensive if you follow our advice. Here's how to double your display.
Seven fascinating facts about Ikea's late founder Ingvar Kamprad :: Ingvar Kamprad may be the most influential aesthete in the history of interior design, thanks to the mass-produced and self-assembled furniture created by his company, Ikea. Read More
Severe and lingering symptoms occur in some after treatment for Lyme disease :: In a study of 61 people treated for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, Johns Hopkins researchers conclude that fatigue, pain, insomnia and depression do indeed persist over long periods of time for some people, despite largely normal physical exams and clinical laboratory testing.
Severe and lingering symptoms occur in some after treatment for Lyme disease :: In a study of 61 people treated for the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, researchers conclude that fatigue, pain, insomnia and depression do indeed persist over long periods of time for some people, despite largely normal physical exams and clinical laboratory testing.
Severe Toxicity Reported in High-Dose AAV Gene Therapy in Animals :: Biotech stocks fell in response to the news.
Sexual harassment in the workplace: how organizational policies can make a difference :: Employees are more likely to report sexual harassment they witness at work when there is a zero-tolerance policy in place, according to a new study by Florida International University researchers.
Share your 'super blue blood moon' photographs :: We’d like to see your images as parts of the world experience rare celestial event where super moon, blue moon and blood moon coincide Click here to see supermoon images you shared in 2017 People around the world are hoping for clear skies through which to enjoy a rare celestial event being called a “super blue blood moon” . Related: 'Super blue blood moon': stargazers prepare for rare celestial
Sharing is caring, but is privacy theft? :: Open Science (OS) is a movement toward increased sharing among scientists of their data, their materials, their computer code, their papers, and their peer reviews. The ultimate goal of this movement is to boost collaborative progress and bring greater transparency. Scientists might more rapidly build on results of others and help each other spot errors.
Shark-free world? That’s a wish that would come back to bite us :: Sharks may be hard to love for many people, including the US president, but these animals are essential to the health of our oceans, says Lesley Evans Ogden
Sharp stones found in India signal surprisingly early toolmaking advances :: Toolmaking revolution reached what’s now India before Homo sapiens did, a new study suggests.
Shear by the centimeter ::
Shedding light on arctic zooplankton in the dark :: We know that tiny marine creatures in the Arctic respond to weak light from the Moon or the Northern Lights during the polar night. Now researchers have learned that artificial light from research vessels can also have a negative effect.
Shooting for the Moon–This Time to Stay :: After almost a half-century hiatus, lunar missions are once again becoming the next big thing in space science and exploration — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Short section of DNA predicts kidney transplant success :: The first study of its kind to gather transplant data from across the UK and Ireland found patients have the best chance of long term survival where the donor and recipient have genetic matches in a section of DNA known as the HLA locus. This finding could help to personalise treatment and reduce costs to the NHS as patients need less treatment or spend less time in hospital.
Short-course radiation treatment is safe and effective for skin cancer :: A recent physician’s study review suggests that shorter courses of radiation are preferable to longer ones for older patients receiving treatment for slow-growing skin cancers.
Should I get a flu shot? Is it too late to get a flu shot? :: Health You should get a flu shot. It's not too late to get a flu shot. You should get a flu shot. It’s not too late to get a flu shot. You can get the flu in every month of the year. It’s never too late to get a flu shot.
Should Twitter, Facebook get serious about real names? :: Fake social media accounts can retweet a presidential candidate, boost the perceived influence of a celebrity—or both—so is it finally time to require real names?
Should we bring back an extinct species? :: In her book, Rise of the Necrofauna, Britt Wray reports on the ethics and science behind de-extinction. Read More
Should You Capitalize the 'Universe'? :: Grammar wars innnnnn spaaaaaaaace!
Should you feed your pet raw meat? The real risks of a 'traditional' dog diet :: Just as many people are trying to eat less processed food to improve their health, some dog owners are turning away from conventional pet food. Instead they're trying to get back to what they see as a more traditional "butcher's dog" diet of raw meat, albeit with pre-prepared products that can be served easily and frozen for convenience.
Should you feed your pet raw meat? :: Animals The real risks of a ‘traditional’ dog diet. A recent study has raised concerns about the health risks of these raw meat based diet products as possible sources of some bacterial and parasitic diseases.
Should you wear long johns? There's a map for that :: Mapping your daily long john needs since 2011 (Canada only) Read More
Shrinking black holes avoid paradox by oozing hidden information :: As black holes evaporate, they release particles that may carry more information than we thought, so black holes may not break the laws of physics after all
Shrugging Toward Doomsday :: “As of today,” said Rachel Bronson, the president and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, “it is two minutes to midnight.” On Thursday, the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock—a symbolic assessment of how close the world stands to total destruction—as close to midnight as it has ever been, reflecting the expert group’s “grim assessment” that the world is now “as dange
Sidewalk Labs Launches Coord, a City-Planning Platform :: The Alphabet company is the latest to offer an "operating system" for the age of urban mobility.
Siemens says profits up on global upturn :: German engineering giant Siemens said Wednesday that profits jumped in the first quarter, driven by rising demand for its products in areas ranging from renewable energy and trains to industrial robots.
Significant ash falls near erupting Philippine volcano :: A significant amount of ash has fallen on towns near the Philippines' most active volcano after energetic eruptions of lava from the crater.
Silencing is golden: Scientists image molecules vital for gene regulation :: Lab scientists use cryo-electron microscopy to gain a deeper understanding of the structure of a regulatory complex. Their research could open up new possibilities for cancer therapies.
Silencing is golden: Scientists image molecules vital for gene regulation :: Lab scientists use cryo-electron microscopy to gain a deeper understanding of the structure of a regulatory complex. Their research could open up new possibilities for cancer therapies.
Silk fibers could be high-tech 'natural metamaterials' :: New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm's fiber causes "Anderson localization of light," a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a better understanding of light transport and heat transfer.
Silk fibers could be high-tech 'natural metamaterials' :: New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm's fiber causes 'Anderson localization of light,' a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a better understanding of light transport and heat transfer.
Silk fibers could be high-tech 'natural metamaterials' :: New research has demonstrated how the nano-architecture of a silkworm's fiber causes 'Anderson localization of light,' a discovery that could lead to various innovations and a better understanding of light transport and heat transfer.
Simmons Cancer Center researchers part of historic CAR-T breakthrough :: A historic study involving researchers from UT Southwestern's Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates the effectiveness of CAR-T therapy, which uses genetically modified immune cells to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children and young adults.
Simple preparation, fast lasers overcome analysis roadblock :: Imagine a big glass jar full of candy, a colorful mixture of jelly beans. You want to know how rare your favorite green ones are. Specifically, you want to know the number of green ones relative to the number of grams of the whole mixture. If you just pull out a handful from the jar and meticulously count the number of green jelly beans, you don't know what fraction of the total candy you removed!
Simple test speeds recognition of posterior stroke :: A simple finger-to-nose test by medical professionals almost doubled the recognition of possible stroke involving the circulation at the back of the brain, according to preliminary research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2018, a world premier meeting dedicated to the science and treatment of cerebrovascular disease for researchers and clinicians.
Simultaneous determination of Substance P and CGRP in rat brainstem tissue :: Substance P and CGRP are neuropeptides that belong to the thachykinin and calcitonin family, respectively. They play an important role in neuropathic pain development and regulation. In this study, simultaneous analysis of Substance P and CGRP in rat brainstem tissue was conducted by using LC-ESI-MS/MS method.
Since 1910, this statue has warned Parisians about flooding :: If the zouave of the Alma bridge gets his feet wet, Paris knows to start worrying Read More
Since 1910, this statue has warned Parisians about flooding :: If the zouave of the Alma bridge gets his feet wet, Paris knows to start worrying Read More
Single-cell transcriptomics of the developing lateral geniculate nucleus reveals insights into circuit assembly and refinement [Neuroscience :: ]Coordinated changes in gene expression underlie the early patterning and cell-type specification of the central nervous system. However, much less is known about how such changes contribute to later stages of circuit assembly and refinement. In this study, we employ single-cell RNA sequencing to develop a detailed, whole-transcriptome resource of…
Site of 1st chlamydia exposure makes big difference :: Exposing the gut to chlamydia protects against subsequent infection in the genital tract and other tissues, researchers have discovered. Chlamydia is the nation's most common sexually transmitted disease and causes infertility, ectopic pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated.
Sixty-four percent of women suffer from insomnia in late pregnancy :: A new study warns that health systems need to address the problem of insomnia in pregnancy systematically, since as well as affecting the quality of life of pregnant women, insomnia is a risk factor for high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, depression, preterm birth and unplanned caesarean sections.
Sixty-four percent of women suffer from insomnia in late pregnancy :: Study led by the University of Granada warns that health systems need to address this problem systematically, since as well as affecting the quality of life of pregnant women, insomnia is a risk factor for high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, depression, preterm birth and unplanned cesarean sections.
Ski Gear for Bad Weather: Columbia, Line, POC, Dakine :: Some days are crushingly cold and sloppy. Bring the right equipment and you won’t suffer.
Skin-inspired coating that's as hard as teeth and can heal itself :: Self-healing smart coatings could someday make scratches on cell phones a thing of the past. But researchers often have to compromise between strength and the ability to self-repair when developing these materials. Now, one group reports in ACS Nano the development of a smart coating that is as hard as tooth enamel on the outside but can heal itself like skin can.
Skin-inspired coating that's as hard as teeth and can heal itself :: Self-healing smart coatings could someday make scratches on cell phones a thing of the past. But researchers often have to compromise between strength and the ability to self-repair when developing these materials. Now, one group reports in ACS Nano the development of a smart coating that is as hard as tooth enamel on the outside but can heal itself like skin can.
Skin-inspired coating that's as hard as teeth and can heal itself :: Self-healing smart coatings could someday make scratches on cell phones a thing of the past. But researchers often have to compromise between strength and the ability to self-repair when developing these materials. Now, one group reports the development of a smart coating that is as hard as tooth enamel on the outside but can heal itself like skin can.
Skywatchers see 'super blue blood Moon' :: A blue blood supermoon and lunar eclipse across Asia heralds a year of lunar science milestones, say scientists.
Sleepwalkers Multitask Better Than the Rest of Us, Even When Awake :: Sleepwalkers Multitask Better Than the Rest of Us, Even When Awake A study that compares the multitasking abilities of awake sleepwalkers and non-sleepwalkers provides insights into the nature of awareness. Sleepwalking_topNteaser.jpg Image credits: Internet Archive Book Images via flickr Human Tuesday, January 30, 2018 – 08:45 Peter Gwynne, Contributor (Inside Science) — Writers over the centur
Slow but steady: New study sheds light on the brain evolution of turtles :: A new study led by the University of Birmingham shows that the brain of turtles has evolved slowly, but constantly over the last 210 million years, eventually reaching a variety in form and complexity, which rivals that of other animal groups.
Slow but steady: New study sheds light on the brain evolution of turtles :: A new study led by the University of Birmingham shows that the brain of turtles has evolved slowly, but constantly over the last 210 million years, eventually reaching a variety in form and complexity, which rivals that of other animal groups.
Slow but steady: New study sheds light on the brain evolution of turtles :: A new study shows that the brain of turtles has evolved slowly, but constantly over the last 210 million years, eventually reaching a variety in form and complexity, which rivals that of other animal groups.
Slower speed, tricky turns give prey a chance against cheetahs and lions :: A bonanza of data on wild predators running shows that hunting is more than sprinting.
Small molecule plays a big role in reducing cancer's spread :: One small molecule that helps regulate gene expression plays a big role in keeping us safe from the machinations of cancer, scientists report. In human lung cancer cells, they have shown low levels of the microRNA, miR-125a-5p, which enables the death of aberrant cells like cancer cells, correlates with high levels of the protein TIMP-1, which is already associated with a poor prognosis in patient
Small molecule plays a big role in reducing cancer's spread :: One small molecule that helps regulate gene expression plays a big role in keeping us safe from the machinations of cancer, scientists report. In human lung cancer cells, they have shown low levels of the microRNA, miR-125a-5p, which enables the death of aberrant cells like cancer cells, correlates with high levels of the protein TIMP-1, which is already associated with a poor prognosis in patient
Small molecules set up security system to defend the genome :: Thousands of short RNA molecules with diverse genetic sequences serve as security guards to identify and silence attempts to invade the genome, such as DNA inserted by viruses or parasitic elements known as transposons.
Small molecules set up security system to defend the genome :: Thousands of short RNA molecules with diverse genetic sequences serve as security guards to identify and silence attempts to invade the genome, such as DNA inserted by viruses or parasitic elements known as transposons.
Small molecules set up security system to defend the genome :: Thousands of short RNA molecules with diverse genetic sequences serve as security guards to identify and silence attempts to invade the genome, such as DNA inserted by viruses or parasitic elements known as transposons.
Smart cities need to be more human, so we're creating Sims-style virtual worlds :: Huge quantities of networked sensors have appeared in cities across the world in recent years. These include cameras and sensors that count the number of passers by, devices to sense air quality, traffic flow detectors, and even bee hive monitors. There are also large amounts of information about how people use cities on social media services such as Twitter and foursquare.
Smart furniture transforms spaces in tiny apartments into bedrooms, work spaces, or closets :: Imagine living in a cramped studio apartment in a large city—but being able to summon your bed or closet through a mobile app, call forth your desk using voice command, or have everything retract at the push of a button.
Smarter cities, smarter living :: A home thermostat automatically establishes a comfortable environment for its occupants. A washing machine sends a text message when its cycle is complete. Lights throughout a house are controlled with a tap and swipe on a tablet, saving Dad a final trip down the stairs before bed.
Smog-forming soils :: A previously unrecognized source of nitrogen oxide is contributing up to about 40 percent of the NOx emissions in California, according to a study led by the University of California, Davis. The study traces the emissions to fertilized soils in the Central Valley region.
SMV’er skal have et digitalt løft :: Øget digitalisering hos de små og mellemstore virksomheder er ét af indsatsområderne i regeringens udspil til digital vækst. Det er tiltrængt, mener SMV’ernes interesseorganisation, der roser udspillet for dets bredde og håber, at ambitionerne bliver ført ud i livet.
Små mængder alkohol er med til at rense hjernen :: Et begrænset alkoholindtag kan være med til at nedbringe betændelsestilstande i hjernen…
Snake alarm call makes birds scan for approaching predators :: The ability to visualise an object associated with a sound was once thought to be unique to humans. But some birds seem to have that ability as well, a study has found
Snakes—why did it have to be giant snakes? :: Snakes are beautiful and bizarre animals. Limbless vertebrates, they have been around for more than 150 million years, and occupy almost every ecological role possible, including living under the sea!
So killer whales can talk. Welcome to a brave new world of cross-species chat |Jules Howard :: Wikie the orca is more mimic than raconteur, but the potential is awesome. Imagine dolphins tackling politicians on pollution A bridge in cultures has occurred. A cognitive chasm between intelligent creatures has been crossed. Of all the spectacular times for you to be alive, you happen to have been born in an age when killer whales started talking to the damn dirty apes who were willing to listen
'Sodium-scooter' delivers :: A 'sodium-scooter,' namely Na2Te, transports tellurium to molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and tungsten disulfide (WS2) monolayers. With the help of the scooter, sulfur atoms were replaced with tellurium. The process occurs at 525°C, about 300°C lower than previously achievable. This study is expected to facilitate the exploration of new properties in these 2-D materials.
'Sodium-scooter’ delivers tellurium to MoS2 :: Korean food delivery system is renowned to be fast and efficient. Scooters speed through the city to bring orders timely to your doorstep. Researchers have now developed a low-temperature reaction, where a “chemical scooter delivery” can be used as a metaphor. A “sodium-scooter”, namely Na2Te, transports tellurium to molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and tungsten disulfide (WS2) monolayers. With the hel
Solar heat could make power + water for Namibia: study :: A research study from Stellenbosch University finds that a 100 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant adapted to also "co-generate" water via multi-effect distillation (MED) would potentially be financially viable for Namibia given a world class solar resource at Arandis, where state utility NamPower plans a solar park close to the demand.
Solar heat could make power + water for Namibia: Study :: Seawater desalination can be integrated into a solar thermal energy plant using a variety of desalination technologies. Is solar-driven multi-effect distillation a financially feasible solution for water-stressed Namibia?
Solution to long-standing chemistry riddle has implications for drug development :: Scientists have solved a decades-old challenge by working out how to craft functional residues onto a molecular cube. Cubane now has a plethora of additional applications in the fields of drug development, materials science and molecular engineering.
Solution to long-standing chemistry riddle has implications for drug development :: Scientists have solved a decades-old challenge by working out how to craft functional residues onto a molecular cube. Cubane now has a plethora of additional applications in the fields of drug development, materials science and molecular engineering.
Solution: ‘Triangulation and Motion Sickness’ :: This month’s Insights puzzle was inspired by a new way to determine the value of the Hubble constant, which quantifies how rapidly the universe is expanding by measuring the distance to a pair of colliding neutron stars . This method opens up the possibility of significantly improving the accuracy of distance measurements to faraway astronomical objects. We recalled that, for centuries, surveyors
Solving the puzzle of multicellularity :: One of the big evolutionary questions in life is how and why single cell organisms organized themselves to live in a group, thereby forming multicellular life forms. Scientists have answered at least part of this question, by decoding the genomic sequence of one of the simplest of all multicellular organisms — the four-celled alga Tetrabaena socialis.
Solving the puzzle of multicellularity :: Wits PhD student, Jonathan Featherston, of the Evolution of Complexity Laboratory at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, has answered at least part of this question, by decoding the genomic sequence of one of the simplest of all multicellular organisms — the four-celled alga Tetrabaena socialis.
Someone made advanced stone tools in India 172,000 years ago :: A cache of stone tools found in south India reveals that the hominins living there over 170,000 years ago already had advanced tool-making skills
Sony CEO Hirai to step down :: Kazuo Hirai SonySony chief executive Kazuo Hirai, who led a major and successful overhaul at the Japanese electronics giant, will step down at the end of March, the firm said Friday.
Sony profits soar more than tenfold, forecast revised up :: Sony said Friday its nine-month profit had soared more than tenfold, and upgraded its annual profit forecast, demonstrating that its roaring comeback is continuing.
Soros to Google and Facebook: 'Your days are numbered' :: Billionaire investor George Soros launched a scathing attack on tech giants at the Davos summit on Thursday, calling them monopolies that could be manipulated by authoritarians to subvert democracy.
Sound waves may be able to trigger earlier tsunami warnings :: When an earthquake sets off a tsunami, it releases speedy sound waves that could give us early warning. But they still can’t predict the size of the tsunami
Sourcing contamination in waterways :: Understanding the source of contaminants in our waterways is crucial for public health and safety, and a University of Connecticut professor is developing an easy way to do just that.
South Korea's Chilly Response to a Joint Olympic Team :: 1991 was a watershed year for sports diplomacy in the Korean Peninsula. That year, South Korea and North Korea fielded joint men’s and women’s teams at the World Table Tennis Championships, as well as a joint boys’ team in the FIFA World Youth Championship. Both teams—the Koreas’ first in international competitions since their division in 1945—performed well: The unified ping pong team won gold i
South Wales fossil identified as new species of ancient reptile :: Fossils found in a quarry near Cardiff in South Wales have been identified by a student and her supervisors at the University of Bristol as a new small species of reptile that lived 205 million years ago.
'Space graffiti': astronomers angry over launch of fake star into sky :: Giant disco ball dubbed ‘Humanity Star’, launched by startup Rocket Lab, will interfere with scientific study of the universe, experts say Astronomers across the world have criticised a privately owned, New Zealand -based space company after it secretively put a satellite likened to a giant disco ball into orbit. Last week the space exploration startup Rocket Lab launched a rocket from a remote s
Space Photos of the Week: Martian Dust Is Perfect for Smoothing Out Those Wrinkles :: A dust storm predicted for 2018 could change the face of the Red Planet.
Space shuttle Columbia crew, who never came back :: It's 15 years since disaster struck as the Columbia returned to Earth following a research mission.
SpaceX blasts off Luxembourg government satellite :: SpaceX Elon MuskSpaceX on Wednesday blasted off a four-ton secure military communications satellite called GovSat-1, a partnership between the government of Luxembourg and the satellite operator SES.
SpaceX Gears Up to Finally, Actually Launch the Falcon Heavy :: When it launches from Cape Canaveral, the Falcon Heavy will be the most powerful lift vehicle in the world.
SpaceX has plans for Texas – but border wall could be barrier to progress :: Elon Musk is eyeing land near Brownsville for a Mars launch site but locals fear Trump’s plans for a barrier will ruin the area forever It is the place where Elon Musk might one day launch rockets on missions to colonise Mars, though it did not look like much on a recent drizzly and frigid January afternoon. Related: 'The civil rights issue of our time': how Dreamers came to dominate US politics
SpaceX has plans for Texas – but border wall could be barrier to progress :: Elon Musk is eyeing land near Brownsville for a Mars launch site but locals fear Trump’s plans for a barrier will ruin the area forever It is the place where Elon Musk might one day launch rockets on missions to colonise Mars, though it did not look like much on a recent drizzly and frigid January afternoon. Related: 'The civil rights issue of our time': how Dreamers came to dominate US politics
Spain extradites suspect thought to be spam kingpin to US :: Spain says it has extradited to the United States a Russian citizen who is suspected of being one the world's most notorious spammers.
Specific bacteria may change the cervix of a pregnant woman and lead to preterm birth :: New findings demonstrate that the byproducts of certain bacteria induce cervical changes which may lead to preterm birth.
Speed of light drops to zero at 'exceptional points' :: Light, which travels at a speed of 300,000 km/sec in a vacuum, can be slowed down and even stopped completely by methods that involve trapping the light inside crystals or ultracold clouds of atoms. Now in a new study, researchers have theoretically demonstrated a new way to bring light to a standstill: they show that light stops at "exceptional points," which are points at which two light modes c
Speedy electrons may reveal shortcut to quantum computing :: While tracking electrons moving through exotic materials, researchers have discovered intriguing properties not found in conventional, silicon-based semiconductors. Unlike current silicon-based electronics, which shed most of the energy they consume as waste heat, the future is all about low-power computing. Known as spintronics, this technology relies on a quantum physical property of electrons—
Spinal cord injury research: Bonus benefit to activity-based training :: Researchers have discovered that the training, designed to help individuals with SCI improve motor function, also leads to improved bladder and bowel function and increased sexual desire.
Spinal cord injury research: Bonus benefit to activity-based training :: Researchers in the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC) at the University of Louisville have discovered that the training, designed to help individuals with SCI improve motor function, also leads to improved bladder and bowel function and increased sexual desire.
Spionagefrygt: Teleselskaber i USA stopper salg af Huawei-mobiler :: Amerikanske myndigheder presser teleselskaberne for at droppe kinesiske mobil-leverandører.
Splashdown: Supersonic cold metal bonding in 3-D :: A highly versatile deposition process already used to manufacture aircraft parts and other expensive, delicate surfaces is now 3-D modeled to show the effects of temperature for the first time. Cold gas dynamic spray (CGDS) can bond supersonic micron-sized metal particles to a metal or polymer surface without damaging it. This 3-D model of a single particle bonding to a surface starts unlocking a
Splashdown: Supersonic cold metal bonding in 3-D :: A highly versatile deposition process already used to manufacture aircraft parts and other expensive, delicate surfaces is now 3-D modeled to show the effects of temperature for the first time. Cold Gas Dynamic Spray (CGDS) can bond supersonic micron-sized metal particles to a metal or polymer surface without damaging it. This 3D model of a single particle bonding to a surface starts unlocking a g
Splashdown: Supersonic cold metal bonding in 3-D :: When a fragile surface requires a rock-hard, super-thin bonded metal coating, conventional manufacturing processes come up short. However, Cold Gas Dynamic Spray (CGDS) can do just that – with a big caveat. CGDS is enormously versatile, but is also very difficult to predict key aspects of the entire process. Now a temperature-based 3D model by Professor Tien-Chien Jen from the University of Johann
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Sports drinks are not solutions for illness-related dehydration :: Hospitals across the nation have been hit by a double whammy: an alarming flu season combined with a shortage of intravenous fluids. Hurricane Maria’s devastating effects on Puerto Rico, a critical manufacturing hub for American medical supplies, have caused the supply chain disruption.
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Squeezed-light source to make gravitational wave detector even more sensitive :: A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute; AEI) in Hannover and from the Institute for Gravitational Physics at Leibniz Universität Hannover has developed an advanced squeezed-light source for the gravitational-wave detector Virgo near Pisa. Now, the Hannover scientists have delivered the setup, installed it, and handed it over to thei
Stadig mere malware kaprer computerens CPU :: Ransomware og malwertising rammer fortsat organisationer over hele kloden, mens malware til krypto-mining er stødt stigende.
Stand up — it could help you lose weight :: You might want to read this on your feet. A new study found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day could prevent weight gain and help people to actually lose weight.
Stand up — it could help you lose weight :: You might want to read this on your feet. A new study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that standing instead of sitting for six hours a day could prevent weight gain and help people to actually lose weight.
Standard medical tests miss nearly two-thirds of heart attack diagnoses :: ‘Unrecognised’ and ‘recognised’ heart attacks have the same long-term risk of death
Standing several hours a day could help you lose weight, Mayo Clinic research finds :: Standing instead of sitting for six hours a day could help people lose weight over the long term, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Star Wars News: Guide to All the ‘The Last Jedi’ Easter Eggs :: There were a lot of hidden gems in Rian Johnson's movie—and now you'll be able to spot all of them.
Star Wars: The Complete WIRED Guide :: How the impossible, sprawling, everlasting universe came to be.
Starving cancer cells of sugar — does it work? :: Researchers from the Duke-NUS Medical School and collaborators from Austria have demonstrated for the first time a novel cell death pathway that describes how depletion of sugar causes cancer cell death.
Starving cancer cells of sugar — does it work? :: Researchers from the Duke-NUS Medical School and collaborators from Austria have demonstrated for the first time a novel cell death pathway that describes how depletion of sugar causes cancer cell death.
Starwatch: close approach to Earth will bring us a supermoon :: But total lunar eclipse on 31 January won’t be visible in UK The full moon on 31 January coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth. This means that it will appear slightly larger and therefore slightly brighter than normal. In recent years, this phenomenon has become known as a supermoon. Supermoons are around 7% bigger and up to 30% brighter than other lunar appearances. Although these
Starwatch: close approach to Earth will bring us a supermoon :: But total lunar eclipse on 31 January won’t be visible in UK The full moon on 31 January coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth. This means that it will appear slightly larger and therefore slightly brighter than normal. In recent years, this phenomenon has become known as a supermoon. Supermoons are around 7% bigger and up to 30% brighter than other lunar appearances. Although these
Statslige hackere angriber industriens kontrolsystemer :: Ældre industrielle kontrolsystemer er ofte ikke designet til at blive koblet på internettet, og giver derfor hackere og fremmede statsmagter adgang til samfundskritisk infrastruktur
Stealth reactions driving carbon fixation ::
Stealth virus for cancer therapy :: Scientists from the University of Zurich have redesigned an adenovirus for use in cancer therapy. To achieve this they developed a new protein shield that hides the virus and protects it from being eliminated. Adapters on the surface of the virus enable the reconstructed virus to specifically infect tumor cells.
Stealth virus for cancer therapy :: Scientists have redesigned an adenovirus for use in cancer therapy. To achieve this they developed a new protein shield that hides the virus and protects it from being eliminated. Adapters on the surface of the virus enable the reconstructed virus to specifically infect tumor cells.
Steelcase Silq: Price, Specs, Release Date :: Steelcase's engineers have developed the new Silq chair made from a polymer that closely mimics the structural properties of carbon fiber at a much lower price.
Steffen Heegaard er ny prodekan på sundhedsområdet på Københavns Universitet :: Professor og overlæge Steffen Heegaard er netop tiltrådt som prodekan for forskning på Københavns Universitets sundhedsfaglige fakultet.
Stellar embryos in nearby dwarf galaxy contain surprisingly complex organic molecules :: New observations ALMA have uncovered the surprisingly clear chemical 'fingerprints' of the complex organic molecules methanol, dimethyl ether, and methyl formate. Though previous observations found hints of methanol in the LMC, the latter two are unprecedented findings and stand as the most complex molecules ever conclusively detected outside of our galaxy.
Stellar embryos in nearby dwarf galaxy contain surprisingly complex organic molecules :: The nearby dwarf galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is a chemically primitive place. Unlike the Milky Way, this semi-spiral collection of a few tens-of-billions of stars lacks our galaxy's rich abundance of heavy elements, like carbon, oxygen, and nitrogen. With such a dearth of heavy elements, astronomers predict that the LMC should contain a comparatively paltry amount of complex c
Stellar embryos in nearby dwarf galaxy contain surprisingly complex organic molecules :: The nearby dwarf galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) is a chemically primitive place.
Stellar magnetism: What's behind the most brilliant lights in the sky? :: Space physicists at University of Wisconsin-Madison have just released unprecedented detail on a bizarre phenomenon that powers the northern lights, solar flares and coronal mass ejections (the biggest explosions in our solar system).
Stellar magnetism: What's behind the most brilliant lights in the sky? :: Space physicists at University of Wisconsin-Madison have just released unprecedented detail on a bizarre phenomenon that powers the northern lights, solar flares and coronal mass ejections (the biggest explosions in our solar system).
Stellar magnetism: What's behind the most brilliant lights in the sky? :: Space physicists have just released unprecedented detail on a bizarre phenomenon that powers the northern lights, solar flares and coronal mass ejections (the biggest explosions in our solar system).
Stem cells made from skin grow into working muscle :: Biomedical engineers have grown the first working human skeletal muscle from induced pluripotent stem cells. The advance builds on work published in 2015 when researchers grew the first functioning human muscle tissue from cells obtained from muscle biopsies. The ability to start from cellular scratch using non-muscle tissue will allow scientists to grow far more muscle cells, provide an easier p
Stenting system shown to benefit certain stroke patients :: A specialized stenting system used to open blocked arteries in the brain resulted in a low complication rate among a specific group of patients with stroke histories, a study led by Cedars-Sinai researchers has found. The Wingspan® Stent System Post-Market Surveillance Study (WEAVE™) trial examined patients with a narrowing of the arteries in the brain, called intracranial stenosis, resulting from
Steven Pinker at Davos: excessive political correctness feeds radical ideas :: Harvard's Steven Pinker makes the case that excessive political correctness can be damaging to society and lead to the growth of radical opinions. Read More
Stone Tools from India Fan Debate over Origins of Cultural Complexity :: The tools could suggest that Homo sapiens reached South Asia far earlier than previously thought, but critics disagree — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Stone tools in India suggest earlier human exit from Africa :: Just a week after scientists reported evidence that our species left Africa earlier than we thought, another discovery is suggesting the date might be pushed back further.
Storing data in DNA is a lot easier than getting it back out :: But a method bacteria use to swap genetic information could offer a way.
Stort sukkerindtag skader blodgennemstrømning :: Et højt dagligt sukkerindtag i blot 14 dage kan forringe blodgennemstrømningen med 17 pct.
Story tips from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, February 2018 :: ORNL research says quantum computers will use much less energy than current supercomputers, a potential cost benefit to equipment manufacturers and data centers. ORNL creates supertough renewable plastic with improved manufacturability.A new ORNL system will help builders and home designers select the best construction materials for long-term moisture durability.
STPS er korrumperet af magtfuldkommenhed :: I den seneste retssag mod en læge stiller Styrelsen for Patientsikkerhed i retten med et nærmest hensynsløst hold – en embedsmand fra styrelsen og en såkaldt sagkyndig, som gør deres bedste for at få hængt lægen op på tiltalten.
Strange orange cave dwelling African dwarf crocod